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phmacao 777 SHEIN is launching the ULTIMATE Giftorium experience just in time for the Festive SeasonCHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez and forward Craig Smith could return in time for the NHL Winter Classic. Martinez and Smith participated in the team's optional morning skate ahead of Sunday night's to the Dallas Stars. Martinez was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 13 because of a neck injury, and Smith went on IR on Dec. 20 with a back injury. Interim coach Anders Sorensen described Martinez and Smith as day to day. “They're close,” Sorensen said. Martinez and Smith in free agency last summer. Martinez has one goal and three assists in 15 games, and Smith has six goals and four assists in 26 games. The Blackhawks host the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field — home of baseball's Chicago Cubs. The Blackhawks shuffled their defensemen ahead of their matchup with Dallas, recalling Wyatt Kaiser from Rockford and assigning Kevin Korchinski to their American Hockey League affiliate. The 20-year-old Korchinski, who was selected by Chicago with the No. 7 pick in the 2022 draft, had five goals and 10 assists in 76 games with the Blackhawks last season. He by Chicago on Dec. 8 and skated in nine games before he was sent back down. “If you look at his overall development, throughout the season, he’s taken big steps forward in his development,” Sorensen said. “We saw flashes of that early when he was up here and we want to make sure he stays on that track.” ___ AP NHL: The Associated Press

After 12 months of big hitters such as Helldivers 2, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Dune: Part 2 and Shogun, it’s not unreasonable to consider 2024 a good year for pop culture. But the smooth always comes with the rough, and the past year really has been a rocky one for the things we love and the people who make them. From layoffs and studio closures to costly consoles, underwhelming adaptations and struggling sequels, these are the biggest disappointments in 2024. The games industry found itself facing a crisis in 2023 as many publishers and studios, both large and small, made scores of staff redundant in an effort to cut costs. But the pains of that year would be repeated in 2024, which has seen an estimated 14,600 job losses - a 39% increase year-on-year. The cuts have seen thousands of talented studio staff thrown into the most difficult job market the games industry has ever seen, with developers attempting to find new roles in a landscape where companies are slimming down. That is if their studio still exists. Adding to the dismal picture are several studio closures. Perhaps the most prominent among them is Arkane Austin, Bethesda’s immersive sim specialist responsible for the acclaimed Prey. Sadly its most recent release, Redfall, was a critical and commercial bomb – a situation that seemingly sealed its fate. Arkane Austin was shuttered by parent company Microsoft, along with Alpha Dog Games, Roundhouse Games, and Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks . Somewhat miraculously, Tango was rescued by Krafton in a last-minute turn of fate, but such good news is rare. Also suffering closure this year was PlayStation’s London Studio , Galvanic Games, Avalanche Studio Group’s New York and Montreal studios , as well as others. To say it's been a tough year is an understatement. Another developer closed for good is Firewalk Studios , the team behind what is certainly PlayStation’s biggest disaster of the generation: Concord . A PvP hero shooter, its long and costly development meant it arrived long after the genre had peaked in popularity. But, despite being developed by many FPS veterans hailing from the likes of Bungie and Activision, what could have been PlayStation’s next big multiplayer phenomenon struggled to stand out from the likes of Overwatch and Apex Legends thanks to its lacklustre character kits and standard fare objective design. From the outside Concord simply looked like another typical hero shooter, which meant few wanted to see what was going on inside. It’s not an exaggeration to say that almost no one turned up for its August release – it achieved a high of just 697 concurrent players on Steam during its first week. Less than two weeks later, Sony pulled Concord from sale , refunded players, and shut the game down. By the end of October, Firewalk Studios was closed for business. It all sadly means Concord is gone without a trace. Well, almost – an episode of Amazon’s Secret Level animated series serves as a prequel to the ongoing Concord in-game story that never happened. A similar, thankfully less tragic story also happened earlier this year with Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. After months of poorly-received marketing, Sucide Squad launched as a critical and commercial bomb . As with Concord, much of Kill The Justice League’s failings were due to chasing trends that players have long since largely tired of – in this case, the Destiny-style live-service shooter grind . It didn’t help that Suicide Squad resembled Crystal Dynamics’ ill-fated Avengers game from a few years back, which similarly annoyed players for being a repetitive multiplayer PvE game. In Suicide Squad’s case, it was a shattering fall from grace for a studio that previously made beloved single-player Batman games. Many of us just wanted more of that best-in-class superhero action with a villainous twist, but sadly Warner Bros’ chase of live-service revenue seemingly got in the way. Not that it paid off - an initial lack of sales and dwindling players has contributed to a significant revenue decline for the company. The time-compressing effect of the pandemic years has disguised the fact that, yes, we’re already at the midpoint of the current console generation. Right on cue, Sony delivered its mid-cycle refresh PlayStation 5 Pro, and it’s safe to say that practically no one was pleased by its $700 price tag . That’s not just down to the cost of living squeezing everyone’s wallets – Mark Cerny’s presentation that apparently showcased the console’s ability to render The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered so much better than the base console was basically the “They’re the same picture” meme from The Office in action. While there’s definitely time for the PS5 Pro to prove why it costs $200 more than the regular PS5, the initial results have been pretty disappointing. Rather than eliminate the need to decide between quality and performance modes, developers have added even more options to Pro-patched games, with confusing names such as ‘Fidelity Pro’ and ‘Versatility’. Remember when you just plugged in a console and it worked? Halcyon days. Plus, all the Pro’s extra power can’t even make Bloodborne look any better . At least Sony fans got a console, though. After months of rumours that Nintendo was due to announce its successor to the Switch, the company announced a brand new piece of hardware: an alarm clock. Yes, the Alarmo is a $100 clock with game-themed alarms and a motion sensor that can detect when you’ve got out of bed. It’s hardly the Switch 2 we were hoping for. And even when it comes to Nintendo’s history of weird hardware , Alarmo is far from the most interesting or bizarre. A true disappointment from the house of Mario. Over in the realm of television, things have largely been bright thanks to the likes of Arcane, Shogun, and Fallout. But 2024 also saw some traditionally reliable shows struggle to maintain their quality. Season 3 of The Bear certainly wasn’t bad – it once again provided some solid character drama and beautifully-shot kitchen nightmares. But, compared to the incredible highs of the first two seasons, this third chapter fell significantly short. Its frustratingly slow pace clashed with the lightning speed of previous years, and the focus being almost entirely on Carmy’s inner crisis forced valuable characters like Sydney into the sidelines. Similarly, we saw this year’s Star Wars project struggle to hit the highs of The Mandalorian and Andor. The Acolyte was built on a fascinating premise that delved into the galaxy’s past, exploring the late High Republic era. It was packed with Jedi and featured one of the coolest lightsaber battles in the entire franchise, but even that couldn’t save the series from its sloppy and often infuriating storytelling. The Acolyte’s saving grace could have been Manny Jacinto’s Sith lord The Stranger, who sports one of the most menacing helmets in all of Star Wars. But while deeper exploration of his character could have resulted in a much-improved season two, we’ll never get to see that thanks to Disney axing the show entirely. This isn’t just a Disney problem – Netflix has also continued its habit of cancelling shows after barely giving them a chance to realise their full potential. 