Jeremiah Ligon had a lot going for him. A standout guard on his Penn Hills basketball team, he got a scholarship to play basketball at Clarion University in 2016. But he dropped out after less than a semester. A few years later, he was charged with killing a man. On Tuesday, Ligon, 27, of Penn Hills was ordered to serve 14 to 34 years in state prison. Ligon pleaded guilty in August to third-degree murder for the death of Mager Rainey, 22, of Homewood, who was shot and killed on Oct. 20, 2019. According to prosecutors, Rainey was killed while visiting a house near Rebecca Avenue and Jeannette Street. A red Nissan Titan pickup truck pulled up to the area, and two people began firing. Police recovered seven .45-caliber and 14 .40-caliber casings. Ligon, Herbert Lee Walker III, and Kenya Harper were charged. Investigators said Walker and Ligon had placed a tracking device on Rainey’s vehicle weeks earlier, and Ligon had an app on his phone to track Rainey’s movements. All three pleaded guilty. Walker, who also pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, was ordered to serve 15 to 37 years in prison. Harper, who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and conspiracy, was sentenced to serve one to two years incarceration to be followed by three years of probation. At Ligon’s sentencing hearing on Tuesday, two of his former basketball coaches testified about the teen they knew on the court. They described him as respectful and courteous — the kind of kid who would take himself out of a game to make sure that his teammates got some playing time. “It wasn’t always like this,” said AAU coach Kevin Brown. “I’ve got so many good memories, and to be here today just doesn’t match what I know.” Ligon’s mom, Chaka Poole, told the court that her son struggled academically before finding basketball. The game gave him a sense of purpose and opened up opportunities for him, she said. He became a high school honors student and was accepted at Clarion. But at one point, Poole said, Ligon’s older brother was incarcerated, and her younger son’s trajectory changed. It led him to addiction and crime. He was shot four times and nearly died. Poole thought that experience would turn her son around. And for a time, she was hopeful. He recovered, moved out and started his own clothing brand, Poole said. But he kept falling back in with a bad crowd. Ligon, she said, was used as a pawn. “He made a terrible mistake,” Poole said. “The man who committed this crime is not the man I raised.” Poole also addressed Rainey’s family, who did not testify. “As a mother, I mourn alongside you,” she said. Ligon spoke briefly, expressing sorrow and regret. “I am deeply sorry for the pain and loss I’ve caused,” he said. “I know my actions have taken someone precious from you. “I will carry this guilt with me for the rest of my life.” Defense attorney Lisle Weaver said Ligon had been a promising young man. “He deviated from that path as far as one could go,” he said. Weaver told the court that his client’s life changed after he left Clarion. He questioned whether, because Ligon had spent much of his life being adored for his basketball prowess, he turned to the wrong crowd to continue to find validation. “It’s unfathomable to the people standing behind me,” Weaver said. But Assistant District Attorney Stephen Sliger said that the support available to Ligon — the friends, family and loved ones — added to the sadness. “What I hear from that testimony is, this is a person who had support,” Sliger said. “He made these choices anyway.” He continued: “That makes him more culpable. He chose to go down that path, even after he was shot.” Common Pleas President Judge Susan Evashavik DiLucente questioned what happened. “When you left college, your whole life fell apart,” she said. “You were an idolized role model your whole life ... and then you left college, and you didn’t have that anymore.” Evashavik DiLucente said she felt badly for those circumstances, but they don’t absolve Ligon of responsibility. “Your situation is a tragedy, and Mr. Rainey’s situation is a tragedy,” she said. “It’s such a waste of life.”Canada’s financial intelligence agency aiming to provide crucial info in real timePSG falters at Auxerre while Canada's Jonathan David hits double as Lille beat Brest
