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phmacao Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms said the move aims to drive “real improvements” for disabled people, whom the ministers will be encouraged to engage with on a regular basis. He told the Commons: “I am very pleased to be able to announce today the appointment of new lead ministers for disability in each Government department, they will represent the interests of disabled people, champion disability inclusion and accessibility within their departments. “I’m going to chair regular meetings with them and will encourage them to engage directly with disabled people and their representative organisations, as they take forward their departmental priorities. “And I look forward to this new group of lead ministers for disability together driving real improvements across Government for disabled people.” This came during an adjournment debate on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, where Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling raised concerns about “floating bus stops”, which have a cycle lane between the stop and the pavement. Intervening, the MP for Torbay, who is registered blind, said: “The Government needs to ban floating bus stops.” Sir Stephen said: “I do think this issue about floating bus stops is an important issue which we need to work across Government to reflect on.” Labour MP Debbie Abrahams, who led the debate, had earlier criticised the lack of accessibility for disabled people on trains. The Oldham East and Saddleworth MP said: “Our train network does not have level access, and we heard Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson from the other place make this plea back in the summer, absolutely outrageous what she was put through. “But I was absolutely shocked to find, when I had a presentation of the TransPennine route upgrade, that the rolling stock yet to be commissioned is not going to provide that level access. “It’s absolute nonsense, it’s not even in the design of that procurement, so we must do better than this.”Trump assassination attempt hearing turns volatile as Secret Service leader testifies

The rookie running back relishes any opportunity he gets to contribute to the success of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have rebounded from a tough stretch to climb back into a tie for first place in the NFC South. Irving leads NFL rookies in rushing with 732 yards, averaging 5.5 yards per carry while sharing the workload with starter Rachaad White and third-stringer Sean Tucker, who have combined to ease some of the burden on quarterback Baker Mayfield. A fourth-round draft pick out of Oregon, Irving is coming off rushing for a season-best 152 yards and a touchdown in last week’s 26-23 overtime win over the Carolina Panthers. He had another 33 yards receiving, giving him a rookie-leading 1,017 total yards from scrimmage through 12 games. The Bucs (6-6) on Sunday host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-10), who have an outstanding newcomer of their own with Brock Bowers on the verge of breaking the league's record for catches by a rookie tight end. Bowers leads all players, regardless of position, with 84 receptions. He's fourth with 884 yards receiving and second behind Irving among rookies with 895 total yards from scrimmage. “I don’t really like taking all the credit. It’s those guys up front,” Irving said, deferring to Tampa Bay’s improved offensive line. “I think I have to do something special for those guys for Christmas because they’re getting the job done.” The Bucs are eighth in the NFL in rushing at 137.2 yards per game. They’ve gained 100-plus yards on the ground in nine of 12 games after only doing it nine times in 34 games over the past two seasons. Irving, whose ability to make defenders miss and accelerate in the open field, has provided a spark to an offense that sputtered without injured wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin during a four-game losing streak. It doesn’t seem to bother the rookie that he still sits behind White on the depth chart. The starter had a 38-yard run in overtime to set up the winning field goal last week. Coach Todd Bowles continues to stress that the Bucs, tied with Atlanta for the NFC South lead, need both Irving and White to be successful. “In our room, all our success is one,” said Irving, who in the past two weeks became the first rookie since Miles Sanders in 2019 to string together consecutive games with 150-plus yards from scrimmage. “If I’m having success,’’ Irving added, “everybody in the room is having success.” Tampa Bay’s porous secondary figures to be tested by Bowers, the first tight end to lead the league in catches after Week 13 since Todd Christenson in 1986. The first-round draft pick out of Georgia needs three receptions to break Sam LaPorta’s season record (86 in 2023) for catches by a tight end. He’s 116 yards away from joining Mike Ditka (1,076 in 1961) and Kyle Pitts (1,026 in 2021) as the only rookie tight ends to finish with 1,000-plus yards receiving. “I thought he was one of the best tight ends coming out in a long time – not just this draft, but in a long time,” Bowles said. “He’s living up to expectations. He can play wideout, he can play tight end, he can do some fullback, he can run jet sweeps,” the Bucs coach added. “They do a lot of things with him and he’s a very talented guy.” The last time the Raiders went against Mayfield was two seasons ago when he came off a plane to play for the Los Angeles Rams. Despite having minimal time with the playbook and just one brief practice, Mayfield rallied the Rams to a 17-16 victory on a 23-yard touchdown pass with 10 seconds left. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was the team’s linebackers coach at the time. “He plays the game kind of like Brett Favre, who I played against in (the) league,” Pierce said. “He’s very fiery. He’ll do whatever it takes to make a play. The play’s never dead with him. You’ve got to keep your eyes on him and then stay in coverage, so that’ll be a challenge.” Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell didn’t look as though he had missed nearly six weeks because of a broken thumb when he almost led Las Vegas to a victory at Kansas City last week. He completed 23 of 35 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns in the Raiders’ 19-17 loss to the Chiefs. But O’Connell had a hard time looking at the positives given how close the Raiders came to beating the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. “Definitely some good plays, but it just stinks more than anything,” O’Connell said. “It was just a really hard loss. Even sometimes when you have a game right after, it’s easier to move on. But we had a longer week this week and so kind of really got to sit in it and it’s no fun.” AP Sports Writer Mark Anderson in Las Vegas contributed to this report. NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Known across the globe as the stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams hit the six-month mark in space Thursday with two more to go. The pair rocketed into orbit on June 5, the first to ride Boeing’s new Starliner crew capsule on what was supposed to be a weeklong test flight. They arrived at the International Space Station the next day, only after overcoming a cascade of thruster failures and helium leaks . NASA deemed the capsule too risky for a return flight, so it will be February before their long and trying mission comes to a close. While NASA managers bristle at calling them stuck or stranded, the two retired Navy captains shrug off the description of their plight. They insist they’re fine and accepting of their fate. Wilmore views it as a detour of sorts: “We’re just on a different path.” “I like everything about being up here,” Williams told students Wednesday from an elementary school named for her in Needham, Massachusetts, her hometown. "Just living in space is super fun.” Both astronauts have lived up there before so they quickly became full-fledged members of the crew, helping with science experiments and chores like fixing a broken toilet, vacuuming the air vents and watering the plants. Williams took over as station commander in September. “Mindset does go a long way,” Wilmore said in response to a question from Nashville first-graders in October. He’s from Mount Juliet, Tennessee. “I don’t look at these situations in life as being downers.” Boeing flew its Starliner capsule home empty in September, and NASA moved Wilmore and Williams to a SpaceX flight not due back until late February. Two other astronauts were bumped to make room and to keep to a six-month schedule for crew rotations. Like other station crews, Wilmore and Williams trained for spacewalks and any unexpected situations that might arise. “When the crews go up, they know they could be there for up to a year,” said NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free. NASA astronaut Frank Rubio found that out the hard way when the Russian Space Agency had to rush up a replacement capsule for him and two cosmonauts in 2023, pushing their six-month mission to just past a year. Boeing said this week that input from Wilmore and Williams has been “invaluable" in the ongoing inquiry of what went wrong. The company said in a statement that it is preparing for Starliner's next flight but declined comment on when it might launch again. NASA also has high praise for the pair. “Whether it was luck or whether it was selection, they were great folks to have for this mission,” NASA's chief health and medical officer, Dr. JD Polk, said during an interview with The Associated Press. On top of everything else, Williams, 59, has had to deal with “rumors,” as she calls them, of serious weight loss. She insists her weight is the same as it was on launch day, which Polk confirms. During Wednesday's student chat, Williams said she didn't have much of an appetite when she first arrived in space. But now she's “super hungry” and eating three meals a day plus snacks, while logging the required two hours of daily exercise. Williams, a distance runner, uses the space station treadmill to support races in her home state. She competed in Cape Cod’s 7-mile Falmouth Road Race in August. She ran the 2007 Boston Marathon up there as well. She has a New England Patriots shirt with her for game days, as well as a Red Sox spring training shirt. “Hopefully I’ll be home before that happens -- but you never know,” she said in November. Husband Michael Williams, a retired federal marshal and former Navy aviator, is caring for their dogs back home in Houston. As for Wilmore, 61, he's missing his younger daughter's senior year in high school and his older daughter's theater productions in college. “We can’t deny that being unexpectedly separated, especially during the holidays when the entire family gets together, brings increased yearnings to share the time and events together,” his wife, Deanna Wilmore, told the AP in a text this week. Her husband “has it worse than us” since he's confined to the space station and can only connect via video for short periods. “We are certainly looking forward to February!!” she wrote. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.Southend wins: 1 Draws: 0 Forest Green Rovers wins: 1 League Two - Feb 21 - Forest Green 1 Southend 3 League Two - Nov 20 - Southend 0 Forest Green 1 Southend: LLWDWL Forest Green: WWDWWW Ryan Atkin Atkin has shown 17 yellow cards in three games so far this season but has yet to show a red. Rochdale v Oldham, AFC Fylde v Ebbsfleet, Aldershot v Altrincham, Barnet v Woking, Boston v Braintree, Eastleigh v Wealdstone, Halifax P Sutton P, Maidenhead v Gateshead, Solihull v Hartlepool, Southend v Forest Green, Tamworth v Dagenham, York v Yeovil. >Forest Green have been beaten in just one of their last 14 league games. >Rovers currently top of the table having picked up 40 points from 18 games. >Forest Green have scored 20 goals away from home this season, more than any other team in the National League. >Christian Doidge is top scorer for Rovers with eight goals so far this season. >Former Blues striker Harry Cardwell has made three league starts for Forest Green since signing from Southend in late August. In total, Cardwell has made 12 appearances, scoring twice. >Shrimpers midfielder James Morton made 17 appearances while on loan with Forest Green during the 2019/20 season. >Forest Green are top of the National League form guide with the Shrimpers in 16th. >Ex Blues loanee Ryan Inniss is now with Forest Green. Inniss made 12 appearances for Southend during the 2016/17 season. >Forest Green won on their only ever visit to Roots Hall, beating Blues 1-0 in November 2020. >Saturday's game will be the first between the Shrimpers and Forest Green that will be played in front of a crowd.None

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified the need for innovative software solutions to counter the growing threats to video communications against digital injection attacks and to ensure the integrity of video communications in critical applications. These attacks, which allow malicious actors to alter live video streams, pose significant risks to trust and security in remote interactions, including identity verification. To this end, DHS is seeking a software solution through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, which issued a for a solution that can secure multiparty video interactions by establishing and maintaining the integrity of live video streams. The goal is to develop a solution that can prevent digital injection attacks while seamlessly integrating with existing hardware and video conferencing applications. This technology must provide users with confidence in the authenticity of their video interactions and notify them of any changes in the security status during a session. The development of secure video communication software has significant implications for both national security and private sector operations. DHS said it “is increasingly doing business online including immigration interviews, remote identity proofing and agency meetings online. The ability to transact digitally with trust is key to multiple DHS missions. Widely used video platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc., allow substitution of virtual cameras with no notice or awareness to the participants in a video interaction. This deficiency can allow for video injection attacks.” DHS said the technology it seeks will also play a key role in combating fraud and deception enabled by deepfake technologies. As deepfakes become more sophisticated, the need for robust defense mechanisms is more urgent than ever. The proposed solution will help bridge the gap between detection and prevention, providing proactive protection against digital injection attacks. Digital injection attacks manipulate live video feeds to deceive participants in virtual interactions. A common example is the substitution of a real video feed with a deepfake or other digitally altered content. This vulnerability is particularly concerning for platforms that are widely used for personal and professional communications. And existing video platforms often allow the use of virtual cameras without notifying users, creating opportunities for attackers to exploit the system. The threat of live deepfakes underscores the urgency of this issue, and the pre-solicitation document refers to a guest post by Co-founder and Chief Science Officer Konstantin Simonchik which . Deepfake technologies are advancing rapidly, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between authentic and manipulated content in real time. However, DHS said that although there has been progress in deterrent solutions such as biometric presentation attack detection (PAD), “not all approaches can be integrated for real-time streaming video and few detectors are robust over various methods of generating live deepfakes on all commodity personal computers.” DHS said “the dynamically changing and rapidly improving methods for generating live deepfakes may defeat some detectors, resulting in an ongoing challenge between generators and detectors. This topic is seeking an innovative solution to mitigate and prevent digital injection attacks where a bad actor could modify live video content to deceive, commit fraud, or perpetrate scams.” The department said current detection methods also have limitations in robustness and compatibility with real-time streaming video across commodity devices like laptops and mobile phones. The proposed solution DHS is looking for must go beyond traditional detection methods to offer a novel and distinct capability. It should be interoperable, adhere to open standards, and demonstrate immunity from digital injection attacks as defined by international security standard . By achieving these objectives, the software will help DHS and other stakeholders conduct secure, trustworthy video communications. To meet DHS’s needs, the software must satisfy several technical and operational criteria. The solution must establish and maintain the authenticity of the video stream between participants using hardware such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, and must ensure that the video content originates from a real camera and has not been modified. It also must have real-time security indicators. Users should receive clear indications that the video interaction is secure. If any security changes occur during the session, users must be immediately notified. The solution also must work with existing operating systems, device drivers, hardware, and video applications to ensure compatibility with widely used platforms without requiring extensive modifications. The proposed software must differ from existing solutions like PAD and liveness detection and should offer advanced protection against live deepfake generation and other sophisticated attacks. The project will be developed in three phases, each addressing key technical and operational aspects of the solution. The first phase focuses on evaluating the viability of proposed security approaches to prevent digital injection attacks. DHS said respondents “must explain how the proposed solution integrates with existing operating systems, drivers, hardware, and video applications, and how the proposed solution is novel and distinct from existing commercial presentation attack detection solutions.” Developers must identify the necessary software security layers to maintain digital trust in video streams and determine how the solution will integrate with existing systems. This phase involves detailed modeling to demonstrate the distinctiveness of the proposed solution compared to commercial alternatives. Phase I also requires developers to outline the extended functionalities needed for video applications, such as verifying the authenticity of video feeds and alerting participants to security breaches. By addressing these foundational requirements, Phase I sets the stage for prototype development. In Phase II, developers will create a working prototype of the software, incorporating the security layers modeled in Phase I. The prototype will include utilities to verify and assert a secure channel between video applications and cameras, ensuring that video content is authentic and untampered. The final phase focuses on deploying the solution in real-world settings and refining it based on user feedback. Phase III has cross-cutting applications, spanning government operations and commercial use cases. For DHS, the technology will support critical activities such as virtual immigration interviews and remote identity proofing transactions for disaster assistance. Through its phased approach, the project will address technical challenges, integrate with existing systems, and deliver a robust solution that meets the evolving needs of modern communication. In doing so, DHS said, it will set a new standard for trusted video interactions, safeguarding the integrity of virtual engagements in an increasingly interconnected world. | | | | | |

Dibrugarh: In a heartwarming celebration of love and community, a resident of Dibrugarh town orchestrated a grand mass wedding for 21 couples, all while marking his own daughter’s special day. The North Assam provincial committee of the social organisation Dharm Jagran Samanvay conducted the Vedic wedding rituals at the Shree Agrasen Milan Mandir in Dibrugarh. This unique event was the brainchild of social worker Sudhir Kejriwal and his family, who decided to share their joy by bringing together these couples in holy matrimony. The event was inaugurated by Dibrugarh Mayor Saikat Patra. Expressing his joy about organizing the mass wedding, Sudhir Kejriwal said that when his daughter’s marriage was fixed a year ago, the idea of such an event came to his mind. “We discussed it with Dharm Jagran Samanvay, and the mass wedding was organized to coincide with my daughter’s marriage. Some people spend extensively on weddings, while many are deprived of proper marriages due to financial constraints. I’m very happy to be part of this program,” Kejriwal said. Rachana Jain, coordinator of the mass wedding, said that this was the first time in Dibrugarh that a father had organised a mass wedding of 21 couples to mark his daughter’s marriage. We also published the following articles recently Fathers heartfelt gesture, weds off daughter and 21 couples in grand ceremony A social worker in Dibrugarh, Sudhir Kejriwal, celebrated his daughter's wedding by organizing mass wedding for 21 couples. The event, coordinated by Dharm Jagran Samanvay, aimed to help couples, especially those from financially weak backgrounds, formalize their unions. It was praised for promoting social upliftment, with more than 17,000 marriages conducted by the organization in five years. Dibrugarh villagers capture black panther Residents of Nohajar Sonowal village in Dibrugarh successfully captured a black panther that had been attacking domestic animals. Using a hen as bait in an iron cage, the panther was trapped early Saturday morning. The animal, known locally as "Ghoong," is in good health and will be released in a remote forest area after a medical examination. Dibrugarh residents write to CM to save tea garden Environmental activists in Dibrugarh petition Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to prevent the destruction of green spaces, particularly along Convoy Road. They emphasize the significance of preserving tea plants and trees for local air quality and urban biodiversity, highlighting the area's cultural heritage. The group warns against the town's transformation into a concrete jungle.Zelensky demands response from allies as Putin threatens West with new missileSports on TV for Nov. 23 - 24House rejects Democratic efforts to force release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

This past fall, multidisciplinary artist Clotilde Jiménez debuted La Gruta: Una Ópera en Dos Actos ( The Grotto: An Opera in Two Acts) at El Museo Jumex in Mexico City. Spun from magical realism and a pointedly self-reflective engagement with “Mesofuturism,” the two-part experimental production and adjoining exhibition directs its viewers toward a cosmological reorientation of space and time that expands beyond the orthodoxy of traditional opera. The Grotto follows the journey of Leopoldo, a young boy from the Mexican village of La Garra, who experiences a supernatural encounter with a group of chaneques , Aztecan anthropomorphic spirits, while playing in a river. These primordial forces beckon Leopoldo beyond conventional sentience and into an otherworldly lore. What seems like just a few minutes in the grotto is in actuality a decade away from his family. In the darkened performance hall that amplified the show’s ominous musical score, digital screens projected film and black-and-white imagery of La Garra and Leopoldo’s enigmatic experience. Masked chaneques with blackened eyes and unmoving wooden mouths both echoed and challenged a colonial distrust of animism, underscoring the friction between spirituality and land—between the actual and the metaphysical. Raffia-adorned dancers vibrated before the digital screens, while a live cellist accompanied the part-Nahuatl, part-Spanish production. Upon Leopoldo’s miraculous return, his family is unable to contend with the profundity of his mystical survival, and he is forced from home once again. Thus, a new odyssey of temporal solitude commences with Leopoldo’s journey to the United States as an undocumented minor. The avant-garde show has brought forth a distinct, syncretic vernacular that confronts the thorny relationship between migration, imperialism, and indigeneity. In this moment of political disquietude, The Grotto emerges with a refreshing honesty that might help us better contend with the catastrophe of colonialism. I’M THE KIND OF ARTIST that does not really label myself; I simply say I’m an artist. So when I go to the studio, I’m not limited to just painting or sculpting, for example. This time I chose opera as my medium. When I was a kid growing up in Philadelphia, I played the clarinet, which wasn’t the coolest thing to do. So I’m not foreign to reading music. And sometimes in the studio, I listen to opera when I work. In this sense, my exploration of the form felt like a natural transition. When I first heard the story of The Grotto , which is based on a true experience that my wife had while on a trip as a young girl, I was inspired and immediately knew I wanted to do something. The opera has to take the audience through, beginning to end. Sometimes it can end on a happy note, but it is always fundamentally a tragedy. So I thought about how the story from my wife’s childhood needed to be developed to reflect this. I knew that I was crossing boundaries, especially as a visual artist, but I had a strong conviction that this story needed to be told as an operatic tragedy. The story begins when my wife visited her family in a village about eight and a half hours west of Mexico City. Upon arrival, my wife and her cousins went down to the river to swim. As it got dark everybody left to go home, but her cousin Leopoldo kept playing. Suddenly, two silent, nude figures emerged from the water. Leopoldo explained they had the bodies of children but the heads of old people. They beckoned for him and then walked to a grotto where they all played hide-and-seek behind stalagmites for what seems to be just fifteen minutes before Leopoldo left. When Leopoldo arrived back home his mother cried out hysterically, like she’d seen a demon. He asked her what’s wrong and she responded, “Poldo, you’ve been missing for so long we thought you were dead.” Once a village elder realized that Leopoldo had been playing with chaneques, he was exiled and sent to the United States for fear that he was now cursed. But explaining this story is like trying to describe a new flavor to someone who hasn’t yet tried it. It’s difficult. When I was writing and producing the show, I wasn’t thinking about visual artwork at all until the chief curator of Museo Jumex, Kit Hammonds, said, “So what about the art?” I’m like, “What art? The opera is the art.” He’s like, “Well, you have all this space.” So ultimately, I realized that the inclusion of visual art would only enhance the story. That realization led to a giant video-based triptych echoing the three screens in the opera, which is used as the background and the set design. They tell the story of the Mass that the village has when they believe that Leopoldo is dead because he’s been missing for so long. It’s this beautiful scene of the village people walking by candlelight at night in the jungle, and they sing an a cappella hymn that was originally written to be accompanied by a musical score. Opera is traditionally seen as a European art form, but my work challenges this by embracing rich non-European influences. I wrote the libretto in Spanish and Nahuatl, one of Mexico’s sixty-eight Indigenous languages, aiming to resonate with Mexican, Indigenous, and African diasporic communities. Designing the dancers’ costumes, I delved into Mexico’s history with ixtle fibers. Produced on Mexican soil by enslaved people, the fibers connect to Mexico’s role in the slave trade and to my Afro-Latino heritage. Further inspiration came from Polynesian palm weavings, which evoke my birthplace in Honolulu. This exploration revealed shared aesthetics, spirituality, and identity among these cultures. The journey led me from Afrofuturism to Mesofuturism, providing me with the tools to tell a universally resonant story rooted in the dynamic culture of the region.

