haha777 official broadcast Lineage Explores Connection Between Food Infrastructure and Economic Development in New Research by Economist ImpactWASHINGTON (AP) — As a former and potentially future president, Donald Trump hailed what would become as a road map for “exactly what our movement will do” with another crack at the White House. As for a hard-right turn in America became a liability during the 2024 campaign, . He denied knowing anything about the “ridiculous and abysmal” plans written in part by his first-term aides and allies. Now, after being elected the 47th president on Nov. 5, Trump is stocking his second administration with key players in the detailed effort he temporarily shunned. Most notably, Trump has tapped for an encore as director of the Office of Management and Budget; Tom Homan, his former immigration chief, as and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as . Those moves have accelerated criticisms from Democrats who warn that Trump's election hands government reins to movement conservatives who spent years envisioning how to concentrate power in the West Wing and impose a starkly rightward shift across the U.S. government and society. Trump and his aides maintain that he won a mandate to overhaul Washington. But they maintain the specifics are his alone. “President Trump never had anything to do with Project 2025,” said Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt in a statement. “All of President Trumps' Cabinet nominees and appointments are whole-heartedly committed to President Trump's agenda, not the agenda of outside groups.” Here is a look at what some of Trump's choices portend for his second presidency. The Office of Management and Budget director, a role Vought held under Trump previously and requires Senate confirmation, prepares a president's proposed budget and is generally responsible for implementing the administration's agenda across agencies. The job is influential but Vought made clear as author of a Project 2025 chapter on presidential authority that he wants the post to wield more direct power. “The Director must view his job as the best, most comprehensive approximation of the President’s mind,” Vought wrote. The OMB, he wrote, “is a President’s air-traffic control system” and should be “involved in all aspects of the White House policy process,” becoming “powerful enough to override implementing agencies’ bureaucracies.” Trump did not go into such details when naming Vought but implicitly endorsed aggressive action. Vought, the president-elect said, “knows exactly how to dismantle the Deep State” — Trump’s catch-all for federal bureaucracy — and would help “restore fiscal sanity.” In June, speaking on former Trump aide Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast, Vought relished the potential tension: “We’re not going to save our country without a little confrontation.” The strategy of further concentrating federal authority in the presidency permeates Project 2025's and Trump's campaign proposals. Vought's vision is especially striking when paired with Trump's proposals to dramatically expand the president's control over federal workers and government purse strings — ideas intertwined with the president-elect tapping mega-billionaire Elon Musk and venture capitalist Vivek Ramaswamy to Trump in his first term sought to remake the federal civil service by reclassifying tens of thousands of federal civil service workers — who have job protection through changes in administration — as political appointees, making them easier to fire and replace with loyalists. Currently, only about 4,000 of the federal government's roughly 2 million workers are political appointees. President Joe Biden rescinded Trump's changes. Trump can now reinstate them. Meanwhile, Musk's and Ramaswamy's sweeping “efficiency” mandates from Trump could turn on an old, defunct constitutional theory that the president — not Congress — is the real gatekeeper of federal spending. In his “Agenda 47,” Trump endorsed so-called “impoundment,” which holds that when lawmakers pass appropriations bills, they simply set a spending ceiling, but not a floor. The president, the theory holds, can simply decide not to spend money on anything he deems unnecessary. Vought did not venture into impoundment in his Project 2025 chapter. But, he wrote, “The President should use every possible tool to propose and impose fiscal discipline on the federal government. Anything short of that would constitute abject failure.” Trump's choice immediately sparked backlash. “Russ Vought is a far-right ideologue who has tried to break the law to give President Trump unilateral authority he does not possess to override the spending decisions of Congress (and) who has and will again fight to give Trump the ability to summarily fire tens of thousands of civil servants,” said Sen. Patty Murray of Washington, a Democrat and outgoing Senate Appropriations chairwoman. Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico, leading Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, said Vought wants to “dismantle the expert federal workforce” to the detriment of Americans who depend on everything from veterans' health care to Social Security benefits. “Pain itself is the agenda,” they said. Trump’s protests about Project 2025 always glossed over . Both want to reimpose Trump-era immigration limits. Project 2025 includes a litany of detailed proposals for various U.S. immigration statutes, executive branch rules and agreements with other countries — reducing the number of refugees, work visa recipients and asylum seekers, for example. Miller is one of Trump's longest-serving advisers and architect of his immigration ideas, including his promise of the largest deportation force in U.S. history. As deputy policy chief, which is not subject to Senate confirmation, Miller would remain in Trump's West Wing inner circle. “America is for Americans and Americans only,” Miller said at Trump’s on Oct. 27. “America First Legal,” Miller’s organization founded as an ideological counter to the American Civil Liberties Union, was listed as an advisory group to Project 2025 until Miller asked that the name be removed because of negative attention. Homan, a Project 2025 named contributor, was an acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director during Trump’s first presidency, playing a key role in what became known as Trump's Previewing Trump 2.0 earlier this year, Homan said: “No one’s off the table. If you’re here illegally, you better be looking over your shoulder.” John Ratcliffe, Trump's , was previously one of Trump's directors of national intelligence. He is a Project 2025 contributor. The document's chapter on U.S. intelligence was written by Dustin Carmack, Ratcliffe's chief of staff in the first Trump administration. Reflecting Ratcliffe's and Trump's approach, Carmack declared the intelligence establishment too cautious. Ratcliffe, like the chapter attributed to Carmack, is hawkish toward China. Throughout the Project 2025 document, Beijing is framed as a U.S. adversary that cannot be trusted. Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, wrote Project 2025's FCC chapter and is to chair the panel. Carr wrote that the FCC chairman “is empowered with significant authority that is not shared” with other FCC members. He called for the FCC to address “threats to individual liberty posed by corporations that are abusing dominant positions in the market,” specifically “Big Tech and its attempts to drive diverse political viewpoints from the digital town square.” He called for more stringent transparency rules for social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube and “empower consumers to choose their own content filters and fact checkers, if any.” Carr and Ratcliffe would require Senate confirmation for their posts.Georgia protesters take to streets for third night over EU talks freeze

NoneVancouver Canucks (12-7-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (10-11-2, in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks visit the Detroit Red Wings after the Canucks took down the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime. Detroit has gone 5-6-1 at home and 10-11-2 overall. The Red Wings have gone 3-3-2 in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents. Vancouver has a 12-7-3 record overall and a 9-2-0 record on the road. The Canucks have a +two scoring differential, with 71 total goals scored and 69 given up. Sunday's game is the first time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Dylan Larkin has 12 goals and six assists for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games. Quinn Hughes has five goals and 20 assists for the Canucks. Elias Pettersson has scored five goals with eight assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 4-5-1, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game. Canucks: 5-5-0, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.7 assists, 3.7 penalties and 9.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. INJURIES: Red Wings: None listed. Canucks: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, who supported the protests in the country, has said she would not resign from office after her term expires and announced her intention to "be the head of political processes." Source: Zourabichvili's address to the Georgian people, cited by Pirveli Georgian TV channel, as reported by European Pravda Details: The Georgian president justified her decision by stating that "no legitimate parliament" in Georgia could elect her successor. Quote from Zourabichvili: "My mandate will be valid until there is a legitimately elected parliament that will legitimately elect someone to replace me. I will be with you." Salome Zourabichvili also added that on Sunday, she would meet with representatives of the public and political parties. Quote from Zourabichvili: "Together, we are managing the political process that you are managing outside, on the streets and in different spheres of society. Together, we will do the work, we will imagine the future that we will soon achieve through the new elections." Zurabishvili's term of office expires in December 2024. For the first time, her successor will be elected not by direct vote but by 300 people, including 150 members of parliament, 20 representatives of the Supreme Council of Abkhazia, 21 representatives of the Supreme Council of Ajara, and 109 delegates from local governments. Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, has nominated former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as its presidential candidate. It is also worth noting that the Georgian opposition does not recognise the results of the parliamentary elections, which, according to official figures, were won by the ruling party, and is boycotting the work of the newly convoked parliament. Background: Support UP or become our patron !Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday. Gaetz’s withdrawal is a blow to Trump’s push to install steadfast loyalists in his incoming administration and the first sign that Trump could face resistance from members of his own party. Trump said in a social media post that Gaetz “did not want to be a distraction for the Administration.” Gaetz said “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work" of the transition team. He added, “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Get the latest need-to-know information delivered to your inbox as it happens. Our flagship newsletter. Get our front page stories each morning as well as the latest updates each afternoon during the week + more in-depth weekend editions on Saturdays & Sundays.

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Datadog, Inc. (DDOG) Barclays 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference (Transcript)Taylor Swift fans brand Ariana Grande an 'enemy' after sweet message to Scooter BraunOn November 26, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced that physician and economist Jayanta ‘Jay’ Bhattacharya will be the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s chief agency for medical research. This pick makes Dr. Bhattacharya the second Indian-American selected by Mr. Trump for a key post, after Vivek Ramaswamy, who has been tapped to lead the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency, along with billionaire Elon Musk. The NIH, with a $48 billion budget, is one of the foremost agencies for biomedical research, with 27 centres dealing with a spectrum of subjects, including cancer research and diabetes. The NIH’s parent agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, will be headed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “Together, Jay and RFK Jr. will restore the NIH to a Gold Standard of Medical Research as they examine the underlying causes of, and solutions to, America’s biggest health challenges, including our Crisis of Chronic Illness and Disease,” Mr. Trump said in a statement posted on social media post. Mr. Trump’s health picks are unconventional, with both appointees having expressed opinions on health policy and medicine which are out of the mainstream realm. The Kolkata-born Bhattacharya migrated to the U.S. as a child. He earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford, and later completed a medical degree and a doctorate from the same institution. His Stanford association continues; he is a tenured professor in health policy and a professor of economics by courtesy. He is also the Director for the Centre of the Demography and Economics of Health and Aging, and a Senior Fellow for both the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (by courtesy). His Stanford profile notes that he is a research associate at the National Bureau of Economics Research. Dr. Bhattacharya is not a practising physician and counts public health policy, specifically centred on infectious diseases and COVID, as well as health economics as his domains of expertise. He came into the public spotlight during the Covid pandemic years for his forceful advocacy against lockdowns, his belief that civil servants had too much power over federal policy during that time, and his criticism of Joe Biden’s handling of the pandemic. Soon after the World Health Organisation declared that COVID-19 was a pandemic, Dr. Bhattacharya questioned the severity of the virus and said quarantines were not worth their economic, community and individual health cost. He also published research asserting that immunity to the virus was greater than believed. ‘Irreparable damage’ Along with Sunetra Gupta, an Oxford professor of theoretical epidemiology, and Martin Kulldorff, a Swedish epidemiologist and former professor at Harvard, Dr. Bhattacharya authored the 2020 ‘Great Barrington Declaration’, a public health manifesto, which emerged from a meeting organised by free-market policy think tank American Institute for Economic Research in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The authors mooted an approach called “Focused Protection”, whereby they suggested that COVID be allowed to spread among young healthy people who were “at minimal risk of death” and could thus develop natural herd immunity. Prevention efforts were to be focused on the elderly and at-risk populations. The authors said they had “grave concerns about the damaging physical and mental health impacts of the prevailing COVID-19 policies,” saying continued lockdowns “until a vaccine is available will cause irreparable damage.” The Declaration was signed by 43 other professionals in the health sciences and medicine. The Great Barrington Declaration was widely denounced by public health experts. Dr. Frances Collins, then director of the NIH, called its authors “fringe epidemiologists,” while Dr. Anthony Fauci termed it “total nonsense.” Eighty experts published a counter-manifesto to the Declaration called the John Snow Memorandum, arguing that the approach laid out by the declaration would endanger citizens with underlying conditions and cause more deaths. About 1.2 million people eventually died in the U.S during the pandemic. Dr. Bhattacharya was also a witness in court cases which sought to challenge government policies around containment of COVID-19. He, along with other plaintiffs, sued the government over “COVID censorship,” referring to efforts made to curb COVID misinformation on social media by the government in collaboration with social media companies. They asserted that this was a violation of the right to free speech under the First Amendment of the U.S Constitution. Dr. Bhattacharya also argued against school mask mandates in Florida and Tennessee, where judges deemed him unqualified to make medical pronouncements on the matter. Dr. Bhattacharya recently hosted a forum in Stanford about pandemic policy, aiming to bring those with differing view-points together to “talk to each other in a civil way.” But the forum came under fire as providing a platform to discredited figures with unscientific approaches. His appointment heralds a new chapter in American public health. Reacting to his nomination, Dr. Bhattacharya wrote on X: “We will reform American scientific institutions so that they are worthy of trust again and will deploy the fruits of excellent science to make America healthy again!” Published - December 01, 2024 01:26 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit USA / US PRESIDENTIAL POLLS / The Hindu Profiles / The Hindu Explains

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A SUPERMARKET giant is selling Terry's Chocolate Orange for just £1 just in time for Christmas. Co-op has slashed the price from £1.50 to just a quid for certain shoppers. 2 Shoppers have been rushing to pick up the bargain Credit: Hot UK Deals 2 Other chains are selling the choc for around £1.50 Credit: Supplied But you have to be signed up to the chain's loyalty scheme to bag the bargain. News of the discount was posted to the deal-finding site HotUKDeals. The shopper said: "Terry's Chocolate Oranges £1 members price at the Co-op, seen in Dronfield but this is likely to be a National deal." Users were quick to respond in the comments hailing the low price. Read more on chocolate SWEET DEAL Surprising supermarket selling Celebrations tubs for cheaper than Asda and Tesco CHOC FULL Shoppers rush to buy Cadbury selection boxes at major supermarket for just £1 One said: "Yes....the proper price!!" Another commented: "The price they should be." The post also received a 749% heat rating which means fellow shoppers agree it's a bargain price. According to the comments the deal only appears to be available to Orange member cards, not Blue. Most read in Money FEEL THE HEAT Cheapest way to heat a room in your home revealed - it could save you £229 TRUMP UP Donald Trump urged to invest 'fistful of dollars' in late mum's Scottish home LEAVING TOWN High street giant to shut branch as mystery surrounds shopping centre future SHAKE IT UP McDonald's is making a big change to menus in days and customers can't wait Co-op membership also gives you access to discounts across all its brands, including insurance, funeral care, and legal services. You can either join online , via the Co-op app, or in-store. Slash Your Xmas Costs: Top 5 Money-Saving Tips from a Cash-Savvy Mum If you're not currently a member, signing up is easy and costs just £1. This gives you access to all their lower prices in stores for members as well as personalised offers. It's worth calling ahead to your local store to check if they are offering the deal before you head out. You can use websites like Trolley, Price Spy and Price Runner which let you compare prices on thousands of products. A quick search with the Google Shopping/Product tab can bring up what some retailers are selling items for too. It's worth going direct to discounters' websites like B&M and Home Bargains too as they often have cheap chocs on sale. Plus the closer we get to Christmas it's likely even more offers will pop up too. But these deals do seem to come and go quickly so it's worth stocking up while you have the chance. This appears to be the lowest price available on Terry's Chocolate Oranges currently according to Trolley. Tesco and Aldi are selling the treats for £1.49, while Asda, Morrisons and Iceland have priced them at £1.50. Sainsbury's Nectar card customers can also bag them for £1.50. While Morrisons and Ocado are the most expensive at £2. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like Trolley.co.uk let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger. Elsewhere, Morrisons has slashed the price of Cadbury selection boxes to just £1. Plus, Co-op has reduced the price of Celebrations from £5.50 to just £4.50 for most of December. Read more on the Scottish Sun THE FAB THREE I'm A Celeb's finalists REVEALED as last star evicted ahead of closing show AISLE BE THERE Lidl's cheeky Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour adds two more Scots spots Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@news.co.uk . Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DKbitex , proudly headquartered in Dubai, has emerged as a trailblazer in the Middle East's cryptocurrency landscape. As the first advanced cryptocurrency exchange rooted in the region, DKbitex is revolutionizing the way people in the Middle East access and invest in digital assets. With a mission to empower the Middle Eastern community, DKbitex provides a seamless, secure, and innovative trading experience. DKbitex: Pioneering a New Chapter for Middle Eastern Crypto DKbitex's launch comes at a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency market. After weathering a challenging "crypto winter," the industry has entered a bullish phase fueled by Bitcoin's halving and its milestone breakthrough of $90,000. This resurgence has reignited global interest in digital assets, and DKbitex is positioned to lead the charge in the Middle East, offering a gateway for Saudi Arabia and neighboring nations to participate in this dynamic economy. Historically, the Middle East's economic identity has been linked to oil wealth, with cryptocurrencies gaining limited traction. However, the region's vast economic potential and rapid diversification make it ripe for digital transformation. DKbitex serves as the region's forerunner, ensuring that its communities can invest and thrive in the digital economy without being left behind. Key Features of DKbitex DKbitex is more than a trading platform-it's a movement aimed at integrating the Middle East into the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. By providing a reliable, locally-rooted exchange, DKbitex is empowering communities to invest, trade, and build wealth in a secure and innovative environment. The exchange's vision extends beyond just trading. It aspires to be a catalyst for economic inclusion, aligning with Dubai's ambition to be a global leader in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency adoption. Exciting Developments Ahead After over half a year of rigorous planning and preparation, DKbitex is set to unveil a series of exciting updates. From expanding its list of tradable assets to launching new features and services, DKbitex is committed to meeting the evolving needs of its users. These updates underscore its dedication to innovation and excellence in the cryptocurrency space. Industry Optimism Around DKbitex Crypto experts are optimistic about DKbitex's potential to reshape the region's digital economy. "DKbitex is not just the first advanced cryptocurrency exchange in Dubai; it's a bold step towards democratizing access to digital assets in the Middle East," noted a leading blockchain analyst. "Its strong focus on user experience, security, and innovation makes it a platform to watch." A New Era of Cryptocurrency Investment in the Middle East DKbitex represents a landmark moment in the Middle East's financial evolution. As Bitcoin's rise continues to fuel global interest, DKbitex offers the tools and infrastructure needed to harness this momentum. With a commitment to empowering the region and keeping pace with global trends, DKbitex is set to become a cornerstone of the Middle Eastern cryptocurrency market. Media Contact: Company Name: DKbitex Contact Person's Name: Sarah Malik Email: [email protected] Website: https://dkbitex.io/ Disclaimer: This content is provided by sponsor. The statements, views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the content provider. The information provided in this press release is not a solicitation for investment, nor is it intended as investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. It is strongly recommended you practice due diligence, including consultation with a professional financial advisor, before investing in or trading cryptocurrency and securities. Please conduct your own research and invest at your own risk. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5099bb33-7375-4b77-b1f9-f2e04e6c9787

BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and that government forces had withdrawn from the central city of Homs. The government was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. The capture of Homs is a major victory for insurgents, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama , as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said Homs falling into rebel hands would be a game-changer. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by the monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. For the first time in the country's long-running civil war, the government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad's chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria's border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Assad's status Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine . Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. No details were immediately available. The insurgents' march Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama , the country’s fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. To the south, Syrian troops left much of the province of Quneitra including the main Baath City, activists said. Syrian Observatory said government troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces. The Syrian army said in a statement that it carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists." The army said it was setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. Diplomacy in Doha The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the hostilities. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. ____ Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria and Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad contributed to this report. Bassem Mroue And Zeina Karam, The Associated Press

