Article content A citywide parking ban drops Sunday night in the wake of this weekend’s snow dump. The first phase of the ban starting Sunday at 7 p.m. is expected to last for three to five days, the city said in a Saturday news release. Environment Canada forecasters said come Sunday morning, there could be as much as 25 cm of snow on the ground in the Edmonton area, with some parts of eastern Alberta walloped with up to 35 cm. A snowfall warning issued Friday remained in effect Saturday, with the “long period of snowfall” and its “significant accumulations” continuing into the night, when it was to finally taper. “The city has experienced blowing and drifting of snow, in addition to the significant accumulation in the last 24 hours. A Phase 1 parking ban is necessary to ensure the major roadways are cleared and safe for all vehicles,” Val Dacyk, general supervisor of infrastructure field operations, parks and roads services, said in the Saturday afternoon release. “Keeping major roadways cleared of parked vehicles is essential for crews to clear roads. We anticipate the parking ban will remain in effect for three to five days.” During the first phase, crews will clear arterial roads, collector roads, bus routes (roads marked with seasonal no parking signage) and roads within business improvement areas. Parking is prohibited in these areas until the clearing of the roadways is complete. Motorists may continue to park on residential streets. But vehicles parked on hills along arterial roads, collector roads and bus routes in the downtown area will be ticketed and may be towed, warns the city. Drivers are reminded that parking is also allowed on roads as soon as they have been cleared, as long as parking is allowed there normally. Residents can refer to the roadways snow clearing map for clearing status of roadways. And, warns the city, EPark zones are not active during this phase of the parking ban while these areas are cleared. Vehicles parked on parking ban routes after 7 p.m. on Sunday may be ticketed, continues the warning. Crews and equipment will be working 24 hours a day until Phase 1 roads are clear. Once the first parking ban phase is complete, a separate announcement may be made if the city determines a second phase for residential and industrial parking is necessary. Motorists are reminded to drive to conditions, giving snow and ice clearing crews room as they work. The winter blast also triggered the City of Edmonton’s extreme weather response Friday night, with the city running one more nightly shelter shuttle bus, allowing anyone to hop on at every stop, and open 50 more shelter beds temporarily until extreme weather, including -20 wind chills, subside.WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Christopher Wray told bureau workers Wednesday that he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden's term in January, an announcement that came a week and a half after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job. Wray said at a town hall meeting that he would be stepping down “after weeks of careful thought,” roughly three years short of the completion of a 10-year term during which he tried to keep the FBI out of politics even as the bureau found itself entangled in a string of explosive investigations, including two that led to separate indictments of Trump last year as well as inquiries into Biden and his son. “My goal is to keep the focus on our mission — the indispensable work you’re doing on behalf of the American people every day,” Wray told agency employees. “In my view, this is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.” The intended resignation was not unexpected considering that Trump had settled on Patel to be director and had repeatedly aired his ire at Wray, whom he appointed during his first term. But his departure is nonetheless a reflection of how Trump's norm-breaking style has reshaped Washington, with the president-elect yet again flouting tradition by moving to replace an FBI director well before his term was up and Wray resigning to avert a collision with the incoming administration. “It should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway — this is not easy for me," Wray said. “I love this place, I love our mission, and I love our people — but my focus is, and always has been, on us and doing what’s right for the FBI.” Wray received a standing ovation following his remarks before a standing-room-only crowd at FBI headquarters and some in the audience cried, according to an FBI official who was not authorized to discuss the private gathering by name and spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press. Trump applauded the news on social media, calling it “a great day for America as it will end the Weaponization of what has become known as the United States Department of Injustice" and saying that Patel's confirmation will begin “the process of Making the FBI Great Again.” If confirmed by the Senate, Patel would herald a radical leadership transformation at the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency. He has advocated shutting down the FBI's Washington headquarters and called for ridding the federal government of “conspirators," raising alarms that he might seek to wield the FBI's significant investigative powers as an instrument of retribution against Trump's perceived enemies. Patel said in a statement Wednesday that he was looking forward to "a smooth transition. I will be ready to serve the American people on day one.” It's extremely rare for FBI directors to be ousted from their jobs before the completion of their 10-year terms, a length meant to insulate the agency from the political influence of changing administrations. But Trump has done it twice, placing Wray in the job in 2017 after firing Director James Comey amid an investigation into ties between Russia and the Republican president’s campaign. Despite having appointed Wray, Trump had telegraphed his anger with the FBI director on multiple occasions throughout the years, including as recently as the past week. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday, Trump said, “I can’t say I’m thrilled with him. He invaded my home,” a reference to the FBI search of his Florida property , Mar-a-Lago, two years ago for classified documents from Trump’s first term as president. That search, and the recovery of boxes of sensitive government records, paved the way for one of two federal indictments against Trump. The case, and another one charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 election, have both been dismissed by the Justice Department special counsel that brought them in light of Trump's November victory. Attorney General Merrick Garland praised Wray for having “served our country honorably and with integrity for decades.” He said: “Under Director Wray’s principled leadership, the FBI has worked to fulfill the Justice Department’s mission to keep our country safe, protect civil rights, and uphold the rule of law.” Natalie Bara, the president of the FBI Agents Association, said in a statement that Wray had led the FBI “through challenging times with a steady focus on doing the work that keeps our country safe. ” Throughout his seven years on the job, the self-professed "low-key, understated" Wray brought a workmanlike approach to the job, repeatedly preaching a “keep calm and tackle hard” mantra to bureau personnel despite a steady drumbeat of attacks from Trump and his supporters. He also sought to avoid public conflict when possible with the Trump White House, distancing himself and his leadership team from the FBI's Russia investigation over errors that took place before he took office and announcing dozens of corrective actions meant to prevent the recurrence of the surveillance abuses that plagued the inquiry. But there were other instances when he memorably broke from Trump — he did not agree, for instance, with Trump’s characterization of the Russia investigation as a “witch hunt." He made known his displeasure when the White House blessed the declassification of materials related to the surveillance of a former Trump campaign aide and contradicted a Trump talking point by stating that Ukraine had not interfered in the 2016 election. He repeatedly sought to keep the focus on the FBI's day-to-day work, using the bulk of his resignation announcement to praise the bureau's efforts in countering everything from violent crime and cyberattacks to Chinese espionage and terrorism. Yet as he leaves office at a time of heightened threats , much of the public focus has been on the politically sensitive investigations of his tenure. Besides the inquiries into Trump, the FBI in recent years also investigated Biden's handling of classified information as well as Biden's son Hunter for tax and gun violations. Hunter Biden was pardoned by his father last week. A particular flashpoint came in August 2022, when FBI agents searched Mar-a-Lago — an action officials defended as necessary given the boxes of documents that were being concealed at the Palm Beach property and the evidence of obstruction that the Justice Department said had been gathered. Trump railed against the FBI over that search and has kept up his criticism ever since. Trump was angered by Wray's comment at a congressional hearing that there was “some question about whether or not it’s a bullet or shrapnel” that struck Trump's ear during an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania in July. The FBI later stated unequivocally that it was indeed a bullet. Before being named FBI director, Wray worked at a prestigious law firm, King & Spalding, where he represented former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during the “Bridgegate” scandal. He also led the Justice Department’s criminal division for a period during President George W. Bush’s administration.roulette lobby 。

NoneIt's no secret the New York Giants have been bad at winning games this season, but on Sunday, they were bad at losing. The Giants came into Sunday's contest with the Indianapolis Colts in position to earn the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft in April. All they had to do was lose to the Colts and drop their final game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles. Instead, New York had its best offensive display of the season as it downed Indianapolis 45-33. Quarterback Drew Lock completed 17 of his 23 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns. Lock also scored on the ground. Star rookie Malik Nabers was his favorite target as he hauled in seven receptions for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton also found the endzone through the air. After he scored, Slayton had an emphatic message for those wanting the team to tank for the top pick. With the Giants' loss, the New England Patriots can now claim the top pick with a loss to the Buffalo Bills next week. The win is impressive and likely would have made fans very happy earlier this season, but with nothing to play for, the Giants cost themselves the top pick in the draft and were met with trolling on social media. There might not be a No. 1 pick for the Giants this year, but at least they avoided being the first team in NFL history to go 0-9 at home.Is Speaker Mike Johnson's days numbered? Steve Bannon says he has to go as he worked with the Democrats to avoid government shutdown

