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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it's usually a backhanded compliment. They say he's a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn't try to do too much. They mention he might not be flashy, but he gives the team a chance to win. And here's the thing about Penn State since Allar stepped under center: The Nittany Lions have won games. A lot of them. Sometimes that's hard to remember considering the lukewarm reception he often gets from fans. "I get it — we have a really passionate fan base and they're a huge part of our success," Allar said Sunday at College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day. "For us, we always want to go out there every drive and end with a touchdown, so when we don't do that, there's nobody more frustrated than us." The polarizing Allar is having a solid season by just about any standard, completing more than 68% of his passes for 3,021 yards, 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading the sixth-seeded Nittany Lions to a 12-2 record and a spot in the Fiesta Bowl for Tuesday's game against No. 3 seed Boise State. But in a college football world filled with high-scoring, explosive offenses, Allar's no-frills performances often are the object of ire. The Penn State offense is a run-first bunch, led by the talented combo of Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. "If we had a nickel for every time there was a Monday morning quarterback saying some BS stuff, we'd all be pretty rich," offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki said. "I think part of being a quarterback, especially at Penn State but really anywhere, is how you respond to and manage criticism." The 20-year-old Allar has made strides in that department after a trying 2023 season that finished with a 10-3 record. He says that's largely because once fall camp started back in August, he logged off the social media platform X. Allar said negative online experiences wore on him last year, and his phone number was leaked a few times, which added to the stress. He finally realized that controlling outside narratives was impossible, so the best course of action was to eliminate a needless distraction. "I've been more mentally free, as much as that sounds crazy," Allar said. "I think that's been a huge difference for me this year." The biggest criticism of Allar — and really Penn State as a whole during the 11-year James Franklin era — is that he isn't capable of winning the big games. He's 0-2 against rival Ohio State and threw a late interception against Oregon in the Big Ten title game earlier this month, which sealed the Ducks' 45-37 victory. He wasn't great in the CFP's first round, either, completing just 13 of 22 passes for 127 yards as Penn State muscled past SMU 38-10 on a cold, blustery day to advance to the Fiesta Bowl. But the quarterback is confident a better performance — aided by a game that will be played in comfortable temperatures in a domed stadium — is coming. "For me, I just have to execute those (easy) throws early in the game and get our guys into rhythm," Allar said. "Get them involved early as much as I can and that allows us to stay on the field longer, call more plays and open up our offense more. That will help us a ton, building the momentum throughout the game." Allar might be a favorite punching bag for a section of the Penn State fan base, but that's not the case in his own locker room. Star tight end Tyler Warren praised his quarterback's ability to avoid sacks, saying that the 6-foot-5, 238-pounder brings a toughness that resonates with teammates. "He's a football player," Warren said. "He plays quarterback, but when you watch him play and the energy he brings and the way he runs the ball, he's just a football player and that fires up our offense." Now Allar and Penn State have a chance to silence critics who say that the Nittany Lions don't show up in big games. Not that he's worried about what other people think. "I think it's a skill at the end of the day — blocking out the outside noise," Allar said. "Focusing on you and the process and being honest with yourself, both good and bad."Japanese artist finds solace and global fans with intricate leaf-cutting

Jeju Air crash prompts South Korea to start emergency inspection of country's airline operation systemBOULDER, Colo. — Travis Hunter is a throwback-type player — an elite receiver one moment, a lockdown cornerback the next — who rarely leaves the field and has a knack for making big plays all over it. The Colorado Buffaloes' two-way standout (see: unicorn) even celebrates at an elite level, unveiling imaginative dance moves following touchdowns and interceptions, some of which include the Heisman Trophy pose. It's one of the many awards he's in line to win. Hunter is the The Associated Press college football player of the year, receiving 26 of 43 votes Thursday from a panel of AP Top 25 voters. Boise State tailback Ashton Jeanty finished second with 16 votes and Arizona State running back Cameron Skattebo received one vote. "Couldn't do what I do without my team," Hunter said in an email on a trip to Las Vegas for an awards ceremony. "So I view being up for these awards as team awards." A player with his particular set of skills doesn't come around that often. He's a flashback to the days of Charles Woodson at Michigan or Champ Bailey at Georgia. Or even his coach, Deion Sanders, a two-way star in the NFL. The prospect of significant playing time on both sides of the ball is what led Hunter to join Sanders at Jackson State and why he followed Sanders to Boulder. "Coach Prime was the only coach who would consider allowing me to do what I'm doing," said Hunter, who's expected to be a top-five pick next spring in the NFL draft, possibly even the No. 1 overall selection. "He did it and knows what it takes — how much you have to be ready on both sides of the ball." Want to fuel Hunter? Simply tell him he can't. "I'm motivated when people tell me I can't do something," Hunter said. "That I can't dominate on both sides of the ball. I want to be an example for others that anything is possible. Keep pursuing your dreams." Hunter helped the 20th-ranked Buffaloes to a 9-3 record this season and a berth in the Alamo Bowl against No. 17 BYU (10-2) on Dec. 28. He played 688 defensive snaps and 672 more on offense — the lone Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of the ball, according to Colorado research. Hunter has already won a second straight Paul Hornung award as the game's most versatile player. He's up for the Walter Camp (player of the year), Maxwell (most outstanding player), the Biletnikoff (best receiver) and Bednarik (top defensive player) awards. And, of course, the Heisman, where he's the odds-on favorite to win over Jeanty this weekend. Hunter can join the late Rashaan Salaam as the only Colorado players to capture the Heisman. Salaam won it in 1994 after rushing for 2,055 yards. Hunter wasn't a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which goes to the nation's top defensive back. That drew the wrath of Sanders, who earned the award with Florida State in 1988 and vowed to give his trophy to Hunter. Hunter's high school coach, Lenny Gregory, knew he had a special player the summer of Hunter's freshman year. Gregory, then the coach at Collins Hill in Georgia, had a conditioning test for his players — run six 200-yard dashes with a minute rest in between. Defensive backs had to complete each in under 32 seconds. Hunter never even got winded. He played safety/cornerback and receiver as a freshman and helped Collins Hill to a state title his senior season. "I remember just talking to colleges the spring of his ninth-grade year and telling coaches that this kid's going to be the No. 1 player in the country," recounted Gregory, who's now the coach at Gordon Central High in Calhoun, Georgia. "They'd look at him and laugh at me, 'What are you talking about? This scrawny kid? He's not big enough.' I was like, 'Just watch. Just watch.'" Hunter finished the regular season with 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver. On defense, he had four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and forced one crucial fumble, which secured an OT win over Baylor. Overall, Hunter had 92 receptions and allowed 22. He hauled in 14 receiving TDs and allowed just one. He was responsible for 53 first downs and gave up just six. He was targeted 119 times by Shedeur Sanders & Co. but only 39 times by opposing QBs. Hunter's likely final game in Boulder, a rout of Oklahoma State, was a three-touchdown, one-interception performance. "I'm used to seeing him do all this spectacular stuff," Shedeur Sanders said. "I'm used to all this stuff — you all are just now seeing it on national stage." Get local news delivered to your inbox!

(The Center Square) – Homeowners in the market for washers and dryers may have better-performing options to choose from in the near future due to a bill limiting the extent of energy efficiency mandates on laundry appliances passing the U.S. House. The Republican-led House Resolution 1612 , or Liberty in Laundry Act, would prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers or dryers that “are not cost-effective or technologically feasible.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.By FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life that I’m eager to pursue with my wife and my family.” The announcement comes a day after Gaetz, a Florida Republican, stepped aside from the Cabinet nomination process amid growing fallout from federal and House Ethics investigations that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The 42-year-old has vehemently denied the allegations against him. Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general had stunned many career lawyers inside the Justice Department, but reflected Trump’s desire to place a loyalist in a department he has marked for retribution following the criminal cases against him. Hours after Gaetz withdrew, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, who would come to the job with years of legal work under her belt and that other trait Trump prizes above all: loyalty. It’s unclear what’s next for Gaetz, who is no longer a member of the House. He surprised colleagues by resigning from Congress the same day that Trump nominated him for attorney general. Some speculated he could still be sworn into office for another two-year term on Jan. 3, given that he had just won reelection earlier this month. But Gaetz, who has been in state and national politics for 14 years, said he’s done with Congress. “I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,” he said.Automobile parts giant LKQ Corporation disclosed that one of its business units in Canada was hacked, allowing threat actors to steal data from the company. LKQ is a public American company specializing in automotive replacement parts, components, and services to repair and maintain vehicles. The company has 45,000 employees in 25 countries and operates numerous brands, including Keystone, Tri Star, and ADL. In a Friday evening FORM 8-K filing filed with the SEC, the company says one of its business units in Canada was breached on November 13, disrupting business operations. "On November 13, 2024, LKQ Corporation (the "Company" or "we") detected unauthorized access to information technology (IT) systems of a single business unit in Canada ("Business Unit"). The attack disrupted the Business Unit's operations," reads the LKQ Form 8-K filing . "Upon discovery, we immediately began taking steps to investigate, contain, and recover from the incident, including activating our security incident response and recovery plans, partnering with industry leading forensic investigators, and initiating containment measures for affected systems. We also promptly notified law enforcement authorities. We are analyzing data impacted by the incident and will be notifying affected parties as appropriate." "As a result of the incident, the Company's operations within this Business Unit were adversely impacted for a few weeks while affected systems were recovered; however, the Company believes that it has effectively contained the threat and that none of its other businesses were impacted by the threat, and the Business Unit is now operating near full capacity." The company says that they do not believe the incident will have any material impact on its financials or operations for the remainder of the fiscal year. LKQ says that they will seek reimbursement for costs and expenses stemming from the cyberattack from their cyber insurance company. LKQ warns that its containment measures have caused some disruption within the breached business for a few weeks but has since restored operations. No ransomware gangs or other threat actors have claimed responsibility for the attack.

By REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to make good on campaign promises aiming to restrict immigration and redefining what it means to be American. But any efforts to halt the policy would face steep legal hurdles. Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the United States automatically becomes an American citizen. It’s been in place for decades and applies to children born to someone in the country illegally or in the U.S. on a tourist or student visa who plans to return to their home country. It’s not the practice of every country, and Trump and his supporters have argued that the system is being abused and that there should be tougher standards for becoming an American citizen. But others say this is a right enshrined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, it would be extremely difficult to overturn and even if it’s possible, it’s a bad idea. Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it: During an interview Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Trump said he “absolutely” planned to halt birthright citizenship once in office. “We’re going to end that because it’s ridiculous,” he said. Trump and other opponents of birthright citizenship have argued that it creates an incentive for people to come to the U.S. illegally or take part in “birth tourism,” in which pregnant women enter the U.S. specifically to give birth so their children can have citizenship before returning to their home countries. “Simply crossing the border and having a child should not entitle anyone to citizenship,” said Eric Ruark, director of research for NumbersUSA, which argues for reducing immigration. The organization supports changes that would require at least one parent to be a permanent legal resident or a U.S. citizen for their children to automatically get citizenship. Others have argued that ending birthright citizenship would profoundly damage the country. “One of our big benefits is that people born here are citizens, are not an illegal underclass. There’s better assimilation and integration of immigrants and their children because of birthright citizenship,” said Alex Nowrasteh, vice president for economic and social policy studies at the pro-immigration Cato Institute. In 2019, the Migration Policy Institute estimated that 5.5 million children under age 18 lived with at least one parent in the country illegally in 2019, representing 7% of the U.S. child population. The vast majority of those children were U.S. citizens. The nonpartisan think tank said during Trump’s campaign for president in 2015 that the number of people in the country illegally would “balloon” if birthright citizenship were repealed, creating “a self-perpetuating class that would be excluded from social membership for generations.” In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress ratified the 14th Amendment in July 1868. That amendment assured citizenship for all, including Black people. “All persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside,” the 14th Amendment says. “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.” But the 14th Amendment didn’t always translate to everyone being afforded birthright citizenship. For example, it wasn’t until 1924 that Congress finally granted citizenship to all Native Americans born in the U.S. A key case in the history of birthright citizenship came in 1898, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Wong Kim Ark, born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrants, was a U.S. citizen because he was born in the states. The federal government had tried to deny him reentry into the county after a trip abroad on grounds he wasn’t a citizen under the Chinese Exclusion Act. But some have argued that the 1898 case clearly applied to children born of parents who are both legal immigrants to America but that it’s less clear whether it applies to children born to parents without legal status or, for example, who come for a short-term like a tourist visa. “That is the leading case on this. In fact, it’s the only case on this,” said Andrew Arthur, a fellow at the Center for Immigration Studies, which supports immigration restrictions. “It’s a lot more of an open legal question than most people think.” Some proponents of immigration restrictions have argued the words “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” in the 14th Amendment allows the U.S. to deny citizenship to babies born to those in the country illegally. Trump himself used that language in his 2023 announcement that he would aim to end birthright citizenship if reelected. Trump wasn’t clear in his Sunday interview how he aims to end birthright citizenship. Asked how he could get around the 14th Amendment with an executive action, Trump said: “Well, we’re going to have to get it changed. We’ll maybe have to go back to the people. But we have to end it.” Pressed further on whether he’d use an executive order, Trump said “if we can, through executive action.” He gave a lot more details in a 2023 post on his campaign website . In it, he said he would issue an executive order the first day of his presidency, making it clear that federal agencies “require that at least one parent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for their future children to become automatic U.S. citizens.” Related Articles National Politics | Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next National Politics | In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own National Politics | Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results National Politics | Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president National Politics | With Trump on the way, advocates look to states to pick up medical debt fight Trump wrote that the executive order would make clear that children of people in the U.S. illegally “should not be issued passports, Social Security numbers, or be eligible for certain taxpayer funded welfare benefits.” This would almost certainly end up in litigation. Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute said the law is clear that birthright citizenship can’t be ended by executive order but that Trump may be inclined to take a shot anyway through the courts. “I don’t take his statements very seriously. He has been saying things like this for almost a decade,” Nowrasteh said. “He didn’t do anything to further this agenda when he was president before. The law and judges are near uniformly opposed to his legal theory that the children of illegal immigrants born in the United States are not citizens.” Trump could steer Congress to pass a law to end birthright citizenship but would still face a legal challenge that it violates the Constitution. Associated Press reporter Elliot Spagat in San Diego contributed to this report.Aneesah Morrow had 20 points and 18 rebounds as No. 6 LSU rallied to an 83-61 victory over Albany.As Donald Trump’s return to the White House looms, so does the specter of another trade war, and Canada seems to be sharpening its economic arsenal. Rumors are swirling in Ottawa about potential export taxes on uranium, oil, and potash—the very lifeblood of American industry. It’s a chess move that some say reeks of desperation. Others may call it a cold calculation aimed squarely at a president who might just be bold enough to drag his neighbors into a tariff-fueled skirmish. Export levies would be a last resort, insiders insist, but a follow-through would demonstrate that Canada indeed knows how to twist the knife. Some U.S. refiners, particularly in the Midwest, run largely on cheap Canadian crude. America’s nuclear reactors sip on uranium sourced almost exclusively from Saskatchewan’s rich veins. American farmers depend on Canada’s potash. A tax on these commodities could bite deep into supply chains and consumer wallets. The Western provinces of Canada, however, are having none of it. Conservative provincial leaders in oil-rich Alberta and potash-heavy Saskatchewan have labeled the idea of export taxes everything from "terrible" to outright "betrayal." Their vocal opposition underscores the political grenade Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is juggling: keeping his progressive base happy while not alienating voters in the resource-dependent heartlands. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has made it clear he’s ready to pull the plug—literally—by threatening to cut off energy exports to the U.S. All this, of course, comes amid a backdrop of rising Chinese influence in critical minerals and a U.S. increasingly reliant on Canadian resources to hedge against Beijing. A messy divorce from its top trading partner would leave Washington scrambling—and Trudeau knows it. Whether this brinkmanship leads to compromise or conflagration, apparently only pundits can say.