Jake Paul hit back at Gervonta Davis by rejecting the boxer’s claim he didn’t know who Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor were. Last month, at the Dallas Cowboys ’ AT&T Stadium, Paul took on iconic heavyweight Mike Tyson - who made his first appearance in a professional boxing contest in 19 years - over eight rounds. The fight went the distance , with the younger Paul clinching victory on the judge's scorecards. Tyson managed to win the first two rounds, but Paul found his rhythm while the former world heavyweight champion appeared to run out of steam. Boos rained down from the crowd as neither fighter made much effort to do anything as the clock ran down on the two-minute rounds. Meanwhile, the co-main event saw Taylor and Serrano clash in a thriller that became the most-watched professional women’s sports event in U.S. history as 74 million viewers tuned in. People are now wondering what is next for Paul - and it might be Davis. The likes of Artur Beterbiev and Daniel Dubois have recently called out Paul to get vengeance for Tyson. Davis became the latest world champion to do so, questioning why Tyson even agreed to the fight before saying: “Tell him this is my call out. Jake Paul, what up? What’s up, Jake Paul?” Paul immediately responded to Davis on social media and appeared to reference the huge disparity in weight . He wrote: “You know better.” ‘The Problem Child’ then outlined what he meant, posting: “Floyd’s little son calling me out?...come on little tank, you know better. I saw you pretend like you didn’t know who Amanda Serrano & Katie Taylor are...do better & maybe 1 day I give u a platform to shine again after that budget basic press conference you just had.” Davis, who is facing Lamont Roach in March of next year, was speaking to the media while promoting his bout. He has taken issue with Tyson agreeing to fight Paul and ultimately losing. “Who told Mike Tyson to fight anyway?” Davis said. "Yeah, it tarnished Mike’s legacy. It definitely did. For some money." When asked if he thought Tyson ruined how people view his career, Davis doubled down adding: "Yeah, he did. He definitely did.” DON'T MISS Jake Paul trolls Tommy Fury after old rival pulled out of Darren Till fight Tyson Fury going into 'destroy mode' against Oleksandr Usyk as plan emerges Tyson Fury told risky plan for Oleksandr Usyk rematch is all wrong He then took to social media where the world No. 2 in the lightweight division slammed Paul. He branded the YouTuber-turned-Prizefighter a "bozo" for not getting the "job done" over an ageing Tyson, as the fight went the distance. Paul has previously claimed he would be “super down” to face Davis. It remains to be seen if a deal can get done, but this looks like a contest that could happen as Paul looks for his next opponent.South Koreans remain deeply disturbed by what President Yoon Suk Yeol did to the nation this week. His misguided and perplexing declaration of the short-lived martial law has caused a whirlwind of outrage, confusion and conflict. Why and how he managed to do something so erratic is not yet clear; what’s certain, however, is that he has touched off a sweeping firestorm of embarrassment across Korean society. The most immediate and widely expected consequence of the martial law decree is a political showdown over the opposition party-led impeachment motion against him. The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea said it would push for a vote Saturday for an impeachment motion against Yoon over his aborted martial law declaration that shocked the entire nation and the world. The Democratic Party and Yoon's detractors are now trying to remove him from the presidency, but the outlook for impeachment remains uncertain as Han Dong-hoon, leader of the ruling People Power Party, said Thursday he will work hard with his party to block the motion's passage. Han said his decision was not to defend Yoon’s “unconstitutional martial law” but to prevent a chaotic situation that could hurt the public. Han’s stated position heralds a rocky path for the impeachment motion since it requires a two-thirds majority to pass parliament. Of the 300-member National Assembly, the opposition bloc needs at least eight votes from the ruling party to pass the bill. The contrasting stance of the rival parties over the need for impeachment is expected to further deepen the level of conflict in the country’s political circles. Adding to the political tension, the opposition-controlled National Assembly on Thursday passed impeachment motions against Board of Audit and Inspection Chair Choe Jae-hae and three top prosecutors over their roles in the relocation of the presidential office and issues involving first lady Kim Keon Hee. Yoon’s martial law decree also put Korea’s financial and business sectors on edge. On Wednesday, foreign investors dumped stocks valued at 600 billion won ($423 million) and the Korean currency plunged to a two-year low against the US dollar at one point before regaining some of its value thanks to a pledge by the financial authorities to supply liquidity. Experts noted that markets are now in a better condition than expected, but if political turmoil continues and uncertainty about the government’s economic policy increases, the overall credit rating of the Korean economy could suffer a setback. International credit rating agencies like S&P have given high marks to Korea’s reliable and consistent policies. But Korea’s political risks, globally exposed by Yoon's abrupt martial law declaration, are feared to undermine the country's sovereign ratings among foreign investors. As for relations with the US and other neighboring countries, there is no doubt that Yoon’s martial law declaration has generated negative reactions. For instance, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the US was watching the development with “grave concern.” Diplomatic events involving the US, Japan and other countries are being delayed or canceled, reflecting heightened political and social tensions in Korea. It is deeply regrettable that Yoon has complicated Korea’s political situation and dragged down its international stature overnight. More worrisome is that the negative impact could last longer than expected, spilling into other sectors -- a sorry development that the government must prevent with all resources and measures available.

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Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday said it will consider the constitutionality of the Federal Communications Commission's Universal Service Fund, agreeing to review a lower court decision that upended the mechanism for funding programs that provide communications services to rural areas, low-income communities and schools, libraries and hospitals. The dispute is the latest in which the high court will consider the power of federal agencies. Among the issues in the case is whether Congress delegated too much authority to the FCC when it tasked the agency with determining how much telecommunications providers must contribute to the Universal Service Fund. The court also asked the lawyers involved in the case to argue whether it is moot because the challengers did not seek preliminary relief before the lower court. The Supreme Court's conservative majority has in a string of recent decisions taken aim at federal regulatory power amid efforts by the conservative legal movement to rein in the so-called administrative state. In a major ruling in June, the court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said courts should give agencies leeway in interpreting ambiguous laws passed by Congress if their interpretation is reasonable. Arguments in this dispute will likely take place early next year, with a decision expected by the end of June. The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996 as part of an overhaul of the Communications Act of 1934, which sought to promote competition and get rid of monopolies in the telecommunications industry. Under the revamped law, the FCC created a set of programs supported by the Universal Service Fund that require contributions from telecommunications providers. Those programs ensure schools, libraries, rural health care facilities and rural and low-income customers have access to telecommunications services, and the FCC uses the money in the fund to subsidize the provision of telephone and broadband services. Quarterly contributions to the fund are based on projected expenses the programs will incur, as well as projected revenue from telecommunications carriers, a number that is known as the contribution factor. Companies may pass the cost of their contributions on to consumers. In 1997, the FCC created the Universal Service Administrative Company, a private, not-for-profit corporation that administers the fund. The company sends out bills and collects contributions from service providers, and disburses money to program beneficiaries. In late 2021, the company proposed each carrier would contribute to the fund 25.2% of its interstate and international telecommunications revenue for the first quarter of November 2022. But a nonprofit called Consumers' Research, telecommunications company, and group of consumers filed a comment challenging the contribution mechanism, arguing Congress had unconstitutionally delegated its legislative power to the FCC, which in turn redelegated power to the Universal Service Administrative Company. They then sought review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. A three-judge panel of judges rejected the group's claim that Congress and then the FCC had unconstitutionally delegated their authority. But the full complement of judges on the 5th Circuit agreed to rehear the case and in a July decision, sided with the challengers in a 9-7 vote. It found that when carriers seek reimbursements of their fund contributions from consumers, they are levying a "universal service" tax on consumers that appears on their phone bills. The power to tax is a legislative power, and the 5th Circuit's majority found that Congress gave the FCC too much discretion in determining the amount of universal service contributions. It also ruled that the FCC, in turn, "may have impermissibly delegated the taxing power to private entities." "American telecommunications consumers are subject to a multi-billion-dollar tax nobody voted for. The size of that tax is de facto determined by a trade group staffed by industry insiders with no semblance of accountability to the public. And the trade group in turn relies on projections made by its private, for-profit constituent companies, all of which stand to profit from every single tax increase," the 5th Circuit found, adding the "combination of delegations, subdelegations, and obfuscations of the USF Tax mechanism offends" the Constitution. The 5th Circuit's decision set off a wave of pushback from the telecommunications industry, which warned it would hamper efforts to close the digital divide. A group of telecommunications trade groups said the ruling "could put at risk the availability and affordability of essential communications services for millions of rural Americans, low-income consumers, and community anchor institutions." Before the 5th Circuit ruled, the Supreme Court turned down two appeals from Consumers' Research of decisions from the 6th and 11th Circuits that rejected its challenges to the Universal Service Fund. But following the 5th Circuit's decision, the group urged the Supreme Court to reconsider its appeals. The court has not acted on those requests. Melissa Quinn is a politics reporter for CBSNews.com. She has written for outlets including the Washington Examiner, Daily Signal and Alexandria Times. Melissa covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts.

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Ousted Syrian leader Assad flees to Moscow after fall of Damascus, Russian state media say DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Russia media say ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow and received asylum from his longtime ally. The reports came hours after a stunning rebel advance swept into Damascus to cheers and ended the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule. Thousands of Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire, joyful after a stifling, nearly 14-year civil war. But the swiftly moving events raised questions about the future of the country and the wider region. The rebels face the daunting task of healing bitter divisions in a country still split among armed factions. One rebel commander said “we will not deal with people the way the Assad family did." The fall of Bashar Assad after 13 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled the country. Assad’s departure on Sunday brings to a dramatic close his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto power in a brutal civil war that became a proxy battlefield for regional and international powers. Assad’s exit stood in stark contrast to his first months as Syria’s unlikely president in 2000, when many hoped he would be a young reformer after three decades of his father’s iron grip. But faced with protests of his rule that erupted in March 2011, Assad turned to his father's brutal tactics to crush dissent. A long stalemate was quickly broken when opposition groups in northwest Syria launched a surprise offensive late last month. Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the leader of the insurgency that toppled Syria's Assad? BEIRUT (AP) — Abu Mohammed al-Golani, the militant leader who led the stunning insurgency that toppled Syria’s President Bashar Assad, has spent years working to remake his public image and that of his fighters. 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South Korean prosecutors detain ex-defense chief over martial law imposition SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors have detained a former defense minister who allegedly recommended last week’s brief but stunning martial law imposition to President Yoon Suk Yeol. Local media say that ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun voluntarily appeared on Sunday at a Seoul prosecutors’ office, where he had his mobile phone confiscated and was detained. A law enforcement official says Kim was later sent to a Seoul detention facility. Kim's detention came a day after Yoon avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him, with most ruling party lawmakers boycotting a floor vote to prevent a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. Gaza health officials say latest Israeli airstrikes kill at least 14 including children DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials say Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza have killed at least 14 people including children, while the bombing of a hospital in northern Gaza has wounded a half-dozen patients. Israel’s military continues its latest offensive against Hamas militants in northern Gaza, whose remaining Palestinians have been almost completely cut off from the rest of the territory amid a growing humanitarian crisis. One airstrike flattened a residential building in the urban Bureij refugee camp Sunday afternoon. That's according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the nearby city of Deir al-Balah, where the casualties were taken. Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House. Trump's first term policies skewed heavily in favor of Israel, and he has picked stalwart Israel supporters for key positions in his administration. But much has transpired since Trump left office in early 2021. The turmoil in the Middle East, the lofty ambitions of Netanyahu’s far-right governing coalition and Netanyahu’s own personal relationship with the president-elect could dampen that enthusiasm and complicate what on the surface looks like a seamless alliance. First 12-team College Football Playoff set, Oregon seeded No. 1 and SMU edges Alabama for last spot SMU captured the last open spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff, bumping Alabama to land in a bracket that placed undefeated Oregon at No. 1. The selection committee preferred the Mustangs (11-2), losers of a heartbreaker in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, who had a far less difficult schedule than Alabama (9-3) of the SEC but one fewer loss. 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Marshall (10-3) won seven straight games for its first 10-win season since 2015. Gibson coached defensive backs at West Virginia under Rich Rodriguez from 2001 to 2007. He returned in 2013 under Dana Holgorsen as safeties coach, then became defensive coordinator a year later and stayed until Holgorsen left at the end of the 2018 season. Gibson spent six seasons at N.C. State. He had other assistant coaching stints at Pitt and under Rodriguez at Michigan and Arizona. N.C. State’s defense ranked near the bottom of the ACC this season, allowing 30.5 points and 385 yards per game. The Wolfpack’s best season under Gibson was in 2022, when it tied with Louisville for the fewest points allowed at 19.2 per game and was second in yards allowed at 327. “My family and I are excited to start this journey, but we all thank you for your support and the wonderful memories,” Gibson wrote to the N.C. State community in a post Sunday on the social media platform X. 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Shortly after completing a 31-year tenure as the coach of the Towson men’s lacrosse program, Carl Anthony Runk was celebrated widely for his accomplishments. He was inducted into the Towson Hall of Fame in 2007, the Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2018, the University of Arizona Men’s Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2019 and received the John F. Steadman Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2022. But according to his son, Keith Runk, Mr. Runk downplayed the accolades. “He would say, ‘I haven’t cracked an egg in my life, and they’re recognizing me with this,’” his son said. “He never did anything for the recognition. He did it for the love of it.” Mr. Runk, who shepherded the Tigers from NCAA Division II to Division I status and the 1974 Division II national championship, died Sunday of pancreatic cancer at his home in Baltimore. He was 88. From 1968 to 1998, Mr. Runk compiled a 262-161 record that included that national title against Hobart, seven consecutive College Division Tournament berths from 1973 to 1979, an appearance in the 1991 Division I Tournament final against North Carolina, five East Coast Conference championships and 24 seasons with winning records. Tony Seaman, who succeeded Mr. Runk at Towson and met him as rivals when the former coached at Penn and Johns Hopkins, described his predecessor’s legacy as “long-lasting.” “I’ll always remember how well his teams were coached and how well his players played for him,” Seaman said. “They loved him, and they’d give everything in the world. You knew that you would get a game from beginning to end anytime you played against a Carl Runk team.” One of 13 children raised by George and Anna Runk and Josephine McGill in Highlandtown, Mr. Runk grew up working on tugboats and picking beans on farms on the Eastern Shore, according to his son. “They kicked and scratched for everything they got,” Keith Runk said. “Just making ends meet to get through and help the family out.” After graduating from Patterson Park High, Mr. Runk attended the University of Maryland on a football scholarship for a year-and-a-half, but then transferred to the University of Arizona, where he was an offensive tackle. Already married to the former Joan Johns who also graduated from Patterson Park, Mr. Runk squeezed in earning a master’s degree and teaching at an area high school between two stints coaching men’s lacrosse for the Wildcats. After the births of sons Carl, Keith and Curt, Mr. and Mrs. Runk decided to return to Maryland after Curt contracted spinal meningitis and lost his hearing. Upon his return, Mr. Runk joined what was formerly known as Towson State College to coach lacrosse. Mr. Runk added football to his coaching responsibilities when the coach quit before the program’s debut in 1969. In three seasons, the Tigers went 11-14-1 under Mr. Runk, who handed the reins to one of his assistant coaches, Phil Albert. Lacrosse is where Mr. Runk made his greatest impact. From 1968 to 1979, Mr. Runk amassed a 115-63 at the NCAA Division II level with only one losing season. His crowning achievement was shaping the 1974 squad into a group that outlasted Hobart, 18-17, in overtime for the NCAA Division II championship. Tom Moore, a midfielder and co-captain of that 1974 team, said Mr. Runk insisted on a culture absent of favoritism. “The ones that didn’t buy into the culture, they had to work harder to get into the starting lineup,” he said. “Some of them did, and some of them decided to quit. The bottom line was we expected everybody to work really hard and we expected everybody to be a team player.” Keith Runk, who played goalkeeper for the Tigers from 1979 to 1982, said his father extended that expectation to his son. “There was no special treatment,” he said. “When I was on the field, I was a player. I wasn’t his son. I was no better or no worse. But on the way home, it was different. He was Dad.” Members of Towson and Hobart and their parents dined together on the eve of the 1974 title game. While the Hobart coach praised his players’ efforts and dedication, Mr. Runk took a different approach. “Coach Runk got up there in front of our parents, and he started making fun of all of us. He was saying, ‘I don’t know how these kids got into school because their SAT scores weren’t really that good,’” Moore said with a laugh. “This was one of the most intense moments we all had because we were looking at the guys we had to fight against the next day, and he’s got everybody in tears and laughing by making fun of us. And we didn’t mind it because we knew he was doing it to just have a good time.” Mr. Runk had a certain command of his teams. Tensions always ran high between Towson and Maryland. So when a skirmish broke out during a scrimmage between the area rivals in 1980, the Tigers players were more than willing to jump into the fray. “Our entire bench started to run out on the field, and Coach Runk turned around and put up his hand, and you never saw 40 guys stop on a dime like that in your life,” said former Baltimore Sun sports editor Gerry Jackson, who was a defenseman for Mr. Runk from 1978 to 1981. “The kind of respect he had from the team was amazing.” After back-to-back 5-7 records in 1997 and 1998, Mr. Runk was not retained by Towson, which hired Seaman after he had been let go by Johns Hopkins. While Seaman quipped that Mr. Runk was too upset with the administration to take out his anger on Seaman, the latter said Mr. Runk was always supportive. “We were such good friends that it never came up,” said Seaman, who had known Mr. Runk since Seaman was a coach at a high school on Long Island where Mr. Runk often visited to recruit players. “He never felt bitter toward me. He knew that I needed the job.” Mr. Runk enjoyed playing musical instruments such as the guitar, banjo and harmonica and was a member of a barbershop quartet while he was a student at Arizona. But next to lacrosse, he prioritized his family. In 1978, Mr. Runk took a partial sabbatical to enroll at Gallaudet University and sign up for classes in sign language, audiology and the sociology of deafness. The following year, he taught basic sign language at Towson at least once per semester for 20 years. “It was important for him to teach people how to communicate with those who were hard of hearing,” his son said. “It was a tribute to the care that he had for the family and for people in similar positions. It wasn’t just about us or him.” Mr. Runk is survived by three sons (Carl of Burke, Virginia, Keith of Bel Air, and Curt of Jacksonville, South Carolina), one daughter (Brenda Parker of Ocean City), three brothers (Alfred of Forest Hill, David of Tampa, Florida, and Ted of San Francisco, California), two sisters (Joan of Daytona, Florida, and Donna of Port Richey, Florida), 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will hold a private service. A celebration of Mr. Runk’s life is planned for a later date. Have a news tip? Contact Edward Lee at eklee@baltsun.com , 410-332-6200 and x.com/EdwardLeeSun .Bloom Energy Co. (NYSE:BE) Shares Sold by Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

