fish casino game machine There is now a new betting favorite for NFL Coach of the Year according to one sportsbook. The Detroit Lions dominated the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 in Week 12 to improve to 10-1 and 6-0 at home. The 10-1 mark matches the Kansas City Chiefs for the best record in the NFL and has boosted Lions head coach Dan Campbell into the top spot for Coach of the Year. According to BetMGM , Campbell’s odds are +155, which is the best odds for a coach. Kevin O’Connell (+450) and Mike Tomlin (+550). Jim Harbaugh (+450) and Sean Payton (+600) have the next-best odds. Tomlin had the best odds and was the favorite entering Week 12. However, his Steelers lost at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. O’Connell has his Vikings at 9-2, which is a big surprise considering they are using Sam Darnold at quarterback. Many people feel the Vikings are outperforming their level of talent. Payton has also worked his way up the list by helping the Broncos turn things around. Denver began the season 0-2 but has gone 7-3 since. As for Campbell, his Lions host the Bears on Thanksgiving. They follow it up with home games against Green Bay and Buffalo. This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

Exploring VeChain Price Prediction as JasmyCoin Value Rises – Discover BlockDAG's Largest 150% Crypto Bonus Offer

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) authors on Friday announced a drive to ensure that the worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca receive the best Zamzam water. The authority distributes 12,090 refrigerated containers and 4,556 non-refrigerated containers throughout the Grand Mosque, in addition to providing over 3 million cups, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The authority’s laboratory department verifies the quality and safety of Zamzam water by collecting 15 samples for laboratory testing using the latest devices and techniques in water analysis. The process aims to achieve the highest levels of quality and safety, ensuring that Zamzam water is provided to Umrah performers and worshippers at the Grand Mosque on Fridays. The Zamzam water goes to the worshippers at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque through several stages, taking into consideration the highest standards to preserve its quality, ensuring it reaches them in the best condition. The Zamzam well is located in Makkah al-Mukarramah, 21 meters east of Kaaba. It has an ancient history dating back to thousands of years. Being 30 meters deep, it holds a high spiritual value for Muslims who drink it, based on the hadiths of the Prophet saying that “Zamzam water is for what he drank.” Zamzam water is of great value to Muslims and they usually drink it in the hope of overall wellbeing. The water sourced from a well, is transported to the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque by pumping at 360 cubic meters per hour through two giant pumps. The water is then transported to the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Zamzam Water Project for storage, disinfection, and distribution to the Zamzam tank station and King Abdulaziz sabil station. It is transported using a network of 4 kilometres of stainless steel pipelines, equipped with air chambers, cleaning chambers, and control systems.Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info I'm A Celeb star Alan Hallsall's ex Lucy-Jo Hudson opened up about the time he referred to her as "the lying cheating one". The 36 year old actress said she thinks Alan regretted his online outburst after promptly removing his post. The comments he made in 2020 were in reaction to Lucy-Jo's fiancé, Lewis Devine , seemingly referring to Alan's daughter Sienna-Rae as his own daughter, causing Alan to slam both Lewis and Lucy-Jo. In the heat of the moment, he posted a now-deleted comment, saying: "You're welcome to keep the lying cheating one and call her your own! But not my daughter." Lucy-Jo, who had just welcomed baby Carter with Lewis at the time, brushed off the social media squabble when chatting with OK! back in April 2020. She said: "I had literally just given birth to Carter when he posted that so I didn't see it and my head was elsewhere. He quickly deleted it so he must have regretted it." Despite the tense words, the mother of two decided against confronting Alan, who is currently in the I'm A Celebrity jungle, prioritising her newborn son instead, admitting that his comments failed to make an impact: "I didn't bother bringing it up with him. Lew and I were both too focused on Carter so it just didn't get our attention." The fiasco kicked off following Lewis' heartfelt note about Sienna, who was seven at the time, becoming an excited big sister to Carter, before he was born in February 2020, praising, "Our Sienna is delighted and is already making the best big sister, just like I knew she would!" Despite this, co-parenting hasn't been smooth sailing for Lucy-Jo and Alan due to their different approaches in raising their child. The former couple tied the knot over a decade ago in 2009, and welcomed their daughter four years later in 2013. They continued to be married for another three years before deciding to part ways in 2016. The exes briefly rekindled their romance, but it ultimately came to an end in 2018. Now, Alan , who is known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street , opened up about his relationship with Lucy to his I'm A Celebrity campmates. In a candid chat with fellow star, including Dean McCullough , Alan discussed meeting his ex on set and their subsequent breakup, steering clear of any controversial remarks. Alan said: "Lucy left Corrie in about 2005, then we got married in 2009. We then split up after Sienna was born. I love what I've got, even now I'm on my own, I love it when it's me and Sienna and that'll change I'm sure, that'll be different at some point but I've never done dating apps."

