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Ambitions, bills and grudges: Reasons DeSantis for defense secretary may never happenBy Ricardo Brito and Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Harley Sandoval, an evangelical pastor, real estate agent and mining entrepreneur, was arrested in July 2023 for illegally exporting 294 kilos of gold from Brazil's Amazon to the United States, Dubai and Italy. On paper, the gold was sourced from a legal prospect Sandoval was licensed to mine in the northern state of Tocantins. But police said not an ounce of gold had been mined there since colonial times. Using cutting-edge forensic technology, along with satellite imagery, Brazil's Federal Police said it was able to establish that the exported gold did not come from the Tocantins prospect. Instead, it had been dug up from three different wildcat mines in neighboring Pará, some on protected Indigenous reservation lands, according to previously unreported court documents dated November 2023 seen by Reuters. The prosecution is one of the first in Brazil using the new technology to tackle clandestine trading that may account for as much as half of the gold output of Brazil, a major producer and exporter of the precious metal. Illegal gold mining has surged at thousands of sites in the Amazon rainforest, bringing environmental destruction and criminal violence to the region. Seizures of illegally mined gold have surged seven-fold in the past seven years, according to Federal Police records obtained exclusively by Reuters. Sandoval, who has been released pending trial and continues to preach with his wife at a Pentecostal Evangelical church in the central Brazilian city of Goiania, denies the allegations. He maintains there is no way to establish where the gold was mined once it is melted down into ingots for export. "That's impossible. To export gold one always has to melt it down," he told Reuters by telephone. THE DNA OF GOLD Historically, gold is notoriously difficult to trace, especially once metal from different sources has been melted together, erasing the original signatures. After that, it can easily be traded as a financial asset or be used in the jewelry industry. But investigators say that's starting to change. A police program called "Targeting Gold" is creating a database of samples from across Brazil that are examined with radio-isotope scans and fluorescence spectroscopy to determine the unique composition of elements. The technique, long used in archaeology, was pioneered in mining by University of Pretoria geologist Roger Dixon to help distinguish between legal and stolen gold. The program developed in partnership with university researchers includes the use of powerful light beams from a particle accelerator at a Sao Paulo lab to study nano-sized impurities associated with gold, be it dirt or other metals like lead or copper, that help trace its origins. Humberto Freire, director of the Federal Police's recently-created Environment and Amazon Department, said the technology allows scientists to analyze "the DNA of Brazilian gold." "Nature has marked the gold with isotopes and we can read these unique fingerprints with radio-isotope scans," Freire said. "With this tool we can trace illegal gold before it gets refined for export." The program has helped fuel an increase in gold seizures since leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office last year — up 38% in 2023 from 2022, according to government numbers seen by Reuters. New Brazil central bank gold market regulations, including mandatory electronic tax receipts for all trades and tightened monitoring of suspect transactions, have also helped, according to Freire. "We estimate that around 40% of the gold that is extracted in the Amazon is illegal," he told Reuters. Brazil exported 110 tonnes of gold in 2020 worth $5 billion, according to official data, ranking among the world's top 20 exporters. Last year, exports were 77.7 tonnes, a drop the government attributes to improved enforcement of illegal mining. INDIGENOUS TENSIONS Lula's predecessor, far-right President Jair Bolsonaro weakened environmental controls in the Amazon. That triggered a new gold rush in Brazil, spurred by record world gold prices that were driven up by geopolitical tensions and central bank purchases, led by China. Prices have continued to new highs, trading at around $2,650 per ounce on Friday. Gold rushes have been a hallmark of mineral-rich Brazil from its Portuguese colonial past. But the latest surge in wildcat mining beginning during Bolsonaro's administration has been unprecedented. Satellite images show there are some 80,000 such prospects today in the Amazon rainforest, more than ever registered before. Once dominated by prospectors with gold pans, artisanal mining in Brazil has become an industrial-scale activity with heavy excavating machinery and million-dollar river dredgers. Criminal organizations fly people, equipment and gold into and out of the region with helicopters and planes that land at clandestine airstrips. Their excavations often leave behind gaping ponds of sludge contaminated with mercury, used to separate the gold from dirt and other minerals. Last year, thousands of miners who invaded the Yanomami territory, the country's largest Indigenous reservation on the northern border with Venezuela, brought violence and disease that caused malnutrition and a humanitarian crisis among the tribe, prompting Lula to send in troops. But many returned this year after the military pulled out. Lula, who has pledged to stamp out illegal gold mining, tried to fight back by deploying special forces of the environmental protection agency Ibama into Indigenous reservations and forest conservation parks. Police say cracking down on the organized crime gangs that back the wildcat miners is the next step in staunching an illegal trade that feeds the jewelry and watch industry in Switzerland, which buys 70% of Brazil's exported gold, according to government trade data. Amazon neighbors, including Colombia and French Guiana, are considering adopting the Brazilian gold analysis method to deal with their illegal gold trade and European governments have shown interest, including Switzerland and Britain, the top importers from Brazil after Canada, police and diplomats said. Brazil accounts for just 1% of gold imported by Switzerland, a global trade hub for the metal, and "measures are in place to import only legally mined gold," a Swiss embassy statement said. The embassy said it has set up a working group with other importing countries to study traceability and anti-counterfeiting tools. A 2022 study by non-profit watchdog Instituto Escolhas found that 52% of the gold exported from the Amazon was illegal, nearly all from protected Indigenous reservation lands or national conservation parks. A vibrant lobby for informal gold mining has survived Bolsonaro in Brazil's Conservative Congress, where pending bills propose legalizing wildcat mining. For now, though, gold samples from across Brazil are being added to a database with the help of scientists at the Federal Police's criminology institute lab in Brasilia, where forensic expert Erich Moreira Lima oversees microscopic scanning of gold nuggets that are kept in a safe. "Now that we have a team set up, we hope to analyze the 30,000 gold samples the Brazilian Geological Service has collected. In a few years, we should have mapped all Brazil's 24 gold producing regions," he told Reuters. Geologist Maria Emilia Schutesky and her team at the National University of Brasilia's geosciences lab conduct mass spectrometry scans on gold samples to identify associated molecules, such as lead, to place the gold's origins. "We researchers seek a 100% ability to trace gold, but that is more than what the police needs to prove a crime, which is just to establish that the gold does not come from where a suspects claims it is from," Schutesky said. (Reporting by Ricardo Brito and Anthony Boadle; Editing by Christian Plumb and Claudia Parsons)

George Pickens lit flames to the Steelers-Browns matchup on Sunday when he said that he did not know who Greg Newsome was after being asked a question about him. "I don’t even know who that is,” Pickens said on Friday about Newsome. That came on the heels of Pickens' comments being flamed in the Browns locker room on Thursday when cornerback Martin Emerson said he ‘didn’t respect it' and safety Grant Delpit hopes to make Pickens ‘be bad’ and hurt his team. However, after Pickens' latest comments, Newsome had more than a few words for Pickens. Indirectly, Newsome painted Pickens as a selfish player who hurts his own team “I’m all about the team,” Newsome said. “Obviously he’s a guy that cares more so about himself, and you can see that in the penalties he causes. For me, my job is to try and do whatever I can to help the team win. There’s never going to be no one-on-one battle for me. My battle is to try and help my team get the win. He does that type of stuff all the time. There will never be a man that could fuel me in any type of way.” Newsome went on to say that he did not care about Pickens at all, and that all of his worries were on helping his team win while Pickens can wallow in the one-on-one chances. "There’ll never be a man that ever can fuel me in any type of way. The only way you would take something that somebody says disrespectful is if you actually care about that person. So I don’t care what he has to say or anybody has to say. So I don’t take it as disrespectful because I don’t care about the dude at all," Newsome said. Pickens is questionable to play with a hamstring injury. If he does play, this matchup will be primetime to watch, and Pickens seems to be gearing up for a physical matchup against Newsome and the Browns cornerbacks. BETTING: Check out our guide to the best PA sportsbooks , where our team of sports betting experts has reviewed the experience, payout speed, parlay options and quality of odds for multiple sportsbooks. More Pittsburgh Steelers News Pittsburgh Steelers lose veteran defensive tackle for Browns game Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver goes down with hamstring injury Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns predictions: Who will win Week 14 grudge match? George Pickens gives Browns cornerback bulletin board material: ‘I don’t even know what that is' Pittsburgh Steelers cut ties with former Bengals nose tackle

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Germany is to vote in an early election on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalise the country’s stagnant economy. Mr Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag – a sister publication of Politico owned by the Axel Springer Group – published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month that he has supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD. “The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the last spark of hope for this country,” he wrote in his translated commentary. He went on to say that the far-right party “can lead the country into a future where economic prosperity, cultural integrity and technological innovation are not just wishes, but reality”. The Tesla Motors chief executive also wrote that his investment in Germany gives him the right to comment on the country’s condition. The AfD is polling strongly, but its candidate for the top job, Alice Weidel, has no realistic chance of becoming chancellor because other parties refuse to work with the far-right party. Billionaire Mr Musk, an ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, challenged in his opinion piece the party’s public image. “The portrayal of the AfD as right-wing extremist is clearly false, considering that Alice Weidel, the party’s leader, has a same-sex partner from Sri Lanka! Does that sound like Hitler to you? Please!” Mr Musk’s commentary has led to a debate in German media over the boundaries of free speech, with the paper’s own opinion editor announcing her resignation, pointedly on Mr Musk’s social media platform, X. Eva Marie Kogel wrote: “I always enjoyed leading the opinion section of WELT and WAMS. Today an article by Elon Musk appeared in Welt am Sonntag. I handed in my resignation yesterday after it went to print.” A critical article by the future editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Jan Philipp Burgard, accompanied Mr Musk’s opinion piece. “Musk’s diagnosis is correct, but his therapeutic approach, that only the AfD can save Germany, is fatally wrong,” he wrote. Responding to a request for comment from the German Press Agency, dpa, the current editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Ulf Poschardt, and Mr Burgard – who is due to take over on January 1 – said in a joint statement that the discussion over Mr Musk’s piece was “very insightful. Democracy and journalism thrive on freedom of expression.” “This will continue to determine the compass of the ‘world’ in the future. We will develop ‘Die Welt’ even more decisively as a forum for such debates,” they wrote to dpa.

WASHINGTON: The cryptocurrency industry is pushing President-elect Donald Trump’s team to kick start his promised crypto policy overhaul when he takes office next month with executive orders that would help push tokens mainstream, according to industry officials. Trump plans to issue a flurry of executive orders and directives on everything from immigration to energy on his first day in office on Jan 20, Reuters reported this month. On the campaign trail, Trump courted crypto cash with promises to be a “crypto president,” and the industry wants him to make good on that pledge with executive orders creating a bitcoin stockpile, ensuring the industry can access banking services, and creating a crypto council, the people said. They are pushing for those executive orders within Trump’s first 100 days in office, and expect at least one could come on Jan 20, said two other people with knowledge of the matter. “Given the tenor of the campaign, it would be imperative for executive orders to really set out what the actual priorities will be on day one and provide some kind of roadmap,” said Rebecca Rettig, chief legal and policy officer at crypto company Polygon Labs. Worried about crime and volatility, President Joe Biden’s regulators cracked down on crypto companies, but Trump has pledged to reverse course. His crypto policy team is already taking shape, with the announcement this month of crypto-friendly Securities and Exchange Commission chair Paul Atkins and White House crypto czar David Sacks. “There has been an effort in the Washington bureaucratic swamp to stifle innovation... but President Trump will deliver on his promise to encourage American leadership in crypto,” Trump transition team spokesperson Brian Hughes said in a statement. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, hit new records above $107,000 this month after Trump reiterated his plan, first unveiled in a speech in July, for a strategic bitcoin reserve. Bitcoin has since fallen back below $100,000. Analysts are divided on whether Trump could use executive powers to create the reserve, potentially via the Treasury Department, or whether an act of Congress would be necessary. One industry group, the Bitcoin Policy Institute, has gone as far as to draft a text of a potential executive order Trump could use to establish such a stockpile. That draft would designate bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset and require the Treasury Secretary to spend $21 billion over a year to amass a national bitcoin stockpile, according to the draft seen by Reuters. Zack Shapiro, the Bitcoin Policy Institute’s head of policy, said the United States should get ahead of geopolitical rivals in monetizing bitcoin, “rather than have the price run up without the United States having any reserves.” He declined to say if the group had shared the draft with Trump’s team. Trump also said in July that he would not let banks “choke” crypto firms out of the traditional financial system, and some executives expect he will also try to address that issue with an executive order. Crypto companies have long complained that banks won’t work with them due to regulatory scrutiny, although regulators say banks are free to lend to crypto firms that follow the law. While an executive order directing bank regulators to go easy on crypto would send a signal to agency officials and provide them with political cover, it’s unlikely to have legal force since federal bank regulators are independent, some executives warned. “(They) are not going to change policy on the ground on day one,” said Jonah Krane, partner at financial firm Klaros Group. “But they will tell you what direction this administration wants to head.” Trump has also said he’ll create a crypto industry council and his team is discussing how to structure and staff it. Previous administrations have stood up specialized councils via executive orders, executives noted. More broadly, Trump could also try to address crypto complaints that existing regulations are not fit for the industry with an executive order articulating core principles for crypto regulation, similar to an order Trump issued in 2017 directing regulators to review banking rules. “I wouldn’t be surprised if you get something like an executive order early on that directs the agencies to re-examine their rules in this space,” Krane added. – ReutersLori Borgman | The little house that sat empty and alone