Thanks to Courtland Sutton’s ongoing hot streak, the Broncos actually might have a 1,000-yard receiver this season. The Broncos haven’t had one since Sutton caught 72 passes for 1,112 yards in 2019 and made the Pro Bowl. But then Sutton suffered a torn ACL in the second game of 2020 and missed the rest of that season and the Broncos continued to go through various starting quarterbacks. But Sutton has 36 catches for 467 yards and three touchdowns in the past five games, giving him 57 grabs for 744 yards and five touchdowns on the season for the 7-5 Broncos. Sutton, who is developing quite a rapport with rookie quarterback Bo Nix, needs to average just 51.2 yards in the final five games to end Denver’s longest streak without a 1,000-yard receiver since a 1990-93 stretch. “It’s tough to think about,’’ Rod Smith, who had a team-record eight 1,000-yard seasons while catching balls for the Broncos from 1995-2006, said of the Broncos’ 1,000-yard drought. “But I’ve seen the turmoil of the last five years. But now I’m just glad to see (Sutton) getting back into the fold.” If Sutton reaches 1,000 yards receiving, he would become the 11th player to do it twice for Denver. The Denver Gazette talked about Sutton with three of them: Smith, Emmanuel Sanders, who had three 1,000-yard seasons while playing for the Broncos from 2014-19, and Steve Watson, who had three while with them from 1979-87, Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders runs during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey) Sanders knows Sutton well. The two both played at SMU, with Sanders being a third-round pick by Pittsburgh in 2010 and Sutton going in the second round to Denver in 2018. They were Broncos teammates in 2018 and in for first half of 2019 and remain close. “Courtland is one heck of a player and everything he has coming to him, he’s earned,’’ Sanders said. “He’s a captain on the team (for the fourth straight season). He’s one of the best teammates I’ve ever had, and he finally has a quarterback, and he finally has a good (play caller in head coach) Sean Payton. ... I played with Sean Payton in New Orleans (in 2020) and he’s a heck of a (play caller).” Sanders said it took some time for Sutton to work his way back from his torn ACL, but he’s been thrilled to see his progress. Sutton caught 58 passes for 776 yards in 2021, 64 for 892 in 2022 and last season had 57 grabs for 772 yards and 10 touchdowns. “It’s hard to come back from (a torn ACL), but I would have put my money on Courtland,’’ Sanders said. “He’s strong minded, he’s strong willed and he loves to play football. .. He’s so gifted athletically. I mean, the guy could be on a basketball player dunking on people.” Sutton actually did play some basketball at SMU before concentrating solely on football. Sanders said Sutton’s athletic ability results in “50-50 balls not even being 50-50 balls because he’s going to go up and get it.” Smith put a different percentage on 50-50 balls when Nix throws one to Sutton. “They’re more like 80-20,’’ Smith said. “He goes up and makes plays.” Smith has been impressed with acrobatic touchdown catches Sutton has made over the past two seasons. He had two touchdowns in last Sunday’s 29-19 win at Las Vegas, one on an impressive 18-yard grab in which he leaped high over cornerback Jack Jones in the right corner of the end zone. “When the ball goes up like that, I expect him to get it,’’ Smith said. “And you think about his last five games in which he has almost 500 yards. It’s a perfect time for him to raise his game. He’s a Pro Bowl player.’’ Watson has enjoyed watching Sutton’s hot five-game stretch and hopes it will continue Monday night against Cleveland at Empower Field at Mile High. “He’s getting the job done and it’s been fun to watch,’’ Watson said. “He looks like he’s improved. The way he plays the ball in the air, he’s gotten a lot better the last couple of years. And now that he’s got Bo Nix, it’s only going to get better for him.” Watson in 1979 became just the second different Broncos receiver to have a 1,000-yard receiving season after Lionel Taylor did it four times in the AFL while playing for Denver from 1960-66. Watson then did it two more times. Other players to have had multiple 1,000-yard receiving seasons for the Broncos have been Demaryius Thomas (five), Brandon Marshall (three), Ed McCaffrey (three), tight end Shannon Sharpe (three), Eric Decker (two) and Anthony Miller (two). “It’s amazing in light of the fact that this league has been so wide open,’’ Watson said of the Broncos not having had a 1,000-yard receiver since 2019. Sutton soon could end that drought with a second 1,000-yard season. Sanders would welcome seeing him do it. “I have a lot of love for him,’’ Sanders said. “He’s having an awesome season, and I hope he goes out and gets that 1,000 yards and they make the playoffs.” What I’m hearing -- Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers joked about how he thought he would get the key late-game sack last Sunday of Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder. Instead, with Denver leading 26-19, it was outside linebacker Nik Bonitto hitting Ridder for his 10th sack of his season. It forced a fumble that Malcolm Roach recovered at the Raiders 17 with 2:21 left to wrap up the game. “When he got that sack, I was like, ‘Man, thought for sure it was my sack,’’’ Franklin-Myers said. “I ran into the quarterback and hit his arm, but Bonitto knocked the ball out. But good for him.” -- Smith said he’s a “big fan” of Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey and really liked how he joined offensive linemen in helping shove running back Javonte Williams the final four yards into the end zone on his 14-yard touchdown run in the 38-6 win over Atlanta two weeks ago. “I was more proud of that play than any catch,’’ Smith said. Humphrey thought nothing about joining linemen in the push. “I got my guys,’’ he said. “When I saw (Williams) fighting to get in there, I’m always going to be there to help. That’s my role to be physical and to bring energy.” What I’m seeing -- While with Tampa Bay in 2019, quarterback Jameis Winston threw the ball all over the place. He had 33 touchdown passes but an astounding 30 interceptions in 626 attempts. Credit Winston since then for getting his interception problems under control. While he only has been a part-time starter, over the past five seasons, Winston has thrown 506 passes with 15 interceptions. With Deshaun Watson out for the season due to a torn Achilles tendon, Winston will start his fifth straight game Monday for the Browns at Denver. “There’s a natural leadership,’’ Payton said of Winston, who played for him on the Saints from 2020-21. “The players gravitate to him.” Winston this season has seven touchdown passes and four picks while throwing 172 passes. -- With Kwon Alexander having been plucked off the practice squad by Detroit, the Broncos might need to sign another inside linebacker to the squad. Denver’s only inside linebackers are on the 53-man roster in starters Cody Barton and Justin Strnad, rookie Levelle Bailey and Zach Cunningham, who was signed Wednesday off the practice squad after he had used all three elevations. Payton said Denver had eyed Cunningham during the offseason before signing him Sept. 25 to the squad. “He’s a good tackler,’’ Payton said. “He can run.” Payton was “happy for Kwon” going to the Lions and “had a good visit with him” before he left. Payton coached him on the Saints from 2020-21. What I’m thinking -- The New York Giants are collecting Broncos castoff tight ends. Last March, after Chris Manhertz was released by Denver, the Giants signed the blocking specialist. He has one catch this season for two yards but at least it went for a touchdown. Last Tuesday, after Denver had waived Greg Dulcich, the Giants claimed him. It will be interesting to see how much work he gets down the stretch for the Giants, who are 2-10 and have been eliminated from playoff contention. As for the next former Broncos tight end to join the Giants, Adam Trautman, Lucas Krull and Nate Adkins are all in line to be Denver’s 53-man roster in 2025. But Donald Parham, on the practice squad, could become available. -- It’s not too early to think about the Broncos’ schedule next season. In addition to six home-and-away games against AFC West foes, they will play from the AFC South, Jacksonville and Tennessee at home and Houston and Indianapolis on the road and from the NFC East, Dallas and the Giants at home and Philadelphia and Washington on the road. For their other three games, they will play the team with the same 2024 finish from the AFC North and the NFC North at home and on the road against the team with the same finish in AFC East.

The US Navy is to transform three, white elephant, stealth destroyers by fitting them with first-of-their-kind shipborne hypersonic weapons. The USS Zumwalt is at a Mississippi shipyard where workers have installed missile tubes that replace twin turrets from a gun system that was never activated because it was too expensive. Once the system is complete, the Zumwalt will provide a platform for conducting fast, precision strikes from greater distances, adding to the usefulness of the warship. “It was a costly blunder. But the Navy could take victory from the jaws of defeat here, and get some utility out of (the ships) by making them into a hypersonic platform,” said Bryan Clark, a defence analyst at the Hudson Institute. The US has had several types of hypersonic weapons in development for the past two decades, but recent tests by both Russia and China have added pressure to the US military to hasten their production. Hypersonic weapons travel beyond Mach 5, five times the speed of sound, with added manoeuvrability making them harder to shoot down. Last year, The Washington Post newspaper reported that among the documents leaked by former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was a defence department briefing that confirmed China had recently tested an intermediate-range hypersonic weapon called the DF-27. While the Pentagon had previously acknowledged the weapon’s development, it had not recognised its testing. One of the US programmes in development and planned for the Zumwalt is the Conventional Prompt Strike. It would launch like a ballistic missile and then release a hypersonic glide vehicle that would travel at speeds seven to eight times faster than the speed of sound before hitting the target. The weapon system is being developed jointly by the Navy and Army. Each of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers would be equipped with four missile tubes, each with three of the missiles for a total of 12 hypersonic weapons per ship. In choosing the Zumwalt, the Navy is attempting to add to the usefulness of a 7.5 billion US dollars (£5.9 billion) warship that is considered by critics to be an expensive mistake despite serving as a test platform for multiple innovations. The Zumwalt was envisioned as providing land-attack capability with an advanced gun system with rocket-assisted projectiles to open the way for Marines to charge ashore. But the system featuring 155mm guns hidden in stealthy turrets was cancelled because each of the rocket-assisted projectiles cost up to one million dollars (£790,000). Despite the stain on their reputation, the three Zumwalt-class destroyers: Zumwalt, Michael Monsoor and Lyndon B Johnson; remain the Navy’s most advanced surface warships in terms of new technologies. Those innovations include electric propulsion, an angular shape to minimise radar signature, an unconventional wave-piercing hull, automated fire and damage control and a composite deckhouse that hides radar and other sensors. The US is accelerating development because hypersonics have been identified as vital to US national security with “survivable and lethal capabilities”, said James Weber, principal director for hypersonics in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies. “Fielding new capabilities that are based on hypersonic technologies is a priority for the defence department to sustain and strengthen our integrated deterrence, and to build enduring advantages,” he said.

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His father, Dennis, was a Roughneck football player in the 1950s who went on to play for the Baltimore Colts after being drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1963 NFL Draft. “It’s just kind of funny that he (David) wound up being PBK Architects’ representative on the job who is related to somebody from Columbia High School, who played in the NFL, the cover of Sports Illustrated, Time Magazine, Life Magazine; it’s kind of cool,” Galloway said. The historical presence didn’t end at the door; it was the start of a theme for the new Columbia High School gymnasiums. Columbia High School will open its new gymnasiums Tuesday. The Roughnecks are hosting Van Vleck in boys basketball action. Tip-off of the freshman and junior varsity games are at 4:30 p.m. and varsity game is at 6 p.m. “This whole facility means so much to everybody,” Roughnecks coach Sean Cox said. “When I got here, it was the dome gym, and that’s all these kids have known their whole lives. To be able to call this home and something to be proud of is huge for the community and the kids. “The history is tied into all this, and it’s great for the kids to understand that, and they get to be a part of it from the start.” The two-story facility toward the back side of Columbia High School features a new career and technical education facility for agriculture and trade training, dual gyms, a weight room, locker rooms and a new facility for fine arts instruction. However, the two gymnasiums’ uniqueness is the historical ties they showcase to the school district and the city of West Columbia. “When we went into design, we talked about calling this court First Capital Court,” Galloway said. “In 1836, after the Battle of the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto, it (West Columbia) became the first capital, and they decided to meet here in October of 1836 and inaugurated Sam Houston as the first president of the Republic of Texas. “So when we went through the process of the facilities committee, they asked us to respect the history of the area.” First Capital Court is the main varsity high school gymnasium. To incorporate West Columbia’s history, oil derricks are etched on the court, highlighting the oilfield workers who came to West Columbia in 1919 and 1920 to find a better place for their children to go to school, Galloway said. “West Columbia ISD was created as a taxing entity back in 1920; that’s when the election went to the voters to do that, so that is represented here,” Galloway said. The court also encompasses modern-day Columbia High School and Columbia-Brazoria ISD, with a circular “C” logo at midcourt. The logo represents the district’s “Ride for the C” mantra, which athletics director Earnest Peña instilled when he took over the position in 2023. “If you look at the court and know the history, it is from the very beginning to the very current,” Galloway said. Next door to the varsity gym is the auxiliary gym, which will host subvarsity volleyball and basketball games. That gym is named Charlie Brown Court and has the year 1896 along the sideline. Brown was a freed slave who moved to Texas after Emancipation and became Texas’ first Black millionaire. He died in 1920. However, his wish for a school for Black children outlived him, and the district wanted to make sure it honored him with the new upgrades. “In 1896, a U.S. Supreme Court hearing called Plessy v. Ferguson, separate but equal. A few months after that, Charlie Brown donated land to this school district, which at the time was Common School District 16 in 1896,” Galloway said. “He donated land to the district to build a facility to educate the Black children of the school district at that time. “In that beginning, and to represent that history, we named that court Charlie Brown Court. The idea is to respect the history, and what we want is when people come to the gym and ask ‘What does 1896 mean?’ Our people can tell them the history. We are an education business and we want everything we do to teach a history lesson.” District voters approved the $79 million bond project, managed by PBK Architects, in November 2022 to replace buildings as old as 60 years, including the old dome-like gymnasium. “It looked like the construction was going to take us three years, 36 months. Once we got Drymalla (Construction Co.), the construction manager at risk, on board and sat down in planning, we found a way to cut the construction time from 36 months to 20 months,” Galloway said. “But the key was, get this (the high school gym) opened first.” Phase 1 of the project was to complete the gymnasiums. Phase 2, which started after Thanksgiving, included moving everything into the building. Phase 3 involves tearing down the current auxiliary gym, also known as the G building, and the girls’ locker room. The old domed building was demolished in August 2023. The volleyball and basketball teams have played their home games at West Brazos Junior High School in Brazoria during construction. “But part of the other process was while everything else is going on, we’re going to school around it,” Galloway said. “It’s been a masterpiece of planning and it’s turned out perfect. When we start school in August, we will be in everything.” Galloway praised the community for its support. “It’s fantastic,” he said. “Anytime you want somebody to pay a little money, that’s hard. But, when we were doing our tours and talking to groups, our promise was that we were going to do things right. I hope when we bring people into this facility, they agree.” Lady ’Necks coach Maurice Jones had never experienced another gym like this because the gymnasiums he visited before didn’t have the sense of character Columbia’s has, he said. “There is history tied behind this,” he said. “Here, First Capital Court; West Columbia being the first capital for the Republic of Texas is great, and we understand that the oil is what established West Columbia ISD, and now, we ‘Ride for the C.’ That is the culture that we want to establish here at Columbia. “It’s exciting for the kids to experience all of that. When you walk into this gym, there is history here, and you feel something different than the norm.” Both coaches showed their players the facility during the day Nov. 21. Jones’ team got to practice Nov. 25 and Cox’s on Nov. 26, but Cox’s team will get the chance to christen the gymnasium with Tuesday’s non-district game. “They are excited. They are chomping at the bit to get here,” Cox said. “Being able to practice here a couple of times before a game is huge. They can get comfortable going into a new locker room, knowing where you are going and getting acclimated to a new space.” The weight room is for girls’ sports and boys’ basketball, eliminating the need to walk to the field house. “We can have a group lift and a group practice without having to travel across campus. It makes it so much easier,” Cox said. Peña is one of more than a dozen coaches who are alumni of Columbia High School and played in the dome gym. In a way, the opening of the new gymnasiums is a journey come full circle for the 2003 Roughneck graduate, who will soon see his own children do the same at the new facility, including his daughter, Emsley, who will play in the new gym in a few years as a freshman. “It means a lot because where we played before, and now we are part of a new beginning. ... 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AUSTIN, Texas — When the Texas Longhorns take on the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday for the first time in 13 seasons, fans will pay a hefty price to go to the game as it will be the most expensive ticket of this college football season. According to the ticket website TickPick, the average ticket cost to get into the game in College Station is $1,027, making it the most expensive college football game ever. The cheapest ticket available on SeatGeek cost about $430, for one seat in the stadium's upper level. The record applies to both college football and NFL games. The previous record for ticket prices in the NFL regular season was when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visited the New England Patriots in 2021 for Tom Brady's first game back at Gillette Stadium since leaving the Patriots in 2019. Those tickets went for an average of $912. With demand high and tickets scarce or hard to find, it creates an opportunity for scammers to capitalize. "They'll create fake websites, fake resale shops and fake tickets," Jason Meza, the Senior Director Of Media Relations & Community Engagement for the Better Business Bureau, said. "If you buy a ticket without verifying it or with a reseller that's unverified or just a nonlegitimate option, then there's a chance you run the risk of not having that ticket valid." As Longhorn and Aggie fans scramble to secure tickets for this weekend's rivalry matchup, authorities are warning of online scams and fraudsters who pose as legitimate sellers but deliver fake tickets or no tickets at all. During the season, Texas A&M Police said they have dealt with multiple ticket scams that have cost fans thousands of dollars. One such scam came just before the team's game against Notre Dame in August. At the time, Texas A&M Police recommended fans purchase tickets from either the 12th Man Foundation or Seat Geek . "We see reports of fake tickets for every year for the popular sporting events," Meza said. "If they're not buying through a legitimate seller or reseller, their risk increases dramatically going through a nonlegitimate means." The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends that people buy directly from the university, but when that's no longer doable, many turn to third-party websites. However, the BBB says that not all of these websites can be trusted. Meza said people should be careful when purchasing tickets from third-party sellers. "They can just create a ticket out of nowhere with a barcode that looks legit, but it's copied and pasted," Meza said. "They could be one character, number or letter off and you might not see. It'll have an actual valid barcode, but it's a ticket for a future event, so when you scan that, it checks out, but you missed the date." Scammers often use fake ads on platforms like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. Meza said buyers should be suspicious of deep discounts on tickets that usually command high prices or if there is any sense of immediate urgency to pay up. "If a profile or an account is saying we can't go last minute, we're selling them, do your research, do your homework, and double check that that account is real. That social media profile could be a day old, which should indicate that it might not be a real person," Meza said. "If they don't have any pictures, it's simply trying to create that demand and sense of urgency or panic so you might fall into that trap of offering money." The BBB also suggests using payment methods that come with protection, like credit cards. Usually, debit cards, wire transfers and cash transactions are riskier because getting your money back is harder. "Peer-to-peer payment systems should only be used for family and friends, and when you go outside of that circle, you're really risking it because it's also a one-way ticket to your bank account since most of these are tied to a checking or banking account," Meza said. Meza said information obtained during the sale, like names, addresses and dates of birth, could lead to more severe consequences than financial loss, including identity theft. "The ramifications are very severe," Meza said. "There could be people mimicking you, creating new personas and profiles with your information, simply by needing your credit card details and date of birth. If you provide additional information on top of your payment information, that could lead to ID theft." Meza said if you're using a third-party site, it's best to use a reputable source like StubHub . But even when searching through a reputable source, watch out for copycats. The BBB also advises you to look for a lock symbol in the web address. That indicates a secure purchasing system. Meza also said to trust your gut. Don't buy anything if you visit a website and something feels off. If you fall victim to a scam, you should report it to law enforcement. Doing so increases the chances that those responsible will be caught, and it could prevent it from happening to someone else.

