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Trump’s tariff threat could shake North American trade relations and upend agri-food tradeWhat to watch for: Nebraska football looks to finish regular season with rivalry win against IowaA Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from the upscale athletic wear retailer Lululemon. Jadion Anthony Richards, 44, and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, 45, both of Danbury, Connecticut, were charged this month with one felony count of organized retail theft. Both went free last week after posting bail bonds of $100,000 for him and $30,000 for her, court records show. They're due back in Ramsey County District Court in St. Paul on Dec. 16. According to the criminal complaints, a Lululemon investigator had been tracking the pair even before police first confronted them on Nov. 14 at a store in suburban Roseville. The investigator told police the couple were responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses across the country, the complaints said. They would steal items and make fraudulent returns, it said. Police found suitcases containing more than $50,000 worth of Lululemon clothing when they searched the couple's hotel room in Bloomington, the complaint said. RELATED STORY | Florida social media influencer arrested for stealing from Target According to the investigator, they were also suspected in thefts from Lululemon stores in Colorado, Utah, New York and Connecticut, the complaint said. Within Minnesota, they were also accused of thefts at stores in Minneapolis and the suburbs of Woodbury, Edina and Minnetonka. The investigator said the two were part of a group that would usually travel to a city and hit Lululemon stores there for two days, return to the East Coast to exchange the items without receipts for new items, take back the new items with the return receipts for credit card refunds, then head back out to commit more thefts, the complaint said. In at least some of the thefts, it said, Richards would enter the store first and buy one or two cheap items. He'd then return to the sales floor where, with help from Lawes-Richards, they would remove a security sensor from another item and put it on one of the items he had just purchased. Lawes-Richards and another woman would then conceal leggings under their clothing. They would then leave together. When the security sensors at the door went off, he would offer staff the bag with the items he had bought, while the women would keep walking out, fooling the staff into thinking it was his sensor that had set off the alarm, the complaint said. Richards' attorney declined to comment. Lawes-Richards' public defender did not immediately return a call seeking comment Monday. "This outcome continues to underscore our ongoing collaboration with law enforcement and our investments in advanced technology, team training and investigative capabilities to combat retail crime and hold offenders accountable," Tristen Shields, Lululemon's vice president of asset protection, said in a statement. "We remain dedicated to continuing these efforts to address and prevent this industrywide issue." The two are being prosecuted under a state law enacted last year that seeks to crack down on organized retail theft. One of its chief authors, Sen. Ron Latz, of St. Louis Park, said 34 states already had organized retail crime laws on their books. "I am glad to see it is working as intended to bring down criminal operations," Latz said in a statement. "This type of theft harms retailers in myriad ways, including lost economic activity, job loss, and threats to worker safety when crime goes unaddressed. It also harms consumers through rising costs and compromised products being resold online." Two Minnesota women were also charged under the new law in August. They were accused of targeting a Lululemon store in Minneapolis.After five years, Last Dinosaurs came back to the Philippines and roared the stage with “Last Dinosaurs Live in Manila” concert last December 08, 2024, at SkyDome, SM City North EDSA. Last Dinosaurs or “Last Dinos” as their fans commonly call them, is an Australian indie-rock band formed in 2007 composed of Sean Caskey (lead/backup vocals, rhythm/lead guitar), Lachlan Caskey (lead/backup vocals, lead/rhythm guitar), and Michael Sloane (bass). They also have fellow indie rock band, our very own Oh, Flamingo! as their guest artist to perform their collaboration song, “Sense – Alternate Version” following its latest release last November 15. Flying straight to the Philippines after their concert in Jakarta, Indonesia, Last Dinos had less than a day to prepare for their whole performance. “We just got here a couple of hours ago so it’s not been long yet. But we’ve been here a couple of times before and it’s always been awesome. It’s cool yeah but looking forward to it,” Michael said. In an interview with Soundstrip , the band expressed their curiosity about the Filipino food, balut. “Sean told me today that he’s been commenting on the Instagram, under my name, and saying that I want to try balut. He’s saying, “[I] love balut from Michael,” Michael added. Despite performing in the country for the fourth time, the band always brings something new to the table. In contrast to their rather primitive name, Last Dinosaurs released an album this year called, “KYORYU” – a fusion of their two previous EPs revolving around the concept of science-fiction and AI. “The whole sci-fi element, of like, the imagery and the story came from an AI image by an artist named Luke Nugent. Sean found this image randomly on the internet and was really inspired by it. It came up with this sort of imagined loose sci-fi storyline.” Lachlan mentioned. All thanks to Lachlan’s good friend and creative writer, a long story was crafted about AI and sci-fi that was later cut down into the manga and became the blueprint for their music videos during the album’s promotions and releases. Lachlan also revealed during the interview that creating two EPs for the KYORYU album was a spontaneous decision. “It sort of happened mid-process. Like, ‘Oh, we should do two, we should have two sides to this album, we should make it like that.’ And then it also so happened that well, there’s two sides to this album, and there should be two stories.” The premise for both EPs took place a thousand years after an apocalypse event. Originating from Sean and Lachlan’s Japanese names, Ryusuke and Kyohei, respectively, RYU and KYO were made. Coincidentally, KYORYU means “Dinosaurs” in Japanese which fits perfectly for the Aussie band’s name. When they were asked about the difference between the two EPs, they shared that it was influenced by the same rock music genre but are distinguishable message-wise. “KYO is like, maybe has a little bit more of a slightly political angle on it. In relation to AI like the whole metaphor is that like the character, Kyohei, who’s in the manga, is a pathological narcissist who’s being exploited by the deep state to develop an AI,” It depicted an analogy among humans at this age of technology – getting sucked into the internet that coerces individuals to display narcissistic traits. On the other hand, the second EP portrays the story of the future’s possibility in the era of AI. “Sean’s (RYU) story is about, well, what is this future looking like if AI really does take over? Like it’s kind of, but there’s a glimmer of hope at the end” Lachlan added. The successful release of KYORYU further established Last Dinosaurs’ place in the music industry and resonated with their maturity as artists. The Australian band shared that being musicians for 17 years enabled them to have more freedom and identity with their songs. “I think that we’re much more competent at crafting songs and like studio know-how. That’s about it. But I think, you know, it’s also subjective. I’m not sure if we’re writing better songs or not. You can never know that I think. It’s subjective but yeah we’re just getting more effective at making this, you know, our own sound,” Lachlan mentioned. Concluding their Asia Tour in the Philippines, Last Dinosaurs expressed their gratitude to Filipino fans for listening to their music and describing them as “some of the best and most enthusiastic fans” that they have.