2024’s Netflix cull included Kaos and Dead Boy Detectives, which join last year’s Lockwood & Co in the “cancelled after a single season” club. This year’s Fallout was a stellar exercise of how to adapt a video game for television, with Amazon’s wasteland show being among our TV highlights of 2024. But it seems like Fallout’s success isn’t a guaranteed indicator that every Amazon video game show will be fantastic, as proven by the dreadful Like a Dragon: Yakuza show that landed on the service several months later. Featuring no karaoke, far too little Majima, and far too much melodrama, Like a Dragon totally failed to capture the stark contrast between serious and silly that the Yakuza games thrive on. It wasn’t just Japanese RPGs that were treated poorly for TV this year, though. Famed Japanese manga Uzumaki also received its long-awaited animated adaptation, and the results couldn’t have gone any worse . The four-part Adult Swim show turned Junji Ito’s monochrome horror into a rushed mess that sprinted to the finale, undermining plot points, character arcs, and scares on the way. The biggest disappointment, though, was the severe drop in animation quality following a visually rich episode one . Uzumaki transformed from beautifully chilling into a low-budget nightmare in the space of a week – it was a rug-pull scarier than anything Junji Ito could write. Unfortunately, terrible adaptations weren’t limited to the small screen. One of the biggest box office bombs of the year came in the form of Borderlands . Gearbox’s wacky looter shooter was transformed into a hideously miscast Guardians of the Galaxy rip-off for its live-action big screen adventure. Many of the games’ best-know qualities, such as its sweary sense of humour and love of turning humans into piles of goopy gore, were toned down to the point of vanishing completely. The result was bland, recycled MCU-ish ideas geared toward mass marketability. In short: a complete disaster. Unsurprisingly it died an unceremonious death when it launched in cinemas – with Lionsgate’s CEO saying “nearly everything that could go wrong did go wrong.” It’s arguable that an FPS like Borderlands was never going to survive the transition to cinema. A sequel to the most profitable comic book movie of all time and the first R-rated film to pass a billion-dollars at the box office, though? Surely a second Joker was going to be an easy win. Not so much. Joker: Folie à Deux turned out to be a miserably dull follow-up , with director Todd Phillips undoing almost all the good he established in the first film. When not even Lady Gaga can save your kinda-sorta musical from its snoozefest courtroom drama scenes, you know you’re in trouble. For the classic-mould movie buff, though, almost certainly the biggest disappointment of the year is Megalopolis. The years-in-the-making, self-financed magnum-opus from The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola was (perhaps, if we’re honest, somewhat predictably) an indulgent catastrophe. Some people have seen method in the madness (including our own reviewer, who gave it a 9/10 ) but for many this opulent fable set in a futuristic, Rome-like New York City was a bloated, pretentious, dull mess. Quite how the creator of the quintessential Mafia movie got here may prove to be one of the universe’s greatest mysteries. From studio closures to box office catastrophes, 2024 has had some real low points. It’s hard to find a silver lining in some of them, and we continue to hope that the industries that make our favourite things will turn a better corner in 2025. But in other instances it’s the downs that make the ups shine brightly – and you can find many of those bright stars in our roundup of the best reviewed games of 2025. Matt Purslow is IGN's Senior Features Editor.HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) is setting new standards in the eco-friendly shipping industry. The company announced that it has obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) in the UK for the design concept of an 88,000m3 Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC), marking a significant advancement in next-generation decarbonization vessel development. Ammonia, a clean fuel with no carbon dioxide emissions, is garnering attention alongside hydrogen as a key fuel for the carbon-neutral era. Building on its technological expertise gained through developing LNG dual-fuel (LNG DF) and methanol-fueled container ships, HJSC successfully completed the basic design for the ammonia carrier, meeting all design load conditions required by the classification society. In July, HJSC and Lloyd’s Register signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop the next-generation ammonia carrier. Over six months of intensive research led to the creation of a design that meets classification society requirements, opening a new chapter in eco-friendly shipbuilding technology. With this AIP for its design concept, HJSC plans to actively respond to the growing demand in the decarbonization vessel market. Beyond ammonia-powered ships, the company aims to lead the market by focusing on developing diverse eco-friendly vessels, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) ships, hydrogen-powered ships, and liquefied carbon dioxide carriers. HJSC CEO Yoo Sang-chul remarked, “The development of eco-friendly fuel-powered container ships aligned with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2050 carbon-zero goals has translated into tangible orders, receiving positive market feedback. Moving forward, we will continue to enhance our technological capabilities through ongoing research and development, cementing our position as a leader in the green shipping industry.”Leading industry body Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday urged the government for lowering the excise duty on fuel to boost consumption in the forthcoming budget for 2025-26, especially at the lower income level, arguing that fuel prices significantly drive inflation. Besides, the industry chamber also called for reducing marginal tax rates for personal income up to Rs 20 lakh per annum, saying that this would help trigger the virtuous cycle of consumption, higher growth and higher tax revenue as inflation has reduced the buying power of lower and middle-income earners. “The central excise duty alone accounts for approximately 21 percent of the retail price for petrol and 18 per cent for diesel. Since May 2022, these duties have not been adjusted in line with the approximately 40 per cent decrease in global crude prices. Lowering excise duty on fuel would help reduce overall inflation and increase disposable incomes,” the industry body said. “Domestic consumption has been critical to India's growth story, but inflationary pressures have somewhat eroded the purchasing power of consumers. The government’s interventions could focus on enhancing disposable incomes and stimulating spending to sustain economic momentum. Persistent food inflationary pressures also impinge upon low-income rural households who allocate a larger share to food in their consumption basket,” CII director general Chandrajit Banerjee, said. Banerjee further said that while recent quarters have shown promising signs of recovery in rural consumption, targeted government interventions, such as increasing per unit benefit under its key schemes like MGNREGS, PM-KISAN and PMAY, and providing consumption vouchers to low-income households, can further enhance the rural recovery. In its pre-budget proposals, the CII has also recommended an increase in the daily minimum wage under the MGNREGS from Rs 267 to Rs 375 as suggested by the ‘Expert Committee on fixing national minimum wage' in 2017, with the industry body estimating that this will entail an additional expenditure of Rs 42,000 crore. “The government should raise the annual payout under the PM-KISAN scheme from Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000. Assuming 10 crore beneficiaries, this will entail an additional expenditure of Rs 20,000 crore,” it said. Meanwhile, ahead of the budget, the CII has launched the second part of its landmark manufacturing competitiveness Study, focusing on the transformative impact of smart technologies on India’s manufacturing sector. The industry body also highlighted in a report that the sector’s ongoing digital transformation and its critical role in achieving the ambitious goal of increasing the manufacturing GDP share to 25 per cent in the near future. The report showcases how cutting-edge technologies such as the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics, and automation are reshaping the manufacturing landscape, driving optimisation, innovation, and global competitiveness. “High-capital industries like semiconductors, aerospace, and automotive are leading the charge in adopting these technologies, while traditional sectors like textiles and food processing are gradually transitioning towards digitalisation,” it said.

