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Trump steps into skilled-work visa clash, saying they’re ‘great’Empowered Funds LLC Reduces Holdings in NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT)Trump attorney Alina Habba joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss why Trump's New York criminal case should be dismissed after Judge Juan Merchan delayed a major decision on his convictions. "The law is an ass" is an English proverb now liberally practiced by certain American judges who are neither sensible nor fair. New York Judge Juan Merchan has consistently proven the point by his maltreatment of Donald Trump in the ill-conceived, if not farcical, prosecution brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg . The case resulted in preordained guilty verdicts last May in a trial that stands as a monument to injustice. But on Friday, in the aftermath of Trump’s presidential victory, Merchan postponed indefinitely next week’s scheduled sentencing and reluctantly agreed to formally consider a defense motion to dismiss the case entirely. A sensible and fair judge would grant it. That may exclude Merchan. NEW YORK JUDGE GRANTS TRUMP REQUEST TO FILE MOTION TO DISMISS CHARGES, CANCELS SENTENCING INDEFINITELY In previous letters to the judge, defense attorneys make a compelling argument that the convictions should be vacated given their client’s election as the next commander-in-chief. It is a position that is constitutionally unique. They correctly contend that "immediate dismissal is mandated by the federal Constitution , the Presidential Transition Act of 1963, and the interest of justice to facilitate the orderly transition of executive power..." Indeed, it is well established that presidents are immune from any criminal process, state or federal. This same principle necessarily extends to a president-elect who must be free from "disruption occasioned by the transfer of power." (3 U.S.C. 102 note) States have no authority to transgress federal laws passed by Congress, including the Transition Act. Interference by a local prosecutor and/or judge could jeopardize the national interest and prove detrimental to the safety and well being of its people, as the statute explains. BRAGG VS. TRUMP: NYC IS DROWNING IN CRIME. HOW DOES CONVICTING THE FORMER PRESIDENT MAKE US SAFE? In his Friday order, Merchan also recognized his authority to set aside the verdicts if mistakes were made at trial which would merit reversal. There were so many that you’d need a calculator with infinity technology to keep track. Chief among them was that prosecutors relied on tainted evidence prohibited in the presidential immunity standard enunciated by the Supreme Court on July 1. Testimony from White House officials such as Hope Hicks and Madeleine Westerhout, as well as numerous presidential records, should never have been introduced. They quite clearly constituted "official acts" that are protected and thereby inadmissible, just as the defense argued in vain pre-trial. Merchan was unmoved. Judge Merchan's courtroom was a cesspool of incomprehensible rulings that deprived Trump of a fair trial. Both judge and prosecutors worked in concert to engineer the guilty verdicts. For months, Bragg has opposed dismissal. He implausibly claims that such immunity evidence was wholly unimportant and had "no bearing" on the outcome. Really? Why then did his prosecutors emphasize the crucial nature of that very evidence during closing arguments? Considering Merchan’s blatant anti-Trump bias throughout the trial, he could still side with Bragg by asserting that the court’s reversible error was merely harmless and had little or no impact on the jury’s verdicts. If he does, the judge must to turn a blind eye to how the high court specifically foreclosed this type of harmless-error analysis. BRAGG CASE 'EFFECTIVELY OVER' IN 'MAJOR VICTORY,' TRUMP OFFICIALS SAY Should Merchan reject dismissal, it would allow the Trump team to seek an immediate appeal on the immunity issue. It represents such an affront to the law that the entire case stands an excellent chance of being overturned on that basis. The trial court’s immunity mistake is just one of many egregious errors committed by Merchan. His courtroom was a cesspool of incomprehensible rulings that deprived Trump of a fair trial. Both judge and prosecutors worked in concert to engineer the guilty verdicts. At every turn, they manipulated the law and mangled evidence while operating outside the confines of the legal process. Political bias smothered the defendant’s due process rights. They were run through an industrial-size shredder. The charges themselves were so convoluted as to be incoherent. We still don’t know what Trump was convicted of. Theoretically, bookkeeping errors were allegedly committed to further another crime in an unlawful attempt to influence the 2016 election. But what a minute. What crime exactly? Was it federal campaign law violations? Taxation laws? False business records? Select from the aforementioned menu of imaginary possibilities. TRUMP LAWYERS DEMAND BRAGG CASE BE 'IMMEDIATELY DISMISSED,' SAY ELECTION 'SUPERSEDES' POLITICAL 'MOTIVATIONS' Trump doesn’t even know because prosecutors never said. And neither did the jurors when they rendered their verdicts. In an appalling instruction to the panel, Merchan declared that they did not have to identify which crimes were supposedly perpetrated and need not agree unanimously. Former President Donald Trump appears in court for arraignment before Judge Juan Merchan following his surrender to New York authorities at the New York County Criminal Court earlier this year. (Seth Wenig-Pool Photo via USA TODAY) If you’re scratching your head, you are not alone. Even a high school civics student knows that unanimity in criminal convictions is a bedrock principle. The Supreme Court has reinforced that standard repeatedly. Yet, Merchan ignored it with impunity. The dilemma for Trump is that he can not appeal any of the judge’s legal errors at trial (with the exception of an adverse immunity ruling) until there is an official "adjudication" which occurs only at sentencing. At present, that process is on hold indefinitely. This is by design. Merchan and Bragg both know that the convictions will get tossed if an appellate court ever gets a gander at the trial charade. That is precisely why they aim to defer or delay sentencing, perhaps until after Trump leaves office in 2029. The president would spend four years with a coercive "sword of Damocles" dangling overhead. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION If that is their unscrupulous scheme, it would violate New York state law (CPL 380.30) which requires sentencing at "a specified date no later than twelve months from the entering of a conviction." Not that Merchan cares. Thus far, he seems unmoved by the great weight of the law that frowns on his Machiavellian machinations. Either determined or desperate, his honor clings dishonorably to a vindictive prosecution. Trump was falsely accused and wrongfully convicted. Yet Merchan persists in propping up a tortured case that should have been quashed by him the moment the indictment was rendered. It was a harebrained prosecution from the outset, motivated by a politically-driven DA who happily embraced the Democrats’ corrupt lawfare campaign against Trump. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP This eight-year-old odyssey is the personification of a shameful miscarriage of justice. The law itself is not an ass. But Merchan has made it look like one. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM GREGG JARRETT Gregg Jarrett is a Fox News legal analyst and commentator, and formerly worked as a defense attorney and adjunct law professor. His recent book, "The Trial of the Century," about the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial" is available in bookstores nationwide or can be ordered online at the Simon & Schuster website. Jarrett’s latest book, "The Constitution of the United States and Other Patriotic Documents," was published by Broadside Books, a division of HarperCollins on November 14, 2023. Gregg is the author of the No. 1 New York Times best-selling book "The Russia Hoax: The Illicit Scheme to Clear Hillary Clinton and Frame Donald Trump." His follow-up book was also a New York Times bestseller, "Witch Hunt: The Story of the Greatest Mass Delusion in American Political History."
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No. 2 Montana State Bobcats roll to Brawl of the Wild win over No. 9 Montana Grizzlies, complete 12-0 regular seasonChris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector. Earlier this month, newly-elected President Donald Trump announced the bold decision to nominate Jared Isaacman for the position of NASA Administrator. The reaction to Isaacman’s appointment has been largely positive, though some concerns have arisen regarding his status as a high-profile SpaceX customer. Similar conflicts of interest did not deter Trump from appointing SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to oversee government agency cuts regulating his companies. Despite these concerns, Isaacman remains an inspirational figure and a strong candidate for the role. Earlier this year, he became the first person to perform a private spacewalk. He is also known for his philanthropy and for founding a billion-dollar business from his parents’ basement at age 16. Supporters argue that any perceived bias towards SpaceX is justified by the company’s world-leading track record. They emphasize that Isaacman chose SpaceX because it is the only US firm capable of conducting crewed orbital missions, rather than opting for any company willing to pay millions for his spaceflight. Isaacman’s NASA nomination Donald Trump announced his nomination of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator on December 4. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Trump wrote: “Jared’s passion for Space, astronaut experience, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of exploration, unlocking the mysteries of the universe, and advancing the new Space economy, make him ideally suited to lead NASA into a bold new Era.” In a reply to Trump’s announcement, Isaacman wrote , “We will inspire children, yours and mine, to look up and dream of what is possible. Americans will walk on the Moon and Mars and in doing so, we will make life better here on Earth.” Astronauts on Mars are a big talking point; for years, NASA has touted Mars colonies as the next big frontier to be breached. And if Trump and Elon Musk are to be believed, we will see a rocket on Mars by the end of Trump’s second term – in an interview with Fox News before his re-election, Trump said Musk “made a promise he’ll get to Mars before the end of my administration.” Even before Trump nominated Isaacman as NASA Administrator, he was set to play an instrumental role in SpaceX’s Mars goals. In a September interview with Interesting Engineering , Isaacman explained how “every objective was supported by data collection, science, and other research to help further humankind’s destiny among the stars during the private spacewalk Polaris Dawn mission.” Polaris Dawn was the first Polaris program mission. The program aims to collect data and further humanity’s scientific understanding of human spaceflight. For the third Polaris mission, Isaacman was expected to fly with a crew aboard the first crewed Starship mission. As humans are likely to first fly to Mars aboard Starship, the data collected by Polaris will be crucial for those future missions. However, now that Isaacman is set to become the next NASA chief, Polaris may be on hold. Isaacman may instead influence the mission to get to Mars from a more powerful and strategic position. At the recent Spacepower conference in Orlando, Isaacman said: “The future of the Polaris program is a little bit of a question mark at the moment. It may wind up on hold for a moment.” Isaacman’s credentials Isaacman has founded two companies: Shift4 and Draken International. The former, a secure payment processing firm, is the company that made Isaacman a billionaire. The entrepreneur started the company as a teenager from his parent’s basement. According to Forbes , Isaacman is worth an estimated $1.8 billion today. Meanwhile, Isaacman’s other company, Draken International, founded in 2012, showcases Isaacman’s love of aerospace. The company trains US Air Force pilots. Crucially, Isaacman has been to space a total of two times. While he isn’t a professional astronaut, his expeditions were not space tourism joy rides. In 2021, Isaacman chartered and flew on SpaceX’s first all-civilian space mission, Inspiration4 . That mission flew a crew of four to orbital space for four days aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. In September this year, Isaacman flew another crew of four for the Polaris Dawn mission. That mission flew to a higher orbit around Earth than any space mission before. It reached a peak altitude of 870 miles (1,400.7 km), beating the previous record holder, NASA’s Gemini 11 mission, by 22 miles (35 km). On the third day of the Polaris Dawn mission, Isaacman performed the first private spacewalk in history. For the spacewalk, the Crew Dragon capsule decompressed and opened its hatch, allowing Isaacman to climb out and look out over our planet. As he looked down, he “thought about our potential to be something so much greater than the hardships, suffering and divide we all navigate in our daily lives,” Isaacman told IE in that September interview. For both Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn, Isaacman chartered the misisons and served as commander. Both missions raised hundreds of millions of dollars for research into childhood cancer via the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. What does the space community think? The response to Isaacman’s nomination has generally been positive. Jim Bridenstine, NASA chief during Trump’s first term, was full of praise, stating that, “Jared’s vision for pushing boundaries, paired with his proven track record of success in private industry, positions him as an ideal candidate to lead NASA into a bold new era of exploration and discovery.” Isaac Arthur, president of the National Space Society, said: “Jared is a remarkable individual and a perfect pick for NASA Administrator. He brings a wealth of experience in entrepreneurial enterprise as well as unique knowledge in working with both NASA and SpaceX, a perfect combination as we enter a new era of increased cooperation between NASA and commercial spaceflight.” However, concerns about conflicts of interest persist. According to a CNN report , Isaacman’s Shift4 owns a 30 percent stake in SpaceX, having purchased $27.5 million of SpaceX shares in February 2021. As NASA Administrator, Isaacman will be responsible for awarding billion-dollar contracts to SpaceX and its competitors, raising questions about impartiality. Others might view Isaacman’s close ties to SpaceX as beneficial, given SpaceX’s unparalleled track record in rocket launches. The company’s pioneering Falcon 9 program has flown more than 400 missions. Its reusable technology has altered the landscape for the entire space industry. What can we expect from Isaacman’s NASA? Isaacman will have some big decisions to make when he takes up the role of NASA Administrator. Chief amongst these will be deciding the fate of NASA’s incredibly expensive Space Launch System (SLS). SLS is estimated to cost $4.1 billion per launch, according to NASA’s Office of Inspector General. By contrast, Elon Musk claims Starship will cost roughly $10 million per launch once it’s operational – the lower cost will be down to the fact Starship is designed to be fully reusable. Will we see NASA’s Artemis program altered, with more of a focus on SpaceX and perhaps other private contractors? According to Ars Technica senior editor Eric Berger, internal sources suggest SLS could be scrapped, and the Orion crew capsule for the Artemis program could launch aboard Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. SpaceX’s Starship HLS would continue to serve as the lunar lander for the mission. In his interview with IE earlier this year, Isaacman said, “I feel really fortunate to be able to play a very small part in the history that SpaceX is making.” This was shortly after the billionaire landed back on Earth following Polaris Dawn and long before he was nominated as NASA Administrator. Still, he wasn’t playing a small role back then, and he won’t now. Isaacman will be instrumental in the future of SpaceX and human spaceflight in the coming years.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Luke Kromenhoek threw for 209 yards and tossed three touchdown passes as Florida State halted a six-game losing streak and routed Charleston Southern 41-7 on Saturday. Kromenhoek completed 13 of 20 passes in his first college start, including a 71-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Khi Douglas, as the Seminoles (2-9) won for the first time since Sept. 21. The true freshman also connected with Amaree Williams for a 4-yard TD and Hykeem Williams for a 10-yard TD. Florida State had the nation’s lowest scoring offense at 13.3 points. The Seminoles hadn’t scored more than 21 points or surpassed the 300-yard mark in 2024. But Florida State overwhelmed FCS Charleston Southern (1-11), accumulating 415 offensive yards. Kaleb Jackson completed 22 of 32 passes for 218 yards, including a 7-yard touchdown pass to Landon Sauers, and an interception for the Buccaneers. The takeaway Charleston Southern: While the Buccaneers found some success through the air, they couldn’t sustain drives and managed just 57 rushing yards on 29 carries. Florida State: The Seminoles picked up a season-best 176 rushing yards, scoring 17 points in the second quarter and 14 points in the third quarter to take control. Up next Charleston Southern’s season is over. Florida State plays host to Florida on Nov. 30. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