The Miami Dolphins have made chicken salad, as they know. They’ve raised the Titanic to have some freshly-cut optimism. They know that, too. They’re also rich with record-stuffing, statistic-bulging victories against lesser teams again this season — and lacking in the kind of impressive wins that would again define them as anything substantial. Their best weapon heading to Green Bay on Thursday night is they know all this, too. “I’m excited to kill narratives,” quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said after Sunday’s win over the New England Patriots . “So, let’s go. Bring it on.” Can’t beat playoff teams. Really can’t beat playoff teams on the road. Really, really can’t beat them on the road in cold weather. Those are the narratives stitched together across three years about these Dolphins. There’s no calling Ghostbusters to exterminate them. This team thinks it’s experienced enough heartbreak and falling short to embrace some necessary lessons of failure heading to the Packers (8-3) game. Related Articles “I’m very comfortable with narratives because they’re very predictable and retroactive,” coach Mike McDaniel said Monday. They can be starkly, painfully true, too. The Dolphins (5-6) were 3-12 against playoff teams in McDaniel’s first two years. Add two losses to Buffalo and another to Arizona this season — the Dolphins’ only opponents making the playoff cut today — and they’re 3-15. They’re 0-11 on the road against these teams. They’re 0-4 against them below 39 degrees. Or, if you want to go all Al Roker involving the weather, this franchise is 0-11 in similarly cold games since 2017. It’s expected to be around 37 degrees at kickoff in Green Bay (with a 48 percent chance of precipitation, nine mph winds and fair air quality). McDaniel thinks the Dolphins have a better handle on the weather issue since the 2022 playoff game in Buffalo when, ‘half the team had never played in cold before and it was my first time in that element with those guys. At this point, we’re a little more familiar.” But let’s talk like adults. This game won’t be decided by the bogeyman of weather. It won’t be about the road, either, as much as how the Dolphins handle the big moments that always separate champs from wannabes by the slimmest of margins. That’s not just in the NFL, where the Kansas City won its 10th game Sunday by another field goal, and Las Vegas lost its ninth when a final drive went nowhere. Pick any sport. Pick tennis. Roger Federer addressed Dartmouth graduates in June and noted, “Even top-ranked tennis players win barely half the tennis points they play.” Federer won 54 percent of his career points. That’s it. It’s barely believable considering his 20 Grand Slam titles. But his teaching point was he mentally managed the losing points across his career and, more importantly, won the biggest points. That’s where the Dolphins are Thursday. They’re in a big game, sure. And big games typically come down to a handful of plays they’ll need to win, the ones they didn’t in the last month in losing to Buffalo and Arizona. No such game-deciding plays were needed in comfortable, double-digit wins against the 5-6 Los Angeles Rams, 2-9 Raiders or 3-9 Patriots. Those wins were needed to right a trouble season. McDaniel’s East Coast Offense, a ball-control, Tua-at-the-controls update of Bill Walsh’s West Coast Offense, is clicking to 30.3 points on this three-game win streak. The defense hasn’t allowed more than 19 points over it. The special teams haven’t broken down once. But the Dolphins have typically looked strong in these kind of games against those kind of opponents. Now comes the other kind of opponent, the one they’ve had trouble beating. “I really don’t think this team has to be told it’s a big game,” McDaniel said. “This is game we’ve been building for.” Green Bay, at 8-3, is the last legitimate contender on the Dolphins schedule. Houston (7-5) is a borderline playoff team that plays in the weak AFC South. San Francisco, at 5-6, isn’t the opponent you feared in August. So, Green Bay is a measuring-stick moment for these Dolphins who are so full of feel-good after three consecutive wins. They should be, too. They also should heed Federer’s words to Dartmouth’s graduates that, “You want to become a master at overcoming hard moments. That is, to me, the sign of a champion.” Champions won’t be crowned Thursday. But some unwanted narratives can be dented. The legitimacy of this season’s turnaround is at stake. It’s on a national platform, too, which adds to the fun. Bring it on, as Tua said.The transfer from West Virginia scored a season-high 24 points, including the go-ahead jumper with 44 seconds left. 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A limited number of tickets will be available online for $9 apiece during their upcoming Black Friday sale. From Friday to Dec. 2, fans can buy 500-level seats (with a maximum of 11) for 21 games throughout the 2025 season — including seven — against the Boston Red Sox, Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies. A similar promotion ran last season. This is the Jays’ first single-game ticket offering of the off-season. Single tickets for all games will go on sale Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. The Jays open at home against the Baltimore Orioles on March 27.Aaron Rodgers, the legendary 41-year-old quarterback of the New York Jets, has welcomed a new aspect in his life. Talking on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, 23 December, Rodgers admitted that he is now with someone named Brittani. While discussing his holiday shopping habits, Rodgers casually mentions his new relationship. He said that he has gone from traditional mall shopping to online purchases for Christmas gifts. Amidst this conversation, he admits to having felt some stress when one specific package meant for his girlfriend Brittani was delayed. “There was one package left for my girlfriend Brittani that hadn’t showed up yet,” Rodgers said. “I was waiting on this to show up, and it finally arrived today.” McAfee was surprised by the information, as Rodgers had not publicly discussed Brittani with anyone until then. Green Bay Packers alumnus and co-host AJ Hawk, who had played with Rodgers during their time there, joked, “Spears?” Rodgers quickly cleared up the confusion, saying, “Not Britney Spears, no. This is Brittani with an ‘i.'” He furthered that Brittani does not have social media and isn’t a viewer of The Pat McAfee Show as she keeps a pretty low profile. McAfee and others continued to playfully tease him over being “in love.” Rodgers, smiling, replied, “It’s a good feeling, boys. It is.” Glimpse Into Rodgers’ Love Life Rodgers has generally kept his life private, but his affairs have made headlines often. Most recently, he had been with Mallory Edens, a model, and daughter of Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens. The pair were, according to PEOPLE, described as “more than friends” in January 2023, though their reported relationship was casual. Before Edens, Rodgers was engaged to actress Shailene Woodley, known for her role in Big Little Lies. The couple called off their engagement in February 2022, and their relationship officially ended in April that year. Although Rodgers admitted making mistakes in his past relationships, his latest words say otherwise; he seems to be enjoying a great, fulfilling connection with Brittani. The fans and sports lovers are thus always intrigued by the NFL star’s personal and professional life. ALSO READ | Viral Videos Of Leanna Lenee Ignite Controversy; Travis Hunter Delete Instagram

In recent years, Carter had received various hospital treatments, including when he revealed in August 2015 that he had brain cancer and was undergoing radiation treatment — an illness he recovered from, seemingly against the odds. In addition to being president, the 100-year-old was a U.S. Navy submarine officer, a farmer, a diplomat, a Nobel laureate, a Sunday school teacher and one of the world’s most well-known humanitarians. Carter won the presidency in 1976, following the Nixon and Ford administrations, at a time of grave political and social tumult not unlike our own. During his tenure, the Democrat prioritized human rights and social justice , enjoying a solid first two years, which included brokering a peace deal between Israel and Egypt dubbed the Camp David Accords . But his administration hit numerous snags — the most serious being the taking of U.S. hostages in Iran and the disastrous failed attempt to rescue the 52 captive Americans in 1980 . The blowback from the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics , held in the former Soviet Union in response to that country’s invasion of Afghanistan, may have also hurt Carter. Richard Moe, who served from 1977 to 1981 as chief of staff to Vice President Walter Mondale, offered an alternative view of Carter’s presidency in 2015 , citing numerous achievements. “ As worthy as Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency has been, it shouldn’t overshadow his time in office, which has been too often overlooked, and which stands in sharp contrast to what we see in the [ Trump administration],” Moe said. In November 1980, Republican challenger Ronald Reagan beat Carter, relegating him to a single term of office on a wave of staunch conservatism. “We told the truth, we obeyed the law, and we kept the peace,” said Vice President Walter Mondale at the end of Carter’s term . In the introduction of his 2015 book, A Full Life , Carter repeated the Mondale quote, adding, “We championed human rights.” As the years passed, a more nuanced image of Carter emerged, taking into account his post-presidential activities and reassessing his achievements. He founded the Carter Center in 1982 to pursue his vision of world diplomacy and received the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to promote social and economic justice. Carter said basic Christian tenets such as justice and love served as the bedrock of his presidency, and the ex-president taught Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist, his church in Plains, well into his 90s. Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia, who is also a senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King, Jr. preached, wished the Carter family comfort as the former president entered hospice. "Across life's seasons, President Jimmy Carter, a man of great faith, has walked with God," Warnock tweeted. "In this tender time of transitioning, God is surely walking with him." Both Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter made plans to be buried at their family home in Plains , near “a willow tree at the pond’s edge, on a gentle sloping lawn, where they will be buried in graves marked by simple stones.” The Carters’ property has already been deeded to the National Park Service. With additional reporting from AFP.

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Please contact the provider directly for details.NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) (“Ready Capital” or the “Company”) today announced that it closed an underwritten public offering of $130 million aggregate principal amount of 9.00% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”), including $15 million aggregate principal amount relating to the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. The Notes were issued in minimum denominations and integral multiples of $25.00. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to originate or acquire target assets consistent with its investment strategy and for general corporate purposes. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Piper Sandler & Co., RBC Capital Markets, LLC, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC served as book-running managers for the offering. The Notes have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RCD” and trading is expected to commence within 30 days of the closing of the offering. A registration statement relating to the securities was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and immediately became effective on March 22, 2022. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, which have been filed with the SEC. A copy of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or from the underwriters by contacting: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC by calling 1-800-584-6837, Piper Sandler & Co. at 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10020, or by calling toll-free 866-805-4128, or by email at fsg-dcm@psc.com , RBC Capital Markets, LLC by calling 1-866-375-6829 or by emailing rbcnyfixedincomeprospectus@rbccm.com , UBS Investment Bank by calling 1-888-827-7275, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC by calling 1-800-645-3751 or by emailing wfscustomerservice@wellsfargo.com . This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s securities, nor shall there be any sale of the Company’s securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. About Ready Capital Corporation Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) is a multi-strategy real estate finance company that originates, acquires, finances and services lower-to-middle-market investor and owner occupied commercial real estate loans. Ready Capital specializes in loans backed by commercial real estate, including agency multifamily, investor, construction, and bridge as well as U.S. Small Business Administration loans under its Section 7(a) program. Headquartered in New York, New York, Ready Capital employs approximately 350 professionals nationwide. Ready Capital is externally managed and advised by Waterfall Asset Management, LLC. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “continue,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “potential” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to the inherent uncertainties in predicting future results and conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, without limitation, the risk factors and other matters set forth in the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC and in its other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Contacts: Investor Relations Ready Capital Corporation 212-257-4666 InvestorRelations@readycapital.com

ATHENS, Ga. — This one’s going to hurt for a while. Ahead by 17 points at the half, by 14 with four minutes left in regulation, Georgia Tech tasted the most bitter of defeats. And instead of sweet, sweet victory over a most hated rival, instead of stunning a national power for whom a win Friday was widely assumed, the Yellow Jackets and their fan base once again have only heartbreak. What if Tech could have converted a fourth-and-1 (or a third-and-1) from the Georgia 25 early on? What if the Jackets hadn’t missed a 25-yard field-goal attempt in the second quarter? What if the Tech defense could have made only one play to stop any of Georgia’s three fourth-quarter touchdown drives? What if the Jackets could have converted a first down after taking possession of the ball with 3:33 left in regulation and leading 27-20? What if Tech could have scored on either of the two overtime periods when it had the ball second after a failed Bulldogs attempt and could have ended the game with a successful two-point conversion? What if, what if, what if? No. 7 Georgia 44, Georgia Tech 42, eight overtimes. For the seventh consecutive meeting, the Jackets fell to their in-state rivals, this time in a fashion that was like a gut punch followed by a kick to the face and finished off with strangers barking loudly in their face. But what ought not be forgotten in such a crushing defeat was the incontrovertible evidence that Tech has become a team to be reckoned with — in college football, in the ACC and undoubtedly in the state of Georgia. It took Georgia, a national championship contender playing in front of its vaunted home crowd — where it hadn’t lost in its past 30 games — eight overtimes to survive its archrival’s upset attempt. Only once in college football history have two teams played more overtimes, a nine-overtime game between Illinois and Penn State in 2021. That was the degree to which Georgia and Tech were evenly matched. This at the end of a regular season in which the Jackets beat two top-10 teams, won more regular-season games (seven) than they had won since 2018 and earned back-to-back bowl bids for the first time since their 18-year bowl streak ended in the 2015 season. If Georgia goes on to win the national title, the Bulldogs and their fan base will have to look upon that late November night at Sanford Stadium and feel thankful (and perhaps lucky) that the Jackets didn’t have one more play in them. It was so, so close. Entering the game as 17-point underdogs, the Yellow Jackets took control of the game from the start. They drove into Georgia territory on their first five possessions, twice scoring touchdowns, while forcing two punts, a turnover, a fourth-down stop and a missed field-goal attempt in Georgia’s first five times with the ball. They led 17-0 at the half, the first time the Bulldogs had been held scoreless through halftime since 2019. If anyone had doubted Tech’s capacity to take down the Bulldogs before kickoff, the time for disbelief had passed. Tech continued to control the game into the third quarter, with the Jackets answering two Georgia touchdown drives with a field goal and a touchdown. Quarterback Haynes King, his right (throwing) shoulder in much better health than it had been in Tech’s previous two games when his passing ability was severely limited, was at his gritty playmaking best. When he ran in a keeper from 11 yards out that (along with an Aidan Birr point-after try) put the Jackets up 27-13 with 5:37 to play in regulation, it seemed safe for Tech fans to start to celebrate. Indeed, Georgia fans began to leave Sanford Stadium, their expectations of victory dashed. But, as is the history of this one-sided rivalry, the talented Bulldogs had the final say. Georgia drove 75 yards for a touchdown to cut the lead to 27-20 with 3:39 left in the fourth quarter, then forced a fumble out of King on a fateful third-and-1 carry from the Tech 31. It followed another “what if?” — a King pass to receiver Abdul Janneh on second-and-13 in which Janneh was forced out of bounds just shy of the marker. Georgia exploited the mistake and tied the score with a 32-yard touchdown drive that finished with 1:01 left in the fourth quarter. In the wildest back-and-forth struggle in overtime, Georgia and Tech could not be separated, stuck to each other like magnets bound by titanium and sealed in a vacuum. Seven overtimes could not yield a winner. The two teams matched touchdowns and extra points (first overtime), then touchdowns and failed mandatory two-point tries (second overtime), then failed two-point conversion tries (third and fourth overtimes), then successful conversions (fifth overtime), then failed conversions (sixth and seventh overtimes). The seventh had a now-or-never feel for the Jackets. Going first, Georgia was stopped on a Carson Beck keeper when the Bulldogs borrowed from the Tech playbook with a fake toss by Beck and a run up the middle, a King staple. He was stopped short by safety Omar Daniels. Tech could now win with a conversion from the 3-yard line. Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner dug deep from his own cache of plays, lining up both offensive tackles and both guards near the sideline. The resulting pass play yielded a pass interference against Georgia and now the Jackets had the ball at the 1 1/2-yard line. If the Jackets could just punch it in from 54 inches out, victory would be theirs. But King, carrying after a fake handoff, was tackled well short of the goal line. And in the eighth overtime, Georgia finally prevailed. King threw incomplete to receiver Eric Singleton Jr. and then Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier scored on a run up the middle. In the first minutes of Saturday morning, game (finally) over. Some Tech players walked straight to the locker room. King, who had played so valiantly, graciously wandered through the field finding Bulldogs players to congratulate before heading back to the locker room. There is one consolation for Tech and its fan base. Tech must have Georgia’s full attention now. It already had Smart’s. He has seen his colleague Key build this program and claim recruits that the Bulldogs have gone after, something that hasn’t always happened in this state. “This rivalry is good for our state, and that’s what Brent and I shared before the game and after the game,” Smart said. Where recent Tech-Georgia meetings have been so one-sided in the red team’s favor that it barely seemed like a rivalry and losses nothing to lose sleep over, that’s no longer the case. But on this cold night, that might have been about it. ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.1365 usd to php 。

