Penn St. 85, Fordham 66Ellington Credit ( NYSE:EARN – Get Free Report ) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, December 6th, NASDAQ Dividends reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be given a dividend of 0.08 per share by the real estate investment trust on Monday, January 27th. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 14.44%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. Ellington Credit has increased its dividend payment by an average of 39.3% per year over the last three years. Ellington Credit has a dividend payout ratio of 84.2% indicating that its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings tumble. Research analysts expect Ellington Credit to earn $1.13 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.96 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 85.0%. Ellington Credit Trading Up 0.3 % Shares of Ellington Credit stock opened at $6.65 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $194.03 million, a PE ratio of 5.94 and a beta of 1.86. The company has a 50 day moving average of $6.67 and a 200-day moving average of $6.84. Ellington Credit has a 1-year low of $5.54 and a 1-year high of $7.26. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Separately, StockNews.com upgraded Ellington Credit from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 20th. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Ellington Credit Ellington Credit Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Ellington Credit Company, a real estate investment trust, acquires, invests in, and manages residential mortgage-and real estate-related assets. It acquires and manages residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), including agency pools and agency collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs); and non-agency RMBS, such as non-agency CMOs, such as investment grade and non-investment grade. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Ellington Credit Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Ellington Credit and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .JAMES MADISON 71, JACKSONVILLE STATE 65superace apk 。

NEW YORK — “Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to make “Glicked” — or even “Babyratu” — happen. The counterprogramming of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July 2023 hit a nerve culturally and had the receipts to back it up. Unlike so many things that begin as memes, it transcended its online beginnings. Instead of an either-or, the two movies ultimately complemented and boosted one another at the box office. And ever since, moviegoers, marketers and meme makers have been trying to recreate that moment, searching the movie release schedule for odd mashups and sending candidates off into the social media void. Most attempts have fizzled (sorry, “Saw Patrol” ). This weekend is perhaps the closest approximation yet as the Broadway musical adaptation “Wicked” opens Friday against the chest-thumping sword-and-sandals epic “Gladiator II.” Two big studio releases (Universal and Paramount), with one-name titles, opposite tones and aesthetics and big blockbuster energy — it was already halfway there before the name game began: “Wickiator,” “Wadiator,” “Gladwick” and even the eyebrow raising “Gladicked” have all been suggested. “'Glicked' rolls off the tongue a little bit more,” actor Fred Hechinger said at the New York screening of “Gladiator II” this week. “I think we should all band around ‘Glicked.’ It gets too confusing if you have four or five different names for it.” As with “Barbenheimer," as reductive as it might seem, “Glicked” also has the male/female divide that make the fan art extra silly. One is pink and bright and awash in sparkles, tulle, Broadway bangers and brand tie-ins; The other is all sweat and sand, blood and bulging muscles. Both films topped Fandango’s most anticipated holiday movie survey, where 65% of respondents said that they were interested in the “Glicked” double feature. Theaters big and small are also pulling out the stops with movie-themed tie-ins. B&B Theaters will have Roman guards tearing tickets at some locations and Maximus popcorn tubs. Marcus Theaters is doing Oz photo ops and friendship bracelet-making. Alamo Drafthouse is leaning into the singalong aspect (beware, though, not all theaters are embracing this) and the punny drinks like “Defying Gravi-Tea.” “Rather than it being in competition, I think they’re in conversation,” “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal said. “This industry needs a shot in the arm. Those films gave it last year. We hope to do it this year.” And the hope is that audiences will flock to theaters to be part of this moment as well. It's a sorely needed influx of could-be blockbusters into a marketplace that's still at an 11% deficit from last year and down 27.2% from 2019, according to data from Comscore. “Competition is good for the marketplace. It’s good for consumers,” said Michael O'Leary, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners. “Having two great movies coming out at the same time is simply a multiplier effect.” “Glicked” is currently tracking for a combined North American debut in the $165 million range, with “Wicked” forecast to earn around $100 million (up from the $80 million estimates a few weeks ago) and “Gladiator II” pegged for the $65 million range. “Barbenheimer” shattered its projections last July. Going into that weekend, “Barbie” had been pegged for $90 million and “Oppenheimer” around $40 million. Ultimately, they brought in a combined $244 million in that first outing, and nearly $2.4 billion by the end of their runs. It’s possible “Glicked” will exceed expectations, too. And it has the advantage of another behemoth coming close behind: “Moana 2,” which opens just five days later on the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday. “Glickedana” triple feature anyone? “These are 10 important days,” O'Leary said. “It’s going to show the moviegoing audience that there’s a lot of compelling stuff out there for them to see.” There are infinite caveats to the imperfect comparison to “Barbenheimer,” as well. “Wicked” is a “Part One.” Musicals carry their own baggage with moviegoers, even those based on wildly successful productions (ahem, “Cats”). “Gladiator II” got a head start and opened internationally last weekend. In fact, in the U.K. it played alongside “Paddington in Peru,” where that double was pegged “Gladdington.” “Gladiator” reviews, while positive, are a little more divided than the others. And neither directors Ridley Scott nor Jon M. Chu has the built-in box office cache that Christopher Nolan’s name alone carries at the moment. The new films also cost more than “Barbie” ($145 million) and “Oppenheimer” ($100 million). According to reports, “Gladiator II” had a $250 million price tag; “Wicked” reportedly cost $150 million to produce (and that does not include the cost of the second film, due next year). The narrative, though, has shifted away from “who will win the weekend.” Earlier this year, Chu told The Associated Press that he loves that this is a moment where “we can root for all movies all the time.” Close behind are a bevy of Christmas releases with double feature potential, but those feel a little more niche. There’s the remake of “Nosferatu,” the Nicole Kidman kink pic “Babygirl” and the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” The internet can’t even seem to decide on its angle for that batch of contenders, and none exactly screams blockbuster. Sometimes the joy is just in the game, however. Some are sticking with the one-name mashup (“Babyratu”); others are suggesting that the fact that two of the movies feature real-life exes (Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Depp) is enough reason for a double feature. And getting people talking is half the battle. When in doubt, or lacking a catchy name, there’s always the default: “This is my Barbenheimer.” ___ Associated Press journalist John Carucci and Film Writer Jake Coyle contributed reporting.'People got to be safe:' Manitoba premier responds to fatal police shooting

Destiny Nash stands in a swirl of white smoke as a pile of dust gathers at her feet. The 18-year-old is sanding a car bumper, part of her auto-collision class at Palmetto Academy of Learning Motorsports. The class is part of a unique curriculum being offered at the Horry County charter school, making it the only motorsports high school in the country. While there are other high schools in the U.S. that offer a racing program, the Conway school, located at 826 W. Cox Ferry Road, is the only one that provides a hybrid learning curriculum. Jeo Hill, a Junior at The Palmetto Academy for Learning Motorsports (PALM) sands a door panel in the Auto Collision Technology shop. PALM is a charter high school in Conway, SC that uses motorsports as a foundation for educating students. In additional to their regular curriculum, high school students work in welding, digital arts & graphics, auto collision technology and motor sports technology to learn skills that can be applied to various trades. The school’s main goal is to get students to graduate and find a career. So far, it seems to be working. The school had a 79.2% graduation rate in 2023, as well as a high percentage of students demonstrating success, according to the South Carolina Department of Education’s Oversight Committee. That is compared to 82.1% district wide and 83.8% statewide. Ron Miller, vocational director and one of the founders of the school, said what’s missing in education is creating a buy in from students by adjusting classes to what they are interested in learning. Students don’t get why it’s important for them to take these academic classes and how it fits into what they want to do after school, Miller said. “I’m trying to instill in them to get a career,” Miller said. “If they just graduate, we win. If they focus on a career, we win.” On one side of the school is the academic classes, where students spend part of the day learning about traditional subjects such as writing, math and science. On the other half are the classrooms where they are able to get hands-on training and participate in project-based learning. Nash is one of 200 students, and one of the few females, who attend the vocational charter school. There are currently 50 kids on the wait-list to get into the school. Nash’s long manicured nails stand out as she works the sander along the silver metal. The senior got into cars because she wanted to work on her own vehicle. But working on cars is not her plan for a career. Instead, she plans to go into cosmetology with the hopes of opening her own shop. Car repair will be a side hobby, she said. And while students are able to choose among the four motorsports classes, like Nash, it doesn’t mean that they their career will be in that field. However, the skills that they learn can be used in other jobs, Principal Jeffrey Peterson said. As Nash works in the auto-collision class, just a few doors down, students are sitting in a small classroom discussing measurements for their welding project. Donald Howard, who has been welding for 29 years, writes fractions on the board as the students jot down the numbers. Once Howard is finished, the students rush to their lockers to get their masks and gloves so they can get into one of the 18 booths and begin welding. It’s the largest class at the school. Howard said it’s because welding can be used in other careers, not just motorsports. The same goes for the digital arts and graphics, although the students focus on making car wraps, decals and signs that can be used in motorsports. Tyler Gryd is also working one of the big four areas – motorsports technology. It’s where all the parts come together and where race cars are built. Each student starts out working on go-karts, which Miller said is similar in makeup to race cars. The 17-year-old has an interest in racing, brought through his grandfather. Gryd races flat carts and race cars. He said the school fit into what he wanted to do, which is to become a NASCAR fabricator. Working for NASCAR is not out of the question. Peterson said they currently have alumni who work in the pit crew for NASCAR drivers. The school has a large trailer that sits outside the school. During the school year, students are able to take the cars that they work on and race them on nearby race tracks, such as Florence or Dillon. It allows them to see first-hand their work in action. Miller understands the kids who attend PALM. As a high school student, the 67-year-old struggled with the classes he was forced to take. “I wasn’t that guy,” he said. Miller had a love for racing, something he still does today. The idea for PALM came about after years of dealing with students like himself. Miller was a teacher in Robeson County Schools when the district had 100 students drop out at one time. When asked what would they want in education and what they were interested in, it was girls, motorcycles and cars, Miller said. Eventually, Miller left as a teacher, but he later created a night school that was designed for high school drop outs and “dislocated” adults. This later led to the idea of starting a school that would teach academics “in a more unique way. That’s what the kids need,” Miller said. PALM began about 12 years ago by Miller and Mack Sarvis. Students who go to the free, public school attend four days a week. It was designed that way so they can get jobs on Fridays or get caught up on school work or seek assistance. Nearly half of the school’s students are considered disadvantaged students, according to U.S. News & World Report. Since it’s a smaller school, the students are able to get academic help on a more personal level. Many of the graduates go on to trades or skill training at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. The parents are also heavily involved in the program, including having four parent representatives on its board. The equipment used at the school isn’t cheap. Miller points to a $4,000 pile of steel-anglers, which are used in fabrication. A welding machine costs $6,000. Most equipment, including $10,000 worth of paint donated for the mixing room of the auto body class, comes from grants, donations or they build it themselves, Miller said. The school is currently undergoing a shift in its administration and working to improve its overall state scores. The recent state school report card showed that the school improved its overall rating from “below average” last school year to “good” this year. It’s also creating new opportunities with companies, including the aerospace company Boeing. For Miller, it’s about providing students with “that drive to grab that career.” Tom Baker, who works in janitorial maintenance at the school, said he wished that such a program existed when he was young. “It would’ve been a different change in my life.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!Julen Lopetegui says West Ham were worthy winners at Newcastle

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BERWYN, Ill. — Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes is due in court later this month after a woman accused him of pepper-spraying her when she showed up at his suburban Chicago home following his “Your body, my choice” post on X. According to court documents, the 57-year-old woman approached Fuentes’ home in Berwyn on Nov. 10, shortly after his address was leaked following his post, the Chicago Tribune reported. Berwyn is a Chicago suburb of about 54,000 people. The woman told the newspaper in a Nov. 15 interview that her friends encouraged her to go to Fuentes’ home to see if rumors were true that he had been receiving prank deliveries after his post on X. She said she made a video of herself on the sidewalk in front of Fuentes’ home. Another woman pulled up in her car and told her to ring the doorbell. She alleged that Fuentes opened the door before she could ring the bell, pepper-sprayed her, screamed an expletive and took her phone. Fuentes, 26, faces a battery charge in connection with the incident, the newspaper reported. He is due to appear in court on Dec. 19. He has posted mugshots of himself on his X account along with “Free me (racial slur).” He didn’t immediately respond to a message The Associated Press sent him Saturday through X. Attempts to reach his attorney, Eduardo Cervantes, were unsuccessful. Fuentes, a Holocaust-denying white supremacist, is part of an emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers who have seized on Republican Donald Trump’s presidential victory to amplify misogynistic derision and threats online. Many of them have appropriated the “my body, my choice” abortion rights slogan, changing it to “your body, my choice.” The twist on the wording has been largely attributed to Fuentes’ Nov. 5 X post: “Your body, my choice. Forever.”Martha Stewart cooked critics with strength

Immunome files to sell 1.80M shares of common stocks by selling shareholdersStock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% Thursday, its first loss after three straight gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Gains by retailers and health care stocks helped temper the losses. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. The Labor Department reported that U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. On Thursday: The S&P 500 fell 2.45 points, or 0.04%, to 6,037.59. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.77 points, or 0.1%, to 43,325.80. The Nasdaq composite fell 10.77 points, or 1%, to 19,764.89. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 20.34 points, or 0.9%, to 2,280.19. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 106.74 points, or 1.80%. The Dow is up 485.54 points, or 1.1%. The Nasdaq is up 447.76 points, or 2.3%. The Russell 2000 is up 37.82 points, or 1.7%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,267.76 points, or 26.6%. The Dow is up 5,636.26, or 15%. The Nasdaq is up 5,009.01 points, or 33.4%. The Russell 2000 is up 253.12 points, or 12.5%.

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The state had itself deepened inequality as it "sponsored dis-equalising factors" exempting corporations of taxes and helping banks with liquidity for years on end only to benefit the elite, said Prof Rehman Sobhan, chairman of Centre for Policy Dialogue, yesterday. The major governance problem was around debt default through the years, which continues to pile up even today. After a period, the bad loans were rescheduled and then written off, he said. "This led to a financial crisis for state-run banks and the government recapitalised the banks year after year," said the noted economist at the annual conference of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS). According to the central bank, bad loans of six state-owned banks were Tk 65,781 crore in December 2023, making up 20.99 percent of their total outstanding credits. The amount would be much higher now because those banks classified more loans as default after the fall of the Awami League regime. Prof Sobhan said he saw that proposal for recapitalising banks came up at an advisory council meeting in 1991 for the third time when he was part of the caretaker government. By now, the government has recapitalised banks several times, spending thousands of crores. "If one adds up all the recapitalisation... and also adds up implications of written-off loans, this will give one an idea of how resources were transferred and who were the beneficiary. "Similarly, if you deconstruct your budget and you take into account both subsidies, tax forgiveness, various tax concessions... you will find a significant transfer of resources." The problems can be solved if the government intervenes and redistributes resources to the deprived, he said at the event at a hotel in Gulshan. Regarding the spread of inequality, Prof Sobhan said there were high profits in politics and getting elected as an MP. As a result, 70 to 75 percent of the MPs were businessmen. The elected representatives ran businesses using their political power, he said. Crony capitalism has been embedded in the political system. The political elites have become "Zamindars" in the rural areas. On the other hand, the power concentrated at the Prime Ministers' Office, the main parties ran undemocratically, and leaders enjoyed concentrated power, he said. This is an in-built structural problem in the political structure which manifested to the administrative system, he said.