CAIRO (AP) — Famine is spreading in Sudan due to a war between the military and a notorious paramilitary group that has devastated the country and created the world’s largest displacement crisis, a global hunger monitoring group said Tuesday. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC, said it detected famine in five areas, including in Sudan’s largest displacement camp, Zamzam , in North Darfur province, where famine was found for the first time in August. The report said the war has triggered unprecedented mass displacement and a collapsing economy. It said hostilities can result in farmers abandoning their crops, looting and stock destruction. Along with the Zamzam camp, which has more than 400,000 people, famine was also detected in two other camps for displaced people, Abu Shouk and al-Salam in North Darfur, and the Western Nuba Mountains, the IPC report said. Five other areas in North Darfur are projected “with reasonable evidence” to experience famine in the next six months, including el-Fasher, the provincial capital of North Darfur, it said. Seventeen areas in the Nuba Mountains and the northern and southern areas of Darfur are at risk of famine, it added. The report also said some areas in the capital, Khartoum, and the east-central province of Gezira “may be experiencing” famine-like conditions. It said experts were unable to confirm whether famine threshold has been surpassed due to lack of data. “It is not merely a lack of food but a profound breakdown of health, livelihoods and social structures, leaving entire communities in a state of desperation,” it said. There is widespread hunger, with food in markets scarce and prices high. Aid groups say they struggle to reach the most vulnerable as warring parties limit access, especially in North Darfur province. Ahead of the IPC's report, Sudan’s government said it had suspended its participation in the global monitoring system, according to a senior United Nations official with knowledge of the move. In a letter dated Dec. 23, Agriculture Minister Abu Baker al-Beshri accused the IPC of “issuing unreliable reports that undermine Sudan’s sovereignty and dignity,” said the U.N. official, who spoke in condition of anonymity to discuss the letter. Sudan's 20-month war has killed more than than 24,000 people and driven over 14 million people — about 30% of the population — from their homes, according to the United Nations. An estimated 3.2 million Sudanese have crossed into neighboring countries including Chad, Egypt and South Sudan. The war began in April 2023 when tensions between its military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exploded into fighting in Khartoum before spreading to other areas. The conflict has been marked by atrocities including ethnically motivated killing and rape, according to the U.N. and rights groups. The International Criminal Court is investigating alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Dervla Cleary, a senior emergency and rehabilitation officer at the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization, said 638,000 people are experiencing famine. “The situation in Sudan is just awful. It is unacceptable in a world like today,” she said. The IPC report called for a ceasefire, calling it the only way to reduce the risk of famine spreading further." Sudan is the third country where famine was declared in the past 15 years, along with South Sudan and Somalia. The IPC comprises more than a dozen U.N. agencies, aid groups and governments that use its monitoring as a global reference for analysis of food and nutrition crises. 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Pep Guardiola admits he is questioning himself after Manchester City’s latest defeat left them in danger of missing out on the Champions League knockout stages. City slumped to their seventh defeat in 10 games in all competitions as they were beaten 2-0 at Juventus in their latest European outing on Wednesday. Second-half goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie at the Allianz Stadium left Guardiola’s side languishing in 22nd place in the standings. Juventus beat Man City 💪 — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) With just two games of the league phase remaining, a place in the top eight and automatic last-16 qualification looks beyond them and they face a battle just to stay in the top 24 and claim a play-off spot. City manager Guardiola said: “Of course I question myself but I’m stable in good moments and bad moments. “I try to find a way to do it. I’m incredibly honest. If we play good (I say) we played good and today I thought we played good. “Our game will save us. We can do it. We conceded few chances compared to the Nottingham Forest game that we won. We’re making the right tempo. “We missed the last pass, did not arrive in the six-yard box (at the right time) or have the composure at the right moment. “But I love my team. This is life, it happens. Sometimes you have a bad period but I’m going to insist until we’re there.” City now face a crunch trip to Paris St Germain, who are also at risk of failing to qualify, next month. Guardiola accepts the top 24 is now the only aim. He said: “It’s the target. We need one point or three points. 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Mohamed Salah is entering the final six months of his Liverpool contract, meaning clubs from outside of England can soon approach the Egyptian and entice him to move in their direction on a free transfer at the end of the season. His list of achievements and accolades for the Reds is remarkable. He is the club's third-highest scorer of all time, notching 226 in 370 games, and he is the highest-scoring African player in Premier League history. He also sits eighth on the division's top-scoring list with 170. His 77 assists, meanwhile, are good for 11th in the English top flight. He has picked up every possible trophy for Liverpool, including one Premier League title and one Champions League medal. Salah is, quite simply, a legend of the club, and one of the best players ever to grace a football pitch. In the last few years of Jurgen Klopp's Anfield reign, it looked like he was slowing down, with age and thousands of miles in the legs catching up to him. But under Arne Slot, he is somehow rejuvenated, scoring 13 in 14 Premier League games and providing eight assists for good measure. But the 32-year-old might not be wearing a red shirt for much longer, and his remarkable form this season will no doubt have encouraged a handful of clubs to invest in his talents for a few years. The Athletic's David Ornstein reported Anfield officials are set to offer him a new deal, but with each day that passes, the club and its fans will become more and more concerned that he won't put pen to paper and he'll be taking his talents elsewhere. But which other teams could we expect to make an offer? Read on for a handful of prospective parties who could be keen on putting a contract offer in Salah's hands. In 2023, Liverpool reportedly rejected a £150 million bid from Al-Ittihad for Salah. An offer that seemingly couldn't be refused was, apparently, refusable, with the club deciding to keep him on board despite his value declining as his contract grew closer to its end. Looking back, it was probably a wise decision, with the forward now powering the club towards a possible Premier League title. Could a club from the Saudi Pro League be an option for Salah if he runs down his contract? With the way he's playing now, that possibility looks increasingly unlikely. At the start of last season, it looked like his previous high standards were waning, and there wasn't much more that could be extracted from a career that had reached notable heights. A hefty payday to see out the rest of his playing days made a lot of sense from a personal point of view. But he's been tremendous this season, winding back the clock and looking exactly like the player Liverpool signed in 2017. Because of that, he'll back himself to win a few more major titles, which is something the Saudi Pro League simply can't offer—no matter how much money they spend. He may yet head in that direction, but not for a few years. Verdict: Sell On Dec. 1, French publication L'Equipe (h/t Eurosport ) reported Paris Saint-Germain had opened talks with Salah regarding a free transfer. The Ligue 1 club's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi moved quickly to quash those rumors, telling Sky Germany that those assertions were "not true." "He's a fantastic and amazing player, but we've never considered him, to be honest," Al-Khelaifi added. With Salah not quite in the final six months of his Liverpool contract, it's perhaps not surprising that PSG would want to play down their interest in his possible signing. But it still looks like it could happen. PSG's star power has dwindled in the last few seasons, with the exit of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid representing the departure of the club's last remaining true superstar. Signing Salah on a free would be tempting, especially as the Parisians still seek the first Champions League title in club history. Salah could see it as a viable option, too. While winning Ligue 1 doesn't hold the gravitas that other top European titles do, he'll still almost certainly be able to play in the Champions League for another couple of years. He would also likely pick up a few individual accolades in France to further boost his legend status. Even if they won't declare an interest out loud, it's difficult to rule PSG out of the Salah sweepstakes. Verdict: Buy For the chances of the Egyptian King joining the GOAT in MLS, you can pretty much read the entry for the Saudi Pro League. Lionel Messi is having a whale of a time in Miami, but Salah's game is still at too high a level to join the Argentinian for a party in the U.S.A. Whether Messi should be there himself at this point in his career is a discussion for another day. Salah could see the States as a viable destination in the future, but right now, he still has too much-unfinished business in Europe. Verdict: Sell Bayern Munich is no stranger to signing Premier League goalmachines in their 30s, so it wouldn't be surprising if they were eyeing up Salah to support Harry Kane. Kane is still undeniably lethal in and around the box, but his movement has been lacking for the last few years. Salah, who still boasts copious energy and more tricks than David Blaine, would be a welcome addition to the Bundesliga side's attack. Imagine opposing sides' fear when seeing those two players lining up. The big thing counting against this move, though, is sacrificing young talent to squeeze the Egyptian into the starting XI. Michael Olise works his magic from the right flank, and he's been performing well in his debut season. Nineteen-year-old Mathys Tel, meanwhile, can also fill that spot in a pinch, and hindering his development might not be so wise. There is one thing that could make a deal more likely, though. Leroy Sané is also coming to the end of his contract, and replacing the winger with an arguably better player on a free transfer seems like a smart bit of business. Vincent Kompany knows about Salah's ability firsthand, so he might jump at the chance of signing a player who used to be a thorn in his side when the Belgian was in Manchester City's back line. Verdict: Buy Could Napoli be a dark horse in the race to sign Salah? This is pure speculation, but it could be a good fit. The Partenopei sit on top of Serie A, albeit narrowly, and look like a dead certainty to qualify for the Champions League next season. It doesn't seem there is a way back for Victor Osimhen, who's been shipped out on loan to Galatasaray amid a falling out with the club and probably won't suit up for them again. Meanwhile, 23-year-old Kvicha Kvaratskhelia has been tipped for a move for some time, with even Liverpool linked with the Georgia star, according to Team Talk . While Salah doesn't fit the positions those two players occupy, he will help to make up for the goals and assists lost with those potential permanent exits. Salah teaming up with Romelu Lukaku is a Chelsea attacking partnership from the multiverse—under the guidance of former Blues boss Antonio Conte, no less—so it would intriguing to see how they work out in Italy. With a potential title defense and a Champions League run to prepare for next season, Salah could be an affordable option to bolster an attacking corps that could experience a bit of a shakeup. Serie A might just favor the Egyptian's legs as the years creep up, too, and he's publicly praised the club in the past. After Liverpool beat Napoli 2-0 in the Champions League in 2022, he told BT Sport (h/t Football Italia ) that the Partenopei was "one of the best teams in the world." Verdict: Sell...but you never know Whatever happens, Mohamed Salah has etched his name into Liverpool folklore. The Egyptian's standout moments in a red shirt are too numerous to keep track of, and with at least half a season at the club remaining, he's got plenty of chances to add a few more. But setting aside loyalty, a fanbase that adores him, and the fond memories he's already made, staying at Anfield just seems to make the most sense. He won't go to another Premier League side, and the true top clubs in Europe are likely to pass on him for financial reasons or simply because they are already overflowing with top talent. His signing would be a gamble, too, because of the wages he'll likely be seeking, the talent he'll be blocking, and the fact that career drop-off could be lurking just around the corner. Right now, Liverpool are playing some of the finest football on the continent. Manager Arne Slot is settled in comfortably and has taken the Reds to a new level. And the squad is both stacked and balanced, giving the Egyptian ample support as he continues to astound and astonish. It is the best possible situation for him to be in now and for at least another two years, after which he can chase that one last giant paycheck in Saudi Arabia or the United States—assuming he doesn't take yet another unexpected leap forward. If the board doesn't pull their finger out, the fans will be furious. A contract is supposedly on the way, and it would be surprising if Salah doesn't sign his name on it. Verdict: BuyCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tafara Gapare scored 19 points, freshman Derik Queen had 15 points and eight rebounds and Maryland beat Bucknell 91-67 on Wednesday night. Maryland opened the game on a 15-2 run, extended it to 25-7 with 10:38 left and led 51-28 at the break. The Terrapins led by at least 16 points the entire second half, which included runs of 12-0 and 9-0. Gapare scored the 10 straight points during the second-half run. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get the latest sports news delivered right to your inbox six days a week.

Romania's new coalition government, led by Social Democrat Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, secured a parliamentary confidence vote on Monday. The coalition, consisting of Social Democrats, centre-right Liberals, and the Hungarian ethnic party UDMR, controls about 54% of the legislative seats. Its immediate challenge is to guide the country out of a political crisis exacerbated by the growing influence of far-right parties, which recently claimed roughly 35% of seats in the new legislature. The government's formation follows a tumultuous series of events, including allegations of Russian interference in the presidential election and public disenchantment over handling of crises like the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Despite these challenges, Ciolacu and most of the former ministers continue in their roles. The coalition aims to solidify voter trust and is strategizing to back a single presidential candidate, currently named as Crin Antonescu, to counter the far-right's influence in the upcoming election. Ciolacu's administration faces the monumental task of reducing a significant budget deficit while adopting reforms to boost economic performance. However, experts like Babes-Bolyai University's Sergiu Miscoiu warn that the government's fragile majority may hinder its longevity, with the 2025 budget being an immediate hurdle. (With inputs from agencies.)

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Cornerback Taron Johnson is still agitated over the dud the Buffalo Bills defense produced in giving up season worsts in points and yards, while melting down on third down in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams last weekend. There’s no better time or opportunity to show how much better they are than this Sunday. That’s when the Bills (10-3) travel to play the NFC-leading Detroit Lions (12-1), who just happen to lead the NFL in scoring and feature the same dynamic style of offense as the Rams. “I think our mindset is just going to be attack,” Johnson said after practice Wednesday. “We can’t wait to play Sunday just to prove people wrong and prove to ourselves that how we played wasn’t who we are.” The Bills acknowledge having several excuses to lean on for why they unraveled in a 44-42 loss — riding a little too high after a division-clinching win, a cross-country trip and facing a more driven opponent in the thick of a playoff race. What’s unacceptable is the hesitancy their usually reliable defensive backs showed in coverage and the lack of pressure applied by their defensive front. The bright side is the substandard performance potentially serving as a late-season reminder of this not being the time to let their foot off the gas. “A lot of teams have scars on their way to having a darn good season. And we’re having a darn good season,” coach Sean McDermott said. “So what has to be in front of us this week is the opportunity that’s in front of us, quite frankly, to challenge that team,” he added, referring to Detroit. “You better bring your heart, you better bring your guts, you better put it on the line.” With a little bit of added fire, the Bills are going back to the basics on defense following an outing in which very little went right. The defense was off-balance from the start in being unable to stop the run, before eventually being picked apart in the passing game while allowing the Rams to score on each of their first six drives (not including a kneel-down to close the first half) in building a 38-21 lead. The most frustrating part was Buffalo’s inability to get off the field while allowing the Rams to convert 11 of 15 third-down chances. LA’s 73.3% third-down conversion rate was the third highest against Buffalo — and worst since Miami converted 75% of its chances in 1986 — since the stat was introduced to NFL gamebooks in 1973. “The recipe to lose a football game is what we did (Sunday) and it starts with me, first and foremost,” defensive coordinator Bobby Babich said Monday. “Move on and let it not happen again. Let it be a learning lesson. Failure is the best teacher.” The challenge is preparing for an exceptionally balanced Lions offense that ranks fourth in the NFL in both rushing and passing, and averaging 32.1 points per outing. The objective, McDermott said, is to not overcorrect but stick to the fundamentals that led to Buffalo winning seven straight before losing to Los Angeles. He placed an emphasis on winning at the line of scrimmage and forcing takeaways, something Buffalo failed to do last weekend for the first time this season. A little more urgency, would help, too. “It is a mentality. It is an attitude, and if you want to play good defense, that’s where it starts,” McDermott said. “There’s not a lot of shortcuts or ways around it. It’s got to be a mentality.” The message resonated even on offense, where quarterback Josh Allen nearly rallied the Bills to victory while becoming the NFL’s first player to throw three touchdown passes and rush for three more scores. “It was a case of you saw a team that’s fighting for their lives to try to make the playoffs in the Los Angeles Rams, and they came out ready to play. And maybe we didn’t have that type of urgency,” Allen said. “It forces us to know that we’ve got to be better. We know that.” NOTES: LB Baylon Spector (calf) and DE Dawuane Smoot (wrist) returned to practice Wednesday, opening their 21-day windows to be activated off IR. ... Starting CB Rasul Douglas did not practice and could miss time after hurting his knee on Sunday. ... Buffalo has until this weekend to determine whether to activate OL Tylan Grable (groin) off IR. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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24X National Exchange Plans to be the First Exchange to Offer U.S. Equities Trading 23 Hours-Per-Day on Weekdays STAMFORD, Conn. , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Exchange announced today that it has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to operate 24X National Exchange as the first national securities exchange in the U.S. that allows trading of U.S. securities 23 hours each workday. The extended hour trading is subject to Equity Data Plans making changes that would facilitate overnight trading hours and 24X National Exchange making an additional rule filing with the SEC confirming the changes and the Exchange's ability to comply with the Securities Exchange Act. 24X National Exchange will be subject to the SEC's ongoing regulatory oversight and full range of investor protections. The new Exchange will enable retail and institutional customers anywhere in the world to trade in U.S. equities via broker-dealers who are approved members of 24X National Exchange. 24X National Exchange will be launched in two stages. A first stage will open in the second half of 2025, with the Exchange operating from 4:00AM ET to 7:00PM ET on weekdays. The second stage, which will launch once the conditions noted above are met, will offer trading in U.S. equities from 8:00PM ET on Sunday through 7:00PM ET on Friday . A one-hour operational pause will occur during each trading day to accommodate routine software upgrades and functionality testing. 24 Exchange CEO and Founder Dmitri Galinov said: "The SEC's approval of our new exchange is a thrilling development that the 24X Team has been working toward for many years. Traders are most at-risk when the market is closed in their geographic location. 24X National Exchange will seek to alleviate this problem by facilitating around-the-clock U.S. equities trading for broker-dealers and their institutional and retail customers." As the first national securities exchange approved by the SEC to operate 23 hours each weekday, subject to the conditions noted above, 24X National Exchange will initially focus on capturing the expanding demand in the APAC region for overnight liquidity in U.S. equities. The 24X National Exchange will run on a proven, state-of-the-art technology platform provided by MEMX Technologies. The new Exchange's executive team will place a high priority on enhancing client experience through continuous technology innovations and improvements. "With this historic SEC approval in place, we will build and operate a customer-driven Exchange that can rapidly align with market demands and adapt quickly to client feedback," Galinov added. "We look forward to bringing a superior trading experience to global customers. 24X National Exchange will deliver the cost efficiency, speed, resilience, and adaptability that the company's financial institutional customers have long come to expect." 24X National Exchange will close on U.S. market holidays, similar to the schedules maintained by the NYSE and Nasdaq. 24 Exchange through 24X Bermuda Limited, an affiliate of 24X National Exchange, will continue to offer FX NDFs, Swaps and Spot trading to institutional clients. Since its launch in 2019, 24 Exchange's multi-asset offering through a single trading interface has enabled clients to access increased liquidity at lower cost. About 24 Exchange 24 Exchange allows market participants to seamlessly exchange their exposures at the lowest possible cost. 24 Exchange's mission is to enable members to initiate the most cost-effective trades across a growing range of asset classes, 24 hours a day. 24 Exchange lowers the cost of exchanging assets in the global markets while delivering creative and unique workflows catered to each asset class. More information is available at https://24exchange.com/ . Media Contact: Eric Andrus , KARV 24Xmedia@karv.global Phone: +1 (212) 333-0275 View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/24-exchange-receives-sec-approval-of-its-new-national-securities-exchange-24x-national-exchange-302317878.html SOURCE 24 ExchangeAmerican Express Co. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsTeachMatch, a new education focused recruitment agency, has opened with their HQ on Wrexham Industrial Estate They say the firm will “....specialise exclusively in connecting educational institutions with highly qualified professionals. This innovative agency aims to address the increasing demand for skilled teachers, administrators, and support staff, providing schools and colleges with a streamlined, efficient recruitment process tailored specifically to the needs of the education sector.” Founded by an industry expert, Jordan Williams, the current CEO of the already successful 24-7 Recruitment, his new venture TeachMatch brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by schools when hiring staff who can inspire and support students, “TeachMatch offers comprehensive recruitment services, from sourcing permanent teachers to placing temporary and specialist staff, ensuring schools have access to top-tier talent when and where it’s needed.” They say the new agency will is based on Wrexham Industrial estate and serves the wider surrounding counties at first, before looking to expand reach to the whole UK. They note that the company has already successfully placed teachers into roles, and invite people to keep an eye out for their social media launch in the coming weeks. Get notified about news from across North Wales