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Tang Shuangning, who had also held senior posts at the People’s Bank of China and the China Banking Regulatory Commission, was arrested in January, part of a wider wave of prosecutions of senior officials accused of financial crimes. A court in the city of Tangshan, about 100 miles east of Beijing, found him guilty of taking advantage of his position at the state-owned bank in “seeking convenience for others” in jobs and loans, in exchange for illegal payments. The court said he had accepted illegal property with a total value of more than $1.5 million. US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea. Austin’s visit on Tuesday also came amid growing concerns over the safety of Ospreys. The military aircraft have been grounded in the United States following a near crash at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico last month. The incident was caused by weakened metal components. It was similar to a fatal crash off southwestern Japan last year. The U.S. measure prompted the suspension of Ospreys operated by Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force. Trustee over Infowars auction asks court to approve The Onion's winning bid A trustee who oversaw the bankruptcy auction of Alex Jones’ Infowars is asking a judge to approve The Onion’s winning bid for the conspiracy-filled platform. Trustee Christopher Murray took the stand Tuesday in the second day of testimony at a hearing where a judge is scrutinizing the satirical news outlet’s winning offer. He told U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston that he was there asking a court to approve the sale of Infowars’ parent company to The Onion’s parent company. It is not clear how quickly Lopez will rule. The Onion wants to turn Infowars’ website and social media accounts into parodies. Small businesses plan events, start marketing earlier to deal with shorter holiday shopping season The holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period. Only 27 days separate Thanksgiving and Christmas — five fewer than last year. But there are still ways to make the most of a shorter season. One key strategy is for owners to promote deals to customers wherever they can, from social media to physical ads. The National Retail Federation predicts that retail sales will rise between 2.5% and 3.5% compared with same period a year ago. Online shopping is expected to grow too. Adobe Digital Insights predicts an 8.4% increase online for the full season. 10 notable books of 2024, from Sarah J. Maas to Melania Trump NEW YORK (AP) — Even through a year of nonstop news about elections, climate change, protests and the price of eggs, Americans still found time to read. Sales held steady according to Circana, which tracks around 85% of the print market. Many chose the release of romance, fantasy and romantasy. Some picked up the tie-in book to Taylor Swift’s blockbuster tour, which had the best opening week of 2024. Others sought out literary fiction, celebrity memoirs, political exposes and a close and painful look at a generation hooked on smartphones. Boeing is building new 737 Max planes for the first time since workers went on strike Boeing is resuming production of its bestselling plane, the 737 Max. It's the first time that Max jets have moved down the assembly line since September, when about 33,000 workers went on strike for higher pay. Boeing said Tuesday that work on the Max has resumed at its factory in Renton, Washington, near Seattle. Both the Max and another Boeing plane, the 787 Dreamliner, have been plagued by manufacturing problems in recent years. The Federal Aviation Administration is limiting Boeing’s production of Max jets until the agency is convinced that Boeing has corrected quality and safety issues during manufacturing. Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as it waits for inflation data NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower in the runup to the highlight of the week for the market, the latest update on inflation. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Tuesday and marked its first back-to-back losses in three weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite also fell 0.3%. Oracle dragged on the market after reporting weaker growth than analysts expected. Treasury yields rose in the bond market ahead of Wednesday’s inflation report, which will be among the final big pieces of data before the Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates next week. Alaska Airlines will spread its wings by flying to Tokyo and Seoul beginning next year NEW YORK (AP) — Alaska Airlines says it will launch service from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul next year as part of a plan to boost international flying in the next several years. Alaska announced the new routes as it prepared to hold an investor day Tuesday. The airline raised its fourth-quarter profit outlook and publicized a plan to boost profit by $1 billion over three years. And Alaska Airlines is announcing a plan to spend $1 billion buying back its own stock. Share buybacks are often popular with investors because they make existing shares more valuable. Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here's how to apply NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers who were tricked into purchases they didn’t want from Fortnite maker Epic Games are now starting to receive refund checks, the Federal Trade Commission said this week. 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ROBERT MORRIS 72, CANISIUS 64NoneThings to watch this week in the Big 12 Conference: No. 14 BYU (9-1, 6-1 Big 12, No. 14 CFP) at No. 21 Arizona State (8-2, 5-2, No. 21), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) League newcomer Arizona State has a three-game winning streak and BYU is coming off its first loss. The Cougars, after losing at home to Kansas, still control their own destiny in making the Big 12 championship game. They can clinch a spot in that Dec. 7 game as early as Saturday, if they win and instate rival Utah wins at home against No. 22 Iowa State. Arizona State was picked at the bottom of the 16-team league in the preseason media poll, but already has a five-win improvement in coach Kenny Dillingham's second season. No. 16 Colorado (8-2, 6-1, No. 16 CFP) at Kansas (4-6, 3-4), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Fox) Coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes are in prime position to make the Big 12 title game in their return to the league after 13 seasons in the Pac-12. If BYU and Utah win, Colorado would be able to claim the other title game spot with a win over Kansas. The Buffs have a four-game winning streak. The Jayhawks need another November win over a ranked Big 12 contender while trying to get bowl eligible for the third season in a row. Kansas has won consecutive games over Top 25 teams for the first time in school history, knocking off Iowa State before BYU. Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has thrown a touchdown in a school-record 14 consecutive games, while receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel both have more than 800 yards receiving. San Jose State is the only other FBS team with a pair of 800-yard receivers. Becht has 2,628 yards and 17 touchdowns passing for the Cyclones (8-2, 5-2), who are still in Big 12 contention. Oklahoma State goes into its home finale against Texas Tech with a seven-game losing streak, its longest since a nine-game skid from 1977-78. The only longer winless streak since was an 0-10-1 season in 1991. This is Mike Gundy's 20th season as head coach, and his longest losing streak before now was five in a row in 2005, his first season and the last time the Cowboys didn't make a bowl game. ... Baylor plays at Houston for the first time since 1995, the final Southwest Conference season. The Cougars won last year in the only meeting since to even the series 14-14-1. ... Eight Big 12 teams are bowl eligible. As many as six more teams could reach six wins. The Big 12 already has four 1,000-yard rushers, including three who did it last season. UCF's RJ Harvey is the league's top rusher (1,328 yards) and top scorer with 21 touchdowns (19 rushing/two receiving). The others with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons are Texas Tech career rushing leader Tahj Brooks (1,184 yards) and Kansas State's DJ Giddens (1,128 yards). Cam Skattebo with league newcomer Arizona State has 1,074 yards. Devin Neal, the career rushing leader at his hometown university, is 74 yards shy of being the first Kansas player with three 1,000-yard seasons. Cincinnati's Corey Kiner needs 97 yards to reach 1,000 again. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Packers fail yet again to produce a premier performance against a top NFC team in loss to VikingsArticle content TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified Tuesday in his corruption trial, becoming the country’s first sitting leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant and marking an unprecedented moment in its political history. Recommended Videos The trial is unfolding against the backdrop of the war in Gaza, an incursion by Israeli forces into Syria and a tenuous ceasefire in Lebanon. Netanyahu has tried for years to avoid appearing in court, with critics accusing him of undermining Israel’s judicial system, most recently by encouraging members of his right wing Likud party to call for the firing of the attorney general. “The only thing in front of me is the future of the state, not my own future,” Netanyahu said after being sworn in. He said he would “tell my truth, to the best of my recollection,” and refused to take a seat at the defendants’ bench until journalists were cleared from the room. Netanyahu said he hoped the trial “will not be interrupted too much” despite his duties to the army and the state. In the first hours of his testimony, paper notes were delivered to him — evidence, he said, that the developing situations outside the walls of the underground court chamber still demanded his attention. “I want to testify, but I am leading Israel on seven fronts,” he said, referring to Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Iran. “We must strike the right balance between the needs of the court and the needs of the nation.” The stakes have never been higher — both for Netanyahu, who may ultimately face jail time, and for the court itself, which the prime minister’s far-right supporters have characterized as a threat to democracy. Here’s what to know. What is Netanyahu on trial for? Netanyahu is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases brought to the court more than four years ago. Netanyahu is accused of exploiting his office for personal gain; accepting extravagant gifts — including champagne, cigars, jewelry and other items worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in total — in exchange for diplomatic favours for billionaire friends; and offering favourable regulatory treatment to one of Israel’s largest media moguls in return for positive media coverage. In the opening minutes of his testimony, he asserted that the indictment’s characterization of himself and his family as “hedonists” was “absurd.” He said he works 17 to 18 hours a day, eats meals at his desk, goes to sleep at 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. and almost never sees his family — citing the pressures he encountered during the Obama administration and amid confrontations with world leaders in what he said was the defence of Israel’s national security interests. The allegations that he received illicit and luxurious gifts are “doubly absurd,” Netanyahu said. He added that he does not even like champagne and, while he does “sometimes sin with a cigar,” he rarely gets an opportunity to smoke them because of the demands of his job. Police have already interviewed Netanyahu and his wife Sara multiple times, but Tuesday will be the first time he takes the witness stand. Netanyahu denies all wrongdoing and has rejected public calls for his resignation, including from some of the families of hostages still held in Gaza, who accuse Israel’s longest-serving leader of prolonging the war for his political survival. Yoav Sapir, a former chief public defender who is now academic director of the Taubenschlag Institute of Criminal Law at Tel Aviv University, said the trial could further undermine the public’s faith in government — already shaken by the security failures of Oct. 7 and growing political polarization. “That there is no legal barrier for an indicted prime minister to serve doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do,” Sapir said. How will the trial play out? In his testimony, Netanyahu depicted himself as the victim of a leftist conspiracy. “I heard in the media that I want to avoid the trial. What idiocy,” he said in a televised news conference Monday night. “For eight years I have been waiting to present the truth and finally explode the delusional, unfounded accusations, the brutal witch hunt.” Though the trial falls under the purview of the Jerusalem District Court, the proceedings will take place in an underground room in a Tel Aviv courthouse approved by Netanyahu’s security team. The prime minister and his allies have repeatedly objected to him appearing in court during ongoing wars, saying it could threaten national security. Miri Regev, the transport minister and a member of Netanyahu’s Likud party, told reporters outside the court that it was a “disgrace” that the prime minister was required to take the stand while the war in Gaza was continuing. She was among a group of politicians from the coalition government — including national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir and communications minister Shlomo Karhi, both of whom have called for the Attorney General to be fired — who attended the hearing to support Netanyahu. To get inside, they had to walk around Hostage Square, the main protest site against Netanyahu’s failure to secure the return of those still held in Gaza. Starting next week, Netanyahu will be required to testify three days a week, six hours per day, for several weeks. In the first section of the hearing, he will answer open-ended questions from his own attorneys and have the chance to directly address the charges against him, which have been the subject of years of proceedings, with hundreds of witnesses appearing so far. Next, prosecutors will begin their cross-examination. Political observers say Netanyahu may try to avoid this second phase for as long as possible. “We will see endless interruptions, which only back up the Prime Minister’s narrative that he is trying to run a war, and the judiciary is preventing it,” said Gayil Talshir, a political scientist at Hebrew University. Education Minister Yoav Kisch, a Netanyahu loyalist, on Sunday posted on X that he would request a three-month postponement of the hearing “in light of the strategic change in our region” following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Could the trial affect Israeli policy in Gaza? The impact of the trial is expected to ripple well beyond the courtroom, and comes amid new negotiations over a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Some analysts say Netanyahu’s decision in recent weeks to revive the talks — after months of resisting pressure from Washington to agree to a deal with Hamas — could be, in part, an effort to deflect attention from the criminal proceedings against him. Revelations in the trial could intensify public demands for fresh elections which, according to Israeli public opinion polls, Netanyahu would likely lose. “Netanyahu is attempting to remain the prime minister for all the remaining years of his trial, and to avoid at all costs going to an early election,” Talshir said. While the overwhelming majority of Israelis support ending the war in Gaza and bringing home the 100 hostages still being held, Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners have threatened to bring down the government if he agrees to wind down the conflict and withdraw troops from Gaza. As a result, Talshir said, the talks may continue, but an agreement could still remain out of reach. “Netanyahu needs positive media,” she said, “but he will most likely only agree to a deal that his far-right partners can stomach.

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Musk's xAI plans massive expansion of AI supercomputer in MemphisENGLEWOOD, Colo. — John Elway says any remorse over bypassing Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL draft is quickly dissipating with rookie Bo Nix's rapid rise, suggesting the Denver Broncos have finally found their next franchise quarterback. Elway said Nix, the sixth passer selected in April's draft, is an ideal fit in Denver with coach Sean Payton navigating his transition to the pros and Vance Joseph's defense serving as a pressure release valve for the former Oregon QB. "We've seen the progression of Bo in continuing to get better and better each week and Sean giving him more each week and trusting him more and more to where last week we saw his best game of the year," Elway said in a nod to Nix's first game with 300 yards and four touchdown throws in a rout of Atlanta. For that performance, Nix earned his second straight NFL Rookie of the Week honor along with the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award. "I think the sky's the limit," Elway said, "and that's just going to continue to get better and better." In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Elway also touted former coach Mike Shanahan's Hall of Fame credentials, spoke about the future of University of Colorado star and Heisman favorite Travis Hunter and discussed his ongoing bout with a chronic hand condition. Elway spent the last half of his decade as the Broncos' GM in a futile search for a worthy successor to Peyton Manning, a pursuit that continued as he transitioned into a two-year consultant role that ended after the 2022 season. "You have all these young quarterbacks and you look at the ones that make it and the ones that don't and it's so important to have the right system and a coach that really knows how to tutelage quarterbacks, and Sean's really good at that," Elway said. "I think the combination of Bo's maturity, having started 61 games in college, his athletic ability and his knowledge of the game has been such a tremendous help for him,'" Elway added. "But also Vance Joseph's done a heck of a job on the defensive side to where all that pressure's not being put on Bo and the offense to score all the time." Payton and his staff have methodically expanded Nix's repertoire and incorporated his speed into their blueprints. Elway lauded them for "what they're doing offensively and how they're breaking Bo into the NFL because it's a huge jump and I think patience is something that goes a long way in the NFL when it comes down to quarterbacks." Elway said he hopes to sit down with Nix at some point when things slow down for the rookie. Nix, whose six wins are one more than Elway had as a rookie, said he looks forward to meeting the man who won two Super Bowls during his Hall of Fame playing career and another from the front office. "He's a legend not only here for this organization, but for the entire NFL," Nix said, adding, "most guys, they would love to have a chat with John Elway, just pick his brain. It's just awesome that I'm even in that situation." Orange Crush linebacker Randy Gradishar joined Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, something Elway called "way, way overdue." Elway suggested it's also long past time for the Hall to honor Shanahan, who won back-to-back Super Bowls in Denver with Elway at QB and whose footprint you see every weekend in the NFL because of his expansive coaching tree. Elway called University of Colorado stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders "both great athletes." He said he really hopes Sanders gets drafted by a team that will bring him along like the Broncos have done with Nix, and he sees Hunter being able to play both ways in the pros — but not full time. Elway said he thinks Hunter will be primarily a corner in the NFL but with significant contributions on offense: "He's great at both. He's got great instincts, and that's what you need at corner." It's been five years since Elway announced he was dealing with Dupuytren's contracture, a chronic condition that typically appears after age 40 and causes one or more fingers to permanently bend toward the palm. Elway's ring fingers on both hands were originally affected and he said now the middle finger on his right hand is starting to pull forward. So, he'll get another injection of a drug called Xiaflex, which is the only FDA-approved non-surgical treatment, one that he's endorsing in an awareness campaign for the chronic condition that affects 17 million Americans. The condition can make it difficult to do everyday tasks such as shaking hands or picking up a coffee mug. Elway said what bothered him most was "I couldn't pick up a football and I could not imagine not being able to put my hand around a football." Get local news delivered to your inbox!After Trump’s win, Black women are rethinking their role as America’s reliable political organizersurl www haha777 news 。

Kyle Shanahan Provides Brock Purdy Update After Packers BlowoutAdele has said she will miss her residency shows “terribly” but needs to “move on” after playing her 100th and final show in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The British singer-songwriter, 36, launched Weekends With Adele, located at The Colosseum theatre in Caesars Palace in November 2022. In July, she announced she would be taking a “big break” from music after her run of of sell-out shows at the venue, which seats around 4,000 people. In a social media post on Monday, she said: “Well what an adventure! Las Vegas you’ve been so good to me. A post shared by Adele (@adele) “This residency went on to mirror what 30 was about, lost and broken to healed and thriving! “Seems so fitting in the end. The only thing left to do in this case is move on.” The Easy On Me star made a return to the spotlight in 2021 when she released her fourth album, 30. Adele said: “These 100 shows have been so easy to love. “They were all completely different because I got to really be with every single person in the room every night. “I’ve loved every single second of it and I am so proud of it! I will miss it terribly, and I will miss you all terribly too. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! See you next time.” Videos posted online from her concert on Saturday show the singer getting tearful as she bid farewell to Vegas. “It’s been wonderful and I will miss it terribly and I will miss you terribly,” she said. “I don’t know when I next want to perform again.” The singer, full name Adele Adkins, shared an emotional embrace with Celine Dion after she spotted the music artist in the audience during her Las Vegas show last month. In August, Adele played shows in a purpose-built outdoor arena in Munich, with capacity for 80,000 people per night, and told fans on the last night that they would not be seeing her for a “long time”.

