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So now we’re left to question whether Joe Biden simply changed his mind or deliberately misled the American public in the heat of an election campaign from which he had yet to withdraw. When President Biden told the American public he would accept the will of the jury, which convicted Hunter Biden on gun charges earlier this year, he was clear. He vowed to respect the rule of law as our best leaders do. “I’m extremely proud of my son Hunter,” Joe Biden said after the conviction. “He has overcome an addiction. He is one of the brightest, most decent men I know. I abide by the jury decision. I will do that, and I will not pardon him.” Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty in June of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally possessing a gun for 11 days. At the time of this pardon, he had yet to be sentenced. Before the pardon, Hunter Biden was also scheduled to face a judge to be sentenced on a felony tax-evasion guilty plea. The false equivalencies have begun in earnest. Shortly after Joe Biden’s grant of clemency was announced Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump wrote the following post on the Truth Social platform: “Does the pardon given by Joe to Hunter include the J-6 (January 6th) hostages, who have now been imprisoned for years?” Trump wrote. “Such an abuse and miscarriage of justice!” A spokesperson for the Trump transition team offered additional perspective in defense of Trump, who was found guilty of 34 felony charges related to a hush-money payment to a porn actress in the 2016 campaign. The cases involving Trump and Hunter Biden bear no comparison, but that hasn’t prevented either side from arguing that they are victims of a politicized Department of Justice. “The failed witch hunts against President Trump have proved that the Democrat-controlled DOJ and other radical prosecutors are guilty of weaponizing the justice system,” Trump’s incoming White House Communications Director Steven Cheung said in a statement to Fox News. “That system of justice must be fixed, and due process must be restored for all Americans, which is exactly what President Trump will do as he returns to the White House with an overwhelming mandate from the American people,” Cheung said. It’s a false equivalency. Trump and a group of his supporters attempted to overturn a fair and free election. He branded the Jan. 6 protesters (and associated insurrectionists) as patriots and now may soon use his sweeping constitutional powers to grant them the same courtesy that Joe Biden granted his son. At least Trump has previously said he would consider pardons on a case-by-case basis. Even the sad spectacle of Trump potentially pardoning those who stormed the Capitol won’t completely eclipse one of the final acts of Joe Biden as U.S. president. He chose his son over country. He did so despite his stated intent that he wouldn’t. Morris is the opinion editor for the Minneapolis Star Tribune . Get local news delivered to your inbox!NEW YORK — Stock indexes closed mixed Dec. 13 to end a rare bumpy week. After three weeks of gains, the S&P 500 ended little changed Friday while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2 percent, and the Nasdaq composite edged up 0.1 percent. Broadcom surged about 25 percent after the semiconductor company beat profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, jumped after raising its revenue forecast. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. Wall Street's rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve's last meeting of the year. The central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates Wednesday for a third time since September. NEW YORK — Some financial institutions and their trade groups are suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over a finalized rule that limits overdraft fees banks can charge. The rule is part of President Joe Biden administration's campaign to reduce junk fees that hit consumers on everyday purchases, including banking services. But banks argue that without overdraft protection, desperate consumers will instead lean on worse, unregulated services. 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In a letter posted by Musk, his lawyer Alex Spiro said to outgoing SEC chairman Gary Gensler that the agency's demand for a monetary payment is a "misguided scheme" that won't intimidate Musk. The letter also alleges that the commission reopened an investigation this week into Neuralink, Musk's computer-to-human brain interface company. The SEC has not released the letter. Nor would it comment on it or confirm whether it has issued such a demand to Musk. Musk bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion.

TJ Bamba led Oregon with 22 points and five assists in the Ducks' 78-68 victory over San Diego State on Wednesday in pool play of the Players Era Festival at Las Vegas. The Ducks (7-0) won both games in the "Power Group" and will play in the championship Saturday against the top team from the "Impact Group." San Diego State (3-2) will await its opponent for one of the secondary games Saturday. The matchups are based on seeding dependent on performance of the first two games. Bamba made 7 of 14 shots from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Keeshawn Barthelemy had 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field and hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Nate Bittle finished with 11 points and nine rebounds, Brandon Angel 12 points and six rebounds and Jackson Shelstad paired 12 points with four assists. BJ Davis led San Diego State with 18 points before fouling out. Nick Boyd finished with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Neither team led by more than four points until Oregon scored nine unanswered to take a 34-27 lead with 2:20 left in the first half. Barthelemy started the run with a jumper and finished it with a 3-pointer. Oregon outscored San Diego State 16-4 in the last 4:23 of the half to take a 41-31 lead into the break. Bamba and Barthelemy combined for 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting in the first half. Boyd led San Diego State with 13 points, making all three of his 3-point attempts and going 5-of-6 overall. A 7-2 run for Oregon increased its advantage to 48-35 with 17:36 remaining, but San Diego State cut the lead to 56-53 with 10:58 left following a 9-0 run. A Bamba 3-pointer closed an 8-2 stretch with 4:15 remaining to increase Oregon's lead to 73-63. San Diego State did not get closer than eight points the rest of the way. Davis fouled out with 31 seconds left and Oregon leading 77-68. --Field Level MediaBuy Ashok Leyland, target price Rs 255: Motilal Oswal Financial Services

Michigan fires offensive coordinator Kirk CampbellPam Bondi has been nominated to be the new U.S. Attorney General. Donald Trump announced his decision on November 21, 2024, shortly after Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration. Now that Bondi is in a new spotlight, many are curious about her career and personal life. Voters are even wondering about her marital status and whether or not she has any children. In his announcement, Trump called Bondi a “smart and tough” person, whom he’s known for “many years.” The two have been friends and allies. “I am proud to announce former Attorney General of the great state of Florida, Pam Bondi, as our next Attorney General of the United States,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on violent criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida families. Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs, and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl overdose deaths, which have destroyed many families across our country. She did such an incredible job, that I asked her to serve on our opioid and drug abuse commission during my first term — we saved many lives!” Learn more about Bondi here. Who Is Pam Bondi? Bondi is Florida’s former Attorney General. She was the first woman to be elected AG of the state. Bondi is also an attorney, having worked on Trump’s defense team when he was impeached. Is Pam Bondi Married? Bondi has been married twice. She married her first husband , Garrett Barnes , in 1990, and they divorced in 1992. Bondi married her second husband, Scott Fitzgerald , in 1997. They divorced in 2002. Bondi is not currently married, but she was reportedly engaged to Greg Henderson , an ophthalmologist, in 2012. It’s unclear where their relationship status stands. Does Pam Bondi Have Kids? Bondi does not currently have children. She tends to keep her personal life away from the public eye as much as possible.

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“Wait, slow down! I can’t see !” It’s an average Wednesday afternoon in New York City, and I am strutting around the streets of SoHo in a very non-average pair of sunglasses. My co-worker, Kya, is just a few feet in front of me, but I’m having trouble keeping tabs on him, let alone the sidewalk directly in front of me. I’m wearing Balenciaga’s 24/7 Mask—futuristic pair of shield shades that make me feel half-human, half-robot. What I lack in basic peripheral vision, I make up for in other heightened senses: I can just feel the gazes of strangers as they walk past me, many of whom are likely wondering, What the hell are those ? And why is he wearing them ? There is a reason why I have slipped into such an avant-garde accessory. Debuting on the label’s fall 2024 runway , I first noticed the Balenciaga shield shades earlier this year, and have been intrigued by them ever since. Average sun-blocking shades these are not: The 24/7 Mask requires the wearer to slip one’s ears into built-in earholes—meaning once you put them on, they are on . There is a level of commitment and dedication to wearing them, not to mention the 180-degrees of darkness slightly impairs your vision. To sport them is to slightly remove yourself from reality and the world we live in; you only see parts of it, and it is even easier to block out the parts you don’t wish to see. I loved this idea of fashion as a form of armor and protection, and began to wonder if they could be conducive to a mundane work day commute. Cue the test-drive. Wearing them on the New York City subway was certainly an experience. Real New Yorkers are privy to the horrors that one can bear witness to on the morning commute to work—like riding with the acrobatic dancers who almost kick your head while performing their routines for money. But in the shield shades, you could block all that out. Holding onto the hand rails for dear life, I could barely see who was in my subway car, let alone what was happening around me on the 1 train. Dare I say the ride felt peaceful for once? Looking like a Marvel villain, I was left alone the entire duration of the trip; they are the perfect statement piece to scare away strangers from talking to you or asking you for directions. As an introvert, this part was pure bliss. Sure, the 24/7 Mask does not render you literally invisible—but wearing them, you feel as though you are wearing some sort of magical Harry Potte r cloak. And you have to admit: In these uncertain times, especially given the current political climate , we often feel like we want to wither away and disappear. Fashion, then, can offer that temporary solution—giving you a false sense of reprieve, even if just for a moment. Next up, Kya and I (because let’s face it: I needed someone to lead the way) headed to a Walgreens to run some errands, with my shield shades still in tow. The sales clerk look worried upon my entry to the store, like I was possibly an armed robber. Again, I took delight in going about my day while blissfully unaware of my surroundings. I perused the rotating sunglasses rack and noticed that my Balenciaga shields were not dissimilar to the cheap, sporty wrap-around sunnies on display. (It’s clear where Demna got his inspiration.) Leaving the store and heading back into the office, I expected the 24/7 Mask to garner me at least one comment from a passerby, but I didn’t get one single “Cool sunglasses!” or “Freak!” comment. Sure, this is Manhattan, where New Yorkers are largely unfazed about everything and anything. But I believe the inconspicuousness lies in the shades. There is something to them that keeps you feeling sheltered—and a little safe, even. They are the perfect sunglasses for the moment. Consider reserving a pair for January 20, 2025. (Look it up.)

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which led to a concussion. Al-Shaair’s punishment was announced by NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan. In his letter to Al-Shaair, he noted that he has had multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons. Runyan says “video shows you striking the head/neck area of Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he clearly goes down in a feet-first slide.” USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher's final match THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Alyssa Naher made two critical saves in her final match for the United States, Lynn Williams scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute and the Americans beat the Netherlands 2-1. 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NoneHOUSTON — Beyoncé can now add another accolade to her list. Billboard has named the Houston native the greatest pop star of the 21st century. Over the last few months , Billboard has gradually unveiled its rankings of the top 25 greatest pop stars — selected specifically by staff members. On Tuesday, Beyoncé was announced as the editorial staff's top pick. Last week, the magazine ranked Taylor Swift as no. 2 on the greatest pop star list. "While Taylor Swift is the century’s biggest pop star by the numbers — from album sales to streams to touring dominance — our editorial staff chose Beyoncé as our Greatest Pop Star of the Century, based on her full 25 years of influence, evolution and impact," Billboard said. Beyoncé was ranked over No. 3 Rihanna, No. 4 Drake, No. 5 Lady Gaga and No. 6 Britney Spears. Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and Adele closed out the top 10. Her husband, Jay-Z, landed at No. 16 on the list. Queen Bey recently became the most Grammy-nominated artist in history. Her album "Cowboy Carter" leads in nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards with 11. She has a total of 99 nominations. She has won 32 Grammys, making her the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. The singer, who grew up in Houston's Third Ward, earned her first No. 1 hit this century on March 18, 2000, for the song "Say My Name," according to Billboard. At the time, the singer was a part of the pop/R&B group, Destiny's Child. Nearly 24 years later on March 2, 2024, Beyoncé earned her 12th No. 1 hit this century with "Texas Hold 'Em." Beyoncé's Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 songs in the 21st century: In 2003, Beyoncé released her first solo album "Dangerously In Love," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Two years prior, Beyoncé earned her first No. 1 album in the 21st century with Destiny Child's "Survivor." Following "Dangerously In Love," Beyoncé would go on to earn eight more No. 1 albums, including one more with Destiny's Child and seven solo studio albums. Beyoncé's Billboard 200 No. 1 albums in the 21st century: "When you’re talking about greatness, and when you’re talking about greatness for the 21st century specifically, no one has a longer or fuller track record than Beyoncé," Billboard said. RELATED: Beyoncé returns to Houston for halftime performance during Texans Christmas Day game Beyoncé will be performing a halftime show at Houston's game against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium on Christmas Day. The game will be the second of a double-header on Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT. You'll be able to watch the game on KHOU 11. "This performance in her hometown of Houston, Texas will be the first live performance of songs from her genre-bending and record-breaking Cowboy Carter album. The 11-time Grammy-nominated juggernaut recently became the most nominated album by a female artist," the Texans said in a statement.New York Jets extend the most unwanted streak in US sports with agonizing overtime loss to Miami DolphinsNone