The entrance to FIFA’s World Cup 2026 office in Toronto with a display of match balls from FIFA World Cups dating back to the 1970 men’s tournament is shown on Dec. 9, 2024. Neil Davidson/The Canadian Press The 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $3.8-billion in “positive economic output” for Canada as a host country, according to a FIFA economic-impact assessment. That amount is split between Canadian gross domestic product, labour income and government revenue with GDP ($2-billion) and labour income ($1.3-billion) getting the biggest chunk. The assessment also foresees “the creation and preservation” of 24,100 jobs across the country over the period from June of 2023 to August of 2026. Economic effects were measured and reported in terms of economic output, GDP, labour income, employment and government revenue, according to the assessment. The estimates were calculated based on data provided by FIFA World Cup 26 and the Canadian host-city committee. They were supplemented by projected or sourced data provided by Deloitte Canada economists. “You can think of economic output as sales,” said Jeff Harris, founder and leader of Deloitte Canada’s Sport Business Advisory Practice. “That’s the total value of goods and services that are produced and purchased within the time frame.” Consider the GDP number as income, Harris added. The assessment says for every Canadian dollar spent on tournament preparations or by visitors attending the competition, it’s estimated the event will contribute $1.09 to GDP. That translates on average to $155-million to GDP – and generating or sustaining 1,850 jobs nationally – for each of the 13 matches to be staged in Canada The expanded 48-team, 104-match World Cup is being co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico. Vancouver and Toronto are Canada’s host cities with 11 others in the U.S. and three in Mexico. The assessment estimates tournament expenditure – in the form of capital, operational and visitor spending – will total $1.9-billion from June of 2023 to August of 2026. The economic assessment says preparing for and hosting the tournament could contribute $1.7-billion in positive economic output in B.C., which is hosting seven matches. That includes boosts to GDP ($980-million), labour income ($610-million) and government revenue ($120-million), as well as the “creation and preservation of” more than 13,700 jobs over the time period under analysis. In Ontario, where Toronto is playing host to six games, the assessment sees $1.3-billion in positive economic output – GDP ($700-million), labour income ($460-million) and government revenue ($100-million). The job figure is more than 8,700. The assessment cites possible positive economic output of $940-million for the Greater Toronto Area and $1.3-billion for the Metro Vancouver Area. “Off the pitch, this is so much more than a sporting event,” FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani, a Vancouver native and former Canada Soccer president, said in a statement. “It’s the biggest sports and entertainment event in history and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our nation on the global stage.” On the other side of the ledger, cost of staging the tournament has gone up. In April, Vancouver organizers put the estimated cost of playing host to their portion of the event at between $483-million and $581-million, including costs for the city, the province and stadium upgrades. But the B.C. government said the event is expected to generate enough revenue to result in a net cost of between $100-million and $145-million. In February, the City of Toronto estimated operations and capital costs to be incurred locally in Toronto to be approximately $380-million. The federal government has pledged $104.34-million to the city while Ontario has agreed to pitch in up to $97-million.OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will not support a Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST holiday and $250 unless the government expands eligibility for the cheques, saying the rebate leaves out "the most vulnerable." The Liberals announced a plan last week to cut the federal sales tax on a raft of items like toys and restaurant meals for two months, and to give $250 to more than 18.7 million Canadians in the spring. Speaking after a Canadian Labour Congress event in Ottawa, Singh says he's open to passing the GST legislation, but the rebate needs to include seniors, students, people who are on disability benefits and those who were not able to work last year. Singh says he initially supported the idea because he thought the rebate cheques would go to anyone who earned under $150,000 last year. But the so-called working Canadians rebate will be sent to those who had an income, leaving out people Singh says need the help. The government intends to include the measures in the fall economic statement, which has not yet been introduced in the House of Commons. The proposed GST holiday would begin in mid-December, lasting for two months. It would remove the GST on prepared foods at grocery stores, some alcoholic drinks, children's clothes and toys, Christmas trees, restaurant meals, books, video games and physical newspapers. A privilege debate has held up all government business in the House since late September, with the Conservatives pledging to continue a filibuster until the government hands over unredacted documents related to misspending at a green technology fund. The NDP said last week they had agreed to pause the privilege debate in order to pass the legislation to usher in the GST holiday. Singh said Tuesday that unless there are changes to the proposed legislation, he will not support pausing the debate. The Bloc Québécois is also pushing for the rebates to be sent to seniors and retirees. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. David Baxter, The Canadian Presslol646 redeem code free 。

'The Later Daters': Cast, how to stream new Michelle Obama-produced dating snowJPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in shares of Regency Centers Co. ( NASDAQ:REG – Free Report ) by 4.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,090,347 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 435,932 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. owned about 0.06% of Regency Centers worth $801,056,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of REG. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lifted its position in shares of Regency Centers by 170.1% during the second quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 80,107 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,983,000 after purchasing an additional 50,444 shares in the last quarter. BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp grew its stake in shares of Regency Centers by 60.6% during the second quarter. BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp now owns 33,618 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,091,000 after acquiring an additional 12,682 shares in the last quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Regency Centers by 47.3% during the third quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 29,342 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,121,000 after acquiring an additional 9,424 shares during the last quarter. Trustmark National Bank Trust Department acquired a new position in shares of Regency Centers in the third quarter worth about $719,000. Finally, Royal London Asset Management Ltd. boosted its holdings in Regency Centers by 9.3% in the third quarter. Royal London Asset Management Ltd. now owns 105,433 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,615,000 after purchasing an additional 8,959 shares during the last quarter. 96.07% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Analysts Set New Price Targets REG has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered Regency Centers from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and upped their target price for the company from $70.00 to $75.00 in a research report on Thursday, September 26th. Evercore ISI reduced their price objective on shares of Regency Centers from $78.00 to $77.00 and set an “in-line” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. BTIG Research raised their price objective on shares of Regency Centers from $72.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 27th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Regency Centers from $71.00 to $78.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 31st. Finally, Compass Point lifted their price target on Regency Centers from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 10th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $77.42. Regency Centers Trading Down 0.9 % Regency Centers stock opened at $73.95 on Friday. Regency Centers Co. has a 1 year low of $56.51 and a 1 year high of $76.53. The firm has a market cap of $13.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.72, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.16 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a current ratio of 0.95. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $73.78 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $70.21. Regency Centers ( NASDAQ:REG – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 28th. The company reported $0.54 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.04 by ($0.50). The firm had revenue of $360.27 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $355.17 million. Regency Centers had a net margin of 27.78% and a return on equity of 5.85%. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.02 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that Regency Centers Co. will post 4.28 EPS for the current fiscal year. Regency Centers Increases Dividend The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 3rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 16th will be given a dividend of $0.705 per share. This represents a $2.82 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.81%. This is a boost from Regency Centers’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th. Regency Centers’s payout ratio is presently 132.39%. Regency Centers Company Profile ( Free Report ) Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. Our portfolio includes thriving properties merchandised with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and best-in-class retailers that connect to their neighborhoods, communities, and customers. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding REG? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Regency Centers Co. ( NASDAQ:REG – Free Report ). 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WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the Jan. 6, 2021 , U.S. Capitol attack, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department was committed to holding accountable all perpetrators “at any level” for “the assault on our democracy.” That bold declaration won't apply to at least one person: Donald Trump. Special counsel Jack Smith's move on Monday to abandon the federal election interference case against Trump means jurors will likely never decide whether the president-elect is criminally responsible for his attempts to cling to power after losing the 2020 campaign. The decision to walk away from the election charges and the separate classified documents case against Trump marks an abrupt end of the Justice Department’s unprecedented legal effort that once threatened his liberty but appears only to have galvanized his supporters. The abandonment of the cases accusing Trump of endangering American democracy and national security does away with the most serious legal threats he was facing as he returns to the White House. It was the culmination of a monthslong defense effort to delay the proceedings at every step and use the criminal allegations to Trump's political advantage, putting the final word in the hands of voters instead of jurors. “We always knew that the rich and powerful had an advantage, but I don’t think we would have ever believed that somebody could walk away from everything,” said Stephen Saltzburg, a George Washington University law professor and former Justice Department official. “If there ever was a Teflon defendant, that’s Donald Trump.” While prosecutors left the door open to the possibility that federal charges could be re-filed against Trump after he leaves office, that seems unlikely. Meanwhile, Trump's presidential victory has thrown into question the future of the two state criminal cases against him in New York and Georgia. Trump was supposed to be sentenced on Tuesday after his conviction on 34 felony counts in his New York hush money case , but it's possible the sentencing could be delayed until after Trump leaves office, and the defense is pushing to dismiss the case altogether. Smith's team stressed that their decision to abandon the federal cases was not a reflection of the merit of the charges, but an acknowledgement that they could not move forward under longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Trump's presidential victory set “at odds two fundamental and compelling national interests: On the one hand, the Constitution’s requirement that the President must not be unduly encumbered in fulfilling his weighty responsibilities . . . and on the other hand, the Nation’s commitment to the rule of law,” prosecutors wrote in court papers. The move just weeks after Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris underscores the immense personal stake Trump had in the campaign in which he turned his legal woes into a political rallying cry. Trump accused prosecutors of bringing the charges in a bid to keep him out of the White House, and he promised revenge on his perceived enemies if he won a second term. “If Donald J. Trump had lost an election, he may very well have spent the rest of his life in prison,” Vice President-elect JD Vance, wrote in a social media post on Monday. “These prosecutions were always political. Now it’s time to ensure what happened to President Trump never happens in this country again.” After the Jan. 6 attack by Trump supporters that left more than 100 police officers injured, Republican leader Mitch McConnell and several other Republicans who voted to acquit Trump during his Senate impeachment trial said it was up to the justice system to hold Trump accountable. The Jan. 6 case brought last year in Washington alleged an increasingly desperate criminal conspiracy to subvert the will of voters after Trump's 2020 loss, accusing Trump of using the angry mob of supporters that attacked the Capitol as “a tool” in his campaign to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence and obstruct the certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory. Hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters — many of whom have said they felt called to Washington by Trump — have pleaded guilty or been convicted by juries of federal charges at the same courthouse where Trump was supposed to stand trial last year. As the trial date neared, officials at the courthouse that sits within view of the Capitol were busy making plans for the crush of reporters expected to cover the historic case. But Trump's argument that he enjoyed absolute immunity from prosecution quickly tied up the case in appeals all the way up to the Supreme Court. The high court ruled in July that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution , and sent the case back to the trial court to decide which allegations could move forward. But the case was dismissed before the trial court could get a chance to do so. The other indictment brought in Florida accused Trump of improperly storing at his Mar-a-Lago estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, enlisting aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showing off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map. But U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case in July on grounds that Smith was illegally appointed . Smith appealed to the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, but abandoned that appeal on Monday. Smith's team said it would continue its fight in the appeals court to revive charges against Trump's two co-defendants because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” In New York, jurors spent weeks last spring hearing evidence in a state case alleging a Trump scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. New York prosecutors recently expressed openness to delaying sentencing until after Trump's second term, while Trump's lawyers are fighting to have the conviction dismissed altogether. In Georgia, a trial while Trump is in office seems unlikely in a state case charging him and more than a dozen others with conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. The case has been on hold since an appeals court agreed to review whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she had hired to lead the case. Associated Press reporter Lisa Mascaro in Washington contributed.

UCare is closing its offices next week after receiving what the Minneapolis-based health plan described as a “concerning” phone call, making it the second instance of a Twin Cities insurer temporarily closing its headquarters amid a surge in online hostility directed at insurance companies. Minnetonka-based Medica confirmed earlier this week that it was temporarily shutting down its headquarters in Minnetonka and offices in other states. Insurers have seen a notable increase in threatening social media messages since Wednesday’s murder of Brian Thompson, the top executive at Minnetonka-based UnitedHealthcare . “We received a concerning comment in a phone call and, out of an abundance of caution, will close our offices next week,” according to a statement from UCare on Saturday. “Employees will work from home as UCare takes every precaution to protect our team.” UCare, which employs about 1,700 people, did not offer any more information about the call. Thompson, 50, of Maple Grove, was killed Wednesday in a shooting that police say apparently targeted the executive. Authorities have not speculated publicly on a motive, but bullet casings at the crime scene had the words “deny” and “delay” written on them, according to media reports. Thompson’s widow told NBC News that Thompson had received threats possibly linked to coverage denials. Before its decision to close offices, UCare this week started locking the front door of its headquarters in northeast Minneapolis. Thompson’s fatal shooting “has created a new level of unease in our industry,” the Minnesota Council of Health Plans told the Minnesota Star Tribune in a statement. “The vitriol on social media following this tragic event is unsettling and concerning.” “Thousands of people work for health plans here in the Twin Cities and across the state,” said the trade group, which is not an insurer but an association of health plans founded 40 years ago. “Not only are these Minnesotans dedicated and invested in supporting access to care, but they also receive their care here, they raise families here and they support their communities.” Medica employs about 3,000 people, mostly in Minnesota. UnitedHealthcare is the nation’s largest health insurer and a division of Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group, which said Friday it was partnering with law enforcement to ensure workplace safety while reinforcing security guidelines and building access policies. United employs about 19,000 people in Minnesota. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota said in a Friday statement it had elevated security measures and protocols at its headquarters in Eagan, while asking workers to “remain aware and vigilant and report any unusual activity.”Inter Milan took another step towards direct qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League with Tuesday's 1-0 win over Leipzig which moved the Italians top of the table. Castello Lukeba's own goal midway through the first half was enough for Inter to win their fourth straight match in Europe's elite club competition. Italian champions Inter lead Barcelona and Liverpool, who host Real Madrid on Wednesday, by a point after a narrow win which should have finished with a more emphatic scoreline for the hosts. Simone Inzaghi's side return to their Serie A title defence at high-flying Fiorentina on Sunday after a routine win at a far from full San Siro. Leipzig meanwhile remain on no points after a fifth defeat in as many games in the Champions League, with even qualification for the play-offs looking tricky. Meanwhile, Arsenal extended their revival with a ruthless 5-1 rout of Sporting Lisbon to bolster their bid to reach the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta's side ended a three-match winless run in all competitions by beating Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the Premier League last weekend. Leandro Trossard netted late on to give Arsenal five away goals in a Champions League game for the first time since 2008. Arsenal's third win in five Champions League matches this season lifted them into seventh place, with the top eight teams in the revamped tournament earning automatic qualification for the last 16. Sporting's first defeat in Europe's elite club competition this season leaves them below Arsenal on goal difference. Arsenal are nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after their dip, but this swaggering effort suggested they are finally back in the groove. Arteta had challenged Arsenal to make a statement against Sporting and they responded in emphatic fashion. The north Londoners' first away win in the Champions League in six attempts was a welcome tonic after a 1-0 loss at Inter Milan in their last European fixture. Arsenal's impressive performance was all the more notable as Sporting had crushed Manchester City 4-1 in their final Champions League game under Ruben Amorim, who has since taken charge of Manchester United. (AFP)

Hawaii, Louisiana top list of 10 worst states to work in 2024Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday announced an ambitious target of creating 1,800 TB-free gram panchayats by March 2025. This follows the state’s success in declaring 579 gram panchayats TB-free in 2023. Sharing progress made under the state’s TB elimination initiatives at the launch of the nationwide 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign in Panchkula, Saini highlighted that the data of 79,652 patients from Haryana has been uploaded to the Ni-kshay portal. He added that 3.49 lakh TB patients have so far received financial assistance worth ₹ 117.46 crore under the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY). Saini also emphasised Haryana’s adoption of advanced technologies to combat TB. The state has connected X-ray centres to the Indian Plasma Research Institute in Ahmedabad through AI, becoming the second state in the country to do so. Additionally, two cutting-edge microbial culture and DST labs have been established in Rohtak and Karnal, with a third lab under development in Ambala. “To reach vulnerable populations, 59 mobile health vans are conducting TB tests in villages, slums and among daily wage workers, brick kiln workers, and farmers,” Saini said. The state has also increased its designated microscopy centres (DMCs) for sample testing from 358 to 428, with plans to open 131 new DMCs. Handheld X-ray devices with AI capabilities are being deployed across districts for faster diagnostics. The CM assured that all TB diagnostic tests and treatments are being provided free of charge. Patients are also receiving free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in both government and private sectors. “So far, claims worth ₹ 29 crore for 17,500 TB patients have been settled under the scheme. For those not eligible for Ayushman, free treatment is still ensured,” Saini added. Highlighting efforts to treat drug-resistant TB cases, Saini noted the establishment of four nodal drug-resistant TB centres at PGIMS Rohtak and medical colleges in Karnal, Nuh, and Sonipat. Furthermore, district nodal drug-resistant TB centres have been set up in all 22 districts of Haryana. 65 hi-tech mobile vans deployed The Haryana government also launched 65 mobile vans (Ni-kshay vahan) equipped with advanced diagnostic tools in all districts of the state. The mobile vans will target high-risk areas, such as villages and urban settlements. These vehicles are equipped to perform chest X-rays and sputum tests on-site. Results will be available within 24 hours, and treatment for confirmed TB cases will commence immediately. As part of the campaign, the government has also launched the “Nikshay Mitra” initiative, where volunteers adopt TB patients and provide regular support, including follow-ups every 15 days. The campaign includes a detailed micro-planning strategy to maximise reach and effectiveness. Department officials, including ASHA workers and ANMs, will work in collaboration to identify and treat TB patients. The TB treatment is being provided free of cost under the government’s initiative. Patients will also receive ₹ 1,000 per month in their bank accounts to support nutritional needs during treatment. Energy tablets are being distributed as part of the program to ensure faster recovery.

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NoneThe Miami Dolphins head into this critical matchup against the Cleveland Browns with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. If the Denver Broncos defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, the Dolphins will be eliminated from playoff contention before stepping onto the field against the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately, the Dolphins’ starting quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, is now listed as doubtful for the game, and he is unlikely to play if Miami’s postseason aspirations deplete. Run The Ball Despite these setbacks, the Dolphins have a clear path to victory. With Tua on the sidelines, the team will need to lean on their run game—something that showed significant improvement in the previous week following the return of offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn . Wynn’s presence in the offensive line has provided added stability and paved the way for the Dolphins’ rushing attack to gain traction. Running backs Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane will be pivotal in this matchup as Miami looks to control the clock and dictate the tempo on the ground. The run game will need to be effective early to set up manageable third downs and take some pressure off Tyler Huntley . Cleveland’s running back, Jerome Ford, has been a key part of their offensive success this season, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. The Dolphins’ defense must stop him. Miami’s front seven must take a physical approach to limit Ford’s explosive potential. By containing Ford and forcing the Browns into obvious passing situations, Miami can begin to exploit Cleveland’s weaknesses, including its reliance on backup quarterbacks. Jordyn Brooks’s designation for this game will be critical to the Dolphins’ ability to stop the run. Miami’s defense will need to hit the ground running. Establishing an early lead would be key in forcing Cleveland’s offense to move away from the run game and rely on their quarterbacks. Whether it’s Jameis Winston or Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center for the Browns, both have been prone to mistakes when pressured. Winston, despite his strong arm, is still a turnover risk with his inconsistent decision-making. Thompson-Robinson, the second-year player, has shown flashes of talent but remains raw, and a fast start could force him into making many errors. By forcing the Browns to play catch-up, Miami’s defense can leverage these mistakes, setting the stage for key takeaways. To force mistakes, the Dolphins’ pass rush will need to be relentless. Miami has one of the most dynamic defensive lines in the league, and this is the time for the defensive front to shine. Whether it’s sending pressure from the outside with Chop Robinson or sending interior rushers like Sieler, getting to the quarterback will be essential. Disrupting the Browns’ quarterbacks—especially a quarterback like Thompson-Robinson—will increase the likelihood of forced throws and bad decisions. The Dolphins’ secondary, led by Kendall Fuller and Jalen Ramsey , will have the opportunity to capitalize on those mistakes with potential turnovers. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Tua Tagovailoa’s availability, the Dolphins can still find a way to secure a victory against the Cleveland Browns by focusing on their run game, containing Jerome Ford, and putting pressure on the Browns’ quarterbacks. Miami can stay alive in the playoff hunt by starting fast, forcing Cleveland to throw, and generating turnovers with a strong pass rush (barring a Denver victory). This is a must-win game, and the Dolphins have the talent to rise to the occasion. Tua DOUBTFUL for Sunday; Huntley Most Likely to Start