Transforming America's Healthcare System: A Historic Movement for Medicaid Reform and Universal Justice 12-02-2024 11:36 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire Unveiling Truth, Driving Accountability, and Creating a Vision for Transparency and Human Dignity Image: https://www.abnewswire.com/uploads/d826fe3236bb16054d3f02362a587342.png The Dawn of a Movement America is at a defining moment in history-a crossroads where the ideals of fairness, transparency, and justice meet the realities of a fractured healthcare system. This movement is not just about fixing Medicaid or addressing healthcare inequities; it's about redefining the core values that unite us as Americans. At the heart of this transformation lies a grassroots initiative led by brain injury survivors, their families, and advocates. These extraordinary individuals have dared to pose the bold question that disrupts the status quo: What if Medicaid could thrive, delivering dignity, transparency, and life-changing care to everyone who needs it? Fueled by courage and relentless determination, this coalition is rewriting the rules of healthcare reform. They're uncovering systemic flaws, holding institutions accountable, and crafting a blueprint for a transparent, accessible, and just Medicaid system that ensures no American is left behind. David Medeiros: A Leader Among Equals At the helm of this revolutionary movement is David Medeiros, a traumatic brain injury survivor, founder of ABI Resources, and a steadfast advocate for truth and integrity. David's life journey-one of resilience, hope, and action-has transformed him into a leader who embodies the collective spirit of this movement. David often says, "I'm not the hero. The real heroes are the people who inspire me every day-the survivors, families, and advocates who never give up." His leadership philosophy, "I am, you are, we are one force for the greatest good," reflects the core ethos of this movement: the undeniable strength of unity and the power of truth to drive justice. Exposing the Hidden Truth Medicaid serves as a vital safety net for over 90 million Americans, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families. But the system is under immense strain, plagued by inefficiencies, secrecy, and inequities that leave too many underserved. Through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) investigations and relentless advocacy, David Medeiros and ABI Resources have uncovered systemic issues that demand immediate attention: Misallocation of Funds: Billions of taxpayer dollars are directed to administrative overhead, siphoning resources from vulnerable populations. ADA Noncompliance: Healthcare facilities and public programs routinely fail to meet standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), perpetuating barriers for people with disabilities. Whistleblower Retaliation: Individuals who expose systemic flaws face threats, career setbacks, and silencing-obstructing vital reforms. David Medeiros explains, "These challenges are not isolated-they're symptoms of a deeper systemic problem. But with transparency, accountability, and a united effort, we can turn the tide for future generations." The Heroes Behind the Movement This movement is built on the courage of unsung heroes-people who have lived through the struggles, felt the pain, and refused to give up. Who Are These Heroes? Brain Injury Survivors: Champions of resilience who are using their experiences to drive systemic change. Families: Loved ones who fight tirelessly to ensure dignity and care for those in need. Home Teams and Advocates: Professionals and supporters who provide the logistical, emotional, and moral foundation of this movement. Together, they are redefining what it means to advocate for justice, standing as a collective force to protect those most vulnerable. Transformative Solutions This is not just about identifying problems; it's about implementing actionable solutions that ensure Medicaid becomes a system built on fairness, efficiency, and compassion. 1. Medicaid Transparency Independent Oversight Committees: Establishing bipartisan boards to monitor spending. Public Reporting Requirements: Demanding clear, accessible, real-time updates on Medicaid fund allocation. Technology-Driven Accountability: Using platforms that allow taxpayers to track Medicaid expenditures. 2. ADA Compliance Stronger Enforcement Mechanisms: Implementing fines for noncompliance. Universal Design Principles: Creating healthcare spaces that serve everyone equally. Training Programs: Educating providers on accessibility and inclusive care. 3. Whistleblower Protections Secure Reporting Channels: Providing anonymous, protected avenues for truth-tellers. Expanded Legal Protections: Shielding whistleblowers from retaliation. Public Recognition: Honoring those who expose inefficiencies and corruption. A Movement Empowered by the Legal Community The legal profession plays a critical role in this transformative effort. From civil rights attorneys to healthcare specialists, lawyers across the nation are uniting to enforce ADA compliance, litigate Medicaid transparency, and champion whistleblower protections. Why Lawyers Are Joining This Cause: A Moral Imperative: Upholding the principles of justice and accountability. A National Impact: Transforming Medicaid reform into a model for systemic change across all public programs. A Legacy of Justice: Creating lasting reforms that protect the most vulnerable while restoring trust in America's institutions. The Ripple Effect of Change This movement's impact goes far beyond Medicaid reform. It touches the core of what it means to be an American: Families Will Benefit: Caregivers will have access to resources that support their loved ones with dignity. Taxpayers Will See Accountability: Public funds will be used ethically and efficiently. Future Generations Will Inherit Justice: A healthcare system built on transparency and fairness. A Call to Action David Medeiros and ABI Resources are inviting you to join this historic movement. Whether you're a policymaker, legal professional, healthcare advocate, or concerned citizen, your voice matters in this collective mission. Here's How You Can Help: Amplify the Message: Share this story on social media and in your communities. Advocate for Reform: Write to your representatives, demanding Medicaid transparency and ADA compliance. Support Survivors: Donate, volunteer, and uplift the voices of those driving this movement. David Medeiros: The Heart of the Movement "Every day, I am inspired by the strength of the survivors and families around me. They teach me what it means to lead with purpose, compassion, and resilience," says David Medeiros. David's leadership is rooted in action, empathy, and a deep belief in the power of unity. "This is not just a moment in history-it's a movement for humanity. Together, we will create a legacy of justice and dignity for all." For More Information or to Get Involved Media Contact ABI RESOURCES Email: ABI@ctbraininjury.com Website: CTbrainInjury.com Address: 39 Kings HWY STE Connect with Us: Follow us on social media for updates: * X [ https://x.com/abiresources ] | Facebook [ https://www.facebook.com/ABIresourcesCT ] | YouTube [ https://www.youtube.com/@ABI.RESOURCES-CT-ABI-MFP-CARE/videos ] | LinkedIn [ https://www.linkedin.com/company/abi-resources-llc ] | TikTok [ https://www.tiktok.com/@abi.resources.ct ] Medicaid reform, Brain injury survivors, ADA compliance, Whistleblower protections, Medicaid transparency, Healthcare accountability, Medicaid fraud solutions, Accessible healthcare, Disability advocacy, Medicaid spending oversight, Medicaid reform movement, Brain injury advocacy, Healthcare system reform, Disability rights, Medicaid whistleblower, Transparency in healthcare, Medicaid fraud prevention, Universal healthcare access, Healthcare advocacy, Inclusive healthcare, Disability inclusion, Medicaid accountability, Whistleblower retaliation, Healthcare accessibility, Medicaid transformation, Civil rights advocacy, Brain injury community, Medicaid reform advocates, Transparency in Medicaid, Healthcare justice, Medicaid misuse, Disability support, ADA enforcement, Medicaid systemic reform, Medicaid legal reform, Healthcare corruption, Medicaid advocacy, Disability healthcare access, ADA accessibility, Medicaid ethics, Medicaid oversight, Medicaid legal action, Brain injury leadership, Justice in healthcare, Medicaid improvement, Whistleblower legal protection, Medicaid innovation, Accountability in healthcare, Medicaid spending reform, Inclusive healthcare reform. Media Contact Company Name: ABI Resources Contact Person: David Medeiros Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=transforming-americas-healthcare-system-a-historic-movement-for-medicaid-reform-and-universal-justice ] City: Gales Ferry Country: United States Website: https://www.ctbraininjury.com/ This release was published on openPR.Arkansas visits skidding Miami in battle of veteran coachesSince 2005, celebrities have battled it out in the ballroom for a chance at glory on Dancing With the Stars . Celebs including Kim Kardashian, Kelly Osbourne and Kirstie Alley have waltzed, tangoed and cha-cha-cha’d their hearts out, only to come up short against the competition. With the help of professional dancers — including Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Mark Ballas and brothers Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy — some stars have earned the coveted title of America’s best dancer. Derek, for his part, took home six trophies — with partners Brooke Burke, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Grey, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley and Bindi Irwin — before becoming a judge in 2020. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News “When Tom Brady won a seventh Super Bowl, I was like, ‘Oh no, do I need to go for seven here?’” he exclusively joked to Us Weekly in May 2021. “No, I think — who knows? I never say never, but for right now, I’m looking forward to going back as a judge.” Take a look back at the stars whose fancy footwork earned them a spot on the elite list of DWTS winners below: Credit: Shutterstock (2); ABC/Eric McCandless 'Dancing With the Stars' Winners Through the Years: Mirrorball Champs From 2005 to Now Since 2005, celebrities have battled it out in the ballroom for a chance at glory on Dancing With the Stars .Celebs including Kim Kardashian, Kelly Osbourne and Kirstie Alley have waltzed, tangoed and cha-cha-cha’d their hearts out, only to come up short against the competition.With the help of professional dancers — including Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Mark Ballas and brothers Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy — some stars have earned the coveted title of America’s best dancer.Derek, for his part, took home six trophies — with partners Brooke Burke, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Grey, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley and Bindi Irwin — before becoming a judge in 2020.“When Tom Brady won a seventh Super Bowl, I was like, ‘Oh no, do I need to go for seven here?'” he exclusively joked to Us Weekly in May 2021. “No, I think — who knows? I never say never, but for right now, I’m looking forward to going back as a judge.”Take a look back at the stars whose fancy footwork earned them a spot on the elite list of DWTS winners below: Credit: Adam Larkey/ABC via Getty Images Season 1: Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo The inaugural season of DWTS in June 2005 featured only six celebrity dancers — Trista Sutter , Evander Holyfield , Rachel Hunter , Joey McIntyre , John O'Hurley and soap starMonaco, who won the competition with pro Mazo in his first of five seasons on the show. (He never again finished higher than eighth place.) Credit: ABC/ADAM LARKEY Season 2: Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke In January 2006, DWTS upped the number of contestants to 10. Among them were Lisa Rinna , Stacy Keibler , Jerry Rice , Tatum O'Neal and eventual winner Lachey. The 98 Degrees boy bander gave then-rookie pro Burke her first mirrorball victory, earning three perfect scores throughout the season, including two during the February 2006 finale. Credit: ABC/ADAM LARKEY Season 3: Emmitt Smith and Cheryl Burke Months after winning season 2 of DWTS , returning pro Burke won again in season 3, dancing to victory with the former NFL player in November 2006. Other contestants during that cycle included Vivica A. Fox , Joey Lawrence , Willa Ford , Jerry Springer and runner-up Mario Lopez , who, along with partner Karina Smirnoff , gave Smith and Burke a run for their money. Credit: ABC/CAROL KAELSON Season 4: Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough Newbie pro Julianne interrupted Burke's two-season winning streak by taking home the mirrorball trophy with the Olympic skater in May 2007. Their rumba, paso doble and freestyle dances on the finale put them above fellow finalists Joey Fatone and Laila Ali . Credit: ABC/CAROL KAELSON Season 5: Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough Race car driver Castroneves sped to victory in November 2007 with second-time winner Julianne, who beat out her own brother, Derek, in their first season together. (Derek and Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Jennie Garth placed fourth in the competition, behind Marie Osmond and Jonathan Roberts in third and Mel B. and Maksim in second.) Credit: ABC/KELSEY McNEAL Season 6: Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas Olympic figure skater Yamaguchi added a DWTS trophy to her 1992 gold medal on the season 6 finale in May 2008. She and partner Ballas earned three perfect scores in the final week of competition for their cha-cha, freestyle and jive routines. Credit: ABC/KELSEY MCNEAL Season 7: Brooke Burke and Derek Hough The Utah native earned his first victory in November 2008 with Burke, who later cohosted the show with Bergeron before being replaced by Andrews in 2013. Credit: ABC/KELSEY MCNEAL Season 8: Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas Fresh off her performance at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where she won four gold medals and one silver medal, the gymnast joined forces with Ballas to take home the season 8 mirrorball trophy in May 2009. Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke were the runners-up. Credit: Roger Wong/INFphoto.com Season 9: Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson Season 9 of DWTS kicked off in September 2009 with 16 contestants instead of the usual 13. Notable names included Melissa Joan Hart , Kathy Ireland , Aaron Carter , Joanna Krupa , Kelly Osbourne and Mya , the latter two of whom made it to the finals with eventual winner Osmond and his partner Johnson. The lifelong showbiz vet earned two perfect scores on the finale for a freestyle routine and an Argentine tango. Credit: Debra L. Rothenberg/startraksphoto.com Season 10: Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough Scherzinger drew on her Pussycat Dolls experience to win the season 10 trophy with then-second-time victor Derek in May 2010. Other contestants that had a very memorable season included astronaut Buzz Aldrin , reality TV stars Kate Gosselin and Jake Pavelka and actress Pamela Anderson . Credit: Chris Pizzello/AP/Shutterstock Season 11: Jennifer Grey and Derek Hough Nobody puts Baby in a corner! Grey relived her Dirty Dancing days in the fall of 2010, when she and partner Derek cha-cha-cha'd their way to mirrorball glory. Their six perfect scores throughout the season — including three during finals week — put them at the top of the heap. Credit: Bill Davila/startraksphoto.com Season 12: Hines Ward and Kym Johnson DWTS pro Johnson earned her second win in May 2011, with the NFL player. They had some tough competition, though, namely from runners-up Kirstie Alley and her partner, Maksim, and third-place finishers Chelsea Kane and Ballas. Credit: Roger Wong/INFphoto.com Season 13: J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff The actor and Army veteran won more than just fans' hearts on season 13 of DWTS . With help from Smirnoff, he triumphed over stars including runner-up Rob Kardashian , talk show hostess Ricki Lake , actor David Arquette , Kristin Cavallari and model Elisabetta Canalis . Credit: Mediapunch/Shutterstock Season 14: Donald Driver and Peta Murgatroyd The NFL player beat out stars including Jaleel White , Gavin DeGraw , Sherri Shepherd and Maria Menounos to win the coveted trophy in May 2012. Runners-up Katherine Jenkins and Ballas actually had a higher total score from the judges during finals week, but Driver and his partner earned more votes from viewers. Credit: ABC/Craig Sjodin Season 15: Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani The Bachelorette alum — who finished third on season eight of DWTS — returned for DWTS: All-Stars in the fall of 2012, along with 12 other former contestants including Joey Fatone , Bristol Palin and Gilles Marini . She and Dovolani narrowly beat out former champs Kelly Monaco and Shawn Johnson, earning two perfect scores and a 28.5 during the two-night finale. Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/Shutterstock Season 16: Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough The country singer may have finished sixth on season 5 of American Idol , but she was No. 1 on season 16 of DWTS in the spring of 2013. With Derek by her side, she waltzed to victory over contestants including Bachelor alum Sean Lowe (who memorably dedicated a dance to his now-wife, Catherine Giudici ), Real Housewives star Lisa Vanderpump , and Disney Channel phenom Zendaya . Credit: Roger Wong/INFphoto.com Season 17: Amber Riley and Derek Hough The Glee star gave DWTS vet Derek his record-breaking fifth mirrorball victory in the fall of 2013. They beat out fellow finalists Corbin Bleu and Smirnoff, and Jack Osbourne and Cheryl Burke, with a perfect-scoring samba-quickstep combination to "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher." Other competitors that season included Christina Milian , Leah Remini and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi . Credit: Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Season 18: Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy After 14 seasons, Maksim finally earned his first win in May 2014, with the Olympian. Their chemistry sparked rumors of a romance, and though both insisted they were just friends, they definitely had a special bond. Maks left the show before season 19, saying he wanted Davis to be the last person he danced with. Other contestants included Davis' ice dancing partner Charlie White , Candace Cameron Bure and paralympian Amy Purdy , who performed using prosthetic legs. Credit: Broadimage/Shutterstock Season 19: Alfonso Ribeiro and Witney Carson Carlton Banks did it! The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air alum took home the win against fellow competitors Sadie Robertson and Janel Parrish . Credit: Mediapunch/Shutterstock Season 20: Rumer Willis and Val Chmerkovskiy What a team! "Wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all of the incredible fans of #TeamValenRue that supported us this season," the Ukrainian dancer wrote on social media after their win. "Every edit, every kind comment, every phone call and vote casted we appreciate it so so very much. It is incredibly humbling to know how many people genuinely wanted to see Rumer and I win. Means the world, today and forever. Love you guys very very much." Credit: Adam TaylorABC Season 21: Bindi Irwin and Derek Hough The daughter of the late Steve Irwin was a fan favorite from the start of the season. The pair beat out Ginger Zee and Val and duo Paige VanZant and Ballas. Credit: Jose Perez/startraksphoto.com Season 22: Nyle DiMarco and Peta Murgatroyd The Deaf model dedicated his win to all the "Deaf people in this world" in May 2016. "It means that barriers can be broken," he told Us at the time. "Even though there are barriers there, it doesn't mean that they can't be broken. You've just got to work twice as hard and set your goals and break those barriers. Opportunities are endless." Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Season 23: Laurie Hernandez and Val Chmerkovskiy Her Olympic medals just weren't enough! "Honestly, I feel like they tie for each other," the gymnast told Us , comparing her medals to the mirrorball trophy. "I feel like the Olympics, as a little kid it was such a big goal that I created for myself and I was able to push through and make that happen. So for the mirrorball ... well, I've always loved to dance and that was my passion along with gymnastics, so winning the mirrorball today was insane and amazing." Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Season 24: Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater They did it! Pro dancer Slater won her very first mirrorball trophy thanks to the athlete. "Rashad, you know already what I think of you. Words fail me, but seeing you win this season and achieve something you thought you couldn't do has been the biggest joy of all for me," she wrote via Instagram in May 2017. "Seeing you so happy is more to me than winning anything for myself I adore you. Congratulations partner! We did it!" Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless Season 25: Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold The Hamilton alum helped Arnold score her first mirrorball trophy. “This feels beyond anything I’ve ever imagined,” she told Us in November 2017. “I’ve come close and to finally take it with Jordan means more than I can ever say.” Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC Season 26: Adam Rippon and Jenna Johnson The pair won during the DWTS: Athletes special season. “I feel so overwhelmed, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to win this with. So I owe it a lot to Adam, and I don’t think I would be standing here without him,” the pro dancer told Us after they won in May 2018. Rippon added of his experience: “I think that it’s just reminded me that every time you step out of your comfort zone, and you push yourself into an experience that you’ve never done before, is when you really have the truest feeling of accomplishment.” Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Season 27: Bobby Bones and Sharna Burgess The radio personality shocked America — and himself — when he took home the mirrorball trophy in November 2018. “We were never the ones who were supposed to win. In the beginning when they put me in the show, I had the worst odds,” Bones told Us exclusively following his win. “When they said our name, we had to look at each other for a second but we thought they were just saying everyone’s name again. I think most people are shocked that we won. The people who voted aren’t because they are the ones who kept us in and they are the ones who made this happen for us but she is the one who made this happen for me.” This was also Burgess’ first win, and she couldn’t have been happier. “It’s insane and incredible and better than anything I could have ever imagined,” she told Us . “I won my first mirrorball with Bobby and it’s the most epic moment that I will at some point figure out how to put in words.” Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless Season 28: Hannah Brown and Alan Bersten The former Bachelorette took home the top prize in November 2019. “WE DID IT! Thank you all so much!” Brown wrote on Instagram at the time. Bersten, who sparked romance rumors with the former pageant queen during the season, paid tribute to the rest of the final four ( Kel Mitchell, Ally Brooke and Lauren Alaina) in his emotional post-show Instagram. “I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate and celebrate all the couples who I had the pleasure of sharing the finals with! Everybody worked so hard and had such incredible dances tonight, it was truly magical! I am so lucky and proud to have shared this experience with you. @iamkelmitchell @laurenalaina @allybrooke you are all so talented and I’m going to cherish all the memories we made throughout this special journey together!” he wrote at the time. Credit: ABC Season 29: Kaitlyn Bristowe and Artem Chigvintsev The former Bachelorette and the pro dancer won the mirrorball in November 2020. Nev Schulman and Jenna Johnson came in second place, followed by Nelly and Daniella Karagach, and Justina Machado and Sasha Farber. The win marked the first for Chigvintsev. Credit: ABC/Paula Logo Season 30: Iman Shumpert and Daniella Karagach The former Cleveland Cavaliers player was crowned the champion alongside his partner in November 2021. “My name will get talked about a lot for this, but I couldn’t have had a better coach [or] made a better friend,” the athlete, who was the first NBA player to take home the DWTS title, gushed exclusively to Us at the time about Karagach. He added: “Seriously, like, if this is not an ode to all the incredible work that you’ve done over your lifetime of being a real professional dancer — to be able to cram years of experience into what? We’ve been here three months? To see the end result be me holding the mirrorball, you’re an incredible person, an incredible teacher and incredible coach and an amazing friend. So thank you, Dancing With the Stars , for pairing me with DJ Yellow.” Credit: ABC Season 31: Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas The social media personality and pro dancer took home the trophy in season 31. “I think I’ve just learned so much, whether it’s about all these new styles of dance or just myself as a person or learning how to perform anything,” D’Amelio exclusively told Us after the finale in 2022. “I’ve learned a whole lot about it all. And that’s thanks [to] Mark.” Credit: Disney/Eric McCandless Season 32: Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy The Marvel actress and Val were crowned the first recipients of the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy in season 32. “It feels crazy,” Gomez exclusively told Us following the 2023 finale. “I think it’s going to take me a minute to fully register. I mean, even when I found out I was a superhero, I was like, ‘What? Are you for real?’ It took me, like, a week.” In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube!

