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The cannabis industry continues to show mixed results across key U.S. markets, with notable developments in California, Massachusetts, and New Mexico. While California leads in tax revenue, both Massachusetts and New Mexico face slight declines in sales, reflecting broader market shifts. Get Benzinga’s exclusive analysis and the top news about the cannabis industry and markets daily in your inbox for free. Subscribe to our newsletter here . You can't afford to miss out if you’re serious about the business. Massachusetts: A Saturated Market? In Massachusetts, legal cannabis sales totaled $152 million in November 2024, a 1% decrease from October but a 4% increase from November 2023. On a quarter-to-date basis, sales totaled $305 million for October and November, marking a 5% decline from the prior quarter. The average price per gram fell to $4.58, the lowest since 2020. Average revenue per dispensary dropped to $362k/month (down 2% from the prior month and 8% year-over-year). Notable companies operating in Massachusetts include AYR Wellness AYRWF , Curaleaf CURLF and Green Thumb Industries GTBIF , contributing to this market's competitive landscape. “The average price per gram was $4.58 in November, the lowest since we began tracking in January 2020. There were 379 operating dispensaries at the end of November, indicating an average revenue of $362k per dispensary (or approximately $4.3M/year). We note that this is down 2% m/m and 8% y/y from $4.7M/year (or $394k) in November 2023, with the decline attributable to the addition of 53 dispensaries y/y,” reads a recent report from Beacon Securities . New Mexico New Mexico's cannabis market showed slight sales fluctuations in November, with total sales of $48 million, down 2% from October but up 3% from the previous year. Quarter-to-date sales were $96 million, a 5% decrease from the July-August period. The average revenue per dispensary remained stable at approximately $70k/month. Notably, Schwazze SHWZ is a key player in the state, contributing to the overall market dynamics. Adult-use transactions averaged $39, while medical cannabis sales averaged $48 per transaction. Read Also: Ho-Ho-Holy Smokes! Record Weed Sales Drive Dispensaries To Stock Smart This Holiday Season California: Strong Q3 Revenue Despite Declining Cultivation Tax California's cannabis tax revenue for the third quarter of 2024 reached $250.5 million, with $148.4 million from excise taxes and $102 million from sales tax. This brings the state's total cannabis tax revenue since 2018 to over $6.5 billion . Revenue from cannabis excise taxes supports a range of programs, including childcare, medical research, and youth substance abuse prevention. Despite the elimination of the cultivation tax in July 2022, the market remains a significant financial contributor to the state. Read Next: Illinois Cannabis Sales Back On Track In October Hitting $142.3M After Slight September Dip © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.New York Jets running back Breece Hall sat out practice Wednesday with an injured knee and it's uncertain if he'll play Sunday against Seattle. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Hall hurt the knee in the on Nov. 17, but was able to finish the game. Hall experienced some soreness, so the team is being cautious with its leading rusher. “We’re going to protect him from himself a little bit today, but we’ll see how the week goes along,” Ulbrich said. “Still hopeful that he’s going to play for us, but we’ll see.” Hall has 632 yards rushing and four touchdowns, along with 46 catches for 401 yards and two scores for the Jets, who were holding their first full practice since returning from their bye-week break. Rookies Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis would likely fill in if Hall can't play. Left tackle Tyron Smith remains sidelined with a neck injury and Ulbrich acknowledged Smith could be a candidate for the injured reserve list. Smith, in his first season with New York after 13 in Dallas, missed the game against the Colts after leaving the Jets' loss in Arizona with the neck injury. Rookie Olu Fashanu would be in line to start again in Smith's place. “Just not enough improvement at this point,” Ulbrich said of Smith. “It’s really become apparent that we might have to do what’s best for Tyron in that way. But (we're) still collecting information.” Ulbrich said Smith, whose injury hasn't been specified, has been splitting his time between being at the facility and having exams elsewhere. “He's getting stuff done,” Ulbrich said. “He's got the best doctors on Earth working with him.” The Jets could get linebacker in his neck that sidelined him the past four games. Mosley, who was injured during pregame warmups on Oct. 27, fully practiced Wednesday. “He's going to give it a run,” Ulbrich said before practice. “We're going to see what it looks like. ... And then tomorrow will be the big test. You know, get pads on him, get him to contact and see how he responds with that. If things go well, which I’m hopeful they will, he’ll go. If not, he won’t.” Wide receiver Malachi Corley didn't practice because of an illness and cornerback Quan'tez Stiggers was out for personal reasons. Offensive lineman Xavier Newman was limited after having his practice window opened. Newman has been on injured reserve since hurting his neck at Pittsburgh last month and being taken to the hospital. ___ AP NFL: Dennis Waszak Jr., The Associated Press

Article content MTL Shake, a family dance party planned for Sunday afternoon in Rosemont, was cancelled on Saturday after La Presse reported discounted tickets were being sold for Black, Indigenous and people of colour . Ticket price for a white adult had been set at $25.83, compared with $15.18 for BIPOC adults. Lawyer Julius Grey, an expert in human rights law, called the initiative an example of “flagrant discrimination,” the newspaper reported. Several politicians denounced the differential rate structure, among them Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. He posted on X: “What all Quebecers want, no matter their skin colour, is equal treatment without discrimination. That’s exactly the opposite of what this organization is doing.” MTL Shake, organized by a member of the La Cabane community organization, announced Saturday on social media the event would not take place. “We received SO much hate and misunderstanding about our BIPOC ticket pricing, that for the safety and security of all, we prefer to stay on the safe side with this one,” it said. “We really regret this situation and are so deeply disappointed.” It said the cost of tickets, including taxes and fees, would be refunded. La Cabane, which was renting its space to the MTL Shake organizer, said on social media it supported MTL Shake in its intention to “make this event as accessible as possible,” but after discussion, the event organizer agreed, going forward, it would use a sliding-scale fee structure based on revenue, as La Cabane has been doing since 2019.1 / 10 It's been a day of dominance for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP troika trumped the Maha Vikas Aghadi of NCP(SP)-Shiv Sena(UBT)-Congress, registering a landslide win with leads in over 230 seats. (Image: PTI) 2 / 10 This was also an election of many debutantes. From Amit Thackeray’s challenging debut in Mahim to Rohit Patil’s decisive win in Tasgaon Kavathe Mahankal, and Sana Malik’s commanding victory in Anushakti Nagar, the polls have spotlighted both emerging leaders and dynastic heirs. (Image: Sana Malik/Instagram) 3 / 10 Amit Thackeray: In the Mahim seat, Amit Thackeray, the son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, faced a challenging debut in his maiden electoral contest and ended in third place. The seat saw a fierce three-way battle between the Shinde Sena, Sena (UBT), and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). Mahesh Sawant of Sena (UBT) has won the seat. (Image: Amit Thackeray/Facebook) 4 / 10 Rohit Patil: Rohit Patil, the son of the late NCP leader R R Patil, has won the Tasgaon Kavathe Mahankal Assembly seat. Contesting on the NCP (SP) ticket, Rohit secured a significant win with over 1.28 lakh votes. The 25-year-old is the youngest candidate in the Maharashtra Assembly. (Image: Rohit Patil/Instagram) 5 / 10 Rahul Awade: BJP's Rahul Awade, the son of veteran politician Prakash Awade, has won Maharashtra’s Ichalkaranji seat with a significant 1.31 lakh votes. (Image: Instagram) 6 / 10 Kedar Dighe: Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Kedar Dighe, the nephew of late Sena leader Anand Dighe, lost to Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde by a margin of over 1.20 lakh votes in the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat. (Image: Instagram) 7 / 10 Amar Patil: Amar Patil of Shiv Sena (UBT), the son of former MLA Ratikant Patil, is trailing in the Solapur South seat. Contesting against BJP’s Deshmukh Subhash Sureshchandra, Amar Patil is behind by a margin of nearly 77,000 votes. (Image: Instagram) 8 / 10 Varun Sardesai: Varun Sardesai, the nephew of Uddhav Thackeray and a candidate from Shiv Sena (UBT), won the Vandre East constituency. Sardesai won by a margin of over 11,000 votes against his rival Zeeshan Siddique, the son of the recently assassinated Baba Siddique. (Image: Instagram) 9 / 10 Amol Patil: Shiv Sena’s Amol Patil, son of sitting MLA Chimanrao Patil, is leading decisively in the Erandol constituency with a commanding lead of over 1 lakh votes. (Image: Amol Patil/X) 10 / 10 Sanjana Jadhav: Shiv Sena’s Sanjana Jadhav, former MP Raosaheb Danve’s daughter, has won the Kannad seat with over 18,000 votes. (Image Instagram)

Mississippi State overcomes early deficit to down Prairie View A&MIf this was the year companies adopted AI to stay competitive, next year will likely be about customizing AI solutions for their specific needs. "The next phase of development will move beyond generic LLMs towards tuned and highly optimized end-to-end solutions that address the specific objectives of a business," Aidan Gomez, the , an AI company building technology for enterprises, wrote in a post on LinkedIn last week. "AI 2.0," as he calls it, will "accelerate adoption, value creation, and will help fundamentally transform how businesses operate." He added: "Every company will be an AI company." Cohere has partnered with major companies, including software company Oracle and IT company Fujitsu, to develop customized business solutions. "With Oracle, we've built customized technology and tailored our AI models to power dozens (soon, hundreds) of production AI features across Netsuite and Fusion Apps," he wrote. For Fujitsu, Cohere built a model called Takane that's "specifically designed to excel in Japanese." Last June, with global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company to develop customized generative AI solutions for the firm's clients. The work is helping the startup "build trust" among more organizations, Gomez previously told Business Insider. To meet the specific needs of so many clients, Gomez has advocated for . He says they are more cost-effective than building large language models, and they give smaller startups a chance to compete with more established AI companies. But it might be only a matter of time before the biggest companies capitalize on the customization trend, too. OpenAI previewed an advancement during its that allows users to fine-tune o1 — their latest and most advanced AI model, on their own datasets. So, users can now leverage OpenAI's reinforcement-learning algorithms to customize their own models. The technology will be available to the public next year, but OpenAI has already partnered with companies like Thomson Reuters to develop specialized legal tools and researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to build computational models for identifying genetic diseases. Cohere did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Read the original article on

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Former The Traitors contestant Charlotte Chilton has shared that her newborn daughter Penelope is dealing with "tummy issues," just six weeks after her birth. The 33 year old reality star, who appeared on the second series of the BBC show earlier this year, introduced her little one to the world this week exclusively with OK!. The reality star has claimed that singer Conor Maynard, 32 , is the father of her child, but alleges he's not currently involved, leaving her to parent solo with the help of her family and friends. Keeping her followers in the loop about her journey into motherhood since Penelope's arrival, she posted a snap on her Instagram Story on Tuesday afternoon where she was seen cuddling the sleeping newborn. Alongside the picture, Charlotte revealed her baby's "tummy issues," without going into further detail, writing: "Penelope has tummy issues which hopefully we can get sorted ... mummy cuddles fix all things." This update comes after the mum-of-one opened up to OK! about how becoming a mum has transformed her life. In the interview, she gushed: "It's incredible how it changes your life.! Speaking about her daughter, she confessed: "When I'm not with her, I feel like my arm has been chopped off. It's a huge adjustment, but I'm so in love." However, becoming a mother for the first time has also come with it's challenges for Charlotte. “I hated being pregnant,” she told us, as she effortlessly clutches a mug of tea in one hand and little Penelope in the other. “I loved the baby inside me, but everything else was s**t. I remember thinking, ‘This is vile. Women lie to women and say, It’s magical. There’s nothing magical about this.’ I was really, really negative, but I did have SPD [Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, which causes severe pelvic pain during pregnancy], gestational diabetes, I had an allergy to my hormones. "I had everything, so I was constantly in and out of the hospital. I couldn’t do much for myself. I had to stop working for the last three months. And I didn’t have a baby daddy there to help. It was really hard.” Last month, Charlotte announced the arrival of Penelope on social media, sharing a black-and-white snap of the baby's arms and revealing her name. She wrote: "Princess Penelope has arrived and we have been enjoying our 'Penelope bubble' so much,I am going to be off the radar for a little longer, whilst I enjoy these magical moments with my precious girl! ! Thank you to all that have checked in to make sure I am ok! ! My heart is full." Charlotte first came into the limelight earlier this year when she appeared as one of the Faithfuls on the Traitors, telling the Mirror previously that she wanted to "push her boundaries" by participating in the show. She made it more than halfway through the series before being voted off by her co-stars.A WOMAN has revealed that she was quoted £700 for a Christmas door arch, so decided to do it herself on the cheap. Carrie Boyd, 35, who lives in South Manchester with her husband, 39 and their two children, 11 and seven, explained that she used branches from her garden and baubles from The Range to bring the festive vibes to her home. 6 A DIY enthusiast has revealed that she was quoted £700 for a Christmas door arch, but on a mission to save cash, did it herself Credit: Carrie Boyd 6 Carrie Boyd, 35, spent just £12.50 on baubles from The Range and used branches from her garden to create her festive scene Credit: Instagram/heboydshahhome 6 She also gave her house number a festive upcycle too Credit: Instagram/heboydshahhome 6 After four days of work, Carrie's front door now looks fabulous Credit: Instagram/heboydshahhome She shared that she also gave her house number a festive upcycle and created her own snow window too. Thrilled with her DIY display, which cost her £12.50, Carrie took to social media to share it with others, leaving many open-mouthed. The savvy mum, who recently transformed her ‘abandoned’ home for next to nothing , then explained: “Two years ago I was quoted £700 for a Christmas door arch. “I politely declined and each year I now make my own using greenery I have cut down from my garden. Read more Christmas stories SO NUTS! I didn’t want to spend hundreds on a nutcracker so made my own with pots & pipes BRIGHT IDEA I've transformed my front door with a £10 Amazon buy & don't care if it's tacky “So each year I now make my own for a small fraction of that. “It’s time for 2024’s magical arch.” The brunette beauty claimed that she cut down branches from her garden and added them to the base she made. She also added lights and baubles which she nabbed from The Range, as she continued: “This door number is being replaced soon, so I gave it a cute festive upcycle. Most read in Fabulous MYSTIC MEG Love starts strong on commitment, then grows more intimate as the day goes on 'PATHETIC' Trolls call social services to get my babies taken off me, says Charlotte Dawson CASHING IN Influencer slammed for boasting about earning £34m a YEAR through side hustle KISS OFF I'm a hot single mum, strict dating rule might put men off, but weeds out frauds “I also did my own snow window which cost me a fiver!” Showing off the finished festive door arch, Carrie beamed: “It looks so pretty at night.” IKEA is selling Christmas trees perfect for those who don't have much space - and it's less than £15 Carrie explained to Fabulous that it took her four days to create her Christmas scene. She shared: “I reused all of the piping and lights from last year which cost me £40. Are the Christmas bits out earlier this year? It often feels like Christmas decorations and products start appearing in stores earlier each year. Retailers typically begin to stock Christmas items well before the holiday season to capitalise on early shoppers and to extend the buying period. Here are a few reasons why it might seem like Christmas bits are out earlier this year: Extended Shopping Season Retailers aim to extend the holiday shopping season to maximise sales. By putting out Christmas items earlier, they encourage people to start their holiday shopping sooner. Consumer Demand Some consumers prefer to plan and shop for Christmas well in advance, so stores cater to this demand by stocking holiday items earlier. Marketing Strategy Early displays of Christmas items can create a festive atmosphere and build anticipation, encouraging people to get into the holiday spirit and start spending. Competition Retailers compete to attract customers, and being the first to display holiday items can give them an edge. Supply Chain Considerations Given recent disruptions in global supply chains, stores might be putting out Christmas items earlier to ensure they have enough stock and to spread out the demand over a longer period. “This year I only spent an additional £12.50 on baubles. Total cost £52.50!! The Instagram clip, which was posted under the username @ theboydshahhome , has clearly left many gobsmacked, as it has quickly amassed 11,500 views. This looks brilliant! You don’t need anyone to do it for you Instagram user Social media users were impressed with Carrie’s DIY job and many flocked to the comments to express this. One person said: “It’s amazing!!!! I wish I had some trees to use from our yard for this!” More Christmas bargains Sainsbury's Shoppers: Christmas Bedding Bargain Discover the festive joy of Sainsbury's Christmas bedding, offering comfort and style at a bargain price. 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Read more Another added: “This looks brilliant! You don’t need anyone to do it for you.” A third commented: “It's crazy how much you can be charged for seasonal decor. Little bit of patience and a masterpiece like this is created. Looks amazing Carrie, I love it.” Read more on the Scottish Sun HERE WE SNOW AGAIN Full list of Scots cities to be hit by blizzards as storm moves in MISSED CHANCE I'm Sir Alex's biggest signing mistake, I tell him whenever I see him At the same time, someone else penned: “Absolutely gorgeous Carrie!! You have smashed it!! Your grafting on this has deffo paid off.” Not only this, but one DIY enthusiast beamed: “THIS IS INSPO.” 6 Social media users described her door display as 'brilliant' and even called it a 'masterpiece' Credit: Instagram/heboydshahhome 6 It looks gorgeous lit up at night too Credit: Instagram/heboydshahhomejili super ace apk latest version 。

Transforming Manufacturing: The Role of Robotics and Digital Smart FactoriesA ceasefire deal that could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group won backing from Israeli leaders Tuesday, raising hopes and renewing difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict. Hezbollah leaders also signaled tentative backing for the U.S.-brokered deal, which offers both sides an off-ramp from hostilities that have driven more than 1.2 million Lebanese and 50,000 Israelis from their homes. An intense bombing campaign by Israel has killed more than 3,700 people, many of them civilians, Lebanese officials say. But while the deal, set to take effect early Wednesday, could significantly calm the tensions that have inflamed the region, it does little directly to resolve the much deadlier war that has raged in Gaza since the Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023 that killed 1,200 people. Hezbollah, which began firing scores of rockets into Israel the following day in support of Hamas, has previously said it would keep fighting until there was a stop to the fighting in Gaza. Here’s what to know about the tentative ceasefire agreement and its potential implications: The agreement reportedly calls for a 60-day halt in fighting that would see Israeli troops retreat to their side of the border while requiring Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the deal is set to take effect at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday (9 p.m. EST Tuesday). Under the deal, thousands of Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers are to deploy to the region south of the Litani River. An international panel lead by the U.S. would monitor compliance by all sides. Biden said the deal “was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz insisted Tuesday that the military would strike Hezbollah if the U.N. peacekeeping force, known as UNIFIL , does not provide “effective enforcement” of the deal. A Hezbollah leader said the group's support for the deal hinged on clarity that Israel would not renew its attacks. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Qatari satellite news network Al Jazeera. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon, he said. The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said Tuesday that Israel’s security concerns had been addressed in the deal also brokered by France. After months of cross-border bombings, Israel can claim major victories, including the killing of Hezbollah’s top leader, Hassan Nasrallah, most of his senior commanders and the destruction of extensive militant infrastructure. A complex attack in September involving the explosion of hundreds of walkie-talkies and pagers used by Hezbollah was widely attributed to Israel, signaling a remarkable penetration of the militant group. The damage inflicted on Hezbollah has come not only in its ranks, but to the reputation it built by fighting Israel to a stalemate in the 2006 war. Still, its fighters managed to put up heavy resistance on the ground, slowing Israel’s advance while continuing to fire scores of rockets, missiles and drones across the border each day. The ceasefire offers relief to both sides, giving Israel’s overstretched army a break and allowing Hezbollah leaders to tout the group’s effectiveness in holding their ground despite Israel’s massive advantage in weaponry. But the group is likely to face a reckoning, with many Lebanese accusing it of tying their country’s fate to Gaza’s at the service of key ally Iran, inflicting great damage on a Lebanese economy that was already in grave condition. Until now, Hezbollah has insisted that it would only halt its attacks on Israel when it agreed to stop fighting in Gaza. Some in the region are likely to view a deal between the Lebanon-based group and Israel as a capitulation. In Gaza, where officials say the war has killed more than 44,000 Palestinians, Israel’s attacks have inflicted a heavy toll on Hamas, including the killing of the group’s top leaders. But Hamas fighters continue to hold scores of Israeli hostages, giving the militant group a bargaining chip if indirect ceasefire negotiations resume. Hamas is likely to continue to demand a lasting truce and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in any such deal. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas offered a pointed reminder Tuesday of the intractability of the war, demanding urgent international intervention. “The only way to halt the dangerous escalation we are witnessing in the region, and maintain regional and international stability, security and peace, is to resolve the question of Palestine,” he said in a speech to the U.N. read by his ambassador.