United Parcel Service 's ( UPS -0.20% ) stock closed at an all-time high of $206.37 per share on Feb. 2, 2022. At the time, many investors were impressed by its stable growth, wide moat, and rising shipments for e-commerce platforms. However, after setting that record high, UPS's stock price pulled back nearly 40% to about $125. It dropped as it lapped its pandemic-driven growth spurt in deliveries in 2021, struggled with higher fuel and labor costs, and lost customers as it dealt with tense union negotiations that nearly sparked a strike in 2023. Rising interest rates also chilled the economy while also making its dividend-paying shares less appealing than fixed-income investments. UPS' business has gradually stabilized over the past year as it overcame most of those challenges. Its stock looks cheap at 14 times forward earnings, and it's still trading about 30% below Wall Street's highest price target of $185. Should investors buy this oft-overlooked stock before it rises back to those levels? Is UPS' slowdown finally over? UPS is one of the world's largest courier service providers. It employs more than half a million people worldwide and serves over 200 countries and territories. Its average daily package volume, average revenue per piece, and total revenue jumped in 2020 and 2021 as the pandemic drove more people to shop online. That top-line growth offset the near-term pressure on its margins and boosted its earnings per share (EPS). Metric 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Average daily package volume 21.88 million 24.68 million 25.25 million 24.29 million 22.29 million Average revenue per piece $10.87 $10.94 $12.32 $13.38 $13.62 Total revenue $74.09 billion $84.63 billion $97.29 billion $100.34 billion $90.96 billion Adjusted operating margin 11% 10.3% 13.5% 13.8% 10.9% Diluted EPS $7.53 $8.23 $14.68 $13.20 $7.80 Data source: United Parcel Service. But in 2022 and 2023, UPS' daily package volumes declined as the pandemic tailwinds dissipated, inflation curbed consumer spending, and some customers shifted their deliveries to FedEx and other competitors to hedge against a potential strike from the Teamsters Union, which represents around 330,000 UPS workers. UPS partly offset that pressure by raising its rates, which boosted its average revenue per piece, but that growth couldn't fully prop up its revenue or EPS . Those near-term challenges drove many investors away from UPS' stock. For 2024, UPS expects its revenue to rise just 0.2% to $91.1 billion as its adjusted operating margin dips to 9.6%. That outlook seems dim, but several of its near-term headwinds are dissipating as it tosses more irons in the fire. It negotiated a new worker contract with the Teamsters Union this August to avoid a strike, but it's partly offsetting those higher labor costs by laying off about 12,000 employees, investing in new logistics technologies, and automating more tasks across its network. The Fed's rate cuts over the past year also indicate that inflation is gradually cooling off. For the full year, analysts expect its revenue to stay flat as its EPS dips 15%. But in 2025, they expect its revenue and EPS to grow 4% and 17%, respectively, as the macro environment warms up and it laps the initial costs of its new union contract. UPS pays a high forward dividend yield of 5.2%, and that high payout should become more attractive as declining interest rates make CDs and T-bills less appealing to retail investors. It's raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, and its payout ratio remains below 100%. Should you buy UPS' stock while it's trading below $185? UPS' low valuation and high yield should limit its downside potential, but its stock probably won't soar back toward $185 over the next 12 months. At $185, it would be pricier at 21 times forward earnings and its forward yield would drop to 3.5% -- which would be significantly lower than the 10-year Treasury's current yield of 4.1%. UPS is still a solid buy at these levels if you're looking for a high-yielding alternative to bonds, CDs, or other lower-yielding dividend stocks. However, it's not the right stock for investors who are seeking out more aggressive market-beating gains.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel speaks on his deleted tweet: ‘A little frustrated, for sure’India on Saturday accorded former premier Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s, a state funeral with full military honours, complete with a gun salute. Singh, who held office from 2004 to 2014, died at the age of 92 on Thursday, after which seven days of state mourning were declared. The honours were led by President Draupadi Murmu with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance, along with the country’s top civilian and military officials. Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck also attended the ceremony. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, who called the former prime minister his mentor and guide, joined Singh’s family as they prayed before his cremation. Earlier, mourners gathered to pay their respects to Singh. His coffin, draped in garlands of flowers, was flanked by a guard of honour and carried to his Congress Party headquarters in New Delhi. It was then taken through the capital to the cremation grounds, accompanied by guards of soldiers and accorded full state honours. Modi called Singh one of India’s “most distinguished leaders”. Opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he had lost “a mentor and guide”, adding that Singh had “led India with immense wisdom and integrity”. US President Joe Biden called Singh a “true statesman”, saying that he “charted pathbreaking progress that will continue to strengthen our nations – and the world – for generations to come”. The former prime minister was an understated technocrat who was hailed for overseeing an economic boom in his first term. Singh’s second stint ended with a series of major corruption scandals, slowing growth and high inflation. Singh’s unpopularity in his second term, and lacklustre leadership by Nehru-Gandhi scion Rahul Gandhi, the current opposition leader in the lower house, led to Modi’s first landslide victory in 2014. Born in 1932 in the mud-house village of Gah in what is now Pakistan and was then British-ruled India, Singh studied economics to find a way to eradicate poverty in the vast nation. He won scholarships to attend both Cambridge, where he obtained a first in economics, and Oxford, where he completed his doctorate. Singh worked in a string of senior civil service posts, served as a central bank governor and also held various jobs with global agencies including the United Nations. He was tapped in 1991 by then Congress prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao to serve as finance minister and reel India back from the worst financial crisis in its modern history. Though he had never held an elected post, he was declared the National Congress’s candidate for the highest office in 2004. In his first term, Singh steered the economy through a period of nine per cent growth, lending India the international clout it had long sought. He also sealed a landmark nuclear deal with the United States that he said would help India meet its growing energy needs. President Murmu said that Singh would “always be remembered for his service to the nation, his unblemished political life and his utmost humility”.

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John Thune, said GOP majorities in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, an incoming Republican president and the nation’s ballooning debt could change that. “There’s probably going to be a push in D.C. about a higher local match than what is currently out there,” Ready told the assembled audience at the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance’s “H20: What you Should Know” summit. The possibility of more matching dollars is one signal of change in the federal government’s approach to spendy, long-term projects like the Lewis & Clark, which completed the first phase of its pipeline system three decades after its initial incorporation and is looking to expand again. Keith Moore, who leads the southeast region team for Sen. Mike Rounds, told the crowd to “pay attention” to the actions of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). President-Elect Donald Trump announced shortly after his election win that he’d turn Tesla CEO Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy loose to search for efficiencies in government operations. There is no official blueprint at this point for the entity Musk dubbed “DOGE” as a nod to the billionaire’s preferred cryptocurrency, but Musk and Ramaswamy have vowed to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. DOGE would not be an actual government department, but rather an entity outside government. For local and regional leaders who plan for rural water development projects, Moore said, “it’s going to be really important to pay attention to what gets cut and what’s changing.” ADVERTISEMENT With $35 trillion in debt, Moore said, it’s going to be more difficult to convince Washington to pony up funding for local water projects. “We need more money, we need more water, and I think that’s going to continue to be a challenge going forward,” Moore said. Moore, Ready and South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Financial and Technical Assistance Director Andy Bruels each told attendees that communities could improve their odds for federal support by having their projects buttoned up and ready when the time comes to ask for money. Each spoke to the reality that Congress routinely fails to pass budgets on time and the political popularity of earmarks for local projects is often in flux. Being prepared and convincing community members of the need upfront will be critical, according to Bruels. “We’re going to need that local buy-in from the project owners, from the community,” Bruels said. Residents will need to rethink the way they think about their water bills, Bruels said. People don’t think twice about paying their cell phone bill, but Bruels said he’d rather go a day without his phone than without water. Water is a resource, securing it and delivering it costs money, and Bruels said citizens should look at higher bills as a necessity. ADVERTISEMENT “We have to get beyond the idea that water is free,” he said. There are several projects in the works that aim to tap into South Dakota’s unused Missouri River water rights, said Lewis & Clark Executive Director Troy Larson. Other states like Colorado and New Mexico are eyeing Missouri River water, Larson said, and South Dakota needs to stay ahead of them — or potentially partner with them to build water pipelines beneficial to both parties — in the interest of economic growth. “When it comes to economic development, if you don’t have water, you don’t have anything,” said Larson The city of Sioux Falls has partnered with Lewis & Clark for years. Between that partnership and its Big Sioux River aquifer water access, Public Works Director Mark Cotter said, the city has about 40 years’ worth of water supply buttoned up. Even so, the city recently signed on as a supporter of one of the proposed rural water expansion projects, called the Dakota Mainstem , which incorporated last year. Cotter said a city staffer in her 30s recently offered an informative take on the 40-year supply. ADVERTISEMENT “Her response was, ‘I can’t believe that’s all we have,’” Cotter said. “That’s a really important perspective for us to have. They’re looking to us to plan for what those next generations are going to need.” Derick Wenck doesn’t have the luxury of 40 years’ worth of water. The Harrisburg mayor said the rapidly growing city south of Sioux Falls has turned away businesses over worries about water availability since he took office in 2020. The city gets all of its water from Lewis & Clark, but has access to a backup supply from Lincoln County Rural Water System if needed. When asked during a break when his city will need more water, Wenck said “soon.” Like Sioux Falls, Harrisburg has signed on to support Dakota Mainstem. “We need to be thinking about 40, 50 or 100 years out,” Wenck said. There is hope that the federal government will continue to offer at least some measure of support for rural water, Dakota Mainstem Director Kurt Pfeifle said during a panel discussion. ADVERTISEMENT Less funding for water feels certain, but Pfeifle said he likes South Dakota’s odds of being heard knowing that Sen. Thune will serve as Senate majority leader in the next Congress. Trump’s selection of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Interior secretary might also be helpful. Burgum’s state has its own funding needs for rural water, but his state has had to consider many of the same issues South Dakota has. “Would we have a sympathetic ear there? I don’t know, but I know we would have a learned one,” Pfeifle said. 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lol646 redeem code today Marine City’S Premier Health Clinic Celebrates 3 Yrs Of Fall Prevention TherapyRussia cannot increase its military spending indefinitely at the expense of other spheres of society, President Vladimir Putin has said. Addressing a meeting of top Russian Defense Ministry officials on Monday, Putin revealed that Moscow is currently spending 6.3% of its gross domestic product on defense. “In order for all in the components of the country’s life – the economy, the social sphere in the broadest sense of the word, science, education, healthcare – to develop, we can’t increase these expenses infinitely,” the president said. Putin noted that Russia’s current level of defense spending is still not as high as in some countries around the world not currently engaged in armed conflicts. “Nevertheless, this is a lot of money, and we need to use it very reasonably,” he said, from payments to troops and the effective work of the military industry to supplying the military with equipment, weapons and ammunition. “It is very important to receive everything on time, to correctly evaluate what is received, to be able to use it and to train personnel, to do it correctly and effectively,” Putin told the Russian Defense Ministry leadership. While Russia will take measures to ensure the security of itself and its allies, this will be done “carefully and thoughtfully, without getting drawn into a full-scale arms race to the detriment of the social and economic development of our country,” the president explained. Lessons of the military operation in Ukraine need to be applied to the defense industry, in terms of priorities for weapons development and the introduction of advanced technologies, Putin said, adding that the production of drones in particular needs to be increased. During the meeting, Putin revealed that more than 430,000 Russians have enlisted voluntarily in the armed forces. Strategic nuclear forces remain one of the key instruments for defending Russia’s sovereignty and their modernization has already reached 95%, the president said. The new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, Oreshnik, can be as powerful as a nuclear weapon if used in volleys, but without any fallout, according to Putin.

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The judge replied that Franco is obligated to continue with the trial schedule and his conditional release from detainment. Rape investigation that Swedish media say focused on Kylian Mbappé has been closed STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish prosecutors say they have dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in October. In a statement, lead investigator Marina Chirakova says there is not enough evidence to continue the investigation into the allegation at a hotel. Prosecutors never publicly named the suspect in the investigation but some Swedish media reported it was Mbappé. The Real Madrid striker visited Stockholm in October during a break in the Spanish league. At the time, Mbappé’s legal team dismissed those reports as false. Travis Hunter, the 2-way standout for Colorado, is the AP college football player of the year BOULDER, Colo. 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Lina al-Hathloul is a London-based activist whose sister was jailed in Saudi Arabia then banned from travel after campaigning to end a ban on women driving. When FIFA confirmed the kingdom as the 2034 tournament host on Wednesday its president Gianni Infantino acknowledged “the world will be watching” for positive social change. Al-Hathloul says western people “will be very safe” at the World Cup but "will see a bubble of what Saudi Arabia is.” Team claims NASCAR rescinded approval to buy new charter unless federal antitrust suit is dropped CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A new court filing says NASCAR rejected Front Row Motorsports’ agreement to purchase a charter from Stewart-Haas Racing unless the team and 23XI Racing dropped their federal antitrust lawsuit against the stock car series. Front Row and 23XI rejected NASCAR's new revenue sharing agreement and have gone to court. NASCAR now says it will move forward in 2025 with 32 chartered teams and eight open spots, with offers on charters for Front Row and 23XI rescinded and the SHR charters in limbo. Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest chess world champion after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China. Dommaraju, 18, secured 7.5 points against 6.5 of his Chinese rival in Thursday's game which was played in Singapore. He has surpassed the achievement of Russia’s Garry Kasparov who won the title at the age of 22. Dommaraju is now also the second Indian to win the title after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand. The Indian teen prodigy has long been considered a rising star in the chess world after he became a chess grandmaster at 12. He had entered the match as the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year. Hojlund scores twice for Man United to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in Europa League, Tottenham held 1-1 Rasmus Hojlund scored twice after coming off the bench and Manchester United rallied to beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 in the Europa League. The Denmark striker netted in the 88th minute after collecting Bruno Fernandes’ pass off a free kick to seal the victory. Hojlund came on in the 56th and scored an equalizer six minutes later. Totenham was held 1-1 at Rangers and Lazio tops the standings after a 3-1 win at Ajax. In the Conference League a youthful Chelsea lineup made the most of a long trip to Kazakhstan by beating Astana 3-1 to stay perfect in the third-tier competition. NFL world reacts with excitement, surprise, questions after Bill Belichick is hired to coach UNC Bill Belichick is already the most decorated coach in NFL history. 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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life that I’m eager to pursue with my wife and my family.” The announcement comes a day after Gaetz, a Florida Republican, stepped aside from the Cabinet nomination process amid growing fallout from federal and House Ethics investigations that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The 42-year-old has vehemently denied the allegations against him. Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general had stunned many career lawyers inside the Justice Department, but reflected Trump’s desire to place a loyalist in a department he has marked for retribution following the criminal cases against him. Hours after Gaetz withdrew, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, who would come to the job with years of legal work under her belt and that other trait Trump prizes above all: loyalty. It’s unclear what’s next for Gaetz, who is no longer a member of the House. He surprised colleagues by resigning from Congress the same day that Trump nominated him for attorney general. Some speculated he could still be sworn into office for another two-year term on Jan. 3, given that he had just won reelection earlier this month. But Gaetz, who has been in state and national politics for 14 years, said he’s done with Congress. “I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,” he said. Farnoush Amiri, The Associated Press