Jeremy Clarkson says it is 'not true' he bought farm to avoid taxNo. 11 Tennessee crushes UTEP to enhance CFP chances

San Joaquin General Hospital gets groundbreaking new surgical 'robot' toolMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media , leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law. The major parties backed the bill that would make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts. The legislation was passed with 102 votes in favor to 13 against. If the bill becomes law this week, the platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restrictions before the penalties are enforced. Opposition lawmaker Dan Tehan told Parliament the government had agreed to accept amendments in the Senate that would bolster privacy protections. Platforms would not be allowed to compel users to provide government-issued identity documents including passports or driver’s licenses. The platforms also could not demand digital identification through a government system. “Will it be perfect? No. But is any law perfect? No, it’s not. But if it helps, even if it helps in just the smallest of ways, it will make a huge difference to people’s lives,” Tehan told Parliament. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the Senate would debate the bill later Wednesday. The major parties’ support all but guarantees the legislation will be passed by the Senate where no party holds a majority of seats. Lawmakers who were not aligned with either the government or the opposition were most critical of the legislation during debate on Tuesday and Wednesday. Criticisms include that the legislation had been rushed through Parliament without adequate scrutiny, would not work, would create privacy risks for users of all ages and would take away parents’ authority to decide what’s best for their children. Critics also argue the ban would isolate children, deprive them of positive aspects of social media, drive children to the dark web, make children too young for social media reluctant to report harms they encountered and take away incentives for platforms to make online spaces safer. Independent lawmaker Zoe Daniel said the legislation would “make zero difference to the harms that are inherent to social media.” “The true object of this legislation is not to make social media safe by design, but to make parents and voters feel like the government is doing something about it,” Daniel told Parliament. “There is a reason why the government parades this legislation as world-leading, that’s because no other country wants to do it,” she added. T he platforms had asked for the vote on legislation to be delayed until at least June next year when a government-commissioned evaluation of age assurance technologies made its report on how the ban could been enforced. Rod Mcguirk, The Associated Press

