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Novak Djokovic might just have produced tennis’s greatest curveball yet. Even by the standards of his Melbourne theatrics, encompassing 10 titles and one lurid deportation saga, the enlistment of Andy Murray as his coach is a bolt from a clear-blue sky. It counts as the ultimate late-career Hail Mary: will it be the dream move, or will it blow up in their faces? Either way, it promises addictive viewing. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were adversaries throughout their careers but did play as teammates at the Laver Cup in 2022. Credit: Getty Images for Laver Cup At first glance, the idea of Murray as Djokovic’s mentor seems a gimmick, the type of stunt that icons pull to amuse themselves in off-season exhibitions. Except this experiment is heavy with consequence, with Djokovic running out of chances at 37 to break a tie with Margaret Court and win a record 25th major title. His decision to tap into Murray’s wisdom in conquering that final frontier is no mere coincidence. Their paths through life are, as he sees it, intertwined. It is not so much the fact that they were born only seven days apart as the sense that each has helped define the other. Who was across the net when Murray won his first major and his first Wimbledon? Djokovic. And who was the opponent when Djokovic completed the career grand slam? Murray. They have a mutual telepathy when it comes to channelling volatile temperament into competitive defiance. Where better to test this shared understanding than Melbourne Park, the place where they contested four finals in five years? You can see why, on paper, the tie-up appeals to both men. Murray needs greater fulfilment than being a gentleman of leisure in the Surrey stockbroker belt, aimlessly hacking his way around Wentworth. Djokovic, on the other hand, requires fresh impetus ahead of potentially his final season, a kindling of the fire as he attempts to surmount the age gap to Jannik Sinner, 23, and Carlos Alcaraz, 21, the two fearless wunderkinds who have usurped him at the summit. The Serb was alarmingly flat in losing to Sinner in this year’s Australian Open semi-finals, as if stunned by the Italian’s power. It is difficult to envisage any such listlessness under Murray’s tutelage. On the contrary, the coach’s likely message is that if Djokovic can turn the tables on the next generation once – as against Alcaraz in the Olympic final – then he can do so again. The doubt is whether Murray can stay calm enough as a sounding board for Djokovic to deliver. His own coaching team required the patience of Job to deal with his mid-match outbursts, as he lacerated them for everything from poor shot selection to not applauding him loudly enough. Djokovic is no saint in this department either: just ask Goran Ivanisevic, whom he berated furiously in Melbourne in January for failing to look at him. Is Murray the type to sit in his box and accept similar treatment with good grace? Not unless he has undergone some Damascene conversion since retiring. Celebrity coaches are hardly novel in these settings. Murray savoured his finest results under Ivan Lendl, the inscrutable eight-time major champion who appeared, even amid the convulsions of the 2013 Wimbledon final, as if he would rather be playing golf back home in Florida. It was Lendl’s poker face that offset his pupil’s histrionics and made the relationship succeed. Murray is, to put it politely, more of an open book. Yes, his tireless encouragement made him a wonderful Davis Cup team-mate. But in the egocentric world of grand slam singles, raw emotion on the sidelines can be a hindrance. Murray needs to suppress his wilder instincts, to recognise that stoicism can be a virtue. Djokovic is paying Murray the most sincere compliment in calling for his counsel. He has little time to waste, and he has reached the stage where he feels his only option in preventing another Sinner-Alcaraz clean sweep at the majors is to lean on his former adversary. Unlike career coaches, Murray understands how to shape matches through sheer force of will. He showed it in Australia only last year, when he was yelping in agony at the back of the court. Making light of his metal hip to frustrate Thanasi Kokkinakis with a series of staggering retrievals, he flipped the match on its head and secured victory at a little past 4am in an almost empty arena. That unquenchable thirst is what he needs to revive in Djokovic. Ever since that Olympic gold in August, Djokovic has lacked his usual intensity, as if realising at some level that he has completed his sport. Murray is the figure who can remind him that there is still more history to write, still more distance to put between him and everybody else. How poetic it would be if it all came together with a record-extending 11th Australian Open triumph. Murray has reason to believe he is cursed in Melbourne: no other player, male or female, has competed in five finals at the same major without winning. He, too, has an itch to scratch, and who better to do it with than his once-implacable rival? The Telegraph, London News, results and expert analysis from the weekend of sport are sent every Monday. Sign up for our Sport newsletter .Louisville scores 52 second-half points to race past No. 14 Indiana 89-61 in the Battle 4 AtlantisBiden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime opponent of the deal. Some federal agencies represented on the panel were skeptical that allowing a Japanese company to buy an American-owned steelmaker would create national security risks. That's according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposed the merger and vowed to block it. Nippon Steel says it is confident the deal will go ahead. 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NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty. The survey also showed that more owners are also hoping 2025 will be a good time to grow. Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by an issue with a vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. The flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that more than 3,200 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed. Twenty-eight flights were canceled. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59% An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. 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The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market.

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Baltimore Ravens leading receiver Zay Flowers is questionable for Wednesday's game against the host Houston Texans because of a shoulder issue. Flowers was listed on the team's injury report after missing practice on Sunday and Monday and being limited on Tuesday. Cornerback Tre'Davious White (shoulder) has followed the same pattern in practice participation and also is questionable. The Ravens ruled out wide receiver Nelson Agholor and running back Justice Hill due to concussions, and neither practiced Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis (hamstring) also missed practice this week and is out. Flowers, 24, leads the Ravens with 71 receptions, 109 targets and 1,016 receiving yards in 15 games (13 starts). He has four touchdowns. Baltimore selected him 22nd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Boston College. He has 148 career receptions for 1,874 yards and nine TDs in 31 games (29 starts). Flowers has not missed a game because of injury in his brief NFL career. White, 29, has appeared in five games and has seven tackles. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2019 and 2020 and first-team All-Pro in 2019 during his first seven NFL seasons with the Buffalo Bills. Hill, 27, has 47 carries for 228 yards and one touchdown this season in 15 games as a reserve. He also has 42 receptions for 383 yards and three TDs. The Ravens selected Hill in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. He has 250 rushing attempts for 1,162 yards and six TDs, and 95 receptions for 737 yards and four scores. Agholor, 31, will miss his second consecutive game. He has 14 receptions on 29 targets for 231 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games (seven starts). He has 389 career receptions for 3,858 yards and 37 TDs in 149 games (105 starts) for the Philadelphia Eagles (2015-19), Las Vegas Raiders (2020), New England Patriots (2021-22) and Ravens (2023-present). Armour-Davis, 25, has played in seven games (two starts) this season and has eight tackles. The Ravens picked him in the fourth round of the 2022 draft out of Alabama. The Ravens (10-5) elevated wide receiver Anthony Miller from the practice squad to the active roster for the game against the Texans (9-6). --Field Level MediaFederal fisheries proposal would slash commercial elver quota in 2025

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Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Zvi Kogan was killed, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier and wounds 18 as Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center has killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. The Hezbollah militant group meanwhile fired around 160 rockets and other projectiles into northern and central Israel on Sunday, wounding at least five people. Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Lebanon's military has largely kept to the sidelines. The Israeli military expressed regret over the strike, saying it occurred in an area of ongoing combat operations against Hezbollah. It said it does not target the Lebanese armed forces and that the strike is under review. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles WASHINGTON (AP) — During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump had hailed what would become Project 2025 as a conservative roadmap for “exactly what our movement will do." Trump pulled an about-face when Project 2025 became a political liability. He denied knowing anything about the “ridiculous and abysmal” plans, even though some were written by his former aides and many allies. Now, after winning the 2024 election, Trump is stocking his second administration with key players in the effort he temporarily shunned. Trump has tapped Russell Vought for an encore as director of the Office of Management and Budget; Tom Homan, his former immigration chief, as “border czar;” and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain this weekend while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Saturday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Parts of the Northeast and Appalachia also began the weekend with heavy precipitation. Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital. The government and Interior Ministry made the announcement on X, which is banned in Pakistan. Sunday's protest is to demand Khan's release. He has been in prison for more than a year but remains popular. His supporters rely heavily on social media and messaging apps to coordinate with each other. Pakistan has already sealed off Islamabad and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with Khan's power bases. Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change. But it’s a far-from-perfect arrangement, with many parties still unsatisfied but hopeful that the deal will be a step in the right direction. Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions SADO, Japan (AP) — Japan has held a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines despite a last-minute boycott of the event by South Korea that highlighted tensions between the neighbors over the brutal wartime use of Korean laborers. South Korea’s absence at Sunday’s memorial, to which Seoul government officials and Korean victims’ families were invited, is a major setback in the rapidly improving ties between the countries. The Sado mines were listed in July as a UNESCO World Heritage Site after Japan moved past years of disputes with South Korea and reluctantly acknowledged the mines’ dark history. Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83 NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s podcast co-host and friend, said in an email early Sunday that Woolery died at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, present. Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978. He teamed up with Young for the podcast “Blunt Force Truth” and became a full supporter Donald Trump.Rep. Michelle Steel , a two-term incumbent in California’s 45th congressional district, appears to have conceded to Derek Tran Wednesday afternoon after a long slog of a race that is one of the nation’s closest remaining contests yet to be called. “From the moment I came to the United States, I knew that giving back to the country that welcomed me with open arms would be part of my future,” said Steel, who made history in 2020 as one of the first Korean American women to be elected to Congress. “The journey to work on behalf of legal immigrants and struggling families took me somewhere I never could have imagined — and for which I will always be grateful — the United States Congress,” she said. “Everything is God’s will and, like all journeys, this one is ending for a new one to begin.” Tran’s lead over Steel on Tuesday edged up to 613 votes in the district that spans Los Angeles and Orange counties, continuing a trend that started last week when the Orange-based Democrat outpaced the Republican from Seal Beach. 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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have been losing on the field for months, and the sign of another potential loss might have been on the horizon this past weekend. A small plane circled MetLife Stadium roughly 90 minutes before the New Orleans Saints beat the Giants 14-11 on Sunday, urging co-owner John Mara to overhaul a team that has made the playoffs twice since winning the Super Bowl in February 2012. “Mr. Mara, enough. Please fix this dumpster fire!” read the message on a banner towed by the plane. While Mara declined to comment on the aerial message, its content was clear. Someone — probably a disgruntled fan — was sick of seeing the Giants (2-11) lose week after week. Their skid now is at eight games, one shy of the team record. Having one fan and probably scores or more upset has to be a concern for Mara and co-owner Steve Tisch. No owner wants his fan base unhappy, and it's not just about this season. Seven of the last eight seasons have ended with losing records, including the 2019 season, which featured a franchise record-tying nine straight losses. There have been two other nine-game skids, the first in 1976 and the second in 2003-04. Mara and Tisch need to make changes, but what should they do? The knee-jerk reaction would be to fire coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, who came in together in 2022 and led New York to the playoffs with a 9-7-1 record. That season began with seven wins in nine games. Since then, the Giants have posted an 11-28-1 record. The late Robert E. Mulcahy, the former head of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and later the athletic director at Rutgers, once said that the hardest decision he had to make was to keep Greg Schiano as the Scarlet Knights' coach after posting a 12-34 record in his first four seasons. Everyone wanted him fired. Mulcahy felt he had the right guy and held pat. It worked out. Mara and Tisch face a similar decision with the guys they brought in from Buffalo. If they feel Schoen and Daboll will turn around the Giants, they should stick with them. If not, change things. What they can't do is let an emotional fan base make the decision for them. What’s working The new defensive line. Pro Bowler Dexter Lawrence and D.J Davidson went on injured reserve last week and fellow defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches was out with neck and shoulder injuries. That left backups Elijah Chatman and Jordon Riley, newcomer Corey Durdon, and Elijah Garcia and Casey Rogers — who were signed off the practice squad to the active roster — to handle Alvin Kamara and the Saints. New Orleans was limited to 92 yards rushing. Giants opponents had been averaging almost 146 yards. What needs help The Giants remain the NFL's lowest-scoring team. They have hit the 20-point mark four times in 13 games. They have scored 18 points or fewer nine times and were held to single digits in four games. After taking over the play-calling from Mike Kafka this season, maybe Daboll should give quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney an opportunity to call plays. It couldn't hurt. Stock up Micah McFadden. With fellow inside linebacker Bobby Okereke out with a back issue, McFadden had a team-high 11 tackles, including five for losses. Rookie Darius Muasau, who replaced Okereke, had eight tackles. Stock down The offensive line, which was without left tackle Jermaine Eluemunor for the second straight week and saw left guard Jon Runyan (ankle) and center John Michael Schmitz (neck) leave in the second half. The Saints pounded Drew Lock, recording two sacks and 13 quarterback hits. The Giants rushed for 112 yards, but most of that was Lock scrambling for 59 yards to avoid more hits. Injuries In addition to Runyan and Schmitz, safety Tyler Nubin (ankle) and cornerback Tre Hawkins, who was hurt after making a tackle, left the game. Lock was banged up and needed postgame X-rays and an MRI on Monday. Daboll said Lock will start this weekend if healthy. Key number 9 — The Giants are one loss away from matching their franchise-worst skid. Next steps To end the losing streak and win for the first time in eight games at MetLife Stadium this season, the Giants have to beat Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens (8-5) on Sunday. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Tom Canavan, The Associated Press#top646 。

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Jimmy Carter had the longest post-presidency of anyone to hold the office, and one of the most active. Here is a look back at his life. 1924 — Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1 to Earl and Lillian Carter in the small town of Plains, Georgia. 1928 — Earl Carter bought a 350-acre farm 3 miles from Plains in the tiny community of Archery. The Carter family lived in a house on the farm without running water or electricity. 1941 — He graduated from Plains High School and enrolled at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus. 1942 — He transferred to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. 1943 — Carter’s boyhood dream of being in the Navy becomes a reality as he is appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. 1946 — He received his naval commission and on July 7 married Rosalynn Smith of Plains. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. 1946-1952 — Carter’s three sons are born, Jack in 1947, Chip in 1950 and Jeff in 1952. 1962-66 — Carter is elected to the Georgia State Senate and serves two terms. 1953 — Carter’s father died and he cut his naval career short to save the family farm. Due to a limited income, Jimmy, Rosalynn and their three sons moved into Public Housing Apartment 9A in Plains. 1966 — He ran for governor, but lost. 1967 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s fourth child, Amy, is born. 1971 — He ran for governor again and won the election, becoming Georgia’s 76th governor on Jan. 12. 1974 — Carter announced his candidacy for president. 1976 — Carter was elected 39th president on Nov. 2, narrowly defeating incumbent Gerald Ford. 1978 — U.S. and the Peoples’ Republic of China establish full diplomatic relations. President Carter negotiates and mediates an accord between Egypt and Israel at Camp David. 1979 — The Department of Education is formed. Iranian radicals overrun the U.S. Embassy and seize American hostages. The Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty is signed. 1980 — On March 21, Carter announces that the U.S. will boycott the Olympic Games scheduled in Moscow. A rescue attempt to get American hostages out of Iran is unsuccessful. Carter was defeated in his bid for a second term as president by Ronald Reagan in November. 1981 — President Carter continues to negotiate the release of the American hostages in Iran. Minutes before his term as president is over, the hostages are released. 1982 — Carter became a distinguished professor at Emory University in Atlanta, and founded The Carter Center. The nonpartisan and nonprofit center addresses national and international issues of public policy. 1984 — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter volunteer one week a year for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps needy people in the United States and in other countries renovate and build homes, until 2020. He also taught Sunday school in the Maranatha Baptist Church of Plains from the mid-’80s until 2020. 2002 — Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 2015 — Carter announced in August he had been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. 2016 — He said in March that he no longer needed cancer treatment. 2024 — Carter dies at 100 years old. Sources: Cartercenter.org, Plains Historical Preservation Trust, The Associated Press; The Brookings Institution; U.S. Navy; WhiteHouse.gov, GallupWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. (AP) — Jordan Sears scored 25 points, Jalen Reed had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU defeated UCF 109-102 in triple overtime on Sunday to take third place at the Greenbrier Tip-Off. LSU trailed by 18 points early in the second half, then failed to hold a lead at the end of regulation and each of the first two overtime periods. The Tigers went up by five with a minute to go in the third overtime. UCF cut it to three, then Vyctorius Miller made a driving layup, Jordan Sears followed with a dunk and the Tigers were able to hold on when leading by seven. Cam Carter scored 20 points, Miller had 16 and Dji Bailey 14 for LSU (5-1). Darius Johnson had 25 points, eight assists and six rebounds for UCF (4-2). Keyshawn Hall had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Ivy-Curry scored 20. South Florida led by 15 points at halftime and maintained a double-digit lead for all but a few possessions in the first 11 1/2 minutes of the second half. UCF led 62-48 with 8 1/2 minutes remaining but Sears hit three 3-pointers and LSU drew to within 64-59 with 6 minutes to go. The Tigers scored the last six points of regulation to force overtime. In the first half, LSU led 15-13 about eight minutes into the game but the Tigers missed 15 of 16 shots while being outscored 25-3 over the next 10 minutes. South Florida led 40-25 at halftime after shooting 46% to 25% for LSU. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballKnicks close with 12-4 run to edge Raptors