ATLANTA (AP) — Deliberations are underway in Atlanta after a year of testimony in the gang and racketeering trial that originally included the rapper Young Thug. Jurors are considering whether to convict Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick, who raps as Yak Gotti, on gang, murder, drug and gun charges. The original indictment charged 28 people with conspiring to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Opening statements in the trial for six of those defendants happened a year ago . Four of them, including Young Thug, pleaded guilty last month. The rapper was freed on probation. Stillwell and Kendrick rejected plea deals after more than a week of negotiations, and their lawyers chose not to present evidence or witnesses. Both seemed to be in good spirits Tuesday morning after closings wrapped the previous night. Kendrick was chatting and laughing with Stillwell and his lawyers before the jury arrived for instructions. The jury started deliberating Tuesday afternoon and was dismissed at 5 p.m. Jurors are expected to resume deliberations Wednesday morning. If they don’t reach a verdict by 3 p.m. Wednesday, the judge will send them home for the Thanksgiving weekend and they will return Monday morning. Kendrick and Stillwell were charged in the 2015 killing of Donovan Thomas Jr., also known as “Big Nut,” in an Atlanta barbershop. Prosecutors painted Stillwell and Kendrick as members of a violent street gang called Young Slime Life, or YSL, co-founded in 2012 by Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams. During closings on Monday, they pointed to tattoos, song lyrics and social media posts they said proved members, including Stillwell, admitted to killing people in rival gangs. Prosecutors say Thomas was in a rival gang. Stillwell was also charged in the 2022 killing of Shymel Drinks, which prosecutors said was in retaliation for the killing of two YSL associates days earlier. Defense attorneys Doug Weinstein and Max Schardt said the state presented unreliable witnesses, weak evidence and cherry-picked lyrics and social media posts to push a false narrative about Stillwell, Kendrick and the members of YSL. Schardt, Stillwell's attorney, reminded the jury that alleged YSL affiliates said during the trial that they had lied to police. Law enforcement played a “sick game” by promising they would escape long prison sentences if they said what police wanted them to say, Schardt said. He theorized that one of those witnesses could have killed Thomas. The truth is that their clients were just trying to escape poverty through music, Schardt said. “As a whole, we know the struggles that these communities have had,” Schardt said. “A sad, tacit acceptance that it’s either rap, prison or death.” Young Thug’s record label is also known as YSL, an acronym of Young Stoner Life. Kendrick was featured on two popular songs from the label’s compilation album Slime Language 2, “Take It to Trial" and “Slatty," which prosecutors presented as evidence in the trial. Weinstein, Kendrick’s defense attorney, said during closings it was wrong for prosecutors to target the defendants for their music and lyrics. Prosecutor Simone Hylton disagreed, and said surveillance footage and phone evidence supported her case. “They have the audacity to think they can just brag about killing somebody and nobody’s gonna hold them accountable,” Hylton said. The trial had more than its fair share of delays. Jury selection took nearly 10 months , and Stillwell was stabbed last year at the Fulton County jail, which paused trial proceedings. Judge Paige Reese Whitaker took over after Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural Glanville was removed from the case in July because he had a meeting with prosecutors and a state witness without defense attorneys present. Whitaker often lost patience with prosecutors over moves such as not sharing evidence with defense attorneys, once accusing them of “poor lawyering.” But the trial sped up under her watch. In October, four defendants, including Young Thug , pleaded guilty, with the rapper entering a non-negotiated or “blind” plea, meaning he didn't have a deal worked out with prosecutors. Nine people charged in the indictment, including rapper Gunna , accepted plea deals before the trial began. Charges against 12 others are pending. Prosecutors dropped charges against one defendant after he was convicted of murder in an unrelated case. ___ Kramon is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Kramon on X: @charlottekramon Charlotte Kramon, The Associated PressMarshall withdraws from Independence Bowl matchup against Army
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Gorosito's 21 lead Ball State past Bellarmine 86-82US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was nominating staunch loyalist and retired general Keith Kellogg as his Ukraine envoy, charged with ending the two-and-a-half-year Russian invasion. Trump campaigned on a platform of ushering a swift end to the Ukraine war, boasting that he would quickly mediate a ceasefire deal between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. But his critics have warned that the incoming Republican will likely leverage US military aid to pressure Kyiv into an agreement that left it ceding occupied territory permanently or agreeing not to join NATO. "I am very pleased to nominate General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia," Trump said in a statement on social media. "Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration." A fixture on the cable news circuit, the 80-year-old national security veteran co-wrote an academic paper earlier this year calling for Washington to leverage military aid as a means of pushing for peace talks. Ukraine has received almost $60 billion from Washington for its armed forces since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, but with the more isolationist Trump taking over the White House, supporters fear the spigot will run dry. "The United States would continue to arm Ukraine and strengthen its defenses to ensure Russia will make no further advances and will not attack again after a cease-fire or peace agreement," Kellogg's research paper for the Trumpist America First Policy Institute think tank said. "Future American military aid, however, will require Ukraine to participate in peace talks with Russia." Kellogg served in several positions during Trump's first term, including as chief of staff on the White House national security council and national security advisor to then-vice president Mike Pence. Kellogg