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Nigel Farage demands Kemi Badenoch appear on GB News to apologise for accusing him of lying about his party's membership By DAVID CHURCHILL CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 21:38 GMT, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 21:39 GMT, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments Nigel Farage last night appeared to threaten Kemi Badenoch with legal action unless she apologises for accusing him of lying about Reform's membership figures. The Reform UK leader's warning came in response to the Tory chief publicly accusing him of lying about the numbers joining his party after he claimed on Boxing Day that its membership had overtaken the Conservative Party 's. Just before midday on Thursday, Reform said it had hit 131,680 supporters – the same as the last-known figure for the Tories. The Right-wing party then provocatively projected an image of the total on Tory HQ in London . Asked if he could sue for libel over what he described as 'accusations of fraud and dishonesty', Mr Farage said: 'I'm going to take some action in the next couple of days and I've got to decide exactly what it is. 'But I'm certainly not going to take it lying down. It's an absolutely outrageous thing for her to have said. Nigel Farage appeared to threaten Kemi Badenoch with legal action unless she apologises for accusing him of lying about Reform's membership figures 'Now I know she's got a very bad temper, I know she's well known for lashing out at people. I'm not at all happy and I'm going to take some action. 'Once we've fully disproved this, she's going to find life a lot more difficult and bitterly regret putting this out on Boxing Day afternoon.' Mr Farage later appeared to row back over the threat, telling the Press Association: 'I've just said that unless I get an apology, I will take some action. I haven't said whether it's legal or anything. Kemi Badenoch publicly accused Farage of lying about the numbers joining his party after he claimed on Boxing Day that its membership had overtaken the Conservative Party's 'All I've said is I want an apology. If I don't get an apology, I will take action.' His party claims its membership figures, shown via a live ticker on its website, are based on verified data which is logged in real time through a third-party website. But it has not ruled out the possibility some could be based abroad and not UK residents. The Tories last night doubled down on Mrs Badenoch's position. A party source said: 'Farage is clearly rattled that his Boxing Day publicity stunt is facing serious questions over hundreds of 'members' seemingly joining in the middle of the night.' GB News Nigel Farage Reform UK London Share or comment on this article: Nigel Farage demands Kemi Badenoch appear on GB News to apologise for accusing him of lying about his party's membership e-mail Add comment
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Liverpool Eyeing Move to Sign ‘Superstar’ Amid Contract DecisionFranklin Resources Inc. decreased its stake in Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited ( NYSE:FIHL – Free Report ) by 11.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 55,770 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,191 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc.’s holdings in Fidelis Insurance were worth $1,027,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Fidelis Insurance in the 2nd quarter valued at $140,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new position in Fidelis Insurance in the 3rd quarter worth about $195,000. Summit Global Investments bought a new position in Fidelis Insurance in the third quarter valued at about $238,000. Caprock Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Fidelis Insurance during the second quarter valued at about $265,000. Finally, Intech Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Fidelis Insurance during the third quarter worth about $269,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 81.99% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets FIHL has been the topic of several recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on shares of Fidelis Insurance in a research report on Tuesday, September 17th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $18.50 target price on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price objective on shares of Fidelis Insurance from $25.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. Finally, Barclays began coverage on Fidelis Insurance in a research report on Wednesday, September 4th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $21.00 target price for the company. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Fidelis Insurance currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $21.50. Fidelis Insurance Price Performance Shares of NYSE FIHL opened at $17.61 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17. The company has a market capitalization of $2.08 billion, a PE ratio of 4.45 and a beta of 0.30. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $18.79 and a 200 day simple moving average of $17.92. Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited has a twelve month low of $11.80 and a twelve month high of $21.32. Fidelis Insurance Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 20th. Investors of record on Friday, November 29th were given a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 29th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.27%. Fidelis Insurance’s payout ratio is 10.10%. Fidelis Insurance Company Profile ( Free Report ) Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, a specialty insurer, provides insurance and reinsurance solutions in Bermuda, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. It operates in three segments: Specialty, Reinsurance, and Bespoke segments. The Specialty segment offers aviation and aerospace, energy, marine, property direct and facultative, and other specialty risk solutions. Featured Stories Five stocks we like better than Fidelis Insurance Utilities Stocks Explained – How and Why to Invest in Utilities Buffett Takes the Bait; Berkshire Buys More Oxy in December Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) What You Need to Know Top 3 ETFs to Hedge Against Inflation in 2025 REIT Stocks – Best REIT Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Today These 3 Chip Stock Kings Are Still Buys for 2025 Want to see what other hedge funds are holding FIHL? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited ( NYSE:FIHL – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Fidelis Insurance Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Fidelis Insurance and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Myles Rice scored 18 points to lead Indiana to a 77-68 victory over Winthrop on Sunday. Rice made 7 of 13 shots and all four of his free throws for the Hoosiers (10-3), who improved to 9-0 at home by holding the Eagles (10-5) scoreless over the final 3:16 to wrap up the victory. He added four rebounds, three assists and three steals. Malik Reneau totaled 14 points and seven rebounds for Indiana. Trey Galloway added 11 points and five assists. Langdon Hatton had a game-high 11 rebounds to go with seven points off the bench. K.J. Doucet and Kasen Harrison both scored 14 to lead Winthrop, which fell to 1-4 on the road. Doucet grabbed 12 rebounds for his third double-double of the season. Kelton Talford scored 13 and Paul Jones III and Nick Johnson added 10 points apiece. Rice had 12 points in the first half to help Indiana take a 41-37 advantage into the break. Doucet had eight points and Harrison and Jones both scored seven to keep Winthrop close. Luke Goode followed his basket with a three-point play to give Indiana a 54-47 lead with 15:15 left to play. Talford finished off a three-point play to get Winthrop within three with 11:34 to go. Reneau answered with a basket and Mackenzie Mgbako followed with a dunk as Indiana quickly pushed its lead back to seven. Johnson buried a 3-pointer with 3:16 remaining to pull Winthrop within a point at 69-68, but the Eagles went scoreless from there. Indiana will host Rutgers on Saturday in a Big Ten Conference matchup. Winthrop returns home to play South Carolina Upstate on Thursday in a Big South Conference opener. ____ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-toWp-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Mitchell Jr. scored 22 points, all in the first half, and Minnesota defeated Morgan State 90-68 on Sunday. Dawson Garcia had 18 points and eight rebounds for the Golden Gophers (8-5). Parker Fox scored 11 points and Frank Mitchell had 10. There were seven lead changes in the first four minutes before Minnesota moved out front with a 10-2 run to lead 22-13 and the Golden Gophers did not let up. They shot 59% in the first half and scored 55 points. Mike Mitchell led the way with 22 points on 8-of-8 overall shooting and 6 for 6 from 3-point distance. He went 0 for 2 in the second half. Minnestoa led 55-37 at the break. Minnesota cooled off in the second half, shooting 43% and scoring 35 points, but the Bears got no closer than 15 points. Minnesota's largest lead was 27 points on two occasions, the second coming when Caleb Williams hit a 3-pointer for an 86-59 lead with 4 minutes remaining. Kameron Hobbs led Morgan State (6-10) with 25 points. He had six rebounds and four assists. Daniel Akitoby had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Rob Lawson scored 11 points. There were only 11 turnovers in the game — six by Morgan State and five by Minnesota. Each team scored four points after turnovers. Minnesota, 0-2 in the Big Ten, hosts No. 21 Purdue on Thursday and Ohio State on Jan. 6. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
If cutting down on ultra-processed food is on your 2025 goals list, finding tasty new recipes is a big help. Melissa Hemsley is a chef whose latest cookbook, " ," is designed to help people "unprocess" their diets. The recipes are packed with vegetables and designed for those who are short of time. Ultra-processed foods have come to the fore of public health consciousness in recent years, as research increasingly points to the potential , including . Hemsley recommends dishes including a white chicken chili with peppers and beans, a zingy vegetarian noodle salad, and no-bake peanut butter chocolate oat bars. White chicken chili Hemsley said: "A tomato-less chili, hence the name 'white chili'. I use yellow peppers here to keep the chili 'white' but use whatever color you can find. I like to serve the toppings separately and let everyone help themselves. In terms of the beans, use whatever white beans you like, such as cannellini or butter beans. I find sweetcorn is always worth keeping in the freezer, but if you've got canned corn, then drain, rinse, and add it right at the end." Four 1 hour, 10 minutes Optional toppings Big veg noodle salad with lime, ginger, and peanut dressing Hemsley said: "Even in the colder months, I think a big noodle salad is always a great thing to have up our sleeves. In the depths of winter, in and among all the cheesy bakes and big soups and stews, I crave fresh, zingy, crunchy salads like this. Use any noodles you like, even spaghetti would work if that's what you've got. I love buckwheat (soba) noodles. Swap the peanuts and peanut butter for cashews or almonds if you prefer. Do the lime trick to release more juice by rolling the limes on the kitchen counter before you slice them in half." Two 15 minutes For the dressing: Chocolate peanut butter (no-bake) bars Hemsley said: "A no-bake family favorite treat. Pretty irresistible but if you don't devour them over a few days, they will keep for a week in a sealed container. Store in the fridge in warmer months. If catering to any nut allergies, swap the ground almonds for more oats and switch the nut butter for pumpkin seed butter. If you have a preferred nut butter, try that — I love a cashew butter but keep it to the smooth variety for a silkier texture. Look out for 60% minimum cocoa solids for your chocolate." 16 20 minutes, plus setting time For the chocolate layer Optional topping Read the original article on