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Technology entrepreneur Elon Musk has caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. Germany is to vote in an early election on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalise the country’s stagnant economy. Mr Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag – a sister publication of Politico owned by the Axel Springer Group – published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month that he has supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD. “The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the last spark of hope for this country,” he wrote in his translated commentary. He went on to say that the far-right party “can lead the country into a future where economic prosperity, cultural integrity and technological innovation are not just wishes, but reality”. The Tesla Motors chief executive also wrote that his investment in Germany gives him the right to comment on the country’s condition. The AfD is polling strongly, but its candidate for the top job, Alice Weidel, has no realistic chance of becoming chancellor because other parties refuse to work with the far-right party. Billionaire Mr Musk, an ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, challenged in his opinion piece the party’s public image. “The portrayal of the AfD as right-wing extremist is clearly false, considering that Alice Weidel, the party’s leader, has a same-sex partner from Sri Lanka! Does that sound like Hitler to you? Please!” Mr Musk’s commentary has led to a debate in German media over the boundaries of free speech, with the paper’s own opinion editor announcing her resignation, pointedly on Mr Musk’s social media platform, X. Eva Marie Kogel wrote: “I always enjoyed leading the opinion section of WELT and WAMS. Today an article by Elon Musk appeared in Welt am Sonntag. I handed in my resignation yesterday after it went to print.” A critical article by the future editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Jan Philipp Burgard, accompanied Mr Musk’s opinion piece. “Musk’s diagnosis is correct, but his therapeutic approach, that only the AfD can save Germany, is fatally wrong,” he wrote. Responding to a request for comment from the German Press Agency, dpa, the current editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Ulf Poschardt, and Mr Burgard – who is due to take over on January 1 – said in a joint statement that the discussion over Mr Musk’s piece was “very insightful. Democracy and journalism thrive on freedom of expression.” “This will continue to determine the compass of the ‘world’ in the future. We will develop ‘Die Welt’ even more decisively as a forum for such debates,” they wrote to dpa. We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate. Last Updated: Are you sure you want to delete this comment?LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James. "I'm very honored," Ohtani said through translator Matt Hidaka in an exclusive interview with the AP. "Obviously all the hard work has paid off. Maybe next year, I'll get the award again." In balloting by 74 sports journalists from the AP and its members, Ohtani received 48 votes. He previously won the award in 2023 and 2021, when he was with the Angels. "Growing up in Japan, I did follow Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods," he said. "I would see their accolades and how they were successful in the United States." People are also reading... The AP honor has been given out since 1931. Golfer Babe Didrikson won six times, the most by a man or woman. Swimmer Léon Marchand of France, who won four gold medals at the Paris Olympics, was second with 10 votes in balloting announced Monday. Golfer Scottie Scheffler, whose victories this year included the Masters and an Olympic gold medal, was third with nine. The AP Female Athlete of the Year will be announced Tuesday. Moving from the beleaguered Los Angeles Angels to the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player award and first in the National League, led his new team to its eighth World Series championship and created Major League Baseball's 50/50 club by hitting 54 home runs and stealing 59 bases. Ohtani signed a then-record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers in December 2023. Already a two-way superstar, he embellished his reputation even further despite not pitching all season while he rehabilitated from a second major right elbow surgery he had in September 2023. Ohtani went wild on offense, making every at-bat a must-see moment. The 6-foot-4 designated hitter batted a career-high .310 while easily surpassing his previous career highs in home runs and stolen bases. In September, he reached the previously unheard of 50/50 mark in a performance for the ages. Against the Miami Marlins in Florida, Ohtani went 6 for 6 with three homers, 10 RBIs, two stolen bases and 17 total bases. "It wouldn't shock me if he went 60/60 and 20 wins a year from now," Brad Ausmus, who managed the Angels in 2019 during Ohtani's second season in Anaheim, said recently. "This guy is the greatest athlete to ever play the sport of baseball and there's not a close second." Ohtani said he knew the Dodgers' franchise record for most homers in a season was 49. His previous best was 46, set in 2021. "I kind of wanted to get over that bar," he said. "I was pleasantly surprised I was able to pass that record." Ohtani carried the Dodgers offensively during the regular season, and he stayed healthy until Game 2 of the World Series. He injured his left shoulder trying to steal second base against the New York Yankees and finished the Series playing hurt. He underwent surgery a few days after the Dodgers celebrated their championship in early November. "I don't have full range of motion yet, but it feels a lot better," he told the AP. "There's no pain. There's obviously still a little bit of tightness, but slowly but surely it's getting better." Ohtani recently received an updated rehab schedule, and he's focused on the near-term. "It's the small steps that I think are very important to get me to the ultimate goal, which is to just get back healthy," he said. Ohtani is also throwing in the 70 mph range, which is typical for pitchers early in the offseason. "I'm going to continue to ramp up slowly," he said. The Dodgers' rotation for next season is in flux, and Ohtani is waiting to see how it shakes out. "We may go with a five-man rotation with a bullpen (game), which is what we did a lot during this season or we may have a six-man rotation," he said. "But it's all about balancing out when we can get rest and recuperate. We'll see where that takes us along the playoff chase. I've got to obviously pace myself, but again that situation will guide us to how we get there." The Dodgers open the 2025 season in Japan, where Ohtani is even more closely watched. "My personal goal is to be fully healthy by the time the opening games do start," he said. "To be able to pitch and hit would be great, but the situation will kind of guide itself." Each time Ohtani comes to the plate or steps on the mound, there's great pressure and expectation for him to perform spectacular feats. "I just go out there and try to stay within myself," he said. "I can only control what I can control and that's where you trust your teammates. The guys behind me, you trust they're going to make the plays for you. I don't really try to overthink it." Ohtani generated big bucks for the Dodgers off the field, too. Fans traveled from Japan in droves to see him play around the U.S. At Dodger Stadium, they paid extra for tours of baseball's third-oldest venue narrated by Japanese-speaking guides and to be on the field during pre-game batting practice. A majority of the fans bought Ohtani-branded merchandise, especially his No. 17 jersey. Ohtani's presence also helped the Dodgers land a bevy of new Japanese sponsors. Because Ohtani prefers to speak Japanese and use an interpreter with the media, he is shrouded in a bit of mystique. Asked before his first postgame series if he was nervous, he dropped a one-word answer in English: "Nope," which drew laughter. Japanese-born Dodgers manager Dave Roberts observed Ohtani's behind-the-scenes interactions with his teammates, coaches and staff, and came away impressed. "I really do believe that as good of a ballplayer as he is, he's a much better person. He's very kind, considerate, he cares," Roberts told the AP. "I'm just proud of any fame or glory or award that he receives because he just does it in such a respectful and humble way." Ohtani relishes his privacy and rarely shares details about himself off the field. That's why his February announcement via Instagram that he had wed Mamiko Tanaka, a former basketball player, stunned his new teammates and the rest of the world. The following month, after the Dodgers arrived in South Korea to open the season, he was enveloped in scandal when his longtime interpreter and friend, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired by the Dodgers after being accused of using millions of dollars of Ohtani's money to place bets with an illegal bookmaker. His new teammates rallied around Ohtani, who was found to have no part in the wrongdoing, and publicly it didn't seem to affect him even if he was privately distressed by it. By June, the uproar had subsided. Mizuhara pleaded guilty to federal bank and tax fraud charges and admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from Ohtani. The public got a glimpse of Ohtani's softer side in August, when his dog Decoy delivered a first pitch to his owner on their shared bobblehead night. The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje exchanged an endearing high-five with Ohtani at the plate. As a result, Decoy became a celebrity in his own right, with his breed (pronounced COY-ker-HUND-che) making the list of the most mispronounced words of 2024. He and Ohtani were mentioned during the telecast of last month's National Dog Show, where the small Spaniel-type breed was among the competitors. "The number of the breed has kind of dwindled, so by him gaining a little bit of popularity hopefully that brings up the number of his breed," Ohtani said. "I do feel like we were able to, in a small way, contribute to the popularity of the dog and I'm sure Decoy himself would be happy about that." Ohtani will be looking to top himself next year while eyeing a repeat World Series title. "It's almost like right now you can lock in the Most Valuable Player in the National League award because no one has that ability or talent," Roberts said. "I'm just excited to see what '25 has for Shohei Ohtani." Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Penn State’s polarizing QB Drew Allar puts critics on mute and keeps winning gamesAFP – The European Union (EU) yesterday raised an offer by rich nations to help poor countries worst hit by climate change to USD300 billion a year in a bid to salvage talks that the developing world warned were on the brink of collapse. Negotiators worked through the night in a windowless sports stadium in the Caspian Sea city of Baku in a search for compromise as the two-week United Nations climate talks dragged into an extra day. In a year set to be the hottest ever recorded, developing nations bearing the brunt of rising drought and disasters flatly rejected on Friday an initial offer of USD250 billion per year by 2035. Two negotiators said the EU was urging that wealthy countries – whose ranks also include the United States, Britain and Japan – raise the sum to USD300 billion. But this came with conditions in other parts of the broader climate deal under discussion at the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan, the negotiators added. The Europeans in particular want an annual review on global efforts to phase out fossil fuels, which are the main drivers of global warming. Irish Climate Minister Eamon Ryan said he was “hopeful” for a deal but that a clearer picture would emerge later in the day, when a new text is expected. “We need to get an agreement. This is really important that we give hope to the world, that multilateralism can work, that we are responding to the climate crisis,” Ryan told AFP . He said there was a recognition of the need for more money for the developing world, “but also we have to put a halt to the advance of fossil fuels.” Chair of the African Group of Negotiators Ali Mohamed told AFP that there had been “good discussions” on finance after the initial USD250 billion offer which he called “a big mockery”. He said that developing nations had made clear that a lack of movement would “lead to a failure of COP”. “No deal is better than a bad deal,” he said. The stance of Mohamed was backed by a coalition of more than 300 activist groups that urged developing nations to stand firm. In a letter, the non-governmental organisations accused developed nations of seeking to avoid legal obligations for climate finance. “You claim to champion a rules-based system, yet flout the rules when they don’t suit your interests, putting at risk billions of people and life on Earth,” they wrote. Wealthy nations counter that it is politically unrealistic to expect more in direct government funding. The US earlier this month elected President-elect Donald Trump, a sceptic of both climate change and foreign assistance, and a number of other Western countries have seen right-wing backlashes against the green agenda. The draft deal posits a larger overall target of USD1.3 trillion per year to cope with rising temperatures and disasters, but most would come from private sources. Even USD250 billion would be a step up from the USD100 billion now provided by wealthy nations under a commitment set to expire. A group of developing countries had demanded at least USD500 billion, with some saying that increases were less than met the eye due to inflation. Experts commissioned by the UN to assess the needs of developing countries said USD250 billion was “too low” and by 2035 rich nations should be providing at least USD390 billion. This figure was taken up by Brazil, the host of next year’s COP30, which said USD390 billion should be the sole responsibility of wealthier countries.