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The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.Virginian-Pilot: As Trump enacts his agenda, weather services must be protectedAmmon Mayor Sean Coletti presented community service awards to seven individuals Thursday evening at Ammon City Hall. “Every act of service that you do makes a difference,” Coletti said before handing out awards. “Someone else sees it, someone else sees it. They're inspired to act and do a little act of service as well, and one ripple at a time you make the world a better place.” After describing each awardee’s service, Coletti invited them to the front of the city council chambers to hand them their plaque and say a few words. Kyle Fielding Kyle Fielding, a sergeant in the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, was the lead sergeant for the City of Ammon for four years. Coletti said Fielding went the extra mile by attending many meetings and events to better understand and address the needs of the community. “There were times when I saw Sgt. Fielding doing his job in places where I didn't expect that he would need to be doing his job,” Coletti said. “It was a good experience, just being able to see the political science side of it and how government actually works,” Fielding said. “... Ammon is near and dear to my heart, and it was sad to leave." Rebecca and Adam DeVore Coletti said Rebecca and Adam DeVore are always helping out. He said they clean up parks, pull weeds, pick up trash and Adam has also helped with some electrical issues at parks and city events. Coleti said they also take pictures and videos at all city events and upload recaps that the city posts on social media. “We came from California before everybody came,” Rebecca said. “And I think my videos kind of say it all. It's felt like home since we moved here, we've been treated like family by the community. So that's what I try to capture. We love it here." George Watkins III Coletti said George Watkins III has served on the Ammon urban renewal board for over 30 years without any compensation or recognition. Watkins helped establish the first urban renewal district in Ammon, called the Hitt Road district. Coletti said this project replaced dilapidated structures with the shopping area where Albertsons, Target, McDonalds, and other stores are now located. Coletti said all the other members of the urban renewal board have since moved on, but Watkins has stayed to see the closeout of the Hitt Road district in 2025. “I ran for city council once back then, and I’m kind of glad I didn't get it,” Watkins said. “But helping on the board — the board really had some rough years, but you know it's done. We got the bonds paid off. Now (the city) has got us going on a new one. I thought I was done ... I’ll keep going.” Katie Howell Coletti said Katie Howell coaches two teams in Ammon’s Little League program. Howell is the head scorekeeper and runs a scorekeeper training class in the spring. Howell updates the program website with scores and pitch counts from coaches every night. Howell also works on policies and procedures, answering coaches’ questions about rules. Coletti said Howell previously asked him whether the award was going to the right person. “I didn't believe it because there are people that do more,” Howell said. “But I do love the kids. I love the program ... We're trying to just give these kids opportunities to have fun, to make friends, and to just grow roots in our city so that hopefully they'll stick around and continue it on with their kids.” Lisa Meek Lisa Meek is the manager of the La Quinta Inn located in Ammon. Coletti said she is largely responsible for the growth of the Ammon Days hot air balloon festival. She offers pilots and their families and crew members good room rates and gives them bags, towels, patches and other items personalized with the designs of their balloon. “Lisa is a big reason why hot air balloon pilots from around the intermountain west love coming to Ammon every summer,” Coletti said. “I love being able to be a part of the Ammon community,” Meek said. “And I do all the things that I do because I enjoy participating with it and trying to help our community have as many fun things as we can.” Dane Watkins Coletti said Dane Watkins, a judge in the Seventh Judicial District, always takes time to meet with youth groups such as the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council to teach about the judicial system. “I can tell he truly cares about the next generation and that they understand what happens in our courts,” Coletti said. “One time when we couldn't go to the courthouse he said, ‘I'll just come to you.’ So, he came to the city building to teach the kids.” Watkins was unable to attend Thursday. Coletti said he was at a judicial conference.
