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The Carolina Panthers are in line for a top-five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft ( per Tankathon ), yet aren't out of the NFC playoff race. Thanks to the ineptitude of the NFC South, there is a pathway for the Panthers to make the playoffs -- even though Carolina will finish with a losing record this season. The Panthers can still win the NFC South with an 8-9 record, even after their loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday. How can they win the NFC South with a losing record? Thanks to the Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons both being 6-6, there is a way. Here's what has to happen for the Panthers to win the division: Win each of their last five games Falcons go 1-4 or 0-5 in their last five games Buccaneers go 2-3 or worse in their last five games -- and must lose to Panthers and Saints Saints go 3-2 or worse If all three teams tie with an 8-9 record -- and the Buccaneers lose to the Saints in Week 18 -- the Panthers would make the playoffs by virtue of the division record tiebreaker over Tampa Bay. Carolina would go 3-3 in the NFC South while Tampa Bay would finish 2-4 in the division. The Falcons would have to go 1-4 or 0-5, since Atlanta would win the division at 8-9 (the Falcons play the Panthers in Week 18 anyway, so that would eliminate the Panthers if Atlanta won). The Saints would also have to finish 7-10 or worse (currently 4-8), since they have a 2-3 division record (and finish with the Buccaneers), and would have the tiebreaker over Carolina. The Panthers' remaining schedule includes the Eagles (10-2), Cowboys (5-7), Cardinals (6-6), Buccaneers (6-6) and Falcons (6-6) -- so there isn't an easy path toward winning the NFC South. Carolina needs a lot of help to win the division, but there is a path. A lot of things need to go right.
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Percentages: FG .409, FT .333. 3-Point Goals: 8-20, .400 (Hutt 3-5, Livingston 3-5, Evely 2-3, Ishibashi 0-1, Paulino 0-1, Ra.Samuels 0-2, Rodriguez 0-3). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 6 (Hutt 3, Hartley 2, Rodriguez). Turnovers: 22 (Evely 4, Paulino 4, Livingston 3, Harrigan 2, Hutt 2, Rodriguez 2, Campbell, Hartley, Ishibashi, Matteson, Ra.Samuels). Steals: 2 (Paulino, Rodriguez). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .493, FT .583. 3-Point Goals: 6-16, .375 (Kelton 3-4, Sanchez 2-5, Williams 1-3, Fitch 0-1, Howell-South 0-1, Ezquerra 0-2). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 2 (Fitch, Lewis). Turnovers: 10 (Fitch 3, Greene 3, Ezquerra 2, Howell-South, Sanchez). Steals: 18 (Howell-South 6, Williams 5, Ezquerra 2, Lewis 2, Sanchez 2, Kelton). Technical Fouls: None. A_105 (2,100).
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:24 p.m. ESTNoneJaipur, Dec 9 (IANS): A special session on sustainable mining was held on Monday at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Sitapura, on the inaugural day of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024. The session, titled ‘Sustainable Mining: Safeguarding the Future,’ brought together leading experts and policymakers to discuss the latest trends and challenges in resource conservation, decarbonisation, and the adoption of eco-friendly practices. Key topics included the role of AI-driven innovations and renewable energy in transforming the mining sector. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma highlighted the importance of the mining sector in the state, stating: "Our mining industry currently employs around 35 lakh people. We've also introduced a new M-Sand policy that is environmentally friendly and offers an alternative to high-quality building materials. This policy removes previous constraints such as the three-year experience requirement and a three-crore turnover condition for establishing units. "To support these units, we’ve introduced provisions for benefits under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024." Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, emphasised the Government of India's commitment to self-reliance on mineral resources, stating: "Self-reliance on minerals is a central goal of Vision 2047. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, transformative reforms in the minerals sector have boosted production and enabled states to realize their full potential." Kishan Reddy praised Rajasthan's leadership in mineral extraction and technology, noting: "Rajasthan is a key player in India's mineral security, producing 52 out of 82 commercial minerals. It is the sole producer of critical minerals like zinc and silver, underscoring its national importance." He also lauded Rajasthan's forward-looking Minerals Policy 2024, which focuses on exploring critical minerals and streamlining the auction process, saying: "This progressive policy will strengthen resource security and promote sustainable exploration, aligning with India’s vision for a self-reliant, resource-secure future." T. Ravikanth, Principal Secretary, Mines & Petroleum, government of Rajasthan, shared the state's commitment to sustainable mining through policies like the Sand Policy 2024, Star Rating for Minor Minerals, and incentives for recovering metals from mining tailings. The session focused on advanced technologies and practices that minimise mining's ecological impact, with panelists discussing AI-driven predictive analytics, autonomous mining trucks, renewable energy integration, and mineral waste recycling. Topics also included decarbonisation initiatives, resource conservation, and sustainable social infrastructure development. Prominent personalities attending the event included Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc Ltd & Executive Director at Vedanta Ltd.; Dr. Ranjit Rath, Chairman & Managing Director of Oil India Ltd.; David Joseph Finn, GM, Head of HZL GEOTECH Mining Operations; Andrew Hall, Director/CEO of Australian Mining Consultants; and Akshaydeep Mathur, Secretary General of the Federation of Mining Associations of Rajasthan.