None“I used to know your dad,” she told me at a fundraiser event. The venue was crowded with guests. Noise echoed off the walls. Music played in the background. But those six words levitated above the commotion of the night. It’s rare when I meet someone who knew my father, Joe Davich, who died on Christmas Eve, 1987. He was 50. I was 25. It feels like he’s been gone 37 lifetimes ago, not 37 years. My memories of him fade a bit more each year like images in a rear view mirror on a long drive. I’ve been patching together distant reflections of my dad for many years. My memories look like snapshot photos from an old Polaroid camera, not streaming videos from the newest iPhone. If you have parents or older loved ones who died many years ago, you may have similarly sketchy memories of them. Any information or insights or anecdotes, no matter how minuscule, feel like a gift from strangers. This is especially true if those loved ones lived before the Digital Age emerged, allowing us the opportunity to capture their lives with modern technology. I have only a photo album or two of old photos of my dad, along with some of his belongings. It’s a decades-old puzzle that’s missing quite a few pieces. It will never be complete but I’m always looking for new pieces from people who knew him, as if they’ve been tucked in their pocket since his death. For anyone whose parents are no longer here, we instinctively attempt to flesh out who they were when we weren’t paying attention. When I meet someone who knew my dad, I tend to ask the same question: What was he like? Was he funny? Ornery? Angry? Charismatic? Was he smoking a cigar? Was he telling dirty jokes? Was he making friends out of strangers? “His kindness towards me, his work ethic, humor and unconditional love for his family is how I remember him. I’m pretty sure anyone else who ever got to know him, even a little, would agree,” Marciniak told me. She knew my dad beginning in 1979, when she was in her early twenties. Marciniak owned a flowers and gift shop called Favorite Pastimes in downtown Chesterton, the first store to occupy the Main Street building. “One of the things I remember about that time were the relationships that I had with the other business owners, and the almost family-type support system we shared,” she said. A barber named Dick Anderson. Child’s Portion, a children’s clothing boutique. And Leonard’s Restaurant, now known as Peggy Sue’s Diner, to name a few. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts “We saw each other practically every day. We looked out for each other,” Marciniak said. My family’s restaurant business, Uncle’s, was located just a few storefronts down on Calumet Ave. “He was proud of his brick-and-mortar business, which was hard, hard work every day,” Marciniak said. “It was a great addition to the downtown, and a lifesaver for me when I was too lazy to make a lunch the night before or just had a taste for one of the many great sandwich offerings.” She described my father as “larger than life,” a kind thing to tell his son. Unlike me, my dad had the gift of gab. He could talk to a dimly lit lamppost in a dark alley and it would brighten up. “He would wander in sometimes after the lunch rush and we had conversations about business, Chesterton and, of course, food,” Marciniak said. “He often had the end of a cigar in his mouth and usually a smile on his face. He had a great laugh and laughed often.” “But the best conversations we had were about his family. He lit up when telling me about them. He beamed with pride when talking about his wife and kids,” Marciniak said. I may have presumed this because the concept of family was so important to him. But I had never been told this from a stranger or old friend. It’s one thing to pretend something is true. It’s another thing to have it confirmed again and again. “Joe once confided in me the concerns he had for Joe Jr. and his alcohol and addiction struggles,” Marciniak said. My big brother, Joe Jr., struggled with an addiction to alcohol, drugs and an unconventional lifestyle since his teen years. My dad and I never really talked about my brother’s addiction problems despite the role it played in our personal life and our family business. “When I think about it now, as a mother and grandmother, it must have been terrifying,” Marciniak said. “Despite his fears and the sadness of watching his son struggle, he was fiercely proud of Joe Jr. Why did he tell me about this deeply personal worry? I don’t know.” I don’t know either. But I understand the need to do so. I’ve been sharing this deeply personal aspect of my life with thousands of strangers through my writing. This career, which I didn’t have during my father’s life, is what led me to that unexpected encounter with Marciniak last week. I asked her afterward for any other remembrances of my dad. “Joe Davich was an unforgettable man,” she replied. Isn’t this what all of us want to hear about loved ones who seem more like a ghost every year.None

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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Cameron Huefner scored 20 points as Sam Houston beat Dallas 111-65 on Saturday. Huefner added eight rebounds for the Bearkats (7-6). Lamar Wilkerson went 7 of 13 from the field (3 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 17 points. Dorian Finister shot 5 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 15 points. Thomas Fleming led the Crusaders in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Dallas also got 15 points from Johny Olmsted. Chandler Holmes finished with 13 points. Sam Houston took the lead with 16:32 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 50-34 at halftime, with Huefner racking up 11 points. Sam Houston extended its lead to 91-53 during the second half, fueled by a 17-2 scoring run. Erik Taylor scored a team-high 10 points in the second half for the Bearkats. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Tattoos may be mainstream enough for the cops but here's what to consider before you get inked

SINGAPORE, Nov. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd ("Trident” or the "Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a leading digital transformation facilitator in the e-commerce enablement and digital optimization services market for small and medium enterprise (SMEs) in Singapore, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Initial Public Offering On September 11, 2024, the Company closed the initial public offering of 1,800,000 American Depositary Shares ("ADSs”) at a price to the public of US$5.00 per ADS. Each ADS represents eight Class B Ordinary Shares of the Company. Trident's ADSs began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on September 10, 2024, under the symbol "TDTH.” First Half of 2024 Financial Highlights Haiyan Huang, Trident's Chief Financial Officer, added, "Our first half results reflect the ongoing transformation of our business model and the investments we are making to position ourselves for future growth. Our total revenues declined 21.3% year over year as we sought to prioritize the shift towards our Web 3.0 e-commerce platform. Our strategic investments in the business transformation, while impacting our near-term profitability, are essential to ensuring the security, functionality, and overall success of our platform. We remain focused on the disciplined execution of our transition strategy as we seek to become a leader in Web 3.0 enablement.” Key Financial Results June 30 Unaudited Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Revenues June 30, The Company's revenues decreased by 21.27% from US$481,165 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to US$378,839 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the Company's strategic shift towards prioritizing its Web 3.0 e-commerce platform, Tridentity, a core growth area for its long-term vision in the future. As a result, the Company allocated fewer resources to its consulting and IT customization business. This realignment allows the Company to concentrate on expanding its presence in Tridentity, positioning Trident to capture new opportunities in a rapidly advancing digital ecosystem. Tridentity, the Company's flagship product, is a cutting-edge identity app built on blockchain technology, designed to provide secure single sign-on capabilities to integrated third-party systems in various industries, which was launched in December 2023. Tridentity currently includes three primary business modules: Tri-event for NFT (Non-Fungible Token) event ticketing, Tri-food for block-chain powered food delivery, and Tri-verse for virtual community connecting its users. As the platform remains in the development, optimization, and gradual testing stages, the Company generated only US$1,872 in revenue from providing technical support for selling event tickets on behalf of merchants through Tridentity for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Cost of Revenues June 30, The Company's cost of revenues decreased by 7.49% from US$389,569 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$360,390 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in direct labor cost and miscellaneous costs in total of US$141,141 as a result of a significant reduction in headcount in response to lower business volumes and cost controls, and partially offset by an increase of service fees in the amount of US$111,962 as a result of the fulfillment of slightly increased number of management software solutions projects since the second half of 2023. Gross profit and margin As a result of the factors described above, the Company recorded a gross profit of US$0.09 million and US$0.02 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, representing a gross profit margin of 19.0% and 4.9%, respectively. The decrease in gross profit margin was primarily due to the decrease in IT consulting services with relatively higher gross margin and high proportion of revenues in the first half of 2023, which had no revenue in the first half of 2024. Operating expenses Selling expenses The Company's selling and marketing expenses slightly increased from US$253,343 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$264,326 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase was primarily due to hiring of additional business development personnel to support the launch, operation and promotion of Tridentity since the second half of 2023, which was partially offset by the decrease in marketing and advertising expenses due to the Company's strict control over discretionary spending. General and administrative expenses The Company's general and administrative expenses decreased slightly from US$1,551,710 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$1,528,022 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in professional service fees and other overhead expenses, which was partially offset by an increase in payroll expenses due to additional headcount in management. Research and development expenses The Company's research and development expenses decreased from US$192,855 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$172,519 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to the decrease in system development expenses for which there will be no further related expenses in 2024. This decrease was partially offset by the increase in payroll expenses, outsource service fees and the technical support expenses for Tridentity. Other income, net The Company's other income, net decreased from US$44,900 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to US$19,391 for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease of interest income and the depreciation of the Singapore dollar against the U.S. dollar in the Company's reporting currency translation from S$1.3523 to US$1.00 for the six months ended June 30, 2023 to S$1.3552 to US$1.00 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, leading to a decrease in unrealized gain as the foreign currency exposures are liabilities. About Trident Trident is a leading digital transformation facilitator in the e-commerce enablement and digital optimization services market for SMEs in Singapore. The Company offers business and technology solutions that are designed to optimize clients' experiences with their customers by driving digital adoption and self-service. Tridentity, the Company's flagship product, is a cutting-edge identity app built on blockchain technology, designed to provide secure single sign-on capabilities to third-party integrated systems in industry verticals such as e-commerce, food and beverage, fintech, healthcare and health services, and wholesale and retail. Tridentity endeavors to offer unparalleled security features, ensuring the protection of sensitive information and safeguarding against potential threats, which promises a new and better age in the digital landscape. Orchestrating with and beyond Tridentity, Trident's mission is to be the leader in Web 3.0 enablement, bridging businesses to a trusted and secure e-commerce platform with curated customer experiences. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking” statements pursuant to the "safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will,” "expects,” "anticipates,” "aims,” "future,” "intends,” "plans,” "believes,” "estimates,” "likely to,” and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's strategies, future business development, and financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the digital solutions market; the political, economic, social and legal developments in the jurisdictions that the Company operates in or in which the Company intends to expand its business and operations; the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. 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1 2 3 Chatra: Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) marked its entry into Jharkhand state politics with Janardan Paswan's victory in the Chatra (SC) constituency. Paswan defeated RJD's Rashmi Prakash, the daughter-in-law of outgoing labor minister Satyanand Bhogta, by a margin of 18,401 votes. The defeat marked a significant setback for minister Bhogta's political strategy. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025 Live: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas, Venkatesh hit the jackpot IPL 2025 Auction LIVE: Updated Full Team Squads IPL Auction 2025: Who got whom He had carefully planned his succession by arranging his son Mukesh's marriage to Rashmi Prakash, who belongs to the SC community, as Chatra is an SC-reserved constituency. Despite securing an RJD ticket for Rashmi, the plan ultimately failed. He took this step after his caste — Bhogta — was categorised as Scheduled Tribe by the Centre and he became ineligible to contest the seat. Following her defeat, Rashmi Prakash maintained a positive outlook, expressing gratitude to her supporters and pledging to continue working in Chatra. Minister Bhogta, while acknowledging the defeat, remained optimistic about the grand alliance forming the govt under the Hemant Soren's leadership. The victory is particularly significant as Paswan, a former BJP frontrunner, switched to Chirag Paswan's LJP after BJP allocated the seat to LJP Ram Vilas under their alliance agreement. Chatra, traditionally a BJP stronghold until Bhogta's victory in 2019, has now become LJP's launching pad in Jharkhand politics. LJP state president Birendra Pradhan, who visited Chatra following Paswan's decisive lead, declared this victory as the party's formal entry into Jharkhand politics. "We are a strong part of the NDA alliance and together we will write the story of development in the state," Pradhan stated, emphasizing the party's commitment to strengthening its organization across the state. In his victory speech at Chatra College counting centre, Janardan Paswan launched a scathing attack against the Hemant govt and minister Bhogta, declaring that "people's power has won over money power." He promised to establish Chatra as a model assembly and announced plans for CBI investigations into alleged scams and crimes under the previous administration.