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5 top tech gifts for the holidaysArsenal make Mikel Arteta proud after smashing Sporting LisbonSmog — looming environmental crisis and pathways to resolution Islamabad : Smog—a toxic cocktail of fog and pollutants—has become a recurring environmental and public health crisis in Pakistan. Cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala frequently make headlines for their hazardous air quality, particularly during winter. This issue not only jeopardizes human health but also contributes to environmental degradation, impeding economic growth and exacerbating climate challenges. To address this crisis, innovative solutions such as Integrated Resource Recovery Centres (IRRCs) and sustainable crop residue management offer promising avenues. Smog primarily arises from emissions of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These pollutants emanate from a mix of industrial emissions, vehicular exhaust, and the infamous practice of crop residue burning. According to the World Air Quality Report 2023, Lahore ranked among the most polluted cities globally, with its AQI frequently soaring above hazardous levels. The health impacts of smog are alarming: respiratory diseases, cardiovascular issues, and a heightened risk of lung cancer are just the tip of the iceberg. The economic toll is also substantial, with losses estimated at billions of dollars annually due to decreased agricultural yields, healthcare costs, and reduced labour productivity. A significant contributor to smog in Pakistan is the burning of crop residue, particularly in Punjab. After the harvest of crops like wheat and rice, farmers often burn leftover stubble due to the lack of affordable and accessible alternatives for disposal. This practice releases copious amounts of carbon dioxide, methane, and black carbon into the atmosphere, contributing not only to smog but also to global warming. Integrated Resource Recovery Centres (IRRCs) can play a pivotal role in mitigating smog by transforming waste, including crop residue, into valuable resources. These centers operate on the principles of circular economy, focusing on waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery. In the context of crop residue, IRRCs can convert agricultural waste into: Compost: Organic fertilizers that enrich soil health and reduce the reliance on chemical fertilizers. Bioenergy: Biomass briquettes or pellets, which serve as eco-friendly fuel alternatives for industrial use. Raw Materials: Pulp for paper or biodegradable packaging materials, reducing the environmental footprint. This approach not only eliminates the need for burning crop stubble but also generates economic benefits for farmers through the sale of compost or bio-energy. Furthermore, IRRCs provide employment opportunities, enhancing rural livelihoods while promoting sustainable practices. For IRRCs and other sustainable practices to be successful, a multifaceted approach involving government, civil society, and private stakeholders is crucial: Subsidies and Incentives: The government must provide subsidies for the establishment of IRRCs and machinery like Happy Seeders, which can sow seeds without clearing the stubble. Strict Enforcement of Laws: Penalties for crop residue burning should be strictly enforced while offering viable alternatives to farmers. Public Awareness Campaigns: Educating farmers and urban dwellers about the detrimental effects of smog and the benefits of sustainable waste management is essential. Private Sector Involvement: Collaboration with industries to adopt biomass-based fuels can create demand for processed crop residue. Modern technologies such as satellite monitoring and IoT devices can help track crop burning and identify hotspots, enabling timely intervention. Additionally, air purifiers and urban green belts can mitigate the immediate impacts of smog in cities. Smog is not an inevitable curse but a challenge that can be addressed through sustainable practices and collective action. By integrating resource recovery into the agricultural and urban waste management framework, Pakistan can turn a crisis into an opportunity. Solutions like IRRCs offer a pathway to cleaner air, healthier communities, and a more resilient environment. With the right policies, technological advancements, and public participation, Pakistan can tackle its smog problem and set an example for sustainable development in the region.— Sumaira Gul