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WASHINGTON — After decades of inaction, federal transportation officials have moved ahead with requiring new technologies to reduce crashes and fatalities involving large trucks. But the incoming administration could install a red light to block their efforts. At issue are proposed new rules by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require large trucks to be equipped with automatic emergency braking systems and devices to limit their speeds. But advocates fear that such long-awaited progress to improve safety could end when Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden in the White House next month. Not only did Trump promise to reduce regulation but incoming Vice President JD Vance, while in the U.S. Senate, co-sponsored legislation to block the proposal requiring truckers to use speed limiters. "We are very nervous that safety-oriented rulemakings will be watered down or pulled altogether," said Zach Cahalan, executive director of the Truck Safety Coalition. After all, seven months after Trump took office the first time, his Transportation Department dropped efforts to require trucking companies and railroads to test employees for sleep apnea if symptoms were observed, even as the National Transportation Safety Board named reducing driver fatigue as one of its most-wanted safety improvements. "We want to hope for the best but based on the last time the Trump administration was in the White House, they did not advance safety regulations," said Harry Adler, principal at the Institute for Safer Trucking. The trucking industry gave 86% of its $13 million in campaign contributions to Republicans, including $1.2 million to Trump's campaign, according to the research group OpenSecrets. The 150,000-member strong Owner-Operators Independent Drivers Association already has let the new administration know of its opposition to speed limiters. "We look forward to working with the Trump administration and congressional allies to advance a pro-trucker agenda, which includes expanding truck parking, stopping unworkable environmental mandates and preventing a dangerous speed limiter mandate," OOIDA President Todd Spencer said. Cahalan said he "would not be surprised if the incoming administration chose to pull" the proposed rule on speed limiters, saying he expected it to be "on the chopping block." President Joe Biden and Congress pivoted to traffic safety after the pandemic led to a spike in highway deaths as motorists sped along near-empty roads. Fatalities in truck crashes nationally grew by 48% from 2013 to 2022, from 3,981 to 5,936. Pennsylvania reported a 19% increase during the same period, from 155 to 185. The 185 fatalities in the Keystone State in 2022 were the eighth highest in the nation, according to the Truck Safety Coalition. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in January 2022 used some of the money in the bipartisan infrastructure law for a new National Roadway Safety Strategy that called for using new technology, adjusting speed limits, changing road design and signage, and improving responses from medical personnel to stem the increase in traffic-related deaths. Safety rules In the law, Congress demanded certain new safety rules, including automatic emergency braking on trucks heavier than 10,000 pounds. The final braking rule is scheduled to be released in January, the same month Trump takes office. Trump could let the rule take effect or possibly propose weaker regulations. Meanwhile, NHTSA estimated that the proposed braking rule would prevent more than 19,000 crashes, save 155 lives, and prevent 8,814 injuries every year. A formal process to develop a rule on speed limiters is scheduled to begin in May. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said that in truck crashes on roads where the speed limit was identified, almost 40% of deaths in 2019, about 1,500 fatalities, occurred when the posted speed limit was 65 mph or higher. Adler said he hoped the rise in fatalities might be enough for the Trump administration to let the proposed rules take effect. "At a time when truck crash deaths are at some of their highest levels ever, we hope the data will encourage the administration to move ahead," he said. Long time coming Both rules have been decades in the making. The National Transportation Safety Board first recommended automatic emergency braking and speed limiters in 1995. The Transportation Department first said in 2011 that it would look at speed limiters, and proposed a rule requiring them in 2016. Automatic emergency braking joined the agenda in 2015. Safety advocates acknowledge that there could be some delays as the new administration puts its people in place, but said they would not let up on their efforts to see the new safety standards enacted. "A truck crash doesn't count what political affiliation you are," said Peter Kurdock, general counsel for Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, an alliance of consumer, health, law enforcement and insurance industry groups. "There's really a very strong compelling case, whatever your view on regulations, this is a rulemaking that can save a lot of lives and makes a lot of sense." (c)2024 the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Visit the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at www.post-gazette.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.No. 9 Oregon led for all but the first minute of the game, shooting 55 percent from the field in an 89-49 victory over Weber State in the final nonconference game for both teams Sunday in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks (12-1) have won three consecutive games since losing at home to UCLA in a Big Ten game three weeks ago. Weber State (6-8) heads into Big Sky play having lost four of its last six games. Oregon had five scorers in double figures, led by Jackson Shelstad, who had 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field. Brandon Angel made all five of his field-goal attempts, including a 3-pointer, and all three of his free-throw tries for 14 points. He also had seven rebounds. Jadrian Tracey made four of five of his shots from beyond the arc and finished with 14 points for the Ducks. TJ Bamba had 10 points and seven rebounds and Kwame Evans Jr. finished with 10 points. Blaise Threatt was Weber State's lone scorer in double figures with 15 points. Weber State shot 33.3 percent from the field and a paltry 13.6 percent from 3-point range. Oregon made 40.9 percent of its shots from beyond the arc. The Wildcats had 18 turnovers that led to 27 points for Oregon. The only time Oregon trailed was 2-0 before Shelstad made a 3-pointer with 18:49 left in the first half that ignited a 14-2 run. Oregon later outscored Weber State 21-6 in a nearly 10-minute stretch to take a 35-15 lead with 2:35 left in the half. The Ducks led 40-23 at halftime. Shelstad led the hosts with nine points. The Ducks opened the second half scoring the first 10 points, seven by Angel. After missing its first five shots from the field in the second half, Weber State scored on a Dyson Koehler layup with 16:56 remaining, cutting the lead to 50-25. The Wildcats went on a 10-1 run to get within 60-40 with 10:09 left. Oregon then pulled away with a 9-2 run, with Bamba scoring four of the points. --Field Level MediaHezbollah fires about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel in heaviest barrage in weeks BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding seven people in one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months. Sunday's attacks in northern and central Israel came in response to deadly Israeli strikes in central Beirut on Saturday. Israel struck southern Beirut on Sunday. Meanwhile, negotiators press on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. And Lebanon's military says an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center in the southwest killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. Israel's military has expressed regret and said its operations are directed solely against the militants. Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's government says 24 people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued. Most of the passengers were young Somalis, and their intended destination remains unclear. Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad. A delegation led by the Somali ambassador to Ethiopia is scheduled to travel to Madagascar on Monday to investigate the incident and coordinate efforts to help survivors. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Sunday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast last week, killing two people. Republicans lash out at Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is 'compromised' FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Republican lawmakers are pushing back against criticism from some Democrats that President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence services is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and a meeting with an ally of that country. The accusation came from Sen. Tammy Duckworth. The Illinois Democrat says she has concerns about the pro-Russian views expressed by Tulsi Gabbard, who was tapped for the post of director of national intelligence. Duckworth’s comments on Sunday drew immediate backlash from Republicans. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. The measure, whose final version appeared on a government website Saturday, underscores Russia’s needs for military personnel in the nearly 3-year-old war, even as it fired last week a new intermediate-range ballistic missile. Russia has ramped up military recruitment by offering increasing financial incentives to those willing to fight in Ukraine. 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Heavy rains in Bolivia send mud crashing into the capital, leaving 1 missing and destroying homes LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Authorities say that a landslide caused by heavy rains has flooded dozens of homes in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. It swept away a young girl, spurred evacuations and left parts of the city without electricity. Torrential rain on Saturday caused a river to spill its banks Sunday, dislodging mud from a southwestern La Paz neighborhood where low-slung, shoddily built dwellings dot the hillside. The torrent of debris and soil surged down a narrow ravine early Sunday, wrecking some two dozen homes and flooding another 40. Hours after the rain subsided, rescuers were still searching for the missing 5-year-old girl. Emergency workers saved six residents suffering from hypothermia. 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts NEW YORK (AP) — “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket sales. Their worldwide performance breathed fresh life into global box office results that have struggled lately. Together the films turned the moviegoing weekend into one of the busiest of the year. Jon M. Chu’s lavish big-budget musical “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, debuted with $114 million domestically and $164.2 million globally. Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” is a sequel to his 2000 best picture-winning original and launched with $55.5 million in ticket sales. “Moana 2” is being released Wednesday, so it looks like Hollywood might be looking at historic sales over the Thanksgiving holiday.

AP News Summary at 5:46 p.m. ESTAP News Summary at 5:46 p.m. ESTOmnicom is buying Interpublic Group in a stock-for-stock deal that will create the largest ad agency in the world with combined annual revenue of almost $26 billion. The names may be unfamiliar to many Americans, but some of their marketing campaigns are iconic. Those include “Got Milk” for the California Milk Processor Board, “Priceless” for Mastercard, “Because I’m Worth It” for L’Oreal and “Think Different” for Apple. The combined company will be worth more than $30 billion. “Through this combination, we are poised to accelerate innovation and harness the significant opportunities created by new technologies in this era of exponential change, said said John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom. After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies. Now, in a first for Africa, a Moroccan company is filling orders for mpox tests as an outbreak continues. Moroccan startup Moldiag began developing mpox tests after the World Health Organization declared the virus a global emergency in August. Africa’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 59,000 mpox cases and 1,164 deaths in 20 countries this year. The WHO has also announced a plan to provide mpox tests, vaccines and treatments to the most vulnerable people.

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(TNS) — Educators at San Rafael City Schools are forming a committee on artificial intelligence to explore its potential effects and benefits. Christy Novack, the district's technology director, told trustees on Monday that the panel's goal will be to develop recommendations for the best uses of the technology in the schools. Novack is recruiting 12 to 15 parents, employees and students to serve on the panel. "We feel the student voices are very important," she said. Novack said the committee will have four online meetings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 26 and May 14. Applications to join the panel are online at . Only teachers and staff have access to the district's ChatGPT and Google Gemini artificial intelligence programs, Novack said. Some students might use ChatGPT, which is publicly available, at home, but the Google program is embedded in the district's domain server and not accessible to students or the public, she said. The committee may seek to determine the point at which teachers will be able to share the AI tools in classes, for example, and teach children how to use them, Novack said. Trustees said they are excited about the AI exploration but want more details on the parameters. "This is growing so quickly and so fast," said Carolina Martin, vice president of the board. She told Novack she is curious how the district's digital literacy coaches would be involved. Novack said she is working with the coaches to establish safety and ethics guidelines for AI; determine how the technology can be used to increase efficiency and productivity for staff; and determine how to prevent bias and misinformation. Novack said she gave AI presentations to all the district's schools earlier this year. Laura Trahan, assistant superintendent at the Marin County Office of Education, said Novack is a "key part of our countywide AI work and leading and designing the community of practice." "The focus of the community of practice is to connect teachers and leaders with tools to increase efficiency," Trahan said. "Christy is particularly good at making the learning accessible and the use of AI approachable." Martin said that "integrating AI and computer science in schools isn't just about teaching technology." "It's about equipping students with the skills and mindset to thrive in a world driven by innovation and computational thinking," Martin said. "Technology is part of our lives. Whether students are going to make, create or use these technologies in the future, we have a responsibility to ensure they are responsible and prepared."

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — It wasn’t how Duke drew up the final play, but it worked out perfect for the Blue Devils in Saturday’s 23-17 victory over Wake Forest. Maalik Murphy threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Moore as time expired, allowing Duke to end the regular season with three consecutive victories. Murphy said he realized he took too long to make a decision after the last snap. “I knew at that point I had to make a play,” he said. “The damage was already done, time was ticking.” With the score tied at 17, the Blue Devils (9-3, 5-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) moved 76 yards in 1:22 after forcing a Wake Forest punt. It appeared that Duke might run out of time in the slow-developing play, but Moore improvised and broke free along the right side, caught the ball at the 10-yard line and spun into the end zone to complete a comeback from 14 points down in the second half. “The play that Maalik and Jordan put together was magical,” Duke coach Manny Diaz said. “Nobody thought a 5-yard route would turn into a (long) touchdown.” So instead of a long field-goal attempt, Duke had something better. “I just decided to take it down the field,” Moore said. “I think that’s a testament to our chemistry. ... Maalik had the confidence in himself to make that kind of play.” It resulted in Duke’s sixth victory by seven points or less. “It’s like a perfect exclamation point to our season,” Diaz said. “An unbelievable way to finish our season.” Murphy racked up with 235 yards on 26-for-34 passing. Moore, who was down with an injury after a reception earlier in the second half, made five catches for 98 yards. Hank Bachmeier threw for 207 yards and a touchdown as Wake Forest (4-8, 2-6) ended its second straight four-win season with a four-game losing streak. “A heartbreaking loss,” Demon Deacons coach Dave Clawson said. “It’s a tough way to lose a game and a tough way to end the season.” Tate Carey’s 8-yard run, Matthew Dennis’ 37-yard field goal and Horatio Fields’ 9-yard reception across 11 minutes of game time gave Wake Forest a 17-3 lead with nine minutes left in the third quarter. Duke took advantage of a short field following a punt, moving 42 yards in four plays to score on Star Thomas’ 3-yard run. The Blue Devils recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and converted on Murphy’s 2-yard run with 12:57 left to pull even. “What has been proven is that we’re mentally tough,” Diaz said. “We’re not going to do everything perfect.” Taylor Morin became Wake Forest’s all-time leader in receiving yards with 2,974. He picked up 47 yards on eight catches on Saturday. Morin, in his fifth season, passed former NFL player Ricky Proehl, who had 2,929 yards in the late 1980s. Duke: The Blue Devils have secured at least a nine-win season for the second time in three seasons, this one coming in Diaz’s first season. They racked up a 4-0 record against in-state opponents, including comebacks to top North Carolina and Wake Forest. “Every quest that we have for championships starts in our own state,” Diaz said. Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons punted on their final three possessions of the season. They finished with a 1-6 record in home games. “It’s been a tough year, a long year, and I’m proud of our team and how hard they fought,” Clawson said. Duke: Awaits a bowl invitation Wake Forest: Enters the offseason with a losing record for the third time in five seasons. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballtop 646 。

Property Management Market: From USD 3.04B in 2019 to USD 4.85B by 2031The president of the Republic of Belarus, Aleksandr Grigorievich Lukashenko, will be in Islamabad on a three-day official visit from Monday, with several investment deals and memorandums of understanding likely to be discussed, the foreign office said on Thursday. Pakistan has been pushing for foreign investment from allies old and new in recent months in a bid to shore up its $350 billion economy as it navigates a tough reforms agenda mandated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “President of the republic of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from Nov. 25-27,” the foreign office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, said at a weekly press briefing. “President Lukashenko will hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discuss the areas of bilateral cooperation,” Pakistan and Belarus, the world’s 74th-largest economy by GDP, celebrated thirty years of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize Belarus after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 and maintains an embassy in Minsk. The prime minister of Belarus was in Islamabad earlier this year where he met his counterpart as well as the chief of the Pakistan army, among other key leaders. In September, Pakistan and Belarus discussed different options for a joint venture to establish a tractor plant in the country and reached a consensus on collaborating on a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine to protect cattle, as well as on the capacity building of agricultural engineers in machinery design. They also agreed to enhance cooperation in the sectors of livestock and seeds, and work together on the mechanization of agriculture and on increasing market access for agricultural and livestock products. Belarus also wants to set up a veterinary medicine plant in Pakistan. The First Pakistan-Belarus Joint Economic Commission (JEC) was held in 2015 in which the two countries agreed to initiate joint ventures in the textile, pharmaceutical and lighting solution industries and share technological expertise.

