The forgotten Syrian civil war has again flared up with the spectacular capture of Aleppo by opposition forces. A complex set of circumstances created the right time for rebels to strike, plunging Syria into an uncertain future and catching President Bashar al-Assad by surprise. The Syrian civil war has been largely forgotten in a new world defined by the COVID pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Gaza conflict. Now it is firmly back in the international spotlight. Status quo before the attack on Aleppo Let’s remember what was happening in Syria before the recent insurgency. Russia and Iran had backed the Assad government, and its forces were in firm control of Syria’s largest cities, Aleppo (the industrial hub and Syria’s second-largest city, with a population of 2 million), Damascus, Homs and Latakia, among others. After the fall of Islamic State (IS) in 2019, IS remnants and just about all jihadist groups and rebels, together with their families, gathered in the northwestern city of Idlib. This doubled its population to 2.7 million, making it Syria’s largest city. Significantly, Idlib shares a large border with Turkey. Turkey has had a military presence in northeastern Syria and controlled a large territory during three successive military operations in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Largely rural northeastern Syria, as well as the Kurdish and Arab majorities east of the Euphrates River, are controlled by the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), who managed to fend off IS with US support. This region includes much of Syria’s oil and wheat production. The status quo was cemented by a ceasefire agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey in 2020. Now this has been disrupted with a surprise attack on Aleppo by a coalition of rebels and opposition forces. Why did the insurgents attack Aleppo? The forces that participated in the Aleppo offensive are a coalition of various rebels and anti-Assad opposition groups centred in Idlib. The biggest block is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which splintered from Al-Qaeda in 2016. A second large group is the Syrian National Army (SNA), a rebel group supported by Turkey. There are a multitude of smaller armed groups within the HTS and SNA coalitions. Pulling together such diverse groups into a coalition needs an facilitator. It seems Turkey has played this role . Taking advantage of the caretaker status of US politics after the elections, Turkey had the opportunity to give the go-ahead to the Aleppo offensive. Outgoing President Joe Biden is politically weak and hardly in a position to pay attention to Syria. President-elect Donald Trump’s previous Syria policy suggests he would not much care who controls Aleppo. Russian preoccupation with the costly war in Ukraine is another contributing factor. Russia has been struggling to win the war for almost three years, with increasing casualties and cost. Russia is a major supplier of weapons to the Assad government . But just about all Russian military personnel – and most importantly weapons – were concentrated on the Ukraine front. Russia’s distraction, and weakening support for the Assad government, partly explains the opportunity seized by the HTS and SNA coalitions. Iran is another important supporter of the Assad government. It has been under increasing pressure from Israel and the US since October 7 for supporting Hamas and other anti-Israel political elements such as Yemen and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel has accused Iran of providing weapons to Hezbollah . Added to this, Iran has had a series of political setbacks. In May 2024, Iran lost its President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash . In July 2024, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran. Most recently there have been rumours that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is seriously ill . Iran’s focus on these factors may have diverted its attention from Syria, potentially weakening its support for the Assad government. What seems to be the real driving force behind the Aleppo offensive is Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel on October 7. That attack demonstrated how a well-coordinated and unified surprise operation could yield military results against a significantly stronger force. It is highly likely that opposition groups in Syria used October 7 as a model and rallied to unite disparate groups under one goal: the capture of Aleppo. They took the opportunity caused by the key players in the Syrian conflict being distracted, striking when it was least expected. What might happen now? After their spectacular success in capturing Aleppo, the anti-Assad forces’ morale is high. They will cement their hold in Aleppo. Rebels may even continue their offensive to Hama , the next large city south of Idlib. Turkey will continue to supply the rebels with political support and supplies. Turkey aims to extend its influence in northern Syria through vassal groups of Sunni Muslims, the dominant orientation of Islam in Turkey. Its main objective is to limit and, if possible, reduce regions controlled by Kurdish YPG. Capturing Aleppo from the Assad government is a key step in this objective. While Kurds are not happy with Turkey’s growing involvement in the Syrian civil war, they may prefer to deal with HTS than the Assad government. Kurdish militia have already announced they are withdrawing from Aleppo and will not contest rebels in the city. Assad continues to receive vital, albeit weakened, support from Russia and Iran . Domestically, Assad enjoys backing from key constituencies, including the Shiite-Alawite population and secular-minded Syrians who oppose the establishment of a theocratic state. These groups provide Assad with a critical base of support, which reinforces his regime’s resilience in the face of opposition advances. Assad is expected to intensify efforts to reclaim Aleppo. Even if he ultimately loses the city, he may use the battle as an opportunity to consolidate his hold over other key regions and fortify his power in the territories still under his control. The Syrian civil war remains unresolved as the country fractures into three zones: Turkey-backed Sunni forces in the north, US-supported Kurdish forces in the northeast, and the Shiite-backed Assad government controlling the west and south. Each faction, driven by international and local interests, continues to entrench its hold, deepening the divide and complicating prospects for peace. Mehmet Ozalp is affiliated with Islamic Sciences and research Academy Limited.google poker game 。

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PESHAWAR: The Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has convened an All Parties Conference (APC) on law and order situation in the province in December. The APC would be held at Governor’s House Peshawar next month wherein all political parties of the province would be invited to it, said the KP Governor in a video message issued to media on Thursday. In his message, the Governor KP has said that since assuming his office, he has expressed concerns over bad security situation in the province. In this connection, he said that he had also written a letter to the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and held a meeting with the President Asif Ali Zardari. However, the attitude of the provincial government in this regard is irresponsible as they are utilizing all their energies marching on Islamabad and staging rallies and public meetings for the release of their Chairman Imran Khan and has handed over their province to terrorists. Faisal Karim Kundi said that the provincial government has failed in provision of protection to the lives and properties of the people. Therefore, he said they have decided to convene an APC in the province. In this proposed APC, the leadership of all political parties of the province would be invited to discuss law and order situation and issues relating to the resources of the province and present an argument based case of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before the federal government. He said that now-a-days daily based attacks are carried out against the military and Frontier Corps, police personnel and civilians while the provincial government has adopted a criminal silence over this lawlessness, which is a question mark. Furthermore, he said that neither any meeting of the provincial cabinet nor the provincial assembly has been convened over the issue. Therefore, he said he has come to the conclusion of uniting the political forces of the province on these issues and search out solution to them by ourselves. He said that the provincial leadership of all political parties and their leaders would be invited to the APC and will also invite the Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in his capacity as provincial president of PTI to present his stance. The acceptance of invitation and participation in the event would be a good gesture. In his video message, the Governor Faisal Kundi has further recalled that the KP Chief Minister was used to call for the withdrawal of military personnel from the province and holding of negotiations with Afghanistan. He said that if military withdraws from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa then he does not know that they will combat terrorists. He said that he is proud of KP Police, but it doesn’t have the resources like Pakistan Army. In case of the withdrawal of military we will not in a position to control them. Copyright Business Recorder, 2024Under the Radar: The Untapped Potential of Price-to-Book Value Investing

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital wound 3, Netanyahu vows 'iron fist' in LebanonPittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood is vibrant — but it also has the lowest life expectancy rate in the city at less than 65 years old. The statistics can stigmatize the neighborhood, according to data experts. While there is currently no explanation for the disparity in Larimer, causes will be investigated in collaboration with the Larimer Consensus Group, the City of Pittsburgh and the Black Equity Coalition . It’s just one example of what Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods, the recent partnership between Black Equity Coalition and the city, can accomplish. The project is fully funded by the de Beaumont Foundation , which gave a $1.1 million, three-year grant to cover stipends, childcare and catering to those participating in community meetings. “The goal of the Data Justice Project is to find ways to improve the health and lived experiences of minority communities, particularly Black Pittsburghers,” said Chris Belasco, senior manager of digital services and chief data officer for the City of Pittsburgh in the Department of Innovation and Performance. Belasco said displacement occurs in some communities, and creating more opportunities that make it possible for residents of that community to stay. “At the heart of this project is representation, which has become a huge issue as of late in terms of having real people’s voices represented in how the government makes decisions. We see this convening as a way to build in more community power over how the city uses data in every aspect of its service delivery,” said Bobbie Fan, MADE (Modern Anti-racist Data Ecosystems) for Health Data Justice project director and part of the Black Equity Coalition’s Data Justice Working Group. The initiative will give the city the ability to understand how to improve these experiences in relation to residential segregation and disinvestment. “We expect that our work will be better, more responsive to the needs of individuals and create opportunities for accountability,” Belasco said. One of the tangible changes will be data, data tools and feedback made available to the public. “The policies (Pittsburgh) City Council makes will then be more closely aligned with our residents,” Belasco said. Tiffany Gary-Webb, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and associate dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, is also part of the Black Equity Coalition’s Data Justice Working Group. The Black Equity Coalition has been active since the spring of 2020, said Gary-Webb. Initially, it focused on understanding how the pandemic was affecting Black populations in the area and creating equitable data solutions. “Now our focus has shifted from covid to broader social determinants of health, thinking about neighborhoods, neighborhood change, population change and the built environment,” she said. This includes housing, quality sidewalks and green spaces in neighborhoods and how they affect Black populations locally and across the state. The project also ensures that data collection will not further marginalize certain populations while addressing data privacy concerns. “There is research suggesting that community collaboration has significant benefits,” Gary-Webb said. “Our workshops will teach people how to visualize data, understand data privacy and create plans moving forward.” Mayor Ed Gainey often says that his vision for Pittsburgh is a safer, more welcoming city where residents can thrive and do more than just survive, a city where every resident can accomplish their goals. This aligns with the health goals of this grant and the past work of the Black Equity Coalition, Belasco said. “This is our way of saying no more,” Gainey said in a statement. “As we seek to make decisions that impact our residents, we want to be sure that the data we collect is inclusive of everyone, and this initiative will ensure that.” Darius Wallace, project coordinator in the mayor’s office, said, “By doing this work, we hope to create processes and systems so that our most marginalized communities have increased access to city government and their voices are amplified in the decision-making process.” “The mayor has a big vision of making city government work for all, and through this partnership, it is one step in giving our most marginalized community members voices and seats at the table,” Wallace added. The project began with recruiting members for the Community Data Justice Collaborative. The next phase will involve the city’s data governance committee working with the collaborative members to make decisions on data collection. Belasco explained that with community involvement, discussions will be more solution-focused and geared toward addressing real problems. Many of the discussions will begin in the new year. “It’s not like we are collecting data on permits or something like that. We’re building a process to have conversations about aspects that really affect the community and to make it more inclusive,” he said. Much of the data the city collects is made public through the Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center . “When we work on building things to share with the public, we also build in feedback to ensure inclusivity in charts, maps and city data,” Belasco said. “Acknowledging that in the past this had not been our approach, we know our limits, and this created the opportunity to do better.” Wallace emphasized that the workshops will help community members learn how to work with technology, collect, interpret and discuss data. “We want to ensure that adults, youth and any community members have access to this training,” he said. “We especially want to make sure that Black women, men and youth are brought into the fold,” Wallace said. The information can be used to engage in more advocacy efforts or create businesses, mobile markets and activism.

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NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction , arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” They also cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges . “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’" Trump’s legal team wrote. The Manhattan district attorney, they claimed, had engaged in the type of political theater "that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated a willingness to delay the sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. In their filing Monday, Trump's attorneys dismissed the idea of holding off sentencing until Trump is out of office as a “ridiculous suggestion.” Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He says they did not and denies any wrongdoing. Taking a swipe at Bragg and New York City, as Trump often did throughout the trial, the filing argues that dismissal would also benefit the public by giving him and “the numerous prosecutors assigned to this case a renewed opportunity to put an end to deteriorating conditions in the City and to protect its residents from violent crime.” Clearing Trump, the lawyers added, would also allow him to “to devote all of his energy to protecting the Nation.” The defense filing was signed by Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represented Trump during the trial and have since been selected by the president-elect to fill senior roles at the Justice Department. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option. Prosecutors had cast the payout as part of a Trump-driven effort to keep voters from hearing salacious stories about him. Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels. Trump later reimbursed him, and Trump’s company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses — concealing what they really were, prosecutors alleged. Trump has pledged to appeal the verdict if the case is not dismissed. He and his lawyers said the payments to Cohen were properly categorized as legal expenses for legal work. A month after the verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that ex-presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts — things they did in the course of running the country — and that prosecutors can’t cite those actions to bolster a case centered on purely personal, unofficial conduct. Trump’s lawyers cited the ruling to argue that the hush money jury got some improper evidence, such as Trump’s presidential financial disclosure form, testimony from some White House aides and social media posts made during his first term. Prosecutors disagreed and said the evidence in question was only “a sliver” of their case. If the verdict stands and the case proceeds to sentencing, Trump’s punishments would range from a fine to probation to up to four years in prison — but it’s unlikely he’d spend any time behind bars for a first-time conviction involving charges in the lowest tier of felonies. Because it is a state case, Trump would not be able to pardon himself once he returns to office. Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes.New technology points to unexpected uses for snoRNA

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A CHRISTMAS party for Buckingham Palace staff spiralled “out of control” with cops called to a nearby bar after glasses were hurled and punches thrown. Trouble flared when up to 50 servants arrived for a pre-arranged All Bar One bash after Palace drinks. A woman believed to be a housemaid aimed a punch at the manager, smashed glasses and was arrested. Security tried to calm her down but she continued to throw glasses, it is claimed. A witness to the chaotic scenes said: “I’ve never seen one person get that crazy during a night out. She was on another level.” Police raced to the bar after 9pm on Tuesday and the woman, 24, was arrested for common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly. She was thrown in a cell for the night and was released almost 24 hours later with a fine. A source admitted to The Sun it had been a “tough night” for everyone involved. Another said: “Someone kicked off outside, was smashing glasses, and then got arrested.” Details of the drama emerged as offices across the country hold Christmas parties with warnings they can spiral out of control ahead of Black Eye Friday, or Mad Friday, next week. Royal staff had enjoyed drinks at the Palace at 4pm, with the event passing without incident. A group of around 50 including the woman later arrived for a pre-arranged party at the All Bar One — a nine-minute walk away in Victoria Street. One insider told The Sun: “The group walked in and this one girl just got hysterical. “She started smashing glasses and abusing our staff members, so we had to call the police. “I’ve never seen one person get that crazy during a night out. She was on another level.” Another added: “It had been a crazy night, we were incredibly busy and we had to deal with so many bookings. She started smashing glasses and abusing our staff members, so we had to call the police “We were fully booked and then we had to deal with a party of 50 people on top of that.” The pub has security and is a popular destination for Christmas parties. It is understood Met Police officers also seized its CCTV. A force spokesperson said: “At 21.21hrs on Tuesday, December 10 officers were called to a bar in Victoria Street, SW1, following reports that a customer had smashed glasses and attempted to assault a member of staff. “Officers attended and arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly. “She was taken into custody and released the following evening having been given a penalty notice for disorder.” A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident ­outside the workplace involving a ­number of Household staff who had previously attended an early evening reception at the Palace. “While this was an informal social gathering, not an official Palace Christmas party, the facts will be fully investigated, with a robust ­disciplinary process followed in relation to individual staff and appropriate action taken.”

Unionized Starbucks workers protested Christmas Eve, including in Davenport, asking for higher wages. Employees at the Davenport location on the corner of 53rd Street and Elmore Avenue picketed outside the location Tuesday morning, joining in a days long picket that has been making its way across the country. Starting Dec. 20, union workers started protesting at some of the franchise's largest locations in Seattle, Los Angeles and Chicago, with additional locations joining the strike each day since. Starbucks employees picket on the sidewalk next to the 53rd Street and Elmore location on Tuesday, Dec. 24, in Davenport. Starbucks Workers United is advocating for higher, more livable wages. On social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the Starbucks Workers United union called it "the strike before Christmas." Among the complaints is that Starbucks is not holding up its end of the bargain by securing livable wages for employees. "Baristas are making the brave decision to strike because Starbucks backtracks on the path forward," a subsequent post read. "We’re protesting Starbucks’ failure to bring viable economic proposals to the bargaining table and to resolve hundreds of outstanding unfair labor practice charges." Alexis Miller, a union barista in Davenport, said the union was able to negotiate a $15 minimum wage last year and yearly raises for employees based on how long they were with the company. However, Miller called the percentages "pathetic" and said the average raise at the Davenport store was about 30 cents. The 53rd Street and Elmore Starbucks location, which unionized just this past May, joined many locations across the country in protesting for higher wages. "Which does not even keep up with inflation at this point," she said. In a statement on X, the union said Starbucks has proposed no immediate wage increase for union baristas but guaranteed 1.5% wage increases in future years. For a worker receiving $15 an hour, that's an increase of 23 cents. The union has doubled down on its request, claiming CEO Brian Niccol’s compensation package is worth $57,000 an hour while employees are receiving raises worth mere cents. Starbucks released a statement on Dec. 20 , claiming the unions ask was not feasible, considering the high pay and benefits employees already receive. Many passersby honked their horns and waved in solidarity during a picket at the Starbucks at 53rd Street and Elmore Avenue in Davenport on Tuesday, Dec. 24. "Workers United proposals call for an immediate increase in the minimum wage of hourly partners by 64%, and by 77% over the life of a three-year contract," the statement read. "These proposals are not sustainable, especially when the investments we continually make to our total benefits package are the hallmarks of what differentiates us as an employer — and, what makes us proud to work at Starbucks." In May, the Davenport store became the second in Iowa to unionize . An Iowa City store voted unanimously last May to make the move and was also reportedly striking Tuesday. Starbucks barista Alexis Miller chats with a customer at the drive thru menu while on strike on Tuesday, Dec. 24, in Davenport. Miller said it may seem unprecedented for fast food workers to be striking, but all workers deserve a living wage and to be heard by their employer. “I just want people to know that we can fight for better," she said. "This isn’t a typical union industry, but I would love for people to start seeing the possibilities in that; that everybody deserves better working conditions and higher wages and more autonomy in their work place.” Compensation is one of the most notable differences between unionized and non-unionized workers, as unions are often able to negotiate for higher wages. And as unions’ influence has declined over time, so too has the gap in compensation between union and non-union employee wages. At the height of unionization in the late 1970s and early 1980s, union members made over 30% more per hour than their non-union counterparts. Today, union members continue to earn more than non-union workers, but the gap between the two is just 11%. The new growth in union membership is unlikely to return the U.S. to historic levels of unionization, and union representation will continue to be stronger in some industries than others. Certain sectors of the economy have significantly higher rates of union membership than others, including transportation, utilities, public administration, and education. At the highest end, some industries have union membership rates greater than 50%. The data used in this analysis is from Unionstats.com . Researchers at Smartest Dollar calculated the union membership rate for 247 industries, ranking them from highest to lowest. In the event of a tie, the industry with the greater union coverage rate was ranked higher. Here are the most unionized industries. Photo Credit: Viewfoto studio / Shutterstock Photo Credit: Zivica Kerkez / Shutterstock Photo Credit: Feoktistoff / Shutterstock Photo Credit: Ground Picture / Shutterstock Photo Credit: LightField Studios / Shutterstock Photo Credit: Ryan DeBerardinis / Shutterstock Photo Credit: Billion Photos / Shutterstock After decades of declining power and influence, organized labor in the U.S. is making a comeback. The COVID-19 pandemic has set off a number of shifts in the labor market that have given workers more power. Labor participation rates fell sharply early in the pandemic and still have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. The Great Resignation saw millions of workers leave their jobs in search of better pay or working conditions. With the labor market still tight, employers have struggled to recruit and retain employees. In this context, workers have been organizing at rates not seen in decades. One of the most high-profile examples is the union drive at Starbucks stores across the U.S. over the last year. Around 250 Starbucks locations have voted to unionize since the first Starbucks union formed in Buffalo, NY late in 2021. Employees at other major companies have also attempted unionization, including retail and factory workers at Apple and Amazon . And the trend extends to white collar industries like tech, academia, and media, where unionization has historically been limited. According to the National Labor Relations Board , 1,522 votes on unionization have taken place so far in 2022. This is the highest number of union elections since 2015 and an increase of more than 50% over 2021. The recent uptick in unionization could begin to reverse a decades-long decline in union membership rates. The peak of union membership over the last 50 years was in 1979, when 24.1% of American workers were union members. That figure has since fallen by more than half, with only 10.3% of workers in a union as of 2021. In raw numbers, there are nearly 7 million fewer union members in the U.S. now than there were in the late 1970s. Recent trends in unionization are significant to bother workers and employers. Unionization and collective bargaining materially affect the compensation and working conditions that workers experience, for better or for worse. In turn, these factors can affect employers’ ability to staff their businesses and the overhead costs they must pay to operate. 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Edgewell Personal Care's chief supply chain officer sells stock for $165,266Luster shot 7 for 11, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Seawolves (3-7). Joseph Octave scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 12 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Ben Wight shot 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 12 points. The Seawolves snapped a five-game losing streak. Jay Alvarez led the Broncs (4-7) in scoring, finishing with 13 points and two steals. Rider also got 13 points, four assists and two steals from Aasim Burton. Tariq Ingraham also had seven points. Stony Brook took the lead with 4:48 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Luster led their team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 34-24 at the break. Stony Brook extended its lead to 50-33 during the second half, fueled by a 12-0 scoring run. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .The 26-year-old man charged in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO appeared in a Pennsylvania courtroom on Tuesday, where he was denied bail and his lawyer said he'd fight extradition to New York City, where the attack happened. Luigi Nicholas Mangione was arrested Monday in last Wednesday's attack on Brian Thompson after they say a worker at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, alerted authorities to a customer who resembled the suspected gunman. When arrested, Mangione had on him a gun that investigators believe was used in the attack and writings expressing anger at corporate America, police said. As Mangione arrived at the courthouse Tuesday, he struggled with officers and shouted something that was partly unintelligible but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” Mangione is being held on Pennsylvania charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Manhattan prosecutors have charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Here are some of the latest developments: Wearing an orange jumpsuit, Mangione mostly stared straight ahead during the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair, or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion but was quieted by his lawyer. Judge David Consiglio denied bail to Mangione, whose attorney, Thomas Dickey, told the court that his client did not agree to extradition and wants a hearing on the matter. Blair County (Pennsylvania) District Attorney Peter Weeks said that although Mangione's fighting extradition will create “extra hoops” for law enforcement to jump through, it won’t be a substantial barrier to sending him to New York. In addition to a three-page, handwritten document that suggests he harbored “ill will toward corporate America,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said Monday that Mangione also had a ghost gun, a type of weapon that can be assembled at home and is difficult to trace. Officers questioned Mangione, who was acting suspiciously and carrying multiple fraudulent IDs, as well as a U.S. passport, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Officers also found a sound suppressor, or silencer, “consistent with the weapon used in the murder,” she said. He had clothing and a mask similar to those worn by the shooter and a fraudulent New Jersey ID matching one the suspect used to check into a New York City hostel before the shooting, the commissioner said. Kenny said Mangione was born and raised in Maryland, has ties to San Francisco and that his last known address is in Honolulu. Mangione, who was valedictorian of his Maryland prep school, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a university spokesman told The Associated Press on Monday. Mangione comes from a prominent Maryland family. His grandfather Nick Mangione, who died in 2008, was a successful real estate developer. One of his best-known projects was Turf Valley Resort, a sprawling luxury retreat and conference center outside Baltimore that he purchased in 1978. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain with corporate greed, said a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, which was based on a review of the suspect’s hand-written notes and social media postings. The defendant appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown and may have been inspired by “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski, whom he called a “political revolutionary,” the document said. Police said the person who killed Thompson left a hostel on Manhattan's Upper West Side at 5:41 a.m. on Wednesday. Eleven minutes later, he was seen on surveillance video walking back and forth in front of the New York Hilton Midtown, wearing a distinctive backpack. At 6:44 a.m., he shot Thompson at a side entrance to the hotel, fled on foot, then climbed aboard a bicycle and within four minutes had entered Central Park, according to police. Another security camera recorded the gunman leaving the park near the American Museum of Natural History at 6:56 a.m. still on the bicycle but without the backpack, police said. After getting in a taxi, he headed north to a bus terminal near the George Washington Bridge, arriving at around 7:30 a.m. From there, the trail of video evidence runs cold. Police have not located video of the suspect exiting the building, leading them to believe he likely took a bus out of town. Police said they are still investigating the path the suspect took to Pennsylvania. “This just happened this morning," Kenny said. "We’ll be working, backtracking his steps from New York to Altoona, Pennsylvania,” Kenny said. Associated Press reporters Lea Skene, Matt O'Brien, Sean Murphy and Cedar Attanasio contributed to this report. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.BJP NEW DELHI: French investigative news outlet Mediapart has accused BJP of "instrumentalising" its recent report for political gain . This accusation follows BJP's claim that the US state department was involved in a plot to destabilise the Indian govt, referencing a Mediapart investigation into the funding of the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project ( OCCRP ). Carine Fouteau, Mediapart's publisher and director, issued a statement on Sunday flaying BJP for misusing their report. "Mediapart firmly condemns the instrumentalisation of its recently published investigative article about OCCRP by Bharatiya Janata Party of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi , in order to serve BJP's political agenda and attack press freedom ," Fouteau said. She clarified Mediapart's report did not support BJP's conspiracy theory and expressed solidarity with journalists striving to uncover truths in India. BJP did not react to the charge. Speaking privately, however, it attributed the criticism to the pressure brought to bear on the French investigative journalism outlet by liberals. US embassy had on Saturday responded to BJP's assertion about state department's funding for OCCRP by terming it "disappointing". Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