KyKy Tandy scored a season-high 21 points that included a key 3-pointer in a late second-half surge as Florida Atlantic roared back to beat Oklahoma State 86-78 on Thursday in the opening round of the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C. Florida Atlantic (4-2) advances to play Drake in the semifinal round on Friday while the Cowboys square off against Miami in the consolation semifinal contest, also Friday. Oklahoma State led by as many as 10 points in the first half before securing a five-point advantage at halftime. The Owls surged back and moved in front with four and a half minutes to play. It was part of an 11-1 run, capped by a 3-pointer from Tandy that made it 75-68 with 2:41 remaining. Ken Evans added 14 points for Florida Atlantic, with Leland Walker hitting for 13 and Tre Carroll scoring 11. The Owls went 35-of-49 from the free throw line as the teams combined for 56 fouls in the game, 33 by Oklahoma State. Khalil Brantley led Oklahoma State (3-1) with 16 points while Robert Jennings added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Cowboys, who hit one field goal over a 10-minute stretch of the second half while having three players foul out. The Owls were up by as many as seven points in the early minutes and by 13-10 after a layup by Carroll at the 11:32 mark of the first half. Oklahoma State leapfrogged to the front on Abou Ousmane's layup off a Brantley steal, fell behind again on a 3-pointer by Evans and then responded on a 3-pointer by Jennings to take a 17-16 lead. From there, the Cowboys stoked their advantage to double digits when Jamyron Keller canned a shot from beyond the arc with five minutes to play in the half. Florida Atlantic got a layup and a monster dunk from Matas Vokietaitis and a pair of free throws from Walker in a 6-2 run to end the half to pull within 39-34 at the break. Jennings and Ousmane tallied seven points apiece for Oklahoma State over the first 20 minutes, as the Cowboys led despite shooting just 33.3 percent from the floor in the half. Carroll and Vokietaitis scored seven points apiece to pace the Owls, who committed 11 turnovers that translated to seven points for Oklahoma State before halftime. --Field Level MediaCanada's financial intelligence agency aiming to provide crucial info in real time
Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad faces a test after 13 members of his caucus have asked him to essentially discipline Conservative MLA Elenore Sturko for comments that she made about a former Vancouver Police Board member. The signed letter published by radio host Jas Johal on X Thursday (Dec. 5) calls on Rustad to "invite" Sturko to "offer" Comfort Sakoma-Fadugba a written apology after Sturko had criticized her, following Sakoma-Fadugba's controversial remarks about the nature of Canadian society. Sakoma-Fadugba left her position Nov. 22 after several social media posts linked to her became public. Screenshots of the Instagram stories linked to Sakoma-Fadugba show Reddit posts lamenting the loss of Christian values in the face of immigration and criticized "woke culture" as well gender transitions. The alleged statements cost Sakoma-Fadugba her job on the police board and drew criticism from various corners of the political spectrum, including Sturko, a former RCMP officer and member of the LGBTQ2S+ community. “When we have statements being made that erode the public’s trust, or their comfort with their police service, it makes it that much harder on the front-line officers," Sturko told the CBC in November. But this statement did not sit well with her 13 colleagues, calling on Rustad to ask Sturko for the apology "and to encourage the Vancouver Police Board to advance conciliatory discussions with (Sakoma-Fadugba)." But that is not their only demand. "If Ms. Sturko declines your invitation, we ask that you offer this apology and encouragement on behalf of the Conservative caucus," they write. This double-demand appears to put Rustad in a double-bind. He either follows the demands from his part of his caucus ostensibly aimed at one of their own or he undermines the position of Sturko by issuing an apology on her behalf. "The way he responds will tell us something about where his own loyalties lie," UBC political scientist Stewart Prest said. "We do know that he is quite supportive of articulations of these kinds of more critical views of modernity ... so it may be that he has a certain amount of sympathy with the letter writers and his response will tell us whether that's the case. At the same time, a leader has another responsibility to the larger caucus as well. It may be that there are other members of the caucus who feel (Sturko) was quite correct in offering that assessment, and then has nothing to apologize for." Found within the letter is also a larger expression of sympathy for Sakoma-Fadugba's statements and a request to Rustad to give those views room by reminding him of what the signatories consider Rustad's own views to be. "The posts express views many Conservatives (including Conservative MLAs and staff) hold in support for parental rights, religious faith, and the pursuit of shared Canadian values," it reads. "Under your leadership, the Conservative Party of BC has consistently denounced 'cancel culture' and stood for the Charter rights British Columbians enjoy to free expression and freedom of religion," it reads. "The very first question you raised in the (legislature) as leader was in defence of parental rights." “Will the minister admit this SOGI 123 has been divisive and an assault on parents’ rights and a distraction to student education?” Rustad asked on Oct. 3, 