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Hillsborough County, Florida, Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew his name from consideration to lead the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In a post on X, Chronister issued a statement describing it as an “honor of a lifetime” to have been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the DEA. Chronister added that he had “concluded” that he should withdraw his name from consideration for the role, noting that “there is more work to be done for the citizens” in his county. “To have been nominated by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the honor of a lifetime,” Chronister wrote. “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration.” “There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling,” Chronister continued. “I sincerely appreciate the nomination, outpouring of support by the American people, and look forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County.” In response to Trump picking Chronister to lead the DEA, several people, such as Mike Cernovich and Liz Wheeler, criticized Chronister over several policies that he enforced during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Trump’s pick for DEA head Chad Chronister withheld taxpayer money from unvaccinated deputies if they got sick,” Wheeler wrote in a post on X. “He gave taxpayer money to vaxxed deputies. Despicable.” “Please, Pres. Trump, withdraw this nomination,” Wheeler continued. “The last thing we need in federal law enforcement is more tyranny.” In a post on X, Cernovich shared an article in which Chronister described himself as being “the most Democratic of Republicans.” Scott Morefield, a writer with Townhall, also noted how Chronister “was an absolute monster during” the COVID-19 pandemic. Morefield wrote that Chronister “arrested a pastor for daring to hold a church service,” among other things.Effective Cockroach Pest Control Solutions Available Across Sydney, NSW

Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling , claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent. The ruling addressed a lawsuit filed by Dario and Shujen Politella against Windham Southeast School District and state officials over the mistaken vaccination of their child against COVID-19 in 2021, when he was 6 years old. A lower court had dismissed the original complaint, as well as an amended version. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was filed on Nov. 19. But the ruling by Vermont's high court is not as far-reaching as some online have claimed. In reality, it concluded that anyone protected under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, or PREP, Act is immune to state lawsuits. Here's a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that schools can vaccinate children against their parents' wishes. THE FACTS: The claim stems from a July 26 ruling by the Vermont Supreme Court, which found that anyone protected by the PREP Act is immune to state lawsuits, including the officials named in the Politella's suit. The ruling does not authorize schools to vaccinate children at their discretion. According to the lawsuit, the Politella's son — referred to as L.P. — was given one dose of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic held at Academy School in Brattleboro even though his father, Dario, told the school's assistant principal a few days before that his son was not to receive a vaccination. In what officials described as a mistake, L.P. was removed from class and had a “handwritten label” put on his shirt with the name and date of birth of another student, L.K., who had already been vaccinated that day. L.P. was then vaccinated. Ultimately, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that officials involved in the case could not be sued. “We conclude that the PREP Act immunizes every defendant in this case and this fact alone is enough to dismiss the case,” the Vermont Supreme Court's ruling reads. “We conclude that when the federal PREP Act immunizes a defendant, the PREP Act bars all state-law claims against that defendant as a matter of law.” The PREP Act , enacted by Congress in 2005, authorizes the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a declaration in the event of a public health emergency providing immunity from liability for activities related to medical countermeasures, such as the administration of a vaccine, except in cases of “willful misconduct" that result in “death or serious physical injury.” A declaration against COVID-19 was issued on March 17, 2020. It is set to expire on Dec. 31. Federals suits claiming willful misconduct are filed in Washington. Social media users described the Vermont Supreme Court's ruling as having consequences beyond what it actually says. “The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that schools can force-vaccinate children for Covid against the wishes of their parents,” reads one X post that had been liked and shared approximately 16,600 times as of Tuesday. “The high court ruled on a case involving a 6-year-old boy who was forced to take a Covid mRNA injection by his school. However, his family had explicitly stated that they didn't want their child to receive the ‘vaccines.’” Other users alleged that the ruling gives schools permission to give students any vaccine without parental consent, not just ones for COVID-19. Rod Smolla, president of the Vermont Law and Graduate School and an expert on constitutional law, told The Associated Press that the ruling “merely holds that the federal statute at issue, the PREP Act, preempts state lawsuits in cases in which officials mistakenly administer a vaccination without consent.” “Nothing in the Vermont Supreme Court opinion states that school officials can vaccinate a child against the instructions of the parent,” he wrote in an email. Asked whether the claims spreading online have any merit, Ronald Ferrara, an attorney representing the Politellas, told the AP that although the ruling doesn't say schools can vaccinate students regardless of parental consent, officials could interpret it to mean that they could get away with doing so under the PREP Act, at least when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. He explained that the U.S. Supreme Court appeal seeks to clarify whether the Vermont Supreme Court interpreted the PREP Act beyond what Congress intended. “The Politella’s fundamental liberty interest to decide whether their son should receive elective medical treatment was denied by agents of the State and School,” he wrote in an email to the AP. “The Vermont Court misconstrues the scope of PREP Act immunity (which is conditioned upon informed consent for medical treatments unapproved by FDA), to cover this denial of rights and its underlying battery.” Ferrara added that he was not aware of the claims spreading online, but that he “can understand how lay people may conflate the court's mistaken grant of immunity for misconduct as tantamount to blessing such misconduct.” John Klar, who also represents the Politellas, went a step further, telling the AP that the Vermont Supreme Court ruling means that “as a matter of law” schools can get away with vaccinating students without parental consent and that parents can only sue on the federal level if death or serious bodily injury results. — Find AP Fact Checks here: https://apnews.com/APFactCheck .None

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday praised Japan's SoftBank for its decision to invest $100 billion in the United States and create 100,000 new jobs, a big win for his incoming administration. "This historic investment is a monumental demonstration of confidence in America's future," Trump said during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, flanked by SoftBank chief executive Masayoshi Son. "It will help ensure that artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and other industries of tomorrow are built, created and grown right here in the USA," added Trump, who takes office from US President Joe Biden next month. Speaking alongside Trump, Son confirmed the investment company's financial commitment, adding that Trump's victory had "tremendously increased" his confidence in the US economy. "I am truly excited to make this happen," added Son, 67. Son's announcement is around double the amount he committed SoftBank to in December 2016, shortly before Trump began his first term as president. The Japanese investment holding company ultimately parted with around $100 billion through its Vision Fund, with much of the money supplied by sovereign wealth funds in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. "President Trump is a double-down president," Son said on Monday, adding: "I'm going to have to double down." Son made his name with successful early investments in Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba and internet pioneer Yahoo, but has also bet on catastrophic failures such as WeWork. He has repeatedly said that "artificial superintelligence" will arrive in a decade, bringing new inventions, new medicine, new knowledge and new ways to invest. The SoftBank Group posted a bumper second-quarter net profit last month, returning to the black after net losses in the first quarter and the previous financial year. The company indicated back in March that it had $26 billion ready to be deployed for new investments. Stephen Moore, an economic advisor to Donald Trump, said the announcement marked a "great day." "The importation of capital into the US is a huge leading indicator for jobs and prosperity to come," Moore, an economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, told AFP in a message. On the campaign trail, Trump pledged to boost the US economy by cutting red tape and fast-tracking investments, including into the oil and gas sector. US financial markets surged following his victory on November 5, with the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite index and the broad-based S&P 500 both hitting fresh records. Despite the enthusiasm in the markets, some analysts have voiced concern that Trump's proposals to implement new tariffs on US imports and deport millions of undocumented workers could end up hurting growth, and causing a spike in inflation. "The increased likelihood of substantial new tariffs on US imports would have the most consequential effect on economic growth," economists at Wells Fargo wrote in a recent note to clients, adding they had "bumped up" their inflation outlook and slightly cut their GDP forecast following Trump's win. Other analysts say the impact of Trump's tariff plans will largely depend on how they are actually implemented. "The impact on inflation need not be particularly significant for monetary policy," economists at Goldman Sachs wrote in a recent investor note. But, they added "this could change if the White House imposes a 10 percent universal tariff," referring to one of Trump's proposals on the campaign trail. Speaking in Mar-a-Lago on Monday, Trump insisted that, "properly used," tariffs would be positive for the US economy. "Our country right now loses to everybody," he said. "Almost nobody do we have a surplus with." "Tariffs will make our country rich," he added. da-tu/nroThe company made the Best Places to Work in IT list for the third consecutive year and is ranked #2 in the Small Companies category. BALA CYNWYD, Pa. , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) is one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in IT according to Foundry's Computerworld . TMNAS achieved the #2 ranking in the Small Companies category, its highest ranking to date and third straight year making the list. Beyond the #2 overall ranking, TMNAS was ranked #1 for Career Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This award recognizes the top organizations that challenge their IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation. "We are extremely honored to have been recognized by Computerworld for the third year in a row," shared Bob Pick , Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at TMNAS. "Our IT team plays a crucial role in driving success for Tokio Marine and we strive to ensure our employees feel supported and valued as well. We want them to learn and grow with us as technology capabilities and digital demand evolve." TMNAS provides professional services across the U.S. and Mexico to several of the North American businesses of the Tokio Marine Group . The company's IT department develops, maintains, and innovates digital technology solutions to deliver market-leading solutions, insights, and customer service 24/7. Their work helps support over 3,200 people, contributing to the generation of innovative solutions and leading to $5.5 billion in annual premium revenue. In addition to making the Best Places to Work in IT list, TMNAS has received several other top workplace honors. These include being named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for In the Nation, Best Places to Work in Insurance, and Best Places to Work in PA. To learn more, visit TMNAS.com . About Tokio Marine North America Services Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) was established in 2012 as the shared services company for Tokio Marine North America, Inc. (TMNA), the U.S. holding company for the Japan -based Tokio Marine Group. With headquarters located in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania , TMNAS provides value-added services to Tokio Marine Group companies including Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY), First Insurance Company of Hawaii (FICOH), and Tokio Marine America (TMA) and its insurance companies. TMNAS' range of services includes Actuarial, Corporate Communications, Facilities, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, Internal Audit, Human Resources, and Legal. These services deliver efficiency and innovation through the streamlining of processes, while building synergies across business units. For more information, please visit www.TMNAS.com . About the Best Places to Work in IT The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top work environments for technology professionals by Foundry's Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, DEI, future of work, training and retention. In addition, the rankings are reviewed and vetted by a panel of industry experts. About Computerworld Computerworld is the leading technology media brand empowering enterprise users and their managers, helping them create business advantage by skillfully exploiting today's abundantly powerful web, mobile, and desktop applications. Computerworld also offers guidance to IT managers tasked with optimizing client systems—and helps businesses revolutionize the customer and employee experience with new collaboration platforms. 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THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGERY (AACS) PRESENTS ITS 41st ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING, FEATURING GROUNDBREAKING EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND AN INNOVATIVE PRE-MEETING WORKSHOPFARGO — West Fargo Sheyenne and Fargo Shanley were among the first-round winners Thursday during the North Dakota Class A state volleyball tournament at the Fargodome. The Mustangs earned a 25-20, 25-14, 25-17 victory against Jamestown, while Shanley scored a 25-22, 25-21, 15-25, 25-19 win against Bismarck. Sheyenne and Shanley are set to meet at 1 p.m. Friday in the state semifinals. Bismarck Century vs. Fargo Davies and West Fargo Horace vs. Bismarck Legacy face off in the other state quarterfinals. Below are scenes from Thursday's Class A opening round (check back at Inforum.com for updates) :