Aden Holloway established career highs of 26 points and eight 3-pointers to help No. 5 Alabama roll to a 105-82 nonconference victory over South Dakota State on Sunday at Tuscaloosa, Ala. Freshman Labaron Philon had the best game of his young career with 21 points and six assists for the Crimson Tide (11-2). Mark Sears had 20 points, including 6-for-14 3-point shooting. Grant Nelson added 17 points and eight rebounds and scored the game's first eight points. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. As property values continue to outpace inflation, property taxes are taking a bigger bite out of homeowners’ wallets. A new analysis from Construction Coverage breaks down property tax rates by state, county, and city to reveal where homeowners have the greatest burden. Click for more. Where Are U.S. Property Taxes Highest and Lowest? A State, County, and City AnalysisThree former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks throw touchdowns for new teamsIn a lengthy speech at the Brookings Institution, a Washington, D.C. think tank, on Tuesday, President Joe Biden forcefully defended his economic legacy and harshly criticized his successor. “Most economists agree the new administration is going to inherit a fairly strong economy, at least at the moment, an economy going through fundamental transformation,” Biden said. “It is my profound hope that the new administration will preserve and build on this progress. Like most great economic developments, this one is neither red nor blue, and America's progress is everyone's progress.” RELATED STORY | What impacts will a Trump presidency have on the economy? The president pointed specifically to record job growth during his tenure and an historically-low unemployment rate, as well as solid GDP performance, major investments in infrastructure and a soaring stock market. Most economists agree Biden’s term in office has coincided with a strong jobs market, and note the economic forecast remains bright – especially when contrasted to that of other peer nations, many of which have struggled to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. And yet, Americans by and large disapprove of Biden’s economic tenure, particularly the high costs of goods and services. Though inflation has fallen some, it remains higher than when the president took office and has become a frequent point of attack for Republicans critical of the Biden administration. RELATED STORY | Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy President-elect Donald Trump’s victory last month served in some was as a repudiation of the president’s so-called “Bidenomics” policies, with most voters telling pollsters they were dissatisfied with the state of the U.S. economy and Biden’s handling of the issue. Since Trump’s election, attitudes towards the economy have improved slightly, particularly among Republicans; according to research from Gallup, just eight percent of Republicans in October viewed economic conditions as getting better, compared to 30% last month. Biden himself seemed to acknowledge some missteps in selling his economic vision to Americans. “I also learned something from Donald Trump,” Biden said. “He signed checks for people for $7,400 bucks,” the president noted of the pandemic-era relief measures. Even though Biden approved similar relief efforts during his term, his name never appeared on American’s checks. “I didn't – stupid,” Biden conceded. RELATED STORY | Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures Seeking to bolster Biden’s economic legacy, the White House on Tuesday launched a new website hailing the “Biden Economy,” featuring statistics about economic performance during his term and complimentary videos from his supporters. Biden’s speach, meanwhile, also served as a warning of sorts to his successor, with the president arguing against tax cuts for the wealthy and the notion that such benefits would “trickle down” to middle class Americans. “You can make as much money as you can, good for you, but everybody's got to be they pay their fair share,” Biden said. Trump has pledged to extend the tax cuts he signed into law in 2017, telling NBC News he intends to submit a tax package to Congress within his first 100 days in office. “They’re coming due and they’re very substantial for people,” Trump said of his 2017 cuts. “That’s what led us to one of the greatest economies ever.” RELATED STORY | Amid corporate layoffs, 36% of workforce turns to gig economy for alternative employment A report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office in December found that failing to extend those tax incentives would have a negligible impact on the economy, though Republicans are expected to pursue them and other business tax breaks after they retake both chambers of Congress next year. Trump has also promised to impose significant tariffs on the import of foreign goods from Mexico, Canada and China – despite economists’ and retailers’ warnings that will drive up consumer prices. Trump in the NBC interview said he couldn’t guarantee the move wouldn’t increase consumer costs, something Biden harshly refuted. “I believe we've proven that approach is a mistake over the past four years,” Biden said. “But we all know in time, we all know in time what will happen.”The Ministry of Education released the NIRF Rankings 2024 in August. These rankings serve as a crucial resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students planning to enroll in top-tier institutions in 2025, offering valuable insights to guide their decisions. Marking its ninth edition, the NIRF Rankings continue to evolve by incorporating new categories and refining evaluation methods. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru: Ranked 1st with a score of 83.29. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi: Secured 2nd position with a score of 69.80. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi: Ranked 3rd with a score of 68.11. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal: Placed 4th with a score of 67.18. 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