2023. That question drew a rebuke from Premier David Eby, who called the question "outrageous" in accusing Rustad of leveraging children for culture-war purposes. “Shame on him," Eby said. "Choose another question." Prest called the letter a "deliberately provocative approach" that speaks to the ideological divisions within the party now for everyone to see. "It's putting right out in the open something we knew was going to be part of this, this challenging political coalition bringing together more populist-style conservatives with more, if you like, centrist or politically moderate types such (Sturko)." None of the 13 signatories once sat with Sturko when she was part of BC United and all were elected on Oct. 13 as first time Conservative candidates. Of note, is also the geographical representation of the MLAs. Eleven signatories represent ridings outside of Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria including areas in the Fraser Valley and the Okanagan. Three signatories – Dallas Brodie (Vancouver-Quilchena), Brent Chapman (Surrey-South) and Anna Kindy (North Island) – have also found their names in the news over comments that they had made before or during the election campaign, with Chapman being perhaps the most widely reported one following his comments about Palestinian children made in 2015. "I would suggest that we are seeing to emerge, perhaps the makings of which you could almost call a Freedom Caucus in the (Conservative Party of B.C.), the sense that there's a group within a group that looks at the world quite differently than other members of that caucus," Prest said. This is not the first time that Sturko has been the object of criticism from within the Conservative Party of B.C. While still with B.C. United, Conservative candidate Paul Ratchford had called her a "woke, lesbian, social justice warrior." At the same time, Sturko had also been critical of the Conservatives, while still with B.C. United. In early October 2023, Sturko called on Rustad to apologize after appearing to draw a comparison with harms caused by residential schools and parental concerns about SOGI 123. Rustad denied making such a comparison. Sturko also called on Rustad to apologize after he had referred to being LGBTQ2S+ as a "lifestyle" in a media interview. When asked to comment on the letter from her colleagues, Sturko said deferred to Rustad. "This letter was addressed to John. I'm going to allow him the opportunity to speak to it at this time." Black Press Media has reached out to the Conservative Party of B.C., including Rustad's spokesperson and Rustad himself for comment.
DETROIT (AP) — If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation. Economists say companies would have little choice but to pass along the added costs, dramatically raising prices for food, clothing, automobiles, booze and other goods. The president-elect floated the tariff idea, including additional 10% taxes on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to halt the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the U.S. But his posts Monday on Truth Social threatening the tariffs on his first day in office could just be a negotiating ploy to get the countries to change behavior. High food prices were a major issue in voters picking Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, but tariffs almost certainly would push those costs up even further. For instance, the Produce Distributors Association, a Washington trade group, said Tuesday that tariffs will raise prices for fresh fruit and vegetables and hurt U.S. farmers when other countries retaliate. “Tariffs distort the marketplace and will raise prices along the supply chain, resulting in the consumer paying more at the checkout line,” said Alan Siger, association president. Mexico and Canada are two of the biggest exporters of fresh fruit and vegetables to the U.S. In 2022, Mexico supplied 51% of fresh fruit and 69% of fresh vegetables imported by value into the U.S., while Canada supplied 2% of fresh fruit and 20% of fresh vegetables. Before the election, about 7 in 10 voters said they were very concerned about the cost of food, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters. “We’ll get them down,” Trump told shoppers during a September visit to a Pennsylvania grocery store. The U.S. is the largest importer of goods in the world, with Mexico, China and Canada its top three suppliers, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. People looking to buy a new vehicle likely would see big price increases as well, at a time when costs have gone up so much that they are out of reach for many. The average price of a new vehicle now runs around $48,000. About 15% of the 15.6 million new vehicles sold in the U.S. last year came from Mexico, while 8% crossed the border from Canada, according to Global Data. Much of the tariffs would get passed along to consumers, unless automakers can somehow quickly find productivity improvements to offset them, said C.J. Finn, U.S. automotive sector leader for PwC, a consulting firm. That means