Wicked Interview: Jon M. Chu on Deleted Scene That Broke His Heart to Cut By In advance of ‘s home release, ComingSoon caught up with director Jon M. Chu about the film’s special features that will be on the digital, 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release. The musical film will be available on digital platforms to purchase or rent beginning on December 31, 2024, while the official 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD release is set for February 4, 2025. “The film tells the untold story of the witches of Oz: Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power; and Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart,” reads the official synopsis for Jon M. Chu’s Wicked. “The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.” : Well, there is a lot of layers. Every detail, every inch of this has been thought through. We have a lot of texts, actually, to serve, whether it’s the Wizard of Oz, the original, Wicked the movie, or Wicked the book. So, for me, it’s a chance to dive in even further. I’ve loved that audiences have accepted this movie and received it in ways that they’re digging already in, in movie one, going back to the theater over and over again, finding little nuances, little hints of things as breadcrumbs all over the place. So the fact they get, at home video, scenes that were never in the movie or that got cut out of the movie, which breaks my heart as well. But it was always to serve the bigger, grand scheme of what the movie was trying to do, and have a rhythm that could be sustainable. So I’m excited for them to dig in further. If they’re looking for more memes, this is the place to look. If they’re looking for behind-the-scenes stuff, it’s great. They get the sing-along version along with it, and they get commentary of every frame from me or even the two girls. So, there’s a lot more content to come if you’re sick of this. I’m so sorry, because it’s a lot more to come. I know. The fact is, it didn’t hurt the cut. It hurt my heart because I love those things. These girls were so plugged into these characters that I could put them in any situation, and it was interesting to see how the relationship would unfold. The train specifically was so great because we had them looking out the window and we saw all these different areas of Oz that we’d never get to see in any other part of the movie. But ultimately, that’s the moment of the movie. Like, you just want to move on. The train arrives, and you wanna get them to Emerald City, because we have a lot more to go. We have like, another hour of movie. So it always came to that point, like, let’s not hold back. Let’s get them there, because we have a lot of juicy stuff to come. So again, home video, you get some opportunities to share some of that. But that broke my heart. Good. I’m glad you feel that. You know, it doesn’t just help us, it helps VFX, because VFX would tell us, “Build as much as you can. It really helps us. It gives us reference points.” So this isn’t just physical sets, this is both of us working together. I think that’s the actual magic. I have full digital characters and all that stuff. But for the actors of course, and for me, I get to walk into a space...I’m not used to sets anyway, because, In The Heights, we’re there in Washington Heights shooting and I’m looking at, hey, that ladder inspires this, that random chair inspires this, the architecture. So I needed physical space to be able to play and work with to make it more unique. And so that’s what we did in Oz with Nathan Crowley, our production designer. You got to build those things. So when the actors came in, they’re like, “Oh, where would Glinda sit? She would sit, oh, right here. Oh, where would Elphaba stand? Right here? You know what? She needs something here. Okay.” And then we would work on a scene. I’d be like, “Where are we?” And they’re like, “We wanna sit on the ground for this scene, Jon.” We’re like, “Okay, let’s try it.” And it doesn’t feel like we’re constructing it. It feels very natural of how these real characters would actually act. Yeah. I mean, not only does it add electricity to every scene because anything can happen if the actors can go anywhere with it, then all the bets are off. Then our camera has to stay with them. Or if our camera can go in, we wanna try a shot. And the actors are feeling that we can really riff with each other. It sort of breaks out this idea that you can think of these things alone, that it makes it something that we all have to contribute in our own little way. And it turns into something neither of us could have done alone. And to me, that’s the magic of movies. It’s one of the very few mediums where it involves many artists and many storytellers to work together. And when it’s done right, you do something that’s elevated and transcendent, actually . You should have been on set when they would sing live. I mean, you have a pianist in the corner, you can’t hear the pianist, because it’s all in their in ears. So we’re standing there in silence. I have my headphones, I can hear, but when their voice is echo in that room, it is magical. It is. When you say electric, it absolutely, 100% is. And the camera, I know, picks it up. So we try to sweep up every, we call them butterflies, every butterfly moment to sweep them up into bottles. So Myron Kerstein, our editor, could really work with that. So it was just a process, and we trusted the process, and I think the audiences, no matter how big the movie is, it’s feeling those little, little bits, and I think that’s what makes the magic. Tyler Treese is ComingSoon and SuperHeroHype's Editor-in-Chief. An experienced entertainment journalist, his work can be seen at Sherdog, Fanbyte, Rock Paper Shotgun, and more. When not watching the latest movies, Treese enjoys mixed martial arts and playing with his Shiba Inu, Kota. Share articleAll We Imagine As Light review: A cinematic triumph

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Who Is Petar Sliskovic? The mystery man seen walking hand-in-hand with Neha Sharma: The LB Nagar Fast Track Pocso court on Tuesday sentenced two persons to five years of imprisonment for treating a minor inappropriately. The convicts were been identified as Gogu Suresh from Nagole and Penkula Lakshmi from Sainagar. The two were fined Rs.14,000 and Rs.11,000 respectively. The victim was given a compensation of Rs.3 lakh. A 24-year-old woman, Renuka Nayak, died following an alleged suicide attempt in a hostel in Ashoknagar, Chikkadpally, on Monday. Renuka, who hailed from Somaram village in Kamareddy district, was preparing for competitive exams and was engaged to be married on February 7. Her roommate found her struggling and called the hostel staff who rushed her to Gandhi Hospital. She died while undergoing treatment. Domestic issues were suspected to be the reason behind her extreme step. City traffic police cautioned citizens stating that fake messages on discounts on pending traffic challans were going viral in social media. They said no such offer was in place. The city cybercrime police would identify the culprits spreading the rumours and take action, the traffic police said. The body of an unidentified man's body was found wrapped in a gunny bag on the Duhrangar-Aaramgarh man road, Mailardevpally police said. SHO P. Narender said the body was noticed by GHMC workers, who called the police at about 7 am. There was no CCTV coverage at the spot.Patrick Stewart's first act as Rangers chief executive could be to sack Philippe Clement

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Calin Georgescu, who ran independently, will face reformist Elena Lasconi in a Dec. 8. runoff after most local surveys predicted he would win less than 10% of the vote. Georgescu, 62, was ahead after nearly all ballots were counted with around 22.95%. According to local media, Georgescu in the past has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as “a man who loves his country” and called Ukraine “an invented state.” He has also sparked controversy for describing Romanian fascist and nationalist leaders from the 1930s and 1940s as national heroes. Lasconi, of the progressive Save Romania Union party, or USR, followed with 19.17%. She beat by a slim margin incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party, or PSD, who stood at 19.15%. Lasconi on Monday warned that Romania is now in “a historical confrontation between preserving Romania’s young democracy ... and those who want to return Romania to the Russian sphere of influence.” She added: “Let us be very clear, Calin Georgescu is an open admirer of Vladimir Putin. He is open against NATO and the European Union ... He is for Romania’s isolation, which he calls neutrality ... And without NATO we are at the mercy of Russia.” Georgescu on Monday denied charges of being an extremist as “false, totally fake” and said he is “completely dedicated” to the Romanian people. “We remain directly linked to European values, but we must find our (own) values,” he said. “I’m not an extremist, I’m not a fascist, I’m a Romanian who loves his country.” Many observers have attributed Georgescu’s success to his TikTok account , which has 3.7 million likes and 274,000 followers. He gained huge traction and popularity in recent weeks. It is the first time in Romania’s 35-year post-communist history that the country’s most powerful party, the PSD, doesn't have a candidate in the second round of a presidential race, underscoring voters’ anti-establishment sentiment. Ciolacu's shocking defeat prompted him to submit his resignation as party leader on Monday. After polls closed on Sunday, the Central Election Bureau said 9.4 million people — about 52.5% of eligible voters — had cast ballots. Georgescu won 43.3% of the vote in Romania's large diaspora, while Lasconi got 26.8%. Romania's president serves a five-year term in the European Union and NATO member country and has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security, foreign policy and judicial appointments. According to his website, Georgescu holds a doctorate in pedology, a branch of soil science, and held positions in Romania’s environment ministry in the 1990s. Between 1999 and 2012, he was a representative for Romania on the national committee of the United Nations Environment Program. His campaign positions included supporting farmers, reducing import dependence and ramping up local energy and food production. Georgescu's rising popularity will be tested when he faces Lasconi, who may attract more moderate voters who initially choose other candidates. Lasconi, a former journalist, told The Associated Press ahead of the vote that she saw corruption as one of Romania's biggest problems and expressed support for increased defense spending and continued aid to Ukraine. If she wins the final vote, she will be the first female president in Romania's history. Romania will also hold parliamentary elections on Dec. 1 that will determine the country’s next government and prime minister.

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( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) MONTREAL, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mosaic Minerals Corporation (CSE: MOC) (“Mosaic” or“the Company”) announces some updates about the Company and takes this opportunity to thank its shareholders, partners and suppliers for their trust throughout 2024 and wishes them a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025. Mirabelli and Maqua Results The Company announces that it has received all its results related to the summer and fall 2024 exploration campaigns on the Mirabelli SM and Maqua SM properties. These do not reveal any significant grades in the metals and minerals initially sought. Management announces that exploration work will not be continued on these properties. The Company also announces that it no longer intends to continue exploration related to Lithium and will focus on the gold potential of its properties, in particular, the Amanda project now 100% owned and which contains numerous gold showings. Lichen and 113 North Projects Mosaic announces that it has received formal notification from Castlebar Capital Corporation that it is abandoning the option agreement to acquire 100% of the Lichen property (see press release dated June 11, 2024 ). Mosaic is regaining control of this property which consists of 282 claims covering a total area of ​​15,622 hectares and is located approximately 100 km west of the Chibougamau mining camp. The property is underlain by volcanic rocks of the Obatogamau Formation intersected by intermediate stocks and plutons. The volcanic belt parallels two known gold-bearing volcanic belts, the Bachelor Lake gold zone to the west and the Osisko-Windfall gold zone to the south. The Nelligan and Monster Lake gold projects are located at the eastern end of the volcanic belt. The Company also announces that it has received formal notification from Panther Minerals Inc. (formerly Lithium Lion Metals Inc.) that the latter is abandoning the option agreement to acquire 100% of the 113 North property (see press release dated December 5, 2023 ). Mosaic is regaining control of this property which is located in the southeastern part of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt and comprises 59 cells totaling 3,010 hectares within a 6- to 12-kilometre-wide band of volcano-sedimentary rocks located between the Josselin and Montgay granodiorite-tonalite batholiths. The volcanic rocks in this group have felsic, intermediate and mafic compositions and are cut by dunite, gabbro and diorite dykes. Iron formations (sulphides and oxides) and clastic sedimentary rocks, such as greywackes and schists, are also present. Gold, copper, nickel, platinum and palladium occurrences have been discovered in this geological environment near the project. The scientific and technical information of Mosaic Minerals Corporation included in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Gilles Laverdière, P.Geo, Vice-President Exploration of Mosaic Minerals and qualified person under National Instrument 43-101 respecting information concerning mining projects (“Regulation 43-101”). About Mosaic Minerals Corporation Mosaic Minerals Corp. is a Canadian mining exploration company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE: MOC) focusing on the exploration of critical minerals such as Nickel in the province of Quebec. Source: M. Jonathan Hamel President & CEO ... This release contains certain“forward-looking information” under applicable Canadian securities laws concerning the Arrangement. Forward-looking information reflects the Company's current internal expectations or beliefs and is based on information currently available to the Company. 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Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted herein include, without limitation: that the remaining conditions to the Arrangement will not be satisfied; that the business prospects and opportunities of the Company will not proceed as anticipated; changes in the global prices for gold or certain other commodities (such as diesel, aluminum and electricity); changes in U.S. dollar and other currency exchange rates, interest rates or gold lease rates; risks arising from holding derivative instruments; the level of liquidity and capital resources; access to capital markets, financing and interest rates; mining tax regimes; ability to successfully integrate acquired assets; legislative, political or economic developments in the jurisdictions in which the Company carries on business; operating or technical difficulties in connection with mining or development activities; laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment; employee relations; availability and increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of exploration and development; contests over title to properties, particularly title to undeveloped properties; and the risks involved in the exploration, development and mining business. 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Sign up below to get Mission Local’s free newsletter , a daily digest of news you won’t find elsewhere. When Khazar Momeni took the witness stand in her brother’s murder trial, she described spending time on a Monday morning with a drug dealer she had just met. Her friend Bob showed up and took a work call — he was a big name in San Francisco’s tech scene — and Bob invited over a DJ she once knew. The party didn’t last: Khazar didn’t get along with the DJ, blocked Bob’s number, and later in the evening, when things soured between Khazar and the drug dealer, she called her big brother to come rescue her. These small interactions exemplify the attitudes and the many characters in the ongoing trial of Khazar Momeni’s brother, Nima Momeni, who is accused of killing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023. For those just checking in, keep reading to learn who’s who. Closing arguments will likely begin the first week of December. Bob Lee was 43 when he was found bleeding to death on Main Street in the Rincon Hill neighborhood. The St. Louis transplant had a prestigious career in tech and financial tech services: He helped develop the Android mobile operating system while working at Google, then became chief technology officer at Square, where in 2013 he helped found Cash App, the digital wallet company that established him as a member of Silicon Valley’s elite. He subsequently worked as chief executive at Present, and chief product officer of MobileCoin. Also known as “Crazy Bob,” a nickname from his fraternity at Southeast Missouri State University, Lee earned some notoriety in 2001 when he wrote a program to stop Code Red, an infamous computer virus in the early days of the internet. He met his future wife, Krista, in his hometown, and both moved to jobs in the Bay Area. No matter what happens across the country, Mission Local remains your source of in-depth San Francisco reporting . Now, more than ever, we're hoping you can support nonprofit, independent journalism in your community. We have $70,000 in matching gifts — double your donation today! Lee’s moniker stuck. By his early 40s, he still worked and played hard. Momeni’s defense attorneys said Lee’s text records show he may have only slept about six hours in the four days before his death. In the early morning of April 1, 2023, less than two days before his death, Lee’s text messages, now evidence, reveal that at 5 a.m. after a night out, he showed up at the home of Khazar Momeni. A couple of hours later, he headed to an afterparty at the Twitter headquarters. Around 8 a.m. on April 3, Khazar Momeni testified, Lee came to her house with his friend Jeremy Boivin in tow, before heading to a job interview. He then continued to party through 2 a.m. on April 4, and he was fatally stabbed shortly after. Lee was beloved by those in his orbit. His friends and family remember him as kind, affectionate, and genuine , some calling him consistent, others calling him a “teddy bear.” After his mother died, Lee moved his father to the Bay Area in 2019, before moving to Miami with him in late 2022. Lee’s family said he was very close with his two children and his ex-wife, Krista, who still lives in the Bay Area. A video from 2019 shows Lee rocking his teenage child — who is his height — in his arms to a lullaby, both giggling. The week before his death, Lee’s brother said he had attended his daughter’s play, and the afternoon before his death, Lee’s phone records indicate he was calling his ex-wife, who says they remained best friends. Borzoyeh aka Bo Mohazzabi, or “the DJ” as Khazar Momeni and Nima Momeni’s attorneys have called him throughout the trial, was Lee’s friend. The pair can be seen in surveillance video tousling playfully in the hours before Lee’s death. His Instagram bio expands on his work life, stating he produces “music, festivals, a burning man camp, [and works] in tech.” His role in the trial boils down to retracing the afternoon and evening Mohazzabi and Lee spent together, on April 3: Hopping from Jeremy Boivin’s home to the 1 Hotel on the Embarcadero, where Lee was staying, to the members-only club The Battery, to Mohazzabi’s home. Most importantly, Mohazzabi was present when Lee got a call from Momeni the afternoon before his death. It is an interaction that prosecutors point to as a critical piece of evidence of Momeni’s alleged animus toward Lee. Mohazzabi described Momeni as “interrogating” Lee in an “accusatory way,” asking questions about his sister, Khazar, and her drug use “like a detective.” As he testified , Mohazzabi’s disdain was palpable. He sneered at questions from Momeni’s defense attorney. When one of the defense attorneys asked if he works in the music industry, Mohazzabi shot back, “What do you mean, work in the music industry?” Asked to confirm he’s a DJ, Mohazzabi asked: “What do you mean by DJ?” On the other hand, he had no issues advertising other personal quirks. He mentioned his juice cleanse repeatedly in court, and described his typical workday before he gets on his computer: “hydrate, stretch, meditate, get ready for the day and maybe do some kind of exercise.” At one bar he visited with Lee, Mohazzabi testified that he didn’t like the tequila he ordered, so he sent it back. Watching surveillance footage in court of himself and his friend hopping around town, Mohazzabi couldn’t help but smile. Like the other men who have testified in the trial, he has a connection to Momeni’s sister, Khazar. He described her as a “crazy,” “bipolar,” and “super-dramatic,” woman with whom he “chose not to interact” anymore, finding himself “not interested in having a friendship or a relationship.” Khazar, who took the witness stand next, said Mohazzabi pursued her and she turned him down. Jeremy Boivin is perhaps one of the most mysterious figures in this case. He was Lee’s friend and — according to Khazar Momeni’s testimony on the stand and his criminal record — deals drugs. Those who were at his house in SoMa on the afternoon and evening of April 3, 2023 remembered a large bowl of cocaine for guests, and recalled him carrying a water bottle of GHB, also known as the date rape drug. Khazar Momeni said Lee introduced her to Boivin the weekend before the stabbing, and alleged on the witness stand that Boivin sexually assaulted her while she was high on GHB on the afternoon before Lee was killed. “He pulled down my pants and slapped me, and he grabbed my ass when I couldn’t move,” she testified. On later dates, she testified, Boivin choked and hit her, and threatened to kill her. Khazar’s friend Aranza Villegas, who was present the afternoon of April 3, testified that Boivin described some of the effects of G, but didn’t specify that it was GHB, the “date rape drug,” before serving them. Though he was on the witness list for Momeni’s defense, Boivin was never called to testify and never appeared at the trial. Instead, he became prominent in the testimony of Khazar Momeni and Villegas, as well as in questions from attorneys. Prosecutors charging Nima Momeni with murder say he was angry with Boivin and Lee, and that a perceived interaction between the two men and his sister drove Momeni to stab Lee to death. Momeni and his defense attorneys, on the other hand, have maintained that he had no animus toward Lee, who was absent during the alleged sexual assault at Boivin’s home. While Momeni testified that he remained skeptical of his sister’s sexual assault allegations until after the stabbing, his attorneys have emphasized that if Momeni was angry with anyone that day, it was Boivin. And though prosecutors accused Khazar of fabricating her allegations against Boivin, his rap sheet is lengthy — though jurors know nothing of his history. In 2020, Boivin was charged with sexual assault, sexual acts with an unconscious and drugged person, as well as more drug charges like possession for sale and manufacturing controlled substances. The sexual assault charges were dropped, according to Boivin’s attorney, but he pleaded guilty to some drug charges. In 2021 Boivin was charged with operating a drug house and possession of controlled substances for sale, and faced similar new charges in 2022. The most recent case is still pending, according to court records, and Boivin’s attorney did not confirm the outcome of the 2021 case. On the witness stand, Nima Momeni began as soft-spoken and green, shedding tears at times and rambling over his own attorney, and even the judge. Once a prosecutor charging the case began questioning him, however, Momeni’s tone changed: The assistant district attorney was aggressive and at times condescending, and Momeni responded with defensiveness and accusations . Momeni was born in 1984 and raised in Iran, and went to high school in the Bay Area, where he has lived ever since. His family escaped an allegedly abusive father, and he has maintained an extremely close relationship with his mother and sister, who is a year younger. He ran his own IT consulting firm, and although Momeni testified that he had five employees working for him before his arrest, others interviewed by Mission Local said the business was struggling and turnover high. Momeni — and his family — take appearances seriously. He drove a luxury car, a white 2020 BMW Z4 with a red leather interior, and owned boats. San Francisco police Sgt. Brent Dittmer, the lead investigator on the case, testified that Momeni had two vessels, a sailboat and a ski boat, and Momeni’s mother, seated in the audience, corrected him: Under her breath, she whispered, “Three!” Momeni’s mother said he was bullied when he was younger, and for that reason she encouraged martial arts and self-defense training. Those who knew him said in a Mission Local profile that Momeni also had a penchant for firearms, knives and cocaine. The jury, however, does not know of Momeni’s history. Police records show Momeni was caught in 2003 with a butterfly knife, and was arrested for a DUI in 2004 with multiple knives in his possession. In 2005, an Albany police report said Momeni stabbed two people after they beat him up; he was released due to “conflicting statements,” but had multiple knives in his possession, according to the report. The origin of the Joseph Joseph knife that killed Lee has never been established in court, but Momeni’s sister and her husband kept the same brand of knives in their kitchen, where Momeni and Lee left just before the stabbing. During the trial, Momeni nods to his mother, who sits attentively in the courtroom at every hearing, often alone. He scribbles quietly into a composition book as witnesses testify, and betrays no emotion while he listens. Occasionally he whispers to his attorneys. Khazar Momeni has been the star of her brother’s trial. For four days, cameramen fell over themselves trying to get a shot of her as she walked through the courthouse, head to toe in designer wear, dyed blond hair, and oversized sunglasses. Like her brother, the softness of her voice and her modest, downward gaze can be deceiving — questions from prosecutors often drew out sharp retorts, or answers that suggest the lawyers know little of her exclusive world. She testified, for example, that it was unusual for someone like Jeremy Boivin to appear at her Millennium Tower condo in April 2023 with Bob Lee. “We don’t get close to our drug dealers, or invite them upstairs even,” she said. “He was at my house, introduced as a friend, therefore I was nice to him.” Throughout her testimony, she referred to the different men around her by monikers: Boivin, the man she said physically and sexually assaulted her, was “the drug dealer” to her and she added in testimony that she does not “like to mention his name.” She called Mohazzabi, whom she said she rejected when he pursued her romantically, “the DJ.” She runs hot and cold. In her texts she affectionately called those around her love, loser, cutie, or baby — even her brother — and other times gave curt or demanding responses. “Go fucking die,” she told her brother when he asked her in February 2023 to get sober and apologize. When she has an issue with someone, Khazar blocks their number. In text records shown in court, her brother thanks Khazar for unblocking him after a stint of no-contact in March 2023, and then gets on with the conversation. Lee, whom she blocked on the afternoon before his death, simply contacted her on WhatsApp, then Signal, and even used Mohazzabi’s phone to text her when he couldn’t get through. Sometimes, she blames drugs for her behavior. On the afternoon before the stabbing, when Boivin allegedly gave her GHB, she testified that she did not know which country or planet she was on. When she was shown potentially incriminating text messages in court, she often blamed her drug use and bad memory to absolve herself of accountability. Yet even when apparently sober, Khazar’s testimony could be confusing. Both sides in the case, for example, acknowledge that Momeni pushed a kitchen knife into Lee’s chest; the question that remains is whether it was self-defense or murder. Nevertheless, Khazar’s testimony started with a fantastical statement that disregarded this agreement: “My brother was not the one who killed Bob,” she said softly, but firmly. In her defense, Khazar testified that she knows nothing of the case, does not follow the news, and knew nothing of the self-defense argument prior to her arrival in the courtroom — though she and her husband, who keep separate apartments in the sinking and slanting luxury tower, help finance her brother’s legal team. “My brother has not killed Bob Lee, I don’t know anything else about the case,” she testified last month, her voice trailing off as her mother, in the audience, waved her arms in the air as if to stop her from saying more. All illustrations by Neil Ballard. For us at Mission Local, it brought a realization that while we can still be puzzled by this country and city, we can serve it best by covering it as journalists. Your support allowed us to bring you extensive election coverage in 2024 . Now, regardless of the national results, we’ll be following up on all of the promises that the winning candidates made here in San Francisco. Independent, nonprofit outlets like ours rely on your donations to make this happen. It is how we continue to do our job and expand our coverage every year. And now we are in the crazy period of end-of-year fundraising at an equally crazy political time. We have $70,000 in matching funds. More than 80 readers have already donated to our year-end campaign. Join them by giving today to double your donation. Join more than 1,800 other donors who give to Mission Local. Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Mastodonsuperace.com 。