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Owners of the beloved ‘Maryland-Mex’ restaurant Nacho Mama’s said they will close its locations in Baltimore and Towson by mid-January.CLEVLEAND — Shane Bieber's comeback with Cleveland has double meaning. The former Cy Young winner re-signed with the Guardians on Wednesday, a reunion that seemed unlikely when he became a free agent. However, the 29-year-old Bieber decided to stay with the AL Central champions after making just two starts in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. Bieber agreed last week to a one-year, $14 million contract. The deal includes a $16 million player option for 2026. It seemed like a long shot that Bieber, who is 62-32 with a 3.22 ERA in 132 starts, would return to Cleveland. He had turned down long-term offers in the past from the club, and it was expected he would sign with another contender, likely one on the West Coast. But the California native has a special connection with the Guardians, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 draft. Bieber, who won the AL Cy Young in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, threw only 12 innings last season before lingering issues with his elbow forced him to have surgery. He is expected to join Cleveland's rotation at some point in 2025. A two-time All-Star, Bieber was named MVP of the midsummer event in 2019 when it was held in Cleveland. He has the highest strikeout ratio per nine innings (10.2) and third-highest winning percentage (.660) in the franchise's 124-year history. Bieber is one of just three Cleveland pitchers to start five season openers, joining Stan Coveleski (1917-21) and Corey Kluber (2015-19). While Bieber had some elbow issues in the past, he didn't show any issues before being shut down. He struck out 11 in six scoreless innings against Oakland on March 28, and followed that up with six more shutout innings at Seattle on April 2. DALLAS — Pitchers again dominated the big league phase of the Rule 5 draft at the winter meetings, comprising 11 of the 15 unprotected players who were picked Wednesday. The 121-loss Chicago White Sox had the first pick and selected 24-year-old right-hander Shane Smith from the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Smith was an undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest when he was signed by Milwaukee in July 2021. The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder has gone 13-7 with a 2.69 ERA and 203 strikeouts over 157 innings in 19 starts and 54 relief appearances over three minor league seasons. There were 14 teams who made picks in the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft of players left off 40-man rosters after several minor league seasons. Only Atlanta made two selections, after making none since 2017. Atlanta chose right-hander Anderson Pilar from the Miami Marlins with the 11th pick, and then took infielder Christian Cairo from the Cleveland Guardians with the 15th and final pick in the MLB portion. The 26-year-old Pilar was original signed by Colorado as a minor league free agent in 2015 and has pitched in 213 minor league games that included 17 starts. He is 28-20 with a 2.86 ERA. Teams pay $100,000 to take a player in the major league portion. The players must stay on the big league roster all of next season or clear waivers and be offered back to their original organization for $50,000. Six of the 10 players selected during the Rule 5 draft last December — five of them right-handed pitchers — remained last season with organization that selected them. Two of the four position players taken Wednesday by other teams came from the Detroit Tigers organization: catcher Liam Hicks and third baseman Gage Workman. Miami drafted second after Colorado passed making a selection, and took Hicks. Workman was taken by the Chicago Cubs with the 10th pick. Baltimore lost two right-handed pitchers on back-to-back picks, Juan Nunez to San Diego with the 12th pick before Connor Thomas went to Milwaukee. DALLAS — Tom Hamilton, who has called Cleveland games on the radio for 35 seasons, won the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting on Wednesday. Hamilton, 70, joined the team's broadcast in 1990, when he was with Herb Score in the booth and part of the coverage of their World Series appearances in 1995 and 1997. Hamilton became the voice of the franchise when Score retired after that second World Series. Hamilton will be honored during the Hall of Fame’s induction weekend from July 25-28 in Cooperstown, New York. He was selected the hall's Frick Award 16-member committee as the 49th winner. There were 10 finalists on this year's ballot, whose main contributions came as local and national voices and whose careers began after, or extended into, the Wild Card era. The other nine were Skip Caray, Rene Cardenas, Gary Cohen, Jacques Doucet, Ernie Johnson Sr., Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper, Dave Sims and John Sterling. DALLAS — The Texas Rangers acquired slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in a trade for three minor league players. Burger hit .250 with 29 home runs and 76 RBIs in 137 games for the Marlins last season, with 150 strikeouts in 535 at-bats with 31 walks. He started 59 games at third base and made 50 starts at first. Five days of service time short of being eligible for salary arbitration this offseason, he will be eligible next winter and can become a free agent after the 2028 World Series. Miami got infielders Max Acosta and Echedry Vargas and left-handed pitcher Brayan Mendoza. The acquisition of Burger comes about a month after the Rangers hired former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations. Luis Urueta, Miami's bench coach the past two seasons, also was added recently to manager Bruce Bochy's on-field coaching staff for 2025. BRIEFLY WHITE SOX: Mike Tauchman is switching sides in Chicago. The White Sox announced a $1.95 million, one-year contract for the outfielder. Tauchman, 34, grew up in Palatine, Illinois, about 35 miles northwest of Chicago, and played college ball for Bradley in Peoria, Illinois. He spent the previous two seasons with the Cubs. TRADE: All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet was acquired by the Boston Red Sox from the Chicago White Sox for four prospects. Catcher Kyle Teel, infielder Chase Meidroth, right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez and outfielder Braden Montgomery are headed to Chicago. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Pep Guardiola admits Man City 'have a lot of problems' in disagreement over Ilkay Gundogan verdictThe college basketball lineup on Saturday, which includes the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash squaring off against the Georgetown Hoyas, should provide some fireworks. Our computer model recommends 10 games, in terms of picks against the spread, including that contest. Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .Saints QB situation remains cloudy as matchup with Washington nears METAIRIE, La. (AP) — If Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi has any definite ideas about who'll play quarterback for New Orleans against Washington on Sunday, he's not ready to share that information. Brett Martel, The Associated Press Dec 11, 2024 3:40 PM Dec 11, 2024 4:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) talks with New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) and tight end Juwan Johnson (83) after their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) METAIRIE, La. (AP) — If Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi has any definite ideas about who'll play quarterback for New Orleans against Washington on Sunday, he's not ready to share that information. Rizzi maintained on Wednesday that there's still a chance that Derek Carr could clear the concussion protocol and function well enough with his injured, non-throwing left hand to return against the Commanders. Meanwhile, reserve QBs Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler split first-team snaps during Wednesday's practice, which Carr missed, Rizzi said. “We're not going to name a starter right now,” said Rizzi, who also made a point of noting that Carr would not be placed on the club's injured reserve list and would not need surgery. “We're going to see how that progression plays out, first with Derek and then obviously with Jake and Spencer.” Carr, whose latest injury occurred when he tried to dive for a first down during Sunday's 14-11 victory over the New York Giants , has already missed three starts this season because of a separate, oblique injury. New Orleans lost all three of those games, with Rattler, a rookie, starting and Haener, a second-year pro, serving as the backup. In his three starts, Rattler completed 59 of 99 passes (59.6%) for 571 yards, one TD and two interceptions. Haener has gotten sporadic work this season in relief of both Carr and Rattler, completing 14 of 29 passes (48.3%) for 177 yards and one TD without an interception. Rizzi said he finds the 6-foot-1 Haener and 6-foot Rattler “very similar in a lot of ways," adding that whichever of those two might play “doesn't change a whole bunch" in terms of game-planning. “They're both similar-size guys. Their athletic ability is very similar,” Rizzi said. “They're similar-style quarterbacks. We're not dealing with opposites on the spectrum.” The Saints also signed another QB this week — Ben DiNucci — to help take scout team snaps at practice, now that Rattler and Haener are not as available to do that while competing to possibly start if Carr is indeed unable to play. The Saints (5-8) have won three of four games since Rizzi took over following the firing of coach Dennis Allen. That allowed New Orleans to remain alive in the NFC South Division, currently led by Tampa Bay (7-6). Rizzi said Carr has not had any setbacks this week in terms of progressing through the NFL's concussion protocol. “By the end of the week, if's he's not able to get any reps in any form or fashion, then obviously we'll go with one of the other guys,” Rizzi said. NOTES: RB Alvin Kamara did not practice on Wednesday because of an illness. ... WR Chris Olave, who is out indefinitely because of concussions this season, has returned to meetings at Saints headquarters. He as not, however, made plans to return to practice yet because he still plans to meet first with neurological specialists to try to assess the risks of returning to action during what's left of this season. Rizzi said the possibility of Olave playing again this season remains “on the table” for now. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Brett Martel, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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TAT Technologies Signs a 5-Year, $17 Million MRO Agreement with Major North American Cargo CarrierNoneNHL fines Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner $2,000 for embellishmentFeature Sitting in the hangar of Lockheed Martin's famous Palmdale, California Skunk Works facility is one of the oddest aircraft ever to take shape: the X-59 that's looking to revive supersonic travel over land. The X-59 is a very strange looking bird. It's 99.7 ft (30.4 m) long with a 29.5 ft (9 m) delta-style wingspan – but the first third of the aircraft is all nose. That elongated proboscis is designed to pierce shockwaves created when aircraft top the speed of sound, and by doing so reduce sonic booms to a more muted sonic thump that won't deafen folks on the ground. X-59 aircraft (pic: Lockheed Martin) Earlier this month, NASA fired up the X-59's engines for the first time ahead of next year's test flights. The Register caught up with the project’s head of propulsion, Ray Castner, and test pilot James L Less – aka "Clue" – to learn more about this amazing aircraft. The Register: James, I have to ask about your call sign. Where did you get it? Less: I've been Clue since my first squadron in the Air Force over 20 years ago. I walked in, they took a look at my name, and they just said, "OK, we've got to come up with something good." The Register: It seems like you're basically taking an F-18 engine, F-16 undercarriage, and then the rest of the plane is custom-built. Is that correct? Castner: That's true. It is a fully new aircraft with parts from all kinds of other airplanes, mostly to save budget and cost. If you can get anything you can reuse, that saves money. The Register: Does that go for the lack of a forward windscreen? It's got to be unusual relying on cameras alone. Less: The cockpit of the X-59 is designed around the rear cockpit of a T-38 Air Force trainer. So we didn't have to develop it all from scratch and test it. The canopy, canopy jettison mechanism, and then the ejection seat are all things that, if we had to do those from scratch, would be a lot of development. So we just used what's in the T-38 – they took the blueprints for that rear cockpit and then built a whole plane around it. This is not the first airplane that you couldn't see straight forward out of – Charles Lindbergh had to hang his head out the window to see where he was going. We didn't want to have to do that. So this camera system will actually make it – in theory – just like looking out the front window. We have a big high-definition TV monitor right in front of us, and the picture is nearly what they call "conformal." If I were looking through a transparent window right there, that's what I'd be seeing. The Register: The design of the craft is most unusual – the extended nose and tail in particular. How does that help with sonic booms? Castner: I've sat through countless meetings about the sonic-boom design. And actually, before the X-59, we'd done some wind tunnel testing on what would be a next-generation supersonic transport. The whole concept for aircraft shaping for sonic booms is about managing the volume of the airplane and the lift – because sonic booms are all about lift and volume. So if you can manage that energy, then the human ear will hear that sound as a softer sound. And it's really all based on advances in computational technology. We have all these supercomputers that can analyze thousands of designs in a month. And they can basically optimize the shape of the aircraft, and that's really the secret sauce, how boom optimization works. Less: The nose of the airplane and the tail of the airplane put out the strongest sonic shocks normally. And that's the boom that you hear. And then there's a whole bunch of smaller shocks along the whole length of the airplane. And as those all travel to the ground, they kind of merge together into the front and the back, and that's the loud boom that you hear. The point of the long, straight, new nose, skinny airplane is to spread all those little shocks out so that they don't merge together as they go to the ground. And as Ray was saying, it's energy. It's the same amount of energy in the sound, but it's spread out over the length of the airplane instead of into two short sections: nose and tail. The Register: Is this design practical for commercial aircraft? Castner: NASA is pretty confident. Right before we designed X-59, we've done both computational and wind tunnel tests on vehicles that would be scaled up towards 60-passenger aircraft. NASA feels confident that that technology can be scaled up to a full scale commercial supersonic aircraft – but the X-59 is needed to demonstrate that and to collect that data. The Register: So when's the first flight? Less: From a flight test standpoint, we mainly just have to make sure we're safe. So I won't say how many flights, but we will fly fairly quickly, and assuming we keep moving through that envelope, we will get supersonic without too much delay. That's obviously the goal. So we're hoping to do the first flight early next year. The Register: So assuming a successful flight, what happens to the data for this? Is this shared with the industry? Less: One is the human response to the public survey data. When we're done testing this airplane we're going to go fly around the country and get people's response to the sonic thump. That data will go to the Federal Aviation Administration and any international regulatory boards to show them that we've got the data saying you can change your rules. Instead of being a hard speed limit, the limit will be based on sound. The other set of data we're going to get is all those computer tools that Ray was talking about that were used to design this. We're going to go and measure the results and go back and refine those tools even more based on real-world results. And then those tools are available to any US manufacturer that wants to try to use it and make a low boom aircraft. ®

Sandigan junks 2 more Marcos, crony wealth casesDEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims On Behalf Of Investors Of The Toronto-Dominion Bank– Outspoken rapper Azealia Banks has come to Drake’s defence, claiming that the artist is preparing a legal manoeuvre of historic proportions that could forever change the music industry. Drake recently made headlines for launching legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG), Spotify, and others following Kendrick Lamar’s pointed diss track . The move has drawn widespread criticism, with many accusing Drake of hypocrisy for allegedly using industry influence to stifle competitors in the past. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Banks dismissed criticisms and backed Drake’s strategy, calling it “a heist of such epic proportions.” “Drake DEFINITELY has the gun,” Banks wrote in response to a user mocking the rapper. “He’s about to crook UMG and Spotify on some minor legal formalities and actually be the first rapper in history to stage a heist of such epic proportions.” She argued that the case could expose questionable industry practices and bring unprecedented transparency. “This is such a lethal chess move,” Banks continued. “He’s going to subpoena literally every platform’s records. They won’t be able to cook the books. Then they will all have to prove that Drake is a pedophile, which would make UMG and Spotify look ridiculous.” Banks also speculated that Drake’s legal battle might prevent Kendrick Lamar from performing his diss track at the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show. “Kendrick is not going to be able to perform ” she said. “Jay-Z will officially have been bodied by a singing [expletive]. Everyone is going to gag at how this plays out.” While Banks remains firmly in Drake’s corner, other critics, including Joe Budden, have taken a different stance. Budden accused Drake of reaping what he sowed, describing him as a “selfish, lying, manipulative sack of [expletive]” whose enemies were now catching up to him after 15 years of feuds. Despite the polarising opinions, Banks expressed fascination with the legal battle’s potential implications for the music industry. “This is 100% about to become music industry case law whichever way it goes,” she added. “People think Drake is soft, but it’s refreshing to see a rap beef resolved in court rather than violence. This is the kind of drama my nerdy ass can get behind.” As Drake’s legal battle unfolds, industry watchers and fans alike are bracing for what could be a groundbreaking case, with far-reaching implications for music rights, platforms, and power dynamics. Source: AllHipHop

lol646 referral code Trump's new pick for attorney general visited New Hampshire during campaignCity at least avoided a sixth consecutive defeat but the manner in which they blew a commanding advantage will do little to settle nerves in and around the club ahead of Sunday’s trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool. City appeared in total control after a brace from Erling Haaland and another from Ilkay Gundogan had them three up seven minutes into the second half, but after Anis Hadj Moussa got one back in the 75th minute, City imploded. “It is what it is, difficult to swallow right now,” Guardiola said. “The game was good, we played well, we scored three and could have scored more. We do everything and then we give away, especially the first one, and after we are not stable enough to do it. “It’s not about no run or no commitment, but football you have to be [switched on] in certain moments to do it.” Santiago Gimenez got Feyenoord’s second in the 82nd minute and David Hancko got a dramatic equaliser in the 89th, making City the first team in Champions League history to have led 3-0 in the 75th minute of a match and fail to win. Some City fans, who suffered through Saturday’s 4-0 humiliation at home to Tottenham, made their frustrations known at the final whistle. “The last game against Tottenham, 0-4, the supporters were there, applause,” he said. “They are disappointed of course and we understand it. “People come here not to remember success of the past, they come here to see the team win and perform well. I am not the one when the situation is bad or good [to say] what they have to do. “These supporters, when we go away, our fans are amazing, travelling. There is nothing to do and they are right to express what they feel.” Guardiola’s own frustrations were apparent given the number of scratches visible on his head after the match. The Catalan had arrived at the ground with a cut on his nose, which he said he had caused himself with a long fingernail. City now face a trip to Anfield to face the Liverpool side of former Feyenoord boss Arne Slot, whose named was chanted by the visiting fans during the match. “Everybody knows the situation, I don’t have to add absolutely anything,” Guardiola said. “We are going to train tomorrow, recovery and prepare the next game. Day off and we have two or three days to prepare that and go for it. We will learn for the future and what has been has been. “It will be a tough season for us and we have to accept it for many circumstances.” Feyenoord’s late fightback brought jubilant scenes in the away end. “I think if you’re from Feyenoord it was an unbelievable evening,” head coach Brian Priske said. “A strange game which ends 3-3 which is an unbelievable result for us and also remarkable in the essence of being 3-0 down in minute 75 away from home against still, for me, the best team in the world. “Normally we don’t celebrate draws but this one is a little bit special.”

Luke Humphries' PDC World Championship defence has been left in tatters after Peter Wright 's stunning win at Alexandra Palace. The Scotsman turned in a stunning performance to seal a memorable victory. Despite being broken in the opening leg of the game, Snakebite roared back to win the first set 3-2. The reigning world champion, Humphries , continued to stutter in the second but just about did enough to level matters. A brilliant 96 checkout then saw Wright reclaim the lead as the pair went toe-to-toe. Another stunning set from the 54-year-old Scotsman handed him a 3-1 lead and Humphries with it all to do. Wright was not to be denied as he rounded off victory in style to seal a brilliant 4-1 win. His win brings to an end a war of words between the pair at the Ally Pally. Wright had challenged Humphries before the tournament by claiming he was the only man capable of taking him down. Who will win the PDC World Championships? Share your predictions in the comments below In response, Humphries said: "He's had a lot to say over the last couple of weeks, where he says he doesn't fear me and Luke Littler. He says he's going to smash us. All the pressure's on him now because if he doesn't the egg's on his face not mine. "How many times have people said this is going to happen and this is going to happen and it never happens? I think Peter loves to play the mind games but it don't work with me. "I'm one world title away from almost matching his career and I'm about 25 years younger. So I think one [more] world title would match everything he's achieved in the game." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Sky has slashed the price of its Sky Sports, Sky Stream, Sky TV and Netflix bundle in an unbeatable new deal that saves £240 and includes 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more.Mohamed Salah’s landmark goal pulls Liverpool clear in Champions LeagueFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Looking for hard-to-find bottles of Kentucky bourbon to toast the holidays or add to a collection? Get your bids ready as the Bluegrass State launches its first online auction of confiscated alcohol. Whiskeys up for sale include two bottles of Old Rip Van Winkle, a Blanton’s Single Barrel Gold in box with Japanese markings and a bottle of Four Roses Small Batch Barrel Strength 2011. The sale is the result of a new Kentucky law, which allows alcohol confiscated from closed criminal investigations by the state's alcoholic beverage control agency to be auctioned. Online bidding opens Wednesday and closes at midnight on Dec. 11. Proceeds will support programs promoting responsible alcohol use by adults and awareness programs for youths. “This is a really good auction,” Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, said by phone Tuesday. “There are some hard-to-find and rare bottles on there.” No estimate has been given on how much the auction might raise. “We look forward to seeing the response to this auction and have started planning additional auctions for 2025,” said Allyson Taylor, commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The auction features 32 bottles of alcohol and includes a “stock the bar” bundle with bottles of wine, vodka, rum and whiskey, the agency said. But the stars are the hard-to-find and rare bourbons up for sale. “It’s not every day you go to a liquor store and find a bottle of Blanton’s Gold," Gregory said. “You never go to a liquor store and find a bottle of Four Roses 2011.” The lineup includes bottles of E.H. Taylor bourbon, Blanton’s Single Barrel, Eagle Rare 10 yr., Weller Antique 107, Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Rye, Michter’s, an Old Forester gift set and more. A link to the online auction is available at ABC.ky.gov . Auction items cannot be shipped, so winning bidders must pick up items in Frankfort, the state said. The auctions will become a “can't miss opportunity” for bourbon connoisseurs, Gregory said. Previously, confiscated bourbon or other spirits could end up being destroyed, he said. “We don't like to see good bourbon poured down the drain,” Gregory said. Kentucky distillers produce 95% of the global bourbon supply, the Kentucky distillers’ group says.

