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Descendants of Slavery Will Receive Priority at Public Universities If This California Lawmaker Gets His WayNoneKINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica College’s trophy quest has been dealt a blow after goalkeeper Tawayne Lynch was banned for three games by the ISSA Disciplinary Committee after Friday’s 2-0 win over McGrath High in the first round of the ISSA Champions Cup at the Montego Bay Sports Complex. Lynch, who was adjudged to have handled the ball outside of his penalty area, was also found guilty to have used “foul, abusive and insulting language towards match officials and members of the ISSA game management team”. Adriano Kitson, who replaced Lynch on Friday, is expected to start in goal for Jamaica College when they face Hydel High in the semi-finals of the Champions Cup, as well as the semi-final of the Manning Cup. According to a letter to the principal of Jamaica College from ISSA, “Tawayne Lynch was summoned to answer to the charge of using foul, abusive, and insulting language to match officials as well as official members of the ISSA game management team during the game against McGrath High on Friday, November 22, 2024.” “Tawayne Lynch was found guilty of using foul, abusive and insulting language towards match officials and members of the ISSA game management team,” the letter said. The letter pointed out, “The decision of the disciplinary committee is as follows: In addition to serving the mandatory one-match ban for the red card issued during the game for handling the ball outside of the penalty box, Tawayne Lynch was given an additional two-match suspension by ISSA’s disciplinary committee for the use of foul, abusive and insulting language to match officials as well as official members of the ISSA game management team”. According to the letter from ISSA, Jamaica College has the right to appeal the decision. — Paul A Reid
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Southside shotgun homes could face demolitionPresident-Elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan for undocumented immigrants could have wide-ranging impacts across the country, particularly in Florida. But— at the moment— the state’s new leaders said it’s not their problem. While on the campaign trail, the former president regularly vowed to deliver mass deportation "on day one." At rallies, he often made the case by relating it to migrant crime. "When I'm re-elected, we'll begin removing these criminals, these horrible people from our midst," President-elect Trump said at a recent MAGA rally in Wisconsin. "And we'll end up doing it immediately." RELATED STORY | Scripps News/Ipsos poll: Support for mass deportations drops when Americans consider potential consequences Jan. 20 is now fewer than two months away. If President-elect Trump delivers, the changes to the Florida workforce and economy could be wide-ranging, some have even suggested devastating. Even so, Florida House Speaker Danny Perez (R) and Senate President Ben Albritton (R) sidestepped questions about the potential impacts, earlier this week. “Any sort of immigration policy that comes from the federal government is for the federal government to decide," said the House Speaker. "That's a question that you should be asking the president.” President Albritton said something similar, telling reporters Tuesday: “The federal government is the federal government. State government is state government. That's a federal issue." When pressed further about the possible disruptions from mass deportation, Albritton doubled down. “That's up to the federal government," said the Senate President. "We'll see what they do.” RELATED STORY | Trump's mass deportation plan targets specific groups of immigrants Exactly what they will do remains unclear. Trump has confirmed he’ll use the military. Texas has offered up land along the border for “deportation facilities.” Trump’s advisors have even said he’ll seek to again eliminate DACA, an Obama-era program that protects undocumented who arrived as children. Florida Democrats, like Rep. Marie Woodson (D-Pembroke Pines) a Haitian migrant herself — have warned for months what these mass deportations could mean for Florida. Her concern is a rise in bigotry and racial profiling. “For those who are afraid, I’ll tell you this— be afraid of Trump because he has proven to you who he is," said Woodson. “Okay, mass deportation. In mass deportation, you don't know who's going to be in that ‘mass.’ But we know for sure he doesn't want the people who came from the Biden program. Our brothers and sisters in Ohio. He doesn't want them here. He doesn't want the TPS recipient. He doesn't want Haitians in general.” There’s a major economic concern too. The latest data from the American Immigration Council show Florida has one of the highest populations of undocumented in the country, about 1.1 million. They’re about seven percent of the workforce here — with jobs in ag, hospitality, and construction, contributing about $2 billion to state and local taxes alone. The Brookings Institution recently suggested mass deportation could also lead to a decrease in work for citizens. Researchers found for every half million deported, U.S.