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The murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey who was found dead in the basement of her family’s Colorado home on Christmas Day in 1996 shocked the nation. A fter the tragic death of the youngster , who was strangled and suffered a blow to her head, police launched a huge investigation into her death but they have never been able to find her killer. Her mom and dad, John and Patsy, plus her brother Burke were never offically named as suspects in JonBenét’s murder but police inquiries into how she died focused on her family. JonBenet Ramsey's dad says new evidence can help solve daughter's murder Inside Burke Ramsey's life today after the infamous murder of sister JonBenet Almost 30 years on from her death, a new Netflix documentary is hoping to unravel the mystery of who killed her. Cold Case Who Killed JonBenet Ramsay examines mishandling of the case by law enforcement and the media. How did JonBenét die? Ramsey's body was found in her family's basement with a makeshift garrotte wrapped around her neck seven hours after her mom Patsy Ramsey reported her missing and told cops she found two-and-a-half page ransom note on the kitchen staircase. Court documents released in 2013 showed that a grand jury wanted to indict the Ramseys for being accessories to a crime and for child abuse resulting in death. The note was written using a pen and some paper that belonged to the Ramseys, and it asked for cash that was equivalent to John’s annual Christmas bonus. Cops believed this meant a family member or someone who knew them well killed the little girl. But the indictment was never filed over errors made in the investigation and a lack of evidence. In 2008, DNA evidence ordered by a new District Attorney cleared both Patsy and John of any wrongdoing. Don't miss: Dance Moms star slammed over dance inspired by murdered girl JonBenet Ramsey [LATEST] JonBenet Ramsey's father urges federal law to combat child murders [INSIGHT] JonBenet Ramsey's dad says he's got 'hope' that murder will finally be solved [UPDATE] What is the documentary about? Lou Smit, a Colorado Springs detective, who died from cancer in 2010, worked on the investigation but never managed to solve it despite compiling a huge dosier of evidence about it. Smit believed an intruder could have crept into the house and planned to snatch JonBenét but killed her after their plan went wrong. After coming out of retirement to work on the case, Smit quickly claimed the Ramseys were not involved depite them being investgated by local police and launching a personal mission to uncover the truth. Much of the research by the film's director, Joe Berlinger centred on Smit's investigation. The documentary highlights many of Smit’s claims and the special investigator's belief that DNA would ultimately solve the case. It outlines how a DNA report clearing the Ramseys was given to Boulder police by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation in the months after the murder. The documentary also discusses how the local police did not believe the family were involved in the murder despite press reporting claims that they were guilty. Berlinger said after looking at Smit’s detective work he had an "a-ha!" moment, adding: "With the advances in DNA technology, I think this case can actually be solved. “And so I will be honest and say one of my goals of this show is to pressure Boulder police to finally do the right thing...the Ramsey family has been pounding the table for several years for additional DNA testing.” Smit's tasked his family members to try and solve the case as part of his dying wish. His granddaughter Jessa van der Woerd, said he investigated over 200 cases during his career and every one of them had led to a conviction, apart from JonBenét's dezpite him compiling a huge dosier of evidence about it. In a bid to keep the case alive, van der Woerd and Smit’s other granddaughter, Lexi Marra, created the podcast “The Victim’s Shoes,” where they discuss details of the case.Cindy Marra, Smit’s daughter, explained: “When he got sick with cancer ... he knew that his time was limited and so, during that time, he just talked to others about not letting this case die. “It was really important to him.”The move appears to be a political gambit by Donald Trump to use tariffs as a bargaining chip with China. BEIJING – United States President-elect Donald Trump appeared to fire his first salvo on China on Nov 26, saying that he will impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on imported Chinese goods on his first day in office. It appears to be a political gambit to use tariffs as a bargaining chip, with Trump adding that the hike is related to China not doing enough to stem the flow of drugs – specifically fentanyl – to the US. Mr Stephen Olson, a visiting