GREENWICH (EUA)--(BUSINESS WIRE)--dez 12, 2024-- A Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), uma corretora eletrônica mundial automatizada, anunciou a introdução de resumos de notícias gerados por IA em sua oferta de “News & Research”. Esse recurso avançado, disponível sem custo adicional, permite que os clientes acessem resumos concisos de artigos de notícias, otimizando as perspectivas dos principais fornecedores e facilitando que os investidores se mantenham informados. Este comunicado de imprensa inclui multimédia. Veja o comunicado completo aqui: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211497736/pt/ AI-generated News Summaries in IBKR Desktop (Graphic: Business Wire) Aproveitando o poder da IA, essa ferramenta extrai informações pertinentes para o mercado, possibilitando que os clientes procurem rapidamente atualizações importantes e dando-lhes mais tempo para tomar decisões informadas e gerenciar seus portfólios. Isso, juntamente com a capacidade de filtrar notícias relacionadas a ações em portfólios e listas de observação, facilita aos usuários se manterem atualizados sobre a cobertura que afeta diretamente seus investimentos. “A inteligência artificial nos permite fornecer insights valiosos em segundos, ajudando nossos clientes a entenderem como as notícias de última hora podem afetar seus portfólios”, disse Steve Sanders, vice-presidente executivo de Marketing e Desenvolvimento de Produtos da Interactive Brokers. “Nosso recurso de resumos de notícias gerados por IA oferece aos investidores uma maneira poderosa de identificar as informações mais importantes, tornando a pesquisa rápida, acessível e impactante.” O recurso de resumos de notícias gerados por IA está disponível para clientes elegíveis das afiliadas da Interactive Brokers no Canadá, Reino Unido, Irlanda, Hong Kong, Singapura, Austrália e Japão. A Interactive Brokers está debatendo com seus reguladores uma possível expansão dos novos resumos gerados por IA para os clientes da IB LLC. Além dos resumos de notícias gerados por IA, a Interactive Brokers melhorou seu feed de “Hot News” para utilizar IA para marcar artigos como notáveis. Esse recurso está disponível para os clientes do mundo inteiro. Para mais informações sobre os resumos de notícias gerados por IA, acesse: Canadá: Resumos de notícias - Canadá Reino Unido: Resumos de notícias - Reino Unido Europa: Resumos de notícias - Europa Hong Kong: Resumos de notícias - Hong Kong Singapura: Resumos de notícias - Singapura Austrália: Resumos de notícias - Austrália Japão: Resumos de notícias - Japão O conteúdo de notícias da Interactive Brokers e os resumos de notícias gerados por IA são fornecidos por uma afiliada, a Global Financial Information Services. Os provedores estão sendo ativados gradualmente. Os investidores mais bem informados escolhem a Interactive Brokers Sobre a Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.: As afiliadas da Interactive Brokers Group oferecem execução automatizada de negociações e custódia de valores mobiliários, commodities e câmbio, 24 horas por dia, em mais de 150 mercados, em diversos países e moedas, a partir de uma única plataforma unificada, para clientes em todo o mundo. Atendemos investidores individuais, fundos de hedge, grupos de negociação proprietários, consultores financeiros e corretores de apresentação. Nossas quatro décadas de foco em tecnologia e automação nos permitiram fornecer aos nossos clientes uma plataforma sofisticada e exclusiva para gerenciar seus portfólios de investimento. Nós nos esforçamos para oferecer aos nossos clientes preços de execução e negociação vantajosos, ferramentas de gerenciamento de risco e portfólio, instalações de pesquisa e produtos de investimento, tudo a baixo ou nenhum custo, posicionando-os para obter retornos superiores sobre os investimentos. A Interactive Brokers tem sido constantemente reconhecida como uma corretora de primeira linha, recebendo vários prêmios e elogios de fontes respeitadas do setor, como Barron's, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com e muitas outras. O texto no idioma original deste anúncio é a versão oficial autorizada. As traduções são fornecidas apenas como uma facilidade e devem se referir ao texto no idioma original, que é a única versão do texto que tem efeito legal. Ver a versão original em businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211497736/pt/ Assessoria de Imprensa da Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.: Katherine Ewert,media@ibkr.com KEYWORD: CONNECTICUT UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PERSONAL FINANCE TECHNOLOGY FINANCE FINTECH COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE MEDIA INTERNET ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 02:41 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 02:40 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211497736/ptWill Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling

Boeing struggles to make best-selling plane againCopilot for Windows is going native: that runs natively and adds some new features. By my count, this is the–what?–17th change to Copilot for Windows since it was first rolled out ahead of Windows 11 version 23H2 in late 2023. Here’s what’s happening. Sign up for our new free newsletter to get three time-saving tips each Friday — get free copies of Paul Thurrott's Windows 11 and Windows 10 Field Guides (normally $9.99) as a special welcome gift! Where Copilot to date has been a web app–literally an instance of Microsoft Edge, regardless of which browser you use–this new version is a native app. Copilot is updated via the Store, and so this native app version will arrive via the Store as well. Granted, it’s a CFR, so it may be a while before you see it. This is rare but not entirely unique: The new Copilot for Windows app is now starting to roll out across all Insider Channels There are two new features. It appears in the system tray when running (but still has a traditional Taskbar icon). And there’s a new Quick View feature that provides a lightweight UI and can be launched with the Alt + Space keyboard shortcut. (And because so many apps already use this, including PowerToys Run, it has some weird interactions there.) Beyond that, we might guess that Microsoft plans to roll this out in stable imminently–which, given the holidays, could mean January or February at the latest. Paul Thurrott is an award-winning technology journalist and blogger with 30 years of industry experience and the author of 30 books. He is the owner of and the host of three tech podcasts: with Leo Laporte and Richard Campbell, , and with Brad Sams. He was formerly the senior technology analyst at Windows IT Pro and the creator of the SuperSite for Windows from 1999 to 2014 and the Major Domo of Thurrott.com while at BWW Media Group from 2015 to 2023. You can reach Paul via , or . Join the crowd where the love of tech is real - become a Thurrott Premium Member today! Sign up for our new free newsletter to get three time-saving tips each Friday

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants. So when introduced as their new shortstop Thursday, Adames looked to his left and gently put a hand on manager Bob Melvin's right shoulder, smiled and said, “if he lets me.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week

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Government departments are on a collision course with unions unsatisfied with proposals to raise pay for more than a million public sector workers by 2.8% next year. Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility. The British Medical Association said the Government showed a “poor grasp” of unresolved issues from two years of industrial action, and the Royal College of Nursing called the pay recommendation “deeply offensive”. The National Education Union’s chief said teachers were “putting the Government on notice” that the proposed increase “won’t do”. The pay recommendations came after Chancellor Rachel Reeves called for every Government department to cut costs by 5%, as she started work on a sweeping multi-year spending review to be published in 2025. Independent pay review bodies will consider the proposals for pay rises for teachers, NHS workers and senior civil servants. The Department of Health said it viewed 2.8% as a “reasonable amount” to set aside, in its recommendations to the NHS Pay Review Body and the Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Board remit groups. A 2.8% pay rise for teachers in 2025/26 would “maintain the competitiveness of teachers’ pay despite the challenging financial backdrop the Government is facing”, the Department for Education said. The Cabinet Office also suggested pay increases for senior civil servants should be kept to no more than 2.8%. Paul Johnson, director of the influential economics think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), said it was “not a bad ballpark figure” and feels “just about affordable” given the Government’s public spending plans. The downside, he said, is that public sector workers have lost out since 2010 and unions will be upset that this is not making up the gap, he told Sky News’ Politics Hub with Sophy Ridge. “But given the constraints facing the Chancellor I think it’s pretty hard to argue for more for public sector pay when public sector services ... are under real strain,” he said. Unions expressed their disappointment in the recommendations, with some hinting they could be willing to launch industrial action. The Royal College of Nursing general secretary and chief executive called for “open direct talks now” to avoid “further escalation to disputes and ballots”. Professor Nicola Ranger said: “The Government has today told nursing staff they are worth as little as £2 extra a day, less than the price of a coffee. “Nursing is in crisis – there are fewer joining and too many experienced professionals leaving. This is deeply offensive to nursing staff, detrimental to their patients and contradictory to hopes of rebuilding the NHS. “The public understands the value of nursing and they know that meaningful reform of the NHS requires addressing the crisis in nursing. “We pulled out of the Pay Review Body process, alongside other unions, because it is not the route to address the current crisis. “That has been demonstrated today. “Fair pay must be matched by structural reform. Let’s open direct talks now and avoid further escalation to disputes and ballots – I have said that directly to government today.” Professor Philip Banfield, chairman of the British Medical Association’s council, urged the sector’s pay review body to “show it is now truly independent”. “For this Government to give evidence to the doctors’ and dentists’ pay review body (DDRB) believing a 2.8% pay rise is enough, indicates a poor grasp of the unresolved issues from two years of industrial action,” he said. He said the proposal is far below the current rate of inflation and that the Government was “under no illusion” when doctors accepted pay offers in the summer that there was a “very real risk of further industrial action” if “pay erosion” was not addressed in future pay rounds. “This sub-inflationary suggestion from the current Government serves as a test to the DDRB. “The BMA expects it to take this opportunity to show it is now truly independent, to take an objective view of the evidence it receives from all parties, not just the Government, and to make an offer that reflects the value of doctors’ skills and expertise in a global market, and that moves them visibly further along the path to full pay restoration.” The NEU’s general secretary, Daniel Kebede, said teachers’ pay had been cut by more than one-fifth in real terms since 2010. “Along with sky-high workload, the pay cuts have resulted in a devastating recruitment and retention crisis. Teacher shortages across the school system hit pupils and parents too. “A 2.8% increase is likely to be below inflation and behind wage increases in the wider economy. This will only deepen the crisis in education.” In a hint that there could be a return to industrial action he added: “NEU members fought to win the pay increases of 2023 and 2024. “We are putting the Government on notice. Our members care deeply about education and feel the depth of the crisis. This won’t do.” The offer for teachers is the “exact opposite of fixing the foundations” and will result in bigger class sizes and more cuts to the curriculum, Pepe Di’Iasio, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: “The inadequacy of the proposed pay award is compounded by the Government’s intention that schools should foot the bill out of their existing allocations. “Given that per-pupil funding will increase on average by less than 1% next year, and the Government’s proposal is for an unfunded 2.8% pay award, it is obvious that this is in fact an announcement of further school cuts.” Paul Whiteman, general secretary at school leaders’ union NAHT, said: This recommendation falls far short of what is needed to restore the competitiveness of the teaching profession, to enable it to retain experienced professionals and attract new talent. Unison head of health Helga Pile said: “The Government has inherited a financial mess from its predecessors, but this is not what NHS workers wanted to hear. “Staff are crucial in turning around the fortunes of the NHS. Improving performance is a key Government pledge, but the pay rise proposed is barely above the cost of living.”A post on X implies that a SpaceX Super Heavy Booster rocket “exploded” unintentionally when landing in the Gulf of Mexico. SpaceX Super Heavy booster has exploded while attempting a landing in the Gulf of Mexico. pic.twitter.com/k8DkXsECG1 — 🆂🅲🅾🆃🆃 (@RandomHeroWX) November 19, 2024 Verdict: False The maneuver was pre-planned, and the result was expected. Fact Check: Elon Musk’s SpaceX program made history in October when it successfully “caught” it’s Starship rocket using what they call “chopsticks.” In a test flight launched from the company’s Starbase launch facility in south Texas, a massive rocket booster detached from a Starship rocket and was caught by a tower with metal arms and hooked into place. The test was considered a major success, with commentators called it a “feat of engineering.” Another flight, the sixth test of this model, took place in late November with the Starship landing in the Indian Ocean and the Super Heavy Booster landing in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A post on X says that the rocket “exploded” while attempting a landing, heavily implying that that result was an accident and a failure. This is not true, however. It’s landing in the Gulf happened as expected. Footage of the landing shows that the spacecraft performed a “landing burn,” which is the final stage of descent and involves rockets firing to cause a decrease in speed and assist in a soft landing. According to a community note placed on the viral tweet, this maneuver was pre-planned. (RELATED: Posts Claiming Elon Musk Banned Pride Content From X Are Based On Satire) Watch Starship’s sixth flight test https://t.co/acpdO2brbP — SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 16, 2024 The rocket looked to explode because it was venting gas. The flight was meant to be caught by “Mechazilla,” the internal name for the metal catching apparatus, but was aborted due to safety criteria not being met.

SHAMROCK ROVERS’ impressive European campaign continued as they beat Borac Banja Luka 3-0 in the Uefa Conference League at Tallaght Stadium this evening. The victory secures the Irish side a €400,000 cash boost and gives them a chance of a coveted top-eight finish in the league phase. Johnny Kenny was the star man, producing two clinical finishes and setting up another goal for Neil Farrugia. Josh Honohan, Dylan Watts and Darragh Burns were also among the standouts of a fantastic all-round team display that was too much for their below-par Bosnian opponents to handle. Rovers went into the game knowing knockout football was assured for 2025. The Hoops started the night 11th in the Conference League table, three places above Borac. Both sides had similar records — Rovers began the evening with two wins and two draws, while Borac had two victories, one draw and one loss. However, three points were crucial for the Irish side as they aimed to avoid the knockout phase play-offs in February and progress directly to the round of 16 in March. Rovers were given an early scare when a quick counter-attack culminated in Stefan Savić forcing a decent save by Leon Pohls with a shot on the edge of the area. Some pundits expressed concerns about Rovers’ fitness of late given their Premier Division campaign ended five weeks ago, but if anything, the enforced break seemingly energised the Hoops. The hosts grew into the game promptly and were rewarded in the 12th minute. Honohan initially burst forward and latched on to Watts’ through ball. The wing-back’s inviting cross found Burns at the far side of the area. The MK Dons loanee curled in a delightful ball that an unmarked Kenny headed home for his sixth goal of this European campaign. Rovers continued to look comfortable and were the more threatening of the two sides. After a late challenge by Dino Skorup on Gary O’Neill, Watts’s curled free kick from the edge of the area was tipped over by Filip Manojlović. Skorup was then involved down the other end, as his dangerous inswinging free kick was headed clear by Lee Grace. Borac, who are third in the Bosnian league after 16 games, improved as the half developed and started to enjoy better possession and territory. Lopes had to make a timely interception to stop a dangerous-looking Savic through ball. But as the half-time whistle sounded, Stephen Bradley would have been satisfied as his side restricted their opponents to a handful of half-chances. Borac looked dangerous at the start of the second half as they pushed for an equaliser. But it was Rovers who scored a second 10 minutes after the break. Some lovely build-up play involving Watts and Burns set Kenny through on goal. The Celtic loanee showed characteristic pace and skill to escape the defenders before unselfishly squaring to Farrugia, who stayed onside to slot home an easy tap-in. The former UCD man’s first goal of the league phase gave Borac a mountain to climb. The Bosnians were on the ropes now and the Premier Division side ended the game as a contest minutes later. Markus Poom played a defence-splitting pass to put Kenny through again and the 21-year-old coolly dinked it over the goalkeeper for his side’s third. A raft of substitutions interrupted the game’s latter stages as the Tallaght outfit rarely looked in danger of surrendering the lead. The result leaves Rovers sixth in the Conference League table and in contention for automatic progress to the round of 16. Next up will surely be their biggest test yet — they face a Chelsea side with five wins from five and who are guaranteed qualification in a top-eight spot. 1. Leon Pohls 2. Josh Honohan (Clarke 66) 4. Roberto Lopes 5. Lee Grace 6. Dan Cleary 7. Dylan Watts (Byrne 66) 16. Gary O’Neill 19. Markus Poom (Noonan 77) 21. Darragh Burns 23. Neil Farrugia (Mandroiu 77) 24. Johnny Kenny (Greene 66) 10. Graham Burke 29. Jack Byrne 18. Trevor Clarke 9. Aaron Greene 11. Sean Kavanagh 22. Danny Mandroiu 34. Conan Noonan 41. Alex Noonan 15. Darragh Nugent 27. Cory O’Sullivan 25. Lee Steacy 13. Filip Manojlović 2. Bart Meijers 24. Jurich Carolina 93. Marko Vukčević 16. Sebastián Herrera 15. Srđan Grahovac 88. Dino Skorup (Hrelja 70) 27. Enver Kulašin 98. Sandi Ogrinec 77. Stefan Savić 99. Đorđe Despotović 11. Damir Hrelja 20. Zoran Kvržić 49. Stefan Marcetic 4. Nikola Pejović 8. Aleks Pihler 1. Damjan Shishkovski 7. Nikola Srećković 18. Aleksandar Subić 23. Stojan Vranješ 22. David Čavić 14. Pavle Djajic 31.Savo Susic Stefan Ebner (Austria)First Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains from Siemens Mobility in passenger service