-born employment dropped by about 44,000. “Occupations common among unauthorized workers, such as construction laborers and cooks, are essential to keep businesses operating,” the report said, in part. "Deporting workers in these jobs affects U.S.-born workers too." Florida’s governor and lawmakers have multiple state immigration laws already on the books, with strict work verification rules for employers. They have said they’re more focused on making the labor market inhospitable rather than mass deportation. "We're protecting Floridians with the full extent of our powers to do that," DeSantis said in May of last year, before signing an immigration reform bill. "But it's sad. It's sad to see what's happened. It's sad to see these images of the lawlessness." A new era may be on the horizon, however. For now, Florida’s lawmaking leaders seem content with waiting to see what happens next before going further. This story was originally published by Forrest Saunders at Scripps News Tampa .
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Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. RB Gus Edwards could move up as the lead back for Los Angeles as J.K Dobbins (knee) is expected to miss the game . Edwards was activated from injured reserve earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Dobbins appeared to injure his right knee in the first half of the loss to the Ravens, though coach Jim Harbaugh did not provide details. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. They will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. The loss of Dobbins, who has rushed for eight touchdowns, could put more pressure on QB Justin Hebert and the passing game. Herbert's favorite option has been WR Ladd McConkey, who has four TD receptions among his 49 catches for 698 yards. McConkey, the former University of Georgia standout who was drafted in the second round, could enjoy a productive return to the state against a Falcons defense that ranks only 26th against the pass. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. reduced its stake in BankUnited, Inc. ( NYSE:BKU – Free Report ) by 1.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,640,410 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 20,721 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. owned approximately 2.19% of BankUnited worth $59,777,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in BKU. Millennium Management LLC increased its position in shares of BankUnited by 49.2% during the second quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 2,247,271 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $65,778,000 after buying an additional 740,896 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can increased its holdings in BankUnited by 3,901.0% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 574,068 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $16,803,000 after acquiring an additional 559,720 shares during the period. Point72 Asset Management L.P. lifted its stake in BankUnited by 741.7% in the 2nd quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. now owns 397,271 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $11,628,000 after purchasing an additional 350,071 shares in the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. boosted its holdings in BankUnited by 3,658.4% in the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 325,812 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $9,537,000 after purchasing an additional 317,143 shares during the period. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of BankUnited by 7.4% during the 2nd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 4,583,059 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $134,144,000 after purchasing an additional 315,872 shares in the last quarter. 99.70% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Insider Activity In other BankUnited news, COO Thomas M. Cornish sold 10,778 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.11, for a total value of $421,527.58. Following the sale, the chief operating officer now owns 100,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,911,000. This trade represents a 9.73 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website . Also, insider Jay D. Richards sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $41.18, for a total transaction of $102,950.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 34,687 shares in the company, valued at $1,428,410.66. The trade was a 6.72 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders own 1.19% of the company’s stock. BankUnited Price Performance BankUnited ( NYSE:BKU – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 22nd. The financial services provider reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.07. BankUnited had a return on equity of 8.09% and a net margin of 9.06%. The firm had revenue of $515.24 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $258.65 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.63 earnings per share. Research analysts anticipate that BankUnited, Inc. will post 2.89 earnings per share for the current year. BankUnited Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 11th were paid a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.76%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 11th. BankUnited’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 47.54%. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research firms recently issued reports on BKU. Wedbush lifted their price objective on BankUnited from $39.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 24th. Royal Bank of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and set a $37.00 price target on shares of BankUnited in a research report on Wednesday, October 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on shares of BankUnited from $36.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded shares of BankUnited from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $38.00 to $48.00 in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. Finally, Citigroup decreased their price target on shares of BankUnited from $42.00 to $39.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 11th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $38.70. Check Out Our Latest Report on BKU BankUnited Company Profile ( Free Report ) BankUnited, Inc operates as the bank holding company for BankUnited, a national banking association that provides a range of banking services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, such as checking, money market deposit, and savings accounts; certificates of deposit; and treasury, commercial payment, and cash management services. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for BankUnited Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for BankUnited and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Even at 15 years old, Synthia Elliott knew how to brighten a room. The sophomore at North High School was “the type of person to just give you hope,” Elliott’s longtime friend Malaya Wagner said on Wednesday. “She was very, very wonderful,” Wagner said. “She would always put a smile on your face.” Like many teenagers, Elliott loved music and often spent her time learning dances to post on the social media app TikTok. She was involved in school, serving on the Black Student Leadership Council and working as an athletic assistant for the wrestling and football teams. She thought about what her future might hold — maybe she would become a teacher, Wagner said — but figured she had plenty of time to figure it out. Instead, in late 2022, Elliott was shot in the head and killed inside of her North Omaha bedroom after four men unknown to her shot dozens of times into her home. Police and prosecutors would come to believe that the men meant to target a different house nearby, but couldn’t find it on Google Maps and went instead to the nearest valid address, where Elliott lived with her sister, mother and grandmother. The senseless killing devastated Elliott’s family and friends, who showed up in droves to the Wednesday morning sentencing of 22-year-old Selassie Spencer, one of the four men charged with her murder and the first to be sentenced. Spencer pleaded no contest earlier this year to charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony. Spencer Prosecutors said Spencer deserves to spend “the majority, if not the entirety, of the rest of his life in prison” for shooting into the occupied home with no regard to who may be inside. His defense attorneys made no argument for or against a particular sentence. Douglas County District Court Judge Duane Dougherty sentenced Spencer to 50 to 60 years on the murder charge and 25 to 30 years on the gun charge. The sentences will be served consecutively for a total of 75 to 90 years in prison. Spencer will be eligible for parole in 40 years and will have a mandatory release date in about 47 years. On the evening of Nov. 30, 2022, two eyewitnesses saw a black Mini Cooper pull up outside of Elliott’s home near 37th and Pinkney Streets shortly before 8:30 p.m. Elliott was the only person home at the time. Witnesses would later tell police that they saw four men wearing surgical masks and coats exit the Mini Cooper before returning to the car to retrieve firearms. All four of the men fired into the house, detectives said, and 37 spent casings were later found outside of the home. Seventeen bullets were found inside of the house. One of those bullets struck Elliott in the head. By the time police arrived, she was dead. The men were later identified as Spencer and three others: Kash Davis, 21; Latrail Washington, 22; and Jarrious Hill, 21. The four were taken into custody within hours of Elliott’s killing. A detective would later testify that they initially fled to Davis’ sister’s apartment near North 93rd Avenue and Blair High Road before walking to a nearby apartment belonging to Davis’ mother. They were taken into custody in the apartment complex parking lot shortly before 10 p.m., and four firearms were recovered from the apartment. Hill Davis Washington An exact motive for the shooting remains unclear. Elliott