Ruud van Nistelrooy treated himself to a beer after enjoying a perfect start to his reign as Leicester manager. Van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge ended with a 3-1 win over West Ham, thanks to goals from Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka. The Dutchman, who was out of work for just two weeks following his four-game spell as Manchester United interim boss, only started on Sunday so was happy to end a hectic three days in style. “Everybody was involved with that and helping, it was busy, long days, but worth it. I was focused on the game and what the game needed, the subs, the half-time talk, so focused on the moment, so I am going to get myself a little beer and reflect on the last three days.” He endured a dream start as Vardy scored after just 98 seconds with El Khannouss and Daka adding second-half goals. It was by no means one-way traffic, though, as West Ham – who scored a consolation through Niclas Fullkrug at the death – had 30 shots on goal. But Van Nistelrooy saw enough to think he can deliver on his objective of keeping the Foxes in the Premier League. “I am very happy, if you look at the result – and it is about the result – it was a great night, three points, three good goals and also very effective. “Overall the game of course we have seen and how dominant West Ham were at certain stages and what they created, that is a fact and something we have to look at. “Overall, what I expected of the players going forward was togetherness and hunger, energy and spirit in this team that is fighting for every inch. “Eleven players on the pitch who are fighting as a foundation to play the rest of the Premier League. I saw that completely with every single player that started and came on. “That’s the foundation we have to build on, without that it will be impossible to get where we want to go. I am very happy about that.” West Ham’s hierarchy will have seen what impact a managerial change can have as the jury remains out on Julen Lopetegui, with away fans making their feelings clear by chanting “You’re getting sacked in the morning”. Lopetegui expects to keep his job but forthcoming games against his former club Wolves, Bournemouth, Brighton and Southampton could determine the Spaniard’s future. “We have one month of December with a lot of matches and I am sure with this attitude we are going to achieve many more points. “I believe in the players. I am confident that tomorrow we are going to be ready to prepare the next match. “Understanding the question, but at the end of the season maybe we talk in another way. There are a lot of matches and points, a lot of things can happen. “I believe in these players and team, I am sure the position is going to be much better. They are only words but we have to work a lot to achieve this.”Paris stocks rally as Macron fights on, jobs data boosts Wall StreetAnge Postecoglou knows only a win will do when Tottenham travel to face Rangers in the UEFA Europa League. Postecoglou enjoyed plenty of success at Rangers' expense when he was in charge of their bitter rivals Celtic but the Australian tactician has been finding the going tough in London. Spurs let a 2-0 lead slip in a 4-3 defeat against local rivals Chelsea at the weekend and are winless in four matches across all competitions since beating Manchester City 4-0 last month. Rangers and Tottenham head into Thursday's match locked on 10 points as the battle for an automatic passage into the Round of 16 hots up. The Sporting News looks at the latest team news for this fixture. MORE: All the latest Tottenham news | Premier League schedule for 2024/25 | Latest Premier League top scorer rankings Rangers vs. Tottenham lineups, starting 11, team news Rangers have been without left-back Ridvan Yilmaz for much of the year due to a hamstring injury, and while he's come back to make a few substitute appearances, his availability is unclear after serving as an unused substitute in the weekend's league game. On the other flank, Dutch right-back Neraysho Kasanwirjo is out until the new year with a knee injury. Philippe Clement confirmed that while Rabbi Matondo is nearing a return from a hamstring issue of his own, he will not be ready quite yet to make the squad. The prognosis is better for young Colombian winger Oscar Cortes who is available after missing much of the year with his own muscle injury. Clement has a decision to make in the attack, with forwards Hamza Igamane , Danilo , and Cyriel Dessers all pushing for playing time up front. Dressers leads the club with 12 goals across all competitions this year, but has lost his starting place in recent weeks. Rangers projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Butland (GK) — Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Jefte — Hagi, Raskin — Cerny, Barron, Igamane — Danilo. Rangers subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff) Ange Postecoglou has a real selection headache when it comes to his available Tottenham defenders, admitting it's the worst injury crisis he's faced as a manager "by a fair stretch." Spurs will be without oft-injured Micky van de Ven as well as Cristian Romero after both picked up issues on their ill-advised return against Chelsea, while Ben Davies will also miss out. They're also down starting goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario who's out for months with a serious ankle injury. Brennan Johnson is likely to return after exiting the weekend's game with an illness, but it's unclear whether Richarlison will be ready to see the field as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Tottenham projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Forster (GK) — Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Udogie — Kulusevski, Bissouma, Sarr — B. Johnson, Solanke, Son. Tottenham subs: (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff) Rangers vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel Here's how to watch this UEFA Europa League match across selected areas of the world's major regions: Region TV Streaming USA — Paramount+ , ViX Canada — DAZN UK TNT Sports 1 discovery+ Australia — Stan Sport India — — If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >

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AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — The fallen journalists, who were among the victims of the Ampatuan Massacre, were remembered as the tragedy marked its 15th anniversary on Nov. 23. Twenty-four journalists from the Visayas visited the site in Barangay Salman, Ampatuan town, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday to pray and pay tribute to the 58 victims of the tragedy. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.Garrett Motion: Engineering Value Beyond The EngineMANCHESTER (AFP) – Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United for the first time at Ipswich today, confident that he is the man to revive the troubled Premier League club. Amorim arrives hailed as one of Europe’s brightest coaching prospects after a highly successful spell at Sporting Lisbon. But the 39-year-old is United’s sixth permanent appointment since legendary former boss Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. In the 11 years since, United have failed to challenge in either the Premier League or Champions League and currently sit 13th in the English top-flight. Two trophies in his two full seasons in charge was not enough to save Erik ten Hag as there was no reason to believe the Dutchman was capable of reversing a shocking run of results. Even when he did score impressive wins over the likes of Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester City, Ten Hag relied on moments of individual brilliance from his stars rather than imposing a clear style of play. Amorim has earned his ticket to the Premier League after transforming the fortunes of Sporting over the past four years. His brand of attacking and energetic football saw Sporting finally step out of the shadow of Benfica and Porto to win the Portuguese league twice after a 19-year wait. “As a coach you have to choose one way or another, I choose always 100 per cent our way. I choose to risk a bit,” he said at his unveiling on Friday. “I believe so much in our way of playing, they will believe too. There is no second way.” But he will have precious little time on the training ground to impose his philosophy as United face a gruelling run of 12 games between November 24 and January 5. United’s fall from grace has come despite continuing to spend colossal sums on transfer fees and wages. Over GBP600 million (USD778 million) was spent over Ten Hag’s five transfer windows on new signings but very few have proved value for money. David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were also chewed up and spat out by the pressures of managing United since Ferguson’s departure. “Every manager that comes to Manchester United, we start to think they’re the problem at a certain point,” said former United captain Gary Neville.codes for anime roulette 。

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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, has proposed to add as many as 600 beds to house immigration detainees at two locations in New Jersey. The ACLU in New York learned about the plans through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit, stemming from ICE seeking contracts for additional space to house inmates in the Newark area, and publicized it last week. ICE plans seek more space at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Center, which is already an ICE immigration jail, and the Albert M. “Bo’ Robinson Treatment Center in Trenton, a halfway house that has been used in the past by New Jersey’s corrections and parole agencies, and Mercer County’s jail. ICE did not immediately return a message seeking comment. U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, who represents Trenton in Congress, sees the move as using the capital city “as a staging ground for mass deportations,” she said in a statement, calling the development “infuriating.” “Immigrant Americans move here for the promise of freedoms that we all – Black or white, Latino or Asian, Native or newcomer, cherish. But today, Donald Trump and his MAGA Republicans stoke fear against new immigrants to distract us from their agenda, which threatens to raise prices, make cuts to Social Security and Medicare, and let corporations gouge prices,” Watson Coleman said. “This proposal is unacceptable and runs counter to New Jersey values. I reject it and call on community leaders, the Governor, and President Biden to reject it and get to work on creating a fair immigration process that respects all families,” the congresswoman said in the statement. U.S. Rep. Bonnie Coleman Watson (D-NJ) speaks during a news conference on December 5, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in this file photo. TNS The ACLU, though, pointed out that the plans originated under the Biden administration, which the agency has been questioning. “Instead of closing abusive detention facilities once and for all, the Biden administration is simply paving the way for the incoming Trump administration to conduct mass detention and deportation of immigrant communities nationwide,” Eunice Cho, senior staff attorney at the ACLU’s National Prison Project, said in a statement. “The Biden administration must instead work to close these facilities now,” Cho said. Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora took a more measured tone with the news, saying he understands more ICE inmates in Trenton could create more jobs in the city, but he’s very leery of the Trump administration’s immigrations plans. “It’s going to be one of those wait and see things,” he said. “But,” the mayor said, “if they’re getting rid of just the bad guys, we’re all for it.” “I mean, MS-13 gang members and the like, you know, I have no problem with that.” Both the Elizabeth and Trenton facilities have been the target of complaints and critics that say they are inhumane , and with the Elizabeth center, the subject of public protests. In 2015, Mercer County pulled its inmates from the Bo Robinson center citing mismanagement. The GEO Group once owned the facility, but no longer, according to the ACLU. Bo Robinson is not listed on the company’s website. It’s unclear who currently owns or operates Bo Robinson. CoreCivic owns the Elizabeth facility, and has sues to stop the New Jersey law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2021 that bars county or private jails from signing, renewing or extending immigration detention agreements” with ICE. The matter is currently under appeal. The company, CoreCivic, a private jailer formerly called Corrections Corporation of America, did not immediately return a message seeking comment. Workers and activists converge on the Elizabeth Contract Detention Center in 2020 as part of protests against the holding of immigration detainees there. Stories by Kevin Shea Cop indicted for pepper spraying man who died turns down plea deal, lawyer says Federal report rips Trenton police for excessive force, unlawful searches and arrests N.J. cops arrest robbery suspect after tracking him with a drone Thank you for relying on us to provide the local news you can trust. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription. Kevin Shea may be reached at kshea@njadvancemedia.com‘The smiling one’ Ruben Amorim says he can be ruthless when he needs to be