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Transcontinental Inc. Announces Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen reflected on Buffalo’s many offseason critics and doubters when asked about the Bills achieving their latest milestones while sewing up the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the unraveling and undisciplined New York Jets on Sunday. It was a the Bills quarterback’s “I told you so moment,” even though Allen elected not to use those exact words. “It speaks to the staff that we’ve got here, the guys that we’ve got in this locker room, how this team is put together and the culture that we have,” Allen said. “We didn’t really pay attention to the preseason notions, but we heard them and we saw them and we knew what people were saying. "But it had no effect on us.” Well, that might be a stretch when it comes to motivation. What’s unquestioned is how Allen and the Bills (13-3) overcame a young, patchwork roster following the offseason departure of six of eight team captains — including Stefon Diggs being traded to Houston — to run away with their fifth consecutive AFC East title and win a franchise-best 13 games for the fifth time in team history, and third since 2020. Coach Sean McDermott didn’t leave much doubt as to who deserves the most credit for leading the Bills to their sixth consecutive playoff berth, and helping them set the single-season franchise records for points (509) and touchdowns (63). “I think Josh Allen continues to show why he should be the MVP,” McDermott said. “I’ve been around this league long enough to know to see MVP every year for many years. And what he has done on this team and this organization in this community — and no offense to anybody else — but I’ve got a hard time believing that someone’s done more.” Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score to become the NFL’s first player to score 40 touchdowns in five consecutive seasons. He did so in an outing Buffalo blew the game open by capitalizing on two Jets turnovers and scoring three touchdowns over a 5:01 span in the closing minutes of the third quarter. Buffalo’s defense forced three takeaways overall and sacked Aaron Rodgers four times, including a 2-yard loss for a safety in the second quarter. Nothing went right in what became a comedy of errors for Rodgers and the Jets (4-12). New York will finish with five or fewer wins for the seventh time over a 14-season playoff drought — the NFL’s longest active streak. “It’s kind of like the season, it just got away from us. Too many games got away from us,” said Rodgers, who finished 12 of 18 for 112 yards and two interceptions before being pulled in favor of Tyrod Taylor with Buffalo leading 40-0. “We were moving the ball well and then just hit a wall. And that’s kind of been the season.” Rodgers, who entered the game with 499 career TD passes and looking to become just the fifth player to reach 500, was instead shut out and became the NFL’s most sacked quarterback. The 41-year-old has now been sacked 568 times , moving ahead of Tom Brady (565) and into first place on the career list. Taylor accounted for all of New York’s points, with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson and a 20-yarder to Tyler Conklin. Discipline was an issue for a Jets team that fell to 2-9 since Jeff Ulbrich took over as interim coach. New York finished with 16 accepted penalties for 120 yards. “It’s frustrating, it’s embarrassing, it’s maddening. It’s all of that,” Ulbrich said. Allen had a short and efficient outing, finishing 16 of 27 for 182 yards with a 30-yard TD pass to Amari Cooper and a 14-yarder to Keon Coleman before giving way to backup Mitchell Trubisky with Buffalo leading 33-0 through three quarters. And Trubisky piled on by completing a 69-yard touchdown pass to practice squad call-up Tyrell Shavers 2:23 into the fourth quarter. Shavers became the 13th Bills player to catch a touchdown pass, matching the single-season NFL record, to validate the “everybody eats” mantra Allen and the offense used to approach this season. The Bills defense enjoyed a dominating performance to snap a shaky three-game stretch in which it combined to allow 1,357 yards, 86 first downs and 107 points. “I wouldn’t say need ... and I don’t want to say reassurance, either,” said A.J. Epenesa, who sacked Rodgers for the safety. “But it just shows that this is what we can do and this is the standard that needs to be upheld.” Milestones Allen’s 1-yard score was the 65th rushing TD of his career, matching the team record held by Thurman Thomas. ... James Cook scored on a 4-yard run for his 15th TD rushing of the season, one short of the Bills' single-season record set by O.J. Simpson in a 14-game season in 1975. Cook matched Allen, who scored 15 last year. ... Wilson reached 1,000 yards receiving for the third straight year to start his career, the first Jets player to do so and the 10th player in NFL history to accomplish the feat. Up next Jets: Close the season by hosting the Miami Dolphins. Bills: Play their regular-season finale at the New England Patriots. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl John Wawrow, The Associated Press

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Reigning NJPW Strong Openweight Champion and Bullet Club member Gabe Kidd has formally challenged WWE's Randy Orton to fly over to Japan and face him. Kidd is hardly a stranger to creating social media buzz with his mouth, but this is next level. A match vs. someone the standing of Orton is certainly nothing to sniff at, and the challenge already has people talking. Kidd, who's never one to mince his words, posted on X that Randy should have a word with WWE boss Triple H and "come fight [him]" once he's healthy. Adding fuel to the fire, Gabe also said that Orton "could never do what [he does]". Finally, the Brit native told one of wrestling's best: "If you disagree, come do something". Over to you, Randy. Well, over to WWE at least. There's a very slim chance of anything happening, which Kidd surely knows, but nobody can blame him for using socials as a way to drum up some interest in his own career. Gabe has gleaned some spotlight from jawing off with various AEW stars before, but now he's coming after some celebrated WWE legends. Randy is currently off-screen selling a vicious piledriver attack from Kevin Owens on the 8 November episode of SmackDown . That move is banned within the company, but Triple H's writers used it as a means to cement KO's heel turn mid-feud with Orton's ex-protege Cody Rhodes. It worked a treat, but there's currently no definite timetable for Randy's return to action. He might be selling this neck injury for a while, put it that way. Eventually, he'll launch a comeback and go straight after Owens. Until then, there's next to no chance Orton will do any wrestling. Obviously, that means he couldn't dash off to New Japan on a merry jaunt and wrestle Gabe Kidd. Again though, Kidd can't be blamed for doing everything in his power to put eyes on himself. Talking about the potential of working Randy is nothing new for Gabe either - he's been very open about wanting to wrestle the WWE great at Wrestle Kingdom 19 in January 2025 all year. Orton has unfinished business (and an injury to sell) on WWE's side before anything of the sort would be possible.

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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy has learned in his five years on the PGA Tour that trying to win a tournament is “designed to make you feel as uncomfortable as you possibly can.” Standing in the 18th fairway Sunday in the RSM Classic, part of a four-way tie for the lead that included Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton, the 29-year-old McNealy had every reason to be uncomfortable. He had gone nine hole without a birdie. From 185 yards away he chose a 6-iron, a club that had gone anywhere from 120 yards to 240 yards during a week of big wind and cold weather, and at that moment as warm as it had been all tournament. The shot made it look like he had been there before, covering the flag and landing 5 feet away for a birdie and his first PGA Tour victory in his 134th start as a pro. It sends him to Maui to start next year and to the Masters in April for the first time. “A moment I'll never forget,” he said. Daniel Berger missed a 20-foot birdie attempt on the 18th that preceded McNealy's winner. He tied for second with Nico Echavarria and Clanton, both of whom missed par putts from inside 8 feet on the final hole that created the four-way tie. Berger got a small consolation prize, moving inside the top 125 to keep a full PGA Tour card for 2025 when the fields will be smaller and only the top 100 keep cards. Henrik Norlander, who was No. 126 in the FedEx Cup last year, had a 63-68 weekend and joined Berger as the two players who moved into the top 125. For Joel Dahmen, it was a matter of staying there. He was at No. 124 coming into the final tournament, had to make a 5-foot par putt just to make the cut on the number and then delivered a tee-to-green clinic — along with holing a 113-yard sand wedge for eagle early in his round — for a closing 64. It was enough to stay at No. 124 with nine points to spare. “Two of the biggest pressure moments of my career I showed up, and I can take that going forward,” Dahmen said. Clanton was a shot away from joining Nick Dunlap as amateur winners on the PGA Tour this year. Clanton, who has taken over as the top-ranked amateur in the world, now has two runner-up finishes and four top 10s in the seven PGA Tour starts the last five months. He had the look of a winner, especially with McNealy stuck in neutral, when he poured in birdie putts on the 14th and 16th holes to tie for the lead. But he tugged his approach to the 18th into bunker, blasted out to 7 feet and missed his par putt. He shot 66. “It’s going to be a tough one to definitely take, for sure, after bogeying the last,” Clanton said. “But I think it’s proven to me that out here I can win, so I’ll be training for that.” Echavarria, who won in Japan a month ago, had not made a bogey all day until going long on the 18th, chipping to 9 feet and catching the lip with his par putt. Michael Thorbjornsen was poised to move into the top 125 until he pulled his approach into the water on the par-5 15th hole and made bogey, closing with three pars for a 69. He tied for eighth and finished at No. 129. Thorbjornsen still has a full card next year from being No. 1 in PGA Tour University, but his status won't be as high. McNealy, son of Sun Microsystems co-founder Scott McNealy, had been doing some of his best work outside the ropes, particularly effecting a change in FedEx Cup points distribution to make it more equitable. Missing was a victory, and this one came down to the wire. He went out in 33 and led by two going to the back nine, and then it became a grind. He holed a 15-foot par putt from the fringe on the 11th to stay in the lead, and saved par after going bunker-to-bunker on the 13th. But he dropped a shot with an errant drive on the 14th, and when Echavarria birdied the 15th ahead of him, McNealy was out of the lead for the first time all day. He answered at just the right time, a 6-iron that covered the flag and settled just over 5 feet away. The victory gets him into three $20 million events over the first two months of the year starting with The Sentry at Kapalua, along with his first trip to Augusta National. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golfhow to make lobby in roblox studio 。