is not believed to have been connected with the four men in any way. When Washington’s phone was searched, investigators found that he looked up two addresses on 37th Street — but the house numbers he searched did not exist. The next valid address was Elliott’s residence. Photos of her home from Google Maps street view were saved on Washington’s phone. “Somebody put them up to shooting up the house,” Cynthia Williams, Elliott’s grandmother, told the World-Herald in January 2023 . “Either that or they just totally got the wrong house.” Spencer’s defense attorneys and prosecutors agreed that Elliott’s killing was senseless, pointless and “stupid.” In a brief statement to the court, defense attorney Michael Bianchi outlined some of Spencer’s background. He is the oldest of four children, grew up in-and-out of foster care, and never had much of a relationship with his father. He has two prior felony convictions and spent time in state prison prior to Elliott’s killing. “While I can go ahead and say all these things about my client — what a wonderful mom he has, a tough childhood. ... We’re here today because this poor young lady is not here, because of the stupidity of our client,” Bianchi said. Deputy Douglas County Attorney Shawn Hagerty said Elliott’s killing was “so stupidly pointless.” He took issue with Spencer referring to the killing as “accidental” in his pre-sentence investigation. “There’s nothing accidental about what they were trying to do,” Hagerty said. “There’s an expectation that if you’re shooting into a house dozens of times, you’re going to hurt or kill someone. You’re shooting into a house for no reason. ... Because of something you heard on the street or read on your phone. “And this poor 15-year-old girl, I can only imagine the last moments of her life. Terrified at what was happening, and then she’s gone. For absolutely no reason.” Spencer addressed the court shortly before his sentence was announced. He asked for forgiveness and said he would spend his time in prison working to prevent other people from making the same mistakes. “Taking a life is a burden I will carry for the rest of my life,” he said. “Truly, my heart is not evil. My empathy is sincere. Although I am deeply saddened by my choices, I take full responsibility.” Spencer was the second of the four defendants to accept a plea deal, but the first to be sentenced. Hill pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and use of a firearm to commit a felony in January, but a sentencing date has not been set. Court documents indicate that Hill is undergoing additional examination of his “physical and mental fitness” to provide Dougherty more information at sentencing. Davis and Washington are set to go to trial in March. They will be tried together unless one of them accepts a plea deal. Spencer and Washington had both been previously convicted of felony gun charges and were released from prison in the two months prior to Elliott’s killing. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email.
David and Victoria Beckham join royals and dignitaries at King's glittering state banquet for the Emir of Qatar - as Camilla pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth Camilla, 77, wore a diamond tiara belonging to the late Queen Elizabeth II READ MORE: Queen Camilla reveals why she has had to scale down involvement in Qatar state visit as she gives an update on her health By REBECCA ENGLISH and MAANYA SACHDEVA Published: 07:34 AEDT, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 08:57 AEDT, 4 December 2024 e-mail 27 shares 805 View comments David and Victoria Beckham were among tonight's guests at a glittering state banquet in honour of the Qatar royals. King Charles and Queen Camilla on Tuesday hosted a lavish reception for the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher, who are in the country for a two-day state visit. It is understood that former England star David was invited because of his role as an ambassador for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. He was seated next to Naseer Al-Khelaifi, a Qatari businessman and President of French football club PSG - where Beckham, now 49, ended his high-profile career - ensuring the two men had much to talk about. Perhaps mischievously on his right was new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, also attending her first State Banquet. Beckham, it should be noted, also played right wing. Former Spice Girl Victoria - sealing her stratospheric rise from pop stardom to the seat of power - was sat even closer to the ‘top table’ than her husband on the right hand side of the horse shoe-shaped dining table. David and Victoria Beckham were among tonight's guests at the glittering state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of the visiting Qatari royals King Charles and Queen Camilla joined the Emir of Qatar and his wife for a group photograph on the steps of Buckingham Palace ahead of a lavish state banquet on Tuesday She had The Lord Levy on her left - appropriately not only a peer but a former CEO of a large group of independent music companies - and Lord Darzi, knighted for his services