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President-elect Donald Trump threatened Saturday to impose 100% tariffs on any BRICS nation that abandons the U.S. dollar. Trump warned the economic alliance — composed of markets in countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — that moving away from the U.S. dollar to create a new BRICS currency will not be taken lightly under his incoming administration. Trump made the comments on Truth Social today, in a post that warned the nine states that are BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) members against creating a new currency. pic.twitter.com/Jf6jDKSELh — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) November 30, 2024 “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER. We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “They can go find another ‘sucker!’ There is no chance that the BRICS will replace the U.S. Dollar in International Trade, and any Country that tries should wave goodbye to America,” he added. After Russia faced global sanctions for its war with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly hoped to position BRICS — which has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — as an alternative platform for international payments, Reuters reported in October. Earlier this month, Trump hit the ground running by threatening to impose a 25% tariff on all Mexican and Canadian goods until their governments take action to limit the onslaught of drugs and illegal migrants entering the U.S. (RELATED: Trump Taps Jamieson Greer To Be His Trade Chief) While Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly suggested she would retaliate if Trump’s tariffs came to be, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, where the two had constructive conversations. “I just had a very productive meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, where we discussed many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address, like the Fentanyl and Drug Crisis that has decimated so many lives as a result of Illegal Immigration, Fair Trade Deals that do not jeopardize American Workers, and the massive Trade Deficit the U.S. has with Canada,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday. “I made it very clear that the United States will no longer sit idly by as our Citizens become victims to the scourge of this Drug Epidemic, caused mainly by the Drug Cartels, and Fentanyl pouring in from China. Too much death and hardship!” Canadian PM Justin Trudeau meets President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago. pic.twitter.com/FnsXNYbLO6 — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 30, 2024 “Prime Minister Trudeau has made a commitment to work with us to end this terrible devastation of U.S. Families,” the president-elect continued. “We also spoke about many other important topics like Energy, Trade, and the Arctic. All are vital issues that I will be addressing on my first days back in Office, and before.”Ange Postecoglou fights on as Tottenham return to scene of Antonio Conte rantDucks forward Trevor Zegras has surgery on torn knee meniscus, will be out for 6 weeks

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PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 26, 2024-- WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, today announced that its Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Melissa Smith, will present at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at approximately 12:50 PM ET. A webcast of the presentation will be available live on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, http://ir.wexinc.com , or through the link here . For those unable to listen to the live webcast, an audio replay will also be available on the Company’s website for up to 180 days. About WEX WEX (NYSE: WEX) is the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business. WEX has created a powerful ecosystem that offers seamlessly embedded, personalized solutions for its customers around the world. Through its rich data and specialized expertise in simplifying benefits, reimagining mobility and paying and getting paid, WEX aims to make it easy for companies to overcome complexity and reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.wexinc.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126233719/en/ CONTACT: Media: WEX Megan Zaroda, 610-379-6211 Megan.Zaroda@wexinc.com Investors: WEX Steve Elder, 207-523-7769 Steve.Elder@wexinc.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA MAINE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE PAYMENTS FINANCE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY FINTECH SOURCE: WEX Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/26/2024 05:15 PM/DISC: 11/26/2024 05:17 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126233719/en

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Diverse group of CSU seniors look to close out regular season on a positive noteDespite Mary Lou McDonald’s confidence around shaping a coalition without Fine Gael and Fianna Fail – the two parties that have dominated the landscape of Irish politics for a century – the pathway to government for Sinn Fein still appears challenging. With counting following Friday’s election still in the relatively early stages – after an exit poll that showed the main three parties effectively neck-and-neck – there is some way to go before the final picture emerges and the options for government formation crystalise. Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has dismissed talk of a Sinn Fein surge and said he was “cautiously optimistic” about where his party will stand after all the votes are counted. Meanwhile, Ireland’s deputy premier and Fianna Fail leader, Micheal Martin, insisted his party has a “very clear route back to government” as he predicted seat gains. The counting process could last days because of Ireland’s complex system of proportional representation with a single transferable vote (PR-STV), where candidates are ranked by preference. The early indications have turned the focus to the tricky arithmetic of government formation, as the country’s several smaller parties and many independents potentially jockey for a place in government. Ms McDonald told reporters at the RDS count centre in Dublin that she would be “very, very actively pursuing” the potential to form a government with other parties on the left of the political spectrum. The smaller, left-leaning parties in Ireland include the Social Democrats, the Irish Labour Party, the Green Party and People Before Profit-Solidarity. Ms McDonald said her party had delivered an “incredible performance” in the election. “I think it’s fair to say that we have now confirmed that we have broken the political mould here in this state,” she said. “Two party politics is now gone. It’s consigned to the dustbin of history and that, in itself, is very significant.” She added: “I am looking to bring about a government of change, and I’m going to go and look at all formulations. “If you want my bottom line, the idea of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for another five years, in our strong opinion, is not a good outcome for Irish society. “Obviously, I want to talk to other parties of the left and those that we share very significant policy objectives with. So I’m going to do that first and just hear their mind, hear their thinking. But be very clear, we will be very, very actively pursuing entrance into government.” In Friday night’s exit poll, Sinn Fein was predicted to take 21.1% of first-preference votes, narrowly ahead of outgoing coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at 21% and 19.5% respectively. Prior to the election, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael both ruled out entering government with Sinn Fein. Fine Gael leader Mr Harris rejected suggestions Sinn Fein had broken new ground. He told reporters in his count centre in Greystones, Co Wicklow: “Certainly we haven’t seen a Sinn Fein surge or anything like it. “I mean, it looks likely, on the figures that we’ve seen now, fewer people, many fewer people would have voted Sinn Fein in this election than the last one. “In fact, I think they’re down by around 5% and actually the parties, particularly the two parties, the two larger parties in government, are likely to receive significant support from the electorate. So definitely, politics in Ireland has gotten much more fragmented.” He said it was too early to tell what the next government would look like. “I think anybody who makes any suggestion about who is going to be the largest party or the construct of the next government, they’re a braver person than I am,” he said. “Our electoral system dictates that there’ll be many, many transfers that will go on for hours, if not days, before we know the final computations at all. “But what I am very confident about is that my party will have a very significant role to play in the years ahead, and I’m cautiously optimistic and excited.” Fianna Fail’s Mr Martin told reporters at a count centre in Cork he was confident that the numbers exist to form a government with parties that shared his political viewpoint. Mr Martin said it “remains to be seen” whether he would return to the role of Taoiseach – a position he held between 2020 and 2022 – but he expressed confidence his party would outperform the exit poll prediction. “It’s a bit too early yet to call the exact type of government that will be formed or the composition of the next government,” he said. “But I think there are, there will be a sufficiency of seats, it seems to me, that aligns with the core principles that I articulated at the outset of this campaign and throughout the campaign, around the pro-enterprise economy, around a positively pro-European position, a government that will strongly push for home ownership and around parties that are transparently democratic in how they conduct their affairs.” Asked if it would be in a coalition with Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Social Democrats, he said that would be “racing a bit too far ahead”. The final result may dictate that if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are to return to government, they may need more than one junior partner, or potentially the buy-in of several independent TDs. Mr Martin said it was unclear how quickly a government can be formed, as he predicted his party would gain new seats. “It will be challenging. This is not easy,” he added. The junior partner in the outgoing government – the Green Party – looks set for a bruising set of results. Green leader Roderic O’Gorman is in a fight to hold onto his seat, as are a number of party colleagues, including Media Minister Catherine Martin. “It’s clear the Green Party has not had a good day,” he said. The early counting also suggested potential trouble for Fianna Fail in Wicklow, where the party’s only candidate in the constituency, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, is considered to have a battle ahead, with the risk of losing his seat. Meanwhile, there is significant focus on independent candidate Gerard Hutch who, on Saturday evening, was sitting in fourth place in the four-seat constituency of Dublin Central. Last spring, Mr Hutch was found not guilty by the non-jury Special Criminal Court of the murder of David Byrne, in one of the first deadly attacks of the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud. Mr Byrne, 33, died after being shot six times at a crowded boxing weigh-in event at the Regency Hotel in February 2016. A Special Criminal Court judge described Mr Hutch, 61, as the patriarchal figurehead of the Hutch criminal organisation and said he had engaged in “serious criminal conduct”. The constituency will be closely watched as other hopefuls wait to see if transfers from eliminated candidates may eventually rule him out of contention. In the constituency of Louth, the much-criticised selection of John McGahon appeared not to have paid off for Fine Gael. The party’s campaign was beset by questioning over footage entering the public domain of the candidate engaged in a fight outside a pub in 2018. The Social Democrats have a strong chance of emerging as the largest of the smaller parties. The party’s leader, Holly Cairns, was already celebrating before a single vote was counted however, having announced the birth of her baby girl on polling day.Flag football uses talent camps to uncover new stars

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A ceasefire deal that could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group won backing from Israeli leaders Tuesday, raising hopes and renewing difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict. Hezbollah leaders also signaled tentative backing for the U.S.-brokered deal, which offers both sides an off-ramp from hostilities that have driven more than 1.2 million Lebanese and 50,000 Israelis from their homes. An intense bombing campaign by Israel has killed more than 3,700 people, many of them civilians, Lebanese officials say. But while the deal, set to take effect early Wednesday, could significantly calm the tensions that have inflamed the region, it does little directly to resolve the much deadlier war that has raged in Gaza since the Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023 that killed 1,200 people. Hezbollah, which began firing scores of rockets into Israel the following day in support of Hamas, has previously said it would keep fighting until there was a stop to the fighting in Gaza. Here’s what to know about the tentative ceasefire agreement and its potential implications: The terms of the deal The agreement reportedly calls for a 60-day halt in fighting that would see Israeli troops retreat to their side of the border while requiring Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the deal is set to take effect at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday (9 p.m. EST Tuesday). Under the deal, thousands of Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers are to deploy to the region south of the Litani River. An international panel lead by the U.S. would monitor compliance by all sides. Biden said the deal “was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz insisted Tuesday that the military would strike Hezbollah if the U.N. peacekeeping force, known as , does not provide “effective enforcement” of the deal. Lingering uncertainty A Hezbollah leader said the group’s support for the deal hinged on clarity that Israel would not renew its attacks. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Qatari satellite news network Al Jazeera. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon, he said. The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said Tuesday that Israel’s security concerns had been addressed in the deal also brokered by France. Where the fighting has left both sides After months of cross-border bombings, Israel can claim major victories, including the killing of Hezbollah’s top leader, Hassan Nasrallah, most of his senior commanders and the destruction of extensive militant infrastructure. A complex attack in September involving the explosion of hundreds of walkie-talkies and pagers used by Hezbollah was widely attributed to Israel, signaling a remarkable penetration of the militant group. The damage inflicted on Hezbollah has come not only in its ranks, but to the reputation it built by fighting Israel to a stalemate in the 2006 war. Still, its fighters managed to put up heavy resistance on the ground, slowing Israel’s advance while continuing to fire scores of rockets, missiles and drones across the border each day. The ceasefire offers relief to both sides, giving Israel’s overstretched army a break and allowing Hezbollah leaders to tout the group’s effectiveness in holding their ground despite Israel’s massive advantage in weaponry. But the group is likely to face a reckoning, with many Lebanese accusing it of tying their country’s fate to Gaza’s at the service of key ally Iran, inflicting great damage on a Lebanese economy that was already in grave condition. No answers for Gaza Until now, Hezbollah has insisted that it would only halt its attacks on Israel when it agreed to stop fighting in Gaza. Some in the region are likely to view a deal between the Lebanon-based group and Israel as a capitulation. In Gaza, where officials say the war has killed more than 44,000 Palestinians, Israel’s attacks have inflicted a heavy toll on Hamas, including the killing of the group’s top leaders. But Hamas fighters continue to hold scores of Israeli hostages, giving the militant group a bargaining chip if indirect ceasefire negotiations resume. Hamas is likely to continue to demand a lasting truce and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in any such deal. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas offered a pointed reminder Tuesday of the intractability of the war, demanding urgent international intervention. “The only way to halt the dangerous escalation we are witnessing in the region, and maintain regional and international stability, security and peace, is to resolve the question of Palestine,” he said in a speech to the U.N. read by his ambassador. Adam Geller, The Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.” Related Articles National Politics | Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time National Politics | Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies National Politics | A nonprofit leader, a social worker: Here are the stories of the people on Biden’s clemency list National Politics | Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she ‘sustained an injury’ on official trip to Luxembourg National Politics | Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump’s suite at football game The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. They include freezing the case until Trump leaves office in 2029, agreeing that any future sentence won’t include jail time, or closing the case by noting he was convicted but that he wasn’t sentenced and his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country. The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment. It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. In their response Friday, Blanche and Bove ripped each of the prosecution’s suggestions. Halting the case until Trump leaves office would force the incoming president to govern while facing the “ongoing threat” that he’ll be sentenced to imprisonment, fines or other punishment as soon as his term ends, Blanche and Bove wrote. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. “To be clear, President Trump will never deviate from the public interest in response to these thuggish tactics,” the defense lawyers wrote. “However, the threat itself is unconstitutional.” The prosecution’s suggestion that Merchan could mitigate those concerns by promising not to sentence Trump to jail time on presidential immunity grounds is also a non-starter, Blanche and Bove wrote. The immunity statute requires dropping the case, not merely limiting sentencing options, they argued. Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed outrage at the prosecution’s novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died. Blanche and Bove accused prosecutors of ignoring New York precedent and attempting to “fabricate” a solution “based on an extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy between President Trump” who survived assassination attempts in Pennsylvania in July and Florida in September “and a hypothetical dead defendant.” Such an option normally comes into play when a defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether it is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Merchan could innovate in what’s already a unique case. “This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding,” prosecutors wrote in their filing this week. But at the same time, it wouldn’t “precipitously discard” the “meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers.” Prosecutors acknowledged that “presidential immunity requires accommodation” during Trump’s impending return to the White House but argued that his election to a second term should not upend the jury’s verdict, which came when he was out of office. Longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution . Other world leaders don’t enjoy the same protection. For example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial on corruption charges even as he leads that nation’s wars in Lebanon and Gaza . Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his May 30 conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records . Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier, which Trump denies. In their filing Friday, Trump’s lawyers citing a social media post in which Sen. John Fetterman used profane language to criticize Trump’s hush money prosecution. The Pennsylvania Democrat suggested that Trump deserved a pardon, comparing his case to that of President Joe Biden’s pardoned son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division,” Fetterman wrote Wednesday on Truth Social. Trump’s hush money conviction was in state court, meaning a presidential pardon — issued by Biden or himself when he takes office — would not apply to the case. Presidential pardons only apply to federal crimes. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith has ended his two federal cases , which pertained to Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in all. Trump had been scheduled for sentencing in the hush money case in late November. But following Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president’s sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump’s conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office.Trump says he had a 'productive meeting' with Trudeau after two met for surprise dinner in Florida