The OmniBook Ultra Flip is one of HP's most stylish laptops yet PC makers are desperate to convince us we need a so-called AI PC. The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip is without doubt one of those, but it’s great despite the AI features, not because of them. The OmniBook Ultra Flip is the best HP laptop I can recall seeing in many a long year. It’s beautifully designed, has a stunning screen and it’s compact and lightweight enough to effortlessly carry on your business travels. It’s when it starts to do the clever stuff that the shine wears off... HP OmniBook Ultra Flip: The AI Features The OmniBook Ultra Flip has that key component that separates AI PCs from mere spreadsheet pushers: a neural processing unit. That NPU is powerful enough to qualify for the Windows Copilot+ label, meaning it will receive AI features such as the controversial Recall , when Microsoft finally decides to roll it out. In the meantime, you’re left with access to the regular Windows Copilot and HP’s own AI Companion app. The HP app, supposedly based on the same technology as ChatGPT, lets you ask general queries, ask questions about how to get more from your PC and—most interestingly of all—create libraries of documents that you can analyze with HP’s AI assistant. The PC assistant is hit and miss. When I clicked on the suggestion to “make my camera follow my face” the AI assistant responded with “we encountered an error when processing your request”. However, it did manage to turn down screen brightness and toggle the screen’s HDR settings when asked to do so. Microsoft Warns 400 Million Windows Users—Do Not Update Your PC What To Watch This Weekend: New Shows And Movies To Stream On Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV And More NYT Mini Hints And Answers For Saturday, December 14 The ability to query libraries of your own documents initially seemed super useful... until I asked it a question about a report from the U.K.’s telecoms regulator from which it “hallucinated” figures that weren’t in the report in the first place. Worse, this AI Companion app is entirely useless without an internet connection, suggesting it’s not really using the NPU at all, but processing all the data in the cloud, much like Windows Copilot or ChatGPT, which are both better all-rounders. If you’re going to the bother of creating your own AI assistant, it has to offer something different. HP’s barely does. There are other AI features. Live captions for videos, tools that work with your webcam, but none of these are game-changers. This is an AI PC where the AI is one of the least impressive things about it. HP OmniBook Ultra Flip: The Design The device flips and folds into a variety of configurations So, if you’re not buying this laptop for its AI features, why should you buy it? Well, the design is stunning. The all-metal casing is cast in a midnight blue that looks deadly serious, and it’s wonderfully compact. At first you’ll fret that there’s only USB-C connection on the entire device, where the charger would sit, but there are two more hidden on the rear corners, which have been neatly cut in at 45 degrees. As the name suggests, the device flips over into a full tablet mode, made more useful by the supplied stylus. That said, don’t get too excited about this. Windows 11 is still an appalling tablet OS with a crippling lack of touch-friendly apps, and the stylus has an irritating input lag that makes scribbling on screen unsatisfactory. It’s a very poor man’s iPad in this regard. Still, the screen is everything you could wish for at this size. The 2,880 x 1800 resolution is perfect for the 14in display, which scrolls at a smooth 120Hz. It’s an OLED display too, which means colors fizz and there’s a heavyweight punch of contrast. A variety of color profiles let you ease the glare if you’re reading a long document, say, or bashing out a report. The backlit keyboard is a winner too. Well spaced with a satisfying degree of travel under each key, it’s one of those keyboards where you’re instantly up to full typing speed the moment you lay your fingers on it. Furthermore, the large slab of a touchpad beneath it is immaculately responsive. It’s a laptop I’d happily pack for a business trip. Talking of work, the integrated 9-megapixel webcam is ideal for business meetings. It’s sharp and well balanced, and with the supplied Poly Camera Pro app you can apply nice touches such as graphical overlays that show your name, job title, contact details and more. The webcam also does a superb job of helping to monitor your presence, turning the screen off the moment you look away from the display, and switching it back on as soon as your gaze returns, helping to protect privacy and battery life. There’s also a slide-across privacy shield to prevent the webcam capturing images when you don’t want it to. Overall, a tremendous amount of thought and care has gone into the design of the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip, elevating it above the run-of-the-mill laptop. HP OmniBook Ultra Flip: The Internal Spec HP hasn’t neglected the internals in this OmniBook, either. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor offers a sensible balance between raw performance and power efficiency. A Geekbench 6 benchmark score of 2,487 (single core) and (9,132) puts it in between the heavyweight workstation laptops and the cheap consumer machines. You should get a working day out of the battery if you’re not pushing the PC with anything demanding, but the compact charger isn’t a dreadful pain to carry anyway. Forget about anything other than light, casual gaming, though. The integrated Intel graphics aren’t going to give you super-smooth frame rates in even moderately demanding games. There’s a 1TB SSD in my review machine, but there are cheaper variants available with 512GGB. The supplied 16GB of RAM is on the cusp of what’s acceptable for a laptop in this premium price bracket, but then it’s rare to see 32GB offered in anything other than chunkier workstations. HP OmniBook Ultra Flip Verdict It looks the business and it's great for work too The AI PC concept is still more bluster than substance. Perhaps the all-remembering Windows Recall will make a difference when it arrives, but right now the AI features on the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip are largely unimpressive. That shouldn’t detract too much from what remain a hugely stylish, powerful little laptop that is ideally suited to business executives who want a device to slip into their hand luggage. It’s right up there with the best of the Windows ultraportables. At $1,600 (£1,600 in the U.K.), the HP OmniBook Ultra Flip is punchily priced, but you don’t need an AI assistant to tell you it’s a very decent laptop.HICKSVILLE, N.Y. , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FLG) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Brian Callanan , Senior Managing Director and General Counsel at Liberty Strategic Capital ("Liberty"), to its Board of Directors, effective December 16, 2024 . Commenting on the appointment, Joseph M. Otting , Chairman, President, and CEO said, "I'm pleased to have Brian join our Board. His proven track record and expertise in financial services, along with his strategic insights will be instrumental as we continue to execute on our transformation and long-term vision. Brian's perspectives will provide valuable guidance, and his leadership will play a critical role in driving sustainable growth, ensuring we achieve long-term success and maximize the value we deliver to our shareholders, employees, and clients." Callanan is a distinguished lawyer with extensive experience in financial regulation, regulatory compliance, and financial technology. At Liberty, Callanan leads the firm's legal function, serves on its Investment Committee, and focuses on financial sector investments. Prior to joining Liberty, he served as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, overseeing 2,000 lawyers across the department. As Chief General Counsel, he played a key role in major initiatives such as economic rescue programs during COVID-19, the design of new economic sanctions, and the implementation of tax reform. While serving as Deputy General Counsel, Callanan managed major litigation and advised on regulatory reform efforts, among other responsibilities. For his service, he received the Alexander Hamilton Award, the department's highest honor. This appointment aligns with the $1.05 billion equity investment in March 2024 , which stipulated that two Board seats would be granted to lead investor Liberty Strategic Capital. With Callanan's addition, the Company's Board of Directors, which was reconstituted earlier in 2024, expands to nine members, including Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph M. Otting , Milton Berlinski , Alessandro P. DiNello , Alan Frank , Marshall Lux , Lead Independent Director Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin , Allen Puwalski , and Jennifer Whip. About Flagstar Financial, Inc. Flagstar Financial, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The Company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York . At September 30, 2024, the Company had $114.4 billion of assets, $73.0 billion of loans, deposits of $83 .0 billion, and total stockholders' equity of $8 .6 billion. Flagstar Bank, N.A. operates over 400 branches, including a significant presence in the Northeast and Midwest and locations in high growth markets in the Southeast and West Coast. In addition, the Bank has approximately 80 private banking teams located in over 10 cities in the metropolitan New York City region and on the West Coast, which serve the needs of high-net worth individuals and their businesses. Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This release may include forward‐looking statements by the Company and our authorized officers pertaining to such matters as our goals, beliefs, intentions, and expectations regarding (a) revenues, earnings, loan production, asset quality, liquidity position, capital levels, risk analysis, divestitures, acquisitions, and other material transactions, among other matters; (b) the future costs and benefits of the actions we may take; (c) our assessments of credit risk and probable losses on loans and associated allowances and reserves; (d) our assessments of interest rate and other market risks; (e) our ability to execute on our strategic plan, including the sufficiency of our internal resources, procedures and systems; (f) our ability to attract, incentivize, and retain key personnel and the roles of key personnel; (g) our ability to achieve our financial and other strategic goals, including those related to our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., which was completed on December 1, 2022, our acquisition of substantial portions of the former Signature Bank through an FDIC-assisted transaction, and our ability to fully and timely implement the risk management programs institutions greater than $100 billion in assets must maintain; (h) the effect on our capital ratios of the approval of certain proposals approved by our shareholders during our 2024 annual meeting of shareholders; (i) the conversion or exchange of shares of the Company's preferred stock; (j) the payment of dividends on shares of the Company's capital stock, including adjustments to the amount of dividends payable on shares of the Company's preferred stock; (k) the availability of equity and dilution of existing equity holders associated with amendments to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan; (l) the effects of the reverse stock split; and (m) transactions relating to the sale of our mortgage business and mortgage warehouse business. Forward‐looking statements are typically identified by such words as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "should," "confident," and other similar words and expressions, and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time. Additionally, forward‐looking statements speak only as of the date they are made; the Company does not assume any duty, and does not undertake, to update our forward‐looking statements. Furthermore, because forward‐looking statements are subject to assumptions and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in our statements, and our future performance could differ materially from our historical results. Our forward‐looking statements are subject to, among others, the following principal risks and uncertainties: general economic conditions and trends, either nationally or locally; conditions in the securities, credit and financial markets; changes in interest rates; changes in deposit flows, and in the demand for deposit, loan, and investment products and other financial services; changes in real estate values; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios, including associated allowances and reserves; changes in future allowance for credit losses, including changes required under relevant accounting and regulatory requirements; the ability to pay future dividends; changes in our capital management and balance sheet strategies and our ability to successfully implement such strategies; recent turnover in our Board of Directors and our executive management team; changes in our strategic plan, including changes in our internal resources, procedures and systems, and our ability to successfully implement such plan; changes in competitive pressures among financial institutions or from non‐financial institutions; changes in legislation, regulations, and policies; the imposition of restrictions on our operations by bank regulators; the outcome of pending or threatened litigation, or of investigations or any other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future; the success of our blockchain and fintech activities, investments and strategic partnerships; the restructuring of our mortgage business; our ability to recognize anticipated expense reductions and enhanced efficiencies with respect to our recently announced strategic workforce reduction; the impact of failures or disruptions in or breaches of the Company's operational or security systems, data or infrastructure, or those of third parties, including as a result of cyberattacks or campaigns; the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, military conflict (including the Russia / Ukraine conflict, the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas, the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences), terrorism or other geopolitical events; and a variety of other matters which, by their nature, are subject to significant uncertainties and/or are beyond our control. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties with respect to our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, which was completed on December 1, 2022 , and our acquisition of substantial portions of the former Signature Bank through an FDIC-assisted transaction: the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transactions will not be realized when expected or at all; the possibility of increased legal and compliance costs, including with respect to any litigation or regulatory actions related to the business practices of acquired companies or the combined business; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the possibility that the Company may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in or as a result of the transactions within the expected timeframes or at all; and revenues following the transactions may be lower than expected. Additionally, there can be no assurance that the Community Benefits Agreement entered into with NCRC, which was contingent upon the closing of the Company's merger with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., will achieve the results or outcome originally expected or anticipated by us as a result of changes to our business strategy, performance of the U.S. economy, or changes to the laws and regulations affecting us, our customers, communities we serve, and the U.S. economy (including, but not limited to, tax laws and regulations). More information regarding some of these factors is provided in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10‐K/A for the year ended December 31, 2023, Quarterly Report on Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 , June 30, 2024 , and September 30, 2024 , and in other SEC reports we file. Our forward‐looking statements may also be subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those we may discuss in this news release, on our conference call, during investor presentations, or in our SEC filings, which are accessible on our website and at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov . Investor Contact: Salvatore J. DiMartino (516) 683-4286 Media Contact: Nicole Yelland (248) 219-9234 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/flagstar-financial-inc-appoints-brian-callanan-to-board-of-directors-302331692.html SOURCE Flagstar Financial, Inc.

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ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are back in first place in the NFC South and again in control of their playoff hopes. Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed the poise in his first NFL start the Falcons will need to take advantage of their opportunity to end a six-year playoff drought. Powered by a big-play defense that produced two pick-6s, a solid starting debut by Penix and two rushing touchdowns by Bijan Robinson, the Falcons cruised past the hapless New York Giants 34-7 on Sunday. On Sunday night, the Falcons (8-7) received the assist they needed when Tampa Bay lost at Dallas . Because the Falcons swept the Buccaneers, they hold the tiebreaker advantage if they remain tied atop the division. The Falcons have games remaining at Washington on Sunday night and at home against Carolina to close the regular season. If Atlanta wins both games, it would win the division and have a home playoff game. The Falcons are assured of their best record since a 10-6 finish under coach Dan Quinn in 2017, their most recent playoff season. Quinn is in his first season as Washington's coach and has led the Commanders (10-5) to three straight wins, including Sunday's 36-33 victory over Philadelphia. Penix, the No. 8 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, was promoted after coach Raheem Morris benched Kirk Cousins. Penix completed 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards with one interception on a pass that should have been caught by tight end Kyle Pitts. Penix is not a dual-threat quarterback, but he showed the ability to escape pressure in the pocket that Cousins lacks following his 2023 Achilles tendon injury. The left-hander's superior arm strength also was immediately obvious. Robinson's production provided a safety net for the offense which helped make for a smooth transition to Penix. Robinson had scoring runs of 2 and 4 yards. Robinson has rushed for 10 touchdowns this season. He's the first Atlanta player with 10 more more rushing touchdowns since Devonta Freeman during the 2016 Super Bowl season. Robinson ran for 94 yards on 22 carries and had 103 yards from scrimmage. His 11th game this season with at least 100 yards from scrimmage are the most for the Falcons since Warrick Dunn's 11 in 2005. Morris said Robinson deserves to be considered with Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley in discussions regarding the league's top running backs. “Bijan has been outstanding all year in the things that he’s able to do," Morris said. “He’s special. If it wasn’t for this other guy out in Philly, he’d get a lot more recognition across the league. But that guy is having a special year, and Bijan’s not far behind him.” With kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve and watching from the sideline, Riley Patterson was wide left on his first field-goal attempt from 43 yards. Patterson rebounded to make attempts from 52 and 37 yards. Jessie Bates III and Matthew Judon each had a pick-6 to highlight a day of big plays for the defense. Arnold Ebiketie had his fifth sack of the season and added a fumble recovery. Kaden Ellis added a strip-sack. He also has five sacks this season, including sacks in four consecutive games. It is the longest streak for Atlanta since Patrick Kerney had sacks in five straight games in 2001. There was some thought that a change at quarterback could be good news for Pitts, who often seemed to be missing in action with Cousins running the offense. After all, a tight end often is a natural target for quick passes from a rookie making his first start. Instead, Pitts had a poor start to the Penix era when he bobbled his first pass from the left-hander, creating an interception by cornerback Cor’Dale Flott. Pitts caught a 7-yard pass on his only other target. For the season, Pitts has 41 catches for 543 yards and three touchdowns. There will be much interest in this week's injury report after WR Drake London (hamstring) was hurt in the second half. Morris provided an optimistic postgame outlook on London. CB Antonio Hamilton (quad) did not return after leaving the game in the first half. 8: Bates has four interceptions and four forced fumbles. His combined eight forced turnovers lead the NFL. The game against Jayden Daniels and the Commanders is a reminder Penix was only the fourth of six quarterbacks selected in the first round of the NFL draft. Daniels, from LSU, was the No. 2 overall pick behind Caleb Williams by Chicago. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflBEIJING , Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baijiayun Group Ltd ("Baijiayun" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RTC), a one-stop AI video solution provider, today announced it was honored with the title of "Exclusive Member Unit". 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New Delhi, Dec. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global mobile crushers and screeners market is projected to hit the market valuation of US$ 6.84 billion by 2033 from US$ 4.20 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 5.56% during the forecast period 2025–2033. The mobile crushers and screeners market experiences significant demand from construction, mining, and recycling industries, largely attributed to the surge in urbanization and the need for on-site material processing. For instance, India’s National Infrastructure Pipeline plans to invest over US$1.4 trillion by 2025, fueling extensive road, railway, and commercial projects that rely on mobile equipment to reduce transportation costs. Meanwhile, China’s urban population recently surpassed 850 million, highlighting the intense need for efficient material processing across major cities. Brazil’s mining production, which includes over 400 million metric tons of iron ore, drives increased adoption of flexible machinery capable of handling large volumes. In parallel, Africa’s urban population is projected to triple by 2050, further intensifying infrastructure activities where mobile crushers and screeners offer agility and cost advantages. Download a detailed overview: https://www.astuteanalytica.com/request-sample/mobile-crushers-and-screeners-market Opportunities in the mobile crushers and screeners market arise from advanced technologies that enhance equipment capabilities. The global industrial IoT market reached an estimated value of US$300 billion in 2023, prompting manufacturers to integrate automation, telematics, and IoT into mobile crushers for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and improved safety. Stringent environmental regulations worldwide have also promoted recycling and sustainable practices, incentivizing the adoption of screeners to manage construction waste and transform it into reusable materials. In Europe, which aims to recycle at least 70% of construction waste, demand for low-emission, fuel-efficient machinery continues to climb. The US infrastructure bill has allocated significant funds to upgrade roads, bridges, and public transport, creating multiple projects that benefit from mobile crushing solutions. Similarly, Japan’s focus on the upcoming 2025 World Expo underscores the demand for rapid, on-site material processing. Another influential driver in the mobile crushers and screeners market is the rise of rental services, which account for over 30% of equipment usage among small operators, offering a cost-effective option for those hesitant to commit to full ownership. Australia’s approved mining projects, valued in the billions, often rely on rental agreements to scale operations efficiently. This rental trend intersects with a growing emphasis on fuel efficiency and electric-powered equipment, reflecting worldwide efforts to reduce carbon footprints. Combined with Europe’s continued focus on green initiatives, these developments underscore why mobile crushers and screeners remain crucial for infrastructure expansion, mining activities, and sustainable waste management on a global scale. Key Findings in Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market Latest Developments in Global Movements Shaping The Mobile Crushers And Screeners Market The mobile crushers and screeners market is witnessing a wave of new developments driving higher asset utilization, improved user experience, and innovative approaches to meeting sustainability goals. Certain brands have over 900 authenticated dealership networks that distribute modern units with real-time data analytics. More than 6,000 advanced hybrid crushers are now in operation worldwide, signaling a shift toward cleaner technology. Some of the largest rental fleets include as many as 1,500 portable crushing and screening machines, reflecting a growing preference for flexible, short-term contracts. Construction firms have expanded their fleets by 8,000 additional units this year, aiming to cope with elaborate urban infrastructural demands. In tandem with environmental mandates, at least 15 major manufacturers have introduced electric-driven crushers that help cut carbon emissions by substantial margins each project. The cost of low-emission machines has hit about 520,000 USD for standard mid-tier models. Asia-Pacific leads the mobile crushers and screeners market in adopting multi-functional screeners, logging over 2,200 new equipment deliveries since January 2023. Telematics integration is more prominent than ever, with up to 2,500 connected units sending performance metrics to centralized dashboards daily. Research institutes highlight technological collaborations, where 25 universities are working on AI-driven improvements for crushing efficiency. Industry observers also note that the combined capacity of newly sold mobile crushers and screeners can exceed 105 million tons of processed material annually. These advancements, fueled by environmental considerations and rapid construction initiatives, are repositioning the market for robust growth and operational breakthroughs over the coming years. Global Shifts Spotlight The Evolving Mobile Crushers And Screeners Market Recent trends underscore a substantial push toward multi-functional, eco-conscious solutions in the mobile crushers and screeners arena. Global valuation has inched up to nearly US$ 4.7 billion in 2023, reflecting new infrastructure investments and a demand for on-site recycling measures. An impressive 6,500 brand-new units have come online in the past eight months, indicating an acceleration in adoption. In Europe, a thriving retrofit market valued at about US$ 780 million caters to operators upgrading older machines to meet stricter emission rules. More than 3,200 crushers worldwide are now equipped with AI-based monitoring to optimize fuel usage and minimize downtime. The largest rental fleet in North America, which hosts over 1,700 mobile machines, has reported a spike in short-term lease agreements as construction firms strive for project flexibility. Catering to evolving workforce needs, over 85 specialized training programs have been established to elevate skill sets in operating and maintaining advanced crushers. Industry events are also seeing fresh momentum: one major expo in Asia mobile crushers and screeners market drew 25,000 visitors exclusively from the crushing and screening domain earlier this year. This surge in interest has benefited manufacturers, who now boast shortened lead times, with new orders being fulfilled in around 10 weeks instead of the former 14. Governments are further stimulating sales by offering up to 200,000 USD in tax incentives for each certified low-emission model purchased. Additionally, the discovery of more than 45 new mineral sites across developing regions has triggered a spike in demand for mobile screeners specialized in high-volume sifting operations. These collective shifts point to a highly dynamic sector—one in which innovations and regulatory imperatives converge to redefine how crushing and screening machines are designed, deployed, and maintained. Crushers Outpacing Screeners: How Jaw, Impact, And Cone Technologies Dominate The Mobile Market Mobile crushers—particularly jaw, impact, and cone variants—are fast overtaking screeners in the mobile crushers and screeners market when it comes on-site capability, scale, and overall market demand. One key factor is raw power: a single mobile cone crusher can process up to 300 tons of material per hour. Versatility is another driver, as these units adeptly handle recycled asphalt, concrete debris, and even primary hard-rock applications. An estimated 21,000 jaw crushers are in operation at construction sites worldwide, many of which are chosen for their ease of setup, mobility, and consistent throughput. On the economic front, crushers minimize transportation costs by allowing materials to be processed directly on-site. Instead of hauling large volumes of unprocessed rock to central plants, contractors can crush it where they work, saving both labor and fuel. Rapid urban development across Asia, Europe, and North America continues to expand highways and infrastructure, further fueling this surge in crusher demand. Several leading manufacturers have recorded combined annual revenues surpassing US$800 million from mobile crushers, reflecting robust interest from major construction firms. As sustainable practices become more urgent, operators also view mobile crushers as an efficient way to recycle aggregates and reduce environmental impact, ensuring that these crushing technologies maintain their clear lead over screeners in today’s market. Ask For Customization @ https://www.astuteanalytica.com/ask-for-customization/mobile-crushers-and-screeners-market Mining and Quarry Applications to Remain at the Top of Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market with 31% Market Share The mining and quarry industries stand as the largest consumers of mobile crushers and screeners because these operations demand consistent, large-scale volume management. As of 2023, the worldwide deployment of mobile crushers and screeners in mining and quarry sites is valued at roughly US$1.6 billion. Some large-scale mines handle daily loads exceeding 200,000 tons of extracted material, intensifying the need for high-capacity crushers that can operate continuously in rugged conditions. Meanwhile, one top-tier European quarry manages nearly 1,000 tons of aggregate each hour using modern mobile crushing rigs, showcasing the sheer scale at which these machines work. Expanding mining activities in regions such as Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific mobile crushers and screeners market further amplify demand for portable hardware that can navigate remote sites. Leading manufacturers have collectively shipped over 12,000 units specifically targeted for mining uses this year, underscoring the sector’s appetite for advanced equipment. Beyond extraction volume, evolving regulations on emissions and reclamation underscore the appeal of mobile crushers and screeners: these units reduce material transport and lower fuel consumption, aligning with environmental standards. Asia-Pacific players alone are investing over US$700 million in mobile crushers to boost quarry output, reflecting robust economic growth and rising infrastructure development. Ultimately, the need for operational efficiency, environmental compliance, and large-scale throughput cements mining and quarry operations as the prime consumers driving the continued rise of mobile crushers and screeners. Global Mobile Crushers and Screeners Market Key Players: Komatsu Mining Corporation Anaconda Equipment Ltd ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. 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Contact Us: Astute Analytica Phone: +1-888 429 6757 (US Toll Free); +91-0120- 4483891 (Rest of the World) For Sales Enquiries: sales@astuteanalytica.com Website: https://www.astuteanalytica.com/ LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTubeThere was a roughly 10% increase in the number of lobbyists who registered for the 2023-24 session compared to the previous one — for a record of 3,245 people, according to the Secretary of State’s office. What’s behind the jump? Longtime lobbyist Chris Micheli sees it as the result of high turnover in the Legislature — leading to an “exodus of legislative staff” who went into advocacy. In what was dubbed the Great Resignation of 2022, for example, 26 members opted out of seeking re-election , in addition to the seven who reached term limits. Micheli said he has also seen a rise in state agency rule-making, which motivates those in support of or against regulations to lobby: “Some of these regulatory bodies, like the Air Resources Board — the number of regulations that they’re undertaking and their significance has been growing in recent years.” Meanwhile, the number of legislative staff has shifted only slightly since the mid-1990s, according to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures. The staff count can impact how much time members have to write and research legislation. The increase in lobbyists means there’s now at least one lobbyist for every staff member, compared to two staffers per lobbyist back in 1995, the earliest data available from the Secretary of State’s office. “The fact that the number of registered lobbyists has risen so high and outstrips the number of actual staffers that legislators have to help them with people’s work shows how skewed our system has become towards the interests of wealthy interests that also dominate campaign spending, rather than regular people,” emailed Trent Lange, executive director of California Clean Money Campaign — an advocacy group that aims to combat the influence of money on politics. Lobbyists are required to register with the Secretary of State’s office, and report on their activities each quarter. That’s according to the state’s Political Reform Act , which passed in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal in 1974 in an effort to combat political corruption. The law defines lobbyists as those who are paid to influence legislation or regulation through direct communication with lawmakers, outside of public comments. They can be hired as contractors by companies, or work to influence policy as an employee, although those who spend less than one-third of their time lobbying don’t have to register. Lawmakers and those who work for state agencies legally must wait one year after leaving state jobs before working as lobbyists. Legislative staff do not have that requirement. The recent jump in new lobbyists was the highest since 2011 , when a law signed by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger went into effect requiring placement agents — financial officers who solicit investments from the state workers’ and teachers’ retirement funds — to register as lobbyists. The law nearly doubled the number of registered lobbyists, from 1,237 for the two-year session ending in 2010 to 2,353 in 2012. The second highest bump came in the session that ended in 2020, with 257 more registered lobbyists compared to the session before, according to the Secretary of State’s office. The rise in the number of lobbyists coincides with an uptick in money spent on lobbying, with industry and advocacy groups spending record amounts each year since 2022 . Spending to lobby California legislators hit nearly $420 million in just the first nine months of 2024, compared to $484 million in all of 2023 and $443 million in the entirety of 2022. Included in the recent boost: a summer lobbying blitz by Google to influence whether it would have to pay news outlets for publishing their content. Jonathan Mehta Stein, executive director of the good governmental advocacy group California Common Cause, labeled it “absolutely wild” that nearly $1 billion was spent on lobbying last session. “Sometimes people in the capitol community,” he said, “lose sight of how staggering it would be to their constituents if they knew how much money is spent to, in many cases, divert policy decisions away from the reason everyone originally went to Sacramento, which is to serve the public interest without fear or favor.”