PHOENIX — Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, the Carter Center announced on Sunday . In a post on X , formerly known as Twitter, the Carter Center said the former president died in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. This comes almost two years after he entered home hospice care and just more than two years after the death of his wife of 77 years, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Carter was born on Oct. 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia, and graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1946. He went on to serve seven years in the Navy before going back home to Georgia. He entered politics in 1962 in Georgia and served two terms as a state senator before being elected as the state's governor in 1971. Carter held that office for four years before running for president in 1976, where he defeated incumbent Pres. Gerald Ford. He served just one term in the Oval Office, losing his bid for re-election in 1980 to Pres. Ronald Reagan. The former president went on to dedicate the rest of his life to public service, working heavily with Habitat for Humanity and The Carter Center, which he founded in 1982. The Carter Center works to advance human rights around the world. Carter leaves behind three sons, a daughter, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Arizona politicians react to passing of former Pres. Jimmy Carter After the news of Carter's passing was announced, Arizona politicians announced their condolences. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego released a statement, which reads: President Carter was a fighter for everyday Americans, and that commitment continued after his presidency through extraordinary humanitarian work with his wife Rosalynn. I looked up to President Carter – not only because he brokered landmark peace treaties or spearheaded major domestic energy policies – but because he overcame historic challenges and accomplished incredible feats while remaining his authentic self. I especially appreciated his commitment to elevating young women to spheres of influence, and he appointed more women as federal judges than all previous presidents combined. President Carter leaves behind a legacy of service and achievement that I and so many other leaders around the country can only hope to mirror. He will be greatly missed. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly posted on X, "Always humble, President Carter showed us that public service isn’t limited to elected office. He leaves a legacy not just as a president, but as a great American who wore the uniform, built homes for his neighbors, and worked for human rights across the globe." Former Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake posted on X, "The world is a poorer place without this good man." Arizona Senator-elect Ruben Gallego posted on X , "A life dedicated to peace, justice, and compassion. Rest in peace, President Jimmy Carter. Sydney and I send our heartfelt condolences to the Carter family." Rep. Andy Biggs posted on X, "Please join me in praying for the friends and family of President Jimmy Carter. President Carter passed away this afternoon at the age of 100. I pray that peace surrounds all who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace." Former Gov. Doug Ducey posted on X, "May God bless Jimmy Carter. Politics aside, a life well lived, starting from humble beginnings. May he rest in peace." Attorney General Kris Mayes posted on X, "America has lost a true servant leader. President Jimmy Carter's century-long life was defined by his integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to serving his country and his fellow man. From his military service to his leadership in the White House — and his tireless work with Habitat for Humanity and global humanitarian efforts — he showed us what it truly means to live for others. Rest in peace, President Carter." The X account for the Arizona House Democratic Caucus posted, "The world can debate where President Jimmy Carter ranked among American leaders, but he was by far the best and most impactful former President in our nation’s history. Rest in Power to our beacon of humanity." The X account for the Arizona Senate Democratic Caucus posted, "Rest in power, President Carter." Habitat for Humanity remembers Pres. Jimmy Carter Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona released a statement on X after Carter's passing, which reads, "Tonight, we mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a true champion for humanity and a tireless advocate for affordable housing. A man of deep faith, his legacy of compassion and service inspires us all to continue working towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Rest in Peace, Mr. President." The post included a video statement from Jason Barlow, the president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona. Here is a transcription of his statement. "On behalf of our board of directors, our staff and all of the families that Habitat has served, we want to express our condolences to the Carter family on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Probably no one has had a bigger impact on Habitat for Humanity, both nationally and internationally, than President Carter and he's gonna be missed. He has had a profound, he's leaving behind a profound legacy of service. A man of deep faith, not only in his God, but in Habitat, we will miss him dearly." Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford released a statement after Carter's passing, which reads: We are deeply saddened by President Carter’s passing, and our prayers are with the Carter family. President and Mrs. Carter began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity near their home in southwest Georgia more than 40 years ago, and soon brought worldwide attention to the need for decent and affordable housing. We are grateful for the incredible impact the Carters have had on Habitat and on the families who have benefited from their shining example. The Carters put Habitat for Humanity on the map, and their legacy lives on in every family we serve around the world. More from Habitat for Humanity can be found by clicking here . >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Watch 12News+ for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12News+ app! The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV . 12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona. Users can also watch on-demand videos of top stories, local politics, I-Team investigations, Arizona-specific features and vintage videos from the 12News archives. Roku: Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for "12 News KPNX." Amazon Fire TV: Search for "12 News KPNX" to find the free 12News+ app to add to your account , or have the 12News+ app delivered directly to your Amazon Fire TV through Amazon.com or the Amazon app. Up to Speed Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12News YouTube channel. Subscribe today.Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. Business and political leaders celebrated Carter's humanitarian work. President-elect Donald Trump said the world owed Carter "a debt of gratitude." Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. World leaders responded with an outpouring of support, celebrating Carter's legacy as a humanitarian . Carter served as president from 1977 to 1981 but is perhaps most known for his work after his presidency. Carter championed human rights and pushed for peace in various corners of the world. In 1982, he founded The Carter Center to focus on such issues and played an active role with Habitat for Humanity until the end of his life. President Joe Biden said the "world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian." "With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us," Biden said in a statement. "He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe." Biden said that the love Carter shared with his late wife, Rosalynn Carter , was "the definition of partnership" and that their leadership was "the definition of patriotism." Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote on X that Carter led an "extraordinary life" that touched countless people's lives through his vision and generosity. As we remember President Carter's extraordinary life, we also honor the countless lives he touched through his vision and generosity. My thoughts are with the Carter family and all those mourning this incredible man. May his memory be a blessing and an enduring reminder of what... pic.twitter.com/NdDU43WTGk Also on X, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a photo of the former president wearing a tool belt in front of a construction site with the message: "Today, we honor President Carter's lifetime of service and his commitment to leaving the world better than he found it. May he rest in peace." Related stories Today, we honor President Carter’s lifetime of service and his commitment to leaving the world better than he found it. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/cXl99kT7lr Sen. Bernie Sanders said on X that Carter would be remembered as a "decent, honest and down-to-earth man" for both his time as president and his later humanitarian work. "He will be sorely missed," Sanders wrote. US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg also shared a tribute to the former president on X, writing that Carter's "leadership, intellect, and moral example ennobled our country, during and ever since his presidency." President and Mrs. Carter were also extraordinarily gracious and kind to Chasten and me, receiving us warmly at their home and making us feel like friends even as we sat amazed by their presence and grace. pic.twitter.com/iZe4BDULht President-elect Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Carter's presidency "came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude." "Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time," Trump said. "We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers."

