Plymouth Argyle head coach Wayne Rooney says the club's junior team could have done better than his first XI in the 6-1 loss at Norwich City. The Pilgrims were second-best for much of the game and could have conceded more goals had Norwich not been as wasteful with their chances, especially in the first half. It was the former England captain's heaviest loss since taking over at Home Park in the summer. Argyle have still to win a game away from home this season and are two points outside the relegation places with three of the four sides below them having games in hand. “We were nowhere near good enough – we are down to the bare bones with injuries but that is no excuse,” said Rooney - who was missing players including captain Joe Edwards, Northern Ireland goalkeeper Connor Hazard and forwards Ibrahim Cissoko, Morgan Whittaker and Muhamed Tijani. "But if players want to come in the team and stay in the team then they need to perform better than that. "I could probably put the under-18 team out there and they wouldn't concede six goals, so I'm very disappointed, angry, frustrated and the next 24-48 hours are not going to be very nice for the players, but we need to get to the bottom of why this is happening." Rooney says he will try and understand why his team are so poor away from home - with just two draws from their nine matches outside Devon this season. "Getting that win and better results away from home - we know it's difficult in this league for teams to win away from home - but we have to be a lot better than we were tonight," the 39-year-old added. "I feel for the fans who came here because I know the distance they've travelled to get behind the players and I know for any fan when you see your team put in that performance and get that result you're not going to be pleased about it. "I'm dealing with it, I'm trying to get to the bottom of why every now and again we're having these results and hopefully I can do that sooner rather than later."tn777 。

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NEW YORK — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election. He’s tuned out. “People are mentally exhausted,” said Aunallah, 45, of San Diego. “Everyone knows what is coming and we are just taking some time off.” Television ratings — and now a new poll — clearly illustrate the phenomenon. About two-thirds of American adults say they have recently felt the need to limit media consumption about politics and government because of overload, according to the survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Smaller percentages of Americans are limiting their intake of news about overseas conflicts, the economy or climate change, the poll says. Politics stand out. Election news on CNN and MSNBC was taking up too much of Sam Gude’s time before the election, said the 47-year-old electrician from Lincoln, Nebraska. “The last thing I want to watch right now is the interregnum,” said Gude, a Democrat and no fan of President-elect Donald Trump. Related Story: Poll Finds More Democrats Than Republicans Stepping Away From News The poll, conducted in early December, found that about 7 in 10 Democrats say they are stepping back from political news. The percentage isn’t as high for Republicans, who have reason to celebrate Trump’s victory. Still, about 6 in 10 Republicans say they’ve felt the need to take some time off too, and the share for independents is similar. The differences are far starker for the TV networks that have been consumed by political news. After election night through Dec. 13, the prime-time viewership of MSNBC was an average of 620,000, down 54% from the pre-election audience this year, the Nielsen company said. For the same time comparison, CNN’s average of 405,000 viewers was down 45%. At Fox News Channel, a favorite news network for Trump fans, the post-election average of 2.68 million viewers is up 13%, Nielsen said. Since the election, 72% of the people watching one of those three cable networks in the evening were watching Fox News, compared to 53% prior to election day. A post-election slump for fans of the losing candidate is not a new trend for networks that have become heavily identified for a partisan audience. MSNBC had similar issues after Trump was elected in 2016. Same for Fox in 2020, although that was complicated by anger: many of its viewers were outraged then by the network’s crucial election night call of Arizona for the Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, and sought alternatives. MSNBC had its own anger issues after several “Morning Joe” viewers became upset that hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski visited Trump shortly after his victory last month. Yet while the show’s ratings are down 35% since Election Day, that’s a smaller drop than the network’s prime-time ratings. CNN points out that while it has been suffering in the television ratings, its streaming and digital ratings have been consistent. Related Story: Will Political Interest Rebound When Trump Takes Office? MSNBC can take some solace in history. In previous years, network ratings bounce back when the depression after an election loss lifts. When a new administration takes office, people who oppose it are frequently looking for a gathering place. “I’ll be tuning back in once the clown show starts,” Aunallah said. “You have no choice. Whether or not you want to hear it, it’s happening. If you care about your country, you have no choice but to pay attention.” But the ride may not be smooth. MSNBC’s slide is steeper than it was in 2016; and there’s some question about whether Trump opponents will want to be as engaged as they were during his first term. People are also unplugging from cable television in rates that are only getting more rapid, although MSNBC believes it has bucked this trend eating away at audiences before. The poll indicates that Americans want less talk about politics from public figures in general. After an election season where endorsements from celebrities like Taylor Swift made headlines, the survey found that Americans are more likely to disapprove than approve of celebrities, large companies and professional athletes speaking out about politics. Still, Gude is among those discovering other ways to get news to which he does want to pay attention, including on YouTube. MSNBC is also in the middle of some corporate upheaval that raises questions about potential changes. Parent company Comcast announced last month that the cable network is among some properties that will spin off into a new company, which will give MSNBC new corporate leadership and cut its ties to NBC News. Related Story: Advice for Networks Who Want to See the Viewers Return Some of the Americans who have turned away from political news lately also had some advice for getting them engaged again. Gude said, for example, that MSNBC will always have a hard-core audience of Trump haters. But if the network wants to expand its audience, “then you have to talk about issues, and you have to stop talking about Trump.” Kathleen Kendrick, a 36-year-old sales rep from Grand Junction, Colorado, who’s a registered independent voter, said she hears plenty of people loudly spouting off about their political opinions on the job. She wants more depth when she watches the news. Much of what she sees is one-sided and shallow, she said. “You get a story but only part of a story,” Kendrick said. “It would be nice if you could get both sides, and more research.” Aunallah, similarly, is looking for more depth and variety. He’s not interested “in watching the angry man on the corner yelling at me anymore,” he said. “It’s kind of their own fault that I’m not watching,” he said. “I felt they spent all this time talking about the election. They made it so much of their focus that when the main event ends, why would people want to keep watching?”

PNST stock touches 52-week low at $0.56 amid market challengesThe Washington Commanders put kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve Tuesday, just over 48 hours since he missed an extra point that would have tied the score with 21 seconds left against Dallas. Seibert also missed a field-goal attempt and another extra point in the loss to the Cowboys. He missed the previous two games with a right hip injury but said afterward he was fine and made the decision to play. The Commanders filled that roster spot by signing running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. off their practice squad. Austin Ekeler had a concussion and Brian Robinson Jr. sprained an ankle Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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WASHINGTON — Donald Trump said he can’t guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers and he suggested once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned. The president-elect, in a wide-ranging interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday, also touched on monetary policy, immigration, abortion and health care, and U.S. involvement in Ukraine, Israel and elsewhere. Trump often mixed declarative statements with caveats, at one point cautioning “things do change.” A look at some of the issues covered: Trump has threatened broad trade penalties, but said he didn’t believe economists’ predictions that added costs on those imported goods for American companies would lead to higher prices for U.S. consumers. He stopped short of a pledge that U.S. households won’t be paying more as they shop. “I can’t guarantee anything. I can’t guarantee tomorrow,” Trump said, seeming to open the door to accepting the reality of how import levies typically work as goods reach the retail market. That’s a different approach from Trump’s typical speeches throughout the 2024 campaign, when he framed his election as a sure way to curb inflation. In the interview, Trump defended tariffs generally, saying they are “going to make us rich.” He has pledged that, on his first day in office in January, he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada unless those countries satisfactorily stop illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl into the United States. He also has threatened additional tariffs on China to help force that country to crack down on fentanyl production. “All I want to do is I want to have a level, fast, but fair playing field,” Trump said. He offered conflicting statements on how he would approach the justice system after winning election despite being convicted of 34 felonies in a New York state court and being indicted in other cases for his handling of national security secrets and efforts to overturn his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden. “Honestly, they should go to jail,” Trump said of members of Congress who investigated the Capitol riot by his supporters who wanted him to remain in power. The president-elect underscored his contention that he can use the justice system against others, including special prosecutor Jack Smith, who led the case on Trump’s role in the siege on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump confirmed his plan to pardon supporters who were convicted for their roles in the riot, saying he would take that action on his first day in office. As for the idea of revenge driving potential prosecutions, Trump said: “I have the absolute right. I’m the chief law enforcement officer, you do know that. I’m the president. But I’m not interested in that.” At the same time, Trump singled out lawmakers on a special House committee who had investigated the insurrection, citing Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. “Cheney was behind it ... so was Bennie Thompson and everybody on that committee,” Trump said. Asked specifically whether he would direct his administration to pursue cases, he said, “No,” and suggested he did not expect the FBI to quickly undertake investigations into his political enemies. But at another point, Trump said he would leave the matter up to Pam Bondi, his pick as attorney general. “I want her to do what she wants to do,” he said. Such threats, regardless of Trump’s inconsistencies, have been taken seriously enough by many top Democrats that Biden is considering issuing blanket, preemptive pardons to protect key members of his outgoing administration. Trump did seemingly back off his campaign rhetoric calling for Biden to be investigated, saying, “I’m not looking to go back into the past.” Trump repeatedly mentioned his promises to seal the U.S.-Mexico border and deport millions of people who are in the U.S. illegally through a mass deportation program. “I think you have to do it,” he said. He suggested he would try to use executive action to end “birthright” citizenship under which people born in the U.S. are considered citizens — although such protections are spelled out in the Constitution. Asked specifically about the future for people who were brought into the country illegally as children and have been shielded from deportation in recent years, Trump said, “I want to work something out,” indicating he might seek a solution with Congress. But Trump also said he does not “want to be breaking up families” of mixed legal status, “so the only way you don’t break up the family is you keep them together and you have to send them all back.” Long a critic of NATO members for not spending more on their own defense, Trump said he “absolutely” would remain in the alliance “if they pay their bills.” Pressed on whether he would withdraw if he were dissatisfied with allies’ commitments, Trump said he wants the U.S. treated “fairly” on trade and defense. He waffled on a NATO priority of containing Russia and President Vladimir Putin. Trump suggested Ukraine should prepare for less U.S. aid in its defense against Putin’s invasion. “Possibly. Yeah, probably. Sure,” Trump said of reducing Ukraine assistance from Washington. Separately, Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire . Asked about Putin, Trump said initially that he has not talked to the Russian leader since Election Day last month, but then hedged: “I haven’t spoken to him recently.” Trump said when pressed, adding that he did not want to “impede the negotiation.” The president-elect said he has no intention, at least for now, of asking Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to step down before Powell’s term ends in 2028. Trump said during the campaign that presidents should have more say in Fed policy , including interest rates. Trump did not offer any job assurances for FBI Director Christopher Wray, whose term is to end in 2027. Asked about Wray, Trump said: “Well, I mean, it would sort of seem pretty obvious” that if the Senate confirms Kash Patel as his pick for FBI chief, then “he’s going to be taking somebody’s place, right? Somebody is the man that you’re talking about.” Trump promised that the government efficiency effort led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will not threaten Social Security. “We’re not touching Social Security, other than we make it more efficient,” he said. He added that “we’re not raising ages or any of that stuff.” He was not so specific about abortion or his long-promised overhaul of the Affordable Care Act. On abortion, Trump continued his inconsistencies and said he would “probably” not move to restrict access to the abortion pills that now account for a majority of pregnancy terminations, according to the Guttmacher Institute, which supports abortion rights. But pressed on whether he would commit to that position, Trump replied, “Well, I commit. I mean, are — things do — things change. I think they change.” Reprising a line from his Sept. 10 debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump again said he had “concepts” of a plan to substitute for the 2010 Affordable Care Act, which he called “lousy health care.” He added a promise that any Trump version would maintain insurance protections for Americans with preexisting health conditions. He did not explain how such a design would be different from the status quo or how he could deliver on his desire for “better health care for less money.”z n r 。

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With controversies trailing the memorial lecture in honour of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to mark the first anniversary of the demise of former governor of Ondo state, citizens have been charged to make a deep reflection on a life dedicated to public service, justice, and the betterment of society. The Ondo state’s director of media and publicity of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Steve Otaloro, said this in a statement Thursday in Akure. Otaloro called on the people of the state to stand to united with the nation at large in honouring the remarkable legacy of a leader whose impact resonates far beyond his tenure in office towards a brighter future for Ondo state and Nigeria. He said:: “Arakunrin Akeredolu was a man of many dimensions. His journey began in the legal profession, where he distinguished himself as a prominent lawyer and advocate for justice. His contributions to the Nigerian legal system were both substantial and transformative. “That as a legal luminary, he fought tirelessly for the rule of law, ensuring that justice was not an abstract concept but a reality accessible to all. His commitment to justice, fairness, and integrity set a benchmark for aspiring lawyers and public servants alike, leaving an indelible mark on the Nigerian legal landscape and the public service of the nation.” He noted that in 2017, Akeredolu ascended the governorship of the state, bringing with him a vision of progress and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. “His administration was characterised by transformative policies that prioritized infrastructure development, healthcare, education, economic empowerment, and security. Akeredolu understood that governance is about improving the lives of citizens, and he worked diligently to ensure that the benefits of governance reached the grassroots,” he said. The party’s publicity scribe added that one of his most notable achievements was his emphasis on infrastructure development. “Under his leadership, Ondo state witnessed significant improvements in roads, schools, and healthcare facilities. These projects not only enhanced the quality of life for residents but also stimulated economic growth and created job opportunities. “He believed that a well-developed infrastructure was the backbone of progress, and his administration made substantial strides in this regard”.Pep Guardiola: If I can’t reverse Manchester City slide then I have to go

