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Vouchers, housing among local senators' priorities next sessionIowa cornerback Jermari Harris has opted out of the remainder of the 2024 season in order to prepare for the NFL draft, according to a report by 247Sports.com . The 6-foot-1 sixth-year senior from Chicago has recorded 27 tackles, three interceptions and a team-high seven pass breakups in 10 games for the Hawkeyes this season. That includes a pick-6 in a 38-21 win over Troy earlier this season. Iowa (6-4, 4-3 Big Ten) plays at Maryland on Saturday before closing out its regular season at home against Nebraska on Nov. 29. The Hawkeyes are already bowl eligible, so Harris is likely opting out of three games in total. After missing the entire 2022 season due to an ankle injury, Harris was suspended for two games of the following season for his involvement in the gambling investigation into Iowa athletics. He later emerged as the Hawkeyes' top cornerback, earning the team's comeback player of the year award after compiling 42 tackles, one interception and eight pass breakups. Harris will finish his college career with 105 tackles and eight interceptions. --Field Level Media
franchise, but the first headlined by Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson. Red Hulk makes his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut inVideos by ComicBook.com#1. The Issue #2 cover by Taurin Clarke features Red Hulk and Sam Wilson in a battle high above the ground, with Red Hulk delivering a left punch that Sam blocks with his red-white-and-blue shield. “It’s going to be a fun, fast, high-octane adventure that also explores what it means to feel locked out of the American Dream. I feel pretty confident in saying Sam’s never flown through skies like these before,” Narcisse said.Narcisse also gave his thoughts on the character of Sam Wilson: “One of the great things about Sam Wilson is that he straddles the line between everyman and super hero in classic Marvel fashion. “We’re pulling out all the stops to tell a story that matters, that goes deep into what it means for a Black social worker from Harlem to pick up the shield – and put on those wings! – while delivering massive action and thrills in the grand tradition of Marvel super spy science fiction,” Pak explained. We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
NEW YORK (AP) — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. “He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties. In 2001, he announced Super Bowl XXXV for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship. David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, described Greg Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. “A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time,” said Berson. Gumbel had two stints at CBS, leaving the network for NBC when it lost football in 1994 and returning when it regained the contract in 1998. He hosted CBS’ coverage of the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics and called Major League Baseball games during its four-year run broadcasting the national pastime. But it was football and basketball where he was best known and made his biggest impact. Gumbel hosted CBS’ NFL studio show, “The NFL Today” from 1990 to 1993 and again in 2004. He also called NFL games as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer from 1998 to 2003, including Super Bowl XXXV and XXXVIII. He returned to the NFL booth in 2005, leaving that role after the 2022 season.
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks rode their dominant defense to a big win over a division rival to vault into first place in the NFC West. No, it isn’t 2013. These are the 2024 Seahawks, who, after struggling mightily against the run earlier this season, held the visiting Arizona Cardinals to 49 rushing yards in Sunday's 16-6 victory . Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Pathstone Holdings LLC increased its stake in shares of Markel Group Inc. ( NYSE:MKL – Free Report ) by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,550 shares of the insurance provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 63 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in Markel Group were worth $4,000,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of MKL. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd raised its stake in shares of Markel Group by 90.0% in the first quarter. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd now owns 190 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $289,000 after acquiring an additional 90 shares during the period. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD raised its position in Markel Group by 4.5% in the 1st quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 8,336 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $12,684,000 after purchasing an additional 359 shares during the period. Janus Henderson Group PLC lifted its stake in Markel Group by 0.7% in the first quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 13,955 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $21,215,000 after purchasing an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its position in shares of Markel Group by 1.7% during the first quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 18,754 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $28,534,000 after buying an additional 315 shares during the period. Finally, Tidal Investments LLC grew its stake in shares of Markel Group by 26.7% during the first quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 1,867 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $2,845,000 after buying an additional 393 shares during the last quarter. 77.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Analyst Ratings Changes A number of brokerages recently issued reports on MKL. Royal Bank of Canada dropped their price objective on Markel Group from $1,700.00 to $1,675.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, November 1st. StockNews.com cut shares of Markel Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on shares of Markel Group from $1,590.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1,651.83. Markel Group Stock Performance Shares of Markel Group stock opened at $1,750.00 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $1,597.58 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,586.58. The firm has a market cap of $22.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.07 and a beta of 0.73. Markel Group Inc. has a 12 month low of $1,342.66 and a 12 month high of $1,751.35. Markel Group ( NYSE:MKL – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The insurance provider reported $17.34 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $21.97 by ($4.63). Markel Group had a net margin of 17.03% and a return on equity of 10.86%. The business had revenue of $3.69 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.74 billion. On average, equities research analysts expect that Markel Group Inc. will post 88.52 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Markel Group Company Profile ( Free Report ) Markel Group Inc, a diverse holding company, engages in marketing and underwriting specialty insurance products in the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The company offers general and professional liability, personal lines, marine and energy, specialty programs, and workers' compensation insurance products; and property coverages that include fire, allied lines, and other specialized property coverages, including catastrophe-exposed property risks, such as earthquake and wind. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MKL? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Markel Group Inc. ( NYSE:MKL – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Markel Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Markel Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Will Jamaal Williams Play in Week 13? NFL Injury Status, News & UpdatesA inert grenade gave a West Kelowna family quite the scare the morning of Dec. 23. Candice Loring took to social media around 11 a.m. after her family was evacuated and West Kelowna RCMP investigated the unmarked package. The incident ended quickly after RCMP were able to confirm the delivery was meant for a neighbour and a military paraphernalia collector. The device was not live and had been delivered to the wrong address. Loring has updated her post around 12:30 p.m. to say her family is returning home. The incident took place in the 2000-block of the Old Okanagan Highway.