even more consumers “would potentially get priced out of the activity” of buying a new vehicle, Finn said. Hardest hit would be Volkswagen, Stellantis, General Motors and Ford, Bernstein analyst Daniel Roeska wrote Tuesday in a note to investors. Stellantis and VW import about 40% of the vehicles they sell from Canada and Mexico, while it's 30% for GM and 25% for Ford. GM and Stellantis import more than half of their high-profit pickup trucks from the two countries, according to Bernstein. If Trump does impose the tariffs in January, the auto industry would have little time to adjust, putting operating profits at risk for the automakers, Roeska said in an email. “A 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada would severely cripple the U.S. auto industry,” he said. The tariffs would hurt U.S. industrial production so much that “we expect this is unlikely to happen in practice,” Roeska said. The tariff threat hit the stocks of some companies that could be particularly hurt, such as auto manufacturers and Constellation Brands, which sells Modelo and other Mexican beer brands in the United States. But the overall market held relatively steady near records as investors saw Trump’s proposal as more of an opening position for negotiations rather than as a definitive policy. It's not clear how long the tariffs would last if they are implemented, but they could force auto executives to move production to the U.S., which could create more jobs in the long run. But Morningstar analyst David Whiston said in the short term automakers probably won't make any moves because they can't quickly change where they build vehicles. To move to the U.S., they would have to buy equipment and revamp their parts supply chain, which can take years. “I think everyone is going to be in a wait-and-see mode,” Whiston said. Millions of dollars worth of auto parts flow across the borders with Mexico and Canada, and that could raise prices for already costly automobile repairs, Finn said. The Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. said tariffs on tequila or Canadian whisky won’t boost American jobs because they are distinctive products that can only be made in their country of origin. In 2023, the U.S. imported $4.6 billion worth of tequila and $108 million worth of mezcal from Mexico and $537 million worth of spirits from Canada, the council said. “At the end of the day, tariffs on spirits products from our neighbors to the north and south are going to hurt U.S. consumers and lead to job losses across the U.S. hospitality industry just as these businesses continue their long recovery from the pandemic,” the council said in a statement. Electronics retailer Best Buy said on its third-quarter earnings conference call that it runs on thin profit margins, so while vendors and the company will shoulder some increases, Best Buy will have to pass tariffs on to customers. “These are goods that people need, and higher prices are not helpful,” CEO Corie Barry said. Walmart also warned this week that tariffs could force it to raise prices, as did Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who talked with Trump after his call for tariffs, said they had a good conversation about how the countries can work together on the challenges they face. "This is something that we can do, laying out the facts and moving forward in constructive ways. This is a relationship that we know takes a certain amount of working on and that’s what we’ll do,” Trudeau said. Trump's transition team wouldn't comment on the call. Also Monday, Trump turned his ire to China, saying he has “had many talks with China about the massive amounts of drugs, in particular Fentanyl, being sent into the United States – But to no avail.” The Chinese Embassy in Washington cautioned on Monday that there will be losers on all sides if there is a trade war. Trump's threats come as arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico have been falling . The most recent U.S. numbers for October show arrests remain near four-year lows. But arrests for illegally crossing the border from Canada have been rising over the past two years. Much of America’s fentanyl is smuggled from Mexico. Border seizures of the drug rose sharply under President Joe Biden. The tariffs would also throw into doubt the reliability of the 2020 trade deal brokered in large part by Trump with Canada and Mexico, the USMCA, which replaced NAFTA and is up for review in 2026. Trump transition team officials did not immediately respond to questions about what authority he would use, what he would need to see to prevent the tariffs from being implemented and how they would impact prices in the U.S. Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department and Economy Department also had no immediate reaction to Trump’s statements. ___ Rugaber reported from Washington. AP reporters Dee-Ann Durbin in Detroit, Stan Choe and Anne D'Innocenzio in New York, and Rob Gillies in Toronto contributed to this report.Russia shares lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 0.47%