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By KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington . As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent’s race , held rallies featuring racist insults and falsely claimed Black migrants in Ohio were eating residents’ pets , he didn’t just win a second term. He became the first Republican in two decades to clinch the popular vote, although by a small margin. “It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.” After Trump was declared the winner over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , many politically engaged Black women said they were so dismayed by the outcome that they were reassessing — but not completely abandoning — their enthusiasm for electoral politics and movement organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency. Harris’ loss spurred a wave of Black women across social media resolving to prioritize themselves, before giving so much to a country that over and over has shown its indifference to their concerns. AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, with Trump set to return to office in two months, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. “America is going to have to save herself,” said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter. She compared Black women’s presence in social justice movements as “core strategists and core organizers” to the North Star, known as the most consistent and dependable star in the galaxy because of its seemingly fixed position in the sky. People can rely on Black women to lead change, Brown said, but the next four years will look different. “That’s not a herculean task that’s for us. We don’t want that title. ... I have no goals to be a martyr for a nation that cares nothing about me,” she said. AP VoteCast paints a clear picture of Black women’s concerns. Black female voters were most likely to say that democracy was the single most important factor for their vote, compared to other motivators such as high prices or abortion. More than 7 in 10 Black female voters said they were “very concerned” that electing Trump would lead the nation toward authoritarianism, while only about 2 in 10 said this about Harris. About 9 in 10 Black female voters supported Harris in 2024, according to AP VoteCast, similar to the share that backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Trump received support from more than half of white voters, who made up the vast majority of his coalition in both years. Like voters overall, Black women were most likely to say the economy and jobs were the most important issues facing the country, with about one-third saying that. But they were more likely than many other groups to say that abortion and racism were the top issues, and much less likely than other groups to say immigration was the top issue. Despite those concerns, which were well-voiced by Black women throughout the campaign, increased support from young men of color and white women helped expand Trump’s lead and secured his victory. Politically engaged Black women said they don’t plan to continue positioning themselves in the vertebrae of the “backbone” of America’s democracy. The growing movement prompting Black women to withdraw is a shift from history, where they are often present and at the forefront of political and social change. One of the earliest examples is the women’s suffrage movement that led to ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution , which gave women the right to vote. Black women, however, were prevented from voting for decades afterward because of Jim Crow-era literacy tests, poll taxes and laws that blocked the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Most Black women couldn’t vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black women were among the organizers and counted among the marchers brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama, during the historic march in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery that preceded federal legislation. Decades later, Black women were prominent organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes. In his 2024 campaign, Trump called for leveraging federal money to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government programs and discussions of race, gender or sexual orientation in schools. His rhetoric on immigration, including false claims that Black Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs, drove support for his plan to deport millions of people . Related Articles Tenita Taylor, a Black resident of Atlanta who supported Trump this year, said she was initially excited about Harris’ candidacy. But after thinking about how high her grocery bills have been, she feels that voting for Trump in hopes of finally getting lower prices was a form of self-prioritization. “People say, ‘Well, that’s selfish, it was gonna be better for the greater good,”’ she said. “I’m a mother of five kids. ... The things that (Democrats) do either affect the rich or the poor.” Some of Trump’s plans affect people in Olivia Gordon’s immediate community, which is why she struggled to get behind the “Black women rest” wave. Gordon, a New York-based lawyer who supported the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s presidential nominee, Claudia de la Cruz, worries about who may be left behind if the 92% of Black women voters who backed Harris simply stopped advocating. “We’re talking millions of Black women here. If millions of Black women take a step back, it absolutely leaves holes, but for other Black women,” she said. “I think we sometimes are in the bubble of if it’s not in your immediate circle, maybe it doesn’t apply to you. And I truly implore people to understand that it does.” Nicole Lewis, an Alabama-based therapist who specializes in treating Black women’s stress, said she’s aware that Black women withdrawing from social impact movements could have a fallout. But she also hopes that it forces a reckoning for the nation to understand the consequences of not standing in solidarity with Black women. “It could impact things negatively because there isn’t that voice from the most empathetic group,” she said. “I also think it’s going to give other groups an opportunity to step up. ... My hope is that they do show up for themselves and everyone else.” Brown said a reckoning might be exactly what the country needs, but it’s a reckoning for everyone else. Black women, she said, did their job when they supported Harris in droves in hopes they could thwart the massive changes expected under Trump. “This ain’t our reckoning,” she said. “I don’t feel no guilt.” AP polling editor Amelia Thomson DeVeaux and Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.Chandigarh: Taking note of a news report claiming that a 4-year-old girl was removed from the gate of a prominent school in Mahalpur, chairman of the Punjab State Child Rights Protection Commission , Kanwardeep Singh, took suo-motu notice of the matter. The commission has issued an order summoning the principal and relevant staff of the school to appear at the commission's office on Dec 12. They were directed to present the facts of the case, along with a full report. The commission will investigate the matter and address any violation of the child's rights. TNN We also published the following articles recently Mizoram sets up State Human Rights Commission following Gauhati High Court order Following a court order, Mizoram has established its Human Rights Commission in Aizawl. While the headquarters are set, the commission is still awaiting the appointment of its chairperson and members, along with building allocation. This action follows a 2021 PIL and a 2015 Supreme Court directive to establish such commissions. Information commission fines pvt univ in Doon for RTI violations Uttarakhand Information Commission slapped a Rs 35,000 fine on Jigyasa University for multiple RTI Act violations. Four appellants were awarded Rs 10,000 each for the university's failure to provide information on faculty appointments. The commission criticized private universities' systemic disregard for the RTI Act, citing lack of trained personnel. Vizhinjam intl port commissioned The Vizhinjam International Port in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has begun commercial operations after a five-month trial. The port successfully handled 70 cargo ships and 147,000 containers during its trial phase. Minister V N Vasavan stated the port's opening will significantly boost Kerala's economy and international trade. While minor work remains, it won't hinder ongoing operations. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . 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One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from “significant widespread misinformation” about the policy. “To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services,” the statement said. “The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used "physician work time values," which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it's unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to “reverse the proposal immediately,” saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It's not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado . People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. Gal said the policy change would have been unprecedented, ignored the “nuanced, unpredictable human element” of surgery and was a clear “money grab.” “It’s incomprehensible how a health insurance company could so blatantly continue to prioritize their profits over safe patient care,” he said. "If Anthem is, in fact, rescinding the policy, we’re delighted that they came to their senses.” Prior to Anthem's announcement Thursday, Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the “concerning” policy wouldn't affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened. The insurance giant’s policy change came one day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , another major insurance company, was shot and killed in New York City. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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What We Learned: Loss to ECU showed UNT's defensive issues persistBest overall for backups and disaster prevention: Unitrends Backup and Recovery Best for managed service providers: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Best for SaaS and database backup: Druva Data Resiliency Cloud Best for data protection and DLP: Arcserve UDP Best for easy and secure cloud data management: Zerto Honorable mention: Microsoft Azure Site Recovery Honorable mention: Kamatera Disaster recovery as a service helps businesses restore their data and applications, providing business continuity after a natural or man-made disaster has interrupted or halted IT operations. When DR is offered as a service, organizations can use a cloud-based service provider to handle their disaster recovery planning. This article covers the best DRaaS providers to help you compare and choose the best solution for your business. Top disaster recovery as a service providers compared The following table highlights and compares a few key features of the best DRaaS solutions, including availability of a free trial. I also compare the products’ overall ratings in the table. If you want to read more about how I compared them, skip down to read my evaluation. Features Multi-device management: From a central console, admins can manage backups for their devices of different operating systems. Global deduplication: Unitrends reduces duplicate data in backups for improved performance and efficiency. AES-256-bit encryption: Unitrends admins can enable encryption per client and set end-to-end encryption for local or offsite backup copies. Pure Storage protection: Unitrends supports backup for Pure Storage flash environments. Features Automated test failover: Service providers can automate failover testing scenarios and schedule them once a month for servers. Anti-ransomware: Acronis builds automated ransomware recovery into its solution and focuses on zero days. #CyberFit scores: Acronis rates your customers’ IT security posture with a metric-based score and offers recommendations for improvement. Device and port controls: The MSP product allows you to encrypt removable media and manage user access to locally connected devices and ports. Features Air-gapped backups: Druva stores immutable backups separated from the customer’s computing environment, making it harder for ransomware to touch them. Integration with Exterro eDiscovery: Druva helps teams manage the legal and compliance side of data, streamlining and centralizing business information. Compliance monitoring: The platform alerts you if there’s been a regulatory compliance violation within your Druva-monitored workloads. Single management console: With Druva, you can manage applications, reports, and backups all from the same location. SEE: How to Get the Most Out of Your Cloud Disaster Recovery Plan (TechRepublic) Features SaaS backup: Arcserve helps you protect your SaaS applications, including Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, and Salesforce. Data loss prevention: Arcserve UDP offers bare metal restore, VM recovery, and AWS-supported immutable cloud storage. Cloud storage: Arcserve offers multiple storage destinations, including Nutanix and Wasabi. Varied backup and restoration options: UDP offers bare metal recovery, tape backup, and virtual standby, a type of backup that converts data to a VM format. SEE: Best Identity and Access Management Solutions (TechRepublic) Features SaaS backup and recovery: Zerto helps you back up SaaS applications like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Google Workspace. Always-on replication: Zerto replicates data within the hypervisor, which is a hardware-agnostic method. Journal-based recovery: Instead of storing performance-sapping snapshots, Zerto logs ongoing application and changes over time. Integrations: Zerto’s third-party integrations include storage solutions like Nebulon and security vendors like Fortinet and Thales. Features Virtual machine support: Azure Site Recovery allows you to back up VMs, including VMWare, and also supports on-premise replication. Data resiliency: When you replicate your application data to Azure, it stays in Azure storage to be used in case of failover. DR testing: Your team is able to host DR drills that don’t hinder your replication processes. Recovery between regions: Microsoft Azure allows you to enable site recovery between separate Azure data center regions. Features Server recovery: This add-on uses electronic switching to bypass a failed system and temporarily replace it with a backup machine, which then handles any traffic. Cloud backup: Kamatera offers the option to back up customer servers once a day for 14 days, for an additional fee. Replication: Kamatera replicates customer data in real time and offers recovery point objectives of seconds. Clustered servers: Kamatera’s overall approach to infrastructure keeps servers running even through failure through redundancy, failure detection, and monitoring. 5 key features of disaster recovery as a service software If you’re considering a DRaaS provider, look for features like file protection, encryption for stored backups, failover and failback, and protection against ransomware attacks. Physical and virtual file protection Besides attacks and cybersecurity problems, companies and individuals are at risk of losing their data due to natural disasters. Comprehensive disaster recovery plans should include a solution that offers backup data replication through virtual and physical servers. Hybrid solutions could also work, as organizations’ infrastructure often relies on both. Encrypted storage Most organizations use cloud storage to protect records and other information, but this data is often vulnerable. Therefore, DRaaS providers are relying on encrypted storage to make sure users’ information is continually protected. AES-256 encryption is a popular version, though it’s not the only cipher available. Automated failover The term “failover” describes when an application is moved to a standby server during a system failure or disaster. This feature is crucial for businesses and individuals who want to preserve uptime when something goes wrong. Failover should happen automatically when a system or host server goes down, so security teams don’t have to worry about manually shifting applications during an outage or disaster. Failback capabilities Failback happens when data is moved from the disaster recovery site or the secondary site controlled by the DRaaS provider to the original site after the event that affected the organization’s operations is controlled. Again, many of the best DRaaS solutions automate this process, taking a load from IT or security teams during recovery procedures. Ransomware prevention DRaaS can also act as a restoration strategy for ransomware attacks and other cyber events that may affect individuals’ or businesses’ data. If you choose a DRaaS solution with strong ransomware prevention features, like anti-malware and frequent file backups, you’ll have better overall protection for your files and computer systems. How do I choose the best disaster recovery as a service software for my business? Many DRaaS solutions exist, but they specialize in different areas and offer a variety of feature sets. If you’re planning to buy, analyze each provider thoroughly and overview their product’s features to choose the one that suits your business’s specific needs, requirements, and goals. The best disaster recovery as a service software doesn’t focus only on data backups and recovery but also on actually protecting a business’s operations. This can include reducing downtime and offering prompt responses to a crisis. Ideally, a comprehensive DRaaS software solution should simplify the process but provide protection across virtual and physical servers and against multiple events, including natural disasters and cyber attacks. In addition, these products should use up-to-date encryption technology to keep users’ data secure. Automation and the use of AI technology can also add value to a DRaaS software product, as they could offer useful predictions and facilitate response in crisis mode to keep businesses always running. Methodology I reviewed and ranked the DR providers in this guide based on their features, pricing, administrative capabilities, and support. To do this, I used a product scoring rubric and focused on specific DR features, transparency of pricing information available from vendors, and other major criteria that DRaaS customers look for. All the disaster recovery solutions received a score out of 5 based on how well they met my criteria. Evaluation criteria Pricing: Vendor transparency and availability of free trials contributed to the products’ overall pricing score. Winner: Microsoft Azure. Features: I considered important disaster recovery features like plans, testing scenarios, and replication. Winners: Arcserve and Acronis. DR categories and types: This category looked at the environments the vendors back up, including networks and virtual machines. Winner: Unitrends. Administrative capabilities: I looked at features that make the products easier to use, like dashboards and charts and a single-pane-of-glass console. Winner: Unitrends. Customer support: This category covered 24/7 support options, as well as channels like phone, email, and chat. Winners: Unitrends and Acronis.

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Kanthan vegetable farmers compensated last month for agreeing to move out FORMER farmers cultivating on state land illegally for decades in Kanthan near Ipoh, Perak, have been paid compensation after moving out to make way for the Silver Valley Technology Park (SVTP) project. State tourism, industry, investment and corridor development committee chairman Loh Sze Yee said work on the first phase of SVTP could now start as the farmers had moved out last month. He said the state economic development arm Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNPk) together with the developer of the project held a ceremony to hand over the payment on Nov 21. “The 20-year-old issue has been resolved without any untoward incidents. “The developer is now carrying out land clearance work on a 131.5ha site for Phase I,” he said in reply to Mohd Hafez Sabri (PN-Manjoi) during the Perak State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan in Ipoh yesterday. Mohd Hafez had asked about the development status of SVTP. Loh said the developer was expected to commence preliminary infrastructure works on the site in the first quarter of next year. “The industrial sector plays an important role in the economic development of the state, and based on the Market and Property Report, the performance of the property market in Perak was encouraging in 2023. “Market activity showed an upward movement,” he said, highlighting that the state government was committed to providing initiatives to drive Perak’s economy. Among them were infrastructure empowerment, investment incentives, trade and investment promotions to China and Taiwan as well as skills development institutions to grow talent. Under the leadership of Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Loh said Perak had been taking a new approach namely “thinking out of the box”. “In the 13th Malaysia Plan engagement session, the Economy Minister had praised the Perak government for being the only state that applied for a RM50mil loan for the SVTP project. “This is in contrast to the approach of other states that are likely to apply for direct allocations,” Loh added.No. 3 Penn State eyes second Big Ten championship under James Franklin

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:08 p.m. ESTPARIS (CP-AP) — Canadian striker Jonathan David scored twice to go past the 100-goal career mark for Lille in a 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 play Friday. The 24-year-old from Ottawa turned in a man-of-the-match performance at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, assisting on his team’s other goal as Lille extended its unbeaten run to 10 matches. David now has 17 in 23 games in all competitions this season and leads the French top tier with 11 goals. David, who joined Lille in August 2020 in a $46.5-million transfer from Belgium’s KAA Gent, went into the game with 99 goals in all competitions. He finished it with 101 goals in 206 appearances for Lille. He put Lille ahead from the penalty spot after nine minutes and set up a second just before halftime when he got away from his marker and sent in a cross that Iceland international winger Hákon Haraladsson knocked home . Ludovic Ajorque got one back for Brest early in the second half but David restored Lille’s two-goal cushion when he pounced on a loose ball and scored. David, who tops Canada’s men’s scoring list with 31 goals from 59 appearances, is out of contract after this season and has been linked with a move to several top European clubs. Lille has not lost to Brest at home since 1989. Lille joined Marseille and Monaco in second place on 26 points, seven behind leader Paris Saint-Germain, which played Auxerre later on Friday. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated Press

haha777 club Manchester United criticised over ‘offensive’ price increase for match ticketsUnited Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United, the airline announced Thursday. The new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other Find My network accessory to share the location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event it’s misplaced. United says more than 99% of its customers pick up their luggage without a hitch. The feature is now available with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2. “Apple’s new Share Item Location feature will help customers travel with even more confidence, knowing they have another way to access their bag’s precise location with AirTag or their Find My accessory of choice,” said David Kinzelman, United’s chief customer officer. Travelers on United whose bags do not arrive at their destination can file a delayed baggage report with United and share the link to the item’s location either through the United app or via text message. After the report has been submitted, customer service agents will be able to locate the item on an interactive map alongside a timestamp of a recent update. The shared location will be disabled after a customer has the bag, and customers can also stop sharing the location of the item at any time on their own. The location link will also automatically expire after seven days. Using AirTags or other tracking devices on luggage is increasingly popular among frequent travelers, with a significant boom following the 2022 Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown , which displaced thousands of travelers over Christmas and into 2023, alongside much of their belongings. United says lost bags are rare, with more than 99% of its customers arriving with their bags. It says the new technology will help those with lost bags to recover them more quickly because the airline will have more information about them. Apple previously announced the new service will also be integrated at other air carriers, including Delta Air Lines. Others include Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

ATC jails 10 in May 9 riots case(BPT) - Every year, roughly 20-30% of older Americans head to warmer climates for the colder winter months. Snowbirds are often retirees on fixed incomes, though flexible work environments now provide more opportunities for anyone to spend several months escaping the chill. Whether on a fixed income or an empty nester with disposable income, consumers are interested in saving money where they can. With this in mind, snowbirds can look to their AARP membership to take advantage of relevant discounts and offerings as they fluff their feathers and get ready for takeoff. From savory breakfast options while driving to your seasonal destination, to home and auto protection, and even resources to support mental and physical health, AARP member benefits offer deals and savings that will help snowbirds take flight this winter. "Spending winters in warmer places has so many benefits that come with being able to be outside more often. 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With over 1,500 locations nationwide, members save 15% on everything from diner classics to breakfast items every day; maximum discount not to exceed $10. Restrictions apply. 2. Primary Care from Almost Anywhere Feeling under the weather can put a damper on your winter travels, so it's a good idea to make sure you can access quality healthcare even when you're at your winter destination. If you are on Medicare, you can check whether there is an Oak Street Health primary care clinic near you. Oak Street Health , the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name, provides primary care for adults on Medicare and focuses on prevention with personalized care to help keep you healthy — physically, mentally and socially. Benefits include same-day/next-day appointments where available, convenient locations, a dedicated care team and a 24/7 patient support line. AARP membership is not required to visit an Oak Street Health clinic. 3. 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Manchester United’s decision to put up the cost of all members’ match tickets to £66 for the remainder of the season has been labelled “offensive” by the club’s leading supporters’ group. Manchester United Supporters’ Trust (MUST) revealed the club had informed the fans forum that changes to certain ticket policies will take effect immediately “and that this price will apply for kids and over-65s as well as adults”. The news comes as the club confirmed the cost of paying off former manager Erik ten Hag and his staff was £10.4million, while a release clause to bring in new head coach Ruben Amorim and his staff amounted to £11m. The figures were part of a longer version of the club’s first-quarter accounts which were released to the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. United and Everton fans are set to stage a protest against ticket prices ahead of their Premier League clash on Sunday. Supporters are being asked to gather next to the trinity statue outside Old Trafford to support the Football Supporters’ Association’s ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’ campaign. As well as increasing prices generally, fans are unhappy about the removal of concession tickets for certain groups. An MUST statement read: “Suffice it to say that the idea that the fans must pay their ‘fair share’ for the club’s excesses and/or mismanagement — and above all, the Glazers’ lack of investment over two decades — is offensive. “We fans have done everything we have been asked. We have cheered the players on even in the face of substandard performance. “We have objected to this action in the strongest possible terms, both for the action itself and the complete lack of consultation, which is a step backward based on the process we had agreed with the club before INEOS’ arrival. “Over the coming days MUST will be seeking urgent discussions with the club to get them to listen to fans’ concern at this policy. “United fans have sucked up a lot. We will not be silent on this and we need to be prepared to resist any attempts to further drive up ticket prices.” Supporters’ group The 1958 said along with United and Everton, both Liverpool and Manchester City supporters will also display an FSA banner ahead of their match on Sunday. “With 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs increasing ticket prices this season, FC58, Everton, Liverpool and City supporters will display the FSA banner to raise awareness that any future season ticket price increases, removal of concessions, and treating match-going supporters as an easy target to make quick revenues will not be tolerated,” the fans’ group said. “With the discussions around the rebuild or redevelopment of Old Trafford, we need to send a message to the club that we are laser focused on keeping football affordable and looking after our loyal, match-going fan base. “Manchester United have announced that they will be selling tickets to members for the remainder of the season at a minimum of £66 irrespective of if you are under 16, youth, OAP or disabled, which is a clear exploitation of the loyal fan base and their first move towards dynamic pricing.”