Burt, the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” and continued to impress visitors with his fiery temper and commanding presence, has died. Burt died over the weekend, the Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia , said. He was at least 90 years old. “Known for his independent nature, Burt was a confirmed bachelor — an attitude he made clear during his earlier years at a crocodile farm,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote in social media posts. “He wasn’t just a crocodile, he was a force of nature and a reminder of the power and majesty of these incredible creatures. While his personality could be challenging, it was also what made him so memorable and beloved by those who worked with him and the thousands who visited him over the years,” the aquarium wrote. A saltwater crocodile , Burt was estimated to be more than 5 meters (16 feet) long. He was captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River and became one of the most well-known crocodiles in the world, according to Crocosaurus Cove. The 1986 movie stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile before being saved by Dundee. Burt is briefly shown lunging out of the water. But the creature shown in more detail as Dundee saves the day is apparently something else. The Internet Movie Database says the movie goofed by depicting an American alligator, which has a blunter snout. The Australian aquarium where Burt had lived since 2008 features a “Cage of Death” which it says is the nation's only crocodile dive. It said it planned to honor Burt's legacy with a commemorative sign “celebrating his extraordinary life and the stories and interactions he shared throughout his time at the park.”By FATIMA HUSSEIN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have applied to become members and several other countries have expressed interest in joining. While the U.S. dollar is by far the most-used currency in global business and has survived past challenges to its preeminence, members of the alliance and other developing nations say they are fed up with America’s dominance of the global financial system . Trump, in a Truth Social post, said: “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy.” At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of “weaponizing” the dollar and described it as a “big mistake.” “It’s not us who refuse to use the dollar,” Putin said at the time. “But if they don’t let us work, what can we do? We are forced to search for alternatives.” Russia has specifically pushed for the creation of a new payment system that would offer an alternative to the global bank messaging network, SWIFT, and allow Moscow to dodge Western sanctions and trade with partners. Trump said there is “no chance” BRIC will replace the U.S. dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen “should wave goodbye to America.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a that gave officials in access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said , as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger told reporters Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. The update from Neuberger is the latest development in a massive hacking operation that has alarmed national security officials, exposed cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the private sector and laid bare China’s hacking sophistication. The hackers compromised the networks of telecommunications companies to obtain customer call records and gain access to the private communications of what officials have said is a a limited number of individuals. Though the FBI has not publicly identified any of the victims, officials believe senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures are among those whose whose communications were accessed. Neuberger said Friday that officials did not yet have a precise sense how many Americans overall were affected by Salt Typhoon, in part because the Chinese were careful about their techniques, but that a “large number” were in the Washington-Virginia area. Officials believe the goal of the hackers was to identify who owned the phones and, if they were “government targets of interest,” spy on their texts and phone calls, she said. The FBI said most of the people targeted by the hackers are “primarily involved in government or political activity.” Neuberger said the episode highlighted the need for required cybersecurity practices in the telecommunications industry, something the Federal Communications Commission is to take up at a meeting next month. In addition, she said, the government was planning additional actions in coming weeks in response to the hacking campaign, though she did not say what they were. “We know that voluntary cyber security practices are inadequate to protect against China, Russia and Iran hacking of our critical infrastructure,” she said. The Chinese government has denied responsibility for the hacking. Eric Tucker, The Associated PressErin Shular’s Imaginative Tale 'I Wish My Mommy Was An Octopus' Featured as Top Winter Pick on Tri Delta ReadsNone