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Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's pick to be attorney general, is a staunch ally of the former president, defending him against impeachment during his first term and pushing his false claims of election fraud as he sought to cling on to the White House. The 59-year-old former Florida attorney general, if confirmed by the Senate, will now serve as the top law enforcement official in a second Trump administration. "For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans -- Not anymore," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network. "Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again." Bondi's nomination means the top ranks of the Justice Department will be filled by Trump loyalists, as the president-elect has named three of the lawyers who defended him in his multiple criminal cases to its other high-ranking roles. Trump tapped Bondi to be attorney general on Thursday after his first pick, firebrand ex-Florida lawmaker Matt Gaetz, dropped out amid sexual misconduct allegations and doubts that he could obtain Senate confirmation. A graduate of the University of Florida with a law degree from Stetson University, Bondi served as a prosecutor for 18 years before being elected attorney general of the "Sunshine State" in 2010, the first woman to hold the post. Bondi, a native of Trump's adopted home state of Florida, was reelected to a second term in 2014. As attorney general, Bondi notably fought opioid addiction and human trafficking while taking a tough stance on crime and supporting the death penalty. She sued BP for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and obtained more than $2 billion in economic relief for Florida, according to her biography page at Ballard Partners, a powerful lobbying firm where she has worked after leaving office. While serving as attorney general, Bondi was drawn into a controversy involving Trump when she declined in 2013 to join a multi-state prosecution accusing Trump University of fraud. It emerged later that Bondi's reelection committee had received a $25,000 donation from the charitable Trump Foundation. Both Trump and Bondi denied any wrongdoing. Bondi joined Trump's legal team during his first impeachment trial, in which he was alleged to have pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to find political dirt on his 2020 election opponent, Democrat Joe Biden. Trump was impeached by the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives but acquitted by the Republican-majority Senate. After the 2020 election, Bondi made television appearances on behalf of Trump and pushed to de-legitimize vote counting in battleground states as part of the push by the former president to overturn the results of the vote. Bondi has also criticized the criminal cases brought against Trump, appearing in solidarity at his New York trial, where he was convicted of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star. At Ballard Partners, Bondi has done work for Amazon, General Motors and Uber and as a registered lobbyist for the oil-rich Gulf nation of Qatar, according to press reports. She is also a member of the America First Policy Institute, a Trump-aligned right-wing think tank. cl/dwNoneCanada's Trudeau says he had an 'excellent conversation' with Trump in Florida after tariffs threat

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Roughriders acquire quarterback Maier's rights from Stampeders for '25 draft pickTimberwolves vs. Spurs Injury Report Today – December 29Natixis Advisors LLC cut its stake in Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited ( NYSE:TAK – Free Report ) by 2.4% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 457,040 shares of the company’s stock after selling 11,071 shares during the quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Takeda Pharmaceutical were worth $6,499,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Takeda Pharmaceutical by 38.6% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,082 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 859 shares during the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new stake in Takeda Pharmaceutical in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $59,000. Hexagon Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in Takeda Pharmaceutical by 34.3% in the third quarter. Hexagon Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,419 shares of the company’s stock worth $63,000 after buying an additional 1,129 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in Takeda Pharmaceutical by 74.0% during the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 5,480 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after acquiring an additional 2,330 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ridgewood Investments LLC purchased a new position in shares of Takeda Pharmaceutical during the second quarter worth approximately $89,000. Institutional investors own 9.17% of the company’s stock. Takeda Pharmaceutical Trading Up 0.4 % Shares of TAK opened at $13.38 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a current ratio of 1.28. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited has a fifty-two week low of $12.57 and a fifty-two week high of $15.08. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $14.10 and a 200-day moving average price of $13.83. The firm has a market cap of $42.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.07, a PEG ratio of 0.26 and a beta of 0.54. Takeda Pharmaceutical Profile Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited engages in the research, development, manufacture, marketing, and out-licensing of pharmaceutical products in Japan and internationally. It offers pharmaceutical products in the areas of gastroenterology, rare diseases, plasma derived therapies, immunology, oncology, and neuroscience. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding TAK? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited ( NYSE:TAK – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Takeda Pharmaceutical Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Takeda Pharmaceutical and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Article content The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board (EMRB) will no longer receive funding from the Alberta government starting next year. “The news was sudden. It was unexpected,” said EMRB chair, Allan Gamble in an interview with Postmedia Monday. On Friday, Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver told the board that the Alberta government would no longer provide provincial funding for the group starting in the 2025 budget. The news comes shortly after Calgary heard that its own metropolitan regional board (CMRB) would also be losing its funding from the province. McIver also informed the EMRB that along with axing provincial funding, membership would be voluntary as opposed to mandatory, moving forward. The EMRB is a cooperative group of 13 municipalities surrounding Edmonton that collaborate to ensure broad benefits to the region. The board is comprised of Parkland Country, Spruce Grove, Beaumont, Devon, Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Leduc County, Morinville, St. Albert, Stony Plain, Strathcona County, and Sturgeon County. ‘The death of this organization’: Knack Edmonton ward Nakota Isga Coun. Andrew Knack said cutting funding for the EMRB is one of the most harmful decisions the Alberta government can make for municipalities, saying the province is overstepping its jurisdiction. “This is a group that constantly says they do not want federal overreach into provincial affairs and then subsequently goes out of their way to do provincial overreach into the affairs of municipalities,” Knack said Friday, adding the decision doesn’t bode well for the future of the organization. “We know this is essentially the death of this organization. I think it would be such a loss.” For its part, Gamble said “given the sadness of this decision,” the EMRB will “take a few days to meet and discuss a plan for the future.” Gamble said despite the province’s mandate, the municipality cooperation was primarily spurred by its benefits to the region. “We work together, not because the provincial government mandated us to do so, but because we understand the immense value of our work and how critical it is to the region’s future,” said Gamble. Knack highlighted the role that the EMRB played over the past few years, pointing to the regional growth plan, passed last term. By working together on land use and service planning, Knack said the region saved 250 quarter sections for premium agricultural farmland and more than $5 billion in infrastructure costs that would have been incurred as a region if those lands were developed. Knack said at a time when other regional entities haven’t been successful, the EMRB has been a “shining example” of regional collaboration. “They have been working together on economic development, on so many areas showing why there is value in municipalities coming together to work together, to support one another,” he said, adding what happens in Edmonton impacts the region and vice versa. It has shown “how we can all come together, and even with our differences find ways to move forward and recognize that when we’re working together we’re going to be a much more successful region than if we kept trying to go it each alone.” Gamble said the 13 member municipalities are committed to moving forward together and will continue to collaborate as one to develop “coordinated approaches to transportation, infrastructure, agricultural lands, municipal services, the environment, and more. “Given this, our partnership with the Government of Alberta has provided great value to both the region and the province, so we’re remaining committed to working with them to find a new way forward,” said Gamble. – With files from Lauren Boothby zdelaney@postmedia.comMerrimack holds Fordham to 31 yards of offense in 19-3 win

In a significant economic development, Moody's upgraded Cyprus' credit rating to A3 from Baa2, as announced by President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday. This marks an open invitation to quality foreign investment, a move poised to create new employment opportunities in the nation. Christodoulides asserted that this upgrade is a testament to Cyprus' stabilized banking sector and disciplined fiscal strategies, aimed at fortifying the country's status as a reliable investment hub. Finance Minister Makis Keravnos noted that this is the first instance of such an upgrade by Moody's since the financial upheaval a decade ago. Moody’s credits the upgrade to Cyprus' prudent fiscal policies, which have yielded substantial budget surpluses. The agency predicts continued economic growth fuelled by foreign investment in technology, finance, energy, and tourism. Nonetheless, challenges persist, with potential risks from large project cancellations and increased public spending. (With inputs from agencies.)

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MIDLOTHIAN—This past Monday, as I looked at the old Midlothian City Hall (which I just learned was once an old dress factory) and then turned my head to look at the new City Hall across the street at 215 N. 8th Street, I immediately realized just how poised the city is for positive future growth. This Saturday, December 7, beginning at 10 a.m., the community can tour the new City Hall and Library as the city celebrates its official grand opening. The ceremony will be followed by tours and refreshments and will coincide with Midlothian’s annual Christmas Celebration from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Movie Magic Light-Up parade at 6 p.m., which will also be held downtown. “The new City Hall and Library is dedicated to all the citizens who supported its construction and those that participated in the planning process all along the way,” said Midlothian Mayor Justin Coffman. “The building was designed first and foremost with accessibility, efficiency, and convenience for the public in mind. It is intended to serve our citizens for generations to come.” I got my sneak peek at the new location earlier this week, along with a quick tour of the new City Hall and Library. Turning into the large parking lot on the west side of the building, I snaked my way around the construction workers putting on the finishing touches for Saturday’s celebration. There are also additional parking spaces that can be accessed from Avenue F. From the parking lot, I navigated my way inside the welcoming doors and to the customer service windows at the west entrance. Residents can make payments at the windows, and visitors like me can be directed to one of the departments on the first or second floor. Communications Director Laurie Lundberg describes the new City Hall as “neoclassical architecture with a red-brick façade. ” The structure complements the downtown area. Lundberg explained many aspects of the building on our tour. She pointed out an enormous skylight atop a 45-foot atrium with glass-lined offices to let the light in throughout the office spaces, with the idea to bring the outdoors inside. The building, designed by Hoefer Welker Architects and constructed by Hoefer Welker with Vidaurri Construction, feels spacious and quite regal upon entering. And that is the case whether you enter the main hall entrance on the east or west side of the building. There is also an additional entrance to the Library from Avenue F. The total square footage of the City Hall and Library is 54,000, with two stories and elevators or stairs. Ten city departments have moved into the new location: Administration, Building Inspections, Engineering, Planning, Finance and Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Parks and Recreation, and Utility Services. The Council Chambers has fixed stadium seating for 150 people on the first floor, and there’s meeting space upstairs that can be used for overflow if needed. Another great feature for the community is the 2,000-square-foot community meeting space with a kitchenette. This space can accommodate 170 people in one space or be divided into two spaces. Residents can reserve it for special events. I also toured the library, which has separate spaces for children, teens, and adults. The children’s space is downstairs, and a tree sculpture spans both the first and second floors to bring the outdoors in. Children can also enjoy the outdoor play area with a shade structure adjacent to the building. Upstairs are books and quiet reading rooms where adults can work or study. The Library also has a media room with a soundproof recording pod that will be ready for use by spring. Since 2005, the Midlothian Library has shared space with the Midlothian High School Library. Now that the library has its own space, it has seen record circulation, attendance, and library card sign-ups since opening on November 18, according to Alexis Tackett, the Library Director. Fun fact: the library’s book collection currently numbers 23,447 physical holdings and 1.7 million digital resources. Clyde Melick, Midlothian’s Assistant City Manager who oversaw the project, concluded, “The Downtown Master Plan identified the new town square as a major catalyst for rejuvenating Midlothian’s downtown. As hoped, its construction spurred the interest of private developers to follow suit by investing in projects such as the Lawson District, which is transforming a vacant commercial building on the corner of 7th Street and Main into restaurants, shops, and office space.”The Top Whiskeys To Bring To Thanksgiving At Every Price Pointtop646 com login 。

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A scruffy little fugitive is on the lam again in New Orleans, gaining fame as he outwits a tenacious band of citizens armed with night-vision binoculars, nets and a tranquilizer rifle. Scrim, a 17-pound mutt that's mostly terrier, has become a folk hero, inspiring tattoos, T-shirts and even a ballad as he eludes capture from the posse of volunteers. And like any antihero, Scrim has a backstory: Rescued from semi-feral life at a trailer park and adopted from a shelter, the dog broke loose in April and scurried around the city until he was cornered in October and brought to a new home. Weeks later, he'd had enough. Scrim leaped out of a second-story window, a desperate act recorded in a now-viral video. Since then, despite a stream of daily sightings, he's roamed free. The dog’s fans include Myra and Steve Foster, who wrote “Ode to Scrim” to the tune of Ricky Nelson’s 1961 hit, “I’m a Travelin’ Man.” Leading the recapture effort is Michelle Cheramie, a 55-year-old former information technology professional. She lost everything — home, car, possessions — in Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and in the aftermath, found her calling rescuing pets. “I was like, ‘This is what I should be doing,’” Cheramie said. “I was born to rescue.” She launched Zeus’ Rescues, a nonprofit shelter that now averages 600 cat and dog adoptions a year and offers free pet food to anyone who needs it. She helped Scrim find the home he first escaped from. It was Cheramie's window Scrim leaped from in November. She's resumed her relentless mission since then, posting flyers on telephone poles and logging social media updates on his reported whereabouts. She's invested thousands of dollars on wildlife cameras, thermal sensors and other gear. She took a course offered by the San Diego Zoo on the finer points of tranquilizing animals. And she's developed a network of volunteers — the kind of neighbors who are willing to grid-search a city at 3 a.m. People like writer David W. Brown, who manages a crowd-sourced Google Map of all known Scrim sightings. He says the search has galvanized residents from all walks of life to come together. As they search for Scrim, they hand out supplies to people in need. “Being a member of the community is seeing problems and doing what you can to make life a little better for the people around here and the animals around you,” Brown said. And neighbors like Tammy Murray, who had to close her furniture store and lost her father to Parkinson's disease. This search, she says, got her mojo back. “Literally, for months, I’ve done nothing but hunt this dog,” said Murray, 53. “I feel like Wile E. Coyote on a daily basis with him.” Murray drives the Zeus' Rescues' van towards reported Scrim sightings. She also handles a tactical net launcher, which looks like an oversized flashlight and once misfired, shattering the van's window as Scrim sped away. After realizing Scrim had come to recognize the sound of the van's diesel engine, Murray switched to a Vespa scooter, for stealth. Near-misses have been tantalizing. The search party spotted Scrim napping beneath an elevated house, and wrapped construction netting around the perimeter, but an over-eager volunteer broke ranks and dashed forward, leaving an opening Scrim slipped through. Scrim's repeated escapades have prompted near-daily local media coverage and a devoted online following. Cheramie can relate. “We’re all running from something or to something. He's doing that too,” she said. Cheramie's team dreams of placing the pooch in a safe and loving environment. But a social media chorus growing under the hashtag #FreeScrim has other ideas — they say the runaway should be allowed a life of self-determination. The animal rescue volunteers consider that misguided. “The streets of New Orleans are not the place for a dog to be free,” Cheramie said. “It’s too dangerous.” Scrim was a mess when Cheramie briefly recaptured him in October, with matted fur, missing teeth and a tattered ear. His trembling body was scraped and bruised, and punctured by multiple projectiles. A vet removed one, but decided against operating to take out a possible bullet. The dog initially appeared content indoors, sitting in Cheramie's lap or napping beside her bed. Then while she was out one day, Scrim chewed through a mesh screen, dropped 13 feet to the ground and squeezed through a gap in the fence, trotting away. Murray said Cheramie's four cats probably spooked him. “I wholeheartedly believe the gangster-ass cats were messing with him,” Murray said. Cheramie thinks they may have gotten territorial. Devastated but undeterred, the pair is reassessing where Scrim might fit best — maybe a secure animal sanctuary with big outdoor spaces where other dogs can keep him company. Somewhere, Murray says, “where he can just breathe and be.” Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96

