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For anyone who posts links to X, it's been intuitively clear that since , posts with links don't get the same reach as they used to. On old Twitter, a tweet with a link to a news article would often go viral or get a lot of engagement. Now, with the new "For you" algorithm that prioritizes images and videos, posts with links go almost unnoticed. Finally, we now have some confirmation. Over the weekend, Elon Musk responded to about the topic: What Musk describes — putting the link in a reply instead of in the main tweet — is what savvy posters have already been doing. You've probably seen a variety of workarounds on X lately from people who often post links to articles, such as posting a screenshot of the headline or a multi-tweet thread. As you have probably noticed, all of these options are kind of annoying for readers. I can confirm that they're also very annoying for the person posting the article. (I should note that one of the features of the paid version of X is a "Top Articles" feature where you can see the articles your friends are posting.) Initially, it seemed (to me) that the downranking of link posts was partly because of and partly about a desire to keep people from leaving X to go anywhere else (in various posts, links to other social platforms have faced ). Musk says this is meant to stop "lazy linking" — which ... I'm not sure exactly what that is. The term isn't common social media slang like "dirty delete," "subtweeting," or "soft block." (The term is sometimes used in computer programming.) X didn't respond to questions about lazy linking. Graham's response was to ask Musk what was so lazy about putting a link in the main tweet instead of following it up with a reply that contains a link. Musk, so far, has not responded. The overall effect here is that X is no longer useful for finding links to interesting articles to read — something that Twitter used to be fantastic at. Bummer! Read the original article onC-K Police stepping up R.I.D.E. Program this yearMets roasted by 'SNL' cast in hilarious Juan Soto free agency skit
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. “As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It’s an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world’s premier racing series, and we’re committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world,” GM President Mark Reuss said. “This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.” The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti. Andretti in September stepped aside from leading his namesake organization, so the 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. Towriss is the the CEO and president of Group 1001 and entered motorsports via Andretti’s IndyCar team when he signed on financial savings platform Gainbridge as a sponsor. Towriss is now a major part of the motorsports scene with ownership stakes in both Spire Motorsports’ NASCAR team and Wayne Taylor Racing’s sports car team. Walter is the chief executive of financial services firm Guggenheim Partners and the controlling owner of both the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Premier League club Chelsea. “We’re excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1,” Towriss said. “Together, we’re assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to race fans around the world.” Mario Andretti, the 1978 F1 world champion, will have an ambassador role with Cadillac F1. But his son, Michael, will have no official position with the organization now that he has scaled back his involvement with Andretti Global. “The Cadillac F1 Team is made up of a strong group of people that have worked tirelessly to build an American works team,” Michael Andretti posted on social media. “I’m very proud of the hard work they have put in and congratulate all involved on this momentous next step. I will be cheering for you!” The approval has been in works for weeks but was held until after last weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix to not overshadow the showcase event of the Liberty Media portfolio. Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive championship in Saturday night’s race, the third and final stop in the United States for the top motorsports series in the world. Grid expansion in F1 is both infrequent and often unsuccessful. Four teams were granted entries in 2010 that should have pushed the grid to 13 teams and 26 cars for the first time since 1995. One team never made it to the grid and the other three had vanished by 2017. There is only one American team on the current F1 grid — owned by California businessman Gene Haas — but it is not particularly competitive and does not field American drivers. Andretti’s dream was to field a truly American team with American drivers. The fight to add this team has been going on for three-plus years and F1 initially denied the application despite approval from F1 sanctioning body FIA . The existing 10 teams, who have no voice in the matter, also largely opposed expansion because of the dilution in prize money and the billions of dollars they’ve already invested in the series. Andretti in 2020 tried and failed to buy the existing Sauber team. From there, he applied for grid expansion and partnered with GM, the top-selling manufacturer in the United States. The inclusion of GM was championed by the FIA and president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who said Michael Andretti’s application was the only one of seven applicants to meet all required criteria to expand F1’s current grid. “General Motors is a huge global brand and powerhouse in the OEM world and is working with impressive partners,” Ben Sulayem said Monday. “I am fully supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to maintain dialogue and work towards this outcome of an agreement in principle to progress this application.” Despite the FIA’s acceptance of Andretti and General Motors from the start, F1 wasn’t interested in Andretti — but did want GM. At one point, F1 asked GM to find another team to partner with besides Andretti. GM refused and F1 said it would revisit the Andretti application if and when Cadillac had an engine ready to compete. “Formula 1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial assessment and decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024,” F1 said in a statement. “Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the 11th team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time. Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process.” Yet another major shift in the debate over grid expansion occurred earlier this month with the announced resignation of Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei, who was largely believed to be one of the biggest opponents of the Andretti entry. Other news outlets have retreated behind paywalls. At HuffPost, we believe journalism should be free for everyone. 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Log in to hide these messages. “With Formula 1’s continued growth plans in the US, we have always believed that welcoming an impressive US brand like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future power unit supplier could bring additional value and interest to the sport,” Maffei said. “We credit the leadership of General Motors and their partners with significant progress in their readiness to enter Formula 1.” ___ AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing Related From Our PartnerHusband’s excessive manners leave wife feeling left behind
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Russian state news agencies are reporting that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family and given asylum. The agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but has contacted the Kremlin for comment. RIA also cited an anonymous Kremlin source that Moscow had received guarantees from Syrian insurgents of the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic posts in Syria. The report did not give further details. Assad reportedly left Syria early Sunday. Syrians have been pouring into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule . THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule but raising questions about the future of the country and the wider region. Joyful crowds gathered in squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag in scenes that recalled the early days of the Arab Spring uprising, before a brutal crackdown and the rise of an insurgency plunged the country into a nearly 14-year civil war. Others gleefully ransacked the presidential palace and residence after President Bashar Assad and other top officials vanished, their whereabouts unknown. Russia, a close ally, said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Abu Mohammed al-Golani , a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago and says he embraces pluralism and religious tolerance, leads the biggest rebel faction and is poised to chart the country's future. In his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, al-Golani visited the sprawling Umayyad Mosque and called Assad's fall “a victory to the Islamic nation.” Calling himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and not his nom de guerre, he told hundreds of people that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” The rebels face the daunting task of healing bitter divisions in a country ravaged by war and still split among armed factions. Turkey-backed opposition fighters are battling U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in the north, and the Islamic State group is still active in some remote areas. Syrian state television broadcast a rebel statement early Sunday saying Assad had been overthrown and all prisoners had been released. They called on people to preserve the institutions of “the free Syrian state.” The rebels later announced a curfew in Damascus from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. The rebels said they