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Premier League leaders Liverpool ruthlessly exploited another slip by their title rivals to move seven points clear with a match in hand after a 3-1 win over Leicester. Chelsea’s surprise defeat at home to Fulham earlier in the day had been an unexpected gift for Arne Slot’s side and they drove home their advantage by outclassing the struggling Foxes. Having overcome the early setback of conceding to Jordan Ayew, with even the travelling fans expressing their surprise they were winning away after taking just five points on the road this season, the home team had too much quality. That was personified by the excellent Cody Gakpo, whose eighth goal in his last 14 appearances produced the equaliser in first-half added time with the Netherlands international unlucky to have a second ruled out for offside by VAR. Further goals from Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah, with his 19th of the season, stretched Liverpool’s unbeaten run to 22 matches. For Leicester, who had slipped into the bottom three after Wolves’ win over Manchester United, it is now one win from the last 10 in the league and Ruud van Nistelrooy has plenty of work to do, although he was not helped here by the absence of leading scorer Jamie Vardy through injury. It looked liked Liverpool meant business from the off with Salah’s volley from Gakpo’s far-post cross just being kept out by Jakub Stolarczyk, making his league debut after former Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward was omitted from the squad having struggled in the defeat to Wolves. But if the hosts thought that had set the tone they were badly mistaken after being opened up with such simplicity in only the sixth minute. Stephy Mavididi broke down the left and his low cross picked out Ayew, who turned Andy Robertson far too easily, with his shot deflecting off Virgil van Dijk to take it just out of Alisson Becker’s reach. With a surprise lead to cling to Leicester knew they had to quell the storm heading their way and they began by trying to take as much time out of the game as they could, much to Anfield’s frustration. It took a further 18 minutes for Liverpool to threaten with Gakpo cutting in from the left to fire over, a precursor for what was to follow just before half-time. That was the prompt for the attacks to rain down on the Foxes goal, with Salah’s shot looping up off Victor Kristiansen and landing on the roof of the net and Robertson heading against a post. Gakpo’s inclination to come in off the left was proving a problem for the visitors, doing their utmost to resist the pressure, but when Salah curled a shot onto the crossbar on the stroke of half-time it appeared they had survived. However, Gakpo once again drifted in off the flank to collect an Alexis Mac Allister pass before curling what is fast becoming his trademark effort over Stolarczyk and inside the far post. Early the second half Darwin Nunez fired over Ryan Gravenberch’s cross before Jones side-footed home Mac Allister’s cross after an intricate passing move inside the penalty area involving Nunez, Salah and the Argentina international. Leicester’s ambition remained limited but Patson Daka should have done better from a two-on-one counter attack with Mavididi but completely missed his kick with the goal looming. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/IqmAsKylLR — Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 26, 2024 Nunez forced a save out of the goalkeeper before Gakpo blasted home what he thought was his second only for VAR to rule Nunez was offside in the build-up. But Liverpool’s third was eventually delivered by the left foot of Salah, who curled the ball outside Kristiansen, inside Jannick Vestergaard and past Stolarczyk inside the far post.Tens of thousands of people have expressed support on social media for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, or sympathized with it, in what at least one researcher is calling a worrying sign of radicalization among segments of the U.S. population. “And people wonder why we want these executives dead,” wrote Taylor Lorenz, a former New York Times and Washington Post journalist, in a post on BlueSky a few hours after the CEO, 50-year-old Brian Thompson, was gunned down in Manhattan by a man with a silenced pistol. After a backlash, Lorenz later posted , “no, that doesn’t mean people should murder them.” The Network Contagion Research Institute at Rutgers University identified thousands of similar posts on X within hours of the killing. The posts, which could have been viewed by more than 8.3 million accounts, garnered 180,000 likes and 24,400 retweets, according to the institute . “The surge of social media posts praising and glorifying the killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson is deeply concerning,” said Alex Goldenberg, a senior adviser for the institute and a fellow at Rutgers. “We’ve identified highly engaged posts circulating the names of other healthcare CEOs and others celebrating the shooter," he said. "The framing of this incident as some opening blow in a class war and not a brutal murder is especially alarming.” Law enforcement officials have been warning for years of a heightened risk of political violence from a small minority of Americans, mainly on the right, radicalized on social media and marinating in conspiracy theories. (Police have not revealed information about the killer’s motive.) These posts appeared to come mostly from accounts that have expressed far-left views, but some came from far-right accounts as well, noted Tobita Chow, a climate activist whose post summing up the sentiment reached millions of accounts. “My notifications are mostly a cascade of populist rage,” he posted . “Checking people’s profiles, it’s coming from across the political spectrum: leftists, normie Dems, MAGA, a libertarian or two, and many people whose presence on here is otherwise entirely apolitical.” The main theme animating many of the posts about the Thompson killing was that UnitedHealthcare and other insurance companies harm and kill Americans by denying coverage in the name of profit. Many posts raised an announcement last month by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield — which covers consumers in Connecticut, New York and Missouri — that it would no longer pay for anesthesia care if a surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, regardless of how long the procedure takes. (Anthem BCBS reversed course on the policy Thursday.) “Then people wonder why a health insurance CEO was gunned down ... because insurance companies pull this garbage,” one X user wrote . On the official Facebook post about Thompson’s death from UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, most people reacted with the “laughter” emoji. Out of approximately 40,000 reactions on the post, 35,000 used the “Haha” emote and 2,200 used the “Sad” emote. Some of the top sitewide posts on Reddit after the shooting were celebratory, ranging from memes that congratulated the shooter to top replies in subreddits like “r/nursing” that created a mock coverage review and claim denial for Thompson’s care. “This fatal shooting has been reviewed by a peer and is considered a non-covered experimental procedure,” read a reply with over 2,400 upvotes. Thompson was the father of two teenagers. Law enforcement officials told NBC News they found the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose,” written on the shell casings found at the shooting scene. Those words seem to echo the title of a 2010 book, “Delay Deny Defend,” whose subtitle is, “Why insurance companies don’t pay claims and what you can do about it.” The author declined to comment. Lorenz, who was a technology reporter for The New York Times from 2019 to 2022 and a columnist for the Washington Post from 2022 to earlier this year, also posted the photo of another insurance company CEO with a birthdate and a blank date of death. (That post has since been removed.) And she reposted a post that said: “hypothetically, would it be considered an actionable threat to start emailing other insurance CEOs a simple, ‘you’re next’?” Lorenz, who now hosts a popular podcast for Vox Media and has a Substack newsletter, said in an email to NBC News that she was not seeking to justify violence. She noted that she later posted : “I hope people learn the names of all of these insurance company CEOs and engage in very peaceful letter writing campaigns so that they stop ruthlessly murdering thousands of innocent Americans by denying coverage.” In the email to NBC News, she said she didn’t intend to suggest that she personally wanted health care executives dead. “My post that you cited below uses the royal ‘we’ and is explaining the public sentiment surrounding the event. People absolutely want healthcare executives dead because these executives are responsible for unfathomable levels of death and suffering. ... People have a very justified hatred toward insurance company CEOs because of the death and suffering they facilitate. It’s interesting how you don’t consider that violence.” She added, “Me surfacing commentary that OTHER people post like Jenny, is not me endorsing those people and their posts. I can’t believe I have to explain to a reporter in 2024 that retweets are not endorsements.” One of the most read X posts on the subject came from Chow, the climate activist. In an interview, he said he was not condoning the killing, but calling attention to populist anger about the private health insurance system. “Saw mainstream news coverage about the killing of the CEO of United Healthcare on TikTok and I think political and industry leaders might want to read the comments and think hard about them,” he wrote in a post that got 137,000 likes. “Compassion withheld until documentation can be produced that determines the bullet holes were not a preexisting condition,” one user responded. “My take is that there is a great deal of populist anger about the way corporations in private health insurance are able to just abuse people and ruin people’s lives and in the case of health insurance even potentially leave them to die with impunity and for profit,” Chow said. “Obviously I don’t think the solution to that is vigilante assassinations, but I think business and political leaders need to take seriously where this sentiment is coming from.” He said the killing produced an outpouring of complaints about UnitedHealthcare specifically. Many social media users shared a chart from the finance website ValuePenguin that showed UnitedHealthcare had the highest claims denial rate among major insurance companies. While the gunman’s motive is not yet known, health care industry professionals have experienced escalating threats , said Drew Neckar, a principal consultant at Cosecure, a security and risk management company. “The health care sector specifically has seen a pretty significant increase in violence, whether that be physical violence, threats, et cetera. It’s been a problem for decades, but it has significantly increased since the pandemic,” he said. Neckar noted that the threats are usually aimed at front-line providers such as doctors and nurses, though he said he has also noticed an increase in threats against health care executives. “There isn’t a healthcare organization I’ve worked with in the past several years that hasn’t experienced at least a 25 to 50% increase in actual violence against staff and threats of violence against staff,” he said. Shannon Watts, founder of the gun violence prevention group Moms Demand Action, vividly recalls the endless, losing battles loved ones waged against UnitedHealthcare for coverage sought by her late stepfather, who was dying from glioblastoma in the early 2000s. Despite her bitterness over UnitedHealthcare’s treatment of her stepfather, Watts was horrified to read the vitriol aimed at the slain executive. “You know it was really across all platforms. It was shocking to me to see prominent people, not just bots, defending, condoning, mocking, celebrating gun violence,” she said. “Two things can be true: The health insurance system is broken and must be fixed, and also gun violence and murder is wrong.”Matt Murray's NHL Career In Jeopardy As Questions Surround His Future Emerge

GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Jude Bellingham was not injured after his midfielder asked to substituted for what appeared to be a left thigh issue during a 3-0 win at Girona in La Liga on Saturday. “Bellingham is fine,” Ancelotti said. “He was just a bit tired and preferred not to risk anything in the final minutes.” That means Bellingham should be available when Madrid visits Atalanta on Tuesday in the Champions League, where it has lost three of five matches. Bellingham led Madrid's win after extending his scoring run to five consecutive league games for Madrid. He then set up Arda Guler to double the lead. The England midfielder asked to leave the match after he went down following contact with a Girona player with half an hour left. He rubbed his inner left thigh while he remained on the turf before walking off when replaced by Dani Ceballos with Madrid winning 2-0. Kylian Mbappé added a third goal after Bellingham was on the bench. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

FUJI Elevator Welcomes Customer Visit from Ghana: A Step Toward Future Collaboration 12-26-2024 07:14 PM CET | Industry, Real Estate & Construction Press release from: ABNewswire At FUJI Elevator [ https://www.fujisj.com/ ] Company, we are committed to fostering strong international partnerships and showcasing our state-of-the-art technology and manufacturing capabilities to customers around the world. Last week, we had the distinct honor of welcoming a delegation from Ghana, marking an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to expand our global reach. A Warm Welcome and Insightful Tour The visiting group, led by a representative business manager Chloe, spent the day exploring FUJI Elevator's advanced production facilities. The delegation toured our production workshop, where they observed firsthand the precision and expertise that go into every step of the elevator manufacturing process. They also had the opportunity to see our packing process in action, ensuring the safe and secure delivery of our products worldwide. Image: https://www.fujisj.com/uploads/image012.jpg Throughout the visit, the Ghanaian guests were impressed with the level of technological innovation, quality control standards, and efficiency embedded in our operations. Our commitment to delivering high-performance, durable, and safe elevator solutions was clearly recognized, strengthening the trust between our companies. Image: https://www.fujisj.com/uploads/image032.jpg Image: https://www.fujisj.com/uploads/image04with-logo.jpg Building a Strong Foundation for Future Cooperation We believe that the success of this visit lays a strong foundation for future collaboration between FUJI Elevator [ https://www.fujisj.com/ ] and our partners in Ghana. The exchange of ideas and insight has opened new doors for potential business opportunities, and we are excited about the possibilities this partnership may bring. As a company dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable solutions for vertical transportation, we are always looking for opportunities to expand our global footprint. This visit is just the beginning of what we hope will be a long-lasting and fruitful relationship with our Ghanaian partners. Looking Ahead At FUJI Elevator, we continue to focus on building strategic partnerships worldwide, delivering high-quality products, and maintaining a customer-centric approach to all our operations. The positive outcome of this visit further reinforces our mission to provide world-class elevator solutions to meet the growing demands of global markets. We look forward to nurturing this relationship with Ghana and many more international customers in the future. About FUJI Elevator FUJI Elevator [ https://www.fujisj.com/ ] is a leading manufacturer of high-quality elevator systems, known for our cutting-edge technology and exceptional craftsmanship. With a global presence and a commitment to innovation, we strive to provide the best vertical transportation solutions that meet the diverse needs of our customers worldwide. Whether it's for residential, commercial use, our elevators are designed to offer safety, efficiency, and comfort. Media Contact Company Name: FUJI Elevator Co., Ltd. Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=fuji-elevator-welcomes-customer-visit-from-ghana-a-step-toward-future-collaboration ] Country: China Website: https://www.fujisj.com/ This release was published on openPR.IBA, Zambales — The provincial government of Zambales has embarked on a four-year pioneering program to promote, expand and sustain the production of the world-renowned carabao mango variety, or "Dinamulag," which is regarded as the "sweetest in the world." Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said the province has set aside close to P50 million for the Zambales Mango Green Valley Project to expand the mango production areas, increase yield per hectare, and strengthen the mango value chain to develop further and sustain the mango industry. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.