NoneCOLUMBUS, 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. All Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) has to do now is beat Michigan at home next Saturday and it will earn a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 and get a rematch with No. 1 Oregon. The Ducks beat Ohio State 32-31 in a wild one back on Oct. 12. The Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1, No. 5 CFP) had their best chance to beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 1988 but were hurt by special teams mistakes and disrupted by an Ohio State defense that sacked quarterback Kurtis Rourke five times. “In life, all good things come to an end,” Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said. Late in the first half, Indiana punter James Evans fumbled a snap and was buried at his own 7-yardline with the Buckeyes taking over. That turned quickly into a 4-yard TD run by Henderson that gave the Buckeyes a 14-7 lead. Early in the second half, Caleb Downs fielded an Evans punt at the Ohio State 21, raced down the right sideline, cut to the middle and outran the coverage for a TD that put the Buckeyes up 21-7. It was the first time a Buckeye returned a punt for a touchdown since 2014. Howard finished 22 for 26 for 201 yards. Emeka Egbuka had seven catches for 80 yards and a TD. “Our guys just played with a chip today, and that’s the way you got to play the game of football,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. Indiana scored on its first possession of the game and its last, both short runs by Ty Son Lawson, who paced the Hoosiers with 79 rushing yards. Rourke was 8 for 18 for 68 yards. “We had communication errors, pass (protection), every time we dropped back to pass, something bad happened," Cignetti said. Indiana's 151 total yards was its lowest of the season. And it was the most points surrendered by the Hoosier's defense. Indiana: Its special season was blemished by the Buckeyes, who beat the Hoosiers for the 30th straight time. Indiana was eyeing its first conference crown since sharing one with two other teams in 1967. That won't happen now. “Ohio State deserved to win,” Cignetti said. “They had those (third quarter scores), and we just couldn’t respond.” Ohio State: Didn't waste the opportunities presented by the Hoosiers when they got sloppy. The Buckeyes led 14-7 at the break and took control in the second half. An offensive line patched together because of multiple injuries performed surprisingly well. “We know what was at stake," Day said. “We don't win this game, and we have no chance to go to Indianapolis and play in the Big Ten championship. And that's real. We've had that approach for the last few weeks now, more than that.” Some voters were obviously unsure of Indiana because it hadn't played a nationally ranked team before Ohio State. After this one, the Hoosiers will drop. Howard made history by completing 80% of his passes for the sixth time this season. No other Ohio State quarterback has done that. He completed his first 14 passes in a row and finished with a 85% completion rate. “I think Buckeye nation is now seeing, after 11 games, that this guy is a winner, he's tough, he cares about his teammates, he's a leader,” Day said. Indiana hosts Purdue in the regular-season finale next Saturday. Ohio State hosts rival Michigan on Saturday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballBING-JHEN HONG Introduction It’s been over 2 months since I initiated coverage on TSMC . As TSMC will report its Q4 and FY 2024 results next month, I think it is an appropriate time before Christmas to shed some light on Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TSM either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—Richard Andre Newman thought he would live the rest of his life in his quiet, leafy neighborhood in suburban Virginia. He was born and raised in Bren Mar Park, where children ride their bikes and neighbors wave hello. But now, as he’s approaching 60, he’s considering selling his Fairfax County home and moving away. That’s because he’s getting a new neighbor: Plaza 500, a 466,000-square-foot data center and an adjacent electrical substation to be built a few hundred feet from townhomes, playgrounds and a community center. Newman feels helpless to stop it. “I planned on staying here until I died,” he said, “until this came up.” The sprawling, windowless warehouses that hold rows of high-speed servers powering almost everything the world does on phones and computers are increasingly becoming fixtures of the American landscape, popping up in towns, cities and suburbs across the United States. Demand for data centers ballooned in recent years due to the rapid growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and local governments are competing for lucrative deals with big tech companies. But as data centers begin to move into more densely populated areas, abutting homes and schools, parks and recreation centers, some residents are pushing back against the world’s most powerful corporations over concerns about the economic, social and environmental health of their communities. Tyler Ray, a vocal critic of data centers and leader in the fight against the Virginia project, said the incentives offered are not enough to counteract the consequences of building a facility so close to homes. “All that we are asking for is, as the county is trying to bring in this data center income, that they are doing it in a way that doesn’t run residents away from their homes,” he said. Dotting the hills in Northern Virginia In Northern Virginia, more than 300 data centers dot the rolling hills of the area’s westernmost counties. Cyclists who ride the popular Washington & Old Dominion trail are at times flanked by data centers, and the thousands of commuters who head into the nation’s capital each day can see them in the distance from the Metro. Plaza 500, one of the latest proposals in the area, is encroaching on neighborhoods like never before, said Newman, who heads a homeowners association in the community. The pitch from Starwood Capital Group, the private investment firm founded by billionaire Barry Sternlicht, to Fairfax County officials promised a significant property tax boost and, in addition to permanent positions in the data center itself, hundreds of temporary construction and electrical jobs to build the facility. Tyler Ray and his husband moved to the Bren Pointe community in 2022, hoping to balance proximity to Washington with a desire for green space. But shortly after the couple moved in, Starwood Capital began scoping out a commercial property near their new home as a possible location for the Plaza 500 project. When Ray and his neighbors learned of the proposal, they held protests, attended regular county meetings and drew media attention to their concerns to try and stop the development. But their efforts were largely unsuccessful: the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in September said all newly proposed data centers must adhere to stricter zoning rules, but the Plaza 500 project would be grandfathered in under the old rules. Ray worries that more data centers in the area could compromise the already stressed power grid: Over 25% of all power produced in Virginia in 2023 went to data centers, a figure that could rise as high as 46% by 2030 if data center growth continues at its current pace. Some estimates also show a mid-sized data center commands the same water usage every day as 1,000 households, prompting concerns over the cost of water. Ray also frets over air quality, as the massive diesel generators that help power the data centers’ hardware send plumes of toxic pollutants into the atmosphere. A spokesman for the firm declined to respond to questions for this story. “I don’t know how a general resident, even someone who has been engaging intently on an issue,” Ray said, “has any chance to go up against the data center industry.” Local leaders say data centers provide a financial boon For local governments, attracting data centers to their municipalities means a financial boon: Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in 2024 that Virginia’s existing data centers brought in $1 billion in tax revenue, more than the $750 million in tax breaks given to the tech companies that own them in 2023. For average-sized facilities, data centers offer a small number of direct jobs—often fewer than 100 positions. Google announced recently that its two data centers in Loudoun County, which has about 440,000 residents, created only around 150 direct jobs. But data center advocates argue that the number of indirect jobs like construction, technology support and electrical work make the projects worthwhile. In that same announcement, Google said their investment spurred 2,730 indirect jobs. Kathy Smith, the vice chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, voted in favor of the Plaza 500 proposal because, in her estimation, data center growth is inevitable in the region, and Fairfax County should reap the benefits. “I have a responsibility to step back from what we do and look at the big picture,” Smith said. “Data centers are not going away.” Amazon data centers welcomed by some in Oregon county On the other side of the country, in Morrow County, Oregon, Amazon Web Services has built at least five data centers surrounding the 4,200-person town of Boardman, nestled among vast stretches of farmland flecked with mint patches and wind turbines, next to the Columbia River. Last year, AWS, which is owned by Amazon, paid roughly $34 million in property taxes and fees stipulated in the agreements after receiving a $66-million tax break. The company also paid out $10 million total in two, one-time payments to a community development fund and spent another $1.7 million in charitable donations in the community in 2023. That money has been instrumental in updating infrastructure and bolstering services for the roughly 12,000-person county, going toward a new ladder fire engine, a school resource officer, police body cameras, and $5,000 grants for homebuyers among other things. Still, some residents are skeptical of the scale of tax break deals. Suspicions started years ago, when three formerly elected officials allegedly helped approve data center deals while owning a stake in a company that contracted with AWS to provide fiber-optic cables for the data centers. In June, they each paid $2,000 to settle an ethics complaint against them. Those officials are no longer in office. But some remain wary of the relationships between the company and local officials, and raised eyebrows at one of the latest data center deals which gives AWS an estimated $1 billion in tax breaks spread over the 15 years to build five new data centers. Former county commissioner Jim Doherty described a meeting with AWS officials soon after he was elected to office at an upscale restaurant in Boardman, where large windows opened onto the Columbia River. The AWS representatives asked what Doherty wanted to accomplish as a commissioner. “They said, ‘Tell us what your dreams are. Tell us what you need. Tell us what we can do for you,’” Doherty recalled. Other former officials have described similar interactions. Doherty said AWS didn’t ask for anything in return, but the exchange left him uneasy. “We engage with stakeholders in every community where we operate around the world, and part of that outreach is to better understand a community’s goals,” said Kevin Miller, AWS’ Vice President of global data centers. “This helps AWS be a catalyst for communities to achieve those goals, and reflects our ongoing commitment to being good neighbors.” Doherty and another former county commissioner Melissa Lindsay said they pushed unsuccessfully in 2022 for AWS to pay more in taxes in new data center negotiations. They also lobbied to hire outside counsel to negotiate on their behalf, feeling outgunned by the phalanx of AWS-suited lawyers. “We didn’t want to blow it up. We didn’t want to run them off,” said Lindsay. “But there were better deals to be made.” Boardman Mayor Paul Keefer and Police Chief Rick Stokoe say their direct line to AWS allows them to get the most out of the company. “This road right here? Wouldn’t happen if it wasn’t for AWS,” said Keefer, riding in the passenger seat of Stokoe’s cruiser, pointing out the window at construction workers shifting dirt and laying pavement. Both Keefer and Stokoe have been in positions to vote on whether to authorize tax breaks for AWS. “These companies would not be here if they weren’t getting some kind of incentive,” Stokoe said. “There wouldn’t be any money to talk about.”

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Accused killer of US insurance CEO pleads not guiltyNew father of two Nikola Jokic doesn't miss a beat in return to Denver NuggetsShare Tweet Share Share Email In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, .NET Core has emerged as a dominant framework for building modern applications. As we look towards 2025, several companies stand out for their expertise and innovation in .NET Core development. Among these, QServices is recognized as a top-tier provider, leading the charge with its comprehensive service offerings and commitment to quality. 1. QServices QServices is a premier software and mobile application development firm, specializing in process automation and digital transformation for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). As a Microsoft Certified company, QServices leverages cutting-edge technologies, including Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365 CRM, Power Automate, and Generative AI, to deliver tailor-made solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. USP: Delivering Tailored Solutions with Unmatched Expertise and Speed. Founded: 2014 Hourly Rate: $20-$25/hour Employee Size: 50-249 Clutch Rating: 5.0 Google Rating: 4.1 Portfolio: GovWins Loan Cirrus Odenza Ask Around Optrax 2. Belitsoft Belitsoft provides custom software development services on demand with a focus on both enterprise and the most trusted open-source technologies. USP: Custom Software Solutions that Transform Your Business with Innovative Technologies. Founded: 2004 Employee Size: 100-160 3. Intellectsoft Intellectsoft is a custom software development provider. Their development cycle is tailored to your project and needs. You can order end-to-end full-cycle software development or pick the services you need. 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Thanksgiving isn’t just Alex Guarnaschelli ‘s favorite holiday, it’s her favorite day of the year. The chef, cookbook author and Iron Chef loves the anticipation, the company and even the shopping. “I love changing the menu 72 times,” she says on a recent call from her home in New York. “I love how low the stakes are because they have to come back next year even if they didn’t like it. I love the traditions.” Guarnaschelli is the chef-owner of Butter restaurant in Manhattan, and she’s a frequent judge and host of multiple food series on TV. She’s so successful at winning cooking competitions, there’s a Food Network show called “ Alex vs. America ,” where chefs from around the country attempt to out-cook her. She’s loved helping to prepare her family’s Thanksgiving dinners since she was a child, when she watched her dad, in his T-shirt and underwear, stuff and sew the turkey while her mother “seemed like she made dessert for like two years.” Guarnaschelli recently shared a draft of her plan for this year’s Thanksgiving meal with her 1.1 million Instagram followers, a handwritten menu with an outline for what and when to prep beginning a few days out. “This year, I thought, I’m going to start a little earlier and get a draft going to show that even chefs, we change our minds, we revise, we rewrite,” she says. First, Guarnaschelli suggests making your menu, then crossing off at least one third to one half of it. “Look at your kitchen and be realistic,” she says. “I feel like people undercapitalize on the thought that they could pick some side dishes that are cold so they are out on the counter. You can do everything with a stove and one oven.” When it comes to canned cranberry sauce, or any prepared food, the chef says to do what works for you. Everything on her family’s Thanksgiving table was made from scratch, except for the canned cranberry sauce and some frozen peas warmed with lots of sugar, black pepper and salt. “The homemade shaming is an epidemic that needs to stop,” she says. “I love the sound of the cranberry sauce coming out of the can. And it’s this wonderful texture that appears out of nowhere.” What is on the table is totally up to you. The one dish Guarnaschelli makes each year is a mozzarella, pepperoni and pork sausage stuffing , a recipe she believes was passed down from her great-grandmother, and maybe even a few generations before her. “My goal is to disarm people and make them feel good about whatever it is they’re doing,” she says. Here’s Guarnaschellli’s blueprint for Thanksgiving success: Make your pie dough and toppings for pies, crumbs or crisps . Prepare any dough for breads or rolls, form and freeze them. If you’re having a lot of people over, now is the time to make a batch of make-ahead gravy. “I tell people to roast a couple of turkey legs or wings or whatever turkey parts and make another batch of gravy, and then I just eat the meat,” she says. “I make tacos or burritos or shepherd’s pie with the roasted turkey parts. It can be another meal. The goal of the meal is an extra batch of gravy.” Roll and form the pie dough, put it in the tins and place the tins back in the fridge or freezer. Prepare your pie fillings, mashed sweet potatoes, squash puree or potato gratin. Then pop them in the oven on Thanksgiving. “I also sometimes pick a dessert like tiramisu that is just better if it sits in the fridge for a few days,” she says. “Something like tres leches or tiramisu that just wants to nap in the fridge and be left alone.” For macaroni and cheese, Guarnaschelli suggests par-baking your noodles and putting them in the fridge. Prepare your stuffing to either bake on the side or stuff into your turkey. Make your macaroni and cheese sauce, dump in the pasta and bake or heat it on the stovetop. Make the mashed potatoes. “Everybody wants me to tell them it’s OK to make the mashed potatoes two, three, four days in advance,” she says.”I’m just going to say no to people. It’s a big moment. I have empathy, but I won’t budge.” Cook the turkey. If you’re deep-frying, Guarnaschelli says to brine your turkey beforehand and to make a gravy with the turkey parts. If you’re roasting the turkey, use a butter-soaked cheesecloth on the breast meat for the first part of cooking; stuff the turkey and roast it with some vegetables on the bottom of the pan. Puree some of the cooked vegetables and use them to thicken your gravy. “Salt and pepper is my turkey seasoning,” she says. “Thanksgiving can get salty and that’s why I’m a little finicky about brining. If you brine and it’s oversalted, it’s ruined.” Use your empty oven to warm side dishes or bake rolls while your turkey rests. And most important, “Everybody needs to relax about the in-laws,” she says. “I might open an in-laws hotline next year and offer behavioral etiquette for people, and the only goal is that they enjoy their own Thanksgiving.” If you’re looking for recipes, we have a full guide here , and a few highlighted below. Have a safe and happy holiday. Eating out this week? Sign up for Tasting Notes to get our restaurant experts’ insights and off-the-cuff takes on where they’re dining right now. Easy Thanksgiving turkey Heat your oven to 450 degrees, slide in your turkey, then cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. That’s it. That’s the recipe. Well, most of it. It’s really simple, really rewarding and meant to work 100% of the time. I like those odds. Get the recipe. Cook time: 2 hours. Buttermilk mashed potatoes I don’t know that I’ve ever had a Thanksgiving dinner without mashed potatoes. Buttermilk is used to lighten the mashed russet potatoes in this recipe. You can substitute Yukon Gold potatoes for a richer texture. And feel free to swap in heavy cream, sour cream or crème fraîche in place of the buttermilk. They’re your potatoes. You decide. Get the recipe. Cook time: 30 minutes. Serves 4. Easy turkey gravy This gravy can be made a couple of days before with rendered chicken or duck fat, or the day of with your pan drippings. With the addition of shallots, garlic and herbs, it should be excellent whenever you make it. Get the recipe. Cook time: 20 minutes. Makes 3 1⁄2 cups. Sourdough and herb stuffing This is a stuffing that’s designed to be customized and to please everyone. Use sesame, focaccia or white bread in place of the sourdough. It’s vegetarian, but you can use chicken stock instead of the vegetable broth. Most of the flavor comes from celery, onion and plenty of winter herbs that will help elevate whichever bread and stock you choose. Get the recipe. Cook time: 2 hours. Serves 8 to 12. Citrus cranberry sauce I happen to be team canned cranberry, but if I were to have a homemade sauce on the table, this would be the one. It gets a blast of fresh citrus from orange zest, segments and juice. Get the recipe. Cook time: 20 minutes. Makes 1 1⁄2 cups. Green bean gratin Former cooking columnist Ben Mims’ updated version of a green bean casserole has become a favorite on my holiday table. He combines green beans and sautéed mushrooms in a gratin-style gravy that’s rich and comforting. A layer of Parmesan creates a blanket of bubbly cheese over the top. Get the recipe. Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes. Serves 8. Classic pumpkin pie This recipe is as classic as it gets, with cinnamon and nutmeg-spiced pumpkin puree in a golden crust. Get the recipe. Cook time: 2 hours, plus cooling. Serves 8. 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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Woody Newton had 26 points in George Mason's 100-55 win against Ferrum on Saturday. Newton also added six rebounds for the Patriots (4-3). Brayden O'Connor added 14 points while shooting 6 for 7, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc while they also had five assists. K.D. Johnson shot 4 for 8 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points, while adding seven rebounds. Alfredo Abel-Rivera led the way for the Panthers with 15 points and seven rebounds. Bryant Wall added 13 points for Ferrum. Sterling Charles also had six points and two steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Elijah Lewis and Josh Pascarelli both scored 14 points as Marist beat New Hampshire 54-49 on Saturday. Lewis added six rebounds for the Red Foxes (4-1). Pascarelli shot 5 of 11 (2 for 4 from 3-point range). Jaden Daughtry finished 4 of 5 from the field to finish with nine points. The Wildcats (2-7) were led in scoring by Davide Poser, who finished with 11 points. Khalil Badru added 10 points and six rebounds for New Hampshire. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Las Vegas Grand Prix Puts Luxury on Overdrive and Delivers High-Octane HospitalityExperts claim patience isn’t a virtue, but a coping mechanism

