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The Giants announced four roster moves on Saturday, including activating OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux from injured reserve. In addition, New York signed QB Tim Boyle from their practice squad and officially waived QB Daniel Jones and LB Tomon Fox . Thibodeaux, 23, was selected fifth overall by the Giants in the 2022 draft. He’s in the third year of a four-year rookie deal worth $33.3 million that includes a $20 million signing bonus and is fully guaranteed. In 2024, Thibodeaux has appeared in five games for the Giants and recorded 12 tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks. This article first appeared on NFLTradeRumors.co and was syndicated with permission.WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials have urged Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government's files on former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard , Donald Trump's pick to be national intelligence director. The former officials, who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations, said they were “alarmed” by the choice of Gabbard to oversee all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. They said her past actions “call into question her ability to deliver unbiased intelligence briefings to the President, Congress, and to the entire national security apparatus.” A spokesperson for Gabbard on the Trump transition team on Thursday denounced the appeal as an “unfounded” and “partisan” attack. Avril Haines, the current director of national intelligence, when asked Thursday whether intelligence sharing with allies could be in jeopardy under the next administration, cited the importance of those relationships and noted the strong bipartisan support for them in Congress. The question, at a Council on Foreign Relations talk, focused on the especially close intelligence sharing among the Five Eyes — the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It did not mention Gabbard by name. “It is hard for me to believe that anybody coming in wouldn’t want to maintain those relationships,” Haines said. “So I wouldn’t think of them as being in significant risk,” she added. “I certainly hope that will continue.” Among those who signed the letter to Senate leaders were former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, former NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller, former national security adviser Anthony Lake, and numerous retired ambassadors and high-ranking military officers. They wrote to current Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and incoming Republican Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday to urge the closed briefings as part of the Senate's review of Trump's top appointments. They requested that Senate committees “consider in closed sessions all information available to the U.S. government when considering Ms. Gabbard’s qualifications to manage our country’s intelligence agencies, and more importantly, the protection of our intelligence sources and methods.” The letter singles out Gabbard's 2017 meetings in Syria with President Bashar Assad, who is supported by Russian, Iranian and Iranian-allied forces in a now 13-year war against Syrian opposition forces seeking his overthrow. The U.S., which cut relations with Assad's government and imposed sanctions over his conduct of the war, maintains about 900 troops in opposition-controlled northeast Syria, saying they are needed to block a resurgence of extremist groups. Gabbard, a Democratic member of Congress from Hawaii at the time of her Syria trip, drew heavy criticism for her meetings with a U.S. adversary and brutal leader. As the letter notes, her statements on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have aligned with Russian talking points , diverging from U.S. positions and policy. Gabbard throughout her political career has urged the U.S. to limit military engagement abroad other than combatting Islamic extremist groups. She has defended the Syria trip by saying it is necessary to engage with U.S. enemies. In postings on social media earlier this year she confirmed that the U.S. had for a time placed her “on a secret terror watch list” as a “potential domestic terror threat.” She blamed political retaliation. Neither she nor U.S. authorities have publicly detailed the circumstances involved. Alexa Henning, a spokesperson for Gabbard with the Trump team, called the letter sent to the Senate leaders “a perfect example” of why Trump chose Gabbard for this position. “These unfounded attacks are from the same geniuses who have blood on their hands from decades of faulty ‘intelligence,’" and use classified government information as a "partisan weapon to smear and imply things about their political enemy," Henning said. A spokesperson for Thune did not immediately respond to questions about the request. —- Associated Press writer Didi Tang contributed.