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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United, the airline announced Thursday. The new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other Find My network accessory to share the location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event it’s misplaced. United says more than 99% of its customers pick up their luggage without a hitch. The feature is now available with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2. “Apple’s new Share Item Location feature will help customers travel with even more confidence, knowing they have another way to access their bag’s precise location with AirTag or their Find My accessory of choice,” said David Kinzelman, United’s chief customer officer. People are also reading... 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An exchange-traded fund tracking Argentine stocks saw record inflows as Wall Street embraces President Javier Milei’s efforts to quell inflation and reverse years of endemic budget deficits. The Global X MSCI Argentina ETF, known by its ticker ARGT, absorbed US$144 million of inflows for the week that ended on November 22, with US$88 million coming in on Friday alone, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The fund, which is a vehicle for traders to pile into equity bets on a country where access to local markets is complicated by capital controls, saw assets jump roughly seven-fold from US$104 million when Milei took office to some US$750 million on Monday. “Milei hasn’t just talked the talk, but is actually walking the walk,” Malcolm Dorson, senior portfolio manager at Global X Management, the firm that manages ARGT. “He has trade balances, he has built a fiscal surplus, inflation is ticking down, and economic activity is picking up.” The inflows come against encouraging signs for South America’s second-largest economy, with month-over-month inflation shrinking to 2.7 percent in October, gains in real wages and some US$20 billion rushing into the country thanks to a tax amnesty programme. For the rally to continue, investors argue, the libertarian needs to deliver on nixing a spate of capital controls without stoking jumps in consumer prices and a peso sell-off. “The news from Argentina continues to impress with inflation down sharply. The next big hurdle will be removing capital controls,” said Greg Lesko, managing director at Deltec Asset Management LLC in New York. “If they are able to remove capital control and you don’t see big outflows, that would be a sign of confidence in the programme.” On Friday, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said the government will eliminate currency and capital controls, known locally as the “ ,” in 2025. While Caputo didn’t offer more details on the timeline for the plans, he said that the country will slow the monthly pace at which officials let the peso slide should inflation stay at current levels or show signs of further cooling. Keeping the currency rules as-is, the argument goes, may prolong the country’s economic slump, stall talks for an IMF programme with fresh cash, hamper efforts to lure more dollars into the country and thwart the government’s plans to re-enter capital markets by 2025. It also remains to be seen whether Milei’s incipient recovery isn’t another one of Argentina’s many false dawns. Money rushed to the country during an earlier turn to market-friendly policies, only to leave when pro-business president Mauricio Macri lost to the statist Peronist party in a 2019 vote. To be sure, the fund’s inflows are not wholly explained by country-specific bullishness. Argentina-founded MercadoLibre Inc., which makes up 17 percent of the ARGT’s holdings, makes a majority of its revenue outside the country today while Milei’s peso devaluation in December hit sales in Argentina for the first half of the year. In terms of a broader equity market outlook, Morgan Stanley recently reinforced its overweight rating for Argentina’s stock market, noting that policymakers have made delivered on a fiscal adjustment and deregulation campaign that’s beat expectations. “Argentina could potentially represent the canary in the coal mine, and will be watched closely across the Andean region,” Morgan Stanley strategists including Nikolaj Lippmann wrote in a November 17 note. “Argentina policymakers have made extraordinary progress in 2024, with a fiscal adjustment and de-regulation efforts that have surpassed expectations.” by Kevin Simauchi & Leda Alvim, Bloomberg Ads Space Ads SpaceJ.K. Dobbins and Alohi Gilman are placed on injured reserve by Chargers

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .When former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India on 5 August in a military helicopter, 50 lakh young women and men, leaders and cadre of the students’ wing of her party Awami League, became outsiders in their own land. Such was the public ire against Hasina’s party and its students’ wing Chhatra League that some like Ishak Ali Khan Panna, the former general secretary of the League, died while trying to escape, while others like Shamim Ahmed, a former organising secretary of League’s Jahangirnagar University unit, was beaten to death . As recently as 11 November, two separate courts sent 55 Chhatra League leaders and activists to jail. “But the worst injustice was done to us when the Yunus regime branded us a terrorist organisation and banned us,” Saddam Hussain, president of Chhatra League, told ThePrint in a video interview from an undisclosed location. “There are more than 50 lakh leaders and workers associated with Chhatra League. From being youth icons for 15 long years as League’s cadre, we have been branded terrorists overnight,” Hussain said. Branding the Chhatra League a “terrorist organisation”, a government notification on 25 October said, “there was sufficient evidence indicating the student body continued to engage in conspiratorial, destructive, and provocative activities against the State even after the fall of the Awami League government”. Hussain said it is not just those who are directly associated with the Chhatra League but even its supporters are being targeted by the Yunus administration. “Supporting Awami League or Chhatra League is a democratic right as a citizen of Bangladesh as opposing them is.” Saddam claims more than 500 medical students who supported the Awami League or the Chhatra League have had their certificates cancelled after 5 August. Many had their internships cancelled, others were not allowed to sit for their exams. “Students who support us in any form have been prosecuted, unlawfully imprisoned, and the university authorities and the interim government are taking no responsibility to ensure their safety and security,” Saddam alleged. Political journalist Shahidul Hasan Khokon told ThePrint such a “manhunt” against a students’ organisation has never happened before in Bangladesh’s tumultuous political history. “The country has seen a bloody freedom struggle, political assassination of its founding father, military takeover, not so free and fair elections, but never before has a student organisation been targeted this way,” he said. Khokon said it’s ironic that the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and its students’ wing, the Chhatra Shibir, are roaming free and yielding power in Yunus’ Bangladesh while the League has become a banned outfit. “Hasina had banned the Jamaat, which was against the very birth of Bangladesh, and had sided with the West Pakistan army to torture and kill the East Pakistani population that had risen in revolt. They openly advocate for Sharia law and today, in Bangladesh, they have become all powerful. This is a travesty of democracy,” said Khokon. Hussain claims Bangladesh is slowly realising that the student movement against quota in government jobs that eventually became a mass movement to oust Hasina was infiltrated by the Jamaat and its students’ wing. “Tell me, have you heard students killing policemen, stripping them and hanging their bodies from bridges in any student-led movement? And that too in such large numbers! The quota protest movement was highjacked from the very beginning. Gradually the country is realising that,” he said. An organising secretary of the Chhatra League, on condition of anonymity told ThePrint over phone he has gone in hiding and that his father was beaten up in the streets by Shibir members. “They threatened him with dire consequences if he did not disclose my hiding place. My younger sister has not been able to go to college ever since Hasina left. And she is not even part of the League. Is this the country a students’ revolution brought about?” Khan said. According to Khan, student groups have been clashing with each other with unfailing regularity since October. On 25 November, students from over a dozen colleges attacked Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College in Old Dhaka. At least 30 were injured as two groups of students hurled bricks at each other, the Daily Star reported. On 26 August, at least 50 people were injured in Dhaka when students clashed with hundreds of paramilitary personnel during a protest for job regularisation. “Yunus’ interim government supported by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement had promised a new beginning for Bangladesh. Instead, we have anarchy on the streets,” said Hussain. Chhatra League, which was previously known as the East Pakistan Student League, was founded by Sheikh Hasina’s father, Mujibur Rahman, on 4 January 1948 in Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall. Khaleque Nawaz Khan was the founder general secretary and Naeemuddin Ahmed was the first convener. While the League played an important role in the Bengali Language Movement of 1952 as well as the 1971 War of Independence, it has faced a fair share of controversies during Hasina’s time in office. Abrar Fahad, a 22-year-old student was allegedly beaten to death in October 2019 by members of the League in Dhaka after he criticised the government in a Facebook post. This incident snowballed into a huge controversy in Bangladesh. “Not just violence against its detractors, League leaders have been involved in sex rackets, extortion and rape allegations,” a Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology student told ThePrint. “Plus, it is somewhat ironical to see them express solidarity with Hindus in Bangladesh today. During Hasina’s time as the prime minister, many League leaders had harassed students inside campuses for belonging to the minority community,” Pal said. Hussain said a student organisation this big is bound to be mired in some controversies, as unfortunate as they are. “Before 2008, universities would be closed for months due to violent clashes between student organizations. In the past 15 years, educational institutions were never shut for such reasons. The Awami League government and the Chhatra League ensured normalcy in educational institutions,” Hussain said. According to Nadeem Khan, the only thing that matters to the lakhs of League members is to get Sheikh Hasina back in the country as the prime minister. “The Sheikh Hasina-led government has consecutively won national elections, and stayed in power by the vote of people. Opposition parties participated in the national polls when Hasina was in power. Yunus’ is an unelected government and does not have the mandate of the people. How can it continue to remain in power?” Khan said. Hussain said leaders of the League in hiding are planning to organise mass protests in the country to bring Hasina back. “The moment we come out of hiding, we are being arrested or killed. But the wheels have started to turn. Yunus has emboldened radical elements within Bangladesh who are taking it back to its East Pakistan days when minorities were targeted and an Islamist idea of the country was enforced. Common people are fed up in four months with the Yunus government that is even denying us our independence history of 1971,” he said. According to Hussain, the Bangladesh civil society is not taking kindly to the Yunus administration cosying up to Pakistan, a country Bangladesh had snatched its freedom from. On 5 September, Nahid Islam, broadcasting and IT minister of the interim government, said during a meeting with the Pakistani envoy to Dhaka that Bangladesh wants to resolve the issue of the 1971 liberation war with Pakistan and “strengthen relations between the two countries to ensure a democratic South Asia”. “Unspeakable horrors were unleashed upon the erstwhile East Pakistani population by the West Pakistani army in 1971. Cosying up to Pakistan is literally the last straw. The Chhatra League will start a massive online campaign soon to bring Hasina back to Bangladesh as the prime minister. And, Inshallah, it shall have the entire country’s support,” said Hussain. Hussain said both the top leadership as well as the grassroots activists are recuperating, and reestablishing connections nationwide among members. “We are gearing up to fight for the idea of Bangladesh Yunus is trying to change,” he said. Hussain said it won’t be an easy fight. “My interview was not published by a media outlet because of pressure from the government. Media has been instructed to not report any activity of the Awami League and the Chhatra League. Shafikul Islam, Yunus’ press secretary, has said Awami League and Chhatra League won’t be allowed any political activity. Law enforcement agencies are instructed to arrest and imprison our activists if we take out a procession or assemble. But we aren’t giving up,” he said. 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United States women’s head coach Emma Hayes admitted she initially grappled with how best to behave during ‘God Save The King’ ahead of her side’s goalless draw with England in their Wembley friendly. The billing of London-born former Chelsea boss Hayes against England’s Dutch manager Sarina Wiegman – arguably the best two bosses in the women’s game – had generated more buzz in the build-up than the players on the pitch, despite it being a rare encounter between the two top-ranked sides in the world. Hayes enjoyed her return to familiar shores but felt the US lacked the “killer piece” after they looked the likelier side to make the breakthrough. Elite meeting of the minds ? pic.twitter.com/R4d8EArqTp — U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (@USWNT) November 30, 2024 Asked what was going through her mind during the national anthem, Hayes said: “I was definitely mouthing (it), and Naomi (Girma) and Lynn (Williams) could see that I was struggling with where to be and all that. “I got to the end of the anthems and I thought, ‘that’s so ridiculous. I’m proud to be English and I’m proud of our national anthem, and I’m also really proud to coach America’. “Two things are possible all at once. I don’t want to fuel a nationalist debate around it. The realities are both countries are really dear to me for lots of reasons, and I’m really proud to represent both of them.” The Lionesses did not register a shot on target in the first half but grew into the game in the second. Hayes, who left Chelsea after 12 trophy-packed years this summer, said: “I’ve been privileged to coach a lot of top-level games, including here, so there’s a familiarity to being here for me. “It’s not new to me, and because of that there was a whole sense of I’m coming back to a place I know. I have a really healthy perspective, and I want to have a really healthy perspective on my profession. “I give everything I possibly can for a team that I really, really enjoy coaching, and I thrive, not just under pressure, but I like these opportunities, I like being in these situations. They bring out the best in me. England and USA shared a goalless friendly draw at Wembley (John Walton/PA) Hayes had travelled to London without her entire Olympic gold medal-winning ‘Triple Espresso’ forward line of Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith, all nursing niggling injuries. Before the match, the 48-year-old was spotted chatting with Wiegman and her US men’s counterpart, fellow ex-Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, who was also in attendance. England were also missing a number of key attackers for the friendly including Lauren Hemp, Lauren James and Ella Toone, all ruled out with injury. “This shows where we are at and we need to keep improving. It is November now. This is good but we want to be better again. We have to be better again.” ? Reaction from the boss ⬇️ — Lionesses (@Lionesses) November 30, 2024 Wiegman brushed aside suggestions from some pundits that her side were content to settle for a draw. She said: “I think we were really defending as a team, very strong. We got momentum in the second half, we did better, and of course both teams went for the win. “So many things happened in this game, also in front of the goal, so I don’t think it was boring. “We wanted to go for the win, but it was such a high-intensity game, you have to deal with a very good opponent, so you can’t just say, ‘Now we’re going to go and score that goal’. “We tried, of course, to do that. We didn’t slow down to keep it 0-0. I think that was just how the game went.”

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, proudly announces the launch of its AI-powered assistant through the IdeaBiz platform, providing support for developers, IT teams, and IdeaBiz partners. As the first of its kind in the country, the IdeaBiz AI Assistant is set to transform how users interact with technical information, access onboarding assistance, and receive real-time support. Powered by Generative AI (Gen AI) technology, the IdeaBiz AI Assistant delivers highly accurate and context-aware responses. This state-of-the-art tool offers seamless access to technical details and support for IdeaBiz APIs, significantly enhancing both user experience and operational efficiency. By reducing the need for human intervention, the assistant boosts productivity and satisfaction while accelerating go-to-market timelines for projects and startups utilizing IdeaBiz APIs. This efficiency leads to faster problem resolution, streamlined onboarding, and smoother API integration, driving both business growth and operational success. With the IdeaBiz AI Assistant, users can rely on a 24/7 companion that provides clear and immediate answers to queries, making technical support as accessible as a friendly conversation. This groundbreaking tool simplifies complex processes, enabling users to manage their projects and integrate APIs without navigating cumbersome documentation. It is set to evolve into a comprehensive coding assistant in the future, offering developers advanced tools to simplify their workflow and accelerate project success. True to its brand promise, ‘The Future.Today’, Dialog Axiata continues to set the standard for technological advancement in Sri Lanka with the introduction of the IdeaBiz AI Assistant, reaffirming its leadership in shaping the future of telecommunications and digital support.

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — CJ Happy had 18 points in Princeton's 99-63 victory over Nazareth on Wednesday night. Happy had five rebounds for the Tigers (6-3). Peyton Seals scored 16 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line and added five rebounds and five assists. Jack Stanton shot 4 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points. Merritt Holly finished with 14 points for the Golden Flyers. Tyler Putney added 11 points for Nazareth. Jaylen Savage finished with 10 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .BlackRock in preliminary deal to buy private credit group HPS for $12 bln- FT

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haha777 llc , /PRNewswire/ -- , the industry leader in engagement technology for churches, announced today its acquisition of , the artificial intelligence company for pastors and churches. "At Subsplash, we're committed to supporting church communities by making it easier to share the truth of Jesus," said , CEO of Subsplash. "Pulpit AI allows us to provide hundreds of thousands of forward-looking church leaders with tools that multiply their content creation efforts—helping deepen discipleship within their communities!" This acquisition marks an exciting step forward in Subsplash's mission of equipping every church to engage more people through technology by transforming sermons into dynamic, discoverable content that reaches people every day of the week—anywhere, anytime. Pastors and church leaders can leverage the Subsplash Platform—mobile apps, online giving, live streaming, websites, media delivery, events management, communication tools, and more—now paired with the power of AI making it simple to upload sermons and automatically create a suite of content—from video clips for social media to study guides for small groups, sermon recaps, weekly newsletters, and more. "The Church should be at the forefront of innovation and creativity," said Turner. "We can't wait to see how this acquisition helps amplify the gospel message and, by the grace of Jesus, we'll never stop innovating for His Church." With Subsplash & Pulpit AI's advanced tools, pastors can save valuable time while broadening the reach and impact of their messages. By enabling church leaders to repurpose their sermons quickly and effectively, Subsplash aims to enhance engagement with each sermon created, connecting congregations with meaningful content throughout the week. Subsplash is the industry leader in Fintech and mobile SaaS with an award-winning digital engagement platform used by over 20,000 leading churches and ministries around the world. Subsplash is passionate about helping mission-minded organizations engage their audiences through centralized, easy-to-manage systems. As the creators of the Ultimate Engagement PlatformTM, they're dedicated to delivering delight to millions of people through custom mobile apps, websites, live streaming, media hosting delivery, online giving, events management, communication tools, and more. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Subsplash