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Cowboys set for Thanksgiving visit from Giants after ending 5-game losing streak1. Is it ok to assume Liverpool are there for the long run now? Five games, five wins in the Champions League under Arne Slot. Top of the table at home, by eight points, and in Europe by two. A victory over Real Madrid for the first time in 15 years, a stunning penalty save from Caoimhin Kelleher (against Kylian Mbappe of all people) - and nobody talking about Jurgen Klopp anymore. Could things get any better for Liverpool? This was a night when the Merseyside giants proved they are serious Champions League contenders for 2025, and well ahead of schedule in their development under a new manager. Yes, Real were missing some big names, and yes Mo Salah missed a penalty, too, but Liverpool were worthy winners and the noise from the Kop underlined just how big a victory this was in a new era. The team has a more youthful feel than in recent seasons, with Cork hero Kelleher a prime example. But Curtis Jones was also excellent in midfield, outshining Jude Bellingham, as was young Conor Bradley, standing in for Trent Alexander-Arnold at full-back. The team mixed Klopp-style intensity and pressing with a calm and attractive playing style when on the ball; a wonderful mix that is being developed far more quickly than anyone could have predicted. This Liverpool team is already looking the real deal. 2. Where does this result leave Carlo Ancelotti? It seems almost crazy to talk about legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti being under pressure given everything he has achieved with the La Liga giants in his latest spell – which began with a Champions League Final victory over Liverpool in 2022. But when you are behind Barcelona in La Liga and 24th in the Champions League table, tongues start to wag. Ancelotti's trophy haul since 2021 has included two La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues, two Supercopa de Espana, one Copa del Rey, two UEFA Super Cups and a FIFA Club World Cup. But recent form, despite bringing in Mbappe in the summer, has left the Italian in trouble, especially as it has included heavy home defeats against Barca in La Liga and AC Milan in Europe. Recent reports suggested Xabi Alonso is being considered as a possible replacement, and although Ancelotti has since insisted any issues with the board have since been resolved, this result – and performance - could bring the rumours back into focus. At any other club in the world you would read the stories, raise an eyebrow and ignore it. But Real, and Florentino Perez, have a history of making big decisions about the removal of popular and successful managers. So, although Ancelotti has a contract until 2026, there are still plenty of pundits predicting he may not last the distance. Defeat at Anfield, and an underwhelming performance in which Mbappe once again failed to impress, not least when seeing his penalty saved by Kelleher, will heighten the tension. Los Blancos have put everything into signing the former PSG star, and they can not afford for him to fail. Real are now sit in the very last play-off place in the Champions League – and in danger of missing out on qualification all together. So don't rule anything out. 3. How does this result shape Sunday’s big game for Liverpool against Manchester City? With Liverpool sitting eight points clear of nearest rivals City after only 11 games, Sunday’s clash between the two has huge significance – and their performance against Real will leave Arne Slot’s men as strong favourites. The fixture becomes even bigger when you consider City’s run of six matches without a victory all competitions – the longest in Pep Guardiola’s managerial career. It’s a run that include a 4-0 home humbling by Spurs as well as Premier League defeats at Bournemouth and Brighton, a 4-1 reverse at Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League, and a last-16 defeat at Tottenham in the League Cup. City also threw away a three-goal lead, at home, against Feyenoord in midweek to draw 3-3, leaving them 17th in the Champions League table after tonight’s results. It would be typical Guardiola to lead his team back to form with victory at Anfield, but that looks a long, long shot given the style and substance of Liverpool’s performance in Europe. The only cloud was a late injury to influential Ibrahima Konate, one of Liverpool’s players of the season so far, who appeared to hobble off the pitch with only three days to go until City arrive on Merseyside.

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If you love history, it lives on at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, which became a national historic park in 1963. It focuses on the Civil War but also shines a light on African American history, industry, transportation and natural heritage. And if you find joy in hiking, cycling, mountaineering or paddling, you will find lots to do in and around this picturesque town on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. There also are numerous shops and restaurants, including in nearby Bolivar, if eating, drinking and shopping are high on your to-do list. Food for thought Walking around charming Lower Town gives the feeling of stepping back in time. One of the most visited historic sites is the only armory building to escape destruction during the Civil War: John Brown’s Fort, where the abolitionist and several followers barricaded themselves during the final hours of their doomed raid. People are also reading... Other buildings reach even further into the past. When millwright Robert Harper established a ferry across the Potomac River in 1761, it made the town a starting point for settlers moving into the Shenandoah Valley and farther west. They included members of the famed Lewis and Clark expedition, who in 1803 made preparations here for their historic exploration of the western portion of the country after the Louisiana Purchase. Wearing comfortable shoes? National Park Service rangers lead free tours detailing the history of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Or take a self-guided Black heritage walking tour that includes 34 stops. Lower Town also includes an industry museum, a 19th-century “landscape” that will fascinate the kids, and both Civil War and Black history museums. And if you climb the rocky set of 44 steps that were carved into the hillside in 1810 behind the museums, you can take in a view of the city below from the stone patio of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church. The great outdoors West Virginia is famous for its variety of outdoor activities on both land and water, and Harpers Ferry does not disappoint. The Appalachian Trail, one of America’s most famous footpaths, passes through Lower Town, and visitors can trek or bike the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath that runs along the banks of the Potomac River. If you don’t mind breaking a sweat and have a few hours, a moderately strenuous but rewarding hike follows the Maryland Heights trailhead to Overlook Cliff. Less challenging (but not accessible to those with physical limitations) is the hike up the Stone Steps to St. Peter’s church, past the ruins of St. John’s Episcopal Church, to Jefferson Rock. Continue up the hill a little farther, and you’ll hit the Appalachian Trail on your way to Camp Hill, the 32-acre site that once housed Storer College and is now owned by the Park Service. Harpers Ferry is considered the halfway point of the trail, and during the season, weary-looking hikers are a common sight around town and on the towpath across the Potomac. Many stop at the trail’s hikers’ lounge on Washington Street to rest or take a picture on its front porch. Water sports, including fishing, are also popular here. Some people canoe and kayak through October; there’s also white water rafting in season. You also can go horseback riding. Shop, eat, drink After all that walking and history learning, you’re going to want to unwind with some good food and drink. While you won’t find big-city gourmet eats, you can get a pretty good meal at several places around town. I had a tasty salad made with microfarm hemp hearts, greens, tomatoes and avocado on the patio at The Rabbit Hole and a pretty good burger at Coach House Bar and Grill. For coffee, fresh-baked pastries and sandwiches, head to Battle Grounds Bakery & Coffee. Some places are dog-friendly, including my favorite spot for pizza and a beer — Harpers Ferry Brewing in neighboring Purcellville, Virginia. Perched on the side of a mountain next to Harpers Ferry Adventure Center, it offers an awesome view. Want to take a piece of West Virginia home with you? In boutiques along High Street and Public Way, you’ll find everything from original art and distinctive jewelry crafted by regional hands to old-fashioned candy and confections, antiques and hokey souvenirs. Lodging options include bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, a hostel and locally and nationally owned motels. For a guide on where to eat, seasonal events and other attractions, visit wherealmostheavenbegins.com . Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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NoneTrump has threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico if the countries don't stop what he called the flow of drugs and migrants across southern and northern borders. He said he would impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders. A Canadian government official said Canada is preparing for every eventuality and has started thinking about what items to target with tariffs in retaliation. The official stressed no decision has been made. The person spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. When Trump imposed higher tariffs during his first term in office, other countries responded with retaliatory tariffs of their own. Canada, for instance, announced billions of new duties in 2018 against the U.S. in a tit-for-tat response to new taxes on Canadian steel and aluminum. Many of the U.S. products were chosen for their political rather than economic impact. For example, Canada imports $3 million worth of yogurt from the U.S. annually and most comes from one plant in Wisconsin, home state of then-House Speaker Paul Ryan. That product was hit with a 10% duty. Another product on the list was whiskey, which comes from Tennessee and Kentucky, the latter of which is the home state of then-Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell. Trump made the threat Monday while railing against an influx of illegal migrants, even though the numbers at Canadian border pale in comparison to the southern border. The U.S. Border Patrol made 56,530 arrests at the Mexican border in October alone — and 23,721 arrests at the Canadian one between October 2023 and September 2024. Canadian officials say lumping Canada in with Mexico is unfair but say they are happy to work with the Trump administration to lower the numbers from Canada. The Canadians are also worried about a influx north of migrants if Trump follows through with his plan for mass deportations. Trump also railed about fentanyl from Mexico and Canada, even though seizures from the Canadian border pale in comparison to the Mexican border. U.S. customs agents seized 43 pounds of fentanyl at the Canadian border last fiscal year, compared with 21,100 pounds at the Mexican border. Canadian officials argue their country is not the problem and that tariffs will have severe implications for both countries. Canada is the top export destination for 36 U.S. states. Nearly $3.6 billion Canadian (US$2.7 billion) worth of goods and services cross the border each day. About 60% of U.S. crude oil imports are from Canada, and 85% of U.S. electricity imports are from Canada. Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing in for national security. “Canada is essential to the United States’ domestic energy supply,” Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said. Trump has pledged to cut American energy bills in half within 18 months, something that could be made harder if a 25% premium is added to Canadian oil imports. In 2023, Canadian oil accounted for almost two-thirds of total U.S. oil imports and about one-fifth of the U.S. oil supply. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is holding a emergency virtual meeting on Wednesday with the leaders of Canada's provinces, who want Trudeau to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested Tuesday that Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own against the United States.