Edwards Lifesciences Co. ( NYSE:EW – Get Free Report ) has received a consensus rating of “Hold” from the twenty-six analysts that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and ten have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $75.67. A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Piper Sandler reduced their price objective on Edwards Lifesciences from $73.00 to $70.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 25th. Barclays reduced their price objective on Edwards Lifesciences from $90.00 to $80.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, September 9th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on Edwards Lifesciences from $83.00 to $77.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Edwards Lifesciences from $72.00 to $78.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, October 25th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded Edwards Lifesciences from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, October 28th. Get Our Latest Report on EW Insider Transactions at Edwards Lifesciences Institutional Trading of Edwards Lifesciences A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Crewe Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Edwards Lifesciences in the first quarter valued at $28,000. First Community Trust NA acquired a new position in Edwards Lifesciences in the second quarter valued at $29,000. FSA Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Edwards Lifesciences in the third quarter valued at $30,000. Prospera Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Edwards Lifesciences in the third quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Avior Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Edwards Lifesciences by 138.7% in the third quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC now owns 530 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 308 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 79.46% of the company’s stock. Edwards Lifesciences Stock Up 0.2 % Shares of NYSE EW opened at $70.49 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 3.46, a quick ratio of 2.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The stock has a market capitalization of $41.58 billion, a PE ratio of 10.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.95 and a beta of 1.12. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $67.70 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $75.73. Edwards Lifesciences has a 12-month low of $58.93 and a 12-month high of $96.12. Edwards Lifesciences ( NYSE:EW – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 24th. The medical research company reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.67. The firm had revenue of $1.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.57 billion. Edwards Lifesciences had a return on equity of 20.76% and a net margin of 70.82%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.59 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Edwards Lifesciences will post 2.57 EPS for the current fiscal year. Edwards Lifesciences Company Profile ( Get Free Report Edwards Lifesciences Corporation provides products and technologies for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring in the United States, Europe, Japan, and internationally. It offers transcatheter heart valve replacement products for the minimally invasive replacement of aortic heart valves under the Edwards SAPIEN family of valves system; and transcatheter heart valve repair and replacement products to treat mitral and tricuspid valve diseases under the PASCAL PRECISION and Cardioband names. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for Edwards Lifesciences Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Edwards Lifesciences and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Ranchi, Nov 23 (PTI) Hemant Soren, Jharkhand's youngest chief minister, has had a turbulent but resilient political career, marked by legal battles and internal party struggles. Soren, 49, has become a formidable advocate for tribal rights and has carved out a prominent place in the state's political landscape. Soren’s journey to the top has not been easy. From taking charge as CM at a young age to becoming a strong voice for tribal communities, his political career has been shaped by numerous challenges. Hemant Soren, who returned at the helm for a third term days after his release from jail on bail, has had a chequered career. This elections, Soren, along with his wife Kalpana, together addressed around 200 election rallies over the past two months. Soren has consistently accused the BJP-led Centre of attempting to destabilise his administration, calling it a "poaching master" that "could not digest a tribal CM completing a full five-year term." Born on August 10, 1975, in Nemra village near Hazaribag, Soren's early life was influenced by the political legacy of his father, Shibu Soren, the leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). However, Hemant was not initially seen as his father's successor. His elder brother, Durga, was the designated heir, but after his untimely death in 2009, Hemant was thrust into the political spotlight and took over the leadership of the state. He did his intermediate studies at Patna High School and later enrolled in Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, though he dropped out. Soren began his political career in 2009 as a Rajya Sabha member, but his tenure there was short-lived. He resigned in 2010 to become Deputy Chief Minister in the BJP-led Arjun Munda government. However, the alliance collapsed in 2012, leading to President's Rule in the state. Despite this setback, Soren’s resolve to lead Jharkhand never faltered. In 2013, Soren became the state's youngest Chief Minister at the age of 38 with the support of Congress and RJD. However, his first term was short-lived, as the BJP took power in 2014, and Soren became Leader of the Opposition. A pivotal moment in his career came in 2016 when the BJP-led government attempted to amend laws protecting tribal land, such as the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act and the Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act. Soren led a massive movement to protect tribal rights, which not only earned him widespread support but also set the stage for his return to power. In 2019, Soren, with the backing of his allies Congress and RJD, reclaimed the