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Pakistan, Belarus sign 15 agreements, reaffirm deepening bilateral cooperationSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Once-promising seasons hit new lows for the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers last week. Another late-game meltdown sent the Bears to their sixth straight loss and led to the firing of coach Matt Eberflus. The 49ers suffered their second straight blowout loss and more crushing injuries to go from Super Bowl contenders to outside the playoff picture in a matter of weeks. The two reeling teams will try to get back on track on Sunday when the Bears (4-8) visit the 49ers (5-7) in Chicago's first game under interim coach Thomas Brown. “I told them a minute ago after practice there is no confidence loss at all as far as what I think about them,” Brown said Wednesday. “I don’t care what anybody else thinks about them. I think we have a very talented football team. It’s about just putting the work in every single day to give us an opportunity to win.” The Bears are hoping to get an emotional boost from the first in-season firing of a head coach in franchise history. Over the last 10 seasons, teams with interim coaches are 13-11 in their first game with the new coach. Those teams had a .284 winning percentage at the time they fired their coaches. “I wouldn’t say a new voice was needed. I would say there was change that was needed," rookie quarterback Caleb Williams said, pointing to a need for more accountability and better communication. The Niners came into the season as the favorites to get back to the Super Bowl from the NFC after losing the title game to Kansas City last season. But a series of key injuries, bad losses and spotty play have left them in last place in the NFC West with only slim hopes of even reaching the postseason. San Francisco lost 38-10 to Green Bay and 35-10 to Buffalo in back-to-back weeks and lost star running back Christian McCaffrey to a knee injury last week that will sideline him for at least the rest of the regular season. The Niners already lost key players Brandon Aiyuk and Javon Hargrave to season-ending injuries and are preparing to be without stars Nick Bosa and Trent Williams for a third straight week. “It’s just been a rocky mountain for real with the injuries and other stuff we’ve had to go through this season,” receiver Deebo Samuel said. “Our record don’t show how really good we are as a team. We're still believing in this locker room.” Williams described Eberflus’ firing as “interesting” and “tough” and vowed to “roll with the punches” while insisting the chaos and turnover of the past few weeks could help him handle similar situations in the future. Just 12 games into his NFL career, the prized quarterback is on his second head coach and third offensive coordinator, though Brown will continue to call plays. How does he keep the faith that his career is in good hands with this organization? “The first part is understanding I can’t control,” Williams said. “Even if I understand or don’t understand, that doesn’t matter. I have to roll with the punches like I said before. I don’t control everything.” With McCaffrey and Jordan Mason injured, the Niners running game will turn to rookie Isaac Guerendo. The fourth-round pick has 42 carries for 246 yards and two TDs this season and will be making his second start in either college or the pros. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the progress Guerendo has made since training camp makes him ready for his new role as he sees him running with more “urgency.” “I think it takes guys some time,” Shanahan said. “You start to get a feel for it the more, if you’ve got the right stuff, the more you get reps, the more you can adjust to it. How hard you’ve got to hit stuff, how quick those holes close, how when there is a hole how you have to hit it full-speed and can’t hesitate at all or it closes like that. We’ve seen that stuff get better in practice and we’ve seen it carry over into games.” San Francisco's usually stout run defense has been anything but that this season. The Niners have struggled to slow down the opposition on the ground all year with the problem getting worse recently. The 49ers allowed 389 yards rushing the past two weeks. “It’s been so frustrating because I know what is supposed to look like,” linebacker Fred Warner said. “That’s not it.” Stopping the run also continues to be a sore spot for Chicago. The Bears rank 25th overall against the run and 29th in yards allowed per rush after another difficult outing last week. They gave up 194 yards, including 144 in the first half as the Lions grabbed a 16-0 lead. Losing veteran defensive tackle Andrew Billings to a torn pectoral muscle last month did not help. He was injured in a Week 9 loss at Arizona and is expected to miss the remainder of the season after having surgery.

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Tottenham rocked as teenager Huijsen seals Bournemouth's shock winThe Cincinnati Bearcats men's basketball team has gotten off to a fast start this season in more ways than one. The No. 16 Bearcats have raced to a 5-0 record while outscoring their opponents by more than 31 points per game, with just one team (Northern Kentucky) coming within 16 points. Cincinnati is averaging a robust 87 points per game with one of the more efficient offenses in college basketball. Cincinnati will look to continue that hot streak when it plays host to Alabama State in nonconference action Wednesday evening. Cincinnati has punished opposing defenses in a variety of ways this season. Despite being the No. 14 offense in the nation in Ken Pomeroy's efficiency ratings, the Bearcats aren't among the nation's leaders in pace. Still, they take advantage of those opportunities when they are there. "Us playing fast is something we want to do," Cincinnati forward Dillon Mitchell said. "When I was being recruited here, that was something Coach (Wes) Miller wanted to do. "There could be games where we're not making shots or something is off, but one thing is we're gonna push the ball, play hard and play fast. That's something he preaches. We'll be in shape and get rebounds." Mitchell is fresh off a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds in Cincinnati's 81-58 road win at Georgia Tech Saturday. He is one of four Bearcats to average double figures in scoring this season. That balance was on display once again against the Yellow Jackets, with Connor Hickman and Jizzle James also scoring 14 points each and Simas Lukosius contributing 12 points. In that game, Cincinnati sank 51.6 percent of its shots while regularly getting out into transition with 16 fastbreak points, while winning the rebounding battle 36-29. "Any time you get a road win over a quality, Power 4 team, you're gonna feel good about it," Miller said. "I was pleased with our effort." Lukosius is scoring 16.6 points per game, while James is at 14.0 points, followed by Mitchell at 12.4, while he also grabs a team-best 8.6 rebounds. Alabama State (3-3) has a tough task ahead, especially when considering its 97-78 loss at Akron Sunday, which ended a three-game winning streak. The Hornets allowed the Zips to shoot 46.4 percent from the field and were 53-32 in the rebounding battle. Alabama State gave up a season high in points, after playing the likes of LSU and UNLV earlier this season. Akron standout Nate Johnson lit up Alabama State for 25 points, as the game got away from the Hornets in the second half to keep them winless in true road games. Alabama leading scorers CJ Hines and TJ Madlock still got theirs against Akron, scoring 19 and 17 points, respectively. They were joined in double figures by reserve Tyler Mack (18 points), but recent history says they'll need more help to keep up with the Bearcats. Hines leads the Hornets with 15.7 points per game, while Madlock contributes 14.5 points. In previous Akron Basketball Classic wins last week against Omaha and Lamar, Alabama State featured at least four double-digit scorers in each game. --Field Level Media

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lando Norris ignored team orders and handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the sprint race in Qatar on Saturday, while Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was stripped of the pole position. His penalty elevated George Russell to first on the grid. With McLaren eyeing its first F1 constructors' title in 26 years and Russell close behind for Mercedes, Norris was told by the team over the radio to “finish in this order,” ahead of Piastri. He chose to gift his teammate the win anyway, easing off to the right on the exit of the final corner and then swooping back across in front of Russell, who finished third. “The team told me not to do it, but I thought I could get away with it and we did,” Norris said. "Honestly, I don’t mind. I’m not here to win sprint races. I’m here to win races and the championship, but that’s not gone to plan." Norris was paying Piastri back for doing the same in the sprint race in Brazil when Norris was still fighting Verstappen for the drivers’ title. “I made my mind up in Brazil when it happened,” Norris said. “I needed to do something to give it back.” Piastri said he hadn't expected Norris to take the risk. “I was aware it could happen. I was a bit surprised that with George half a second (away) it did,” Piastri said. “It just shows off our teamwork and the lack of egos within the team.” It continues a season where McLaren’s race tactics have often been a talking point, such as when Norris and Piastri swapped for the lead in Hungary after a lengthy and often awkward radio exchange with the team. On Saturday, Norris started on pole position and kept the lead at the start as Piastri squeezed past Russell for second. As Russell repeatedly attacked Piastri, Norris dropped back instead of building a lead. That put Piastri within one second of Norris, allowing the Australian to use the DRS overtaking aid for extra speed. Russell said he found the McLaren teamwork “pretty infuriating” while stuck behind Piastri and also objected to what he saw as late moves from Piastri to defend the position. “Hopefully we can have a proper race (on Sunday) rather than this team orders stuff,” Russell said. The F1 champion thought he'd secured his first pole position since the Austrian GP in June, but a lengthy stewards' inquiry gave him a one-place penalty for driving “unnecessarily slowly” in an incident with Russell, who moved up to first on the grid. The Mercedes driver complained over the radio that it was “super dangerous” that he'd had to avoid Verstappen, who was ahead of him on the racing line as both drivers prepared for their final runs of qualifying. The stewards agreed Verstappen was going too slowly as he tried to cool his tires but didn't apply the usual three-place penalty because neither driver was trying to set a fast time. Verstappen hadn't been much of a factor in the sprint but he returned to form in qualifying, beating Russell by just .055 of a second on his last run. “Crazy. I mean, honestly, I didn’t expect that,” Verstappen said. “We did change a bit on the car but I never thought it would make such a swing in performance.” Norris was .252 off the pace and lines up third, with Piastri fourth, followed by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren increased its lead over Ferrari in the constructors’ championship to 30 points, and has both of its drivers ahead of the Ferraris on the grid. Teams can earn a maximum 88 more points from the grand prix in Qatar and next week’s Abu Dhabi GP. Red Bull dropped to 67 points behind McLaren in the standings as Verstappen — crowned the drivers' champion for the fourth time last week in Las Vegas — finished eighth and his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez was last after a pit stop to change his car's nose. AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racingNone