Alphabet Inc. Cl A stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsPartnering with hummel and Northwell Health, the new kit honors the club's iconic local roots. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Westchester Soccer Club (WSC) – the first homegrown professional sports club to call New York's most populous suburb home – debuted the team's inaugural home kit last week at an event with Northwell Health, its front of kit sponsor and official health partner. See images of the new kit here and the video reveal. Through an exciting partnership with hummel, a leading global sportswear brand, and with sponsorship from Northwell Health, the home kit builds on the excitement of WSC's iconic homegrown brand unveiled earlier this summer. The White, Gold, and Blue "Zee" Kit represents the next step in WSC's campaign to deepen community engagement as it prepares for the 2025 season in the United Soccer League One (USL). Earlier this year, USL announced that Westchester County, N.Y. has been granted the rights to a USL League One franchise, with WSC to kick off in 2025 as the host of home matches at the newly renovated Memorial Field in Mount Vernon, N.Y. "Our new kits proudly showcase the defining spirit of our community. At its core, the jersey is a celebration of our heritage, with the "Infinity W" mark (found in our badge and side-striping) and the Tappan Zee Bridge representing the connection between our players, fans, and our hometown communities," said Mitch Baruchowitz, majority owner of WSC. "Northwell Health is very proud to be the front-of-kit sponsor and official health partner of Westchester Soccer Club. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to fostering a healthier, more connected community," said Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez of Northwell Health. "The new jerseys symbolize the strength of this collaboration, and we are excited to stand alongside WSC in uniting and inspiring Westchester through the power of soccer." Designed with the vibrant spirit of the NY suburban landscape in mind, the jerseys embody the pride and identity of WSC as a uniter of families and communities in the greater Westchester Region. The distinctive home kits resonate with the club's unique identity and aim to bring fans together and feature one of the region's iconic landmarks. In addition to the introduction of the new kits, WSC is also excited to announce the availability of season ticket deposits for the upcoming League One season. A deposit includes exclusive access to club information, announcements, invitations to events and more, providing fans the opportunity to secure their seats for an exciting season ahead, further solidifying their connection to the club. The new jerseys, and other items in a brand-new line of merchandise, are now available online at WSC's website for ensuring that fans can proudly display their support for the club ahead of the season. For more information about the new jerseys, season ticket options, and upcoming events, please visit: https://www.westchestersc.com/ . About Westchester Soccer Club Westchester Soccer Club, Westchester's first homegrown professional sports team, will join USL One in the 2025 season. The club is dedicated to celebrating the region's profound love for soccer through exciting game experiences and community-focused events. With a strong commitment to nurturing local talent, WSC aims to build a world-class developmental pipeline for both boys and girls in Westchester. For more information and updates, follow WSC on social media: Twitter/X: @westchestersc • Instagram: @westchestersc • Facebook: @westchestersc Sign up for email updates at www.westchestersc.com Media Contact: Josh Vlasto josh@joshvlasto.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/westchester-soccer-club-debuts-new-home-kit-to-kick-off-upcoming-season-302317028.html SOURCE Westchester Soccer Club

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey gambling regulators have handed out $40,000 in fines to two sportsbooks and a tech company for violations that included taking bets on unauthorized events, and on games that had already ended. In information made public Monday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement fined DraftKings $20,000. It also levied $10,000 fines on Rush Street Interactive NJ and the sports betting technology company Kambi. According to documents released by the state, Rush Street accepted 16 bets worth $1,523 in Nov. 2021 on a college basketball game between the University of North Carolina-Asheville and Tennessee Tech University after the game had already concluded with a UNC victory. Kambi told the enforcement division that a trader had failed to manually remove that game from its betting markets, saying it had stopped receiving messages from its own sports data provider due to a network connectivity error. Kambi said it has updated its guidelines and retrained its traders to prevent a recurrence. Kambi, which is based in Malta, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment Monday. Rush Street declined comment, and DraftKings had no immediate comment Monday. DraftKings stopped using Kambi in 2021. In March 2022 Rush Street took seven bets totaling just under $2,900 on three Magic City Jai Alai games after the results were already known. Kambi told the division it experienced a connectivity issue that allowed the bets to be accepted after the games were over. An explanation of what Kambi did to address the situation was blacked out in documents released by the division. A month earlier Rush Street took 13 wagers worth $8,150 with pre-match odds on a Professional Golf Association match after the event had already begun. In this case, Kambi told the division a newly hired trader failed to enter the correct closing time time for bets on the event. The trader and a supervisor underwent retraining. DraftKings was fined for taking bets on unapproved events including Russian basketball for nine months in 2020 and 2021. It eventually voided over $61,000 in bets and returned the money to customers after being directed to do so by the state. In this case, Kambi told the division it misidentified this particular Russian basketball league as one that was approved for wagering in New Jersey. DraftKings told the state it did not catch the error, either. In 2020, DraftKings accepted 484 wagers on unapproved table tennis matches. Kambi incorrectly enabled the events for wagering without conditions required by the state, the division said. In Feb. 2022, the division said DraftKings took pre-season NFL bets involving specific players but did not give the state specific information on what information was to be included in the bets, drawing 182 wagers worth nearly $7,000 that were later voided and refunded to customers. Follow Wayne Parry on X at www.twitter.com/WayneParryAC

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its position in shares of Healthpeak Properties, Inc. ( NYSE:DOC – Free Report ) by 23.2% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 21,561,640 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after buying an additional 4,056,931 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s holdings in Healthpeak Properties were worth $493,115,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Principal Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Healthpeak Properties during the third quarter worth $18,736,000. B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Healthpeak Properties during the 3rd quarter worth $745,000. Retirement Systems of Alabama purchased a new stake in shares of Healthpeak Properties in the 3rd quarter worth about $12,765,000. Franklin Resources Inc. acquired a new stake in Healthpeak Properties in the 3rd quarter valued at about $3,224,000. Finally, Tidal Investments LLC purchased a new position in Healthpeak Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,586,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.57% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Healthpeak Properties from $23.00 to $22.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 10th. Scotiabank increased their target price on Healthpeak Properties from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a “sector outperform” rating in a report on Monday, September 9th. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on Healthpeak Properties from $24.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Evercore ISI increased their price objective on Healthpeak Properties from $25.00 to $26.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, September 16th. Finally, StockNews.com downgraded shares of Healthpeak Properties from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating, ten have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $23.62. Healthpeak Properties Price Performance Healthpeak Properties stock opened at $20.08 on Friday. Healthpeak Properties, Inc. has a 1 year low of $16.01 and a 1 year high of $23.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 1.31 and a current ratio of 1.31. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $21.59 and a 200 day moving average price of $21.42. The company has a market cap of $14.04 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.72, a PEG ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 1.13. Healthpeak Properties ( NYSE:DOC – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 24th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.44 by ($0.32). The company had revenue of $700.40 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $682.51 million. Healthpeak Properties had a net margin of 12.10% and a return on equity of 3.53%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 25.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.45 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that Healthpeak Properties, Inc. will post 1.8 earnings per share for the current year. Healthpeak Properties Announces Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 4th were paid a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.98%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 4th. Healthpeak Properties’s dividend payout ratio is currently 255.32%. About Healthpeak Properties ( Free Report ) Healthpeak Properties, Inc is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and S&P 500 company. Healthpeak owns, operates, and develops high-quality real estate for healthcare discovery and delivery. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding DOC? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Healthpeak Properties, Inc. ( NYSE:DOC – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Healthpeak Properties Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Healthpeak Properties and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Indiana quarterback Rourke earns Jon Cornish Trophy as top Canadian in NCAA football Kurtis Rourke has made the Jon Cornish Trophy a family affair. The Indiana quarterback received the award Monday, which is presented annually to the top Canadian playing football in the NCAA. Canadian Press Dec 23, 2024 12:15 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Kurtis Rourke captured the '24 Jon Cornish Trophy as the top Canadian playing football in the NCAA on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Jay LaPrete Kurtis Rourke has made the Jon Cornish Trophy a family affair. The Indiana quarterback received the award Monday, which is presented annually to the top Canadian playing football in the NCAA. Rourke's older brother, Nathan, currently with the CFL's B.C. Lions, won the award twice in 2017 and 2018 at Ohio. "It's awesome," Rourke said. "Kind of getting introduced to the Jon Cornish Trophy back when Nathan won it a couple of times, I wanted to be able to have a shot and it was one of my goals to be in the conversation, be in the running. "It just means a ton to be recognized just because Canadian athletes don't get recognized too often. I'm just so glad we're able to get that recognition and continue to do it for our country." Rourke finished first in voting ahead of Montreal's Dariel Djabome, a junior linebacker at Rutgers. Stanford receiver Elic Ayomanor, last year's winner, was third, followed by Vancouver's Ty Benefield (sophomore safety, Boise State) and Jett Elad of Mississauga, Ont., a senior safety at UNLV. Cornish, of New Westminster, B.C., was a standout running back at Kansas who went on to have a decorated CFL career with the Calgary Stampeders (2007-15) before being inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2019. Rourke transferred to Indiana last December to boost his NFL draft stock after five years at Ohio, where he began as a backup to his older brother. The junior Rourke then captured the '22 MAC offensive player of the year award despite suffering a season-ending knee injury before heading to Indiana after the 2023 season. Rourke was instrumental in Indiana — traditionally known as a basketball school — emerging as a Big Ten contender in head coach Curt Cignetti’s first season. After winning 11 of their first 12 games, the Hoosiers' stellar campaign ended with a 27-17 loss to Notre Dame in the opening game of the expanded U.S. college football playoff bracket. Rourke finished 20-of-33 passing for 215 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in that contest. Overall, Rourke completed 222 of 320 passes (69.4 per cent) for 3,042 yards with 29 TDs and five interceptions. "What a privilege, opportunity to come join a program that had so much to prove," Rourke said. "It kind of aligned with what I was wanting to do, which was prove I could play at a higher level." The six-foot-five, 223-pound Rourke was named a finalist for the Manning Award, presented annually to the NCAA's top quarterback. He was also ninth in voting for the Heisman Trophy as U.S. college football's outstanding player. "College football has been everything to me," Rourke said. "Starting off my freshman year to be able to watch Nathan grow and play in his senior year and just learn from him in both how to live a college life but also be a college quarterback as well. "I won't forget my time at Ohio at all, it really created me and moulded me into the person, player I am. I’m extremely grateful for the entire college football experience." The former Holy Trinity star becomes just the second Canadian high school graduate to claim the Jon Cornish Trophy. Chuba Hubbard, of Sherwood Park, Alta., and currently with the NFL's Carolina Panthers, did so in 2019 while at Oklahoma State. The six-foot-two, 240-pound Djabome recorded 102 tackles (48 solo), three sacks and two forced fumbles this season. Rutgers faces Kansas State in the Rate Bowl on Boxing Day. The six-foot-two, 210-pound Ayomanor, a redshirt junior, was one of the few bright spots this season for Stanford (3-9). He registered 63 catches for 831 yards and six TDs after recording 62 receptions for 1,013 yards and six touchdowns in 2023. Last week, Ayomanor declared for the '25 NFL draft. The six-foot-two, 204-pound Benefield led Boise State in tackles (73), solo tackles (53) and interceptions (two) while also registering five tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and two recoveries. The Broncos are the third seed in U.S. college football's expanded playoffs and face Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. Elad registered 55 tackles, an interception and six pass knockdowns during the regular season. He added 12 tackles (nine solo) and a sack in the Runnin' Rebels' 24-13 win over Cal in the Art of Sport LA Bowl to finish with an 11-3 overall record. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2024. The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More National Sports Montreal Alouettes sign Canadian offensive lineman Lawrence to extension Dec 23, 2024 11:40 AM Roughriders acquire quarterback Maier's rights from Stampeders for '25 draft pick Dec 23, 2024 11:18 AM Judge rejects lawsuit tied to controversial 2017 Montreal Formula E car race Dec 23, 2024 11:16 AM Featured FlyerMobikwik Share Price Live blog for 30 Dec 2024Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. New York president John Mara said Jones approached the team about releasing him and the club obliged. 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NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Red Bull brings wrong rear wing to Las Vegas in mistake that could stall Verstappen's title chances LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied a fourth consecutive Formula 1 title Saturday night. 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JPMorgan Chase & Co. Trims Holdings in iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF (NASDAQ:ESGD)Pakistani security forces have launched an operation to disperse supporters of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan who had gathered in the capital to demand his release from prison. The latest development came hours after thousands of his supporters, defying government warnings, broke through a barrier of shipping containers blocking off Islamabad and entered a high-security zone, where they clashed with security forces, facing tear gas shelling, mass detentions and gunfire. Tension has been high in Islamabad since Sunday when supporters of the former PM began a “long march” from the restive north-west to demand his release. Khan has been in a prison for more than a year and faces more than 150 criminal cases that his party says are politically motivated. Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, led the protest, but she fled as police pushed back against demonstrators. Hundreds of Khan’s supporters are being arrested in the ongoing night-time operation. Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi told reporters that the Red Zone, which houses government buildings and embassies, and the surrounding areas have been cleared. Leaders from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, have also fled the protest site. Earlier on Tuesday, Pakistan’s army took control of D-Chowk, a large square in the Red Zone, where visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is staying. Since Monday, Mr Naqvi had threatened that security forces would use live fire if protesters fired weapons at them. “We have now authorised the police to respond as necessary,” Mr Naqvi said Tuesday while visiting the square. Before the operation began, protester Shahzor Ali said people had taken to the streets because Khan had called for them. “We will stay here until Khan joins us. He will decide what to do next,” Mr Ali said. Protester Fareeda Bibi, who is not related to Khan’s wife, said people have suffered greatly for the last two years. “We have really suffered for the last two years, whether it is economically, politically or socially. We have been ruined. I have not seen such a Pakistan in my life,” she said. Authorities have struggled to contain the protest-related violence. Six people, including four members of the security services, were killed when a vehicle rammed them on a street overnight into Tuesday. A police officer died in a separate incident. Dozens of Khan supporters beat a videographer covering the protest for the Associated Press and took his camera. He sustained head injuries and was treated in hospital. By Tuesday afternoon, fresh waves of protesters made their way unopposed to their final destination in the Red Zone. Mr Naqvi said Khan’s party had rejected a government offer to rally on the outskirts of the city. Information minister Atta Tarar warned there would be a severe government reaction to the violence. The government says only the courts can order Khan’s release. He was ousted in 2022 through a no-confidence vote in Parliament. In a bid to foil the unrest, police have arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters since Friday and suspended mobile and internet services in some parts of the country. Messaging platforms were also experiencing severe disruption in the capital. Khan’s party relies heavily on social media and uses messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. The X platform, which is banned in Pakistan, is no longer accessible, even with a VPN. Last Thursday, a court prohibited rallies in the capital and Mr Naqvi said anyone violating the ban would be arrested. Travel between Islamabad and other cities has become nearly impossible because of shipping containers blocking the roads. All education institutions remain closed.