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Carson Beck completed 20 of 31 passes for 297 yards and four touchdowns as No. 10 Georgia pummeled UMass 59-21 on Saturday in Athens, Ga. Nate Frazier ran for career highs of 136 yards and three touchdowns, while Arian Smith caught three passes for 110 yards and a score as the Bulldogs (9-2) won their second straight game and 30th straight at home, dating back to 2019. AJ Hairston completed 7 of 16 passes for 121 yards and a score for the Minutemen (2-9), who dropped their third straight. Jalen John ran for 107 yards and a score and Jakobie Keeney-James caught three passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Peyton Woodring kicked a 53-yard field goal to extend Georgia's lead to 31-14 on the first drive of the third quarter. But UMass wasted little time responding, as Hairston hit Keeney-James for a 75-yard touchdown to get the deficit down to 10. Georgia then finished its sixth straight drive with a score, as Frazier's 9-yard run up the middle gave the Bulldogs a 38-21 lead at the 8:44 mark of the third quarter. After UMass punted, Georgia played add-on in its next possession, with Frazier scoring from 15 yards out with 1:39 left in the third to lead 45-21. Frazier stamped his career day with his third touchdown run, a 2-yarder with 6:33 left, before Georgia capped the scoring with Chris Cole's 28-yard fumble return with 3:28 remaining. UMass took the game's opening drive 75 yards down the field -- aided by Ahmad Haston's 38-yard run -- and scored on CJ Hester's 1-yard run with 9:15 left. Georgia answered on its ensuing drive, as Beck's 17-yard passing touchdown to Oscar Delp tied the game at the 5:05 mark of the first quarter. Following a short punt by UMass, Beck connected with Smith for 49 yards, and a roughing-the-passer penalty put the ball at Minutemen's 14-yard line. Facing a fourth-and-4 from the 8-yard line, Beck found Cash Jones for a touchdown to take a 14-7 lead with 10:30 left in the second quarter. On UMass' next play from scrimmage, Raylen Wilson recovered John's fumble on the Minutemen's 28-yard line. Three plays later, Beck connected with Dominic Lovett for a 15-yard touchdown with 8:56 remaining. UMass then scored after a 14-play, 75-yard drive, finished off with John's 3-yard rushing score with 1:55 left in the first half. Georgia answered quickly, as Beck's 20-yard pass to Cole Speer set up a 34-yard touchdown pass to Smith with 43 seconds remaining, giving the Bulldogs a 28-14 halftime lead. --Field Level MediaStockNews.com lowered shares of Walmart ( NYSE:WMT – Free Report ) from a strong-buy rating to a buy rating in a research note released on Wednesday morning. Several other brokerages have also commented on WMT. Bank of America upped their target price on Walmart from $95.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Walmart from $66.00 to $78.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, August 16th. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on Walmart from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. DA Davidson upped their price objective on Walmart from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, August 16th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Walmart from $89.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty-nine have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $91.88. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Walmart Walmart Price Performance Walmart ( NYSE:WMT – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, November 19th. The retailer reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $169.59 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $167.69 billion. Walmart had a net margin of 2.92% and a return on equity of 21.78%. The firm’s revenue was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.51 EPS. Research analysts predict that Walmart will post 2.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, major shareholder S Robson Walton sold 4,057,369 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.20, for a total transaction of $313,228,886.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 611,988,318 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $47,245,498,149.60. This represents a 0.66 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, CEO C Douglas Mcmillon sold 29,124 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.64, for a total value of $2,348,559.36. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 3,873,053 shares in the company, valued at $312,322,993.92. This trade represents a 0.75 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold 12,337,337 shares of company stock valued at $958,823,647 over the last three months. Insiders own 45.58% of the company’s stock. Hedge Funds Weigh In On Walmart A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Summit Financial Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Walmart by 0.5% in the 3rd quarter. Summit Financial Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 23,720 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $1,915,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Walmart by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Providence Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 43,549 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $3,591,000 after buying an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. 3Chopt Investment Partners LLC boosted its position in Walmart by 0.4% in the third quarter. 3Chopt Investment Partners LLC now owns 32,633 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $2,635,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares during the last quarter. CAP Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Walmart by 2.1% during the 3rd quarter. CAP Partners LLC now owns 6,054 shares of the retailer’s stock valued at $489,000 after purchasing an additional 125 shares during the period. Finally, Investment Advisory Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Walmart by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. Investment Advisory Group LLC now owns 6,182 shares of the retailer’s stock worth $499,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 26.76% of the company’s stock. Walmart Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Walmart Inc engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. 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"Last night and this morning, several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them," Trump transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. She said the attacks "ranged from bomb threats to 'swatting.' In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted. President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action." President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference, followed by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Swatting entails generating an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretenses. The FBI said in a statement that it is "aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners. We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement." Among those targeted was New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick to serve as the next ambassador to the United Nations. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is seated before President-elect Donald Trump arrives at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Her office said that, Wednesday morning, she, her husband, and their 3-year-old son were driving home from Washington for Thanksgiving when they were informed of a bomb threat to their residence in Saratoga County. "New York State, County law enforcement, and U.S. Capitol Police responded immediately with the highest levels of professionalism," her office said in a statement. "We are incredibly appreciative of the extraordinary dedication of law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe 24/7." In Florida, meanwhile, the Okaloosa County sheriff's office said in an advisory posted on Facebook that it "received notification of a bomb threat referencing former Congressman Matt Gaetz's supposed mailbox at a home in the Niceville area around 9 a.m. this morning." While a family member resides at the address, they said "former Congressman Gaetz is NOT a resident. "The mailbox however was cleared and no devices were located. The immediate area was also searched with negative results." Gaetz was Trump's initial pick to serve as attorney general, but he withdrew from consideration amid allegations that he paid women for sex and slept with underage women. Gaetz has vehemently denied any wrongdoing and said last year that a Justice Department investigation into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls had ended with no federal charges against him. The threats follow a political campaign marked by unusual violence. In July, a gunman opened fire at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, grazing the then-candidate in the ear with a bullet and killing one of his supporters. The U.S. Secret Service later thwarted a subsequent assassination attempt at Trump's West Palm Beach, Florida, golf course when an agent spotted the barrel of a gun poking through a perimeter fence while Trump was golfing. Among President-elect Donald Trump's picks are Susie Wiles for chief of staff, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, former Democratic House member Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Susie Wiles, 67, was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and its de facto manager. Trump named Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making a former sharp critic his choice to be the new administration's top diplomat. Rubio, 53, is a noted hawk on China, Cuba and Iran, and was a finalist to be Trump's running mate on the Republican ticket last summer. Rubio is the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said of Rubio in a statement. The announcement punctuates the hard pivot Rubio has made with Trump, whom the senator called a “con man" during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. Their relationship improved dramatically while Trump was in the White House. And as Trump campaigned for the presidency a third time, Rubio cheered his proposals. For instance, Rubio, who more than a decade ago helped craft immigration legislation that included a path to citizenship for people in the U.S. illegally, now supports Trump's plan to use the U.S. military for mass deportations. Pete Hegseth, 44, is a co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend” and has been a contributor with the network since 2014, where he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the show. Hegseth lacks senior military or national security experience. If confirmed by the Senate, he would inherit the top job during a series of global crises — ranging from Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing attacks in the Middle East by Iranian proxies to the push for a cease-fire between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea. Hegseth is also the author of “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free,” published earlier this year. Trump tapped Pam Bondi, 59, to be attorney general after U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration. She was Florida's first female attorney general, serving between 2011 and 2019. She also was on Trump’s legal team during his first impeachment trial in 2020. Considered a loyalist, she served as part of a Trump-allied outside group that helped lay the groundwork for his future administration called the America First Policy Institute. Bondi was among a group of Republicans who showed up to support Trump at his hush money criminal trial in New York that ended in May with a conviction on 34 felony counts. A fierce defender of Trump, she also frequently appears on Fox News and has been a critic of the criminal cases against him. Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a well-known conservative who faced sharp criticism for telling a story in her memoir about shooting a rambunctious dog, to lead an agency crucial to the president-elect’s hardline immigration agenda. Noem used her two terms leading a tiny state to vault to a prominent position in Republican politics. South Dakota is usually a political afterthought. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, Noem did not order restrictions that other states had issued and instead declared her state “open for business.” Trump held a fireworks rally at Mount Rushmore in July 2020 in one of the first large gatherings of the pandemic. She takes over a department with a sprawling mission. In addition to key immigration agencies, the Department of Homeland Security oversees natural disaster response, the U.S. Secret Service, and Transportation Security Administration agents who work at airports. The governor of North Dakota, who was once little-known outside his state, Burgum is a former Republican presidential primary contender who endorsed Trump, and spent months traveling to drum up support for him, after dropping out of the race. Burgum was a serious contender to be Trump’s vice presidential choice this summer. The two-term governor was seen as a possible pick because of his executive experience and business savvy. Burgum also has close ties to deep-pocketed energy industry CEOs. Trump made the announcement about Burgum joining his incoming administration while addressing a gala at his Mar-a-Lago club, and said a formal statement would be coming the following day. In comments to reporters before Trump took the stage, Burgum said that, in recent years, the power grid is deteriorating in many parts of the country, which he said could raise national security concerns but also drive up prices enough to increase inflation. “There's just a sense of urgency, and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration,” Burgum said. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran for president as a Democrat, than as an independent, and then endorsed Trump . He's the son of Democratic icon Robert Kennedy, who was assassinated during his own presidential campaign. The nomination of Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services alarmed people who are concerned about his record of spreading unfounded fears about vaccines . For example, he has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism. Scott Bessent, 62, is a former George Soros money manager and an advocate for deficit reduction. He's the founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management, after having worked on-and-off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the nation’s first openly gay treasury secretary. He told Bloomberg in August that he decided to join Trump’s campaign in part to attack the mounting U.S. national debt. That would include slashing government programs and other spending. “This election cycle is the last chance for the U.S. to grow our way out of this mountain of debt without becoming a sort of European-style socialist democracy,” he said then. Oregon Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her reelection bid this month, but received strong backing from union members in her district. As a potential labor secretary, she would oversee the Labor Department’s workforce, its budget and put forth priorities that impact workers’ wages, health and safety, ability to unionize, and employer’s rights to fire employers, among other responsibilities. Chavez-DeRemer is one of few House Republicans to endorse the “Protecting the Right to Organize” or PRO Act would allow more workers to conduct organizing campaigns and would add penalties for companies that violate workers’ rights. The act would also weaken “right-to-work” laws that allow employees in more than half the states to avoid participating in or paying dues to unions that represent workers at their places of employment. Scott Turner is a former NFL player and White House aide. He ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term in office. Trump, in a statement, credited Turner, the highest-ranking Black person he’s yet selected for his administration, with “helping to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country’s most distressed communities.” Sean Duffy is a former House member from Wisconsin who was one of Trump's most visible defenders on cable news. Duffy served in the House for nearly nine years, sitting on the Financial Services Committee and chairing the subcommittee on insurance and housing. He left Congress in 2019 for a TV career and has been the host of “The Bottom Line” on Fox Business. Before entering politics, Duffy was a reality TV star on MTV, where he met his wife, “Fox and Friends Weekend” co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy. They have nine children. A campaign donor and CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Write is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking — a key pillar of Trump’s quest to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright also has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change. He said the climate movement around the world is “collapsing under its own weight.” The Energy Department is responsible for advancing energy, environmental and nuclear security of the United States. Wright also won support from influential conservatives, including oil and gas tycoon Harold Hamm. Hamm, executive chairman of Oklahoma-based Continental Resources, a major shale oil company, is a longtime Trump supporter and adviser who played a key role on energy issues in Trump’s first term. President-elect Donald Trump tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump promised to dismantle. McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump’s initial term from 2017 to 2019 and twice ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. She’s seen as a relative unknown in education circles, though she expressed support for charter schools and school choice. She served on the Connecticut Board of Education for a year starting in 2009 and has spent years on the board of trustees for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Brooke Rollins, who graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development, is a longtime Trump associate who served as White House domestic policy chief during his first presidency. The 52-year-old is president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a group helping to lay the groundwork for a second Trump administration. She previously served as an aide to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and ran a think tank, the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Trump chose Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carrying out Trump's plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Trump made the announcement Tuesday on his social media platform, Truth Social. Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration. Both are tasked with putting forward candidates for key roles in the next administration. The nomination would put Lutnick in charge of a sprawling Cabinet agency that is involved in funding new computer chip factories, imposing trade restrictions, releasing economic data and monitoring the weather. It is also a position in which connections to CEOs and the wider business community are crucial. Doug Collins is a former Republican congressman from Georgia who gained recognition for defending Trump during his first impeachment trial, which centered on U.S. assistance for Ukraine. Trump was impeached for urging Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden in 2019 during the Democratic presidential nomination, but he was acquitted by the Senate. Collins has also served in the armed forces himself and is currently a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command. "We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need," Trump said in a statement about nominating Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Karoline Leavitt, 27, was Trump's campaign press secretary and currently a spokesperson for his transition. She would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and historically has held daily briefings for the press corps. Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, was a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump, before joining his 2024 campaign. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire, winning a 10-way Republican primary before losing to Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. Leavitt worked in the White House press office during Trump's first term before she became communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's choice for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by Trump to be director of national intelligence, keeping with the trend to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities rather than veteran professionals in their requisite fields. Gabbard, 43, was a Democratic House member who unsuccessfully sought the party's 2020 presidential nomination before leaving the party in 2022. She endorsed Trump in August and campaigned often with him this fall. “I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community,” Trump said in a statement. Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider compared to her predecessor. The current director, Avril Haines, was confirmed by the Senate in 2021 following several years in a number of top national security and intelligence positions. Trump has picked John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman who served as director of national intelligence during his first administration, to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency in his next. Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during the final year and a half of Trump's first term, leading the U.S. government's spy agencies during the coronavirus pandemic. “I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation's highest Intelligence positions,” Trump said in a statement, calling him a “fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans” who would ensure “the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.” Trump has chosen former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency . Zeldin does not appear to have any experience in environmental issues, but is a longtime supporter of the former president. The 44-year-old former U.S. House member from New York wrote on X , “We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI.” “We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water,” he added. During his campaign, Trump often attacked the Biden administration's promotion of electric vehicles, and incorrectly referring to a tax credit for EV purchases as a government mandate. Trump also often told his audiences during the campaign his administration would “Drill, baby, drill,” referring to his support for expanded petroleum exploration. In a statement, Trump said Zeldin “will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.” Trump has named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband. Carr is a longtime member of the commission and served previously as the FCC’s general counsel. He has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times and was nominated by both Trump and President Joe Biden to the commission. Carr made past appearances on “Fox News Channel," including when he decried Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' pre-Election Day appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” He wrote an op-ed last month defending a satellite company owned by Trump supporter Elon Musk. Rep. Elise Stefanik is a representative from New York and one of Trump's staunchest defenders going back to his first impeachment. Elected to the House in 2014, Stefanik was selected by her GOP House colleagues as House Republican Conference chair in 2021, when former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was removed from the post after publicly criticizing Trump for falsely claiming he won the 2020 election. Stefanik, 40, has served in that role ever since as the third-ranking member of House leadership. Stefanik’s questioning of university presidents over antisemitism on their campuses helped lead to two of those presidents resigning, further raising her national profile. If confirmed, she would represent American interests at the U.N. as Trump vows to end the war waged by Russia against Ukraine begun in 2022. He has also called for peace as Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon to target Hezbollah. President-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO. Trump has expressed skepticism about the Western military alliance for years. Trump said in a statement Wednesday that Whitaker is “a strong warrior and loyal Patriot” who “will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended” and “strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability.” The choice of Whitaker as the nation’s representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an unusual one, given his background is as a lawyer and not in foreign policy. Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with Israel's interests as it wages wars against the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah. “He loves Israel, and likewise the people of Israel love him,” Trump said in a statement. “Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East.” Huckabee, who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2016, has been a popular figure among evangelical Christian conservatives, many of whom support Israel due to Old Testament writings that Jews are God’s chosen people and that Israel is their rightful homeland. Trump has been praised by some in this important Republican voting bloc for moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump on Tuesday named real estate investor Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East. The 67-year-old Witkoff is the president-elect's golf partner and was golfing with him at Trump's club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15, when the former president was the target of a second attempted assassination. Witkoff “is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy,” Trump said of Witkoff in a statement. “Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud." Trump also named Witkoff co-chair, with former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, of his inaugural committee. Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Gen. Keith Kellogg to serve as assistant to the president and special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, a retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as National Security Advisor to Trump's former Vice President Mike Pence. For the America First Policy Institute, one of several groups formed after Trump left office to help lay the groundwork for the next Republican administration, Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Trump asked Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, Trump announced in a statement Tuesday. The move puts Waltz in the middle of national security crises, ranging from efforts to provide weapons to Ukraine and worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea to the persistent attacks in the Middle East by Iran proxies and the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah. “Mike has been a strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda,” Trump's statement said, "and will be a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength!” Waltz is a three-term GOP congressman from east-central Florida. He served multiple tours in Afghanistan and also worked in the Pentagon as a policy adviser when Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates were defense chiefs. He is considered hawkish on China, and called for a U.S. boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to its involvement in the origin of COVID-19 and its mistreatment of the minority Muslim Uighur population. Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner , was a vocal spokesperson during the presidential campaign for Trump's priority of mass deportations. The 39-year-old was a senior adviser during Trump's first administration. Miller has been a central figure in some of Trump's policy decisions, notably his move to separate thousands of immigrant families. Trump argued throughout the campaign that the nation's economic, national security and social priorities could be met by deporting people who are in the United States illegally. Since Trump left office in 2021, Miller has served as the president of America First Legal, an organization made up of former Trump advisers aimed at challenging the Biden administration, media companies, universities and others over issues such as free speech and national security. Thomas Homan, 62, has been tasked with Trump’s top priority of carrying out the largest deportation operation in the nation’s history. Homan, who served under Trump in his first administration leading U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border, an issue Trump made central to his campaign. Though Homan has insisted such a massive undertaking would be humane, he has long been a loyal supporter of Trump's policy proposals, suggesting at a July conference in Washington that he would be willing to "run the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.” Democrats have criticized Homan for his defending Trump's “zero tolerance” policy on border crossings during his first administration, which led to the separation of thousands of parents and children seeking asylum at the border. Dr. Mehmet Oz, 64, is a former heart surgeon who hosted “The Dr. Oz Show,” a long-running daytime television talk show. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate as the Republican nominee in 2022 and is an outspoken supporter of Trump, who endorsed Oz's bid for elected office. Elon Musk, left, and Vivek Ramaswamy speak before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an Oct. 27 campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. Trump on Tuesday said Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency" — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. The acronym “DOGE” is a nod to Musk's favorite cryptocurrency, dogecoin. Trump said Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance” and will partner with the Office of Management and Budget to “drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before.” He added the move would shock government systems. It's not clear how the organization will operate. Musk, owner of X and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago since Trump won the presidential election. Ramaswamy suspended his campaign in January and threw his support behind Trump. Trump said the two will “pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” Russell Vought held the position during Trump’s first presidency. After Trump’s initial term ended, Vought founded the Center for Renewing America, a think tank that describes its mission as “renew a consensus of America as a nation under God.” Vought was closely involved with Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for Trump’s second term that he tried to distance himself from during the campaign. Vought has also previously worked as the executive and budget director for the Republican Study Committee, a caucus for conservative House Republicans. He also worked at Heritage Action, the political group tied to The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Dan Scavino, deputy chief of staff Scavino, whom Trump's transition referred to in a statement as one of “Trump's longest serving and most trusted aides,” was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 campaign, as well as his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. He will be deputy chief of staff and assistant to the president. Scavino had run Trump's social media profile in the White House during his first administration. He was also held in contempt of Congress in 2022 after a month-long refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. James Blair, deputy chief of staff Blair was political director for Trump's 2024 campaign and for the Republican National Committee. He will be deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs and assistant to the president. Blair was key to Trump's economic messaging during his winning White House comeback campaign this year, a driving force behind the candidate's “Trump can fix it” slogan and his query to audiences this fall if they were better off than four years ago. Taylor Budowich, deputy chief of staff Budowich is a veteran Trump campaign aide who launched and directed Make America Great Again, Inc., a super PAC that supported Trump's 2024 campaign. He will be deputy chief of staff for communications and personnel and assistant to the president. Budowich also had served as a spokesman for Trump after his presidency. William McGinley, White House counsel McGinley was White House Cabinet secretary during Trump's first administration, and was outside legal counsel for the Republican National Committee's election integrity effort during the 2024 campaign. In a statement, Trump called McGinley “a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda, while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement.” Jay Bhattacharya, National Institutes of Health Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya is a physician and professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, and is a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates. He promoted the idea of herd immunity during the pandemic, arguing that people at low risk should live normally while building up immunity to COVID-19 through infection. The National Institutes of Health funds medical research through competitive grants to researchers at institutions throughout the nation. NIH also conducts its own research with thousands of scientists working at its labs in Bethesda, Maryland. Jamieson Greer, U.S. trade representative Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council Trump is turning to two officials with experience navigating not only Washington but the key issues of income taxes and tariffs as he fills out his economic team. He announced he has chosen international trade attorney Jamieson Greer to be his U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett as director of the White House National Economic Council. While Trump has in several cases nominated outsiders to key posts, these picks reflect a recognition that his reputation will likely hinge on restoring the public’s confidence in the economy. Trump said in a statement that Greer was instrumental in his first term in imposing tariffs on China and others and replacing the trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, “therefore making it much better for American Workers.” Hassett, 62, served in the first Trump term as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. He has a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and worked at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute before joining the Trump White House in 2017. Associated Press writers Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker contributed to this report from Washington. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