The OP title paraphrases James Joyce's observation of Ireland in the early 20th century. While Ireland has high incomes today, it is outrageous that a majority of young people can't afford to buy a home despite a surplus of vacant sites, even in Dublin. On Newstalk's Pat Kenney morning show yesterday, the veteran economist Colm McCarthy mentioned that a major housing project on land the size of a farm in inner Dublin has unjustifiably been delayed for a decade with politicians from major political parties hypocritically objecting despite official party policies supposedly favouring housing development. He believes NIMBY objectors have far too much scope to object to housing projects on specious environmental objections, such as protection of species nobody heard of. Optimists could pin hopes for accelerated planning on the radical new planning act passed this year. But its radical changes could result in years of judicial reviews. Major questions arise on the powers of the revamped Bord Pleanala that is getting increased staffing to cope with heavy workloads. Similarly, the High Court is getting extra judges to cope with backlogs of planning cases. Compared to the billions annually in unnecessary housing costs caused by planning delays, the costs of staffing these bodies is tiny. Maybe many more judges should be appointed than just the few announced. The planning act introduces scope for councils to increase their input into planning. But since councillors depend heavily on the NIMBY home owner vote, will such input just add to planning objections as opposed to creative and constructive ideas? Given the general opposition of councils to broadly based housing projects, planning permissions should be decided at regional levels, though with council planners providing inputs. Regional planning boards could be staffed by councillors and council planners who could decide on the housing needs of the regions with far less pressure from NIMBYS and their barristers. This could make life easier for the revamped Bord Pleanala planning board which will continue to be viewed as a somewhat undemocratic institution. For the sake ofthe country's future, the dismal fact that a major share of the population are paying nearly half or more of their incomes in rent should be seen as a national emergancy. This is the major cause of low living standards and poverty. The resulting income and social inequality could give rise to extremist political parties as has been happening across the EU. Patslatt1 said: The OP title paraphrases James Joyce's observation of Ireland in the early 20th century. While Ireland has high incomes today, it is outrageous that a majority of young people can't afford to buy a home despite a surplus of vacant sites, even in Dublin. On Newstalk's Pat Kenney morning show yesterday, the veteran economist Colm McCarthy mentioned that a major housing project on land the size of a farm in inner Dublin has unjustifiably been delayed for a decade with politicians from major political parties hypocritically objecting despite official party policies supposedly favouring housing development. He believes NIMBY objectors have far too much scope to object to housing projects on specious environmental objections, such as protection of species nobody heard of. Optimists could pin hopes for accelerated planning on the radical new planning act passed this year. But its radical changes could result in years of judicial reviews. Major questions arise on the powers of the revamped Bord Pleanala that is getting increased staffing to cope with heavy workloads. Similarly, the High Court is getting extra judges to cope with backlogs of planning cases. Compared to the billions annually in unnecessary housing costs caused by planning delays, the costs of staffing these bodies is tiny. Maybe many more judges should be appointed than just the few announced. The planning act introduces scope for councils to increase their input into planning. But since councillors depend heavily on the NIMBY home owner vote, will such input just add to planning objections as opposed to creative and constructive ideas? Given the general opposition of councils to broadly based housing projects, planning permissions should be decided at regional levels, though with council planners providing inputs. Regional planning boards could be staffed by councillors and council planners who could decide on the housing needs of the regions with far less pressure from NIMBYS and their barristers. This could make life easier for the revamped Bord Pleanala planning board which will continue to be viewed as a somewhat undemocratic institution. For the sake ofthe country's future, the dismal fact that a major share of the population are paying nearly half or more of their incomes in rent should be seen as a national emergancy. This is the major cause of low living standards and poverty. The resulting income and social inequality could give rise to extremist political parties as has been happening across the EU. Click to expand... Ireland builds the most houses per capita in the EU. Putting all the emphasis on planning or needing to build more houses is missing the point. feedmelies said: Ireland builds the most houses per capita in the EU. Putting all the emphasis on planning or needing to build more houses is missing the point. Click to expand... Ireland needs to build way more housing to reduce the huge drag of housing costs on incomes and house the rapidly growing population. France builds quite a lot of housing per head. Why is it outrageous? Lots of middle-aged people who failed to get on the property ladder can't afford to buy either. Some handed back keys post the property crash, some, like myself, kept getting priced out and then due to the crash couldn't get a mortgage. I never see anyone giving a rat's arse about us, or wondering what will happen to us, or what kind of burden we will be on the state as we get older. Are any of these proposed new housing units going to have special mortgage arrangements for first-time buyers in their fifties? I doubt it. My sympathy for people in their 30s who have the option of living with their parents in order to save money to buy a home is limited and something I'd have given my eye teeth to have had. But for once I agree with your substantial point as you seem to have finally got with the programme that the housing issue in this country has always been about planning, zoning, and keeping the cost of land artificially high. If they fixed that, I could buy a small plot of land, install a prefabricated house for a fraction of the cost, and be a burden to no-one.

How are states spending opioid settlement cash? KFF Health News is trackingGIRONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Jude Bellingham was not injured after his midfielder asked to substituted for what appeared to be a left thigh issue during a 3-0 win at Girona in La Liga on Saturday. “Bellingham is fine,” Ancelotti said. “He was just a bit tired and preferred not to risk anything in the final minutes.” That means Bellingham should be available when Madrid visits Atalanta on Tuesday in the Champions League, where it has lost three of five matches. Bellingham led Madrid's win after extending his scoring run to five consecutive league games for Madrid. He then set up Arda Guler to double the lead. The England midfielder asked to leave the match after he went down following contact with a Girona player with half an hour left. He rubbed his inner left thigh while he remained on the turf before walking off when replaced by Dani Ceballos with Madrid winning 2-0. Kylian Mbappé added a third goal after Bellingham was on the bench. AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerRico vs. Levi Rico Verhoeven is al meer dan tien jaar het alfamannetje van het kickboksen. Er wordt vaak geroepen dat het niet meer de tijd van de K1 is, en dat klopt, maar de knakker versloeg ze allemaal: Zimmerman, Gerges, Hari, Aerts, Ben Saddik, Osaro en Rigters ook al. En als die divisie zo zwak is: waar is dan de rest om die riem eventjes op te halen? Rico wordt er in ieder geval multimiljonair mee. Vanavond staat de volgende kroonprins klaar om de troon over te nemen: Levi Rigters. 2.02 meter en 112 kilo aan geweld. Verloor al een keertje van Rico, van een toernooi. Levi werd aanvankelijk door de ring geslagen, hoekte Rico desalniettemin neer met een spinning backfist uit de hel, maar hield het daarna toch niet meer vol. Die partij toonde meteen de zwakte én de kracht van Rico. Hij is niet onfeilbaar - dat is bij zwaargewichten waar het in één klap voorbij kan zijn ook moeilijk - maar hij staat áltijd weer op. De laatste keer dat hij dat niet deed: in 2012, tegen Zimmerman, toen hij nog een Ricootje met babyvet op z'n wangen was. Rigters (wiens vader vorige week is overleden) is een stuk jonger, topfit, onvoorspelbaar, lenig en dynamisch, z'n trappen en knieën doen wat denken aan Remy Bonjasky in diens beste tijd, maar het is echt maar de vraag of hij over genoeg wapens beschikt om de tactische machine van Verhoeven te doen haperen. Als Rico (35) wint zal hij voor de fans nog 1x moeten vechten voor hij lekker kutfilms kan gaan maken in Hollywood: nog één keer tegen Jamal Ben Saddik, 's werelds enige cycloop met twee ogen. PS. Ook op de kaart, de strijd in het lichtzwaargewicht: Tarik Khbabez tegen Donegi Abena Caceres sloopt Touré

Dubai: Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off his UAE visit with a trip to the historic Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi. The visit coincided with the announcement of Apple's newest retail store, Apple Al Ain, set to open next year . This will be Apple's fifth store in the UAE, solidifying its presence in the region. During his visit, Cook met with Emirati photographers Ola and Huda, who shared their passion for capturing the world through the lens of the iPhone 16 Pro. Cook expressed his admiration for their talent and praised Apple's technology. "Visiting Qasr Al Hosn today in the heart of Abu Dhabi with two talented Emirati photographers, Ola and Huda, was the perfect way to start my trip in this beautiful country," Cook said on social media. "Thank you for showing me how you capture the world around you using iPhone 16 Pro!" The upcoming Apple Al Ain store promises a unique retail experience, offering the latest Apple innovations, including the iPhone 16 lineup, Macs, and the ultra-thin iPad Pro. The store will also serve as a hub for learning and engagement, showcasing Apple’s dedication to enhancing customer experiences. "The UAE is home to an incredible community of creators, innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs," Cook said. "We’re thrilled to open our newest store in Abu Dhabi and to keep sharing the magic of Apple with even more people." Apple has significantly bolstered its investments in the UAE over recent years, underscoring its commitment to fostering local talent and supporting the regional economy. In the past five years alone, Apple has invested more than Dh6 billion in the country, creating over 38,000 jobs through direct employment, collaborations with Emirati companies, and the iOS app economy. Since launching its first online store in the UAE in 2011 and opening flagship retail locations at Yas Mall and Mall of the Emirates in 2015, Apple has steadily expanded its footprint across the region. The addition of Apple Al Ain highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and community development. Tim Cook's visit highlights Apple's commitment to the UAE and celebrates the country's vibrant tech and creative scene, reinforcing its position as a global innovation hub.CLEVELAND — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in a Major League Baseball game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt — the AL Manager of the Year. With Cleveland, the 34-year-old Nakken will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. “Nak is a systematic executor of processes and a thoughtful communicator,” Correa said via text message Friday night. “When you combine her skill set with the unique experiences she’s had over the course of her career, it makes her a perfect fit for our player development system. I’m really looking forward to being her teammate again.” Nakken’s exact duties are still being determined. She became a first-time mom welcoming daughter Austyn earlier this year and didn’t travel full-time on manager Bob Melvin’s staff. “We thank Alyssa Nakken for her incredible contributions to the San Francisco Giants and for trailblazing a path for women in sports,” the Giants said in a statement on Friday. “Her leadership, dedication, and passion for the game have inspired countless individuals, and her impact has been truly transformative for the Giants organization and the baseball community. “As she embarks on this exciting new chapter in her career, we have no doubt that she’ll continue to inspire and achieve great things. We wish her and her family nothing but the best.” Nakken is the second on-field female coach hired by the Guardians. In 2023, Cleveland brought in Amanda Kamekona as its hitting development coach for its year-round training academy in Goodyear, Arizona. Last season, she was an assistant hitting coach at Double-A Akron. Kamekona was twice a third-team All-American at UCLA after transferring from Cal State Fullerton.

Ancelotti says Bellingham is 'fine' after Real Madrid midfielder substituted with apparent leg issueBy JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries. The data show they never fully delivered on his promised factory jobs. Nor did they provoke the avalanche of inflation that critics feared. This time, though, his tariff threats might be different . The president-elect is talking about going much bigger — on a potential scale that creates more uncertainty about whether he’ll do what he says and what the consequences could be. “There’s going to be a lot more tariffs, I mean, he’s pretty clear,” said Michael Stumo, the CEO of Coalition for a Prosperous America, a group that has supported import taxes to help domestic manufacturing. The president-elect posted on social media Monday that on his first day in office he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada until those countries satisfactorily stop illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl into the United States. Those tariffs could essentially blow up the North American trade pact that Trump’s team negotiated during his initial term. Chinese imports would face additional tariffs of 10% until Beijing cracks down on the production of materials used in making fentanyl, Trump posted. Business groups were quick to warn about rapidly escalating inflation , while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she would counter the move with tariffs on U.S. products. House Democrats put together legislation to strip a president’s ability to unilaterally apply tariffs this drastic, warning that they would likely lead to higher prices for autos, shoes, housing and groceries. Sheinbaum said Wednesday that her administration is already working up a list of possible retaliatory tariffs “if the situation comes to that.” “The economy department is preparing it,” Sheinbaum said. “If there are tariffs, Mexico would increase tariffs, it is a technical task about what would also benefit Mexico,” she said, suggesting her country would impose targeted import duties on U.S. goods in sensitive areas. House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require congressional approval for a president to impose tariffs due to claims of a national emergency, a largely symbolic action given Republicans’ coming control of both the House and Senate. “This legislation would enable Congress to limit this sweeping emergency authority and put in place the necessary Congressional oversight before any president – Democrat or Republican – could indiscriminately raise costs on the American people through tariffs,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. But for Trump, tariffs are now a tested tool that seems less politically controversial even if the mandate he received in November’s election largely involved restraining inflation. The tariffs he imposed on China in his first term were continued by President Joe Biden, a Democrat who even expanded tariffs and restrictions on the world’s second largest economy. Biden administration officials looked at removing Trump’s tariffs in order to bring down inflationary pressures, only to find they were unlikely to help significantly. Tariffs were “so new and unique that it freaked everybody out in 2017,” said Stumo, but they were ultimately somewhat modest. Trump imposed tariffs on solar panels and washing machines at the start of 2018, moves that might have pushed up prices in those sectors even though they also overlapped with plans to open washing machine plants in Tennessee and South Carolina. His administration also levied tariffs on steel and aluminum, including against allies. He then increased tariffs on China, leading to a trade conflict and a limited 2020 agreement that failed to produce the promised Chinese purchases of U.S. goods. Still, the dispute changed relations with China as more U.S. companies looked for alternative suppliers in other countries. Economic research also found the United States may have sacrificed some of its “soft power” as the Chinese population began to watch fewer American movies. The Federal Reserve kept inflation roughly on target, but factory construction spending never jumped in a way that suggested a lasting gain in manufacturing jobs. Separate economic research found the tariff war with China did nothing economically for the communities hurt by offshoring, but it did help Trump and Republicans in those communities politically. When Trump first became president in 2017, the federal government collected $34.6 billion in customs, duties and fees. That sum more than doubled under Trump to $70.8 billion in 2019, according to Office of Management and Budget records. While that sum might seem meaningful, it was relatively small compared to the overall economy. America’s gross domestic product is now $29.3 trillion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The total tariffs collected in the United States would equal less than 0.3% of GDP. The new tariffs being floated by Trump now are dramatically larger and there could be far more significant impacts. If Mexico, Canada, and China faced the additional tariffs proposed by Trump on all goods imported to the United States, that could be roughly equal to $266 billion in tax collections, a number that does not assume any disruptions in trade or retaliatory moves by other countries. The cost of those taxes would likely be borne by U.S. families, importers and domestic and foreign companies in the form of higher prices or lower profits. Former Biden administration officials said they worried that companies could piggyback on Trump’s tariffs — if they’re imposed — as a rationale to raise their prices, just as many companies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 boosted food and energy costs and gave several major companies the space to raise prices, according to their own earnings calls with investors. But what Trump didn’t really spell out is what might cause him to back down on tariffs and declare a victory. What he is creating instead with his tariff threats is a sense of uncertainty as companies and countries await the details to figure out what all of this could mean. “We know the key economic policy priorities of the incoming Trump administration, but we don’t know how or when they will be addressed,” said Greg Daco, chief U.S. economist at EY-Parthenon. AP writer Mark Stevenson contributed to this report from Mexico City.

DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 29th Dec, 2024) The second week of the Economic Content Creators Programme, organised by the Press Club with the support of the Ministry of Economy, featured expert-led lectures and workshops on crafting engaging stories and understanding the global economic landscape, including the influence of financial and monetary policies on local economies. Maryam Al Mulla, Acting Manager of the Press Club, expressed her appreciation for the high-quality professional and knowledge-driven content provided during the workshops and sessions in the first two weeks of the training programme. She noted that these efforts reflect the initiative’s core objective of equipping digital content creators—especially those in the economic field—with the tools needed to produce impactful, high-quality content. Al Mulla further said, “The Press Club remains committed to enhancing the skills and competencies of content creators. Through our knowledge programmes, we aim to provide participants with the professional and technical expertise needed to excel in the . This initiative also seeks to strengthen the role of content creators in advancing the landscape and boosting their global competitiveness.” The second week began with a session on photography essentials, led by Mohammed Boosh, Production Manager at Edraak . The session focused on photography as a vital element of digital content, covering basics, lighting techniques, and practical training to enhance visual storytelling. Another session titled Mastering Economic Journalism for Content Creators, featuring Editor-in-Chief Lubna Fawaz and Senior Correspondent Nada Abdel Salam, highlighted the history and impact of economic journalism, key attributes for creators, and essentials for producing professional, ethical reports. The session also discussed effective storytelling techniques to simplify economic for greater digital audience engagement. The training programme's second week included a lecture by Dr. Rania Aitani, Assistant Professor of Finance at Murdoch University , titled Analysing Global Economic Trends and Their Impact on Local Economies. The lecture examined the drivers of economic growth, global monetary and fiscal policies, and the impact of crises such as the 2008 mortgage crisis and COVID-19. It also explored global influences on local economies and the role of technological innovation in economic transformation. Additionally, Khalid Al Jabri, an economic content creator, led a workshop titled ‘How to Increase Your Income as a Content Creator’. The workshop focused on income sources in content creation, strategies for maximising income, criteria for successful content, practices for dealing with advertisers, and types of content that can serve as income sources. The programme also included a session titled The Art of Digital Storytelling: Research and Simplifying Complex Information, presented in collaboration with Edraak Academy. The session featured content creators Ahmed Alsabouni, Content Creator, Edraak , and Raef Yousef, Content Manager at the . The session focused on storytelling techniques to simplify complex economic information, create compelling narratives, and develop a unique voice. It covered research methods, message clarity, creative writing, and crafting distinctive digital content. Participants practiced turning economic data into relatable stories. Mahfoudha Abdullah, Specialist in Talent Development at Press Club, said, “The training programme is designed to impart diverse knowledge and skills that add genuine value to content creators in the economic field. Professionals in this field need to have a high level of specialised skills to turn numbers and statistics into engaging and accessible content. Simplifying complex information is key to producing compelling economic content and enhancing its reach and impact.” She expressed her gratitude to the organisations and partners contributing to the programme, which has been specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the participating content creators. She added, “Dubai Press Club’s partnerships support our efforts to empower content creators and help them acquire world-class skills. By equipping talented professionals with the latest tools and technologies, we seek to realise the vision of our leadership to nurture a new generation of professionals capable of enriching and leading the sector. This initiative aims to drive excellence across various platforms, including print, digital, visual, and emerging sectors.”Cairo conference highlights Gaza crisis

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A FLOATING train that is faster than a plane has begun construction, marking a huge step forward for the 621mph lighting locomotive. China Railway will use magnetic levitation (maglev) technology to zip passengers through vacuum tubes faster than they have ever gone. The magnets on the train are able to interact with the metal on the sides of the pipe to levitate the train and propel it forwards. China's high-speed trains operate currently at 217mph and support 5G connectivity, even in long tunnels. This new design will allow passengers to travel over 400mph faster than they are currently able to. The average cruising speed for a long-haul commercial passenger aircraft ranges from approximately 547 to 575mph. read more in tech According to China Railway, their aim is to quicken the development of trains that are faster, smarter, more environmentally friendly, and more energy-efficient. Magnetic levitation, otherwise known as maglev, use superconducting magnets in a low-vacuum pipe to strengthen the magnetic field. These latest trains eliminate friction, to zoom by, effectively floating on thin air. It will branch from the existing 11.5mile Maglev Express Line S2 from Changsha Nan station just west of the airport. Most read in The Sun There is already one maglev train in operation in China , which connects the Airport in Shanghai to the city center - making the 19 mile journey possible in around seven minutes. CONNECTION ISSUES Maintaining communication between phones and base stations at near-sonic speeds has often been a challenge for experts. As the speed of the train changes, the signal frequency shifts, disrupting the signals needed to sustain the data transfer necessary. Installing base stations in near-vacuum tubes is also tough. If an antenna dislodges due to vibrations, it could endanger the high-speed train. Researchers from Southeast University, led by Professor Song Tiecheng of the National Key Laboratory of Mobile Communications, have proposed a solution. They have proposed laying two parallel cables along the inner wall of the tube. These will emit electromagnetic signals to minimise disruptions. The Sun has previously reported on China Railway's tests to get the levitating train off the ground and onto the track, so it can get off the ground. China are the leaders in the high-speed railway development, but other global powers have also been developing their own high-speed trains to provide an alternative to flying. Read More on The US Sun Siemens and Bombardier have worked together to develop the ICE 3 - a family of high-speed electric trains that run between The Netherlands and Germany. These trains usually travel at a maximum speed of 198 miles per hour, although trains running between Frankfurt and Cologne are permitted to run faster than 200mph to avoid delays.