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts may sit out a potential NFC East clincher against Dallas because of the lingering effects of a concussion . The Eagles could also just rest Hurts to play it safe -- even if he’s medically cleared ahead of Sunday’s game -- and protect their franchise QB from additional injury over the final two games. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni kept quiet this week on which QB will start Sunday, in large part, of course, because of the head injury suffered by Hurts in last week’s loss to Washington that forced him into the concussion protocol . The issue was complicated by backup Kenny Pickett’s rib injury suffered in relief of Hurts in his first real game competition in nearly a year. Tanner McKee, the third-string QB, could move into a backup role — or maybe even get the start against the Cowboys. Philadelphia's starting quarterback situation has surged past Saquon Barkley's chase at Eric Dickerson's season rushing record as the most intriguing talking point in the final two games. The Eagles (12-3) appear certain to win the division title — they're two games ahead of Washington (10-5) — and a No. 2 seed in the conference no matter the quarterback headed into the playoffs. Even with an unsettled QB spot, the Eagles are are still 7 1/2-point home favorites to beat division rival Dallas, per BetMGM Sportsbook. Sirianni appreciated that quarterback depth has been a strength for the Eagles. “We feel good about that room,” he said. So why risk Hurts against the Cowboys? There's little reason to make Hurts play only a week after absorbing a pair of blows to the head and the extra week off — maybe two if the finale against the Giants is truly meaningless — could add to his recovery time ahead of a home playoff game. The Eagles were burned in a similar situation last season when Hurts and star wide receiver A.J. Brown were both injured in the final game against the Giants with little at stake. With both players hampered by unnecessary injuries, the Eagles were dumped the next week by Tampa Bay in the NFC wild-card playoff game. The Eagles have options if Hurts is inactive. Pickett was 14 of 24 for 143 yards in relief, throwing a touchdown pass to Brown and an interception. Pickett, a first-round pick out of Pitt in 2022, went 14-10 as a starter for the Steelers before he was traded to the Eagles in the offseason. McKee was the Eagles’ 2023 sixth-round pick out of Stanford. The 6-foot-6, 231-pound quarterback has yet to take a snap in a regular-season game. He's mostly used in practice on the scout team or in developmental periods — at best, he'll stay late after practice to get some reps in with the top receivers. “Every week, every opportunity, it's knowing it could be my shot, my chance,” McKee said. He could finally get that shot against Dallas. Rolling with Rush With the Cowboys out of playoff contention, the questions persist for coach Mike McCarthy about bypassing Cooper Rush for a look at Trey Lance before both QBs hit free agency. McCarthy’s answer hasn’t wavered: Rush gives Dallas the best chance to win. Rush is 4-3 since Dak Prescott’s season-ending hamstring tear after going 5-1 over two previous stints as an injury replacement. That’s 9-4 total. Half the losses came in both of Rush’s starts against Eagles – the last of five games filling in during the 2022 season and the first game this season. “The mindset is to win,” McCarthy said. “We’re going to Philadelphia to win the game.” Barkley watch Barkley leads the NFL with 1,838 yards rushing for the season through 15 games. He still needs two big outings in the final games of the season against Dallas and the New York Giants to top Dickerson and his 2,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. Barkley is 268 yards away from passing Dickerson for the season mark and 162 shy from becoming the ninth player in NFL history with 2,000 yards rushing in a season. He ran for only 66 yards in the first game this season against Dallas. Dallas ranks 28th in the NFL in rushing defense, surrendering 135.9 yards per contest. Philadelphia, behind Barkley’s stellar play, tops the league at 187.9 yards per game on the ground. The Eagles have already have set a team record for yards rushing in a season with 2,818, and they are within four rushing touchdowns of tying the club’s single-season mark of 32, set in 2022. Barkley needs four more rushing touchdowns to tie LeSean McCoy’s Eagles record, set in 2011 and just 33 yards from scrimmage to break McCoy’s mark of 2,146 set in 2013. Seeing double digits Star Dallas edge rusher Micah Parsons needs half a sack to reach double digits in each of his first four seasons despite missing four games with a high ankle sprain, the first injury absence of his career. The 2021 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year would be the fifth player to reach 10 sacks in each of his first four seasons. The other four — Claude Humphrey, Reggie White, Derrick Thomas and Dwight Freeney - are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ___ AP Pro Football Writer Schuyler Dixon contributed from Arlington, Texas. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Dan Gelston, The Associated Press

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalitionTottenham Hotspur endured another disappointing outing as the North Londoners drew 1-1 against Rangers in the Europa League yesterday, and the Lilywhites boss, Ange Postecoglou, went on to criticise Timo Werner in his postgame press conference, which has got mixed reactions. The RB Leipzig loanee had an underwhelming first half, which was described as “ honking ” by former Scottish international Tam McManus, and the Australian head coach took off the German international for eventual goal scorer Dejan Kulusevski at halftime. Dan Bardell questions Postecoglou approach with Werner comments Following the conclusion of the fixture in Glasgow, the former Celtic boss called out the 28-year-old in his postgame presser, insisting that the Werner’s performance was “not acceptable.” And Sky Sports journalist Dan Bardell is of the opinion that it was strange for Ange to call out the 28-year-old after points were shared last night. He goes on to claim that it was bizarre for the 59-year-old and insists that it will not end positively for Postecoglou. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News , Bardell said: “Spurs have got attacking players missing, so they need Werner at the moment. That’s why I thought it was strange to call him out, especially given that he’s a confidence player. “It was strange that Postecoglou would use this time when they’re very up and down themselves to call a player out. “He’s a player who needs rhythm and games, and he doesn’t get that at Spurs, which makes it more difficult for him. I thought it was strange from Postecoglou; I’m not sure what there was to gain from him doing that.“ We rarely find managers being so direct about their players in the press conference, and while Ange may be looking to push Werner to improve, getting a skim down in the public for a confidence-based player may have consequences. This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.(BPT) - Tech gifts are consistently some of the most popular presents to give and receive during the holidays. In fact, according to the annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns report , a record 233 million U.S. adults (89%) will buy tech products during the 2024 holiday season. But with so many devices out there, it can be hard to decide on the perfect option for the loved one on your list. A tablet like the new Fire HD 8 from Amazon offers the versatility of an all-in-one device, with access to streaming, gaming, video chatting, reading or writing all at your fingertips. Fire HD 8 also features a vibrant 8-inch HD display and lightweight, portable design, for high-quality entertainment on the go. Plus, Fire HD 8 comes with three new AI features that can help you get the most out of your tablet experience. Check them out below and learn how they can help you with daily tasks this holiday season and beyond. 1. Meet your personal writing assistant Do you struggle with writing a heartfelt message or finessing a tricky email? Fear not! Writing Assist is here to help. Writing Assist works as part of your Fire tablet's device keyboard and compatible apps, including email, Word documents and social media. In just a few taps, you can transform your writing from good to great. Try Writing Assist's pre-set styles to turn a simple email into a professionally written note. Or, you can ask Writing Assist for grammar suggestions to make your writing more concise, or elaborate on your ideas. You can even "emojify" your writing to add more fun and personality. 2. Learn more in less time Say goodbye to scrolling through pages of information. The new Webpage Summaries feature allows you to learn pertinent information as quickly as possible. Available on the Silk browser on Fire tablets, Webpage Summaries provides quick insights on web articles. In a matter of seconds, this feature will distill the key points in an article or on a webpage into a clear, concise summary of what you need to know. 3. Get creative with your device wallpaper With Wallpaper Creator, you can easily add a touch of creative flair and customization to your tablet's home screen. You can choose from one of the curated prompts to get started on creating a unique background. Or, if you're ready to let your imagination run wild, type a description of what you'd like to see. For example, you can ask for an image of a tiger swimming underwater or a watercolor-style image of a desert landscape in space. Wallpaper Creator will then turn your vision into a reality, delivering a high-resolution image that you can use as your tablet's wallpaper. Celebrate an AI-powered holiday season Writing Assist, Webpage Summaries, and Wallpaper Creator are now available on Amazon's new Fire HD 8 and other compatible Fire tablet devices, including the latest Fire HD 10 and Fire Max 11 tablets. To learn more, or to order a new Fire tablet this gift-giving season, visit Amazon.com .

India's former President Pratibha Patil has expressed deep sorrow following the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, aged 92, in Delhi on Thursday night. Patil described Singh as a learned colleague whose vast knowledge and wisdom were invaluable during her presidency. She cherished their close working relationship. Singh, appreciated across political lines for his contributions to India's economic reforms, was remembered by Patil as a dedicated leader whose legacy will endure. (With inputs from agencies.)Mohamed Salah hits new Premier League goalscoring milestone as Liverpool fight back against Leicester

Heat to send Thomas Bryant to Pacers; move clears tax space, could lead to standard deal for Dru SmithWASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling , as early as January 14, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon. "Treasury expects to hit the statutory debt ceiling between January 14 and January 23," she wrote in a letter addressed to House and Senate leadership, at which point extraordinary measures would be used to prevent the government from breaching the nation's debt ceiling — which was suspended until Jan. 1, 2025. The department in the past deployed what are known as “extraordinary measures” or accounting maneuvers to keep the government operating. Once those measures run out, the government risks defaulting on its debt unless lawmakers and the president agree to lift the limit on the U.S. government’s ability to borrow. "I respectfully urge Congress to act to protect the full faith and credit of the United States," Yellen said. FILE - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a visit to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in Vienna, Va., on Jan. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) The news came after Democratic President Joe Biden signed a bill into law last week that averted a government shutdown but did not include Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s core debt demand to raise or suspend the nation’s debt limit. Congress approved the bill only after a fierce internal debate among Republicans over how to handle Trump's demand. “Anything else is a betrayal of our country,” Trump said in a statement. After a protracted debate in the summer of 2023 over how to fund the government, policymakers crafted the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which included suspending the nation's $31.4 trillion borrowing authority until Jan. 1, 2025. Notably however, Yellen said, on Jan. 2 the debt is projected to temporarily decrease due to a scheduled redemption of nonmarketable securities held by a federal trust fund associated with Medicare payments. As a result, “Treasury does not expect that it will be necessary to start taking extraordinary measures on January 2 to prevent the United States from defaulting on its obligations," she said. The federal debt stands at about $36 trillion — after ballooning across both Republican and Democratic administrations. The spike in inflation after the COVID-19 pandemic pushed up government borrowing costs such that debt service next year will exceed spending on national security. Republicans, who will have full control of the White House, House and Senate in the new year, have big plans to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts and other priorities but are debating over how to pay for them. Many consumers may remember receiving their first credit card, either years ago in a plain envelope, or months ago from a smartphone app. Still other consumers may remember their newest card, maybe because it's the credit card they're now using exclusively to maximize cash back rewards or airline miles. But for most consumers, there's also a murky in-between where they add, drop and generally accumulate credit cards over time. Over the years, consumers may close some credit card accounts or leave some of their credit cards dormant as a backup form of payment, or perhaps left forgotten in a desk drawer. In the data below, Experian reveals the changes in consumers wallets in recent years. U.S. consumers, on average, carry fewer cards today than they did in 2017, when the typical wallet held 4.2 active credit cards. As of the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, consumers carried 3.9 cards on average. This average is up slightly since the early days of the pandemic, when consumers reduced their average credit card debt and number of accounts as the economy slowed. As Experian revealed earlier this year, credit card balances are still climbing, despite (and partially because of) higher interest rates. And while average balances are increasing, they are spread across fewer accounts than in recent years. Alternative financing—including buy now, pay later plans for purchases—may account for at least some of this discrepancy, as consumers gravitate toward these newer financing methods. In general, residents of higher-population states tend to carry more credit cards than those who live in states with fewer and smaller population centers. Nonetheless, the difference between the states is relatively small. Considering that the national average is around four credit cards per consumer, the four states with the fewest cards per consumer (Alaska, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming) aren't appreciably different, with "only" about 3.3 credit cards per consumer. Similarly, the four states on the higher end of the scale where consumers have 4.2 or more credit cards are Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Rhode Island. The disparity in average credit card counts is more apparent when the population is segmented by age, thanks in part to Generation Z, many of whom have yet to receive their first credit card. The average number of credit cards for these consumers was two, less than half of what older generations keep on hand. The average number of credit cards held by each generation follows the familiar pattern seen in credit card balances, which tend to increase in a consumer's middle age. It's not surprising that the number of credit card accounts follows a similar climb throughout young adulthood and middle age, then drops off in the retirement years. No matter how many credit cards you may have at the moment, keep in mind that the number of accounts has little if any bearing on one's FICO Score. Far more important is how consumers manage those accounts. This is easily demonstrable by quickly stepping through some of the factors that affect your credit scores . Longer credit histories do tend to have a positive effect on a consumer's credit score, but it's not something you can rush. Adhering to on-time payments and managing amounts owed will go far in improving credit scores, even absent a lengthy credit history. While accounts closed in good standing remain on your credit report for 10 years, canceling your oldest credit card account still has the potential to shorten your credit history when it is eventually removed. The impact of its removal depends on any other active credit cards in your credit file. Ultimately, the number of cards a particular individual carries is a personal decision. Justifications can be found for carrying a travel rewards card, a cash back card, a balance transfer card, a card for business transactions and other types of credit cards that other consumers may not have either the need or qualifications for. However, keeping track of numerous credit cards, whether or not a consumer is actively using all of them, can be a mentally taxing exercise. Not only that, credit card fees can add up and dull the benefit of carrying several credit cards. Organized consumers can benefit greatly from a wallet full of specialized cards, but for those seeking a more zen-like financial future, some judicial pruning may be in order. Methodology: The analysis results provided are based on an Experian-created statistically relevant aggregate sampling of our consumer credit database that may include use of the FICO Score 8 version. Different sampling parameters may generate different findings compared with other similar analysis. Analyzed credit data did not contain personal identification information. Metro areas group counties and cities into specific geographic areas for population censuses and compilations of related statistical data. This story was produced by Experian and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

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Casper's after Christmas mattress sale cuts 20% off its current lineup — but in my opinion, the clearance section is where you want to be. Right now, Casper clearance mattresses are 50% off at Casper, with prices starting at $124.50 . That includes the premium Casper Wave Hybrid Snow, which has dropped to as low as $1,297.50 for a twin and is at the best price I've seen for it. Clearance sales offer a fantastic opportunity to snag the best mattresses from yesteryear at super low prices. However, you'll need to be aware of the caveats. Returns aren’t allowed, and some clearance mattresses may not include Casper's standard 10-year warranty. Sizes are extremely limited in some cases, as well. This Casper clearance sale has quite the selection this time around, so I’m sharing the top three deals that I think are worth your attention and hard-earned cash. You'll want to hurry, though, because prices and stock are unlikely to last... Top 3 clearance deals in Casper's after Christmas mattress sale