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Analyst Expectations For Frontline's FutureWhat a study in contrasts. On Black Friday, Taylor Swift fans lined up outside hundreds of Target stores across the country to buy her new Eras Tour book and a vinyl and CD version of “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.” The Swift merchandise drop made the biggest shopping day of the year even more frenetic. Fans posted TikToks showing people huddled under blankets outside stores overnight. Meanwhile, where was Swift? Walking cool, calm and collected into GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in one of the sleekest casual outfits she’s ever worn to a home game. She arrived with her father, Scott Swift, and her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce. “A cozy half zip, black jeans, and black boots formed a cute and cozy base in Taylor’s go-to Chiefs-approved red and black color palette,” wrote Taylor fashion observer, Sarah Chapelle, keeper of Taylor Swift Styled on Instagram. Swift’s bright red half-zip coat ($4,900) by Louis Vuitton is no longer available. She paired the jacket with skinny black jeans and black Trekk leather ankle boots ($1,650) by Alaia. “The tall platform and chunky heel demand to take up space. In fact, I’d say they’re like a totally important game day designer,” Chapelle noted. Her hair, worn in a long braid, emphasized the long, lean look of her outfit. Eagle-eyed fans noticed the number 87 pendant on Swift’s necklace. Kelce’s jersey number is 87. Swift is on a break for a few days from her Eras Tour. She wraps up the record-breaking tour with three Canadian shows in Vancouver, British Columbia in early December. ©2024 The Kansas City Star. Visit kansascity.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Tottenham Hotspur star Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended for the Newcastle United clash As confirmed by Football.London, Tottenham Hotspur will be without midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur for their crucial clash against Newcastle United on January 4. Bentancur, who scored in Spurs’ 2-2 draw with Wolves on Sunday, received a booking in the dying moments of the game for a foul on Rodrigo Gomes, leading to his suspension. His absence presents yet another challenge for manager Ange Postecoglou as his squad continues to be ravaged by injuries and suspensions. Bentancur’s goal against Wolves showcased his importance in Tottenham’s midfield, making his omission all the more significant. His absence leaves Postecoglou scrambling to fill yet another void as the team faces a hectic fixture schedule in January. Tottenham’s Ever-Growing Injury List The loss of Bentancur adds to a growing list of unavailable players at Spurs. Destiny Udogie, who limped off with a suspected hamstring injury during the Wolves match, joins Cristian Romero , Micky Van De Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Ben Davies and now Destiny Udogie on the sidelines. With such a depleted squad, Postecoglou’s options are increasingly limited as he tries to navigate a gruelling winter period. Tottenham’s packed schedule exacerbates their challenges. Just days after hosting Newcastle, Spurs face Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. This is followed by an FA Cup trip to National League side Tamworth, and then the high-stakes North London derby against Arsenal. Maintaining form and competitiveness with a threadbare squad will require exceptional squad management and tactical adaptability from Postecoglou. Ange Postecoglou has not shied away from expressing his frustration with the relentless fixture list, which he believes is hindering Tottenham’s ability to field their best XI. The January stretch of matches will be a test of endurance for Spurs, and Postecoglou’s tactical ingenuity will be critical in ensuring the team remains competitive across competitions. Tottenham’s current situation underscores the importance of squad depth, particularly during congested periods of the season. While Bentancur’s absence is a blow, it also highlights the need for Spurs to strengthen their roster in the upcoming transfer window. For Postecoglou, the coming weeks will be a defining period that tests his ability to adapt and extract the best from an injury-hit squad and salvage the 2024-25 campaign. This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.

The TV presenter and journalist joined thousands of farmers in London on Tuesday to protest against agricultural inheritance tax changes. Jeremy Clarkson has backpedalled on his previous comments about why he bought his farm, saying he thought it would be a “better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax”. The TV presenter and journalist defied doctors’ orders by joining thousands of farmers in London on Tuesday to protest against agricultural inheritance tax changes. The 64-year-old, who fronts Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm, which documents the trials of farming on his land in Oxfordshire, wrote in a post on the Top Gear website in 2010: “I have bought a farm. There are many sensible reasons for this: Land is a better investment than any bank can offer. The government doesn’t get any of my money when I die. And the price of the food that I grow can only go up.” Clarkson also told the Times in 2021 that avoiding inheritance tax was “the critical thing” in his decision to buy land. Addressing the claim in a new interview with The Times, the former Top Gear presenter said: “I never did admit why I really bought it.” The fan of game bird shooting added: “I wanted to have a shoot – I was very naive. I just thought it would be a better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax.” Clarkson was among the thousands who took to the streets this week to protest over the changes in the recent Budget to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million and he addressed the crowds at the march in central London. He told the newspaper he is not happy to be the public face of the movement, saying: “It should be led by farmers.” The presenter said he does not consider himself a farmer because there are “so many basic jobs” which he cannot do, but he feels his role is to “report on farming”. Earlier this month, it was confirmed Clarkson’s Farm, which has attracted huge attention to his Diddly Squat farm shop, had been renewed for a fifth series. Asked whether the issue behind the tax protest is that rural poverty is hidden, Clarkson agreed and said his programme was not helping to address the situation. “One of the problems we have on the show is we’re not showing the poverty either, because obviously on Diddly Squat there isn’t any poverty”, he said. “But trust me, there is absolute poverty. I’m surrounded by farmers. I’m not going out for dinner with James Dyson. “It’s people with 200 acres, 400 acres. Way past Rachel Reeves’s threshold. They are f*****.” The newspaper columnist also presents Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on ITV. The Grand Tour, his motoring show with former Top Gear colleagues Richard Hammond and James May, ended in September. Discussing whether he might move into politics, Clarkson said: “I’d be a terrible political leader, hopeless. “I’m a journalist at heart, I prefer throwing rocks at people than having them thrown at me.” However, he said he would be “100% behind any escalation” after the farmers’ march. Clarkson revealed last month he had undergone a heart procedure to have stents fitted after experiencing a “sudden deterioration” in his health which brought on symptoms of being “clammy”, a “tightness” in his chest and “pins and needles” in his left arm. He said in a Sunday Times column that one of his arteries was “completely blocked and the second of three was heading that way” and doctors said he was perhaps “days away” from becoming very ill. Asked if he is thinking about retiring, the Doncaster-born celebrity said: “Probably not. It depends when you die, I always think. “You’d be surprised, us Northerners are made of strong stuff.”

Arewa Professionals knock Atiku for criticizing Tinubu’s $2.2bn foreign loanYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — EJ Farmer scored 16 points as Youngstown State beat Detroit Mercy 73-64 on Sunday for their seventh victory in a row. Farmer had three steals for the Penguins (9-5, 4-0 Horizon League). Gabe Dynes scored 12 points while going 4 of 5 and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds and four blocks. Nico Galette had 10 points. Orlando Lovejoy led the Titans (5-10, 1-3) with 23 points and three steals. Legend Geeter and TJ Nadeau both scored eight. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

PHILADELPHIA -- Print the shirts. The Eagles will take an NFC East title into the new year after routing the Dallas Cowboys, 41-7, for their 13th win of the season. It wasn’t always as seamless as the scoreline might suggest against a feisty Cowboys team that knocked Kenny Pickett out of the game and earned a handful of personal foul penalties and two ejections for skirmishes after the whistle. Regardless, the win will keep the Eagles’ slim chances of earning the conference’s No. 1 seed alive while also ensuring they will finish no lower than the No. 2 seed. Here’s our instant analysis: Pickett Provides Pickett provided a gutsy performance for the Eagles, making a handful of timely throws despite coming into the game with a ribs injury and being forced out of it midway through the third quarter after a few hard hits. Pickett left after taking a shot from Micah Parsons, the latest in a string of hits the quarterback took that either ended in him hunched over in pain or writhing on the ground. Pickett suffered the initial injury last Sunday against the Washington Commanders in relief of Jalen Hurts and appeared to wear the extra padding he said he tried during the practice week for the game. Before heading indoors with the aggravated injury, Pickett delivered an efficient game with a few impressive moments taking shots downfield. He finished 10-for-15 for 143 yards and one touchdown while also scoring one rushing touchdown on a quarterback sneak. His best throws came to DeVonta Smith , the first of which ended in a 22-yard touchdown after Smith got separation against Dallas cornerback Andrew Booth on a slot fade. Although Smith had plenty of space against Booth, Pickett did well to avoid pressure and deliver a well-placed ball for Smith to run underneath. Pickett found Smith again late in the second quarter, this time on a go route up the sideline after the wideout blew by Booth for a 50-yard completion that came up just short of the goal line. Pickett scored on a quarterback sneak two plays later. The 26-year-old from Ocean Township lasted one more series in the third quarter before leaving with the injury; he took a couple hits on the drive and was hunched over in pain before giving way to Tanner McKee for the rest of the second half. Timely Tanner McKee’s relief stint was similarly efficient. Playing the first regular-season snaps of his NFL career, McKee needed just three passing attempts to log his first career touchdown pass on a well-placed back-shoulder pass to A.J. Brown from 20 yards out. After Brown secured the back-shoulder pass late in the third quarter, he threw the ball deep into the stands in celebration before realizing the significance it would have for McKee. A stadium official recovered the ball from the fan who caught Brown’s pass and Eagles do-it-all security czar Dom DiSandro collected it for McKee a few minutes later. Also similar to Pickett, McKee found Smith for a big play, hitting the receiver on a slant route that he took 25 yards for his second touchdown of the day. Smith finished with six catches for 120 yards and two touchdowns one week after a costly drop at the end of the team’s loss to the Commanders. McKee spent most of the second half handing the ball off, but the second-year quarterback out of Stanford once again flashed the upside he previously showed in the preseason. He finished 3-for-4 for for 54 yards and two touchdowns. Saquon’s stats Amid “MVP” chants from Eagles fans and Bruce Springsteen ’s “Born to Run” blaring through the stadium speakers, Saquon Barkley took in his latest milestone in a historic season. With a 23-yard run early in the fourth quarter, Barkley surpassed the 2,000-yard mark on the season and became the first Eagles running back to do so. He finished 100 yards shy of the NFL’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards held by Eric Dickerson. Especially with the quarterback carousel, the Eagles rode Barkley for most of the game. He had 31 carries and 167 yards, wearing down the Dallas defense en route to a handful of explosive second-half runs. Pickin’ it One week removed from getting ejected for two personal foul penalties against the Commanders, C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s return was even more emphatic than his departure. The Eagles safety known for fiery play that often can “toe the line” picked off Dallas quarterback Cooper Rush on the Cowboys’ opening drive and returned it for a 69-yard touchdown to get the Eagles on the board. It was the 27-year-old’s first career touchdown and his fifth interception of the season. His sixth came one quarter later, when he got underneath a floated pass from Rush for an over-the-shoulder catch. Gardner-Johnson’s second pick set up a two-minute touchdown drive from the Eagles offense, which gave the team a 24-7 lead going into halftime with the ball to start the second half. Gardner-Johnson left with an abdominal injury at the beginning of the fourth quarter and was listed as questionable, but didn’t return with the game out of hand and most of the starters already on the sideline. In general, the Eagles defense settled back in after a shaky second-half performance against Washington without Gardner-Johnson on the back end. The group held Dallas to just 141 passing yards and 268 total. Turnover party Oren Burks went from hero to zero back to hero again. The veteran linebacker got his first start of the season in place of an injured Nakobe Dean, but lasted just two series before getting supplanted by Jeremiah Trotter Jr. for the next two drives. It’s unclear whether Burks suffered an injury, was rotated out in favor of Trotter Jr, or was benched temporarily, but he returned for the Cowboys’ fifth series and quickly staked his claim on the job for the rest of the afternoon. Burks forced a fumble against Dallas tight end Jake Ferguson, the first of four takeaways from the Eagles defense in a bounce back day for the front seven, two of which came from Gardner-Johnson and the final one courtesy of second-year edge rusher Nolan Smith. ©2024 The Philadelphia Inquirer, LLC. Visit at inquirer.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Islamic morality police in Kano state are to resume raids on betting shops following a supreme court ruling on gambling. The Nigerian Supreme Court quashed a 2005 law Friday that established a national lottery commission and legalised sports betting and gambling. The court ruled gambling regulation is a matter for state governments. Kano State is one of 12 predominantly Muslim Nigerian states in which Islamic sharia is used alongside federal law. Director General of the Kano Hisbah, Abba Sufi in an interview with AFP said, “We will resume our clampdown on betting shops with renewed determination since betting is illegal under Kano state sharia law. “With this verdict, the controversy on who should be in charge of lottery legislation between the federal government and state governments has been settled. “We in Kano have frowned at the lottery law... because it gave legal backing to gambling which is clearly prohibited in Islam.” According to Sufi, the raids followed repeated complaints by parents of children whose love of football teams had led them into gambling. “And the harsh economic climate is pushing more people into this football gambling, hoping to make easy money and becoming hooked to the vice,” Sufi argued. The Hisbah is a state unit that polices Sharia law in Kano, northern Nigeria’s biggest city. Last month Hisbah operatives raided and closed dozens of football betting shops across the city which they said were promoting gambling, which is prohibited under sharia. Raids were halted after the National Lottery Commission protested that betting on football was legal under Nigerian federal law under the 2005 Lottery Act, Sufi said. READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE BREAKING: Supreme Court nullifies National Lottery Act Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel nowJeremy Clarkson has backpedalled on his previous comments about why he bought his farm, saying he thought it would be a “better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax”. The TV presenter and journalist defied doctors’ orders by joining thousands of farmers in London on Tuesday to protest against agricultural inheritance tax changes. The 64-year-old, who fronts Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm, which documents the trials of farming on his land in Oxfordshire, wrote in a post on the Top Gear website in 2010: “I have bought a farm. There are many sensible reasons for this: Land is a better investment than any bank can offer. The government doesn’t get any of my money when I die. And the price of the food that I grow can only go up.” Clarkson also told the Times in 2021 that avoiding inheritance tax was “the critical thing” in his decision to buy land. Addressing the claim in a new interview with The Times, the former Top Gear presenter said: “I never did admit why I really bought it.” The fan of game bird shooting added: “I wanted to have a shoot – I was very naive. I just thought it would be a better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax.” Clarkson was among the thousands who took to the streets this week to protest over the changes in the recent Budget to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million and he addressed the crowds at the march in central London. He told the newspaper he is not happy to be the public face of the movement, saying: “It should be led by farmers.” The presenter said he does not consider himself a farmer because there are “so many basic jobs” which he cannot do, but he feels his role is to “report on farming”. Earlier this month, it was confirmed Clarkson’s Farm, which has attracted huge attention to his Diddly Squat farm shop, had been renewed for a fifth series. Asked whether the issue behind the tax protest is that rural poverty is hidden, Clarkson agreed and said his programme was not helping to address the situation. “One of the problems we have on the show is we’re not showing the poverty either, because obviously on Diddly Squat there isn’t any poverty”, he said. “But trust me, there is absolute poverty. I’m surrounded by farmers. I’m not going out for dinner with James Dyson. “It’s people with 200 acres, 400 acres. Way past Rachel Reeves’s threshold. They are f*****.” The newspaper columnist also presents Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on ITV. The Grand Tour, his motoring show with former Top Gear colleagues Richard Hammond and James May, ended in September. Discussing whether he might move into politics, Clarkson said: “I’d be a terrible political leader, hopeless. “I’m a journalist at heart, I prefer throwing rocks at people than having them thrown at me.” However, he said he would be “100% behind any escalation” after the farmers’ march. Clarkson revealed last month he had undergone a heart procedure to have stents fitted after experiencing a “sudden deterioration” in his health which brought on symptoms of being “clammy”, a “tightness” in his chest and “pins and needles” in his left arm. He said in a Sunday Times column that one of his arteries was “completely blocked and the second of three was heading that way” and doctors said he was perhaps “days away” from becoming very ill. Asked if he is thinking about retiring, the Doncaster-born celebrity said: “Probably not. It depends when you die, I always think. “You’d be surprised, us Northerners are made of strong stuff.”