As India mourns the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, the state of Assam reflects on his enduring legacy as a Rajya Sabha member representing the state for nearly three decades. Dr. Singh, who passed away at the age of 92, held a special place in Assam's political and cultural landscape. For former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, Assam has always held a special place in his heart, a state he fondly referred to as his "adopted home." This emotional bond traces back to 1991 when he was first elected to the Rajya Sabha from Assam, a position he held with pride for nearly three decades. Born in 1932 in a small village in the Punjab province of undivided India, Dr Singh experienced displacement following the partition. Also Read: When Assam welcomed him as its Rajya Sabha representative, he expressed his gratitude and affection for the state by referring to himself as Assam’s “adopted son.” Throughout his tenure, Dr Singh worked tirelessly for Assam’s development, advocating for its unique needs in the national framework. He championed issues such as flood control, tea industry reforms, and special economic packages for the Northeast, ensuring that the state’s voice was heard in New Delhi. Speaking at various events during his tenure, Dr Singh often reiterated his connection to Assam. “Assam gave me a home when I had none. It adopted me and gave me the opportunity to serve its people and the nation,” he had once remarked. His long-standing association with Assam earned him the love and respect of its people, who regarded him not only as a political representative but also as a guardian of their aspirations. As the state mourns his passing, Assam’s leaders and citizens are reflecting on his legacy with pride, recalling his contributions and deep personal connection to the region.

a-777 Washington state Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Thursday named a veteran budget writer and policy analyst to serve as his director of the Office of Financial Management. K.D. Chapman-See, the agency’s current legislative affairs liaison, will be the point person helping Ferguson fashion his first state spending plan in the shadow of a potential multi-billion dollar budget deficit. Also Thursday, Ferguson started his search for new leaders of nine state agencies, including the departments of transportation, corrections, social and health services and ecology. Current directors of most of those agencies have already announced plans to step down or retire. With Chapman-See, Ferguson tapped a skilled and respected analyst with experience in the executive and legislative branches of Washington state government. Before joining Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget office, she worked more than a decade in the state House of Representatives as a policy director and as a senior analyst for operating budget and tax policy for the House Democratic Caucus, according to Ferguson’s transition team. “K.D. brings tremendous talent and expertise to this critical position in state government,” Ferguson said in a statement. “She understands the budget challenges facing the state, and I look forward to working with her to deliver efficient, effective government.” Those budget challenges will be significant as Ferguson begins his term. State tax revenues are not keeping pace with the rising costs of current and promised programs. Inslee and his budget director, Pat Sullivan, have warned the gap is around $12 billion over the next four-plus fiscal years and directed state agencies to identify potential cuts . Some ideas for what to trim may wind up in Inslee’s proposed budget for the 2025-27 biennium. So too may some ideas for raising additional revenue. The budget proposal is due out in mid-December and will be a template for Ferguson and state lawmakers when they craft final budgets in the 2025 legislative session. While Ferguson has not commented publicly about the state’s budget situation, Democratic legislators have said they expect to consider spending reductions and new revenue sources to erase the shortfall. Chapman-See will assume her new role on Jan. 15 and be part of Ferguson’s executive leadership team . She will succeed Sullivan, a former state lawmaker who was appointed director of the Office of Financial Management in July when David Schumacher, Inslee’s longtime budget director, departed. “I am deeply grateful to Pat Sullivan for his leadership during this challenging time as he develops Governor Inslee’s final budget,” Ferguson said. “He is an outstanding public servant who puts the needs of Washingtonians first.” Other agencies where Ferguson said he intends to hire new leaders include the Department of Children, Youth and Families, Department of Enterprise Services, the Health Care Authority, and Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs. Directors of all but transportation and enterprise services had previously said they would be leaving. Enterprise services manages state buildings and vehicle fleets, among other responsibilities. Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar told the Washington State Standard in a recent interview that he hoped to stay on in the new administration. He informed Department of Transportation employees Thursday afternoon that his last day will be Jan. 15. “Leading this agency has been a true highlight of my life personally and professionally,” he wrote in an email. “Because of you WSDOT is one of the most innovative, effective and consequential departments of transportation in the world.” In the release, Ferguson said he is evaluating the leadership of other cabinet agencies and will provide an update next week. Those interested in applying for a leadership position or serving on a board or commission can do so online through a newly launched web portal . The Washington State Standard is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet that provides original reporting, analysis and commentary on Washington state government and politics. We seek to keep you informed about Washington’s most pressing issues, the decisions elected leaders are making, how they are spending tax dollars and who is influencing public policy. 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Investors with room in their portfolio for some new additions might want to consider the ASX shares listed below. That's because analysts at Morgans have recently put the equivalent of buy ratings on these shares. Here's what the broker is saying about them: ( ) The first ASX share that Morgans is bullish on is investment management company GQG Partners. The broker believes that recent share price weakness (relating to its Adani investments) has created a buying opportunity for investors. Particularly given that its fund outflows have not been as bad as feared. It said: GQG's November investment strategy performance ranged from -3.3% to +6.8%, resulting in relatively flat estimated monthly FUM, pre net fund flow impacts. An assessment of some of GQG's FUM shows some outflows likely occurred directly post the Adani news. While there is some near-term outflow risk (including headline risk in the imminent FUM update given previous flow strength), based on fund performance we do not expect this to persist for an extended period. The Emerging Markets (EM) fund (>10% exposure to Adani) outperformed its benchmark by ~1% in November. Over timeframes 1-5 years, all strategies have outperformed benchmarks meaningfully (ranging ~180bp – 920bp). GQG will implement a A$100m buyback (~1.5% of shares) commencing 6-Dec. Uncertainty on the investment performance impact of the Adani news was high at the onset, but can now be assessed and has been minor to-date (Adani vehicles -11% to +14%; EM outperformance in Nov). There is some outflow risk and Adani news flow risk (if GQG remains invested), but we believe there is solid underlying business strength and value at ~9.5x FY25F PE. Morgans has an add rating and $2.47 price target on the ASX share. It also expects a of almost 9.5% in FY 2025. ( ) Now could be the time to buy this financial technology company's shares according to the broker. Morgans appears to believe that the worst is now behind the company and it is destined to deliver solid growth in FY 2025. It feels that this could underpin a re-rating of the ASX share to higher multiples next year. It explains: IRE reaffirmed FY24 earnings guidance, expecting to deliver towards the top-end. We expect IRE can deliver growth into FY25, led by further efficiency gains and a de-leveraged balance sheet. Proving up top-line growth initiatives through FY25 will be key to a more sustained/continued re-rate for the stock. Further divestments of non-core and/or underperforming assets are possible in FY25. If executed, this would see gearing

b777-300er engine submitted by /u/lcounts [link] [comments]When the clock strikes midnight and the year turns over, celebration is sure to ensue, but it’s the moments leading up to the ball drop that can make the evening truly special. Make your New Year’s Eve celebration unforgettable with these countdown party ideas. Choosing a theme for your party can add a unique twist to the celebration. Whether it’s a “Roaring ’20s” party with flapper dresses and jazz music or a cozy “Pajama Party” where guests can relax and enjoy comfort foods, a theme can set the tone for a memorable evening. More ideas include a “Masquerade Ball” theme to add an air of mystery and elegance or a “Decades Party” where guests dress up from their favorite decade. Whatever theme you choose, make sure to incorporate it into your food, decorations and music. Impress your guests with a menu of unique and delicious food and drink options. Consider a variety of appetizers and finger foods that are easy to eat while mingling. Mini sliders, gourmet popcorn and charcuterie boards are crowd-pleasers. For drinks, create a signature cocktail, such as a sparkling champagne punch or festive mocktail for those who prefer non-alcoholic options. Also remember to have a champagne toast ready for the countdown to midnight. Leading up to the countdown, arrange a series of interactive activities such as a quiz about events from the past year, a game of charades with New Year’s Eve-themed prompts or a resolution-writing station where guests can share their goals for the upcoming year. Another fun idea: set up a photo booth with props. These activities can encourage mingling and laughter while keeping the energy high until the ball drops. Festive props Set the scene for your New Year’s Eve party with decorations that sparkle and shine. Use metallic and glittery decor to add a festive feel and don’t forget balloons and streamers. Countdown clocks or timers placed around the party area can also help build anticipation as midnight approaches. Don’t forget props like party hats, noisemakers and confetti poppers. Technological experience Make your celebration more exciting and inclusive by leveraging technology to set up a live stream of a famous countdown, such as the one in Times Square. For a more personalized touch, create a slideshow or video montage of memorable moments from the past year. Interactive apps that allow guests to send New Year’s messages or participate in virtual games can also add a modern twist to your celebration. Visit eLivingtoday.com for more ideas to make this New Year’s Eve memorable. — Family Features

No one wants to see any player take a vicious hit like the one that knocked Trevor Lawrence out of the game. It’s easy to agree on that point. Eliminating violent shots is the hard part. The NFL has instituted several rules to protect quarterbacks but football is a physical sport and players have to react instantly and make split-second decisions going at high speeds so injuries keep occurring. Lawrence was carted off the field in the first half of Jacksonville’s 23-20 loss to Houston on Sunday after Azeez Al-Shaair leveled the defenseless quarterback with a forearm to the facemask. The late hit put Lawrence in the fencing position — both fists clenched — and he stayed on the ground for several minutes, while a brawl ensued. Lawrence didn’t require hospitalization for his concussion but it’s unknown when he’ll return. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out/been praying for me,” Lawrence wrote on X. “I’m home and feeling better. Means a lot, thank you all.” Al-Shaair was ejected from the game and faces a fine and potential suspension after his latest unsportsmanlike penalty. The Texans' linebacker was flagged and later fined $11,255 for a late hit out of bounds on Titans running back Tony Pollard last week. He was fined earlier this year after he punched Bears running back Roschon Johnson on the sideline in Week 2. That occurred during a scuffle that started after his hard shot on quarterback Caleb Williams near the sideline that wasn’t flagged. Al-Shaair once got away with grabbing Tom Brady by the throat on a pass rush in a game between the 49ers and Buccaneers. Outraged Jaguars players called Al-Shaair’s hit “dirty” and Texans coach DeMeco Ryans made it known he didn’t condone it. “It’s not what we’re coaching,” Ryans said. “Want to be smart in everything we do and not hurt the team, get a penalty there. Have to be smarter when the quarterback is going down. Unfortunate play. Not representative of who Azeez is. He’s a smart player, really great leader for us. We felt his presence not being there. His loss really affected us on the defensive side. Just not what we’re coaching. Didn’t want to see the melee and all the aftermath. That’s not what we’re about. Not representative of us. I’ll talk to Azeez, address him personally, and we’ll move forward from it.” Fox Sports color analyst Daryl Johnston, a former fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, didn’t hold back his criticism, calling it a “cheap shot.” “It’s everything you’re not supposed to do,” Johnston said. “Everything. You’ll see this in slow motion and Azeez Al-Shaair does everything you’re trying to prevent in this situation. It’s reckless. It’s disrespectful. There’s an honor that you give to your opponent on the football field and you respect him. And there’s opportunities to be physical and give big hits and play this game in that manner. And there’s other times when there’s a respect that you grant to your opponent.” Some former NFL quarterbacks blasted Al-Shaair on social media. “There is no place in the game of football for dirty hits like this one,” Robert Griffin III wrote on X. Chase Daniel called it “one of the dirtiest hits” he’s ever seen on a quarterback. Even defensive players struggled to defend Al-Shaair. “That was uncalled for,” Hall of Fame defensive lineman Michael Strahan said on Fox’s studio show while fellow Hall of Famer Howie Long agreed. But the play also sparked debate about the quarterback slide. Lawrence slid feet first, which signals that he’s giving himself up on the play. The NFL rulebook states: “A defender must pull up when a runner begins a feet-first slide.” But defensive players aren’t automatically penalized if they make contact with a sliding quarterback if they already committed and the contact is unavoidable. The rules state it’s a foul when “the defender makes forcible contact into the head or neck area of the runner with the helmet, shoulder, or forearm, or commits some other act that is unnecessary roughness.” Al-Shaair did that so he was penalized and will face other repercussions. Still, given the hard-hitting nature of the sport, it won’t be the last time this happens.