freed people held at the notorious Saydnaya prison, where rights groups say thousands were tortured and killed . A video circulating online purported to show rebels breaking open cell doors and freeing dozens of female prisoners, many of whom appeared shocked. At least one small child was seen among them. “This happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of prison and know where is he,” said one relative, Bassam Masr. "I have been searching for him for two hours. He has been detained for 13 years.” Rebel commander Anas Salkhadi later appeared on state TV and sought to reassure Syria's religious and ethnic minorities, saying: “Syria is for everyone, no exceptions. Syria is for Druze, Sunnis, Alawites, and all sects.” “We will not deal with people the way the Assad family did," he added. Celebrations in the capital Damascus residents prayed in mosques and celebrated in squares, calling, “God is great.” People chanted anti-Assad slogans and honked car horns. Teenage boys picked up weapons apparently discarded by security forces and fired into the air. Revelers filled Umayyad Square, where the Defense Ministry is located. Some waved the three-starred Syrian flag that predates the Assad government and was adopted by the revolutionaries. Elsewhere, many parts of the capital were empty and shops were closed. Soldiers and police left their posts and fled, and looters broke into the Defense Ministry. Videos showed families wandering the presidential palace, some carrying stacks of plates and other household items. “It’s like a dream. I need someone to wake me up," said opposition fighter Abu Laith, adding the rebels were welcomed in Damascus with “love.” At the Justice Ministry, where rebels stood guard, Judge Khitam Haddad said they were protecting documents from the chaos. Outside, some residents sought information about relatives who disappeared under Assad. The rebels “have felt the pain of the people,” said one woman, giving only her first name, Heba. She worried about possible revenge killings by the rebels, many of whom appeared to be underage. Syria’s al-Watan newspaper, which was historically pro-government, wrote: “We are facing a new page for Syria. We thank God for not shedding more blood.” It added that media workers should not be blamed for publishing past government statements, saying it “only carried out the instructions.” A statement from the Alawite sect that has formed the core of Assad's base called on young Syrians to be “calm, rational and prudent and not to be dragged into what tears apart the unity of our country.” The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. In Qamishli in the northeast, a Kurdish man slapped a statue of the late leader Hafez Assad with his shoe. Assad's whereabouts are unknown Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said the government was ready to “extend its hand” to the opposition and turn its functions over to a transitional government. A video shared on Syrian opposition media showed armed men escorting him from his office and to the Four Seasons hotel on Sunday. Rami Abdurrahman of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told The Associated Press that Assad, 59, took a flight early Sunday from Damascus. A senior diplomat from the United Arab Emirates, which had sought to rehabilitate Assad's image and has welcomed high-profile exiles in recent years, declined to comment on his whereabouts. Anwar Gargash said Assad's destination at this point is a “footnote in history,” comparing it to the long exile of German Kaiser Wilhelm II after World War I. Calls for an orderly transition The rebel advances since Nov. 27 were the largest in recent years, and saw the cities of Aleppo, Hama and Homs fall within days as the Syrian army melted away. Russia, Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group, which provided crucial support to Assad throughout the uprising, abandoned him as they reeled from other conflicts. The end of Assad’s rule was a major blow to Iran and its allies, already weakened by conflict with Israel . Iran, which had strongly backed him throughout the civil war, said Syrians should decide their future “without destructive, coercive, foreign intervention.” The Iranian Embassy in Damascus was ransacked after apparently having been abandoned. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meanwhile said Israeli troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned positions. Israel's military later warned residents of five southern Syria communities to stay home for their safety, and didn’t respond to questions. Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied, and the Arab League on Sunday condemned what it called Israel’s efforts to take advantage of Assad’s downfall occupy more territory. The rebels are led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS , which has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and the United Nations. Al-Golani, has sought to recast the group as a moderate and tolerant force. “Golani has made history and sparked hope among millions of Syrians," said Dareen Khalifa, a senior adviser with the International Crisis Group. "But he and the rebels now face a formidable challenge ahead.” The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called Saturday for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” The Gulf nation of Qatar, a key regional mediator, hosted an emergency meeting of foreign ministers and top officials from eight countries with interests in Syria late Saturday. They included Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Turkey. Majed al-Ansari, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, said they agreed on the need “to engage all parties on the ground," including the HTS, and that the main concern is “stability and safe transition.” ___ Sewell reported from Beirut. Associated Press writers Bassem Mroue, Sarah El Deeb and Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut; Samar Kassaballi, Omar Sanadiki and Ghaith Alsayed in Damascus; Jon Gambrell in Manama, Bahrain; Josef Federman in Doha, Qatar; and Tia Goldenberg in Jerusalem, contributed. Abdulrahman Shaheen And Abby Sewell, The Associated Press
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(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks were poised for a mixed opening on Monday as traders grappled with continued political upheaval in South Korea and as investors awaited signs of fresh stimulus from Beijing. Oil will be closely watched after the Syrian government was toppled. Equity futures in Australia and Hong Kong fell while those in Japan and mainland China climbed. US stocks advanced on Friday with the S&P 500 notching its 57th record close as a monthly jobs report indicated the labor market is cooling enough to allow the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this month. The dollar was steady against major peers in early trading. Investors are readying themselves this week for a final flurry of central bank decisions across four continents, a key meeting of Chinese officials and US inflation data in an effort to pad returns for the year and help guide positions into 2025. A gauge of global stocks has returned more than 20% this year, on track for a second straight outsized return, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. “It will be a lively week ahead with event risk all over the shop,” Chris Weston, head of research at Pepperstone Group Ltd. in Melbourne wrote in a note to clients. “A hot US CPI print may not necessarily derail a cut at next week’s FOMC meeting” but it may effect the outlook for further easing and move the dollar. In Asia, South Korean assets may move as some lawmakers push for President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign amid mounting public anger of the brief imposition of martial law last week. Opposition lawmakers said they would push for another impeachment vote on Yoon after the first one failed. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China’s daily fixing of the yuan will be parsed after the central bank signaled support for the currency through a series of strong fixings last week. That comes ahead of consumer and producer price data that may point to sluggish demand in the world’s second largest economy and add to expectations of more fiscal support following the Central Economic Work Conference. “There is a reasonable case to be made that China may have been keeping its powder dry pending US trade policy changes from January,” Barclays strategists led by Themistoklis Fiotakis write in a note to clients. Given there’s scope for some dollar easing, “yuan depreciation pressures should also ease temporarily given PBOC resistance at about 7.30” per dollar. Middle-East Traders will also be monitoring oil after Saudi Arabia cut prices for buyers in Asia by more than expected after OPEC+ further delayed a lift to production. Moves could be tempered as markets assess the fallout from the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government by opposition groups, a major blow to key backers Russia and Iran which may reshape the region as conflicts persist. Treasuries extended their recent rebound on Friday, with investors getting a reprieve from a selloff that crested in November as Donald Trump’s presidential victory raised inflation risks. Since then, however, yields have drifted lower on speculation the Fed will ease policy again at this month’s gathering, its last before Trump takes office, as it tries to steer the economy to a soft landing. In response to possible tensions between the incoming administration and the US central bank, Trump told NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday that he has no plans to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell once he returns to the White House. Markets are now pricing a roughly 80% chance the Fed cuts at its December meeting, though officials have cautioned on the pace of further cuts. The Fed’s projections already offer a gradual pace of easing “yet even slower cuts and potentially a pause could be warranted,” Societe Generale economists including Klaus Baader wrote in a note to clients. “We expect a 25 basis-point rate cut at the December FOMC meeting but even that is dependent on upcoming CPI.” Elsewhere this week, Australia’s central bank will likely keep its key interest rate on hold amid indications the nation’s economy is beginning to soften. The European Central Bank, Bank of Canada and Swiss National Bank are all expected to ease policy, while the Brazilian central bank may hike to arrest inflation pressures. Key events this week: Some of the main moves in markets: Stocks Currencies Cryptocurrencies Bonds Commodities This story was produced with the assistance of Bloomberg Automation.None