top 646.ph login Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump’s most contentious picksOndas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) recently received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC confirming that the company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirements set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. This notice follows earlier communication on May 22, 2024, where Ondas Holdings Inc. was informed of non-compliance due to its common stock failing to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for thirty consecutive business days. According to the recent Nasdaq notice, the closing bid price of Ondas Holdings Inc.’s common stock has maintained a value of $1.00 per share or higher for the last ten consecutive business days. Consequently, the company has regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and the matter has been officially closed. About Ondas Holdings Inc., the parent company of Ondas Networks Inc., American Robotics, Inc., and Airobotics Ltd.: Ondas Networks develops proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology catering to various commercial and governmental markets, focusing on Mission-Critical Internet of Things (MC-IoT) applications. American Robotics and Airobotics, operating under Ondas Autonomous Systems, provide autonomous drone solutions for industries requiring aerial security and data capture. The successful regaining of Nasdaq compliance reinforces Ondas Holdings Inc.’s commitment to maintaining transparency and meeting regulatory standards. The company strives to enhance connectivity, situational awareness, and data collection capabilities for users in defense, homeland security, public safety, and critical industrial sectors. This press release contains forward-looking statements, emphasizing the unpredictability of future events and the importance of understanding associated risks. Ondas Holdings Inc. urges investors to consider these factors while evaluating the company’s performance and achievements. For further details about Ondas Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Ondas Networks, American Robotics, and Airobotics, visit their respective websites or follow the brands on social media platforms. Please note that information on these platforms is not incorporated by reference in the release or any filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read Ondas’s 8K filing here . Ondas Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Ondas Holdings Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides private wireless, drone, and automated data solutions. It operates in two segments, Ondas Networks and Ondas Autonomous Systems. The company designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and supports FullMAX, a software defined radio (SDR) platform for wide-area broadband networks. Further Reading

Quiz wants to ditch London listing on AIM By CITY & FINANCE REPORTER Updated: 21:50 GMT, 22 December 2024 e-mail View comments Fast fashion retailer Quiz Clothing has revealed plans to abandon its listing on London's junior stock market amid a battle to stay afloat. Shareholders in Quiz, which has 60 UK stores, will be asked to vote to exit AIM at an investor meeting in January. Quiz said delisting will 'be in the best interests of the company and its shareholders'. Founder Tarak Ramzan and his family will vote to quit AIM, as will major investors Tajveer and Amraj Gill. Delisting?: Shareholders in Quiz will be asked to vote to exit AIM at an investor meeting in January RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Quiz's future looks 'shaky' amid festive sales slump Quiz becomes the latest victim of retail sector woes Share this article Share HOW THIS IS MONEY CAN HELP How to choose the best (and cheapest) stocks and shares Isa and the right DIY investing account In total, owners of 66.74 per cent of Quiz's shares are expected to back the delisting, which needs 75 per cent to pass. Meanwhile, Scottish-born Ramzan is in talks to prove a £1m loan to the retailer. DIY INVESTING PLATFORMS AJ Bell AJ Bell Easy investing and ready-made portfolios Learn More Learn More Hargreaves Lansdown Hargreaves Lansdown Free fund dealing and investment ideas Learn More Learn More interactive investor interactive investor Flat-fee investing from £4.99 per month Learn More Learn More Saxo Saxo Get £200 back in trading fees Learn More Learn More Trading 212 Trading 212 Free dealing and no account fee Learn More Learn More Affiliate links: If you take out a product This is Money may earn a commission. These deals are chosen by our editorial team, as we think they are worth highlighting. This does not affect our editorial independence. Compare the best investing account for you Share or comment on this article: Quiz wants to ditch London listing on AIM e-mail Add comment Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you click on them we may earn a small commission. That helps us fund This Is Money, and keep it free to use. We do not write articles to promote products. We do not allow any commercial relationship to affect our editorial independence. More top stories

Forrest's 30 lead N.C. A&T past North Carolina Central 85-72The United Nations envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, has stressed the importance of a political resolution to the tensions brewing in northeast Syria. Kurdish-led authorities and Turkish-backed groups are at a crossroads that could spell severe consequences for the entire nation if not handled with diplomatic prudence. Hostilities have surged following the recent fall of Bashar al-Assad, with Turkish-backed Syrian rebels making advances. The Kurdish YPG, pivotal within the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, has suggested a strategic withdrawal for peace, a move met with resistance from Turkey, which demands complete disbandment of the YPG, seen as an offshoot of militant factions. Amidst discussions between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Syria's new leadership, the call for compromise remains urgent. Thousands protested in northeast Syria, asserting their autonomy. As the political landscape evolves, the prospects for a new Syria rest on navigating these challenges with inclusivity and diplomacy. (With inputs from agencies.)

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HAYS CALDWELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP The Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership is thrilled to announce Ally Hoffman, Assistant Vice President in Banking Supervision at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, as the keynote speaker for its highly anticipated annual Economic Outlook – 2025, which will occur 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 9 at the Texas State University Grand Ballroom (parking in LBJ Parking Garage). With extensive experience in the financial sector, Hoffman brings unparalleled insights into the evolving economic landscape. In her role at the Dallas Fed, she oversees the supervision of capital markets activities, monitors banking conditions within the Eleventh District and implements supervisory policies critical to maintaining financial stability. Since joining the Federal Reserve in 2019, Hoffman has held numerous leadership roles, contributing significantly to both the Dallas Fed and the broader Federal Reserve System. Most recently, Hoffman’s work focused on supervising novel activities within the financial sector. Her dedication and expertise earned her the prestigious William Taylor Award in 2023, presented by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This honor represents the highest recognition within the Federal Reserve’s Banking Supervision division. Hoffman’s career began at Ernst & Young, where she specialized in financial services and technology consulting. She also served as a lecturer at the Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University. Her academic achievements include a BS from Boston University, an MS from Northeastern University and a PhD from Oklahoma State University. In addition to Hoffman’s keynote address, HCEDP is proud to host a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the region’s economic trajectory and key industry trends for 2025. The panel will be moderated by HCEDP President and CEO Mike Kamerlander and will feature: Tony Bennett, Texas Association of Manufacturers Gabriela Perdichizzi, Texas Association of Business Aaron Demerson, President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Panel discussion will include economic development issues in the 89th Regular Legislative Session. The Economic Outlook – 2025 promises to be an invaluable event for business leaders, policymakers and community members eager to understand and prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead. For more information or to register for the event visit: eventbrite. com/e/economic-outlook -2025-tickets-1095 503162449?Colorado’s landfills leak climate-warming methane into the air. What’s the state going to do about it?

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Outlander ‘s upcoming prequel spinoff Outlander: Blood of My Blood has yet to premiere on Starz , and already we’re wondering about if and when the show might return for a second season. But before fans think we’re getting too far ahead of ourselves, there’s a good reason to believe that there is more on the horizon for the love stories of Jamie ( Sam Heughan ) and Claire’s ( Caitriona Balfe ) parents, who take center stage in the new show. Below, we’re breaking down everything we know about the possibility so far. Starz When TV Insider caught up with Outlander author Diana Gabaldon, she couldn’t speak to the future of the show necessarily, but the literary inspiration is certainly there for more than one season. As Gabaldon puts it, “For what it’s worth, I have material for three — relatively short, as compared to the main Outlander novels — prequel books concerning Jamie’s parents. Blood of My Blood is based on the synopsis of the first of those books.” In other words, since Claire’s parents were added to the mix, it could mean there’s even more material to cover in the prequel’s future with more seasons. At this time, Gabaldon’s words are merely that, as no official confirmations or announcements from Starz have been made. As we have yet to see the first season of Outlander: Blood of My Blood , there is only so much we can guess about the storylines for potential future seasons. While Outlander has had some references to Jamie’s parents, Ellen ( Harriet Slater ) and Brian ( Jamie Roy ), there are no major mentions of Claire’s family as her parents, Henry ( Jeremy Irvine ) and Julia ( Hermione Corfield ), died when she was quite young. For now, we’ll have to wait and see where Season 1 takes us. 'Outlander' Author Diana Gabaldon Talks Series Ending, 'Blood of My Blood' & Plans for More Books In the meantime, we can safely assume that should the series return for Season 2, it will further the love stories of both Ellen and Brian and Henry and Julia in their respective times of 18th-century Scotland and World War I England. The aforementioned Slater, Roy, Irvine, and Corfield would all likely return if Blood of My Blood is ordered for a second season with additional casting to be determined. For now, Season 1’s ensemble includes Rory Alexander as young Murtagh, Sam Retford as young Dougal, Séamus McLean Ross as young Colum, and Conor MacNeill as young Ned Gowan, Tony Curran as Lord Lovat, Peter Mullan as Red Jacob MacKenzie, Sadhbh Malin as Jocasta Cameron, Terence Rae as Arch Bug, Sara Vickers as Davina Porter, Brian McCardie as Isaac Grant, Jhon Lumsden as Malcolm Grant, Sally Messham as Mrs. Fitz, Alisa Davidson as Janet MacKenzie, Annabelle Dowler as Lizbeth, Harry Eaton as Private Charlton, Marlow Walters as Angus Mhor, and Louis O’Rourke as Rupert MacKenzie. Outlander: Blood of My Blood , Series Premiere, 2025, Starz More Headlines: ‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’: Will There Be a Season 2? Everything We Know So Far ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 51: Everything We Know So Far ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Survivors: Everyone Who Lived ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Laura Faddah Breaks All-Time Record With 7th Win Michael Strahan’s Daughter Isabella Shares Bikini Pics a Year After Radiation TherapyNORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

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The cryptocurrency market continues to innovate, with projects that push the boundaries of decentralization, data security, and financial efficiency. Qubetics enhances its ecosystem with dVPN integration, Chainlink solidifies its role as the leading decentralized oracle network, and Ripple makes waves with its RLUSD stablecoin. Here’s why these cryptocurrencies are worth your attention now. Qubetics: Transforming Web3 with Privacy-Centric Services Qubetics is strengthening its position in the Web3 space by integrating a decentralised VPN (dVPN) into its ecosystem. This addition elevates the blockchain's capabilities by promoting privacy and security across decentralised applications, including DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and decentralised storage solutions. By ensuring private and secure connections, Qubetics dVPN aligns with the principles of autonomy and decentralisation central to Web3. Currently, $TICS tokens are priced at $0.034, with over $7.3 million raised, 10,900+ holders, and 363 million tokens sold. As the next presale phase approaches, analysts predict a post-presale price of $0.25 per token, offering early adopters a compelling ROI of 630.27%. Qubetics’ integration of privacy-enhancing tools like dVPN positions it as a forward-thinking blockchain solution, making it a strong contender for investment. Chainlink: Empowering Decentralized Applications with Reliable Data Chainlink (LINK) is at the forefront of decentralised Oracle technology, bridging the gap between blockchains and real-world data. Chainlink enables smart contracts to interact seamlessly with external systems, including APIs and payment gateways, by providing secure and tamper-proof oracles. This functionality is essential for decentralised applications (dApps) that depend on accurate and secure data inputs. Chainlink has become indispensable in decentralised finance (DeFi), where real-time, reliable data is critical for executing smart contracts. While new entrants to the oracle space introduce competition, Chainlink’s extensive adoption and reputation for security position it as a market leader. Investors looking to support the infrastructure layer of blockchain technology will find Chainlink’s robust utility appealing. Ripple: RLUSD Stablecoin Revolutionizes Cross-Border Payments Ripple has introduced RLUSD, a stablecoin designed to rival USDT and USDC, and it’s already being hailed as a "game changer" by industry leaders. Andre Casterman, a veteran of SWIFT, praised the stablecoin’s potential to transform cross-border payments, particularly for corporations and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). RLUSD was launched after receiving approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services and is designed to accelerate settlement times and reduce business costs. With Ripple's established reputation in the cross-border payments sector, RLUSD is expected to become a preferred choice for corporates and working capital lenders seeking efficient financial solutions. Conclusion Qubetics, Chainlink, and Ripple represent the innovation and diversification driving the cryptocurrency market forward. Qubetics leverages privacy-centric tools like dVPN to enhance its Web3 ecosystem while offering significant investment potential with a predicted price of $0.25. Chainlink remains vital to blockchain infrastructure, empowering decentralised applications with secure data solutions. Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin promises to revolutionise cross-border payments, offering faster and more cost-effective business solutions. These projects highlight the exciting developments in blockchain technology, making them some of the best cryptocurrencies to watch now. Whether you’re drawn to privacy-enhancing solutions, infrastructure advancements, or payment innovations, these cryptocurrencies offer promising opportunities for investors. Qubetics: https://qubetics.com Telegram: https://t.me/qubetics Twitter: https://x.com/qubetics Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp _____________ Disclaimer: Analytics Insight does not provide financial advice or guidance. Also note that the cryptocurrencies mentioned/listed on the website could potentially be scams, i.e. designed to induce you to invest financial resources that may be lost forever and not be recoverable once investments are made. You are responsible for conducting your own research (DYOR) before making any investments. Read more here.