fellow at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, said Trump prides himself on being unpredictable, so it is difficult to be certain of his strategy. “But this is very likely an opening salvo,” he noted, adding that Trump’s goal through such tariff actions could be to cut some kind of trade deal that could also include Chinese commitments on other issues, such as drug control. Observers, including Chinese scholars, had warned about the likelihood of Trump using tariffs in such a transactional way. During Trump’s first presidency between 2017 and 2021, such tit-for-tat moves were made on goods such as Chinese solar panels and steel, and American soya beans and aeroplanes. In the meantime – especially with US President Joe Biden deciding not to lift these import taxes – Chinese sellers have been diversifying their export destinations, and 10 per cent could be a margin that they could still absorb. But the greater fear is that this is merely the beginning of a series of escalating actions that would lead to yet another economic confrontation. The first trade war resulted in tariffs on some US$550 billion (S$728 billion) of Chinese goods and US$185 billion of US goods. It ended with a trade deal in 2020, but a Chinese pledge to buy an additional US$200 billion worth of US exports never materialised. In a Truth Social post on Nov 26, Trump said he had “many talks” with China about fentanyl being sent to the US, but to no avail. Abuse of the prescription drug used to treat severe pain has caused thousands of deaths in the US each year. The US government has said that most illegal fentanyl is trafficked from Mexico using chemicals from China. In response, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman maintained that China has one of the world’s strictest anti-drug policies, and has engaged in “extensive” cooperation with the US on this issue. The Chinese embassy in Washington said: “Nobody wins in a tariff or trade war.” During his election campaign, Trump pledged a blanket 60 per cent additional tariff on Chinese goods. It is unclear how he derived the figure, but observers have noted that the figure would be roughly consistent with the average tariff level if the US had revoked China’s most favoured nation status. China was granted this status in 2000 as it prepared for entry into the World Trade Organisation, allowing it to benefit from the same trade terms as US allies. Only four countries currently do not enjoy such a status with the US: Russia, Belarus, North Korea and Cuba. The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission in its annual report released last week recommended that China’s status be revoked – the first time the US bipartisan advisory body has explicitly called for such a move. Mr Olson, who studies international trade, said that revocation – if it comes to that – would “send a very strong signal that the US has concluded that deep economic integration with China was a mistake that now needs to be corrected”. The National University of Singapore’s Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian, who specialises in Chinese foreign policy, cautioned that nothing is yet definite as Trump does not take office until January. Other possible motivations for the latest move? “Perhaps it is to see how the PRC will react as Trump and his team plan out their strategy,” he said, using China’s official name, the People’s Republic of China. Trump could yet hold back because a tariff hike could end up hurting US consumers, with the US still the top export market for China. Mr Nick Marro, the principal economist for Asia and lead for global trade at the Economist Intelligence Unit, noted that senior US officials have cautioned that the battle on inflation is not over, and tariff imposition would risk reigniting those price pressures. “It’s still highly unlikely at this point, but the economic – and political – costs of these tariffs could prompt a rethink by the Trump team come January. But let’s not hold our breath,” he wrote in a note on Nov 26. A key question remains over Trump’s Cabinet picks, with potential appointees such as Mr Marco Rubio for secretary of state viewed as China hawks. But others are seen as being more moderate, especially on the economic front. Prof Chong said that such differences in the upcoming administration could also lead to volatility in US-China relations. He noted that Mr Rubio has different positions on China than Mr Elon Musk, who has significant investments in China and has met the country’s top leaders multiple times. “These differences will have to be worked out. There could be some variation in policy as that takes place. The resulting shifts could well affect US-PRC ties.” Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowWAGNER 81, SPRINGFIELD 46Lincoln could see first snow of the season this weekend.