Jamie Redknapp questions Arsenal's 'strange' penalty decision during 5-2 rout of West Ham - with both Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard on target from the spot Regular taker Bukayo Saka handed Martin Odegaard the ball for the first penalty The winger scored the second but Redknapp says Norwegian should have taken it This Man City team is DONE and Pep Guardiola has been sleeping on the job - LISTEN NOW to It's All Kicking Off! New episodes every Monday and Thursday By ABDI RASHID Published: 22:28, 30 November 2024 | Updated: 22:28, 30 November 2024 e-mail View comments Jamie Redknapp has questioned Martin Odegaard 's decision to not take both penalties in Arsenal 's 5-2 win over West Ham . The Gunners secured a third consecutive victory across all competition and moved up to second in the Premier League table after a thrilling win at the London Stadium. Arsenal's third goal of the match came through Odegaard, who converted from the spot after regular penalty taker Saka handed him the ball. However, Mike' Arteta's men were awarded a second penalty on the stroke of the break after Hammers goalkeeper Likas Fabianski was penalised for a punch on Gabriel. Saka resumed usual duties as he scored from 12 yards out to extend Arsenal's lead. However, Redknapp believes Odegaard should have taken the responsibility again having already scored a penalty in the match. Jamie Redknapp has questioned Martin Odegaard's decision to not take both penalties The Gunners captain converted first penalty after regular taker Bukayo Saka handed him the ball Saka then resumed normal responsibility and took the second spot kick against West Ham 'I find it so strange. If you're Martin Odegaard, scored one already, why don't you want to take another one?', Redknapp asked on Sky Sports. 'Saka was relatively lucky with his one and if you've you got one, you got a feeling. It's like when you score a freekick and want to take it again. 'There's more analysis more data goes into it now, everything when I watch Arsenal play there's a reason behind it, I don't quite know what the reason is.' Meanwhile, ex-Arsenal forward Theo Walcott insisted Saka's decision to let Odegaard take the first penalty was understandable. 'They're both capable of doing it, keep them guessing. He gets Odegaard on the scoresheet, more and more confidence it breeds,' Walcott said. 'They're sharing the goals now but he's obviously helping out Odegaard.' Jamie Redknapp West Ham United Arsenal Share or comment on this article: Jamie Redknapp questions Arsenal's 'strange' penalty decision during 5-2 rout of West Ham - with both Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard on target from the spot e-mail Add comment
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand made up a two-shot deficit with two holes to play Sunday with an eagle-birdie finish for a 7-under 65, giving her a one-shot victory over Angel Yin and the $4 million prize — the richest in women’s golf — at the CME Group Tour Championship. Yin had a two-shot lead walking to the 17th tee only to wind up settling for the $1 million check as runner-up after closing with a 66. The win and the massive check came down to the 18th hole, Thitikul and Yin tied at 21-under par after the Thai’s key eagle. Yin hit her approach to 15 feet and narrowly missed her birdie try, leaving Thitikul to make her winner. It was the second straight day Thitikul finished eagle-birdie. Lydia Ko closed with a 63 to finish third. Nelly Korda, who ends her season with seven wins, had a 66 and tied for fifth. PGA Tour ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy finally became a winner on the final tournament of his fifth year on the PGA Tour, hitting 6-iron to 5 feet for birdie on the 18th hole at Sea Island for a 2-under 68 and a one-shot victory in the RSM Classic. The victory came in his 134th start as a pro, and it sends him to Maui to start the year at The Sentry and to the Masters in April for the first time. Daniel Berger missed a 20-foot birdie attempt on the 18th that preceded McNealy’s winner. He tied for second with Nico Echavarria and Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton, both of whom missed par putts from inside 8 feet on the final hole that created the four-way tie. Berger got a small consolation prize, moving inside the top 125 to keep a full PGA Tour card for 2025 when the fields will be smaller and only the top 100 will keep cards. Henrik Norlander also moved into the top 125, while Joel Dahmen shot 64 to help him stay at No. 124. European tour and PGA Tour of Australia BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Elvis Smylie closed with a 4-under 67 to win the Australian PGA Championship on Sunday by two shots over former mentor Cameron Smith. Smylie built a three-shot lead at the turn and held on to finish at 14-under 199 in a tournament reduced to 54 holes when rained washed out Friday’s play. Smith, who fell behind with a bogey on the par-5 ninth hole, shot 69. It was the second straight week Smith had at least a share of the lead going into the final round and failed to win. Marc Leishman and Anthony Quayle finished three back in a tie for third. Smylie, the son of former Australian tennis pro Liz Smylie. won the Cameron Smith Scholarship five years ago that allowed him to spend a week at Smith’s Florida home to learn to live and practice as a PGA Tour professional. He now gets a full card on the European tour, which co-sanctioned the event. Other tours Patrick Reed won for the first time in nearly four years, closing with a 4-under 66 to win the Hong Kong Open by three shots on the Asian Tour. Reed shot a 59 in the third round. His last victory was the Farmers Insurance Open in January 2021. He has not won in his three years in the LIV Golf League. ... Hiroshi Iwata made five birdies on the back nine and closed with a 4-under 68 for a one-shot victory over Taisei Shimizu, his seventh career title on the Japan Golf Tour. ... Pieter Moolman closed with a 5-under 67 for a one-shot victory in the PGA Championship on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa. ... Shiho Kuwaki shot even-par 72 to claim a one-shot victory over Sakura Koiwai in the season-ending JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on the Japan LPGA. ___ AP golf:None