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Icy conditions weathered Thanksgiving travelers and Mizzou Tiger fans as the first snowfall of the year landed in Columbia on Saturday. Roughly 3.2 inches of snow fell in Columbia from roughly 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service . A 17-person crew was on call from the Columbia Public Works Department during the snowfall to address the buildup, John Ogan, a spokesperson for the Public Works Department, said in an email to the Missourian. Crews continued cleanup through the weekend. Ogan said that as of Monday, all roads were in passable condition. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 362 crashes and four fatalities across the state between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday. One fatal crash occurred in the westbound lane of Interstate 70 in Columbia on Saturday morning, according to the Highway Patrol, which temporarily blocked both westbound lanes. Ogan also said that increased traffic from the Mizzou football game likely contributed to road congestion in Columbia on Saturday, and noted that the Public Works Department encouraged attendees to use the free Go COMO shuttles to reach the stadium. The conditions over the weekend met the city's expectations, Ogan said. "We don't control Mother Nature, but what we do control is how we plan for it and how we respond to it with the personnel and resources available to address the situation by adopted policy," Ogan said. Some Mizzou football fans took to social media to share their experience with the ice and snow at the stadium. Douglas Edgar commented under Mizzou Athletics' Facebook post that he saw several people slip on the stairs during the Saturday game. Photos were posted by Edgar that showcased the stairs coated in ice and snow. Eric Maze, public relations manager at MU Health Care, wrote in an email that at least one patient was treated at University Hospital on Saturday night related to a weather-related fall at the football game.NoneInside the ‘skier’s paradise’ with the world’s only ski-thru McDonald’s

Ryles’ Eels shake-up continues as shock coaching hire revealedSHOPPERS are urged to stock up on grocery items before New Year's Day. The public holiday means shops will have reduced hours or be shut all together, with Trader Joes confirming it will close all 597 stores on January 1. You can get some shopping done on New Year‘s Eve, though, as Trader Joe's will be open during their usual Sunday business hours from 8 am to 6 pm. Individual stores may have different hours, so it is always a good idea to check online or call ahead. However, Aldi and Costco will be no help on New Year's Day as both retailers confirm they will shut down. Walmart and Target will be open at their normal operating hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Read more on Trader Joe's However, shoppers are urged to check their local shops for exact holiday hours as they may vary by location. With stores closing down, shoppers are advised to plan ahead, especially during the busy festive season when supermarkets can be crowded. SHUT IT DOWN It is not the first time supermarkets have shut down recently. Major retailers, including Walmart, Costco, and Target, shut down on Christmas Day to give their workers a break to spend time with family. Most read in Money This means planning is essential - particularly when many stores are closed on New Year's Eve. For those in a serious bind, pharmacies may be open on New Year’s Day including Walgreens and CVS. According to a Walgreens spokesperson, most Walgreens will be open on New Year’s Day with adjusted operating hours from 9am to 6pm. 24-hour Walgreens locations will remain open as normal. This may be a good option to grab some last minute items if you ran out of time to go grocery shopping. Safeway will also be open in some locations, with reduced hours. SPECIFIC SHOPS TO OPEN Other supermarkets open include Giant Food, with many stores open from 8 am to 5 pm on New Year's Day. A majority of 7-Eleven stores will be open 24/7 with some locations operating with adjusted hours. The U.S. Sun reports on retail, including how Walmart and Target prepared for the holiday rush . Read More on The US Sun Shoppers are also being advised to pay attention to key dates if they are hoping to return items. Many retailers put a time limit on how long you have to return or exchange the item.

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Indian Markets Rally on Investor OptimismEntrepreneurs starting up businesses or looking toward expansions attended the Northwestern Ontario (NWO) Innovation Centre’s Meet the Funders event to learn about attainable funding sources. Funders have been vital to the survival of local businesses, both large and small. Jeff Coull, executive director of the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre, says it can be intimidating for organizations looking for funding. “When you start searching to find who does what, what do I need or what are the specific eligibility requirements, it can be quite complicated,” Coull said. “Our goal is to introduce people to the different funding organizations and connect them to have a one-on-one conversation.” The Meet the Funders event, which took place at the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre last month, provided a three-minute profile from each funder and an opportunity to speak with them privately. Each of the funding representatives described their organization and how they provide funding for businesses. Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre offers several funding programs, including the Next-Level program that provides a grant of up to $5,000 reimbursed at a 50-per cent cost share. Eligible activities must focus on scaling or accelerating the organization and eligible expenses include equipment and software, trade show and travel costs, and late-stage product development. Youth Effect is a summer youth subsidy program for any employer with an innovative new project over 15 weeks. The Executive in Residence program helps to find a senior external resource to support a specific initiative temporarily. The Co-Starter program provides $18,000 over an intense 12-week accelerator course for new businesses with an opportunity at the end to pitch for a $250,000 investment. The centre is the local representative for the Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity (SNAPP) program for Northern Ontario agriculture and food producers and businesses. The program provides up to $10,000 at a 50-per cent cost-share towards the purchase of equipment and materials that result in creating new food products, enhancing productivity or resource use, and reducing ecological impact. Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) supports community enhancement, infrastructure, and community events through funding and internship programs. The main criteria for organizations to apply is for them to bring jobs to Northern Ontario. Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) FedNor is one of seven regional development agencies established by the Government of Canada to service various regions across the country. Their Northern Ontario Development Program is primarily focused on the private or public sectors and the Regional Economic Growth and Innovation program has funding for both not-for-profits and for the private sector. Thunder Bay Ventures Thunder Bay Ventures offers financial assistance programs for new business starts, maintenance and expansion. The micro-loan program lends up to $25,000, term loans lend a maximum of $150,000 and the Northwestern Ontario investment pool lends larger loan amounts of up to $600,000. Initiatives include the student Enter the Den competitions, the Thunder Bay Area business competence index and a virtual tourism map. Paro Centre for Women’s Enterprise Paro Centre for Women’s Enterprise features peer circles comprised of four to seven women that provide opportunities for peer support and access to peer lending via grants and loans. Paro is also the provider for the Woman’s Entrepreneur Loan Fund with up to $50,000 for startup or expansion. A third grant fund is specific to women entrepreneurs already established in business and looking to expand and scale up into new regions. Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) Entrepreneur Centre Within the CEDC, the Entrepreneur Centre offers programs such as the Starter Company Plus program with a $5,000 grant available for businesses looking to either start up, expand or purchase an existing business or become full-time businesses. The Summer Company Program provides support mentorship and $3,000 in funding for anybody looking to launch a business during the summer. The Miinikaanan-Bakakidoon program is an Indigenous business branch of the Starter Company Plus program with a $5,000 grant for businesses looking to either start, expand or purchase. Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) BDC is a crown corporation that provides funding through financing opportunities. BDC offers loans and advisory services for businesses at a cost or a very good rate of return. Northern Ontario Angels Mary Long-Irwin with Northern Ontario Angels said they are a non-profit group that supports businesses by finding or helping to source an angel investor for your business. They work with you to help launch or grow your business or build your networks. Ontario Centre for Innovation (OCI) The Ontario Centre for Innovation helps to connect Ontario innovators with researchers, industry partners and funding for the next generation of made-in-Ontario academic intellectual property and solutions. eCampus Ontario eCampus Ontario offers funding programs to support the evolution of online and technology-enabled teaching at Ontario colleges and universities. The Ontario Collaborative Innovation Platform is a new matchmaking program that connects Ontario companies with expert researchers at Ontario’s post-secondary institutions to help businesses innovate and get to market more quickly and confidently. It creates opportunities for institutions to bring their vast research capabilities to bear on real-world challenges. Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) NADF services an area from Timmins to the Manitoba border to finance and support individual or community First Nation-owned businesses through loans and grants. Individuals can tap into $100,000 in grants and the First Nation communities have the opportunity to tap into $250,000 in grants. These grants help to jumpstart startups, help out with expansions or purchase different companies. NADF’s Web program provides loans or grants of up to $20,000 to help women in business build up credit. The E-commerce grant of up to $8,000 is for small businesses that want a jumpstart in website design or to upgrade technology in their business and is a nonrepayable grant that doesn’t require equity. Emergency loans for businesses in the north and winter road access to help with inventory are also available. Futurepreneur Futurepreneur has four main financing mentorship and resource programs. They are the only national non-profit organization specializing in business support, financing and mentorship to young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39. Confederation College Although Confederation College is not a direct funder, they have access to funding to support economic, social or environmental projects that provide benefits to small and medium enterprises.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett is rejoining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs signed the two-time Super Bowl champion on Saturday, while also announcing safety Jordan Whitehead was activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Carolina Panthers. Barrett spent five seasons with Tampa Bay from 2019 to 2023. He led the NFL with a franchise-record 19 1-2 sacks in his first year with the Bucs, then helped the team win its second Super Bowl title the following season. In all, Barrett started 70 games with Tampa Bay, amassing 45 sacks, 15 forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three interceptions. He was released last winter in a salary cap move, signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins in free agency, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media before the start of training camp in July. Barrett, who also won a Super Bowl during a four-season stint with the Denver Broncos, decided to unretire last month. He signed with the Bucs after clearing waivers earlier in the week. Whitehead has missed the past four games with a pectoral injury. His return comes of the heels of the Bucs placing safety Christian Izien on IR with a pectoral injury. On Saturday, the Bucs also activated rookie wide receiver Kameron Johnson from IR and elevated punter Jack Browning to the active roster from the practice squad. ___ NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi. It's brewed in centuries-old mountaintop warehouses, savored in the country’s pub-like izakayas, poured during weddings and served slightly chilled for special toasts. The smooth rice wine that plays a crucial role in Japan's culinary traditions was enshrined on Wednesday by UNESCO on its list of the “intangible cultural heritage of humanity." At a meeting in Luque, Paraguay, members of UNESCO’s committee for safeguarding humanity's cultural heritage voted to recognize 45 cultural practices and products around the world, including Brazilian white cheese, Caribbean cassava bread and Palestinian olive oil soap. Unlike UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which includes sites considered important to humanity like the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, the Intangible Cultural Heritage designation names products and practices of different cultures that are deserving of recognition. A Japanese delegation welcomed the announcement in Luque. “Sake is considered a divine gift and is essential for social and cultural events in Japan,” Takehiro Kano, the Japanese ambassador to UNESCO, told The Associated Press. The basic ingredients of sake are few: rice, water, yeast and koji , a rice mold, which breaks down the starches into fermentable sugars like malting does in beer production. The whole two-monthlong process of steaming, stirring, fermenting and pressing can be grueling. The rice — which wields tremendous marketing power as part of Japan's broader cultural identity — is key to the alcoholic brew. For a product to be categorized Japanese sake, the rice must be Japanese. The UNESCO recognition, the delegation said, captured more than the craft knowledge of making high-quality sake. It also honored a tradition dating back some 1,000 years — sake makes a cameo in Japan’s famous 11th century novel, “The Tale of Genji,” as the drink of choice in the refined Heian court. Now, officials hope to restore sake's image as Japan's premier alcoholic drink even as the younger drinkers in the country switch to imported wine or domestic beer and whiskey. “It means a lot to Japan and to the Japanese,” Kano said of the UNESCO designation. "This will help to renew interest in traditional sake elaboration.” Also, Japanese breweries have expressed hope that the listing could give a little lift to the country's export economy as the popularity of sake booms around the world and in the United States amid heightened interest in Japanese cuisine. Sake exports, mostly to the U.S. and China, now rake in over $265 million a year, according to the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association, a trade group. Japan's delegation appeared ready to celebrate on Wednesday — in classic Japanese style. After the announcement, Kano raised a cypress box full of sake to toast the alcoholic brew and cultural rite.j 777 。