Catchy words & verses grab residents’ attentionThe Albanese government has faced mounting opposition to its proposed social media ban for children under 16 as a growing number of politicians have spoken out against it. Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe and independent MP Andrew Wilkie both revealed on Wednesday their intention to oppose the bill. Ms Thorpe said, “I won’t be supporting Labor’s social media ban. Young people use social media to participate in politics and activism”. Mr Wilkie backflipped on his prior approval and said, “I got it wrong and I’ve changed my mind”. He told ABC Radio National, “I realise the whole thing’s nonsense and frankly I’m doubtful it will ever be realised”. This comes after Liberal MP Alex Antic and Nationals Senator Matt Canavan defied broad party support for the ban and said they would cross the floor. Nationals MP Keith Pitt and Senator Bridget Archer have both criticised the bill but have not confirmed a final position. Education Minister Jason Clare called on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to ensure the bill received Coalition endorsement at a press conference on Wednesday. “The opposition has said they want to pass the legislation this week as well. And I hope that that support sticks,” he told reporters. “I hope that the opposition leader can bring his party behind this.” Given Labor and broad Coalition support, the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 has still been expected to pass through the parliament. The backlash has extended to the crossbench as the Greens and One Nation have accused Labor of being “rushed and reckless” with the bill. Many of the Teal Independents have not confirmed their final position, although David Pocock, Kylea Tink and Zoe Daniel have criticised the government’s approach. The government provided only 24 hours for the public to make submissions in response to the legislation and about 15,000 submissions were made. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth denied the government was hurrying the bill and called on the opposition to pass the ban on Tuesday. “I thought there was bipartisan support... Just a couple of weeks ago, Peter Dutton said he would facilitate this important piece of legislation,” she told the Today show. The majority of submissions published in the 24 hour period – including from UNICEF, Amnesty International and Shooters Fishers & Farmers Tasmania – opposed the bill. While most agree that social media can harm young people, there has also been widespread criticism of the government's blanket ban. The Australian Human Rights Commission argued social media offered young people “opportunities for inclusion and participation”. The Free Speech Union of Australia also condemned the bill as “draconian” and “authoritarian”, warning it could infringe upon fundamental online privacy rights. Digital Rights Watch similarly expressed concern the legislation “inadequately safeguards privacy and data protection”. The Digital Industry Group (DIGI), which represents tech giants like Meta, TikTok, Google, and X, also recently told Sky News the harms of a ban were as real as online harms. “A 21st-century response to these challenges means keeping young people safe when they’re on the internet,” Ms Bose said. “A 20th-century response aims to keep them off it.” The attempt to ban social media access for minors has included Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok. YouTube, WhatsApp and Messenger Kids have been flagged as exemptions . The legislation will make it illegal for children under 16 to access banned platforms unless they meet specific age verification criteria. Social media companies will be threatened with $50 million fines for systematic failure to enforce the ban. Platforms will bear the onus of responsibility, and no penalties will be enforced against underage users who bypass the restrictions. The ban will come into effect 12 months after legislation passes parliament and will not be grandfathered in, meaning children already on social media will also be banned. This will impact millions of children and teenagers as some 97 per cent of youth use social media across an average of four platforms, surveys show.( MENAFN - Jordan Times) AMMAN - The 2024 Jordanian athletes Forum, held in the presence of HRH Prince Feisal, president of the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC), brought together male and female athletes from all sports federations across the Kingdom. The event, organised by the JOC's Athletes' Commission, featured engaging panel discussions on critical topics in support of Jordanian athletes' careers, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The forum included three main sessions: The Road to the Olympics, Dealing with Bullying and Abuse, and Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Sports Performance. These discussions provided a platform for athletes to actively engage with experts, ask questions, and share insights on managing the psychological pressures of competition and harnessing emerging technologies like AI to enhance sports performance. Secretary-General of the JOC Rana Saeed highlighted the forum's importance as a key platform for dialogue, stressing the committee's commitment to supporting athletes throughout their journey - from early preparation to qualification for major global events such as the Olympics. She also said that the forum is a vital step in raising awareness among athletes about future challenges and offering them opportunities for direct interaction with experts in the field. 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RMBI stock hits 52-week high at $13.81 amid strong yearly growthThe third game in the Taito Milestones trilogy is out now on Nintendo Switch , complete with ten arcade classics from the 1980s and 90s. While the first two collections were a little hit and miss, Taito Milestones 3 is a far more consistent package. You've got absolute bangers like Rastan Saga (the inspiration for the excellent Volgarr the Viking ), atmospheric adventure games like Cadash, as well as all-time classics like Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands. However, there are three games, in particular, that make Taito Milestones 3 a must-buy for retro gaming fans. Dead Connection is the sort of game you'd see on a hidden gems video from someone like MetalJesusRocks (I'm pretty sure that's where I first heard about it, in fact). It's not something you see in many collections or best-of lists, despite featuring top-tier gameplay that's kind of similar to Wild Guns. Instead of taking place in the Wild West, however, Dead Connection sees players battle mobsters in 1950s America. The game's epic shootouts take place in locations such as restaurants, scrapyards and hotel lobbies, all of which are teeming with bad guys. Better yet, the environments are highly destructible, giving players new and inventive ways to dish out punishment to the seemingly never-ending supply of gangsters. Most beat-em-ups take place in decaying urban cities full of graffiti covered walls, denim clad biker gangs and baseball bat-wielding street punks. This is not the case with Runark, however. This wonderfully bizarre beat-em-up pits rangers (including one who bears more than a striking resemblance to Indiana Jones) against an eclectic mix of animal poachers. The satisfying hand-to-hand combat is complemented by an absolute feast of high-powered weaponry, including rocket launchers, machine guns, swords, grenades and exploding barrels. Even the animals will occasionally help you. The icing on the cake is Batman-style visual effects when things go boom (or SHRBOOM). And did I mention that you get to beat up animal poachers? Until recently I didn't know there was a third game in the Rastan Saga series, or that it was available as part of Taito Milestones 3 in the form of Warrior Blade. Indeed, Warrior Blade doesn't just ditch the Rastan Saga name, but also the side-scrolling platforming gameplay. Instead, you've got a fantasy beat-em-up that's not too dissimilar to Golden Axe. Like Golden Axe Revenge of Death Adder, the game also features branching paths, letting you choose which order you tackle the lizard men, swamp monsters and corrupt knights. Perhaps Taito had a few Darius twin screen displays knocking about, because Warrior Blade features a similar ultra-wide aspect ratio that actually works pretty well on the Nintendo Switch. It also makes up for the dreadful Rastan Saga sequel, ensuring the series ends on a high.

Luigi Mangione , 26, has been arrested and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in New York on Dec. 4. Mangione faces additional charges, including one count of forging a document and criminally possessing a firearm. Authorities arrested Mangione at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Dec. 9. In the wake of the arrest, various claims related to Mangione emerged online One image shared across social media appears to show an X post from Burger King, reading, “We don’t snitch.” The image was shared with posts commenting on Mangione’s choice to visit McDonald’s. Luigi Mangione shouldn’t have gone to McDonald’s. pic.twitter.com/vlGc2o2hVd Other social media users claim to have discovered a book review Mangione allegedly wrote for unabomber Ted Kaczynsky’s manifesto. the suspected ceo shooter's goodreads page... who says there aren't any literary men left pic.twitter.com/kgoGtqGj2C Additionally, a YouTube video featuring a countdown clock with a description stating “if you see this i’m already under arrest” has been linked to Mangione, with some wondering if it was real . Others claimed Mangione is related to a Maryland lawmaker with the same last name. Luigi Mangione is cousins with the sitting Maryland State Delegate Nino Mangione, who represents District 42A. #luigimangione #fyp #fypage #nyc #xyzbca #brianthompson #crime #news #unitedhealthcare #uhc #viralvideo #luigi #breakingnews VERIFY fact-checked each of these claims. THE SOURCES Burger King spokesperson Review of Burger King X account Goodreads account archives Jack Malon, Google’s policy communications manager Google impersonator policy and creator responsibility guidelines Statement from the Mangione family Facebook post from Nino Mangione Burger King tweeted ‘we don’t snitch’ The viral image of what appears to be an authentic Burger King X post is fake. VERIFY reviewed Burger King’s social media accounts and found no evidence the post ever existed and a spokesperson confirmed it’s not real. “We can confirm that this did not come from the official Burger King X account. This is a fabricated tweet,” a Burger King spokesperson confirmed to VERIFY. There are indications the image is fake. The screenshot includes the terms “retweet” and “quote tweets.” But that terminology hasn’t existed on the platform since Elon Musk took over and rebranded Twitter as X. Tweets are now known as “posts.” Mangione wrote a positive book review of the unabomber’s manifesto A Goodreads account featuring Mangione’s name and picture that match his other social media accounts does exist , but VERIFY could not independently confirm its authenticity. Archived versions of the page show the account attributed to Mangione left 52 book ratings and 13 reviews. Among these, the account gave a 4 out of 5 star rating to unabomber Ted Kaczynsky’s manifesto on Jan. 23, 2024. The Goodreads profile lacks identifying details, such as location, that VERIFY could use to cross-reference and confirm its authenticity. A review of Mangione’s active X account and archived social media profiles reveals no specific references to the books listed on the Goodreads account. Confirming the authenticity of social media profiles presents significant challenges due to the ease with which spoof accounts can mimic real ones, a Law.com blogpost explains . YouTube countdown clock video was connected to Mangione The YouTube video labeled “The Truth,” featuring a countdown clock and the description, “If you see this I’m already under arrest,” is not connected to Mangione, a Google spokesperson told VERIFY. Jack Malon, Google’s policy communications manager, stated, “We terminated the channel in question for violating our policies covering impersonation , which prohibit content intended to impersonate another person on YouTube.” Google confirmed the YouTube account was an imposter by analyzing the channel’s metadata . Updates to the channel name and handle were made after Mangione’s arrest, Malon said. Additionally, Malon confirmed that three channels believed to belong to Mangione were removed under Google’s Creator Responsibility Guidelines , which allow for the removal of content or channels if the creator acts maliciously on or off the platform. Examples cited for removal include: Intending to cause malicious harm to others. Participating in abuse or violence, demonstrating cruelty, or participating in fraudulent or deceptive behavior that leads to real-world harm. Malon did not respond to VERIFY’s request for further details on how the three channels were verified as Mangione’s. Social media platforms often remove accounts under similar circumstances. Following Mangione’s arrest, Meta disabled his Instagram account . Meanwhile, his X profile was briefly suspended but later reinstated after X owner Elon Musk said he was “looking into” the suspension. Mangione is related to a Maryland lawmaker Luigi Mangione’s cousin, Nino Mangione, is a Republican member of Maryland’s House of Delegates, serving Baltimore County. Nino Mangione confirmed the relationship on social media. Nino Mangione posted a statement to X on behalf of the family that reads, “Unfortunately, we cannot comment on news reports regarding Luigi Mangione. We only know what we have read in the media. Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest. We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” A Statement From The Mangione Family Regarding Luigi Mangione pic.twitter.com/6E6E2CfgFv Nino Mangione also cancelled a recent fundraising event , originally scheduled for Dec. 12, writing a “terrible situation involving my cousin” prompted the cancellation. Related Articles What we can VERIFY about Trump's presidential salary donations How you can protect your text messages following FBI warning of massive Chinese hack Yes, sinkholes can have visible warning signs The VERIFY team works to separate fact from fiction so that you can understand what is true and false. Please consider subscribing to our daily newsletter , text alerts and our YouTube channel . You can also follow us on Snapchat , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok . Learn More » Follow Us YouTube Snapchat Instagram Facebook TikTok Want something VERIFIED? 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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from the upscale athletic wear retailer Lululemon. Jadion Anthony Richards, 44, and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, 45, both of Danbury, Connecticut, were charged this month with one felony count of organized retail theft. Both went free last week after posting bail bonds of $100,000 for him and $30,000 for her, court records show. They're due back in Ramsey County District Court in St. Paul on Dec. 16. According to the criminal complaints, a Lululemon investigator had been tracking the pair even before police first confronted them on Nov. 14 at a store in suburban Roseville. The investigator told police the couple were responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses across the country, the complaints said. They would steal items and make fraudulent returns, it said. Police found suitcases containing more than $50,000 worth of Lululemon clothing when they searched the couple's hotel room in Bloomington, the complaint said. According to the investigator, they were also suspected in thefts from Lululemon stores in Colorado, Utah, New York and Connecticut, the complaint said. Within Minnesota, they were also accused of thefts at stores in Minneapolis and the suburbs of Woodbury, Edina and Minnetonka. The investigator said the two were part of a group that would usually travel to a city and hit Lululemon stores there for two days, return to the East Coast to exchange the items without receipts for new items, take back the new items with the return receipts for credit card refunds, then head back out to commit more thefts, the complaint said. In at least some of the thefts, it said, Richards would enter the store first and buy one or two cheap items. He'd then return to the sales floor where, with help from Lawes-Richards, they would remove a security sensor from another item and put it on one of the items he had just purchased. Lawes-Richards and another woman would then conceal leggings under their clothing. They would then leave together. When the security sensors at the door went off, he would offer staff the bag with the items he had bought, while the women would keep walking out, fooling the staff into thinking it was his sensor that had set off the alarm, the complaint said. Richards' attorney declined comment. Lawes-Richards' public defender did not immediately return a call seeking comment Monday. “This outcome continues to underscore our ongoing collaboration with law enforcement and our investments in advanced technology, team training and investigative capabilities to combat retail crime and hold offenders accountable,” Tristen Shields, Lululemon's vice president of asset protection, said in a statement. "We remain dedicated to continuing these efforts to address and prevent this industrywide issue.” The two are being prosecuted under a state law enacted last year that seeks to crack down on organized retail theft. One of its chief authors, Sen. Ron Latz, of St. Louis Park, said 34 states already had organized retail crime laws on their books. “I am glad to see it is working as intended to bring down criminal operations," Latz said in a statement. "This type of theft harms retailers in myriad ways, including lost economic activity, job loss, and threats to worker safety when crime goes unaddressed. It also harms consumers through rising costs and compromised products being resold online.” Two Minnesota women were also charged under the new law in August. They were accused of targeting a Lululemon store in Minneapolis.In conclusion, Zheng Qianwen's Olympic victory over Elina Svitolina was a shining example of the beauty and unpredictability of tennis, showcasing the triumph of the human spirit and the power of perseverance. As we reflect on the year's top cold-list surprises, let us celebrate the extraordinary achievements of players like Zheng Qianwen who defy the odds and inspire us all with their courage, determination, and passion for the game.

TORONTO — When Geoffrey Hinton strode across the Stockholm Concert Hall stage Tuesday to receive his Nobel Prize for physics from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, he was beaming. It has taken decades for many beyond the science community to realize the British Canadian computer scientist's life's work was so significant it eventually formed the foundation of artificial intelligence. But on Tuesday, as he accepted the Nobel diploma and its accompanying gold medal with co-laureate John Hopfield, there was no question about the importance of Hinton's discoveries nor how he has shaped history. Instead, there was only pride for the affable 77-year-old, often called the godfather of AI — and that pride stretched from Stockholm to Toronto. A crowd of about 100 students and colleagues at the University of Toronto, where Hinton is a professor emeritus, gathered at the school's downtown campus to watch the Nobel ceremony. Two other watch parties took over the school's Mississauga and Scarborough campuses. Any mention of physics or a sighting of Hinton, clad in a dark suit and white bow tie, generated rousing applause at the Toronto gathering. When the man of the hour headed to retrieve his accolade from the King, a few former students and colleagues wiped tears from their eyes. "There is, at least for me, this sense that Prof. Hinton created the whole ecosystem here, where there are thousands of people who are working on his ideas," Michael Guerzhoy, one of Hinton's former students who went on to teach a course Hinton had once led at the university, said before the ceremony began. The idea that earned Hinton the Nobel dates back to the 1980s, when he was working at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and AI was far from the buzzy technology it is today. It was then that Hinton developed the Boltzmann machine, which learns from examples, rather than instructions, and when trained, can recognize familiar characteristics in information, even if it has not seen that data before. "It was a lot of fun doing the research but it was slightly annoying that many people — in fact, most people in the field of AI — said that neural networks would never work," Hinton recalled during a press conference on the October day he was named as a Nobel laureate. "They were very confident that these things were just a waste of time and we would never be able to learn complicated things like, for example, understanding natural language using neural networks — and they were wrong." Neural networks are computational models that resemble the human brain's structure and functions. When Nobel physics committee chair Ellen Moons presented Hinton to receive his award, she said these networks are good at sorting and interpreting large amounts of data and self-improve based on the accuracy of the results they generate. "Today, artificial neural networks are powerful tools in research fields spanning physics, chemistry and medicine, as well as in daily life," she said. John DiMarco wasn't surprised that Hinton's work paved the way for such possibilities, but the IT director for U of T's computer science department was taken aback that Hinton's Nobel came in the unlikely physics category. DiMarco met Hinton roughly 35 years ago in a job interview and quickly took note of his proclivity for humour and the quirks in how his mind works. "He is quite insightful and he goes straight to the core of things," DiMarco said. "He would sometimes come out of his office and share some new idea. We didn't always understand what he was sharing, but he was very excited about it." Many of those ideas required lots of computing power the school's systems didn't have, so DiMarco's team patched together a solution with graphics processing units from video game consoles. DiMarco brought one of Hinton's GPUs to the watch party, which was also attended by Joseph Jay Williams, the director of U of T's Intelligent Adaptive Interventions Lab. Williams took one of Hinton's classes and said the Nobel winner "changed the course of my life" by encouraging him to go to grad school, which then led him to win the XPRIZE Digital Learning Challenge, a global competition aimed at rewarding people who modernize learning tools and processes. Other notable mentees and alumni of Hinton's classes include OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever and Cohere co-founders Nick Frosst and Aidan Gomez. With his Nobel win and so many esteemed protege, Williams said Hinton has become a "reluctant celebrity" who is hounded for photos every time he's on campus. Hinton, however, has taken a much more humble approach to his recent win, which he learned of on a trip to California. He initially thought the call from the academy that gives out the Nobel was "a spoof," but later realized it had to be real because it was placed from Sweden and the speaker had a "strong Swedish accent." The award the academy gave him comes with 11 million Swedish kronor (about $1.4 million) from a bequest arranged by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel. Hinton and Hopfield will split the money, with some of Hinton's share going to Water First, an Ontario organization working to boost Indigenous access to water, and another unnamed charity supporting neurodiverse young adults. Hinton has said he doesn't plan to do much more "frontier research." "I believe I'm going to spend my time advocating for people to work on safety," he said in October. Last year, Hinton left a role he held at Google to more freely speak about the dangers of AI, which he has said include bias and discrimination, fake news, joblessness, lethal autonomous weapons and even the end of humanity. At a Stockholm press conference over the weekend, he said he doesn’t regret the work he did to lay the foundations of artificial intelligence, but wishes he thought of safety sooner. “In the same circumstances, I would do the same again,” he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 10, 2024. Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press