Viewers took to social media and shared their disappointment after several classic lines were axed. Paul Hogan starred in the 1986 film, Crocodile Dundee, which sees American reporter Sue Charlton (played by Linda Kozlowski) travel to the Australian outback to meet eccentric poacher Mick "Crocodile" Dundee and invites him to New York City, where he comes face-to-face with the complexities of modern life. The movie aired on Channel 5 on Boxing Day (December 26) but was not well received by fans of the beloved film, who said much of it had been censored. Taking to X, @anne_headland complained: "@channel5_tv if you're going to put an old 80s film on with risqué and slightly rude bits, don't cut all the clips out ... put it on after 9pm ffs #crocodiledundee." (sic) @PaulWil38543502 tweeted: "@channel5_tv If you insist on editing the funniest parts of the film so you can tick your PC woke boxes, then you can keep it. Changed channel to watch something else. Madness! #crocodiledundee." @pertinaxone fumed: "What the actual f**k have you done to Crocodile Dundee?!?!??! It's unwatchable!! #Woke #CrocodileDundee." @realpauldakers remarked: "Well so far the TV gods have managed to cut anything remotely shocking out of #CrocodileDundee including the phrase 'sh*t for brains' so I'll be switching that off - no point in watching films on TV anymore with the #Orwellian censorship." @Bricks2Peter said: "Let’s not upset anybody channel 5 #CrocodileDundee." @bennys85 shared: "One of the best movie lines cut out, should have guessed. World has gone soft. @channel5_tv #CrocodileDundee." @Spionste added: "Well just watched the iconic #crocodiledundee absolute belter of a film, but channel 5 decided to hack the film to bits #whatsthepoint." However, others delighted at the classic being aired over the festive period as @Hadok184U said: "And, now watching the classic movie now on #CH5 #CrocodileDundee #PaulHogan I haven’t seen this movie for decades. Still retains it’s charm." @mark__burnett gushed: "What a film! #crocodiledundee." Viewers issued a similar complaint after they claimed classic lines and memorable scenes had been cut - including the moment Mick (played by Paul Hogan) was approached by a man, who asked for his wallet and threatened him with a small pocket knife. However, Mick says, "That's not a knife," and pulls out his own huge blade before cutting off the offender's jacket. It is not uncommon for broadcasters to cut scenes from films or television shows primarily due to time constraints. This is usually done to accomodate advertisements, often resulting in the removal of scenes that may be considered less crucial to the plot or could be considered graphic or too sensitive for the intended audience.The path to heart health takes a sharp turn at age 10—and not for the better. Health behaviors refer to the actions and choices people make that directly affect their health, such as eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking. In contrast, health factors are broader determinants of health that include genetic predispositions and environmental influences. The study evaluated various CVH metrics, including dietary habits, smoking, physical activity levels, and sleep duration. Their findings show that CVH scores begin to decline at about age 10 across all demographic groups, suggesting that social and developmental changes may contribute to this trend. “Our study provides insight into the trajectory of cardiovascular health in early life, establishing a clear window of opportunity to improve the health of the nation’s children now and into the future,” he noted. The study observed that improving key health behaviors may be crucial to optimizing CVH during this formative period. “We found that the decline in cardiovascular health score was driven by health behaviors rather than health factors,” Aris told The Epoch Times. “Specifically, three out of the four health behaviors, diet, sleep duration, and nicotine exposure, appeared to contribute to this decline.” He noted that these results are consistent with prior studies in this population. “As researchers and clinicians, we can advocate for policies that reduce child poverty, eradicate exposure to environmental toxins, and ensure safe housing and food security to promote optimal cardiovascular health in children,” he noted.Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians

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Welcome to Streaming Rewind, a weekly breakdown of the new and noteworthy as we work to help readers wade through the absolute deluge of television series and movies in the streaming space. Welcome to Christmas and New Years limbo, where the time is made up and the date doesn’t matter. There’s a limited number of releases this week, because Hollywood typically just shuts down for the last month of the year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few surprises. If you’re not a football fan, you may not have known that Beyoncé did a halftime special for the Ravens vs. Texans game on Christmas (that’s right, Netflix does football now too). In said special, she performed some of the songs from her Cowboy Carter album live for the very first time. If you’re a member of the Beyhive who wasn’t willing to sit through a football game to watch Queen Bey perform, Netflix released a stand-alone special of the performance today. And, for those wondering, Netflix did, indeed, manage to host two whole live events on Christmas day without its typical buffering issues. It’s been a Netflix week! The highly anticipated second season of Squid Game finally dropped, ironically resulting in many across the industry working during Christmas and continuing the trend of Netflix completely missing the point of the series . Reviews have been mixed due to it being painfully obvious that Seasons 2 and 3 were meant to be one complete story rather than split in half, but our critic Shannon Miller liked the season . If you’ve already finished your binge, check out how Squid Game’s Season 2 ending sets up Season 3 . Nicholas Hoult has yet another film out on demand, this time alongside Jude Law and Jurnee Smollett. The film’s been met with early acclaim, and is based on a true story (and adapted from Kevin Flynn’s novel The Silent Brotherhood) centered on a string of bank robberies in the Pacific Northwest. You may have seen it during its brief theatrical run when it released on December 6 but, if you missed it, it’s available for purchase now. Gladiator II — December 24 (On Demand) Y2K — December 24 (On Demand) Doctor Who Christmas Special — December 25 (Disney+)

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By PETER SMITH A social-media tribute to Coptic Christians. A billboard in Amish country. A visit to a revered Jewish gravesite. While Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, he and his campaign allies also wooed smaller religious groups, far from the mainstream. As it turned out, Trump won by decisive margins, but his campaign aggressively courted niche communities with the understanding that every vote could be critical, particularly in swing states. Voter surveys such as exit polls, which canvass broad swaths of the electorate, aren’t able to gauge the impact of such microtargeting, but some backers say the effort was worth it. Just one week before the election, Trump directed a post on the social-media platform X to Coptic Christians in the United States —- whose church has ancient roots in Egypt. He saluted their “Steadfast Faith in God, Perseverance through Centuries of Persecution and Love for this Great Country.” “This was the first time seeing a major U.S. presidential candidate address the community in this manner,” said Mariam Wahba, a Coptic Christian and research analyst with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington-based research institute. “It was really a profound moment.” She said many Copts share the conservative social views of other Christian groups in the Republican constituency, and they may already have been Trump supporters. But the posting reinforced those bonds. Coptic bishops sent the president-elect congratulations after his victory and cited their “shared social and family values.” Some Assyrian Christians — another faith group with Middle Eastern roots — similarly bonded with Trump, whose mispronunciation of “Assyrian” at a rally created a viral video moment and drew attention to their support. Sam Darmo, a Phoenix real estate agent and co-founder of Assyrians for Trump, said many community members cited the economy, illegal immigration and other prominent voter issues. They echoed other conservative Christians’ concerns, he said, on issues such as abortion, gender identity and religious expression in public. But he said Trump supported various Middle Eastern Christians recovering from the Islamic State group’s oppressive rule. Darmo also credited Massad Boulos, father-in-law to Trump’s daughter Tiffany, for mobilizing various Middle Eastern Christian groups, including Chaldean Catholics, and other voters, particularly in Michigan, such as Muslims. “He brought all these minority groups together,” he said. “We’re hoping to continue that relationship.” But members of Middle Eastern-rooted Christian groups, and their politics, are far from monolithic, said Marcus Zacharia, founder of Progressive Copts, a program of Informed Immigrants, an organization that promotes dialogue on sensitive topics among such groups in the United States and Canada. He said many younger community members question Trump’s stances on issues such as immigration, and sense that conservatives sometimes tokenize them by focusing on the plight of persecuted Christians in the Middle East while neglecting wider issues of repression in countries there that the U.S. supports. He said there needs to be more informed dialogue across the political divide in these communities. “There is no more high time than these next four years to have that way of conducting conversations,” he said. Republicans also made an aggressive push for Amish voters , particularly in the swing state of Pennsylvania, where they are most numerous at about 92,000 (many below voting age). The GOP has made similar efforts in the past, even though researchers have found that less than 10% of them typically vote, due to their separatism from society. But Republicans used billboards, mailers, ads and door-to-door campaigner to drive turnout in Lancaster County, home base to the nation’s largest Amish settlement. On Election Day, Amish voters Samuel Stoltzfus and his wife Lillian Stoltzfus said they were supporting Trump, citing their anti-abortion beliefs. “We basically look at it as murder,” Stoltzfus, 31, said outside a polling center in the Lancaster County community of New Holland, where dozens of other members of the local Amish community voted. Trump has wavered on the issue, dismaying some abortion opponents, though many have said Republicans still align more closely to their views. Stolzfus added: “Make America great again and keep the moral values,” he said. “Let’s go back to the roots.” Steven Nolt, a history professor at Elizabethtown College in Lancaster College who studies the Amish and their voting patterns, said that while it’s too early to say definitively without further research, he doesn’t see evidence of a larger turnout this year. Lancaster County as a whole — most of which is not Amish — is a GOP stronghold that Trump won handily, though both parties’ votes edged up from 2020, according to unofficial results posted by the Pennsylvania Department of State. Trump’s biggest increases were in urban or suburban areas with few Amish, while some areas with larger Amish populations generally saw a modest increase in the Trump vote, said Nolt, director of the college’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. “Bottom line, percentage-wise, not much change in the parts of Lancaster County where the Amish live,” he said. Trump directly reached out to members of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, a prominent and highly observant branch of Orthodox Judaism. Related Articles National Politics | Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual National Politics | Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees? 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About two-thirds of Jewish voters overall supported Trump’s opponent, Democrat Kamala Harris, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters. But the Trump campaign has made a particular outreach to Orthodox Jews, citing issues including his policies toward Israel in his first administration. Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowitz of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida said it was moving for him to see images of Trump’s visit. “The mere fact that he made a huge effort, obviously it was important to him,” he said. Associated Press journalist Luis Henao contributed.Former New Orleans priest convicted of raping teen boy dies while serving life sentenceFinalists revealed for South Wales Health and Care Awards Carer in the Home Award

Special counsel moves to abandon election interference and classified documents cases against Trump( MENAFN - GetNews) GSD announces it has beefed up efforts to launch initiatives laser-focused on harnessing GEN AI and Quantum Computers to address pressing global challenges and ensure American competitiveness in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. GSD Venture Studios , a global force in venture creation, announced plans to advance U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. The studio's founder and CEO, Gary A. Fowler, in a recent interview pointed out the transformative nature of AI and quantum computing, describing them critical tools for reshaping industries and solving complex problems. “AI and quantum computing are, in fact, the world's keys to unlocking solutions for some of the world's most pressing challenges,” Fowler said.“Bolstering America's position in these fields is important not only for economic and national security but also for making sure these advancements are used to improve lives.” As Fowler explains, AI has already revolutionized healthcare, education, and finance, enabling predictive analytics, personalized learning, and smarter decision-making. Although still developing, quantum computing is expected to tackle problems at unprecedented speeds, with potential applications ranging from drug discovery to advanced encryption methods. Fowler stressed that staying ahead in these technologies will require a coordinated approach involving industry, academia, and government.“Collaboration is key to driving innovation, and fostering a strong talent pipeline is equally important,” he said.“Investing in STEM education and encouraging careers in AI and quantum computing are extremely important steps in making sure America remains at #1 and in making the world a better place .” The studio's announcement comes amid growing competition from emerging economic giants like China and members of the European Union, which are making headway in AI and quantum technologies investments. Fowler acknowledged the heightened global race but stressed that international cooperation could be equally critical. “While competition drives progress, collaboration will ensure these technologies are developed responsibly,” he points out.“In fact, America, as the world leader in economy and infrastructure, shares opportunities with other top countries to address issues like climate change, public health, and ethical frameworks through joint efforts.” The initiative also seeks to tackle challenges inherent in these technologies, adds Fowler. Quantum computing faces pressing challenges such as hardware scalability and qubit stability, while AI development must address ethical concerns, including algorithmic bias and data security. GSD Venture Studios plans to address these issues through targeted research and partnerships that align public and private sector goals. Fowler pointed to the studio's role as an“enzyme needed for further innovation,” calling for the need for clear strategies and measurable outcomes.“Innovation requires not only great and important ideas but also a clear roadmap,” he said.“By fostering an environment that rewards creativity and collaboration, we can define the next era of technological progress.” GSD Venture Studios is focused on creating pathways for progress in AI and quantum computing by uniting resources, expertise, and funding. Fowler expressed optimism about the initiative's potential to drive meaningful advancements and strengthen the U.S.'s role as a global technology leader. “The future of AI and quantum computers isn't just about technology-it's about how we choose to shape that future,” Fowler said.“This is an opportunity to redefine what's possible and ensure that innovation serves humanity in meaningful ways.” About GSD Venture Studios GSD Venture Studios is a leader in venture creation and has led the way in helping innovators and entrepreneurs scale groundbreaking ideas to meet global challenges. Founded by AI pioneer Gary A. Fowler, the studio combines expertise, funding, and resources to bring transformative solutions to market. Its mission is to foster collaboration and build resilient ventures that drive progress in critical sectors, from technology to sustainability. For more information, visit GSD Venture Studio . MENAFN16122024003238003268ID1108999827 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

Iran restores access to WhatsApp and Google Play after they were banned amid protestsIn Asif Kapadia ‘s latest documentary, “2073,” Ivanka Trump celebrates her 30th year as leader of a nightmarish fascist police state that was once America. The docudrama blends interviews with journalists and archival real-life news footage with a fictional story starring Samatha Morton to tell a story about a dystopic future that doesn’t feel too far off. The film is inspired by Chris Marker’s 1962 featurette “La Jetée,” about a time traveler who risks his life to change the course of history and save the future of humanity. “2073” follows Morton, who plays a survivor of a near-future global catastrophe caused by AI, climate change, anti-democratic authoritarianism and technocratic mass surveillance. Morton’s character lives in a nightmarish America led by a fascist police state. “I felt like, what are the genres that people go to the cinema and see,” says Kapadia. “They love horror films. So I thought, I’ll give you a horror film.” The Trump family, the Murdoch family, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Xi Jinping, Mohammed Bin Salman, Narendra Modi, the Koch brothers, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel and many more are featured throughout the docu. The past is pieced together using footage from approximately 60 different countries. In the opening sequence of the doc, clips of the recent devastation in Gaza are used to reveal an earth-shattering catastrophe. “This film came out of my gut instincts and a feeling about something that’s going on globally,” says Kapadia. “The most terrifying things in the film are fact. The most shocking things are being said by real people who are actually now in power in this country.” Backed by Neon , Double Agent, and Film4, “2073” debuted at the Venice Film Festival in September and will be released in theaters on Dec. 27. Kapadia, who won the Best Feature Documentary Oscar in 2016 for “Amy,” spoke with Variety about “2073” ahead of the film’s theatrical release. Members of the Trump family are mentioned in the film, which was made long before the 2024 presidential election. If Donald Trump had not won the election, would you have edited the Trump mentions out of the film? Pretty much all of the film’s financiers and execs who are from the U.S. at some point said, “Why have you got Trump in the movie? Get rid of him.” He was old news when I began working on the movie. But the film itself is a time capsule about now. So even if Trump didn’t get reelected, his [presidency] happened. So, I refused to remove any Trump references. That [sequence] where Ivanka Trump is celebrating her 30th year in power is there because the idea of a two-term American presidency, I don’t think, will be around forever. Did you make “2073” a sci-fi horror doc to attract audiences who wouldn’t go to a movie theater to watch a documentary? Absolutely. With all of my films, particularly the docs that I’ve made like “Senna” and “Amy,” I want them to break out of the kind of box of the documentary. I want my films to be for the big screen. I want people to be in a dark room and put away their cell phones so that they can experience something and then talk about it. I always feel that my films should be as cinematic as possible, and I don’t want them to feel like they are meant for television. So, the whole intention with every film I make, because I’m from that generation, is to make it for the big screen and for it to feel like a movie and to compete with every other movie that’s out there. Is the hope that audiences will watch “2073” and try to make a change? If people are comfortable, nothing changes. Change comes from being afraid. From worrying and from realizing we have to do something. Some people think, “It’s not our problem. It’s someone else’s problem. I’m fine.” The aim of the film is to shock and scare people to get them to act. That’s the idea. What actions would you recommend taking? In the film we talk about what life used to be like and where we are heading, and then there’s a bit in-between, which is like the boiling frog in hot water. We are that frog. We are in boiling water right now, and it’s getting hotter in terms of the climate, democracy, journalism, surveillance, and tech. All of that is happening right now. So we have to start doing something. If you are really lost for words and don’t know what to do, then I would say the key thing about the film is that it’s also an ode to journalism. The journalists that we feature who are in the film — look them up. Read their books. Read their articles. Understand what they stand for, and they will give you the solutions. You began your career as a narrative filmmaker. You could have made “2073” a sci-fi fiction movie. Why did you decide to make a hybrid doc? Because I’d still be begetting notes on the screenplay, and everything would be out of date. The thing about fiction is something happens, and then they turn it into a movie, and I wanted to make a film before it happened. This film is coming out while it’s happening. That’s why I fell slightly out of love with fiction; as a process, it’s very conservative. It’s loads of notes, loads of development, and loads of going round and round in circles. Then you are waiting for four years to cast the film. I like flipping it on its head. Also, I find that working in nonfiction and working in docs on a smaller budget, with a smaller crew and team, and with fewer executives, lets me follow my instincts. Were you surprised, given the current docu market that Neon took on this film? A lot of [distributors] just don’t want to touch politics. They don’t want to go anywhere near anything political. They don’t want to piss off any world leaders because it might affect where their service is available, let’s just say. So I had the dream team because I wanted “2073” to be theatrical, and the people who came on board and believed in me have been there all the way through supporting that vision.Underwater Acoustic Communication Market to Surge at a 10.5% CAGR, Reaching USD 7.6 Billion by 2033Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street slips, led by tech giants

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Nick Kern came off the bench for 20 points and 13 rebounds as Penn State remained unbeaten with an 85-66 thumping of Fordham in a semifinal of the Sunshine Slam on Monday in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Nittany Lions (6-0), who will play either San Francisco or Clemson for the tournament title on Tuesday, put four other players in double figures. Zach Hicks scored 16 points, while Puff Johnson added 15. Ace Baldwin and Yanic Konan Niederhauser each chipped in 12 points. Penn State sank nearly 53 percent of its field goal attempts and earned a 38-30 advantage on the boards, more than enough to offset missing 12 of its 32 foul shots. Four players reached double figures for the Rams (3-4), led by 15 points apiece from Jackie Johnson III and reserve Joshua Rivera. Romad Dean and Jahmere Tripp each added 13. Fordham was as close as 56-49 after Tripp made a layup with 14:25 left in the game. But the Nittany Lions responded with a 16-1 run, capped with a layup by Kern for a 22-point lead at the 9:33 mark, and they never looked back. The main storyline prior to tipoff was whether Penn State could continue its torrid early start that saw it come into the day leading Division I in steals and ranked second in scoring at 98.2 points per game. The Nittany Lions certainly played to their billing for most of the first half, establishing a 21-8 lead at the 10:08 mark via Hicks' three-point play. Fordham predictably struggled early with the pressure defense, committing four turnovers in the first four minutes. But the Rams got their bearings over the last 10 minutes and made some shots. They got as close as four on two occasions late in the half before Penn State pushed the lead to 42-34 at the half. The officials were busy in the half, calling 23 fouls and administering 27 free throws. --Field Level Media

The Celtics were missing two-fifths of their starting lineup Friday as they looked to snap their first losing streak of the season. Boston ruled out center Kristaps Porzingis (left ankle sprain) and guard Jrue Holiday (right shoulder impingement) for its matchup with the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. Both players initially were listed as questionable. Porzingis suffered his injury during the Celtics’ Christmas Day loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He tweaked his ankle early in the game, played 13 minutes in the first half and did not emerge from the locker room after halftime. It was the third injury the 7-foot-2 big man sustained since returning from offseason leg surgery on Nov. 25. The first two (an ankle tweak and a heel bruise) proved minor and did not cause him to miss time. The severity of his latest ailment was unclear as of Friday evening. It was the second consecutive DNP and fifth of the season for Holiday. It’s unclear whether his shoulder issue has contributed to his dip in 3-point shooting percentage, which is down more than 10 points from last season (42.9% to 32.6%). Head coach Joe Mazzulla did not provide an update on either player during his pregame news conference. The 2024-25 Celtics have yet to play a full game with all eight of their core rotation players (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Holiday, Porzingis, Al Horford, Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser) available. That group has missed a combined 48 games this season. Boston entered Friday with a 3-4 record over its last seven contests.phmacao login 。

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) continued to rise spectacularly on Friday, with shares seen increasing by more than 13% to $17.53 during morning trading. Advertisement The gain follows a record close at $15.44 on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive session of gains for the quantum-computing services company. Advertisement Rigetti’s shares have skyrocketed more than 1,794% this year, a movement that has placed the company for its best annual performance on record. The surge is a significant comeback for a stock that, until mid-December, had remained below $1 for extended periods. Rigetti, which debuted on the Nasdaq in March 2022 after a SPAC merger, initially reached highs of $11.37 but struggled to regain those levels until this year’s rally. Now, as it continues its rally, the stock may hit another all-time high on Friday. Rigetti rises as part of a broader rally in quantum computing stocks Rigetti’s unprecedented rise reflects the broader rally being witnessed by quantum computing stocks, and investor enthusiasm for the sector. The share price of Quantum Computing (QUBT) climbed by 6.4% before losing the gains and slipping into the red, while D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) gained 2.53%. QUBT has gained more than 2,006% YTD. Quantum Corp. (QMCO) and Quantum-Si (QSI) surged by 6.2% and 68.9%, respectively. What’s driving market excitement for Rigetti is its ambitious technological roadmap. The company plans to deploy a 36-qubit system by mid-2025, using its proprietary superconducting qubit technology, which offers gate speeds of 60 to 80 nanoseconds—far outpacing competitors. A larger, 100-plus-qubit system is also planned for later in 2025. Analyst forecasts for the quantum computing market Rigetti’s Q3 revenue remained modest at $2.4 million, but the company’s $92.6 million cash position provides a solid foundation for executing its vision. Analysts see quantum computing as a transformative technology with vast potential, supported by McKinsey’s forecast that the market could reach $45 billion to $131 billion by 2040. With its recent achievements and ambitious plans, Rigetti is emerging as a leader in a rapidly expanding field, signalling a bright future for quantum computing innovation. Former Rigetti executive sells into its strength Rigetti’s strong rally prompted at least one investor to sell into its strength. Former General Counsel of Rigetti, Richard Danis sold 624,262 shares in December, earning $4.7 million, according to filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. His transactions included a sale of 233,423 shares on Monday, Dec. 23, for $2.6 million at an average price of $11.03 per share. Danis had also indicated plans to sell an additional 250,000 shares at $11 per share, a transaction that would net $2.8 million. Danis resigned from his role on Nov. 30, and Rigetti that his post-resignation consulting agreement was terminated by mutual agreement earlier this month. Should you sell too? , financial analyst at Invezz, there are compelling reasons to sell quantum stocks like RGTI, QSI, and others. He says, The first major reason to sell quantum computing stocks like Rigetti Computing, Quantum Corporation, and IONQ is that major themes often don’t work out in the long term. This performance is mostly because the market is usually driven by fear and greed. Nyaga has compared the current sentiment to the initial surge seen in cannabis and electric vehicle stocks which plunged after seeing a hype. Secondly, according to Nyaga, the Wyckoff method shows that stocks will crash due to a concept called mean reversion. “This situation is where stocks and other assets drop and return to their mean levels after a strong surge. This means the reversion concept has recently worked well in the crypto industry.” Additionally, their stocks have become highly overbought as their Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Stochastic Oscillators have soared, he says, adding stocks often retreat when they become highly overbought. Lastly, he says, quantum computing stocks will crash because their valuation metrics have become highly stretched in the past few months.