DALLAS — Delta and United became the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning back a significant share of travelers on a tight budget. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines , which recently filed for bankruptcy protection. Some travel-industry experts think Spirit’s troubles indicate that travelers on a budget will be left with fewer choices and higher prices. Other discount airlines are on much better financial footing than Spirit, but they too are lagging far behind the full-service airlines when it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic . Most industry experts think Frontier Airlines and other so-called ultra-low-cost carriers will fill the vacuum if Spirit shrinks , and that there is still plenty of competition to prevent prices from spiking. Spirit Airlines lost more than $2.2 billion since the start of 2020. Frontier has not reported a full-year profit since 2019, though that slump might end this year. Allegiant Air’s parent company is still profitable, but less so than before the pandemic. Those kind of numbers led United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to declare recently that low-cost carriers were using “a fundamentally flawed business model” and customers hate flying on them. Kirby’s touchdown dance might turn out to be premature, but many analysts are wary about the near-term prospects for budget airlines, which charge cheaper fares but more fees than the big airlines. A traveler speaks with a Spirit Airlines agent May 24 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of Memorial Day in Atlanta. Low-cost airlines grew in the last two decades by undercutting big carriers on ticket prices, thanks in large part to lower costs, including hiring younger workers who were paid less than their counterparts at Delta Air Lines, United and American Airlines . Wages soared across the industry in the past two years, however, narrowing that cost advantage. The big airlines rolled out and refined their no-frills, “basic economy” tickets to compete directly with Spirit, Frontier and other budget carriers for the most price-sensitive travelers. The budget airlines became less efficient at using planes and people. As their growth slowed, they wound up with more of both than they needed. In 2019, Spirit planes were in the air an average of 12.3 hours every day. By this summer, the planes spent an average of two more hours each day sitting on the ground, where they don't make money. Spirit's costs per mile jumped 32% between 2019 and 2023. Another issue is that airlines added too many flights. Budget airlines and Southwest Airlines were among the worst offenders, but full-service airlines piled on. To make up for a drop in business travel, the big carriers added more flights on domestic leisure routes. The result: Too many seats on flights into popular tourist destinations such as Florida and Las Vegas, which drove down prices, especially for economy-class tickets. Rows of seats are shown Sept. 26 on a retrofitted Southwest Airlines jet at Love Field in Dallas. Low-cost airlines are responding by following the old adage that if you can't beat them, join them. That means going premium, following the rapidly growing household wealth among upper-income people. The top one-fifth of U.S. households by income added $35 trillion in wealth since 2019 and holds nearly nine times the wealth of the middle fifth, according to the Federal Reserve . Frontier Airlines organized its fares into four bundles in May, with buyers of higher-priced tickets getting extras such as priority boarding, more legroom and checked bags. The airline dropped ticket-change or cancellation fees except for the cheapest bundle. Spirit followed in August with similar changes, blocking middle seats and charging passengers more for the comfort of aisle and window seats. Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie received a $3.8 million retention bonus a week before the Florida-based carrier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Christie will retain the bonus if he remains with the company for another year. The airline's stock has dropped over 90% this year. It has faced challenges including a blocked $3.8 billion merger with JetBlue and failed talks with Frontier. The pandemic disrupted Spirit's operations and travel patterns, reducing its daily aircraft utilization and increasing costs. Demand has shifted to full-service airlines as higher-income travelers vacation more, while inflation impacts lower-income consumers. JetBlue Airways , which began flying more than 20 years ago as a low-cost carrier but with amenities, is digging out from years of steady losses. Under new CEO Joanna Geraghty, the first woman to lead a major U.S. airline, JetBlue is cutting unprofitable routes, bolstering core markets that include the Northeast and Florida, and delaying deliveries of $3 billion worth of new planes. Starting next year, Southwest Airlines will toss out a half-century tradition of “open seating” — passengers picking their own seat after boarding the plane. Executives say extensive surveying showed 80% of customers preferred an assigned seat, and that's especially true with coveted business travelers. More crowded planes also might be pushing passengers to spend more to escape a middle seat in the back of the plane. A Frontier Airlines jet takes off July 5, 2022, from Denver International Airport in Denver. In other parts of the world, budget carriers are doing just fine. They bounced back from the pandemic just like their more highbrow competitors. Some industry experts say low-cost carriers in Asia and Europe have always attracted a more diverse mix of passengers, while in the U.S., affluent and middle-class travelers look down their noses at low-cost carriers. Jamie Baker, an analyst for JPMorgan, says he has many college friends who work in London and fly Irish airline Ryanair all the time, but he hardly knows anyone who has ever been on a Spirit or Frontier plane. A small plane tows a banner April 13, 2016, over Flint Bishop International Airport as part of ceremonies marking Allegiant Air joining the airport. Delta CEO Ed Bastian is less dismissive of the “lower-end carriers” in the U.S. than United's Kirby. "I don’t see that segment ever disappearing,” Bastian said after Spirit’s bankruptcy filing. “I think there’s a market for it.” At the same time, he said the upscale moves by ultra-low-cost carriers are having no effect on his airline. Delta targets upscale travelers but also introduced basic-economy fares a decade ago, when discounters emerged as a growing threat to poach some of Delta's customers. “Just calling yourself a premium carrier and actually being a premium carrier are two totally different things,” Bastian said “It's not the size of the seat or how much room you have; it's the overall experience.” As frequent flyers know, air travel isn't cheap. With the summer months in full swing, demand for air travel is expected to reach record numbers in 2024 as airlines continue to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily for those who are looking for ways to save on travel , one way to cut costs on your next vacation may be in finding the right places to fly in and out of. FinanceBuzz looked at average domestic airfares from the 45 busiest airports in the U.S. to learn which airports are best for travelers on a budget, as well as which ones to avoid if you are trying to travel affordably. Overall, the national average airfare cost decreased by 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 when adjusted for inflation (which translates to a 0.9% increase in non-adjusted dollars). The last time inflation-adjusted airfare costs dropped year-over-year was during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it fell 18% between 2019 and 2020. Largely, this is good news for consumers who can spend less on airfare and have more room in their budget for hotels , restaurants, and other travel fees. In addition to earning rewards on airfare, most travel credit cards offer rewards for spending in these areas, which can offset overall vacation costs. Based on Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the above chart shows inflation-adjusted average airline fares over the past 25 years. For this report, we compared domestic airfares from the 45 busiest airports in the U.S. using data published by the U.S. Department of Transportation . Orlando International Airport (MCO) had the lowest airfare cost in the country at $265.58 on average. Home to iconic theme parks like Universal Studios, Sea World, and most notably, Walt Disney World, Orlando is one of America's top tourist destinations. This is welcome news for those bracing for expensive park tickets and food prices at the House of Mouse. Beyond saving with a Disney credit card on park-related purchases, visitors can also maximize savings by using a credit card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve which offers an annual travel credit, or even using a 0% APR credit card if you don't want to pay for your entire vacation at once. Another Florida-based airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), has the second-lowest average airfare cost in the country — tickets here are only about $5 more expensive than Orlando's. Just a few dollars behind FLL is Las Vegas's Harry Reid International (LAS), where fares cost $272.15 on average. LAS is also the last airport on our list where average airfare costs are less than $300. Oakland International Airport (OAK) has the fourth-lowest average airfare costs in the country at $303.79. And the fifth-least expensive airport, Chicago Midway International (MDW), comes in at $308.27. For the third year in a row, Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) have the two highest average fares in the country. Flights from Dulles cost $488.40 on average in 2023, while flights from San Francisco cost $444.59. Some silver lining for travelers who need to travel through Dulles: IAD is home to some of the best airport lounges in the country, including the recently-opened Capital One Lounge, available to Capital One Venture X or Venture Rewards credit card holders. With free food, drinks, and recharging stations, lounges can be one easy way to offset otherwise-expensive airport costs. Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) has the third-highest average airfare in the country, with an average cost of $438.34. Last on our top-five list of the most expensive airports are Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Average airfare from Charlotte cost $436.80 last year, while flights from Detroit had an average price tag of $427.05. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) was the biggest affordability winner over the last year, dropping prices by more than $18 on average. SEA jumped from 36th most-affordable place last year to 28th place this year — an increase of eight spots. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Portland International Airport (PDX) experienced similar jumps, rising by seven spots each. RDU went from 24th place in 2022 to 17th in 2023, while PDX went from 42nd to 35th. Two different airports fell by eight spots in our affordability rankings, tied for the biggest drop of the year. The average fare at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) rose by $18.66 year-over-year, which led SMF to go from 18th in last year's affordability rankings to 26th this year. Prices rose even more at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), going up by $19.64 on average from one year to the next. Consequently, STL fell from 21st to 29th place in terms of affordability. As you plan your travel, you'll find costs can vary widely at a single airport. With a little research and smart planning, you can find a deal at any airport. Here are a few tips to save on airfare: We looked at 2023 airfare data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation in May 2024 to compare domestic airfares by origin city. This report calculated average fares based on domestic itinerary fares. "Itinerary fares" consist of round-trip fares, unless only a one-way ticket was purchased. In that case, the one-way fare was used. Fares are based on total ticket value, including the price charged by the airline plus any additional taxes and fees levied at the time of purchase. Fares include only the price paid at booking and do not include fees for optional services like baggage fees. Averages also do not include frequent-flyer or "zero fares" or a few abnormally high reported fares. This stor y was produced by FinanceBuzz and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

The world’s biggest podcaster Joe Rogan and the world’s richest man Elon Musk have responded to a National Press Club address given by ABC chair Kim Williams. Speaking in Canberra yesterday, Williams was asked about Joe Rogan’s influence on the US election, and if the ABC should be trying to capture the “bro market”. Williams opened by saying he was not well placed to answer the question because he is “not a consumer or enthusiast of Mr Rogan and his work”. The ABC boss then launched an attack on the popular podcaster: The clip of the attack was shared to X by an account called @wideawake_media, where it caught the attention of Rogan himself. Rogan shared the clip with the caption “LOL WUT”. Musk then weighed in, adding his own message to Rogan’s post. Musk wrote, “From the head of Australian government-funded media, their Pravda”. Pravda was the official newspaper of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. Children younger than 16 are all but set to be banned from social media, with federal parliament poised to enact the world-first legislation. The Senate is expected on Thursday to pass the laws that would ban young people from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok with bipartisan support. However, there has been concern that the proposal has been rushed through parliament without proper scrutiny, given that Australia would be the first country to implement such a ban. The ban would come into effect one year after the laws pass the parliament, with trials of age-verification technology still being carried out by the federal government. Criticism had been levelled at the ban after an inquiry into the laws ran for just three hours, with people only given one day to hand in submissions and a lack of consultation with young people themselves. While the bill has enjoyed bipartisan support, several coalition members have broken ranks to raise concerns. Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer crossed the floor to vote against the ban in the House of Representatives, while coalition senator Matt Canavan has also criticised the laws. A number of President-elect Donald Trump ’s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition team said Wednesday. The FBI said it was investigating. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them,” Trump transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. She said the attacks ranged from bomb threats to swatting, in which attackers initiate an emergency law enforcement response against a target victim under false pretences. The tactic has become a popular one in recent years. “In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted. President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action,” Leavitt said. Among those targeted were Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick to serve as the next ambassador to the United Nations, Matt Gaetz, Trump’s initial pick to serve as attorney general, and former New York congressman Lee Zeldin, who has been tapped to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Susie Wiles, Trump’s incoming chief of staff, and Pam Bondi, the former Florida Attorney General whom Trump has chosen as Gaetz’s replacement, were also targeted, according to a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity amid the ongoing investigation. Wiles and Bondi did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The FBI said in a statement that it was “aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees” and was “working with our law enforcement partners. We take all potential threats seriously, and as always, encourage members of the public to immediately report anything they consider suspicious to law enforcement.” Good morning and welcome to the national news blog. My name is Josefine Ganko, and I’ll guide our coverage through the early afternoon. It’s Thursday, November 28. Here’s what’s making news this morning.Girls basketball: Jaguars, Mustangs, Falcons on win streaks

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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rodney Johnson Jr.'s 33 points led Tennessee Tech over NAIA-member Milligan 95-75 on Sunday. Johnson added five rebounds for the Golden Eagles (6-7). Kyle Layton scored 11 points and added five assists. Ray Glasgow had 10 points and went 4 of 7 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range). Handje Tamba finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Buffs. Sam Gold added nine points and six rebounds for Milligan. Jayme Peay also put up nine points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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NoneIndian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) have entered into an umbrella agreement aimed at developing indigenous technologies and enhancing the capabilities of both organizations. As part of this initiative, IRS and CSL have signed a separate cooperation agreement for the development and certification of an autonomous vessel named ‘SWAYAT,’ which is being constructed at CSL as a fully indigenous pilot project. Key technology partners include KPIT and other Indian manufacturers specializing in autonomous systems and components. The vessel will be verified in accordance with IRS Guidelines on Autonomous and Remotely Operated Vessels, ensuring compliance with the highest standards. In addition, the cyber security aspects will be addressed as per the IRS Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Safety. The project also includes the certification of an indigenously developed navigation and communication suite, which will be verified by IRS. Collaboration with leading academic and research institutions will play a key role in design and simulation studies for the vessel. Mr. T K Sahu, Joint MD of IRS stated, “It is a matter of great pride for IRS to be part of this prestigious project with CSL and their industry partners. This initiative demonstrates India’s indigenous capabilities in advanced technologies and aligns with the Government of India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ mission. We believe the experience gained through this pilot project will further strengthen our processes for certifying vessels with advanced autonomy.” Source: Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)Patrik Laine's Fortnite Obsession: Jets Employees Bought Him New TVs for Every Road Trip

BlackBerry Ltd. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsSubscribe Search Search Sort by Relevance Title Date Subscribe ALBAWABA - Elon Musk's fortune has skyrocketed by $70 billion since Donald Trump claimed the US elections, hitting a record-breaking $347.8 billion on Friday, according to Bloomberg, and setting a new record for the wealthiest person in the world. Also Read Billionaires reap record $64B following Trump’s re-election The rise has been largely driven by Tesla, the stock of which increased 3.8% on Friday and has risen 45% since November 4, the day before the election, as investors feel optimistic about the Trump administration's plans for EV subsidies and legislation regarding self-driving electric cars, which could provide Tesla a competitive advantage. Since Tesla stock and options account for more than two-thirds of his net worth, Musk has seen significant gains from the soaring stock, surpassing the $340.4 billion record in net worth he established in 2021. Elon Musk's net worth reached $347.8 billion today, according to Bloomberg pic.twitter.com/QlKMVUt1Or Also Read As Trump gets back in office, how much is the US president salary? — Dima Zeniuk (@DimaZeniuk) November 22, 2024 Musk's fortune explosion was also aided by his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. The company was valued at $50 billion in a recent investment round, more than doubling its value from six months ago, as Bloomberg reports. The quick expansion is ascribed by analysts to heightened investor interest fueled by Musk's strong ties to Trump, who claims to prioritize technical innovation in his policies. Musk's endeavor into space technology, SpaceX, is likewise seeing a spike. This week, the firm had a high-profile launch event that was attended by President Elect Trump and is in discussion to hold a private share sale, which could boost the company's value to more than $250 billion. Musk's political influence is also increasing. He and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are set to run the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The agency intends to reduce bureaucracy and deregulate sectors, which might benefit Tesla and other Musk-led businesses that have fought with state-level regulations. A passionate about the Gaming Industry with a career of over 5 years in the field, I write about current trends and news in the Game Development business and how it impact the industry and players. Laith has recently started a new position at Al Bawaba as a freelance business writer. Subscribe Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe Now Subscribe Sign up to get Al Bawaba's exclusive celeb scoops and entertainment news Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content Subscribe

Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog this Tuesday. says a deal over an ongoing pay dispute with workers at distribution centres is no closer to being resolved as more and more shelves are stripped bare. The White House has defended Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, sparing him a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions. The outgoing president previously stressed he would not make such a move. Follow along as we bring you regular updates throughout the day. In a rare move away from Labor's careful approach to China matters, Senator Raff Ciccone has called on other countries to take a stand against China, while hailing former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial 2022 Taiwan visit. Senator Ciccone, who is head of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, was speaking at a Melbourne event with Douglas Hsu, Taiwan's top diplomat in Australia where he was reassured there are plenty of people who reject China's advances to reunite the sovereign island with the mainland. "I genuinely believe that if there are enough of us to provide a deterrent to countries like China then I think Taiwan and its people can rest assured and sleep very well at night," Senator Ciccone said, according to the ABC. "With the growing support of like-minded countries including Australia, Taiwan is well positioned to write its own success story." He praised Pelosi for defying China's warnings not to visit Taipei, a move which Foreign Minister Penny Wong carefully navigated and declined to endorse. "The Chinese went berserk about it but, you know, quite frankly good on [Nancy Pelosi] for actually standing up [for] what she believes in. It's good to see America ... making a stance." China has long warned countries like Australia to stay out of what it describes as "internal matters". The RSPCA in South Australia says its had a difficult start to its busiest period of the year. Fifty kelpies were surrender from a single property last week with extensive resources were used to treat the dogs and find them homes. RSPCA says an investigation into the dogs is ongoing. It marks the start of the busy festive period where the RSPCA expects 2,000 animals from the state to come into their care over the summer. US President-elect Donald Trump says there will be "hell to pay" in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza Strip are not released prior to his January 20 inauguration. During their deadly 2023 attack on Israel, Hamas-led militants captured more than 250 people, according to Israeli tallies, including dual Israeli-American nationals. Around half of the 101 foreign and Israeli hostages still held incommunicado in Gaza are believed to be alive. Making his most explicit comments on the fate of the hostages since his election in November, Trump said on social media: "(If) the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity." Trump added: "Those responsible will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America." Hamas has called for an end to the war and total Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as part of any deal to release remaining hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the war will go on until Hamas is eradicated and poses no more threat to Israel. A manhunt continues in Victoria after a man and woman were found with fatal gunshot wounds at a home on the Mornington Peninsula early Monday morning. Police said yesterday they were "very concerned" about the gunman responsible and urged the public not to approach the man if identified. Police believe a man and a woman arrived at the Rye home and became involved in an altercation with those inside. Emergency services found a 29-year-old occupant of the home seriously injured, while the woman who is believed to have arrived at the home also suffering gunshot wounds. They both died at the scene. Police believe the other man to arrive at the property fled the scene. They believe the shooting was "targeted". The White House has moved to defend Joe Biden's bombshell decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden and possibly spare him a prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions. The outgoing president previously stressed he would not make such a move. There was a wave of criticism after the decision, led by President-elect Donald Trump who called such a move an "abuse and miscarriage of justice". Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has now addressed reporters to explain the decision. She said Biden had deliberated over the decision over the weekend during a family Thanksgiving break. "He believes in the justice system, but he also believes that the raw politics infected the process and led to a miscarriage of justice," she said, adding Biden felt his son had been "singled out". A deal between striking Woolworths workers and the supermarket giant is no closer, with defiant employees at several distribution continuing to down tools as more and more shelves sit bare in stores. “As long as they continue to block access to our site, our customers will continue to face shortages on shelves in Victoria," Woolworths said as part of their latest statement. “We call on the union to do the right thing and let us re-open this site.” Workers are protesting against "unrealistic performance expectations" which they claim lead to frequent injuries, demanding better wages, and an agreement that workers at different sites are paid the same amount. A unionist on the picket line said the industrial action would “intensify” unless their demands were met. - With wiresStock market today: Wall Street holds near breakeven ahead of Christmas

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I’m a Celeb fans are all saying the same thing after the latest eviction. Tulisa had been an early favourite to win - but she was voted out. Viewers were shocked that Oti was in the bottom two as well. A shock departure has left I’m a Celebrity fans ‘disappointed’ tonight. N-Dubz singer Tulisa became the third star to leave the jungle after another public vote. The former X-Factor judge was joined by ex-Strictly professional Oti Mabuse in the bottom two. It comes as a surprise after Barry McGuigan was made the favourite to leave in the bookies odds after narrowly avoiding departure on Sunday night. It has really put the cat amongst the pigeons and is sure to keep fans guessing all the way to the final. Keep up with the schedule for I’m a Celebrity in our watch guide for the coming week. Stay up-to-date with the latest UK news and culture with our free UK Today newsletter. Fans are all saying the same thing after Tulisa’s departure The third eviction from I’m a Celeb has rattled fans, who took to social media to share their surprise and other reactions. It comes after Jane and Dean were the first two celebs to be eliminated from the show over the weekend. One fan wrote on Twitter: “Tulisa will be the queen in my eyes. I am so disappointed at this.” While another echoed: “Naaahhh who didn’t vote for Tulisa and Oti? People thought they were safe.” Another wrote: “Oti in the bottom and tulisa gone. I hate the British public.” And one person added: “Tulisa? I was sure she’d be in it to the final...” One declared it the ‘best camp’. They wrote: “Every person voted out from tonight onwards is going to come as a shock, genuinely can’t call it. They’re the best wee camp.” What did you make of the eviction on I’m a Celebrity tonight? Share your thoughts by emailing me: [email protected] .

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WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers including California Sen. Alex Padilla are urging President Biden to take action now to protect immigrants with temporary legal statuses and work authorizations. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to move quickly to crack down on immigrants once he takes office, including mass deportations. The lawmakers said during a news conference Wednesday that protecting hundreds of thousands of immigrants was not just a moral imperative, but an economic priority as well. “By taking work authorization for hundreds of thousands of workers away, we’re gutting our own workforce,” Padilla said. “For all the voters who turned out in November, who told campaigns and pollsters that top of mind for them was the high cost of living, the cost of housing, the price of food and so much more: Let’s be clear that mass deportations will directly result in an economic disaster and higher prices.” Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada said White House officials told her they are considering the request, but have offered no timetable for when they could act. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. She and Padilla, along with Sen. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico, sent Biden a letter last week asking him to redesignate eligible countries, including Nicaragua, El Salvador and Venezuela, for Temporary Protected Status, and to designate Ecuador for protections. They also urged Biden to expedite processing of applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, an Obama-era program granting work permits and deportation protections to certain immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. California is home to about 68,000 Temporary Protected Status holders and 150,000 DACA recipients . Temporary Protected Status is a presidential authority that allows people to live and work in the U.S. when conditions in their home country, such as war or environmental disaster, make it unsafe to return. More than 860,000 immigrants from 17 countries are protected under the program, which the Biden administration significantly expanded. The program’s protection is granted for up to 18 months. Protections for some countries are due to end soon; designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Nepal and Sudan, for instance, expire in March. Renewing them now would buy those immigrants more time to work legally and seek out alternative legal options. During his first term, Trump revoked the humanitarian protections for people from several countries, but a class-action lawsuit kept their protections in place until the Biden administration took office and reversed Trump’s move. It is widely anticipated that Trump will attempt to revoke the protections or let them expire soon after being sworn in. The plea by lawmakers and advocates comes after Trump said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the only way to prevent families from being separated is to deport them all, including children who are U.S. citizens. Trump also said he will “work with Democrats on a plan” to help DACA recipients remain in the country. The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Tuesday titled, “How mass deportations will separate American families, harm our armed forces, and devastate our economy.” In a floor speech previewing the hearing a day earlier, Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) said there’s reason to be skeptical, if not cynical, of Trump’s promises to work with Democrats. “[In his] last term, President-elect Trump walked away from four different bipartisan compromises with Democrats to solve the DACA crisis,” Durbin said. “Democrats were willing to provide billions of dollars, at one point, for President Trump’s unpopular border wall in exchange for a bipartisan Dream Act, but we just couldn’t seem to reach a positive answer.” Andrea Flores, a former Biden White House official who is now vice president for immigration policy and campaigns at the advocacy group Fwd.us, said Biden’s decision to protect hundreds of thousands of immigrants from dangerous conditions is being politicized in the aftermath of the election. She noted that Temporary Protected Status is a bipartisan law created in 1990, has been used by presidents of both political parties and requires “a sober legal assessment of the diplomatic foreign policy and country conditions.” “Factors that are not in the law could potentially stop the Biden administration from acting,” she said. “The usage of TPS historically has always reflected the best of what our country does, which is to protect people fleeing harm from oppressive regimes. To fail to act now, to protect those people that we welcomed in and provided refuge to, would be a stain on the Biden administration’s legacy for years to come.”Enron announces return in elaborate prank by new owner: ‘We’re back. Can we talk?’Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Huawei is set to host a highly anticipated launch event in Dubai this December, where the company will unveil several innovative products that promise to redefine the tech landscape. The event marks a pivotal moment for the brand, unveiling groundbreaking products like the Huawei Mate X6, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4, and Huawei nova 13 Series. The new products will set new benchmarks for design, functionality, and user experience in the mobile and audio markets. As Huawei continues to solidify its position as a leader in the tech industry, this launch will underscore the company’s expanding influence in international markets.A New Era for Foldable Phones Huawei’s latest flagship foldable, the Huawei Mate X6, will be unveiled during the Dubai launch. The phone is expected to redefine the future of foldable smartphone technology. It is among the company’s most advanced foldables to date. The Mate X6 is expected to take mobile photography to new heights, building on Huawei’s legacy of pioneering smartphone cameras of the Mate Series. Besides the Mate X6, Huawei will unveil its next-generation audio products, including the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4. These earbuds will be the first to feature Huawei SOUND, offering an immersive audio experience. They will also include AI-driven noise reduction technology, designed to isolate the wearer’s voice during calls while eliminating environmental noise—a feature that significantly enhances call quality, particularly in noisy environments. Consumers can also look forward to the launch of the Huawei nova 13 series, a new midrange smartphone that brings a unique interweaving design and an array of exciting features. The nova 13 series offers significant upgrades over its predecessors, including enhanced camera capabilities, a performance boost, and more. Additionally, the new Huawei MatePad 11.5 will deliver a paper-like experience, perfect for light office productivity, efficient learning, and everyday tasks. A Strategic Milestone The Dubai event, scheduled for the 12th of December, will mark the global unveiling of Huawei’s several innovative products. The MEA market is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions for technology, and Huawei is committed to strengthening its regional presence. By continuing to introduce groundbreaking products, Huawei is positioning itself to shape the future of mobile technology while reinforcing its role as a global tech powerhouse. Copy 12/12/2024 10

Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall DAMASCUS (AP) — Thousands of Syrians celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the ouster of President Bashar Assad. The leader of the insurgency that toppled Assad, Ahmad al-Sharaa, appeared in a video message in which he congratulated “the great Syrian people for the victory of the blessed revolution.” Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in the Turkish capital of Ankara that there was “broad agreement” between Turkey and the United States on what they would like to see in Syria. The U.S. diplomat also called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian" interim government. Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Pelosi is 84. She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, did not describe the nature of her injury or give any additional details, but a person familiar with the incident said that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy. Some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. Economic analysts paint a more complicated picture, as they fear Trump’s pending trade hostilities with major trading partners Canada and China could make an already pricy kind of protein more expensive. Conservationists also fear Trump’s emphasis on deregulation could jeopardize fish stocks already in peril. But many in the commercial fishing and seafood processing industries said they expect Trump to allow fishing in protected areas and crack down on offshore wind expansion. Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones in Friday's bombardments. He says it is one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. He says Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year. Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But uncertainty surrounds how the war might unfold next year. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end the war and has thrown into doubt whether vital U.S. military support for Kyiv will continue. Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump’s suite at the Army-Navy football game on Saturday. Daniel Penny was cleared of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely’s 2023 death. A more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed last week. Vance served in the Marine Corps and had commented on the acquittal earlier this week. He said that “justice was done in this case” and Penny should never have been prosecuted. About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans may have elected Donald Trump to a second term in November, but that doesn’t mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his Cabinet or effectively manage government spending, the military and the White House. That's according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About half of U.S. adults are “not at all confident” in Trump’s ability to appoint well-qualified people for high-level government positions. Only about 3 in 10 are “extremely” or “very” confident that Trump will pick qualified people to serve in his administration. President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. The 73-year-old is a crucial partner in Macron’s centrist alliance and has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades. His political experience is seen as key in efforts to restore stability as no single party holds a majority in the National Assembly. Bayrou was recently cleared in a case relating to embezzlement of European Parliament funds. His predecessor resigned last week following a no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in the parliament, leaving France without a functioning government. Macron vowed last week to remain in office until his term ends in 2027. Rolling blackouts plague Iran and some suspect bitcoin mining may have a role in the outages TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital and outlying provinces have faced rolling power blackouts for weeks in October and November, with electricity cuts disrupting people’s lives and businesses. And while there are likely several factors involved, some suspect that cryptocurrency mining has has a role in the outages. Iran's economy has been hobbled for years by international sanctions over its advancing nuclear program. The demand on the grid has not let up, however — even when Iranians stopped using air conditioners as the weather cooled in the fall and before winter months require people to fire up their gas heaters. Coincidence or not, bitcoin’s value is rocketing to all-time highs. McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales BOSTON (AP) — McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma, according to court papers filed in Virginia. McKinsey has also entered into a deferred prosecution agreement to resolve criminal charges, including that it conspired with Purdue Pharma to aid in the misbranding of prescription drugs. A former McKinsey senior partner has also agreed to plead guilty to obstruction of justice charges, according to the court papers. McKinsey said in a statement on Friday that it’s “deeply sorry” for its work for Purdue Pharma. Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams and cash from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin. A 30-year-old right-hander, Williams is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. He was diagnosed during spring training with two stress fractures in his back and didn’t make his season debut until July 28.Report: Leadership needed to address quantum threat mitigationMt. Joy is gassing up the Astrovan next year for another tour, which will include two homecoming shows in Philadelphia. The indie rock band — which was formed by Chester County natives Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper and named for an area of Valley Forge National Park — will play the TD Pavilion at the Mann on Friday, Sept. 26, and Saturday, Sept. 27. Presale begins Tuesday at 10 a.m., and general sale begins Friday at 10 a.m. MORE: The Philly Specials take a jolly ride in a red van through the city in new music video with Mt. Joy "The dream has always been to win Philly over," Quinn wrote on Instagram . "Sam and I are from the area; I live in the city. I know that when this town comes together and gets behind something, the energy is unhinged and unmatched. We got a taste of it last year at what was maybe my favorite show ever. Brought me to tears being supported at home like that. We knew that night that we had to double down next year. The challenge is clear: Set up camp at the Mann for two nights and be the best party in town that weekend. 9/26 + 9/27. Cya soon, Philly and go birds!" Last summer, Mt. Joy released a live album and a single, " Highway Queen ." They also played a sold-out show at the Mann in September which featured appearances by the Phillie Phanatic and Sixers coach Nick Nurse. They released another single in October, "She Wants To Go Dancing," and plan to release their fourth studio album next year. A post shared by Mt. Joy (@mtjoyband) Most recently, the band could be heard on "Santa Drives an Astrovan," a track on the latest Christmas album by the Philly Specials — the trio consisting of former Eagles center Jason Kelce and his old teammates Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. The song, a rework of Mt. Joy's song "Astrovan," was featured on a Hallmark Christmas movie soundtrack and spawned a Philly-centric music video . Mt. Joy and Kelce performed the song live at Lincoln Financial Field before an Eagles game last month. Mt. Joy 2025 Tour Follow Franki & PhillyVoice on Twitter: @wordsbyfranki | @thePhillyVoice Like us on Facebook: PhillyVoice Have a news tip ? Let us know.