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DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria's prime minister said Monday that most cabinet ministers were back at work after rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad, but some state workers failed to return to their jobs, and a United Nations official said the country's public sector had come "to a complete and abrupt halt." Meanwhile, streams of refugees crossed back into Syria from neighboring countries, hoping for a more peaceful future and looking for relatives who disappeared during Assad's brutal rule. The rebel alliance now in control of much of the country is led by a former senior al-Qaida militant who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and promises representative government and religious tolerance. The rebel command said Monday they would not tell women how to dress. Syrian citizens stand on a government forces tank that was left on a street Monday as they celebrate in Damascus, Syria. "It is strictly forbidden to interfere with women's dress or impose any request related to their clothing or appearance, including requests for modesty," the command said on social media. Nearly two days after rebels entered the capital, some key government services shut down after state workers ignored calls to go back to their jobs, the U.N. official said, causing issues at airports and borders and slowing the flow of humanitarian aid. Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was long known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Golani, also met for the first time with Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi Jalali, who stayed in Syria when Assad fled. Israel said it carried out airstrikes on suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets to keep them from falling into the hands of extremists. Israel also seized a buffer zone inside Syria after Syrian troops withdrew. Syrians wait to cross into Syria from Turkey on Monday at the Oncupinar border gate near the town of Kilis, southern Turkey. In northern Syria, Turkey said allied opposition forces seized the town of Manbij from Kurdish-led forces backed by the United States, a reminder that even after Assad's departure, the country remains split among armed groups that have fought in the past. The Kremlin said Russia granted political asylum to Assad, a decision made by President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on Assad's specific whereabouts and said Putin did not plan to meet with him. Damascus was quiet Monday, with life slowly returning to normal, though most shops and public institutions were closed. In public squares, some people still celebrated. Civilian traffic resumed, but there was no public transport. Long lines formed in front of bakeries and other food stores. There was little sign of any security presence, though in some areas small groups of armed men were stationed in the streets. Syrian citizens celebrate Monday during the second day of the takeover of the city by the insurgents in Damascus, Syria. Across swathes of Syria, families are now waiting outside prisons, security offices and courts, hoping for news of loved ones who were imprisoned or who disappeared. Just north of Damascus in the feared Saydnaya military prison, women detainees, some with their children, screamed as rebels broke locks off their cell doors. Amnesty International and other groups say dozens of people were secretly executed every week in Saydnaya, and they estimate that up to 13,000 Syrians were killed between 2011 and 2016. "Don't be afraid," one rebel said as he ushered women from packed cells. "Bashar Assad has fallen!" In southern Turkey, Mustafa Sultan was among hundreds of Syrian refugees waiting at border crossings to head home. He was searching for his older brother, who was imprisoned under Assad. "I haven't seen him for 13 years," he said. "I am going to go see whether he's alive." Jalali, the prime minister, sought to project normalcy since Assad fled. "We are working so that the transitional period is quick and smooth," he told Sky News Arabia TV on Monday, saying the security situation already improved from the day before. Israeli soldiers sit on top of a tank Monday along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams. At the court of Justice in Damascus, which was stormed by the rebels to free detainees, Judge Khitam Haddad, an aide to the justice minister in the outgoing government, said Sunday that judges were ready to resume work quickly. "We want to give everyone their rights," Haddad said outside the courthouse. "We want to build a new Syria and to keep the work, but with new methods." But a U.N. official said some government services were paralyzed as worried state employees stayed home. The public sector "has just come to a complete and abrupt halt," said U.N. Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria Adam Abdelmoula, noting, for example, that an aid flight carrying urgently needed medical supplies was put on hold after aviation employees abandoned their jobs. "This is a country that has had one government for 53 years and then suddenly all of those who have been demonized by the public media are now in charge in the nation's capital," Abdelmoula told The Associated Press. "I think it will take a couple of days and a lot of assurance on the part of the armed groups for these people to return to work again." People wave Syrian opposition flags at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Emil Nicolai Helms/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) People attend a rally celebrating the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government, at central Syntagma square, in Athens, Greece, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis) People wave Syrian opposition flags at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Emil Nicolai Helms/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) People gather to react following the fall of Syrian president Bashar Assad’s government, in Trafalgar Square, in London, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) People wave Syrian opposition flags at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Emil Nicolai Helms/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) People gather to react following the fall of Syrian president Bashar Assad’s government, in Trafalgar Square, in London, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) People attend a rally celebrating the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government, at central Syntagma square, in Athens, Greece, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis) Members of the Syrian community in Finland wave a Syrian flag and celebrate in Helsinki, Finland, Dec. 8, 2024. (Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via AP) People attend a rally celebrating the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government, at central Syntagma square, in Athens, Greece, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis) Syrians wave opposition flags and give out sweets during a spontaneous rally in Wuppertal, Germany, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, following the fall of Syrian president Bashar Assad’s government. (Christoph Reichwein/dpa/dpa via AP) Syrians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime in Syria at a demonstration in Stockholm, Sweden, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Jonas Ekstroemer/TT News Agency via AP) A Syrian man waves a flag during a spontaneous demonstration celebrating the fall of the Assad regime, in Nicosia, Cyprus, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) People gather to celebrate the Syrian government fall at Faith mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) Syrians wave Syrian opposition flags at a rally in Wuppertal, Germany, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, following the fall of Syrian president Bashar Assad’s government. (Christoph Reichwein/dpa/dpa via AP) People wave Syrian opposition flags at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Emil Nicolai Helms/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) Syrians living in France gather on Republique square after the Syrian government fell early today in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) People gather to celebrate the Syrian government fall at Faith mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) People gather to celebrate the Syrian government fall at Faith mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) People gather to celebrate the Syrian government's fall, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. 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DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria's prime minister said Monday that most cabinet ministers were back at work after rebels overthrew President Bashar Assad, but some state workers failed to return to their jobs, and a United Nations official said the country's public sector came "to a complete and abrupt halt." Meanwhile, streams of refugees crossed back into Syria from neighboring countries, hoping for a more peaceful future and looking for relatives who disappeared during Assad's brutal rule. The rebel alliance now in control of much of the country is led by a former senior al-Qaida militant who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and promises representative government and religious tolerance. The rebel command said Monday they would not tell women how to dress. Syrian citizens stand on a government forces tank that was left on a street Monday as they celebrate in Damascus, Syria. "It is strictly forbidden to interfere with women's dress or impose any request related to their clothing or appearance, including requests for modesty," the command said on social media. Nearly two days after rebels entered the capital, some key government services shut down after state workers ignored calls to go back to their jobs, the U.N. official said, causing issues at airports and borders and slowing the flow of humanitarian aid. Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was long known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Golani, also met for the first time with Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi Jalali, who stayed in Syria when Assad fled. Israel said it carried out airstrikes on suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets to keep them from falling into the hands of extremists. Israel also seized a buffer zone inside Syria after Syrian troops withdrew. Syrians wait to cross into Syria from Turkey on Monday at the Oncupinar border gate near the town of Kilis, southern Turkey. In northern Syria, Turkey said allied opposition forces seized the town of Manbij from Kurdish-led forces backed by the United States, a reminder that even after Assad's departure, the country remains split among armed groups that have fought in the past. The Kremlin said Russia granted political asylum to Assad, a decision made by President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on Assad's specific whereabouts and said Putin did not plan to meet with him. Damascus was quiet Monday, with life slowly returning to normal, though most shops and public institutions were closed. In public squares, some people still celebrated. Civilian traffic resumed, but there was no public transport. Long lines formed in front of bakeries and other food stores. There was little sign of any security presence, though in some areas small groups of armed men were stationed in the streets. Syrian citizens celebrate Monday during the second day of the takeover of the city by the insurgents in Damascus, Syria. Across swathes of Syria, families are now waiting outside prisons, security offices and courts, hoping for news of loved ones who were imprisoned or who disappeared. Just north of Damascus in the feared Saydnaya military prison, women detainees, some with their children, screamed as rebels broke locks off their cell doors. Amnesty International and other groups say dozens of people were secretly executed every week in Saydnaya, and they estimate that up to 13,000 Syrians were killed between 2011 and 2016. "Don't be afraid," one rebel said as he ushered women from packed cells. "Bashar Assad has fallen!" In southern Turkey, Mustafa Sultan was among hundreds of Syrian refugees waiting at border crossings to head home. He was searching for his older brother, who was imprisoned under Assad. "I haven't seen him for 13 years," he said. "I am going to go see whether he's alive." Jalali, the prime minister, sought to project normalcy since Assad fled. "We are working so that the transitional period is quick and smooth," he told Sky News Arabia TV on Monday, saying the security situation already improved from the day before. Israeli soldiers sit on top of a tank Monday along the so-called Alpha Line that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, in the town of Majdal Shams. At the court of Justice in Damascus, which was stormed by the rebels to free detainees, Judge Khitam Haddad, an aide to the justice minister in the outgoing government, said Sunday that judges were ready to resume work quickly. "We want to give everyone their rights," Haddad said outside the courthouse. "We want to build a new Syria and to keep the work, but with new methods." But a U.N. official said some government services were paralyzed as worried state employees stayed home. 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(Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva via AP) People attend a rally celebrating the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad's government, at central Syntagma square, in Athens, Greece, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis) Syrians wave opposition flags and give out sweets during a spontaneous rally in Wuppertal, Germany, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, following the fall of Syrian president Bashar Assad’s government. (Christoph Reichwein/dpa/dpa via AP) Syrians celebrate the fall of the Assad regime in Syria at a demonstration in Stockholm, Sweden, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Jonas Ekstroemer/TT News Agency via AP) A Syrian man waves a flag during a spontaneous demonstration celebrating the fall of the Assad regime, in Nicosia, Cyprus, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) People gather to celebrate the Syrian government fall at Faith mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) Syrians wave Syrian opposition flags at a rally in Wuppertal, Germany, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, following the fall of Syrian president Bashar Assad’s government. (Christoph Reichwein/dpa/dpa via AP) People wave Syrian opposition flags at City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Emil Nicolai Helms/Ritzau Scanpix via AP) Syrians living in France gather on Republique square after the Syrian government fell early today in a stunning end to the 50-year rule of the Assad family, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard) People gather to celebrate the Syrian government fall at Faith mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) People gather to celebrate the Syrian government fall at Faith mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel) People gather to celebrate the Syrian government's fall, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. 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She first gathered major public attention with an open letter while a student leader at American University in Washington that announced her transition. She went on to encounter President Joe Biden and his family, also Delaware natives, when she became active in grassroots politics there. After interning at the White House under President Barack Obama, she secured an invitation to speak at the 2016 Democratic Party convention. The White House was also the scene of her first encounter with her late husband, Andrew Cray, a transgender man and LGTBQ+ activist. They married two years later shortly before Cray died from cancer. Knowing the attention she is destined for in the US Congress, she says her aim is to be an effective congresswoman focused on everyday voter priorities such as housing and inflation. But she knows she will be constantly pushed to be a spokeswoman -- and defender -- of the trans community. 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Flux Power Announces Planned Retirement of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Ron DuttSTANFORD, Calif. — Andrew Luck is returning to Stanford in hopes of turning around a struggling football program that he once helped become a national power. Athletic director Bernard Muir announced Saturday that Luck has been hired as the general manager of the Stanford football team, tasked with overseeing all aspects of the program that just finished a 3-9 season under coach Troy Taylor. “I am a product of this university, of Nerd Nation; I love this place,” Luck said. “I believe deeply in Stanford’s unique approach to athletics and academics and the opportunity to help drive our program back to the top. Coach Taylor has the team pointed in the right direction, and I cannot wait to work with him, the staff, and the best, brightest, and toughest football players in the world.” Luck has kept a low profile since his surprise retirement from the NFL at age 29 when he announced in August 2019 that he was leaving the Indianapolis Colts and pro football. In his new role, Luck will work with Taylor on recruiting and roster management, and with athletic department and university leadership on fundraising, alumni relations, sponsorships, student-athlete support and stadium experience. “Andrew’s credentials as a student-athlete speak for themselves, and in addition to his legacy of excellence, he also brings a deep understanding of the college football landscape and community, and an unparalleled passion for Stanford football,” Muir said. “I could not think of a person better qualified to guide our football program through a continuously evolving landscape, and I am thrilled that Andrew has agreed to join our team. This change represents a very different way of operating our program and competing in an evolving college football landscape.” Luck was one of the players who helped elevate Stanford into a West Coast powerhouse for several years. He helped end a seven-year bowl drought in his first season as starting quarterback in 2009 under coach Jim Harbaugh and led the Cardinal to back-to-back BCS bowl berths his final two seasons, when he was the Heisman Trophy runner-up both seasons. That was part of a seven-year stretch in which Stanford posted the fourth-best record in the nation at 76-18 and qualified for five BCS bowl berths under Harbaugh and David Shaw. But the Cardinal have struggled for success in recent years and haven't won more than four games in a season since 2018. Stanford just finished its fourth straight 3-9 campaign in Taylor's second season since replacing Shaw. The Cardinal are the only power conference team to lose at least nine games in each of the past four seasons. Luck graduated from Stanford with a bachelor’s degree in architectural design and returned after retiring from the NFL to get his master’s degree in education in 2023. He was picked No. 1 overall by Indianapolis in the 2012 draft and made four Pro Bowls and was AP Comeback Player of the Year in 2018 in his brief but successful NFL career.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan's defense of the national championship has fallen woefully short. The Wolverines started the season ranked No. 9 in the AP Top 25, making them the third college football team since 1991 to be ranked worse than seventh in the preseason poll after winning a national title. Michigan (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) failed to meet those modest expectations, barely becoming eligible to play in a bowl and putting the program in danger of losing six or seven games for the first time since the Brady Hoke era ended a decade ago. The Wolverines potentially can ease some of the pain with a win against rival and second-ranked Ohio State (10-1, 7-1, No. 2 CFP) on Saturday in the Horseshoe, but that would be a stunning upset. Ohio State is a 21 1/2-point favorite, according to the BetMGM Sportsbook, and that marks just the third time this century that there has been a spread of at least 20 1/2 points in what is known as "The Game." Michigan coach Sherrone Moore doesn't sound like someone who is motivating players with an underdog mentality. "I don't think none of that matters in this game," Moore said Monday. "It doesn't matter the records. It doesn't matter anything. The spread, that doesn't matter." How did Michigan end up with a relative mess of a season on the field, coming off its first national title since 1997? Winning it all with a coach and star player contemplating being in the NFL for the 2024 season seemed to have unintended consequences for the current squad. The Wolverines closed the College Football Playoff with a win over Washington on Jan. 8; several days later quarterback J.J. McCarthy announced he was skipping his senior season; and it took more than another week for Jim Harbaugh to bolt to coach the Los Angeles Chargers. In the meantime, most quality quarterbacks wanting to transfer had already enrolled at other schools and Moore was left with lackluster options. Davis Warren beat out Alex Orji to be the team's quarterback for the opener and later lost the job to Orji only to get it back again. No matter who was under center, however, would've likely struggled this year behind an offensive line that sent six players to the NFL. The Wolverines lost one of their top players on defense, safety Rod Moore, to a season-ending injury last spring and another one, preseason All-America cornerback Will Johnson, hasn't played in more than a month because of an injury. The Buckeyes are not planning to show any mercy after losing three straight in the series. "We're going to attack them," Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer said. "We know they're going to come in here swinging, too, and they've still got a good team even though the record doesn't indicate it. This game, it never matters what the records are." While a win would not suddenly make the Wolverines' season a success, it could help Moore build some momentum a week after top-rated freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood flipped his commitment from LSU to Michigan. "You come to Michigan to beat Ohio," said defensive back Quinten Johnson, intentionally leaving the word State out when referring to the rival. "That's one of the pillars of the Michigan football program. "It doesn't necessarily change the fact of where we are in the season, but it definitely is one of the defining moments of your career here at Michigan." AP Sports Writer Mitch Stacy in Columbus, Ohio, contributed to this report. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Japan's popular Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as a royal in doubt

NoneArteta wanted his team to prove their European credentials following some underwhelming displays away from home, and the Gunners manager got exactly what he asked for. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track in style following the 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan last time out. A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners had failed to win or score in their two away games in the competition so far this season, but they made a blistering start in the Portuguese capital and took the lead after only seven minutes. Declan Rice fed overlapping full-back Jurrien Timber, who curled a low cross in behind the home defence for Martinelli to finish at the far post. Arsenal doubled their lead in the 20th minute thanks to a glorious ball over the top from Thomas Partey. Saka escaped the clutches of his marker Maximiliano Araujo to beat the offside trap and poke the ball past advancing goalkeeper Franco Israel for Havertz to tap home. It was a scintillating first-half display which completely overshadowed the presence of Viktor Gyokeres in Sporting’s attack. The prolific Sweden striker, formerly of Coventry, has been turning the heads of Europe’s top clubs with his 24 goals in 17 games this season – including a hat-trick against Manchester City earlier this month. But the only time he got a sniff of a run at goal after an optimistic long ball, he was marshalled out of harm’s way by Gabriel. David Raya was forced into one save, tipping a fierce Geovany Quenda drive over the crossbar. But Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Rice’s corner into the back of the net. Our second-half goalscorers ❤️ pic.twitter.com/aFCIMffFaK — Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 26, 2024 To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. Former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards fired over, as did Gyokeres, with Arsenal temporarily on the back foot. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved, and Gyokeres’ miserable night was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.

The Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table. It was Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003. “For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta. “The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy. “The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.” A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners took the lead after only seven minutes when Martinelli tucked in Jurrien Timber’s cross, and Saka teed up Havertz for a tap-in to double the advantage. Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Declan Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Viktor Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after David Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved. A miserable night for prolific Sporting striker Gyokeres was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.Australia's Bold Social Media Age-Verification Leap