told Voice of America at the Republican convention in July that Ukraine's options were "quite clear." "If Ukraine doesn't want to negotiate, fine, but then accept the fact that you can have enormous losses in your cities and accept the fact that you will have your children killed, accept the fact that you don't have 130,000 dead, you will have 230,000-250,000," he said. Trump's announcement came as the outgoing administration of Democrat Joe Biden was hosting a news conference to urge Ukraine to enlist more recruits by reducing the minimum age of conscription to 18. Facing a much larger enemy with more advanced weapons and with stocks of volunteers dwindling, Ukraine is facing an "existential" recruitment crunch, a senior administration official told reporters. "The simple truth is that Ukraine is not currently mobilizing or training enough soldiers to replace their battlefield losses while keeping pace with Russia's growing military," said the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity. He was pressed on what Washington considers an appropriate minimum age and he replied that "we think there's real value in them considering lowering the recruiting age to 18" -- in line with the US benchmark. He added that an additional 160,000 troops would be "on the low end" to fill out Ukraine's ranks -- but "a good start." The former Soviet republic's population has fallen by more than a quarter since its mid-1990s peak of 52 million, and authorities are desperate to shield the younger generation -- but a US congressional report in June estimated the average Ukrainian soldier is 40. Zelensky signed a decree in April lowering the draft age from 27 to 25 but the move did not alleviate the chronic troop shortages, according to US officials.Gorosito's 21 lead Ball State past Bellarmine 86-82
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The stock had previously closed at $180.38. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the stock. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on shares of Boeing from $240.00 to $200.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 24th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut Boeing from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and dropped their price target for the company from $195.00 to $169.00 in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. Northcoast Research raised Boeing from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, December 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price objective on shares of Boeing from $232.00 to $202.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, September 24th. Finally, TD Cowen lowered their price target on shares of Boeing from $200.00 to $190.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 14th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating, twelve have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $190.11. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on BA Boeing Trading Up 0.2 % Boeing ( NYSE:BA – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 23rd. The aircraft producer reported ($10.44) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($10.34) by ($0.10). The business had revenue of $17.84 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.81 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted ($3.26) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that The Boeing Company will post -16.18 earnings per share for the current year. Institutional Trading of Boeing Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of Boeing by 8.8% in the 3rd quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 473,917 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $72,075,000 after acquiring an additional 38,300 shares during the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in Boeing by 6.1% in the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 666,244 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock worth $101,296,000 after purchasing an additional 38,332 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC grew its stake in shares of Boeing by 9.9% during the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 6,700,706 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $1,018,775,000 after buying an additional 602,143 shares during the last quarter. World Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Boeing by 243.4% during the third quarter. World Investment Advisors LLC now owns 5,381 shares of the aircraft producer’s stock valued at $818,000 after buying an additional 3,814 shares during the last quarter. Finally, ING Groep NV bought a new stake in shares of Boeing in the 3rd quarter valued at about $11,679,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 64.82% of the company’s stock. About Boeing ( Get Free Report ) The Boeing Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, services, and supports commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight and launch systems, and services worldwide. The company operates through Commercial Airplanes; Defense, Space & Security; and Global Services segments. 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When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's romance first began, some fans felt like it was a romantic-comedy plot come to life. Well, now, it might be just that. Lifetime's "Christmas in the Spotlight," which premiered on the network Nov. 23, is seemingly inspired by the popular couple. The film focuses on mega pop-star Bowyn Sykes (Jessica Lord), who has blond hair, bright red lips and often sports a cat-eye. Bowyn is at the height of her career, focused on making music her fans love, baking for fun and not looking for a new boyfriend after being tired of only dating “serious actors and indie rockers.” Meanwhile, Drew "Gonzo" Gonville (Laith Wallschleger) is one of the best wide receivers in the league who, from the outside, seems like a playboy, but he really loves hanging out with his family and niece. The end credits of the movie state, "The characters and events depicted in this motion picture are fictional. Any similarities to actual persons or animals living or dead are purely coincidental." The movie's writer Eirene Tran Donohue told USA Today that after seeing Swift cheering on Kelce during a football game, she thought, "This could be a rom-com." "I was like, ‘Christmas and Taylor Swift?' These are the two great loves of my life," she said. Speaking to the Associated Press , Tran Donohue said, "It’s clearly inspired by Taylor and Travis, but I don’t know them, and I don’t know what is going on behind the scenes." But she said she wrote the script for Swift fans. “There are so many Easter eggs,” she told AP. “I put in as many as I could.” Here's a roundup of all the apparent references to Swift, Kelce and their headline-making relationship. 