Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary An animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident local police are describing as a sad mix-up. Police in Northbridge, Massachusetts, say the shooting happened on Tuesday after police received a call of a report of a coyote in a residential backyard. Police say the animal control officer went into the woods to look for the coyote and found what they thought was the animal in a threatening position and shot it. The incident happened as communities around Massachusetts and the country have dealt with an uptick in interactions between coyotes and people. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has awarded more than $250,000 to a woman who says she was raped by mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The jury on Friday awarded Nikita Hand in her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced her to do anything and that Hand fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. McGregor says he will appeal the verdict. At least 19 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 19 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat sent to restaurants nationwide. Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli, which can cause life-threatening infections. No illnesses have been reported outside of Minnesota. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City.
UCF is looking for a new head coach after Gus Malzahn resigned on Saturday to become the offensive coordinator at Florida State. The school released a statement on Saturday afternoon indicating the news of Malzahn's departure. Malzahn went 28-24 as the head coach in Orlando from 2021-24, including a 10-15 mark as a member of the Big 12 over the last two seasons. UCF is a job with a ton of potential. The program is located in a talent-rich state (Florida) and has a fanbase that's eager to win with quality resources. Additionally, the move to a power conference (Big 12) in 2023 only adds to the potential for this job. Who could replace Malzahn at UCF? Here are a few names to watch in the search: UCF Football: 8 Coaching Candidates to Replace Gus Malzahn Jamey Chadwell, Head Coach, Liberty Chadwell is one of the top coaches in the Group of 5 ranks and is due for a chance to lead a power conference program - perhaps as early as this offseason with North Carolina a team that should inquire about his interest. The Tennessee native has worked as a head coach at five different stops, including Charleston Southern (35-14 from 2013-16) and Coastal Carolina (39-22). In two years at Liberty, Chadwell’s record sits at 21-4, and he guided the program to an appearance in the Fiesta Bowl after a 13-0 record in the regular season in ’23. The Flames underachieved a bit this year, but Chadwell's track record of winning and building prolific offenses is worth a look for any open job in the power conferences this offseason. Scott Frost, Former UCF/Nebraska Head Coach Could UCF look to its past for its next head coach? Frost guided the Knights to a 19-7 mark from 2016-17, including a 13-0 season in his final year at the helm. His tenure at Nebraska ended in dismissal, as the Cornhuskers went 16-31 from 2018-22. Frost currently works as an analyst with the Rams. Alex Golesh, Head Coach, South Florida Could Golesh make an in-state move to UCF? Although South Florida is a solid job, the Knights are a power conference opportunity and a step up the ladder. The Bulls were hit by an injury to their starting quarterback early in the '24 season but still was 6-5 going into Week 14 after a 7-5 record last year. He previously worked at UCF in 2020. Charles Huff, Head Coach, Marshall Huff is in a unique spot going into the final weekend of the '24 season. Despite a 30-20 record at Marshall, Huff does not have a contract beyond this year. In addition to a successful stint with the Thundering Herd, Huff previously worked as an assistant at Penn State, Mississippi State, and Alabama. GJ Kinne, Head Coach, Texas State Kinne recently inked a contract extension at Texas State, so he's likely a longshot candidate for this job. However, he previously worked at UCF at 2021 as an offensive assistant under Malzahn. Kinne is 15-10 over the last two seasons with the Bobcats and previously went 12-2 as the coach at Incarnate Word in '22. Dan Mullen, Former Mississippi State/Florida Head Coach Could Mullen return to the sidelines after working the past three years at ESPN? His name was mentioned in the North Carolina search to replace Mack Brown and could pop up in other openings this offseason. Although Mullen was dismissed at Florida, he still compiled a 34-15 mark from 2018-21 and won the SEC East title in ’20. Prior to the stint in Gainesville, Mullen went 69-46 at Mississippi State from 2009-17. He's also regarded for his work on the offensive side of the ball. Garrett Riley, Offensive Coordinator, Clemson Riley is regarded as one of college football's top rising stars in the coordinator ranks. The Texas native (and brother of Lincoln Riley) has never been a head coach at the FBS level but has worked as an offensive coordinator at three different programs, including SMU, TCU, and Clemson. Under Riley's watch, the Tigers have showed significant progress on offense in '24. Jon Sumrall, Head Coach, Tulane Sumrall's name is likely to pop up for every power conference opening this offseason. However, he also can be patient in choosing his next move. The Alabama native went 23-4 at Troy from 2022-23 and finished 9-3 with a spot in the AAC title game in his debut at Tulane this fall. Related: 10 Candidates to Replace Mack Brown at North Carolina Related: College Football Bowl Projections for 2024-25 Related: Ranking College Football's Open Head-Coaching Jobs for the 2024-25 Carousel