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Seating up to four people, this is great for entertaining in a smaller space (aka, it's going in my cart ASAP). Promising review : "I was pleasantly surprised by this table! It reminds me of the pottery barn version! It’s very heavy and stable which I love for the price! It was rather easy to put together and fills our space perfectly!!" — Lauren Price: $410 (available in two colors) 14. A super thin linen tower for those who want a little more storage in their bathroom. It has two adjustable shelves, so you can fit a lot in there (yes, I'm talking about all that toilet paper you stocked up on). Price : $175.99 15. A stunning TV stand aka the perfect place to hide all those DVDs you still own. You can also use this as a side table or entryway piece — the options are endless, which is why I love it so much. I stan versatility! Promising review: "It looks more expensive than it was. I hired a handy man to put it together and he seemed to have no problems with the doors/hinges. If you’re on the fence — get it!" — cjah21 Price: $400 16. A new chair because your fur baby ruined the last one. Vintage-inspired, this cutie will warm up in every room in your home. Promising review: "I love these chairs! I bought two for my living room. They look much more expensive than they are. One of the reasons I chose these over others is there are no spots in the wood where screw holes show. I’ve noticed many other chairs around the price have places on the frame where you can see screw holes, and even if they have those little pegs to cover it just makes them look cheap to me. The wooden part of this chair comes completely assembled. The fabric looks nice and they are relatively comfortable. I looked at dozens of chairs ranging from half the price of these up to triple the price and I am SO happy that I went with these." — Emily Price: $299.99 (available in two colors) 17. An ottoman to kick your feet up on after a long day. I love how easy this is to move, so you can enjoy it in every room in your home. Promising review : "We LOVE these cubes and use them for everything-decor, extra living room seating, gamer seating, as an insta table with a tray on top-everything. They feel good and are made well. I’m not a brown person, but I bought the brown to add depth to my living room color scheme and I love that there’s little texture lines that run through it. Soft, sturdy and well built. 10/10 recommend. " — Roxy Price: $100 (available in 11 colors) 18. A cute and tiny accent table that would be great for holding a book, a remote, and a mug of your favorite caffeinated beverage. This is another piece that would be smart to use in that awkward space you don't know what to do with. Promising review : "I absolutely love the quality and finish of the table. Pairs beautifully with the larger coffee table. Sturdy but easy to move when I have guests" — RL Price: $109.99 (available in two colors) 19. An ergonomic and adjustable chair to replace the worn-out one you've been using for the past four or more years. It's on five wheels, so you can easily swivel to your heart's desire. Promising review: "Very comfortable, the seat cushion is soft but not too soft. The lumbar support is spot on. The head rest falls into place." — Erika Price: $76 20. A dresser because it looks like it should be in a modern farmhouse magazine. Rustic and spacious, this will be great for storing all the things especially your sweater collection since sweater season is finally here. Promising review : "This bureau is beautiful, my husband put it together quickly and said the directions were down very well. There is also a bar under each drawer for extra support and the drawers all slide in and out smoothly. The only thing is the drawers are huge. I definitely fit everything I needed to into it though! Very happy with this purchase." — Rachel Price: $369.99 Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

Brazil’s 2026 presidential election may offer a field of candidates featuring neither incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva nor far-right rival Jair Bolsonaro. That scenario — possible, given Lula’s state of health and a ban on Bolsonaro holding public office — would present a novel situation and open the door to possible successors. Lula, 79, is currently in hospital, recovering from emergency surgery on Tuesday to relieve pressure from bleeding under his skull related to a bad fall he had in October. Previously, Lula had treatment in 2011 for throat cancer, and last year a hip replacement operation. The health woes undermine the robust image that the raspy-voiced leftist icon has long projected, and which galvanized voters to have him as their president between 2003 and 2010, and again since 2023. In a CNN interview last month Lula declared himself willing to run again if no other viable left-wing candidate emerged. “I hope it won’t be necessary,” he said. An ally, Uruguay’s ex-president Jose Mujica, recently told AFP: “Lula’s nearly 80 and he has no replacement. That is Brazil’s misfortune.” – Bolsonaro’s legal woes – Bolsonaro, 69, faces challenges of a legal nature to try to regain the presidency he lost to Lula in 2022 elections. The former army captain, who relishes being compared to his hero Donald Trump, has been barred from holding public office, or leaving Brazil, because of what police say was a failed 2022 coup plot against Lula. Bolsonaro got his ban on public office by making unsubstantiated claims of fraud in Brazil’s electronic voting system in that year’s election. Police say he also incited a January 8, 2023 insurrection in which thousands of supporters stormed the presidential palace, the Congress and the Supreme Court, and allege he had a decree written to invoke emergency powers to stay in charge. Bolsonaro denies the accusations — which the attorney general is currently weighing to decide if formal charges will be laid — and has vowed to have the ban set aside so he can run again. “I am Plan A, Plan B and also Plan C” for 2026, he told a radio program last week. “Bolsonaro seeks inspiration from Trump... but has before him a long battle in the courts,” said Roberto Goulart, an international relations professor at Brasilia University. Brazil’s political and justice system has thrown up surprises before. Lula himself was barred from running for president in 2018, when he was convicted of corruption, propelling his running mate, former Sao Paulo mayor and current economy minister Fernando Haddad, to the top of the ticket. Haddad lost to Bolsonaro. And Lula’s conviction was later overturned when the judge in charge of the case against him was found to be biased. – Heirs apparent – Lula’s ministers voice optimism about the state of the president’s health, despite his recent emergency. “President Lula is very well.... He will certainly be our candidate in 2026,” Communication Minister Paulo Pimenta told CNN on Thursday. “The person who won’t be able to run in that election is Bolsonaro, who is ineligible and will probably be in prison before the vote happens,” Pimenta said. According to a survey by MDA Pesquisa last month, six out 10 leftwing voters would prefer to see Lula run in 2026. If that does not happen, analysts and surveys point to Haddad, 61, as his most likely successor. Lula’s last choice to succeed him did not end well. Back in 2010, he anointed his chief-of-staff Dilma Rousseff as his replacement when he reached his two-term limit, ensuring she became president. But she ended up being impeached in her second term, and was ousted in 2016 for breaking budget laws. On the right, while Bolsonaro still garners attention, Brazilian media and analysts have advanced several names that could be considered his heir. Among them are Sao Paulo state governor Tarcisio de Freitas, 49 — and Bolsonaro’s wife Michelle Bolsonaro, 42. Freitas has publicly expressed loyalty to Bolsonaro, saying that his “leadership is unquestionable and endures.” With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.Unions attack 2.8% Government pay rise proposal for NHS workers and teachers

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NoneA Year 12 student has been banned from his school formal after he wore a Palestinian scarf to his graduation ceremony. The 17-year-old has since filed a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission after he was banned from attending the end of year celebration at Condell Park High School in Sydney's west on November 28. During his graduation ceremony in September, the teenager's older sister had given him a keffiyeh with the traditional black-and-white pattern so could display his Palestinian heritage on the most important day of his schooling life. But several teachers accused the boy of making a political statement amid the conflict in the Middle East, and demanded he take it off, he told the Sydney Morning Herald. Their demands came despite the school's longstanding custom of allowing students to display their culture through certain garments. He claimed some staff members even tried to stop him from posing in photos with other... Zak Wheeler

Morgan Rogers’ fourth goal of the season, an Ollie Watkins penalty and Matty Cash’s finish put Villa 3-0 up after 34 minutes. Mikkel Damsgaard pulled one back for Brentford in the second half but the damage had been done as Villa ended their eight-match winless run in all competitions. Emery was relieved to end the unwanted streak but quickly turned his attention to the next fixture against Southampton on Saturday. “We broke a spell of bad results we were having,” the Villa boss said. “We started the first five or 10 minutes not in control of the game but then progressively we controlled. “Today we achieved those three points and it has given us confidence again but even like that it’s not enough. We have to keep going and think about the next match against Southampton on Saturday. “The message was try to focus on each match, try to forget the table. How we can recover confidence and feel comfortable at home. Today was a fantastic match.” Tyrone Mings returned to the starting line-up in the Premier League for the first time since August 2023. Emery admitted it has been a long road back for the 31-year-old and is pleased to have him back. He added: “Mings played in the Champions league but it’s the first time in the league for a year and three months. “I think he played fantastic – he might be tired tomorrow but will be ready for Saturday again. “It was very, very long, the injury he had. His comeback is fantastic for him and everybody, for the doctor and physio and now he’s training everyday.” Brentford fell to a sixth away defeat from seven games and have picked up only a solitary point on the road this season. They have the best home record in the league, with 19 points from seven matches, but they have the joint worst away record. Bees boss Thomas Frank is confident form will improve on the road. He said: “On numbers we can’t argue we are better at home than away, but on numbers it’s a coincidence. I think two of the seven away games have been bad. “The other games we performed well in big spells. I’m confident at the end of the season we will have some wins away from home.” Frank felt Villa should not have been given a penalty when Ethan Pinnock brought Watkins down. He added: “I want to argue the penalty. I don’t think it is (one). I think Ollie kicked back and hit Ethan, yes there is an arm on the shoulder but threshold and all that – but that’s not the reason we lost.”Anthony Albanese splashed out $62,000 on flowers and a musical performance for world leaders at a summit in Melbourne earlier this year. Documents supplied to the federal opposition through freedom of information requests show the Prime Minister’s office spent $18,000 on the flowers and $44,000 for singer Jess Mauboy. The major event was a dinner at the 50-year ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit, which brought together 11 prime ministers, presidents and sultans in Melbourne in March. Australia is not a member of ASEAN, rather a “comprehensive strategic partner”. Opposition waste spokesman James Stevens said the floral expense was “remarkable and insulting” amid cost-of-living pressures. “Albo’s flower power has cost taxpayers more than $60,000 in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis,” Mr Stevens said in a statement. “Unfortunately, this is just another example of our Prime Minister enjoying himself at the taxpayer’s expense.” The Prime Minister’s office says the expenditure was in line with similar events, including the 2018 ASEAN conference. Mr Albanese’s office also said two-way trade between Australia and the ASEAN nations totalled $183.4bn last year. The documents show the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet spent $18,513 on floral arrangements for the leaders and spouses’ dinner at the conference, including a $7000 12m dining table centrepiece. ARIA-winner Mauboy was also paid $44,000 of taxpayer money to perform. “What an honour it was to perform at the reception for the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024 in Melbourne this week,” she posted on social media at the time. “Thank you so much for having me.” In a statement, the Prime Minister’s office said the summit was a “major event commemorating 50 years of our relations with ASEAN” and pointed to the economic value of Australian trade within ASEAN nations. “All procurement related to the summit was undertaken in accordance with Commonwealth procurement rules,” the statement read. “Expenditure on the summit was in line with similar-sized events, including the 2018 ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Sydney.” Separate publicly available tender documents show hiring the National Gallery of Victoria cost more than $41,000, plus $13,600 for food and drinks. Originally published as Anthony Albanese treats world leaders to $60k worth of flowers and entertainment

The consequences of falling for a romance scam can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. They're something a 67-year-old woman who now lives in her car in Vista knows all too well. Katherine Goodson told NBC San Diego that she sent thousands of dollars to scammers, thinking it was for actor Keanu Reeves. She decided to share her story to prevent others from losing it all, as she did. Before you make any judgments, you should know that romance scams are very common. According to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, $1.1 billion was lost to romance scams in the U.S. In 2023, San Diego County victims lost $1.3 million. “There is nothing that hasn’t already been done to make me feel any worse,” Goodson said when NBC San Diego warned her she may receive unkind comments on this story. An internet search shows victims all over the country who've fallen for celebrity romance scams, with Keanu Reeves one of the more popular actors scammers like to imitate. His reps have said in the past that he doesn’t have any social media accounts. “Unfortunately, I wasn’t maybe listening to the warning signs,” Goodson said. “I don’t blame anyone but myself.” So how did Goodson end up here? She said it all started in 2022 when she connected with someone claiming to be Reeves. He asked her to send him a $500 gift card to prove she wasn’t just interested in his fame and money. “I did send it, but said, ‘I want to hear your voice,’ and once I heard his voice, I said, ‘You’re not him,’ and I blocked him,” Goodson said. Goodson posted a warning on social media about how she was duped by an imposter. Then, she received a message from the real Reeves – or so she thought – saying he felt awful that she lost money to a scam. They started messaging, and, she said, they fell in love: “He wanted to marry me.” Goodson showed NBC San Diego dozens of receipts for Bitcoin and gift card transactions, as well as wire transfers, a total of tens of thousands of dollars she thought she was sending to Reeves and his team over two years. When asked how she was convinced to send money over and over again, Goodson responded, “Well, No. 1: I was lonely.” Goodson said she constantly asked to speak with or meet Reeves in person, but there was always an excuse. She said the scammers always had a good reason why she needed to send money, too. While it seems hard for Goodson to explain now, she said it all made sense to her in the moment. “The scammers are really, really, really good,” said Temple University Professor Aunshul Rege, who studies romance scams. “This is not like any other type of financial scam where they get your money and you’re done,” Rege said. “They also rob you of the very essence of what makes a human.” Rege said it’s common for them to isolate you and get you into a communication platform of their choice. Another red flag is if they are overly affectionate. “It’s called love bombing," Rege said. "And what they do, they’re just showering you with all this attention and affection.” Then the scammer will ask for something, usually gift cards. If they refuse to meet with you, that’s another big red flag. Goodson said the messages turned hostile in August when she ran out of money, and that’s when she finally fully accepted it as all a scam. “It was just a mess,” Goodson said. “It was mind-boggling to the point that I didn’t know my head from anything.” Goodson has a long road ahead to get back on her feet, but she’s ready to do it on her own: “I've got 29 miles of gas left in my car, and that’s the lowest I’ve ever been.”

Jimmy Carter , the United States’ longest-lived president, was never afraid of speaking his mind. Forthright and fearless, the Nobel Prize winner took pot-shots at former prime minister Tony Blair and ex-US president George W Bush among others. His death came after repeated bouts of illness in which images of the increasingly frail former president failed to erase memories of his fierce spirit. Democrat James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr swept to power in 1977 with his Trust Me campaign helping to beat Republican president Gerald Ford. Serving as 39th US president from 1977 to 1981, he sought to make government “competent and compassionate” but was ousted by the unstoppable Hollywood appeal of a certain Ronald Reagan. A skilled sportsman, Mr Carter left his home of Plains, Georgia , to join the US Navy, returning later to run his family’s peanut business. A stint in the Georgia senate lit the touchpaper on his political career and he rose to the top of the Democratic movement. But he will also be remembered for a bizarre encounter with a deeply disgruntled opponent. The president was enjoying a relaxing fishing trip near his home town in 1979 when his craft was attacked by a furious swamp rabbit which reportedly swam up to the boat hissing wildly. The press had a field day, with one paper bearing the headline President Attacked By Rabbit. Away from encounters with belligerent bunnies, Mr Carter’s willingness to address politically uncomfortable topics did not diminish with age. He recently said that he would be willing to travel to North Korea for peace talks on behalf of US President Donald Trump. He also famously mounted a ferocious and personal attack on Tony Blair over the Iraq war, weeks before the prime minister left office in June 2007. Mr Carter, who had already denounced George W Bush’s presidency as “the worst in history”, used an interview on BBC radio to condemn Mr Blair for his tight relations with Mr Bush, particularly concerning the Iraq War. Asked how he would characterise Mr Blair’s relationship with Mr Bush, Mr Carter replied: “Abominable. Loyal, blind, apparently subservient. “I think that the almost undeviating support by Great Britain for the ill-advised policies of President Bush in Iraq have been a major tragedy for the world.” Mr Carter was also voluble over the Rhodesia crisis, which was about to end during his presidency. His support for Robert Mugabe at the time generated widespread criticism. He was said to have ignored the warnings of many prominent Zimbabweans, black and white, about what sort of leader Mugabe would be. This was seen by Mr Carter’s critics as “deserving a prominent place among the outrages of the Carter years”. Mr Carter has since said he and his administration had spent more effort and worry on Rhodesia than on the Middle East. He admitted he had supported two revolutionaries in Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo, and with hindsight said later that Mugabe had been “a good leader gone bad”, having at first been “a very enlightened president”. One US commentator wrote: “History will not look kindly on those in the West who insisted on bringing the avowed Marxist Mugabe into the government. “In particular, the Jimmy Carter foreign policy... bears some responsibility for the fate of a small African country with scant connection to American national interests.” In recent years Mr Carter developed a reputation as an international peace negotiator. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his commitment to finding peaceful solutions to international conflicts, his work with human rights and democracy initiatives, and his promotion of economic and social programmes. Mr Carter was dispatched to North Korea in August 2008 to secure the release of US citizen Aijalon Mahli Gomes, who had been sentenced to eight years of hard labour after being found guilty of illegally entering North Korea. He successfully secured the release of Mr Gomes. In 2010 he returned to the White House to greet President Barack Obama and discuss international affairs amid rising tensions on the Korean peninsula. Proving politics runs in the family, in 2013 his grandson Jason, a state senator, announced his bid to become governor in Georgia, where his famous grandfather governed before becoming president. He eventually lost to incumbent Republican Nathan Deal. Fears that Mr Carter’s health was deteriorating were sparked in 2015 when he cut short an election observation visit in Guyana because he was “not feeling well”. It would have been Mr Carter’s 39th trip to personally observe an international election. Three months later, on August 12, he revealed he had cancer which had been diagnosed after he underwent surgery to remove a small mass in his liver. Mr Obama was among the well-wishers hoping for Mr Carter’s full recovery after it was confirmed the cancer had spread widely. Melanoma had been found in his brain and liver, and Mr Carter underwent immunotherapy and radiation therapy, before announcing in March the following year that he no longer needed any treatment. In 2017, Mr Carter was taken to hospital as a precaution, after he became dehydrated at a home-building project in Canada. He was admitted to hospital on multiple occasions in 2019 having had a series of falls, suffering a brain bleed and a broken pelvis, as well as a stint to be treated for a urinary tract infection. Mr Carter spent much of the coronavirus pandemic largely at his home in Georgia, and did not attend Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration in 2021, but extended his “best wishes”. Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Mr Carter during his term as US president, died in November 2023. She had been living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” Mr Carter said in a statement following her death. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”Ruben Amorim impressed with Arsenal’s corners after first defeat as Man Utd boss