'Arrows' Like Swift's Swifties, Bowyn's fans also have a nickname — "Arrows" or "Arrow heads." ("Bows, arrows, Bowyn's arrows, get it?" one character explains at the start of the film.) Arrowhead is also notably the name of the Kansas City Chiefs' stadium, and the place where Swift and Kelce went public with their relationship. Drew's jersey number The male lead of "Christmas in the Spotlight" plays for the fictional Bay Spring Bombers. His jersey number doesn't emulate Kelce's (No. 87) but rather, Swift's lucky number, 13. How the pop star and football player meet In "Christmas in the Spotlight," Bowyn and Drew meet backstage at one of her concerts. Drew then attempts to get Bowyn’s attention after their brief meet up backstage by inviting her to a game over social media. While, Swift and Kelce famously did not meet at the "Eras Tour," their relationship was set in motion after the tight end shared that he tried and failed to pass along his phone number while at her show . References to Swift lyrics During one of their first meetings, Bowyn tells Drew, “Growing up, I was never really the cheerleader type, more of a bleacher girl. Kind of a nerd to be honest," paralleling Swift's line "She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers," from her song "You Belong with Me." On their first date, which just so happens to be in Bowyn's private jet, the two have a myriad of song lyric interactions relating to Swift's "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart ." Bowyn says, "I'm a tough kid." Then, Drew notes, "You look like you’re having the time of your life." Newscasters in the film are also given seemingly Swift inspired names: Chad Marcus (" Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus ") and Aimee Hannah (" Thank You Aimee "). Later in the film, the characters' dialogue references songs including, but not limited to: "The Alchemy," "You're Losing Me," "Wonderland," "All Too Well," "Mean" and more. Cheering him on Bowyn and Drew's blissful romance faces its first challenge when he wants to go public, but Bowyn isn't ready yet, maintaining that she values her privacy too much. The couple breaks up, but the world is still unaware they were ever together. While Bowyn privately mourns the relationship, the media begins speculating when she will release her next "catchy break up" song. Angry at the media and missing Drew, Bowyn decides to show up at his game and surprise him, sitting in his family box. (Swift and Kelce famously went public after she attended the Chiefs-Bears matchup at Arrowhead Stadium Sept. 24, 2023 . She's since become a fixture in the box at Chiefs home games.) In the film, Drew, who initially wasn't having a great game, immediately turns it around after seeing Bowyn. After he scores a touchdown, Drew strikes Kelce's signature archer pose, which Swift has also made on stage during her aptly-titled song, "The Archer." While in the family box, Drew's mom takes the time to tell Bowyn, "I know he’s got a bit of a reputation, but he’s got a good heart," dropping the name of Swift’s sixth album. An out of context phone call Now public with their relationship, Bowyn and Drew start supporting each other at their respective games and concerts. The media starts speculating if it’s a PR relationship and the public begins to get invested . When the duo attends a party for a brand celebrating their “best things issue,” Drew leaves the event early after a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Bowyn is intercepted by her actor ex-boyfriend. Her ex begins questioning why she's with a football player and insulting Drew, but she quickly shuts him down. "He is a better man than you in every way and I’ve never been happier," she says (either accidentally or purposely referencing two Swift songs, "Better Man" and "Happiness"). Things start to look up after Bowyn and Drew make up, and the wide receiver is offered a contract with a football team in Los Angeles, potentially putting them in the same city. Then, Bowyn's ex leaks an edited recording of a conversation the two of them had in which she sarcastically says she is only with Drew for publicity reasons. He conveniently doesn't release the parts of the conversation where she defended Drew. While initially heartbroken, Drew finally believes Bowyn after his brother (also a football player) and sister-in-law show him the full video, proving she tried to defend him. This moment could be a reference to the phone call audio Kim Kardashian leaked in 2016 between Swift and Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, over the rapper using her name in his song "Famous." The footage caused the internet to turn on Swift, beginning the #TaylorSwiftIsOverParty trending hashtag. In 2020, the full, unedited clip was released online. Friendship bracelets After the truth is revealed, Drew resigns himself to thinking Bowyn is out of his league. Before Drew's football game and a Christmas gala he was supposed to host (notably featuring Bowyn as a guest performer), his niece gives him a friendship bracelet for good luck, spelling out an indecipherable mix of letters. Drew's brother is confused by what it means, but the niece clarifies: "It's an abbreviation of a Bowyn lyric. Don't you know anything?" Friendship bracelets have become a staple accessory — often with acronyms for notable songs and lyrics — for the "Eras Tour" after Swift's song " You're On Your Own, Kid " referenced making them. A song inspired by their romance In the grand finale of the film, Bowyn sings a Christmas love song at the gala and reveals she wrote it about Drew. (While Swift never confirms the inspiration for her songs, fans speculate that her songs "The Alchemy" and "So High School" are about Kelce.) The only snag for Bowyn? She's been told Drew isn't actually at the event and backed out of hosting. Nevertheless, she gives a speech declaring her love in the hopes he is watching a livestream of her performance. (During each "Eras Tour" show, fans can often find a livestream on social media of the show filmed by a concert attendee.) But surprisingly, Drew is there and catches her declaration of love. "I will always be your biggest cheerleader," he says, tying back to Swift's "You Belong With Me" once more, before asking her, "Are we doing this?" Bowyn responds, "Let's freaking go" — a PG version of a phrase Swift was caught on camera appearing to say after the Chiefs scored a touchdown in September 2023.Bass 2-8 0-0 6, Okon 0-1 0-0 0, Hines 6-13 4-6 19, Knox 3-9 0-3 8, Madlock 7-14 2-4 17, Mack 6-9 0-0 18, Walker 2-7 2-2 8, Simpsom 0-2 0-0 0, Andrews 0-1 0-0 0, Fulcher 1-2 0-0 2, Kaego 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-66 8-15 78. Harris 2-8 0-0 5, Lyles 1-3 1-2 3, Gray 4-7 2-2 11, T.Johnson 3-10 0-0 8, N.Johnson 7-12 8-8 25, Scott 3-8 0-0 8, Hardman 6-7 1-2 19, Okonkwo 3-5 2-5 8, Young 3-8 4-4 10, Musiime-Kamali 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 32-69 18-23 97. Halftime_Akron 50-41. 