MAI Capital Management decreased its stake in Jacobs Solutions Inc. ( NYSE:J – Free Report ) by 7.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 3,894 shares of the company’s stock after selling 291 shares during the period. MAI Capital Management’s holdings in Jacobs Solutions were worth $510,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in J. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Jacobs Solutions by 37.0% during the first quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 3,839 shares of the company’s stock worth $590,000 after buying an additional 1,036 shares during the last quarter. Natixis raised its position in shares of Jacobs Solutions by 55.0% in the 1st quarter. Natixis now owns 3,242 shares of the company’s stock worth $498,000 after acquiring an additional 1,150 shares in the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Jacobs Solutions in the 1st quarter worth about $223,000. Toronto Dominion Bank boosted its position in shares of Jacobs Solutions by 2.0% during the 1st quarter. Toronto Dominion Bank now owns 70,973 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,911,000 after purchasing an additional 1,382 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LRI Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Jacobs Solutions during the first quarter worth approximately $48,000. 85.65% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Insiders Place Their Bets In related news, Director Christopher M.T. Thompson sold 1,898 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.85, for a total value of $286,313.30. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 42,069 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,346,108.65. The trade was a 4.32 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, EVP Shelette M. Gustafson sold 4,167 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.14, for a total transaction of $625,633.38. Following the sale, the executive vice president now owns 24,564 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,688,038.96. This trade represents a 14.50 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 1.00% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. Jacobs Solutions Price Performance Jacobs Solutions ( NYSE:J – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 19th. The company reported $1.37 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.08 by ($0.71). Jacobs Solutions had a return on equity of 14.82% and a net margin of 5.16%. The company had revenue of $2.96 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.50 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.90 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that Jacobs Solutions Inc. will post 6 EPS for the current fiscal year. Jacobs Solutions Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 22nd. Investors of record on Friday, October 25th were issued a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.84%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 25th. Jacobs Solutions’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 18.33%. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research firms have issued reports on J. Raymond James upgraded Jacobs Solutions from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 price target on the stock in a report on Friday, October 4th. StockNews.com assumed coverage on shares of Jacobs Solutions in a research note on Monday, November 18th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. Robert W. Baird lifted their price target on shares of Jacobs Solutions from $147.00 to $149.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Jacobs Solutions from $161.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 14th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada decreased their target price on Jacobs Solutions from $167.00 to $152.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $156.50. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Jacobs Solutions About Jacobs Solutions ( Free Report ) Jacobs Solutions Inc provides consulting, technical, engineering, scientific, and project delivery services for the government and private sectors in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through Critical Mission Solutions, People & Places Solutions, Divergent Solutions, and PA Consulting segments. 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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A political party in North Macedonia on Saturday demanded authorities ban social networks whose content incites violence and self-destructive behavior after several young people were seriously injured in connection with the popular “Superman challenge” on TikTok. Health authorities said at least 17 students, ages 10 to 17, were brought to hospitals in the capital Skopje and other towns over the past week with broken bones, contusions and bruises. The children were injured after being thrown into the air by their friends to fly like superheroes and get applause on the internet.