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Titans kicker Nick Folk dealing with soreness so Tennessee added insuranceIn its recently released blueprint, Info-Tech Research Group is providing insurers with a comprehensive framework to tackle the growing challenges of data privacy in the age of AI. In the resource, the global research and advisory firm recommends AI training, strong data governance, and proactive risk management to help insurers safeguard personally identifiable information (PII) while using AI for underwriting, claims processing, and customer engagement. TORONTO , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - As AI adoption continues to accelerate, the insurance industry is under increasing pressure to safeguard personally identifiable information (PII) against sophisticated data privacy risks. Global research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group explains in a newly published industry resource that traditional system safeguards and outdated legacy systems are proving insufficient to address the complexities of modern AI-driven processes, leaving insurers exposed to regulatory and technological vulnerabilities. To help insurers tackle these pressing challenges, Info-Tech Research Group's blueprint, Safeguard Your Data When Deploying AI in Your Insurance Systems , offers a strategic framework for integrating privacy-preserving AI solutions. The firm's resource features research insights and tools that will equip IT leaders in the insurance sector to strengthen compliance, mitigate risks, and protect PII while maintaining system performance. "Insurers handle vast amounts of data, from health records to financial histories, fed into AI systems that promise accuracy and efficiency but pose privacy concerns," says Arzoo Wadhvaniya , research analyst at Info-Tech Research Group . "A single breach could compromise thousands of customers' personal information, causing severe reputational and financial damage. It is not just about what AI can do; it is about ensuring it is done securely and ethically." In the blueprint, Info-Tech explains that traditional data safeguarding methods in the insurance industry are increasingly ineffective, as legacy systems often lack the flexibility to meet modern demands. The firm's research findings suggest that unfamiliarity with integrated AI technologies can lead to confusion among employees when assessing risks and determining appropriate applications. Complex regulatory requirements, which may not align with AI-driven processes, further heighten compliance challenges. To address these issues, Info-Tech recommends AI training programs to help employees understand associated risks and foster a culture of security and compliance. "Regulatory frameworks demand strict compliance, yet AI introduces complexities that make this harder. Insurers must ensure AI respects customer consent, limits data usage, and mitigates bias. Otherwise, the consequences could be costly in terms of both fines and lost trust," explains Wadhvaniya . Info-Tech's new resource provides IT leaders in the insurance industry with actionable strategies to address critical risks associated with generative AI. The firm emphasizes the importance of identifying insurance-specific risks and adopting a continuous improvement approach supported by metrics and a risk-based strategy aligned with a privacy framework tailored to organizational needs. The research highlights three key risks tied to generative AI: Data Breaches of PII: AI systems within insurance companies handle vast amounts of sensitive customer data, including health records, financial details, and personal identifiers. These systems, if not adequately secured, can become targets for cyberattacks, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. Noncompliance With Regulations: Privacy regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) impose strict requirements on how customer data is collected, processed, and stored. AI systems in insurance, which often require large datasets to function effectively, may unintentionally violate these regulations if not properly designed and monitored. Insider Threats: Employees or third-party contractors with authorized access to AI systems and sensitive customer data may exploit their privileges, either intentionally or through negligence. This can lead to data theft, manipulation of critical AI models, or tampering with claims and pricing algorithms. The firm advises the industry to take a proactive stance, implementing robust data governance practices, ensuring transparency, and fostering customer trust in the responsible use of AI. By leveraging insights from this blueprint, insurance companies can effectively address growing data privacy challenges while adopting advanced AI technologies for underwriting, claims processing, and customer engagement. For exclusive and timely commentary from Arzoo Wadhvaniya, an expert in IT strategies, and access to the complete Safeguard Your Data When Deploying AI in Your Insurance Systems blueprint , please contact pr@infotech.com . About Info-Tech Research Group Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations. To learn more about Info-Tech's divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software buying insights. Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com . For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X . 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Mention the FBI, and many older Americans will likely think of a time when the agency was run by J. Edgar Hoover , who spent much of his nearly half-century tenure at the agency harassing political dissidents and abusing his power. But as former FBI counterterrorism expert Javed Ali explains, the role of both the FBI and its leader have dramatically shifted over time. The Conversation’s politics editor Naomi Schalit asked Ali, who now teaches courses in national security and intelligence at the University of Michigan, to explain just what a modern FBI director does as President-elect Donald Trump aims to name his own director to replace current FBI head Christopher Wray, whom Trump appointed in 2017 . Wray has said he will resign in January 2025. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Kane hat trick against Augsburg hides Bayern's concerning lack of goals'Like they were demon possessed': Geomagnetic super storms are causing tractors to dance from side to side across US farms — and the sun is to blame

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Adani Enterprises Ltd’s share has potential upside of 57.8 pc in 24 months: Ventura SecuritiesIndia is home to more than 73,000 startups with at least one woman director, recognised under the Startup India initiative , the Ministry of Commerce & Industry stated on Wednesday (December 25, 2024). The Ministry, in a release, highlighted that this represents nearly half of the 1,57,066 startups supported by the government, underscoring the crucial role women play in driving innovation and economic growth. India has emerged as one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems globally, securing its position as the third-largest startup hub. With over 100 unicorns, the Indian startup landscape is shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurial spirit in India has undergone a paradigm shift over the last decade. Cities such as Bengaluru , Hyderabad , Mumbai , and Delhi-NCR have become epicentres of innovation. The widespread availability of affordable internet, coupled with a young and dynamic workforce, has fuelled the growth of startups in diverse sectors, including fintech, edtech, health-tech, and e-commerce. According to the “Indian Startup Ecosystem Report” by Startup India, India’s startups have leveraged emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and IoT to address both local and global challenges. This culture of innovation, supported by incubators, accelerators, and robust mentoring networks, has fostered a unique ecosystem that connects grassroots challenges with cutting-edge solutions. Recognising the transformative potential of startups, the Indian government has introduced several initiatives to support and nurture entrepreneurship. The flagship Startup India programme, launched in 2016, has been a cornerstone of this effort. As of December 25, 2024, 157,066 startups have been recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), with 759,303 users registered on the portal. The government has launched ambitious programmes to support the startup ecosystem through ease of doing business, tax benefits, funding support, sector-specific policies, and the Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) platform. Additionally, initiatives such as the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) provide infrastructure and financial support to innovators. The Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth (SAMRIDH) scheme, launched in 2021, aims to support 300 software product startups over four years with an outlay of Rs 99 crore, offering funding of up to ₹40 lakh per startup through accelerators to scale their businesses. Highlighting the success of new-age companies such as BYJU’S, Zomato, Ola, and Nykaa, the Ministry noted that these startups have expanded their operations globally, showcasing India’s ability to scale and compete on the world stage. “The success of Indian-origin startups in Silicon Valley further underscores the country’s global influence,” the Ministry added. According to the Startup India International Guide, Indian startups are increasingly partnering with global corporations and entering international markets. Furthermore, India’s unicorns are outpacing global peers in valuation growth, proving that the ecosystem’s foundation is robust and scalable, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry concluded. Published - December 25, 2024 07:41 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit India / economy, business and finance / business (general)

Banihal/Bhaderwah (J-K), Dec 28 (PTI) Stuck in snow, while many sulked, some chose to allay their hardships by playing cricket inside the out-of-bounds 8.5-km Navyug Tunnel in Kashmir. Heavy snowfall has stranded hundreds of commuters on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. Many spent the night inside their vehicles in the freezing temperature and demanded a fast reopening of the arterial road. Also Read | Tom Cruise's Upcoming Film With Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu to Hit Theaters on October 2, 2026. The cold, however, failed to dampen certain sturdy spirits who warmed up with a good game of cricket inside the Navyug Tunnel that connects Banihal town in Ramban district of Jammu region with Qazigund in south Kashmir's Anantnag district. A video of the scene showed up on social media and was shared widely. Also Read | ISRO's SpaDeX Mission Set for December 30 Launch To Achieve Historic Space Docking Feat: Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh. Authorities on Saturday pressed men and machinery to ensure early reopening of the highway – the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country. The highway was closed down for vehicular traffic late Friday evening after the heavy snowfall – this season's first – rendered the road slippery. Ramban Deputy Commissioner Baseer-ul-Haq Chaudhary along with Senior Superintendent of Police Kulbir Singh visited Banihal to take stock of the situation. Many tourists had to spend the night inside their vehicles in the freezing temperatures. Lakhpat Behal, a tourist from Chandigarh, said they reached the tunnel around 7 pm on Friday and were not allowed to move forward. "We have been waiting in our vehicles for more than 20 hours, waiting for clearance from the authorities," he told PTI near the Navyug tunnel. A newlywed couple from Mumbai was also forced to spend the night in the vehicle. "The policemen asked us to return from the tunnel while we were heading for Kashmir but there were no hotels for accommodation...It is a nightmare to stay in the vehicle for 20 hours with no information when the road is going to be thrown open," the husband, who wished not to be named, said. Tourists from Sangrur-Punjab and Madhya Pradesh said their dream visit to Kashmir turned horrendous for them. "We had decided to visit Kashmir on New Year to enjoy snow. We did enjoy the snowfall but faced a lot of trouble. We were concerned for our children who had to spend the night in the vehicle," Yasmeena, who was accompanied by two children and three more family members, said. Ramban, along with adjoining Doda and Kishtwar districts, experienced the first major snowfall overnight, much to the delight of the locals, especially agriculturalists and those associated with the tourism industry. The snowfall not only ended the nearly two-and-a-half months dry spell in the Chenab Valley region but also turned Bhaderwah, Bhallessa, Doda and Kishtwar towns white after a gap of two years. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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super ace hack LKQ Co. ( NASDAQ:LKQ – Get Free Report ) has earned a consensus rating of “Buy” from the five ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $53.80. A number of equities research analysts recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on LKQ from $54.00 to $55.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 12th. StockNews.com upgraded LKQ from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 18th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on shares of LKQ from $50.00 to $48.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 25th. Roth Mkm restated a “buy” rating and issued a $59.00 price objective on shares of LKQ in a research report on Thursday, September 12th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on shares of LKQ from $53.00 to $47.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 25th. Read Our Latest Research Report on LKQ LKQ Stock Performance LKQ ( NASDAQ:LKQ – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The auto parts company reported $0.88 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.87 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $3.58 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.65 billion. LKQ had a net margin of 4.90% and a return on equity of 15.15%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.86 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that LKQ will post 3.43 EPS for the current fiscal year. LKQ Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, November 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 14th were given a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, November 14th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.25%. LKQ’s payout ratio is presently 44.78%. Institutional Investors Weigh In On LKQ Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of LKQ. Erste Asset Management GmbH bought a new stake in LKQ in the third quarter valued at about $45,733,000. Seizert Capital Partners LLC raised its position in shares of LKQ by 451.1% in the 3rd quarter. Seizert Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,327,664 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $53,000,000 after acquiring an additional 1,086,758 shares during the period. Millennium Management LLC boosted its stake in LKQ by 552.8% during the 2nd quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,236,158 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $51,412,000 after acquiring an additional 1,046,805 shares during the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its holdings in LKQ by 7.9% during the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 11,944,496 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $496,772,000 after purchasing an additional 875,420 shares during the period. Finally, Cooke & Bieler LP increased its stake in LKQ by 39.8% in the second quarter. Cooke & Bieler LP now owns 3,067,772 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $127,589,000 after purchasing an additional 873,665 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.63% of the company’s stock. LKQ Company Profile ( Get Free Report LKQ Corporation engages in the distribution of replacement parts, components, and systems used in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and specialty vehicle aftermarket products and accessories. It operates through four segments: Wholesale-North America, Europe, Specialty, and Self Service. The company distributes bumper covers, automotive body panels, and lights, as well as mechanical automotive parts and accessories; salvage products, including mechanical and collision parts comprising engines; transmissions; door assemblies; sheet metal products, such as trunk lids, fenders, and hoods; lights and bumper assemblies; scrap metal and other materials to metals recyclers; and brake pads, discs and sensors, clutches, steering and suspension products, filters, and oil and automotive fluids, as well as electrical products, including spark plugs and batteries. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for LKQ Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for LKQ and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Limbach Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LMB – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 3,456 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $262,000. A number of other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of LMB. Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its holdings in Limbach by 6.4% during the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 394,871 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $22,480,000 after purchasing an additional 23,700 shares during the last quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP lifted its holdings in shares of Limbach by 6.7% during the third quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 372,836 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $28,246,000 after buying an additional 23,360 shares in the last quarter. Corsair Capital Management L.P. boosted its position in shares of Limbach by 1.3% in the third quarter. Corsair Capital Management L.P. now owns 313,360 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $23,740,000 after acquiring an additional 3,988 shares during the period. Royce & Associates LP grew its stake in shares of Limbach by 35.3% in the third quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 249,578 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $18,908,000 after acquiring an additional 65,082 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in Limbach by 2.2% during the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 238,445 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $18,068,000 after acquiring an additional 5,093 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 55.85% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts have issued reports on LMB shares. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on shares of Limbach from $108.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 11th. Roth Mkm raised their price objective on Limbach from $67.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 4th. Finally, StockNews.com downgraded Limbach from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. Insider Buying and Selling In related news, Director David Richard Gaboury bought 531 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 10th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $94.51 per share, with a total value of $50,184.81. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now owns 2,071 shares in the company, valued at $195,730.21. This represents a 34.48 % increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link . 10.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Limbach Price Performance LMB stock opened at $85.90 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $90.86 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $73.91. The firm has a market cap of $968.35 million, a P/E ratio of 39.05, a P/E/G ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a quick ratio of 1.57, a current ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. Limbach Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $35.24 and a 12 month high of $107.00. Limbach ( NASDAQ:LMB – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 5th. The construction company reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.05. Limbach had a net margin of 5.08% and a return on equity of 20.16%. The business had revenue of $133.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $129.50 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.61 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts anticipate that Limbach Holdings, Inc. will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Limbach Profile ( Free Report ) Limbach Holdings, Inc operates as a building systems solution company in the United States. It operates through two segments, General Contractor Relationships and Owner Direct Relationships. The company engages in the construction and renovation projects that involve primarily include mechanical, plumbing, and electrical services. Further Reading Five stocks we like better than Limbach Where Do I Find 52-Week Highs and Lows? Buffett Takes the Bait; Berkshire Buys More Oxy in December What Does a Stock Split Mean? 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NoneAuburn coach Bruce Pearl is cautioning his team not to overlook visiting Monmouth when they clash on Monday night, in what will be the Tigers' final nonconference game of the regular season. The No. 2 Tigers (11-1) have won four in a row following their lone setback against host Duke on Dec. 4. They open Southeastern Conference play on Jan. 4 against visiting Missouri. But Pearl is wary of the Hawks (2-10), who have won two of their past four games, including a victory at Seton Hall on Nov. 30. Monmouth is led by Abdi Bashir Jr., who ranks among the top 10 in the nation in scoring at 21.6 points per game. The Hawks are coming off an 88-74 win over Fairfield on Dec. 21 in what was their first home game of the season. "(Monmouth coach) King Rice's team has played a really tough schedule and played only one home game," Pearl said. "I think it says a lot and they have a great, great player in (Bashir). He's long and he can shoot it. They play an attractive style, and their record goes out the door." Auburn likely will be fine should forward Johni Broome continue his magnificent play of late. Broome, who leads the Tigers in scoring (18.5 points per game), rebounds (11.5), assists (3.3) and blocks (2.6), bounced back from a right shoulder injury scare and led his team to an 87-69 victory against then-No. 16 Purdue on Dec. 21. Broome scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Auburn to its fourth win this season over a ranked opponent. With more than a week to rest, Broome figures to be good to go against Monmouth and fit to begin the tough stretch that follows. In addition to Broome, Auburn has seen stellar guard play from Chad Baker-Mazara (12.8 points per game) as well as Tahaad Pettiford and Denver Jones, who each are averaging 11.3 points per game. Bashir, who is shooting 42.9 percent from 3-point range and 42.0 percent overall from the field, has showcased his skills as one of the most explosive scorers in the country against a solid schedule. Monmouth has faced Michigan State, Rutgers and Temple in addition to its 63-51 triumph over Seton Hall on the road. In addition to Bashir Jr., Madison Durr has provided offense with 10.3 points per game and the Hawks have been solid on the boards thanks to Jaret Valencia (6.0 rebounds per game) and Jack Collins (5.3). Valencia and Collins also have been effective scorers, helping take some of the defensive pressure off Bashir at times. But Rice would like to see more consistency from his team, especially on the defensive end. The victory over Seton Hall was the only time Monmouth has held a team below 70 points this season. "We have kids who can score the ball," Rice told reporters following a loss to Lehigh Dec 4. "Abdi can score, Jaret can score, Jack can score, everybody can score. But right now our defense is one of the worst in the country because we're not committed to guarding for each other." --Field Level Media