3-Point Goals_Alabama St. 16-33 (Mack 6-9, Hines 3-5, Knox 2-4, Walker 2-4, Bass 2-7, Madlock 1-3, Simpsom 0-1), Akron 15-35 (Hardman 6-7, N.Johnson 3-5, Scott 2-5, T.Johnson 2-6, Gray 1-1, Harris 1-5, Lyles 0-2, Young 0-4). Rebounds_Alabama St. 25 (Madlock 5), Akron 49 (Harris, Okonkwo 10). Assists_Alabama St. 13 (Knox 4), Akron 21 (Harris, Gray, T.Johnson 4). Total Fouls_Alabama St. 19, Akron 15.Jim Carrey has left fans buzzing with his latest comments about reprising his iconic role as the Grinch. In a recent interview, the 62-year-old actor hinted at a potential sequel to the 2000 holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas . JIM CARREY AND THE GRINCH But he added a surprising condition — he would only do it if modern technology could make the process less gruelling, according to The Mirror. Carrey originally brought the grumpy green character to life in Universal Pictures’ live-action adaptation of Dr Seuss’s beloved book. The role, however, was far from glamorous. Covered in heavy prosthetics, green fur, and layers of makeup, Carrey endured what he called an “excruciating process.” He admitted, “I could hardly breathe. It was for the kids, though. I kept telling myself, ‘It’s for the kids.’” JIM CARREY’S HOPE FOR THE POTENTIAL SEQUEL Now, Carrey sees a glimmer of hope in technology, according to Screen Rant. He noted, “With motion capture and things like that, I could be free to do other things. Anything is possible in this world.” For South African fans who grew up with Carrey’s Grinch grinning at them from festive TV screens, the prospect of a sequel might just spark some Christmas cheer. Carrey’s turn as the Grinch was no accident. JIM CARREY AND THE SEUSS ESTATE The Seuss estate, known for its strict oversight, carefully chose the actors eligible to portray the Grinch. In fact, Carrey was listed alongside legends like Jack Nicholson and Robin Williams. The estate required someone with a unique height, build, and comedic talent to embody the role. Fans will recall rumours swirling in 2023 about a sequel with Carrey on board. At the time, his representatives quashed the speculation, calling it inaccurate. But Carrey’s new openness adds a dash of hope. “When I see the Grinch on TV every Christmas, it’s surreal,” Carrey shared in a recent interview. “It’s magic. Truly, there’s incredible magic in the universe.” JIM CARREY AND SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Carrey’s remarks about a Grinch sequel come as he promotes Sonic the Hedgehog 3 . This is a franchise that has brought him back to the forefront of Hollywood. South African cinema-goers have embraced his turn as the eccentric villain Dr Robotnik. The first two films raking in millions globally. POSSIBLE RETIREMENT PLANS But retirement looms large in Carrey’s plans. In 2022, while promoting Sonic the Hedgehog 2 , he announced his intention to step away from acting. “I’m serious,” he said. “Unless something extraordinary comes along, I’m taking a break.” Recently, though, Carrey admitted that those comments might have been a touch dramatic. “That might have been hyperbole,” he said with a laugh. HOPEFUL FANS Carrey’s willingness to revisit the Grinch has fans hopeful, though a sequel remains uncertain, according to Variety. Advances in technology could eliminate the physical toll that made the original so demanding. “If we could figure out the Grinch,” Carrey teased, “it could happen.” For fans who’ve cherished the timeless tale of a heart growing three sizes, the idea of Carrey donning the green once more feels like an early Christmas gift. Whether or not it happens, one thing is clear: Jim Carrey’s Grinch remains unforgettable. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF A GRINCH SEQUEL WITH JIM CARREY? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
Mutual of America Capital Management LLC decreased its position in shares of Synchrony Financial ( NYSE:SYF – Free Report ) by 44.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 48,670 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 38,995 shares during the period. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Synchrony Financial were worth $2,428,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Altshuler Shaham Ltd purchased a new stake in Synchrony Financial in the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Synchrony Financial during the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. WR Wealth Planners LLC grew its stake in shares of Synchrony Financial by 83.6% during the second quarter. WR Wealth Planners LLC now owns 716 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Synchrony Financial during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $39,000. Finally, Family Firm Inc. purchased a new position in Synchrony Financial during the 2nd quarter valued at $42,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.48% of the company’s stock. Synchrony Financial Trading Up 1.3 % NYSE SYF opened at $65.99 on Friday. Synchrony Financial has a 52 week low of $29.15 and a 52 week high of $67.76. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $55.81 and a 200 day moving average price of $49.75. The company has a quick ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06. The firm has a market cap of $25.69 billion, a PE ratio of 8.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 1.59. Synchrony Financial Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 4th were issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.52%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 4th. Synchrony Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 13.05%. Analysts Set New Price Targets SYF has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. StockNews.com upgraded Synchrony Financial from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 9th. JMP Securities reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating and issued a $60.00 price target on shares of Synchrony Financial in a research note on Monday, October 14th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Synchrony Financial from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 17th. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Synchrony Financial from $49.00 to $59.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 17th. Finally, TD Cowen boosted their price target on Synchrony Financial from $60.00 to $62.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating, thirteen have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $57.43. Get Our Latest Analysis on SYF Insider Buying and Selling In other Synchrony Financial news, insider Jonathan S. Mothner sold 34,163 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $64.99, for a total value of $2,220,253.37. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 127,587 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,291,879.13. This represents a 21.12 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, insider Curtis Howse sold 21,934 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.13, for a total value of $1,209,221.42. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 99,743 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,498,831.59. This trade represents a 18.03 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 0.33% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Synchrony Financial Profile ( Free Report ) Synchrony Financial, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a consumer financial services company in the United States. It provides credit products, such as credit cards, commercial credit products, and consumer installment loans. The company also offers private label credit cards, dual co-brand and general purpose credit cards, short- and long-term installment loans, and consumer banking products; and deposit products, including certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, money market accounts, and savings accounts, and sweep and affinity deposits, as well as accepts deposits through third-party securities brokerage firms. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding SYF? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Synchrony Financial ( NYSE:SYF – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Synchrony Financial Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Synchrony Financial and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .LA Tech kicker John Hoyet Chance kicks off to Army during the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Shreveport, La. By JILL PICKETT | Staff photographer LA Tech wide receiver Tru Edwards signals a first down after making a catch in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl against Army on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. By JILL PICKETT | Staff photographer LA Tech offensive lineman Ja'Marion Kennedy moves at the snap to block against Army during the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Shreveport, La. By JILL PICKETT | Staff photographer Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Shreveport was well represented in the 2024 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl with 10 players listed on the Louisiana Tech roster. Four saw action with wide receiver Tru Edwards, offensive lineman Ja'Marion Kenndy and kicker John Hoyet Chance all in the starting lineup. Long snapper Ean Burch (Loyola) also played. Edwards led all receivers in the game with eight catches for 92 yards. He is the son of former Huntington High and Louisiana Tech standout Troy Edwards. He was born in Shreveport but was a two-sport (football, track and field) at Mansfield Legacy High School in Texas. Kennedy is a redshirt freshman from Northwood High School and started at right guard for the Bulldogs. Chance is a freshman who played at Captain Shreve last season. He inherited the kickoff duties for the bowl game when regular season kicker Buck Buchanan entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Chance responded by putting all three of his kickoffs in the end zone for touchbacks. Others listed from the area included Braden Curry and Tristan Santoro of Evangel, Aubrey Hermes and Jay Simon from Calvary, Kendrick Rucker, Huntington and Mason Welch, Northwood. Photos: Check out the action from Army's victory over LA Tech in the Independence Bowl Army defeated LA Tech in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Saturday in Shreveport. Getting a one-up on rival Army quarterback Bryson Daily broke the NCAA record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with his third score of the night. His 3-yard scoring run on the first play of the fourth quarter gave him 32 on the season. His total surpassed the previous record set by quarterback Keenan Reynolds who played for Army's biggest rival Navy. Daily had already set Army records for touchdowns responsible for in a season, rushing touchdowns in a season and rushing touchdowns in a single game. He also set an American Athletic Conference record for touchdowns in a single season. Tech in the Independence Bowl Louisiana Tech made its sixth appearance in the Independence Bowl - the most of any team. The Bulldogs have a record of 3-2-1 in the bowl that includes the only tie in the history of the bowl (1990 versus Maryland). Tech also has the only shutout in bowl history with a 14-0 defeat of Miami (Fla.) in its last appearance in the local bowl in 2019. Army grinds it out The Black Knights third scoring drive of the night took an Independence Bowl record 21 plays to cover 75 yards and ate up 12 minutes and 21 seconds of the second quarter. The drive consisted of 17 running plays and four passes with one completion. The Black Knights converted three third downs and two fourth downs in the drive. It was their third possession of the game and gave Army a 21-3 lead with 1:44 left to play in the first half. For the game Army ran the ball 64 times which tied them for third most in an Independence Bowl with McNeese (1980) and its 321 yards are the second most. Army defense stifling Army's defense held the Bulldogs to just a pair of field goals, the fourth-fewest in Independence Bowl history. They became the fourth team to keep their opponent out of the endzone. Louisiana Tech's 219 total yards are the fifth fewest in Independence Bowl history and their 50 plays and 22 rushing attempts are the second-fewest in bowl history. Attendance mark The announced attendance of 34,283 is the highest for the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl since 2014.