Chief Minister’s office. His JMM party won 30 seats, its highest ever in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly, signaling the growing popularity of his leadership. Soren’s tenure, however, hasn't been free of controversy. In early 2023, he found himself embroiled in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. He was arrested shortly after resigning as Chief Minister on January 31. Following nearly five months in jail, Soren was granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in June, which observed that there was no likelihood of him committing the offence. Soren has consistently maintained that his arrest was politically motivated, and he has referred to himself as a victim of a conspiracy aimed at undermining his government. Despite these challenges, his strong voice for the state’s tribal population has been central to his political identity. He has been at the forefront of initiatives that aim to empower tribals, ensuring they receive the benefits of the state's economic growth. Under his leadership, the state government launched the 'Apke Adhikar, Apki Sarkar, Apke Dwar' scheme, which brought government services to the doorstep of the people. Furthermore, the expansion of the state's pension scheme and the ‘Mukhyamantri Maiyan Samman Yojana,’ which provides Rs 1,000 financial aid to women in the age bracket of 18-51 years, have become key pillars of his administration. He claims his government’s commitment to social welfare is also evident in the farmer loan waivers he announced in 2023, which were intended to benefit over 1.75 lakh farmers. Additionally, his government has waived outstanding electricity bills and introduced a scheme providing free electricity up to 200 units. Throughout his political career, Soren has faced fierce opposition from the BJP, and he has repeatedly accused the central government of exploiting Jharkhand’s resources. Soren has repeatedly accused the central government of exploiting Jharkhand’s resources without fair compensation, notably raising the issue of the Rs 1.36 lakh-crore in unpaid coal mining dues with PM Narendra Modi. In a recent interview, said the Centre had "squeezed the state like a lemon" for over two decades, enriching itself at the expense of Jharkhand’s poor. Soren’s political journey has also been fraught with internal party struggles. In 2022, he narrowly avoided disqualification as an MLA due to allegations surrounding a mining lease but managed to retain his position as CM. Despite such challenges, his leadership has remained resilient, and his ability to navigate political turbulence has strengthened his position. His leadership, which has combined a strong stance on tribal rights with social welfare initiatives, has earned him both loyal supporters and vocal critics. Regardless of the result, Hemant Soren’s career stands as a testament to his determination to fight for the rights and dignity of Jharkhand’s tribal population. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15 on Saturday. All Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) has to do now is beat Michigan at home next Saturday and it will earn a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 and get a rematch with No. 1 Oregon. The Ducks beat Ohio State 32-31 in a wild one back on Oct. 12. The Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1, No. 5 CFP) had their best chance to beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 1988 but were hurt by special teams mistakes and disrupted by an Ohio State defence that sacked Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke five times. “In life, all good things come to an end,” Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said. Late in the first half, Indiana punter James Evans fumbled a snap and was buried at his own 7-yardline with the Buckeyes taking over. That turned quickly into a 4-yard TD run by Henderson that gave the Buckeyes a 14-7 lead. Early in the second half, Caleb Downs fielded an Evans punt at the Ohio State 21, raced down the right sideline, cut to the middle and outran the coverage for a TD that put the Buckeyes up 21-7. It was the first time a Buckeye returned a punt for a touchdown since 2014. Howard finished 22 for 26 for 201 yards. Emeka Egbuka had seven catches for 80 yards and a TD. “Our guys just played with a chip today, and that’s the way you got to play the game of football,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. Indiana scored on its first possession of the game and its last, both short runs by Ty Son Lawson, who paced the Hoosiers with 79 rushing yards. Rourke, a 24-year-old from Oakville, Ont., is the brother of BC Lions QB Nathan Rourke. He was 8 for 18 for 68 yards. “We had communication errors, pass (protection), every time we dropped back to pass, something bad happened," Cignetti said. Indiana's 151 total yards was its lowest of the season. And it was the most points surrendered by the Hoosier's defence. The takeaway Indiana: Its special season was blemished by the Buckeyes, who beat the Hoosiers for the 30th straight time. Indiana was eyeing its first conference crown since sharing one with two other teams in 1967. That won't happen now. “Ohio State deserved to win,” Cignetti said. “They had those (third quarter scores), and we just couldn’t respond.” Ohio State: Didn't waste the opportunities presented by the Hoosiers when they got sloppy. The Buckeyes led 14-7 at the break and took control in the second half. An offensive line patched together because of multiple injuries performed surprisingly well. “We know what was at stake," Day said. “We don't win this game, and we have no chance to go to Indianapolis and play in the Big Ten championship. And that's real. We've had that approach for the last few weeks now, more than that.” Poll implications Some voters were obviously unsure of Indiana because it hadn't played a nationally ranked team before Ohio State. After this one, the Hoosiers will drop. All about Will Howard made history by completing 80% of his passes for the sixth time this season. No other Ohio State quarterback has done that. He completed his first 14 passes in a row and finished with a 85% completion rate. “I think Buckeye nation is now seeing, after 11 games, that this guy is a winner, he's tough, he cares about his teammates, he's a leader,” Day said. Up next Indiana hosts Purdue in the regular-season finale next Saturday. Ohio State hosts rival Michigan on Saturday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Mitch Stacy, The Associated PressEli Lilly announces $15 billion buyback, dividend hike