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Renters and buyers are being urged to exercise caution as scammers are entering the real estate industry via online channels in an attempt to fleece desperate house hunters. “I think because of the fact that persons need places urgently, they’re not really doing their due diligence,” Director of Real Estate Dealers and Developers at the Real Estate Board, Claudia Allen, told Observer Online. Allen confirmed she was aware of perpetrators luring renters by using fake advertisements posted to renting hubs online and trying to convince them to send money via banking transfer. The scam listings typically show pictures of real local apartments stolen from legitimate listings, or show no pictures at all, simply inviting prospective renters to call or WhatsApp for more information. Allen is now concerned that technological advancements like artificial intelligence are being used to aid such scams. “I figure there’s some use of AI somewhere in there, because based on the information that it is there- it’s too good to be true, but it’s still almost verbatim real. It might seem legitimate, but when you dig a little deeper and it’s sending you somewhere else to collect your information,” she said. Observer Online conducted our own investigation into the scams, and they were easy to find. One rental listing, posted to Facebook Marketplace, purported to show a two-bedroom home off Lilford Avenue in Kingston for $40,000 monthly, except a reverse google image search of the property photos listed a home in Port Morant. When the poster was contacted via WhatsApp, the individual insisted that a deposit of $40,000 was needed before the property could be seen, but assured that the deposit was “refundable after viewing [if] you don’t like.” Additionally, the poster who self-identified as “Mrs Leary” requested photos of an ID. It was only one of several such listings noted over the course of a month, with many of the perpetrators blocking Observer reporters when they were discovered. In the face of being found out as dishonest before any transactions could be conducted, ‘Mrs Leary’ simply responded “Lucky you”. Allen explained that her team had recently referred one similar case to investigators followed by a scam alert to warn residents. She commented on how pervasive the issue has become. “One person actually copied [a realtors’] license number; that’s the extent that they go to, we found there was a female, and it was actually a gentleman’s salesman number and the telephone number was an overseas number. When you proceed to that number, it’s asking you to submit some information,” Allen said, adding “So it’s going to another extent, which is not real estate business in any way, shape, or form.” She stressed that giving up personal information should not be a prerequisite for information regarding, or even access to, a property. Exchange of money for this service should also never happen, Allen said. “There should be no finder’s fee in terms of down payment to look at a house. That is a no-no.” Observer Online also noticed individuals requesting a one or two-week subscription fee to be sent listings. This, too, Allen said is not proper practice. “That’s a red flag. If they say give me $5,000 to find a property, or $10,000 to find a property, Normally, I know, based on my knowledge, that [realtors] ask you, ‘what price range are you looking at? Is there a specific area?’ And then they reach out to you to see if there’s anything they come up with but it’s not [for] a fee.” Another suspected scammer who interacted with Observer Online identified himself as an employee of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and provided identification. He had posted his ‘home’ on the Jamaica Classifieds site. The young man proceeded to call and invite the team to see a home via WhatsApp but indicated that a fee of $45,000 was necessary to secure the home as “others were interested”. This was a popular line for those conducting the scams. The young man also produced a renter’s form to collect personal information. When the individual realized a payment would not be forthcoming he blocked the team. The number has since been disconnected from WhatsApp. The Jamaica Classifieds app warns prospective renters against sending any money to individuals claiming to be landlords or realtors before seeing a property and provides a reporting option for suspicious activity. When Observer reporters used the feature to tag a suspicious property where the individual posing as a landlord had solicited money from a prospective renter, the listing was removed within hours and tagged as a property that violated the rules of the app. Allen says driving the issue is the difficulty many people are facing in finding a home to rent or buy despite the boom in construction. “To me, I can’t even say it’s a buyer’s market, it’s a vendor’s market,” Allen said. The director revealed that, based on the board’s observations during inspections, vendors are pricing above valuations, adding that this contributes to locals being priced out of the market in urban areas. “People will still buy, not necessarily Jamaicans, but we have overseas persons who are buying these properties. So it does not necessarily leave a lot for middle or low income in these areas. That’s what we see on our end.” When Observer Online spoke to Senior Superintendent of Police Stephanie Lindsay, she said that the Jamaica Constabulary Force had not flagged any reports relating to the scam yet but urged renters and buyers to be cautious. “People who you are engaging with must have proper identification that you can identify- You can’t take your money and pay online without seeing [the property], whenever you are exchanging money it should be against receiving the keys for the property,” the superintendent said. Allen revealed what residents should look for in identifying unscrupulous individuals as they seek living accommodations. “I know some people are desperate but even the pricing- you’re not going to find somewhere in Phoenix for $40,000. So that is a red flag [if] the price is just too good to be true. And if it’s too good to be true, you have to check before you even reach out to the person.” And for how to make sure individuals presenting as realtors are legitimate? “By checking the Real Estate Board’s website, they can do a search of a registry to make sure that the person is there. If they cannot find the name, they call and we try to assist them,” Allen explained. Recognising that a lack of real estate knowledge is hurting Jamaicans, Allen says the board is planning to do its part to increase awareness. “[We] plan for the next financial year to do a lot of public education because we realize it’s a problem. And even myself, when people ask, ‘where do you work?’ You say the real estate board, they just assume that you’re selling property. We have to drive both of them hand in hand, the enforcement and the public awareness.” – Dana Malcolm

Report: UCF HC Gus Malzahn to become Florida State OCMUMBAI: Ramtek, the sprawling, sea-facing bungalow on Narayan Dabholkar Road in Mumbai’s posh Malabar Hill, has a bit of a reputation for being unlucky for its high-profile ministerial residents. Its suspected jinx stems from the fact that every minister who has occupied this rambling, colonial-style property has either lost their ministerial berths or faced corruption charges – in the last 29 years. So why would Pankaja Munde, Maharashtra’s environment minister, swap her newly allotted official accommodation, Chitrakut, for Ramtek? Munde has traded bungalows with revenue minister Chandrashkhar Banwakule, who readily agreed. Ramtek’s jinx is the talk of political circles every time a new ministry takes office. Vilasrao Deshmukh, who occupied the bungalow as a minister in the Congress government led by Sharad Pawar, lost the election in 1995. When the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance came to power in 1995, the bungalow was allotted to Gopinath Munde, who was then deputy chief minister. Munde had to vacate the bungalow in 1999, when the alliance lost the election. He never returned to power in the state as the saffron alliance was not re-elected until 2014. Munde died in a car accident that same year. In 1999, Ramtek’s new occupant was then deputy chief minister Chhagan Bhujbal in the Congress-NCP government. Three years later, Bhujbal quit following allegations he faced in the Telgi case. In 2014, when the BJP government assumed charge in the state, the bungalow was assigned to then revenue minister Eknath Khadse. Two years later, Khadse quit following allegations of impropriety in a land transfer case. In 2022, the bungalow was allotted to Deepak Kesarkar, education minister in the Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti government. Kesarkar did not retain his ministerial berth when the Mahayuti government returned to power this year. So why would Pankaja Munde want to take on the ‘curse of Ramtek’? The short answer is, for sentimental reasons. Pankaja, daughter of Gopinath Munde, has fond memories of the five years she spent in Ramtek as a child, when her father occupied it as deputy chief minister. When she asked Bawankule if he would exchange bungalows with her, he had no problem accepting the nearby Chitrakut, which was originally allocated to Pankaja. Meanwhile, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde is yet to vacate Varsha, the official residence of the state chief minister. He has zeroed in on, not one but two bungalows in Malabar Hill – Nandanvan and Agradoot, adjacent properties separated by a wall. The bungalows will be amalgamated into a single property by razing the wall and assigned to Shinde. He had occupied Nandanvan when he was a minister in the Devendra Fadnavis ministry from 2014 to 2019. Then, he was allotted both Nandanvan and Agradoot as a minister in the MVA government led by Uddhav Thackeray. When Shinde became chief minister in 2022, he shifted to Varsha but retained Nandanvan and Agradoot, which he used for official party business. The state’s other deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar will continue to live in Devgiri, a bungalow adjacent to Ramtek. Clearly the ‘curse’ next door hasn’t rubbed off on him, for Pawar has been occupying it for more than a decade – as a minister and later as deputy chief minister in Congress-NCP governments, and then in the BJP-led Mahayuti governments. Royalstone, another coveted, colonial-style bungalow located off Peddar Road, has been assigned to water resources minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil. Several ministers from the previous Mahayuti government, who have been retained in the present administration, will continue to live in the bungalows they currently occupy. As for the new ministers, most of the have been allotted smaller bungalows on Madam Cama Road near Mantralaya, while some have been assigned apartments in government buildings at Nariman Point and Malabar Hill. As it turns out, a couple of junior ministers aren’t exactly thrilled at being handed apartments instead of bungalows. “We have a lot of party workers and government officials visiting us every day. Bungalows have designated spaces for meetings like these. Apartments are much smaller and inconvenient. Looks like we’ll have to make do with what we’ve been given,” shrugged a junior minister.

Cybercrime has also added to our vocabulary “digital arrest” is the latest. (Representative Image) Criminals have kept up with the times. In fact, they’ve taken to technology so quickly that law enforcers are constantly playing catch-up. Cyber crime has overtaken robbery, burglary and theft as a money-spinner. In Tamil Nadu alone this year, people lost more than Rs 1,100 crore to cyber fraudsters. Courier parcel scam, Trai phone scam, get-rich-quick online trading, easy-task-big-reward scam, lottery in your name, mistaken money transfer, KYC scam, bill scam, boss scam and tax refund scam – these are some of the tricks of the online fraudsters. Highspeed internet and mobile technology help them no end. From the garden variety scammers who make phone calls impersonating bank officials and get elderly victims to share their banking details to the more sophisticated scammers who bait victims with get-rich-quick schemes, the phone is their ‘akshaya patra’. Being a scammer is now a 9 to 5 job with a steady stream of replacements for every attrition due to arrests. Cybercrime has also added to our vocabulary “digital arrest” is the latest. So many people fell for this trick that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had to talk about it in his Oct “Mann ki baat” speech. Senior citizens and retired govt employees are the primary targets of “digital arrest”, which is scamsters coming on video call and convincing people to isolate themselves -some even booked hotel rooms and shut themselves in and transfer money. It would be funny if it weren’t so tragic. In Tamil Nadu, there have been at least 300 registered incidents of “digital arrest” so far this year. Police say scammers choose targets using data available on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. Claiming to be CBI or RAW officers and accusing targets of being involved in illegal activities, the scammers keep their targets talking on the phone and don’t allow them time to think or talk to anyone else. In Chennai, a senior railway engineer recently spent two days in isolation believing he was about to be arrested for a crime. Another money-spinner for cyber criminals is the online trading scam , where they play on the victim’s greed. People are lured by advertisements on social media to join WhatsApp or Telegram groups where handlers advise them to invest in shares promising exponential profits. Victims who approach police are generally those who have lost at least ₹1 crore. The psychological scars that these victims, many of whom who have lost their life’s savings at the click of a button, carry is yet to be studied nor has it become a matter of discussion. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss yearly career horoscopes 2025 for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces . Spread love this holiday season with these New Year wishes , messages , and quotes.Raiders coach Antonio Pierce doesn’t care about draft position amid struggles: ‘None of that s**t matters’4 Ways Content Can Make or Break Your Customer Experience