(The Center Square) - The City of Los Angeles’s “mansion tax” on all property over $5.15 million has led to an over 70% decrease in affected sales, resulting in significant foregone property tax revenue, according to a research preview of county assessor data from Commonwealth Title. Mott Smith, a real estate development professor at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, analyzed the effect of Measure ULA, a voter-approved tax that was marketed as a “mansion” tax to fund social services, but applies to all real estate — including offices, industrial space, shopping centers, and multifamily buildings. Smith found affected sales dropped by over 70% since April of 2023, when the measure took effect, with a worse decline for multifamily, commercial, and industrial space, while sales increased in the rest of the county and continued as normal for properties under the threshold. Smith says the impact of reduced sales means less tax revenue now and in the long term, which could require the city and county to scale back essential services, as growing deficits leave the state without the ability to provide any bailouts. “Everything from schools to police and fire to other social services are funded primarily through property tax receipts,” said Smith in an interview with The Center Square. “What Measure ULA appears to be doing is reducing property tax growth in Los Angeles County because of a bad policy in Los Angeles City at a time of probably the greatest fiscal strain we’ve seen in maybe eight to ten years.” Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia recently announced the city is “ broke ” and borrowing $80 million to cover court-ordered liability payments, suggesting the city can’t afford to lose money now. In California, property taxes are assessed at the value of the purchase price, with increases on assessed value capped at 2% per year, meaning a building purchased for $50,000 in 1980 is still taxed at $137,000, even though it may be worth over $1 million today. Because property sales reset the assessed value of the property back to the current market rate, resulting in higher property tax revenue, a slowdown in sales cuts into current revenue from the loss of non-ULA transfer taxes of 0.56% at the city and county levels, and future revenue increases from the resets. Property taxes fund most of the local government services people use, meaning lower property tax revenue can leave municipalities scrambling for funding. In Oakland , for example, half of the city’s $80 million shortfall is due to lower than expected revenue from the city’s real estate transfer tax. Smith also warned that because most buyers tend to buy property to redevelop it, a slowdown in buying means people don’t want to invest in Los Angeles. “This is a very concerning leading indicator that builders have left the LA market,” said Smith. “All the zoning in the world isn’t going to help if the builders have left.” As an illustrative example, Smith noted if a development company bought a warehouse for $4 million, invested $500,000 in renovations, and sold it for $5.5 million, the developer would get a ULA tax bill of $220,000 — or half of the pretax profit. If investors covered 80% of the cost for 80% of the profit, the developer would be left with $56,000 in pretax profit, before paying employees. For many developers, this means investing in LA just isn’t worth it.‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Beg Ryan Seacrest to Change His ‘Forced’ Bonus Round Move
After having advanced all the way to the Class 5A regional finals the previous two seasons, Liberty Hill was poised for another postseason run last year until it ran into a familiar foe that shattered any dreams of hoisting a trophy. The Lady Panthers had defeated district rival Cedar Park in both regular-season meetings earlier in the campaign, only to bow out to the Timberwolves in the third round of the playoffs – medicine Liberty Hill head coach Chris Lange said was tough to take. “Losing to Cedar Park isn't what you want,” he said, of the 42-37 regional quarterfinals setback that ended the Purple-and-Gold's season. “It was a hard pill to swallow – to let them beat us after we had beaten them twice, but that's on me.” According to Lange, lessons learned from not only that particular loss, but over the course of the entire season, have already been applied as he and his team readied themselves for the new season. “We had to take what happened last year as far as what worked and what didn't,” said Lange. “We needed to make adjustments with the plays we're running and try to avoid mistakes we made last year.” Senior point guard Gabby Mundy has been at the controls for the Lady Panthers for the past three seasons since taking over a starting role her freshman year and knows this is her last opportunity before moving on to college – although despite the experience she's gained in guiding Liberty Hill's ship to this point, she said leading now is certainly a different proposition than it was back then. “Actually, I think it's a lot harder being a leader now,” said Mundy, who has committed