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, both D-Minn., have announced nearly 130 new clean energy projects across rural Minnesota with one set for Bemidji. The $15,629,305 investment seeks to save farms and rural small businesses $18,414,061 on their energy bills per year while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions with a saving of 170,433,830 kilowatt hours per year — enough to power 15,727 homes, a release said. “The clean energy transition is happening; the question is whether we lead or follow. I want us to lead,” Smith said in the release. “But as we make the switch to cleaner, cheaper energy, we need to make sure everyone benefits, including small towns and rural communities. That’s one reason why projects funded by the Rural Energy for America Program are so important. "These investments will help farmers and business owners save money and improve their bottom lines while reducing harmful carbon emissions.” The project includes Beltrami County, awarding Bemidji $94,850 to purchase and install a 48-kilowatt solar array for a commercial and residential cabinet factory with an annual saving of $21,226 and 60,466 kilowatt hours per year. “Investing in long-term energy is a win-win for rural customers and businesses,” Klobuchar said in the release. “With this federal funding, we’re taking a big step toward deploying new energy technologies to power rural communities across Minnesota for decades to come.” This year, Minnesota has seen over 380 clean energy projects on farms and in rural communities because of the Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP). REAP funding is specifically set aside for agricultural producers and rural small businesses to install renewable, clean energy systems, or to make operations more energy efficient. Example projects include installing energy-efficient grain dryers, LED lighting and heat mats for livestock, solar panels or energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. The full list of projects can be foundElon Musk has publicly expressed his agreement with DOGE advisor Ron Paul ‘s proposal to completely end foreign aid, emphasizing its relevance in the current economic climate. What Happened : On Saturday Musk replied to a post on X about Paul’s proposal of the total elimination of foreign aid. Paul argues that it takes money from the poor and middle class in the U.S. and gives it to the wealthy in impoverished nations, with a portion going to intermediaries. Musk, in his retweet, simply stated, “Ron is not wrong.” This brief endorsement indicates his support for Paul’s stance on the issue. Ron is not wrong https://t.co/WYhYclMyJ0 Earlier on Saturday, Paul called for an end to foreign aid, citing both its economic and moral consequences. In a post on X, he criticized the transfer of funds from American taxpayers to wealthy individuals in less developed countries. Also Read: Elon Musk’s DOGE Job Applications Require X Premium Subscription He argued that foreign aid disproportionately impacts the U.S. poor and middle class, funneling their money to affluent entities overseas while benefiting intermediaries along the way. Here's an easy one for @DOGE ! ELIMINATE foreign aid! It's taking money from the poor and middle class in the US and giving it to the rich in poor countries – with a cut to the facilitators in between! Americans don't want their government to borrow more money to spend on... pic.twitter.com/hbjfUNGWGW He described the practice as economically harmful, morally indefensible, and unconstitutional. Why It Matters : Musk’s agreement with Paul’s viewpoint is significant given his influence in the tech and business world. His endorsement could potentially sway public opinion and impact discussions around foreign aid policies. Paul’s proposal and Musk’s support come at a time when debates around wealth distribution, both domestically and internationally, are increasingly prevalent. The suggestion to end foreign aid entirely is a radical one, and it remains to be seen how this will influence policy discussions going forward. Read Next What A Second Trump Presidency Would Mean For Elon Musk And His Many Ventures © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted amid mixed trading Monday, ahead of this week’s upcoming meeting by the Federal Reserve that could set Wall Street’s direction into next year. The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, coming off its first losing week in the last four . The Nasdaq composite climbed 1.2% to a record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was a laggard and fell 110 points, or 0.3%. Broadcom leaped 11.2% to help lead the S&P 500 for a second straight day after delivering a profit report last week that beat analysts’ expectations. The technology company is riding a wave of enthusiasm about its artificial-intelligence offerings in particular. The market’s main event, though, will arrive on Wednesday when the Federal Reserve will announce its last move on interest rates for the year. The widespread expectation is that it will cut its main rate for a third straight time, as it tries to boost the slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its target of 2%. The question is how much more it will cut rates next year, and Fed officials will release projections for where they see the federal funds rate ending 2025, along with other economic indicators, once their meeting concludes. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will also answer questions in a press conference following the meeting. For now, the general expectation among traders is that the Fed may cut a couple more times in 2025, according to data from CME Group. But such expectations have been shrinking following reports suggesting inflation may be tougher to get all the way down to 2% from here. Besides last month’s slight acceleration in inflation, another worry is that President-elect Donald Trump’s preferences for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation down the line. Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle has dropped his earlier forecast of a cut by the Fed in January, for example. Beyond the possibility of tariffs, he said Fed officials may also want to slow their cuts because of uncertainty about exactly how low rates need to go so that they no longer press the brakes on the economy. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times so far this year and is heading for one of its best years of the millennium . The economy has held up better than many feared, continuing to grow even after the Fed hiked the federal funds rate to a two-decade high in hopes of grinding down on inflation, which topped 9% two summers ago. On Wall Street, MicroStrategy jumped as much as 7% during the day as it continues to benefit from the surging price for bitcoin , which set another all-time high. But its stock ended the day down by les than 0.1% after bitcoin’s price pulled back below $106,000 after setting a record above $107,700, according to CoinDesk. The software company has been building its hoard of the cryptocurrency, and its stock price has more than sextupled this year. It will also soon join the Nasdaq 100 index. Bitcoin’s price has catapulted from roughly $44,000 at the start of the year, riding a recent wave of enthusiasm that Trump will create a system that’s more favorable to digital currencies . Honeywell rose 3.7% after saying it’s still considering a spin-off or sale of its aerospace business, as part of a review of its overall business. It said it plans to give an update with the release of its fourth-quarter results. They helped offset a drop for Nvidia, whose chips are powering much of the world’s move into AI. Its stock fell 1.7%. Because it’s grown so massive, with a total value topping $3 trillion, it was the single heaviest weight on the S&P 500. All told, the S&P 500 rose 22.99 points to 6,074.08. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 110.58 to 43,717.48, and the Nasdaq composite rose 247.17 to 20,173.89. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury edged down to 4.39% from 4.40% late Friday. The two-year yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, eased to 4.24% from 4.25%. In stock markets abroad, indexes fell modestly across much of Europe and Asia. They sank 0.9% in Hong Kong and 0.2% in Shanghai after China reported lackluster economic indicators for November despite attempts to strengthen the world’s second-largest economy. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.2% as law enforcement authorities pushed to summon impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree, and the Constitutional Court met to discuss whether to remove him from office or reinstate him. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Caleb McCullough was there for the dark times at Arizona State, when the losses piled up and the cloud of an NCAA investigation was hovering over the program. The senior linebacker opted to stick around, believing in coach Kenny Dillingham's vision for a better future. It came sooner than anyone outside the program expected. "I’m doing whatever I can to win,” McCullough said. “I’m not really a stat player. This is my last year of college and my main goal is just to win.” The Sun Devils are doing just that, becoming one of college football's biggest surprises along the way. Picked to finish last in its first Big 12 season, Arizona State (8-2, 5-2 Big 12) now controls its destiny for a spot in the conference title game. The 21st-ranked Sun Devils have already clinched their first bowl berth since 2021, the year they were last ranked in the AP Top 25 before this week. Arizona State has taken down two ranked teams this season, 27-19 over then-No. 16 Utah on Oct. 11 and 24-14 at then-No. 20 Kansas State last weekend. The Sun Devils will play their biggest home game in recent memory against No. 14 BYU on Saturday , the first home game between ranked teams in Tempe since 2014. Beat the Cougars and Arizona State can clinch a spot in the Big 12 Championship on Dec. 7 in Arlington, Texas, with a win over rival Arizona in the regular-season finale. “It means a lot to these guys to come in here with that chip on their shoulder and do something that really nobody thought we could do,” Dillingham said. Arizona State faced adversity on and off the field when Dillingham arrived in 2023. After winning eight games in 2021, the Sun Devils went 3-9 the following year while under investigation by the NCAA, a combination that led to the firing of Herm Edwards during his fifth season here. Dillingham had success as Oregon's offensive coordinator and brought the requisite enthusiasm of being a young — he was 32 at the time — first-time head coach returning to his alma mater. Despite rallying the community around the program, Dillingham fell into hard luck his first season in the desert. The Sun Devils were decimated by injuries, particularly at quarterback, and never recovered, finishing 3-9 for the second straight season. But Dillingham had the pieces in place. He proved to be adept at finding the right players through the transfer portal, landing former Sacramento State running back Cam Skattebo two years ago and former Michigan State quarterback Sam Leavitt prior to this season. The hard-running Skattebo has been one of the nation's best running backs and Leavitt has been a perfect fit for Arizona State's offense, making good decisions while extending plays with his legs. The portal success extends across Arizona State's roster and Dillingham has sprinkled in solid recruiting classes while convincing key players to remain, a combination that's meshed into a team that could crash the College Football Playoff if the pieces fall just right. “We were a three-win team twice,” Dillingham said. “We were under NCAA sanctions. Most head coaches, to be brutally honest, get fired if you take a job under sanctions. You don’t survive. You’re hired to be fired. That’s the nature of the beast and right now we’re sitting here at 8-2, and I couldn’t be prouder." Dillingham's vision for a better future, one the rest of the country didn't see coming, is here and now. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
Portugal winger Nani announces retirementBart Custers and Eduard Fosch-Villaronga from eLaw–Center for Law and Digital Technologies have contributed a chapter to the volume "AI Implementation in Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities in Clinical Practice." Edited by Erik Ranschaert from the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at Ghent University, Mohammad H. Rezazade Mehrizi from the School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Willem Grootjans from Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center, and Tessa S. Cook from the Department of Radiology, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, this interdisciplinary work gathers contributions from experts worldwide that describes change management in the context of implementing AI in medicine and radiology . Why do many medical institutions struggle to use AI in their clinical practice? What are the essential steps for and before an effective implementation of AI in radiology workflow? How can AI implementation trigger enduring improvements in the clinical process? The book shows how change management is crucial to effectively introduce AI to medicine and radiology, transform health care delivery and ensure a smooth transition while maximizing the benefits of AI and minimizing potential disruptions. Their chapter "Legal and Ethical Aspects of AI in Radiology" explains that developing, implementing, and deploying AI in radiology requires more than focusing on technological and medical aspects like functionality, effectiveness, and efficiency. To ensure basic levels of user-friendliness, user acceptance, and public support , it is essential to consider legal and ethical aspects. Legal requirements are a conditio sine qua non: non-compliance with legal norms would constitute an illegal practice. Ethical norms may be softer but may need consideration in cases with no legal requirements or when legal requirements are unclear or insufficiently detailed. The authors also discuss AI's most relevant legal and ethical aspects in radiology. Legal aspects include safety, privacy, data protection, security, bias, and non-discrimination. Relevant ethical aspects include human dignity, autonomy, and accountability. These lists are not exhaustive; other legal and ethical aspects may also be relevant depending on the context. Therefore, some approaches (most notably impact assessments and value-sensitive design) are examined to help identify legal and ethical aspects and consider them for AI in radiology. Overall, the researchers from eLaw bridge the gap between legal and medical disciplines to ensure that AI technologies are implemented in a way that is legally sound, ethically responsible, and aligned with patient-centered care. This interdisciplinary contribution showcases how integrating law, ethics, and technology can help overcome barriers to AI adoption, offering a pathway for innovation that meets both technical and human needs. This volume is a critical resource for stakeholders involved in the evolution of AI in clinical practice.
West Virginia knocks off No. 3 Gonzaga in overtimeSpecial Council Jack Smith -- the man behind several cases against President-Elect Donald Trump -- announced a couple of weeks ago he's stepping down . Understandably so, because all the cases against Trump (which were political in nature, and everyone knew that) began unraveling when Trump won reelection. Now Smith has moved to dismiss the case against Trump in Washington, D.C.: BREAKING: Jack Smith moves to dismiss the case against Trump in Washington. https://t.co/eYG5XB5EF5 pic.twitter.com/vjhui5KDcz Part of the motion reads: After careful consideration, the Department has determined that OLC’s prior opinions concerning the Constitution’s prohibition on federal indictment and prosecution of a sitting President apply to this situation and that as a result this prosecution must be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated. That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind. Based on the Department’s interpretation of the Constitution, the Government moves for dismissal without prejudice of the superseding indictment under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48(a). The Government has conferred with defense counsel, who does not object to this motion. Good riddance. NOTABLE: Smith emphasizes that the case must be dismissed -- but not necessarily "with prejudice," meaning it could theoretically be brought back after Trump leaves office. Unlikely, but still a notable aside. https://t.co/eYG5XB5EF5 pic.twitter.com/4FpsY7h5KU We noticed that, too. More from Politico: Special counsel Jack Smith has dropped his criminal case against President-elect Donald Trump for attempting to subvert the 2020 election, saying Justice Department policy prohibits him from continuing the case after Trump’s imminent inauguration. In a six-page court filing on Monday, Smith said he consulted with Justice Department officials about whether an ongoing prosecution against a person elected president might continue. But he said officials concluded that a longstanding prohibition on prosecuting a sitting president would apply to Trump. 'That prohibition is categorical and does not turn on the gravity of the crimes charged, the strength of the Government’s proof, or the merits of the prosecution, which the Government stands fully behind,' Smith noted. The cases were all politically motivated. Anyone who says otherwise is lying. pic.twitter.com/G2YilFnSr2 Bingo. Not everyone was happy about this news, though: Trump is and always will be a convicted felon. He also is and always will be the 47th President. There you go problem solved. Nobody wanted to prosecute Sitting president or an ex-president so good luck getting him out of the White House now. The only way Trump will leave the White House is if he’s in a box. Or, ya know, in 2029 when his term is up. Others were happy: The political persecution of Donald J Trump has failed. Fake cases from fake prosecutors Very real prosecutors. Very fake cases. I can't believe Biden & Jack Smith are just dropping the charges against "Literally Hitler" because of an office memo rule that says they can't prosecute. It's not even a law! It's almost like this was just a political witch hunt. Congrats to all of you who got played tho.😂 Yeah, congrats. 