Class and control of the pace in decisive moments of the match: was the key man in a great performance in the win against Leipzig. The Polish midfielder was essential, earning him the award of . At the end of the match, Zielinski shared his thought on the game:Franklin Resources Inc. grew its position in SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF ( NYSEARCA:SPYG – Free Report ) by 132.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 13,196 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,516 shares during the quarter. Franklin Resources Inc.’s holdings in SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF were worth $1,118,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in SPYG. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. bought a new stake in shares of SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $36,000. Costello Asset Management INC increased its stake in SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF by 58.0% in the third quarter. Costello Asset Management INC now owns 545 shares of the company’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Urban Financial Advisory Corp bought a new stake in shares of SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF during the third quarter worth $45,000. Hollencrest Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF during the second quarter valued at $49,000. Finally, Family Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF by 66.8% in the second quarter. Family Asset Management LLC now owns 619 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 248 shares during the last quarter. SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF Price Performance SPYG stock opened at $89.65 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $30.77 billion, a PE ratio of 27.22 and a beta of 1.14. SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF has a 12 month low of $62.97 and a 12 month high of $91.49. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $87.30 and its 200 day moving average is $82.88. SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF Profile SPDR S&P 500 Growth ETF (the Fund), formerly SPDR Dow Jones Large Cap Growth ETF, focuses to provide investment results, which correspond to the total return performance of an index tracks the performance of exchange traded the equity securities. The SPDR S&P 500 Growth ETF matches the returns and characteristics of the S&P 500 Growth Index (the Index). Featured Articles Five stocks we like better than SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF 3 Best Fintech Stocks for a Portfolio Boost Buffett Takes the Bait; Berkshire Buys More Oxy in December ETF Screener: Uses and Step-by-Step Guide Top 3 ETFs to Hedge Against Inflation in 2025 Are These Liquid Natural Gas Stocks Ready For An Upside Bounce? These 3 Chip Stock Kings Are Still Buys for 2025 Receive News & Ratings for SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .None
After his team's 102-89 home win on Wednesday night over Purdue Fort Wayne, Penn State coach Mike Rhoades challenged his team's fan base to show up and make more noise. "Sweat with us," he said at one point. At 5-0, the Nittany Lions haven't had to sweat much to get off to a fast start. They might not have to expend much perspiration to make it 6-0 on Monday when they meet Fordham in a semifinal matchup at the Sunshine Slam tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla. Penn State hasn't played a strong schedule so far, but the team has been impressive. It's averaging 98.2 points per game and 13.8 steals per game, both of which ranked second in Division I through Saturday's play. The Nittany Lions were seventh per kenpom.com in turnover rate, forcing 25.3 per 100 possessions. Point guard Ace Baldwin Jr. is leading the charge, scoring 16.4 points and dishing out 7.8 assists while chipping in 2.6 steals. Zach Hicks has nearly doubled his scoring average from 8.4 last season to 15.8 this season, while Northern Illinois transfer Yanic Konan Niederhauser has beefed up the interior, tallying 12.2 points and 7.2 rebounds. Meanwhile, Fordham (3-3) is coming off a 73-71 home loss Friday night against Drexel in New York. The Rams blew a seven-point lead early in the second half and missed a chance to force overtime when leading scorer Jackie Johnson III missed a layup as time expired. Johnson, a UNLV transfer, is averaging 19 points per game and is making nearly 48 percent of his shots as one of three Rams with double-figure scoring averages. Jahmere Tripp scores at an 11.0 clip while Japhet Medor is contributed 10.5, but Fordham is struggling to make shots, canning only 41.5 percent from the field. The Rams were picked for a 14th-place finish in the Atlantic 10 despite returning more scoring than any team in the league except for VCU. Third-year coach Keith Urgo thinks his team can defy low external expectations. "We're experienced and I think we're poised to have a tremendous year," he said. --Field Level Media
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Workday earnings beat by $0.13, revenue topped estimatesCapitals Reveal Alexander Ovechkin Will Miss Multiple Weeks With Signifcant InjuryTrump campaigned on a platform of ushering a swift end to the Ukraine war, boasting that he would quickly mediate a ceasefire deal between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. But his critics have warned that the incoming Republican will likely leverage US military aid to pressure Kyiv into an agreement that left it ceding occupied territory permanently or agreeing not to join NATO. "I am very pleased to nominate General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia," Trump said in a statement on social media. "Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration." A fixture on the cable news circuit, the 80-year-old national security veteran co-wrote an academic paper earlier this year calling for Washington to leverage military aid as a means of pushing for peace talks. Ukraine has received almost $60 billion from Washington for its armed forces since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, but with the more isolationist Trump taking over the White House, supporters fear the spigot will run dry. "The United States would continue to arm Ukraine and strengthen its defenses to ensure Russia will make no further advances and will not attack again after a cease-fire or peace agreement," Kellogg's research paper for the Trumpist America First Policy Institute think tank said. "Future American military aid, however, will require Ukraine to participate in peace talks with Russia." Kellogg served in several positions during Trump's first term, including as chief of staff on the White House national security council and national security advisor to then-vice president Mike Pence. Kellogg told Voice of America at the Republican convention in July that Ukraine's options were "quite clear." "If Ukraine doesn't want to negotiate, fine, but then accept the fact that you can have enormous losses in your cities and accept the fact that you will have your children killed, accept the fact that you don't have 130,000 dead, you will have 230,000–250,000," he said. Trump's announcement came as the outgoing administration of Democrat Joe Biden was hosting a news conference to urge Ukraine to enlist more recruits by reducing the minimum age of conscription to 18. Facing a much larger enemy with more advanced weapons and with stocks of volunteers dwindling, Ukraine is facing an "existential" recruitment crunch, a senior administration official told reporters. "The simple truth is that Ukraine is not currently mobilizing or training enough soldiers to replace their battlefield losses while keeping pace with Russia's growing military," said the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity. He was pressed on what Washington considers an appropriate minimum age and he replied that "we think there's real value in them considering lowering the recruiting age to 18" -- in line with the US benchmark. He added that an additional 160,000 troops would be "on the low end" to fill out Ukraine's ranks -- but "a good start." The former Soviet republic's population has fallen by more than a quarter since its mid-1990s peak of 52 million, and authorities are desperate to shield the younger generation -- but a US congressional report in June estimated the average Ukrainian soldier is 40. Zelensky signed a decree in April lowering the draft age from 27 to 25 but the move did not alleviate the chronic troop shortages, according to US officials. ft/bjt