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17th Death Anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto: President Zardari pledges to protect rights of all provincesSNOOKER legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has criticised the up-and-coming generation of young players for their lack of work ethic. O'Sullivan is a member of snooker's famous 'Class of 92' alongside John Higgins and Mark Williams . The trio turned professional during the 1992-93 season and went on to dominate the sport for years. According to the Rocket himself, the main attribute that set them apart from their rivals was their work ethic. O'Sullivan said: "I think about when we were juniors, there was such a good Pro-Am circuit. "I remember I'd travel to Wales, Sheffield, Leicester, and play against people like Ken Doherty, Peter Ebdon and Anthony Hamilton. Read More in Snooker "I would have only been 11 or 12 at the time. We were kids, me and Mark. Higgins never ventured out of Scotland – he appeared when he was around 14. I think that was the first we'd heard of John Higgins. "But me and Mark were always playing in Pro-Ams and junior events, so I think we had a really good schooling "There were no phones, there was no Instagram. There was a different work ethic. "We were much more seasoned, more purist. The way we came into it, you were maybe a lot more focused." Most read in Snooker CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS O'Sullivan went on to claim that many up-and-coming snooker players lack the same work ethic which has led to them thinking they are better than they actually are. He continued: "We had that professionalism about us that maybe the newer generation [don't have]. "Maybe the newer generation have had it too easy. When we came through the amateur circuit you had to earn your way through it. "Now a lot of players turn pro, they think they're good, but really they're not. "We had to come through the hard way – the juniors, the amateurs, then professionals and work our way up through it. "So have a lot of other players, but we were in a golden era for snooker I suppose." FROM his lightning breaks to blasts at officials, Ronnie O'Sullivan has fired snooker into the spotlight. The seven-time world champion makes almost as big an impact away from the table as on it. O'Sullivan has three children - two daughters and a son. And the Rocket's on-off relationship with British actress Laila Rouass has also hit the headlines. He has opened up on battles with his weight and addiction . While the controversial cueist reckons he wasted NINE YEARS of his career by partying too hard. Despite being worth £14million , O'Sullivan is renowned for his love of canal boats and snubbing flashy cars . His rivalry with fellow star Judd Trump has been branded 'snooker's greatest feud'. And Ali Carter had his nose knocked out of joint by the Rocket in their infamous 'Snotgate' row. Check out all our latest Ronnie O'Sullivan articles.

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However, he noted that there has historically been strong bipartisan support for the EPA. Sean McBrearty, Michigan director for the nonprofit Clean Water Action, told Planet Detroit the poll results were similar to other surveys that found overwhelming bipartisan support in Michigan for protecting the Great Lakes and reinstating "polluter pay" legislation to hold businesses accountable for cleaning up pollution. "Holding corporations accountable was actually one of the arguments that Republicans used in their State House campaigns," he said. Despite broad support for environmental action and Trump's promises to protect air and water quality, former EPA staffers on a Tuesday press call said the President-elect will seek to roll back regulations, decline to defend established rules from corporate lawsuits and find ways to shrink the agency. The result could be weaker environmental protections and declining support for Michigan's environmental programs. "Trump tried to dismantle EPA in the past, and he seems dead set on trying again," said Michelle Roos, executive director for EPN. Roos said the poll confirms that Trump does not have a mandate to weaken the EPA. Trump won a majority of electoral votes in this year's election but secured less than 50% of the popular vote. The poll, conducted between Nov. 7 and 13, included responses from 1,000 voters. It found that 76% of Trump voters and 86% of all voters wanted to either strengthen the EPA or protect it at its current level. Sixty-four percent of Trump voters (and 88% of all voters) expressed concern that Trump would hand EPA leadership to a director who will "put the interests of polluting corporations ahead of protecting clean water, clean air, and public health." Trump has picked former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. Zeldin has questioned whether climate change is an urgent problem and voted to expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands. He's widely seen as someone who will be loyal to Trump's agenda of shrinking the EPA and eliminating environmental protections. Former EPA officials on the Tuesday call said widespread support for the agency may not influence the incoming administration, which has discussed using a "schedule F" order to fire as many as 50,000 federal employees. Jeremy Symons, senior advisor for EPN and former climate policy advisor for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, said the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 blueprint for radically restructuring the executive branch is a "novel plan" for dismantling the EPA and driving staff out. Although Republicans will gain control of the U.S. House and Senate next year, they could still resist the Trump administration's efforts to slash EPA's budget. However, Project 2025's chapter on the EPA proposes relocating regional offices "so that they are more accessible to the areas they serve and deliver cost savings to the American people," which could drive out EPA workers. When the Trump administration moved the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters from Washington D.C. to Grand Junction, Colorado, in 2020, it led to an exodus of workers in leadership positions. Russel Vought, former director of the Office of Management and Budget who worked on Project 2025, previously described plans to inflict "trauma" on EPA employees. "We want the bureaucrats to be traumatically affected," Vought said. "When they wake up in the morning, we want them to not want to go to work because they are increasingly viewed as the villains." Recently released EPA data shows over 143 million Americans are exposed to PFAS in drinking water, which has been detected in drinking water systems across Metro Detroit. If the Trump administration proposes different PFAS regulations, the 2029 deadline for complying with the rules will automatically be pushed back by a decade, according to Elizabeth Southerland, former director of the Office of Science and Technology in the EPA's Office of Water. If Congress were to approve EPA budget cuts, it could have a dramatic impact on Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy received roughly 35% of its funding from the EPA in the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Bentley Johnson, federal government affairs director for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, said the president-elect and Republican lawmakers are likely to cut programs that largely serve low-income people and communities of color, such as Biden's Justice 40 Initiative, which directs climate and infrastructure funding to historically disadvantaged communities. Johnson said this would force EGLE and the state to make difficult decisions about what programs to support. Budget cuts and a loss of staff at EPA could also drain support for environmental enforcement and cleaning up contaminated sites, Johnson said. EPA administers the Superfund program, which is involved in the cleanup of over 60 highly contaminated sites in Michigan. But the agency also provides support for the cleanup of other sites that aren't on the list. "When the EPA is there, we've heard from impacted residents that it does make a difference," Johnson said. In 2017, the Trump administration sought to reduce the agency's budget by a third, although Congress resisted these cuts. If Trump finds more success securing cuts in his coming term, it would add to a long decline in agency funding. According to an EPN report, the EPA's inflation-adjusted spending decreased by 50% between 1980 and 2019, while the U.S. population increased by 44%. McBrearty stressed the need for grassroots opposition to the budget cuts and deregulation that political donors often support. He said it was important to support environmental groups and organizations like labor unions, which have previously worked collectively to push for environmental protections and workplace safety. "We need to take every step we can to build a system that makes lawmakers accountable to the people, not to the corporations funding their campaigns," he said. This story is provided as a service of the Institute for Nonprofit News’ On the Ground news wire. The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a network of more than 475 independent, nonprofit newsrooms serving communities throughout the US, Canada, and globally. On the Ground is a service of INN, which aggregates the best of its members’ elections and political content, and provides it free for republication. Read more about INN here: https://inn.org/ . Please coordinate with nina@planetdetroit.org should you want to publish photos for this piece. This content cannot be modified, apart from rewriting the headline. 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Nokia Corporation: Repurchase of own shares on 27.12.2024By Michitaka Kaiya 8:00 JST, December 28, 2024 Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is also president of the Liberal Democratic Party, is seeking to overcome the LDP’s predicament as a minority ruling party by managing the Diet in a low-key manner. The government and ruling parties were able to clear the first hurdle, passing the fiscal 2024 supplementary budget bill, with the cooperation of the Democratic Party for the People and the Japan Innovation Party. A senior government official praised the prime minister for listening attentively to the opposition parties’ requests, saying, “This is the fruit of the prime minister’s political stance.” While dialogue with opposition parties is indispensable, the prime minister sees 1950s Prime Minister Tanzan Ishibashi as a model of how democracy should work. Ishibashi, a journalist who had fought against prewar militarism, emphasized the power of speech and is widely respected by members of the ruling and opposition parties alike. Ishiba’s Nov. 29 policy speech quoted from Ishibashi’s policy speech: “As a main principle of our national policy, we will institute the practice of exchanging views in a straightforward manner at all times and work together while also clearly stating our individual stances. We must endeavor to keep pace with global progress while engaging in this ready cooperation.” Since the Ishibashi Cabinet was in office for only 65 days, some in the government were cautious, saying that the quote was bad luck. But Ishiba, a devoted admirer of Ishibashi who owns a complete collection of his writings, insisted and the quotation remained. It is not a bad thing for the government and ruling party to incorporate policies that are in the national interest, even if they are an opposition party’s idea. In some European countries, a form of “consensus democracy” based on a multiparty system has taken root. However, the reality in Japan is that the government and most of the parties avoid painful discussions on the financial resources needed to support their policies, and instead, only pork-barrel policies take precedence. The DPFP has been strongly calling for the “¥1.03 million barrier,” the annual income threshold above which tax is levied, to be raised to ¥1.78 million. Both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, hoping to get support for the supplementary budget from the DPFP, agreed to raise it. The Japan Innovation Party called for free education up to high school, and the ruling parties decided to set up a consultative body to study the issue. No party has been seen to squarely raise the issue of financial resources. Some within the LDP voiced concern that the party was making too many concessions to opposition parties and that it was giving up cards it could play in negotiations to win opposition support for the fiscal 2025 initial budget proposal. Ishiba has told those around him, “We are not in a political situation where we can establish our unique policies,” and the national vision he is aiming for remains vague. Most policy decisions are also left to the LDP. Even before assuming the prime minister’s post, Ishiba had a reputation as a politician who was good at debating and criticizing, but unable to make decisions. Some in the government have pointed out that the prime minister’s weaknesses are less noticeable because he is a member of a minority ruling party, which limits his freedom of action. However, the ideal form of democracy would be for the prime minister, as the top leader, to clearly present his vision for the nation and for the ruling and opposition parties to engage in vigorous debate based on that vision. Although Tanzan Ishibashi stepped down after a short period as prime minister due to poor health, he continues to be highly regarded as a leader for his clear vision in foreign and domestic politics, including his “Little Japanism.” Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda, who served as prime minister in 2011-12, also holds Ishibashi in high regard. On Dec. 6, Noda made the following complaint about Ishiba at a press conference: “Mr. Ishibashi was a great politician in the sense that he never wavered in his thinking even at major turning points of the times. Prime Minister Ishiba is inconsistent in what he said during the LDP presidential election and what he is saying in the Diet. I wish he would learn more from Tanzan Ishibashi.” At a meeting on Dec. 19, Ishiba expressed his determination, saying, “Although we are a minority ruling party, we will listen to the opinions of various people and establish the Japan we should aim for.” Will Ishiba establish a politics of deliberative democracy that aims to reflect the broad popular will, including that of minority groups? Or will he fall into a politics that only seeks to prolong his administration’s life, marked only by caution in dealing with the ruling and opposition parties? Ishiba’s true value will be severely tested at the ordinary Diet session to be convened in January. The success or failure of this process will directly affect the House of Councillors election to be held in the summer. Political Pulse appears every Saturday. Michitaka Kaiya Kaiya is a staff writer in the Political News Department of The Yomiuri Shimbun.Airbnb tightens rules to prevent New Year’s Eve party mayhem

Some elite U.S. universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit allegesTrump allies take the first step to wipe out multi-billion dollar government agency Trump has called for the shuttering of the Education Department Sign up for the latest with DailyMail.com's U.S. politics newsletter By SARAH EWALL-WICE, SENIOR U.S. POLITICAL REPORTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, DC Published: 18:22, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 19:09, 22 November 2024 e-mail 51 View comments Republican lawmakers took a first step in an effort to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, a move that President-elect Trump called for on the campaign trail. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds introduced the Returning Education to Our States Act on Thursday. The bill would eliminate the Education Department and redistribute all federal programs under the department. ' The federal Department of Education has never educated a single student, and it’s long past time to end this bureaucratic Department that causes more harm than good,' Rounds said. He argued local control is best when it comes to education. The proposal comes after Trump called for the department to be closed down in October. 'We want federal education dollars to follow the student rather than propping up a bloated and radical bureaucracy in Washington, D.C.," Trump said. ' We want to close the federal Department of Education.' He and his MAGA followers have accused the Education Department of 'indoctrinating young people.' 'We will drain the government education swamp and stop the abuse of your taxpayer dollars to indoctrinate America’s youth with all sorts of things that you don’t want to have our youth hearing,' Trump also said at a rally in September. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced a bill that would eliminate the Department of Education and redistribute some programs to other departments The modern day Education Department was created with the passage of the Department of Education Organization Act in Congress in 1979. It combined multiple federal agencies across the government that previously focused on education and began operations in 1980. However, federal government activities regarding education date back to the 1800s. The current Department of Education is primarily responsible for administering federal funding for education and managing federal student loan and other financial aid programs. It spends roughly $79 billion a year on primary and secondary education programs. The money is discretionary, meaning it is annually set by Congress through the appropriations process. The department's spending makes up less than 3 percent of the total federal budget. In his announcement, Rounds claimed in the 45 years since the department's creation, it has grown with a budget 449 percent larger than when it started. He argued despite spending $16,000 per student each year, standardized test scores have dropped over the past decade. Trump called for closing the Department of Education on the campaign trail The Department of Education's budget is allocated by Congress as discretionary spending. Annually it spends roughly $79 billion 'For years, I’ve worked toward removing the federal Department of Education,' Rounds said. 'I’m pleased that President-elect Trump shares this vision, and I’m excited to work with him and Republican majorities in the Senate and House to make this a reality.' The bill would serve as a roadmap for dismantling the department. It would redirect programs currently housed there to the Interior, Treasury, Health and Human Services, Labor and State Departments. It is not yet clear whether the effort will move forward quickly or whether it will receive the necessary support in Congress. If the department is eliminated, oversight would be left to states which could impact some of the country's more vulnerable students including those with disabilities. But some experts have warned they are not just concerned with the Education Department being dismantled but are also sounding the alarms on the damage that can be done to programs and oversight if the department is starved of funds or slowly strangled from within. Trump named businesswoman Linda McMahon of World Wrestling Entertainment as his pick to lead the Education Department Trump announced businesswoman and former head of the Small Business Administration Linda McMahon is his pick for education secretary. He called her a fierce advocate who will fight tirelessly for school 'Choice' across the country. The country's largest labor union the National Education Association which represents public school teachers and supporting staff blasted Trump choosing McMahon as a single he couldn't care less about students' futures. It argued that rather than strengthening public schools, her ' only mission is to eliminate the Department of Education and take away taxpayer dollars from public schools.' Politics Share or comment on this article: Trump allies take the first step to wipe out multi-billion dollar government agency e-mail Add comment