Intraday trading for today under ₹ 100: The Indian stock market continued to trade sideways throughout the week as the Nifty 50 index failed to break above the 200-DEMA hurdle, which was placed at 23,850. The 50-stock index closed 82 points north at 23,832 on Friday; the BSE Sensex finished 259 points up at 78,732, while the Bank Nifty index ended 162 points higher at 51,333 on the last trade session of the truncated week. Subdued movement continues in the Mid-cap and Small-cap indices, whereas the Nifty Mid-cap 100 Index fell by 0.26% while the Nifty Small-cap Index gained 0.15%. Declining shares outnumbered the advancing shares for the eighth day on the trot, where the advance-decline ratio stood at 0.96 on BSE. Amongst the sectoral indices, Nifty Pharma, Auto, and Healthcare gained the most, while Nifty Metal, PSU Banks, and OIL/GAS were significant losers. Stock market today Speaking on the outlook for the Nifty 50 index, Nagaraj Shetti, Senior Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities, said, "The short-term trend of the Nifty 50 index is slightly positive with range-bound action. The market could encounter strong overhead resistance around 24,000 to 24,200 by next week, and any rise up to the hurdles could be a sell-on-rise opportunity. Immediate support for Nifty today is at 23,650." On the outlook for the Bank Nifty index, Hrishikesh Yedve, AVP Technical and Derivatives Research at Asit C Mehta, said, "Bank Nifty opened positively, showed buying interest in the first half, but later entered consolidation mode, closing marginally higher at 51,311. The index formed a small green candle on the daily chart, and the weekly chart displayed an inside bar candlestick pattern. The 200-Day Simple Moving Average (200-DSMA) is currently placed around 50,580, which will serve as strong support, while the 100-Day Exponential Moving Average (100-DEMA) at 51,630 acts as resistance. In the short term, Bank Nifty is expected to trade within the 50,550–51,650 range, with a breakout in either direction determining its future trajectory." Asked about the outlook of the Indian stock market, Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research—Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal, said, "With no significant triggers in the near term, markets are likely to remain range-bound. Pre-quarterly business updates to be released in the first week of Jan '25 will provide insights into the upcoming result season and will be keenly tracked by the markets." Intraday stocks for today under ₹ 100 When asked about intraday stocks to buy under ₹ 100 , stock market experts Mahesh M Ojha, AVP—Research at Hensex Securities, and Anshul Jain, Head of Research at Lakshmishree Investment and Services, recommended buying Grauer And Weil, Niraj Cement, and Paramount Communications. Mahesh M Ojha's stocks to buy today 1] Grauer And Weil: Buy at ₹ 98 to ₹ 99, targets ₹ 103, ₹ 105, ₹ 110, and ₹ 115, stop loss ₹ 95. Anshul Jain's intraday stocks for today 2] Niraj Cement: Buy at ₹ 69.5, target ₹ 75, stop loss ₹ 67.50 (Closing Basis); and 3] Paramount Communications: Buy at ₹ 81, target ₹ 89, stop loss ₹ 78 (Closing Basis). Disclaimer: The views and recommendations given in this article are those of individual analysts. These do not represent the views of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — After losing to San Francisco in the playoffs three of the last five seasons, the Green Bay Packers wouldn’t mind seeing the 49ers get left out of the postseason entirely. The Packers (7-3) could damage San Francisco’s playoff hopes Sunday by beating the 49ers at Lambeau Field. San Francisco (5-5) dropped to .500 after losing at home to the Seattle Seahawks, though the 49ers remain just a game behind the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West. “I think we’re motivated to keep winning more than anything,” Packers center Josh Myers said. “Obviously, they have knocked us out quite a bit. There’s that extra motivation behind it, but at this point, we’re just trying to churn out wins.” Green Bay is third in the NFC North and two games behind the Detroit Lions, but the Packers appear on track to at least earn a wild-card playoff berth. History suggests their path to a potential Super Bowl would get much clearer if the 49ers aren’t standing in their way. The 49ers trailed 21-14 in the fourth quarter before rallying to beat the Packers 24-21 in the divisional playoffs last year on Christian McCaffrey’s 6-yard touchdown run with 1:07 left. Now it’s the 49ers who are struggling to protect late leads, as they’ve blown fourth-quarter advantages in three games against divisional opponents. “You could look at, ‘Hey, we’re three possessions away from being 8-2,’ but you can’t really live like that,” 49ers tight end George Kittle said. “Those are the mistakes that we’ve made to be 5-5. It’s not exactly where we want to be. It is frustrating. The nice thing is we have seven games left to go out there and play Niners football and take advantage of those opportunities.” Green Bay’s recent history of playoff frustration against the 49ers also includes a 13-10 loss at Lambeau Field in the 2021 divisional playoffs and a 37-20 road defeat in the 2019 NFC championship game. Even the Packers who weren’t around for last season’s playoff loss realize what this game means. “I think one of the first meetings that I was in here, we had a conversation about the Niners beating us,” said Green Bay safety Xavier McKinney, who joined the Packers this season. “So I understand how important it is, and we all do.” Red-zone concerns Both teams must figure out how to convert red-zone opportunities into touchdowns. The 49ers are scoring touchdowns on just 48.8% of their drives inside an opponent’s 20-yard line to rank 27th in the NFL. The Packers are slightly worse in that regard, scoring touchdowns on 48.7% of their red-zone possessions to rank 28th. In their 20-19 victory at Chicago on Sunday, Green Bay drove to the Bears 5 without scoring on two separate series. Injury issues Kittle expects to play Sunday after missing the Seahawks game with a hamstring injury, but four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Nick Bosa’s status is uncertain after he hurt his left hip and oblique in that game. Seattle scored both of its TDs after Bosa left in the third quarter with an injury and averaged 2.7 additional yards per play after he got hurt. Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander didn’t play in the second half of the Bears game due to a knee injury that also prevented him from playing in a Nov. 3 loss to Detroit. Seeking takeaways Green Bay’s defense feasted on turnovers the first part of the season, but hasn’t been as effective in getting those takeaways lately. The Packers have 19 takeaways – already exceeding their 2023 total – but haven’t forced any turnovers in their last two games. Heavy load 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hasn’t eased McCaffrey back into the lineup in his return after missing the first eight games with Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey has played 91% of the 49ers’ offensive snaps the past two weeks. Jordan Mason, who rushed for 685 yards during McCaffrey’s absence, has just five snaps on offense the last two games. Shanahan said he’d like to get Mason more opportunities, but it’s hard to take McCaffrey off the field. Delivering on third down Green Bay nearly lost to the Bears because of its third-down struggles on both sides of the ball. The Packers were 1 of 5 on third-down opportunities, while the Bears went 9 of 16. The Packers’ defense could have a tough time correcting that problem against San Francisco, which has converted 45.4% of its third-down situations to rank fourth in the league. AP Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar scored twice, Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings got their seventh straight home win by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Sunday night. Kevin Fiala and Warren Foegele also scored for the Kings, who trailed 4-2 midway through the second period before rebounding to sweep a back-to-back after defeating recent playoff nemesis Edmonton in overtime on Saturday. David Rittich made 17 saves. Kopitar was in the right place to redirect Quinton Byfield's rebound in and tie it at 4 early in the third, before following it up by chopping in Kempe's shot during a power play at 8:55 for the 5-4 lead. Matvei Michkov had a goal and an assist for the Flyers after being benched for the third period against Anaheim on Saturday . Tyson Foerster, Scott Laughton and Joel Farabee also scored, and Aleksei Kolosov made 15 saves. Flyers: Michkov responded well after some tough coaching from John Tortorella, ending a seven-game point drought. Kings: Kopitar is 19 seasons into his Kings career but shows no signs of slowing down. He is up to 12 goals and 27 assists through 36 games. Foegele showed good composure in following up his rebound on a breakaway with 4:56 left in the second, getting the Kings back within 4-3 and setting the stage for Kopitar's final-period heroics. Los Angeles is a resilient bunch, improving to 8-7-1 when allowing the first goal. The Flyers visit San Jose on Tuesday, and the Kings host New Jersey on Wednesday. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlUS-Bangladesh Relations: Ensuring Human Rights Amidst Transition