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was a full participant in practice on Monday, opening the door for him to return from a three-game absence on Wednesday when Pittsburgh hosts the Kansas City Chiefs. Pickens hasn't played since tweaking his hamstring earlier this month. The Steelers (10-5) have struggled to generate much in their passing game with their leading receiver watching from the sideline in sweatpants. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.Korean Americans living in Atlanta watched in shock Tuesday as South Korea came under emergency martial law for the first time in more than four decades. “Michin, michin,” a group of Korean immigrants in their 60s and 70s who were gathered at Korean Martyrs Catholic Church in Doraville repeated in Korean, shaking their heads. They could not think of any other word to describe the events unfolding thousands of miles away in Seoul, South Korea, other than the Korean word for “crazy” or “insane.” South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law Tuesday night in South Korea, accusing the opposition party of paralyzing the government with “pro-North Korean anti-state forces.” The president’s order sent troops and police to the National Assembly to secure the grounds and plunged the democratic nation and key U.S. ally into crisis. The announcement came after the opposition Democratic Party blocked Yoon’s government budget bill and submitted impeachment motions against members of his Cabinet. The National Assembly, which is controlled by the Democratic Party, voted to lift the martial law decree just hours later. “Martial law is aimed at eradicating pro-North Korean forces and to protect the constitutional order of freedom,” Yoon said in an emergency national address televised late Tuesday in South Korea, which is 14 hours ahead Atlanta. “The National Assembly, which should have been the foundation of free democracy, has become a monster that destroys it.” Georgia is home to more than 150,000 residents of Korean descent, according to the Consul General of Korea in Atlanta, and Korea is a vital trade partner with the Peach State. The overnight turmoil in Seoul brought back painful memories for immigrants in Georgia who still have loved ones in Korea. It was the first martial law declaration in South Korea since 1979, following the assassination of military dictator Park Chung-hee. The events of the 1979 martial law and military coup that ensued were most recently portrayed in South Korea’s highest grossing film of 2023, “12.12: The Day,” which won best picture at South Korea’s prestigious Blue Dragon Film Awards on Friday. Political turmoil and violence lives in the recent memory of older Koreans who lived through military dictatorships and the pro-democracy Gwangju Uprising in 1980 that is estimated to have killed about 200 civilians. Elizabeth Kim, 72, recalled working in Seoul in 1980 when she found out through her church that police had violently clashed with student demonstrators in Gwangju, about 200 miles south of Seoul, while they were protesting against the dictatorship of Chun Doo-hwan. “The government blocked any media from reporting on the protests, so I only found out through my church after a lot of it happened,” Kim said. Four decades later, Kim said she is dumbfounded that the Korean president would declare martial law for political reasons. “When I first heard about the martial law, I thought something big had happened with North Korea,” she said. “Using martial law like this in this day and age? This is ridiculous. Absolutely crazy.” Lance Lee, a partner with law firm Arnall Golden Gregory in Atlanta, said the unfolding situation in South Korea is “top of mind” for all Korean Americans worrying about their loved ones across the Pacific. The gravity of martial law and a constitutional crisis hits close to home for Lee, whose father fled the Korean Peninsula in 1954 amid the Korean War. His father, John Y. Lee , obtained his law degree at Yale University and became an adviser and translator for the U.S. military. Lance Lee said his father helped translate for Gen. Douglas MacArthur. “Martial law is not something that gets declared easily,” Lance Lee said. “It’s a very extreme situation.” Lee grew up splitting his time between the U.S. and South Korea, and practiced law in Seoul for more than 20 years before joining AGG in August . He said he was constantly following news updates Tuesday and hopes for “stability and peace” without further political unrest. “Irrespective of what’s right and what’s wrong, (political agendas) shouldn’t be something that impacts people and their daily well-being,” Lee said. “It kind of defeats the purpose of government if turmoil or pushing a certain agenda in order to benefit the public creates friction that actually harms the public.” The White House said the U.S. was “seriously concerned” by the events in Seoul and is monitoring the situation closely, according to The Associated Press. President Joe Biden’s administration was not notified in advance of the martial law announcement and was in contact with the South Korean government, according to a spokesperson for the National Security Council. The U.S. has about 30,000 U.S. troops , predominantly U.S. Army personnel, based in South Korea. The majority of troops are stationed at Camp Humphreys, the largest U.S. overseas military base, in the city of Pyeongtaek, approximately 40 miles south of Seoul. South Korea is one of Georgia’s most important international business partners, ranking as the Peach State’s top foreign investor for the past three years , according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Korean companies announced more than $10 billion in investments and 12,605 jobs across Georgia during the 2023 fiscal year . In recent years, multibillion-dollar Georgia projects were announced by Korean corporate giants Hyundai Motor Group, SK Group and Qcells. Earlier this year, Kia also expanded its automotive factory in West Point. Those businesses, which employ tens of thousands of Georgians, and immigration patterns have led to explosive growth among Georgia’s Korean American population.

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Legislation that would weaken the powers of North Carolina’s incoming governor and other Democrat officials cleared both chambers of the state’s Republican-controlled Legislature this week. The bill would strip authority from the soon-to-be governor, Democrat Josh Stein, to appoint members to the State Board of Elections. Currently, the governor appoints all five members of the board—including three from his own party—based on the recommendations of the Democratic and Republican parties. The new bill would reassign that role to the state auditor, a position that will be filled by Republican Dave Boliek come January 2025. Another provision would limit the governor’s choice of candidates to fill vacancies on the state’s Court of Appeals and Supreme Court to a list provided by the outgoing judge’s political party. The bill would also bar the state’s attorney general from taking a legal position contrary to that of the General Assembly in litigation challenging state laws. Democrat U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson will assume that office after winning his race against Republican Rep. Dan Bishop. Meanwhile, Democrat Mo Green, set to take over the role of superintendent of public instruction, would be stripped of the power to appeal against a state review board’s decisions on charter school applications. The measure passed the North Carolina House along party lines on Nov. 19, prompting criticism from outgoing Gov. Roy Cooper. “Legislators have put forward a bill that fails to provide real support to communities hit hard by Hurricane Helene and instead prioritizes more power grabs in Raleigh,” Cooper said in a statement. The Senate nonetheless passed the bill a day later and sent it to the governor’s desk. The bill, Republican state Sen. Vickie Sawyer noted, allocates an additional $252 million for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. “This historic commitment brings the total state funding for relief to $1.1 billion. Families still struggling to rebuild after the storm can count on our continued focus on housing, infrastructure, and other critical needs,” Sawyer wrote in a social media post. While the General Assembly is in session, Cooper has 10 days to sign or veto legislation before it automatically becomes law. If he should veto the measure, Republicans have the supermajority needed for an override, though it remains unclear if they would all support one. In the House, three Republicans from Helene-damaged areas joined with the chamber’s Democrats in voting against the bill. Just one defection would be enough for an override to fail. Republicans are poised to lose their veto-proof majority next year after falling one House seat short in the Nov. 5 election. While the party will retain its supermajority in the Senate and a majority in the House, the current lame-duck session could be the last opportunity for Republicans to bypass the state’s Democrat administration. In 2016, the state’s Republican-led Legislature pulled a similar move, limiting the governor’s powers ahead of the transition to Cooper’s administration. That legislation sparked protests and years of litigation.

Chandigarh: The oncologists have condemned Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu ’s claims that his wife overcame cancer through a strict dietary regimen, warning against following “unproven remedies”. They also highlighted the lack of scientific evidence to support such assertions. Sidhu, during a press conference in Amritsar on Friday, claimed that his wife had overcome stage-4 cancer within 40 days through dietary and lifestyle changes, including avoiding dairy and sugar and consuming turmeric and neem (Azadirachta Indica). Dr C S Pramesh, director, Tata Memorial Hospital , posted a statement on X, signed by 262 oncologists, calling Sidhu’s claims “unscientific and baseless”. “A video of a former cricketer describing his wife’s treatment for her breast cancer has been circulating widely on social media. Parts of the video imply that ‘starving cancer by not eating dairy products and sugar’, consuming haldi (turmeric) and neem helped cure her ‘incurable’ cancer. These statements have no high-quality evidence to support them. While research is ongoing for some of these products, there is no clinical data currently (available) to recommend their use as anti-cancer agents,” read the statement. Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 Results Majority: 145 BJP+ 229 MVA 47 OTH 12 Results : 288 / 288 BJP+ WON Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 Results Majority: 41 INDIA 56 NDA 24 OTH 1 Results : 81 / 81 INDIA WON Source: PValue The oncologists urged the public not to delay medically proven treatments by following such unverified methods. They emphasised that cancer was curable if detected early, with effective treatments, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. “Consult a doctor, preferably a cancer specialist, if you have any symptoms of cancer,” the statement concluded, stressing the importance of evidence-based medical care. We also published the following articles recently After Navjot Singh Sidhus video declaring wife cancer free, Tata Memorial Hospital experts caution against 'unproven remedies' Oncologists from Tata Memorial Hospital have issued a statement cautioning the public against claims made by former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu regarding his wife's cancer treatment. Sidhu, in a video conference, attributed his wife's recovery to a strict diet and Ayurvedic remedies. My wife is clinically cancer free today, says Navjot Singh Sidhu; shares her diet habits Former Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has shared the positive news of his wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu's victory against cancer. After battling stage 4 cancer with a mere 3% survival chance, she is now clinically cancer-free. Sidhu attributes her recovery to a disciplined routine and a strict diet regimen, emphasizing that cancer treatment is possible even in government hospitals. Cancer hospitals in Varanasi enhance treatment with new radiation machine The Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in Varanasi has added a new radiation machine to increase accessibility for cancer patients. The Halcyon Elite Radiation Machine, donated by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, was inaugurated alongside other CSR-funded facilities.

Skattebo and Arizona State to the playoff after 45-19 win over Iowa State in Big 12 title game ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Big 12 newcomer Arizona State will represent the conference in the 12-team College Football Playoff. Cam Skattebo ran for 170 yards and two scores while adding a touchdown catch the 12th-ranked Sun Devils beat No. 16 Iowa State 45-19 in the Big 12 championship game. The Sun Devils with 34-year-old head coach Kenny Dillingham are 11-2 after being the preseason pick to finish at the bottom of their new 16-team league. They have won six games in a row. Iowa State is 10-3, already the first 10-win season in the program's 133-year history. Boise State makes the College Football Playoff as Big 12's 1st-round bye chances dim INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The first big win in college football’s postseason goes to Boise State. The have Broncos captured the Mountain West Conference title and earned their spot in the sport’s first 12-team playoff. As for the losers, there was UNLV, which fell 21-7 to Heisman hopeful Ashton Jeanty and the Broncos in the conference title game. But more than that, it was the Big 12, which saw one path to a first-round bye in those playoffs blocked off by Jeanty and Company. Lindsey Vonn competes in a pair of downhills, another step on her comeback trail at the age of 40 COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Lindsey Vonn finished in the middle of the pack in a pair of lower-level downhill events as she competed for the first time in nearly six years. The 40-year-old Vonn is on the comeback trail after stepping away from the sport because of injuries. Vonn wasn't concerned with times and places in the races so much as getting used to the speed again and gaining the necessary points to compete on the World Cup circuit. Vonn accomplished both, finishing 24th in the first downhill race of the day and 27th in the second. She posted on social media after the FIS races she had enough points to enter World Cup events. Man City drops more points after draw with Crystal Palace and Man United loses again Manchester City’s Premier League title defense has taken another blow after a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Four-time defending champion City ended a seven-game winless run on Wednesday by beating Nottingham Forest. But City has dropped more points on Saturday after the draw at Selhurst Park. It could have been worse for City after Palace led twice. Pep Guardiola’s team is fourth in the standings and eight points behind leader Liverpool. Liverpool has a game in hand after its derby with Everton was postponed due to a storm. Amber Glenn becomes first US woman in 14 years to win figure skating Grand Prix Final GRENOBLE, France (AP) — Amber Glenn has become the first American to win the women’s Grand Prix Final competition since Alissa Czisny 14 years ago. Glenn landed a triple axel on her way to a total score of 212.07 points to beat Japan's Mone Chiba and triple world champion Kaori Sakamoto. That continues a stunning breakout season at the age of 25 for Glenn. The U.S. could win two more titles later Saturday. Ilia Malinin leads the men’s event ahead of the free skate and Madison Chock and Evan Bates lead the ice dance. Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP and Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Lando Norris took pole position for the last Formula 1 race of the season alongside teammate Oscar Piastri to put McLaren on the verge of a first constructors’ title in 26 years. Norris’ last lap put him .209 of a second faster than Piastri, with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. .020 further back. Seven-time F1 champion Hamilton qualified 18th for his last race with Mercedes after a bizarre incident wrecked his final qualifying lap. A plastic pole marking the inside of a corner was knocked loose by Kevin Magnussen’s Haas and Hamilton drove over it. Big 12's Yormark brings up hard choices for fans before sparsely attended title game ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — College football fans are facing some hard choices in the expanded playoff system with some teams set to play away from home multiple times. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark raised that point before the sparsely attended title game between No. 12 Arizona State and 16th-ranked Iowa State. There were thousands of empty seats at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Yormark says he remains committed to having a Big 12 title game. Besides the issues of fans, there have been suggestions that some leagues might be better off without title games as it relates to playoff hopes. Everton vs. Liverpool postponed because of Storm Darragh. Other Premier League games remain on LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool has been postponed because of Storm Darragh's dangerous winds and heavy rain on the west coast. The Met office says parts of Wales have experienced wind gusts of over 90 mph. The four other Premier League games Saturday remained on as planned. Manchester United will host Nottingham Forest at 5:30 p.m. local time at Old Trafford. The remaining games start at 3 p.m. local time. Aston Villa hosts Southampton and urged fans to use extra time to get to Villa Park in Birmingham. In London, Brentford will host Newcastle, and Crystal Palace will host Manchester City. Ashton Jeanty lets his play do the talking for CFP-bound Boise State BOISE, Idaho (AP) — After Ashton Jeanty streaked through the middle of UNLV’s defense on his way to a 75-yard touchdown run Friday night in the Mountain West Conference title game, he didn’t strike the Heisman pose. He didn’t even lobby for it after the game, instead letting his play do the talking in No. 10 Boise State's 21-7 victory over No. 19 UNLV 21-7. Jeanty added another 209 yards — his sixth game over 200 yards this season — to push his total to 2,497 — just 132 yards short of passing Barry Sanders’ FBS season rushing record. The Broncos earned a spot in the College Football Playoff with the victory. No. 24 Army wins AAC championship in first attempt as Daily runs for 4 TDs in 35-14 win over Tulane WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Bryson Daily rushed for four touchdowns to tie the American Athletic Conference championship game record, and No. 24 Army completed a perfect first season in the league by beating Tulane 35-14. Kanye Udoh rushed for 158 yards, including a 72-yarder to set up a Daily TD, and a score. Daily added 126 yards on the ground for the Black Knights, who overwhelmed AAC opponents with their bruising, clock-eating rushing attack during their first around the league, then ran it to perfection in the championship game. Army moved to 11-1. Daily had runs of 5, 3, 4 and 7 yards.

AVUV: Small-Cap Value ETF, Strong Performance And Momentum, Cheap Price And ValuationDonald Trump is returning to the Oval Office at a time when cybersecurity concerns are only growing . On his watch, the nation will face threats from international cyber crime gangs that hack hospitals, schools, cities and major companies. Cyber extortionists are constantly evolving their pressure techniques. International tensions are also playing out in cyber space. China-backed hackers have been penetrating systems essential to U.S. life, including water systems and power grids. Some fear China could try to these systems, should geopolitical tensions rise. As his administration responds to such threats, Trump isn’t expected to follow President Joe Biden’s playbook entirely. Biden often tried to use regulations to compel organizations in critical sectors to improve their cyber defenses. Trump will more likely seek to reduce regulations, trying to find ways to encourage voluntary improvements from the private sector. He may also put more emphasis on hacking adversaries’ IT infrastructure. A considerable number of Republican lawmakers have also called for slashing the budget of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). They believe it mis-stepped in past efforts to discourage the spread online of election-related disinformation. That agency does far more than call out disinformation, however. It also issues alerts about cyber threats and helps support state and local governments, as well as the private sector, in defending . Some experts believe the cyber agency could lose some of its authority but that there’s enough bipartisan support for its other work that Trump and the new Congress will refrain from eliminating it altogether. Although the new administration’s plans in regard to technology policy in general are still evolving, here are some of the dynamics observers in the field expect to see emerging over the next four years: One of CISA’s many responsibilities is election security. Some conservatives remain unhappy that the agency contacted social media companies about probable election-related disinformation on their platforms during the 2020 election. They charge that this amounted to CISA censoring free speech and unfairly targeting conservative voices. The agency denies these complaints but discontinued such activities prior to the 2022 election. In September, more than 100 House Republicans made a failed effort to cut CISA’s funding heavily. Project 2025 — a transition document prepared by the Heritage Foundation and authored, in part, by new Trump appointees — calls for moving CISA into a different federal department and reassigning any duplicative cybersecurity work to other agencies. Trump himself has had a mixed relationship with CISA. He signed the act that created it, then at the end of his first term famously , then its director, for insisting the 2020 election was secure. Some lawmakers in 2021 from presidential changes by giving the CISA director a five-year term but their bill failed. Accusations against CISA could get a stronger voice when Kentucky Republican Rand Paul, a critic, becomes chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Despite the criticism it's attracted from some quarters, CISA will probably not be dismantled under Trump, thanks to the valuable — and less-controversial — work it does in other areas, including protecting critical infrastructure and election processes from cyber and physical attacks. There’s also been both industry and bipartisan political support for CISA projects such as the initiative — which asks software developers to design their products with cybersecurity in mind — and the , a public-private information sharing and collaboration project. “I don’t think they’re going to get rid of CISA,” says Mark Montgomery, senior director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. “I think even Rand Paul knows he can't get rid of CISA, although he's pissed at it.” Cybersecurity is an international question, with many ransomware criminals conducting attacks from overseas while operating out of safe harbor countries like Russia. And nation-states are a pressing threat, with China-backed hackers having penetrated U.S. , perhaps readying to disrupt them should geopolitical tensions rise. China-linked actors also recently were found hacking deep into U.S. telecommunications networks, where they apparently spied on U.S. wiretapping and captured . The Trump administration may want to go on the offensive against such threats. His first administration supported increasing efforts to in order to combat adversary hackers and prepare to disable IT infrastructure in case of a future conflict. A more aggressive approach might entail efforts to disrupt IT infrastructure used by cyber criminals in the countries harboring them, and potentially imposing sanctions in response to China-backed hacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, as well as being more aggressive in efforts to arrest or prosecute cyber criminals and other actions, says Michael Daniel, president and CEO of the nonprofit Cyber Threat Alliance. The Trump administration will probably “call out Chinese misbehavior a little more,” Montgomery suggests, while continuing to help partner nations hunt malicious behavior lurking in their networks. But when it comes to working with other nations, Trump will probably be less interested in multilateral collaborations, Daniel says, and instead focus on one-on-one relationships with other countries. The U.S. is also unlikely to ratify the , he says, both because of its multilateral nature and objections from privacy, civil liberties and law enforcement groups. The impact of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure can be massive. Last summer’s , a health-care tech company, affected roughly a third of Americans. Separately, the Environmental Protection Agency warns that drinking water systems are falling seriously short of necessary cyber protections. The Biden administration often looked to regulation to safeguard these and other critical infrastructure sectors. In the wake of the Change Healthcare attack, it announced plans to set minimum cybersecurity standards for hospitals. The EPA also tried, although unsuccessfully, to use its authority to require public water systems to assess their cybersecurity periodically. And the Biden administration responded to the 2021 ransomware attack on , which caused gasoline panic buying in the Southeastern states that depleted many gas stations, by setting cybersecurity requirements for pipeline owners and operators. As the incoming administration considers how best to defend health care, water and other critical infrastructure, it is more likely to seek to reduce regulations, not add to them. The Trump team is expected to emphasize private-sector collaboration and voluntary efforts, potentially including offering some incentives. The , enacted in 2022, was designed to help the federal government better understand the cyber threats facing the nation and warn potential victims about threats more quickly. But the law is not expected to be implemented until 2026. In the meantime, CISA has been hammering out details for how to put it into action. The Trump administration will be looking to harmonize the 2022 law with other existing federal cyber incident reporting regulations, Montgomery says. Some have questioned if South Dakota Gov. , Trump’s pick to run the Department of Homeland Security, might push back on the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. South Dakota was the only state that repeatedly declined to participate in it. The law is set to expire in 2025, after four years. Many state government cyber leaders have said that four years’ worth of grants has been helpful but not enough money to meet their needs. They’re calling for a reliable, recurring stream of cybersecurity funds. Full Republican control of Congress could lead to progress on data privacy legislation. That effort has been at a standstill due to arguments over issues such as whether a federal law would pre-empt existing state privacy laws or allow private right of action. California lawmakers have been strong opponents of any federal law superseding their strong state policy, and this dispute prompted former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat, to frustrate an earlier attempt to pass a federal law. California’s Democrat-dominated delegation will have less influence now, however. The Trump administration’s lighter approach to regulation will inform its approach to artificial intelligence, as well. A Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to require tech companies to inform the federal government if they’re training advanced AI models that present a “serious risk” to national security, economic security or public health and safety, as well as to share safety test information. The order also called for efforts to combat algorithmic discrimination and for creating new standards and tools to test if AI systems were “safe, secure, and trustworthy” before they’re released to the public. Trump’s campaign platform included a promise to repeal the order, characterizing its use of the Defense Production Act as government overreach. Efforts to prevent unfairness and bias in AI systems are likely to be less of a priority for the Trump administration, says Daniel Castro, vice president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a tech think tank. Under Trump, the focus will shift to questions such as whether AI systems perform as advertised, or will AI used in medical devices, transit systems or other areas cause physical harms to users. AI companies are facing , and often don’t realize the level of security they need to defend against both nation-state and non-nation-state actors, says Montgomery, of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation. He hopes the incoming administration reaches an agreement with companies on a minimum cyber and physical security standard for AI labs. “This administration is going to take a much more laissez-faire attitude, in general, to the AI labs, but I hope in the very specific area of security, they actually turn the screws more than what has happened so far,” Montgomery says. Trump is also reportedly weighing whether to . Such an official would be charged with coordinating federal policies on AI, guiding government use of the technology and helping the new Department of Government Efficiency use AI to find fraud and waste. Meanwhile, the fate of a major Biden-era effort to boost the domestic semiconductor industry is unclear. The 2022 bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act promised billions to incentivize U.S.-based semiconductor chip manufacturing, research and development. On Tuesday, Intel secured an $8 billion grant under the program. Trump has , arguing that his tariff plans would do more to shift production to the U.S. without requiring government spending. Most of the subsidies authorized by the CHIPS Act , but the Biden administration intends distribute “almost all” the money before Trump takes office, according to Commerce Secretary . And, although many conservatives have criticized social media companies for alleged censorship, it’s unclear if the Trump administration would seek to roll back the legal protections that allow for content moderation. of the Communications Decency Act shields online services from civil liability over user-created content they host. It also allows social media companies to make well-intentioned efforts to moderate user-posted content, including letting them take down posts they deem harassing, obscene or otherwise objectionable. Some Republicans have sought to rewrite Section 230 to prevent what they view as social media platforms censoring conservative voices. However, Castro says that while companies are likely to take extra care to display neutrality in content moderation, the situation has changed. Trump and Elon Musk — a major Trump financial backer and co-leader of the new Department of Government Efficiency — both own social media platforms, potentially dampening desires for Section 230 repeal. Government Technology's