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Chhapra: Progress of various development work being undertaken in Saran district were discussed in the meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (Disha) held on Monday. The meeting was presided over by Saran MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy . The members of the committee were informed about the progress of different construction projects. The projects discussed included Sherpur-Dighwara ring road; Revilganj, Parsa and Garkha bypass roads; NH-139 W Ram Janki Marg, NH-139W, and NH-31, among others. The members were also informed about the progress of double-decker flyover at Chhapra. Regarding providing connectivity at different places, the executive engineer and senior project engineer of the road construction department were directed to submit a feasibility report within one week. On the delay in completion of NH-19, the committee was informed that it would be completed on January 20. Additionally, the constructing company was warned that if they failed to meet the deadline, then the tender would be cancelled and a re-tender would be invited. In the meeting, the divisional forest officer (DFO) said under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, 4.77 lakh saplings were planted. He said geo-tagging of all trees would be done by February 2025. The Chhapra Municipal Corporation officials were directed to submit a proposal for inclusion of 15 additional villages under the civic area. The members were informed that under Amrit Yojana Phase 1 and 2 , about 32,500 houses were connected through gas pipelines, and steps were taken to connect 9,500 additional residences. Regarding sewerage and storm water drainage, the members were informed that construction of 40-km long drain was underway. The meeting was also attended by MLAs, MLCs, MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal and officials concerned. We also published the following articles recently Development projects discussed at Sarans monitoring committee meeting A meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee in Saran, presided over by MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, reviewed progress on various development projects. Discussions covered road constructions, a double-decker flyover, and drainage systems. Additionally, a proposal for including 15 villages under Chhapra Municipal Corporation was directed, and gas pipeline connections for 9,500 residences were reviewed. No satisfactory progress in piped gas project: Review meeting The high-level review in Patna revealed disappointing progress in the piped gas supply project, which aimed to serve seven lakh households. State officials are now tasked with conducting monthly reviews and inspections. Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena also reviewed infrastructure projects, including road transport, national highways, railways, and telecommunication in South Bihar, ensuring land and environmental clearances are in place. Republican division grows as 34 House members vote against shutdown bill. Who were they? A critical spending bill to avert a partial government shutdown passed the US House of Representatives, with 34 Republicans opposing it. Key figures like Rep. Tim Burchett and Rep. Lauren Boebert voted against the bill, questioning the $100 billion allocated for the Biden administration. The bill now faces scrutiny in the Senate, awaiting President Biden's sign-off. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes.Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — In losing Sunday’s battle with the Buffalo Bills, perhaps the best team in football, Jerod Mayo won the war. Best I can tell, he’s staying put. For 2025, and maybe beyond. To his angry fan base and incredulous pockets of the New England Patriots’ media corps, remember Mayo’s future doesn’t hinge on winning this season. It’s not about what you want, or what I think. It’s about the Krafts, who hand-picked Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick four and a half years before he actually did, believing in him, and finding reasons to maintain that belief. In the eyes of someone who wants to believe, Sunday supplied enough reason. The Patriots led at halftime, then lost by three as 14-point underdogs. They became the first team since mid-October to hold the Bills under 30 points. Drake Maye outplayed the next MVP of the league for most of the game and took another step toward his destiny as a franchise quarterback, People are also reading... 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If that sounds like a low bar, that’s because it is. Such is life in Year 1 of a rebuild, a multi-year process ownership has committed to seeing through to the end with their organizational pillars now in place: Mayo, Maye and de facto GM Eliot Wolf. As frustrating as this 3-12 campaign has been, there are always nuggets of optimism amid the rubble of a losing season; particularly if you want to find them. The Krafts do, and so does Maye, who loves his head coach, by the way; calling questions about Mayo’s job security “BS.” “We’ve got his back,” Maye said post-game. Maye’s voice matters. Certainly more than any number of fans or media members. Ever since media-fueled speculation that Mayo could get canned at the end of his first season began rising, the caveat has always been the same: if, a Gillette Stadium-sized “if,” the Patriots bomb atomically down the stretch, ownership could pull the plug on Mayo. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport became the latest to join that chorus Sunday with this pregame report: “The Krafts want to keep Jerod Mayo,” he said. “They believe he is the leader for the organization for the future, and they knew it would be a multi-year process to get this thing right. Now if things go off the rails, if they really start to struggle and he loses the locker room the last couple games of the season, we’ve seen this thing turn. “But as of now, the Patriots believe Jerod Mayo is their leader for the future.” Well, Mayo hasn’t lost the locker room. That’s a fact. To a man, both in public and from those I’ve spoken to in private, Patriots players believe in their head coach. Mayo might be a players’ coach, yes, in the best and worst senses. But the Patriots were a few plays away Sunday from pulling off their largest upset since Super Bowl XXXVI. “I think we’re building something good,” Maye said. The Patriots also played their best half of football this season against their toughest opponent yet. Another fact. Now, to the frustrated, I am with you. To the shocked, I understand. But to the trigger-happy, lay down your arms. Mayo, by all accounts, is returning in 2025. Alex Van Pelt, however, is another story. In the same vein that the Krafts could have viewed Sunday’s performance as a reason to save Mayo — despite his pathetic punt at midfield, down 10 with just eight and a half minutes left — they could have convinced themselves their offensive coordinator is the real problem. After all, team president Jonathan Kraft was visibly exasperated over Van Pelt’s play-calling during the Pats’ loss at Arizona a week earlier. Four days later, Van Pelt told reporters he had yet to hear from his boss. Well, that time may be coming. Trailing by three in the fourth quarter Sunday, Van Pelt called a pass that resulted in an unnecessary lateral and game-winning touchdown for Buffalo. His offense later operated like it was taking a Sunday drive with the game on the line, using up 3:16 of the final 4:19 en route to its final touchdown. Van Pelt, finally, weaponized Maye’s legs in critical situations, something that arguably should have been done weeks ago. Not to mention, Van Pelt’s top running back can’t stop fumbling, and the offensive line remains a hot mess. Call him Alex Van Fall Guy. Because Van Pelt’s offense, for the first time in a while, under-performed relative to Mayo’s defense. On merit, he deserves to stay; a case that’s harder to make for defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington. But it’s not about merit this season. It’s not about what you want. It’s not about what I think. It’s about the Krafts; what they see, what they want, what they believe. Even in defeat. ____ Sent weekly directly to your inbox!

Bath City Council member Louis “Roo” Dunn (right) asks questions about the city’s climate resiliency plan, which unanimously passed at the special City Council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 20. Paul Bagnall / The Times Record Bath City Council has approved a new climate action plan aimed at resiliency in the face of a changing climate. City councilors unanimously passed the Bath Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Wednesday night. Bath Climate Action Commission Co-Chairperson Paul Perkins, who has held the role for the past four years, spoke in support of the climate action plan at the City Council meeting. During the meeting, Director of Sustainability and Environment Rod Melanson said that for the past eight months, the city’s Office of Sustainability and Environment has developed the plan and received community feedback. “I want to recognize the huge body of work that’s done by staff, community volunteers, and community membership,” said City Councilor Louis “Roo” Dunn. “It shows it’s a genuine product of participatory government.” The key initiatives of the plan include a renewable energy transition, such as solar and wind power for municipal facilities and the community, as well as energy-efficiency programs. These programs aim to implement energy-saving measures in municipal buildings while providing resources to help Bath residents and businesses improve their buildings. Other initiatives include enhancing public transit, promoting electric vehicles, developing safer pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and assessing and strengthening the city’s infrastructure to withstand the effects of rising sea levels and increased storm frequency and intensity. Finally, the plan dictates that community engagement should be used to encourage the involvement of all residents by hosting workshops and calls for participation in sustainability initiatives. Along with the initiatives are the five guiding principles to help shape the planning process and establish priorities for implementing the Resilient Bath Plan: • Reducing greenhouse gases. • Addressing challenges disproportionately affecting underrepresented communities. • Proactively reducing current and future economic impacts due to climate shocks and stressors. • Ensuring honest transparency around the allocation of Bath’s resources. • Increasing the capacity of social, economic and natural systems. The actions identified for each focus area are clean energy and efficient buildings, resilient and healthy communities, connected transportation and mobility, vibrant natural resources, and smart waste and water management. Implementing these focus areas is intended to be completed within the next five to 10 years to put Bath on the pathway to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Bath Director of Sustainability and Environment Rod Melanson speaks briefly about the pathway and work that went into the climate action plan while answering questions from City Council members. Paul Bagnall / The Times Record The plan also highlights an 80% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2050 through transforming buildings, transportation and industrial systems to be as clean and energy efficient as possible. In 2022, Bath generated 87,656 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, with 27% from residential buildings, 12% from commercial buildings, 40% from industrial energy, 19% from transportation, 2% from solid waste, and 1% from water and wastewater. “As I think most of us are aware, although that’s questionable recently, the science of climate change tells us that climate indicators are headed in the wrong direction,” Perkins said. “Globally, the 10 hottest years are the last 10 years, [with] 2023 being the hottest and 2024 likely to be even hotter.” During the City Council special meeting, Perkins said the climate action plan has been greatly expanded and updated from earlier climate plans in 2008 and 2018, which resulted from extensive research and community engagement. The climate action plan will become a living document that has been amended and expanded over the years as climate science unfolds. It is based on the best available climate science from Maine’s scientific community and the national and global climate community. “As Paul was indicating, this is really a living document that lives with the community,” said Bath City Council Chairperson Mary Ellen Bell. The Climate Action Commission follows up the Resiliency Plan on a 2022 City Council Climate Resolution, a major goal of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan focusing on climate action. Perkins said the commission’s recent unanimous endorsement of the climate action plan pushed it forward to be approved by Bath’s City Council. Before Bath’s climate action plan passage, Dunn mentioned that most community members were not in a position to shift to climate solutions immediately, and the current granting opportunities and rebates may not survive the next four years as the legislative environment changes. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. 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Ex-Tesco worker's 11 brutal truths they wish they could tell customersJimmy Carter, the humble peanut farmer from Georgia who became the 39th president of the United States, passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday at the age of 100, according to a statement from The Carter Center. Carter’s presidency was marked by challenges such as economic struggles and the Iran hostage crisis, but he also achieved a historic peace agreement between Israel and Egypt. His extensive humanitarian work later earned him the Nobel Peace Prize. The Carter Center announced his passing, stating, “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.” In recent years, as Carter’s health declined and the COVID-19 pandemic limited public gatherings, he stepped back from public appearances, including at Maranatha Baptist Church, where he had taught Sunday School for decades, drawing standing-room-only crowds. After leaving the White House, Carter and his wife Rosalynn returned to their small hometown of Plains, a community of about 650 residents. The couple spent much of the pandemic there, enjoying a quieter life. Here Are Rarest Facts About Jimmy Carter 1. The First U.S. President Born in a Hospital Although born in 1924 in the small town of Plains, Georgia, James Earl Carter holds the distinction of being the first U.S. president born in a hospital. His mother, Lillian, a nurse at Wise Sanitarium, delivered him there after the attending physician suggested it would enable her to resume work sooner. Remarkably, three years later, Lillian assisted in delivering her future daughter-in-law, Rosalynn. 2. Early Public Service Through the County Library Jimmy Carter’s initial experience in public service came through the Sumter County Library Board. He played a role in establishing a traveling library service, the bookmobile, which brought books to rural areas, including Plains. Reflecting on this, Carter said, “The bookmobile would come to Plains... twice a week, and anyone in town could check out books.” 3. A Missed Opportunity for Valedictorian In 1941, during his senior year at Plains High School, Carter was on track to become valedictorian. However, after skipping school on April Fool’s Day with friends, he received zeroes for the day, losing the top spot and graduating as salutatorian. Despite this setback, he went on to become the only member of his class to earn a college degree. 4. Navy Career and Submarine Service Before his political career, Carter served as a submariner in the U.S. Navy. Following his graduation from the Naval Academy, he worked on various ships and then transitioned to submarines. Inspired by Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, he joined the Navy’s nuclear program, serving aboard the USS K-1. 5. The First President with a Public Housing Background In 1953, Carter left the Navy and returned to Plains after his father’s death. Due to a postwar housing shortage, he and his family moved into a public housing unit, becoming the first tenants of their block. This experience later fueled his dedication to Habitat for Humanity. 6. Pioneering a Presidential Tradition During his 1977 inauguration, Carter defied Secret Service advice by walking from the Capitol to the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue, establishing a tradition that subsequent presidents have followed. 7. A Special Journey for Georgia Supporters To celebrate Carter’s inauguration, a train named the “Peanut Special” transported supporters from Georgia to Washington, D.C. This mirrored the 1933 “Presidential Express” train that carried Franklin D. Roosevelt’s supporters from Warm Springs to his inauguration. 8. Lifelong Love for Baseball Carter, a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan, often played baseball as a child when farm duties allowed. As governor, he met Hank Aaron after the player broke a major home run record. Later, as president, Carter joined friendly softball games with Secret Service agents, reporters, and his brother, Billy. 9. A Home of Over Six Decades Since 1961, Carter and his wife Rosalynn have lived in their Plains home. After leaving the White House in 1981, they returned to this modest ranch-style residence, making him one of the few presidents in recent history to settle back into his pre-presidency home. 10. A Prolific Writer Carter authored over 30 books on topics ranging from international relations to personal reflections on life and Christmases in Plains. He received three Grammy Awards for spoken-word recordings of his works, including Faith: A Journey for All, A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety, and Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis. ALSO READ: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away At 100 Two Years After He Announced He Would Spend His Final Days In Hospice CareNew England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers said his legal team is cooperating with the NFL’s ongoing investigation, but isn’t sure when he might be back after being removed from the commissioner exempt list and becoming eligible to participate in practice and play in the team’s games. Peppers was back in the Patriots’ facility Tuesday and participated in a workout with his teammates for the first time since being placed on the list on Oct. 9, two days after he was arrested and charged with shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choking her. The league said Monday that its review is ongoing and is not affected by the change in Peppers’ roster status. He has missed the Patriots past seven games. His next court date is set for January. Peppers spoke for just over two minutes before the Patriots practiced on Tuesday and said he has spoken both with team ownership and that his legal team is cooperating with the NFL’s investigation. “I’m not at liberty to discuss any details. I’m thankful that the league let me get back to doing what I love to do and I’m just going to let the legal proceedings play out,” Peppers said. He declined to address any specifics on his case under the advice of his lawyer. Peppers played in the first four games of the season and missed one with a shoulder injury before going on the exempt list, which allows NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to place a player on paid leave while reviewing his case. Asked if he expects Peppers to play again this season, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo left the possibility open Tuesday. “To me I think it’s just respect for the legal process to let that stuff play out,” Mayo said. “For us inside these four walls, as long as he’s doing the right thing, I expect him to play when he’s ready to go.” Braintree police said they were called to a home for an altercation between two people on Oct. 7, and a woman told them Peppers choked her. Police said they found at the home a clear plastic bag containing a white powder, which later tested positive for cocaine. Peppers, 29, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a Class “B” substance believed to be cocaine. At a court appearance last week a trial date was set for Jan. 22. A 2017 first-round draft choice by Cleveland, Peppers spent two seasons with the Browns and three with the New York Giants before coming to New England in 2022. He was signed to an extension this summer.

Taiwan receives first batch of US-made Abrams tanks TAIPEI: Taiwan has received 38 advanced Abrams battle tanks from the United States, the defence ministry said on Monday, reportedly the island ́s first new tanks in 30 years. Washington has long been Taipei ́s most important ally and biggest arms supplier -- angering Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its own territory. The M1A2 tanks -- the first batch of 108 ordered in 2019 -- arrived in Taiwan late on Sunday and were transferred to an army training base in Hsinchu, south of the capital Taipei, the defence ministry said. The M1A2s are the first new tanks to be delivered to Taiwan in 30 years, the semi-official Central News Agency said. Taiwan ́s current tank force consists of around 1,000 Taiwan-made CM 11 Brave Tiger and US-made M60A3 tanks, technology that is increasingly obsolete. Abrams tanks, which are among the heaviest in the world, are a mainstay of the US military. Taiwan faces the constant threat of an invasion by China, which has refused to rule out using force to bring the self-ruled island under its control. China ́s foreign ministry on Monday urged the United States to “stop arming Taiwan... and supporting Taiwan independence forces”. “The Taiwan authorities ́ attempt to seek independence through force and foreign help is doomed to fail,” ministry spokesman Lin Jian said. “China will firmly defend its national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.” While it has a home-grown defence industry and has been upgrading its equipment, Taiwan relies heavily on US arms sales to bolster its security capabilities.Spotlight on Potential: 2 Mid-Cap Stocks Ready for a Remarkable Comeback in 2025I'M A Celebrity star Danny Jones is in talks for massive new TV roles following his success in the jungle. ITV bosses are keen to secure Danny, 38, long-term as one of its main players, alongside family favourites including Joel Dommett and Bradley Walsh. 3 I’m A Celebrity’s Danny Jones is in talks for massive new ITV roles following jungle success Credit: Rex 3 ITV want to secure Danny long-term - like Joel Dommett and Bradley Walsh Credit: Rex 3 ITV are keen to sign the McFly star, who is already a judge on The Voice UK, for more shows Credit: Splash The singer and guitarist had an emotional reunion with his wife Georgia and their six-year-old son Cooper as he crossed the famous jungle bridge last night. He is already a judge on The Voice UK, alongside his bandmate Tom Fletcher, but insiders said telly bosses are keen to sign him up for more shows. A source said: “Danny is the embodiment of everything ITV loves. He’s fun, family friendly and incredibly popular. “Watching how popular he was on I’m A Celeb made him a key target for other shows they have coming up. Danny is a brilliant musician, but he is also great on TV. READ MORE ON I'M A CELEB family support Wayne Rooney sends I'm A Celeb wife Coleen sweet video ahead of final Bum deal GK Barry looks incredible after makeover as she reveals plans for bum tatt "ITV bosses want to see if they can sign him on for another series of The Voice UK and there are other shows they think he could be perfect on.” Danny won over I’m A Celeb viewers early on as he opened up on his struggles with mental health . During the first week, he broke down in tears as he revealed he started having therapy for anxiety aged 19 after suffering a panic attack during a live TV interview. He also spoke about his estrangement from his dad Alan , 72, who he has not seen for 18 years after he left his mum, Kathy. Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 king or queen? I'm A Celebrity shock as new favourite to win revealed hours before final JUNGLE WARS I’m A Celeb's full of two-faced snakes but I want kids on it, says Katie Price final battle There’s one person who deserves to win: Rebekah Vardy’s I’m A Celeb diary Bum deal GK Barry looks incredible after makeover as she reveals plans for bum tatt Danny said: “He doesn’t speak to me. I just don’t think I’ve really... healed with it, maybe. I had a good relationship with my dad. He was my best mate until he left.” I'm A Celebrity 2024 i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." Inside Danny Jones’ bitter 18-year rift with estranged dadlol646 seo 。

At least 127 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Sudan on Monday and Tuesday by barrel bombs and shelling from the warring sides, rights activists said. The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been turning increasingly bloody as ceasefire efforts have stalled, and crises elsewhere have dominated world attention. The army has stepped up airstrikes in the half of the country that the RSF controls, while the RSF has staged raids on villages and intense artillery strikes. Both have targeted densely populated civilian areas. More than eight barrel bombs hit the market in the North Darfur town of Kabkabiya on Monday, the pro-democracy Al-Fashir Resistance Committee said. Emergency Lawyers, a human rights group, said more than 100 had been killed and hundreds wounded. The army has frequently targeted towns in North Darfur with airstrikes as it fights the RSF for control of the state capital, al-Fashir, its last foothold in the region. It denied responsibility for the attack on Kabkabiya, while insisting that it had the right to target any location used by the RSF for military purposes. The RSF did not immediately respond to a request for comment. An image shared by Emergency Lawyers showed shrouded bodies in a mass grave. Video verified by Reuters showed bloodied bodies strewn around the market. It also showed fires burning and people being carried from the wreckage of stores and fruit stalls. People can be heard crying and screaming in the footage, while others pray for those who were killed. One man is heard saying "People are dying wholesale". The video also shows armed men in the headwraps typically worn by RSF soldiers on motorcycles. An activist from Kabkabiya said that, while there were typically a few soldiers in the market and other parts of the town, the vast majority of those present were civilians. He said 87 bodies had been identified, but that some were too charred or mutilated to identify. On Tuesday, the RSF aimed heavy artillery fire at an army-controlled sector of Omdurman, part of Khartoum state, residents said. Emergency Lawyers said at least 20 people had been killed, including at least 14 who were riding on a bus that was hit. The state government, controlled by the army, said 65 people had been killed, and that other casualties had been transferred to nearby Al-Naw Hospital. Images circulating on social media not verified by Reuters showed shrouded bodies on the street amid vehicle wreckage. The United Nations has said more than 30 million people need aid, and some 12 million have fled their homes. Famine has been declared in Zamzam camp in North Darfur, where shelling on Tuesday killed seven people, according to Adam Rojal, spokesperson of the Coordinating Committee for Displaced People.