Wants it. Invites it. Needs it. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin first noticed it more than a decade ago, when Porter was just a kid running around the team facility while his father, Joey Porter Sr., served as an assistant coach. There was something about the way the younger Porter carried himself, a swagger, that made him stand out and served as a precursor to the professional life that was ahead for the second-year cornerback. Tomlin described it as a “serial killer's mentality,” though Tomlin's description of what that actually means isn't as chilling as it sounds. "He’s not running from the fight, he’s running to the fight," Tomlin said. "You better have a short memory at that position, and he’s always had it. He was probably nine or 10 when I met him, and he had it then." It's one of the reasons the Steelers practically sprinted to the podium to take Porter with the first pick of the second round in the 2023 draft, a full-circle moment for a Pittsburgh native well-versed in the franchise's history of excellence at one of the most demanding positions on the field. Porter has not been shy about wanting to become known as an elite defender and is unafraid to ask for the toughest assignments, only too aware that things won't always go his way. Good thing, because of late, they haven't. Porter has found himself being targeted frequently by opposing quarterbacks, looking to use the 24-year-old's innate aggressiveness against him. The results have been a steady stream of flags and the referee finishing his call with “No. 24, defense.” Porter found himself on the wrong side of a call four times in last Sunday's 44-38 victory over Cincinnati as he ping-ponged in between Bengals stars Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Twice he was flagged for holding. Twice he was cited for pass interference. It wasn't ideal, to be clear. It also wasn't the end of the world. Porter stood at his locker in the aftermath and answered every question, then did the same on Wednesday. Tomlin made it a point to say the issues with Porter are technical, not mental. It's one of the reasons neither Porter nor his coach seem concerned about one shaky performance bleeding into another, something the first-place Steelers (9-3) can't afford when Jameis Winston and pass-happy Cleveland (3-9) visit Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. “I've just got to keep playing my game and don’t let (the penalties) affect me,” Porter said. Asked if that was easier said than done, Porter nodded. “Definitely,” he said. "Playing DB is a hard position, but you got to have that mentality anyways. That’s the world we live in and I feel like I’m capable of doing that." In some ways, Porter didn't really have a choice. Not with his father — one of the most prolific and productive trash-talkers in the NFL during a 13-year career as a linebacker that included four Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl ring he earned with the Steelers in 2005. He preached the virtues of not letting one play, one moment, one game chip away at the confidence necessary to survive in a pass-happy game. “He’d been telling me that since I was a young kid,” Porter said. "I know what I got to do to be great, look good, and to help this team win." It's telling that for all the flags against him — Porter has been penalized nine times, tops on the Steelers and tied for second in the league among defensive players — he has yet to allow a touchdown pass in coverage. It's a tradeoff the Steelers can live with in general. Porter's 6-foot-2 frame is one of the reasons he was among the most coveted cornerbacks in his draft class. His size is unusual for his position, and necessary given some of the matchups he draws, such as the 6-foot-4 Higgins. “You have to match the physicality of these big people, and sometimes you do so at risk," Tomlin said. “And that’s just a tightrope that I and he are willing to walk in an effort to be competitive." There are certain tendencies Porter has noticed on film that he needs to clean up, particularly around the line of scrimmage. The hiccups that have popped up recently are correctable. The problems that could crop up if Porter started doubting his own ability are another matter. He insists that's hardly the case. “Things happen, you know that,” he said. “I like to bounce back and prove myself again. So that’s what I got to do this upcoming Sunday.” He likely won't lack for opportunities. Winston is coming off a 497-yard performance in a loss to Denver, and the Steelers had trouble keeping Joe Burrow in check in Cincinnati. Winston is not afraid to test opposing cornerbacks. Porter is not afraid to be tested. “I’m trying to be great,” he said. “And I know to do that, I got to clean up with the stuff I’ve been doing. So I just face it and keep working.” NOTES: LB Alex Highsmith (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday and is nearing a return after missing the past three games. ... WR Calvin Austin III (concussion) was limited. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflMorocco streamlines access to digital ID card with police services upgradeDrone sightings have been reported up and down the eastern US in recent weeks. Officials say they're investigating the mysterious aircraft — many of which have actually been crewed aircraft. But federal agencies stress that they need more authority to deal with the drone threat. Federal agencies are arguing they need more authority so they can better deal with drones amid the surge in unexplained drone sightings that have caused confusion throughout the eastern US in recent weeks. Department of Homeland Security and FBI officials said on Saturday that they are limited right now in how they can respond to the reported drone sightings that have stretched from Maryland to Massachusetts since mid-November. Much of the mystery has centered on New Jersey, where drones have been reported around military facilities and critical infrastructure sites. The Biden administration has stressed that these drones are not the work of a foreign adversary and do not appear to be a public safety threat. A White House spokesperson said many of the suspected drones are believed to be crewed aircraft that are operating lawfully. "While there is no known malicious activity occurring in New Jersey right now, the reported sightings there do highlight a gap in our current authorities," a DHS official said during a weekend background call with reporters. The official said that they urged Congress "to pass our important counter-UAS legislation that will extend and expand our existing counter-drone authorities." That legislation would leave DHS "better equipped to identify and mitigate any potential threats at airports or other critical infrastructure" but also provide state and local authorities with" the tools that they need to respond to such threats," the official added. An FBI official agreed with that argument and said that any investigation into the drones is "limited in scope." They said there is pending legislation that, if lawmakers passed it, would expand the agency's legal authority regarding counter-drone tools and technologies. The official said that the legislation would "help us quickly identify or quickly mitigate some of the threats." A bipartisan bill , the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, sponsored by Tennessee Rep. Mark Green, would expand federal agencies' oversight of drones. Federal law enforcement officials told House lawmakers at a hearing this week that the current legal authorities they are working with aren't enough to deal with the threat that drones pose. These restrictions are felt by the military as well, as US Northern Command said earlier that it was aware of reports of unauthorized drone flights near two military installations in New Jersey: the Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle. A Department of Defense official said the military is limited in what it can do off-base and needs to coordinate with local and federal law enforcement to take any action. "We're also significantly restricted — and rightfully so, in fact, prohibited — from intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance here in the homeland," the official said during the call with reporters on Saturday. "We don't have the same capabilities and the same methods that we would employ in other locations outside of the homeland to determine points of origin and identify very quickly where these operators are located and then respond to that location," the official added. "We just can't do that here in the homeland." The recent sightings follow similar incidents over the past year, with drones spotted near sensitive military sites in the US and overseas. Recognizing it has a drone issue, the Pentagon recently announced a new counter-drone strategy as it looks to uncover better ways to defeat the threat . While the ongoing East Coast "mystery drone" saga has confused civilians and officials alike, federal agencies say many of the reported sightings are just crewed aircraft that are being misidentified as drones. However, the FBI has acknowledged that while only a small percentage of the tips it received ended up warranting further investigation, there is definitely some unexplained drone activity above New Jersey. "We're doing our best to find the origin of those drone activities," the FBI official said. "But I think there has been a slight overreaction."

Toronto Stocks Soar to All-Time HighMARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tarence Guinyard scored 31 points as UT Martin beat Champion Christian 123-56 on Sunday night. Guinyard added eight rebounds and five assists for the Skyhawks (4-7). Josue Grullon scored 23 points while shooting 8 for 16, including 7 for 13 from beyond the arc and added eight rebounds. Matija Zuzic shot 6 for 14, including 5 for 12 from beyond the arc to finish with 17 points. The Tigers were led in scoring by Noah Brooks, who finished with 14 points and two blocks. Champion Christian, a member of the Association of Christian College Athletics, also got 11 points from Adrian Brown. KJ Younge finished with nine points and three steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

The Transportation Security Administration has some reminders for those heading to airports during the holidays. “People seem to forget some of the more common and routine steps that they need to take when packing for a flight or when they are going through a checkpoint, perhaps because they’re focused on being at their destination and not focusing on what needs to happen before getting there,” said TSA officer Christopher Kirchein of John F. Kennedy International Airport. “Travelers sometimes ignore the advice that we give them,” said TeaNeisha Barker, a TSA uniformed adviser. “We are providing guidance so that they get through the checkpoint as simply and conveniently as possible. Not every airport has the same technology, so listen to the guidance we are offering.” “Passengers forget that knives and other weapons are not allowed through our checkpoints. It’s shocking to see so many people with knives,” said TSA officer Aisha Hicks of Philadelphia International Airport. “Weapons of any kind are prohibited through a TSA checkpoint.” TSA officers shared this list of the common things that travelers forget and should remember when coming to a security checkpoint. Ten things that travelers need to remember when preparing to go through the security screening process: • Remember that you cannot bring bottles of water, energy drinks, juice, coffee, soda or any filled insulated reusable container through a security checkpoint. However, they can finish their beverage and bring the empty bottle or container with them. • Remember to bring your ID to the checkpoint. • Remember when TSA officers remind you to remove everything from your pockets that it does not only mean metallic items such as keys and mobile phones, but it means everything, including non-metallic items such as tissues, lip balm, breath mints, etc. • Remember that you cannot bring a firearm through a checkpoint. Instead, pack your unloaded firearm in a locked hard-sided case and declare it at your airline check-in counter and the airline will ensure it is transported in the belly of the plane where nobody has access to it. • Remember that you need to remove your shoes when getting screened and then end up barefoot on the floor. It’s probably a good idea to wear socks. • Remember that children 12 and under are allowed to travel through a TSA PreCheck screening lane with a parent who has TSA PreCheck on their boarding pass. In addition, don’t forget that children up to the age of 18 can also come into the TSA PreCheck lane with their parent if they are on the same airline reservation as their parent. • Remember that passengers that appear 12 and under or 75 and older do not need to remove their shoes and light jacket. • Remember, if you are putting a lock on your luggage, make sure it is a TSA compatible lock so that if TSA officers need to open your luggage, they can unlock it and relock it. If the lock is not TSA compliant, TSA officers who need to open your luggage will cut off the lock, rendering it useless. • Remember that you can bring medications through a security checkpoint, even liquid medication. Just let the TSA officer know that you have liquid medication with you so it can be screened separately. • Remember to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license sooner rather than later because REAL ID goes into effect on May 7.

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Francisco Nemenzo Jr. —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo Jr., renowned political scientist and one of the leading Marxist scholars in the country, died on Thursday. He was 89. Nemenzo’s daughter, Lian Nemenzo-Hernandez, announced his passing in a post on Facebook where the family recognized her father’s legacy as a radical educator and for leading modernization initiatives when he served as 18th president of the University of the Philippines (UP) from 1999 to 2005. “As the 18th President of the University of the Philippines, he left an indelible mark on the institution,” the family statement said. “He modernized the university and spearheaded initiatives that fostered critical thought and academic excellence.” Details of his memorial service will be announced soon, according to Nemenzo’s family and the UP System. Before assuming the leadership of the country’s premier state university, Nemenzo was first and foremost a political activist. “Dodong Nemenzo was a distinguished political scientist and Marxist scholar, known for his fearless views on Philippine society, politics and international affairs,” the family said. “A leading leftist intellectual, Dodong practiced his ideals—and was incarcerated for his actions during the martial law regime of Ferdinand E. Marcos. He advocated unwaveringly for social justice and reform. And played leadership roles in political organizations and social movements.” Nemenzo was married to Ana Maria “Princess” Ronquillo Nemenzo, a feminist and an antipoverty activist. Their three children—Fidel, Leonid and Lian—are all UP-educated with Fidel, a professor of mathematics, serving as the 11th chancellor of UP Diliman from 2020 to 2023. Most of Nemenzo’s career in the academe was spent in UP where he first joined as a research assistant before becoming a professor of political science in 1957. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration in the state university and obtained his doctorate degree in political science from the University of Manchester. After his incarceration during the Marcos dictatorship, Nemenzo returned to UP where he served as dean of UP Diliman’s College of Arts and Sciences from 1976 to 1981, then as faculty regent from 1988 to 1989. From 1989 until 1992, he was designated as the third chancellor of UP Visayas before serveing as university president. “Nemenzo’s presidency came at a time of national optimism as the Philippines entered the 21st century,” the UP System said in its tribute to Nemenzo. His presidency in UP, it said, coincided with the centennial celebration of the Philippine Revolution, as well as during the “period of great anticipation, as both the country and the world looked forward to a fresh start following the economic crises of the 1990s.” The university acknowledged that Nemenzo’s administration faced several challenges, including deteriorating facilities, low faculty pay and even globalization pressures affecting UP’s academic standing. Nemenzo, according to the UP System, had always believed that a UP president should be an academic leader and not a businessman. He turned this belief into reality by focusing on the university’s modernization “to make it competitive in the new millennium,” it said. Nemenzo prioritized the upgrading of the university’s infrastructures by acquiring new equipment, improving libraries and laboratories, and promoting the use of technology, including internet connectivity across all UP campuses. It was also during Nemenzo’s term when the university saw the revival of the UP Newsletter and the launch of the Forum, a broadsheet for the entire UP community. The Forum was also a platform for Nemenzo where he regularly published his ideas and take on national and local issues, the UP System said. “Through his leadership, Francisco ‘Dodong’ Nemenzo Jr. left a lasting impact on the university, guiding it through modernization while preserving its activist spirit,” the UP System said. His family said: “Dodong Nemenzo’s life was a testament to the power of ideals and conviction. His contributions to academia and society will be remembered and celebrated by many.” READ: Former UP president, political scientist Francisco Nemenzo dies Education Secretary Sonny Angara, a UP alumnus, remembered Nemenzo as a “good friend” of his late father, former Senate President Edgardo Angara, who also served as UP president. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . “President Dodong was a good friend of my late father and a dedicated educator,” Angara said. “We are saddened to hear of his passing as I’m sure the whole UP community will be as well.”Blame it on the food and drink?