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s bid for a fourth straight NFC South title and fifth consecutive playoff berth is gaining momentum. Back-to-back wins over a pair of last-place teams , combined with Atlanta’s three-game losing streak, have propelled the Bucs (6-6) to a tie atop the division. Although the Falcons (6-6) hold a tiebreaker after sweeping the season series between the teams, Tampa Bay can control its own destiny by finishing strong against a less than imposing schedule. The Bucs, who are back in the thick of the race after beating the New York Giants and Carolina Panthers, figure to be favored in four of their five remaining games. “Every week, we said it’s a playoff game, we got to take care of us. It’s not going to be easy. As it was (Sunday), it’s going to be a dog fight every week,” coach Todd Bowles said after Sunday’s 26-23 overtime win at Carolina. “We got to clean up some things, we know that, but it's hard to win in this league,” the coach said of the mistake-filled victory that lifted the Bucs back to .500. “We’ll take a win any way we can get it.” After facing Las Vegas (2-10) this week, the Bucs will finish with road games against the Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) and Dallas Cowboys (5-7), followed by home dates vs. Carolina (3-9) and the New Orleans Saints (4-8). What’s working Kicker Chase McLaughlin has been one of team’s most consistent performers, converting 21 of 23 field goal attempts. He was 4 of 5 against the Panthers, including 51-yarder to force overtime on the final play of regulation. He missed from 55 yards in OT before winning it with a 30-yard field goal on Tampa Bay’s next possession. What needs help Just when it appeared the defense was beginning to trend in the right direction, Carolina's Bryce Young threw for 298 yards without an interception against the Bucs in one of his better outings of the season. “In the first half, he did it with his feet and the second half he did it with his arm,” Bowles said. Stock up Running back Bucky Irving rushed for a career-best 152 yards and finished with 185 from scrimmage against Carolina, making him the first rookie since Miles Sanders in 2019 to have consecutive games with 150-plus yards from scrimmage. Stock down A week after playing well offensively and defensively in a 23-point rout of the New York Giants, the Bucs were sloppy against the Panthers. In addition to throwing two interceptions, Mayfield was sacked four times. Tampa Bay was penalized seven times for 54 yards, and the defense was only able to sack Young once. Injuries Mayfield (sore leg), linebacker K.J. Britt (sprained ankle) and safety Mike Edwards (hamstring) will be on the injury report this week. Bowles said he’s not sure what Mayfield's practice status will be when the team reconvenes Wednesday, however he expects the quarterback to play Sunday. Key numbers 37 and 101 — Wide receiver Mike Evans had another big day against Carolina, posting the 37th 100-yard receiving performance of his career — fifth among active players. He also moved ahead of Hall of Famers Steve Largent and Tim Brown for sole possession of ninth place on the all-time list for TD receptions with 101. Next steps The Buccaneers host Las Vegas in Tampa Bay's first home game in a month and the third consecutive outing against a last-place team. The Raiders (2-10) have lost eight in a row. NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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Men lose 17 minutes of life with every cigarette they smoke while a woman’s life is cut short by 22 minutes with each cigarette, experts have estimated. This is more than previous estimates, which suggest that each cigarette shortens a smoker’s life by 11 minutes. The new estimates, which suggest that each cigarette leads to 20 minutes loss of live on average across both genders, are based on more up-to-date figures from long-term studies tracking the health of the population. Researchers from University College London said that the harm caused by smoking is “cumulative” and the sooner a person stops smoking, and the more cigarettes they avoid smoking, the longer they live. The new analysis, commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care, suggests that if a 10-cigarettes-a-day smoker quits on January 1, then by January 8 they could “prevent loss of a full day of life”. By February 20, their lives could be extended by a whole week. And if their quitting is successful until August 5, they will likely live for a whole month longer than if they had continued to smoke. The authors added: “Studies suggest that smokers typically lose about the same number of healthy years as they do total years of life. Make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good. There’s lots of free support available to help you. Find out more 🔽 https://t.co/J0ehnoRM1D pic.twitter.com/LQpUp6HJBm — WHH 🏥 (@WHHNHS) December 27, 2024 “Thus smoking primarily eats into the relatively healthy middle years rather than shortening the period at the end of life, which is often marked by chronic illness or disability. “So a 60-year-old smoker will typically have the health profile of a 70-year-old non-smoker.” The analysis, to be published in the Journal of Addiction, concludes: “We estimate that on average, smokers in Britain who do not quit lose approximately 20 minutes of life expectancy for each cigarette they smoke. “This is time that would likely be spent in relatively good health. “Stopping smoking at every age is beneficial but the sooner smokers get off this escalator of death the longer and healthier they can expect their lives to be.” Dr Sarah Jackson, principal research fellow from the UCL Alcohol and Tobacco Research Group, said: “It is vital that people understand just how harmful smoking is and how much quitting can improve their health and life expectancy. “The evidence suggests people lose, on average, around 20 minutes of life for each cigarette they smoke. “The sooner a person stops smoking, the longer they live. “Quitting at any age substantially improves health and the benefits start almost immediately. “It’s never too late to make a positive change for your health and there are a range of effective products and treatments that can help smokers quit for good.” There are so many reasons to quit smoking this New Year – for your health, for more money, and for your family. Make a fresh quit for 2025 – find tips and support at https://t.co/GyLk65o8kS or https://t.co/iW6WLxTL00 pic.twitter.com/KxPZ5N378y — North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust (@NTeesHpoolNHSFT) December 27, 2024 Health officials have said that smokers can find advice, support and resources with the NHS Quit Smoking app, as well as the online Personal Quit Plan. Public health minister Andrew Gwynne said: “Smoking is an expensive and deadly habit and these findings reveal the shocking reality of this addiction, highlighting how important it is to quit. “The new year offers a perfect chance for smokers to make a new resolution and take that step.” Commenting on the paper, Professor Sanjay Agrawal, special adviser on tobacco at the Royal College of Physicians, said: “Every cigarette smoked costs precious minutes of life, and the cumulative impact is devastating, not only for individuals but also for our healthcare system and economy. “This research is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address cigarette smoking as the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the UK.”CINCINNATI — In recent weeks, the Broncos’ offense has been in a tug-of-war between artistry and mediocrity. In Week 16’s loss to the Chargers, Denver scored 21 points and rushed for 89 yards in the first half, then mustered only six points and 21 rushing yards the rest of the way. On Saturday against the Bengals at Paycor Stadium, the Broncos scored just three points in the opening half before quarterback Bo Nix and the Denver offense came to life with three touchdown passes in the second half. Despite Nix’s resilient effort and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr.’s spectacular two-touchdown performance, Denver’s slow start resulted in a gut-wrenching 30-24 loss to the Bengals in overtime. Denver’s boom-or-bust offense has produced two straight losses when a win in either game would’ve ended an eight-year playoff drought. And now the Broncos’ once iron-clad playoff hopes are in jeopardy, with the giving them a 58% chance of making the postseason entering Sunday’s games. “It doesn’t feel very good,” said Nix, who completed 24 of 31 passes for 219 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. “I think the only good thing that comes out of games like this is you see us battle, and you see us compete really hard. At the end of the day, if you compete really hard and fail, it’ll bring you flat on your face, but at least you’re out there competing.” The Bengals have been one of the worst passing defenses in the league. They are seventh in passing yards allowed (231.6), tied for 10th in yards per play (6.4) and tied for fifth in touchdown passes allowed (26). Despite that, the Broncos came out flat on Saturday. Denver’s 10-play, 58-yard scoring drive to start the game ended in a field goal. From that point on, the Broncos sputtered. Denver punted the ball on back-to-back drives before a disastrous two-minute drill to end the half. After finding DeVaughn Vele for a first down at the Cincinnati 45-yard line with just under a minute to go, Nix was sacked twice in the final 35 seconds to effectively end the scoring threat. Third-down execution was a problem for the second straight week. In the last two games, Denver has gone 9 for 25 (36%) on third down. Against the Bengals, the team went 4 for 12 in those situations and 1 for 5 in the first half. That included three three-and-outs that Cincinnati capitalized on. In the second quarter, Dever’s first three-and-out preceded a touchdown drive that ended with Joe Burrow finding wideout Tee Higgins for a 2-yard score and 7-3 Bengals lead. The Broncos had two more three-and-outs in OT, both of which were followed by Bengals scoring opportunities. Cade York botched the first with a 33-yard field goal miss, but Burrow made good on the second with a TD pass to Higgins. That capped a night that saw Cincinnati control the ball for 41 minutes, 56 seconds of game action, compared to Denver’s 26:57. “The time of possession was concerning at halftime,” head coach Sean Payton said. “We just knew offensively we had to help (the defense) out. ...We had our opportunities.” The Broncos did find a rhythm in the second half, gaining 221 yards. After carrying the ball twice for 21 yards in the first two quarters, running back Jaleel McLaughlin had eight carries for 48 yards over the final two quarters and overtime. That allowed Nix to push the ball downfield. The rookie QB averaged 11.8 air yards per attempt in the second half compared to 2.3 in the first, according to Next Gen Stats. With his back against the wall in the final nine minutes of the fourth, Nix let the ball fly. A beautiful 51-yard touchdown pass to Mims evened the score at 17-all, and Mims’ leaping 25-yard TD grab with seconds to go in regulation sent the game to OT. “We had to make the most of it in the second half, and I feel like we did that for the most part,” said Mims, who finished with eight catches for 103 yards. But after Payton decided against going for two at the end of regulation, the Broncos’ offensive struggles returned in overtime. Denver failed to capitalize on defensive end Zach Allen’s sack of Burrow during the first drive of the extra session. Or York’s missed field goal. In Denver’s six offensive plays, Nix went 2 for 4 for 2 yards while the Broncos totaled just 4 yards rushing. “Offensively, we went out there with the mindset that we’ve got to get some points on the board,” Mims said. “And at the end of the day, that’s not what happened.”Daktronics to Present at The Benchmark Company's Upcoming Discovery One-on-One Investor Conference

One of the prevalent misconceptions about "Trump 2.0" is the belief that it must be a direct replica or continuation of former President Donald Trump. Professor Ouyang Hui emphasizes the importance of recognizing that political phenomena are complex and multifaceted. Rather than expecting a singular individual to embody the entirety of Trump's legacy, it is crucial to acknowledge the nuances and variations within this evolving political landscape.Two promoted teams, Ikorodu City and Heartland continued their unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League, making it four and five games without a loss respectively. On Saturday, defending champion of the league, Rangers International, forced Heartland to a goalless draw in Owerri while baby of the league, Ikorodu City, forced away team, Nigeria Tornadoes, to the same result as they remain unbeaten despite starting the season on a bad note. In some of the other games played on Saturday, El-Kanemi Warriors compounded Akwa United woes with another defeat with the game ending 1-0 in favour of the home team. Bendel Insurance started the post Monday Odigie era with a 3-1 defeat of Kwara United while it ended 2-2 between Lobi Stars and Kano Pillars with the away team coming back from two goals down to secure the draw. More games continue tomorrow with Katsina United facing Remo Stars at home, same as Plateau United hosting Nasarawa United in Jos. Abia Warriors will be the guest of Rivers United with Bayelsa United playing away to Shooting Stars of Ibadan.

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A handful of popular social media platforms are unavailable to users after reported a technical issue had blocked access on some devices. or signup to continue reading Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Threads were affected by the issue early on December 12, . Meta said it was "aware that a technical issue is impacting some users' ability to access our apps" just before 6am. "We're working to get things back to normal as quickly as possible and [apologise] for any inconvenience." Outages were reported around the world from 5.30am. Reported Facebook outages spiked to 6394 by 5.30am in Australia with 48 per cent of users experiencing issues with their login, 41 per cent with their app and 11 per cent with the website. More than two-thirds of outage reports from Instagram users said their app was not working, while 27 per cent said they were experiencing a server connection issue. Facebook Messenger users reported that they were struggling to access the app, couldn't login or were unable to send a message. Most WhatsApp outage reports in Australia cited poor connection and an inability to receive messages. Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement AdvertisementLong passport lines are back during Canada Post strike

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Awards season has arrived in the form of the Golden Globes nominations. The awards, which honor both movies and television programs, is often viewed as a preview of the upcoming Oscars. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz go over the list, focusing largely on the movies, which tend to shine brightest at the ceremony. But they also take time to review a few of the TV shows, including the great, but rarely funny "The Bear," which is again in the comedy or musical category. We also have an interview with "Nickel Boys" director RaMell Ross, who spoke with Miller prior to the film receiving a nomination for best drama. Miller also talked with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who starred in the film. “Wicked”; “Anora”; “Emilia Perez”; “Challengers”; “A Real Pain”; “The Substance” “The Brutalist”; “A Complete Unknown,”; “Conclave”; “Dune: Part Two”; “Nickel Boys;” “September 5” Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Hugh Grant, “Heretic”; Gabriel LaBelle, “Saturday Night; Jesse Plemons, “Kinds of Kindness”’ Glen Powell, “Hitman”; Sebastian Stan, “A Different Man” Amy Adams, “Nightbitch”; Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”; Karla Sofia Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”; Mikey Madison “Anora”; Demi Moore, “The Substance”; Zendaya, “Challengers” Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl′′; Angelina Jolie, ”Maria”; Nicole Kidman, “Babygirl”; Tilda Swinton, “The Room Next Door”; Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”; Kate Winslet, “Lee” Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”; Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown’; Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”; Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”; Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice’’ “Alien: Romulus”; Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”; Deadpool & Wolverine”; “Gladiator II”; “Inside Out 2”; “Twisters”; “Wicked”; “The Wild Robot” “All We Imagine As Light′′; ”Emilia Pérez”; “The Girl With the Needle”; “I’m Still Here”; “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”; “Vermiglio” “Flow”; “Inside Out 2”; “Memoir of a Snail”; “Moana 2”; “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”; “The Wild Robot” Selena Gomez, ”Emilia Pérez”; Ariana Grande, “Wicked”; Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”; Margaret Qualley, “The Substance”; Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”; Zoe Saldaña, ”Emilia Pérez” Yura Borisov, “Anora”; Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”; Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”; Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”; Jeremy Strong, ”The Apprentice”; Denzel Washington, “Gladiator II” Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Edward Berger, “Conclave”; Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Payal Kapadia, “All We Imagine As Light” Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, “The Brutalist”; Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Peter Straughan, “Conclave” Volker Bertelmann, “Conclave”; Daniel Blumberg, “The Brutalist”; Kris Bowers, “The Wild Robot”; Clement Ducol, Camille “Emilia Pérez”; Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, “Challengers”; Hans Zimmer, “Dune: Part Two” “Beautiful That Way” from “The Last Showgirl” (music/lyrics by Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Zachrisson); “Compress/Repress” from “Challengers’ (music/lyrics by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Luca Guadagnino; “El Mal” from EL MAL” from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard; “Forbidden Road” from ”Better Man′′ (music/lyrics by Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, Sacha Skarbek); “Kiss the Sky” from “The Wild Robot′′ (music/lyrics by Delacey, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack, Ali Tamposi); ”Mi Camino′′ from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille) “Shogun”; “The Diplomat”; “Slow Horses”; “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; “The Day of the Jackal”; “Squid Game” “Abbott Elementary”; “The Bear; “Hacks”; “Nobody Wants This”; “Only Murders in the Building”; “The Gentlemen” Donald Glover, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”; Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”; Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”; Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shogun”; Billy Bob Thornton, “Landman” Kathy Bates, “Matlock”; Emma D’Arcy, “House of the Dragon”; Maya Erskine, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”; Keira Knightley, “Black Doves”; Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”; Anna Sawai, “Shogun” Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”; Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”; Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”; Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building”; Kathryn Hahn, “Agatha All Along”; Jean Smart, “Hacks” Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”; Ted Danson, “A Man on the Inside”; Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jason Segel, “Shrinking”; Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jeremy All White, “The Bear” “Baby Reindeer”; Disclaimer"; “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; “The Penguin”; “Ripley”; “True Detective: Night Country” Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer''; Jodie Foster, ”True Detective: Night Country"; Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin''; Sofia Vergara, ”Griselda"; Naomi Watts, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”; Kate Winslet, “The Regime” Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”; Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”; Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”; Cooper Koch, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Ewan McGregor, “A Gentleman in Moscow”; Andrew Scott, “Ripley” Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”; Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”; Dakota Fanning, “Ripley”; Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”; Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”; Kali Reis, “True Detective: Night Country” Tadanobu Asano, “Shogun''; Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”; Jack Lowden “Slow Horses”; Diego Luna, “La Maquina”; Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear” Jamie Foxx, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was”; Nikki Glaser, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die”; Seth Meyers, “Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking”; Adam Sandler, "Adam Sandler: Love You"; Ali Wong, “Ali Wong: Single Lady”; Ramy Youssef, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings” —List compiled by The Associated Press Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!Bank of America Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitors

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Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels rushed for 127 yards, throwing for another 227 and for three touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass to Zach Ertz. The Commanders staged a dramatic comeback from a 10-point deficit at half-time, sending them to the play-offs for the first time in four years. PLAYOFF BOUND!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/djmqZv3kH6 — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 30, 2024 The win was enough to give the Los Angeles Rams the NFC West title as it ended the Seattle Seahawks hopes ahead of their meeting in the final week of the season. The Falcons need other results to go their way along with a win over the Carolina Panthers in their final game. Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season as the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title with a victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The 27-year-old achieved the feat with a 23-yard run during the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ crushing 41-7 success at Lincoln Financial Field. Barkley is 100 yards short of Eric Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984 for the Los Angeles Rams, ahead of next week’s regular season finale against the New York Giants. Single-season rushing record in reach. @saquon @Eagles pic.twitter.com/iSHyXeMLv1 — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 However, he could be rested for that game in order to protect him from injury ahead of the play-offs. The Minnesota Vikings scored their ninth consecutive win after hanging on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25. Sam Darnold threw touchdowns to Cam Akers, Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailer, pushing his total for the season to 35. The victory set up a final-week showdown with the Detroit Lions for both the division title and top seed in the NFC. The Miami Dolphins kept themselves in the play-off race with a 20-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns. With Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out with a hip injury, replacement Tyler Huntly threw for 225 yards and a touchdown. he BAKED today 👨‍🍳 pic.twitter.com/eFX9fd1w5P — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 Miami will need to beat the New York Jets and hope the Denver Broncos lose to the Kansas City Chiefs to clinch the final AFC wildcard berth. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept alive their dreams of reaching the play-offs by overcoming the Carolina Panthers 48-14. Veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield produced a dominant performance at Raymond James Stadium, registering five passing touchdowns to equal a Buccaneers franchise record. The Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC conference number two seed for the post season with a 40-14 success over the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium. Josh Allen passed for 182 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another. Buffalo finish the 2024 regular season undefeated at home, with eight wins from as many games. The Indianapolis Colts’ hopes of reaching the play-offs were ended by a 45-33 defeat to the Giants. FINAL: Drew Lock accounts for 5 TDs in the @Giants victory! #INDvsNYG pic.twitter.com/N8HJYth09F — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 Malik Nabers exploded for 171 yards and two touchdowns and Ihmir Smith-Marsette broke a 100-yard kick-off return to give the Giants their highest-scoring output under head coach Brian Daboll. Quarterback Drew Lock threw four touchdown passes and accounted for a fifth on the ground to seal the win. Elsewhere, Mac Jones threw two touchdowns to help the Jacksonville Jaguars defeat the Tennessee Titans 20-13, while the Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 25-10.Director of Content Development at Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future (Earthna) Sebastien Turbot revealed the centre’s priorities for the upcoming year includes continuing its role as a driver of sustainability efforts by hosting the second edition of the Earthna Summit 2025, scheduled for April 22-23, 2025. The summit will bring together a number of local, regional and international partners to discuss the most prominent environmental challenges facing the world. In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), Turbot explained that the summit will witness the announcement of the winners of the first Earthna Prize, which honours and supports projects that preserve traditional knowledge and cultural heritage and draw inspiration from them to address environmental challenges. The award focuses on the themes of water resource management, food security, sustainable urbanism, and land stewardship, with four winners sharing the cash prize of $1mn. Earthna 2025’s main objective is to bring together an elite group of experts, government representatives, policymakers, decision-makers, businessmen, in addition to multilateral organisations and members of civil society to work together. He added that the summit highlights Qatar’s commitment to promoting sustainability in hot and arid environments, by drawing its rich cultural heritage, unique ecosystems and innovation. The summit will be a platform to explore how to combine traditional and modern approaches to shape a more resilient and inclusive sustainable future. The most prominent components for the Earthna Summit is the Earthna Village, which will include a display of products and speakers on some innovative solutions inspired by traditional knowledge, in addition to providing interactive spaces that enhance cooperation and creativity. Turbot noted that the first edition of the Earthna Summit in 2023 saw 1,500 participants from over 100 countries coming together to address key issues such as biodiversity, water and food security, and overall sustainability. For the 2025 edition, Earthna intends to continue these dialogues and bring together climate action leaders on key policy and climate change issues, he added. He explained that the outcomes of the last summit enhanced the deep understanding of traditional practices and their role in managing ecosystems and adapting to climate, and the upcoming summit will build on that to explore how to drive practical progress. The Director of Content Development stressed that Earthna aspires to co-operate with a variety of countries and organisations that align with its goals and vision, including countries that are leaders in sustainability innovations, regions facing similar environmental challenges, and organisations specialising in climate action, policy development, and enhancing community resilience. He pointed out that Earthna also seeks to co-operate with international research institutions, non-governmental organisations, private sector leaders, and academic institutions to enhance the exchange of ideas and practices. The Earthna Summit embodies Qatar’s commitment to promoting sustainability at the international level by creating a platform whose impact extends beyond the summit itself. Turbot explained that the summit promotes effective dialogues between policy makers, thought leaders and industry pioneers to address global environmental challenges in a collaborative manner. The summit aims to stimulate climate action at the international level by forming lasting partnerships, influencing policy frameworks and encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices across international sectors, while the research findings and solutions presented during the sessions are documented and disseminated globally to be used as valuable resources for governments, organisations and communities seeking to achieve sustainability. He touched on Earthna’s participation at COP16 in Riyadh, where it showcased its leadership experiences by participating in interactive sessions. He also highlighted that Chairman of the Board of Directors at Earthna Justin Munday moderated a high-level panel discussion on innovative market mechanisms, such as bonds, credits, insurance, index-linked debt and microfinance, as essential tools for sustainable land management. On Tuesday, Earthna hosted a dialogue seminar on sustainability and traditional urban planning, which discussed ways to integrate sustainability practices with traditional urban planning principles. Turbot also noted that Programme Manager at Earthna Talha Mirza will present a session on the vital role of traditional knowledge in sustainable development and adaptation to climate change, while reviewing case studies on traditional water management systems, such as agricultural canals and irrigation channels. Turbot said that Earthna is a non-profit centre specialised in policy research on sustainability and supporting related issues. Earthna was established by Qatar Foundation and aims to provide a comprehensive vision that contributes to achieving environmentally, economically and socially sustainable development. Related Story World Summit AI Qatar 2024 kicks off

So when Lindauer entered the transfer portal at the end of last season and then committed to Union, one had to wonder what the Madison, Wisconsin native was going to bring to the Garnet Chargers. It turns out that Lindauer has brought a lot to Union. In 11 games, Lindauer has two goals and eight assists. His 10 points are tied for sixth with Caden Villegas. The Union men's hockey team plays its final ECAC Hockey games of 2024 this weekend when it visits Princeton and Quinnipiac. Garnet Chargers players Josh Nixon, Parker Lindauer and Caden Villegas offer their thoughts. What has been most impressive about Lindauer is his vision when he sets up behind the opposition’s net. He surveys the situation before making the perfect pass to set up a goal. That was the case in last Saturday’s 5-2 Union win over Niagara. Lindauer set up shop behind the Niagara net, and spotted Josh Nixon to the left of the net. Lindauer sent the puck to Nixon, who fired it into the net. Lindauer, who had a career-high three assists in Union’s 6-3 win over RPI on Oct. 25, can’t explain why he’s so good at setting up behind the net. “I think we just have so many options that a team doesn't really know who they should take or who they should defend,” Lindauer said during Tuesday’s media availability at Messa Rink, “because I have Colby [MacArthur] on one side, ‘Nixie’ in the middle and ‘Vegas’ [Caden Villegas] on the other side. So how do you decide who you're going to cover?” Union head coach Josh Hauge called Lindauer a great passer. The Union men's hockey team plays its final ECAC Hockey games of 2024 this weekend when it visits Princeton and Quinnipiac. Garnet Chargers head coach Josh Hauge offers his thoughts. “He can find holes where most people can't fit a puck through,” Hauge said. “He's really good with deception with the stick. He'll look as if he's going one way and pass the puck back the other way. He's got a knack to just create space where there isn't any. And he’s really intelligent, so I think that's been one thing for us is his brain makes him a really good player.” So what happened at Maine? Why didn’t things work out there? “They're a deep team, and some things just don't happen,” Lindauer said. “And it's all about opportunity, right? ... I'm not saying I wasn't given an opportunity there. I loved my time there, and I'll never talk bad about them. But it's just like I came here and right away I found a little click with these guys, and I just felt more comfortable around here. I'm glad I'm here, and I'll never regret going to Maine, that's for sure. But I'm glad I ended up here.” So are his teammates. “He's a great player, a great person,” Nixon said. Villegas was a teammate of Lindauer’s at Tri-City of the United States Hockey League. “We were always hanging out there, too,” Villegas said. “We were there for a year, but I feel like we got pretty close there. So when I heard he was coming here, I was super happy. I was juiced. I was calling him. I was like, ‘Can't wait for you to get here.’ I know he's having a hell of a year for us, and we need him to continue doing that.” When I spoke to Maine head coach Ben Barr last week before the Black Bears played at RPI, I asked him about Lindauer. Barr said he’s happy for him. “He's a phenomenal kid,” Barr said. “He put a lot of work in here. He didn't always get a shot. At the end of both years, he was here and he was playing for us. He's a really high-character kid. He wants to be a player. He's willing to put the work in. I think he's manufactured himself into a really good player, so it's awesome to see him doing well.” If Lindauer continues to produce, it certainly will be a big win for Union. Time for another installment of my look back at some memorable Union men’s and women’s games in Messa Rink history. Dec. 6 2023: Maine 3, Union 1 — Former RPI player and Union assistant coach Ben Barr returned to Messa Rink for the first time as a head coach, guiding the Black Bears to a 3-1 victory over the Garnet Chargers. Dec. 9, 2017: Union 4, Holy Cross 2 — The Dutchmen trailed 2-0 after one, but they rallied to win. Jack Adams and Cole Maier scored second-period goals. Ryan Scarfo broke the tie with 2:16 left in the third period. Ryan Walker added an empty-net goal 61 seconds later. Dec. 5, 2015: Union 3, Dartmouth 0 — Alex Sakellaropoulos stopped all 34 shots he faced to lead the Dutchmen past the Big Green. Brett Supinski, Spencer Foo and Mike Vecchione scored for Union. Dec. 7, 2013: Union 6, Quinnipiac 4 — In the first meeting between the two teams since the Bobcats beat the Dutchmen in the 2013 NCAA hockey tournament East Regional final, Union erases a 4-3 third-period deficit to win. Eli Lichtenwald and Michael Pontarelli each had two goals and an assist. The game also featured an errant pass by Shayne Gostisbehere that went into an open Union net during a delayed penalty against Quinnipiac. Dec. 11, 2010: Union 6, Army 2 — Daniel Carr had a hat trick, and the Dutchmen went 6 for 9 on the power play to beat the Black Knights. Dec. 10, 2010: Union 8, AIC 1 — Jeremy Welsh had a hat trick to lead the Dutchmen to a rout of the Yellow Jackets. Justin Pallos had two goals and an assist, Kelly Zajac added a goal and two assists and Wayne Simpson collected three assists. Dec. 10, 1995: Cornell 5, Union 5 — After the Big Red were called for icing, Reid Simonton scored with two seconds left in the third period to tie the score and send the game into overtime. Cornell had 52 shots on goal, and Union 51. Dec. 5, 1975: Ottawa 4, Union 2 — This was the first-ever game played in the arena, when it was known as Achilles Rink. The Union women’s hockey team closes out the 2024 portion of its schedule this weekend when it hosts Yale at 6 p.m. Friday and Brown at 3 p.m. Saturday in ECACH action at Messa Rink. The Union women's hockey team plays its final of 2024 this weekend when it hosts Yale and Brown in ECAC Hockey play. Garnet Chargers head coach Tony Maci, goalie Monja Wager, forward Maddie Leaney and defenseman Maren Friday offers their thoughts. The Garnet Chargers are looking to move up in the standings. They are tied for seventh place with St. Lawrence with 12 points. Union (4-3-0 ECACH, 7-10-1 overall) is 2.5 points behind fourth-place Yale, and 1.5 points in back of fifth-place Brown. “We want to build some momentum [heading] into Christmas break, going into the ECAC play,” Union head coach Tony Maci said. “Got a couple teams coming in that are right ahead of us that we want to try and grab some points from, so it's going to be a big weekend for us.” Union tied and lost to St. Cloud State last weekend. In the 2-1 loss, the Garnet Chargers had just nine shots on goal. They had two through two periods, and those shots on goal came in the first period. “I think the most important thing is doing what we know produces success for us,” Union forward Maddie Leaney said, “and that's using our speed, and playing physical is huge for us and just doing the little things right.” Here are my latest ECAC Hockey Power Rankings. 1) Dartmouth: The Big Green played tough in a two-goal loss to Boston College in a matchup of ranked teams last Friday, then bounced back two days later to beat Vermont. 2) Union: Impressive road sweep of Niagara. 3) Clarkson: Edged by Providence and tied UMass Lowell last weekend in Lake Placid. 4) Brown: The Bears are unbeaten in their last five (3-0-2) after tying and beating Air Force last weekend. 5) Colgate: Off last weekend 6) Quinnipiac: Had a tie against Cornell in The Big Apple at Madison Square Garden last Saturday. 7) Cornell: Rallied from 3-2 deficit to tie Quinnipiac 8) Princeton: Swept No. 12 Ohio State 9) Harvard: Went 1-1 in the Friendship Four 10) Yale: Got swept by LIU 11) RPI: Lost twice to Maine by scores of 6-0 and 6-2. Gave up 100 shots on goal in the games. 12) St. Lawrence: Losses to UMass Lowell and Providence extended the Saints’ losing streak to six games.SAD in Catch-22 situation after Akal Takht directivesvr poker game 。

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A new study compiled a list of countries best for early-age entrepreneurs , and Canada ranks first having the youngest entrepreneurs, fast business setup time of 2 days, and highest ease of doing business index of 98. The survey also indicates that Portugal and South Africa stand out for having incredibly low costs to start a business—$0 and $13, respectively—making them financially accessible for new entrepreneurs. Furthermore, Israel ranks the highest in terms of the ‘Country Startup Friendliness Index’, making it a very favourable location for new businesses. These findings are based on research by Hostinger . The company analysed the best countries for early-age entrepreneurs by examining multiple factors. First, data on the average age of startup founders in each country was collected to identify which nations have younger entrepreneurs. The countries were then ranked from youngest to oldest based on founder age. To further assess startup friendliness, the researchers gathered data on additional factors, including the cost to start a business, the ease of doing business index, the time required to start a business, and the Country Startup Friendliness Index. Finally, the countries were ranked based on their overall startup environment, focusing on those offering the most supportive conditions for young entrepreneurs. This produced the following ranking: Canada tops the list and its strong business environment offers both ease of entry and moderate startup costs, making it an ideal destination for young entrepreneurs. Israel ranks second, offering a highly supportive environment for startups, particularly in the technology and innovation sectors. With an average age of 25 for startup founders, Israel combines youthful energy with strong business networks, fostering a dynamic startup culture. India ranks third with a composite score of 94. It boasts the fastest time required to start a business at just 1.5 days, though the cost to start a business is moderate at $1,036. Germany secures fourth place and has numerous business hubs like Berlin and Munich. Nigeria comes in fifth and Singapore ranks sixth. Portugal ranks seventh, positioning as one of the most financially accessible countries for entrepreneurs. The United Arab Emirates ranks eighth and The Netherlands secures ninth place offering one of the lowest costs to start a business at just $51. South Africa rounds up the ranking list. Dr. Tim Sandle is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for science news.Tim specializes in science, technology, environmental, business, and health journalism. He is additionally a practising microbiologist; and an author. He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.By Kemberley Washington, CPA, Bankrate.com The IRS Direct File program, which lets taxpayers file their federal income tax return directly with the IRS for free, is doubling its reach to 24 states for the 2025 tax season, up from 12 states in 2024, the program’s pilot year. The Direct File program will also accept more types of tax situations for the 2025 tax season. While taxpayers who used the system in 2024 could claim a handful of tax credits, including the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit , that list is expanding in 2025 to include the child and dependent care credit , among others. An estimated 30 million taxpayers will qualify for the Direct File program in 2025, the IRS says. More than 140,000 taxpayers filed their federal tax returns through the Direct File program in 2024. About 90% of users said their experience was excellent or above average, according to a survey of about 11,000 Direct File users in 2024, conducted by the General Services Administration. “We’re excited about the improvements to Direct File and the millions more taxpayers who will be eligible to use the service this year,” said Danny Werfel, the IRS commissioner, in a statement. “Our goal is to improve the experience of tax filing itself and help taxpayers meet their obligations quickly and easily.” The IRS says that taxpayers can use Direct File when the 2025 tax season kicks off in January, and it will be available until Oct. 15, 2025. But the program’s future is somewhat unclear: In December, 29 Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, calling for him to end the Direct File program on his first day in office. Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives also introduced legislation in July to end the Direct File program. For now, here’s what you need to know about how the IRS Direct File program works, and how to qualify for it. What is IRS Direct File? The Direct File program is a new initiative, about to enter its second year, that allows taxpayers to file their federal tax returns electronically with the IRS. The no-cost tool guides taxpayers through every part of their federal income tax return. Taxpayers can file using a smartphone, computer or tablet. One of the program’s advantages is that, if you have questions as you’re working on your return, you can get live support directly from the IRS via chat or phone. IRS representatives can answer basic tax questions and help with technical issues in English and Spanish. Who qualifies for IRS Direct File? The Direct File program has income limits, as well as limits on the types of income, deductions and credits you can enter on your tax return. Income limits For the 2025 tax season: Types of income To be eligible for Direct File, your income can come from the following sources: But if you’re self-employed, or have business or rental income, you can’t use Direct File . Same goes for IRA contributions or distributions: If you have either, you can’t use Direct File. Tax deductions You can use the IRS Direct File program only if you claim the standard deduction — the program isn’t available to people who itemize. But you can claim certain above-the-line deductions: student loan interest , educator expenses and health savings account contributions . You can’t use Direct File if you want to deduct your IRA contributions. Tax credits The Direct File program allows for the following tax credits in 2025: However, if you want to claim education credits , credits for energy efficient home upgrades or the adoption expense credit , you can’t use the Direct File program. Which states offer IRS Direct File? More taxpayers will have access to the IRS Direct File program in 2025. In 2024, the IRS kicked off the program with only 12 states; that number has expanded to 24 states for the 2025 tax season. For some of the states that participate in the IRS Direct File program, your federal return information will be transferred automatically to the state tax website, but in some cases you’ll have to re-enter your information. Visit this IRS Direct File page to get the details for your state. Here is a list of the participating states: What if you’re not eligible to use Direct File? If you don’t qualify for the IRS Direct File program, you may have other options to file your tax return for free. In addition to Direct File, the IRS offers the Free File program, in which it partners with online tax software providers to provide free federal income tax return filing. Some providers also allow you to file a state income tax return. For the 2024 tax season, your adjusted gross income had to be less than $79,000 to qualify for the Free File program. That dollar threshold is likely to rise slightly for the 2025 tax season. The IRS also offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which provides certified volunteers to prepare basic tax returns if you earn less than $67,000 a year, are disabled, or speak limited English. You can find a site near you by visiting this IRS page . ©2024 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