The claim: Image shows Elon Musk posted 'cool' image of himself sitting at Oval Office desk A Dec. 19 Threads post ( direct link , archive link ) shows what appears to be an X post from Elon Musk that includes an image of him sitting at the president's desk in the Oval Office while President-elect Donald Trump stands next to him. "Cool," reads the text of the purported post by Musk. The caption on the Threads post reads, "What’s hilarious about this is that this is exactly how Musk operates. He buys the thing, then removes the creators or founders of said thing and sets himself up as the inventor, founder, mastermind or genius behind the thing he just used his generational wealth to buy." The post was liked 1,400 times in four days. Other versions of the claim circulated on X and Facebook . More from the Fact-Check Team: How we pick and research claims | Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: Altered The image of the X post is a fabrication. There is no record of the post on Musk's account. Social media users spread fabricated Musk post The purported post doesn't appear on Musk's X profile. And there are no credible news reports about Musk, a strident Trump supporter who has been tapped by the president-elect to lead a new governmental efficiency commission , making the post. The image of the purported post also includes a view count – 2.8 million – and engagement numbers that are identical in multiple versions of the image circulating on social media. This supports the likelihood that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source. Had Musk made the post, it likely would have been captured and shared with varying views and engagement numbers by some of his more than 200 million followers. Fact check : No, Elon Musk didn't post defending insurance companies after CEO shooting The image of Musk and Trump in the fabricated X post has also been digitally manipulated. Trump previously shared the original image in a Truth Social post on July 12, 2022. It shows Trump seated behind the Oval Office desk with Musk at his side, not the other way around. The fabricated Musk post appears to play into a line of criticism from Democrats and other Trump critics that suggests Musk has more influence over the Republican Party than Trump. "President-elect Musk is really setting down the marker of how he wants to run his administration," former GOP Rep. Adam Adam Kinzinger wrote in a Dec. 18 X post . "VP Trump better pay attention." USA TODAY has debunked an array of social media claims involving fabricated Musk posts, including false claims that an image shows a Musk post threatening to suspend social media users who mock him, that an image shows a Musk post defending insurance companies after the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO and that an image shows a Musk post defending CEOs after the killing. USA TODAY reached out to Threads user who shared the post for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Our fact-check sources Thank you for supporting our journalism. You can subscribe to our print edition, ad-free app or e-newspaper here . USA TODAY is a verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network, which requires a demonstrated commitment to nonpartisanship, fairness and transparency. Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta .

Stocks to Buy Today: IIFL Securities initiated a Buy rating on NIIT Ltd, Escorts Kubota, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Balkrishna Industries Ltd, and Usha Martin. New Delhi: IIFL Securities on December 30, 2024 (Monday) recommended buying shares of Balkrishna Industries Ltd, Usha Martin, NIIT Ltd, Escorts Kubota, and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. The brokerage suggested share price target and Stop Loss for the particular stocks. Usha Mart share price target Giving a Buy rating on Usha Martin shares, IIFL Securities said the stock can be purchased at Rs 384 per equity share with a target price of Rs 400 and Rs 410. The Stop Loss should be maintained at Rs 368. Buy: 384 Target 1: 400 Target 2: 410 Stop Loss: 368 NIIT share price target The brokerage advised the share market investors to buy NIIT shares at Rs 193 apiece. It predicted the counter to rise to the levels of Rs 200-205. It advised the shareholders to position the Stop Loss at Rs 368 Buy: 193 Target 1: 200 Target 2: 205 Stop Loss: 186 Escorts Kubota share price IIFL Securities initiated a Buy rating on Escorts Kubota and advised the investors to pump in money to purchase the stock at Rs 3259 per equity share. The target price should be set at Rs 3356-3420. The sharehodlers are advised to place the Stop Loss at Rs 3160 Buy: 3258 Target 1: 3356 Target 2: 3420 Stop Loss: 3160 Glenmark share price target Glenmark Pharmaceuticals shares are expected to gain and reach the levels of Rs 1640 and Rs 1675. The brokerage advised the investors to buy the counter at Rs 1586 and safeguard the scrip by positioning the Stop Loss at Rs 1533. Buy: 1586 Target 1: 1640 Target 2: 1675 Stop Loss: 1533 Balkrishna Industries share price target IIFL Securities gave a Buy call on Balkrishna Industries, advising the investors to get the stock into their kitty at Rs 2864 per equity share. The brokerage said the stock has the potential to rise to the levels of Rs 2973 and 3050. The Stop Loss needs to be set at Rs 2755, it added. Buy: 2864 Target 1: 2973 Target 2: 3050 Stop Loss: 2755 ( Disclaimer: This article is only meant to provide information. News9 does not recommend buying or selling shares or subscriptions of any IPO and Mutual Funds .) Click for more latest Markets news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Biplob Ghosal is Online News Editor (Business) at TV9’s digital arm - News9live.com. Leading the english business editorial team, he writes on various issues related to stock markets, economy and companies. Having over a decade of experience in financial and political journalism, Biplob has been previously associated with Timesnownews.com, Zeenews. He is an alumnus of Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya. Follow him at @Biplob_ghosal.One of the most important aspects of LSU's early-season success has been the development of its freshmen. The young players figure to get significant playing time when the Tigers (10-2) play their final nonconference game against Mississippi Valley State (2-10) on Sunday in Baton Rouge, La. Redshirt freshman forward Corey Chest has had 10-plus rebounds in the last six games. True freshmen Vyctorius Miller (a team-high 17 points), Curtis Givens III (seven points, five assists, zero turnovers in 18 minutes) and Robert Miller III (four points, seven rebounds, three blocks in 18 minutes) were significant in a second-half surge during LSU's 86-70 victory against visiting New Orleans on Dec. 22. "I was really pleased with how the freshmen performed there and got us out to the 24-point lead," said LSU coach Matt McMahon, whose team begins SEC play Jan. 4 at home against Vanderbilt. The Tigers struggled to a 30-29 halftime lead before posting an 18-0 run to take command. Miller, the team's third-leading scorer (11.3 points per game) and No. 3 shooter from 3-point range (33.3 percent), is averaging 20 minutes off the bench, while Givens and Miller III are averaging about 13 apiece. LSU opened last season with a 106-60 victory against Mississippi Valley State, and the rematch figures to be similarly lopsided. The Delta Devils have home victories against a Division III opponent and an NAIA opponent. Their 10 losses have come against Division I opponents on the road by an average margin of 42.1 points. Coach George Ivory said he's trying "to change the culture" around a program that finished 1-30 last season and hasn't had a winning record since 2011-12, which also was the last time it had a winning record in the SWAC. Arthur Tate is the only Delta Devils player averaging double figures in scoring (11.0 points). 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(Bloomberg) -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the Philippines’ 6.3 trillion peso ($109 billion) budget for 2025 after vetoing some public works and standby funding. Marcos said he used his veto powers on 194 billion pesos of allocations after a thorough review of the spending bill approved by Congress. A cash aid program that was questioned for supposedly being vulnerable to political influence will be implemented conditionally, according to the president. “We must exercise maximum prudence. Otherwise, we run the risk of increasing our deficit and derailing our development agenda,” Marcos said after signing the budget in front of lawmakers and Cabinet officials at the presidential palace. The budget — a key driver of Philippine growth — drew closer-than-normal scrutiny in the past few weeks, with midterm elections to be held next year. The signing ceremony was delayed for more than a week after Education Secretary Sonny Angara raised concerns over his department’s budget, which he said was lower than was proposed due to cuts in allocations for computers. The initial budget included significantly higher funding for public works and highways, which was subsequently trimmed back. Over the weekend, the Makati Business Club, which counts senior executives of the nation’s biggest companies as members, expressed alarm over provisions in the 2025 spending bill, in particular the higher funding for public works, and questioned the need for extra money going to Congress. Marcos was originally scheduled to sign the budget on Dec. 20, but the government announced a delay to “allow more time for a rigorous and exhaustive review” of the spending package. --With assistance from Ditas Lopez. More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.