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Expansion of Alternative Proteins in Emerging Markets: Rising urbanization and awareness of plant-based diets in Asia-Pacific and Latin America are opening new opportunities for TVP products. Integration in Food Service and Ready-to-Eat Meals: Restaurants and food manufacturers are incorporating TVP into ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meals to cater to the fast-growing demand for convenient, healthy food options. Technological Advancements: Innovations in extrusion technologies are enhancing the texture and flavor of TVP, making it more palatable for diverse cuisines. Rise of Clean Label Products: There is a growing preference for TVP products that are non-GMO, organic, and free from artificial additives. Textured Vegetable Protein Market Driver [ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/textured-vegetable-protein-market-size-share-growth-drivers-scott-wojkf/]: Growing Demand for Meat Alternatives The growing preference for plant-based diets is driven by concerns about the environment, animal welfare, and personal health. This shift in consumer behavior has led to a surge in demand for meat alternatives that excel in taste, texture, and nutritional value. Textured vegetable proteins derived from soy, wheat, and peas play a pivotal role in meeting this demand. These versatile ingredients are commonly used as meat substitutes or extenders in processed foods, including burgers and sausages. Food manufacturers are continuously innovating to introduce new plant-based meal options, aligning with the rising trend of meal substitutes. As this innovation continues, the potential for textured vegetable proteins in the market remains vast. Market Insights by Source: Pea-Based Proteins Gain Prominence Pea-based textured vegetable proteins are capturing a significant share of the market due to their strong nutritional profile and hypoallergenic properties. Pea protein is free from major allergens like soy and wheat, making it an ideal choice for consumers with dietary restrictions. Its versatility has led to its widespread use in products ranging from meat alternatives and snacks to milk substitutes. The growing consumer preference for sustainable and allergen-friendly protein sources further enhances the appeal of pea-based proteins. This trend is expected to sustain, ensuring that pea-based textured vegetable proteins maintain or even expand their market share in the coming years. Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=264440297 Market Insights by Type: Granules Dominate the Segment Granules hold the largest share of the textured vegetable protein market due to their versatility and ease of use in a wide range of food applications. Their texture and high protein content closely resemble meat, making them a preferred choice for manufacturers of meat substitutes and fortified nutritional products. The growing consumer demand for plant-based proteins and the increasing adoption of granules in innovative food solutions have solidified their position as the leading segment in the market. Regional Analysis: Asia Pacific Leads the Market The Asia Pacific region holds the largest share of the textured vegetable protein market, driven by the adoption of Western dietary habits, rising disposable incomes, and lifestyle shifts toward healthier and more sustainable food choices. Government initiatives promoting food security and sustainability further support the growth of plant-based proteins in this region. Additionally, the growing population and urbanization trends in Asia Pacific contribute to the increasing demand for convenient, healthy food options such as meat alternatives. Leading Textured Vegetable Protein Manufacturers [ https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/ResearchInsight/textured-vegetable-protein-market.asp]: Key players in this market include ADM (US), Roquette Freres (France), Ingredion (US), DSM (Netherlands), The Scoular Company (US), Beneo (Germany), International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (US), Cargill, Incorporated (US), MGP (US), PURIS (US), Shandong Yuxin Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. (China), Gushen Biological Technology Group, Co., Ltd. (China), Axiom Foods, Inc. (US), Foodchem International Corporation (China), and Dacsa Group (Spain). ADM (US) ADM is a leader in the nutrition industry with its unparalleled expertise in textured vegetable protein that dates back more than 75 years. Being one of the largest soybean processors globally, ADM conducts its operation through four primary business segments: Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, Nutrition, and Other Business. In the Nutrition segment, ADM produces and sells textured vegetable protein for food applications in the form of alternative meat products, snacks, stews, and dairy alternatives. ADM is one of the key innovation centers for the textured vegetable protein market, as it was developed by the Company using defatted soy flour to create textured soy protein. Cargill, Incorporated (US) Cargill, Incorporated is an integrated global company offering a wide range of products and services for various industries. The business operations of the company are categorized into 75 business lines under four major segments: Agriculture, Food, Financial Services, and Industrial Products. Through its Food segment, the company manufactures and distributes plant protein products used in food ingredients to cater to growing demand. More attention is paid to markets such as global protein, specialty ingredients, and health and nutrition products. That is driven by rising