AB-PMJAY: Action against hosps for refusing treatmentA former Penticton support worker who claimed discrimination for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine has had her complaint against the B.C. General Employees' Union dismissed by the Labour Relations Board. According to the Nov. 22 decision, Amie Harbor claimed that her employer had constructively dismissed her for failing to disclose her vaccination status, and alleged that the union had provided bad faith and discriminatory representation when she filed a grievance with them. Harbor started work for Thomspon Community Services (TCS) in 2018 and stopped in 2021 after the public health order requiring vaccinations against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic went into effect. Ahead of the order coming into effect, Harbor declined to share her vaccination status with her employer and had informed them that she was seeking an accommodation due to her "strongly and conscientiously held political beliefs" that align with those of the BC Libertarian Party. To support her request, she attached a letter of support from Keith MacIntyre, the party's leader. According to the Labour Relations Board's decision, Harbor's employer then informed her that before it could make an accommodation assessment, needed her to disclose her vaccination status. TCS also requested evidence of more long-term involvement with the BC Libertarians, asking for any membership receipts or documentation. "In terms of the letter of this date from Mr. MacIntyre, we have received several very similar letters and will require more substantive evidence of your long-term political belief and participation with the British Columbia Libertarian Party," TCS was quoted as saying. TCS also noted in its reply to Harbor's accommodation request that she should notify the union of her request and also asked how her case was different from a BC Human Rights Tribunal case heard already that year. Harbor did not provide any of that information, and once the deadline arrived, was placed on an unpaid leave due to failing to meet the requirements of the provincial health order. A year later, Harbor went to the union to ask about filing a grievance over the issue. The union then contacted TCS, which informed both them and Harbor that it remained willing to end the leave should the public health order be lifted or if Harbor discloses her vaccination status for TCS to do an assessment. A month after that, Harbor officially filed a grievance claiming that TCS had constructively dismissed her from employment, discriminated against her, psychologically harassed and terminated without cause. All of the claims were denied by TCS, and the union initially forwarded the case to arbitration, before deciding otherwise. A staff representative then informed Harbor that the union had decided against going to arbitration after further review and multiple other arbitrations that had found ineligibility to work under a public health order offering just cause for termination. Harbor then appealed the decision not to go to arbitration to the Union's Area Grievance Appeal Committee, which finally dismissed the appeal in February of 2024. The provincial appeal committee declined to hear a further appeal of the area committee's decision. As a result, Harbor brought forward a complaint against the union, claiming that they had made representations and responded to her grievance based on "a pre-determined, discriminatory position regarding employees and vaccine choice." To back up her argument, she pointed to publications made by the union in advance of the public health order taking effect which had sections pointing out accommodations could be applied for on a medical basis, which Harbor argued disregarded political beliefs. The Labour Relations Board rejected Harbors arguments, stating that the staff representative had explicitly considered her accommodation request for her political beliefs, and came to the decision not to advance the grievance to arbitration due to a lack of compelling evidence of success. "Similarly, the GAC considered the issue of the applicant’s request for an exemption due to her political belief in its decision dated February 1, 2024," reads the Board's decision. "Again, there is no indication in the GAC’s response to the Applicant that it relied on a view that there could be, or should be, no exemptions for pollical beliefs." The board also noted that Harbor had waited a year before filing the grievance, that Harbor had not disclosed her status to even begin the accommodation assessment, and that she had not provided any additional material as requested by TCS.Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Ardal O’Hanlon has shared a warning for new Death In Paradise star Don Gilet, describing the role as "gruelling" and difficult to sustain for more than a few years. O’Hanlon, who played DI Jack Mooney from 2017 to 2020, revealed he often worked 12-hour days, six days a week, during his time on the hit BBC drama. Reflecting on his experience while promoting his upcoming stand-up tour, Not Himself, Ardal admitted that the intense filming schedule in Guadeloupe took a toll, both physically and mentally, reports the Mirror. "God, that was tough. People don’t believe you when you tell them how challenging it is," he said. "I’m so grateful for the part—it was life-changing—but it’s not just about playing the lead in a popular show. It’s a complete lifestyle shift." He explained the demands of the role: "Coming from a place where I barely leave the house to living outdoors for six months a year was such a radical change for me. It was gruelling because of the sheer workload. You’re constantly preparing, with little downtime to enjoy the surroundings. I was so jealous of the guest actors—they’d come for a week or two, spend a few days filming, and the rest of the time they were by the pool with cocktails. Meanwhile, I was working my arse off!" Ardal revealed that producers had warned him about the challenging nature of the role before he started. "They told me, ‘You might last two or three years, but probably not four!’ The producer even painted a bleak picture before I flew out, saying, ‘You know, you can still back out of this.’ He warned about hurricanes, the isolating environment, and even the wildlife." Ultimately, the toll extended beyond work. "After four summers, it began to affect things at home. My family stopped visiting me in Guadeloupe, and that was the real decider for leaving." The actor and comedian, best known for his role in Father Ted, also spoke about his upcoming stand-up tour, which explores themes of identity. "Comedy has become such a diverse platform now, with people discussing their identities—whether it’s race, gender, class, or religion. For me, I was always focused on crafting jokes with a surreal twist. But recently, I’ve been inspired by other comedians to reflect more on who I am, my upbringing, and how technology shapes our identities." Ardal’s departure from Death In Paradise saw Ralf Little take over as DI Neville Parker, a role Little held for five years. Don Gilet is set to debut as the new lead, DI Mervin Wilson, in the upcoming Death In Paradise Christmas special. Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile , select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. 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Two Capital High students have been arrested on suspicion of appearing in a social media video showing one student holding a firearm in a school bathroom. The Santa Fe Police Department received a call about the video Tuesday, prompting Santa Fe Public Schools to lock down Capital High, police said in a news release. Officers then conducted a sweep of the school in search of students involved. Leonardo Lemus Chavez and Yonathan Gonzalez-Gonzalez, both 16, were identified as the teens tied to the video, Chavez as the one holding the gun and Gonzalez as the one recording, the news release states. Detectives found the boys at their homes, where they took them into custody. Officers recovered a Glock 43 handgun with an extended magazine from Gonzalez's home, according to the news release. Both students are charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises, a fourth-degree felony, in addition to petty misdemeanors of unlawful carrying of a handgun, and unlawful bomb scares and shooting threats. Attorney General Raúl Torrez has unsuccessfully attempted to elevate the threat charge to a fourth-degree felony to combat school threats. Gonzalez and Chavez were booked into the San Juan County Juvenile Detention Center. “The Santa Fe Police Department takes these types of school threats seriously and will investigate all threats on social media regarding the safety of the children in this community,” the news release states. Police ask anyone with information about the case to contact the police department at 505-428-3710 or Detective Francisco Alvarado at 505-955-5251.The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear arguments in a yearslong legal battle over a contentious proposed railroad that could send tens of millions more gallons of crude oil along the Colorado River, including near the critical water source’s headwaters in Colorado. Opponents of the 88-mile Uinta Basin Railway — led by Colorado’s Eagle County — successfully halted the Utah project when a federal appeals judge in 2023 agreed with their arguments that the potential environmental impacts of the rail line had not been sufficiently analyzed. But the coalition of private companies and seven Utah counties supporting the project petitioned the Supreme Court to review the appeals judge’s decision. In June, the nation’s highest court accepted their petition and said it would consider how far federal agencies must go in analyzing potential environmental impacts. If constructed, the rail line would connect Utah’s oil fields to the national rail network. It would greatly increase the amount of crude oil transported across Colorado and on to the refineries on the Gulf Coast. The project would allow oil producers to send up to 350,000 barrels of crude oil a day on nine more trains — each stretching as long as two miles — on the tracks along Colorado’s Interstate 70, which follows the Colorado River for hundreds of miles. A dozen local governments in Colorado , across political divides, and the state’s attorney general filed briefs in the case urging the Supreme Court not to change the decision issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. They also argue in favor of maintaining the federal environmental law in question, the National Environmental Policy Act. “The project raises the risk of leaks, spills, or rail car accidents immediately adjacent to the headwaters of the Colorado River, the most critical water source for the state’s residential communities, and agricultural and outdoor recreation sectors,” Attorney General Phil Weiser‘s brief states . “The project’s risks to Colorado’s residents and natural resources have generated deep concern and strong opposition from across the state.” The justices will hear from both sides Tuesday morning, but a decision is likely weeks or months away. Justice Neil Gorsuch last week recused himself from the case after ethics watchdogs noted his ties to Colorado billionaire Philip Anschutz , whose companies could profit if the railway is built, according to reporting from The New York Times. Construction on the project could not begin even if the Supreme Court sides with the railway project because the court is analyzing only one of the reasons the lower court halted the railway. If the Supreme Court agrees with railway proponents’ arguments, the lower court will have to reassess its analysis and issue a new opinion. But conservationists fear the court could use the case to weaken one of the nation’s foundational environmental protection laws. The decision could lead to “a radical restriction of the way the government evaluates the environmental impact of decisions,” said Sam Sankar , the senior vice president of programs for the environmental legal group Earthjustice. At the heart of the litigation is whether the U.S. Surface Transportation Board — a federal agency that regulates railways — violated the National Environmental Policy Act by failing to analyze potential environmental impacts of the project outside of the immediate area of the proposed line. The federal appeals judge last year found that the board had violated the law and should have scrutinized potential threats to the Colorado River as well as increased wildfire risk caused by more train traffic. Lawyers for the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition, which is spearheading the rail project, argued that such a thorough analysis was not needed. The Surface Transportation Board should consider the immediate environmental impacts of a project, such as whether construction will displace bighorn sheep habitat or alter a mountain stream, the attorneys argued in their brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. But the board should not be required to analyze “imponderables such as whether the new rail might contribute to an accident hundreds or thousands of miles downline,” they wrote. “If a new rail line in Utah will displace habitat for bighorn sheep or alter the topography in ways that threaten a pristine mountain stream, the Surface Transportation Board must consider those issues,” the brief states. But the chance of a faraway crash or that “the new rail might ... somehow affect ‘environmental justice (in) communities (on) the Gulf Coast’ are not issues the Surface Transportation Board must run to ground.” The Colorado communities opposed to the new railway include Glenwood Springs, Grand County, Grand Junction, Avon, Basalt, Routt County and the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, which represents 31 counties and municipalities in the northwest region of the state. They reject arguments that impacts on their communities shouldn’t be considered. Glenwood Springs city councilman Jonathan Godes said any spill of crude oil into the Colorado River would be catastrophic for his town and every community downstream. “Our entire recreation economy is built around the river,” he said. “It would destroy our economy and our drinking water.” ©2024 MediaNews Group, Inc. Visit at denverpost.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Biden says Assad's fall in Syria is a 'fundamental act of justice,' but 'a moment of risk'

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NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid a mixed Monday of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% from its all-time high set on Friday to post a record for the 54th time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared 28.7% to lead the market. Following allegations of misconduct and the resignation of its public auditor , the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board. It also said that it doesn’t expect to restate its past financials and that it will find a new chief financial officer, appoint a general counsel and make other moves to strengthen its governance. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up the market. Gains of 1.8% for Microsoft and 3.2% for Meta Platforms were the two strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500. Intel was another propellant during the morning, but it lost an early gain to fall 0.5% after the chip company said CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board. Intel is looking for Gelsinger’s replacement, and its chair said it’s “committed to restoring investor confidence.” Intel recently lost its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to Nvidia, which has skyrocketed in Wall Street’s frenzy around AI. Stellantis, meanwhile, skidded following the announcement of its CEO’s departure . Carlos Tavares steps down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales and an inventory backlog at dealerships. The world’s fourth-largest automaker’s stock fell 6.3% in Milan. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 likewise fell, including California utility PG&E. It dropped 5% after saying it would sell $2.4 billion of stock and preferred shares to raise cash. Retailers were mixed amid what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record and coming off Black Friday . Target, which recently gave a forecast for the holiday season that left investors discouraged , fell 1.2%. Walmart , which gave a more optimistic forecast, rose 0.2%. Amazon, which looks to benefit from online sales from Cyber Monday, climbed 1.4%. All told, the S&P 500 added 14.77 points to 6,047.15. The Dow fell 128.65 to 44,782.00, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 185.78 to 19,403.95. The stock market largely took Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The president-elect on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a group of developing economies if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump said he wants the group, headlined by Brazil, Russia, India and China, to promise it won’t create a new currency or otherwise try to undercut the U.S. dollar. The dollar has long been the currency of choice for global trade. Speculation has also been around a long time that other currencies could knock it off its mantle, but no contender has come close. The U.S. dollar’s value rose Monday against several other currencies, but one of its strongest moves likely had less to do with the tariff threats. The euro fell amid a political battle in Paris over the French government’s budget . The euro sank 0.7% against the U.S. dollar and broke below $1.05. In the bond market, Treasury yields gave up early gains to hold relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed above 4.23% during the morning before falling back to 4.19%. That was just above its level of 4.18% late Friday. A report in the morning showed the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again last month, but not by as much as economists expected. This upcoming week will bring several big updates on the job market, including the October job openings report, weekly unemployment benefits data and the all-important November jobs report. They could steer the next moves for Federal Reserve, which recently began pulling interest rates lower to give support to the economy. Economists expect Friday’s headliner report to show U.S. employers accelerated their hiring in November, coming off October’s lackluster growth that was hampered by damaging hurricanes and strikes. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this Goldilocks zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide. In financial markets abroad, Chinese stocks led gains worldwide as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration next month. Both official and private sector surveys of factory managers showed strong new orders and export orders, possibly partly linked to efforts by importers in the U.S. to beat potential tariff hikes by Trump once he takes office. Indexes rose 0.7% in Hong Kong and 1.1% in Shanghai. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

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Liverpool, another historically successful club, has 2 players in the top 30 list. The Reds have seen a resurgence in recent years under manager Jurgen Klopp, culminating in their Premier League title win in the 2019-2020 season. This success has translated into higher wages for their players as the club aims to establish itself as a consistent title contender.Tottenham ready to cash-in on Bissouma; eye Dutch star as potential replacementFlag football uses talent camps to uncover new stars

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Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid mixed trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Monday after closing November at an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared after saying an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or the company’s board. Retailers were mixed coming off Black Friday and heading into what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 14.77 points, or 0.2%, to 6,047.15. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128.65 points, or 0.3%, to 44,782. The Nasdaq composite rose 185.78 points, or 1%, to 19,403.95. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 0.59 points, or less than 0.1%, to 2,434.14. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,277.32 points, or 26.8%. The Dow is up 7,092.46 points, or 18.8%. The Nasdaq is up 4,392.60 points, or 29.3%. The Russell 2000 is up 407.06 points, or 20.1%.Same glitz and glamour for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and perhaps another Verstappen championshipHow Asean's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies

The BBC announced last week that Lineker will leave his role as host, which he has held since 1999, at the end of the current football season. Saturday’s episode of the football highlights programme opened with pundit Alan Shearer, Lineker’s fellow former England striker, saying direct to the camera: “All good things must come to an end.” Lineker then appeared, and said: “Yes Alan – Lee Carsley’s England reign is over. It’s back to business in the Premier League.” Despite his exit, the 63-year-old will remain with the BBC after both parties agreed to a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup. Lineker will host BBC Sport’s coverage of the FA Cup in the 2025-26 campaign and continue presenting the Match Of The Day: Top 10 podcast for BBC Sounds, which will also host The Rest Is Football podcast, produced by Lineker’s Goalhanger Podcasts, with one episode released on the platform each week. The BBC has said future plans for Match Of The Day would be “announced in due course” with Mark Chapman, Alex Scott, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan among those being tipped as candidates to replace him. Following the announcement, Lineker said it “has been an absolute joy and privilege to present such an iconic show for the BBC, but all things have to come to an end” on his podcast, The Rest Is Football. He added: “I bowed out in my football career when I felt it was the right time. I feel this is now the right time. “I think the next contract they’re looking to do Match Of The Day slightly differently, so I think it makes sense for someone else to take the helm.” Lineker has hosted Match Of The Day since 1999 and will have presented the show for more than a quarter of a century when he leaves in May 2025.

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:24 p.m. ESTIt seemed like companies couldn’t hire information technology analysts fast enough in 2014 when Michael Deneen began his IT career. Job counts nationally soared in the 2010s and early 2020s, but then the market flattened and a profession that looked like it might grow uninterrupted started shedding jobs. Laid off twice this year from Minnesota IT jobs, Deneen said he’s found it hard to snag the next gig. “Before I could have three, four offers lined up and would have to choose between them,” the Columbia Heights man said. “It’s like I’m struggling to even get a foot in the door in places that I’m more than qualified for.” Even with the state’s relatively low 3.5 percen unemployment rate, some mid-career Minnesotans and those just coming out of college are seeing a job market now that worries them. Recent layoffs at Cargill in the Twin Cities and last week’s announcement that Arctic Cat, the Minnesota snowmobile maker, will shutter its manufacturing operations next year in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud, have added to the anxiety. Analysts say Minnesota’s job market remains robust, but for some there’s a skills matchup problem as some sectors grow while others flatten or decline. “I’m not gonna lie, it’s been hard,” Deneen said of finding the next IT job. “I’ve had a lot of self-doubt now, like questioning is this really an industry I am good at? Is this something I should even be in anymore? I’m also 40. It’s like, I can’t really switch careers at this point.” Health care, government, leisure and hospitality and transportation are among the Minnesota sectors that continue to show strong job growth, according to state data. Other industries are growing slower, including construction and manufacturing. “We’ve heard from some folks that maybe it has taken a little longer than what they remember in the past if they were previously unemployed. Some individuals don’t say that at all,” said Sara Garbe, workforce development supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. “November and reaching December, we certainly see a slowdown of hiring and folks may mention things like that they’ve heard from recruiters that maybe a decision won’t be made until after the holidays or after the first or the last quarter of the year,” added Garbe, whose staff works with new job seekers and those in mid-career. For recent college grads who haven’t landed work, the holiday season can bring its own pressures. Raina Hofstede, 22, studied English at Harvard University. Since graduating in May and coming back to Minnesota, she said job prospects have been nearly nonexistent. “I feel kind of directionless in the time period that I’m waiting,” said Hofstede, who grew up in Coon Rapids. “I feel like I really want to plan. I’m at a point where, like, I’d love to get things moving.” She’s applied to post-undergrad internships and career-advancing work. She’s looking into publishing, creative writing spaces and museums and hopes a stint working in comedy clubs while at Harvard might intrigue an employer. The search and the uncertainty around it is a grind, she acknowledged. “I think, as time goes on, and this feels sad, but I think as time goes on, my belief in myself slowly drops a little bit more with more rejections, and so I feel like I’ll be applying to less and less competitive things as I move forward,” Hofstede said. ' Minnesota showed strong steady job growth coming out of the Great Recession in 2009, reaching nearly 3 million jobs by February 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic torpedoed that growth — the state lost more than 400,000 jobs, nearly 14 percent of its employment, in the span of a few months. Job counts didn’t return permanently to pre-pandemic levels until September last year. The current state and national unemployment rates are relatively low, although they have ticked up over the past year. Minnesota’s unemployment rate is lower than the U.S. unemployment rate at 4.2 percent. Based on the most recent data, Minnesota has six unemployed people for every 10 job openings where nationally there are nine unemployed people for every 10 openings. Knowing that doesn’t make it easier for those looking for work, waiting for answers from prospective employers. “It just kind of feels like they have no respect for a candidate or their time, or them as a person,” Deneen said of the current market. “It’s an entire game, and it shouldn’t be this way.” Garbe said technology is transforming job searches in ways that may make landing work more challenging for some in mid-career or just starting out. Companies are using automated systems or in some cases artificial intelligence systems to screen applicants before a human gets to them. She encourages job seekers to reach out to one of DEED’s more than 50 across the state where analysts can review resumes or cover letters with job seekers and offer help with writing and strategy. They can also connect people to needed training or certifications. Garbe also suggests reflecting on what you’ve accomplished to boost your self-confidence if you get overwhelmed. Social media has become a resource for job seekers as they look. Groups on Reddit like have become a space for venting and advice with conversations about job searching and applications. LinkedIn is also seeing similar support groups, including two Deneen is in that focus on networking and project management. Hofstede said she’s found solace leaning on those around her who are going through these same experiences. She and a group of new graduates meet at their public library to sift through job postings and work on cover letters and resumes together. “Something of a little community of people who are unemployed and looking for jobs, and I like having the friends support,” she said. “It is harder to go through something uncertain like this alone.”

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Article content Kurtis Rourke has made the Jon Cornish Trophy a family affair. The Indiana quarterback received the award Monday, which is presented annually to the top Canadian playing football in the NCAA. Rourke’s older brother, Nathan, currently with the CFL’s B.C. Lions, won the award twice in 2017 and 2018 at Ohio. “It’s awesome,” Rourke said. “Kind of getting introduced to the Jon Cornish Trophy back when Nathan won it a couple of times, I wanted to be able to have a shot and it was one of my goals to be in the conversation, be in the running. “It just means a ton to be recognized just because Canadian athletes don’t get recognized too often. I’m just so glad we’re able to get that recognition and continue to do it for our country.” Rourke finished first in voting ahead of Montreal’s Dariel Djabome, a junior linebacker at Rutgers. Stanford receiver Elic Ayomanor, last year’s winner, was third, followed by Vancouver’s Ty Benefield (sophomore safety, Boise State) and Jett Elad of Mississauga, Ont., a senior safety at UNLV. Cornish, of New Westminster, B.C., was a standout running back at Kansas who went on to have a decorated CFL career with the Calgary Stampeders (2007-15) before being inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 2019. Rourke transferred to Indiana last December to boost his NFL draft stock after five years at Ohio, where he began as a backup to his older brother. The junior Rourke then captured the ’22 MAC offensive player of the year award despite suffering a season-ending knee injury before heading to Indiana after the 2023 season. Rourke was instrumental in Indiana — traditionally known as a basketball school — emerging as a Big Ten contender in head coach Curt Cignetti’s first season. After winning 11 of their first 12 games, the Hoosiers’ stellar campaign ended with a 27-17 loss to Notre Dame in the opening game of the expanded U.S. college football playoff bracket. Rourke finished 20-of-33 passing for 215 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in that contest. Overall, Rourke completed 222 of 320 passes (69.4 per cent) for 3,042 yards with 29 TDs and five interceptions. “What a privilege, opportunity to come join a program that had so much to prove,” Rourke said. “It kind of aligned with what I was wanting to do, which was prove I could play at a higher level.” The six-foot-five, 223-pound Rourke was named a finalist for the Manning Award, presented annually to the NCAA’s top quarterback. He was also ninth in voting for the Heisman Trophy as U.S. college football’s outstanding player. “College football has been everything to me,” Rourke said. “Starting off my freshman year to be able to watch Nathan grow and play in his senior year and just learn from him in both how to live a college life but also be a college quarterback as well. “I won’t forget my time at Ohio at all, it really created me and moulded me into the person, player I am. I’m extremely grateful for the entire college football experience.” The former Holy Trinity star becomes just the second Canadian high school graduate to claim the Jon Cornish Trophy. Chuba Hubbard, of Sherwood Park, Alta., and currently with the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, did so in 2019 while at Oklahoma State. The six-foot-two, 240-pound Djabome recorded 102 tackles (48 solo), three sacks and two forced fumbles this season. Rutgers faces Kansas State in the Rate Bowl on Boxing Day. The six-foot-two, 210-pound Ayomanor, a redshirt junior, was one of the few bright spots this season for Stanford (3-9). He registered 63 catches for 831 yards and six TDs after recording 62 receptions for 1,013 yards and six touchdowns in 2023. Last week, Ayomanor declared for the ’25 NFL draft. The six-foot-two, 204-pound Benefield led Boise State in tackles (73), solo tackles (53) and interceptions (two) while also registering five tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and two recoveries. The Broncos are the third seed in U.S. college football’s expanded playoffs and face Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. Elad registered 55 tackles, an interception and six pass knockdowns during the regular season. He added 12 tackles (nine solo) and a sack in the Runnin’ Rebels’ 24-13 win over Cal in the Art of Sport LA Bowl to finish with an 11-3 overall record.PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Quintell Quinn ran for 154 yards and two touchdowns to lead Texas Southern to a 31-23 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday. Quinn scored on a 32-yard run to open the scoring midway through the first quarter, and his 75-yard touchdown run gave Texas Southern a 17-13 lead with 6:59 remaining in the third. A little more than three minutes later, Jace Wilson threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Trenton Leary that stretched the Tigers' lead to 24-13.