Twenty-three other states have similar bans, but the Tennessee case is the first one to have made it to the nation's highest court. Behind the legal questions debated are medical questions that are in dispute. A transgender girl identified as "L Williams" is at the center of the case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and later supported by the Biden administration. In an article posted on the ACLU's website, L said she was emotionally distressed as she began puberty. “You're at a point where not only are you going through puberty, but you're also going through nightmare puberty,” L said. “I mean, obviously, nobody's 100% comfortable with [the changes,] but you're immensely uncomfortable with them.” L's parents sought puberty and hormone blockers in another state when Tennessee lawmakers passed its ban in 2023. They were on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court when the case was argued. Also on the steps was Dr. Jared Ross, a member of Do No Harm, a group of medical professionals who say their mission is to keep identity politics out of medical education, research, and clinical practice. Ross has a story, too, about a blue-haired girl who came into an emergency room one night. She described herself as "gender-confused," Ross said in an interview with The Center Square. "She was cutting herself with a razor blade because voices were telling her to," Ross said. "Can you imagine if I had affirmed these voices, affirming what she was hearing? That would have been malpractice, that would have been criminal. I didn't affirm those voices. I also didn't affirm her gender confusion." Do No Harm filed an amicus brief challenging the medical evidence presented by the ACLU and the Biden administration. It points to a study called the "Cass Review," a multi-year project from the United Kingdom that said studies of the use of puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones were uncontrolled observational studies subject to bias." The ACLU says it also has medical evidence on its side. The American Medical Association and the American College of Pediatrics are among the groups that support gender dysphoria treatment for minors. At least one medical organization is taking a second look at the treatments. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons said in April that it is reviewing the practice. "ASPS currently understands that there is considerable uncertainty as to the long-term efficacy for the use of chest and genital surgical interventions for the treatment of adolescents with gender dysphoria, and the existing evidence base is viewed as low quality/low certainty. This patient population requires specific considerations," the organization said in a statement. Doctors who don't support treatments for gender dysphoria for minors are accused of discrimination and not caring about the patients. But that's not the case, Ross said. "The other side often plays this as we're neglecting these kids or we're minimizing their suffering that they're going through," Ross said. "I don't doubt that they're suffering. They're suffering tremendously. They need love and compassion and good evidence-based mental health care." Until the Supreme Court rules in 2025, the Tennessee law and others like it will stay on the books.

David Beckham called Kath Phipps “the heartbeat of Manchester United” as tributes from players past and present poured in following the long-serving receptionist’s death at the age of 85. A lifelong fan, she was an immensely popular figure with players, managers and staff at a club she joined four months after Sir Matt Busby led them to European Cup glory in 1968. Phipps initially worked at Old Trafford in the stadium offices and on matchdays, before Sir Alex Ferguson brought her to their Carrington training ground in 2000. The United great presented her with the League Managers Association’s Service to Football award in 2022, when Beckham was among those to pay tribute. “Forever in our hearts...,” the former midfielder posted on Instagram with a photo holding Phipps’ hand. “The first and last face I would always see was Kath sat at reception at Old Trafford waiting to give me my tickets for the game. “She was the heartbeat of Manchester United, everyone knew who Kath was and everyone adored her. “I moved up to Manchester at 15 and Kath made a promise to my mum and dad ‘I’ll look after your boy for you don’t you worry’ and from that first day till the last day I spent with her that’s exactly what she did. “Old Trafford will never be the same without your smile as we walk through those doors... We love you.” The club confirmed Phipps’ death on Thursday, leading to a flood of tributes on social media from those that worked with her. United’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney said: “The heart and soul of Manchester United. Everything what the club is about. “A legend who will be greatly missed. Thanks for the memories Kathy. Thoughts with family and friends.” Fellow United former player Patrice Evra said “losing a family member never easy” alongside a photo with Phipps, who David De Gea thanked “for taking care of everyone”. Ex-United defender Rio Ferdinand said: “An absolute mainstay of Manchester United... Always welcomed me and everyone else who visited with a warm smile! Looked at life positively, incredibly selfless & would put others first! RIP.” Current squad members were also quick to pay their respects to Phipps. United skipper Bruno Fernandes reposted the club’s announcement with a heart emoji and Marcus Rashford said: “Awful news, admired by all at the club and beyond, you will be missed.” United defender Harry Maguire posted: “A legend that will never be forgotten. I will miss you. We will miss you. RIP Kath.” Right-back Diogo Dalot wrote: “We love you Kath. Thank you for showing everyday what this club is about and taking care of us.” Jadon Sancho, who is on loan at Chelsea ahead of a permanent United exit, said of Phipps: “I’m grateful that I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you, such a lovely kind hearted soul. “She always made sure I was OK and always put a smile on my face whenever I felt down, I appreciate you Kath. My condolences go out to her family through this tough time.” United have yet to confirm what tribute will be paid at Saturday’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. The club said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved colleague Kath Phipps at the age of 85. “An omnipresent figure at Manchester United since the late 1960s, Kath worked for the club for over 55 years in a variety of roles, but her contribution went beyond any particular job title. “Kath was a one-woman institution, whose memory will be cherished by everyone at the club who had the privilege of knowing her. “She said last year: ‘I can’t imagine doing anything else’. Well, we can’t imagine the place without her.” This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.Plea to save wallabies from becoming feasts for foxes

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NoneA grief-stricken community in Co Mayo is preparing to welcome home tomorrow the remains of a 27-year-old local man who drowned earlier this month after diving into the Waikato River in New Zealand. In warm, southern hemisphere, summer weather, Peadar Togher - a multimedia designer, from Tirrane, Clogher, Belmullet, who was a passionate swimmer and enjoyed other outdoor pursuits - leapt from Hamilton City’s Pukete Bridge on December 14. He was holidaying in NZ, where John, one of his two brothers is living, and he was accompanied by friends at the time of the incident. It was several days before Peadar’s body was recovered from the Waikiato River, a national blackspot for drowning, according to Water Safety NZ, New Zealand’s leading water safety organisation. READ MORE: Ireland weather: Snow storm map shows -11C freeze as Met Eireann confirms cold snap arrival date READ MORE: Tributes paid to 'one of life’s great characters' after death in Christmas day crash His death is described in his funeral notice posted today (Sunday) as “a tragic accident”. News of the popular multimedia designer’s death has been greeted with shock, sadness and disbelief in his native Belmullet and surrounding area. In a message of condolence, Kilmore Drama Group (Erris) described Peadar, one of its former actors, as “a gifted young man taken far too early in life”. In online posts Peadar, a graduate of University of Limerick Institute of Technology, is described as “a bright spark, a truly lovely guy who always had a smile on his face.” Wrote another: “Peadar was super-kind, hilarious and great fun to be around. His positive energy was infectious. I am so thankful to have known him.” In his earlier years Peadar acted as a ‘cinnire’ (guide) in Coláiste Uisce, a Gaeltacht college for adventure sports, on the Erris peninsula. “He brought a warm energy and plenty of laughter to every room he was in”, wrote one of his former colleague associates. A crowd-funding campaign to repatriate Peadar’s remains and pay for his funeral and other family expenses, has raised more than €40,000 , ten times the original target of €4,000. Patrick’s devastated parents, Patrick and Margaret, brothers, John, Michael and Padraig, are preparing for his sad homecoming, via Dublin, today. Remains will repose at McDonnell’s Funeral Home, Belmullet, tomorrow evening from 4 pm to 6pm before being waked overnight at the Togher family home Funeral will arrive at St. Brendan’s Church, Tirrane on Wednesday afternoon for Funeral Mass at 1pm followed by burial in Emlybeg Cemetery. Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. 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. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .Over 75,000 approved homes yet to commence construction

super ace link Mikel Arteta hailed the best away European performance of his Arsenal reign after watching his side dismantle Sporting Lisbon 5-1. The Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table. It was Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003. “For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta. “The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy. “The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.” A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners took the lead after only seven minutes when Martinelli tucked in Jurrien Timber’s cross, and Saka teed up Havertz for a tap-in to double the advantage. Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Declan Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Viktor Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after David Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved. A miserable night for prolific Sporting striker Gyokeres was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.

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Top judge warns of 'drastic' situation in courtsBlack Friday deals are everywhere right now, and many of the major streaming services will probably announce special promotions to entice new customers soon, too. If you’re thinking about “cutting the cord,” or switching from a traditional cable provider to a streaming service , this might be a good time to try it. “The deals that will be coming out will be attractive to new subscribers and most likely will be basic plans with ads,” Chad Gammon, an Iowa-based certified financial planner, said in an email interview. While some streaming services might also offer deals on plans without ads, Gammon, who owns Custom Fit Financial, said they’ll come at a higher cost. So keep an eye out for the deals, but make sure you look at the terms and conditions, too. Some streaming services will roll out their Black Friday prices in the coming days — and some have already started offering deals. For example, ESPN+ is running a promotion offering 12 months for the price of nine, as long as subscribers choose the annual plan. That deal is good through Dec. 2. Last year’s Black Friday deals can be a good indication of what’s to come. "Past Black Friday deals, like Hulu's $1.99/month offer, really show the range of savings,” Clay Cary, a senior trends analyst at CouponFollow, said in a prepared statement. “More often than not, bundles like Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ tend to give the most value if your household uses multiple platforms," Cary said. We contacted these services about their Black Friday plans. Disney+ said there are no deals to announce quite yet. Hulu and ESPN+ did not respond to requests for information. While you’re waiting for the deals to drop, consider the different streaming plans, your budget, and whether one service can give you all the programming you want. Streaming services present themselves as cheaper alternatives to cable companies with long contracts, poor service, lots of commercials and expensive monthly contracts. But do they make good on that promise? You might think you’re scoring a great streaming service deal only to realize it’s for the version with ads. Pay attention to other details, too. A streaming service might offer a seasonal deal, but on a plan that limits the number of devices that can stream at once, and video quality can vary. Crackdowns on password sharing have also hit the streaming world hard and frustrated many consumers — and the alternatives aren’t great. “Paid-sharing options, like Netflix's, haven't been popular because they feel like an extra charge without added value,” Cary said. “For budget-conscious viewers, these changes could push them toward free ad-supported services instead.” If you were hoping to cut ties with your cable provider, you might have to think twice. You’ll still need the internet to use your streaming service. Many households bundle cable and internet costs, so if you cut cable, you will need to get a price for an internet-only plan. If multiple people in your household are streaming at once, you might find your old internet speed isn’t cutting it. A boost in internet speed will cost more, so you’ll need to adjust your budget accordingly. If you’re a sports fan with kids in the house and a spouse who likes shows from premium channels, you might have to sign up for three different streaming services to get all the content you want. Signing up for multiple streaming services can get pricey and can also be a real headache. Gammon described this as “subscription fatigue,” where people subscribe to multiple services and end up not using them because they can’t find which programs are on which streaming service. To stay within your budget, Cary said consumers should focus “on platforms that align with what you actually watch rather than trying to subscribe to everything.” The excitement of scoring a cheap deal won’t last forever. “When promotional deals lapse, prices can spiral upward alarmingly, doubling in some cases,” Cary said. “To avoid such surprises, set a reminder before the discounted rate expires to review your subscription,” he said. Before signing up, ask yourself: How do streaming services fit into my budget? In a 50/30/20 budget , streaming services fit squarely into the 30% wants category, alongside travel, entertainment and dining out. If your budget is tight, check your current memberships, because some major retailers offer significant discounts or free subscriptions on streaming services. For example: While most of these offers are for base-level plans with ads, tapping into existing benefits is a low-stakes way to try out one of these platforms. More From NerdWallet Amanda Barroso writes for NerdWallet. Email: abarroso@nerdwallet.com . The article Black Friday Streaming Deals: Read the Fine Print First originally appeared on NerdWallet.QB Daniel Jones disagrees with the Giants' decision to bench him and says he wants to playWe all want to improve our photography and create amazing images, right? We want to become more creative. Should we use technology to help us? Can it help us? I have some thoughts. In the comments section of a recent article I wrote about finding our photography voice and style, Fstoppers community member Mark Sawyer wrote, “AI hides under your bed at night, whispering ‘I can make you more creative.’” I thought this was an intriguing line. I believe many people will look at AI as a quick and easy answer for producing more creative images—better than we can produce ourselves—by typing in just a few prompt words. AI can help us develop ideas; it’s certainly a useful research tool. I can see the benefits of AI in a commercial environment. Content can be created quickly and cost-effectively. It’s a great tool to speed up production at a reduced cost. That’s a whole other discussion and article. What I’m looking at here is—will AI really help us be more creative with our photography? With our art. Sure, AI can create an impressive-looking image, an eye-catching piece of photographic art, but creativity is an expression of self. AI doesn’t have a self. It doesn’t have feelings or a soul. Advertising guru Sir John Hegarty wrote recently, “An AI has never had its heart broken. Never watched a sunrise. Or swam in the sea. A bot has no life experience. And no soul. Without this last thing, there is no ‘art.’” For me, great photographic art is self-expression based on life experiences and how those experiences make us feel. A computer algorithm knows nothing of this. My best photographs are where I’ve caught a special moment, where someone is feeling something, and you experience that feeling through their eyes, getting a glimpse into their soul. Can typing in a few words about how we feel be enough to have an algorithm create something that represents those thoughts and feelings visually? Authentically? Left: A moment of pure joy, my dad savouring a pint in his favourite pub. Right: A friend who has lived a tough life, reflecting on that. I can see it in his eyes, they take you to his soul. These are authentic images, capturing emotion and feeling in the moment. something AI can never replace. Photographing people is the obvious place where communicating feelings and evoking emotions can be the most powerful and least effectively created by AI. But what about something like landscape photography? Many landscape photos are just pretty scenes we capture, and AI can create something similar. However, there are times when I’m in the landscape, and the location and conditions make me feel a certain way and want to communicate that through my photos. I was traveling through Spain a few years ago, in an area steeped in history and culture, where misty, rainy weather is common. I ended up with a photo that encapsulated that for me—something moody, dark, yet with a hint of positivity as the morning sun rose. Can AI create something if I use some words that describe the physical location and feelings and mood I felt at the time? I played with various prompt words, trying to describe the scene, and this (below) was the best result I could get. Does the AI version evoke as much feeling and mood as the original created from actually being there? I don’t think it’s even close. To paraphrase Johnny Rotten in the song “EMI”—just because it came into my head right now and I decided to type it—“I can’t stand those useless tools, there’s an unlimited supply (of AI). Goodbye AI, goodbyyyyyeeee.” A question I’ve been asked a few times is, where does my creative inspiration come from? I think about creativity a lot. How do you become more creative? It’s an important topic to discuss. My biggest inspiration might be travel. Exploring the world, observing, soaking up different cultures, art, architecture, ways of life, ways of communicating. I find posters in different countries inspirational. Like a photo, a poster is a form of communication and is often very representative of the local culture. It can be a work of art in itself. How we lived during our formative years plays a huge role in how we see and what we like. It’s a good idea to use that and channel it into creative ideas. I was brought up during tough and rebellious times in England. The Sex Pistols and The Clash came onto the music scene, and the photographers who worked with them and the album art created; this all influenced my creativity and aesthetic sensitivities, and I carry this inspiration with me today. At art college, learning photography and visual communications, we put a lot of time toward studying art and design history. We analyzed the images that caught our attention, breaking down and discussing why they appealed so much. We looked at composition and how lighting was used, how these things can affect the viewer’s perception and evoke emotion. We studied classical painters to mid-20th-century designers. Being exposed to so much creativity was a massive influence. Sure, AI can analyze these painters from different eras, but it sees only form, colors, and aesthetic style. AI doesn’t see the emotions that are evoked in the art, which is the point of them. AI sees the tangible, yet the intangible is often what matters the most. Creativity needs to be fed to grow. Exploring the world—even if it’s a town local to you—and observing how people live and communicate is inspirational. Creativity comes from inspiration. Studying the best artists and photographers from history is a fantastic way to educate yourself about creativity. My advice is to go to art galleries, go to the library, and dig out old art and design books to study. I strongly believe those who seek creative inspiration by venturing out into the world with an open mind and curiosity have an advantage. AI is a great research tool, and yes, it has its uses for things like cleaning up photos, cloning out unwanted objects, etc. But to create photographic art with true meaning and expression, I don’t believe AI is up to the task. The greatest art is created from life experiences and feelings, not an algorithm and search bot. What do you think—is AI important for you? Where do you get your inspiration from to feed your creativity? Simon is a professional photographer and video producer, with over 35 years experience. He spends his time between Canada and the UK. He has worked for major brands, organizations and publications; shooting travel, tourism, food, and lifestyle. For fun he enjoys black and white photography, with a penchant for street and landscapes.