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The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) has sold two parcels of land that are set to be developed into residential towers just east of Calgary's Central Library. Local developer Bankside Properties bought the land, in partnership with Sumus Property Group, to build a pair of six-storey buildings, each designed to offer roughly 80 one- and two-bedroom rental units. The buildings' ground-floor units are planned to have the flexibility to be converted into commercial space in the future. Development permits for both buildings are scheduled to be submitted before the end of the year, with groundbreaking expected in late 2025. Bankside and Sumus are investing roughly $60 million into the project. Cole Richardson, managing principal for Bankside Properties, told news media on Monday that the towers won't target the premium rental market but instead will be designed to be affordable to most people. Over $1B in major Calgary building projects to be completed or started this year, says CMLC More rental units coming to East Village following latest groundbreaking The company wanted to develop in the East Village, he said, because of the mix of businesses already in the neighbourhood, its walking distance to downtown Calgary, and the CMLC's vision for the neighbouring culture and entertainment district. The buildings will bolster Calgary's supply of housing as the city's population grows, Richardson said. "There's a bit of a supply problem right now. We're excited to add to that supply. Now these aren't really large buildings, but every new building helps fill that housing gap," Richardson said. Kate Thompson, CMLC president and CEO, noted the corporation asked the developers to complement nearby historic buildings like the St. Louis Hotel and the Hiller Block. "The added pressure on this property is that you're right next to the new Central Library and the St. Louis Hotel, and also in a challenging market," Thompson said to media on Monday. "We understand that and know how important it is to bring residents into East Village, and keep the momentum with the delivery of development opportunities." More East Village development Thompson anticipates construction to begin on more than 400 units in the East Village in 2025, as part of an overall plan to build more than 900 new homes in the neighbourhood in the coming years. In 2022, the CMLC announced partnerships with developer ONE Properties for two mixed-use towers in the East Village, and with Minto Properties for a 100-unit residential development along the city's RiverWalk. The CMLC said both projects are advancing through financing and design development, with an update expected on the projects next year. East Village rebirth started 15 years ago; there's still much work to do Analysis Thousands will soon be moving into Calgary's converted office towers. What are they going to do there? The higher-density projects have been more challenging to deliver in recent years, Thompson said, because of the rising cost of building materials. Statistics Canada found that Calgary saw the largest increase of residential building construction costs among the 11 metro areas it measured in each of its quarterly reports on building construction prices this year. "It's incumbent upon CMLC to look at opportunities to increase development, increase rooftops and residences here, even amidst all those challenges," Thompson said. Calgary's East Village neighbourhood has several development projects already underway, including the newly announced buildings east of the Central Library. (Calgary Municipal Land Corporation) The CMLC also announced it conditionally sold the temporary site of Bounce Games Park to a developer partner. It expects to offer more details on the project early next year. At Fourth Avenue and Macleod Trail S.E., Trico Homes has submitted a development permit for 255 residential units and three commercial units, including a daycare with a rooftop outdoor play space, the CMLC said. It also announced real estate firm Triovest is in the land-use pre-application phase with the city for two mixed-use towers north of Studio Bell. Also in the neighbourhood, Alston Properties has nearly completed construction on EV606, a 44-unit riverfront rental property, with occupancy expected for early next year. At Arris Residences at Sixth Avenue and Third Street S.E., 177 of its available condo units have been sold, with the remaining 200 units still up for sale. The 42-storey tower includes 300 new units.

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Manhattan police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione , suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, while carrying a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Here's the latest: That’s according to a spokesperson for the governor who said Gov. Hochul will do it as soon as possible. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation’s top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. ▶ Read more about Luigi Mangione Peter Weeks, the Blair County district attorney, says he’ll work with New York officials to try to return suspect Luigi Mangione there to face charges. Weeks said the New York charges are “more serious” than in Blair County. “We believe their charges take precedent,” Weeks said, promising to do what’s needed to accommodate New York’s prosecution first. Weeks spoke to reporters after a brief hearing at which a defense lawyer said Mangione will fight extradition. The defense asked for a hearing on the issue. In the meantime, Mangione will be detained at a state prison in western Pennsylvania. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said Tuesday it will seek a Governor’s warrant to secure Mangione’s extradition to Manhattan. Under state law, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul can issue a warrant of arrest demanding Mangione’s return to the state. Such a warrant must recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance and be sealed with the state seal. It would then be presented to law enforcement in Pennsylvania to expedite Mangione’s return to New York. But Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks says it won’t be a substantial barrier to returning Mangione to New York. He noted that defendants contest extradition “all the time,” including in simple retail theft cases. Dickey, his defense lawyer, questioned whether the second-degree murder charge filed in New York might be eligible for bail under Pennsylvania law, but prosecutors raised concerns about both public safety and Mangione being a potential flight risk, and the judge denied it. Mangione will continue to be housed at a state prison in Huntingdon. He has 14 days to challenge the detention. Prosecutors, meanwhile, have a month to seek a governor’s warrant out of New York. Mangione, wearing an orange jumpsuit, mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair, or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion, but was quieted by his lawyer. Luigi Mangione, 26, has also been denied bail at a brief court hearing in western Pennsylvania. He has 14 days to challenge the bail decision. That’s with some intervention from owner Elon Musk. The account, which hasn’t posted since June, was briefly suspended by X. But after a user inquired about it in a post Monday, Musk responded “This happened without my knowledge. Looking into it.” The account was later reinstated. Other social media companies such as Meta have removed his accounts. According to X rules, the platform removes “any accounts maintained by individual perpetrators of terrorist, violent extremist, or mass violent attacks, as well as any accounts glorifying the perpetrator(s), or dedicated to sharing manifestos and/or third party links where related content is hosted.” Mangione is not accused of perpetrating a terrorist or mass attack — he has been charged with murder — and his account doesn’t appear to share any writings about the case. He shouted something that was partly unintelligible, but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” He’s there for an arraignment on local charges stemming from his arrest Monday. He was dressed in an orange jumpsuit as officers led him from a vehicle into the courthouse. Local defense lawyer Thomas Dickey is expected to represent the 26-year-old at a Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Blair County Courthouse. Dickey declined comment before the hearing. Mangione could have the Pennsylvania charges read aloud to him and may be asked to enter a plea. They include possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. In New York, he was charged late Monday with murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain with corporate greed, said a a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s hand-written notes and social media postings. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. A felony warrant filed in New York cites Altoona Officer Christy Wasser as saying she found the writings along with a semi-automatic pistol and an apparent silencer. The filing echoes earlier statements from NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny who said Mangione had a three-page, handwritten document that shows “some ill will toward corporate America.” Mangione is now charged in Pennsylvania with being a fugitive of justice. A customer at the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested said one of his friends had commented beforehand that the man looked like the suspect wanted for the shooting in New York City. “It started out almost a little bit like a joke, my one friend thought he looked like the shooter,” said the customer, who declined to give his full name, on Tuesday. “It wasn’t really a joke, but we laughed about it,” he added. The warrant on murder and other charges is a step that could help expedite his extradition from Pennsylvania. In court papers made public Tuesday, a New York City police detective reiterated key findings in the investigation he said tied Mangione to the killing, including surveillance footage and a fake ID he used to check into a Manhattan hostel on Nov. 24. Police officers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, found that ID when they arrested Mangione on Monday. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Mangione doesn’t yet have a lawyer who can speak on his behalf, court officials said. Images of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald’s while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and ski cap. In another photo from a holding cell, he stood unsmiling with rumpled hair. Mangione’s cousin, Maryland lawmaker Nino Mangione, announced Tuesday morning that he’s postponing a fundraiser planned later this week at the Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore, which was purchased by the Mangione family in 1986. “Because of the nature of this terrible situation involving my Cousin I do not believe it is appropriate to hold my fundraising event scheduled for this Thursday at Hayfields,” Nino Mangione said in a social media post. “I want to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and support. My family and I are heartbroken and ask that you remember the family of Mr. Thompson in your prayers. Thank you.” Officers used New York City’s muscular surveillance system . Investigators analyzed DNA samples, fingerprints and internet addresses. Police went door to door looking for witnesses. When an arrest came five days later , those sprawling investigative efforts shared credit with an alert civilian’s instincts. 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No. 23 Alabama women beat Alabama State 83-33 at Emerald Coast ClassicBOGOTA, Colombia — 2024 was a brutal year for the Amazon rainforest, with rampant wildfires and extreme drought ravaging large parts of a biome that’s a critical counterweight to climate change. A warming climate fed drought that in turn fed the worst year for fires since 2005. And those fires contributed to deforestation, with authorities suspecting some fires were set to more easily clear land to run cattle. The Amazon is twice the size of India and sprawls across eight countries and one territory, storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide that would otherwise warm the planet. It has about 20% of the world’s fresh water and astounding biodiversity, including 16,000 known tree species. But governments have historically viewed it as an area to be exploited, with little regard for sustainability or the rights of its Indigenous peoples, and experts say exploitation by individuals and organized crime is rising at alarming rates. “The fires and drought experienced in 2024 across the Amazon rainforest could be ominous indicators that we are reaching the long-feared ecological tipping point,” said Andrew Miller, advocacy director at Amazon Watch, an organization that works to protect the rainforest. “Humanity’s window of opportunity to reverse this trend is shrinking, but still open.” There were some bright spots. The level of Amazonian forest loss fell in both Brazil and Colombia. And nations gathered for the annual United Nations conference on biodiversity agreed to give Indigenous peoples more say in nature conservation decisions. “If the Amazon rainforest is to avoid the tipping point, Indigenous people will have been a determinant factor," Miller said. Forest loss in Brazil’s Amazon — home to the largest swath of this rainforest — dropped 30.6% compared to the previous year, the lowest level of destruction in nine years. The improvement under leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva contrasted with deforestation that hit a 15-year high under Lula's predecessor, far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, who prioritized agribusiness expansion over forest protection and weakened environmental agencies. In July, Colombia reported historic lows in deforestation in 2023, driven by a drop in environmental destruction. The country's environment minister Susana Muhamad warned that 2024's figures may not be as promising as a significant rise in deforestation had already been recorded by July due to dry weather caused by El Nino, a weather phenomenon that warms the central Pacific. Illegal economies continue to drive deforestation in the Andean nation. “It’s impossible to overlook the threat posed by organized crime and the economies they control to Amazon conservation,” said Bram Ebus, a consultant for Crisis Group in Latin America. “Illegal gold mining is expanding rapidly, driven by soaring global prices, and the revenues of illicit economies often surpass state budgets allocated to combat them.” In Brazil, large swaths of the rainforest were draped in smoke in August from fires raging across the Amazon, Cerrado savannah, Pantanal wetland and the state of Sao Paulo. Fires are traditionally used for deforestation and for managing pastures, and those man-made blazes were largely responsible for igniting the wildfires. For a second year, the Amazon River fell to desperate lows , leading some countries to declare a state of emergency and distribute food and water to struggling residents. The situation was most critical in Brazil, where one of the Amazon River's main tributaries dropped to its lowest level ever recorded. Cesar Ipenza, an environmental lawyer who lives in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, said he believes people are becoming increasingly aware of the Amazon's fundamental role “for the survival of society as a whole." But, like Miller, he worries about a “point of no return of Amazon destruction.” It was the worst year for Amazon fires since 2005, according to nonprofit Rainforest Foundation US. Between January and October, an area larger than the state of Iowa — 37.42 million acres, or about 15.1 million hectares of Brazil’s Amazon — burned. Bolivia had a record number of fires in the first ten months of the year. “Forest fires have become a constant, especially in the summer months and require particular attention from the authorities who don't how to deal with or respond to them,” Ipenza said. Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Guyana also saw a surge in fires this year. The United Nations conference on biodiversity — this year known as COP16 — was hosted by Colombia. The meetings put the Amazon in the spotlight and a historic agreement was made to give Indigenous groups more of a voice on nature conservation decisions , a development that builds on a growing movement to recognize Indigenous people's role in protecting land and combating climate change. Both Ebus and Miller saw promise in the appointment of Martin von Hildebrand as the new secretary general for the Amazon Treaty Cooperation Organization, announced during COP16. “As an expert on Amazon communities, he will need to align governments for joint conservation efforts. If the political will is there, international backers will step forward to finance new strategies to protect the world’s largest tropical rainforest,” Ebus said. Ebus said Amazon countries need to cooperate more, whether in law enforcement, deploying joint emergency teams to combat forest fires, or providing health care in remote Amazon borderlands. But they need help from the wider world, he said. “The well-being of the Amazon is a shared global responsibility, as consumer demand worldwide fuels the trade in commodities that finance violence and environmental destruction,” he said. Next year marks a critical moment for the Amazon, as Belém do Pará in northern Brazil hosts the first United Nations COP in the region that will focus on climate. “Leaders from Amazon countries have a chance to showcase strategies and demand tangible support," Ebus said.

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ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S., authorities said Tuesday. No one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies weren’t immediately able to determine what items were stolen. A person who is employed by Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township home Monday night to find a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The person called their mother, and then 911 was contacted, according to the report. Deputies reached out to neighbors in an attempt to piece together surveillance footage. “Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” public information officer Kyla Woods said. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA , Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis had his home broken into Nov. 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.’s home was burglarized on Sept. 15 while he was at a Minnesota Vikings game. Portis had offered a $40,000 reward for information. Both the NFL and NBA issued security alerts to players after those break-ins, urging them to take additional precautions to secure their homes. In league memos previously obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL said homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” And the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood, according to officials. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflAfter Juan Soto's megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soon