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OMNI 360 Wealth Inc. raised its stake in shares of NVIDIA Co. ( NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report ) by 125.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 16,170 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,988 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA comprises 1.3% of OMNI 360 Wealth Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 20th biggest position. OMNI 360 Wealth Inc.’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $1,964,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of NVDA. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 884.0% in the 2nd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 213,127,959 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $26,329,751,000 after acquiring an additional 191,469,114 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 854.1% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 182,622,629 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $22,561,200,000 after acquiring an additional 163,482,580 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 870.3% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 102,422,225 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $12,658,922,000 after acquiring an additional 91,867,031 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 1,123.2% in the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 92,039,713 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $11,371,255,000 after acquiring an additional 84,515,429 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA boosted its holdings in NVIDIA by 808.6% during the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 82,689,605 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $10,215,474,000 after buying an additional 73,589,208 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.27% of the company’s stock. NVIDIA Trading Down 1.8 % Shares of NVDA stock opened at $142.44 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 4.10 and a quick ratio of 3.64. The firm has a market cap of $3.49 trillion, a PE ratio of 56.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 1.63. The company has a 50-day moving average of $138.16 and a two-hundred day moving average of $125.58. NVIDIA Co. has a 1-year low of $45.60 and a 1-year high of $152.89. NVIDIA announced that its board has authorized a share repurchase program on Wednesday, August 28th that authorizes the company to buyback $50.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the computer hardware maker to buy up to 1.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically an indication that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued. NVIDIA Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.01 per share. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.03%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 5th. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 1.57%. Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, CFO Colette Kress sold 66,670 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $116.59, for a total value of $7,773,055.30. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 4,954,214 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $577,611,810.26. This trade represents a 1.33 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Also, CEO Jen Hsun Huang sold 120,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.33, for a total transaction of $12,639,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 75,895,836 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,994,108,405.88. The trade was a 0.16 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 1,796,986 shares of company stock valued at $214,418,399 over the last 90 days. 4.23% of the stock is owned by company insiders. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In NVDA has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 21st. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $175.00 price target on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Thursday, November 21st. Westpark Capital increased their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $127.50 to $165.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 29th. DA Davidson increased their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $90.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, November 22nd. Finally, Craig Hallum increased their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $125.00 to $165.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 29th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-nine have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, NVIDIA has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $164.15. Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on NVIDIA About NVIDIA ( Free Report ) NVIDIA Corporation provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; virtual GPU or vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. 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Nasir Mann shot 3 for 6, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points. Darryl Simmons II finished with 23 points and two steals for the Runnin' Bulldogs (4-7). Jamaine Mann added 18 points and seven rebounds. Pharell Boyogueno had nine points and four assists. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Giants cornerback Adoree’ Jackson has experienced a lot in his eight-year NFL career. But Sunday brought something new. BUY GIANTS TICKETS: STUBHUB , VIVID SEATS , TICKETMASTER Before the Giants suffered a devastating 14-11 loss to the Saints — their eighth straight defeat, which dropped them to 2-11 — a plane flew over MetLife Stadium pulling a banner that read: “MR MARA ENOUGH — PLZ FIX THIS DUMPSTER FIRE.” Will co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch fire third-year coach Brian Daboll and/or general manager Joe Schoen? That remains unclear. But as the Giants sit one loss shy of tying their all-time worst losing streak — with the imposing Ravens coming to town next week — one thing is obvious: Jackson can’t help but shake his head about that plane banner. “Shoot, just give me that money that they wasted,” Jackson said with a laugh. “At 11:30 [a.m.], I don’t think anybody would’ve been on the field anyway. So save that money. And next time, tell them: Just give it to me. I’ll deliver the message — whatever they need. I can put a little extra money in my pocket. “I don’t think nothing of it. Obviously, everybody has their own opinions, their own their reactions. And they may go to extreme lengths. But I don’t think it fazes us in general. We understand the situation that we’re in obviously. We hate that we’re in it. It’s not like we go out here and want to lose. This is just how the Lord intended it to be for us. That’s the true test of a man — who you are coming out of adversity.” The Giants have experienced plenty of adversity lately. They are 8-22 since the start of last season, coming off their 2022 wild-card playoff win in Minnesota. “I don’t think [fans] want it as bad as we want it,” Jackson said. “They’re very passionate. I don’t mind you being passionate. Sometimes, they say things, and then they apologize. [A player] does something bad, [fans] might badmouth them. And then they do something good, and they’re back on you, cheering you. “Some people don’t understand: You’ve got to think before you speak. And a lot of people speak before they think. And they don’t mean it. You’ve got a family member that may say something rash when they’re mad at you. Then they say, ‘Man, I didn’t really mean that.’ I don’t think too much of the negative and the bad.” Ultimately, he remains hopeful for the future, despite the current misery. “I’m pretty sure good days are ahead,” said Jackson, who has been with the Giants since 2021. But surely he understands how angry fans are, right? After all, the Giants are 0-7 at home this season and, more broadly, have nine double-digit-loss seasons in the past 11 years (including seven of the past eight). “Man, the first experience that I had with the fans [here] would be the craziest thing ever,” he said. “They booed a player on the field and cheered when he came off the field. I thought that was pretty bizarre. Never really heard too much booing — actually, I never heard booing in Tennessee. “Everybody is entitled to their own opinion. Obviously, we don’t want to lose. Obviously, we want to be where we were in ‘22, having a jolly old time. There are not many of us that are here from that era.” Jackson — who began his career with the Titans from 2017-20 — clarified that the 2021 booing incident he referred to involved tight end Evan Engram, a frequent target of fan criticism who signed with the Jaguars in 2022. “That was ridiculous,” Jackson said. “I think that was the most bizarre thing that I’ve ever seen. I never heard anything like that. It was just like, ‘Damn.’ Obviously, he’s a great player. S---, look at him. He’s always been one. “Sometimes, the situation you’re in doesn’t work for you. There are a lot of players like that. Look at Sam Darnold. S---, you get an opportunity to go somewhere else, it’s just different. Sometimes, that’s all you need — a change of scenery, not nobody booing you. He had thick skin — and look at him [now].” Engram mostly has performed well in Jacksonville. Last season, he was a Pro Bowler, as he had a career-best 963 yards. “Come on, s---, he went from boos to Pro Bowls,” Jackson said. The goal for the future, said Jackson: “Give the fans something happy to cheer for. Maybe next time, they’ll put a different message on the plane.” MORE GIANTS COVERAGE Why Giants’ nightmarish mistakes in 2024 might just save their future John Mara owes Giants fans an apology — or even a refund — for this embarrassing team | Politi Dumpster fire? Brian Daboll’s Giants are somehow even worse, as shocking Saints loss pushes him closer to firing NFL Draft 2025: Here’s where Giants are in projected order after loss vs. Saints Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. Darryl Slater may be reached at dslater@njadvancemedia.com .Hildebrandt scores 9 as High Point knocks off Appalachian State 65-59

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Five dogs are dead. A Hamilton pet-sitter is now facing nearly 100 chargesA parting of ways between Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets is considered imminent. Watch an average of 3 games each week during the regular season, plus every game of the NFL Postseason including the Super Bowl, LIVE on ESPN with Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial today > According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini , the 40-year-old future Hall of Fame quarterback would like to play on next season, but not for the Jets — whose downward spiral this season has seen the dismissals of head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas. Rodgers, whose 3-8 Jets are tied with New England for last place in the AFC East, has reportedly had a ‘strained’ relationship with owner Woody Johnson for multiple months. Russini said in her report: “It appears increasingly likely that the four-time MVP, who is banged up, could be placed on injured reserve or even benched in the coming weeks, signalling the end of his disastrous time with the Jets.” Russini came to the conclusion Rodgers ‘still wants to play’ in the NFL in 2025, but not with New York. “Without Joe Douglas (and) without Robert Saleh there — the two men largely responsible for bringing him from Green Bay to New York — now, his future is even more in question (in terms of) whether or not he will be back in New York,” ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter said of the situation. “First, Aaron Rodgers will have to answer whether he wants to play, whether he wants to play for the New York Jets, and clearly, with that organisation taking on a whole new direction right now, there is every possibility that Rodgers will be moving on — whether that’s to another team or another line of work.” The former Green Bay Packers legend’s 2,442 passing yards this year sits 11th in the league, while his QBR of 50.9 ranks a lowly 25th among qualified players. He has thrown 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games. The 20-year veteran signal-caller signed a three-year, $112.5 million contract with the Jets ahead of the 2023 season, having arrived in New York in April of that year as a marquee trade addition. However, a season-ending Achilles injury in his Jets debut in Week 1 delayed what the franchise’s stakeholders hoped would be a return to winning relevance. Instead, despite Rodgers’ availability this season, the Jets have again disenfranchised fans with poor play and an apparent absence of in-house alignment. The Jets remain plagued by a 14-year playoff drought; the longest in the major North American professional sports leagues.

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It looked like a recipe for disaster. So, when his country's swimmers were being accused of doping earlier this year, one Chinese official cooked up something fast. He blamed it on contaminated noodles. In fact, he argued, it could have been a culinary conspiracy concocted by criminals, whose actions led to the cooking wine used to prepare the noodles being laced with a banned heart drug that found its way into an athlete's system. This theory was spelled out to international anti-doping officials during a meeting and, after weeks of wrangling, finally made it into the thousands of pages of data handed over to the lawyer who investigated the case involving 23 Chinese swimmers who had tested positive for that same drug. The attorney, appointed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, refused to consider that scenario as he sifted through the evidence. In spelling out his reasoning, lawyer Eric Cottier paid heed to the half-baked nature of the theory. "The Investigator considers this scenario, which he has described in the conditional tense, to be possible, no less, no more," Cottier wrote. Even without the contaminated-noodles theory, Cottier found problems with the way WADA and the Chinese handled the case but ultimately determined WADA had acted reasonably in not appealing China's conclusion that its athletes had been inadvertently contaminated. Critics of the way the China case was handled can't help but wonder if a wider exploration of the noodle theory, details of which were discovered by The Associated Press via notes and emails from after the meeting where it was delivered, might have lent a different flavor to Cottier's conclusions. "There are more story twists to the ways the Chinese explain the TMZ case than a James Bond movie," said Rob Koehler, the director general of the advocacy group Global Athlete. "And all of it is complete fiction." In April, reporting from the New York Times and the German broadcaster ARD revealed that the 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for the banned heart medication trimetazidine, also known as TMZ. China's anti-doping agency determined the athletes had been contaminated, and so, did not sanction them. WADA accepted that explanation, did not press the case further, and China was never made to deliver a public notice about the "no-fault findings," as is often seen in similar cases. The stock explanation for the contamination was that traces of TMZ were found in the kitchen of a hotel where the swimmers were staying. In his 58-page report, Cottier relayed some suspicions about the feasibility of that chain of events — noting that WADA's chief scientist "saw no other solution than to accept it, even if he continued to have doubts about the reality of contamination as described by the Chinese authorities." But without evidence to support pursuing the case, and with the chance of winning an appeal at almost nil, Cottier determined WADA's "decision not to appeal appears indisputably reasonable." A mystery remained: How did those traces of TMZ get into the kitchen? Shortly after the doping positives were revealed, the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations held a meeting on April 30 where it heard from the leader of China's agency, Li Zhiquan. Li's presentation was mostly filled with the same talking points that have been delivered throughout the saga — that the positive tests resulted from contamination from the kitchen. But he expanded on one way the kitchen might have become contaminated, harkening to another case in China involving a low-level TMZ positive. A pharmaceutical factory, he explained, had used industrial alcohol in the distillation process for producing TMZ. The industrial alcohol laced with the drug "then entered the market through illegal channels," he said. The alcohol "was re-used by the perpetrators to process and produce cooking wine, which is an important seasoning used locally to make beef noodles," Li said. "The contaminated beef noodles were consumed by that athlete, resulting in an extremely low concentration of TMZ in the positive sample. "The wrongdoers involved have been brought to justice." This new information raised eyebrows among the anti-doping leaders listening to Li's report. So much so that over the next month, several emails ensued to make sure the details about the noodles and wine made their way to WADA lawyers, who could then pass it onto Cottier. Eventually, Li did pass on the information to WADA general counsel Ross Wenzel and, just to be sure, one of the anti-doping leaders forwarded it, as well, according to the emails seen by the AP. All this came with Li's request that the noodles story be kept confidential. Turns out, it made it into Cottier's report, though he took the information with a grain of salt. "Indeed, giving it more attention would have required it to be documented, then scientifically verified and validated," he wrote. Neither Wenzel nor officials at the Chinese anti-doping agency returned messages from AP asking about the noodles conspiracy and the other athlete who Li suggested had been contaminated by them. Meanwhile, 11 of the swimmers who originally tested positive competed at the Paris Games earlier this year in a meet held under the cloud of the Chinese doping case. Though WADA considers the case closed, Koehler and others point to situations like this as one of many reasons that an investigation by someone other than Cottier, who was hired by WADA, is still needed. "It gives the appearance that people are just making things up as they go along on this, and hoping the story just goes away," Koehler said. "Which clearly it has not." 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Bright ideas Saturday, December 21 is the shortest day of the year so we thought it would be a good time to appreciate the history of light bulbs. We walk into a dark room and flick a light switch and don’t think anything of it. But you are using one of the greatest inventions ever made. The light bulb led to new energy breakthroughs — from power plants and electric transmission lines to home appliances and electric motors. Research on the bulbs began more than 150 years ago and like most great inventions, the light bulb can’t be credited to one inventor. It was a series of small improvements on the ideas of previous inventors that have led to the light bulbs we use in our homes today. Here’s a timeline of key events and the evolution of our lighting. If you cannot read the graphic the text is below. You can learn more about global energy trends here. 1803 — 1809: First arc lamp created Humphry Davy demonstrated the first incandescent light to the Royal Institute in Great Britain, using a bank of batteries and two charcoal rods. Arc lamps provided many cities with their first electric streetlights. 1835: First constant electric light demonstrated James Bowman Lindsay demonstrated a constant electric light at a public meeting in Scotland. Some have credited him with being the inventor of the incandescent light bulb. 1850 — 1859: Lightning in a tube In the 19th century, two Germans discovered that they could produce light by removing almost all of the air from a long glass tube and passing an electrical current through it. Called Geissler tubes, they became the basis of many lighting technologies including fluorescent lights. 1877 — 1885: Competition for the incandescent light bulb heats up Inventors all across the world — including William Sawyer and Albon Man in the U.S. and Joseph Swan in England — worked on creating an electric incandescent lamp. 1882: Developing the lighting system Thomas Edison focused on the entire lighting grid, showing that it was possible to distribute electricity from a centrally located generator with the Holborn Viaduct in London and developing the first commercial power utility in lower Manhattan. 1901: Precursor to fluorescent lights Peter Cooper Hewitt created a blue-green light by passing an electric current through mercury vapor. The lights had few suitable uses because of the color but were one of the precursors to fluorescent lights. 1904: Out with the carbon filament and in with the tungsten In 1904, incandescent lamps with tungsten filaments appear on the European market. These bulbs lasted longer, were brighter and more efficient than lamps with carbon filaments. 1908: Edison screws Part of Edison’s contribution to the light bulb was the socket he developed, which today is called the Edison Screw. By 1908, it was the most commonly used light bulb socket used, and today, it is used for almost all residential lighting applications. 1913: Doubling the efficiency of incandescents Irving Langmuir discovered that filling a light bulb with inert gas-like nitrogen instead of vacuuming out the air doubled the light bulb’s efficiency. 1926 — 1934: Neon tubes By the late 1920s and early 1930s, European researchers were doing experiments with neon tubes coated with phosphors. Word of these experiments helped spark fluorescent lamp research in the U.S. 1951: Fluorescents overtake incandescents By 1951, more light in the U.S. was being produced by linear fluorescent lamps than incandescent — a change that was led by the need for efficient lighting during World War II. 1962: First light-emitting diode (LED) is invented While working for General Electric, Nick Holonyak Jr., invented the first visible-spectrum LED in the form of red diodes. Pale yellow and green diodes were invented next. 1973: Energy is not cheap The 1973 oil crisis marked a turning point in U.S. energy consumption because energy was no longer cheap. Researchers rose to the challenge and began developing fluorescent bulbs for residential use. 1976: Fluorescent bulbs go spiral In 1976, Edward Hammer at General Electric figured out how to bend the fluorescent tube into a spiral shape, creating the first compact fluorescent light. 1978: LEDs appear in consumer products As researchers improved red diodes and their manufacturing, companies began incorporating them into consumer products such as calculator displays and indicator lights. 1985: First compact fluorescent lamp hits the market Early CFLs hit the market in the mid-1980s and ranged from $25-$35 a bulb. 1994: First blue, then white LEDs The invention of the blue diode in the 1990s quickly led to the discovery of white LEDs. Shortly thereafter, researchers demonstrated white light using red, green and blue LEDs. This leads to development of high-definition flat screen TVs. 2000: Energy Department works to push LEDs forward In 2000, the Energy Department partnered with private industry to push white LED technology forward by creating a high-efficiency packaged LED device. 2002 — 2008: First residential LED bulb hits the market By 2008, there were just a few LED replacement bulbs on the market, and most were 25-40 watt equivalents. 2012: 49 million LED products installed In 2012 alone, more than 49 million LED products were installed in the U.S., saving about $675 million in annual energy costs. 2013: CFLs for as little as $1.74 Nearly 30 years after CFLs were first introduced on the market, their costs have dropped to as low as $1.74 a bulb. They also use about 75% less energy than incandescents and last about 10 times longer. 2013: LED costs drop dramatically Since 2008, the cost of LED bulbs has fallen more than 85%, and most recently, a number of retailers announced that they will be selling LEDs at $10 or less. Sources: U.S. Department of Energy , Edison Tech Center, The International Energy Agency, The Franklin Institute, Constellation EnergyBayer Leverkusen 5-0 RB Salzburg, Champions League: Wirtz Equals Messi Feat In BayArena Rout