consumer demand. Cargill strives to provide flavor and texture alternatives to conventional food products in the marketplace and innovate in textured vegetable protein. Furthermore, while operating in almost 70-plus countries, Cargill maintains its sales presence in nearly 125 countries across North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 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As COP29 draws to a close, global civil society is deeply outragedTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Luke Kromenhoek threw for 209 yards and tossed three touchdown passes as Florida State halted a six-game losing streak and routed Charleston Southern 41-7 on Saturday. Kromenhoek completed 13 of 20 passes in his first college start, including a 71-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Khi Douglas, as the Seminoles (2-9) won for the first time since Sept. 21. The true freshman also connected with Amaree Williams for a 4-yard TD and Hykeem Williams for a 10-yard TD. Florida State had the nation’s lowest scoring offense at 13.3 points. The Seminoles hadn’t scored more than 21 points or surpassed the 300-yard mark in 2024. But Florida State overwhelmed FCS Charleston Southern (1-11), accumulating 415 offensive yards. Kaleb Jackson completed 22 of 32 passes for 218 yards, including a 7-yard touchdown pass to Landon Sauers, and an interception for the Buccaneers. The takeaway Charleston Southern: While the Buccaneers found some success through the air, they couldn’t sustain drives and managed just 57 rushing yards on 29 carries. Florida State: The Seminoles picked up a season-best 176 rushing yards, scoring 17 points in the second quarter and 14 points in the third quarter to take control. Up next Charleston Southern’s season is over. Florida State plays host to Florida on Nov. 30. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
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The 1,078 signatories denounce the genocide and call for cutting ties with Israeli institutions that fail to condemn it. On October 7, 2023, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack in Israel, killing more than 1,200 people out of a population of 9.5 million, including over 800 civilians and at least 33 children, and injuring 5,400 more. The attack also led to the capture of 248 hostages, around 100 of whom are still held in Gaza. Since then, the Israeli government has launched a response of genocidal violence against Gaza’s Palestinian population, under the eyes of the international community. By late October 2024, identified victims had reached 43,061 , including over 13,735 children, 7,216 women, and 3,447 elderly people, with over 100,000 injured, in a population of 2.3 million. Thousands of additional victims remain buried beneath the rubble, uncounted. The Israeli military is now inflicting upon Palestinian civilians at least the equivalent of an October 7 every ten days, and has done so for more than a year. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described the situation in Gaza as a “crisis of humanity”. In addition to the heavy toll on civilians, this war has led to the massive destruction of Palestinian civilian infrastructure and has forced 90 percent of Gaza’s population into repeated displacement. Most hospitals have been bombed and destroyed, and numerous medical teams have been killed. Constant attacks and blockades on food, water, fuel, medicines, and humanitarian aid cause unbearable suffering for Gaza’s population, who are facing starvation and infectious disease. Children, along with other vulnerable groups, are particularly badly affected. In late October 2024, the Palestinian Ministry of Education, based in Ramallah, reported that Israel had killed over 11,057 schoolchildren and 681 students in Gaza since October 7, 2023, and injured over 16,897 schoolchildren and 1,468 students. In total, 441 teachers and education personnel have been killed, and 2,491 injured. At least 117 academics in Gaza have been killed, including Sufian Tayeh , mathematician, theoretical physicist, and president of the Islamic University of Gaza, who was killed along with his family by an Israeli bombing in the Jabaliya refugee camp on December 2, 2023. Additionally, 406 schools in Gaza have been damaged, with 77 completely destroyed. Gaza’s universities have been gravely impacted, with 20 institutions damaged, 51 buildings completely demolished, and 57 partially destroyed. As a result, nearly 88,000 students and 700,000 schoolchildren in Gaza have been deprived of education for more than a year. On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that there was a risk of genocide and ordered Israel to take measures to prevent it. On March 28, the ICJ reiterated this order, requiring implementation of these preventive measures. Then, on May 24, the ICJ ordered Israel to immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah and to open the Rafah crossing to allow unimpeded access to humanitarian services and aid for civilians. These orders seem to have been entirely disregarded, and attacks on civilians in Gaza have intensified , especially in the north, with a clear aim to depopulate this region of Palestinians. On September 30, 2024, after days of aerial bombardment, the Israeli military also invaded Lebanon, killing at least 1,600 people and displacing 1.2 million. Israeli government human rights violations extend beyond the Gaza Strip and do not begin as a reprisal for the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. In the West Bank, since October 7, 2023, 79 schoolchildren and 35 students have been killed, with hundreds more injured or arrested. Systematic, widespread human rights violations , such as land confiscation, resource plundering, and racial discrimination, have been well-documented over 57 years of occupation of Palestinian territories and 17 years of Gaza’s blockade. On July 19, 2024, the ICJ issued an advisory opinion on “the legal consequences arising from Israel’s policies and practices in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), including East Jerusalem and Gaza”, unequivocally