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc . (Nasdaq: RCAT), a drone technology company building hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced several leadership updates to align its executive team with the company's top priorities for scaling operations, manufacturing and meeting the needs of a fast-growing portfolio of customers. George Matus, Red Cat's Chief Technology Officer (CTO), is departing the company and is taking the role of CTO at Vector . As the founder of Teal Drones, George has played a vital role in Red Cat's journey, including the recent production selection of its Black Widow drones for the U.S. Army's SRR Program. His innovative contributions have significantly advanced Red Cat's technology and product development. "George has been an invaluable asset to Red Cat and we fully support his transition to Chief Technology Officer at Vector,” said Jeff Thompson, Red Cat CEO. "Red Cat looks forward to partnering with Vector to equip the U.S. military and its warfighters with fully integrated, rapidly deployable technology that ensures operational success.” Chris Rill, currently Director of Partner Integration, will also transition to the role of President of Teal Drones, another Red Cat subsidiary. Chris brings nearly 20 years of experience working at the intersection of hardware and software. As a co-founder and CTO at Canary, Chris successfully delivered two award-winning connected camera security products and shipped more than 200,000 products globally. He has served as CTO for several other connected hardware companies where he's advised on product development, security, strategy, manufacturing, fundraising, and hiring. In his new role Chris will focus on scaling engineering and manufacturing and developing process efficiencies to meet the large-scale demands of the U.S. Army and Red Cat's global customers. These leadership updates follow the recent announcement of Geoffrey Hitchcock's promotion from General Manager of Teal Drones to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for Red Cat, underscoring the company's deliberate efforts to expand its market reach and advance its leadership position in the small UAS industry. "As a fast-growing company in a rapidly evolving industry, aligning our leadership with our aggressive plans for scale is paramount,” added Thompson. "Chris and Geoff have proven track records in scaling operations, forging partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions required for the modern battlefield. With these strategic changes, we are well-positioned to meet the increasing demands of our customers while ensuring we fit into the U.S. Army's long-term vision for medium and long-range UAS operations.” About Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Red Cat (Nasdaq: RCAT) is a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations. Through two wholly owned subsidiaries, Teal Drones and FlightWave Aerospace, Red Cat has developed a leading-edge Family of Systems. This includes the flagship Black WidowTM, a small unmanned ISR system that was awarded the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record contract. The Family of Systems also includes TRICHONTM, a fixed wing VTOL for extended endurance and range, and FANGTM, the industry's first line of NDAA compliant FPV drones optimized for military operations with precision strike capabilities. Learn more at www.redcat.red. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "aim," "should," "will" "would," or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Red Cat Holdings, Inc.'s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled "Risk Factors" in the Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27, 2023. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law. INVESTORS: E-mail: [email protected] NEWS MEDIA: Phone: (347) 880-2895 Email: [email protected]The Episcopal Church Foundation Announces Dail St. Claire as New President and Chief Executive Officer 12-03-2024 12:02 AM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Presswire Image: https://www.getnews.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/1733167991.jpeg The Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) announces that Dail St. Claire has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Donald Romanik stepped down from his role on November 30, 2024. NEW YORK - December 2, 2024 - After a ten-month nationwide executive search, the ECF Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Dail St. Claire, who has served ECF and its Endowment for over a decade as Board Director and Advisor. "We are thrilled to welcome Dail St. Claire as ECF's new President and CEO," said Todd Anderson, Chair of ECF's Board of Directors. "Dail's vision, expertise, and deep commitment to the Episcopal Church's mission, as well as her familiarity with ECF, positions her to lead us into the challenging next phase of our work with lay leaders and ministries. We thank Donald Romanik for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and service." "It is a privilege to be ECF's President and CEO," said St. Claire. "I look forward to building on our rich history of fostering lay-clergy partnerships and strengthening faith communities with our dedicated staff and board, lay leaders, ministers, dioceses, and partners navigating this time of change and healing in our communities and nation. I am committed to a partnership between ECF and our Honorary Chair, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, in his vision of building a sustainable future for 'one Church in Christ'. With a career that spans asset/wealth management, finance, and philanthropy, St. Claire brings over three decades of experience to ECF. St. Claire, a 2x Founder of a financial services firm, private equity fund, and mutual fund trust company, fosters innovative partnerships and drives operational efficiencies. She has a successful track record of growing and scaling small and mid-sized businesses in highly regulated industries and launching start-ups as President, COO, CIO, and Advisor. St. Claire co-designed a digital asset banking platform with a sustainable development framework. While managing global equity and liquidity assets for New York City's $280 billion public pension funds at the beginning of her career in 1991, St. Claire also managed the first public pension emerging manager program comprised of diverse-owned managers. St. Claire has served as ECF's Finance Committee Chair, overseeing its self-directed endowment fund as a board member and advisor. She is a board member of the Institute for Sustainable Communities, and a member of the Economic Club of New York, and The Common Good. St. Claire holds a BA from the University of California, San Diego, and an MA in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, Harris School. She is an RRCA-certified running and fitness coach and has run 15 marathons. Founded in 1949, ECF is an independent foundation that services Episcopal faith communities and supports lay leadership and clergy. ECF's self-directed Endowment was formed in 1955. Its services and programs include Endowment Management Services. For more information, visit www.ecf.org [ http://www.ecf.org/ ] Media Contact Company Name: ECF Contact Person: Media Relations Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=the-episcopal-church-foundation-announces-dail-st-claire-as-new-president-and-chief-executive-officer ] Country: United States Website: https://www.ecf.org This release was published on openPR.Seat-sharing arrangement in J&K, other places could not be done well: Cong’s Raja New Delhi: Seat sharing agreements could not be done in a meaningful way during the Lok Sabha polls, and all secular parties, especially the Congress, need to introspect over the results of the general elections and the recent assembly poll results, Communist Party of India general secretary D Raja said on Monday. Addressing a press conference here after a meeting of the party’s national council, Raja also said the Left parties were not given proper space in the INDIA bloc. “At the time of Parliament elections, the seat-sharing arrangement could not be done in a meaningful way. Some problems remained. Otherwise, the results would have been different also,” Raja said. “Then the Assembly elections –“Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra –“ the seat-sharing arrangement could not be done well. Otherwise, results could have been different. Here, our party has demanded that all parties must do serious introspection,” he said. “Particularly, the Congress party should do serious introspection,” Raja added. He said the CPI and all the Left parties are the “uncompromising political ideological forces fighting against the BJP and the RSS combine”. “But at the time of elections, the Left parties were not accommodated as they should have (been). The Left parties cannot be left out or sidelined. And in the emerging situation in the country, the Left parties are a strong, committed force against the right-wing, conservative, communal, fascist forces,” he said. “This is what our party has pointed out. This has to be taken note by all secular democratic parties, in particular the Congress party. In the coming days, we all will have to work together, fight together,” he said. The country is passing through a very critical period when the ruling BJP and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) combine are posing a “grave threat” to the Constitution, he alleged. “We have celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Constitution, but how to uphold the constitutional values, the constitutional morality? So the situation demands the unity of secular democratic forces to save the nation, to save the Constitution,” he said. Talking about the recent Haryana and Maharashtra polls, where the BJP retained power, Raja said the Left parties were dissatisfied how smaller parties, including the Left, were not properly accomodated. “Things would have been different. Every possibility was there to defeat the BJP. Why it did not happen? So everyone should do serious introspection,” he said. He said all secular and democratic parties need serious introspection on how to work together, and how to accommodate each other. “Here, the Congress, being the largest party, it has a responsibility to be accommodative to other parties,” he added. The opposition INDIA bloc, formed ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, won 234 seats altogether, while the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 293 seats. In the subsequent assembly polls, BJP won in Haryana and Maharashtra, while the National Conference-led alliance won in Jammu and Kashmir, and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance won in Jharkhand.

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 7 (ANI): With the aim of making Mahakumbh 2025 a grand event, the Uttar Pradesh government has made sure to give priorities to the facilities for the pilgrims as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated 100 public shelters with a capacity of 250 beds in the fair area on Saturday, totalling to having 25,000 beds available for pilgrims. A computerized lost and found center has also been started in the Mahakumbh Mela area, an official statement mentioned. Also Read | India To Be Among Top 10 Maritime Nations by 2047, Says Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. "The need for public shelters is important in view of the huge number of pilgrims and visitors during a grand event like the Maha Kumbh," CM Yogi said. Traditionally, pilgrims and saints spend time in open spaces or circulation areas, which creates many problems for them in cold weather. Keeping this in mind, the government has arranged public shelters with a total capacity of 25,000 beds. Also Read | Telangana: Mentally Unstable Man Steals Ambulance, Apprehended by Police After 100 KM Chase in Nalgonda District. "The aim of these shelters is to provide not only comfortable and safe stay to the pilgrims, but also to make their journey accessible and convenient," read the official statement. The public shelters prepared for the Maha Kumbh have been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Each shelter will have a capacity of 250 beds. Mattresses, pillows and clean sheets will be provided along with beds. Separate toilets and bathrooms have been arranged for men and women. Regular cleaning, including change of sheets, has been ensured in these shelters. Apart from this, arrangements have been made for clean drinking water and round the clock (24x7) security. "Devotees will be able to use these facilities at a nominal fee, which will provide an option to stay in Maha Kumbh to people of all sections," the statement mentioned. The government has also aimed to make the shelters cheap and accessible to devotees. "The fee system for the use of public shelters has been kept simple and accessible. On normal days, devotees will have to pay Rs 100 for the first day and Rs 100 on the first day and Rs 200 on the second day for a two-day stay," read the statement. On the days of the main bathing festival and around it, this fee will be Rs 200 for the first day and Rs 200 on the first day and Rs 400 on the second day for a two-day stay. Devotees can pay in cash or through digital means (UPI), after which they will be issued tickets, the statement added. "This initiative is especially for those pilgrims who cannot afford hotels, guest houses or private camps. These public shelters will not only make their journey economical, but they will also be able to experience comfort and safety in the cold weather," said CM Yogi. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the computerized lost and found center in Prayagraj Mela area as part of preparations for Mahakumbh 2025. This center will be equipped with state-of-the-art technologies to resolve the problems related to missing of devotees immediately. This initiative will provide a safe and organized experience to the pilgrims. "The government is fully committed to make Mahakumbh 2025 not only a religious event but also a living symbol of Indian culture and spirituality," the statement mentioned. Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta, Water Power Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, Mayor of Prayagraj, Fair Officer Vijay Kiran Anand and other officials were present with the Chief Minister in the program. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)Russian defence spending jumps to record high

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Published 5:31 pm Monday, December 2, 2024 By Jim Gazzolo Just an hour after Matt Viator was named the new McNeese State head football coach, his best player hit the transfer portal. Micah Davey, the All-American linebacker, announced on social media on Monday afternoon. Davey, a junior, missed a good portion of this season with injuries but was still able to be selected to the Southland Conference’s second team. After a stellar sophomore year, he was a consensus All-American who saw him average just over 15 tackles a game. That earned him first-team honors on the SLC and Louisiana Sports Writers teams. Davey finished the 2023 campaign with 20 tackles against Houston Christian and 21 vs. Lamar. Despite rumors, Davey returned to the Cowboys for this year and was named a preseason All-Almerican. However, injuries cost him parts of five games, including three straight at one point. He was a preseason all-American pick this year. Last week, he and several other players came out in support of defensive coordinator Tony Pecoraro as the next head coach. Pecoraro was named the interim Cowboy head coach after Gary Goff was let go a week ago. In three seasons with McNeese, Davey collected 311 tackles, 164 of them solo. He had 5.5 sacks, an interception, two fumble recovered, and three forced fumbles in 29 games. Davey also had one touchdown. He becomes the fifth McNeese player to announce he would be entering the portal, which doesn’t officially open until Dec. 9. With the number of scholarships being lowered, this will likely be the most overfilled portal in history. Last week, defensive backs Levi Wyatt and Boogsie Silvera, quarterback Kamden Sixkiller, punter Finn Lappin, and offensive lineman Hayes Creel announced on social media that they would be entering the portal as well.(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks are set to follow the positive lead from Wall Street where a rally in the world’s largest technology companies drove stocks to fresh all-time highs. Futures show benchmarks in Tokyo, Shanghai and Sydney are set to rise at the open, while Hong Kong looks flat. Currency markets are in the spotlight, with the dollar snapping a three-day losing streak after President-elect Donald Trump’s warning to BRICS nations. French bonds and stocks came under renewed pressure while the euro fell as much as 1.1% amid the nation’s political turmoil. In the US, the S&P 500 notched its 54th closing record this year in a “narrow” advance that saw just a few groups ending higher. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rose more than 1%, Tesla Inc. led gains in megacaps and Apple Inc. hit a fresh peak. Traders are bracing for a barrage of economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve speakers that will help shape the outlook for interest rates. Treasuries pared losses on Monday after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he’s inclined to vote for a rate cut in December, with swaps pricing in more than 70% of a quarter-point cut this month. The highlight this week is Friday’s payrolls report, which is expected to show US hiring jumped in November after hurricanes and a major strike undercut job growth a month earlier. On Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell participates in a moderated discussion, and investors will await any assessment of the job market and inflation as well as clues to whether the central bank will lower rates in December. “This week is the last truly important economic data week of 2024,” said Tom Essaye at The Sevens Report. “If results are ‘Goldilocks,’ then investors will expect a soft landing and a December rate cut.” The S&P 500 added 0.2%. The Nasdaq 100 rose 1.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%. Treasury 10-year yields advanced two basis points to 4.19%. In a move that escalated a campaign to contain Beijing’s technological ambitions, but stopped short of earlier proposals that would have sanctioned more key Chinese firms, the US unveiled new restrictions on China’s access to vital components for chips and AI. The Department of Commerce slapped fresh curbs on the sale of high-bandwidth memory chips made by US and foreign companies, likely affecting South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. as well as Idaho-based Micron Technology Inc. In China, investors hungry for signs of stimulus to boost the sub-par economy have been put on edge after the Communist Party’s elite decision-making body skipped releasing a readout for its regular November meeting. Investors are now turning their attention to this month’s Politburo assembly — one of three annually to normally focus on economic policy. In Europe, Marine Le Pen pledged to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government after he failed to meet her demands on a new budget, threatening financial and political disruption for France. Buoyant Mood Back on Wall Street, the mood remains buoyant. The Fed’s Waller said he’s inclined to vote for another reduction in interest rates when officials meet later this month, though data due before then could make the case for holding them steady. The optimism is in stark contrast to a year ago, when equity investors and strategists were bracing for a potentially turbulent 2024, worrying about the risk of a hard landing for the US economy and rate cuts that could come too late to prevent it. Few anticipated that the S&P 500’s annual gain would be among the best in history. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this ‘Goldilocks’ zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” said Mark Hackett at Nationwide. “December continues the seasonal tailwind, historically delivering the second-best performance behind November. Other technical tailwinds for the market include financial conditions, sentiment, momentum, and breadth.” December has usually been a stronger month when the market enters the month up solidly year-to-date, according to Bespoke Investment Group. In the 22 years that the S&P 500 has been up more than 20% in the year through November, the index has averaged a gain of 1.77% in December — with positive returns 77.3% of the time, Bespoke noted. While the gauge has fallen in December just five of 22 times when it has been up over 20% through November, three of those five December drops came during election years (1936, 1980, 1996). Corporate Highlights: Key events this week: Some of the main moves in markets: Stocks Currencies Cryptocurrencies Bonds More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.

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Cyber Monday tabletop gaming deals have been particularly nice this season, and especially when it comes to board game deals. But just because board games have largely had all the fun, that doesn't mean there aren't deals to be found for Dungeons & Dragons. For example, the Young Adventurer's Collection Box Set is at a record-low price that's hard to beat. This Cyber Monday deal is just $14.94 over on Amazon at the moment. Given that the set of four books typically retails for $34.99, that's a saving of about $20. This is the lowest price I've ever seen on the collection, with previous offers all handing around the $23 mark over the last few months. When it comes to the best Cyber Monday gaming deals , it's hard to beat the bang for the buck as presented here. Should you buy the The Young Adventurer's Collection Box Set 1? When people think of D&D, they probably often think of running a campaign or the big imposing rulebooks that are hard for people to engage with initially. It's a classic conundrum: how do you best introduce someone to D&D if they have no familiarity with it whatsoever? Enter the Young Adventurer's Guides! The four books in this box set – Monsters & Creatures, Warriors & Weapons, Dungeons & Tombs, and Wizards & Spells – are explicitly designed to bring young fans into the fold by introducing various concepts in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way. It's not going to directly teach anyone how to play D&D, but it will introduce them to important aspects of the game that will make learning that much easier. And the good news is: there's a second set if this one lands particularly well! If this loot doesn't interest you, be sure to check out our guide to Cyber Monday board game deals and Cyber Monday deals for gamers .

WASHINGTON , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA) released new national and state-level data on the U.S. bioscience industry's economic performance, its impacts, and its geographic footprint. The report, " The U.S. Bioscience Economy: Driving Economic Growth and Opportunity in States and Regions ," analyzes the sector's economic impact via employment, overall output, wages/benefits, and tax revenue. Key takeaways from the report include: "America's bioscience sector is vital to addressing the world's most pressing challenges -- from pandemics and national security to preventative health and environmental sustainability. Industry leaders and researchers overcome tremendous obstacles every day to advance innovative solutions and help people lead healthier lives, and this report shows how the sector continues to enrich communities, create jobs, and grow economies across our great country," said John F. Crowley , BIO's President & CEO. "For two decades now, this report series has shown the growth and impact of the bioscience industry on the economy. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturns, it is clear that the biosciences remain a key sector of the growing innovation economy," said Pete Pellerito , BIO Senior Policy Adviser for Federal and State Economic Development and Technology Transfer Initiatives. "The bioscience industry's economic footprint extends to every U.S. state and region," said Ryan Helwig , Principal and Project Director with TEConomy Partners. "That means all parts of the country play a part in the industry's breakthroughs and advancements and benefit from its economic impact." The state-by-state industry assessment is the eleventh in a biennial series, developed in partnership by TEConomy Partners and BIO , and studies the state of the U.S. bioscience industry and its associated innovation ecosystem at the national, state, and metropolitan area levels. The report includes individual fact sheets for all 50 states, the District of Columbia , and Puerto Rico , which can be found alongside the full report and map at www.bio.org/jobs . About BIO BIO is the world's largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial, and environmental biotechnology products. BIO also produces the BIO International Convention , the world's largest gathering of the biotechnology industry, along with industry-leading investor and partnering meetings held around the world. About Council of State Bioscience Associations The Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA) is a coalition of independent state and territory based non-profit trade associations, each of which advocates for public policies that support responsible development and delivery of innovative life-sustaining and life-saving biotechnology solutions. Convened by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), CSBA's collective voice represents the true grassroots network of innovators, researchers, manufacturers and accelerators across the country. About TEConomy TEConomy Partners, LLC is a global leader in research, analysis and strategy for innovation-driven economic development. Today we're helping nations, states, regions, universities and industries blueprint their future and translate knowledge into prosperity. The principals of TEConomy Partners include the authors of the prior Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Development reports, published since 2004. For further information, please visit www.teconomypartners.com . CONTACT- Vicky Stinson | vstinson@bio.org View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-report-finds-bioscience-sector-generates-over-3-trillion-for-us-economy-302320044.html SOURCE Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)(Reuters) - Microchip Technology lowered its third-quarter revenue forecast on Monday and announced the closure of its wafer manufacturing factory in Arizona, as the chipmaker looks to restructure under interim CEO Steve Sanghi. Microchip has been through a tumultuous few quarters, grappling with slowing orders for its automotive chips as carmakers, navigating an uncertain macro economy, clear existing inventory which they built up to avoid a supply crunch. The company now expects revenue to be close to the lower end of its previous forecast of $1.03 billion, below analysts' expectations of $1.06 billion as per data compiled by LSEG. Shares of Microchip fell over 3.5% in extended trading after being around 3% higher at close. The company's stock has fallen 22% so far this year. Microchip expects to shut down the Arizona facility in the September 2025 quarter and generate annual cash savings of around $90 million. "With inventory levels high and having ample capacity in place, we have decided to shut down our Tempe wafer fabrication facility that we refer to as Fab 2," said interim CEO Sanghi, who came into the role after Ganesh Moorthy retired from the top job at the end of November. The company said the closure should help the company moderate its inventory levels beginning in the fourth quarter and will affect around 500 employees. The company said that its other factories in Oregon and Colorado have ample space for expansion and plans to transition product manufacturing from the Arizona plant to other such facilities. (Reporting by Zaheer Kachwala in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri) Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters .Tweet Facebook Mail Telcos will soon be required to verify messages sent from brands under a new initiative launched by the Australian government to crack down on scammers . Under the initiative, a national SMS sender ID register will be established, requiring text messages sent from trusted brands like CommBank, Linkt, or MyGov to be verified. If the sender ID is not on the register, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will either block the SMS or include a warning. READ MORE: Arrest made after man killed during assault inside Melbourne home Telcos will soon be required to verify messages from brands under a new initiative. (Supplied) Communications Minister Michelle Rowland emphasised the tool was crucial in protecting Australians from "increasingly sophisticated and organised scammers". "We've all received scam messages on our phones purporting to be from reputable sources – and it's costing Australians millions of dollars every year," Rowland said. "This mandatory register will enable these messages to be blocked or flagged as a scam – better protecting consumers from being cheated. "In this way, the register will also help restore trust in communications received from legitimate organisations and make Australia an even harder place for scammers to operate." READ MORE: Former Commonwealth Kiwi boxer dead after boat capsizes in US Can you pick the Black Friday scam text message? View Gallery The federal government provided $10 million for the tool in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. The government anticipates the register will be open for registration of sender IDs from late 2025, following close consultation with telcos and the companies being impersonated. More than $11 million has been lost due to text message scams this year, according to Scamwatch. DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .Alberta to end use of photo radar on provincial highways, at speed-on-green cameras

This move will mark a strategic shift in the US-India defence relationship. Published: December 7, 2024 11:05 PM IST By Edited by Pakistan may acquire Chinese J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter for its air force. It’s a move that could significantly alter the balance of power in South Asia. India currently does not have a fifth-generation aircraft. Experts assess that in the changed geopolitical situation, the US may offer F-35A to India, which will be the answer to the Chinese J-35A for regional balance. This move will mark a strategic shift in the US-India defence relationship. China’s J-35 stealth fighter J-35A is equipped with advanced avionics, which has the ability to deploy modern weapons. If Pakistan acquires this aircraft, it can significantly increase its air warfare capabilities. It has the potential to alter the regional balance of power. However, the J-35A has not yet demonstrated its potential in real combat. India will need counter measures Due to the proximity between China and Pakistan, it is believed that Islamabad can get these fighters. The inclusion of the J-35A in Pakistan’s arsenal means that India will need strong counter-measures especially when China has a fleet of fifth-generation fighter aircraft like the J-20, which is constantly growing. The evolving situation in South Asia could pose an opportunity for the Pentagon to strengthen its strategic partnership with India and contain China’s influence. The offer of the F-35A to India could provide a decisive technological advantage. The F-35A is currently considered among the most advanced fighters in the world, having proven its capabilities in combat. Obstacles in acquiring American F-35 However, there are obstacles in acquiring the American F-35A for India. India has bought the S-400 air defense system from Russia, which could complicate this deal. US rules regarding the deployment of F-35 to countries possessing Russian systems are very strict. Experts suggest that to reduce these risks, the US can impose conditions for the sale of F-35A to India. Under these conditions, F-35 operations could be kept away from S-400 batteries. Simultaneously, more surveillance and inter-operation measures should be implemented with the US forces to protect sensitive technologies. Challenge for India Before acquiring the F-35A, India will have to carefully look at its possible implications. The F-35A is known for its high acquisition and maintenance costs. Choosing the F-35 could divert resources and attention from India’s indigenous fighter jet programmes. In addition, the acceptance of the F-35A could potentially strain India’s long-standing defense relationship with Russia. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and . Read more on Latest on . TopicsFormer UCF head coach Gus Malzahn hired as Florida State OC