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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most active and internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said the former president died Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy has learned in his five years on the PGA Tour that trying to win a tournament is “designed to make you feel as uncomfortable as you possibly can.” Standing in the 18th fairway Sunday in the RSM Classic, part of a four-way tie for the lead that included Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton, the 29-year-old McNealy had every reason to be uncomfortable. He had gone nine hole without a birdie. From 185 yards away he chose a 6-iron, a club that had gone anywhere from 120 yards to 240 yards during a week of big wind and cold weather, and at that moment as warm as it had been all tournament. The shot made it look like he had been there before, covering the flag and landing 5 feet away for a birdie and his first PGA Tour victory in his 134th start as a pro. It sends him to Maui to start next year and to the Masters in April for the first time. “A moment I'll never forget,” he said. Daniel Berger missed a 20-foot birdie attempt on the 18th that preceded McNealy's winner. He tied for second with Nico Echavarria and Clanton, both of whom missed par putts from inside 8 feet on the final hole that created the four-way tie. Berger got a small consolation prize, moving inside the top 125 to keep a full PGA Tour card for 2025 when the fields will be smaller and only the top 100 keep cards. Henrik Norlander, who was No. 126 in the FedEx Cup last year, had a 63-68 weekend and joined Berger as the two players who moved into the top 125. For Joel Dahmen, it was a matter of staying there. He was at No. 124 coming into the final tournament, had to make a 5-foot par putt just to make the cut on the number and then delivered a tee-to-green clinic — along with holing a 113-yard sand wedge for eagle early in his round — for a closing 64. It was enough to stay at No. 124 with nine points to spare. “Two of the biggest pressure moments of my career I showed up, and I can take that going forward,” Dahmen said. Clanton was a shot away from joining Nick Dunlap as amateur winners on the PGA Tour this year. Clanton, who has taken over as the top-ranked amateur in the world, now has two runner-up finishes and four top 10s in the seven PGA Tour starts the last five months. He had the look of a winner, especially with McNealy stuck in neutral, when he poured in birdie putts on the 14th and 16th holes to tie for the lead. But he tugged his approach to the 18th into bunker, blasted out to 7 feet and missed his par putt. He shot 66. “It’s going to be a tough one to definitely take, for sure, after bogeying the last,” Clanton said. “But I think it’s proven to me that out here I can win, so I’ll be training for that.” Echavarria, who won in Japan a month ago, had not made a bogey all day until going long on the 18th, chipping to 9 feet and catching the lip with his par putt. Michael Thorbjornsen was poised to move into the top 125 until he pulled his approach into the water on the par-5 15th hole and made bogey, closing with three pars for a 69. He tied for eighth and finished at No. 129. Thorbjornsen still has a full card next year from being No. 1 in PGA Tour University, but his status won't be as high. McNealy, son of Sun Microsystems co-founder Scott McNealy, had been doing some of his best work outside the ropes, particularly effecting a change in FedEx Cup points distribution to make it more equitable. Missing was a victory, and this one came down to the wire. He went out in 33 and led by two going to the back nine, and then it became a grind. He holed a 15-foot par putt from the fringe on the 11th to stay in the lead, and saved par after going bunker-to-bunker on the 13th. But he dropped a shot with an errant drive on the 14th, and when Echavarria birdied the 15th ahead of him, McNealy was out of the lead for the first time all day. He answered at just the right time, a 6-iron that covered the flag and settled just over 5 feet away. The victory gets him into three $20 million events over the first two months of the year starting with The Sentry at Kapalua, along with his first trip to Augusta National. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf

By FATIMA HUSSEIN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a bloc of nine nations if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. His threat was directed at countries in the so-called BRIC alliance, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Turkey, Azerbaijan and Malaysia have applied to become members and several other countries have expressed interest in joining. While the U.S. dollar is by far the most-used currency in global business and has survived past challenges to its preeminence, members of the alliance and other developing nations say they are fed up with America’s dominance of the global financial system . The dollar represents roughly 58% of the world’s foreign exchange reserves, according to the IMF and major commodities like oil are still primarily bought and sold using dollars. The dollar’s dominance is threatened, however, with BRICS’ growing share of GDP and the alliance’s intent to trade in non-dollar currencies — a process known as de-dollarization. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said: “We require a commitment from these Countries that they will neither create a new BRICS Currency, nor back any other Currency to replace the mighty U.S. Dollar or, they will face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy.” At a summit of BRIC nations in October, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the U.S. of “weaponizing” the dollar and described it as a “big mistake.” “It’s not us who refuse to use the dollar,” Putin said at the time. “But if they don’t let us work, what can we do? We are forced to search for alternatives.” Russia has specifically pushed for the creation of a new payment system that would offer an alternative to the global bank messaging network, SWIFT, and allow Moscow to dodge Western sanctions and trade with partners. Trump said there is “no chance” BRIC will replace the U.S. dollar in global trade and any country that tries to make that happen “should wave goodbye to America.” Research shows that the U.S. dollar’s role as the primary global reserve currency is not threatened in the near future. An Atlantic Council model that assesses the dollar’s place as the primary global reserve currency states the dollar is “secure in the near and medium term” and continues to dominate other currencies. Trump’s latest tariff threat comes after he threatened to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tax on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to do more to halt the flow of illegal immigration and drugs into the U.S. He has since held a call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who said Thursday she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after meeting Trump, without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on Canada.

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Rashad King led Northeastern with 19 points, including the game-winning layup with three seconds remaining, and the Huskies beat Florida International 60-58 on Friday. King added eight rebounds for the Huskies (4-1). Harold Woods added 12 points while shooting 5 of 11 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line while he also had five rebounds. Vianney Salatchoum led the way for the Panthers (1-4) with 14 points, six rebounds and two blocks. Woods put up eight points in the first half for Northeastern, who led 30-27 at the break. King led Northeastern with 12 points in the second half. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — 2024 was a brutal year for the Amazon rainforest, with rampant wildfires and extreme drought ravaging large parts of a biome that’s a critical counterweight to climate change. A warming climate fed drought that in turn fed the worst year for fires since 2005. And those fires contributed to deforestation, with authorities suspecting some fires were set to more easily clear land to run cattle. The Amazon is twice the size of India and sprawls across eight countries and one territory, storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide that would otherwise warm the planet. It has about 20% of the world’s fresh water and astounding biodiversity, including 16,000 known tree species. But governments have historically viewed it as an area to be exploited, with little regard for sustainability or the rights of its Indigenous peoples, and experts say exploitation by individuals and organized crime is rising at alarming rates. “The fires and drought experienced in 2024 across the Amazon rainforest could be ominous indicators that we are reaching the long-feared ecological tipping point,” said Andrew Miller, advocacy director at Amazon Watch, an organization that works to protect the rainforest. “Humanity’s window of opportunity to reverse this trend is shrinking, but still open.” There were some bright spots. The level of Amazonian forest loss fell in both Brazil and Colombia. And nations gathered for the annual United Nations conference on biodiversity agreed to give Indigenous peoples more say in nature conservation decisions. “If the Amazon rainforest is to avoid the tipping point, Indigenous people will have been a determinant factor," Miller said. Wildfires and extreme drought Forest loss in Brazil’s Amazon — home to the largest swath of this rainforest — dropped 30.6% compared to the previous year, the lowest level of destruction in nine years. The improvement under leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva contrasted with deforestation that hit a 15-year high under Lula's predecessor, far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, who prioritized agribusiness expansion over forest protection and weakened environmental agencies. In July, Colombia reported historic lows in deforestation in 2023, driven by a drop in environmental destruction. The country's environment minister Susana Muhamad warned that 2024's figures may not be as promising as a significant rise in deforestation had already been recorded by July due to dry weather caused by El Nino, a weather phenomenon that warms the central Pacific. Illegal economies continue to drive deforestation in the Andean nation. “It’s impossible to overlook the threat posed by organized crime and the economies they control to Amazon conservation,” said Bram Ebus, a consultant for Crisis Group in Latin America. “Illegal gold mining is expanding rapidly, driven by soaring global prices, and the revenues of illicit economies often surpass state budgets allocated to combat them.” In Brazil, large swaths of the rainforest were draped in smoke in August from fires raging across the Amazon, Cerrado savannah, Pantanal wetland and the state of Sao Paulo. Fires are traditionally used for deforestation and for managing pastures, and those man-made blazes were largely responsible for igniting the wildfires. For a second year, the Amazon River fell to desperate lows , leading some countries to declare a state of emergency and distribute food and water to struggling residents. The situation was most critical in Brazil, where one of the Amazon River's main tributaries dropped to its lowest level ever recorded. Cesar Ipenza, an environmental lawyer who lives in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, said he believes people are becoming increasingly aware of the Amazon's fundamental role “for the survival of society as a whole." But, like Miller, he worries about a “point of no return of Amazon destruction.” It was the worst year for Amazon fires since 2005, according to nonprofit Rainforest Foundation US. Between January and October, an area larger than the state of Iowa — 37.42 million acres, or about 15.1 million hectares of Brazil’s Amazon — burned. Bolivia had a record number of fires in the first ten months of the year. “Forest fires have become a constant, especially in the summer months and require particular attention from the authorities who don't how to deal with or respond to them,” Ipenza said. Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Guyana also saw a surge in fires this year. Indigenous voices and rights made headway in 2024 The United Nations conference on biodiversity — this year known as COP16 — was hosted by Colombia. The meetings put the Amazon in the spotlight and a historic agreement was made to give Indigenous groups more of a voice on nature conservation decisions , a development that builds on a growing movement to recognize Indigenous people's role in protecting land and combating climate change. Both Ebus and Miller saw promise in the appointment of Martin von Hildebrand as the new secretary general for the Amazon Treaty Cooperation Organization, announced during COP16. “As an expert on Amazon communities, he will need to align governments for joint conservation efforts. If the political will is there, international backers will step forward to finance new strategies to protect the world’s largest tropical rainforest,” Ebus said. Ebus said Amazon countries need to cooperate more, whether in law enforcement, deploying joint emergency teams to combat forest fires, or providing health care in remote Amazon borderlands. But they need help from the wider world, he said. “The well-being of the Amazon is a shared global responsibility, as consumer demand worldwide fuels the trade in commodities that finance violence and environmental destruction,” he said. Next year marks a critical moment for the Amazon, as Belém do Pará in northern Brazil hosts the first United Nations COP in the region that will focus on climate. “Leaders from Amazon countries have a chance to showcase strategies and demand tangible support," Ebus said. ___ The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org . 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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Babacar Faye's 19 points helped Western Kentucky defeat Evansville 79-65 on Saturday. Faye had 12 rebounds for the Hilltoppers (5-3). Don McHenry scored 17 points and added three steals. Julius Thedford shot 4 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line to finish with 16 points. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week