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting lower Tuesday in the runup to the highlight of the week for the market, the latest update on inflation that’s coming on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dipped by 0.2% in late trading, a day after pulling back from its latest all-time high . The index is on track for its first back-to-back losses in more than three weeks, as momentum slows following a big rally that has it on track for one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down by 7 points, or less than 0.1%, with roughly an hour remaining in trading, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.3%. Tech titan Oracle dragged on the market and sank 7.8% after reporting growth for the latest quarter that fell just short of analysts’ expectations. It was one of the heaviest weights on the S&P 500, even though CEO Safra Catz said the company saw record demand related to artificial-intelligence technology for its cloud infrastructure business, which trains generative AI models. AI has been a big source of growth that’s helped many companies’ stock prices skyrocket. Oracle’s stock had already leaped nearly 81% for the year coming into Tuesday, which raised the bar of expectations for its profit report. C3.ai fell 2.1% despite reporting a smaller loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The AI software company increased its forecast for how big a loss it expects to take this fiscal year from its operations. In the bond market, Treasury yields ticked higher ahead of Wednesday’s report on the inflation that U.S. consumers are feeling. Economists expect it to show roughly similar increases as the month before. That and a report on Thursday about inflation at the wholesale level will be the final big pieces of data the Federal Reserve will get before its meeting next week, where many investors expect the year’s third cut to interest rates . The Fed has been easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high since September to lift the slowing jobs market, after bringing inflation nearly down to its 2% target. Lower rates would help give support to the economy, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.22% from 4.20% late Monday. Even though the Fed has been cutting its main interest rate, mortgage rates have been more stubborn and have been volatile since the autumn. That has hampered the housing industry, and homebuilder Toll Brothers’ stock fell 5.2% even though it beat analysts’ expectations for profit and revenue in the latest quarter. CEO Douglas Yearley Jr. said the luxury builder has been seeing strong demand since the start of its fiscal year six weeks ago, an encouraging signal as it approaches the beginning of the spring selling season in mid-January Elsewhere on Wall Street, Alaska Air Group soared 13.6% after raising its forecast for profit in the current quarter. The airline said demand for flying around the holidays has been stronger than expected. It also approved a plan to buy back up to $1 billion of its stock, along with new service from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul . Boeing climbed 5.2% after saying it's resuming production of its bestselling plane , the 737 Max, for the first time since 33,000 workers began a seven-week strike that ended in early November. Vail Resorts rose 2.7% after the ski resort operator reported a narrower first-quarter loss than expected in what is traditionally its worst quarter. In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed in China after the world’s second-largest economy said its exports rose by less than expected in November. Stocks rose 0.6% in Shanghai but fell 0.5% in Hong Kong. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

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The Inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix was the highest-profile new sporting event in the world last year. The collision of luxury and high-octane adrenaline left spectators in awe, showcasing the extravagant lifestyle and hospitality synonymous with Las Vegas. Stretching over 3.8 miles, the custom-designed street circuit features 17 high-speed turns and two DRS zones against the dazzling Las Vegas backdrop. Last year's event garnered 315,000 fans to witness drivers racing down the strip at 215 mph. The last time Las Vegas hosted a Grand Prix was in 1982 when Formula One drivers competed on a track set up in a parking lot next to Caesars Palace. The success of Netflix reality show Drive to Survive has boosted Formula One's stateside popularity in the United States in recent years. But the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix isn't just about what happens on the track; Sin City also offers high-end hospitality options for attendees. VIP packages include exclusive lounges, gourmet dining experiences, and up-close views of the action from private suites. The ultimate ticket to this year's Grand Prix race is the Bellagio Fountain Club , which sits mere feet from the 1.2-mile high-speed straight. This exclusive package constructed next to the city's famous fountains is a powerhouse trifecta of indulgence, hospitality, and exhilaration. "Bellagio Fountain Club's debut at last year's Las Vegas Grand Prix event surpassed all expectations," said Andrew Lanzino, MGM Resorts' Vice President of Citywide Events Strategy. The private indoor and rooftop deck gives guests unobstructed trackside viewing. Celebrity chefs like Mario Carbone, David Chang, Alain Ducasse, Masaharu Morimoto, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten serve exquisite culinary offerings. At the same time, drinks flow at the open bar from master sommeliers and mixologists. The Bellagio Fountain Club is a highly sought-after ticket for race weekend, yet the hotel offers numerous activities everyone can enjoy. The Shoey Bar is back! Drink from a newly designed white shoe at the wildly popular tribute to one of racing's most iconic celebrations (thanks to Daniel Ricciardo). The Bellagio's Ferrari pop-up boutique returns for the second consecutive year, exclusively housing men's and women's collections, luxury leather accessories, one-of-a-kind items, and signed collectibles. Exclusive Balmain Racing menswear capsule and the French house's iconic ready-to-wear, handbags, and shoes will be available at a temporary boutique at the Bellagio through January 5. The Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a luxurious new addition to the Vegas Strip. A long-anticipated sister property to the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach, this Las Vegas counterpart brings high-end design and world-class dining. As the official event partner for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, Fontainebleau will host the international elite at Papi Steak Garage, fusing high-energy dining and trackside action. Hosted by Papi Steak, a renowned David Grutman's Groot Hospitality hotspot, this package places guests within the pulse of the race, the Pit Lane. Known for its signature "Papi Steak," a richly seasoned and expertly cooked Tomahawk, the restaurant blends vintage glamour with a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere. For racing enthusiasts looking to pair fine dining with Formula 1 excitement, the VIP ultra-luxe package experience includes: No matter what team you cheer for, Sin City comes alive during race weekend. For those looking to get a taste of the action off-track, F1-themed activations throughout the city keep the energy high. The lobby at ARIA is the epicenter of excitement for Mercedes-AMG Petronas fans. A fully decked-out installation features race simulators, team merchandise, and photo opportunities with a show car, among other specialized experiences. The Cosmopolitan elevates race weekend with The Boulevard Experience, a souped-up watch party atop the Boulevard Pool. New for this year's race is a closed-circuit viewing of the live Las Vegas Grand Prix TV feed. The Brooklyn Bridge will transform into a motorsport fan's dream with Williams Racing team-curated interactive experiences. The free event offers fans an inside look at what it means to be on the team. Guests wandering The Cosmopolitan will find a variety of complimentary race weekend experiences, including MoneyGram Haas F1 Team memorabilia and photo opportunities with a team show car. As an official partner of the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, the resort is a high-energy destination for sports, entertainment, and exclusive experiences. More than 20 displayed Aston Martin models give fans unprecedented opportunities to experience the exquisite craftsmanship and advanced technology defining this prestigious brand. Aston Martin's Global Chief Brand and Commercial Officer, Marco Mattiacci, says, "It's an opportunity to connect with our community of owners and bring our brand to enthusiasts from across North America during a landmark moment in the F1 calendar." The exclusive Aston Martin British Bloodline experience presents a curated selection of current and rare vintage performance cars. Among them is the return of an icon, the Vanquish, Aston Martin's V12 flagship. This collection also features the newly launched Vantage sports car, the groundbreaking DB12 Super Tourer, and the DBX707, hailed as the supercar of SUVs. "As the excitement builds toward Race Week, we are thrilled to offer our guests an intimate look at the history and evolution of Aston Martin, a brand that symbolizes both excellence and sophistication," says Fontainebleau Las Vegas President Maurice Wooden. "As a resort, we pride ourselves on bringing top-tier experiences to our guests, creating once-in-a-lifetime memories. Fontainebleau Las Vegas is extremely proud to be the exclusive partner of Aston Martin, and we are honored to bring this iconic luxury brand for the ultimate Race Week experience." The hotel invites guests to experience Race Week in VIP style with the Aston Martin Million Dollar Package . This epitome of luxury allows guests to tailor their own Race Week adventure. It offers the extraordinary opportunity to take home an Aston Martin Vanquish, the stunning new flagship model from the prestigious British performance car brand. The Aston Martin Million Dollar Package also includes: Experience the Grand Prix without the craziness of The Strip with a retreat to Crockfords Las Vegas , an ultra-luxe property located directly on Las Vegas Boulevard just outside the high-energy zone. Recharge at this exclusive hotel within Resorts World after an action-fueled day at the track. The Chairman's Villa is an exclusive four-bedroom suite with direct views of the strip and race track from its private balcony on the 65th floor. This opulent suite includes a private lobby experience, a personal butler, and access to all of Crockford's amenities. A large media room, formal dining room, chef's kitchen, and billiards table bar mean guests can relax in the expansive living room while enjoying cocktails from a private bar or watching the drivers speed down the straight from the strip-facing balcony. The Chairman's Villa is also supreme for hosting exclusive events or parties during race weekend. It is truly a one-of-a-kind accommodation that embodies the glamour and extravagance of Las Vegas and Formula 1. Inspired by his nickname "Smooth Operator," Carlos Sainz will bring the vibes to Las Vegas with the 'Smooth Operator' Dance Lounge at ARIA Resort & Casino. Sainz famously earned his moniker by singing the song while overtaking competitors during global Grand Prix events. The charismatic Grand Prix driver will take over ARIA's ALIBI Ultra Lounge before racing around the Las Vegas streets. "Collaborating with Carlos Sainz on this exclusive party further strengthens the way we're delivering the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix experience to fans unlike any other race of the year," continues Lanzino. "Whether it's one-of-a-kind dining experiences with world-famous chefs, virtual reality Grand Prix moments with championship teams, or dancing with the Smooth Operator himself, we are creating a variety of ways for visitors and locals to have the time of their lives."

The possibility of additional interest rate cuts and RRR reductions in the first half of next year stems from a combination of factors. Firstly, economic indicators suggest that growth momentum is weakening in many major economies, raising concerns about a potential downturn. Central banks may need to take preemptive measures to counteract the slowdown and prevent a more severe economic crisis.

In conclusion, the current status of Manchester United's Premier League title-winning squad from the 2012/2013 season serves as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the inevitability of change in football. As players come and go, retire and move on to new challenges, the spirit of camaraderie and achievement that defined that championship-winning team lives on in the hearts of fans everywhere. The legacy of Manchester United's success endures, transcending individual players and moments to become a timeless symbol of excellence in the world of football.DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tyler McGhie had 27 points in UC San Diego's 72-67 win against La Salle on Thursday. McGhie also added seven rebounds for the Tritons (3-2). Nordin Kapic scored 18 points and added 10 rebounds. Hayden Gray had 14 points and shot 4 for 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line. The Explorers (4-1) were led by Corey McKeithan, who recorded 21 points. Jahlil White added 13 points and seven rebounds. The second half featured five lead changes and was tied five times before UC San Diego secured the victory. Kapic scored 13 second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Recently, popular Chinese writer Da Bing made headlines for an incident that sparked widespread controversy and public debate. In an attempt to discourage scalpers from buying up his books at low prices and reselling them at exorbitant prices, Da Bing initiated a promotion where readers could purchase his book at a discounted rate by submitting a photo of themselves destroying a book by a certain notorious author. However, this well-intentioned gesture backfired as many accused Da Bing of misjudging the moral character and intentions of those who participated in the promotion.