NEW YORK (AP) — The virtual president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump , threatened on Monday to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as soon as he takes office, as part of his plans to combat illegal immigration and drug trafficking. He said he would impose a 25% tax on all products entering the country from Canada and Mexico , and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, as one of his first decrees. PUBLICIDAD If implemented, tariffs could drastically increase prices of everything in the United States, from gasoline and cars to agricultural products. The United States is the world's largest importer of goods, with Mexico, China, and Canada being its top three suppliers, according to the most recent data from the US Census. PUBLICIDAD Trump made the threats in a series of posts on his Truth Social social media platform, where he complained about the arrival of unauthorized migrants, even though border crossings at the southern border have remained close to their lowest level in the past four years. "On January 20th, as one of my many first decrees, I will sign all the necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% tariff on all products entering the United States, and their ridiculous open borders," he wrote, complaining that "thousands of people are crossing through Mexico and Canada, bringing crime and drugs to levels never seen before," even though violent crime has decreased since the peaks recorded during the pandemic." He said that the new tariffs would remain in effect "until we stop this invasion of drugs, particularly fentanyl, and all illegal foreigners entering our country." "Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily resolve this problem that has been simmering for a long time. Through this means, we demand that they use this power," he added, "and until they do, it is time for them to pay a very high price." Trump also lashed out against China, stating that he has "had many conversations with China about the huge amounts of drugs, particularly fentanyl, being sent to the United States, but with no results." "Until they stop, we will be charging China an additional tariff of 10%, on top of any additional tariffs, on all of their many products entering the United States of America," he wrote. The Chinese embassy in Washington warned on Monday that there will be losers everywhere if there is a trade war. "The economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States is mutually beneficial by nature," stated embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu on the social network X. "No one will win a trade war or a tariff war." He added that China has taken measures in the past year to help stop drug trafficking. It is not clear whether Trump will actually carry out the threats or if he is using them as a negotiating tactic before taking office in the new year. Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent —who, if confirmed, would be one of several officials responsible for imposing tariffs on other countries—has stated on several occasions that tariffs are a negotiating tool. He wrote in an opinion article on Fox News last week, before his nomination, that tariffs are "a useful tool for achieving the president's foreign policy objectives. Whether to get allies to spend more on their own defense, open foreign markets to U.S. exports, ensure cooperation in ending illegal immigration and intercepting fentanyl trafficking, or deter military aggression, tariffs can play a central role." Trump won the election largely due to voters' frustration with inflation, but the tariffs he threatens to impose could further increase prices of food, cars, and other goods. If inflationary pressures rise, the Federal Reserve may need to keep its benchmark interest rates high. Trump's threats are known as arrests for illegally crossing the southern border have been decreasing. The figures for October show that detentions remain near their lowest level in four years. The Border Patrol reported 56,530 arrests in October, less than a third of last year's October total. Meanwhile, arrests for illegally crossing the border from Canada have been increasing over the past two years. The Border Patrol made 23,721 arrests between October 2023 and September 2024, compared to 10,021 in the previous 12 months. More than 14,000 of those arrested at the Canadian border were Indians, over 10 times the number from two years ago. Last week, a jury found two men guilty on charges related to human trafficking for their role in an international operation that led to the death of an Indian migrant family who froze while attempting to cross the border between Canada and the United States during a snowstorm in 2022. Much of the fentanyl in the United States is smuggled from Mexico. Border seizures of the drug significantly increased during Joe Biden's presidency, with US officials tallying approximately 12,247 kilograms (21,900 pounds) of seized fentanyl in the fiscal year 2024, compared to 1,154 kilograms (2,545 pounds) in 2019 when Trump was president. If Trump were to go ahead with the threat of tariffs, the new taxes would pose a huge challenge for the economies of Canada and Mexico, in particular. The Canadian dollar weakened in the foreign exchange markets immediately after Trump's publication. During Trump's first term, his decision to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and reports that he was considering a 25% tariff on the Canadian automotive sector were seen as an existential threat in Canada. Canada is one of the most trade-dependent countries in the world, and 75% of Canada's exports, including automobiles, go to the United States. Tariffs would also cast doubt on the reliability of the 2020 trade agreement negotiated largely by Trump, the USMCA, which replaced NAFTA and is scheduled for review in 2026. It is not clear how Trump would legally apply tariff increases to these two key trading partners of the United States, but the 2020 agreement allows for national security exceptions. Officials from the Trump transition team did not respond to questions at the moment about what authority would be used, what they would need to see to prevent the tariffs from being implemented, and how they would affect prices in the United States. When Trump imposed higher tariffs during his first term, other countries responded with their own tariffs. Canada, for example, announced billions of dollars in new tariffs in 2018 in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. Many of the American products were chosen for their political impact rather than economic. For example, Canada only imports $3 million worth of yogurt from the United States annually, and most of it comes from a plant in Wisconsin, the home state of the then Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, a Republican. That product was taxed with a 10% tariff. The Canadian government, in a joint statement by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Minister of Public Safety Dominic Leblanc, emphasized the close relationship between both countries and stated that they will discuss the border and extensive economic ties with the incoming administration. "Canada gives top priority to border security and the integrity of our shared border. Our relationship today is balanced and mutually beneficial, especially for American workers," reads the statement. Freeland, who chairs a special cabinet committee on Canada-US relations to address concerns about another Trump presidency, has said that the president-elect's promise to launch a massive deportation operation and the possibility that this could lead to an influx of migrants to Canada is one of the main points to be analyzed by the committee. A senior Canadian official had said before Trump's publications that Canadian officials expect Trump to issue decrees on trade and the border as soon as he takes office. The official was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The Mexican Secretariats of Foreign Affairs and Economy have not yet commented on Trump's statements. Normally, such important matters are addressed by the president during her morning press conferences. Last week, a senior Chinese trade official said that higher tariffs on Chinese exports would be counterproductive by raising prices for American consumers. The Vice Minister of Commerce, Wang Shouwen, also stated that China can handle the impact of such “external shocks.”

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