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As the data wave rides high more business are turning to riskier AI adoptionsThe Latest: Police search for man who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO, new photos of suspect releasedA youth gang tied to the vicious Venezuelan Tren de Aragua crew is ominously threatening revenge after a 17-year-old migrant was fatally stabbed in a Manhattan street brawl , cops said. Los Diablos de la 42 — named for the location of the notorious Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter — are posting their threats on social media after the fatal brawl that left teen Yeremi Colino dead last week, according to authorities Though neither of the victims have a documented gang connection, “Los Diablos de la 42,” a subset of the vicious Tren de Aragua gang , vowed retaliation on social media after the slaying – indicating at least a familiarity with the crew, according to Savino and sources. “They offered their condolences and noted that their heart is broken, but they also stated, ‘Every Cocolo shot,’” Assistant Chief Jason Savino of the NYPD’s Detective Bureau told reporters Monday. “A Cocolo is described as Afro-Caribbean migrants, so there is a little bit of a gang beef, and that obviously plays towards motive as well.” The brawl that killed Colino broke out on Broadway near John Street on Thursday at around 7:30 p.m., with the teen getting punched, kicked and stabbed during the fracas, officials said. A Walgreens employee witnessed the violence – and, “in typical New York fashion” – pulled the heavily bleeding Colino into the drug store with the knife still lodged in his chest, Savino said. The gravely wounded teen, who was carrying ID from the Roosevelt shelter, was taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, cops said. Another victim, 18 – also believed to be a migrant – was knifed in the left arm and suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the fracas, cops said. “All indications at this point, as far as motive is concerned, is that this is a crew-motivated incident,” Savino added. A member of the victim’s crew told investigators that their rivals were flashing gang signs, the police official added. “Their response was they wanted to confront them as to why they flashed gang signs, and that’s ultimately the story from the victim’s side,” Savino said. However, surveillance footage reveals the victims’ crew may have been the aggressors, Savino noted. “They’re traveling towards the group of six male blacks, and what they’re doing is they’re actually calling and at one point, jogging towards that opposing group,” Savino said. “Ultimately, the two groups engage, and I will say this — both sides both had weapons.” “The victim actually swings an unknown object in a downward motion just prior to being stabbed by one of the perpetrators,” he said. In addition to the knife, two wooden sticks were recovered from the scene in addition to a pair of pliers, according to Savino. While initial reports indicated the suspects asked the teen victims if they could speak English before launching the attack, Savino said Monday that there is no indication of that exchange. Video released by the NYPD Monday night shows three suspects backing away and running off after the deadly clash. The suspects fled into the nearby Fulton Street subway station, cops said. Still photos show the crew on the train, one seen from behind with an image of lips on his backpack. Anyone with information on the deadly crime is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or, for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/ , on X @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential.fruit roulette poppo 。

The final of ‘The Great Celebrity Chef: The Academy’ left the program’s followers not only with the excitement of the competition, but also with a great controversy led by one of its judges, Giacomo Bocchio . The birthday celebration of Javier Masias one of the most beloved jurors, ended up generating controversy due to the attitude of the Tacneño chef, who did not go unnoticed during the celebration. The event, which took place on Monday, November 25, not only marked the close of the season, but also an uncomfortable moment for Bocchio . While the other participants and the public celebrated the food critic Farmhouses Giacomo’s distant and almost absent attitude quickly captured the attention of viewers, unleashing a wave of criticism on social networks. How did Giacomo Bocchio react to Javier Masías’ birthday in ‘El Gran Chef Famosos’? The scene that generated the discomfort occurred in the middle of Javier Masías’s birthday celebration, where the production team organized a small event to congratulate the chef. At the moment Happy Birthday began, everyone present joined together to sing and applaud the honoree. However, Giacomo Bocchio showed clear discomfort. Unlike his companions, who applauded and sang enthusiastically, the chef stood still, with a distant expression and without showing a smile. The lack of participation of the Tacneño was evident and did not go unnoticed by the program’s followers. Giacomo Bocchio put on a grim face at Javier Masías’s celebration. Photo: Captura Latina Although it is a seemingly small gesture, the reaction of Bocchio caught the attention of viewers, especially considering that a co-worker’s birthday is often an occasion to show courtesy and camaraderie, even if there is no close relationship. His attitude was interpreted by many as a lack of respect towards Masías, which intensified the criticism. Users on networks harshly criticize Giacomo Bocchio The public reaction on platforms like Twitter and Facebook It didn’t take long to wait. Users expressed their disapproval of Giacomo Bocchio’s attitude, many considering his behavior inappropriate for a professional who occupies a position of authority as a jury on a high-profile television show. The comments on the networks were direct and unfiltered: “How terrifying! He doesn’t even have the courtesy to applaud his partner, or to smile. Bad attitude,” commented one of the users. Other users also expressed surprise at Bocchio’s lack of empathy, despite his professional reputation. Join our entertainment channel

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The Wishfield Journal event is in progress in Infinity Nikki , giving players a new way to gain some Resonance Crystals, which are used to get epic outfits and a fresh new Card background. The second day of this event is called Moments of Travel, and it’s photography-based. You’ll unlock the camera relatively early in the story after visiting the Wishing Tree in Florawish. After talking to the two children there, someone will snap your photo and give you a camera as a gift to thank you for allowing them to submit the picture to a magazine. Not only is this very generous of them, but it also unlocks the photo mode in-game, which is undeniably brilliant. How to complete Moments of Travel in Infinity Nikki To complete day two of the Wishfield Journal event, Moments of Travel, you’ll need to take four specific photos using your new camera, each with certain requirements. The easiest is “Catching the Sunshine”, which requires you to take a photo with the sun in the background. This can be done anywhere during the day as long as the light from the sun is present in the photo. The rest are more complicated, so let’s look at how to complete them. This is possibly the hardest one to figure out, and if you haven’t spent hours aimlessly exploring the map, there’s a high chance that you won’t have unlocked this area just yet. To find the Abandoned Fanatic Wisher Camp, you’ll need to venture far southwest of Florawish until you find a large peninsula sticking out to the west of the map, which is almost entirely taken up by the Camp itself: Unfortunately, there is no fast way to get to this location, especially if you’ve not unlocked any of the southern Warp Spires. You can speed up the process by hiring a Whimcycle, but even then, the journey will take you a while. Either way, make sure to activate any Warp Spires that you come across along the way. Be warned, the entire camp is filled with Esselings to take out, including some with shields that you’ll need to attack from behind. When you’ve dealt with them, you’ll be able to locate the cavern needed for this objective. Don’t waste time looking for an arch in the rock; it’s actually a hole in the ground that you need to find, and I’ve marked the location on the map below: When you’ve jumped down the hole, venture further down the path, and take a picture of the space inside, you’ll be able to check off this objective and get your reward. Thankfully, the Swan Gazebo is substantially easier to find than the hidden cavern for the previous quest. If you have unlocked the Bug Catcher’s Cabin Warp Spire, you can head there and go east. Otherwise, you’re still in for a bit of a trek. The Swan Gazebo can be found on the circular platform on the eastern shore, just south of the Fishing Association that you visited during day one’s Whimstar Collection objectives, flanked by two small peninsulas to the north and south, as shown on the map below: You can be in this photo or not, but it’s a very scenic spot to take some shots and get to grips with everything that can be done with the photo mode in Infinity Nikki. You should have unlocked the Dream Warehouse Warp Spire by this point, especially if you’ve completed day one’s Whimstar Collec tion objectives. However, if you haven’t, the Dream Warehouse can be found to the north of Florawish town. It is the tallest of the three buildings, which poses the problem of getting up to the roof. To get up there, you’ll need to carefully use the ruins to the right of the tower itself to gradually climb higher. This can get frustrating, but keep at it, and you’ll eventually reach the Dream Warehouse Rooftop Warp Spire. 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Particle that only has mass when moving in one direction observed for first time December 10, 2024 Penn State For the first time, scientists have observed a collection of particles, also known as a quasiparticle, that's massless when moving one direction but has mass in the other direction. The quasiparticle, called a semi-Dirac fermion, was first theorized 16 years ago, but was only recently spotted inside a crystal of semi-metal material called ZrSiS. The observation of the quasiparticle opens the door to future advances in a range of emerging technologies from batteries to sensors, according to the researchers. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email For the first time, scientists have observed a collection of particles, also known as a quasiparticle, that's massless when moving one direction but has mass in the other direction. The quasiparticle, called a semi-Dirac fermion, was first theorized 16 years ago, but was only recently spotted inside a crystal of semi-metal material called ZrSiS. The observation of the quasiparticle opens the door to future advances in a range of emerging technologies from batteries to sensors, according to the researchers. The team, led by scientists at Penn State and Columbia University, recently published their discovery in the journal Physical Review X. "This was totally unexpected," said Yinming Shao, assistant professor of physics at Penn State and lead author on the paper. "We weren't even looking for a semi-Dirac fermion when we started working with this material, but we were seeing signatures we didn't understand -- and it turns out we had made the first observation of these wild quasiparticles that sometimes move like they have mass and sometimes move like they have none." A particle can have no mass when its energy is entirely derived from its motion, meaning it is essentially pure energy traveling at the speed of light. For example, a photon or particle of light is considered massless because it moves at light speed. According to Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity, anything traveling at the speed of light cannot have mass. In solid materials, the collective behavior of many particles, also known as quasiparticles, can have different behavior than the individual particles, which in this case gave rise to particles having mass in only one direction, Shao explained. Semi-Dirac fermions were first theorized in 2008 and 2009 by several teams of researchers, including scientists from the Université Paris Sud in France and the University of California, Davis. The theorists predicted there could be quasiparticles with mass-shifting properties depending on their direction of movement -- that they would appear massless in one direction but have mass when moving in another direction. Sixteen years later, Shao and his collaborators accidentally observed the hypothetical quasiparticles through a method called magneto-optical spectroscopy. The technique involves shining infrared light on a material while it's subjected to a strong magnetic field and analyzing the light reflected from the material. Shao and his colleagues wanted to observe the properties of quasiparticles inside silver-colored crystals of ZrSiS. The team conducted their experiments at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Florida. The lab's hybrid magnet creates the most powerful sustained magnetic field in the world, roughly 900,000 times stronger than the Earth's magnetic field. The field is so strong it can levitate small objects such as water droplets. The researchers cooled down a piece of ZrSiS to -452 degrees Fahrenheit -- only a few degrees above absolute zero, the lowest possible temperature -- and then exposed it to the lab's powerful magnetic field while hitting it with infrared light to see what it revealed about the quantum interactions inside the material. "We were studying optical response, how electrons inside this material respond to light, and then we studied the signals from the light to see if there is anything interesting about the material itself, about its underlying physics," Shao said. "In this case, we saw many features we'd expect in a semi-metal crystal and then all of these other things happening that were absolutely puzzling." When a magnetic field is applied to any material, the energy levels of electrons inside that material become quantized into discrete levels called Landau levels, Shao explained. The levels can only have fixed values, like climbing a set of stairs with no little steps in between. The spacing between these levels depends on the mass of the electrons and the strength of the magnetic field, so as the magnetic field increases, the energy levels of the electrons should increase by set amounts based entirely on their mass -- but in this case, they didn't. Using the high-powered magnet in Florida, the researchers observed that the energy of the Landau level transitions in the ZrSiS crystal followed a completely different pattern of dependence on the magnetic field strength. Years ago, theorists had labeled this pattern the "B^(2/3) power law," the key signature of semi-Dirac fermions. To understand the bizarre behavior they observed, the experimental physicists partnered with theoretical physicists to develop a model that described the electronic structure of ZrSiS. They specifically focused on the pathways on which electrons might move and intersect to investigate how the electrons inside the material were losing their mass when moving in one direction but not another. "Imagine the particle is a tiny train confined to a network of tracks, which are the material's underlying electronic structure," Shao said. "Now, at certain points the tracks intersect, so our particle train is moving along its fast track, at light speed, but then it hits an intersection and needs to switch to a perpendicular track. Suddenly, it experiences resistance, it has mass. The particles are either all energy or have mass depending on the direction of their movement along the material's 'tracks.'" The team's analysis showed the presence of semi-Dirac fermions at the crossing points. Specifically, they appeared massless when moving in a linear path but switched to having mass when moving in a perpendicular direction. Shao explained that ZrSiS is a layered material, much like graphite that is made up of layers of carbon atoms that can be exfoliated down into sheets of graphene that are one atom thick. Graphene is a critical component in emerging technologies, including batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, sensors and biomedical devices. "It is a layered material, which means once we can figure out how to have a single layer cut of this compound, we can harness the power of semi-Dirac fermions, control its properties with the same precision as graphene," Shao said. "But the most thrilling part of this experiment is that the data cannot be fully explained yet. There are many unsolved mysteries in what we observed, so that is what we are working to understand." Other Penn State researchers on the paper are Seng Huat Lee, assistant research professor of bulk crystal growth; Yanglin Zhu, postdoctoral researcher; and Zhiqiang Mao, professor of physics, of material science and engineering, and of chemistry. Dmitri Basov, Higgins Professor of Physics at Columbia University, was co-lead author on the paper. The other co-authors are Jie Wang of Temple University; Seongphill Moon of Florida State University and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory; Mykhaylo Ozerov, David Graf and Dmitry Smirnov of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory; A. N. Rudenko and M. I. Katsnelson of Radboud University in the Netherlands; Jonah Herzog-Arbeitman and B. Andrei Bernevig of Princeton University; Zhiyuan Sun of Harvard University; and Raquel Queiroz and Andrew J. Millis of Columbia University. The U.S. National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Simons Foundation funded Penn State aspects of this research. 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TORONTO — Broad-based gains led Canada's main stock index higher in late-morning trading on Christmas Eve, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 57.82 points at 24,806.80. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 177.64 points at 43,084.59. The S&P 500 index was up 43.11 points at 6,017.18, while the Nasdaq composite was up 210.74 points at 19,975.62. The Canadian dollar traded for 69.50 cents US compared with 69.47 cents US on Monday. The February crude oil contract was up 91 cents at US$70.15 per barrel and the February natural gas contract was up 13 cents at US$3.48 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was down US$1.10 at US$2,627.10 an ounce and the March copper contract was up two cents at US$4.11 a pound. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX:GSPTSE, TSX:CADUSD) The Canadian Press