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GREEN LAKE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer and left his wife and three children has been located in Eastern Europe and is communicating with law enforcement, but he has not committed to returning home, authorities said. Ryan Borgwardt began communicating with authorities Nov. 11, after they tracked him down, Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll said Thursday. The sheriff showed a video that Borgwardt sent police that day from an undisclosed location. The sheriff said no charges have been filed and that he doesn't think they will be necessary while authorities “keep pulling at his heartstrings” to come home. Here are some things to know about Borgwardt and his disappearance: Borgwardt, who is in his mid-40s, lived with his wife and children in Watertown, a city of about 23,000 people northwest of Milwaukee that is known for its German heritage, parochial schools and two dams on the Rock River. The sheriff has said his department was told Aug. 12 that Borgwardt had not been heard from since the previous day, when he traveled about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from home to Green Lake to go kayaking. Borgwardt’s wife said he texted her at 10:49 p.m. to say he was heading to shore. Deputies found Borgwardt’s vehicle and trailer near Green Lake. His kayak was discovered on the lake, overturned and with a life jacket attached to it, in an area where the water is about 200 feet (60 meters) deep. An angler later found Borgwardt’s fishing rod. The search for his body continued for more than 50 days, with divers scouring the lake on several occasions. Clues — including that he reported his passport lost or stolen and obtained a new one a few months before he disappeared — led investigators to speculate that he made it appear that he had drowned to go meet a woman he had been communicating with in the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan. Podoll declined to comment when asked what he knew about the woman, but he said law enforcement contacted Borgwardt “through a female that spoke Russian.” His identity was confirmed through asking him questions that the sheriff said only Borgwardt would know and by a video he made and sent them Nov. 11. He has spoken with someone from the sheriff's department almost daily since. However Podoll said Thursday that Borgwardt's exact location in Eastern Europe was not known. Podoll said Chief Deputy Matt Vande Kolk has been the one communicating with Borgwardt and their conversations have all taken place via email. Vande Kolk told The Associated Press in an email Friday that authorities are trying to determine Borgwardt's exact location. But that might not be easy even with modern surveillance technology. Scott Shackelford, executive director of the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research at Indiana University, said authorities should be able to locate Borgwardt through his device's internet protocol address, a unique number assigned to every device connected to the internet. But he said it's very easy to mask an IP address and make it appear as if the device is in one country when it's really in another. Software exists that can route your IP address across the globe, Shackelford said. Police may not have the expertise, the manpower or any interest in digging through multiple layers of cyber deception, he said. Wearing an orange T-shirt, Borgwardt, unsmiling, looks directly at the camera, apparently filmed on a cellphone. Borgwardt says he is in his apartment and briefly pans the camera, but mostly shows a door and bare walls. “I’m safe and secure, no problem,” he says. Borgwardt has told authorities he overturned his kayak on the lake, dumped his phone in it and paddled an inflatable boat to shore. He told authorities he chose Green Lake because it is Wisconsin's deepest at 237 feet (over 72 meters). He then rode an electric bike stashed by a boat launch about 70 miles (110 kilometers) through the night to Madison, the sheriff said. From there, by Borgwardt's account, he traveled by bus to Detroit and then Canada, where he boarded a plane. Police are still verifying Borgwardt’s description of what happened, Podoll said. Borgwardt faked his death and fled because of “personal matters,” thinking it was the right thing to do, the sheriff said. Investigators found that he took out a $375,000 life insurance policy in January for his family. “He was just going to try and make things better in his mind, and this was the way it was going to be,” Podoll said. Borgwardt has not yet decided to return home, and if he does it will be of his own free will, according to Podoll. Deputies are stressing to him the importance of returning home and cleaning up the mess he made. The sheriff suggested that Borgwardt could be charged with obstructing the investigation into his disappearance, but so far no counts have been filed. The search for Borgwardt, which lasted more than a month, is said to have cost at least $35,000. Borgwardt told authorities that he did not expect the search to last more than two weeks, Podoll said, and his biggest concern is how the community will react to him if he returns. This story was updated to correct the spelling of Scott Shackelford’s last name, which had been misspelled “Shackleford.”

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Authored by William Andersen via The Mises Institute, After spending 25 years as a columnist for the New York Times , Paul Krugman is finally retiring from that position - 25 years too late, if one wishes to be honest. It is hard to measure the influence he had from that perch, but his columns surely were the deciding factor in his winning the Nobel in economics in 2008 after eight years of lambasting the George W. Bush administration. [ZH: Yes, we know that isn't a picture of Krugman, but it always makes us laugh...] (His Nobel Prize was given , ostensibly, for “his work in economic geography and in identifying international trade patterns,” but one should have no doubt that, without having the power and influence of the New York Times behind him, it is doubtful that the Nobel Committee would even have known of his existence. I weighed in on the Nobel selection in a column in Forbes, hastily-written during a short break between classes I was teaching at Frostburg State University.) Not surprisingly, the response from his peers is hagiographic. Kathleen Kingsbury, quoting from Krugman’s first column, declares : That lede and the column were signature Krugman: The authoritative voice. The lively writing. The direct style. The clear hand guiding readers through a thicket of policy, data and trade-offs. The big ideas — in that column, they were about the First Global Economy and the Second Global Economy and how the interplay of political and economic questions would shape life worldwide in the 21st century. In little time, Paul became an essential read in Opinion, helping countless readers become more fluent in and mindful of how trade, taxes, technology, the markets, labor and capital intersected with political leadership, ideology and partisanship to shape the lives of people across America and the world. Indeed, Krugman has been influential, but his influence hasn’t been a good thing. He is a disciple of John Maynard Keynes and has played an important role in legitimizing the application of Keynesian schemes by governments to “stimulate” their economies. Those governments were unsuccessful, Krugman claimed, because they had failed to inflate their economies enough to break out of the Keynesian “ liquidity trap ,” an imaginary state of affairs that Murray N. Rothbard fully debunked . Krugman even resorted to fantasy in his quest to fight the mighty “liquidity trap,” claiming that if the US were to prepare for a never-to-come alien invasion, the burst of government spending would revitalize the economy. That nonsense alone should have discredited him as a serious economist, but instead cemented his status as the great advocate for the Keynesian trope that government spending is the key to economic prosperity. To his credit, Krugman did condemn the tariffs proposed by President-elect Donald Trump, but the truth is that he never has truly understood economics from the praxeological vantage point, nor has he ever been interested in seeing economics in that way. An economy, to Krugman, is a series of aggregates—consisting of homogeneous labor, natural resources, and capital—all to be manipulated by government agencies and central banks. The idea that demand springs from what we produce in a market economy was anathema to Krugman, who hated that economic doctrine so much that he referred to Jean-Baptiste Say as a “ cockroach .” Given Krugman’s inability to understand the basics of economic logic, perhaps it isn’t surprising that he made the wild prediction : “By 2005 or so, it will become clear that the Internet’s impact on the economy has been no greater than the fax machine’s.” Someone who cannot understand how production of goods drives demand for other goods most likely isn’t going to comprehend how improving pathways for information will also improve commerce. Krugman was just as uncharitable to the Austrians as he was toward Say—although he never really understood Austrian economics and, to be honest, was happy to remain in blissful ignorance. He referred to the Austrian Business Cycle Theory wrongly as “ The Hangover Theory ,” turning a well-developed theory that meticulously explains the processes of booms and busts and reducing it to a morality play. He wrote: A few weeks ago, a journalist devoted a substantial part of a profile of yours truly to my failure to pay due attention to the “Austrian theory” of the business cycle—a theory that I regard as being about as worthy of serious study as the phlogiston theory of fire. Oh well. But the incident set me thinking—not so much about that particular theory as about the general worldview behind it. Call it the overinvestment theory of recessions, or “liquidationism,” or just call it the “hangover theory.” It is the idea that slumps are the price we pay for booms, that the suffering the economy experiences during a recession is a necessary punishment for the excesses of the previous expansion. The hangover theory is perversely seductive—not because it offers an easy way out, but because it doesn’t. It turns the wiggles on our charts into a morality play, a tale of hubris and downfall. And it offers adherents the special pleasure of dispensing painful advice with a clear conscience, secure in the belief that they are not heartless but merely practicing tough love. Powerful as these seductions may be, they must be resisted—for the hangover theory is disastrously wrongheaded. Recessions are not necessary consequences of booms. They can and should be fought, not with austerity but with liberality—with policies that encourage people to spend more, not less. In other words, government spending on wars was just as economically useful as spending money on new capital and research that increases crop yields because, after all, someone is spending money. To Krugman, an economy is a purely circular thing in which we produce something to put on the shelves and spending is the process by which we remove the goods from the shelves so we can produce something else to put on the shelves—and so on. It is not surprising that regime-minded elites worshiped his every declaration. Governments were not spending too much money; they were spending too little! Those who print money hand-over-fist, who intervene in the markets to direct resources to politically-favored winners are the real public benefactors. Those who question the wisdom of untrammeled government spending are the true enemies of the people. At a Southern Economic Association meeting in 2004, I asked Krugman if he was endorsing the 70 percent tax rates that existed before 1981. “No,” he replied emphatically, “Those rates were insane!” When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for the return of 70 percent marginal rates in 2019, Krugman said he believed those rates were “reasonable.” No doubt, he would attribute that change of heart to personal “growth” or just an evolutionary change in his thinking. In truth, believing in an all-powerful state that can, in Keynes’ own words, turn “ stones into bread ” through the magic of spending and creation of new credit does not require personal growth or maturity. Instead, it reflects a mind that prefers fantasy over reality, lies over truth. Paul Krugman can retire peacefully, knowing that he has sanitized the use of raw state power in place of mutually-beneficial exchange that characterizes the marketplace.

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AP News Summary at 6:33 p.m. ESTA pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump toward Senate Republican skeptics of some of his Cabinet picks appears to be starting to pay off in a sign of the president-elect's anticipated sway once he enters the Oval Office next month. Some GOP senators, such Joni Ernst of Iowa and South Carolina's Lindsey Graham, who had been dubious about how they'd vote on Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host and Trump's pick for Pentagon chief, are sounding more optimistic on getting to "yes," even if they're not quite there yet. And broader furor around other controversial nominees, including former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Kash Patel to lead the FBI has drawn fewer headlines as the picks meet with senators, though all three are still expected to face tight confirmation processes. The shifts have come after Trump allies in Washington and in the news media underscored the importance of the president-elect getting his preferred administration in place and shone a glaring spotlight on potential holdouts, making clear that nothing short of their political survival was at stake. "A month ago, they had running room and courage to oppose Hegseth. They've run out of runway and any courage now is false because the MAGA base is onto them and will make them pay," said one source close to the transition, referencing Trump's "Make America Great Again" mantra. MORE: Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled Pentagon pick, appears to be gaining GOP support After it appeared that Hegseth's nomination was on life support, the pressure campaign kicked into high gear. Trump himself has been more vocal recently about Hegseth, saying on NBC's "Meet the Press" over the weekend that "we'll be working on his nomination" and "I've had a lot of senators calling me up saying he's fantastic." Trump's transition also released what essentially amounted to a hype video Tuesday, touting some senators' glowing remarks about Hegseth. A conservative group with ties to Elon Musk, the world's richest man who has carved out a powerful role inside Trump's orbit, is also spending $500,000 on a new ad pushing the Senate to confirm Hegseth. The ads push viewers to "call your senator today and urge them to confirm Pete Hegseth" and are airing nationally -- but also targeting digital platforms in Ernst's home state of Iowa. Those moves, compounded by electoral threats from Trump online media allies like Steve Bannon and Dan Bongino, seem to have moved the needle, even as Hegseth continues to bat away allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct from former colleagues and one woman who claims he raped her. After predicting there would be "a very thorough vetting before [Hegseth] moves forward," Ernst said after an "encouraging" meeting Monday, "As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources." Graham, who had cast the claims against Hegseth as serious, also said Monday that he had "a very positive, thorough and candid meeting” with Hegseth and echoed that accusations should be "supported by testimony before Congress -- not anonymous sources." The movement indicates the immense power Trump and his allies hold, and how influential they could be with the party's base. And the political graveyard is packed with the careers of Republican lawmakers who defied Trump, only to lose office in a primary. "We will use every resource at our disposal to make sure that every one of Trump's nominees and Cabinet picks are confirmed. And if that does not happen, the ultimate recourse will be at the ballot box for those elected officials who choose to not vote for them," said a second source close to the transition. "That includes Pete, that includes Bobby, that includes Kash, includes everybody." "We've been very clear. And the president has made calls to various U.S. senators for some of his nominees. The president's been very clear of what he wants. Elon Musk has been very clear," the person added. "When you're the world's richest man, and you have $350 billion, that makes politicians quake." To be sure, Hegseth himself has also been putting in the work to get confirmed. He's continued to deny the allegations against him, held a blitz of meetings with senators, and Ernst said he committed to appointing a senior official who would tackle the issue of sexual assault within the military. But the role of Trump's allies can't be dismissed. The pressure campaign is coming ahead of a new Congress in which Republicans will hold a 53-47 Senate majority, meaning any Cabinet pick cannot afford to lose more than three GOP votes if Democrats vote unanimously in opposition. Members of Congress are historically fervent in their defense of their role as an equal branch of government -- a role manifested in their "advice and consent" function regarding a president's Cabinet picks. Already, Senate opposition sunk the fortunes of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Trump's pick for attorney general who had been accused of sexual misconduct that he denied. MORE: Mitch McConnell falls during Senate Republican lunch Yet Trump has a unique hold on his base, and threats of primaries in cases of disloyalty may be a permanent fixture for lawmakers to prevent opposition to Cabinet picks to mushroom over the next several weeks -- and to enforce support over next four years. "I think that these senators are very susceptible to pressure because they've witnessed what's happened to members who are now former members who opposed the president. So, we're seeing a lot of members change their tune because they're worried and they don't ever be primaried out of office, and they don't want to have the president having some cross words for them," said Brian Darling, a GOP strategist and former Senate aide. "Republicans may not appreciate it in the Senate, but it's a fact of life," he added. Already, damage may have been done for Senate GOP critics, some Republicans warned. Even if every Republican senator comes around on all of Trump's picks, the president-elect's supporters have long memories -- and the strain of populism that is one of the country's dominant political drivers has piqued anti-incumbent fervor. "Even her pushback has been noticed in Iowa," Bob Vander Plaats, an influential Christian conservative leader in Iowa, said of Ernst. "You've seen a lot of people push back on her because of it, and there's been some calls from primarily those outside of Iowa going, 'she probably should be primaried.' I haven't seen anything real of that measure in Iowa yet. But it's a primary rich environment today."