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As the years passed, the man's addiction to betel nuts took a toll on his physical and mental well-being. The combination of areca nut, slaked lime, and tobacco, along with other chemical additives, gradually eroded his facial tissues, causing them to deteriorate and deform. The once recognizable features of his face became distorted and disfigured, leading to his classification as a "face-cutting man" by those who encountered him.A group of Eastern Iowa residents met Tuesday in Cedar Rapids with a staff member from U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s office to urge the Iowa Republican to vote against the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary for his role in spreading misinformation about vaccine safety. The group, organized by the advocacy organization Progress Iowa, said Kennedy is unfit to lead to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer, was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee the federal agencies that play a central role in directing U.S. public health policy, including vaccine development and immunization activities. The renowned vaccine skeptic told NBC News last month that he would not “take away anybody's vaccines,” and has insisted he's not "anti-vaccine" despite his involvement with Children's Health Defense, a leading anti-vaccine group, and repeating debunked claims that vaccines cause autism. Kennedy also undermined confidence in the measles vaccine ahead of a deadly outbreak in Samoa in 2019 and promoted AIDS falsehoods, according to reporting by the New York Times. Diana Siguenza, a retired nurse who lives in Cedar Rapids, and Sue Cahalan, a retired physician assistant from Norway, Iowa, expressed strong opposition to RFK Jr.’s nomination, citing his lack of experience in health care and his anti-vaccination stance. They highlighted his history with the Children's Health Defense, his involvement in lawsuits against vaccines and his travels to promote anti-vaccination views. The pair said Kennedy’s confirmation could undermine public health by eroding trust in vaccines and evidence-based medicine. Siguenza said she fears dire consequences of his potential policies, particularly for cancer research and global health. She noted that many cancer treatments are based on vaccines that help the body recognize and fight cancer cells. Iowa has the second-highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the nation, behind Kentucky. It also has the distinction of being the only state to report a notable increase in cancer rates in recent years. Siguenza and Cahalan said they hope their concerns will influence Ernst’s decision. “President Trump trusts RFK Jr. to bring more transparency to our federal public health agencies, and Senator Ernst looks forward to meeting with and vetting him,” Ernst’s office said in a statement to The Gazette. Republican Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter signed by 29 other state attorneys general to U.S. Senate leadership urging swift confirmation of Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s new pick for U.S. Attorney General. Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, the incoming chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, met Monday with Bondi. The 59-year-old Trump ally was part of a team of lawyers that defended the then-president during his first Senate impeachment trial, where he was accused — but not convicted — of attempting to coerce Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to investigate then-former Vice President Joe Biden. Bondi, who served as Florida Attorney General from 2011 to 2019, also was involved in efforts to delegitimize the results of the 2020 presidential election that Trump lost to Biden, falsely claiming that Trump had “won Pennsylvania” at a news conference in Philadelphia and claiming voter fraud, according to reporting by the Tampa Bay Times. She also served on a federal commission during Trump’s first term focused on combating drug addiction and the opioid crisis. “President Trump made an exceptional choice with Pam Bondi for U.S. Attorney General,” Bird said in a statement. “Attorney General Bondi is tough, smart, and fierce. She has been a historic leader in the fight against drug abuse and human trafficking, and she will restore integrity to our federal justice system. I’ve known Attorney General Bondi both as a friend and fellow prosecutor, and I have full confidence that she will serve our country well as U.S. Attorney General.” Iowa joined the South Carolina and Florida-led letter signed by attorneys general and attorneys general-elect from 27 other states. A baby girl born Nov. 11 was surrendered through Iowa’s Safe Haven Law and now is in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, the state announced Tuesday. It is the sixth Save Haven Baby in Iowa this year. Under the program, the infant will be placed with foster families until a permanent home is determined. Iowa’s Safe Haven Law allows parents in crisis who determine they cannot care for an infant up to 90 days old to relinquish the newborn to the state. Designated safe havens include hospitals and police and fire stations. Health and Human Services then works to place relinquished infants in approved foster homes while the child awaits adoption. Ten infants were relinquished to the state under the law in 2023; there have been a total of 72 infants relinquished since the law took effect more than two decades ago, according to the department. More information on Iowa’s Safe Haven Law is available at hhs.iowa.gov . Iowans interested in becoming a foster parent or adopting a child can visit iowafosterandadoption.org . Sen. Joni Ernst and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks talk about Amazon and its impact on the region after touring the Davenport robotics fulfillment center, which fulfilled its first customer order Feb. 4. Since then, according to Amazon, more than 4 million items have been sorted in the facility and then shipped to Amazon customers. President Joe Biden walks over to greet people attending the pardoning of the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. John Zimmerman, right, chair of the National Turkey Federation, stands with Peach at right. President Joe Biden, from left, departs as John Zimmerman, chair of the National Turkey Federation, and Zimmerman's son Grant, stand with Peach, the national Thanksgiving turkey, after a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden, left, walks over to greet people attending the pardoning of the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. John Zimmerman, chair of the National Turkey Federation, and his son Grant Zimmerman stand with Peach at right. President Joe Biden, from right, arrives with John Zimmerman, chair of the National Turkey Federation, and Zimmerman's son Grant, to pardon the national Thanksgiving turkey during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden, from right, arrives with John Zimmerman, chair of the National Turkey Federation, and Zimmerman's son Grant, to pardon the national Thanksgiving turkey during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden, from second right, arrives with John Zimmerman, chair of the National Turkey Federation, and Zimmerman's son Grant, to pardon the national Thanksgiving turkey during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. John Zimmerman, right, chair of the National Turkey Federation, reaches out to Beau Biden, to take a closer look at Peach, the national Thanksgiving turkey who was pardoned by President Joe Biden, left, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Beau Biden, left, looks at Peach, the national Thanksgiving turkey who was pardoned by President Joe Biden, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Grant Zimmerman, son of John Zimmerman, chair of the National Turkey Federation, watches at right. President Joe Biden greets people attending the pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Beau Biden, center, looks at Peach, the national Thanksgiving turkey who was pardoned by President Joe Biden, left, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Grant Zimmerman, right, son of John Zimmerman, second from left, chair of the National Turkey Federation, watch. President Joe Biden greets people attending the pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden speaks as John Zimmerman, chair of the National Turkey Federation, from left, and his son Grant, look on before pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden speaks as John Zimmerman, chair of the National Turkey Federation, from left, and his son Grant, look on before pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden speaks after pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden, right, stands with John Zimmerman, left, chair of the National Turkey Federation, his son Grant Zimmerman, center, and the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden stands with one of the national Thanksgiving turkeys, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. National Thanksgiving turkeys, Peach, left, and Blossom, right, walk on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, as they wait for President Joe Biden to pardon them. President Joe Biden, right, stands with John Zimmerman, left, chair of the National Turkey Federation, his son Grant Zimmerman, center, and the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden greets people attending the pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden and his grandson Beau Biden, hold hands as they head back inside the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, after a ceremony to pardon the national Thanksgiving turkey. President Joe Biden looks at his watch as he walks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, heading to the Oval Office. President Joe Biden, right, stands with John Zimmerman, left, chair of the National Turkey Federation, his son Grant Zimmerman, center, and the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. President Joe Biden, right, stands with John Zimmerman, left, chair of the National Turkey Federation, his son Grant Zimmerman, center, and the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardoning ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The official 2024 White House Christmas Tree arrives at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. The official 2024 White House Christmas Tree arrives at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. The official 2024 White House Christmas Tree, pulled on a carriage by Clydesdale horses Dillion and Ben, arrive at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. The official 2024 White House Christmas Tree, pulled on a carriage by Clydesdale horses Dillion and Ben, arrive at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. The official 2024 White House Christmas Tree, pulled on a carriage by Clydesdale horses Dillion and Ben, arrive at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. The official 2024 White House Christmas Tree, pulled on a carriage by Clydesdale horses Dillion and Ben, arrive at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden walks out with her grandson, Beau Biden, Jr., as she receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden walks out with her grandson, Beau Biden, Jr., as she receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden walks out with her grandson, Beau Biden, Jr., as she receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, as her grandson, Beau Biden, Jr., stands by. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden, right, looks at her grandson Beau Biden as she receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden speaks alongside her grandson Beau Biden as she receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden waves alongside her grandson Beau Biden as she receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden speaks alongside her grandson Beau Biden as she receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, as her grandson, Beau Biden, Jr., stands by. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden speaks alongside her grandson Beau Biden as she receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden speaks alongside her grandson Beau Biden as she receives the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Looking on at left are members of the North Carolina National Guard and their families. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden waves as she walks with her grandson Beau Biden to receive the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden, second right, walks with her grandson Beau Biden, right, to receive the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. She is joined by members of the North Carolina National Guard and their families. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden, second right, walks with her grandson Beau Biden, right, to receive the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. She is joined by family members of the North Carolina National Guard. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden, third right, walks with her grandson Beau Biden, second right, to receive the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. She is joined by members of the North Carolina National Guard and their families. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden, left, walks with her grandson Beau Biden to receive the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. The official 2024 White House Christmas Tree arrives on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden, right, walks with her grandson Beau Biden after receiving the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden waves as she walks with her grandson Beau Biden after receiving the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. First lady Jill Biden, second right, walks with her grandson Beau Biden, right, to receive the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. Beau Biden, holding the hand of first lady Jill Biden, arrives to see the official 2024 White House Christmas Tree on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm from Newland, N.C., provided the Fraser fir that will be displayed in the Blue Room of the White House. President Joe Biden smiles Monday after pardoning Peach, one of the national Thanksgiving turkeys, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

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Mid-American Conference football goes all in on November weeknights for the TV viewersIn context: Fujikura Ltd., founded by Zenpachi Fujikura in 1885, continues to thrive, fueled by the rapid growth of AI products and research initiatives. Originally focused on producing silk and cotton-insulated wires, the company has evolved to specialize in advanced cable systems for the modern tech industry. After barely weathering the pandemic in 2020, Fujikura is now enjoying a period of unprecedented growth in the Japanese stock market, driven by demand in AI and data center operations. The Tokyo-based company specializes in manufacturing electrical equipment, including power and telecommunication systems, optical fiber devices, and more. According to a recent Bloomberg report, Fujikura has become the best-performing stock on the Nikkei 225 Stock Average, with its share price surging over 400 percent in 2024. The company is also set to join the widely followed MSCI global stock market index. One of Fujikura's most in-demand products is its ultra-thin fiber optic cables, which boast some of the smallest diameters in the industry. These cables can be deployed in tight spaces without requiring additional tunneling, according to CFO Kazuhito Iijima. Notably, Apple is one of Fujikura's largest customers. Iijima noted that demand for data center products began surging significantly around 2022, leaving company executives puzzled at first. Now, it's clear that AI is the primary driver behind the booming business. Fujikura is projected to achieve ¥104 billion ($674 million) in operating income during the current fiscal year, marking a 17 percent year-over-year increase. A substantial 70 percent of Fujikura's revenue comes from outside Japan, with 38 percent originating from the United States. In 2020, the company faced its first loss in a decade, attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic and escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The return of the Trump administration could reignite these challenges, but Fujikura has been preparing for such scenarios. To mitigate risks, Iijima confirmed that the company has established a US-based production facility dedicated to manufacturing high-density optical fiber cables. The plant is designed to comply with the Build America Buy America Act , ensuring resilience "even if new issues arise that are disadvantageous to imported materials," Iijima stated. Looking ahead, Fujikura is preparing for emerging opportunities as global data center capacity is projected to grow by 33 percent annually through 2030, according to McKinsey & Company. The company is also exploring future markets, with nuclear fusion reactors – a potential clean energy breakthrough – seen as a promising avenue that will likely require extensive cabling solutions.Raghunath Mashelkar gets 50th honorary doctorate

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Adirondack Trust Co. acquired a new stake in Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF during the 3rd quarter worth $55,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. increased its position in shares of Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF by 276.3% during the third quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 1,129 shares of the company’s stock worth $61,000 after purchasing an additional 829 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MCF Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF in the second quarter valued at approximately $64,000. Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF Company Profile The Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in energy equity. The fund tracks an index of MLPs and companies engaged in energy infrastructure. The ETF is structured as an open-ended fund. MLPX was launched on Aug 7, 2013 and is managed by Global X. 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Several recent developments have catalyzed growth in the football market. Notably, technological advancements have played a pivotal role, with innovations such as data analytics, wearable technology, and enhanced broadcasting capabilities reshaping how fans engage with the sport. Strategic collaborations between clubs, brands, and technology firms have further accelerated this transformation. For instance, partnerships aimed at enhancing fan experiences through virtual and augmented reality are increasingly common, allowing enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the game like never before. You can access a sample PDF report here: https://www.statsndata.org/download-sample.php?id=377307 Moreover, the increasing global awareness of football, propelled by social media and digital platforms, has expanded the sport's reach and appeal. The influx of investment into major football leagues and clubs has also contributed to a robust growth trajectory, ensuring that the football market remains at the forefront of the sports industry. Key Growth Drivers and Trends Several critical factors are influencing demand within the football market. Sustainability has become a core value for many organizations, as clubs and leagues strive to implement eco-friendly practices. From sustainably sourced materials for kits to initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprints during events, the focus on sustainability is reshaping operational strategies across the board. Digitization plays a vital role in enhancing fan engagement. With the rise of online streaming platforms, fans can now access games from anywhere in the world, leading to a surge in demand for digital content. Furthermore, consumer awareness regarding the quality and authenticity of merchandise has prompted clubs to invest in product customization, allowing fans to personalize their gear. A noteworthy trend is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various aspects of the football market. AI-driven analytics provide teams with invaluable insights into player performance, fan preferences, and market trends. Additionally, the advent of emerging technologies, such as blockchain, is paving the way for secure transactions and enhanced transparency in ticket sales and merchandise. Market Segmentation The football market can be segmented comprehensively across various dimensions: • By Type: - Professional Football - Amateur Football - Youth Football - Women's Football • By Application: - Stadiums - Clubs - Leagues - Tournaments - Individual Players • By Product: - Footballs - Boots - Shin Guards - Goalkeeper Gloves - Kits • By Fan Engagement: - Season Ticket Holders - Game Day Attendees - Television Viewers - Online/Social Media Followers • By Distribution Channel: - Online - Offline - Direct-to-Consumer - Retail Stores - Specialty Stores Each segment offers unique opportunities and challenges, dictating strategies for clubs and organizations aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for football-related products and experiences. Get 30% Discount On Full Report: https://www.statsndata.org/ask-for-discount.php?id=377307 Competitive Landscape The competitive landscape of the football market is characterized by a mix of traditional clubs, emerging leagues, and influential governing bodies. Key players include: • Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): Known for its star-studded lineup, PSG has expanded its global presence through innovative marketing strategies and partnerships with technology firms to enhance fan engagement. • Ligue 1: As the premier French football league, Ligue 1 has invested in digital broadcasting and fan experiences, attracting a global audience. • UEFA: The governing body for European football, UEFA plays a crucial role in organizing tournaments that elevate the sport's profile and drive commercial success. • FC Barcelona: Renowned for its commitment to youth development and community engagement, FC Barcelona continues to innovate in merchandise offerings and fan experiences. • Major League Soccer (MLS): MLS has rapidly grown in popularity, focusing on expanding its footprint in North America through strategic partnerships and grassroots initiatives. • Real Madrid CF: With a legacy of success, Real Madrid leverages its brand power to engage fans through digital platforms and exclusive merchandise. • Arsenal FC: Known for its rich history and community involvement, Arsenal emphasizes sustainability in its operations and merchandise production. • Chelsea FC: Chelsea's global reach is bolstered by its success in domestic and international competitions, driving merchandise sales and fan engagement. • Premier League: As one of the most-watched football leagues worldwide, the Premier League capitalizes on broadcasting rights and global partnerships to enhance its market presence. • Manchester United FC: The club's extensive global fanbase is supported by innovative marketing and merchandise strategies, ensuring sustained revenue growth. • Serie A: Italy's top league is focusing on digital transformation to attract younger audiences and enhance fan experiences. • Liverpool FC: Renowned for its passionate fanbase, Liverpool has successfully integrated technology into its operations, enhancing engagement through digital platforms. • Bundesliga: Germany's premier league emphasizes fan engagement and affordability, driving ticket sales and merchandise growth. • La Liga: La Liga continues to invest in international markets, promoting its clubs and enhancing global visibility. • FIFA: As the sport's governing body, FIFA plays a crucial role in setting regulations and organizing major tournaments that shape the football landscape. These organizations are not only influential in shaping market trends but also in driving innovation and enhancing the overall football experience for fans and players alike. Opportunities and Challenges The football market presents numerous opportunities for growth. Untapped regions, particularly in Asia and Africa, show great potential for expanding football's popularity. Evolving consumer preferences toward experiential offerings, such as virtual reality experiences and personalized merchandise, also provide avenues for innovative product development. However, challenges remain. Regulatory constraints can hinder operational flexibility, while operational inefficiencies may impact profitability. Additionally, talent shortages in key areas such as coaching and sports management can restrict growth potential. Organizations must navigate these challenges by investing in training programs, enhancing operational workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Technological Advancements Technological advancements continue to revolutionize the football market. Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront, providing teams with analytics that can improve player performance and optimize game strategies. Virtual tools enhance fan engagement by offering immersive experiences, allowing fans to interact with their favorite clubs in real-time. IoT-driven systems are transforming stadiums into smart venues, enhancing security, improving fan experiences, and streamlining operations. Blockchain technology is also gaining traction, offering secure ticketing solutions and transparency in merchandise sales. Research Methodology and Insights STATS N DATA employs a robust research methodology to provide accurate insights into the football market. Our approach combines top-down and bottom-up methodologies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics. 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RETURNING TD Cathal Crowe admitted he was "emotional" as he dedicated his Dail win to his late mother-in-law. The Fianna Fail TD was elected at the 15th count in the Clare constituency yesterday. And the family man fought back tears amid the celebrations as he remembered his "mighty" mother-in-law. Mary Fehilly was buying a local GAA lottery ticket outside a supermarket in Cork when she was struck by a car earlier this month. Her tragic passing occurred just days before Friday's General Election was called. In an video interview recorded at the count centre by Ellen Gough of Clare Live Deputy Crowe said: "I'm a bit emotional. "I just want to dedicate the win to my mother-in-law Mary Fehilly, a mighty woman, a Fianna Fail woman." The TD took a step back from canvassing for the general election to be with his wife Maeve and the rest of their family after the tragic passing. Speaking at the time of her tragic passing the TD described her as the "fabulous lynchpin" of the family. He said: "I struck gold when I married into Maeve’s amazing family. The fabulous lynchpin of that family was Mary Fehilly. "We are absolutely heartbroken to have tragically lost Mary this weekend. "She was the most wonderful mother to Maeve and her siblings and an adoring wife to George." He added: "As we try to get to terms with Mary’s loss I will be temporarily standing-down my canvassing for the upcoming General Election. "My office team will continue to handle queries and representations that come our way but I ask for the forbearance of the public as I take a few days out of the political ‘fast lane’ to prioritise, over all else, Maeve, Sam, Charlie, Eve and the Fehilly family. "Family must come first!" Cathal served as councilor in Clare County Council before eventually taking on the role of Cathaoirleach. In February 2020 he was elected to the Dail for the first time and served as Fianna Fail’s Tourism and Aviation Spokesperson. Reflecting on his last general election success the TD joked he has less hair on his head this time around thanks to debating with the Sinn Fein Leader. Referencing his children Sam, Charlie and Eve being just babies when he first had success on the ballots he said: "I had a big head of hair last time. "They had no hair, they were babies, I was a grown up but a few years of debating with Mary Lou has reversed the fortunes for me." Timmy Dooley of Fianna Fail took back the seat he lost in 2020. Sinn Fein's Donna McGettigan also had success in the Clare constituency as did Fine Gael's Joe Cooney. The three join Cathal Crowe in filling the four seats in the constituency.In a heated moment on CNN, Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) was confronted with a 2023 clip of himself confidently stating that President Joe Biden would never pardon his son, Hunter Biden. The segment aired just days after President Biden issued a sweeping pardon for Hunter, covering federal charges and any potential crimes spanning the past decade. Simply incredible. CNN makes Dan Goldman sit through a video of him insisting Joe Biden would never pardon his son. Then asks him to react. pic.twitter.com/0wcPzQMlef In the July 2023 interview, Goldman asserted, "I don't think there's any chance that President Biden is going to do that." Goldman emphasized the independence of the Justice Department and noted that a Trump-appointed U.S. attorney had been allowed to continue investigating Hunter Biden as proof of impartiality. When asked how it felt to watch his past comments in light of recent events, Goldman struggled to reconcile his previous stance with the president's decision, claiming the pardon was a response to political interference. "If that plea agreement had gone through, there would have been no pardon," he insisted, though the anchor quickly reminded him that the plea deal had already collapsed when he made the original statement. President Biden's pardon for Hunter, announced Sunday night, cited "raw politics" as a factor infecting the legal proceedings . "No reasonable person can look at the facts and not see that my son was targeted because of me," Biden said, invoking his son's struggles with addiction. The controversial move has ignited fierce backlash from Republicans, who accuse Biden of abusing presidential power. GOP lawmakers have argued that the pardon undermines justice and shields Hunter from ongoing investigations into alleged bribery and foreign business dealings. Democrats have defended the decision, with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) pointing out Republican hypocrisy . "Trump pardoned allies like Roger Stone and Paul Manafort," Crockett said. "For anyone clutching their pearls over this, take a look at Trump's track record." Originally published by Latin Times .