Trudeau told Trump Americans would also suffer if tariffs are imposed, a Canadian minister saysBy Ross Cristantiello Multiple people fell through ice in Arlington and Shrewsbury on Monday, prompting responses from local authorities. Just before 7:30 a.m., Shrewsbury police responded to reports that two people had fallen through the ice at Dean Park Pond, the department said in a release. Police officers and firefighters from Shrewsbury were joined by EMS personnel from Worcester at the scene. Upon arrival, they found two people who had fallen through the ice, but were skating toward the shoreline. They had been ice skating on the pond and fell through somewhere near the middle, officials said. First responders helped them to the shoreline and transported them to local hospitals for treatment. The Arlington Fire Department said in a social media post that firefighters responded to an ice rescue call Monday at the Arlington Reservoir. “The only safe ice is indoor ice at the rink,” the Arlington Fire Department said in its statement. A Lexington official told Boston 25 News that a teenage boy fell through the ice at the reservoir around 4 p.m. The boy’s father was with him, but was unable to pull him out. First responders from Arlington and Lexington successfully saved the boy. He was reportedly evaluated by paramedics and is expected to recover. Arlington and Lexington officials could not be reached for comment Tuesday. Shrewsbury police offered a series of tips to avoid dangerous situations like these. Clear, blue ice is strong and usually safe, while white, opaque ice is weaker and thinner, they said. Gray or dark ice is unsafe, as this indicates that the surface is melting. People should check for cracks, slush, or open water before venturing out onto any ice, officials said. They should avoid going near any areas with moving water. Carrying ice picks, ropes, and whistles is encouraged. People going out on the ice should never do so alone, they added. Ross Cristantiello Ross Cristantiello, a general assignment news reporter for Boston.com since 2022, covers local politics, crime, the environment, and more. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. Be civil. Be kind.

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Jane Moore was the talk of tonight's (November 25) I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here episode, but not for the right reasons. Tonight, Dean McCullough had the prospect of a sixth trial of the series so far, much to a few people's annoyance, but it was Jane Moore who got people talking. Last night, Barry and Danny decided on the new chores each campmate would be doing from now on, Loose Women's Jane Moore accused Barry of being "sexist" and "ageist". Barry explained: "We were looking at you for possible water duty and I thought 'well, you're 62 years old, you're a year younger than me'." As Jane shook her head, she exclaimed: "Ageist and sexist!" Tonight, Jane Moore was slammed on social media. On X, one fan posted: "Jane comes across a bit of a martyr. She isn't the only one on dishes duty. Why is she acting like it is her sole responsibility #imaceleb". Another simply said: "We need to vote for Jane to do a trial next". Someone else commented: "GK said it, vote Jane (more important because she had a strop at Danny and Barry and ruined their night!)". Last night on I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here On Sunday (24 November), Coleen Rooney and Dean McCullough faced a gruesome Bushtucker Trial, winning nine stars for the camp. However, McCullough was again voted to face Monday’s trial “Jack the Screamstalk,” much to the frustrations of Ant and Dec (and the public). Elsewhere, Jane Moore and Barry McGuigan argued over chores. McGuigan and Danny Jones were voted by the public to become the new camp leaders. The pair set about upsetting the jungle apple cart by selecting Moore and Tulisa to wash up, and Coleen Rooney and Maura Higgins to act out the duties of camp maintenance. Despite Jones’s initial worry that women were being asked to do less physical tasks and that it could be taken negatively, McGuigan brushed it off. Moore accused McGuigan of “misogyny” and later “ageism” when he used her age as a justification for his and Jones’s decisions.Coming July 1, Vallejo’s Cal Maritime Academy and San Luis Obispo’s California Polytechnic State University will operate as a single university: Cal Poly. The name change — Cal Maritime Academy will officially be known as “Cal Poly, Solano Campus,” housing the “Cal Poly Maritime Academy” — comes after Thursday’s California State University Board of Trustees vote to approve a CSU Chancellor recommendation to integrate the two schools. The Times-Herald first reported on the story in June when a recommendation was made to integrate the Vallejo university with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The integration would be complete by the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and one of only six state maritime academies in the United States, Cal Maritime has experienced a 31 percent enrollment decline over the last seven years — going from approximately 1,100 students in 2016-17 to just over 750 in 2023-24, according to the CSU statement. There are 81 members of faculty, with 176 staff. The rising employment and operational costs have contributed to the fiscal crisis for Cal Maritime, which has an annul budget of $53 million. Work on the integration process is currently underway. Planning and implementation will take place over the coming months. The first Cal Poly Maritime Academy and Cal Poly, Solano Campus students enrolling as Cal Poly students will take place in fall of 2026. Integration will result in one university (Cal Poly) under one president, President Jeffrey D. Armstrong. After July, a vice president and chief executive officer will lead the Solano campus while a superintendent will be appointed to lead the Cal Poly Maritime Academy. The VP/CEO will report to the president of Cal Poly and serve on the president’s leadership cabinet. The superintendent will report to the VP/CEO. Until July 1, Michael Dumont will continue to serve as interim president of Cal Maritime. Additionally, integration will result in a single administrative structure, one budget and one of each of the appropriate shared governance structures, including faculty/academic senates, one Associated Students, one alumni association and one philanthropic foundation. The integration is considered a permanent solution and Cal Maritime will not be going back to an independent school in the future. The CSU is providing $35 million in one-time funds to support the integration that will be distributed over seven years. It is unclear at this time whether or not jobs will be lost due to the integration. A statement on Thursday by Cal Maritime said, “It is premature to begin analyzing the impact on the Cal Maritime workforce. Analysis will be needed to determine existing capabilities and future requirements. Much of the analysis will depend upon future enrollment numbers.” Workgroups were formed comprising subject matter experts from the CSU Chancellor’s Office, Cal Poly and Cal Maritime across the 23 operational areas identified as most critical to a seamless and timely integration. Those 23 groups have been consolidated into seven functional implementation teams organized under thematic work areas: academics; enrollment; student affairs; advancement, communications and external relations; financial, administrative and human resources; technology; and legal, regulatory and accreditation matters. Informed and guided by Baker Tilly — a firm with extensive national experience in this highly specialized area — the seven FIT teams are now mapping the previously identified critical issues to activities that will form the foundation of an implementation plan. CSU Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer Steve Relyea and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs and Chief Academic Officer Nathan Evans made the recommendation to Chancellor Mildred García during the summer. “The integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly will benefit the students, faculty and staff of both institutions, as well as advance the broader mission of the CSU system by enhancing the quality, diversity and sustainability of the CSU’s academic programs and services statewide,” said Relyea and Evans in a CSU statement. “In addition, it will serve industry and workforce needs of the state of California and of the nation while also supporting U.S. economic and national security interests. We are confident in our recommendation.” Garcia was also in favor of the integration. “The recommended integration of Cal Maritime and Cal Poly is an innovative and vitally necessary strategy with benefits that will be felt throughout the CSU, the state of California and our nation,” said García in June. “It provides a long-term solution to Cal Maritime’s untenable fiscal circumstances, preserves its licensure-granting academic programs so key to the maritime industry and our state’s and nation’s economy and security, and leverages academic and operational synergies between the two universities that will benefit California’s diverse students, families and communities for generations.” Numerous options were considered to preserve Cal Maritime’s unique programs while ensuring financial feasibility and sustainability. It was determined that Cal Poly was clearly the best aligned with Cal Maritime for a successful integration because the schools have similar institutions in many fundamental ways, primarily in their academic missions and learning ethos. Both institutions rely upon a hands-on approach and both offer degree programs within high return-on-investment program areas. Clear synergistic opportunities exist in multiple academic programs, perhaps most obviously within the engineering and marine science fields. Both institutions also are involved in national and economic security issues that impact the western U.S., the Pacific Rim and beyond. There is also untapped potential in the ability of the two institutions, if combined, to compete for increased federal, philanthropic and other sources of funding for national security, renewable energy and other programs. Last summer, Dumont began his tenure as interim president at Cal Maritime, taking over for Thomas A. Cropper who announced in November of 2022 that he would retire in August of 2023. The merging comes after recent controversy at Cal Maritime. A Vallejo Times-Herald report in 2021 exposed decades-long claims of sexual assault and sexual harassment, homophobia, transphobia and racism on campus and during training cruises. Cal Maritime students and employees reported accusations of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment aboard the 500-foot ship to officials at the Vallejo campus between 2019-2022. The merger also comes two months after Dumont announced that the school will be end its longtime affiliation with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the California Pacific Conference, a result of the association’s recent adoption of its Transgender Participation Policy. 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Ever wanted to bring your dog with you aboard a cruise ship? Do you have a business focused on dogs and their families? If you answered yes to either question, you’ll be excited to learn that what’s being called the first-ever dog-friendly cruise is being planned aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander out of the Port of Tampa in November 2025. And business opportunities await. Cruise ships famously don’t allow dogs other than service animals. Organizers of this cruise anticipate selecting from a long line of hopefuls. A “waitlist for all dog parents who have dreamt of bringing their furry friends along for their vacations will open soon,” a news release says. Organizers are calling for 250 dogs, “their owners and their closest humans” to become “inaugural ambassadors” for the cruise, which they promise will offer “unique experiences and activities including gifts and samples from top vendors, dog shows and trainings, guest speakers, costume contests, parades, and more.” The event is being staged by two organizations — Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando. The website cruisetails.com seeks sponsors and investors in hopes of turning the cruise into a recurring event. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available for companies seeking brand visibility “across a passionate pet-loving audience,” the site says. And participants must sign photo waivers, the website says, adding, “We anticipate the fun will be all over social media and even in the press. In fact, the 250 chosen will undoubtedly be asked by sponsors to try products and post about them.” Cruise Tails was formed by Steve Matzke, a Bradenton-based entrepreneur listed on LinkedIn as beginning his career this month as an “independent consultant.” Matzke spent four years prior to that as senior director of external relations for the American Accounting Association, and 12 years before that as director of faculty and university initiatives for the American Institute of CPAs, his LinkedIn profile shows. Expedia Cruises of West Orlando was founded in 2019 by Dawn von Graff, an avid traveler who has taken more than 75 cruises and visited more than 80 countries, and her husband. She owned a computer networking firm, worked as an international tour manager, and was a top salesperson for Marriott before forming Expedia Cruises of West Orlando as a full-service travel agency. Details including dates, prices and itineraries have not yet been released. According to the website, organizers hope to select the inaugural 250 dogs based partly on how the dogs perform in a “video talent singing contest” as well as “a variety of criteria” to be announced “over the next few weeks.” The bigger the dog’s entourage, the better chance it will have to be chosen, the website says. “Preference will be given to dogs in a group which includes one dog cabin traveling with two or more associated cabins of friends or family without dogs,” it says. A spokeswoman for Margaritaville at Sea says the organizers are chartering the Islander, and the cruise will not be available for booking to the general public. Each dog will have “private relief stations” on their cabin balconies, and when dogs don’t make it to the relief station, each will have its own “pet butler” to ensure “their cabin and the boat remain in top condition,” a Cruise Tails spokeswoman said. Participants must agree to follow protocols on board, including keeping their dogs in permitted areas and making sure they are up to date with appropriate vaccinations. Dogs will not be allowed in dining areas, the ship’s casino, pool decks, lounges or music venues, according to the news release. Organizers will also be looking for workers and vendors. “We’re going to need dog walkers, pet butlers, and so much more,” the website says. And “if you have a proven skill like pet massage, grooming and pet walking or if you make custom dog costumes, have a unique dog product you would like to promote or are a well-known dog expert, we would love to chat with you.” Calls for pet handlers and vendors will be posted “in the next few months,” the site says. Whether the event turns into the profitable industry that its organizers hope for will undoubtedly depend on how the first one unfolds. A spokeswoman did not immediately have answers to such questions of what will happen to dogs that get aggressive with humans or other dogs? Will owners be required to purchase additional insurance to cover any possibilities? Will food be provided and how will feedings be handled? Contributors on Reddit.com posted mixed reactions to the announcement on Monday. “Cruises are already floating petri dishes. This doesn’t seem like a very good idea,” said one. “Now all decks are poop decks,” said another. A couple of posters worried about dogs going overboard. One said, “sounds awesome if you like dogs,” while another chimed in, “Better than a gorilla-friendly cruise, I suppose.” Ron Hurtibise covers business and consumer issues for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. He can be reached by phone at 954-356-4071, on Twitter @ronhurtibise or by email at rhurtibise@sunsentinel.com.