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PDYN Stock Soars to 52-Week High, Reaching $3.52 Amidst SurgeVandy QB Diego Pavia now waits as federal judge takes injunction request under advisement(TNS) — The U.S. government has launched a national security investigation into TP-Link, the China -founded router maker whose equipment now dominates the American market and has been targeted in repeated Chinese cyber attacks, people familiar with the matter said. The probe opens a new front in the U.S. push to crack down on China-linked technology firms deemed a possible threat to U.S. networks and data. It singles out a company that had largely escaped national security notice even as TP-Link came to lead the market for home and small-office routers, which relay information from the Internet to devices such as computers and smartphones. Investigators from the Commerce Department subpoenaed TP-Link this month seeking details including its company structure, according to the people who asked not to be identified discussing a matter that hasn’t been publicly announced. The inquiry was reported earlier Wednesday by . The probe was launched in response to an August letter by the co-chairs of a bipartisan House of Representatives select committee on China, the people said. The lawmakers urged the agency to investigate the “glaring national security issue” posed by TP-Link’s dominant U.S. market share. They also cited Chinese laws requiring companies to aid the state’s military and intelligence objectives, and frequent Chinese state-backed cyber attacks exploiting routers. The executive order that serves as the basis for the probe gives the U.S. sweeping power to ban information and communications technology firms linked to foreign adversaries from operating in the U.S. if they’re found to pose an “unacceptable risk” to national security. A Commerce Department spokeswoman declined to comment on the probe. A spokeswoman for TP-Link Systems Inc. said the company “welcomes opportunities to engage with the U.S. government to demonstrate that its security practices are fully in line with industry security standards, and to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the U.S. market and U.S. consumers.” The company in recent months accelerated an effort to distance itself from its Chinese origin. TP-Link Systems is an entity based in Irvine, California, that was renamed in July, according to the spokeswoman. It is no longer affiliated with TP-Link Technologies, the company founded in China in 1996 and long co-owned by brothers Zhao Jianjun and Zhao Jiaxing, according to the spokeswoman. Following a restructuring process this year, Zhao Jiaxing now owns 97.5% of the China business, and Zhao Jianjun and his wife own 100% of the U.S. and other businesses that have been consolidated under the California entity, she said. The couple intend to become U.S. permanent residents and apply for citizenship, she added. The moves to distance the company from China follow in the footsteps of other firms that have come under U.S. regulatory scrutiny and only deepened investigators’ skepticism of TP-Link, the people familiar with the matter said. Ownership aside, the people familiar with the probe said investigators fear that TP-Link is using what many U.S. national security professionals refer to as “the Huawei playbook.” That’s a reference to claims by the U.S. government and lawmakers that Huawei Technologies Co. is a Chinese government spy tool that became a dominant player in the global networking equipment sector on the back of improper state subsidies. The company and Beijing have denied those assertions. U.S. regulators have imposed restrictions that make it harder for Huawei to sell equipment in the U.S. and buy parts from American suppliers. In the TP-Link investigation, U.S. officials have been struck by data showing how TP-Link undercut competitors on price to amass a majority share of the U.S. market for routers aimed at homes and small businesses — dubbed SOHO routers — in less than six years, the people familiar with the matter said. TP-Link’s market share gains have come alongside an increase in Chinese state-sponsored hacking activity targeting SOHO routers, further alarming investigators, they said. Hackers can intercept or alter communications running through routers as well as remotely disable them, cutting off users’ Internet access. They can also use compromised routers to assemble a botnet to disguise the origin of attacks against their ultimate targets. TP-Link routers were among the various brands — including American ones — exploited by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who launched the massive Volt, Flax and Salt Typhoon attacks, U.S. officials have determined, according to some of the people familiar with the matter. Those hacks targeted U.S. critical infrastructure such as water and transportation networks, as well as telecom and Internet firms. Investigators are also concerned about a series of Chinese state-sponsored hacks dubbed Camaro Dragon that used compromised TP-Link routers to target European foreign affairs entities. There is no evidence that TP-Link was complicit in any of the attacks. Security researchers at Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs, which identified the Flax Typhoon hack, and at Check Point Software Technologies, which identified Camaro Dragon, have also said they found no such evidence. “The hackers use the devices as an anonymization network,” Check Point’s Itay Cohen said in an interview. “They don’t care who makes them.” TP-Link now has about 60% of the U.S. retail market for wi-fi systems and SOHO routers compared with about 10% of the market at the start of 2019, according to the data that investigators are reviewing, the people familiar with the inquiry said. In the category of wifi 7 mesh systems — the most advanced on the market — TP Link has almost 80% of the U.S. retail market, that data shows, according to the people. The TP-Link spokeswoman did not comment on the data prior to publication and then disputed it afterward, saying it overstated the company’s market share. TP-Link has also recently signed deals with Internet service providers who then supply the routers to their customers, according to a post by Wi-Fi NOW, a trade group of which TP-Link is a member. The company signed 300 such agreements over the past two years, primarily with wireless Internet service providers, the post says. In a speech in September, Rep. John Moolenaar, the Michigan Republican who serves as co-chairman of the House China committee that sent the letter prompting the TP-Link probe, said policymakers should be on the lookout for “loaded guns” and not “smoking guns” when it comes to the China threat. Looking for a “smoking gun” is “the wrong way to think about China-related risk,” he said, without mentioning TP-Link. “After all, a smoking gun means a shot has already been fired.” He described the threat as coming from “Chinese companies that, because of the technology they provide or the supply chains they impact, pose an unacceptable risk to our country’s security.” The new authorities under which the Commerce Department is now investigating TP-Link were designed to assess China risks from that perspective. In June, the agency blocked Russian-controlled cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab from doing business in the U.S. due to its assessment that it threatened security as opposed to any overt act. At the time, the Commerce Department warned the action would be “the first of many.” ©

I like Martha Stewart. Always have. Two recent documentaries, "Martha" on Netflix and the CNN series "The Many Lives of Martha Stewart," follow the Greek drama that make Stewart a cultural fascination to this day. They recount the jihad against this visionary who came under attack for being a woman with fierce ambition. Admittedly, Stewart's hardedged perfectionism and nuclear-powered drive had created some tension with her product, the "soft" home arts of cooking, flower arranging and chair reupholstering. But did she have to be destroyed? Sure, Stewart engaged in some insider trading that may have seemed nothing more than an innocent stock tip. She shouldn't have lied about it to the FBI. But did journalist Dominick Dunne have to call her the "Goddess of Greed" over a transaction that saved the creator of a billion-dollar business only $45,673? It sure didn't merit five months in prison. In 1987, the cultural hyenas jumped on her for signing a $5 million contract with Kmart. Stewart was allegedly "selling out" the domestic lifestyle she had cultivated, moving away from authenticity toward mass production and profit. Heaven forfend. The year before, The Disney Co.'s CEO walked off with a $90 million severance check after 14 months of undistinguished performance. She was tenacious. So what? Male executives wore that badge proudly. This woman built a business empire based on creating artistic cheese trays and making wreaths from dry leaves. Try that, Elon Musk. Some of her trouble came in the sub-message that our home lives had turned slovenly because Americans had stopped caring about family dinners and dust balls under the sofa. Some translated that not as a call to do better but as an indictment. But Stewart had no army. Those who accused her of creating unrealistic expectations for women juggling work and family should have been asked: Whose expectations? One could simply enjoy watching her on TV or reading her magazine, Martha Stewart Living. Her projects were properly labeled "aspirational." I once tried to follow her instructions for coloring cloth with natural vegetable dyes. Two hours later, I ended up with blotchy fabric and hands stained by beet juice. I tried, I failed, and I had a funny story to tell. I was intrigued by her demonstration on how to roll an ironed tablecloth in parchment paper to prevent wrinkles. And how nice that she could whip up 80 perfectly iced little cakes in no time. I can't do a single backflip. Must I resent Simone Biles for executing a triple-double in one move? It took Superwoman strength to plant an orchard with 122 trees and who knows how many rose bushes. One interviewer noted that people living in Detroit or New York City couldn't do rose gardens. She responded, "But yes, they want roses." The fantasy was more than half the point. Women were among her leading inquisitors. One called her "the most intimidating homemaker on earth." Another female interviewer tells her, "Either they worship you or they say you make us crazy." There was a third possibility — that they found her entertaining. Stewart can lay claim to two heroic feats: She played a big part in improving the quality of American homelife. And she rebuilt a business that had been left for dead. Above all, Martha was a great tough broad. You saw how TV's Larry King kept badgering her about her failed marriage in a way that would have seemed bizarre had the executive been a man. "I had sacrificed a marriage because of the allure of a great job," she finally relented. And she didn't regret it? She did not. I like Stewart, still going strong at 83. More than ever. Harrop, who lives in New York City and Providence, Rhode Island, writes for Creators Syndicate: fharrop@gmail.com . Get local news delivered to your inbox!(TNS) — The U.S. government has launched a national security investigation into TP-Link, the China -founded router maker whose equipment now dominates the American market and has been targeted in repeated Chinese cyber attacks, people familiar with the matter said. The probe opens a new front in the U.S. push to crack down on China-linked technology firms deemed a possible threat to U.S. networks and data. It singles out a company that had largely escaped national security notice even as TP-Link came to lead the market for home and small-office routers, which relay information from the Internet to devices such as computers and smartphones. Investigators from the Commerce Department subpoenaed TP-Link this month seeking details including its company structure, according to the people who asked not to be identified discussing a matter that hasn’t been publicly announced. The inquiry was reported earlier Wednesday by . The probe was launched in response to an August letter by the co-chairs of a bipartisan House of Representatives select committee on China, the people said. The lawmakers urged the agency to investigate the “glaring national security issue” posed by TP-Link’s dominant U.S. market share. They also cited Chinese laws requiring companies to aid the state’s military and intelligence objectives, and frequent Chinese state-backed cyber attacks exploiting routers. The executive order that serves as the basis for the probe gives the U.S. sweeping power to ban information and communications technology firms linked to foreign adversaries from operating in the U.S. if they’re found to pose an “unacceptable risk” to national security. A Commerce Department spokeswoman declined to comment on the probe. A spokeswoman for TP-Link Systems Inc. said the company “welcomes opportunities to engage with the U.S. government to demonstrate that its security practices are fully in line with industry security standards, and to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the U.S. market and U.S. consumers.” The company in recent months accelerated an effort to distance itself from its Chinese origin. TP-Link Systems is an entity based in Irvine, California, that was renamed in July, according to the spokeswoman. It is no longer affiliated with TP-Link Technologies, the company founded in China in 1996 and long co-owned by brothers Zhao Jianjun and Zhao Jiaxing, according to the spokeswoman. Following a restructuring process this year, Zhao Jiaxing now owns 97.5% of the China business, and Zhao Jianjun and his wife own 100% of the U.S. and other businesses that have been consolidated under the California entity, she said. The couple intend to become U.S. permanent residents and apply for citizenship, she added. The moves to distance the company from China follow in the footsteps of other firms that have come under U.S. regulatory scrutiny and only deepened investigators’ skepticism of TP-Link, the people familiar with the matter said. Ownership aside, the people familiar with the probe said investigators fear that TP-Link is using what many U.S. national security professionals refer to as “the Huawei playbook.” That’s a reference to claims by the U.S. government and lawmakers that Huawei Technologies Co. is a Chinese government spy tool that became a dominant player in the global networking equipment sector on the back of improper state subsidies. The company and Beijing have denied those assertions. U.S. regulators have imposed restrictions that make it harder for Huawei to sell equipment in the U.S. and buy parts from American suppliers. In the TP-Link investigation, U.S. officials have been struck by data showing how TP-Link undercut competitors on price to amass a majority share of the U.S. market for routers aimed at homes and small businesses — dubbed SOHO routers — in less than six years, the people familiar with the matter said. TP-Link’s market share gains have come alongside an increase in Chinese state-sponsored hacking activity targeting SOHO routers, further alarming investigators, they said. Hackers can intercept or alter communications running through routers as well as remotely disable them, cutting off users’ Internet access. They can also use compromised routers to assemble a botnet to disguise the origin of attacks against their ultimate targets. TP-Link routers were among the various brands — including American ones — exploited by Chinese state-sponsored hackers who launched the massive Volt, Flax and Salt Typhoon attacks, U.S. officials have determined, according to some of the people familiar with the matter. Those hacks targeted U.S. critical infrastructure such as water and transportation networks, as well as telecom and Internet firms. Investigators are also concerned about a series of Chinese state-sponsored hacks dubbed Camaro Dragon that used compromised TP-Link routers to target European foreign affairs entities. There is no evidence that TP-Link was complicit in any of the attacks. Security researchers at Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs, which identified the Flax Typhoon hack, and at Check Point Software Technologies, which identified Camaro Dragon, have also said they found no such evidence. “The hackers use the devices as an anonymization network,” Check Point’s Itay Cohen said in an interview. “They don’t care who makes them.” TP-Link now has about 60% of the U.S. retail market for wi-fi systems and SOHO routers compared with about 10% of the market at the start of 2019, according to the data that investigators are reviewing, the people familiar with the inquiry said. In the category of wifi 7 mesh systems — the most advanced on the market — TP Link has almost 80% of the U.S. retail market, that data shows, according to the people. The TP-Link spokeswoman did not comment on the data prior to publication and then disputed it afterward, saying it overstated the company’s market share. TP-Link has also recently signed deals with Internet service providers who then supply the routers to their customers, according to a post by Wi-Fi NOW, a trade group of which TP-Link is a member. The company signed 300 such agreements over the past two years, primarily with wireless Internet service providers, the post says. In a speech in September, Rep. John Moolenaar, the Michigan Republican who serves as co-chairman of the House China committee that sent the letter prompting the TP-Link probe, said policymakers should be on the lookout for “loaded guns” and not “smoking guns” when it comes to the China threat. Looking for a “smoking gun” is “the wrong way to think about China-related risk,” he said, without mentioning TP-Link. “After all, a smoking gun means a shot has already been fired.” He described the threat as coming from “Chinese companies that, because of the technology they provide or the supply chains they impact, pose an unacceptable risk to our country’s security.” The new authorities under which the Commerce Department is now investigating TP-Link were designed to assess China risks from that perspective. In June, the agency blocked Russian-controlled cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab from doing business in the U.S. due to its assessment that it threatened security as opposed to any overt act. At the time, the Commerce Department warned the action would be “the first of many.” ©PGE Receives Decision From Oregon Public Utility Commission In 2025 Rate Review