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HOUSTON , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT ), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software, recently completed a project for a second global supermajor oil and gas company in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) to perform a subsea field inspection utilizing its flagship underwater vehicle, Aquanaut Mark 2. Nauticus' Autonomous Solutions team completed the inspection in the GOM last month. The scope involved multiple days of executing visual inspections of subsea assets. This demonstration aimed to validate the ability of Nauticus' technology to fulfill the customer's subsea technology roadmap. Nauticus and the customer are discussing 2025 projects. Nauticus' CEO and President, John Gibson , commented, "We are excited to be in collaboration with another critical customer. Our mutual goal is the enhancement of decision-making while minimizing environmental impact. By deploying autonomous technology, we can materially reduce daily diesel fuel consumption and associated emissions for each Aquanaut in operation." About Nauticus Robotics Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company's business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus' approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus' services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. 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Texas State Board of Education approves school curriculum with Biblical referencesThe BBC announced last week that Lineker will leave his role as host, which he has held since 1999, at the end of the current football season. Saturday’s episode of the football highlights programme opened with pundit Alan Shearer, Lineker’s fellow former England striker, saying direct to the camera: “All good things must come to an end.” Lineker then appeared, and said: “Yes Alan – Lee Carsley’s England reign is over. It’s back to business in the Premier League.” Despite his exit, the 63-year-old will remain with the BBC after both parties agreed to a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup. Lineker will host BBC Sport’s coverage of the FA Cup in the 2025-26 campaign and continue presenting the Match Of The Day: Top 10 podcast for BBC Sounds, which will also host The Rest Is Football podcast, produced by Lineker’s Goalhanger Podcasts, with one episode released on the platform each week. The BBC has said future plans for Match Of The Day would be “announced in due course” with Mark Chapman, Alex Scott, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan among those being tipped as candidates to replace him. Following the announcement, Lineker said it “has been an absolute joy and privilege to present such an iconic show for the BBC, but all things have to come to an end” on his podcast, The Rest Is Football. He added: “I bowed out in my football career when I felt it was the right time. I feel this is now the right time. “I think the next contract they’re looking to do Match Of The Day slightly differently, so I think it makes sense for someone else to take the helm.” Lineker has hosted Match Of The Day since 1999 and will have presented the show for more than a quarter of a century when he leaves in May 2025.

Creating Jobs in Lycoming County: Shapiro Administration Investing $4,6 Million to Help PMF Industries Expand into the Clean Hydrogen Market & Grow Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy IndustryATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” the center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world — Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office. The 39th president leveraged his ambition with a keen intellect, deep religious faith and prodigious work ethic, conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s and building houses for the poor well into his 90s. “My faith demands — this is not optional — my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference,” Carter once said. A president from Plains A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. His no-frills campaign depended on public financing, and his promise not to deceive the American people resonated after Richard Nixon’s disgrace and U.S. defeat in southeast Asia. “If I ever lie to you, if I ever make a misleading statement, don’t vote for me. I would not deserve to be your president,” Carter repeated before narrowly beating Republican incumbent Gerald Ford, who had lost popularity pardoning Nixon. Carter governed amid Cold War pressures, turbulent oil markets and social upheaval over racism, women’s rights and America’s global role. His most acclaimed achievement in office was a Mideast peace deal that he brokered by keeping Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the bargaining table for 13 days in 1978. That Camp David experience inspired the post-presidential center where Carter would establish so much of his legacy. Yet Carter’s electoral coalition splintered under double-digit inflation, gasoline lines and the 444-day hostage crisis in Iran. His bleakest hour came when eight Americans died in a failed hostage rescue in April 1980, helping to ensure his landslide defeat to Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter acknowledged in his 2020 “White House Diary” that he could be “micromanaging” and “excessively autocratic,” complicating dealings with Congress and the federal bureaucracy. He also turned a cold shoulder to Washington’s news media and lobbyists, not fully appreciating their influence on his political fortunes. “It didn’t take us long to realize that the underestimation existed, but by that time we were not able to repair the mistake,” Carter told historians in 1982, suggesting that he had “an inherent incompatibility” with Washington insiders. Carter insisted his overall approach was sound and that he achieved his primary objectives — to “protect our nation’s security and interests peacefully” and “enhance human rights here and abroad” — even if he fell spectacularly short of a second term. And then, the world Ignominious defeat, though, allowed for renewal. The Carters founded The Carter Center in 1982 as a first-of-its-kind base of operations, asserting themselves as international peacemakers and champions of democracy, public health and human rights. “I was not interested in just building a museum or storing my White House records and memorabilia,” Carter wrote in a memoir published after his 90th birthday. “I wanted a place where we could work.” That work included easing nuclear tensions in North and South Korea, helping to avert a U.S. invasion of Haiti and negotiating cease-fires in Bosnia and Sudan. By 2022, The Carter Center had declared at least 113 elections in Latin America, Asia and Africa to be free or fraudulent. Recently, the center began monitoring U.S. elections as well. Carter’s stubborn self-assuredness and even self-righteousness proved effective once he was unencumbered by the Washington order, sometimes to the point of frustrating his successors . He went “where others are not treading,” he said, to places like Ethiopia, Liberia and North Korea, where he secured the release of an American who had wandered across the border in 2010. “I can say what I like. I can meet whom I want. I can take on projects that please me and reject the ones that don’t,” Carter said. He announced an arms-reduction-for-aid deal with North Korea without clearing the details with Bill Clinton’s White House. He openly criticized President George W. Bush for the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He also criticized America’s approach to Israel with his 2006 book “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid.” And he repeatedly countered U.S. administrations by insisting North Korea should be included in international affairs, a position that most aligned Carter with Republican President Donald Trump. Among the center’s many public health initiatives, Carter vowed to eradicate the guinea worm parasite during his lifetime, and nearly achieved it: Cases dropped from millions in the 1980s to nearly a handful. With hardhats and hammers, the Carters also built homes with Habitat for Humanity. The Nobel committee’s 2002 Peace Prize cites his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” Carter should have won it alongside Sadat and Begin in 1978, the chairman added. Carter accepted the recognition saying there was more work to be done. “The world is now, in many ways, a more dangerous place,” he said. “The greater ease of travel and communication has not been matched by equal understanding and mutual respect.” ‘An epic American life’ Carter’s globetrotting took him to remote villages where he met little “Jimmy Carters,” so named by admiring parents. But he spent most of his days in the same one-story Plains house — expanded and guarded by Secret Service agents — where they lived before he became governor. He regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined and the coronavirus pandemic raged. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world to the small sanctuary where Carter will receive his final send-off after a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral. The common assessment that he was a better ex-president than president rankled Carter and his allies. His prolific post-presidency gave him a brand above politics, particularly for Americans too young to witness him in office. But Carter also lived long enough to see biographers and historians reassess his White House years more generously. His record includes the deregulation of key industries, reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil, cautious management of the national debt and notable legislation on the environment, education and mental health. He focused on human rights in foreign policy, pressuring dictators to release thousands of political prisoners . He acknowledged America’s historical imperialism, pardoned Vietnam War draft evaders and relinquished control of the Panama Canal. He normalized relations with China. “I am not nominating Jimmy Carter for a place on Mount Rushmore,” Stuart Eizenstat, Carter’s domestic policy director, wrote in a 2018 book. “He was not a great president” but also not the “hapless and weak” caricature voters rejected in 1980, Eizenstat said. Rather, Carter was “good and productive” and “delivered results, many of which were realized only after he left office.” Madeleine Albright, a national security staffer for Carter and Clinton’s secretary of state, wrote in Eizenstat’s forward that Carter was “consequential and successful” and expressed hope that “perceptions will continue to evolve” about his presidency. “Our country was lucky to have him as our leader,” said Albright, who died in 2022. Jonathan Alter, who penned a comprehensive Carter biography published in 2020, said in an interview that Carter should be remembered for “an epic American life” spanning from a humble start in a home with no electricity or indoor plumbing through decades on the world stage across two centuries. “He will likely go down as one of the most misunderstood and underestimated figures in American history,” Alter told The Associated Press. A small-town start James Earl Carter Jr. was born Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains and spent his early years in nearby Archery. His family was a minority in the mostly Black community, decades before the civil rights movement played out at the dawn of Carter’s political career. Carter, who campaigned as a moderate on race relations but governed more progressively, talked often of the influence of his Black caregivers and playmates but also noted his advantages: His land-owning father sat atop Archery’s tenant-farming system and owned a main street grocery. His mother, Lillian , would become a staple of his political campaigns. Seeking to broaden his world beyond Plains and its population of fewer than 1,000 — then and now — Carter won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1946. That same year he married Rosalynn Smith, another Plains native, a decision he considered more important than any he made as head of state. She shared his desire to see the world, sacrificing college to support his Navy career. Carter climbed in rank to lieutenant, but then his father was diagnosed with cancer, so the submarine officer set aside his ambitions of admiralty and moved the family back to Plains. His decision angered Rosalynn, even as she dived into the peanut business alongside her husband. Carter again failed to talk with his wife before his first run for office — he later called it “inconceivable” not to have consulted her on such major life decisions — but this time, she was on board. “My wife is much more political,” Carter told the AP in 2021. He won a state Senate seat in 1962 but wasn’t long for the General Assembly and its back-slapping, deal-cutting ways. He ran for governor in 1966 — losing to arch-segregationist Lester Maddox — and then immediately focused on the next campaign. Carter had spoken out against church segregation as a Baptist deacon and opposed racist “Dixiecrats” as a state senator. Yet as a local school board leader in the 1950s he had not pushed to end school segregation even after the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision, despite his private support for integration. And in 1970, Carter ran for governor again as the more conservative Democrat against Carl Sanders, a wealthy businessman Carter mocked as “Cufflinks Carl.” Sanders never forgave him for anonymous, race-baiting flyers, which Carter disavowed. Ultimately, Carter won his races by attracting both Black voters and culturally conservative whites. Once in office, he was more direct. “I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over,” he declared in his 1971 inaugural address, setting a new standard for Southern governors that landed him on the cover of Time magazine. 'Jimmy Who?' His statehouse initiatives included environmental protection, boosting rural education and overhauling antiquated executive branch structures. He proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the slain civil rights leader’s home state. And he decided, as he received presidential candidates in 1972, that they were no more talented than he was. In 1974, he ran Democrats’ national campaign arm. Then he declared his own candidacy for 1976. An Atlanta newspaper responded with the headline: “Jimmy Who?” The Carters and a “Peanut Brigade” of family members and Georgia supporters camped out in Iowa and New Hampshire, establishing both states as presidential proving grounds. His first Senate endorsement: a young first-termer from Delaware named Joe Biden. Yet it was Carter’s ability to navigate America’s complex racial and rural politics that cemented the nomination. He swept the Deep South that November, the last Democrat to do so, as many white Southerners shifted to Republicans in response to civil rights initiatives. A self-declared “born-again Christian,” Carter drew snickers by referring to Scripture in a Playboy magazine interview, saying he “had looked on many women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times.” The remarks gave Ford a new foothold and television comedians pounced — including NBC’s new “Saturday Night Live” show. But voters weary of cynicism in politics found it endearing. Carter chose Minnesota Sen. Walter “Fritz” Mondale as his running mate on a “Grits and Fritz” ticket. In office, he elevated the vice presidency and the first lady’s office. Mondale’s governing partnership was a model for influential successors Al Gore, Dick Cheney and Biden. Rosalynn Carter was one of the most involved presidential spouses in history, welcomed into Cabinet meetings and huddles with lawmakers and top aides. The Carters presided with uncommon informality: He used his nickname “Jimmy” even when taking the oath of office, carried his own luggage and tried to silence the Marine Band’s “Hail to the Chief.” They bought their clothes off the rack. Carter wore a cardigan for a White House address, urging Americans to conserve energy by turning down their thermostats. Amy, the youngest of four children, attended District of Columbia public school. Washington’s social and media elite scorned their style. But the larger concern was that “he hated politics,” according to Eizenstat, leaving him nowhere to turn politically once economic turmoil and foreign policy challenges took their toll. Accomplishments, and ‘malaise’ Carter partially deregulated the airline, railroad and trucking industries and established the departments of Education and Energy, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He designated millions of acres of Alaska as national parks or wildlife refuges. He appointed a then-record number of women and nonwhite people to federal posts. He never had a Supreme Court nomination, but he elevated civil rights attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the nation’s second highest court, positioning her for a promotion in 1993. He appointed Paul Volker, the Federal Reserve chairman whose policies would help the economy boom in the 1980s — after Carter left office. He built on Nixon’s opening with China, and though he tolerated autocrats in Asia, pushed Latin America from dictatorships to democracy. But he couldn’t immediately tame inflation or the related energy crisis. And then came Iran. After he admitted the exiled Shah of Iran to the U.S. for medical treatment, the American Embassy in Tehran was overrun in 1979 by followers of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Negotiations to free the hostages broke down repeatedly ahead of the failed rescue attempt. The same year, Carter signed SALT II, the new strategic arms treaty with Leonid Brezhnev of the Soviet Union, only to pull it back, impose trade sanctions and order a U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Hoping to instill optimism, he delivered what the media dubbed his “malaise” speech, although he didn’t use that word. He declared the nation was suffering “a crisis of confidence.” By then, many Americans had lost confidence in the president, not themselves. Carter campaigned sparingly for reelection because of the hostage crisis, instead sending Rosalynn as Sen. Edward M. Kennedy challenged him for the Democratic nomination. Carter famously said he’d “kick his ass,” but was hobbled by Kennedy as Reagan rallied a broad coalition with “make America great again” appeals and asking voters whether they were “better off than you were four years ago.” Reagan further capitalized on Carter’s lecturing tone, eviscerating him in their lone fall debate with the quip: “There you go again.” Carter lost all but six states and Republicans rolled to a new Senate majority. Carter successfully negotiated the hostages’ freedom after the election, but in one final, bitter turn of events, Tehran waited until hours after Carter left office to let them walk free. 'A wonderful life' At 56, Carter returned to Georgia with “no idea what I would do with the rest of my life.” Four decades after launching The Carter Center, he still talked of unfinished business. “I thought when we got into politics we would have resolved everything,” Carter told the AP in 2021. “But it’s turned out to be much more long-lasting and insidious than I had thought it was. I think in general, the world itself is much more divided than in previous years.” Still, he affirmed what he said when he underwent treatment for a cancer diagnosis in his 10th decade of life. “I’m perfectly at ease with whatever comes,” he said in 2015 . “I’ve had a wonderful life. I’ve had thousands of friends, I’ve had an exciting, adventurous and gratifying existence.” ___ Former Associated Press journalist Alex Sanz contributed to this report.Trending News Today Live Updates: In today's fast-paced world, staying informed about the latest developments is more important than ever. 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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having an enchanted holiday break with good friends. The pair was spotted out on a double date at BondST restaurant in New York City Dec. 27 with the Grammy winner’s longtime pal and collaborator Jack Antonoff and his wife, actress Margaret Qualley. Taylor wore an oversized, beige tweed, crystal-embroidered Stella McCartney blazer, paired with what appeared to be a black skirt, sheer, diamond-patterned black Sheertex tights and Marc Jacobs ankle-length platform boots, as seen in photos published by the Daily Mail. Travis matched the “Style” singer with a beige cardigan, paired with a black shirt, tan pants, dark shoes, glasses and a black cap. He and Taylor were photographed leaving the eatery, with the NFL star leading his girlfriend by the hand. Margaret bundled up in a dark coat with black tights, while Jack wore a yellow zip-up top, black jacket and jeans. Taylor had attended the couple’s wedding in August 2023, weeks before she was first photographed at one of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end’s games following romance rumors between the two. She and the NFL star have now been dating for over a year. They have supported each other’s careers consistently, with him attending more than a dozen concerts on her Eras tour, which ended Dec. 8, and Taylor being spotted at more than a dozen of Travis’ games, most recently Dec. 21, when the Chiefs beat the Houston Texans. While the “Blank Space” singer was absent from the Kansas City team’s Christmas Day game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, she did publicly express support for her boyfriend after he scored his 77th receiving touchdown-to break a record previously held by Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez-by liking several social posts celebrating the feat. Travis had also celebrated Taylor’s career milestone-her Eras Tour, which began in March 2023 and included 149 concerts held in 51 cities, had set a world record to become the highest-grossing music tour by generating more than $1 billion in revenue. The athlete threw the singer a star-studded, Eras-tour-themed party. He also gave her a shoutout on his and brother Jason Kelce’s podcast. “Obviously, it’s her music, her tour and everything but that was a full production, man,” Travis said on the Dec. 11 episode of New Heights. “It was the best tour in the world because of a lot of people.” He added, “And mostly because of Taylor.”Born to James Earl Carter Sr. and Lillian Gordy Carter on Oct. 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter lived to age 100, making him the oldest former president before his death and the longest-living president in U.S. history. Carter achieved numerous accomplishments in his life, and experienced some memorable moments, in politics and other arenas. With time as a Georgia senator, governor and then U.S. president, Carter spent close to 20 years in politics before dedicating his life toward charitable organizations in the more than 40 years after he left the White House. Here are some of the most memorable moments from Carter's life: Carter's long life: Jimmy Carter's presidential longevity record Jimmy Carter's early life Graduation: After attending Georgia Southwestern College and the Georgia Institute of Technology, Carter attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science. Wedding: After knowing her for most of his youth, Carter married Rosalynn Smith on July 7, 1946, not long after his graduation. The two eventually had three sons – John William, James Earl III, Donnel Jeffrey – and a daughter, Amy Lynn. Farm life: After his father died in 1953, Carter took over the family farms and operated Carter's Warehouse, a general-purpose seed and farm supply company in Plains. Beginning of Jimmy Carter's political career After seven years as a naval officer, Carter began his political career by becoming a Georgia state senator in 1963. Gov. Carter: Despite an unsuccessful first attempt, Carter ran in the 1970 Georgia gubernatorial race and defeated Carl Sanders. He notably criticized his opponent's support of Martin Luther King Jr., but during his inauguration, he said, "The time for racial discrimination is over." Presidential campaign: Carter announced his candidacy for president in December 1974. After starting out with little support, Carter's campaign gained attention and clinched the nomination at the Democratic National Convention . Jimmy Carter's presidency 1976 presidential election: Carter debated incumbent President Gerald Ford three times on television. Carter eventually won with 297 electoral votes to Ford's 240. Presidential inauguration and Vietnam War: Carter was inaugurated as the 39th president on Jan. 20, 1977. One day later, he pardoned everyone who evaded the Vietnam War draft. The Camp David Accords: Carter brokered a historic peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, and he witnessed the agreement being signed at the White House on Sept. 17, 1978. Department of Energy​​​​​​: After comparing the U.S. energy crisis to war, Carter created the Department of Energy, the first new Cabinet position in more than a decade. Nuclear power plant meltdown: On March 28, 1979, a reactor at Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania partially melted down . Carter, who was an engineering officer during his time in the Navy, inspected the plant on April 1. The accident resulted in increased safety regulations for nuclear power plants in the U.S. 1980 State of the Union: Carter spent much of his presidency de-escalating the Cold War; he said in his final State of the Union address that the relationship between the U.S. and the Soviet Union "is the most critical factor in determining whether the world will live at peace or be engulfed in global conflict." Iran hostage crisis: From Nov. 4, 1979, to Jan. 20, 1981, 52 U.S. citizens, including members of the Diplomatic Corps, were held hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran. The hostage crisis began when Iranian militants broke into the embassy, marking a low point for Carter's presidency, one widely cited by historians and analysts as a contributor to his landslide loss in the 1980 general election to Ronald Reagan. 1980 presidential election: Reagan won the presidency with 489 electoral votes to Carter's 49. Carter's only term as president ended on Jan. 20, 1981. Jimmy Carter's life after presidency Carter Center: Carter created the Carter Center , a human rights organization. Accolades of the organization include observing 113 elections in 39 countries and helping reduce the cases of Guinea worm disease by 99.99%, essentially eradicating it, according to the Carter Center. Nobel Peace Prize: With his work with the Carter Center, Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for “his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights and to promote economic and social development.” Hurricane Sandy relief: After the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Carter helped rebuild homes with Habitat for Humanity. Cancer diagnosis: Carter announced in 2015 that he had been diagnosed with cancer and had a mass in his liver removed. A few months later, he said he was cancer-free. Oldest living f ormer president: Carter broke numerous records, claiming the title of longest-living former president on March 22, 2019. By attending Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017, he became the oldest former president to attend an inauguration. Follow Jordan Mendoza on Twitter: @jordan_mendoza5.

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