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Oil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violations LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California. The Texas-based company is accused of discharging hundreds of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater containing excessive amounts of oil and grease. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the indictment on Thursday. Phillips is charged with two counts of negligently violating the Clean Water Act and four counts of knowingly violating the Clean Water Act. An arraignment date has not been set. The company’s media relations department did not respond to requests for comment Thursday. US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment U.S. regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. The proposed breakup floated in a 23-page document filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent Android from favoring its search engine. Regulators also want to ban Google from forging multibillion-dollar deals to lock in its dominant search engine as the default option on Apple’s iPhone and other devices. What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly U.S. regulators are proposing aggressive measures to restore competition to the online search market after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly. The sweeping set of recommendations filed late Wednesday could radically alter Google’s business. Regulators want Google to sell off its industry-leading Chrome web browser. They outlined a range of behavioral measures such as prohibiting Google from using search results to favor its own services such as YouTube, and forcing it to license search index data to its rivals. They're not going as far as to demand Google spin off Android, but are leaving that door open if the remedies don't work. SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led US crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will step down from his post on January 20. 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Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. Stock market today: Wall Street climbs as bitcoin bursts above $99,000 NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed after market superstar Nvidia and another round of companies said they’re making even fatter profits than expected. The S&P 500 pulled 0.5% higher Thursday after flipping between modest gains and losses several times in the morning. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.1%, and the Nasdaq composite edged up less than 0.1%. Banks, smaller companies and other areas of the stock market that tend to do best when the economy is strong helped lead the way, while bitcoin briefly broke above $99,000. Crude oil, meanwhile, continued to rise. 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The United States is expected to announce that it will send 1.25 billion dollars (£1 billion) in military assistance to Ukraine, US officials said on Friday, as the Biden administration pushes to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on January 20. The large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the Hawk air defence system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, officials said. The officials, who said they expect the announcement to be made on Monday, spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. The new aid comes as Russia launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities in recent days, although Ukraine has said it intercepted a significant number of the missiles and drones. Russian and Ukrainian forces are also still in a bitter battle around the Russian border region of Kursk, where Moscow has sent thousands of North Korean troops to help reclaim territory taken by Ukraine. Earlier this month, senior defence officials acknowledged that the US Defence Department may not be able to send all of the remaining 5.6 billion dollars (£4.5 billion) in Pentagon weapons and equipment stocks passed by Congress for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. Mr Trump has talked about getting some type of negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia, and spoken about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many US and European leaders are concerned that it might result in a poor deal for Ukraine and they worry that he will not provide Ukraine with all the weapons funding approved by Congress. The aid in the new package is in presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to take weapons off the shelves and send them quickly to Ukraine. This latest assistance would reduce the remaining amount to about 4.35 billion dollars (£3.46 billion). Officials have said they hope that an influx of aid will help strengthen Ukraine’s hand, should Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky decide it is time to negotiate. One senior defence official said that while the US will continue to provide weapons to Ukraine until January 20, there may well be funds remaining that will be available for the incoming Trump administration to spend. According to the Pentagon, there is also about 1.2 billion dollars (£0.9 billion) remaining in longer-term funding through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which is used to pay for weapons contracts that would not be delivered for a year or more. Officials have said the administration anticipates releasing all of that money before the end of the calendar year. If the new package is included, the US will have provided more than 64 billion dollars (£50.8 billion) in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.

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One of the first steps of the chaotic offseason schedule for the Arizona football program is signing its recruits for the 2025 cycle during the early signing period on Wednesday, which is one of the busiest days of the year for recruiting. Arizona currently has 21 players committed to become the next wave of freshmen to join the Wildcats following their 4-8 season. The Wildcats aren't approaching the early signing period unscathed. Last month, Arizona lost four-star Dallas-area wide receiver Terry Shelton, who flipped to the hometown TCU Horned Frogs, along with three-star Los Angeles-area cornerback Josh Tuchek (UNLV) and Houston-area wide receiver Muizz Tounkara (Florida). Arizona head coach Brent Brennan said, "Those kids that chose to commit to us chose to do so because they believe in us and put trust in us." “We have to continue to ensure and help them see that when you come here, you are going to get developed at a really high level, you are going to be a part of great football teams, you are going to be a part of a great college football experience. ... I think we’re moving in the right direction," Brennan said a month ago. "I still think we have some pieces to add to it.” Arizona's 2025 recruiting class ranks ninth in the Big 12, according to 247Sports.com . The Wildcats are behind TCU, Colorado, Baylor, Kansas State, Houston, Utah, Arizona State and West Virginia. In Arizona's 21-player recruiting class, California, Texas and Arizona are the three main hubs. Nineteen players from the aforementioned states make up Arizona's ’25 class; the other two hail from Hawaii and Florida. Here's a look at the players currently committed to Arizona for 2025: Arizona picked up a commitment from Northern California 2025 offensive tackle Louis Akpa. Louis Akpa Position: Offensive tackle Height, weight: 6-6, 250 pounds Hometown (high school): San Mateo, California (Junipero Serra) Other offers: Boise State, BYU, Iowa State and Cal Kason Brown Position: Safety Height, weight: 6-4, 190 pounds Hometown (high school): Big Lake, Texas (Reagan County) Other offers: Texas State, UTEP, Cornell and Tulsa Gianni Edwards Position: Cornerback Height, weight: 5-11, 175 pounds Hometown (high school): Forney, Texas (North Forney) Other offers: Michigan State, Arizona State, Arkansas State and Colorado Kellan Ford Position: Tight end Height, weight: 6-5, 230 pounds Hometown (high school): Danville, California (Monte Vista) Other offers: Boston College, Cal, Nevada and Oregon State Three-star 2025 offensive lineman and Hawaii product Javian Goo committed to the Arizona Wildcats. Javian Goo Position: Offensive line Height, weight: 6-4, 280 pounds Hometown (high school): Kapolei, Hawaii (Kapolei) Other offers: Oregon State, Hawaii, Air Force and San Diego State Jaxon Griffin Position: Offensive tackle Height, weight: 6-6, 250 pounds Hometown (high school): Mesa (Red Mountain) Other offers: Oregon State and Colorado State Swayde Griffin Position: Cornerback Height, weight: 6-1, 185 pounds Hometown (high school): Lago Vista, Texas (Lago Vista) Other offers: Arizona State, Texas Tech and Minnesota Luke Haugo Position: Quarterback Height, weight: 6-5, 200 Hometown (high school): Gilbert (Higley) Other offers: Utah, Oregon, Arizona State and San Diego State Chandler Hamilton star Dajon Hinton is one of the top in-state cornerbacks. Dajon Hinton Position: Cornerback Height, weight: 5-10, 175 pounds Hometown (high school): Chandler (Hamilton) Other offers: Arizona State, Boston College, Iowa State and Kansas Kaleb Jones Position: Defensive tackle Height, weight: 6-1, 275 pounds Hometown (high school): Phoenix (Mountain Pointe) Other offers: Arizona State, Oregon and Oregon State Linebacker Carter Jones hails from Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, California. Carter Jones Position: Linebacker Height, weight: 6-0, 205 pounds Hometown (high school): Irvine, California (Crean Lutheran) Other offers: Florida State, LSU, Miami, Oklahoma and Tennessee Robert McDaniel Position: Quarterback Height, weight: 6-1, 195 pounds Hometown (high school): Hughson, California (Hughson) Other offers: Florida, Cal, San Jose State and Indiana Arizona landed three-star Florida receiver Isaiah Mizell for 2025. Isaiah Mizell Position: Wide receiver Height, weight: 6-0, 160 pounds Hometown (high school): Orlando, Florida (Boone) Other offers: Notre Dame, UCF, Kansas State and Georgia Tech Coleman Paton Position: Defensive back Height, weight: 6-2, 190 pounds Hometown (high school): Del Valle, Texas (Del Valle) Other offers: TCU, Oklahoma State, Northwestern and Kansas State Mays Pese Position: Defensive tackle Height, weight: 6-2, 275 pounds Hometown (high school): Santa Barbara, California (Bishop Garcia Diego) Other offers: Boise State, Cal, Michigan State, Oregon State and San Jose State Basha Bears wide receiver Gio Richardson (5) dodges a tackle attempt by American Leadership Academy Patriots strong safety Diesel Mack at Basha High School in Chandler on Nov. 17, 2023. Gio Richardson Position: Wide receiver Height, weight: 5-11, 170 pounds Hometown (high school): Chandler (Basha) Other offers: Vanderbilt, Kansas State, Arizona State and Boise State Myron Robinson Position: Linebacker Height, weight: 6-2, 210 pounds Hometown (high school): San Antonio, Texas (East Central) Other offers: Washington State, Boston College, Georgia Tech and Houston Sean Robinson Position: Athlete Height, weight: 6-3, 205 pounds Hometown (high school): Cibolo, Texas (Steele) Other offers: Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Houston and Nebraska Sione Tohi Position: Offensive line Height, weight: 6-3, 356 pounds Hometown (high school): Santa Ana, California (Mater Dei) Other offers: Alabama, Arizona State, Auburn, LSU, Oklahoma and Ole Miss Losipini Tupou Position: Offensive line Height, weight: 6-2, 275 pounds Hometown (high school): San Francisco (Archbishop Riordan) Other offers: Arizona State, Florida, Nebraska, Penn State and Utah Wesley Yarbrough Position: Running back Height, weight: 5-10, 195 pounds Hometown (high school): Crosby, Texas (Crosby) Other offers: Houston, Oklahoma State, TCU, Memphis and Utah Arizona quarterback Nick Foles looks toward the sideline during a UA matchup against Stanford at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 17, 2009. Ex-Wildcat Foles supports Brennan Former Arizona star quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles recently posted his support for Brennan on X (Twitter) after UA athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois told the Star Brennan will return next season despite an "unacceptable" 4-8 campaign this year. Foles, who recently retired from the NFL and attended a UA football practice in the spring and spoke to the team, said, "I'm glad coach Brent Brennan will be back at the U of A. "I got to spend several days with him and really enjoyed my time. It was obvious the love he has for Wildcat nation and those roots run deep. I know the outcome of the season is not what the team or the Wildcat fans wanted but winning consistently takes time. You have to build the culture all over again when staffs change. That is the part of the game that is the hardest to do but the most fulfilling when done right. I expect coach Brennan to do this right in Tucson." UTEP head coach Dana Dimel looks toward his players during the first half against Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss., Sept. 28, 2019. Southern Mississippi won 31-13. Former UA coach Dimel dies Former Arizona assistant coach Dana Dimel, who was the UA's tight ends coach under former head coach Mike Stoops from 2006-08, died Tuesday. Dimel was 62. Dimel's wife, Julie, and children, Winston and Josey, announced his death in a statement. No cause was given. “Today is a difficult day for college football and our Illini family,” said Illinois coach Bret Bielema, who hired Dimel as a senior offensive assistant this past season. “Dana was an exceptional person, husband, father, friend and football coach. He affected the lives of countless coaches, players and staff members for more than three decades in college football." Stoops said in a post on X (Twitter): "I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of my dear friend, Dana Dimel. It was a privilege working with him as a coach for many years. His devotion and love to his family and the significant influence he had on so many through his football coaching will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time." Arizona tight ends coach Dana Dimel, left, talks with offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Mike Canales, center, and offensive line coach Eric Wolford, right, at the start of practice Monday, April 10, 2006. Dimel grew up in Columbus, Ohio and graduated in 1986 from Kansas State, where Winston Dimel was later a three-time All-Big 12 fullback. The elder Dimel attended training camp with the Vikings in 1987 before going into coaching with his alma mater, and he was part of the early staffs of Hall of Fame coach Bill Snyder that turned around a long-suffering program. He was part of 12 bowl teams over three separate stints covering 19 seasons with Kansas State. “He was a special friend and coaching companion,” Snyder said in a statement. "I admired his passion for helping his players and fellow coaches. He was a big part of the development of the Kansas State football program, and along with his wife Julie, very meaningful in the Manhattan community.” Dimel was hired by Wyoming in 1997 and went 22–13 over three seasons before leaving for Houston, where he was 8–26 in three seasons. Dimel returned to Kansas State as an assistant, along with a period at Arizona, where he coached standout tight end Rob Gronkowski, before getting a final chance to be a head coach at UTEP, where he went 20–49 and led the Miners to the New Mexico Bowl over six seasons. Dimel, who had a career record of 50–88 as a head coach, helped the Illini go 9-3 as an assistant this season. “His influence on our program was incredible to witness and be a part of,” Bielema said. "His infectious positive energy had a major impact on me, our players and everyone in our building every day. He will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.” — Staff and wire report Contact Justin Spears, the Star's Arizona football beat reporter, at jspears@tucson.com . On X(Twitter): @JustinESports Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Reporter

On Tuesday night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, sending the capital, Seoul, into chaos. Here’s what you need to know: . Martial law in South Korea has been lifted just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol made the declaration, sparking upheaval in the capital, Seoul, according to local media reports. Seoul-based news outlet, Yonhap News Agency, reported that South Korea’s national cabinet on Wednesday morning approved a motion to end the martial law declaration about six hours after it was made. South Korean troops, mobilised to enforce the declaration, were withdrawn after cabinet met. Yoon backed down from the declaration after protesters gathered calling for the president’s resignation “I declared emergency martial law at 11 p.m. last night as an act of national resolve against the anti-state forces that are trying to paralyse the essential functions of the state and disrupt the constitutional order of our liberal democracy,” reported Yoon as saying earlier on Wednesday morning. “However, a short time ago, the National Assembly demanded that martial law be lifted, so I withdrew the military forces that had been deployed to carry out martial law. I will lift martial law as soon as we have a quorum in the cabinet. It’s early in the morning, so we don’t have a quorum yet. “But I call on the National Assembly to immediately stop the outrageous behaviour that is paralysing the functioning of the country with impeachments, legislative manipulation and budget manipulation.” Cho Kuk, head of a minor opposition party, met protesters outside parliament and said: “This isn’t over. He put all the people in shock.” He vowed to impeach Yoon by putting together votes from other parties. Australians in South Korea should stay away from mass gatherings and listen to official advice amid the unfolding political crisis, says Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Gallagher told ABC there was lots of “uncertainty” around President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, which was walked back early this morning. She said the government had been briefed by the relevant agencies. “I think that the best message that we can give on this unfolding situation is for any Australians in South Korea to really listen to official advice and stay away from some of the mass gatherings as we continue to get across and understand the full implications of what’s happened overnight.” The first declaration of martial law in South Korea in almost 50 years sparked chaos in the country’s capital, Seoul, as thousands gathered to protest the move outside parliament and troops descended on the National Assembly building. Footage captured by a South Korean media outlet, OhmyTV, shows a woman tussling with a soldier as she attempts to take his gun before being pushed aside. Other footage circulating online shows troops smashing windows of the National Assembly building to gain access after President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says he will soon move to lift the martial law declaration imposed on Tuesday night, honouring a parliamentary vote against the measure. Yoon said his government had withdrawn military personnel that had been deployed, and that he would formally lift martial law following a cabinet meeting “as soon as members arrive”. It is just before 5am local time in Seoul, South Korea’s capital. Yoon declared martial law on Tuesday to thwart “anti-state forces” among his opponents. But outraged MPs rejected the decree, as protesters gathered outside parliament in the country’s biggest political crisis in decades. Yoon’s surprise declaration, which he cast as aimed at his political foes, was unanimously voted down by 190 MPs. Under South Korean law, the president must immediately lift martial law if parliament demands it by a majority vote. His own party urged him to lift the decree. The crisis in a country that has been a democracy since the 1980s, and is a US ally and major Asian economy, caused international alarm. South Korea has hosted US troops since the cessation of fighting at the end of the Korean War in 1953. The conflict, which saw North Korea fight for control of the peninsula with South Korea, was a central event of the Cold War (the geopolitical situation which lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.) South Korea has transitioned from that time from an authoritarian nation to a liberal democracy with a rising standard of living. Its economy transformed from agriculture to high technology and exports, although like other nations, standards of living have struggled in recent years. The ceasefire in the Korean War, which has held since 1953, sees North Korea and South Korea in a state of continual tension – with Pyongyang frequently testing the resolve of Seoul with rocket launches and threats. South Korea hosts approximately 28,000 US troops. North Korea, led by Kim Jong-un, is a Stalinist authoritarian regime. In recent years, it has grown closer to Russia with which it shares a border. South Korea along with Japan are key allies in the US-led security alliance in Asia, a grouping which has been pressured by the rise of China. For this reason, any sudden political shocks within South Korea are watched carefully. In South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s speech declaring martial law, he accused the opposition of trying to paralyse the administration and then invoked the threat from North Korea. “I am declaring a state of emergency martial law to protect the free Republic of Korea from the threats of the North Korean communist forces, to eradicate the shameless pro-North anti-state forces that plunder the freedom and happiness of our people and to safeguard the free constitutional order. “Through this state of emergency martial law, I will rebuild and protect the free Republic of Korea, which is falling into the abyss of national ruin. “To this end, I will definitely eradicate the root causes of national ruin and the anti-state forces that have persistently engaged in malicious conduct.” US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the United States was watching events in US ally South Korea with “grave concern” and had every hope and expectation that any political disputes would be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the rule of law. Campbell spoke at an event at the US State Department after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV address earlier on Tuesday, creating the most serious challenge to South Korea’s democracy since the 1980s. “We are watching the recent developments in ROK with grave concern,” Campbell said, using the acronym for Republic of Korea. “We’re seeking to engage our (South Korean) counterparts at every level, both here and in Seoul.” Campbell said President Joe Biden, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken were being kept appraised of the situation as it developed. He stressed that the US alliance with South Korea was “ironclad” and added: “We stand by Korea in their time of uncertainty. I also want to just underscore that we have every hope and expectation that any political disputes will be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the rule of law.” On Tuesday night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, sending the capital, Seoul, into chaos. Here’s what you need to know: .