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CNN claims Robinson's defamation lawsuit 'political theater'ST. LOUIS , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eric Watkins , President of Abstrakt, is shedding light on the significant challenges businesses face when building in-house Sales Development Representative (SDR) teams. Rising costs, complex technology needs, and extended timelines are making outsourcing an increasingly attractive option for companies seeking efficient and effective sales solutions. "We often find companies have already tried to do this all on their own and struggled," said Watkins. "It's a lot of puzzle pieces to put together, and working with a professional team that does this exclusively often gets better results." Watkins noted that businesses often underestimate the full scope of building an SDR team, from recruiting and onboarding skilled personnel to investing in necessary software and AI tools. Additional hurdles include developing outreach strategies, maintaining accountability metrics, and ensuring consistent performance tracking. "Building your own team can be a good route if you have the fully dedicated resources to do so," Watkins said. "But it requires a lot of software, content planning, research tools, and follow-through on sequencing." The rise of AI-driven sales tools has added to the complexity, with many companies struggling to optimize these technologies for maximum impact. Watkins explained that companies often lack the expertise to effectively integrate AI into their outreach efforts, further extending the time and cost required to build a functional SDR team. For many businesses, outsourcing to specialized teams like Abstrakt provides a faster and more cost-effective solution. By eliminating the need for ongoing training, technology investment, and process development, outsourcing offers immediate access to experienced professionals and proven systems. Abstrakt, which handles over 100,000 appointments annually across industries, has seen firsthand how outsourcing delivers measurable results for its clients. "Evaluate your resources, timeline, and ability to stay accountable to your sales goals," Watkins advised. "If there are gaps, partnering with a team that specializes in this work can help you grow faster and more effectively." Abstrakt is a B2B lead generation and marketing agency based in St. Louis, Missouri . With over a decade of experience, the company specializes in omnichannel appointment setting and helping businesses achieve measurable growth. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/eric-watkins-of-abstrakt-highlights-the-challenges-of-building-internal-sdr-teams-302337750.html SOURCE Abstrakt Marketing Group

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The nuclear energy patch is heating up and one of the names garnering attention is ( ). With a big spike in institutional ownership, Oklo stock seems like an under-the-radar stock that's worth watching. As it consolidates in a somewhat overheated space, one could reasonably expect it to hold within a range, albeit a large range. In consideration of its price-to-book ratio, if the chart drops to $15, it could be a potential addition to a portfolio. Whenever I'm thinking of things holding in a range, I lean on the trusty iron condor. As gyrations are likely to occur before the next potential rise we'll use a twist on the iron condor that will allow for wider ranges and more bullish potential. When we position with short iron condors, we attempt to collect time decay while a chart bases or settles into a new direction. As always, we assume that we don't know the direction but are able to estimate the magnitude of the move using the ATR (average true range, measured on the weekly chart). We also lean on the implied moves that market makers price in over the months ahead. , Oklo stock holds a 68 , a 7 , and a 99 for . Granted, the ratings aren't stellar but the chart and story are compelling. Let's look at a trade structure we can use for Oklo. A short iron condor consists of two spreads: a short call spread and a short put spread. Together they define a range of motion that we estimate the price action will not exceed. We'll use that same basic structure with a little twist. I'll use twice as many put spreads in this case: Why double up on the put spread? Two reasons: At this writing the credit received is $2.50 per share. This represents the maximum profit we can collect on the trade. With this kind of position, we collect a premium and as this premium erodes, we secure that revenue from the position. Risk Calculation In the current case, we are looking at a probability that the short iron condor delivers gains is more than seven times as likely. So, we make the trade on the side of probabilities, rather than the possibility of outsize gains. Because of my bullish bent, doubling up on the put spread gives me an extra $1 in premium. Yes, the risk is doubled too, but the odds are still favorable. Stock hunting using fundamental and price strength is where I firmly plant myself under the backdrop of the current economic backdrop. I use to find ideal buying opportunities in conjunction with the tools for strength seen on IBD. Now, let's identify key chart levels.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Northbound Hayden Road has been closed in Scottsdale while police investigate a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. >> For real-time traffic conditions, click here. Hayden Road is closed at Sutton Drive in Scottsdale after a vehicle and motorcycle crash near Hayden and Thunderbird Roads around 3:30 p.m., according to Scottsdale police. The crash sent the rider of the motorcycle to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. They were wearing a helmet, officers said. Hayden is closed at Sutton Drive while officers investigate the crash. Drivers are encouraged to use Scottsdale Road or Pima Road as alternate routes. Watch 12News for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12+ app! The free 12+ 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, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV . 12+ 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 12+ app to add to your account , or have the 12+ app delivered directly to your Amazon Fire TV through Amazon.com or the Amazon app.Micron Technology, Inc. Reports Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2025

North Korea notes South Korea's 'growing public anger' against YoonThe NDIC has reassured depositors of the crashed Heritage Bank that their funds will be paid promptly The corporation also highlighted moves to clear payment delays months after the CBN revoked the bank's license It added that it has initiated the process of debt recovery and realisation of investments as well as physical assets PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering Energy, MSMEs, Technology and the Stock Market. The Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Bello Hassan, has reassured depositors of the former Heritage Bank that efforts are underway to address delays in accessing guaranteed amounts exceeding N5 million. Hassan provided this assurance on Saturday at the 2024 NDIC Editors Forum held in Lagos . The event, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Financial Safety-Net: The Role of Deposit Insurance,” focused on bolstering the nation’s financial stability. PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! Legit.ng earlier reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked Heritage Bank's licenses in June this year after the bank failed to meet its financial obligations. Read also LCCI sends debt sustainability warning as Tinubu govt plans to borrow another $2.2bn The apex bank subsequently appointed the NDIC as the bank's liquidator. Exercising its statutory powers as the liquidator of failed banks, the commission announced the commencement of the sale of landed properties belonging to the failed bank. NDIC moves to clear payment delays Mr Hassan, represented by NDIC’s Executive Director, Operations, Mustapha Ibrahim, highlighted the corporation’s commitment to expediting payments. He noted that depositors with funds exceeding the insured limit of N5 million are being reimbursed through liquidation dividends obtained from asset recovery and debt collection initiatives. Hassan said: “The corporation has initiated the process of debt recovery and realisation of investments as well as physical assets of the defunct bank to ensure timely payment of uninsured deposits.” He further stated that the NDIC's obligations also include addressing the claims of creditors of the defunct bank, who will be compensated once all depositors have been fully paid. Read also Good news as banks begin repaying MTN, Airtel, others for N250 billion debt Highlighting the NDIC's mandate, he stressed its role in protecting depositors, particularly those less informed, while ensuring the stability of the financial system. Established more than 30 years ago, the NDIC, he said, plays a critical role in safeguarding depositors' funds and reducing risks within the banking sector. According to Premium Times, Hassan noted that the conference theme aligns with the corporation's ongoing interactions with business editors and financial journalists. Mr. Hassan praised the media for its significant contribution to the effective implementation of the deposit insurance system. Multichoice writes off $21m in Heritage Bank In related news, Legit.ng earlier reported that MultiChoice has written off $21 million it had in Heritage Bank. This information was cited in the company's interim financial results for the half-year ending September 30, 2024. MultiChoice's decision to write off the money highlights the challenges that companies in Nigeria face, especially given the country's fragile economy . PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng

NEW YORK , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The software testing services market in australia size is estimated to grow by USD 1.42 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 11.4% during the forecast period. Need for cost reduction and faster time-to-market is driving market growth, with a trend towards evolution of software testing labs. However, availability of open-source and free testing tools poses a challenge. Key market players include Accenture PLC, Amdocs Ltd., Atos SE, Capgemini Services SAS, Cigniti Technologies Ltd., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., DXC Technology Co., Expleo Group SAS, HCL Technologies Ltd., Hexaware Technologies Ltd., Infosys Ltd., International Business Machines Corp., LogiGear Corp., Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp., Planit Test Management Solutions Pty Ltd., QualiTest Group, QualityLogic Inc., Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., and Wipro Ltd.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Market Driver The Software Testing Services market is thriving, with a focus on ensuring quality and dependability in the Software Development Lifecycle. Companies prioritize testing for various software applications, including mobile apps, to enhance functionality and user experience. Trending testing methodologies and techniques include QA (Quality Assurance), Functional Testing, Manual Testing, Component Testing, Unit Testing, and various lifecycles like JUnit, Pytest, and NUnit for code correctness. Bug detection is crucial, leading to code refactoring and documentation. Continuous Integration (CI) is essential for evaluating and verifying software products throughout the development process. Black Box, White Box, and Gray Box Testing, Integration Testing, and various strategies like Big-Bang Integration are employed for comprehensive testing. Performance, design, deployment, and acceptance testing are critical aspects, with a shift towards shift-left and shift-right testing strategies for faster delivery. Strategic app modernization and digital transformation drive transformational success, necessitating testing for various aspects like security, usability, and exploratory testing. Vulnerabilities and stress testing are vital for ensuring software reliability and user satisfaction. On-demand testing services have emerged as a cost-effective solution for managing the software testing life cycle (STLC) in organizations. Previously, companies invested heavily in establishing software test labs to handle testing operations. These labs required significant upfront costs for setting up test environment management. On-demand test labs offer a more affordable alternative, providing test environments for software testers based on their specific requirements. Testers pay for these services only when they use the test lab, making it an ideal choice for collaborative software testing in a multiplatform environment. This model ensures high-quality software development while reducing the financial burden associated with maintaining a permanent test lab. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges The Software Testing Services Market faces numerous challenges in ensuring the quality and dependability of Software Applications in today's fast-paced business environment. The Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) requires testing at various stages, including unit testing (JUnit, Pytest, NUnit), functional testing, manual testing, component testing, and acceptance testing. Quality assurance (QA) teams must verify code correctness, detect bugs, and perform code refactoring and documentation. Testing methodologies and techniques like black box, white box, and gray box testing are essential. Performance, design, deployment, and integration testing strategies are crucial for evaluating software products. Continuous Integration (CI) and shift-left testing help improve delivery speed and transformational success. However, challenges persist in areas like bug detection, security testing, and usability testing. Vulnerabilities and performance issues must be addressed through rigorous testing and integration strategies like big-bang integration. QA teams must adapt to digital transformation and strategic app modernization, employing test automation and exploring new testing methodologies. Open-source software testing tools, which provide accessible and freely available source codes, have become increasingly popular among testers worldwide. These tools, often developed by a community of software engineers, offer several advantages, such as no licensing fees and free technical support. The use of open-source tools prevents vendor lock-in and allows testing on various software development methodologies. Popular open-source testing tools include Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, and Katalon Studio. While these tools may negatively impact the revenue of proprietary testing tool providers, they offer significant cost savings and flexibility for businesses. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This software testing services market in Australia report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Application testing 1.2 Product testing 2.1 BFSI 2.2 Telecom and media 2.3 Manufacturing 2.4 Retail 2.5 Others 3.1 APAC 1.1 Application testing- The application testing segment of the software testing services market in Australia is projected to expand due to the rising number of applications being developed and the increasing usage of smartphones. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the number of apps available to consumers from approximately 130 million in 2016 to 1.1 billion in 2023. The top three apps used daily by Australians, across both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store (for iPhone), were Facebook, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram in January 2022 . Factors such as the growth in e-commerce spending, the widespread adoption of smartphones, a preference for mobile applications in daily life, and the development of mobile applications for the banking sector are expected to primarily fuel the expansion of the application testing segment in Australia during the forecast period. Application testing involves assessing the functionality, consistency, and usability of desktop, mobile, and web applications. For web application testing, factors like business logic, application integrity, functionality, data flow, and hardware and software compatibility are evaluated. Web applications undergo testing for performance, security, and load, as well as cross-browser testing, beta testing, compatibility testing, exploratory testing, regression testing, multilanguage support testing, and stress testing. Mobile application software testing includes UI testing, security testing, functionality and compatibility testing, and regression testing. Three application testing methodologies exist: black box, white box, and grey box. In black box testing, the software is assessed for the expected output given a specific input, regardless of the internal workings. White box testing evaluates an application based on the logic within it. Grey box testing combines elements of both black box and white box testing. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The Software Testing Services market focuses on ensuring the quality, dependability, and functionality of Software Applications throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Testing plays a crucial role in identifying and resolving issues, improving code correctness, and enhancing the user experience. Various testing methodologies and techniques are employed, including Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Component Testing, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing. QA (Quality Assurance) teams utilize testing strategies like Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, and Gray Box Testing. Techniques like JUnit, Pytest, and NUnit are used for Unit Testing, while Integration Testing and Integration Strategies ensure seamless interaction between components. Bug Detection and Code Refactoring are essential parts of the process, with Continuous Integration (CI) facilitating regular testing and documentation maintaining transparency. Market Research Overview The Software Testing Services market plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality, dependability, and functionality of Software Applications throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Testing is an essential part of the SDLC, focusing on evaluating and verifying the software product's performance, design, and compliance with requirements. Testing methodologies include Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Component Testing, Unit Testing, and various types like Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, and Gray Box Testing. Techniques include Code Correctness, Bug Detection, Code Refactoring, and Documentation. Quality Assurance (QA) practices employ testing techniques to identify and address issues before deployment. Unit Testing Lifecycle, with frameworks like JUnit, Pytest, and NUnit, ensures code correctness. Integration Testing, with strategies like Big-Bang Integration, addresses interoperability between components. Performance, design, and security testing are crucial for ensuring software reliability and user experience. Continuous Integration (CI) and Shift-left/right testing strategies help streamline the testing process and improve delivery speed. Strategic app modernization and digital transformation initiatives also require testing services for transformational success. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Application Testing Product Testing End-user BFSI Telecom And Media Manufacturing Retail Others Geography APAC 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE TechnavioHow to Watch & Stream the 2024 Billboard Music Awards Online Free

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BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Thiago Messi, the eldest son of the Argentina star, has made his debut in the “Newell’s Cup” tournament in the countryside city of Rosario. The 12-year-old Messi played with the No. 10 jersey of an Inter Miami youth team, which lost 1-0 on Monday to host Newell’s Old Boys in the traditional under-13 competition. The team also played Tuesday. Lionel Messi took his first steps as a footballer in the Argentinian club in Rosario, 300 kilometers (186 miles) northwest of capital Buenos Aires. Thiago’s mother, Antonela Roccuzzo, and several members of his family, including grandparents Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini, were in the stands to watch him play. Lionel Messi did not attend. Thiago, who was substituted in the second half, played with his friend Benjamín Suárez, son of Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez, Messi’s teammate and close friend at Barcelona and now at Inter Miami. Messi and Suárez are in Rosario after Inter Miami’s early elimination in the MLS playoffs. On Sunday, they watched a friendly game of Inter Miami’s U13 team against Unión at the same sports complex. The youth tournament in Argentina brings together eight teams from North and South America. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

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Cooper Rush passed for two touchdowns, Dallas returned two kicks for scores and the visiting Cowboys held off the Washington Commanders in a wild fourth quarter for a 34-26 win. Dallas led 10-9 after three quarters. With Washington trailing 27-26, Jayden Daniels hit Terry McLaurin for an 86-yard touchdown pass with 21 seconds left, but Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game. Juanyeh Thomas of the Cowboys then returned the onside kick 43 yards for a touchdown. Rush completed 24 of 32 passes for 247 yards for Dallas (4-7), which snapped a five-game losing streak. Rico Dowdle ran 19 times for 86 yards and CeeDee Lamb had 10 catches for 67 yards. Jayden Daniels was 25-of-38 passing for 274 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for reeling Washington (7-5), which has lost three straight. He ran for 74 yards and one score. McLaurin had five catches for 102 yards. Trailing 20-9 late in the fourth quarter, Daniels drove Washington 69 yards in nine plays and hit Zach Ertz for a 4-yard touchdown. Daniels ran for two points and Washington trailed 20-17 with 3:02 remaining. KaVontae Turpin muffed the ensuing kickoff, picked it up at the one, and raced 99 yards for a touchdown to make it 27-17. Austin Seibert's 51-yard field goal pulled the Commanders within 27-20 with 1:40 left, With the score tied 3-3, Washington took the second half kick and went 60 yards in 10 plays. On third-and-three from the Dallas 17, Daniels faked a handoff, ran left and scored his first rushing touchdown since Week 4. Seibert missed the point after and Washington led 9-3. Dallas answered with an 80-yard drive. A 23-yard pass interference penalty gave the Cowboys a first-and-goal at the 4. Two plays later Rush found Jalen Tolbert in the end zone and the extra point made it 10-9. Brandon Aubrey's 48-yard field goal made it 13-9 with 8:11 remaining in the game. On the next play, Daniels hit John Bates for 14 yards, but Donovan Wilson forced a fumble and Dallas recovered at the Washington 44. Five plays later, Rush found Luke Schoonmaker down the middle for a 22-yard touchdown and Dallas led 20-9 with 5:16 left. The first quarter was all about field goals. Aubrey's field goal attempt was blocked on the opening drive and Michael Davis returned it to the Dallas 40. Washington later settled for Seibert's 41-yard field goal. On the next Dallas drive, Aubrey hit the right upright from 42 yards out, and then Seibert missed from 51 yards. With 14 seconds left in the half, Rush found Jalen Brooks for a 41-yard gain to the Washington 28. On the next play Aubrey connected from 46 yards to tie it. --Field Level Media

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mink Ventures Corporation (TSXV:MINK) (“ ” or the “ “) today announced that the Board of Directors has approved the grant of an aggregate number of 500,000 incentive stock options to its officers and directors. The exercise price of the stock options granted is $0.10 per common share. Subject to the rules of the TSX Venture Exchange and the Company’s Stock Option Plan, the options have a term of ten years and will expire on November 22, 2034. Mink Ventures Corporation (TSXV:MINK) is a Canadian mineral exploration company exploring for critical minerals in Ontario, Canada. It has a highly prospective, nickel copper cobalt exploration portfolio, with its Montcalm project, which now covers ~100 km adjacent to Glencore’s former Montcalm Mine with historical production of 3.93 million tonnes of ore grading 1.25% Ni, 0.67% Cu and 0.051% Co (Ontario Geological Survey, Atkinson, 2010), as well as its expanded Warren Project. These complementary nickel copper cobalt projects have excellent access and infrastructure and are in close proximity to the Timmins Mining Camp. The Company has 22,456,488 common shares outstanding. For further information about Mink Ventures Corporation please contact: Natasha Dixon, President & CEO, T: 250-882-5620 E: or Kevin Filo, Director, T: 705-266-6818 or visit .

Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talkShoplifting is a growing blight on brick-and-mortar retailers globally and across the state, and San Francisco’s stores are no exception. Brazen criminals feel they can shoplift by day or break-and-enter at night, typically without fear of arrest or reprisals. The closure of Bayside Market is a notable recent example , but there are many more, and with stores operating on knife-edge margins, competing against online stores with few such concerns, the next theft could be the last. With little help from over-stretched police, despite a recent 911 response center $9 million renovation , and unresponsive politicians, stores have to take their own preventative steps. Larceny rates, which includes shoplifting, have been on the rise for years in San Francisco, despite a recent dip . Beyond more barriers and security guards, retailers aim to tilt the battle in their favor, replacing current security systems with smart and AI-powered systems. These improve on traditional models by being able to differentiate between suspicious and normal behavior. They can identify repeat offenders through facial ID, and other methods since many thieves wear hoods or masks, such as their clothing or walking gait. In grocery stores, AI is already used at self-checkouts in Walmart to monitor people “fake-scanning” high value goods and trying to escape without paying. Linked camera systems can follow and link criminals to their vehicles through license plate recognition. And in the integrated Internet of Things smart systems of the near future, they could track them through related big data services, identifying their mobile devices as they move, or even social media posts (not all criminals are particularly smart, after all). The question of privacy remains an obvious concern for shoppers. And, despite the recent state political opposition toward AI safety legislation, AI-powered security cameras are being rolled out around San Francisco stores today to save their stores for tomorrow. For those facing crime today, AI security systems and cameras help reduce the workload on the operators, alerting them to suspicious activity automatically. That means security teams can spend more time on the floor, being guided to incidents by the AI. Artificial intelligence can also perform behavior analysis that identifies and tracks suspicious activity, such as people loitering in one part of a store, or unusual movements like an accomplice trying to divert staff attention so the criminal can act unseen. Additional benefits of AI include the camera’s ability to identify the sound of breaking glass or gunshots and alert security teams and staff to the safest course of action, and call the police automatically. Beyond crime, an additional benefit of AI is footfall monitoring tools that can identify choke points or empty zones in the store, helping improve layouts for security, safety, and to improve sales. While the cost of a new AI security system for a large store can be substantial, the cost can be offset by lower insurance premiums, reduced crime, improved recovery rates, and greater visitor numbers as the store becomes a safer place. While crime continues largely unabated all shoppers are used to seeing cameras and their faces on screens by the tills. For stores, large and small, the arrival of AI comes as an invisible addition, but one that can improve their chances of survival and help drive growth through a range of AI-powered services. As mentioned at the start of this piece, shoplifting is a global problem, but retailers around the world are already seeing the benefits of AI in action. Across California and the wider US, Sam’s Club is installing AI-powered cameras in a trial to prevent shoplifting. It checks photos of their basket or cart against what they paid for at the checkout. British retail chain Co-op is using it in multiple stores to detect if someone has left without paying for an item, or whether someone has entered with a concealed weapon. And closer to home, a Chicago store reported a 50% drop in theft after installing AI-powered security cameras that monitor people making attempts to pocket or conceal items before leaving the store without paying. Given the distressed state of many malls, strip malls, and even high-end outlets, AI, already used successfully in medicine, insurance and many other areas of our lives is coming to a store near you to help prevent crime and keep the store alive, something that most shoppers will welcome. *The San Francisco Examiner newsroom and editorial were not involved in the creation of this content.San Jose brings losing streak into game against Los Angeles

The nuclear energy patch is heating up and one of the names garnering attention is ( ). With a big spike in institutional ownership, Oklo stock seems like an under-the-radar stock that's worth watching. As it consolidates in a somewhat overheated space, one could reasonably expect it to hold within a range, albeit a large range. In consideration of its price-to-book ratio, if the chart drops to $15, it could be a potential addition to a portfolio. Whenever I'm thinking of things holding in a range, I lean on the trusty iron condor. As gyrations are likely to occur before the next potential rise we'll use a twist on the iron condor that will allow for wider ranges and more bullish potential. When we position with short iron condors, we attempt to collect time decay while a chart bases or settles into a new direction. As always, we assume that we don't know the direction but are able to estimate the magnitude of the move using the ATR (average true range, measured on the weekly chart). We also lean on the implied moves that market makers price in over the months ahead. , Oklo stock holds a 68 , a 7 , and a 99 for . Granted, the ratings aren't stellar but the chart and story are compelling. Let's look at a trade structure we can use for Oklo. A short iron condor consists of two spreads: a short call spread and a short put spread. Together they define a range of motion that we estimate the price action will not exceed. We'll use that same basic structure with a little twist. I'll use twice as many put spreads in this case: Why double up on the put spread? Two reasons: At this writing the credit received is $2.50 per share. This represents the maximum profit we can collect on the trade. With this kind of position, we collect a premium and as this premium erodes, we secure that revenue from the position. Risk Calculation In the current case, we are looking at a probability that the short iron condor delivers gains is more than seven times as likely. So, we make the trade on the side of probabilities, rather than the possibility of outsize gains. Because of my bullish bent, doubling up on the put spread gives me an extra $1 in premium. Yes, the risk is doubled too, but the odds are still favorable. Stock hunting using fundamental and price strength is where I firmly plant myself under the backdrop of the current economic backdrop. I use to find ideal buying opportunities in conjunction with the tools for strength seen on IBD. Now, let's identify key chart levels.