Lance Morrow, a journalist, author and essayist who helped define Time magazine’s once-dominant place in American commentary, using a historian’s eye and taut prose to distill the country’s tragedies, triumphs and evolving culture, died Nov. 29 at his home in Spencertown, New York. He was 85. The cause was prostate cancer, said his wife, Susan Brind Morrow. Morrow was both observer and narrator during a more than seven-decade career that included books and memoirs, more than 20 years with a coveted back-page column in Time, and, later, time as a contributing writer to outlets such as the Wall Street Journal. His reportage and essays were often written with a grand and literary sweep that sought to capture a moment or a mood, whether the horror of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks or the collective grief after the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in 1986. “The shuttle crew, spectacularly democratic (male, female, black, white, Japanese American, Catholic, Jewish, Protestant), was the best of us, Americans thought, doing the best of things Americans do,” Morrow wrote in Time. “The mission seemed symbolically immaculate, the farthest reach of a perfectly American ambition to cross frontiers. And it simply vanished in the air.” As an author, meanwhile, Morrow peered deeply inward – giving readers a sense of a man who felt privileged and burdened. In his 2023 autobiography “The Noise of Typewriters,” he recounted his place in a golden age of print journalism when Time ruled the newsstands. He was, he said, a proud chronicler of the American Century. Yet there were shadows. In “Heart: A Memoir” (1995), written after a second heart attack, he turned his health crises into a deeper exploration of his psyche: despair from his witness to bloodshed in the Balkans and elsewhere and his long-held anger at his parents, a well-connected Washington couple he described as distant and constantly bickering. “An accumulation of palpable rage” had churned up and tried to “kill” his heart, he wrote. “Taking it as a kind of tribute, a sacrifice of myself to the rage god.” (He had a third heart attack shortly after the book was published.) Morrow arrived at Time magazine in 1965, two years after landing a job out of college at the Washington Star. The magazine was near the peak of its influence, with co-founder Henry Luce no longer editor but serving as chairman of parent company Time Inc. Morrow soon became a star byline, covering the 1967 riots in Detroit and the Vietnam War. As the Watergate scandal began to unfold before the 1972 presidential election, Morrow and Hugh Sidey ended a piece with a cri de coeur to the American electorate. “There is a somewhat depressing loss of innocence in failing to expect more from the nation’s public officials,” they wrote. “Somewhere in all of this huge indifference, the principle of moral leadership may be sinking without a trace.” In 1976, Morrow became a regular essayist for Time’s back page – a showcase spot that was seen as the magazine’s intellectual touchstone for the week. Morrow embraced the role. He infused his columns with references as diverse as Archimedes and Elvis. A column in 1979 on Iran’s Islamic Revolution avoided geopolitical hand-wringing and tried to put the toppling of the Western-supported monarchy in the context of other revolutions through history. In 1981, he wrote about modern celebrity gossip and followed the historical trail back to the Olympian quarrels of Zeus and Hera. Morrow’s views leaned conservative at times, including questioning the continued need for affirmative action. But he could give his imprimatur to liberal-backed initiatives such as environmental regulations and efforts to battle climate change. After the 9/11 attacks, Morrow issued what amounted to a call to arms. His piece, “The Case for Rage and Retribution,” was part of an entry that won Time a National Magazine Award for special issue coverage. “A day cannot live in infamy without the nourishment of rage. Let’s have rage,” Morrow wrote. “What’s needed is a unified, unifying, Pearl Harbor sort of purple American fury – ruthless indignation that doesn’t leak away in a week or two, wandering off into Prozac-induced forgetfulness or into the next media sensation.” Morrow left the Time staff in the mid-1990s but remained for more than a decade as a special writer on contract. Over his career, he was part of more than 100 cover stories and seven “Man of the Year” (now “Person of the Year”) profiles, including one of Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1988. (He also wrote a “Women of the Year” story in 1976 that included first lady Betty Ford and tennis champion Billie Jean King.) Until earlier this year, Morrow produced a steady flow of columns for the Wall Street Journal, City Journal and others. In one of his last pieces, he took stock of President Joe Biden’s decision in July to bow out of the presidential race. “In this debacle, Biden’s laurels are withered; he does not deserve much glory,” he wrote in City Journal. Morrow also adopted the journalistic profile of an elder statesman – with a slightly jaded take on the profession’s trajectory in the internet age. “Being there is one of the imperatives of journalism,” he wrote in “The Noise of Typewriters.” “Or it used to be, before the age of screens, which changed everything. Being there is still a good idea.” ‘THINGS HAVE HAPPENED’ Lance Thomas Morrow was born in Philadelphia on Sept. 21, 1939, and raised in Washington. His father was a journalist whose jobs included Washington editor of the Saturday Evening Post and who later worked as a speechwriter and adviser to Nelson Rockefeller during his tenures as New York governor and vice president. His mother was a syndicated journalist for Knight newspapers and a writer. In books and essays, Morrow described his parents’ marriage as roiled by arguments and overshadowed by their mutual career ambitions. He recounted that for one summer, before he turned 10 years old, he and his older brother were left nearly alone at a family cottage with no electricity on Chesapeake Bay. Once a week, his father brought in supplies by car. “The past was full of grievances,” Morrow once said. “It lashed out, sometimes in the dark. The past was insane.” But his childhood also put him at the center of Washington’s political life. He was a Senate page, sometimes hustling down to the cafeteria to bring dishes of vanilla ice cream to Lyndon B. Johnson, then a Democratic senator from Texas. Morrow’s father sometimes loaned his car to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. when the civil rights leader was visiting the capital. As a teenager, Morrow was once part of a touch football game in Georgetown with the Kennedys. “I have done nothing memorable in my life, and yet all around me, things have happened,” he said. Morrow received a bachelor’s degree in English from Harvard University in 1963. He already had his first bylines before college working a summer job at the Danville News in central Pennsylvania. From 1963 to 1965, he was on the staff of the Washington Star, where one of his colleagues, future Washington Post reporter Carl Bernstein, became a lifelong friend. Morrow won the National Magazine Award in the essays and criticism category in 1981 for his columns at Time. He was finalist for the same award in 1991 for a cover story on the nature of evil – a project that included extensive interviews with Holocaust survivor and writer Elie Wiesel. Morrow returned to the subject in the book “Evil: An Investigation” (2003), which examined how factors including religion, literature and politics have influenced perceptions of malice and hatred through the ages. His other books include “The Chief: A Memoir of Fathers and Sons” (1985), a recollection of his relationship with his father; “Fishing in the Tiber” (1988), essays on American myths and history; and “The Best Year of Their Lives: Kennedy, Nixon, and Johnson in 1948” (2005), on how events in 1948 shaped three future presidents. From 1996 to 2006, Morrow was a professor of journalism at Boston University. His marriage to Brooke Wayne ended in divorce. He married Susan Brind, a journalist and writer, in 1988. Other survivors include two sons from his first marriage; and three grandchildren. In “The Noise of the Typewriters,” Morrow described journalism in almost Zen terms as a hunt for a defining moment of clarity. “Never be certain there is no meaning. Never be certain about anything too quickly. All journalism implies a concealed metaphysics – even a theology: All truth is part of the whole,” he wrote. “All is in motion. Be tolerant of chaos. Be patient. Wait for stillness. This is Journalism 101, according to me.” We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use . More information is found on our FAQs . You can modify your screen name here . Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve. 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Platinum Flooring LLC Announces Special Winter Pricing for Epoxy Floor Services Through March 2025Have thoughts about the possibility of a Buc-ee's near Monument and Palmer Lake? Developers have invited the community to attend a public forum this week to share information about the proposed super-sized travel center. The meeting will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Palmer Lake Elementary School at 115 Upper Glenway Road . If approved, the Buc-ee's will be just the second built in Colorado after a Johnston location opened north of Denver last year. The new location, north of downtown Monument along I-25, would be a similar size at about 74,000 square feet. Since the proposal's announcement, the plan has received mixed responses, with pushback from some who feel the travel center would be harmful to local residents. Known for its food, shopping and self-proclaimed "world's cleanest bathrooms," Buc-ee's originated in Texas. Stan Beard, the chain’s real estate and development director, previously told The Gazette that the new proposed location would provide high visibility for hundreds of thousands of travelers along I-25 south of Denver each year. The chain typically builds in small communities outside of major population centers, he said. The newest Buc-ee's plan will hinge on the approval of El Paso County, which is the current jurisdiction of the land site, and Palmer Lake, which would need to annex the land and provide services. According to plans submitted to the county in November, the travel center would be built on a piece of land at the southwest corner of I-25 and County Line Road and east of Beacon Lite Road. The land would be a "flagpole" annexation if accepted into Palmer Lake, since the property does not border town limits. The town would need to annex a thin sliver of land connecting the property to the rest of Palmer Lake — hence "flagpole." The town of Palmer Lake will be considering the annexation at a Dec. 12 meeting. Palmer Lake Mayor Glant Havenar said in a Facebook post on Nov. 3 that the meeting was not to accept the annexation, but to determine whether the request was eligible to move forward in the process. Havenar said that she and other town officials were staying neutral on the issue at this point and said she wanted to "learn as much as possible" about the project. "At this stage, we cannot comment on the project, whether we believe it meets eligibility, or share any thoughts or opinions on its viability and merits," she said. The travel center with a cult customer following has seen some criticism on social media since the announcement of the plan for a second Colorado location. One online petition to stop the annexation has surpassed 1,800 signatures. The petition, whose author could not be reached for comment, cites proximity to the nearby Woodmoor neighborhood as an objection to Buc-ee's, claiming it would bring traffic, crime and harm to local businesses. Other commenters have raised concerns that the location's elevation on Monument Hill would be prone to heavy snow and ice in the winter. Though a full project plan has not yet been submitted to Palmer Lake, preliminary documents outline a major upgrade in Palmer Lake's water capacity. The annexation impact report submitted to the county for the project in November estimates a "sizable" extension of Palmer Lake's water system of about 860,000 gallons per month, to be constructed and paid for by the developers. The impact report also anticipates upgrades to surrounding roadways. The property, already zoned for commercial use, is identified as a possible "retail node" in Palmer Lake Community Master Plan.

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MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler will not play in the final two games of Miami's ongoing road trip while recovering from illness, the team said Friday. That means Butler will not play Saturday at Atlanta or Sunday at Houston. The earliest he could play again is Wednesday at home against New Orleans. Butler hasn't played since the first quarter of Miami's Dec. 20 game against Oklahoma City, when he twisted an ankle, left the game and then was ruled out because of illness. Miami has played three games since without Butler, two because of the illness and then Thursday's win in Orlando with him back in Miami conditioning for a return. He is not with the team on the road trip. The Heat said Thursday that they are not going to trade Butler, that announcement coming after ESPN, citing sources, said the six-time All-Star would prefer to be moved before the trade deadline on Feb. 6. Butler has not publicly expressed any desire to be traded. He is averaging 18.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists this season. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA

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B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG purchased a new stake in shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:CF – Free Report ) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm purchased 19,557 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,678,000. Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Swedbank AB purchased a new stake in CF Industries during the first quarter valued at about $19,824,000. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. grew its stake in shares of CF Industries by 17.0% during the second quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 50,243 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $3,724,000 after buying an additional 7,294 shares during the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers grew its stake in shares of CF Industries by 286.0% during the first quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 34,439 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $2,866,000 after buying an additional 25,516 shares during the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of CF Industries during the second quarter valued at about $4,710,000. Finally, Bayesian Capital Management LP bought a new position in shares of CF Industries during the first quarter valued at about $2,384,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.06% of the company’s stock. Insider Activity In related news, EVP Bert A. Frost sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.00, for a total value of $264,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 103,155 shares in the company, valued at $9,077,640. The trade was a 2.83 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website . Also, VP Ashraf K. Malik sold 7,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.78, for a total transaction of $635,460.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president now owns 22,211 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,016,314.58. The trade was a 23.96 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 19,201 shares of company stock worth $1,727,694. Insiders own 0.42% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Read Our Latest Report on CF Industries CF Industries Stock Performance Shares of CF opened at $89.81 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 2.81 and a quick ratio of 2.52. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $69.13 and a one year high of $91.06. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $85.04 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $79.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $15.63 billion, a PE ratio of 14.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.31 and a beta of 0.97. CF Industries ( NYSE:CF – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 30th. The basic materials company reported $1.55 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.50. CF Industries had a net margin of 19.45% and a return on equity of 14.57%. The business had revenue of $1.37 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.28 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.85 earnings per share. CF Industries’s quarterly revenue was up 7.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts anticipate that CF Industries Holdings, Inc. will post 6.32 EPS for the current fiscal year. CF Industries Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 15th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.23%. CF Industries’s payout ratio is 31.65%. About CF Industries ( Free Report ) CF Industries Holdings, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement, and other industrial activities in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Ammonia, Granular Urea, UAN, AN, and Other segments. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding CF? 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3 things we heard from the Chicago White Sox, including prospect Grant Taylor’s bond with Paul SkenesINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Trey Robinson's 19 points helped Northern Kentucky defeat IU Indianapolis 66-64 on Saturday. Robinson added six rebounds for the Norse (3-6, 1-0 Horizon League). Josh Dilling went 6 of 11 from the field (5 for 9 from 3-point range) to add 17 points. Sam Vinson had nine points and finished 4 of 13 from the field. The Jaguars (4-6, 1-1) were led by Paul Zilinskas, who recorded 24 points. Jarvis Walker added 23 points for IU Indianapolis. DeSean Goode finished with six points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Wicked’s Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo reveal their thoughts on viral ‘holding space’ interviewCARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic scored in the first half, and the LA Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final with goals from their star forwards, the Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league’s biggest trophy for the first time since 2014. MLS’ most successful franchise struggled through most of the ensuing decade, even finishing 26th in the 29-team league last year. But the Galaxy turned everything around this season with a high-scoring new lineup that finished second in the Western Conference and then streaked through the playoffs with a whopping 18 goals in five games to win another crown. Sean Nealis scored for the seventh-seeded Red Bulls, whose improbable charge through the playoffs ended one win shy of its first Cup championship. With the league's youngest roster, New York fell just short of becoming the lowest-seeded team to win MLS' playoff tournament under first-year German coach Sandro Schwarz. Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy made four saves to win his second MLS title in three seasons. He was the MVP of the 2022 MLS Cup Final for the Galaxy's crosstown rival, Los Angeles FC. The Galaxy won this title without perhaps their most important player. Riqui Puig, the playmaking midfielder from Barcelona who ran their offense impressively all season long, tore a ligament in his knee last week in the Western Conference final. Puig watched the game in a suit, but his teammates hadn't forgotten him: After his replacement, Gastón Brugman, set up LA's opening goal with a superb pass, Paintsil held up Puig's jersey to their fans during the celebration. Paintsil put the Galaxy ahead in the ninth minute when he ran onto that sublime pass from Brugman and pounded home his 14th MLS goal — including four in the playoffs — in the Ghanaian forward's outstanding first season. Just four minutes later, Joveljic sprinted past four New York defenders and chipped home the 21st goal of his outstanding year as the Galaxy's striker. Nealis got New York on the scoreboard in the 28th minute when he volleyed home a ball that got loose in LA's penalty area after a corner. The Galaxy's usually shaky defense gave up another handful of good chances before reaching halftime with a tenuous lead. The second half was lively, but scoreless. Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg hit the outside of the post in the 72nd minute, while Gabriel Pec and Galaxy substitute Marco Reus nearly converted chances a few moments later. The ball got loose again in the Galaxy's penalty area in the third minute of extra time, but two Red Bulls couldn't finish. The Galaxy bench rushed onto the field and prematurely celebrated a victory in the seventh minute of injury time, only to be herded back off for another 30 seconds of play. The Galaxy finished 17-0-3 this season at their frequently renamed suburban stadium, where the sellout crowd of 26,812 for the final included several robust cheering sections of traveling Red Bulls supporters hoping to see their New Jersey-based club’s breakthrough on MLS’ biggest stage. The Galaxy’s Greg Vanney became the fourth coach to win an MLS title with two clubs. The former Galaxy player also won it all with Toronto in 2017. The club famous for employing global stars from David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Robbie Keane and Javier “Chicharito” Hernández rebuilt itself this season with lesser-known young talents from around the world. The Galaxy signed Pec from Brazil and the Ghanaian Paintsil out of Belgium, and the duo combined with incumbent Serbian striker Joveljic to form a potent attack that could outscore almost any MLS opponent. But the Galaxy also relied heavily on Puig, their Catalan catalyst and one of MLS’ best players. Puig stayed in last week's game after injuring his knee, and he even delivered the decisive pass to Joveljic for the game’s only goal. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer Greg Beacham, The Associated Press