Tweet Facebook Mail A man is recovering from serious injuries after leaping onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled by the animal, according to police in Canada's Ontario province. A man and a woman in the town of Fort Severn had left their home before 5am local time to look for their dogs and, while in the driveway, "a polar bear lunged at the woman," Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) said in a news release last week. "The woman slipped to (the) ground as her husband leapt onto the animal to prevent its attack. The bear then attacked the male, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries to his arm and legs," the service added. READ MORE: Police believe New York gunman quickly left city on a bus  A man is recovering after he jumped on an attacking polar bear. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The man "is expected to recover," police said. While the man grappled with the animal, "a neighbour arrived with a firearm and shot the bear several times. The bear retreated to a nearby wooded area where it died from its injuries," NAPS said. Police officers, who arrived at the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a possible bear sighting in the area, "located a deceased polar bear," the service said, adding: "Police continued to patrol the area to ensure no other bears were roaming the community." While polar bear sightings in the area are common, attacks are "rare but not unheard of," a police spokesperson told CNN affiliate CTV News. Fort Severn is located near Hudson Bay. READ MORE: Israel PM's shock blame for Aussie synagogue attack  Grieving bear takes revenge on rival that killed cub View Gallery Polar bears around the bay prefer to hunt seals while out on the sea ice, but when the ice breaks up, which occurred earlier than usual in southern Hudson Bay this year, they head inland to search for food, Alysa McCall, director of conservation outreach and a staff scientist at Polar Bears International, told CNN affiliate CBC News. At the time of the attack, "maybe this bear was a little hungrier than usual," she added. McCall said changing sea patterns due to climate change could impact how far inland bears go throughout the year and recommended locking away waste in order not to attract them. "If you're attacked by a polar bear, definitely do not play dead — that is a myth," she added. "Fight as long as you can." DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .

The sad decline of the public hangout(BPT) - The holidays are almost here! It means parties and events, hustle and bustle ... and figuring out what to buy for everyone on your list. Sometimes it's hard to get inspired with great ideas that your nears and dears will love at a price you can afford, right? The good news? Inspiration + savings are covered this year. One of the top gifts of Holiday 2024 is technology, and there are a lot of deals out there right now. Done and done! Here are 5 ideas for hot tech gifts for everyone on your list. Smartphones for the family T-Mobile is running a hot deal right now. Get four new smartphones at T-Mobile — this includes Samsung Galaxy S24 and other eligible devices — and four lines for just $100/month . It doesn't get better than that! These new Galaxy phones are tech-tastic, too, with features like AI, Circle to Search with Google, which can be used to help solve math problems and translate entire pages of text in a different language, and Note Assist with Galaxy AI, which lets you focus on capturing your notes and then Note Assist will summarize, format and even translate them for you. High tech spiral notebook for students We've got to admit, this is pretty cool. The Rocketbook looks (a bit) like a regular spiral, paper notebook. Here's the high tech twist: You can take notes, capture ideas, brainstorm, draw — whatever you do on paper — on the pad, and the Rocketbook digitizes your doodles and saves to the cloud device of your choice. Then you simply wipe the pad clean and it's good to go. Look for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales at your favorite online retailer. Wrist-worthy smartwatches for athletes (or those who want to be) Everyone loves smartwatches (if you're not already tracking your sleep and heart rate, where have you been?) and the Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm & 45mm) takes it to the next level with features for athletes or anyone who may be setting fitness goals for the coming year. The watch has workout prompts like Real Time Guidance — audio and haptic cues for when to sprint, cool down or maintain pace. It gives you the ability to program your workouts and even monitors your cadence and stride. It also has Offline Maps, with driving navigation, search and maps. Here's the deal of the century: Get it for free at T-Mobile when adding a qualifying watch line. Cute wireless keyboard for people who are all thumbs Who else is annoyed by typing email or texts or social posts on a smartphone? The Logitech Multi-Device Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard solves that problem with style! It comes in sweet colors like lavender, it's wireless, it's small and portable, and it works with just about any device. Pop it into your backpack or purse and you'll never have to thumb-out a message again. Speakers perfect for hosting and giving Have a music lover in your life or need the perfect hosting gift? T-Mobile has you covered. For a limited time, you can get the JBL Clip 5 for free when you pick up a Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 . The JBL Clip 5 is an ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker perfect for those on the go and the Onyx Studio 9's sleek design and booming sound will take care of all your holiday hosting needs. For more tech-tastic holiday gift inspiration, check out T-Mobile's holiday gift guide at t-mobile.com/devices/tech-gifts .New York City, New York

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The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by January 19 while the government emphasised its position that the statute is needed to eliminate a national security risk. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests that the court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19 2025, while it considers the merits of this case,” said Mr Trump’s amicus brief, which supported neither party in the case. The filings come ahead of oral arguments scheduled for January 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. Earlier this month, a panel of three federal judges on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously upheld the statute, leading TikTok to appeal to the Supreme Court. The brief from Mr Trump said he opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office”.Humble boomers horrified as study reveals how much Gen Z believe is a 'successful' salary READ MORE: One generation stands to gain most from $84tr wealth transfer By ALICE WRIGHT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:40, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 23:01, 22 November 2024 e-mail 10 View comments The average American considers a salary of just over $270,000 a year to be the benchmark for 'financially successful.' However, expectations of what constitutes being wealthy varies vastly from generation to generation. Boomers, those born before 1964, on the one hand think earning just under $100,000 makes an individual a financial success, according to a new study by Empower . At the other end of the scale Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, claim that only those that earn $588,000 or more are well-off or 'successful.' 'The average Gen Z worker makes $45,000, these people have lost their minds,' investor John Pompliano wrote on X in response to the findings. 'I think this is the Instagram phenomena,' another user wrote on the platform. 'They see Fake people being Fake successful on Instagram and set their expectations up there as well,' he explained. However, some commentators were more generous with the younger generation. 'With inflation hitting hard, I can see why Gen Z would set such a high bar,' one wrote. 'They have inflation trauma,' another agreed. 'Americans believe success is about self-determination not a pre-determination, which is quite powerful,' Rebecca Rickert, head of communications at Empower said of the findings. Despite Gen Z's very ambitious targets for being 'financially successful,' 71 percent of respondents in that group said they expect to achieve that goal in their lifetime. Although many are unlikely to reach that earning potential, younger generations are set to inherit trillions of dollars in a great generational wealth transfer in the coming years. Baby Boomers are set to pass on $53 trillion to their children by 2045 in what experts have called the 'greatest wealth transfer in history.' Boomers appear to have a much more realistic expectation for 'financial success' Read More No 401(K)? New retirement plan could help millions save for later years Boomers are famed for benefiting from great social mobility when house prices were low and labor conditions strong. And now they are transferring their money to their less economically fortunate children. Adults expecting to inherit in the next decade estimate they will receive over $700,000 on average . Research from life insurer New York Life last year found that that around 15 percent of the 4,437 adults surveyed expect to receive some of this wealth in the next decade. However questions are being raised over whether the younger generations can handle the windfall. Of those who expect to inherit in the next ten years, only 21 percent of Millennials and 18 percent of Generation Z said they felt 'very comfortable' handling the funds. Suzanne Schmitt, head of financial wellness at New York Life, told Fortune at the time: 'Millennials, and now Gen Z, have grown up amidst global and financial turmoil. 'These two cohorts have witnessed economic changes in their formative years and may be more risk-averse when it comes to financial habits than their predecessors.' Consumer Finance Share or comment on this article: Humble boomers horrified as study reveals how much Gen Z believe is a 'successful' salary e-mail Add comment“Wicked” doesn’t need a movie adaptation to be relevant — it’s already a cultural phenomenon, even before the behemoth two-part film adaptation hits theaters. The beloved Tony-winning Broadway musical is adapted from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” a revisionist history of Frank L. Baum’s 1900 fantasy novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and that book’s iconic 1939 film adaptation “The Wizard of Oz.” While Dorothy’s tornado-twirl into Technicolor is burned into our collective consciousness, so too is the massive note sung at the end of Act 1 by the witch at the center of “Wicked,” Elphaba, in the show’s signature song, “Defying Gravity.” The battle cry that emerges from Elphaba (played here by Cynthia Erivo) is breathtaking. It’s just the preceding rising action that feels a bit underwhelming. “Wicked” seeks to understand the Wicked Witch of the West, and the movie, which is written by Dana Fox and Winnie Holzman (who wrote the musical book), starts off when a denizen of Munchkinland dares to ask Glinda the Good Witch (Ariana Grande), in her big, pink bubble, “Is it true you were friends with her?” inspiring a flashback to their days at Shiz University, where the pair first encountered each other. Elphaba, rejected by her father since birth due to the color of her green skin, finds herself enrolled at Shiz when she follows her sister Nessarose (Marissa Bode) to school and accidentally unleashes some rough, untrained powers, catching the eye of Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). She’s forced to bunk up with pretty, popular, pink-obsessed Galinda (the first iteration of the Good Witch’s name), and though they are at first at odds, Galinda can’t resist a makeover, or the intriguing powers of her new pal. It’s essentially a high school musical, with more magic, but not enough movie magic. The script has got to get Elphaba and Galinda to Oz to meet the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and hone Elphaba’s motivation for eventually defying the wizard (and gravity), which is wrapped up in a rushed subplot about talking animals being shunted out of a previously integrated society. Elphaba wants to help the animals because she feels connected with their plight as someone who is also physically different, but that desire doesn’t go beyond surface motivations. What makes Elphaba tick is clear — it’s just not always convincing. Grande is delightful as Galinda, but her character turns are also quite flat, and the world-building of this school could have been so much sharper and funnier. Bowen Yang does heroic work with a few ad libs and reactions as Galinda’s pal Pfannee, and Jonathan Bailey is terrific as the dashing prince Fiyero, but the setting doesn’t feel well-rounded on the screen. The camera is liberated (via CGI) in the song and dance numbers, but everything else is filmed in a boring fashion, the background melting into a dim, unfocused blur behind the actors. “Wicked” will delight fans of the stage production as a faithful adaptation that is at once playful but reverent to the iconic “Defying Gravity” and the story of understanding and togetherness despite social power structures that depend on fear and divisiveness. The weight of expectations is heavy to bear, and they bog down this movie. The film may struggle to take flight, but when it does, it is undeniably moving, with a message of freedom and defiance that resonates now more than ever. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

(BPT) - This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood development. It is the most common cause of motor disability in children, affecting about one in 345 children in the United States. 1-2 It may happen as a result of lack of oxygen during or around birth, stroke, infection, a problem with metabolism or other problems that cause injury or affect the development of parts of the brain involved in movement control in the first few years of life. 3 CP is a permanent condition, affecting a person for their entire life. People living with CP typically have motor problems, which may include spasticity (abnormal muscle tightness), dyskinesia (uncontrolled movements) or ataxia (poor muscle control), and many people have a mix of these motor disorders. 4 Dyskinesia due to CP (DCP) is one of the most disabling forms of CP and impacts approximately 10% to 20% of people living with CP. 5-6 According to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF), the combination of irregular and unpredictable movements (chorea) and twisting and repeating movements (dystonia) often disrupt activities and cause significant functional impairment, including the ability to maintain balance, walk or fine motor control. 7 Heather Riordan, M.D., Neurologist and Movement Disorders Specialist, Director of the Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, discusses the symptoms of chorea and impact on patients in a video shared on the CPF website here . About 30% of people with DCP are affected mostly by these involuntary and irregular movements (chorea), while dystonia is the predominant motor finding in the remaining 70%. 8 However, it is common for both chorea and dystonia movements to be present together. 6 For people living with DCP, these movements can occur in any region of the body, including the arms and legs, torso and face and may vary in severity. They are often triggered or made worse by stimulation or stress. Because dyskinesia can occur at rest and/or when actively using the body, the problems with movement are very burdensome in day-to-day living, with discomfort and pain affecting the quality of life for people and their caregivers. 9 Jen Lyman, mom to a son with DCP, highlights how dyskinesia makes communicating more difficult. "The most difficult thing about dyskinesia is watching my son struggle to do things that he wants to do, but the extra movements get in the way...special things, such as using a touch screen to video chat with his grandmother, are nearly impossible despite his best efforts to use his hands and fingers. Something so simple, yet so special for him should be effortless." DCP has a wide-ranging impact on the individual, including lifelong challenges with movement, a higher risk of other medical issues, a higher rate of mental health challenges and difficulties with communication. 10-12 "Those of us who have the privilege to serve patients with dyskinetic, hyperkinetic or mixed cerebral palsy see the functional impact of this very challenging type of tone every day," said Susan Biffl, M.D., Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego and Assistant Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine. "Patients face challenges with self-care, independence, mobility, communication, fine motor skills that affect occupational and recreational activities, swallowing, social interactions and even sleep. As this tone is variable, it is much more challenging to treat than more consistent tone issues, such as spasticity." Treatment Options There are currently no Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for DCP. Dystonia and chorea are often managed separately as they respond differently to various treatments, which can make treatment challenging. 3 Most drugs being investigated for DCP have focused on dystonia, and more research is needed to determine potential treatments for chorea. New treatment options are needed to help manage these movement disorders and improve daily function and quality of life for those affected. "After 20 years of caring for individuals with cerebral palsy, I continue to find those with dyskinetic cerebral palsy among the most challenging to treat, largely due to the limited effectiveness of available pharmacologic options," said Joyce Oleszek, M.D., Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado School of Medicine. "There is an urgent need for more robust evidence to support pharmacologic treatments for this condition, given its profound impact on function, comfort and quality of life." Ongoing Research Clinical studies are important in the development of treatment options, allowing researchers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medicines. The data from clinical studies are used to determine if an investigational treatment can be approved for use to treat certain disorders. There are ongoing clinical studies evaluating potential treatments for DCP, including one for chorea. Neurocrine Biosciences is conducting the KINECT ® -DCP clinical study, a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study investigating the study drug, valbenazine, for the treatment of DCP. The clinical study is currently enrolling children, adolescents and adults six to 70 years of age who have been diagnosed with DCP. "The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is excited to partner with Neurocrine Biosciences on this study," said Rachel Byrne, Executive Director of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. "We are proud to support strong research that can potentially bring meaningful change to the lives of those living with cerebral palsy." If you or someone you know may be eligible for this research study, please visit the study website for additional information here: FindADCPStudy.com . REFERENCES © 2024 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. All Rights Reserved. CAP-NBI-US-0115 12/2024 NBI-98854-DCP3018_11DecMatRelease_v1.0_25November2024