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MILWAUKEE , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group WEC today announced that it is planning to raise the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 89.25 cents per share in the first quarter of 2025. This would represent an increase of 5.75 cents per share, or 6.9 percent. The directors expect to declare the new dividend at their regularly scheduled meeting in January. The dividend — which would be equivalent to an annual rate of $3.57 per share — would be payable March 1, 2025 , to stockholders of record on Feb. 14, 2025 . "The board's review today is consistent with our ongoing plan targeting a dividend payout ratio of 65 to 70 percent of earnings," said Scott Lauber , president and CEO. "The projected dividend for 2025 is in line with the company's longer-term objective to grow earnings per share at a 6.5 to 7 percent compound annual growth rate." In addition, the company introduced earnings guidance for 2025. Calendar year 2025 earnings are expected to be in a range of $5.17 to $5.27 per share. The midpoint of the range is $5.22 per share. This represents growth of 7.6 percent from the midpoint of the company's 2024 adjusted guidance of $4.85 per share. WEC Energy Group WEC , based in Milwaukee , is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.7 million customers in Wisconsin , Illinois , Michigan and Minnesota . The company's principal utilities are We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, North Shore Gas, Michigan Gas Utilities, Minnesota Energy Resources and Upper Michigan Energy Resources. Another major subsidiary, We Power, designs, builds and owns electric generating plants. In addition, WEC Infrastructure LLC owns a growing fleet of renewable generation facilities in states ranging from South Dakota to Texas . WEC Energy Group ( wecenergygroup.com ) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500. The company has approximately 34,000 stockholders of record, 7,000 employees and more than $45 billion of assets. Forward-looking statements Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based upon management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements concerning management's expectations and projections regarding earnings, earnings growth rates, dividend payments and future results. In some cases, forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods or by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "guidance," "intends," "may," "objectives," "plans," "possible," "potential," "projects," "should," "targets," "will" or similar terms or variations of these terms. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions, including business and competitive conditions in the company's service territories; timing, resolution and impact of rate cases and other regulatory decisions, including rider reconciliations; the company's ability to continue to successfully integrate the operations of its subsidiaries; availability of the company's generating facilities and/or distribution systems; unanticipated changes in fuel and purchased power costs; key personnel changes; unusual, varying, or severe weather conditions; continued industry restructuring and consolidation; continued advances in, and adoption of, new technologies that produce power or reduce power consumption; energy and environmental conservation efforts; electrification initiatives, mandates and other efforts to reduce the use of natural gas; the company's ability to successfully acquire and/or dispose of assets and projects and to execute on its capital plan; terrorist, physical or cyber-security threats or attacks and data security breaches; construction risks; labor disruptions; equity and bond market fluctuations; changes in the company's and its subsidiaries' ability to access the capital markets; changes in tax legislation or our ability to use certain tax benefits and carryforwards; federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory changes, including changes in rate-setting policies or procedures and environmental standards, the enforcement of these laws and regulations and changes in the interpretation of regulations or permit conditions by regulatory agencies; supply chain disruptions; inflation; political or geopolitical developments, including impacts on the global economy, supply chain and fuel prices, generally, from ongoing, escalating, or expanding regional conflicts; the impact from any health crises, including epidemics and pandemics; current and future litigation and regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; changes in accounting standards; the financial performance of American Transmission Company as well as projects in which the company's energy infrastructure business invests; the ability of the company to obtain additional generating capacity at competitive prices; goodwill and its possible impairment; and other factors described under the heading "Factors Affecting Results, Liquidity and Capital Resources" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and under the headings "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information" and "Risk Factors" contained in the company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 , and in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as may be required by law, the company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wec-energy-group-announces-plan-to-increase-dividend-by-6-9-percent-302324331.html SOURCE WEC Energy Group © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

A New Jersey school board agreed last week to refund the state more than $33,000 after a “Staff Fun Day” was determined to violate state laws on the use of taxpayer funds. The Newark Board of Education unanimously voted to pass a resolution requiring the return of the funds. The move follows an Oct. 25 letter to Newark Public School Superintendent Roger León from the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Accountability and Compliance, which raised concerns over the event. The “Central Office Staff Fun Day” was hosted on June 1 at a local catering facility, according to the letter. The event boasted a price tag of $43,813.90 and Newark Public Schools allocated $33,649.07 in state aid, or 76.8% of the bill. The “Staff Fun Day” was intended to “promote team building” and “enhance a positive organizational culture,” according to the New Jersey Department of Education. Activities featured during the event included, among others, a hula hoop contest, trivia games, a “social media photo booth” and an inflatable axe-throwing tournament. However, a review conducted by the department found the activities lacked educational and professional content, were not facilitated by district staff and did not meet required goals for use of public funds. These findings placed Newark Public Schools in violation of multiple state statutes regarding use of public funds, according to the letter. “The event lacked an educational or professional development component and did not demonstrate a clear connection to the district’s strategic objectives or organizational development,” the letter read. “As a result, the costs associated with this event are not eligible for State aid.” The education department in the letter ordered Newark Public Schools to direct the $33,649.07 back to the state. The resolution passed by the Newark Board of Education last Tuesday approved the refund, but the district’s lawyer said the board is not being asked to “admit any wrongdoing.” Board member Crystal Williams expressed frustration with the situation, demanding to know who was “responsible” for planning the “Staff Fun Day.” “Why was there no professional development?” Williams asked. “Where specifically can we expect to take this $30,000 from and how can we ensure that this does not happen again?” Board secretary Valerie Wilson said the repayment will not come from a “specific account,” suggesting it may instead be subtracted from future disbursements to the district. She also noted that the district will ensure that any “professional development” planned for the event in the future is “clear, defined and understandable.” Newark Public Schools did not immediately respond to a request for comment from FOX45 News.