76 million jurors reached their verdict here. But weaponizing the justice system for political profit carries a high price. And now Jack Smith (among others) will be obligated to pay it. The blatant weaponization of the government was appalling to people. The justice department under the leadership of Merrick Garland has been pathetic. The complete spineless capitulation in a time that called for unprecedented strength will be his legacy and he earned every bit of it https://t.co/q7FbbHk8Ff THANK GOD Garland wasn't appointed to SCOTUS. The Department of Justice has concluded that prosecuting a president-elect is unconstitutional. https://t.co/2iA8s5wxpK Yup. And here's a longer explanation from our own Aaron: First off, the vast majority of voluntary motions to dismiss do it within one single page. So this is a blatantly political document where Jack Smith is going on and on and on in an effort to cover for his own failure. Second, by going on and on he reveals a deep inconsistency.... https://t.co/ftGwbDWsis The entire post reads: Second, by going on and on he reveals a deep inconsistency. He says that presidential immunity means that he can’t even leave the president indicted and then suspend the case until after s/he leaves the presidency because even the possibility of prosecution after s/he leaves is a harm to the immunity of the president. But then Smith actually has the nerve to ask for the dismissal to be without prejudice and floats the possibility of equitable tolling of the statute of limitations. Let me translate that from legalese into English. If a case is dismissed without prejudice it means that it can be filed again. And equitable tolling of the statute of limitations, refers to essentially extending the statute of limitations for one reason or another in this case because supposedly they couldn’t prosecute him while president. So at one point Smith says that the possibility of prosecution can’t hang over the president’s head, and then at another point he makes sure to say that the possibility of prosecution should hang over Trump’s head. What a perfect encapsulation of Jack Smith as a partisan attack dog. Don’t let anybody pretend that his decisions were independent. The metaphor I’ve been using is that putting Jack Smith in charge of investigating Trump is like putting a starving wolf in the same cage as a sheep. Yes, the wolf is making its own decisions, and you might be a little fuzzy on some of the details, but you know what going to happen. Third, I could be wrong but it appears that the case will go forward, at least in theory, against all the other defendants. Of course, I tend to believe that when Trump takes office, Jack Smith will be fired if he doesn’t quit, and Trump will order the indictments to be dismissed, with prejudice. He might even pardon his codefendants just to be sure. And if I was him, I would attempt to self-pardon on my way out the door. There is some real question about whether or not a president can pardon himself or herself, but there isn’t much harm in trying. The American people clearly understand that Trump is the victim of lawfare. So they won’t be upset at him for trying to protect himself. Well said.Indiana’s next governor has added a layer of management with his incoming cabinet, with just two of the eight members serving as agency heads in addition to their secretarial duties. Other positions in the cabinet include the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, the superintendent of the Indiana State Police and the lieutenant governor. All eight will oversee several agencies and report directly to Gov.-elect Mike Braun. In contrast, Gov. Eric Holcomb had two dozen members in his cabinet, including direct reports from agency heads. “So much of the inefficiency in government is when it sprawls and you don’t have any real good management structure to it,” Braun said at an Indianapolis steakhouse on Friday. He likened it to adopting a new technology with a steep up-front cost. “Sometimes you might be spending a little more on the structure of something — and I don’t view it as this being the case — because I can see how savings are going to immediately flow from it,” Braun said. “... The goal is going to be, as I’ve said many times, to show how you can do more with less. Government always wants to get more done; they want more to do it. “That’s not the real world. It doesn’t work that way and that’s not called productivity,” Braun continued. Cabinet members would be “entrepreneurial and accessible,” though Braun didn’t clarify if each would be able to hire their own staff — which could add more government positions. He said each would have “a lot of latitude.” At the event, Braun assembled nearly every cabinet member — Jennifer-Ruth Green, the incoming public safety secretary, was still on a military assignment — and called the government positions “the most exciting team we’ve had in state government for a long, long time.” “We’ve reorganized the executive side to make it streamlined so it’s going to emphasize transparency, results (and) accountability,” Braun told reporters. He recapped his one term in Congress, which culminated in a farewell speech last week, continuing his criticism of the federal government. “Here you’re going to see, I think, what government’s supposed to be about,” he said. He also repeated his company’s insurance “fix” to cap premiums in a high-deductible plan for his employees. Health care, he said, would be one of the hardest challenges to address, acknowledging a tight budget in the upcoming session. He also vowed to collaborate with the state legislature “in a way that’s probably never been done before” and continue to visit all 92 counties regularly. Braun’s incoming cabinet includes: This and other Indiana Capital Chronicle articles are available at indianacapitalchronicle.com
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Pep Guardiola has said he “loves” fighting Manchester City’s corner against allegations of financial breaches and his belief in the club influenced the decision to sign a new two-year contract. City’s most successful manager ended uncertainty over his future this week when . The 53-year-old claimed the deal was agreed during a two-hour meeting with the City hierarchy, including the chief executive, Ferran Soriano, and outgoing director of football Txiki Begiristain, and he signed for two years to avoid another round of speculation over his future in 12 months’ time. Guardiola appeared galvanised by the agreement when previewing Tottenham’s visit to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, having in all competitions, the worst run of his illustrious managerial career. He reiterated that he would remain City manager even if the club were relegated to the “Conference” – a punishment he claimed 75% of Premier League rivals wanted – should they be found guilty of breaching Premier League rules. The 130 charges, with the , and over associated party transactions (APT) rules have cast a shadow over the success of Guardiola’s team. But the City manager insisted they merely strengthen his resolve to lead the club through this controversial period. “I don’t enjoy it, I prefer not to be in that position, but once it’s there I love it,” said Guardiola about defending City against various off-field matters. “Because you believe in your club and the people there. I believe what they say to me and the reasons why. I said, ‘OK, let’s see.’ I cannot say [any more] yet because we’re awaiting the sentence in February or March – I don’t know when – but, at the same time, I like it.” Sixteen clubs fell behind the Premier League’s on Friday, with only four backing the wider challenge that City favoured. Guardiola claimed most top-flight clubs would also like to see the champions relegated in the event of being found guilty of breaching financial rules. City deny any wrongdoing. “I read something about the situation and how we need to be relegated immediately. Seventy-five per cent of the clubs want it, because I know what they do behind the scenes,” Guardiola said. “But I don’t live with it. I live with the four defeats, what I have to do. There are lawyers on both sides. I don’t think about it.” The City manager confirmed he would not leave in the seismic event of the champions being relegated from the Premier League. “I said that six months or one year ago,” he added. “It’s not because I extend the contract that I pretend to be ‘oh how nice is Pep?’ What happens if we get relegated? I will be here. Next year we will come up, I don’t know, if we are in the Conference [National League] we are going to come up and come back to the Premier League. I knew it then and I feel it now.” Guardiola gave a wry smile when asked to confirm he decided to stay in response to losing four successive games. But he admitted harbouring some doubts over whether to commit earlier this season. “Time,” he said. “At the time we started really well, – one title again this season. We started top of the league and we dropped points for what I would say were obvious reasons. But I had no doubts about the players. If I had doubts [about them], I would not extend. I love working with them still and know how they behave in these moments. It happened yesterday, every time I sit down for a new contract – they love you.” Guardiola’s great Premier League adversary, Jürgen Klopp, cited tiredness as reason to with Liverpool earlier this year. “I am tired,” said Guardiola, who is in his ninth season with City. “Sometimes it is, ‘oh, another game’. The difference that helped me? Win, win, win. Life is better when you win. It helps to continue.”TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over New Jersey and across the eastern U.S., sparking speculation and concern over where they came from and why. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Sen. Andy Kim have both gone out on drone hunts, hoping for answers. The FBI, Homeland Security, state police and other agencies are investigating. Murphy and law enforcement officials have stressed that the drones don’t appear to be a threat to public safety , but many state and municipal lawmakers have nonetheless called for stricter rules about who can fly the unmanned aircraft — and to be allowed to shoot them out of the sky. Dozens of witnesses have reported seeing drones statewide since mid-November, including near the Picatinny Arsenal, a military research and manufacturing facility, and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. Murphy, a Democrat, said Monday that equipment supplied by the federal government has yielded little new information. He declined to describe the equipment except to say it was powerful and could even “mitigate” the drones, though he added that’s not currently legal on U.S. soil. The state tallied 12 sightings Saturday and just one on Sunday. Murphy urged Congress to give states more authority to deal with the drones. The growing anxiety among some residents is not lost on the Biden administration, which has faced criticism from Trump for not dealing with the matter more aggressively. White House national security spokesman John Kirby on Monday said the federal government has yet to identify any public safety or national security risks from reported drone sightings in the northeast, saying officials believe they were lawfully flown drones, planes or even stars. “There are more than 1 million drones that are lawfully registered with the Federal Aviation Administration here in the United States,” Kirby said. “And there are thousands of commercial, hobbyist and law enforcement drones that are lawfully in the sky on any given day. That is the ecosystem that we are dealing with.” The federal government has deployed personnel and advanced technology to investigate the reports in New Jersey and other states, and is evaluating each tip reported by citizens, he said. The FBI received more than 5000 tips in recent weeks, he added, with only “about 100” deemed credible enough to require additional investigation. Authorities say they do not know. The Department of Homeland Security and FBI said they have no evidence that the aircraft pose “a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus.” Speculation has nevertheless raged online, with some expressing concerns that the drones could be part of a nefarious plot by foreign agents. Officials stress that ongoing investigations have found no evidence to support such concerns, but U.S. Rep Chris Smith, a Republican, on Saturday echoed such speculation. “The elusive maneuvering of these drones suggests a major military power sophistication that begs the question whether they have been deployed to test our defense capabilities — or worse — by violent dictatorships, perhaps maybe Russia, or China, or Iran, or North Korea,” he said. On Monday, Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder cast doubt on the idea that the drones are engaged in intelligence gathering, given how loud and bright they are. He said about 1 million drones are registered drones in the U.S. and about 8,000 flying on any given day. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh has said the aircraft are not U.S. military drones. In Boston, city police arrested two men accused of operating a drone “dangerously close” to Logan Airport on Saturday night. Authorities said an officer using drone monitoring technology detected the aircraft and the location of the operators. A third man fled police and remains at large. Authorities said the two men face trespassing charges and could face more charges and fines. Drones flying around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, forced base officials to close its airspace for about four hours late Friday into early Saturday, said Robert Purtiman, a base spokesperson. It was the first time drones had been spotted at the base, one of the largest in the world, and no sightings have been reported since, Purtiman said Monday. He said the drones had no impact on any facilities on the base. Trump has said he believes the government knows more than it’s saying. “Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!” he posted on Truth Social. Kim said he’s heard no support for the notion the government is hiding anything. He said a lack of faith in institutions is playing a key part in the saga. “Nothing that I’m seeing, nothing that I’ve engaged in gives me any impression of that nature. But like, I get it, some people won’t believe me, right? Because that’s the level of distrust that we face," Kim said Monday. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut last week called for the drones to be “shot down." Rep. Smith urged the Pentagon to authorize the use of force to bring down one or more drones to try to figure out who deployed them. The objects could be downed over the ocean or in an unpopulated area on land, Smith said Saturday. “Why can't we bag at least one of these drones and get to the bottom of it?” Smith said. Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said members of the public must not try to shoot down drones, as that would violate state and federal laws. Drone sightings were also reported in New York, where a permit is required. Mayor Eric Adams said the city was investigating and collaborating with New Jersey and federal officials. The runways at Stewart International Airport — about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north of the city — were shut down for about an hour Friday night because of drone activity, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “This has gone too far,” she said in a statement. The governor called on Congress to strengthen the FAA’s oversight of drones and give more investigative authority to state and local law enforcement. Associated Press writers John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio; Bruce Schreiner in Shelbyville, Kentucky; and Aamer Madhani in West Palm Beach, Florida, contributed.NICEVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Aaliyah Nye scored 15 points and No. 23 Alabama coasted to an 83-33 win over Alabama State on Monday at the Emerald Coast Classic. Sarah Ashlee Barker and Karly Weathers both added 12 points for the Crimson Tide (7-0). Zaay Green had 11. Barker, Weathers and Green combined to go 12 of 16 from the field as Alabama shot 51% and made 23 of 34 free throws. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday held a wide-ranging news conference in which he said he would preserve access to the polio vaccine but equivocated on other vaccines, pledged to look at bringing down the costs of pharmaceuticals and expressed doubts that his daughter-in-law might be Florida's next senator. Trump held forth for over an hour, the first time he took questions from reporters since winning the election. The event harkens back to his long-winding news conferences from his first term and is a stark contrast from President Joe Biden , who doesn't often take questions from reporters. Here's a look at some of what he touched on: Trump provides some assurances on polio vaccine Trump defended his choice for health secretary, prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , but said he personally is a “big believer” in the polio vaccine and would preserve access to it. “You’re not going to lose the polio vaccine," he said. “That’s not going to happen.” Over the weekend, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, spoke out in defense of the polio vaccine after a recent report disclosed that one of Kennedy's advisers filed a petition to revoke approval for the polio vaccine in 2022. Kennedy has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism. Trump seemed to question whether there’s a link, saying “We’re looking to find out,” and remarked on the rising cases of autism being diagnosed. “There’s something wrong, and we’re going to find out about it,” he said. There are no blood or biological tests for autism; instead, a doctor bases the diagnosis on a child’s behavior. While the autism diagnosis has been available for at least 80 years, the definition gradually expanded to include milder cases, which are more common. A study last year found that about a quarter of kids with autism — about 110,000 in the U.S. — have the most severe version of the developmental disability, which has left them unable to speak or with an IQ below 50 or both. Of Kennedy, “He’s going to be much less radical than you would think," he said. "I think he’s got a very open mind, or I wouldn’t have put him there.” Trump blames middlemen for high price of pharmaceutical drugs Trump described a dinner he had this month with Kennedy; Dr. Mehmet Oz , a celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host and lifestyle guru whom he's tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and top pharmaceutical executives in which they discussed drug prices. Trump heaped praise on the companies — the same ones that Kennedy has routinely argued profit off of Americans unfairly — but said the high cost of health care was a focus of their dinner. “What came out of that meeting is that we’re paying far too much,” Trump said. Trump also hit pharmaceutical benefits managers, calling them “horrible middlemen” who drive up the cost of drugs. Pharmaceutical companies have been aggressively lobbying Congress to restrict the role of pharmaceutical benefit managers, which help health insurance companies’ biggest clients decide how and what prescription drugs will be covered in their insurance plans. “I don’t know who these middlemen are, but they are rich as hell," Trump said. Trump's appearance is a clear break from Biden's style The press conference was Trump’s most extensive public appearance since his victory six weeks ago — a rare absence from the public stage for the former reality star. But it also underscored how even while president-elect, Trump has seized the spotlight from Biden, who still has a month left on his term in office. Biden has not held a press conference in months and has had a limited public schedule. While Trump was addressing some of the top-of-mind issues of the day -- including sightings of drones flying over the Northeast -- Biden himself has been silent, leaving it to aides to try to calm the public. ‘I don't know' if Lara Trump will be a senator Trump seemed skeptical that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would appoint his daughter-in-law to be a Florida senator, taking the seat held by Marco Rubio, who has been nominated for secretary of state. Asked whether he expected DeSantis to name Lara Trump to replace Rubio, Trump said, “I probably don’t, but I don’t know.” Trump recently spoke with DeSantis at a memorial for Florida law enforcement officers. Trump's allies have been pushing DeSantis to nominate Lara Trump, who is married to Trump's son, Eric, and served as co-chair of the Republican National Committee this year. “Ron’s doing a good job with his choice," Trump said, without elaborating. He lavished praise on Lara Trump, including for her work at the RNC, where part of her duties involved focusing on “election integrity,” a priority of Trump's after he falsely claimed fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Trump open to intervening in potential TikTok ban Trump indicated he would look at intervening in the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. The popular social media platform must cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January under a federal law. He didn't offer specifics, but Trump credited the platform with helping him win the election. His campaign saw it as a bridge to reach younger, less politically engaged voters, particularly when clips circulated showing him with celebrities at UFC fights. “We’ll take a look at TikTok,” he said. “You know, I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok." Trump tried to ban TikTok during his first term but changed his mind and pledged to “save” TikTok. Once he takes office, his Justice Department would be tasked with enforcing the new federal law against TikTok. Trump on Monday was meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at his Mar-a-Lago club, according to two people familiar with the president-elect’s plans who were not authorized to speak publicly about them and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. 