President Biden Pardoned Hunter. It Was the Right Thing to Do.NEW YORK (AP) — There's no place like home for the holidays. And that may not necessarily be a good thing. In the wake of the very contentious and divisive 2024 presidential election, the upcoming celebration of Thanksgiving and the ramp-up of the winter holiday season could be a boon for some — a respite from the events of the larger world in the gathering of family and loved ones. Hours and even days spent with people who have played the largest roles in our lives. Another chapter in a lifetime of memories. That's one scenario. For others, that same period — particularly because of the polarizing presidential campaign — is something to dread. There is the likelihood of disagreements, harsh words, hurt feelings and raised voices looming large. Those who make a study of people and their relationships to each other in an increasingly complex 21st-century say there are choices that those with potentially fraught personal situations can make — things to do and things to avoid — that could help them and their families get through this time with a minimum of open conflict and a chance at getting to the point of the holidays in the first place. DO assess honestly where you are with it all For those who feel strongly about the election's outcome, and know that the people they would be spending the holiday feel just as strongly in the other direction, take the time to honestly assess if you're ready to spend time together in THIS moment, barely a few weeks after Election Day — and a time when feelings are still running high. The answer might be that you're not, and it might be better to take a temporary break, says Justin Jones-Fosu, author of “I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World.” “You have to assess your own readiness,” he says, “Each person is going be very different in this.” He emphasizes that it's not about taking a permanent step back. “Right now is that moment that we’re talking about because it’s still so fresh. Christmas may be different.” READ: DON’T miss the bigger picture of what the holiday is all about Keep focused on why why you decided to go in the first place, Jones-Fosu says. Maybe it’s because there’s a relative there you don’t get to see often, or a loved one is getting up in age, or your kids want to see their cousins. Keeping that reason in mind could help you get through the time. DO set boundaries If you decide getting together is the way to go, but you know politics is still a dicey subject, set a goal of making the holiday a politics-free zone and stick with it, says Karl Pillemer, a professor at Cornell University whose work includes research on family estrangement. “Will a political conversation change anyone’s mind?" he says. “If there is no possibility of changing anyone’s mind, then create a demilitarized zone and don’t talk about it.” DON’T take the bait Let’s be honest. Sometimes, despite best efforts and intentions to keep the holiday gathering politics- and drama-free, there’s someone who’s got something to say and is going to say it. In that case, avoid getting drawn into it, says Tracy Hutchinson, a professor in the graduate clinical mental health counseling program at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. “Not to take the hook is one of the most important things, and it is challenging,” she says. After all, you don’t have to go to every argument you’re invited to. DO think about what will happen after the holiday If you risk getting caught up in the moment, consider engaging in what Pillemer calls “forward mapping.” This involves thinking medium and long term rather than just about right now — strategy rather than tactics. Maybe imagine yourself six months from now looking back on the dinner and thinking about the memories you'd want to have. “Think about how you would like to remember this holiday,” he says. “Do you want to remember it with your brother and sister-in-law storming out and going home because you’ve had a two-hour argument?” DON'T feel you have to be there uninterrupted Things getting intense? Defuse the situation. Walk away. And it doesn't have to be in a huff. Sometimes a calm and collected time out is just what you — and the family — might need. Says Hutchinson: “If they do start to do something like that, you could say, `I’ve got to make this phone call. I’ve got to go to the bathroom. I’m going to take a walk around the block.'" Copyright 2024 The Associated Press . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Sitting down for most of the day is obviously bad for us, known to raise our risk of type 2 diabetes, cancer and even an early death. However, it’s largely unavoidable for those of us with desk-based jobs. Too much sitting is also detrimental for our mental health, a study from sportswear company Asics has found. Survey results from more than 7000 desk-based workers found that mood drops after just two hours and stress spikes four hours in. However, taking a 15-minute exercise break reverses these effects. Taking a midday stroll or jog can vastly improve your health at work. Credit: Joe Armao Professor Brendon Stubbs, a researcher in movement and mental wellbeing at King’s College London, who led the study, says incorporating movement into our working day – among other healthy habits – could be game-changing. “Each habit can contribute to positive mental health, and the more people do, especially over time, the greater the physical and mental health benefits,” he says. Here, he shares his top tips. 8am: Read a book on your commute instead of scrolling social media. Most of us are spending up to nine hours of our day sitting down. If you’re seated for your commute, at least make sure you’re engaging your brain, Stubbs says. “It is passive sedentary behaviour (such as sitting down to watch Netflix or scroll social media) and not active sedentary behaviour (sitting down to read a book or play a game, for example) that is particularly not good for our mental health,” he explains. Swap your afternoon biscuit for a bar of dark chocolate, a healthier option that can lift your mood. A study from Stubbs and colleagues which looked at the self-reported health habits and medical notes of around 40,000 people found that those engaging in more than three hours of active sedentary behaviour per day had a 26 per cent lower risk of depression compared to those who did less than this. “Additionally, our research has shown that excessive social media is literally rewiring our brain and altering our reward-processing systems, making it harder to become motivated for everyday tasks,” Stubbs adds. 11am: Breathing exercises to reduce stress spike. The Asics research found that it is after just two hours into desk-based work that stress levels start to rise – so around 11am if your working day starts at 9am. “To combat this, do some deep nasal breathing in the morning,” Stubbs recommends. Research from Stanford University found that just five minutes of breathing exercises can reduce anxiety, improve mood and slow breathing, which is a sign that the body is calm. To try it, sit up in your seat and relax your shoulders. Inhale slowly through your nose, letting your belly rise and fill with air. Once your lungs are comfortably full, take another inhale of air to expand your lungs as much as possible. Then, exhale slowly through your mouth, making sure that it lasts longer than your inhale. Repeat for five to 10 minutes. “This can help calm the nervous system and set our body and minds on a good foundation to be clear of mind and calm for the day,” Stubbs adds. 12pm: Eat a homemade lunch. More than half of the calories we eat each day comes from ultra-processed foods (those containing ingredients you wouldn’t find in your kitchen cupboard, such as preservatives, emulsifiers and artificial flavourings). A diet high in these foods is linked to a 30 per cent higher risk of depression in the future, and there are also links to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart problems and even some cancers. A homemade lunch is a better option than processed store-bought food. Credit: iStock A homemade lunch that avoids ultra-processed ingredients and instead incorporates elements of the Mediterranean diet (vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, fish and olive oil) can help protect against these risks and improve mood, Stubbs says. “Make something that includes a good amount of whole grains, such as wholewheat bread and brown rice, fish – especially those rich in omega-3 fatty acids – or lentils and pulses, which are a good source of protein,” he says. For example, this could be a tuna sandwich made with wholemeal bread, a chickpea curry with brown rice, or a lentil and vegetable soup. 2pm: Move for 15 minutes. It’s around halfway through our working day that stress levels spike – sitting around a fifth higher than they were at the start of the day – the Asics study found. However, taking a 15-minute exercise break reversed this effect. “Our recent research has shown that moving for 15 minutes, especially after sitting for a prolonged period of time, can reduce stress by 14.7 per cent and improve your state of mind,” Stubbs says. This could be a walk, which would add around 1500 steps to your daily count, weightlifting or a short HIIT (high-intensity interval training) class. The positive effect of movement is thought to be down to it triggering the brain to release mood-boosting neurotransmitters, including endorphins, dopamine and serotonin, Stubbs explains. 3pm: Eat a piece of dark chocolate. Swap your afternoon biscuit for a bar of dark chocolate, a healthier option that can lift your mood, Stubbs suggests. Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants and fibre and has been linked to lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels and brain function. The afternoon is the ideal time for this snack, as it contains caffeine, which may disrupt sleep for some people if it is eaten in the evening, he notes. Research from Stubbs and colleagues, which examined the daily chocolate consumption and mood of around 13,000 people, found that those who ate dark chocolate – around 100g per day – were around 57 per cent less likely to develop depression symptoms than those who didn’t eat chocolate. However, bear in mind that 100g of dark chocolate will contain around 600 calories and 14g of sugar, so a smaller portion may be best. A single 10g square has still been linked to health benefits. 6pm: Avoid alcohol and go for a soft drink after work. Despite its initial relaxing effects, alcohol isn’t good for us. It harms our heart and brain and raises the likelihood that we will suffer from high blood pressure, stroke and cancer. In Britain we’re told to not exceed 14 units per week (around six 175ml glasses of wine, six pints of 4 per cent beer or 14 single shots of spirit). However, “the research suggests that no level of alcohol consumption is associated with better health,” Stubbs notes. So when it comes to after-work drinking, try to avoid it, he recommends. “Swap to a hydrating drink,” he suggests. “Try kombucha [a fizzy drink made from fermented black tea] or an alcohol-free option of your favourite drink.” - Telegraph The Business Briefing newsletter delivers major stories, exclusive coverage and expert opinion. Sign up to get it every weekday morning .

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Michael Jordan has sold his Chicago mansion. Pictures: Getty/Realtor via Compass The buyer of Michael Jordan‘s discounted Chicago mansion has come forward to identify himself as a longtime fan of the basketball legend. Lincoln, NE, native John Cooper has revealed himself as the lucky new owner of Jordan’s 5200 sqm mansion in Highland Park, which has sold for $14.9m (US$9.5m), after an almost 13-year stint on and off the market. Speaking to the Lincoln Journal Star, Mr Cooper, 42, who has lived in the Chicago area for the past 10 years, revealed that he had admired the property for some time before deciding to put in an offer. He ultimately scored an incredible discount on the nine-bedroom, 19-bathroom home , which first came on the market in 2012 for $42.9m (US$29m). RELATED Michael Jordan’s ‘abandoned’ $22m mansion in TikTok drama Michael Jordan buys his second trophy home in Florida for $26m The iconic 23 adorns the front gate. Pictures: Realtor Michael Jordan’s home was at the centre of a TikTok scandal after a user claimed to have broken in and filmed it. Picture: Realtor “I remember seeing the home for sale and thinking how cool it would be for the person that buys the home,” Mr Cooper told the Lincoln Journal Star. “My favourite player to watch was always Jordan. He made shots that seemed impossible, and he got it done on defence, too.” Mr Cooper has wasted no time moving into his new home and has already hosted his own birthday party at the property – which, of course, included a game of basketball with friends on the property’s indoor court, as well as some golf on its putting green. He plans to retain most of the mansion’s unique amenities to ensure Jordan’s legacy remains. The NBA legend’s home naturally has a full-sized basketball court Picture: Realtor Michael Jordan in action in the 90s. (Photo by VINCENT LAFORET / AFP) “I’ll announce some exciting plans for the property in January. I do not have any major renovation plans. I will honour the property’s legacy. This place is great just the way it is,” Mr Cooper told the Lincoln Journal Star. The father of three added that he does not foresee the mansion becoming a primary residence for himself and his family, but expects he will use it regularly. The mansion went viral on social media in 2024, after it was revealed that the abandoned 2.83ha property was in a state of disrepair. There are nods to the basketball legend throughout the property. Picture: Realtor The home’s large gym. Pictures: Getty/Realtor/Compass In the footage, the indoor basketball court appears to have had significant flooding, while the kitchen was seemingly trapped mid-renovation, with cupboard doors on the ground and pieces of wood and trash throughout the room. The largely empty house also had chairs, beds and couches in the rooms, though it was clear there hadn’t been many tenants, if any, in years. The home did see an influx of interest in recent years, perhaps due to Jordan’s 2020 Netflix documentary “The Last Dance”. MORE NEWS Inside Aussie designers’ dream homes Wild AI prediction for Aussie homes Billionaires, celebs behind Aus’ biggest sales‘A Life of Meaning and Purpose’: Biden Remembers Jimmy Carter

Pope Francis waves from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. Peter's square for the Angelus prayer in The Vatican, Dec. 26. AFP-Yonhap World leaders sent condolences to Korea on Sunday after the country suffered its deadliest airplane crash, with 179 people killed when their aircraft went up in flames. Only two people survived when the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 plane skidded off the runway and slammed into a wall at Muan International Airport. As relatives of those on board gathered at the airport in grief, leaders expressed their sympathy. Chinese President Xi Jinping said he was "shocked" to learn of the crash, in a message to Korea's acting president Choi Sang-mok. "I express our deep condolences to the victims, sincere sympathy for the victims' families, and wish those injured a speedy recovery," he said, quoted by China's state broadcaster CCTV. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said she was "heartbroken to see images of the plane crash in Muan." "As your partner, Europe stands with you in this time of grief," the European Commission president said. Pope Francis, who visited Korea a decade ago, told worshipers at the Vatican that he joins "in prayer for the survivors and the dead." "My thoughts are with the many families in Korea who are mourning today following the dramatic plane crash," Francis said. France's foreign ministry said that Paris learned "with great emotion the terrible toll" and sends condolences to the affected families. FM extends condolences to plane crash victims, including 2 Thai nationals 2024-12-30 09:29 | Foreign Affairs German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the crash is "yet another blow to the nation's heart" after "a difficult period" — alluding to weeks of political turmoil in Seoul. "This is an incredible loss and pain" for the friends and families of those killed, Steinmeier said. "Profoundly saddened by the tragic incident", Greece's foreign affairs ministry said on X, sending condolences "during this difficult time." Firefighters carry casualties at the site of a deadly plane crash at Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Jeolla Province, Dec. 29. Yonhap Tehran expressed its "condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Republic of Korea and Thailand," the departure point of the plane which had two Thai nationals on board. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei addressed "the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery for the injured of this tragic incident." Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said he was "deeply saddened to hear about the tragic crash in Korea" and offered his condolences to the families of the victims. "Israel stands in solidarity with Korea during this difficult hour," said Saar on X. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the "sincere condolences and sympathy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the friendly Republic of Korea," it said in a statement. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply saddened" and expressed "his solidarity with the people and Government of the Republic of Korea during this difficult time," his spokesperson said in a statement. "The Secretary-General also wishes a swift and full recovery to those injured in this tragic event," said the spokesperson. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivers his speech at the 10th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, in Cascais, Portugal, Nov. 26. EPA-Yonhap "We are shocked and saddened by the accident involving Jeju Air flight 7C2216. Our thoughts and prayers are with the passengers and crew on the flight and their loved ones," the International Air Transport Association, which represents some 340 airlines that comprise 80 percent of air traffic, said in a statement. Spain's foreign ministry said that Madrid was "profoundly shocked by the terrible accident," sending condolences and "all our solidarity" to those affected. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash that occurred at Muan International Airport in our friend, the Republic of Korea," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a post on X. "As we watch with disbelief the horrific scenes from the crash site, our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives," President Aleksandar Vucic wrote on X, adding that he was "deeply shaken." (AFP)