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BEREA, Ohio Disorderly conduct: Barrett Road A Berea man, 46, was cited at about 2:30 a.m. Nov. 29 after he yelled profanities at police from his eighth-floor apartment in Tower in the Park, 55 Barrett Road. Police were at the intersection of Barrett and West Bagley Road investigating a crash. A vehicle had slammed into a utility pole. Suddenly, police heard someone yelling, “(Fudge) you,” from a distance. The yeller also called police idiots. Police looked around and determined that the yeller was in the area of Tower in the Park. They yelled back at the man to stop yelling. The man laughed loudly and continuing yelling profanities. A Tower in the Park tenant called police to complain about the man yelling. He told police where the man lived. Police traced the man’s yelling to an apartment on the eighth floor of Tower in the Park. When he answered the door for police, he denied yelling at them, saying he had been sleeping. The man appeared to be under the influence of a stimulant. After police cited him, the yelling stopped. Disorderly conduct: North Quarry Lane An intoxicated Broadview Heights woman, 60, was arrested at about 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 after police found her lying on a walking path along North Quarry Lane near South Rocky River Drive. The woman was unable to remember her last name or Social Security number. Police recognized her from previous incidents. Illegal dumping: West Bagley Road An unidentified person dumped parts of a broken pool table, vacuum cleaners and other household items into and next to a dumpster Dec. 2 behind Cornerstone Dentistry, 1497 W. Bagley Road. Security video showed a pickup truck entering the Cornerstone parking lot at about 3:15 a.m. After throwing the items into the dumpster, the person drove away. Theft: West Bagley Road An unidentified man stole a reusable grocery bag containing merchandise at about 2 p.m. Nov. 29 from Second Mile Outreach, 480 W. Bagley Road. A worker at the thrift store saw it happen and called police. After stealing the bag, the man climbed into a Nissan and drove away. Theft: Fuller Street Two unlocked bicycles were stolen between 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m. Dec. 1 from the driveway of a home on Fuller Street. Theft: Barrett Road An unidentified woman stole packages at about 1 a.m. Nov. 25 from the mail room at Tower in the Park, 55 Barrett Road. The theft was captured on security video. RECOMMENDED • cleveland .com North Royalton woman arrested in connection with shoplifting, vehicle crash in Berea & Middleburg Heights Dec. 5, 2024, 3:48 p.m. Girl’s arm broken during scuffle at Berea park Dec. 5, 2024, 4:03 p.m. After stealing the packages, the woman walked out of the apartment building. A Tower in the Park staff member didn’t believe the woman was a tenant and thought that she was visiting someone. Read more from the News Sun .Yu Miao once owned an independent bookstore in China. While there, he lived in constant fear of the repercussions of harsh regulations and censorship on any store the government did not operate. The story may seem like a plot from a futuristic dystopian novel by Aldous Huxley, but it reflects the daily reality in Communist China, where control prevails. The government suppresses freedom of expression, selling only government-approved books. This environment leaves little room for independent bookstore owners or indie publishers to thrive. Rather than be ruled by fear, censorship, and the possibility of losing his dream forever, Yu made a decision that many other bookstore owners in China have made: he closed his shop moving to a country with more favourable regulations for the industry. He now owns a successful bookstore called “JF Books” in a chic neighbourhood in Washington, D.C., which houses over 10,000 books on many topics. This is a far cry from the small, censored store he operated in Shanghai six years ago. Privately owned chains like the FanDeng and Sisyphe Bookstore are still operating in China, but they do so under the government’s watch and at a high cost, making them less profitable than they should be. Yu’s nightmare may have ended six years ago, but the Chinese’s governments unrelenting political push to silence its people has not diminished. In June, Yuan Di, the owner of “Jiazazhi,” an artistic bookstore in Shanghai, was arrested, and the charges being laid against him are still unclear. The vision of being ripped from your home in the middle of the night and placed in jail for selling books seems like an impossibility, but we live in a place where freedom of expression is a fundamental human right. It is difficult for us to understand this type of political climate. Literature has always significantly affected society, and with great power comes great responsibility because words matter. Authors like George Orwell and Mark Twain have helped shape public opinion and educate society about injustices. Documented history warns us about the dangers of power and control. Without independent authors, we might remain unaware of the struggles faced by people in Africa or South Korea’s role in world peace negotiations. Fortunately, China’s attempt to crack down on independent bookstore owners failed miserably. This effort had a surprising outcome, leading to the growth of a profitable industry in countries like France, Canada, Germany, and the United States, where censorship and regulatory rules are less strict. According to statistics from Google, independent bookstore owners generate incomes of 50 to 100 thousand dollars annually. This has a direct impact on the local economy. This positive outcome for bookstore owners like Yu Miao is a testament to the power of resistance to oppression and the importance of freedom of expression. “Each time a man stands up for an ideal or acts to improve a lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” — Robert F Kennedy. Image screenshot from . Writing has always been her passion and a voice for those who cannot speak. She considers herself fortunate to write every day and says her mantra is, "I drink coffee, write, and I know about people and technology." Her writing is diverse and can be found online on websites like LifeHack, You Have a Calling, Medium, TechCrunch and, She Knows.COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15 on Saturday. 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