'Everybody wants to be my friend,’ he says Trump noted the differences between the first time he was to take office eight years ago and today, saying executives now want to meet with him. He said they were “hostile” back then. “Everybody was fighting me,” he said about his first term. “This term, everybody wants to be my friend. I don’t know. My personality changed or something.” While he left office in 2021 ostracized and angry, Trump has had a stunning turnaround leading to his election win. Last week, he was honored by being named Time magazine’s Person of the Year and ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange. His meeting with the TikTok executive was part of a string of meetings he's had with Silicon Valley billionaires and other technology leaders since becoming president-elect. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai have all flown to Trump's club to meet with him. He revealed Monday that he had also met with Google co-founder Sergey Brin. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will meet with him this week, Trump said. “We have a lot of great executives coming in — the top executives, the top bankers, they’re all calling," he said. "It’s like a complete opposite from the first one.” Trump already returning to world stage With multiple wars going on, Trump has sought to insert himself back on the world stage. He said he is working to get Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza to be released and had a “very good talk” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But on Monday he seemed to buffer expectations about his promise to solve the Russia-Ukraine war even before taking office, describing the conflict as a “tough one” and a “nasty one." “We are trying to get that war stopped, that horrible, horrible war” he said. “It’s a tough one. It’s a nasty one. It’s nasty. People are being killed at levels that nobody’s ever seen.” Russia's invasion of Ukraine is Europe’s biggest armed conflict since World War II and has cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides. Trump declined to say whether he's spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since winning the election. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris this month when he visited for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral. Trump's incoming press secretary has said that Trump invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping and other world leaders to his Jan. 20 inauguration, but Trump said Monday that Zelenskyy was not among them. “If he'd like to come, I'd like to have him," Trump said. Trump said Xi has not yet said whether he is coming. He described the Chinese leader as “a friend of mine” and “an amazing guy” but acknowledged that the COVID-19 pandemic had affected their relationship. “It was a bridge too far for me,” he said. ___ Associated Press writers Zeke Miller and Amanda Seitz in Washington and Colleen Long in Palm Beach, Florida, contributed to this report.None
BNP Paribas Financial Markets cut its holdings in shares of Fastly, Inc. ( NYSE:FSLY – Free Report ) by 27.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 237,752 shares of the company’s stock after selling 90,597 shares during the period. BNP Paribas Financial Markets owned about 0.17% of Fastly worth $1,800,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of FSLY. Bank of Montreal Can boosted its stake in Fastly by 11,140.2% in the third quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,305,101 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,867,000 after purchasing an additional 1,293,490 shares in the last quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Fastly by 18.8% during the 3rd quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC now owns 5,075,127 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,418,000 after buying an additional 801,968 shares in the last quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. grew its holdings in Fastly by 461.5% during the 2nd quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. now owns 756,380 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,575,000 after acquiring an additional 621,680 shares during the last quarter. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Fastly in the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,233,000. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its position in Fastly by 18.0% in the 3rd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,057,642 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,006,000 after acquiring an additional 161,070 shares in the last quarter. 79.71% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Insider Buying and Selling In related news, CTO Artur Bergman sold 16,922 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.25, for a total transaction of $105,762.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief technology officer now directly owns 6,138,900 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $38,368,125. This represents a 0.27 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . Also, CFO Ronald W. Kisling sold 7,449 shares of Fastly stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $7.24, for a total transaction of $53,930.76. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 558,564 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,044,003.36. The trade was a 1.32 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last quarter, insiders have sold 185,600 shares of company stock valued at $1,402,681. 6.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders. Fastly Price Performance Fastly ( NYSE:FSLY – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 6th. The company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $137.21 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $131.86 million. Fastly had a negative net margin of 27.47% and a negative return on equity of 13.24%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($0.33) earnings per share. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Fastly, Inc. will post -0.86 EPS for the current year. Analysts Set New Price Targets FSLY has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Piper Sandler increased their price target on shares of Fastly from $8.00 to $10.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 3rd. Craig Hallum increased their price objective on Fastly from $6.00 to $8.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Raymond James downgraded Fastly from a “strong-buy” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 1st. DA Davidson raised their price target on Fastly from $5.50 to $7.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on Fastly from $7.00 to $8.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have given a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Fastly presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $8.55. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on FSLY Fastly Profile ( Free Report ) Fastly, Inc operates an edge cloud platform for processing, serving, and securing its customer's applications in the United States, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The edge cloud is a category of Infrastructure as a Service that enables developers to build, secure, and deliver digital experiences at the edge of the internet. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding FSLY? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Fastly, Inc. ( NYSE:FSLY – Free Report ). 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Forgive me for being negative. Hey, I’m from Jersey, we’re all a little negative sometimes. Maybe it’s expectations. Maybe it’s because I’m a fan of Springsteen. But I thought the impression of him on “SNL” this weekend left a lot to be desired. In a red-carpet sketch where Buzzfeed has a reporter stopping first Timothée Chalamet, then Bob Dylan (not the real ones), Bruce Springsteen next appears. He was played by “SNL” writer and cast member Andrew Dismukes. Look, they can’t all be winners, but would we even have known who this was supposed to be if not told? Looks-wise, it could have been Gov. Gavin Newsom of California or any 1980s TV game show host. Voice-wise, it’s like someone told Andrew to just growl here and there and make sure it was inconsistent. Take a look for yourself, and you be the judge. Am I being too harsh? It felt like a very phoned-in sketch all around. Dismukes knows what he’s doing. He’s been with “SNL” since 2017, first as a writer, later as both a featured player and a repertory player. Sometimes “SNL” impressions are so spot on they’re amazing, like Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris. Other times, they rely on the lines, makeup, and wardrobe to pull it off. This was one of those times. I just don’t think it worked. Was a 75-year-old singer too tough for a 29-year-old actor to pull off? Even if not familiar enough, it would take a three-minute Google search to offer dozens of interviews to get his mannerisms down better. For us Jersey folks, I guess it is what it is. But now I fear the day Bowen Yang tries to do Danny Devito. LOOK: Which movies were filmed in New Jersey? Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in New Jersey using data from Movie Locations , with additional information about each film collected from IMDb . Gallery Credit: Stacker LOOK: Which movies were filmed in Pennsylvania? Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in Pennsylvania using data from Movie Locations , with additional information about each film collected from IMDb . Gallery Credit: Stacker Opinions expressed in the post above are those of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Jeff Deminski only. Report a correction 👈