ORLANDO, Fla. , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 AIUM Annual Convention , hosted by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), will explore the cutting edge of medical technology through keynote presentations on space exploration, medical innovation, and neurotherapeutics. Taking place from March 29 to April 1 in Orlando, Florida , the 2025 Ultrasound Event will showcase groundbreaking developments in ultrasound technology and its expanding role in space medicine and advancements in brain health, like treating addiction, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. "With leaders like Dr. Chiao, Dr. Dulchavsky, and Dr. Rezai guiding our keynote sessions, we are not just imagining the future of ultrasound; we are helping create it," said Richard A. Hoppmann , MD, FACP, FAIUM, President of the AIUM. "The work of our speakers reflects the commitment to progress that defines our field, and opens new avenues for improving patient care." Dr. Leroy Chiao , PhD , a former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut and International Space Station commander, will kick off the event with his keynote presentation, "Is It SADS, or Am I in Space? Medical Considerations for Spaceflight" . Drawing on his personal experiences in space, Dr. Chiao will explore the physiological effects of space environments and the development of countermeasures and diagnostics for space missions. He will also highlight how advancements in space medicine contribute to healthcare solutions on Earth. Dr. Chiao was one of the first astronauts to use ultrasound in space. "From understanding space-related medical conditions to adapting ultrasound technologies for use in space, we continue to learn and innovate in ways that enhance healthcare for all," said Dr. Chiao. Scott Dulchavsky , MD, PhD , a NASA principal investigator and Surgeon in Chief at Henry Ford Health, will follow with his keynote, "Extraterrestrial Medical Care." Dr. Dulchavsky will explore how ultrasound has become an essential tool in diagnosing a wide range of conditions during manned space missions and how these lessons translate into groundbreaking advancements in healthcare on Earth. "Ultrasound has proven to be an invaluable tool in space medicine," said Dr. Dulchavsky. "What we have learned in space is already transforming medical care back on Earth." Ali R. Rezai , MD , Executive Chair and Director of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, will present "Focused Ultrasound: Breaking Barriers in Neurotherapeutics." Dr. Rezai will discuss the groundbreaking potential of focused ultrasound in treating neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and addiction, offering new hope through non-invasive treatments. "Focused ultrasound has the power to revolutionize how we treat neurological disorders," Dr. Rezai stated. "I look forward to sharing the advancements we are making in brain health and demonstrating how ultrasound technology is leading the way to more effective, less invasive treatments." The 2025 Ultrasound Event invites attendees to Orlando for in-depth discussions on the latest breakthroughs in medical technologies, setting the stage for the evolution of medical ultrasound. Convention topics will cover obstetric ultrasound, gynecologic ultrasound, musculoskeletal ultrasound, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), artificial intelligence (AI) in ultrasound, and many more. For registration and more information about The Ultrasound Event 2025, please visit the event's website . If you're interested in partnering with or sponsoring the event, follow this link . About the AIUM The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary medical association of more than 7,000 physicians, sonographers, radiologists, scientists, students, and other healthcare professionals. With over 70 years of experience, the AIUM is dedicated to empowering and cultivating a global multidisciplinary community engaged in the use of medical ultrasound through raising awareness, education, sharing information, and research. Learn more about the AIUM's membership , AIUM's Journal of Medical Ultrasound , AIUM Accreditation , and educational offerings . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/exploring-space-and-neurotherapeutics-at-the-2025-ultrasound-event-a-journey-into-the-future-of-medical-ultrasound-302332900.html SOURCE American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)NEW YORK , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new report from Liminal, a leading market and competitive intelligence technology company, global spending on third-party risk management (TPRM) is set to more than double—from $9.0 billion in 2025 to $19.9 billion by 2030. As third-party ecosystems expand, security threats multiply, and regulations tighten, this rapid growth signals a decisive market shift for companies striving to protect their data, operations, and reputations. Despite managing over 250 third-party relationships on average, Liminal's research found that fewer than half of organizations continuously monitor these vendors. Reliance on static questionnaires and annual audits has proven ineffective, with fewer than 10% of practitioners trusting their assessments. As compliance demands tighten—evidenced by GDPR fines in the billions of dollars—and threats evolve toward AI-enabled scams and cloud weaknesses, these outdated methods fail to identify emerging risks, leaving companies exposed. While most organizations recognize the urgency of new risk conditions and have increased their TPRM budgets, practitioners cite that progress is stalled by fragmented spending, siloed information, and manual workflows. The report shows that firms that invest in continuous monitoring, automation, and integrated solutions gain a clear advantage. By shifting from reactive, error-prone approaches to always-on, data-driven insights, decision-makers can detect vulnerabilities early, meet regulatory requirements more effectively, and foster stronger trust across their supply chains. "With TPRM spending nearly doubling and fewer than half of organizations conducting real-time checks, the data shows a clear mandate: it's time to evolve from basic, outdated compliance tasks to continuous, forward-looking risk intelligence," said Travis Jarae , CEO of Liminal . "Leading companies leverage automation and integrated analytics to stay ahead of emerging threats, turning risk management into a strategic advantage." Key Insights from The Market and Buyer's Guide for Third-Party Risk Management: "From healthcare providers working to safeguard patient data against potentially compromised supply chains to financial institutions navigating emerging regulations and data handling risks, the stakes have never been higher," said Joe Stuntz , Principal Advisor at Liminal . "Leaders who invest in advanced analytics, integrated solutions, and real-time monitoring not only mitigate threats—they position their organizations for sustained growth and trust in a digital-first economy." About Liminal Liminal is a technology company that empowers businesses with actionable market and competitive intelligence for go-to-market and sales enablement. Our state-of-the-art platform combines the precision of AI with human expertise to deliver unparalleled access to proprietary data, in-depth analysis, and curated insights, enabling executives to make informed decisions, enhance productivity, and drive growth. We tackle critical focus areas with targeted solutions for fraud and identity, cybersecurity, trust and safety, financial crimes compliance, and privacy and consent management. Trusted by industry leaders and innovators at top public and private companies and investment firms to navigate market complexities and thrive confidently and clearly. For more information, visit us at Liminal.co . Media Contact: Stacy Beddoes Liminal media@liminal.co 1 (602) 616-9818 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/liminal-forecasts-third-party-risk-management-solutions-market-to-hit-19-9-billion-by-2030--302332870.html SOURCE Liminal Strategy, Inc.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued. Kyle Fellers and Anthony Foote were banned from school grounds after the September game by officials who viewed the wristbands as intimidation or harassment of a transgender player. They later sued the Bow school district, and while the no-trespass orders have since expired, a judge is deciding whether the plaintiffs should be allowed to wear the wristbands and carry signs at upcoming school events, including basketball games, swim meets and a music concert, while the case proceeds. Both men testified Thursday that they didn’t intend to harass or otherwise target a transgender player on the opposing team, and their attorneys have argued they did nothing more than silently express their support for reserving girls’ sports for those born female. But school officials testified Friday that they had reason to believe the men wouldn’t stop there. Superintendent Marcy Kelley and Bow High School Athletic Director Michael Desiletes described receiving strongly-worded emails from Foote in which he called himself a “real leader” who was prepared to take action and seeing his social media posts urging others to attend the game. In the days leading up to the game, another parent told school officials she overheard others talk about showing up to the game wearing dresses and heckling the transgender player. “When we suspect there’s some sort of threat ... we don’t wait for it to happen,” Kelley said, comparing it to the way school officials wouldn’t wait until a fight broke out between two students to intervene if they got wind of it beforehand. Kelley also pushed back on the idea that the plaintiffs were simply expressing support for their daughters and their teammates in general, noting that they chose the one game involving a transgender player to begin wearing the wristbands. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Skyhawks Sports, a Stack Sports company, is proud to announce the winner and finalists of the 2024 Coach of the Year Award. This annual accolade honors coaches who exemplify exceptional dedication, leadership, and a commitment to fostering positive sports experiences for young athletes. Jason Frazier, General Manager of Skyhawks, expressed his admiration for the coaches: “Our coaches are the heartbeat of Skyhawks, dedicating themselves to nurturing young athletes both on and off the field. Their commitment not only create fun sports experiences but also teach life lessons that resonate beyond the game is what makes them great coaches.” WINNER: Michael Monary (Skyhawks Sports Academy / Orange County) FINALISTS: Brie Cyboron (Colorado Springs) Aline Bisimwa (Skyhawks Sports Academy / South Puget Sound) Alyssa Morin (Skyhawks Franchise Group / Columbus Tots) Adam Herrera (Skyhawks Franchise Group / Bakersfield) Bruce Pineda (Skyhawks Franchise Group / San Antonio East) Coach Michael “Mikey” Monary has been an invaluable asset to the Skyhawks Sports Academy in Orange County. His passion and determination to continually improve as a coach have cultivated a significant following among local organizations, often resulting in waitlists exceeding 20 children. Parents frequently request Coach Mikey, with some traveling to different cities to enroll their children in his classes. Coach Mikey’s versatility allows him to coach any sport and age group, and he proactively expands his expertise, even taking private tennis lessons to better serve his students. His commitment to providing positive experiences for children exemplifies the core values of Skyhawks Sports. Jeff Brunsberg, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer at Stack Sports, added: “Recognizing these outstanding coaches underscores our mission to increase participation and transform the sports experience. Their passion and dedication are pivotal in creating positive, lasting impacts in the communities we serve.” Skyhawks Sports remains dedicated to providing quality youth sports programs that emphasize critical life skills such as teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship. The organization congratulates Michael Monary and all the finalists for their exceptional contributions to youth sports. About Skyhawks Founded in Spokane, Washington in 1979, Skyhawks has established itself as one of the largest youth sport program providers in North America. Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons by “teaching life skills through sports”. Programs range from week-long summer camps to after-school programs, clinics, and leagues for children aged 18mths to 14 in a variety of sports. About Stack Sports With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars — Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/ . 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1. Not pretty, but pretty effective Now we know. Norwich and Johannes Hoff Thorup can do pragmatism as well as possession. This was a raw-boned game of Championship cut and thrust. Thorup himself called the fayre 'terrible'. Low on quality but rich in endeavour and character and fighting spirit from the Canaries. Commodities that were brought into question by the limpness of that 3-0 weekend defeat at QPR and the defensive vulnerability exposed at set pieces. At times this had the feel of a cup tie, with the ball a bystander. When Callum Doyle sensed the danger at his back post, in the first of six additional minutes, heading behind as the blue shirts sensed a big opportunity, he punched the air with all the lustre that greeted his thumping goal against Watford earlier in the season. It was a night for righting a few wrongs. Even the normally ice-cool Thorup cut an animated figure in the tight confines of the two dugouts, particularly in a heated exchange or two in the first half with the fourth official. Norwich can and will play much better this season. But they might struggle to derive as much satisfaction from the manner they ground out a point at a raucous, febrile Fratton Park. Particularly given the fresh blast of adversity that hit them prior to kick-off. 2. ‘Fair or not fair’ Glen Riddersholm did not explicitly reference the FA’s decision to hit Kenny McLean with another four-game ban for violent conduct for an alleged incident not recorded, so presumably not seen, by the officials at QPR. But the timing of his social media post, which came between official confirmation of the news and kick-off at Fratton Park said it all. McLean cut a crestfallen figure as he trooped off the team bus. There was a consoling hug from Thorup as they got a first sight of the pitch. Incredibly, the Scottish international will have missed eight games by the turn of the year. Irony of ironies, the first game he is available again will be QPR’s spicy Carrow Road return. City’s appeal was rejected out of hand on Tuesday afternoon. The brief time it took to be dismissed would only add to that ‘frustration’, which Riddersholm urged those inside and outside the club to use as ‘fuel’. It would seem, on face value, grossly unfair for the Scot to suffer a three-game ban, and the further one game uplift related to his previous red card misdemeanour against Middlesbrough, for an alleged altercation with a QPR midfielder midway through the opening period that ‘wasn’t seen by the match officials at the time, but it was caught on camera’. Thorup made it clear in his first public post-match utterances on the matter he expects a raft of retrospective calls to come now in the Championship with precedent set. Given the Ante Crnac offside call, the clear penalty for handball and the foul on Angus Gunn in the build up to QPR’s second goal, the football authorities appear to have meted out rough justice. While other actors escape any such forensic scrutiny of their performance. Although it may be worth checking where the QPR match officials find themselves posted this coming weekend. But if Riddersholm’s clarion call is heeded, and that sense of unfairness lingers, there might be one positive to grasp. 3. Solid citizens In the midst of Thorup’s takedown of his players struggles at QPR this always felt like a night to restore Jose Cordoba to the first XI. Hamstring issues have hindered the Panamanian centre back, but his sheer size and presence looked like invaluable elements for another arm wrestle of a Championship contest. Cordoba slotted in alongside Shane Duffy, who similarly possesses the physical attributes to handle the earthier dimension of combat in the second tier. There was a dramatic decrease in the ball-playing requirements of the two Norwich centre backs at Fratton Park and a marked reduction in the slip passing involving Angus Gunn that had previously been the hallmark of Thorup’s deep build up play structure. This was a night to head it, kick it and deal with the Pompey barrage from set pieces. Neither was found wanting, although Duffy’s rashness earned him a needless first half booking in a flurry of yellow cards, as City strived to prove collectively they can mix it as well as manoeuvre opponents off-balance with the sureness of their possession. On this wintry night, and after the events at Loftus Road, Duffy and Cordoba were the perfect pairing. Duffy has shown enough already this season he has an understated passing range, go back to the third goal against Luton last time out at Carrow Road, while Cordoba looks equally comfortable on the ball. Rather than horses for courses, and needs must, the duo may have put down a marker for a more lasting union. 4. Over to you, Lunghi Without second guessing Thorup, his compatriot may have been the main beneficiary to the late, McLean-enforced switch to the City starting line up on the south-coast. A fair assumption given Jacob Sorensen had been dipped out since that comprehensive Plymouth win, minus his initial passing error that led to the Pilgrims’ solitary goal on the night, and the return to fitness of Marcelino Nunez. But with McLean now missing until the turn of the year, the 26-year-old looks the nearest carbon copy. In truth, he has never exhibited the dynamism and drive or the sheer athletic output of McLean during a City career which has, for the most part, hovered around the margins. He will not command the same contractual headlines as Gunn or Grant Hanley, or even Ashley Barnes, but Sorensen is another approaching the final months of his current deal. Albeit the Canaries retain a further year option. But to trigger that extension Sorensen may feel this is now his time to press his case. He was pitched into deep water, when McLean was previously suspended and injuries bit hard for those tough defeats to Cardiff, Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City. That felt harsh to judge a player who had been sidelined for so long and was then thrust into emergency action. But he has had match minutes and training weeks since to come to the boil. Norwich will need Sorensen’s composure and his ability to read the game, allied to a layer of protection for the Canaries’ back four. Not only does his team need him, but he needs to deliver.Insight Health System Appoints Dr. Maliha Hashmi as Global Ambassador

Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's pick to be attorney general, is a staunch ally of the former president, defending him against impeachment during his first term and pushing his false claims of election fraud as he sought to cling on to the White House. The 59-year-old former Florida attorney general, if confirmed by the Senate, will now serve as the top law enforcement official in a second Trump administration. "For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans -- Not anymore," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network. "Pam will refocus the DOJ to its intended purpose of fighting Crime, and Making America Safe Again." Bondi's nomination means the top ranks of the Justice Department will be filled by Trump loyalists, as the president-elect has named three of the lawyers who defended him in his multiple criminal cases to its other high-ranking roles. Trump tapped Bondi to be attorney general on Thursday after his first pick, firebrand ex-Florida lawmaker Matt Gaetz, dropped out amid sexual misconduct allegations and doubts that he could obtain Senate confirmation. A graduate of the University of Florida with a law degree from Stetson University, Bondi served as a prosecutor for 18 years before being elected attorney general of the "Sunshine State" in 2010, the first woman to hold the post. Bondi, a native of Trump's adopted home state of Florida, was reelected to a second term in 2014. As attorney general, Bondi notably fought opioid addiction and human trafficking while taking a tough stance on crime and supporting the death penalty. She sued BP for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and obtained more than $2 billion in economic relief for Florida, according to her biography page at Ballard Partners, a powerful lobbying firm where she has worked after leaving office. While serving as attorney general, Bondi was drawn into a controversy involving Trump when she declined in 2013 to join a multi-state prosecution accusing Trump University of fraud. It emerged later that Bondi's reelection committee had received a $25,000 donation from the charitable Trump Foundation. Both Trump and Bondi denied any wrongdoing. Bondi joined Trump's legal team during his first impeachment trial, in which he was alleged to have pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to find political dirt on his 2020 election opponent, Democrat Joe Biden. Trump was impeached by the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives but acquitted by the Republican-majority Senate. After the 2020 election, Bondi made television appearances on behalf of Trump and pushed to de-legitimize vote counting in battleground states as part of the push by the former president to overturn the results of the vote. Bondi has also criticized the criminal cases brought against Trump, appearing in solidarity at his New York trial, where he was convicted of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star. At Ballard Partners, Bondi has done work for Amazon, General Motors and Uber and as a registered lobbyist for the oil-rich Gulf nation of Qatar, according to press reports. She is also a member of the America First Policy Institute, a Trump-aligned right-wing think tank. cl/dwSkyhawks Sports Announces 2024 Coach of the Year Winner and Finalists

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark was sensibly picked as Time Magazine’s “Athlete of the Year,” but despite her amazing success, Clark still feels the need to bend her knee to the league’s woke racial agenda and cite her “privilege” as a white person. Clark’s outsized success compared to everyone else in the rest of the world of sports in 2024 (not to mention 2023) would have made it hard for Time to justify picking anyone else. Just as Donald Trump has taken to saying that his 2024 election win was “too big to rig,” Clark’s incredible rookie year in the WNBA was too big to ignore. Yet, in her retrospective published Tuesday by Time , Clark still fell to her knees to pay homage to the WNBA’s race agenda. In its December 10 article, Time explained that “Clark is cognizant of the racial underpinnings of her stardom.” “I want to say I’ve earned every single thing, but as a white person, there is privilege,” Clark reportedly told Time in a perfectly formulated DEI statement. “A lot of those players in the league that have been really good have been Black players. This league has kind of been built on them. The more we can appreciate that, highlight that, talk about that, and then continue to have brands and companies invest in those players that have made this league incredible, I think it’s very important. I have to continue to try to change that. The more we can elevate Black women, that’s going to be a beautiful thing.” Time also noted that Clark credited others with “paving the way” for her success on Saturday Night Live in April. “Clark’s segment did include a more serious moment, as she thanked a quintet of Black women—Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper, Staley, and Maya Moore, Clark’s basketball hero growing up—for paving the way for her success,” the magazine waxed. Indeed, even as the magazine pushed Clark out as its athlete of the year, it also planted the seeds of “racism” to hint that Clark really didn’t deserve the accolades. These stars, despite their athletic prowess, were never rewarded with the same level of attention that Clark is now receiving. “America was founded on segregation and to this day is very much about Black and White,” [Golden State Valkries Temi] Fagbenle, who loved playing with Clark, writes in a text message. “In a sport dominated by Black/African-American players, White America has rallied around Caitlin Clark. The support looks mostly amazing, sometimes fanatical and territorial, sometimes racist. It seems that the Great White Hope syndrome is at play again.” Going into the WNBA season, Wilson, a two-time league champion and now three-time WNBA MVP, told the Associated Press she thought Clark’s race was a “huge” contributor to her popularity. “It doesn’t matter what we all do as Black women, we’re still going to be swept underneath the rug,” Wilson said. “That’s why it boils my blood when people say it’s not about race because it is.” You see? Clark only got big because she is white and America is racist. One would think that Clark should not have to bow to anyone. After all, her list of accomplishments in her first year as a basketball pro is monumental. But the race agenda reigns supreme. Just look at all these accolades. Clark, 22, entered women’s pro basketball early this year after the Fever selected her as the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She quickly became the league’s most celebrated player. But that was just the first record that Clark broke. She went on to demolish several WNBA records, including scoring the most points by a rookie, single-season WNBA assists record (337), single-game WNBA assists record (19), single-season WNBA points by a point guard record (769), the first rookie in WNBA history to record a triple-double, and nearly ten more. Unsurprisingly, she also was awarded Rookie Of The Year by the WNBA for her debut season. Clark was so popular that she single-handedly raised the WNBA’s viewership by 170 percent, averaging 1.19 million viewers over her debut season. Follow Warner Todd Huston on Facebook at: facebook.com/Warner.Todd.Huston , or Truth Social @WarnerToddHuston

Texas Sues NCAA Over Transgender Athletes' Participation in Women's Sports

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants real estate developer Charles Kushner , father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker." Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.NETA NATTER | KTR EYES ‘JAIL ROUTE’ FOR TOP JOB

Why cranberry sauce is America’s least favorite Thanksgiving dish – and 5 creative ways to use itWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. Now, Donald Trump again wants Greenland. The president-elect is renewing unsuccessful calls he made during his first term for the U.S. to buy Greenland from Denmark, adding to the list of allied countries with which he’s picking fights even before taking office on Jan. 20. In a Sunday announcement naming his ambassador to Denmark, Trump wrote that, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.” Trump again having designs on Greenland comes after the president-elect suggested over the weekend that the U.S. could retake control of the Panama Canal if something isn’t done to ease rising shipping costs required for using the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He’s also been suggesting that Canada become the 51st U.S. state and referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor” of the “Great State of Canada.” Greenland, the world’s largest island, sits between the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. It is 80% covered by an ice sheet and is home to a large U.S. military base. It gained home rule from Denmark in 1979 and its head of government, Múte Bourup Egede, suggested that Trump’s latest calls for U.S. control would be as meaningless as those made in his first term. “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale,” he said in a statement. “We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom.” Trump canceled a 2019 visit to Denmark after his offer to buy Greenland was rejected by Copenhagen, and ultimately came to nothing. He also suggested Sunday that the U.S. is getting “ripped off” at the Panama Canal. “If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America, in full, quickly and without question,” he said. Panama President José Raúl Mulino responded in a video that “every square meter of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to,” but Trump fired back on his social media site, “We’ll see about that!” The president-elect also posted a picture of a U.S. flag planted in the canal zone under the phrase, “Welcome to the United States Canal!” The United States built the canal in the early 1900s but relinquished control to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999, under a treaty signed in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter. The canal depends on reservoirs that were hit by 2023 droughts that forced it to substantially reduce the number of daily slots for crossing ships. With fewer ships, administrators also increased the fees that shippers are charged to reserve slots to use the canal. The Greenland and Panama flareups followed Trump recently posting that “Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State” and offering an image of himself superimposed on a mountaintop surveying surrounding territory next to a Canadian flag.Liminal Forecasts Third-Party Risk Management Solutions Market to Hit $19.9 Billion by 2030

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A late Robert Bolick explosion powered NLEX’s 19-point comeback to frustrate San Miguel, 104-99, in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Sunday, Dec. 8. A late Robert Bolick explosion powered NLEX’s 19-point comeback to frustrate San Miguel, 104-99, in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Sunday, Dec. 8. The high-scoring guard fired 20 of his 32 points in the payoff period, none bigger than the booming four-pointer over the defense of Marcio Lassiter that broke a 91-all deadlock with 1.27 left and put the Road Warriors on the driver's seat for good. NLEX notched its third straight victory for a 3-1 slate while San Miguel slid to a 1-1 record. Bolick also added nine assists – including one that came from his steal from June Mar Fajardo and led to Mike Watkins dunk that put NLEX up ahead, 100-94. The Beermen refused to go down without a fight, though, cutting the lead down to three after a 7-2 spurt that was capped by a Juami Tiongson trey. but Bolick, once again, came to the rescue and formally iced the game with a pair of free throws. Watkins provided support to Bolick with 17 points and game-high 28 rebounds to go with four blocks while Xyrus Torres and Enoch Valdez had 11 and 10 respectively for NLEX which climbed out of a 46-65 hole at one point in the contest. SMB import Quincy Miller paced his team with 21 points and 11 rebounds while Fajardo finished with 20 points and 19 rebounds in a losing effort.The buildings are going up at the Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus, but the brick-and-mortar is only part of the story. “This is not going to be just a four-year college campus,” said John Goff, the founder and chairman of Crescent Real Estate who, along with JP Morgan Chase & Co. leader Elaine Agather, helped bring Texas A&M to Fort Worth. “This is much more than that.” Goff, joined by others from Fort Worth, toured some of the top innovation districts in the U.S. to understand the impact the school could have on the city. One place they visited was Kendall Square, the area around the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston. Kendall Square is considered one of the key innovation districts in the country and well-known for its so-called “bump factor,” where interactions between innovators frequently turn into technology advancements and business opportunities. That’s one reason Texas A&M and Fort Worth brought in U3 Advisors on the project. U3 Advisors works with universities to help build innovation districts, with experience in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Chicago. Texas A&M-Fort Worth is their first project in the Lone Star State. Omar Blaik, CEO of U3 Advisors, said an innovation district must feature much more than simply a university. “Innovation districts are mixed-use districts that are productive, not just consumptive,” he said. “It needs to have life; it needs to have restaurants; it needs to have housing; it needs to have office and commercial; it needs to have research and university settings.” Get essential daily news for the Fort Worth area. Sign up for insightful, in-depth stories — completely free. That mixed-use district creates an urban fabric that attracts not just top researchers, but also companies that want to tap into the activity and excitement in the area. “A mixed-use district around the university has the ability to create this third place,” Blaik said. “It’s not the classroom, it’s not the lab. It’s really this third place that allows for the energy of an institution to be leveraged in the marketplace.” U3’s name reflects the “third space” between universities and their urban settings. Goff said the city has already gleaned some economic development from Texas A&M’s plans here. ProbablyMonsters, a video game studio , headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, received $1.5 million in incentives from the city to set up an office in Fort Worth and hire up to 300 employees. Texas A&M-Fort Worth was key to landing that project, said Goff, who is an investor in the company. Blaik said U3 Advisors sometimes works in cities looking to rebuild their economic fortunes. Fort Worth is different, he said, in that the city is on the upswing economically. “What Fort Worth is doing is establishing a new footprint and you have the opportunity to build it here in a way that you cannot build it in other places,” he said. Fort Worth ranks high as manufacturing center Fort Worth ranks eighth among best cities for manufacturing jobs. About 7.6% of the area’s workforce is involved in manufacturing, according to the study conducted by ABM Equipment , a system design, integration and service company based in Washington state. The study ranked the top industrial job centers in the U.S. using key metrics including total manufacturing employment, annual wages, manufacturing jobs as a percentage of the workforce, and employment growth rates. Data for research was taken from the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide an assessment of each city’s industrial strength and potential. These metrics were weighted and combined to create a 100-point scoring system, highlighting both current and future industrial growth of the cities. San Jose, Tulsa and Los Angeles were the top three cities, but Texas has three cities in the top 10. Houston came in fourth and Austin seventh, just ahead of Fort Worth. According to the data, Fort Worth has 103,900 manufacturing jobs, growing at 4.32%. Manufacturing workers earn wages of $92,854 annually. Do you have something for the Bob on Business column? Email Bob Francis at bob.francis@fortworthreport.org. Bob Francis is business editor for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at bob.francis@fortworthreport.org. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. 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11 states sue three largest institutional investors for anticompetitive trade practicesDecember 2024 presents Aries with initial challenges in health and emotions, followed by improvements in career, relationships, and finances. Patience, communication, and self-care are essential. The month ends with stability, renewed confidence, and a focus on long-term planning for 2025. December 2024 begins on a challenging note for Aries natives, with planetary influences highlighting health, emotional well-being, and the need for patience. The first week may bring unexpected hurdles, particularly related to personal happiness and mental peace. It is a time to step back and reflect on your priorities. Practices like meditation and deep breathing exercises can help alleviate stress. Seeking guidance from trusted individuals, such as family or mentors, can provide much-needed clarity and support. However, as the month progresses, the situation improves. Aries individuals will find themselves regaining lost confidence, especially in matters of career and professional reputation. Opportunities for recognition and success will become more apparent, especially in the third week. The month's end promises a renewed sense of balance, allowing you to close the year with optimism and purpose. While the energies of December are mixed, they offer invaluable lessons in resilience and adaptability. By managing emotions, focusing on constructive action, and nurturing relationships, Aries natives can turn obstacles into opportunities for growth. Love and Relationships: The realm of love and relationships presents dynamic challenges and opportunities for Aries in December. The early part of the month may test your patience as emotional misunderstandings arise, possibly leading to frustration or disappointment. Existing tensions in partnerships or familial relationships could resurface, demanding careful navigation. This is not a time to react impulsively; instead, focus on listening and understanding. For those in committed relationships, mid-December offers a window of reconciliation and deepened connection. Romantic gestures or shared activities could help bridge earlier gaps. Engaging in meaningful conversations about shared goals and concerns will strengthen emotional bonds. If you're planning a trip with your partner, the second half of the month is ideal for rejuvenating the relationship. Singles, on the other hand, may experience interesting encounters during social events or through mutual friends. However, the stars advise caution when rushing into commitments. Assess the intentions of potential partners carefully. The last week of the month is more conducive to forming genuine connections as the cosmic energies favour emotional clarity and mutual understanding. By the end of December, the focus shifts to harmony and stability in personal relationships. 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Sudden inflows of money, possibly from bonuses, settlements, or unexpected sources, could provide relief. However, it is crucial to avoid speculative investments, such as stock market ventures, during this period as planetary alignments are not in your favour. Mid-December highlights financial gains linked to professional efforts. Increased recognition at work could translate into tangible rewards, such as a raise or new business opportunities. Use this time to clear debts or set aside funds for future investments. By the month's end, Aries natives will feel more in control of their finances. This is a good time to review long-term savings plans, invest in secure avenues, or make necessary purchases. While financial stability improves, maintaining a disciplined approach will ensure sustained prosperity. Health and Well-being: Health requires significant attention in December, especially during the first and second weeks. Aries natives may experience physical exhaustion, low immunity, or stress-related ailments. Digestive issues, headaches, or disturbed sleep patterns could arise due to the intense demands of daily life. This is a time to prioritize rest and adopt a healthier routine. Engaging in light exercises, yoga, or meditation will help counteract stress and improve energy levels. A balanced diet with ample hydration is also essential to boost overall vitality. Avoid overexertion and set realistic expectations for yourself during this period. The third week marks a turning point as health improves, and a sense of vitality returns. Aries individuals will find themselves more active and capable of handling responsibilities effectively. However, it is essential not to overindulge or neglect self-care routines in the excitement of regained energy. The month concludes with a reminder to maintain moderation. While festive celebrations may tempt you to deviate from your wellness goals, staying mindful will ensure long-term benefits. Regular health check-ups and stress-management practices will help you finish the year on a strong note. Important Days in December 2024: December 1-7: Focus on health and emotional stability; avoid new projects and focus on existing commitments. December 8-14: Challenges in finances and relationships may arise; stay patient and avoid impulsive decisions. December 15-21: Positive shifts in career and personal life; capitalize on professional opportunities and strengthen relationships. December 22-31: A harmonious end to the month with improved finances, health, and emotional clarity; plan for 2025 with renewed confidence. Key Takeaways: The month begins with challenges but gradually shifts to opportunities for growth and stability. Focus on strengthening relationships through communication and empathy. 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President-Elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that former Chief of the United States Border Patrol, Rodney S. Scott, will be his nominee for the post of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner. In a post on the incoming president’s social media platform Truth Social, Trump cited Scott’s vast experience in immigration policy and his previous service as the agency head for the United States Border Patrol under the prior Trump administration. Trump announced his selection of Scott, saying, “Rodney served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, building vast experience and knowledge in Law Enforcement and Border Security. Rodney served as the 24th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, where he implemented Remain-in-Mexico, Title 42, Safe Third Agreements, and achieved record low levels of illegal immigration.” Scott previously served as the 24 th Chief of the United States Border Patrol before retiring in 2021. His career in the border security agency spanned more than 29 years beginning in Imperial Beach, California within the San Diego Border Patrol Sector in 1992. Scott rose through the ranks serving in multiple Border Patrol Sectors and served as the Chief Patrol Agent for the El Centro Sector. Scott was named Chief of the Border Patrol in 2020 and served in that capacity until his retirement. Scott was instrumental in the development of immigration enforcement policies that drastically led to some of the lowest migrant crossing levels in the agency’s history. Chief Scott’s work was critical to implementing the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as “Remain in Mexico,” which allowed CBP and ICE officers to return migrants from a host of different nations to Mexico as their asylum claims moved through the court system. The program was revolutionary and had never been tried before. In addition, Scott worked to create and implement several novel agreements with the Central American northern triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras on Asylum Cooperative Agreements (ACA) that allowed for the return of migrants who feared return to their home country to other nearby participating nations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott also worked with Trump staff members on the Title 42 CDC emergency measure, which allowed immigration officers along the border to conduct speedy returns of border crossers to reduce the spread of infection. According to CBP, U.S. Customs and Border Protection employs more than 60,000 employees, and is one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations. The agency is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. Randy Clark is a 32-year veteran of the United States Border Patrol. Prior to his retirement, he served as the Division Chief for Law Enforcement Operations, directing operations for nine Border Patrol Stations within the Del Rio, Texas, Sector. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) @RandyClarkBBTX.NOV Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors

Despite Mary Lou McDonald’s confidence around shaping a coalition without Fine Gael and Fianna Fail – the two parties that have dominated the landscape of Irish politics for a century – the pathway to government for Sinn Fein still appears challenging. With counting following Friday’s election still in the relatively early stages – after an exit poll that showed the main three parties effectively neck-and-neck – there is some way to go before the final picture emerges and the options for government formation crystalise. Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has dismissed talk of a Sinn Fein surge and said he was “cautiously optimistic” about where his party will stand after all the votes are counted. Meanwhile, Ireland’s deputy premier and Fianna Fail leader, Micheal Martin, insisted his party has a “very clear route back to government” as he predicted seat gains. The counting process could last days because of Ireland’s complex system of proportional representation with a single transferable vote (PR-STV), where candidates are ranked by preference. The early indications have turned the focus to the tricky arithmetic of government formation, as the country’s several smaller parties and many independents potentially jockey for a place in government. Ms McDonald told reporters at the RDS count centre in Dublin that she would be “very, very actively pursuing” the potential to form a government with other parties on the left of the political spectrum. The smaller, left-leaning parties in Ireland include the Social Democrats, the Irish Labour Party, the Green Party and People Before Profit-Solidarity. Ms McDonald said her party had delivered an “incredible performance” in the election. “I think it’s fair to say that we have now confirmed that we have broken the political mould here in this state,” she said. “Two party politics is now gone. It’s consigned to the dustbin of history and that, in itself, is very significant.” She added: “I am looking to bring about a government of change, and I’m going to go and look at all formulations. “If you want my bottom line, the idea of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for another five years, in our strong opinion, is not a good outcome for Irish society. “Obviously, I want to talk to other parties of the left and those that we share very significant policy objectives with. So I’m going to do that first and just hear their mind, hear their thinking. But be very clear, we will be very, very actively pursuing entrance into government.” In Friday night’s exit poll, Sinn Fein was predicted to take 21.1% of first-preference votes, narrowly ahead of outgoing coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at 21% and 19.5% respectively. Prior to the election, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael both ruled out entering government with Sinn Fein. Fine Gael leader Mr Harris rejected suggestions Sinn Fein had broken new ground. He told reporters in his count centre in Greystones, Co Wicklow: “Certainly we haven’t seen a Sinn Fein surge or anything like it. “I mean, it looks likely, on the figures that we’ve seen now, fewer people, many fewer people would have voted Sinn Fein in this election than the last one. “In fact, I think they’re down by around 5% and actually the parties, particularly the two parties, the two larger parties in government, are likely to receive significant support from the electorate. So definitely, politics in Ireland has gotten much more fragmented.” He said it was too early to tell what the next government would look like. “I think anybody who makes any suggestion about who is going to be the largest party or the construct of the next government, they’re a braver person than I am,” he said. “Our electoral system dictates that there’ll be many, many transfers that will go on for hours, if not days, before we know the final computations at all. “But what I am very confident about is that my party will have a very significant role to play in the years ahead, and I’m cautiously optimistic and excited.” Fianna Fail’s Mr Martin told reporters at a count centre in Cork he was confident that the numbers exist to form a government with parties that shared his political viewpoint. Mr Martin said it “remains to be seen” whether he would return to the role of Taoiseach – a position he held between 2020 and 2022 – but he expressed confidence his party would outperform the exit poll prediction. “It’s a bit too early yet to call the exact type of government that will be formed or the composition of the next government,” he said. “But I think there are, there will be a sufficiency of seats, it seems to me, that aligns with the core principles that I articulated at the outset of this campaign and throughout the campaign, around the pro-enterprise economy, around a positively pro-European position, a government that will strongly push for home ownership and around parties that are transparently democratic in how they conduct their affairs.” Asked if it would be in a coalition with Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Social Democrats, he said that would be “racing a bit too far ahead”. The final result may dictate that if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are to return to government, they may need more than one junior partner, or potentially the buy-in of several independent TDs. Mr Martin said it was unclear how quickly a government can be formed, as he predicted his party would gain new seats. “It will be challenging. This is not easy,” he added. The junior partner in the outgoing government – the Green Party – looks set for a bruising set of results. Green leader Roderic O’Gorman is in a fight to hold onto his seat, as are a number of party colleagues, including Media Minister Catherine Martin. “It’s clear the Green Party has not had a good day,” he said. The early counting also suggested potential trouble for Fianna Fail in Wicklow, where the party’s only candidate in the constituency, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, is considered to have a battle ahead, with the risk of losing his seat. Meanwhile, there is significant focus on independent candidate Gerard Hutch who, on Saturday evening, was sitting in fourth place in the four-seat constituency of Dublin Central. Last spring, Mr Hutch was found not guilty by the non-jury Special Criminal Court of the murder of David Byrne, in one of the first deadly attacks of the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud. Mr Byrne, 33, died after being shot six times at a crowded boxing weigh-in event at the Regency Hotel in February 2016. A Special Criminal Court judge described Mr Hutch, 61, as the patriarchal figurehead of the Hutch criminal organisation and said he had engaged in “serious criminal conduct”. The constituency will be closely watched as other hopefuls wait to see if transfers from eliminated candidates may eventually rule him out of contention. In the constituency of Louth, the much-criticised selection of John McGahon appeared not to have paid off for Fine Gael. The party’s campaign was beset by questioning over footage entering the public domain of the candidate engaged in a fight outside a pub in 2018. The Social Democrats have a strong chance of emerging as the largest of the smaller parties. The party’s leader, Holly Cairns, was already celebrating before a single vote was counted however, having announced the birth of her baby girl on polling day.

Kucheza Gaming, in partnership with Ukie Digital School House and French Embassy in Nigeria, has successfully hosted the Kucheza School Esports Championship, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering public school students through competitive gaming and career education in Lagos State. The event took place at Lagos City College, bringing together 163 students from 16 public schools in the State and it was sponsored by three French Embassy in Nigeria. The tournament featured two highly engaging esports titles—EA FC25 (Football) and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Racing). Students competed for glory and developed essential skills such as teamwork, strategic thinking, and problem-solving—qualities critical for thriving in a rapidly evolving digital world. Eric-Moore Senior High School emerged as Winners of EA FC25 and Birrel Avenue Senior High School became winners of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The atmosphere was electric as the students showcased their passion and talent, supported by teachers, peers, and enthusiastic spectators. The event served as a platform to highlight the untapped potential within public school students, demonstrating the significant role esports can play in education and youth development. Speaking on the success of the event, Gbenga Folorunsho, Impact as a Service Lead at Kucheza Gaming, said: “The Kucheza School Esports Championship goes beyond just playing games; it is about unlocking the potential of the next generation.” He added that, “by engaging students in Esports, we are equipping them with relevant digital and collaborative skills needed for the future. Seeing these young minds compete, innovate, and work together shows the immense possibilities esports offers as a tool for education and empowerment.” The initiative underscores Kucheza Gaming’s commitment to bridging digital skill gaps and nurturing creativity among youth. With the partnership of Ukie Digital Schoolhouse renowned for integrating games-based learning into education—the event exemplifies a global approach to transforming learning through esports. “The French Embassy is proud to support Kucheza’s School Esports Championship, as it reflects our commitment to empowering youth through technology and creativity. “Esports is not only a cultural and entertainment phenomenon but also a valuable asset for economic, technological, and social development.” The Kucheza School Esports Championship celebrates youth, collaboration, and competitiveness while highlighting educational opportunities and career pathways in the video game industry. It aims to accelerate access, enhance quality, and improve learning outcomes for Nigerian teens and youth.Rivalry Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement Of Approximately $2.0 Million

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here . Saquon Barkley has become the Shohei Ohtani of the NFL. There’s no better home run hitter playing football right now. Barkley had touchdown runs of 72 and 70 yards for the Philadelphia Eagles in a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. He now has five runs of 50-plus yards this season and is on pace to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. Barkley’s historic performance against the Rams — his 255 yards set a team record — captivated a national audience and turned him into a fan favorite for the AP NFL MVP award. He’s not the betting favorite, however. Josh Allen has the best odds at plus-150, according to Bet MGM Sportsbook. Two-time MVP Lamar Jackson is next at plus-250 followed by Barkley at plus-400. Running backs have won the award 18 times, including three-time winner Jim Brown, who was the AP’s first NFL MVP in 1957. Quarterbacks have dominated the award, winning it 45 times. Only three players who weren’t QBs or RBs have been MVP. It takes a special season for a non-QB to win it mainly because the offense goes through the signal caller. Quarterbacks handle the ball every offensive snap, run the show and get the credit when things go well and the blame when it doesn’t. Adrian Peterson was the most recent non-QB to win it when he ran for 2,097 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Minnesota Vikings in 2012. Playing for a winning team matters, too. Nine of the past 11 winners played for a No. 1 seed with the other two winners on a No. 2 seed. The Vikings earned the sixth seed when Pederson was MVP. Barkley is a major reason why the Eagles (9-2) are leading the NFC East and only trail Detroit (10-1) by one game for the top spot in the conference. Does he have a realistic chance to win the MVP award? Kicker Mark Moseley was the MVP in the strike-shortened 1982 season when he made 20 of 21 field goals and 16 of 19 extra points in nine games for Washington. If voters once selected a kicker, everyone has a chance, especially a game-changer such as Barkley. Defensive tackle Alan Page was the MVP in 1971 and linebacker Lawrence Taylor won it in 1986. Running back Christian McCaffrey finished third in voting last year and wide receiver Justin Jefferson placed fifth in 2022. The Offensive Player of the Year award and Defensive Player of the Year award recognize the best all-around players on both sides of the ball, allowing voters to recognize non-QBs if they choose. Wide receivers and running backs have won the AP OPOY award seven times over the past 11 seasons. McCaffrey was the 2023 winner. The AP’s new voting format introduced in 2022 also gives non-QBs a better opportunity to get MVP recognition. Voter submit their top five picks for each award, with a weighted point system. Previously, voters made one choice for each award. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league vote for MVP and seven other awards. The awards are based on regular-season performance. The Chiefs (10-1) and Bills (9-2) already are in position to lock up postseason berths right after Thanksgiving. Kansas City clinches a playoff berth with a win over Las Vegas on Black Friday and a loss by Miami on Thursday night, or a win plus a loss by Denver on Monday night. Buffalo can wrap up a fifth straight AFC East title with a victory over San Francisco on Sunday and a loss by the Dolphins. It’s not a given that the Dallas Cowboys will be looking for a new head coach after this season. Owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday on local radio that Mike McCarthy could end up getting a contract extension. “I don’t think that’s crazy at all. This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas. We got a lot of football left,” Jones said. McCarthy led the Cowboys (4-7) to three straight 12-win seasons, but they went 1-3 in the playoffs and haven’t reached the NFC championship game since winning the Super Bowl 29 years ago. Injuries have contributed to the team’s struggles this season, but Dallas was just 3-5 before Dak Prescott was lost for the rest of the season. The Cowboys upset Washington last week and their next four games are against teams that currently have losing records. If they somehow end up 9-8 or even 8-9, Jones could make a case for keeping McCarthy. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in his most recent home game and tossed the ball to a child in the stands pleading for it. On Thursday, Collins told reporters the NFL did not approve and assessed him a fine of about $5,000. "It's for the kids," Collins said. "I seen he was screaming and was thinking, ‘Here you go, big dog. Here's the ball.'" Collins said he was not penalized last season on the handful of occasions he threw a ball into the stands, so he wasn't expecting a fine. But making a child's day was "definitely worth it." The 25-year-old said he plans to appeal the fine, but if it isn't overturned, he'll pay up. "The only thing that matters was making that kid happy," he said. "He ain't never going to forget that moment. So that's all that matters to me." Collins followed up a 92-yard, one-touchdown performance that day against Tennessee with eight receptions for 119 yards last week at Jacksonville. The fourth-year wideout is Houston's leading receiver despite missing five games due to a hamstring injury. He has caught 49 passes for 832 yards and four touchdowns in just eight appearances. This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.lol646 update 。

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WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life that I’m eager to pursue with my wife and my family.” The announcement comes a day after Gaetz, a Florida Republican, stepped aside from the Cabinet nomination process amid growing fallout from federal and House Ethics investigations that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The 42-year-old has vehemently denied the allegations against him. Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general had stunned many career lawyers inside the Justice Department, but reflected Trump’s desire to place a loyalist in a department he has marked for retribution following the criminal cases against him. Hours after Gaetz withdrew, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, who would come to the job with years of legal work under her belt and that other trait Trump prizes above all: loyalty. It’s unclear what’s next for Gaetz, who is no longer a member of the House. He surprised colleagues by resigning from Congress the same day that Trump nominated him for attorney general. Some speculated he could still be sworn into office for another two-year term on Jan. 3, given that he had just won reelection earlier this month. But Gaetz, who has been in state and national politics for 14 years, said he’s done with Congress. “I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,” he said.As we move forward, it is essential for public figures and influencers to recognize the impact of their words and actions, and to strive for integrity, respect, and empathy in their interactions with others. Let this incident serve as a cautionary tale for those who seek to emulate the 'daddy' persona, reminding them that true strength and charisma come from authenticity and decency, not from belittling and objectifying others.

Tragedy Strikes as 26-Year-Old American Influencer Kidnapped, Murdered, and Dumped at Sea: Recovery of Body Proving DifficultA Sweetwater County district court judge will hear arguments Jan. 31 in the defamation case brought by two lawmakers against a political action committee affiliated with the Wyoming Freedom Caucus. Rock Springs Reps. J.T. Larson and Cody Wylie sued WY Freedom PAC in July for sending text messages and mailers to potential voters claiming that the lawmakers had voted “with the RADICAL LEFT to remove President Trump from the ballot.” No such vote has ever been held by the Wyoming Legislature. The two Republican legislators allege that the PAC knew its statements were false, and therefore made them with actual malice — a legal standard in defamation cases involving public figures or officials. “If it was critical of my voting record, that would have been fine. I wouldn’t have said a word,” Wylie previously told WyoFile. “But this is just blatantly creating lies to try to affect the election cycle.” Ultimately, Larson and Wylie beat Freedom Caucus-backed opponents in the primary, and both will return to Cheyenne in January for their second terms. But their attorney, outgoing lawmaker Rep. Clark Stith, R-Rock Springs — who lost his reelection bid this year to Freedom Caucus-backed primary challenger Darin McCann — argues the PAC’s statements harmed their reputations and one of their private businesses, and forced both to spend “substantial additional sums of money” on their campaigns. The plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on Oct. 14 to account for additional mailers sent after the initial suit and to try to strengthen their legal argument. On Oct. 25, attorneys for the PAC asked the court to dismiss the case, arguing the suit fails to state a claim and accusing Larsen and Wylie of “seeking to punish and censor criticism of their records as legislators and to profit from their public service.” Represented by Teton County’s Mark Jackowski and Washington D.C.-based attorney Stephen Klein, the PAC argued the mailers and text messages do not constitute defamation and “were made in the course of political campaigning, where imaginative expressions and hyperbole are at their zenith.” The mailers and text messages at the center of the lawsuit have their origins in the 2024 budget session, when lawmakers clashed over which of Wyoming’s elected officials should have the authority to represent the state’s interest in litigation. Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s decision to join Ohio and Missouri’s Republican secretaries of state in filing an amicus brief spurred the discussion among lawmakers. The brief advocated for overturning a Colorado court’s decision to remove Trump from that state’s ballot for his role in inciting the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol. As a result, the Joint Appropriations Committee added a footnote to the budget limiting the secretary of state’s ability to sue on Wyoming’s behalf. “No funds appropriated under this section shall be expended without specific legislative authorization for the secretary of state or the office of the secretary of state to initiate any litigation or participate in any litigation initiated in a court outside of Wyoming in which the state, the secretary of state or the office of the secretary of state is not a named party,” the footnote read. Some legislators, including Stith, argued on the House floor that the footnote was about separation of powers and ensured the state’s chief executive — the governor — remained the one office with the authority to represent Wyoming in a courtroom. Freedom Caucus members argued the secretary of state’s office needed the ability to act quickly, including Rep. Chris Knapp, R-Gillette, who brought an amendment to strike the footnote completely. Larson voted against the amendment while Wylie abstained. Freedom Caucus Chairman Emeritus John Bear, R-Gillette, previously told WyoFile the vote over the footnote was “effectively” a vote for or against Trump being on the ballot. “They knew what they were doing when they did it,” Bear said. Ultimately, the footnote was dropped from the budget during negotiations between the House and the Senate. Larsen and Wylie weren’t the only targets of the PAC’s text messages and mailers. Reps. Landon Brown, R-Cheyenne; Lloyd Larsen, R-Lander; Ember Oakley, R-Riverton; and Dan Zwonitzer, R-Cheyenne, were also accused of voting “with the RADICAL LEFT to remove President Trump from the ballot” in mailers sent to voters. In July, an attorney for Fremont County’s Larsen and Oakley sent the PAC a cease-and-desist letter. Otherwise, Larson and Wylie were the only lawmakers to pursue litigation. The two previously requested a jury trial in their filings. In its motion to dismiss, the PAC made an alternative suggestion that the court resolve the case without a full trial — also known as a summary judgment. Oral arguments in the case are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in Rock Springs. is an independent nonprofit news organization focused on Wyoming people, places and policy. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, sports, arts & entertainment, state legislature, CFD news, and more.

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Rob Harris (R) pre-filed the South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act earlier this month, and it will be introduced in the judiciary committee when the legislative session begins in January. The proposed bill seeks to amend the state’s criminal code to widen the definition of “person” to include “an unborn child at any stage of development.” The bill would define abortion, with few exceptions, as equivalent to killing a person under the criminal code. South Carolina currently has a six-week abortion ban in effect. If passed, this bill would effectively enact a total abortion ban because it considers all abortion, starting “from the moment of fertilization,” to be homicide. South Carolina’s criminal code carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years in prison for homicide. Under special circumstances — including when a victim is under 11 years old — the minimum sentence can be life in prison or the death penalty. Taken together, this could mean anyone aborting a pregnancy in the state would face life in prison or execution. The proposal does include some exceptions for “spontaneous” miscarriage and life-saving procedures, but all too often these types of exceptions are real in name only . Harris originally introduced the same bill in 2023, and the idea that lawmakers would consider using capital punishment on people who get abortions sparked national outrage. Several Republicans who co-sponsored that bill quietly removed their names after public outcry. The 2023 version died shortly after it was introduced in the state House. Harris did not respond to HuffPost’s request for comment this week, but defended the bill in 2023 to HuffPost reporter Lydia O’Connor. “My bill does not single out women,” Harris said at the time. “It prohibits everyone from committing murder. 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