By MATTHEW BROWN and JACK DURA BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Donald Trump assigned Doug Burgum a singular mission in nominating the governor of oil-rich North Dakota to lead an agency that oversees a half-billion acres of federal land and vast areas offshore: “Drill baby drill.” That dictate from the president-elect’s announcement of Burgum for Secretary of Interior sets the stage for a reignition of the court battles over public lands and waters that helped define Trump’s first term, with environmentalists worried about climate change already pledging their opposition. Burgum is an ultra-wealthy software industry entrepreneur who grew up on his family’s farm. He represents a tame choice compared to other Trump Cabinet picks. Public lands experts said his experience as a popular two-term governor who aligns himself with conservationist Teddy Roosevelt suggests a willingness to collaborate, as opposed to dismantling from within the agency he is tasked with leading. That could help smooth his confirmation and clear the way for the incoming administration to move quickly to open more public lands to development and commercial use. “Burgum strikes me as a credible nominee who could do a credible job as Interior secretary,” said John Leshy, who served as Interior’s solicitor under former President Bill Clinton. “He’s not a right-wing radical on public lands,” added Leshy, professor emeritus at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Frictions over lands The Interior Department manages about one-fifth of the country’s land with a mandate that spans from wildlife conservation and recreation to natural resource extraction and fulfilling treaty obligations with Native American tribes. Most of those lands are in the West, where frictions with private landowners and state officials are commonplace and have sometimes mushroomed into violent confrontations with right-wing groups that reject federal jurisdiction. Burgum if confirmed would be faced with a pending U.S. Supreme Court action from Utah that seeks to assert state power over Interior Department lands. North Dakota’s attorney general has supported the lawsuit, but Burgum’s office declined to say if he backs Utah’s claims. U.S. Justice Department attorneys on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject Utah’s lawsuit. They said Utah in 1894 agreed to give up its right to the lands at issue when it became a state. Trump’s narrow focus on fossil fuels is a replay from his 2016 campaign — although minus coal mining, a collapsing industry that he failed to revive in his first term. Trump repeatedly hailed oil as “liquid gold” on the campaign trail this year and largely omitted any mention of coal. About 26% of U.S. oil comes from federal lands and offshore waters overseen by Interior. Production continues to hit record levels under President Joe Biden despite claims by Trump that the Democrat hindered drilling. But industry representatives and their Republican allies say volumes could be further boosted. They want Burgum and the Interior Department to ramp up oil and gas sales from federal lands, in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore Alaska. The oil industry also hopes Trump’s government efficiency initiative led by billionaire Elon Musk can dramatically reduce environmental reviews. Biden’s administration reduced the frequency and size of lease sales, and it restored environmental rules that were weakened under Trump . The Democrat as a candidate in 2020 promised further restrictions on drilling to help combat global warming, but he struck a deal for the 2022 climate bill that requires offshore oil and gas sales to be held before renewable energy leases can be sold. “Oil and gas brings billions of dollars of revenue in, but you don’t get that if you don’t have leasing,” said Erik Milito with the National Ocean Industries Association, which represents offshore industries including oil and wind. Trump has vowed to kill offshore wind energy projects. But Milito said he was hopeful that with Burgum in place it would be “green lights ahead for everything, not just oil and gas.” Conservation, drilling and grazing It is unclear if Burgum would revive some of the most controversial steps taken at the agency during Trump’s first term, including relocating senior officials out of Washington, D.C., dismantling parts of the Endangered Species Act and shrinking the size of two national monuments in Utah designated by former President Barack Obama. Officials under Biden spent much of the past four years reversing Trump’s moves. They restored the Utah monuments and rescinded numerous Trump regulations. Onshore oil and gas lease sales plummeted — from more than a million acres sold annually under Trump and other previous administrations, to just 91,712 acres (37,115 hectares) sold last year — while many wind and solar projects advanced. Developing energy leases takes years, and oil companies control millions of acres that remain untapped. Biden’s administration also elevated the importance of conservation in public lands decisions, adopting a rule putting it more on par with oil and gas development. They proposed withdrawing parcels of land in six states from potential future mining to protect a struggling bird species, the greater sage grouse. North Dakota is among Republican states that challenged the Biden administration’s public lands rule. The states said in a June lawsuit that officials acting to prevent climate change have turned laws meant to facilitate development into policies that obstruct drilling, livestock grazing and other uses. Oil production boomed over the past two decades in North Dakota thanks in large part to better drilling techniques. Burgum has been an industry champion and last year signed a repeal of the state’s oil tax trigger — a price-based tax hike industry leaders supported removing. Burgum’s office declined an interview request. In a statement after his nomination, Burgum echoed Trump’s call for U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. The 68-year-old governor also said the Interior post offered an opportunity to improve government relations with developers, tribes, landowners and outdoor enthusiasts “with a focus on maximizing the responsible use of our natural resources with environmental stewardship for the benefit of the American people.” Related Articles National Politics | Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad National Politics | Trump’s team is delaying transition agreements. What does it mean for security checks and governing? National Politics | Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now National Politics | Republicans scramble to fill JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat National Politics | Gaetz’s withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees Under current Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the agency put greater emphasis on working collaboratively with tribes, including their own energy projects . Haaland, a member of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe in New Mexico, also advanced an initiative to solve criminal cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous peoples and helped lead a nationwide reckoning over abuses at federal Indian boarding schools that culminated in a formal public apology from Biden. Burgum has worked with tribes in his state, including on oil development. Badlands Conservation Alliance director Shannon Straight in Bismarck, North Dakota, said Burgum has also been a big supporter of tourism in North Dakota and outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing. Yet Straight said that hasn’t translated into additional protections for land in the state. “Theodore Roosevelt had a conservation ethic, and we talk and hold that up as a beautiful standard to live by,” he said. “We haven’t seen it as much on the ground. ... We need to recognize the landscape is only going to be as good as some additional protections.” Burgum has been a cheerleader of the planned Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. Brown reported from Billings, Montana.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes officeThe Dec. 4 report from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino’s office, which covered fiscal years 2021 through 2023, also found that misconduct allegations within IDHS have increased and that the department’s inspector general’s office has been slower to investigate complaints. The report lays out the latest problems for an agency still dealing with fallout from accusations that a downstate mental health center repeatedly covered up staff misconduct amid allegations of abuse and neglect of residents. The report noted that due to a high number of allegations, it’s likely that many of the same issues documented at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna exist at other centers. The overtime issues detailed in the report are eye-opening. In fiscal year 2023, IDHS reported that 70% of the more than 7,200 employees at its state-operated facilities had overtime that accumulated a total of 1,606,962 hours. Of those, 330 employees tallied more than 1,000 hours in OT, the audit found. A worker with an annual pay rate of $66,000 logged 3,331 hours in overtime during the fiscal year and collected $227,800 in gross pay during the calendar year, the audit found. Another employee tallied 2,745 of the extra hours and had gross pay of $203,700, well above their calendar year pay rate of $68,400. The auditor general’s office noted that the hours of overtime reported do not necessarily reflect the amount of overtime worked. One reason for that is that there are different rates of overtime pay for holidays. Another is that an employee with seniority can file a grievance after not being offered an overtime shift, and, if successful, collect the extra money without having worked the shift. “However, even when taking these instances into consideration, the amount of overtime being worked by State-operated facility employees appears excessive,” Mautino’s office wrote. The report noted that beyond the fiscal implications, having employees work so many additional hours can have adverse consequences for people in IDHS care. “Multiple academic studies have found that excessive amounts of overtime can have a detrimental effect on the care provided to residents or patients, as well as the health care workers providing the care,” Mautino’s office said. The report also found allegations of wrongdoing within the department, including those involving its mental health and developmental centers and as well as community agencies, have climbed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and that the department’s inspector general has been taking longer to investigate those claims. The IDHS inspector general’s office received 3,281 allegations during fiscal year 2023 compared with 2,423 in fiscal year 2021, which at that time was the lowest in a decade. But during fiscal year 2023, the watchdog took an average of 205 calendar days to investigate cases, an increase of 25 days during the 2020 fiscal year, according to Mautino’s office. Along with the rise in complaints, there was a slowdown in the time it took the department’s inspector general’s office to complete investigations, the audit found. In fiscal year 2023, only 22% of the IDHS watchdog’s cases were completed within 60 calendar days, an 8% drop from fiscal year 2020 — which covered part of the prior audit of the watchdog — and a 14% decrease when compared with both fiscal years 2021 and 2022, Mautino’s office found. The auditor general also found the IDHS inspector general’s office was slow to fill open positions. From fiscal years 2021 through 2023, the watchdog requested to hire for 38 positions, but as of mid-August 2023, 17 had been filled and 21 were vacant. “(IDHS watchdog) officials stated that multiple bureaus have lost headcount; if there is a lack of investigators, then timeliness worsens and caseloads increase,” Mautino’s office wrote. “According to (IDHS watchdog officials), they are unable to hire investigators fast enough to maintain their headcount.” The audit also addressed the IDHS inspector general’s office’s Quality Care Board, which is supposed to monitor the watchdog to ensure investigations of abuse and neglect are handled properly. The board is supposed to have seven members, appointed by the governor with consent of the Senate, with two of them being a person with a disability or a parent of someone disabled. According to Mautino’s office, the board did not have the required seven members during the audit period and two members were serving on expired terms. “The Board cannot fully function as directed by statute to ‘monitor and oversee the operations, policies, and procedures of the Inspector General with vacancies and neglected membership requirements,” Mautino’s office wrote. Mautino’s office noted an IDHS watchdog directive requiring that office to interview a “complainant and/or required reporter and the victim and/or guardian” within 15 working days of case assignment. But in five of 39 investigations sampled by the auditor that included a victim who was verbal, it took anywhere from 24 to 536 working days to complete the interview. “Conducting interviews quickly is essential in conducting effective investigations. As time passes, victims who have a developmental disability or mental illness may be more likely to forget what happened or be unable to recount what happened accurately,” Mautino’s office wrote. The audit recommended that IDHS ensure all employees at state-operated facilities receive training in prevention and “reporting of abuse, neglect and exploitation” as required by policies and state law. IDHS and its watchdog should work together to identify and resolve bottlenecks in the hiring process and address pay structure imbalances for management positions, Mautino’s office also said. The office also said IDHS should conduct a staffing analysis to determine if staffing levels at the state-run facilities are appropriate. “The staffing analysis should take into consideration the need to reduce excessive amounts of employee overtime, especially for direct care employees,” according to Mautino’s office. In a response to the findings that was included in the audit, IDHS said it’s in the process of reviewing staffing levels at its facilities and noted it has worked to implement changes to the collective bargaining agreements to expedite hiring for certain positions. The agency acknowledged being challenged by retirement and retention issues. The IDHS watchdog, meanwhile, said it has worked closely with IDHS to increase headcount and is in the process of “substantial additional hiring.” “However, it will take time for the new hires to make a noticeable impact on timeliness, as training takes time and significant effort from supervisory staff,” IDHS said, according to Mautino’s office. “(The IDHS watchdog) continuously reviews processes for timeliness improvements and training opportunities.” IDHS also pointed to how its bureau of hotline and intake has seen “a severe shortage” in intake investigators and bureau management due to retirements and significant delays in the hiring process. The agency also acknowledged how staff shortages result in growing backlogs that further affect the ability of the IDHS watchdog to investigate complaints quickly. “Unfortunately, the ongoing staff shortage has persisted as overall calls, including reportable and non-reportable calls, have increased,” IDHS said, according to Mautino’s report. “As of October 2024, (the IDHS watchdog) has six intake investigators, and five unfilled intake investigator positions that are in various stages of the hiring process.” The IDHS watchdog expects an upcoming change in technology will help the inspector general’s office provide better oversight. Next year, for instance, the watchdog will have a new case management system designed to better track and document when an investigator is unable to reach a victim or complainant within the required timeframes. In a statement, IDHS and its inspector general’s office said it accepted the audit’s findings and is “working to implement changes, including the hiring of staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels across all of our programs and offices.” Separately, IDHS last week said it experienced a privacy breach in April when an outside entity, through a phishing campaign, gained access to files that included the Social Security numbers of more than 4,700 customers and three employees. In addition, public assistance account information was accessed for more than a million customers, though that information did not include Social Security numbers. “Upon learning of the phishing incident, IDHS worked in partnership with (the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology) to investigate the extent of the breach and to determine which individuals were included,” IDHS said in a statement. Read the audit:

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SAN DIEGO , Dec. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announced that a lawsuit was filed for certain investors in DMC Global Inc. ( NASDAQ : BOOM) shares Investors who purchased more than $100,000 in shares of DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) between May and November 2024 have certain options and there are short and strict deadlines running. Deadline: February 04, 2025 . Those DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554. On October 21, 2024 , DMC Global Inc. disclosed that it was "revising its guidance" for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 , stating that the Company's adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be approximately $5 million , down from prior guidance for $15 -18 million, and that the third quarter financial results "will include inventory and bad debt charges at DynaEnergetics totaling approximately $5 million , as well as lower fixed overhead absorption on reduced sales at both Arcadia and DynaEnergetics." The Company also revealed that the financial results will include an approximate $142 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge "associated with DMC's December 2021 acquisition of a controlling interest in Arcadia ." On November 4, 2024 , DMC Global Inc released its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2024 . Among other results, the Company reported third quarter sales of $152.4 million , down 11% sequentially and year-over-year, as well as the previously disclosed non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Shares of DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) declined from $15.98 per share on May 3, 2024 , to as low as $7.16 per share on November 21 , 2024. On December 06, 2024 , an investor in NASDAQ: BOOM shares filed a lawsuit against DMC Global Inc. The plaintiff alleges that between May 3, 2024 and November 4, 2024 , the defendants made materially false and misleading statements and failed to disclose the following adverse facts about DMC Global's business, operations, and prospects which were known to defendants or recklessly disregarded by them: (i) the goodwill associated with the company's principal business segment, Acadia Products, was overstated due to the adverse events and circumstances affecting that reporting segment; (ii) DMC Global's materially inadequate internal systems and processes were adversely affecting its operations; (iii) the company's inadequate systems and processes prevented it from ensuring reasonably accurate guidance and that its public disclosures were timely, accurate, and complete; (iv) as a result, defendants misrepresented DMC Global's operations and financial results; and/or (v) as a result, the company's public statements were materially false, misleading, or lacked a reasonable basis when made. Those who purchased shares of DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) should contact the Shareholders Foundation, Inc. CONTACT: Shareholders Foundation, Inc. Michael Daniels +1 (858) 779-1554 mail@shareholdersfoundation.com 3111 Camino Del Rio North Suite 423 San Diego, CA 92108 The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. is a professional portfolio legal monitoring and a settlement claim filing service, which does research related to shareholder issues and informs investors of securities class actions, settlements, judgments, and other legal related news to the stock/financial market. The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. is not a law firm. Any referenced cases, investigations, and/or settlements are not filed/initiated/reached and/or are not related to Shareholders Foundation. The information is only provided as a public service. It is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lawsuit-for-investors-who-lost-over-100-000-in-shares-of-dmc-global-inc-nasdaq-boom-between-may-and-nov-2024-announced-by-shareholders-foundation-302325435.html SOURCE Shareholders Foundation, Inc.

The highly anticipated Peaky Blinders film “won’t be the end” of the popular gangster series, creator Steven Knight has said. Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy is reprising his role as Birmingham gangster Tommy Shelby for the film, which is set following the events of the original BBC drama which ran for six series from 2013 to 2022. Following the film wrapping production, Knight has revealed that it will be around a year before the project is released. Speaking to Times Radio about a future release date, Knight said: “It’s a bit too soon for that, but you know, you can sort of work out that it will be about a year.” Asked if there are any more plans for Peaky Blinders beyond the film, he replied: “It’s interesting you should ask that question because the film is coming out and that won’t be the end.” The screenwriter was questioned if that meant fans could expect more series in the future, but he refused to provide more details. The film is believed to be titled The Immortal Man and has been teased to involve new conflicts for the Shelby family set during the Second World War. THAT'S A WRAP. The Peaky Blinders film has completed production. 📸: Robert Viglasky pic.twitter.com/VImZlFWZdQ — Netflix (@netflix) December 19, 2024 Saltburn and The Banshees Of Inisherin star Barry Keoghan will join fellow Irish actor Murphy in the new film. Earlier this month a photo was shared by Netflix of the pair looking jubilant while wearing flat caps and suits as the streamer confirmed filming had wrapped on the project. Other returning cast members include British actors Stephen Graham as union organiser Hayden Stagg and Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, while Dune actress Rebecca Ferguson and Pulp Fiction actor Tim Roth have also joined the project. Tom Harper, who previously directed episodes in the first season in 2013, will return to helm the film. Knight previously told Netflix’s Tudum site: “It will be an explosive chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. No holds barred. Full-on Peaky Blinders at war.” When the series came to an end in 2022 after nine years, Tommy appeared to put his criminal past behind him. Across the six series, the show tackled the rise of fascism, Irish republican politics and communist activities throughout the period after the First World War – along with Tommy’s ambitions in politics. Knight later created a stage adaptation of the show for a limited-run production, titled The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby, which featured performances from Rambert’s dancers and a soundtrack from a live on-stage band. We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has staggered from scandal to crisis but he surprised everyone this week by declaring martial law -- only then to survive an impeachment vote. The plunge back to South Korea's dark days of military rule only lasted a few hours, and after a night of protests and high drama Yoon was forced into a U-turn in the early hours of Wednesday. But polls show a huge majority of citizens want him out and lawmakers voted Saturday on an impeachment motion brought by the opposition, who control parliament. But even though only eight of them needed to support the motion for it to pass, all but three MPs from Yoon's People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote and it failed. This is despite the PPP's leader Han Dong-hoon -- allegedly on an arrest list the night of the martial law declaration -- saying Yoon's resignation was "inevitable". On Saturday before the vote, Yoon spoke publicly for the first time in days, apologising for the "anxiety and inconvenience" he caused, but stopping short of throwing in the towel. Instead the 63-year-old said he would "entrust the party with measures to stabilise the political situation, including my term in office". Born in Seoul in 1960 months before a military coup, Yoon studied law and went on to become a star public prosecutor and anti-corruption crusader. He played an instrumental role in Park Geun-hye, South Korea's first female president, being convicted of abuse of power, imprisoned and impeached in 2016. As the country's top prosecutor in 2019, he also indicted a top aide of Park's successor, Moon Jae-in, in a fraud and bribery case. The conservative PPP, in opposition at the time, liked what they saw and convinced Yoon to become their presidential candidate. He duly won in March 2022, beating Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party, but by the narrowest margin in South Korean history. Yoon was never much loved by the public, especially by women -- he vowed on the campaign trail to abolish the ministry of gender equality -- and scandals have come thick and fast. This included his administration's handling of a 2022 crowd crush during Halloween festivities that killed more than 150 people. Voters have also blamed Yoon's administration for food inflation, a lagging economy and increasing constraints on freedom of speech. He was accused of abusing presidential vetoes, notably to strike down a bill paving the way for a special investigation into alleged stock manipulation by his wife Kim Keon Hee. Yoon suffered further reputational damage last year when his wife was secretly filmed accepting a designer handbag worth $2,000 as a gift. Yoon insisted it would have been rude to refuse. His mother-in-law, Choi Eun-soon, was sentenced to one year in prison for forging financial documents in a real estate deal. She was released in May 2024. Yoon himself was the subject of a petition calling for his impeachment earlier this year, which proved so popular the parliamentary website hosting it experienced delays and crashes. As president, Yoon has maintained a tough stance against nuclear-armed North Korea and bolstered ties with Seoul's traditional ally, the United States. Last year, he sang Don McLean's "American Pie" at the White House, prompting US President Joe Biden to respond: "I had no damn idea you could sing." But his efforts to restore ties with South Korea's former colonial ruler, Japan, did not sit well with many at home. Yoon has been a lame duck president since the opposition Democratic Party won a majority in parliamentary elections this year. They recently slashed Yoon's budget. In his Tuesday night televised address to the nation, Yoon railed against "anti-state elements plundering people's freedom and happiness" and his office has subsequently cast his imposition of martial law as a bid to break through legislative gridlock. But to use his political difficulties as justification for imposing martial law for the first time in South Korea since the 1980s is absurd, an analyst said. "Yoon invoked Article 77 of the South Korean constitution, which allows for proclaiming martial law but is reserved for 'time of war, armed conflict or similar national emergency', none of which appears evident," Bruce Klingner, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, told AFP. "Yoon's action is a damning reversal to decades of South Korean efforts to put its authoritarian past behind it," he said. burs-stu/ceb/mtp

Politicians could face fines as the deadline for general election posters to be taken down has now passed. The requirement to remove posters is seven days after polling day, but many have been spotted across the country. Advertisement Both successful and unsuccessful candidates could face a fine of €150 per poster. Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh has encouraged people to report any remaining posters to politicians, who can be reached via email or social media. Some social media users have noticed that general election posters are still up in their area and have called for them to be taken down, while others have urged those out taking them down to be careful as the country still feels the effects of Storm Darragh . @cardagh Congrats on your election. 👍 When the bad weather passes can you ask your team to remove any stay posters they may have missed including this one on Sarsfield Road, Inchicore, opposite Cleary’s Pub please? Thank you. pic.twitter.com/Of7izeRBsM Advertisement — Pat Kiernan (@PatKiernan1) December 7, 2024 God help those out taking down the last election posters this evening. At least for smaller parties and independents, it’s done by volunteers after a day’s work, which is all very well in summer. But mid winter and #StormDarragh approaching... I hope no one gets hurt... #GE24 pic.twitter.com/ppo7haiKjX — A Kildare woman (@Petra_C) December 6, 2024 Candidates can put up posters 30 days before the polling date, or from the date that the ministerial polling day order, whichever is the shortest period. On polling day, people cannot display posters or campaign for a candidate or party within 50 metres of a polling station. Failure to remove election posters within seven days after the polling date is an offence.So, let your voice be heard, your heart be open, and your spirit be free as you embark on this extraordinary journey with Lyra in "Melody." Sing your song, solve the puzzles, and discover the magic that lies within the power of music. The fate of the world rests in your hands - will you rise to the challenge and save it through the beauty of your melody? The adventure awaits, and the music beckons you to join in the chorus of the ages. Let the songs of "Melody" be your guide as you embark on a quest to save the world with the power of music.AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:23 p.m. ESTE-commerce giant Amazon is set to revolutionize the delivery experience in India with the introduction of a new quick delivery service that promises to deliver orders within just 15 minutes. This ambitious move marks a significant step towards enhancing customer satisfaction and setting new benchmarks in the competitive e-commerce landscape in India.

A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why the Belgium international has not been starting games amid the champions’ dramatic slump. City have not won in seven outings in all competitions – their worst run since 2008 – with De Bruyne featuring only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury. The latest came with a 12-minute run-out in Sunday’s demoralising 2-0 defeat at Premier League leaders Liverpool, a result which left City 11 points off the pace and fifth in the table. Richards said on The Rest is Football podcast it appeared “there’s some sort of rift going on” between De Bruyne and Guardiola while former England striker Gary Lineker added: “It seems like all’s not well.” Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said he felt “something isn’t right” and fellow Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville, the ex-Manchester United right-back, described the situation as “unusual, bizarre, strange”. Guardiola, speaking at a press conference to preview his side’s clash with Nottingham Forest, responded on Tuesday. The Spaniard said: “People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? No, I don’t want Kevin to play? “The guy who has the most talent in the final third, I don’t want it? I have a personal problem with him after nine years together? “He’s delivered to me the biggest success to this club, but he’s been five months injured (last season) and two months injured (this year). “He’s 33 years old. He needs time to find his best, like last season, step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better. I’m desperate to have his best.” De Bruyne has not started since being forced off at half-time of City’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan on September 18, having picked up an injury in the previous game. Both the player and manager have spoken since of the pain he was in and the need to ease back into action, but his spell on the bench has been unexpectedly long. The resulting speculation has then been exacerbated because De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract but Guardiola maintains nothing untoward has occurred. He said: “I’d love to have the Kevin in his prime, 26 or 27. He would love it to – but he is not 26 or 27 any more. “He had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He is a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy. You think I’m complaining? It’s normal, it’s nature. “He’s played in 10 or 11 seasons a lot of games and I know he is desperate to help us. He gives glimpses of brilliance that only he can have. “But, always I said, he himself will not solve our problems, like Erling (Haaland) won’t solve it himself. We attack and defend together. “We want the best players back. Hopefully step by step the confidence will come back and we’ll get the best of all of us.”

In recent years, the development of autonomous driving technology has been a focal point for numerous companies in the automotive industry. While Huawei has made significant strides in the field of autonomous driving with its Huawei HiCar system, it is interesting to note that automotive companies seem to be more inclined to partner with Momenta, a Chinese autonomous driving technology startup. This raises the question: why are automotive companies showing a preference for collaborating with Momenta over utilizing Huawei's advanced innovations in this space?None

A.P. to be under extensive CCTV, drone surveillance network soonOverall, "Empresses in the Palace" has struck a chord with South Korean viewers for its compelling storytelling, stunning visuals, and memorable performances. The drama's exploration of power dynamics, personal sacrifices, and moral dilemmas resonates with audiences across cultures, inviting viewers to reflect on universal themes of ambition, love, and betrayal.