Nobel recipient Geoffrey Hinton wishes he thoughts of AI safety soonerPhegley SHELBYVILLE — As the shocking news of Shelby County Coroner Brad Phegley’s death continued to sink in Sunday, no details have emerged to suggest that what happened to him was anything other than some kind of tragic accident or medical event. A postmortem examination of the 67-year-old coroner’s remains was scheduled to have been carried out Saturday in Bloomington. Further information was not available Sunday. Phegley’s hunting partner had found his body floating in Lake Mattoon around 2:49 p.m. Friday near a blind and decoys where they were waterfowl hunting. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Shelby County Board Chairman Tad Mayhall, R-Shelbyville, told the Herald & Review on Sunday that he had not heard any updated news on the cause of death. But he said he had spoken previously with Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds about the circumstances of what happened. “He told me that if there was any change (about the circumstances), he would let me and the state’s attorney know,” he said, and noted there had been no updates. Mayhall said he was grateful to Moultrie County Coroner Lynn Reed for stepping in so quickly to maintain coroner's office services for Shelby County while a replacement for Phegley is sorted out. “It’s been a very quick learning experience for me since Friday afternoon,” Mayhall said. “Mr. Reed has been very helpful and, as even he said, this is a very uncommon situation to be in and we will navigate it as best we can.” The chairman said he expected to have an updated news release ready by sometime Monday on how the coroner’s office will cope going forward. And he said, as things settle down, the county will turn its attention to honoring Phegley’s memory and saluting his service. Just reelected in the last election unopposed after a convincing win in the Republican primary in March, Phegley had served as coroner for the last four years. A retired Illinois State Police trooper, he had also served as deputy coroner for eight years. A keen hunter and outdoors enthusiast, Phegley’s Facebook page is filled with pictures of him with specimen fish and animals he has caught and hunted over many years. His death comes as the latest in a series of blows to Shelby County, which has been rocked by a recent history of disputes and bitter political fights. Mayhall, newly chosen as chairman in the wake of November’s election that changed the face of the county board, said the task now was to cope with the coroner’s death, honor his memory and ensure the citizens get the services and government they need. “It’s been an arduous and challenging time for sure,” he said. “But I think that with the recent swearing in just this past Monday, and with a new group of board members and a change of leadership, if you put your ear to the ground and hear what the community is saying, they are asking for less contention and more productivity and for calm. “I personally take responsibility that it is my job to make sure that happens. We also want to make sure we are incredibly respectful for the time and service Mr. Phegley has given, and acknowledge the emotional toll all this has taken on his family.” In his latest video, Tom Ryle, WDFW marketing manager and an avid hunter, brings you into the field for a demonstration on the safe and effective use of treestands to help you get your big game hunting off the ground. (WDFW, Contributed) Believe it or not, if hunting were a company, it would be a Fortune 500 giant. In 2020, hunters and sport shooters pumped a whopping $149 billion into the U.S. economy . That's not pocket change—it's enough to make hunting the 52nd largest company by retail sales if it were listed on the Fortune 500, LandTrust reports. This money was spent on equipment such as shotguns and ammunition, trip-related expenses like lodging and transportation, licenses, leases, and more. But it's not just about sales. This industry supports nearly 970,000 jobs across the country. To put that in perspective, if hunting were an employer, it would be the third-largest private sector employer in the U.S. These jobs created over $45 billion in wages and income in 2020 alone. A recent report by the National Deer Association revealed that an average of 88% of state white-tailed deer harvests occur on private land . This statistic underscores the critical role that private landowners play in wildlife management and conservation. In states like Texas, where 99% of the land is privately owned, access to private land is essential for effective deer population management. The reliance on private land for hunting varies across regions. In the Southeast, 93% of deer harvests occur on private land, while in the Midwest and Northeast, the figures are 91% and 81%, respectively. This highlights the need for private landowners to allow public access for hunting, especially in states with limited public land. The economic impact of hunting isn't just felt at the national level—it trickles down to local economies too, strongly impacting both traditionally liberal and conservative states. Here are some examples from a recent report by Sportsmen's Alliance : Here's something that might surprise you: hunters are some of the biggest contributors to conservation efforts in the U.S. In 2017, over 15 million Americans purchased a hunting license, generating more than $500 million in revenue for conservation . This isn't a new phenomenon. For over 80 years, hunters have been major funders of conservation through license fees and taxes on hunting equipment. This money goes directly toward protecting wildlife habitats, managing animal populations, and ensuring the sustainability of our natural resources. What happens when we don't manage our wildlife populations, particularly deer? It might seem counterintuitive, but hunting actually plays a crucial role in keeping deer populations in check—and the consequences of not doing so can be costly. Without proper management, deer-related damages alone can cost up to $2 billion annually . Here's how that breaks down: The costs of deer overpopulation extend beyond just dollars and cents. When deer populations grow unchecked, overgrazing becomes a serious issue, affecting forest regeneration and biodiversity. This isn't just bad for the environment—it can have a ripple effect on industries that rely on healthy forests, from timber to tourism. States like Minnesota and Wisconsin, with their dense forests and diverse ecosystems, are some of the most vulnerable to overpopulation issues. There are also health concerns to consider. Overpopulation can increase the spread of diseases among wildlife and even lead to more human-wildlife conflicts, potentially raising the risk of disease transmission to humans. Without hunters, states would need to find alternative, often more expensive methods of population control, such as sterilization programs, culling by professional shooters, or even relocating animals—a practice fraught with logistical and ethical challenges. The beauty of regulated hunting is that it creates a win-win situation: Without regulated hunting, much of which occurs on private lands, the cost of managing wild game would shift to state agencies and taxpayers, resulting in higher costs and fewer resources for other conservation efforts. Consider the case of deer hunting alone. It contributes over $23 billion to the U.S. economy each year and plays a critical role in managing deer populations. Without deer hunters, state agencies would face an uphill battle trying to control populations, leading to higher incidences of disease, starvation, and habitat destruction. Whether you're a hunter or have never picked up a rifle in your life, the economic impact of hunting affects you. From the jobs it creates to the conservation efforts it funds, from the car accidents it prevents to the forests it helps protect, hunting plays a crucial role in our economy and our ecosystem. So the next time you see a hunter in their orange vest, remember: They're not just pursuing a hobby. They're contributing to a multi-billion dollar industry that supports jobs, funds conservation, and helps manage our wildlife populations. And in doing so, they're helping to keep our forests healthy, our roads safer, and our economy stronger. In the grand scheme of things, hunting is about much more than bagging a trophy. It's about maintaining a delicate balance—between human needs and wildlife populations, between conservation and utilization of natural resources. And as the numbers show, it's a balance that affects us all, whether we realize it or not. This story was produced by LandTrust and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. Contact Tony Reid at (217) 421-7977. 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