to medicine and surgery, on her right. The seating plan is organised by Buckingham Palace's Master of the Household’s Department in conjunction with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, who fund the State Visit. And it will surely add only fuel to the fire of speculation that David Beckham will be knighted in the near future. The banquet was the dazzling culmination of a day of pomp and pageantry, honouring the Emir and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher - who landed at London's Stansted airport yesterday. The palace ballroom was decorated with a riot of seasonal flowers and foliage in red, reflecting the Qatari flag, arranged in silver-gilt centrepieces taken from the Grand Service from Windsor Home Park and the Orchard Garden at the glasshouses in Windsor. The flowers are donated the next day to hospices, care home and shelters through Floral Angels, a charity of which Queen Camilla is patron. Other senior royals present included Prince Anne, who was seated on the top table with the King, Queen and Prince of Wales, as well as the Qatari dignitaries. The Duke and Duchesses of Edinburgh and Gloucester were also present. David and Victoria Beckham seen arriving at Buckingham Palace for the state banquet It is understood that former England star David was invited because of his role as an ambassador for the 2022 Qatar World Cup Guests during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace, London The Viscountess Hood accompanied the Prince of Wales as they made their way along the East Gallery to attend the state banquet for the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Buckingham Palace Queen Camilla with the Emir of Qatar's wife Sheikha Jawaher, followed by Prince William, as the royal procession headed towards the ballroom Queenm Camilla wore a red velvet dress by by Fiona Clare Cheers! The Emir of Qatar and King Charles raised their glasses in a toast The King captured in conversation with his Qatari counterpart In his speech, Charles, 76, welcomed the Emir and his wife on their first state visit to the UK The Emir also addressed the gathering at Buckingham Palace after Charles celebrated the 'renewal of our enduring friendship' in his speech King Charles, seated with Queen Camilla (right), the Emir of Qatar (centre left) and the Princess Royal (left) Addressing the gathering, King Charles paid tribute to the ‘unique, shared history’ of Britain and Qatar, which stretches back over 160 years. He said: ‘The United Kingdom is proud to be Qatar’s oldest friend in the Western world. We have a special bond founded on mutual respect which has stood the test of time. 'Indeed, Qatar’s role in navigating the challenges of recent years has been invaluable – from supporting evacuations from Afghanistan, to helping to keep the world moving in some of the darkest days of the pandemic. 'Your humanity, vision and leadership matter more than I can possibly say.’ He added: ‘Your Highnesses’ visit comes at another moment of great global change. 'We are living through significant turbulence, the climate emergency, and the white heat of a scientific and technological revolution. Just as our parents served and worked so hard to confront the challenges of their ages, so too must we. ‘And at such times of uncertainty and upheaval, old friendships assume even greater importance. ‘If I may, I would particularly like to express the United Kingdom’s deepest gratitude for your tireless mediation efforts over the past year in pursuit of peace, in the face of unbearable heartache and suffering. The reception was preceeded with a ceremonial welcome for the Emir at Horse Guard's Parade King Charles paid tribute to the ‘unique, shared history’ of Britain and Qatar From left to right: The Princess Royal, the Emir of Qatar, King Charles, and Queen Camilla The royals photographed toasting to the UK and Qatar's long-standing friendship during the banquet held at Buckingham Palace The Princess Royal photographed during a lighthearted moment with the Emir, as King Charles listened in The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani photographed delivering his speech The Viscountess Hood and The Prince of Wales appeared deep in conversation Senior Qatari diplomats have told the Mail that they are ‘deeply honoured’ the King has chosen their country as the first Middle Eastern state to be invited for a full state visit to the UK since Charles’ accession. Pictured: The Emir speaking at the reception in his honour 'In these most desperate of circumstances, Qatar’s continued toil, perseverance and diplomatic efforts are, quite simply, beyond compare.’ The banquet menu was halal in respect of many of the guests present and while alcohol was served for those to wanted it, a ‘mocktail’ was also devised for the occasion. The three-course menu included a tartlet of Cornish Lobster and Quails Eggs to start; Supreme of Windsor Pheasant wrapped in Savoy cabbage, roasted celeriac purée, gratinated potatoes with a soft creamy cheese from Suffolk, Truffle sauce and winter vegetables; with an Iced Bombe with Organic Samoan Vanilla Ice cream and Balmoral Plum Sorbet for desert. In honour of the occasion, a palace ‘page of the presence’ - who is studying for a masters in wine but is also a part time mixologist - devised a special alcohol-free tipple for the occasion - dubbed a ‘Royal Mirage’ made from smoked pomegranate and ginger with a black lime garnish. Ahead of the banquet, King Charles and Queen Camilla joined the Emir of Qatar and his wife for a group photograph on the steps of Buckingham Palace ahead of a lavish state banquet in honour of the visiting royals. Camilla, 77, paid tribute to the Queen Elizabeth II as she paired her red velvet evening dress by Fiona Clare with, unusually, the diamond kokoshnik tiara belonging to the late monarch. She was wearing diamond earrings are from her private collection, while her necklace, also belonged to Queen Elizabeth. She also sported a ruby and diamond bracelet and the family orders of both Queen Elizabeth and King Charles. A video shared on the Royal Family 's official X account earlier in the day showed Charles and Camilla - who was forced to scale back her appearances during the state visit due to the 'lingering' effects of a 'nasty' chest infection - inspecting the opulent arrangements before the arrival of their guests. The first day of the Qatar state visit also marked one of Kate's most high-profile public appearance since starting her cancer treatment. Kate joined Prince William as the royal couple greeted Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher, on behalf of King Charles III in London . The Princess Royal and H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani H.E. Ms Lolwah bint Rashid Al-Khater and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer were among the high-profile attendees at tonight's reception The leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch seen arriving for her first state banquet Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey smiling as he walked towards the East Gallery for the banquet King Charles joined the Emir of Qatar in raising a glass at the state banquet. While alcohol was served for those to wanted it, a ‘mocktail’ was also devised for the occasion in respect of many of the guests' present Camilla, 77, paid tribute to the Queen Elizabeth II as she paired her red velvet evening dress by Fiona Clare with, unusually, the diamond kokoshnik tiara belonging to the late monarch The palace ballroom was decorated with a riot of seasonal flowers and foliage in red, reflecting the Qatari flag, arranged in silver-gilt centrepieces taken from the Grand Service from Windsor Home Park and the Orchard Garden at the glasshouses in Windsor She then travelled from the Emir's private residence to the ceremonial welcome on Horse Guards Parade. The women travelled in one chauffeur-driven car while the men travelled in another and the waiting King warmly greeted his guests on a dais. The Princess wore a coat by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and a hat by Sahar Millinery, with a pearl necklace that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II . Kate is carrying out even more royal duties than previously planned at today’s state visit in London amid what is being seen as a ‘positive sign’ in royal circles. Meanwhile Queen Camilla has been forced to scale back her involvement due to ill health, and travelled straight to the palace today - missing the ceremonial welcome. Camilla's car was driven around the quadrangle to the Grand Entrance, and she smiled as she stepped from the vehicle and made her way into the palace. Around the same time, at Horse Guards Parade, Charles welcomed the Qataris for a ceremony of pomp and pageantry. The King was received at the Royal Pavilion by Sir Kenneth Olisa, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. The Silver Stick in Waiting, Brigadier Mark Berry, and the Field Officer in Brigade Waiting, Colonel Guy Stone, were also present. Foreign secretary David Lammy and his wife Nicola Green were also present this evening Lady Victoria Starmer, the wife of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, looked elegant in a black velvet gown The First Lady appeared in high spirits as she joined MPs, dignitaries, and members of the royal family for the state banquet Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, with his wife Cheryl Schonhardt-Bailey Also present at the glitzy event was Energy Secretary Ed Miliband (left) Looking relaxed, the King spoke to guests on the royal dais including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Foreign Secretary David Lammy. A guard of honour was formed by the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards stood waiting in two ranks to be inspected by the Qataris. The 76-year-old monarch then made a number of presentations before inviting the Emir to inspect the Guard of Honour as the Qatari national anthem was played. As they got out of their cars, William affectionately placed his hand on his wife’s back while they stood on the dais. Kate then turned to the King and offered him a deep curtsy before the five greeted officials in the line up. More than 900 soldiers, including nearly 200 Army musicians and 100 members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery turned out at Horse Guards in honour of the guests. For this State Visit the format has been adjusted slightly to allow The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery to play a more visible role, not least because the Emir adores his horses and passed out of Sandhurst as a young man. The Duchess of Edinburgh and H.E. Mr. Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi Dame Amelia Fawcett and The Duke of Edinburgh joined the royal procession at Buckingham Palace H.E. Ms Maryam bint Ali Al Misnad and the Duke of Gloucester were among the dignitaries present a Buckingham Palace on Tuesday The Duchess of Gloucester and H.E. Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani A Guard of Honour was formed by the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards with The King’s Colour, accompanied by the Band of the Regiment. After the King invited a decidedly delighted-looking Emir to inspect the Guard of Honour, William and Catherine remained on the stage chatting animatedly to the Sheikha. The royal party then departed Horse Guards in a spectacular carriage procession, accompanied by a Sovereign's Escort of the Household Cavalry. Later at Buckingham Palace, the King arrived at the Grand Entrance in the Irish State Coach with his visitors to the sound of the Qatar and British national anthems. Waiting inside in the warm in the Grand Hall was the Queen. In the second carriage, the Australian State Coach, were the Prince and Princess of Wales with the Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. Sheikh Mohammed stepped from the carriage first, followed by William, with both turning to wait for Kate. The princess stepped carefully from the state coach in her knee-high high heeled boots. The Waleses walked side by side chatting to one another, with Kate carrying a small matching burgundy handbag and a pair of gloves, as they made their way up the red carpeted steps of the Grand Entrance. More pomp and pageantry awaited as they arrived at the Palace to a second Guard of Honour and a rendition of both the British and Qatari national anthem. Camilla was waiting inside to greet her guests but did not step outside because of her illnesses. The queen was forced to recuse herself from the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade on doctor’s advice because she is still suffering from the ‘lingering’ side-effects of a ‘nasty viral chest infection’. The 77-year-old royal, who fell ill a month ago, is said to be feeling particularly ‘fatigued’ – but a palace spokesperson confirmed she will attend the other elements of the state visit as planned. Today’s state visit is considered one of the highlights of the royal calendar and a show of royal ‘soft diplomacy’ in action. Senior Qatari diplomats have told the Mail that they are ‘deeply honoured’ the King has chosen their country as the first Middle Eastern state to be invited for a full state visit to the UK since Charles’ accession. The country enjoys a good relationship with the UK diplomatically, with the Emir, 44, having studied in Britain - first at Sherborne and then Harrow - followed by a stint at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst. There remains great admiration for the late Queen Elizabeth II, and Charles has met with the Emir on several occasions. The two countries also have strong trade, cultural and military links, and Qatar is a major investor in the UK, not just through property and construction projects, but in science and technology. However concerns have been raised about the authoritarian nature of the Qatari ruling family and human rights, particularly as regards migrant workers. The couple landed in the UK at London Stansted Airport yesterday where they were greeted on behalf of the sovereign by the Lord in Waiting, The Viscount Hood. Qatar Buckingham Palace London Royals Share or comment on this article: David and Victoria Beckham join royals and dignitaries at King's glittering state banquet for the Emir of Qatar - as Camilla pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth e-mail 27 shares Add comment
RJ Thompson scored 23 points -- including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 56 seconds left -- as Charleston Southern shocked host Miami 83-79 on Saturday afternoon. Miami entered the game as a 23.5-point favorite. Charleston (2-7) won its first game of the season away from home after losing its previous six road or neutral-court contests. The Buccaneers also got 21 points from Thompson Camara and 20 points and 11 rebounds from Taje' Kelly. Camara match his previous career point total. Miami (3-4), playing at home for the first time in two weeks, lost its fourth straight game. Brandon Johnson led Miami with 23 points and freshman Austin Swartz scored a career-high 15. Swartz entered the game averaging just 2.3 points For the first time this season, Miami was without Nijel Pack, who has a lower-body injury. Pack leads the team in scoring (15.2) and assists (4.7). With Pack out, five-star freshman Jalil Bethea made his first start and had six points. The game featured quite a