New Delhi, Dec 22 (PT) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with Amity University has developed an artificial intelligence-based tool to detect the type of 'Y' chromosome microdeletion -- a genetic cause of male infertility -- and predict IVF outcomes. The study regarding the AI tool was published in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics last week. Also Read | 8th Pay Commission: Central Govt Employees Plan Nationwide Agitation After Finance Ministry Says No Plans to Establish 8th CPC. In nearly 50 per cent of couples experiencing infertility, the problem is with the male partner, said Dr Deepak Modi, senior scientist at ICMR's National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (NIRRCH) and the lead author of the study. "In them there could be problems with sperm production. One of the leading causes, Y chromosome microdeletion (YCMD) is observed in one in every 10 men with infertility. Because of this genetic defect, the testes are unable to make enough sperm leading to infertility," Dr Modi said. Also Read | Vasundhara Raje Convoy Accident: Car Part of Rajasthan Former CM's Convoy Overturns, 3 Cops Sustain Minor Injuries (Watch Video). Men with YCMD cannot benefit from medical treatment for improving the sperm count. To become fathers, such men require assisted reproductive techniques such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF) for parenthood, he said. The AI-based tool -- 'Fertility Predictor' -- developed by the ICMR-NIRRCH in collaboration with Amity University, Noida can predict sperm retrieval rates and success rates of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in men having this genetic problem. It also predicts the rate of fertilization, clinical pregnancy and live birth rates based on the type of Y chromosome microdeletion, Dr Modi said. This helps the couples make informed decisions, he said. However, Dr Modi cautioned that the male babies born through IVF from men with YCMD will inherit the same defect and will be infertile as it is 100 per cent transmitted from fathers to their sons. Developing this tool took about two years by collating data of more than 500 men having YCMD and undergoing ART. After applying an artificial intelligence algorithm based on machine learning on this data, the tool could predict the outcomes. This was then validated on another sub-set and it was found to have accuracy of about 80 per cent, Dr Stacy Colaco, a scientist at NIRRCH and the first author of the study, said. "Fertility Predictor also provides a numerical output for chance of clinical pregnancy and live birth in men with YCMD. The validation studies indicated its robustness and high accuracy in predicting both these parameters solely based on the type of YCMD," said Dr Abhishek Sengupta of Amity University, Noida. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. The announcement caps a turbulent eight-day period in which Trump sought to capitalize on his decisive election win to force Senate Republicans to accept provocative selections like Gaetz, who had been investigated by the Justice Department before being tapped last week to lead it. The decision could heighten scrutiny on other controversial Trump nominees, including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth , who faces sexual assault allegations that he denies. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” Gaetz, a Florida Republican who one day earlier met with senators in an effort to win their support, said in a statement. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1," he added. Hours later, Gaetz posted on social media that he looks “forward to continuing the fight to save our country,” adding, “Just maybe from a different post.” Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect. Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!” He did not immediately announce a new selection. Last week, he named personal lawyers Todd Blanche, Emil Bove and D. John Sauer to senior roles in the department. Another possible contender, Matt Whitaker, was announced Wednesday as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. The withdrawal, just a week after the pick was announced, averts what was shaping up to be a pitched confirmation fight that would have tested how far Senate Republicans were willing to go to support Trump’s Cabinet picks. The selection of the fierce Trump ally over well-regarded veteran lawyers whose names had circulated as possible contenders stirred concern for the Justice Department's independence at a time when Trump has openly threatened to seek retribution against political adversaries. It underscored the premium Trump places on personal loyalty and reflected the president-elect's desire to have a disruptor lead a Justice Department that for years investigated and ultimately indicted him. In the Senate, deeply skeptical lawmakers sought more information about Justice Department and congressional investigations into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls, which Gaetz has denied. Meanwhile, Justice Department lawyers were taken aback by the pick of a partisan lawmaker with limited legal experience who has echoed Trump's claims of a weaponized criminal justice system. As Gaetz sought to lock down Senate support, concern over the sex trafficking allegations showed no signs of abating. In recent days, an attorney for two women said his clients told House Ethics Committee investigators that Gaetz paid them for sex on multiple occasions beginning in 2017, when Gaetz was a Florida congressman. One of the women testified she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old at a party in Florida in 2017, according to the attorney, Joel Leppard. Leppard has said that his client testified she didn’t think Gaetz knew the girl was underage, stopped their relationship when he found out and did not resume it until after she turned 18. The age of consent in Florida is 18. "They’re grateful for the opportunity to move forward with their lives,” Leppard said Thursday of his clients. “They’re hoping that this brings final closure for all the parties involved.” Gaetz has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The Justice Department’s investigation ended last year with no charges against him. Gaetz’s political future is uncertain. He had abruptly resigned his congressional seat upon being selected as attorney general, a move seen as a way to shut down the ethics investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. He did win reelection in November for the new Congress, which convenes Jan. 3, 2025, but he said in his resignation letter last week to House Speaker Mike Johnson that he did not intend to take the oath of office. He transmitted a similar letter to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the state launched a special election process to fill the vacancy. Republicans on the House Ethics Committee declined this week to release the panel's findings, over objections from Democrats in a split vote. But the committee did agree to finish its work and is scheduled to meet again Dec. 5 to discuss the matter. As word of Gaetz's decision spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who served with Gaetz in the House, called it a “positive move." Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz “put country first and I am pleased with his decision.” Others said they had hoped Gaetz could have overhauled the department. Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close ally of Trump, said he was “disappointed. I like Matt and I think he would have changed the way DOJ is run.” Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said he hoped that Trump will pick someone “equally as tenacious and equally as committed to rooting out and eliminating bias and politicization at the DOJ.” Gaetz is not the only Trump pick facing congressional scrutiny over past allegations. A detailed investigative police report made public Wednesday shows that a woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth, the former Fox News host now tapped to lead the Pentagon, after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave. “The matter was fully investigated and I was completely cleared,” Hegseth told reporters Thursday at the Capitol, where he was meeting with senators to build support for his nomination. Associated Press writers Michelle L. Price, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Adriana Gomez Licon contributed to this report. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Grammy Award-winning artist Kaytranada is set to headline the inaugural Milk + Cookies Festival South Africa, offering a treat to local music enthusiasts. This event marks the festival’s international debut, promising a vibrant blend of music, culture, and technology. EVENT DETAILS KAYTRANADA HEADLINING THE MILK + COOKIES FESTIVAL Kaytranada, celebrated for his unique fusion of house, funk, and soul, will lead two highly anticipated performances, according to AMAKA Studios. Established in Atlanta in 2016, the Milk + Cookies Festival is renowned for its eclectic music and cultural experiences. Its expansion to South Africa underscores the country’s significant influence on global music and arts. A spokesperson for Milk & Cookies expressed their excitement: “We’re incredibly honoured to host the Milk + Cookies Festival in South Africa. KAYTRANADA AND THE FESTIVAL This isn’t just about putting on a show; it’s about immersing ourselves in the culture, learning from it, and contributing to it The festival is the centrepiece of the inaugural Milk + Cookies Music Week South Africa. It’s an 11-day cultural celebration from 31 December 2024 to 11 January 2025. The festivities will commence in Cape Town with New Year’s events, yacht parties, and cultural experiences. Exclusive fashion pop-ups will featuring top local designers, according to Biz Community. CREATIVE EXCHANGE AT MILK AND COOKIES Throughout the week, performances by local artists and DJs will provide the soundtrack to brunch mixers, according to Music In Africa. This will foster creative exchanges between artists from the US, South Africa, and other African countries. The second week will focus on artist development, offering workshops, panels, and networking mixers. MILK AND COOKIES AND ATL MUSIC WEEK Modelled after the successful ATL Music Week, organisers will hold events like songwriting camps and listening sessions. They will foster collaboration between South African and American artists, while an executive brunch will celebrate professionals working in the music industry. TICKETS Presale tickets became available on 4 November 2024, with public sales commencing on 6 November 2024. Due to high demand, organisers encourage attendees to secure their tickets promptly. For more information and ticket purchases, visit the official Milk + Cookies Festival website at milkandcookiesfestival.com . UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF MUSIC This event offers South African audiences a unique opportunity to experience a globally acclaimed festival. As the festival organisers aptly put it, “Bringing Milk + Cookies to South Africa is more than an expansion—it’s a celebration of culture, unity, and the universal language of music.” ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT KAYTRANADA HEADLINING THE MILK + COOKIES FESTIVAL IN SOUTH AFRICA? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.

NEW YORK — After another special teams disaster in the Pinstripe Bowl, Nebraska faces what coach Matt Rhule called a “complete and total overhaul” with the unit in the offseason. Rhule did not say whether that overhaul would include replacing special teams coordinator Ed Foley, a longtime Rhule aide who just finished his second year in the role. NU won the game 20-15 and successfully pulled of a fake punt pass from Brian Buschini to Isaac Gifford that converted a fourth down into a first down. It was, in essence, Nebraska’s one special teams bright spot of the day. Buschini had a fourth quarter punt blocked and returned to the NU 2, which quickly became a Boston College touchdown. After Nebraska’s second touchdown of the game, Buschini couldn’t handle a wayward snap that turned into a blocked extra point and, after a BC return, two points for the Eagles. Without those two plays, Boston College only scored six total points. Nebraska special teams contributed to the 13-10 loss at Iowa and nearly led to a loss to Rutgers earlier this year. “It wasn’t very good,” Rhule said in the bowels of Yankee Stadium. “You can’t get a blocked punt. I didn’t necessarily see how it happened...we’ve had snapping issues all year long, and I think we’ve tried to address that for next year.” NU signed New Hampshire transfer long snapper Kevin Gallic in December to replace the Husker duo of Camden Witucki and Aidan Flege. Snapping issues contributed to Nebraska trying — and failing to execute — a fake field goal run play from Boston College’s 8. Buschini, as the holder, came nowhere near the end zone. “Obviously should’ve just dropped back and thrown it again,” Rhule said. “But we had the numbers there and the (Boston College) kid just made a good play.” For Nebraska to be “where we want to be next year” — that is, competing for the College Football Playoff, Rhule said, the team has to be a “little better in some areas” on defense and “really improve” on offense, which Rhule believes is happening under new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. “Special teams, we need a complete and total overhaul of that,” Rhule said. “We have to be better at that. I put those things on my shoulders to get it done. It has not been good this year.” According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Nebraska ranks 105th out of 134 teams in special teams efficiencies headed into the Pinstripe Bowl. Boston College ranked 110th. Get local news delivered to your inbox!1 2 3 Nagpur: The 6th edition of the Delhi Public School Model United Nations ( DELMUN 6 .0) was a grand and spectacular event, bringing together various participants from all corners of Nagpur. The event, spanning two days, offered a perfect blend of rigorous diplomatic discourse and vibrant social interactions, making it a memorable occasion for all involved. The day started with the inaugural ceremony where the event was attended by the chief guest DCP (traffic) Archit Chandak. Tulika Kedia, president and pro-vice-chairperson of DPS Kamptee Road & Mihan and Savita Jaiswal, director of DPS Kamptee Road & Mihan sent their wishes and blessings for the event. Throughout the day, delegates immersed themselves in a series of dynamic and engaging committee sessions covering many global issues. DELMUN 6.0 featured a dynamic mix of traditional and innovative committees. Alongside staples like UN Women, DISEC, UNODC, and UNHRC, delegates explored creative committees inspired by fictional universes and real-world organizations, such as the Wizarding World, DMT, Interpol, God of War and IPL Legends. Indian-centric committees like the Ramayana, Lok Sabha, ICJ and the 1929 Lahore Session, offered a unique opportunity to engage with India's political and cultural history, enriching the overall experience. The day concluded with three rounds of intense debates. After a full day of thought-provoking sessions, the event's social night provided the perfect opportunity for delegates to relax and celebrate the hard work and dedication they had put into the proceedings. The social night was a well-deserved break from the fast-paced debates, offering everyone a chance to unwind, connect and celebrate the friendships forged during the event. Around 800 students from various schools across the city participated in the MUN conference, exploring the intricacies of international relations, global governance, and sustainable development while fostering a culture of diplomacy, cooperation, and global citizenship. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss yearly career horoscopes 2025 for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .

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When the BBC aired a special, colorized edit of “The Daleks” to celebrate Doctor Who ‘s 60th anniversary last year, aside from the actual edit down to a shortened runtime, the serial was largely left as-is, aside from a cute trailer at the end to tease the next 60 years of adventures in time and space. With its second take—this time on Patrick Troughton’s iconic exit as the Second Doctor in “The War Games” —things got very different. Very different. Airing on BBC 4 in the UK earlier this week, the special colorized TV movie take on Doctor Who ‘s final black-and-white story—taking a four-hour saga and trimming it down to just 90 minutes—took the opportunity to weave in answers to questions Who fans have had for years at this point, creating something of an insane checklist of pointed references and acknowledgements to the show’s future that are now, in some ways, definitive parts of Doctor Who ‘s ever-evolving continuity. Here’s three of the biggest tweaks and changes added to the proceedings. The War Chief and the Master Arguably the biggest theory played with, “The War Games” in color made in particular one connection between the original story and Doctor Who ‘s immediate future much more explicit: that one of the serial’s major antagonists, the War Chief, was none other than an incarnation of the Master himself. Throughout the War Chief’s appearances in the colorization, the newly updated soundtrack incorporated contemporary Who composer Murray Gold’s iconic “Master Vainglorious” theme —and when the War Chief is executed by the Time Lords upon their arrival in the climax of “The War Games,” you can even briefly hear the telltale sound of Doctor Who ‘s modern regeneration SFX as his body is being dragged away. While it was always established in the original story that the War Chief was a renegade Time Lord, for years ancillary material and novelizations have bandied back and forth over the idea that he is an early incarnation of the Time Lord that would eventually take on the mantle of Master (the implication now being that he did so initially with Roger Delgado’s incarnation of the character). Terrance Dicks and Malcolm Hulke, who wrote “The War Games,” went on to note in their own Doctor Who Target episode novelizations that the Master and the Doctor were the only renegade Time Lords to ever flee Gallifrey with their own TARDIS, implying that the War Chief and the Master were, indeed, one and the same. But later original novels as part of the Virgin New Adventures books would also treat the War Chief as a distinct character, one who survived the events of “The War Games” and would eventually regenerate into different incarnations, as would Big Finish audio dramas that established earlier incarnations of the Master separate from the War Chief. The Trial and the Faces of the Doctor Once particularly random alteration in the climax of the story comes during the Time Lords’ trial of the Doctor. After concluding in agreement with the Doctor that there were many perils across the universe worth confronting in spite of their non-intervention policies (embellished here from the original with extra clips from other Doctor Who stories), the Time Lords still choose to punish the Doctor with exile on Earth and a forced regeneration, offering the Doctor several choices of potential visages. However, in the colorization, these faces—all of which the Doctor still refuses for various reasons—are no longer just random unknown identities. Instead, the Doctor is offered the chance to regenerate into the faces of several of their future incarnations beyond the third Doctor, as the Time Lords project images that we know are in fact the Twelfth (rejected as “too old”), Tenth (“too skinny”), Thirteenth (“too young”), and Eleventh (simply described as “that won’t do at all!”) Doctors. This one is a particularly weird addition, considering there wasn’t really any particularly theorization or desire that these faces had a particular connection to the Doctor beyond the Time Lords offering them up to him in the moment. It’s not like Doctor Who hasn’t explored the idea of the Doctor having incarnations beyond ones we were already familiar with—we’ve had plenty of examples from the infamous faces glimpsed in “The Brains of Morbius” to contemporary Who ‘s addition of incarnations like John Hurt’s “War Doctor” between the Eighth and Ninth Doctors, or Jo Martin’s “Fugitive Doctor” and other incarnations prior to William Hartnell’s Doctor. But it’s a funny joke in the moment that the Doctor has little desire to have any of several faces we know they eventually end up with later on in life. The Second Doctor’s Regeneration (and UNIT Dating) “The War Games” colorization climaxes with an almost completely new addition, using rotoscoped footage of Patrick Troughton and Jon Pertwee’s Doctors to establish the actual moment of the second Doctor’s regeneration. Here, after the trippy sequence of the Doctor’s face contorting across a shadowy void from the original serial, the action cuts to inside the TARDIS, where, sitting in a chair as he hears flashes of his departed companions, the Doctor braces himself as he glows with regenerative energy, transforming into his next incarnation. As we recently covered , the second Doctor’s off-screen regeneration has been covered in other ancillary material outside of the show itself (no Time Lord-sanctioned scarecrow execution squads this time, alas), but now the moment itself has been brought in line with depictions of regeneration as seen in Doctor Who ‘s modern era, for better or worse. But that canonization isn’t the only fannish nod the new scene makes. As the newly regenerated Doctor checks to see when exactly he’s landed—before we cut to Pertwee’s first scene from “Spearhead From Space,” collapsing out of the TARDIS into the Oxley Woods—the TARDIS’ displays briefly flicker back and forth between the years 1970 and 1980. This in and of itself is a nod towards another long-running Doctor Who fan theory, the so-called “UNIT Dating Controversy.” Although many of the Third Doctor’s adventures appear to be contemporary to their broadcast in the early 1970s, two mentions of dates surrounding the career of one of his closest allies, Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart—the 1968 Second Doctor story “The Invasion,” which establishes the existence of UNIT and promoted Lethbridge-Stewart to his famous rank of Brigadier, which is set around 1979; and the 1983 Fifth Doctor story “Mawdryn Undead,” which states that Lethbridge-Stewart retired from UNIT in 1976—throw continuity into disarray. There’s been several attempts to at least acknowledge, if not exactly fix, the perceived continuity error over the years across both the TV show itself as well as other tie-in media ( Doctor Who at the time, for the most part, largely treated the Third Doctor’s time on Earth as taking place in a similar timeframe to its broadcast), so while this isn’t the first time there’s been nods on-screen to the controversy, it’s the first time in a while we’ve seen it explicitly addressed, even if the answer is, hilariously, to have the TARDIS throw its metaphorical hands up in confusion. What Do These Changes Mean for Doctor Who ? At least in the case of both stories adapted so far so far, the colorizations are not the only way to experience these serials—both the original versions of “The Daleks” and “The War Games” are available on physical media and streaming at this point , so despite the “confirmations” this latest colorization has brought with it, anyone who wants to see the original stories sans-embellishment can do so. While on the surface a lot of these changes and “retcons” are minor in the grand scheme of things, the fact that the scope of these colorizations has quickly grown between “The Daleks” and “The War Games” beyond cosmetic embellishment and condensation paints an intriguing picture for what future colorizations could tweak, as each new colorization brings with it an attempt to make even more connections across Doctor Who ‘s vast, and often contradictory, continuity. Just what stories could come next—and what changes could come with them—remains to be seen. As always with Doctor Who , time will tell.According to sources close to the project, the game, known for its innovative gameplay mechanics and stunning visuals, was plagued by a series of setbacks and mismanagement issues. Developers reportedly faced unrealistic deadlines, conflicting creative directions, and a lack of communication from upper management, leading to a breakdown in the development process.

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