Even with technology taking over much of our day-to-day lives, board games still offer quality entertainment that can’t be beaten. Of course, the popular board games of today are a far cry from the games your parents grew up playing. Board games are perfect for encouraging your family to work together or for bringing your group of friends around the table for an evening. If you’d like to start up a weekly game night, let this helpful list of the most popular board games be your guide. Utter Nonsense Ages 8+ This game will have every player rolling in stitches with each ridiculous phrase that’s uttered. Combine crazy accents and hilarious phrases to impress the Nonsense Judge and win the round. The player with the highest number of wins ultimately wins the game, but the true fun of this card game is listening to your fellow players trying to say some of the most entertaining phrases of all time. This game is perfect for game nights or parties. Speak Out Ages 8+ This hilarious game is perfect if you have teenagers or are hosting a party with all adults. To play, you insert a mouthpiece that alters the sound of your speech, making every word sound silly. Set the timer and read one of the phrases on the cards and try to help your teammate guess what you’re saying. Speak Out easily provides hours of fun that even grandparents will love. Escape Room in a Box Ages 13+ What’s the next best thing to trying to break out of a room? Escape Room in a Box, of course. This thrilling, immersive game involves solving 2D and 3D puzzles in order to prevent a mad scientist from turning you and your friends or family into werewolves. Work together to escape your fate and use Amazon Alexa to enhance the experience. Codenames Ages 14+ This fun strategy game is perfect for anyone with teenagers. Form two teams and select a spymaster on each team. Using clues, spymasters try to help their teammates find all 25 of the agents they’re in contact with, hopefully without selecting the other team’s agents or running into the deadly assassin. This innovative game offers a challenging and rewarding time working together. ​​​​​​​Harry Potter Clue Ages 9+ Excite your kids on game night with this modern twist on a classic. Play as six recognizable Hogwarts characters — Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna, Ginny or Neville — to solve the mystery behind a fellow student’s disappearance. It’s up to you to figure out who attacked the student, what bewitching spell they used and where it occurred. Watch out for the Dark Mark, moving staircases and secret passages as you travel along in this magical family game. ​​​​​​​Pandemic Ages 8+ If you’ve ever wanted to save humanity from a deadly outbreak, you’ll love spending an hour playing Pandemic. You and your teammates must fight to contain four deadly diseases threatening the human race. Players must learn to work with their teammates to control outbreak hotspots and treat diseases. Win the game by curing all diseases without wiping out humanity first. ​​​​​​​ Catan Ages 10+ This tactical 60-minute game will push your imagination to its limits as you embark on a journey across Catan. Acquire crucial resources as you travel, build roads, buildings, and cities, and be wary of the ruthless robber and other players halting you on your own road. Through careful trading and clever decisions, you can lead your travelers to victory in this role-playing game of limitless possibilities. Play again and again. Every game is different. Ticket to Ride Ages 8+ Train lovers will enjoy this innovative board game which has won numerous awards. This cross-country train adventure game mimics the concept of traveling around the world in 80 days. Collect train cars and claim railways across the country. Players earn the most points by establishing long train routes and connecting distant cities. Each game takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes to complete, and every adventure is different. ​​​​​​​5 Second Rule Ages 10+ This quick-paced game gives each player five seconds to name items on a certain topic. Although the topics are objectively easy —“Name 3 Mountains,” “Name 3 Types of Hats” or “Name 3 Super Heroes,” the pressure of the time crunch is likely to put you on edge. Race the clock and remain composed to win this game. You can even make up your own topics if you prefer. Half the fun is just hearing what other people blurt out, whether it’s relevant to the topic or not. Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change. Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales. BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. BestReviews and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links.49ers QB Brock Purdy, DE Nick Bosa out, Brandon Allen to start at Green BayDENVER — So you're the most valuable player of that annual Thanksgiving Day backyard flag football game. Or played tackle football on any level. Or ran track. Or dabbled in basketball. Or toyed with any sport, really. Well, this may be just for you: USA Football is holding talent identification camps all over the country to find that next flag football star. It's "America's Got Talent" meets "American Idol," with the stage being the field and the grand prize a chance to compete for a spot on a national team. Because it's never too early to start planning for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will make its Summer Games debut. Know this, though — it's not an easy team to make. The men's and women's national team rosters are at "Dream Team" status given the men's side has captured six of the last seven world championships and the women three in a row. To remain on top, the sport's national governing body is scouring every football field, park, track, basketball court and gym to find hidden talent to cultivate. USA Football has organized camps and tryouts from coast to coast for anyone ages 11 to 23. There are more than a dozen sites set up so far, ranging from Dallas (Sunday) to Chicago (Dec. 14) to Tampa (March 29) to Los Angeles (TBD) and the Boston area (April 27), where it will be held at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. The organization has already partnered with the NFL on flag football initiatives and programs. The numbers have been through the roof, with engagement on social media platforms increasing by 86% since flag football was announced as an Olympic invitational sport in October 2023. The participation of boys and girls ages 6 to 17 in flag football last year peaked at more than 1.6 million, according to USA Football research. "We pride ourselves on elevating the gold standard across the sport," said Eric Mayes, the managing director of the high performance and national teams for USA Football. "We want to be the best in the world — and stay the best in the world." Flag football was one of five new sports added to the LA28 program. The already soaring profile of American football only figures to be enhanced by an Olympic appearance. Imagine, say, a few familiar faces take the field, too. Perhaps even NFL stars such as Tyreek Hill or Patrick Mahomes, maybe even past pro football greats donning a flag belt for a country to which they may have ties. Soon after flag football's inclusion, there was chatter of NFL players possibly joining in on the fun. Of course, there are logistical issues to tackle before their inclusion at the LA Olympics, which open July 14, 2028. Among them, training camp, because the Olympics will be right in the middle of it. The big question is this: Will owners permit high-priced players to duck out for a gold-medal pursuit? No decisions have yet been made on the status of NFL players for the Olympics. For now, it's simply about growing the game. There are currently 13 states that sanction girls flag football as a high school varsity sport. Just recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles helped pave the way to get it adopted in Pennsylvania. Around the world, it's catching on, too. The women's team from Japan took third at the recent word championships, while one of the best players on the planet is Mexico quarterback Diana Flores. "Could flag football globally become the new soccer? That's something to aspire to," said Stephanie Kwok, the NFL's vice president of flag football. This type of flag football though, isn't your Thanksgiving Day game with family and friends. There's a learning curve. And given the small roster sizes, versatility is essential. Most national team members need to be a version of Colorado's two-way standout and Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter. Forget bump-and-run coverage, too, because there's no contact. None. That took some adjusting for Mike Daniels, a defensive back out of West Virginia who earned a rookie minicamp invitation with the Cleveland Browns in 2017. "If a receiver is running around, I'm thinking, 'OK, I can kind of bump him here and there and nudge him,'" Daniels explained. "They're like, 'No, you can't.' I'm just like, 'So I'm supposed to let this guy just run?!' I really rebelled at the idea at first. But you learn." The competition for an Olympic roster spot is going to be fierce because only 10 players are expected to make a squad. The best 10 will earn it, too, as credentials such as college All-American or NFL All-Pro take a backseat. "I would actually love" seeing NFL players try out, said Daniels, who's also a personal trainer in Miami. "I'm not going to let you just waltz in here, thinking, 'I played NFL football for five years. I'm popular. I have a huge name.' I'm still better than you and I'm going to prove it — until you prove otherwise." Around the house, Bruce Mapp constantly swivels his hips when turning a hallway corner or if his daughter tries to reach for a hug. It's his way of working on avoiding a "defender" trying to snare the flag. That approach has earned the receiver out of Coastal Carolina four gold medals with USA Football. The 31-year-old fully plans on going for more gold in Los Angeles. "You grow up watching Usain Bolt (win gold) and the 'Redeem Team' led by Kobe Bryant win a gold medal, you're always thinking, 'That's insane.' Obviously, you couldn't do it in your sport, because I played football," said Mapp, who owns a food truck in the Dallas area. "With the Olympics approaching, that (gold medal) is what my mind is set on." It's a common thought, which is why everything — including talent camps — starts now. "Everybody thinks, 'Yeah, the U.S. just wins,'" Daniels said. "But we work hard all the time. We don't just walk in. We don't just get off the bus thinking, 'We're going to beat people.'" Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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NEW YORK — A New York City police officer shot a 19-year-old man allegedly armed with a gun in the Bronx on Friday, officials say. It happened near White Plains Road and Lafayette Avenue in the Soundview section just after 3 p.m., when students were on their way home from school. Police say officers were sent to the scene after receiving a 911 call stating there was some sort of dispute and that there was a gun involved. According to police, when officers arrived, they came into contact with a man armed with a gun. It's not clear if he fired his weapon. Police say an officer shot the man in the leg. The suspect was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. No officers were injured, but two were taken to a local hospital to be checked out as a precaution. The investigation is ongoing. Stay with CBS News New York and CBSNewYork.com for the latest on this developing story. Alecia Reid is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated reporter for CBS News New York. She is a sustainability and social justice advocate; passionate about giving a voice to people who may not otherwise be able to tell their stories.

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Published 5:41 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024 By Associated Press JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday recommended his Cabinet approve a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities, as Israel signaled it aims to keep pummeling Hezbollah in the final hours before any ceasefire takes hold. A ceasefire would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East, but neither he nor Netanyahu have proposed a postwar solution for the Palestinian territory, where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Israel says it will ‘attack with might’ if Hezbollah breaks truce In a televised statement, Netanyahu said he would present the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers later Tuesday, when they are expected to vote on it. He listed a series of accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region and said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran, which backs both groups. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” It was not immediately clear when the ceasefire would go into effect, and the exact terms of the deal were not released. The deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troopsand U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor all sides’ compliance. But implementation remains a major question mark. Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday that it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state.” of Lebanon, he said. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Warplanes bombard Beirut and its southern suburbs Even as Israeli, U.S, Lebanese and international officials have expressed growing optimism over a ceasefire, Israel has continued its campaign in Lebanon, which it says aims to cripple Hezbollah’s military capabilities. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in the central Beirut district of Basta — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near the city’s downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. Strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs killed at least one person and wounded 13, it said. Three people were killed in a separate strike in Beirut and three in a strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media said another 10 people were killed in the eastern Baalbek province. Israel says it targets Hezbollah fighters and their infrastructure. Israel also struck a building in Beirut’s bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site that is around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets in Beirut and other areas linked to Hezbollah’s financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously have not been targeted. The warnings, coupled with fear that Israel was ratcheting up attacks before a ceasefire, sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, and some cars had mattresses tied to them. Dozens of people, some wearing their pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed loudly overhead. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told The Associated Press that peacekeepers will not evacuate. Israeli forces reach Litani River in southern Lebanon The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have been exchanging barrages ever since. Israel escalated its campaign of bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon.