Microchip Technology lowers quarterly revenue forecast, shuts Arizona factorySEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks took a bumpy path to sole possession of first place in the NFC West. featured several special teams miscues, including a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by New York. On the flip side, the Seahawks got their second pick-6 in as many weeks and just enough production by Geno Smith and the offense. The Seahawks' uneven performance was characteristic of a season in which they started 3-0, then lost five of six before winning another three in a row to take command of their underachieving division. Seattle (7-5) leads Arizona by one game, with a matchup against the Cardinals looming next weekend. Zach Charbonnet gave Seattle its first lead of the day on an 8-yard touchdown run with 5:37 to go, and the Seahawks' defense capped another strong outing with a game-sealing stop on fourth down. After a sack by Leonard Williams gave the Jets a fourth-and-15 at the 34-yard line, Aaron Rodgers threw a desperation pass to Garrett Wilson that fell incomplete, giving Seattle the ball with 33 seconds left. What’s working Williams is on a tear. After losing out on NFC defensive player of the week honors last week to teammate Coby Bryant despite 2 1/2 sacks and four quarterback hits, “Big Cat” had an even better game. Williams finished with two sacks, three tackles for loss, a 92-yard interception return for a touchdown that was the longest pick-6 in NFL history by a defensive lineman, and a blocked extra point. The touchdown was the first of Williams’ career. He became since 1982 with multiple sacks, an interception return for a touchdown and a blocked kick in a game. Maybe this week the league will agree he was the NFC's best defender. What needs help The special teams could not have been much worse in the first half. The Seahawks fumbled three kickoffs, losing two, and allowed Kene Nwangwu's 99-yard kickoff return for a TD. Dee Williams fumbled on a kickoff in the first quarter to give New York the ball at the 27-yard line, and four plays later, Rodgers hit Isaiah Davis for a touchdown to give the Jets a 14-0 lead. Laviska Shenault Jr. muffed two kicks and fumbled at the Seattle 38-yard line in the second quarter. Seattle also had an extra point blocked. Stock up Smith led his third game-winning drive of the season and his 11th since he became Seattle’s starting quarterback in 2022. Facing the team that drafted him in 2013, Smith went 20 of 31 for 206 yards and a touchdown. For the first time in five weeks, he was not intercepted. The Seahawks trailed by 14 points on two occasions, but Smith brought Seattle back while avoiding the untimely picks that dogged him recently. He threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Barner in the second quarter, and led the Seahawks on a go-ahead nine-play, 71-yard touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter. Stock down Coach Mike Macdonald and his staff have to address the problem with their kick returners, Shenault and Dee Williams. Two lost fumbles and several muffs could have easily cost Seattle the game. Injuries WR DK Metcalf left the game briefly with a knee issue but returned. ... P Michael Dickson was unavailable in the fourth quarter because of back spasms. Key number 38 — The Seahawks decided to go for it on fourth-and-6 at their own 33-yard line with 9:34 left in the game. A primary reason was that Dickson was unavailable to punt because of back spasms. The Jets were flagged for having 12 men on the field after sending a punt returner out, which gave Seattle fourth-and-1 at the 38. The Seahawks got a first down after Jets cornerback Quantez Stiggers was flagged for pass interference on Metcalf, and eight players later, Charbonnet scored to put Seattle ahead. Without going for it on fourth down from their own 38, the Seahawks likely would’ve lost. Up next The Seahawks will seek a season sweep of the Cardinals. ___ AP NFL: Shane Lantz, The Associated Press

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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma appears to have borrowed from the past to cure its recent offensive ills. The Sooners , best known this century for a passing prowess that has produced four Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks, took it back to the 20th century against then-No. 7 Alabama. Oklahoma ran 50 times for 257 yards while only throwing 12 times in a 24-3 win over the Crimson Tide that took coach Brent Venables off the hot seat. The Sooners more resembled Barry Switzer’s squads that dominated the old Big 8 with the wishbone offense in the 1970s and ’80s than the more recent Air Raid teams. Venables said the change was a matter of necessity for a unit that has been besieged by injuries at receiver and offensive line. “I think this staff has done a really good job with trying to figure that out, get better every week, put together a great gameplan but also figure out, ‘OK, what does this group of guys, what does this team — what do we need to do?'” Venables said. To make it work, Oklahoma needed to trust that such a change would work in the modern Southeastern Conference. They had to implement it with an interim play-caller in Joe Jon Finley, who stepped in after the Sooners fired Seth Littrell last month. Oklahoma (6-5, 2-5 SEC) pulled it off, and LSU coach Brian Kelly has taken notice ahead of their game on Saturday. “This is now much more about controlling the football, running the football, playing with physicality," Kelly said. "They've got perimeter skill, but I think it's centered around much more of a run-centric, quarterback run and take care of the football." The Sooners started to see success on the ground against Maine. They ran 52 times for 381 yards in a 59-14 win that got the wheels turning. Jovantae Barnes ran for career highs of 203 yards and three touchdowns that day. Venables said the timing of the opportunity to play that non-conference game against Maine in early November and figure some things out was perfect. “Everybody has some degree of vulnerability and maybe some self-doubt,” he said. “And just developing some confidence and putting something on tape other than practice, like, ‘Man, look, see what you’re capable of?’ And executing against, again, a well-coached team — certainly, we played off of that in all the right ways like you would expect us to. And so there’s a real place for that.” Story continues below video After a bye week, the Sooners tried the same approach against Missouri. It wasn't as successful — they ran 36 times for 122 yards — but they hung tough before losing 30-23 . The Sooners went all in against Alabama. Jackson Arnold — the same guy who threw 45 times in the Alamo Bowl last year, ran 25 times for 131 yards and threw just 11 passes. The Sooners found something in running back Xavier Robinson. With Barnes out with an injury, Robinson carried 18 times for career highs of 107 yards and two touchdowns. Suddenly, a team that had been forcing the pass and getting sacked at an alarming rate was moving the line of scrimmage and controlling the tempo. Oklahoma had the ball for more than 34 minutes against the Crimson Tide, lending support to a talented defense that had been spending way too much time on the field. The new approach could be helpful on Saturday — LSU (7-4, 4-3) ranks 14th out of 16 conference teams against the run. Venables said the Sooners still need to throw the ball well to win, but he's glad to know his squad can run with force when necessary. “I think that’s the art of having a system that’s adjustable, flexible, adaptable, week in and week out, but also has an identity — toughness, physicality," he said. "You’ve got to be able to run the ball at every level of football, but you do have to throw it. You can’t just do one thing. But we need to be efficient.” 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-footballUS expected to send £1 billion in weapons to Ukraine before Trump takes office

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OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will not support a Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST holiday and $250 unless the government expands eligibility for the cheques, saying the rebate leaves out “the most vulnerable.” The Liberals announced a plan last week to cut the federal sales tax on a raft of items like toys and restaurant meals for two months, and to give $250 to more than 18.7 million Canadians in the spring. Speaking after a Canadian Labour Congress event in Ottawa, Singh says he’s open to passing the GST legislation, but the rebate needs to include seniors, students, people who are on disability benefits and those who were not able to work last year. Singh says he initially supported the idea because he thought the rebate cheques would go to anyone who earned under $150,000 last year. But the so-called working Canadians rebate will be sent to those who had an income, leaving out people Singh says need the help. The government intends to include the measures in the fall economic statement, which has not yet been introduced in the House of Commons. The proposed GST holiday would begin in mid-December, lasting for two months. It would remove the GST on prepared foods at grocery stores, some alcoholic drinks, children’s clothes and toys, Christmas trees, restaurant meals, books, video games and physical newspapers. A privilege debate has held up all government business in the House since late September, with the Conservatives pledging to continue a filibuster until the government hands over unredacted documents related to misspending at a green technology fund. The NDP said last week they had agreed to pause the privilege debate in order to pass the legislation to usher in the GST holiday. Singh said Tuesday that unless there are changes to the proposed legislation, he will not support pausing the debate. The Bloc Québécois is also pushing for the rebates to be sent to seniors and retirees.Motivated by obsession: Canadians accused in botched California murder plot in police custody

As Americans are beyond burned out, Tricia Hersey’s Nap Ministry preaches the right to restBAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's ruling junta arrested one of the country's top politicians Wednesday for criticizing the military rulers of neighboring Burkina Faso, according to his son and a judiciary source. Issa Kaou N’Djim, who previously supported Mali's current military leader Col. Assimi Goita before distancing himself, was arrested on charges of insulting a foreign head of state, which is a crime in Mali, an employee of the court system said. The court employee spoke to the The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to talk to reporters. N'Djim had claimed on the Joliba TV News broadcaster on Sunday that the military rulers of Burkina Faso, a close ally of Mali, made up evidence of a foiled coup in November. The politician was placed in custody and taken to the main prison in Mali's capital Bamako on Wednesday, his son, Ousmane N’djim, said. “He knows he is being arrested because of his political struggle." The director of Joliba TV News has also been called for interrogation by the authorities. Mali and Burkina Faso have been ruled by military regimes since , capitalizing on popular discontent with previous democratically elected governments over security issues. Together with Niger, another junta-led country in the region, they form the Alliance of Sahel States, or AES. N’Djim was one of the vice presidents of the National Transitional Council (CNT), Mali’s legislative body under the junta. He later distanced himself from the military regime and said he favored a return to electoral democracy. In 2021, he was handed a six-month prison sentence after he criticized the military regime on social media. The security situation in the three AES countries has analysts say, with a record number of attacks by Islamic extremists. Government forces have been accused of killing civilians they suspect of collaborating with militants while . In June, Malian authorities . Amnesty International called for N'Djim's release in a post on the social media platform X. ___ This story was first published on Nov. 13, 2024. It was updated on Nov. 26, 2024 to correct that the month of an alleged foiled coup attempt in Burkina Faso mentioned by a politician was in November, not September. Baba Ahmed, The Associated PressHoda Kotb left her Today co-host Jenna Bush Hager momentarily speechless by recalling an unthinkable exchange from before her time at NBC in which an unnamed boss critiqued her weight. On Monday, December 2, the anchors of Today With Hoda and Jenna discussed how Timothee Chalamet has successfully pivoted to action roles after reportedly losing out on previous jobs because of his body type. “I mean, look, sometimes people will tell you things that you’re not right for,” Kotb said. “I still remember had just started working in a small market,” she continued. “And I played basketball in high school so I always assumed I was in shape even though, literally, after college and stuff I wasn’t.” “I still remember my boss going to me, ‘Hey, Hoda,’ and I was like, ‘Yeah?’ He goes, ‘Hey, I got an idea. Maybe you might wanna try to get on the treadmill,’” Kotb said. The 60-year-old added levity by impersonating her then-boss’s voice and doing a treadmill-running motion. Bush Hager looked shocked and stared directly into the camera, gasping, “No!” Kotb continued, “And I go, ‘What?!’ You know when you have a perception of yourself that is not the perception of the world?” Bush Hager joked, “Yeah, it’s called reverse body dysmorphia. I have it too.” “Yeah, so I was like, ‘What are you talking about?’” Kotb recalled. “But, if you don’t fit, they want you to wear something a certain way, cut your hair a certain way, speak a certain way.” The shocking exchange can be seen around the 5 minute mark of the broadcast shared on YouTube below: Bush Hager related to being told to change oneself, bringing up how she was originally asked to refrain from saying “y’all” on the Today show. She said she dismissed the idea, and that she couldn’t “pretend” to be a “serious news person” and continued saying the slang word. Craig Melvin Named as Hoda Kotb's Replacement on 'Today' “I think you know when you’re pretending deep down and no matter what it is, you start losing who you are,” Kotb concluded, admitting that “sometimes” people have to make small changes to “fit into a work environment.” Kotb made sure not to name names, but since she has worked for NBC for the last 26 years, the unnamed boss may have been from her local news days. Kotb worked at a CBS local station in Greenville, Mississippi after graduating from Virginia Tech in 1986. Today , Weekdays, 7 a.m. ET, NBC More Headlines: Will ‘Yellowstone’ Fulfill ‘1883’ Prophecy & 6 More Burning Questions We Need Answered ‘Today’: Hoda Kotb Reveals Former Boss Told Her to ‘Get on The Treadmill’ (VIDEO) ‘Based on a True Story’s Melissa Fumero on Breaking Bad in Peacock’s Killer Comedy Is ‘SNL’ New This Weekend? Here’s Everything to Know ‘The Price Is Right’ Fans Want Big Change to Game After Contestant’s ‘Depressing’ Disaster

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Sports on TV for Sunday, Dec. 22Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, Dec. 22 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 1 p.m. ESPN — Illinois vs. Missouri, St. Louis SECN — Kent St. at Alabama 2 p.m. ACCN — American U. at Virginia BTN — Detroit at Wisconsin 3 p.m. ESPN — Brown at Kansas ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic: Oregon St. vs. Charleston, Quarterfinal, Honolulu 3:30 p.m. SECN — Charleston Southern at Georgia 4 p.m. ACCN — Rider at NC State BTN — Southern U. at Southern Cal 5:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic: Loyola of Chicago vs. Oakland, Quarterfinal, Honolulu 6 p.m. ACCN — LeMoyne at Notre Dame 7 p.m. FS1 — Georgetown vs. Seton Hall, Newark, N.J. 9 p.m. ESPN — Diamond Head Classic: Nebraska vs. Murray St., Quarterfinal, Honolulu 11:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic: Charlotte vs. Hawaii, Quarterfinal, Honolulu COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) 3 p.m. ABC — NCAA Tournament: Louisville vs. Penn St., Championship, Louisville, Ky. GOLF 11:30 a.m. GOLF — PGA Tour: The PNC Championship, Day 2, Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Fla. 1:30 p.m. NBC — PGA Tour: The PNC Championship, Day 2, Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Fla. HORSE RACING 3 p.m. FS1 — NYRA: America’s Day at the Races NBA G-LEAGUE BASKETBALL 10:30 a.m. NBATV — Winter Showcase: Indiana vs. Texas, Orlando, Fla. 1 p.m. NBATV — Winter Showcase: College Park vs. Osceola, Orlando, Fla. 7:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Winter Showcase: TBD, Championship, Orlando, Fla. NFL FOOTBALL 1 p.m. CBS — Regional Coverage: Tennessee at Indianapolis, L.A. Rams at N.Y. Jets, Cleveland at Cincinnati FOX — Regional Coverage: N.Y. Giants at Atlanta, Detroit at Chicago, Philadelphia at Washington, Arizona at Carolina 4:05 p.m. FOX — Minnesota at Seattle 4:25 p.m. CBS — Regional Coverage: New England at Buffalo, Jacksonville at Las Vegas, San Francisco at Miami 8:20 p.m. NBC — Tampa Bay at Dallas PEACOCK — Tampa Bay at Dallas NHL HOCKEY 12:30 p.m. NHLN — Carolina at N.Y. Rangers 8 p.m. NHLN — Seattle at Colorado SNOWBOARDING 4:30 p.m. NBC — FIS: World Cup, Copper Mountain, Colo. SOCCER (MEN’S) 8:35 a.m. FS2 — The French Cup: Olympique de Marseille at AS Saint-Étienne, Round of 64 9 a.m. USA — Premier League: Chelsea at Everton 11:30 a.m. USA — Premier League: Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Noon CBSSN — Serie A: Empoli at Atalanta 2:50 p.m. FS2 — The French Cup: Paris Saint-Germain at RC Lens, Round of 64 TENNIS 11 a.m. TENNIS — Next Gen ATP Finals: Final The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV .

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — PGA Tour rookie Patrick Fishburn played bogey-free for an 8-under 64 for his first lead after any round. Joel Dahmen was 10 shots behind and had a bigger cause for celebration Friday in the RSM Classic. Dahmen made a 5-foot par putt on his final hole for a 2-under 68 in tough conditions brought on by the wind and cold, allowing him to make the cut on the number and get two more days to secure his PGA Tour card for next year. He is No. 124 in the FedEx Cup. "I still got more to write this weekend for sure," said Dahmen, who recently had said his story is not yet over. "But without having the opportunity to play this weekend, my story would be a lot shorter this year." Fishburn took advantage of being on the easier Plantation course, with trees blocking the brunt of the wind and two additional par 5s. He also was helped by Maverick McNealy, who opened with a 62 on the tougher Seaside course, making two bogeys late in his round and having to settle for a 70. People are also reading... Fishburn, who already has locked up his card for next year, was at 11-under 131 and led McNealy and Lee Hodges (63) going into the weekend. Michael Thorbjornsen had a 69 and was the only player who had to face Seaside on Friday who was among the top five. What mattered on this day, however, was far down the leaderboard. The RSM Classic is the final tournament of the PGA Tour season, and only the top 125 in the FedEx Cup have full status in 2025. That's more critical than ever with the tour only taking the top 100 for full cards after next season. Players like Dahmen will need full status to get as many playing opportunities as they can. That explains why he felt so much pressure on a Friday. He didn't make a bogey after his opening hole and was battling temperatures in the low 50s that felt even colder with the wind ripping off the Atlantic waters of St. Simons Sound. He made a key birdie on the 14th, hitting a 4-iron for his second shot on the 424-yard hole. Dahmen also hit wedge to 2 feet on the 16th that put him on the cut line, and from the 18th fairway, he was safely on the green some 40 feet away. But he lagged woefully short, leaving himself a testy 5-footer with his job on the line. "It was a great putt. I was very nervous," Dahmen said. "But there's still work to do. It wasn't the game-winner, it was like the half-court shot to get us to halftime. But without that, and the way I played today, I wouldn't have anything this weekend." His playing partners weren't so fortunate. The tour put three in danger of losing their cards in the same group — Zac Blair (No. 123), Dahmen and Wesley Bryan (No. 125). The cut was at 1-under 141. Blair and Bryan came to the 18th hole needing birdie to be assured of making the cut and both narrowly missed. Now they have to wait to see if anyone passes them, which is typically the case. Thorbjornsen in a tie for fourth and Daniel Berger (66 at Plantation) in a tie for 17th both were projected to move into the top 125. Dahmen, indeed, still has work to do. Fishburn gets a weekend to see if he can end his rookie year with a win. "I've had a lot of experience playing in cold growing up in Utah, playing this time of year, kind of get used to playing when the body's not moving very well and you've got to move your hands," said Fishburn, who played college golf at BYU. "Just pretty happy with how I played." Ludvig Aberg, the defending champion and No. 5 player in the world competing for the first time in more than two months because of knee surgery, bounced back with a 64 on Plantation and was back in the mix. Aberg played with Luke Clanton, the Florida State sophomore who looks like he belongs each week. Clanton, the No. 1 player in the world amateur ranking who received a sponsor exemption, had a 65 at Plantation and was two shots off the lead. Clanton already has a runner-up and two other top 10s since June. "Playing with him, it's pretty awesome to watch," Clanton said. "We were kind of fanboying a little it. I know he's a really good dude but to be playing with him and to see what he's done over the last couple years, it's pretty inspirational." Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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