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WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would be stepping down “after weeks of careful thought,” roughly three years short of the completion of a 10-year term during which he tried to keep the FBI out of politics even as the bureau found itself entangled in a string of explosive investigations, including two that led to separate indictments of Trump last year. Wray’s intended resignation was not unexpected considering that Trump had settled on Patel to be director and had repeatedly aired his ire at Wray, including in a television interview broadcast Sunday. But his departure is nonetheless a reflection of how Trump's norm-breaking style has reshaped Washington, with the president-elect yet again flouting tradition by moving to replace an FBI director before his term was up and Wray — by resigning before he could be fired — opting to avert a collision with the incoming Trump administration that he said would have plunged the FBI into political fighting. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Wray told agency employees. "In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.” The resignation would clear the way for Patel's ascension, assuming he is confirmed by the Senate. A White House staffer during Trump's first term, Patel has insisted that the federal government should be rid of “conspirators” against Trump. The comments have stirred alarm that he could seek to use the FBI for retribution against perceived enemies despite longstanding guardrails meant to ensure investigations have a proper basis. It's extremely rare for FBI directors to be ousted from their jobs before the completion of their 10-year terms, a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations. But Trump has done it twice, placing Wray in the job in 2017 after firing Director James Comey amid an investigation into ties between Russia and the Republican president’s campaign. Despite having appointed Wray, Trump had telegraphed his anger with the FBI director on multiple occasions. Trump said in the recent interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that “I can’t say I’m thrilled with him. He invaded my home,” a reference to the FBI search of his Florida property , Mar-a-Lago, two years ago for classified documents from Trump’s first term as president. That search, and the recovery of boxes of sensitive government records, paved the way for one of two federal indictments against Trump. The case, and another one charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 election, have both been dismissed. Trump applauded the resignation news on social media, calling it “a great day for America as it will end the Weaponization of what has become known as the United States Department of Injustice.” and complaining anew about the Mar-a-Lago search. Attorney General Merrick Garland, meanwhile, praised Wray for having “served our country honorably and with integrity for decades.” He said: “Under Director Wray’s principled leadership, the FBI has worked to fulfill the Justice Department’s mission to keep our country safe, protect civil rights, and uphold the rule of law.” Natalie Bara, the president of the FBI Agents Association. said in a statement Wray had led the FBI “through challenging times with a steady focus on doing the work that keeps our country safe. ” Throughout his seven years on the job, Wray brought a workmanlike approach to the job, repeatedly preaching a “keep calm and tackle hard” mantra to bureau personnel despite a steady drumbeat of attacks from Trump and his supporters. In fact, Wray was quick to distance himself and his leadership team from the FBI’s Russia investigation that was well underway when he took office. On the same day of a harshly critical inspector general report on that inquiry, Wray announced more than 40 corrective actions to the FBI’s process for applying for warrants for secret national security surveillance. He said mistakes made during the Russia inquiry were unacceptable and he helped tighten controls for investigations into candidates for federal office. FBI officials actively trumpeted those changes to make clear that Wray’s leadership had ushered in a different era at the bureau. Even then, though, Wray’s criticism of the investigation was occasionally measured — he did not agree, for instance, with Trump’s characterization of it as a “witch hunt” — and there were other instances, particularly in response to specific questions, when he memorably broke with the White House. In 2020, he said that there was “no indication” that Ukraine had interfered in the 2016 election, countering a frequent talking point at the time from Trump. When the Trump White House blessed the declassification of materials related to the surveillance of a former Trump campaign aide, Wray made known his displeasure. Wray also angered Trump for saying that antifa was a movement and an ideology but not an organization. Trump had said he would like to designate the group as a terrorist organization. Then came the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search, which officials defended as necessary given the boxes of documents that were being concealed at the Palm Beach property and the evidence of obstruction that the Justice Department said had been gathered. Trump railed against the FBI over that action and has kept up his criticism ever since, including after Wray said at a congressional hearing last summer that there was “some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel” that struck Trump's ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania in July. The FBI later stated unequivocally that it was indeed a bullet. Before being named FBI director, Wray worked at a prestigious law firm, King & Spalding, where he represented former Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., during the “Bridgegate” affair. He also led the Justice Department’s criminal division for a period during President George W. Bush’s administration.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Jordan Roberts scored 19 points as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi beat Schreiner 103-44 on Sunday. Roberts went 7 of 11 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Islanders (8-6). Dian Wright-Forde scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line and added three steals. Sheldon Williams shot 5 of 6 from the field and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. The Mountaineers were led by Beau Cervantes, who recorded nine points. Kamden Ross added seven points and three blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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BOULDER, Colo. — A 72-year-old lifelong Colorado fan with end-stage kidney failure waited to the side of the field in his wheelchair for Travis Hunter and the rest of the Buffaloes. One by one, players strolled over and signed a football for Riley Rhoades, his face lighting up with each signature. Standing close by and taking in the scene was Jeremy Bloom. He's become a wish facilitator for older adults. Bloom, the former Colorado wide receiver and Olympic freestyle skier, started the Wish of a Lifetime foundation in 2008, which has made thousands of aspirations turn into reality for older adults. The list of granted wishes range from taking veterans back to the beaches of Normandy to helping late-in-life authors publish a book. He's staged concerts for musicians, assisted some in daredevil feats such as jumping out of an airplane and even lined up a meeting between an Olympic medalist and former President Barack Obama. For Rhoades, his wish was simply to return to Folsom Field again, the place where he used to have season tickets but hasn't attended a game since 2004. "Everybody has somebody in their life —a grandparent, friend, neighbor — at that age where you wish you had more resources to help," said Bloom, whose college career was cut short two decades ago when the NCAA denied his reinstatement to play football and still ski professionally after receiving endorsement money to fuel his Olympic dreams. "Nothing can compare to seeing someone else's eyes light up because you helped make their dream come true." The foundation is a tribute to his grandparents. But the concept began to take root when he was a teenager. He was in Japan for a World Cup freestyle skiing competition when a woman tried to hop on a crowded bus. There was no room, but everyone in front rose from their seats to make space. That stuck with him, along with seeing these acts of kindness for older adults all over Europe and Asia as he traveled. An idea formed — bring that same level of appreciation to the United States, with a wish-granting element. Bloom's organization has been a charitable affiliate of AARP since 2020. It was the yearning of Rhoades that brought the two of them to Folsom Field last weekend. Rhoades, who had season tickets at Colorado for 27 years, wanted to see the Buffaloes in person after watching the team's resurgence on television. A few years ago, Rhoades, who was born with spina bifida, was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure. Being among the 54,646 fans Saturday stirred up plenty of emotions for Rhoades, as he watched the 16th-ranked Buffaloes (8-2, 6-1 Big 12, No. 16 CFP) beat Utah. Colorado remains in the race for not only a conference title but a spot in the College Football Playoff. "It's just great to be back here again," Rhoades said as he pointed out the section where he used to watch games. "It's just ... so cool." For Bloom, the success that coach Deion Sanders has brought to the program means more reunions with teammates as they pass through town. "I've been through many years where nobody comes to visit," Bloom said. "It's fun that Boulder has become the epicenter of college football." Leading the way for Colorado this season have been quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Hunter, who's the Heisman Trophy frontrunner. But what particularly pleases Bloom is that Sanders, Hunter and the rest of college football players are able to finally profit through name, image and likeness. In his day, Bloom got caught in the NCAA crosshairs for wanting to play both sports and to have sponsors in one (skiing) so he could fund his Olympic aspirations. How time have changed. "I'm just really grateful that this generation of athletes gets to monetize their skills and ability," said Bloom, who finished sixth in moguls at the 2006 Winter Games in Italy. "It's the right thing." He's thrown his passion into fulfilling wishes such as learning ballet, riding in a Formula 1 pace car or taking a flight in a fighter jet. He's also helped reconnect families and friends, including a reunion for a trio of centenarian sisters who hadn't seen each other in more than a decade. This granted wish has stuck with Bloom: A person in Alabama wasn't able to travel after being diagnosed with end-of-life emphysema. So he asked for postcards to be sent, just to learn what made someone's town so special. He received 2,000 postcards from 26 different countries. "There's no end to the things that they've done for us in the world," Bloom said of older adults. "We're one of the organizations that reminds them that their dreams still do matter and that we still appreciate them and we cherish them."

Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. Announces Offering of Series A Preferred StockThe economy enters 2025 in reasonably good shape, with a low unemployment rate, modest inflation, a trend toward declining interest rates and strong corporate profit growth that has been giving the stock market a lift. It's thus not a bad backdrop for getting a fresh start on improving your finances. Here are some trends, issues and tips to mind in coming weeks: Choose a savings resolution, and stick to it New Year's resolutions can provide the motivation to improve your financial situation in many ways, such as building up your retirement plan, reviewing your insurance policies or getting started (or updating) an estate plan. However, the resolution most Americans are focusing on heading into 2025 is more basic: Sock more money into emergency savings. You can hold money in various forms from a money-market mutual fund to laddered bank certificates of deposit (those coming due in intervals such as every three months). Capitalize on high interest rates: Best current CD rates The idea is to have enough liquid cash to meet big unexpected expenses while earning at least a modest yield in the meantime. In a Fidelity Investments surve y, 72% of respondents said they suffered a notable financial setback this year, with nearly half having to dip into their emergency funds to pay for it. It’s thus no surprise that 79% of respondents hope to build up their cash reserves, 38% worry about unexpected expenses and 20% say another surprise could set them back in 2025. Women, more than men, said they didn’t have an emergency fund to dip into, but 80% of them resolved to build one in 2025. Get relief from a consumer-friendly banking rule A new rule that could help some of the most hard-pressed consumers is one that mandates lower overdraft fees at banks . The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in December issued a final rule that it said will cut typical overdraft fees from $35 per transaction to $5, saving an average of $225 annually for the 23 million or so households that pay such charges. Bank critics contend the charges hit lower-income people hard. Overdraft fees are “a form of predatory lending that exacerbates wealth disparities and racial inequalities,” said Carla Sanchez-Adams, senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, in a statement. Some banks including Capital One, Citibank and Ally Bank already have eliminated these fees. Consumer advocates hail the new rule but caution that it faces the risk of being overturned by Congress. That, they say, could come with simple majority votes in the Senate and House, with limited debate. Get a jump on tax season, and use free filing services The IRS is suggesting several steps that can be taken soon for people hoping to get a jump on the filing season for 2024 tax returns. These include gathering and organizing tax records, making an estimated fourth-quarter quarterly payment (if required) by Jan. 15, 2025, and opening an IRS Online Account. Income brackets, deductions and other tax aspects have changed a bit owing to inflation adjustments . The IRS last year piloted a no-cost, easy-to-use Direct File system in 12 states. It’s designed for taxpayers with relatively simple situations. The IRS plans to expand access this filing season to 12 more states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, North Carolina and Oregon. That sets up a potentially confusing situation where residents of roughly half the country will be eligible, while the other half won't have access. Keep an eye on the favorable corporate-profit trend Baring a last-second collapse, the stock market will finish 2024 with its second consecutive annual gain of more than 20%. Rising corporate profits or earnings have been the key catalyst, and the picture might improve in the coming year. If you're an investor, that's a favorable sign. Earnings for stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500 index likely will finish up 7.4% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. That's according to Sheraz Mian, who as research director at Zacks Investment Research tracks what investment analysts forecast for the companies they follow. Earnings growth could accelerate to 10.9% in the first quarter of 2025, 12.5% in the second and 11.3% in the third, he said. Tech stocks account for a big chunk of the profit gains, led by the "Magnificent 7" of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla, and supported by trends including artificial intelligence, advanced computing and robotics. Will 2025 witness a slowdown here? Not necessarily, as tech is "among the few sectors whose earnings outlook is steadily improving," Mian said. Give yourself a financial de-clutter check Inflation was a big story this year and will continue to make headlines in 2025. If you're feeling the pinch, it might be time to conduct a thorough review of your spending habits. Take a close look at the many monthly or quarterly expenses that you routinely pay without thinking much about them. “Audit your spending habits,” suggested John Pharr, a certified public accountant in Florida. “So often we spend money mindlessly with little planning or on things that don’t serve us well.” Auto, home and other types of insurance are a case in point. Review your coverage with an eye on making sure you have an appropriate amount of coverage and suitable deductibles. It might be time to shop around for better deals. Other expenses that we sometimes view as “needs” really are “wants” that could be trimmed. Pharr cites subscriptions for streaming platforms, gym memberships, meal deliveries and cell phone and cable-TV services. “Sometimes rates keep rising and we just keep paying without checking into other options,” he said. Reach the writer at russ.wiles@arizonarepublic.com.

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jili super ace bug 2024’s top 10 climate disasters cost more than 200 billion dollars, charity saysNEW YORK, Dec 9 — American content creators on TikTok asked followers to subscribe to their channels on rival platforms like Meta-owned Instagram and Alphabet’s YouTube after a federal appeals court ruled that the social media app could be banned if it is not sold to a US-based company by January 19. TikTok has become a major US digital force as it has grown to 170 million US users, especially younger people drawn to its short, often irreverent videos. It has sucked away advertisers from some of the largest US players and added commerce platform TikTok Shop, which has become a marketplace for small businesses. The US Congress, fearing TikTok’s Chinese owners are gathering information about American consumers, has passed a law requiring its owner, Chinese-backed ByteDance, to divest its TikTok in the US or face a ban. On Friday, a federal appeals court upheld the law. Threats by politicians and others to TikTok have been building for years, leading some users to brush off recent threats. That appeared to change on Friday, with the prospect of a ban in just six weeks. A Supreme Court appeal is still possible. “For the first time, I’m realising that a lot of what I worked for could disappear,” Chris Mowrey, a Democratic social media influencer with 470,000 TikTok followers, told Reuters. “I don’t think it’s been talked about enough how damaging it will be from an economic standpoint for small businesses and creators.” On the app, viewers and content creators voiced concerns and confusion, many saying they doubted the platform would survive, and that they were prepared for the worst. Chris Burkett, a content creator on TikTok with 1.3 million people following his men’s lifestyle videos, said he did not think the platform would last. “I don’t think there’s longevity on this app in the United States,” he said in a video post, asking his audience to follow him on other social media platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, X and Threads. “We’ve put so many years and so much time into building our community here,” said food travel content creator SnipingForDom, who has 898,000 followers on the app. While he did not think the end was near for TikTok, he still told followers to reach out to him on his Instagram page. Others were also awaiting more information. Sarah Jannetti, a TikTok Shop consultant, said her clients are not worried about a potential TikTok ban and will not shift their businesses “until they see something that’s more concrete.” — Reuters

MetLife Investment Management LLC grew its stake in SSR Mining Inc. ( NASDAQ:SSRM – Free Report ) (TSE:SSO) by 129.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 118,642 shares of the basic materials company’s stock after purchasing an additional 66,850 shares during the quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC owned approximately 0.06% of SSR Mining worth $674,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Townsquare Capital LLC purchased a new stake in SSR Mining in the 3rd quarter valued at $139,000. Quantbot Technologies LP boosted its holdings in SSR Mining by 27.1% during the 3rd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 66,730 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $379,000 after acquiring an additional 14,223 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of SSR Mining by 6.0% in the 3rd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,327,251 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $7,542,000 after acquiring an additional 75,563 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of SSR Mining in the third quarter valued at about $261,000. Finally, Drive Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of SSR Mining during the third quarter valued at about $74,000. Institutional investors own 68.30% of the company’s stock. SSR Mining Stock Performance Shares of SSRM stock opened at $6.35 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 1.97 and a current ratio of 3.91. The firm has a market cap of $1.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.66, a P/E/G ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 0.69. SSR Mining Inc. has a 52 week low of $3.76 and a 52 week high of $11.52. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $5.88 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $5.40. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on SSR Mining SSR Mining Profile ( Free Report ) SSR Mining Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal resource properties in the United States, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina. The company explores for gold doré, copper, silver, lead, and zinc deposits. Its mines include the Çöpler, located in Erzincan province, Turkey; the Marigold, located in Nevada, the United States; the Seabee, located in Saskatchewan, Canada; and the Puna, located in Jujuy province, Argentina. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for SSR Mining Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for SSR Mining and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Bank of America Increases GAP (NYSE:GAP) Price Target to $28.00Unlocking Gaming’s Future! The Surge of Nvidia Stock in 2023Victoria’s Secret & Co. ( NYSE:VSCO – Get Free Report ) shot up 5.3% during trading on Friday . The company traded as high as $37.11 and last traded at $36.83. 407,505 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 85% from the average session volume of 2,709,675 shares. The stock had previously closed at $34.97. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research firms recently weighed in on VSCO. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on shares of Victoria’s Secret & Co. from $29.00 to $33.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on Victoria’s Secret & Co. from $30.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on Victoria’s Secret & Co. from $17.00 to $19.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, August 30th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Victoria’s Secret & Co. from $30.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 21st. Finally, Bank of America increased their target price on Victoria’s Secret & Co. from $18.00 to $21.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research note on Friday, August 30th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Victoria’s Secret & Co. currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $26.30. Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on VSCO Victoria’s Secret & Co. Trading Up 6.1 % Victoria’s Secret & Co. ( NYSE:VSCO – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 28th. The company reported $0.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $1.42 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.41 billion. Victoria’s Secret & Co. had a return on equity of 44.06% and a net margin of 2.25%. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Victoria’s Secret & Co. will post 2.01 EPS for the current year. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Victoria’s Secret & Co. Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. FMR LLC grew its holdings in shares of Victoria’s Secret & Co. by 146.1% during the third quarter. FMR LLC now owns 2,757,032 shares of the company’s stock valued at $70,856,000 after purchasing an additional 1,636,602 shares during the last quarter. Forest Avenue Capital Management LP bought a new position in Victoria’s Secret & Co. during the 3rd quarter worth $40,861,000. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in Victoria’s Secret & Co. by 102.0% in the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,708,766 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,864,000 after buying an additional 1,368,103 shares during the period. Bayberry Capital Partners LP bought a new stake in Victoria’s Secret & Co. in the first quarter valued at $11,919,000. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP boosted its holdings in shares of Victoria’s Secret & Co. by 1,218.1% during the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 618,195 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,924,000 after acquiring an additional 571,295 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 90.29% of the company’s stock. About Victoria’s Secret & Co. ( Get Free Report ) Victoria's Secret & Co operates as a specialty retailer of women's intimate, and other apparel and beauty products worldwide. It offers bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, and athleisure and swim, as well as fragrances and body care; and loungewear, knit tops, activewear, and accessories and beauty under the Victoria's Secret, PINK, and Adore Me brands. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for Victoria's Secret & Co. Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Victoria's Secret & Co. and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

ONE Gas Issues 2025 Financial GuidanceThe biker community is reeling after three motorcyclists died near Taihape at the weekend. The crash on Saturday involving four motorbikes and a ute happened on State Highway 1 at Utiku. Rob Miller, a life member of the Road Pirates Social Motorcycle club, told RNZ the riders had been taking part in an event organised by the Manawatu Road Pirates. He said those killed were from a range of clubs including their club, the Bay MC Motorcyclone Club and the Sulphur City Motorcycle Club. Road safety expert Professor Simon Kingham said he did not know any details of the crash, but that tragic motorbike accidents were far too common. "Historically the crash rates for people on motorbikes are higher than any other mode driven, and I think that's partly because of the vulnerability of people," he said. Kingham said it was important drivers were well prepared and trained, and that roads had median barriers where possible. "We can make any road safe to drive at high speeds, you can put in things like median barriers but they are of course a very expensive way to engineer roads," he said. He said while it was unclear what caused the accident and whether barriers would have helped, he was an advocate for slower speeds in some areas. "We can engineer roads to be safe and we can use lower speed limits to keep us safe," Kingham said. Figures from the Ministry of Transport show 255 people have died on the roads so far in 2024.

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. As Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, his social media star girlfriend couldn’t be prouder. Hanna Cavinder, the Miami Hurricanes basketball star, celebrated Beck’s announcement on Instagram underneath his post on the matter. "Proud of you," the 23-year-old simply wrote in the comments. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Miami Hurricanes guard Hanna Cavinder directs traffic during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Greenville Regional 2 on March 20, 2023, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Cavinder has been spotted at numerous Georgia games this season supporting her boyfriend, the two-time national champion who is hoping to make it three titles by the end of the College Football Playoff. However, Beck’s announcement comes before Georgia’s fate in the playoff is known due to surgery needed to repair an injury that ends his 2024 campaign. Beck suffered an elbow injury in Georgia’s SEC Championship win over Texas on the final play of the first half as he tried to heave a Hail Mary. GEORGIA QUARTERBACK CARSON BECK DECLARES FOR NFL DRAFT AFTER UNDERGOING ELBOW SURGERY Gunner Stockton, Beck’s backup who helped lead the Bulldogs to that SEC title win over the Longhorns, will be starting the rest of the way for Kirby Smart’s group. "First off I want to thank God, for blessing me with the opportunity to play the game I love," Beck wrote in his Instagram post. "Through the ups and downs, the highs and lows, everything that this game produces and provides I’m eternally grateful for. Football has taught me lessons that will last a lifetime and has grown me into the person I am today." Beck, 22, finishes his Georgia career with 3,485 yards and 28 passing touchdowns against 12 interceptions in 2024. Georgia's Carson Beck (15) speaks with teammate Gunner Stockton prior to the game against Tennessee Tech at Sanford Stadium on September 7, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) It will be interesting to see how Beck’s draft stock comes out after interviews and the NFL Scouting Combine, as his production dipped in a season in which some believed he could cement himself as a top pick if he continued to improve upon his 2023 season, when he was full-time starter for the first time. Beck’s play, especially toward the end of the season, brought about many questions about how his game would translate to the NFL. Meanwhile, Cavinder, whose twin sister, Haley, already dates an NFL star in Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson, continues to play her women’s basketball season with the Hurricanes. They both star for Miami after helping them reach the Elite Eight in last season’s NCAA Tournament. Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Cavinder and Beck’s relationship was confirmed this past summer. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

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