declaring Israel’s occupation illegal and calling for its immediate cessation. The ICJ underscored that the responsibility not to support this illegal practice falls not only on third-party states but also on all institutions that uphold international law, including universities. The scientific community has often mobilised in the past to defend human rights and international law. In an open letter published in the New York Times in December 1948, cosigned by Hannah Arendt and Albert Einstein, the authors denounced the visit of Menahem Begin, leader of the Tnuat Haherut party, precursor to Likud (the party of current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu), in these terms: “Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the “Freedom Party” (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist organization in Palestine.... It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future. A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Yassin. This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9, terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its inhabitants – 240 men, women, and children – and kept a few of them alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and the general havoc at Deir Yassin.” For more than a year now, the Israeli government and its military forces have been committing the equivalent of a Deir Yassin massacre every day in Gaza, while the scientific community largely remains silent. Yet, as the open letter above demonstrates, this community has already strongly opposed attacks on civilians, whether during the Algerian and Vietnam wars or, more recently, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Scientists, particularly mathematicians, cannot remain indifferent to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, especially as Western powers appear to support this crime against humanity politically, diplomatically, and militarily. Enough is enough. We urge our colleagues to cease all scientific collaboration with Israeli institutions that do not explicitly condemn the genocide in Gaza and the illegal colonisation of Palestine. We also encourage them to put pressure on our own institutions to terminate agreements with these partners under the same conditions, in accordance with international law. This position obviously does not include individual collaborations with Israeli colleagues, 3,400 of whom have courageously signed a call to the international community, which we wish to support, “to intervene immediately by applying any possible sanctions against Israel to achieve an immediate ceasefire between Israel and its neighbors, for the future of the people living in Israel/Palestine and the region, and to guarantee their right to security and life.” Finally, we demand that our institutions scrupulously respect academic freedoms and resolutely uphold freedom of expression in accordance with the law. Signatories (petition closed on December 4, 2024 with 1078 signatories): Ahmed Abbes, directeur de recherche au CNRS, France Samy Abbes, Maître de conférences, Université Paris Cité, France Maha Abboud, Professeure, CY Cergy Paris Université, France Nahla Abdellatif, Professor, Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieur de Tunis, Tunis El Manar university, Tunisia Amine Abdellaziz, Docteur de l’Université Grenoble Alpes, France Chaima Abid, PhD in applied mathematics/LAMSIN, Tunisia Hammadi Abidi, Professor University of Tunis El Manar, Tunisia Mohammed Ably, Maître de conférences, Université de Lille, France Abdelhak Abouqateb, Professor, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco Tiago Miguel Abreu, PhD student at Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil Khader Faiez Abu-Helaiel, Profesor en la Universidad de Jaén, Spain Vincent Acary, Directeur de recherche à l’INRIA, France Celine Acary-Robert, Ingénieur de recherche, UGA , France Fessel Achhoud, PhD student, University Hassan first, Morocco Boris Adamczewski, Director of Research at CNRS, France Louigi Addario-Berry, Professor, Canada Research Chair, McGill University, Canada Karim Adiprasito, Directeur de recherche au CNRS, IMJ-PRG, France Dan Agüero Cerna, Postdoc, SISSA, Italy Marie-Thérèse Aimar, Maîtresse de Conférences émérite Aix-Marseille Université, France Sabah Al Fakir, Ancien professeur université scientifique de Lille, France Safaa Al-Ali, Postdoctoral researcher, Centre INRIA de l’Université Côte d’Azur, France Darío Alatorre, Outreach technician, Institute of Mathematics, UNAM, México Baklouti Ali, Professor, Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, Tunisia Roberto Alicandro, Professor, University of Naples Federico II, Italy Mohamed Aliouane, PhD student , SISSA, Italy Nasrin Altafi, Postdoc at Queen’s university, Canada Tuna Altınel, Maître de Conférences, Université Lyon 1, France María de la Paz Alvarez-Scherer, Retired, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México Saber Amdouni, Associate Professor, Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieur de Tunis, Tunis El Manar university, Tunisia Silviana Amethyst, Research Engineer, Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Germany Omid Amini, CNRS – École Polytechnique, France Claire Amiot, Professeur, Université Grenoble Alpes, France Farid Ammar Khodja, Maître de conférences, Université de Franche-Comté, France Cherif Amrouche, Professeur Emérite Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, France Abdelhamid Amroun, MCF Université Paris-Saclay, France U.K. Anandavardhanan, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India Yves André, Directeur de recherches CNRS, France Angel Angel, Professor universidad politécnica de Madrid, Spain Daniele Angella, Professor, Dipartimento di Matematica e Informatica “Ulisse Dini”, Università di Firenze, Italy Pablo Angulo, Profesor PCD en excedencia – Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Jean-Philippe Anker, Professeur émérite, Université d’Orléans, France Colette Anné, mathématicienne retraitée (CNRS), France A full list of all signatories can be found here . 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