Shares of Toast ( TOST -3.74% ) have had an unbelievable year. As of this writing, they have skyrocketed 110% just in 2024 (as of Dec. 11). That gain outperforms the Nasdaq Composite index . However, this growth stock still trades 41% below its peak, which might be compelling for investors looking to buy the dip. Before you do that, here are three things you need to know about Toast. 1. Its target market Toast is a hardware and software company that caters specifically to the needs of the restaurant industry. For example, it offers point-of-sale devices to help accept payment methods. Its suite of services also includes marketing tools, employee management, omnichannel capabilities, loyalty programs, and loans. Investors can view the company's offerings as being the operating system of a restaurant. One obvious downside of serving restaurants is how sensitive that market is to macro forces. If there are recessionary fears and consumer confidence takes a hit, money spent by households on eating out is an easy thing to cut. Add this to a high failure rate in the industry, and it's not exactly the best backdrop for a company like Toast. In the three-month period that ended Sept. 30, the company generated $1.3 billion in revenue, of which 14% consisted of subscription services. Investors want to see this figure go up because it's an extremely high-margin source of sales for the business. 2. Switching costs In order to be a successful long-term investor, I think finding businesses that possess an economic moat is a key part of the equation. These high-quality companies have certain traits that allow them to defend their industry positions against existing rivals, as well as new entrants. With that backdrop, I believe it's clear that Toast is building an economic moat of its own. Software enterprises, particularly those that have become crucial to their customers' daily lives, benefit from switching costs . This could also apply to the banking sector. Imagine if you had to change your credit cards, bank accounts, and brokerage to another financial institution. Think about the headache that would cause. Toast is likely benefiting from its own switching costs. Management doesn't provide data on churn, but it's a good sign that the customer base keeps expanding. Moreover, some customers are using more and more services over time and as their needs evolve, a clear indication of how entrenched Toast is becoming. Put yourself in the shoes of a restaurant owner or manager. Once a specific location's employees are trained on Toast's products and services, and those tools become fully integrated and work seamlessly, it's difficult to change this setup. The risk is that you cause operational disruptions. As long as Toast continues to provide a fantastic user experience, it will keep existing customers happy and be able to bring on new ones. Toast is also developing brand strength. Management points out that 75% of its customers come from inbound marketing channels, and a notable 20% come from referrals. 3. Growth potential As an earlier-stage enterprise, Toast has exhibited noteworthy growth. Revenue in the third quarter was 168% higher than in the same period three years ago. Wall Street consensus estimates see the top line expanding 89% between 2023 and 2026, still a robust pace. Key to the company's strategy is to bring on more customers at a rapid clip. Toast currently has 127,000 different restaurant locations on its roster, after adding 7,000 in the last quarter. But management sees huge opportunities both in the U.S. and internationally. Domestically, there are 875,000 restaurants in total. And outside the U.S., that figure balloons to about 14 million (excluding China). And restaurants are expected to spend $55 billion in the U.S. just on technology this year. That environment indicates that Toast still has lots of runway ahead of it. If you are looking to buy the stock, now you know more about Toast's customer value proposition, its switching costs, and the company's growth potential.HUNTINGTON, W.V. (AP) — Marshall has withdrawn from the Independence Bowl after a coaching change resulted in much of its roster jumping into the transfer portal. The Thundering Herd were slated to play Army on Dec. 28 in Shreveport, Louisiana. But the Independence Bowl and Louisiana Tech announced on Saturday that the Bulldogs will take on the 19th-ranked Black Knights instead. Marshall said it pulled out “after falling below the roster minimum that was deemed medically safe.” The Herd (10-3) beat Louisiana-Lafayette 31-3 last weekend to win the Sun Belt Conference Championship for the first time. The program has won seven games in a row in the same season for the first time since 2020. “We apologize for the nature and timing of this announcement and for the turmoil it has brought to bowl season preparations for Army, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, the American Athletic Conference and ESPN,” Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill said in a statement. Coach Charles Huff left Marshall for Southern Miss last Sunday, and Tony Gibson, the defensive coordinator at North Carolina State, was announced as his replacement less than an hour later. By Thursday, at least 25 Marshall players had entered the transfer portal. Gibson held a meeting shortly after arriving on campus in Huntington to introduce himself to the team. He followed that up with phone calls, text messages and more meetings Friday and Saturday. “Any time coaches leave to take other jobs, it is emotional,” Gibson said at a news conference Thursday. “And kids that are 18-to-22 years old are going to make emotional decisions instead of just breathing for a day or two.” It's the first bowl for Louisiana Tech (5-7) since 2020. The Bulldogs have won two of their last three games, but they haven't played since a 33-0 victory over Kennesaw State on Nov. 30. “We are excited to accept the opportunity to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl against a fantastic and storied program as Army,” Louisiana Tech athletic director Ryan Ivey said in a release. “I believe our football program is moving toward positive structure and the opportunity to play in this bowl adds to that momentum. We are looking forward to being in Shreveport for this matchup.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . 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