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The Washington Commanders secured a play-off spot after beating the Atlanta Falcons 30-24 in overtime. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels rushed for 127 yards, throwing for another 227 and for three touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass to Zach Ertz. The Commanders staged a dramatic comeback from a 10-point deficit at half-time, sending them to the play-offs for the first time in four years. PLAYOFF BOUND!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/djmqZv3kH6 — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 30, 2024 The win was enough to give the Los Angeles Rams the NFC West title as it ended the Seattle Seahawks hopes ahead of their meeting in the final week of the season. The Falcons need other results to go their way along with a win over the Carolina Panthers in their final game. Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season as the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title with a victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The 27-year-old achieved the feat with a 23-yard run during the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ crushing 41-7 success at Lincoln Financial Field. Barkley is 100 yards short of Eric Dickerson’s record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984 for the Los Angeles Rams, ahead of next week’s regular season finale against the New York Giants. Single-season rushing record in reach. @saquon @Eagles pic.twitter.com/iSHyXeMLv1 — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 However, he could be rested for that game in order to protect him from injury ahead of the play-offs. The Minnesota Vikings scored their ninth consecutive win after hanging on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25. Sam Darnold threw touchdowns to Cam Akers, Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailer, pushing his total for the season to 35. The victory set up a final-week showdown with the Detroit Lions for both the division title and top seed in the NFC. The Miami Dolphins kept themselves in the play-off race with a 20-3 victory over the Cleveland Browns. With Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out with a hip injury, replacement Tyler Huntly threw for 225 yards and a touchdown. he BAKED today 👨‍🍳 pic.twitter.com/eFX9fd1w5P — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 Miami will need to beat the New York Jets and hope the Denver Broncos lose to the Kansas City Chiefs to clinch the final AFC wildcard berth. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept alive their dreams of reaching the play-offs by overcoming the Carolina Panthers 48-14. Veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield produced a dominant performance at Raymond James Stadium, registering five passing touchdowns to equal a Buccaneers franchise record. The Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC conference number two seed for the post season with a 40-14 success over the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium. Josh Allen passed for 182 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another. Buffalo finish the 2024 regular season undefeated at home, with eight wins from as many games. The Indianapolis Colts’ hopes of reaching the play-offs were ended by a 45-33 defeat to the Giants. FINAL: Drew Lock accounts for 5 TDs in the @Giants victory! #INDvsNYG pic.twitter.com/N8HJYth09F — NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2024 Malik Nabers exploded for 171 yards and two touchdowns and Ihmir Smith-Marsette broke a 100-yard kick-off return to give the Giants their highest-scoring output under head coach Brian Daboll. Quarterback Drew Lock threw four touchdown passes and accounted for a fifth on the ground to seal the win. Elsewhere, Mac Jones threw two touchdowns to help the Jacksonville Jaguars defeat the Tennessee Titans 20-13, while the Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 25-10.

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In the heart of defense, Liverpool is also said to be keeping a close watch on Ibrahima Konate. The French center-back arrived at Anfield from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021, heralded as a young talent with immense potential. While Konate has had to bide his time and adjust to the demands of English football, his performances have drawn praise from fans and pundits alike.Gilbert makes clutch layup, steal as No. 7 LSU beats Washington 68-67 in the BahamasThe successful completion of the 400 billion yuan second-tier capital bonds issuance highlights the confidence of investors in Bank of Communications and the Chinese banking sector as a whole. The issuance not only demonstrates the bank's ability to access the capital markets but also underscores its strong fundamentals and prudent risk management practices.

Cricket fans blast Travis Head for his VERY rude celebration in Boxing Day Test: 'Kids are watching' Head took crucial wicket of Risabh Pant on last day Helped swing thrilling match in Australia's favour By SHAYNE BUGDEN FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 05:38, 30 December 2024 | Updated: 05:38, 30 December 2024 e-mail View comments Some cricket fans have called for Travis Head to be fined or even banned after the Aussie star performed a seemingly vulgar celebration when he took a crucial scalp on the last day of play in the Boxing Day Test. The match seemed to be headed for a draw with India sitting at 3/121 when the batter got Rishabh Pant to sky a ball to Mitch Marsh in the outfield - then appeared to simulate sex by repeatedly shoving his index finger through a circle he made with the thumb and forefinger of his other hand. It didn't take long for outraged fans to lash out at Head on social media. 'That's a nasty celebration ... where is the fine?' one asked. 'What's this celebration? Isn't it obscene and vulgar for the gentleman's game?' another added. Pictured: Travis Head (right) performs what appears to be a very rude celebration after taking Rishabh Pant's wicket with Sam Konstas (left) and Pat Cummins Some fans were outraged when Head appeared to simulate sex as his wicked provided yet another twist in a drama-packed Boxing Day Test Other comments included, 'WTH he should be fined for this celebration', 'It's utter disrespect', 'Cricket is a game of gentlemen... not some hooligans' and 'Ban Travis Head from all ICC knockout matches. Kids are watching'. However, some fans thought there was an innocent explanation, with one writing: 'Saying it was like a golf shot that got a hole in one?' Pant's wicket started a mini collapse for India, who then lost Ravindra Deja when he was caught by Alex Carey off a Scott Bowland delivery before Nitish Kumar Reddy nicked one to Steve Smith at slip courtesy of a Nathan Lyon delivery. Prior to those scalps, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal looked to be spearheading India's efforts to reach a draw, sitting on 82 from 200 balls faced at the time of writing. However, Jaiswal was fortunate to survive on 31 when he was the beneficiary of a highly controversial umpire's call . Australia were fuming after Jaiswal was struck on his back pad and given not out, with the on-field decision remaining despite DRS showing the ball would have hit the top of leg stump. If on-field umpire Joel Wilson had given Jaiswal out, India would have lost their fourth wicket, even if the young gun had used a review. Chasing an MCG run chase record of 340, India have effectively ruled themselves out of winning the fourth Test by going at a run rate of just more than two per over. One fan called for Head to be hit in the hip pocket nerve - but others thought there was an innocent explanation for his gesture This commenter wanted the Aussie suspended for what other fans speculated was a reference to a hole-in-one in golf India only need to draw the five-match series - currently locked at 1-1 - to retain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for a record-extending fifth-straight time. Jaiswal and India captain Rohit Sharma carefully saw off the first 16 overs until Cummins (2-10) produced six balls of magic. The Australian captain removed his opposing skipper, Rohit, with a ball that was juggled and caught by Mitch Marsh at gully. Five balls later, in-form No.3 KL Rahul edged Cummings to first slip for a duck, boosting Australia's hopes of going 2-1 up in the series. Mitchell Starc dismissed veteran superstar Virat Kohli (five), who once again was caught behind the wicket, to bring about lunch. Australia added only a further six runs on Monday as they were bowled out for 234 in the second over of day five, giving them a lead of 339. India Share or comment on this article: Cricket fans blast Travis Head for his VERY rude celebration in Boxing Day Test: 'Kids are watching' e-mail Add comment

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Bluesky had one of its first major moments on Thursday, as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. The left-leaning social media platform responded in full force — with a flood of jokes and commentary. This marked the first big news event for Bluesky's growing community to rally around since Trump's election victory, which had spurred a surge of new users to the platform. In case you missed it, the news itself wasn’t exactly a surprise. Gaetz’s withdrawal followed long-standing controversies , including allegations of sexual misconduct and statutory rape involving payments to a minor. While Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing, pointing out that a federal investigation did not result in charges, the cloud of allegations has lingered, as noted by the Associated Press. Users on Bluesky were quick to jump on the news, reacting largely through memes and lighthearted commentary. The company itself has indicated it doesn't have an interest in supporting politicians — unlike X's Elon Musk devout backing of Trump — and has become the preferred platform for lots of left-leaning folks. Since the election, the app has surged in popularity, climbing to over 21 million users , up from around 12 million in October. On Thursday, it felt like a significant portion of that growing user base had something to say — many of them with jokes aimed squarely at Gaetz. Attorney General Matt Gaetz has brought down his first and last sex criminal, Attorney General Matt Gaetz.— Josh Gondelman ( @joshgondelman.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 12:45 PM [Anne Hathaway Oscar acceptance speech voice] It came true! [image or embed] — Mark Harris ( @markharris.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 12:33 PM Folks, this is just a minor setback for Matt Gaetz. Well, several minors. [image or embed] — Zach Schonfeld ( @zachschonfeld.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 1:19 PM That news was as good as it Gaetz.— George Takei ( @georgetakei.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 1:15 PM Matt Gaetz is unemployed. Lol— Imani Gandy ( @angryblacklady.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 12:46 PM Happy to all who celebrate [image or embed] — Read the book Abolish Rent ( @jphillll.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 1:27 PM Happy to all who celebrate [image or embed] — Read the book Abolish Rent ( @jphillll.bsky.social ) November 21, 2024 at 1:27 PM There were, of course, plenty of reactions and jokes about Gaetz on X as well. But for Bluesky, this moment felt particularly significant. Twitter, before it became X, was known as the go-to platform for real-time reactions to breaking news. Bluesky's ability to step into that role, especially amid its post-election surge in users, signals a major milestone in its evolution as a social media hub.Gilbert makes clutch layup, steal as No. 7 LSU beats Washington 68-67 in the BahamasIn the ever-evolving landscape of football, player transfers are a common occurrence, and clubs must always be prepared for the possibility of key personnel leaving. Liverpool's proactive approach in monitoring potential replacements for Arnold and Salah demonstrates their willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and maintain their competitiveness in the league.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, center, walks onto the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Philadelphia. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save PHILADELPHIA — The Cowboys lost the game the way they did so many earlier this season. Big. Sunday's 41-7 loss to Philadelphia in and of itself won't determine Mike McCarthy's fate. Five years of results as the Cowboys head coach tilts the scales more than anything that happens in the final eight days of the regular season. But what the Eagles did to a Dallas team that had won four of its last five games on this unseasonably warm afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field didn't help. McCarthy is about to finish his 18th season as an NFL head coach. The loss means the Cowboys (7-9) can't finish above .500. That's happened only four other times in McCarthy's coaching career. What does he make of the record with one game left in the regular season? "I mean, ask me that in eight days,'' McCarthy said. "I'm here to finish the race. "That's my mindset and that's the team's mindset.'' What is the mindset of Jerry Jones? That's the more pertinent question at the moment. The owner of the Cowboys approaches the decision on McCarthy in much the same way he did the lucrative extensions for Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Even though he has all the information he needs, Jones is going to take this down to the wire. There was never any doubt that Prescott and Lamb would be part of the franchise going forward. Doubt exists with McCarthy. It does with any coach who's allowed to enter the final year of his contract. But to hold McCarthy responsible for a game that backup quarterback Cooper Rush threw two interceptions — one a pick-six — and two other players lost fumbles while the defense forced no turnovers isn't going to happen. In the days heading into this rematch with the Eagles, McCarthy was asked if he was eager to learn his fate. His response? "I do believe in time and place,'' McCarthy said. "This is not the time or the place for me to speak on it... "I think it benefits everybody for me just to stay on course." The course of the Cowboys season was undoubtedly altered on Nov. 3 when Prescott was lost for the season with a partial proximal hamstring avulsion. The quarterback is off crutches now but still not moving that fast, which is why reporters were able to surround him before he left the locker room Sunday afternoon. Prescott said he hasn't had a chance to sit down and talk to Jones about bringing McCarthy back. Not yet. But he intends to have that conversation. "Obviously, I'm going to promote bringing him back,'' Prescott said. Prescott isn't the only key player the Cowboys have done without. When the season ends next weekend at AT&T Stadium against Washington, Dallas will have missed 49-player games from its Pro Bowl nucleus. "Definitely not what I envisioned,'' said defensive end Micah Parsons, who missed four games in one stretch with a high ankle sprain. "Definitely not what I hoped for coming off a devastating playoff loss saying, 'Hey, I want to get the same team back and kinda know what it's going to look like, what the team will be like.' "Then go into this season with the devastating injuries across the board. Between CeeDee [Lamb], Dak [Prescott], Tre [Trevon Diggs], I mean, you just can't catch a break.'' This is the first losing season Parsons has endured with the Cowboys. But here's the thing: Dallas was off to an uneven start before injuries began to mount. The Cowboys appeared to right themselves in recent weeks. Then the Eagles hit. "I mean, it's extremely hard for everybody,'' left guard Tyler Smith said. "But one thing I can definitely say is nobody on our sidelines quit. Not one person threw in the towel, folded, started pointing fingers or any of that. "I can definitely say our guys are one of a kind guys. We're going to come in and we're going to work. The result wasn't nearly what we wanted today but we have one more opportunity next week. "That's all we can focus on. That's all we can do.'' All McCarthy and this team can do now is finish out the season against the Commanders. And wait to see what Jones decides when it comes to the fate of his head coach.

As the court case unfolds, the man's fate hangs in the balance, and the outcome will likely have far-reaching implications for both himself and the broader community of self-improvement enthusiasts. Will he be able to redeem himself and learn from his mistakes, or will he face the consequences of his repeated failures? Only time will tell.Bello's 20 lead Purdue Fort Wayne past Drexel 87-81