contrast in coaches. Miami's Jim Larranaga, 75, has won 743 games in 41-plus seasons. Charleston Southern's Saah Nimley, 31, is in his full first season as a head coach. He was named interim coach in November 2023. In the first half, Miami raced to a 17-10 lead. However, Charleston Southern posted an 11-0 run to grab a 21-17 advantage. The Hurricanes lost control late in the first half as Miami's Johnson hit a 3-pointer and was hit with a technical foul for taunting. Later in the first half, Larranaga was also hit with a technical. By the end of the half, the Buccaneers led 45-37. Camara led Charleston Southern with 16 first-half points on 6-for-7 shooting, including 4-of-5 on 3-pointers. Johnson scored 12 for Miami in the opening half, all on 3-pointers. In the second half, Charleston Southern stretched its lead to 13. Miami rallied as the clock wound down. With 38 seconds left, Miami called a timeout while trailing 81-79. With 15 seconds left, Swartz missed a 3-pointer and the Buccaneers got the rebound. Daylen Berry made two free throws with 11 seconds left to ice the game. Up next, Miami will host No. 19 Arkansas on Tuesday night as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge. Charleston Southern will return home to face Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday night. --Field Level MediaTexans foiled by mistake after mistake in 32-27 loss to TitansNokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 03.12.2024
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Spears and UTSA knock off Merrimack 76-74Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is reportedly cracking down on squad discipline and has announced that players will no longer be able to use international breaks as an excuse for extra holidays. Amorim took up his coaching duties at the beginning of the week and found his squad depleted due to many being away playing for their nations. Two players who were not involved for their national teams were Marcus Rashford and Casemiro. Both players took the opportunity to travel to the US; Rashford was spotted at an NBA game in Madison Square Garden, while Casemiro visited Disney World in Florida. READ MORE: Ruben Amorim might have already found his most important player for his Manchester United plan READ MORE: Manchester United considering including exciting youngsters in Europa League squad Whilst not pointing the finger at Rashford or Casemiro for seizing their break, Amorim clearly stated: "Would I set a different structure? Yes, for sure. But we cannot put this on the players. They told them they have five days off so they can fly anywhere. Because nobody in the club says you cannot fly. So we cannot, this time, put that on Rash [Rashford] or Case [Casemiro]." The recent escapades of Rashford and Casemiro were met with criticism from ex-United stalwart Gary Neville , who voiced concerns about the poor optics and questioned whether trips abroad are the best way for players to recuperate amidst difficult times at the club. He stated: "I'm not that wound up about [Marcus] Rashford and Casemiro going over to the United States, but what I'm asking is, if you've got a four-day break, Portland is a 12-hour flight and an eight-hour time difference, your jetlag is bad, and you feel a bit [rough]. "They went to Portland, and I'm asking the question based on professionalism – you're playing badly, the team are losing, your 13th in the league, and there is a new manager coming in – would you choose that trip as a break to recharge your batteries? That's not a recharging trip. It's not right that.", reports the Mirror . Amorim commented on the changes he plans to make: "Us as a club have to set the standards and have to manage that. It's my decision if they can have five days, or three days, or three days to rest and you cannot fly. This is something that us as a club have to decide. So this must be started in the club, with us and me being responsible in that area." Amorim, known for his attention to detail, has prohibited his coaches from giving out complex instructions. The former Sporting Lisbon boss believes that if he can't explain a particular idea in a single sentence, it shouldn't be communicated until it's simplified.
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Percentages: FG .333, FT .714. 3-Point Goals: 4-21, .190 (Jusianiec 1-2, Ivanauskas 1-4, Planutis 1-4, Lemelman 1-5, Gamble 0-1, Lang 0-1, Blunt 0-2, Reichert 0-2). Team Rebounds: 0. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 5 (Ivanauskas 3, Martin, Planutis). Turnovers: 6 (Ivanauskas 3, Lemelman, Rathan-Mayes, Reichert). Steals: 7 (Lemelman 3, Martin, Planutis, Rathan-Mayes, Thomas). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .646, FT .556. 3-Point Goals: 15-21, .714 (Taylor 7-10, Kearney 4-5, Mills 2-2, Springer 1-1, Duskin 1-2, Brown 0-1). Team Rebounds: 5. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 2 (Duskin, Kearney). Turnovers: 11 (Walker 3, Celichowski 2, Mills 2, Brown, Cooper, Kearney, Marshall). Steals: 4 (Duskin 2, Marshall, Taylor). Technical Fouls: None. .Oklahoma Democrats mourn Fred Harris, former US senator and presidential candidate