to NCAA Division I Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. “Before, I've always had seniors who taught me what I needed to do and this year we have a small senior class.” Aside from Mundy, the only other seniors on the squad are center Evie Bruce and guard Makaila Hay, so plenty of pressure will be on the trio to perform and Mundy said it's also more difficult now to produce with how opponents game-plan to neutralize her specifically. “Now when I go out on the court, it's harder to find shots,” she said. “But, one of the things I've learned over the past three years is knowing when the right time for me to score is based on what the defense is doing. But, I'm still a lot more confident in my 3-point shooting now than my freshman year.” Despite the fact Mundy remains the floor leader, Lange said going into this season he realized he needed to loosen his grip on the reins from the sidelines a bit. “Our girls wanted a little more freedom in our offense,” he said. “We still have certain rules and concepts we stick to, but now they have the option to do some different things if the situation presents itself.” But, it wasn't just Xs and Os Lange concerned himself with based on last season's experience – in addition he wanted to create more of a culture of togetherness. “I've definitely made more of an effort working on building a better team dynamic and keeping the chemistry by being a little more honest with everyone about what their roles are,” said Lange. “We've gone as a team to watch some other sports and done as much as we can together.” Sign up to get our free daily email of the biggest stories! Surprisingly, though, Lange decided to dial back a bit on one particular staple of offseason activity. “We had fewer summer workouts this year because I thought we were spending too much time with each other in the past,” he said. “Before, there wasn't a time when the girls could really get away from each other, so we wanted to find a happy medium – having them spend enough time together, but not too much.” Last season, the Lady Panthers finished with an overall record of 35-3 and a 12-2 district mark good for second in the league standings behind champion Glenn and burst out of the starting gates by winning their first 27 games before finally dropping their first matchup with the Grizzlies by a 44-30 score. As a result, this time around, Lange chose to schedule a tougher non-district road for his team – something he had drifted away from in recent years, he said. “This year, I decided to go back to my old way of scheduling,” said Lange. “So, we loaded up our schedule.” Indeed, Liberty Hill will face perennial powerhouse programs Westlake, Wagner, Georgetown and Fredericksburg, as well as play in the annual Jack Frost tournament that traditionally attracts some of the top teams from across Central Texas in order for his club to be more battle-tested come the district slate and eventually the postseason, said Lange. “At that point in the season, it's not necessarily about wins and losses,” he said. “But, getting better.” In addition to Mundy and Bruce, much will also be expected from junior forwards Falon Stroup and Renee Stemmons, who provide rebounding and defense, as well as junior sharpshooter Reagan Robbins, who gives Lange an additional outside scoring threat. Additional returners from last season include juniors Julia Ortiz, Lyndsey Bullock and sophomores Katelyn Olds, Lexi Glenn and Audrey Richardson. Another pair of juniors in Josie Perkins and Brooke Schneider will make their varsity debuts, while sophomore Kallahan Erps will also feature, giving Lange the infusion of youth he always likes to add to his roster, he said. “I've always been all about giving kids a chance,” said Lange. “But, they have to show up and do the work.” Mundy is determined to make the most of her final high-school season. “I just want to have the best senior season possible because I know it's going to be a lot different when I go off the college,” she said. “So, I'm putting all my effort in because I really want to get a championship.”SS&C Signs Agreement with Insignia Financial
Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid mixed trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Monday after closing November at an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared after saying an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or the company’s board. Retailers were mixed coming off Black Friday and heading into what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. On Monday: The S&P 500 rose 14.77 points, or 0.2%, to 6,047.15. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128.65 points, or 0.3%, to 44,782. The Nasdaq composite rose 185.78 points, or 1%, to 19,403.95. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 0.59 points, or less than 0.1%, to 2,434.14. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,277.32 points, or 26.8%. The Dow is up 7,092.46 points, or 18.8%. The Nasdaq is up 4,392.60 points, or 29.3%. The Russell 2000 is up 407.06 points, or 20.1%.
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