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By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation. He said he will not back down after allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Related Articles National Politics | Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell. It’ll be a first for him National Politics | The Trump and Biden teams insist they’re working hand in glove on foreign crises National Politics | ‘You don’t know what’s next.’ International students scramble ahead of Trump inauguration National Politics | Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here’s how China plans to fight back National Politics | Trump won’t be able to save the struggling US beef industry Collins said after the hourlong meeting that she questioned Hegseth about the allegations amid reports of drinking and the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies. She said she had a “good, substantive” discussion with Hegseth and “covered a wide range of topics,” including sexual assault in the military, Ukraine and NATO. But she said she would wait until a hearing, and notably a background check, to make a decision. “I asked virtually every question under the sun,” Collins told reporters as she left her office after the meeting. “I pressed him both on his position on military issues as well as the allegations against him, so I don’t think there was anything that we did not cover.” The meeting with Collins was closely watched as she is seen as more likely than most of her Republican Senate colleagues to vote against some of Trump’s Cabinet picks. She and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a fellow moderate Republican, did not shy from opposing Trump in his first term when they wanted to do so and sometimes supported President Joe Biden’s nominees for the judicial and executive branches. And Hegseth, an infantry combat veteran and former “Fox & Friends” weekend host, is working to gain as many votes as he can as some senators have expressed concerns about his personal history and lack of management experience. “I’m certainly not going to assume anything about where the senator stands,” Hegseth said as he left Collins’ office. “This is a process that we respect and appreciate. And we hope, in time, overall, when we get through that committee and to the floor that we can earn her support.” Hegseth met with Murkowski on Tuesday. He has also been meeting repeatedly with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, a military veteran who has said she is a survivor of sexual assault and has spent time in the Senate working on improving how attacks are reported and prosecuted within the ranks. On Monday, Ernst said after a meeting with him that he had committed to selecting a senior official to prioritize those goals. Republicans will have a 53-49 majority next year, meaning Trump cannot lose more than three votes on any of his nominees. It is so far unclear whether Hegseth will have enough support, but Trump has stepped up his pressure on senators in the last week. “Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!” Trump posted on his social media platform last week.General Electric's vice president Robert Giglietti sells $4.25 million in stock

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While many items that sell out over Black Friday are driven by a good deal, we also know that a hot product is just that — a gift that most people want to open on Christmas Day. So, here are our picks for the top 10 hot-ticket items that could sell out over Black Friday. Samsung 98-inch QLED TV The holidays are ripe for TV deals, and we expect shoppers to buy a ton of them in 2024, especially at Walmart. Consumers are trending toward bigger TVs and the super low-price deals over Black Friday force many models to sell out. This is especially true of popular models from Samsung, Hisense, LG and more favorites. Apple Watch Series 9 Apple's smartwatches are a top pick among Apple fans. We’ve seen prices on the Apple Watch continue to trend downward, which was only spurred by the release of the new Apple Watch 10 in September. This pushed down prices on earlier models, with the best deals coming on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 9. For Black Friday, we think the prices will drop even lower and sell out due to high demand. Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones are one of the most popular products of 2024, and Beats are one of the top brands. We’re already seeing big markdowns on Beats Wireless Headphones, and we expect these price drops to continue into Black Friday. The Beats Solo3 is likely to be on sale for even cheaper than we’ve already seen, and we think they will sell out for Black Friday, with the possibility of other popular Beats headphones joining them. Apple AirPods (3rd gen) If you haven’t picked up a pair of Apple AirPods yet, this could be your year to do it. With Apple launching a fourth generation of AirPods earlier this year, the price on prevvious models are creeping lower. We think over Black Friday they’ll be at their cheapest price ever, with the AirPods (3rd Gen) likely to sell out. JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth speakers are a must-have for many this year, and with the big sound that comes from JBL’s speakers, it’s easy to see why they might sell out for Black Friday. These popular speakers come in a variety of portable sizes and waterproof designs. We expect big deals on JBL’s top-rated Clip 5 and Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker models. Apple iPad (10th Gen) One of Apple’s most sought-after products of the year was the iPad, and we saw the 9th Gen and 10th Gen models drop to their lowest prices ever. We think this year will bring some iPad bliss with even better discounts, but these deals will disappear just as fast as they arrive. We think that mega discounts on the iPad (9th Gen) and iPad (10th Gen) could cause sell outs, especially on Amazon. Dyson Airwrap The Dyson Airwrap just might be the top product of Black Friday, as this is one of the rare times there’s a discount on the beloved hair styling tool. At $600, the Airwrap carries a hefty price tag, so any discount presented is a welcome surprise. But as we’ve seen in the past, any Black Friday deal on the Dyson Airwrap causes a crush of interest that’s followed by a sell out. Ugg Tasman slippers If you’ve tried to scoop up the UGG Tasman Slippers in previous years, you already know they never stay in stock for long. As the “it” slipper of the holiday season, UGG’s Tasman sells out multiple times over the holidays, even without a discount offered. We think that this year will be similar, with popular sizes and colors of the Tasman Slipper snatched up fast over Black Friday. Bissell Little Green The Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner is a popular home product that just can’t seem to stay in stock. With prices falling under $90, this mighty machine can be a blessing for pet owners and parents, as its compact size makes it easy to store and use when needed. We’ve seen the Little Green Machine sell out before, and we’d be surprised if it didn’t do it again over Black Friday. Furby Galaxy Edition We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a top toy that we think will be hard to find and gift this year. Our pick is the Furby Galaxy Edition. This glow-in-the-dark Furby is based on the original Furby from the late ’90s with even more features, interactive modes and more fun. Making a comeback in 2023, we saw the revival of this popular toy sell out last year, and we expect the new Furby Galaxy Edition to do the same. For the holidays: Get inspiring home and gift ideas – sign up now!

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