Social Security tackles overpayment ‘injustices,’ but problems remainMadrid’s Latino population surpasses one million A significant milestone has been reached: the census reveals that 1,038,671 people born in Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas now reside in the region. Just 25 years ago, this number was only 81,552, highlighting the rapid pace of a wave that is reshaping the community The number of Latin American-born residents in the Madrid region has surpassed the symbolic milestone of one million, according to the population census published on Thursday by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE). As of January 1, 2024, the census recorded 1,038,671 people from the 18 Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas. This remarkable figure takes on even greater significance when put into context. Immigrants from this community, who identify as Latinos, now make up one in every seven inhabitants in the Madrid region. If this group were to form a separate city, it would surpass the populations of Cuba’s second-largest city, Santiago (707,000), Peru’s Arequipa (984,000), and Chile’s Valparaíso (1.02 million), and would be close to the populations of Managua and San Salvador, the capitals of Nicaragua and El Salvador, respectively, which are both home to around 1.1 million people. The size of this hypothetical city would be comparable to that of Málaga, which, with 1.03 million inhabitants, is the fifth largest urban area in Spain, and would be larger than Bilbao or Zaragoza. Census data reveals how the distribution of the Latino community varies by country of origin: Venezuelans are spread throughout the Madrid region, while Ecuadorians, Peruvians, and Colombians are more prominent in neighborhoods outside the M-30 ring road. Dominicans have established their own enclave in the Tetuán district, often referred to as “Little Santo Domingo,” and Argentines are concentrated in the central areas. When comparing the figure of one million with historical data, another striking revelation emerges that warrants further reflection: just a quarter of a century ago, in 1999, only 81,552 people were born in those 18 Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas. At that time, Madrid was a European capital w ith little diversity and minimal connection to the world it had once dominated for centuries. Only 25 years have passed since then, and demographic experts predict that this trend will continue to grow. Immigration to the major metropolises of the wealthy world is reaching record levels, with cultural affinity being one of the key factors driving these movements. Thanks to these new Madrileños, the capital has rediscovered its Latin American identity. The year 1999 marked a turning point. That year, the arrival of Ecuadorians fleeing the serious economic crisis in their country accelerated. The collapse of the national currency, the sucre, left the population in ruin. Until then, political exiles from Argentina, Cuba, Chile, and Uruguay had been the main Latin American presence in Madrid. Many of them came from affluent families who had fled dictatorships. Ecuadorian immigrants, however, were escaping another evil: poverty. In the wake of Ecuador’s economic crisis, flights from Quito began arriving at Barajas airport, filled with working-class families who, in a short time, transformed the face of the capital. They came to Spain because the economy was in desperate need of workers: men to build houses and women to care for the elderly. Mónica Guamán was one of the first to arrive when the clouds were already gathering on the horizon of her home country. She boarded a plane in Quito on August 16, 1998, the first flight of her life. At Barajas, she was met by a friend who had left two years earlier. She was 21 years old, and the Ecuadorian crisis had derailed her plans. She had to abandon her university studies in accounting halfway through because rising taxes made it impossible for her to continue paying. She clearly remembers her first days in Madrid: the fascination she felt when cars stopped at red lights, and the modernity of the Metro. She slept in a 40-square-meter apartment with 15 fellow Ecuadorians. A week later, she found a job as a caregiver for the elderly. The new life was difficult but filled with hope. “I had to decide,” she recalls today, reflecting on that adventure. “Either I remained stagnant, or I began to fly. And I decided to fly.” Ecuadorians were soon joined by tens of thousands of Colombians, Peruvians, Bolivians, and Dominicans, who were fleeing crises in their own countries or seeking a better future, encouraged by Spain’s economic boom. By 2009, shortly after the construction bubble burst , almost 600,000 Latin American immigrants were living in Madrid. That figure remained stable until 2017, when a second wave began, which continues today. The main countries of origin are now Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru, and their socioeconomic profiles are more diverse. Peope with large fortunes are also arriving (17% of residents in the Salamanca district are Latino, according to the municipal register) as well as students (14,776 Latin Americans enrolled in Madrid universities during the 2022-23 academic year, a 40% increase compared to eight years earlier). Latinos are also transforming other regions of Spain, although none has as many Latin American-born immigrants as Madrid, where they make up 62% of the immigrant population. The next most-popular destinations are Catalonia and Valencia, with 883,548 Latin Americans (43% of immigrants) and 446,453 (37%), respectively. As of early 2024, a total of 1,668,418 immigrants were residing in Madrid. The four most common countries of origin among immigrants are Spanish-speaking Latin American countries: Venezuela (184,387), Colombia (180,983), Peru (150,590), and Ecuador (136,309). The only non-Spanish-speaking countries in the top 10 are Romania (115,911), Morocco (98,360), and China (53,204), while Brazil ranks 15th (29,865). This new wave is part of an unprecedented migration flow to wealthy countries. In 2023, many OECD nations saw record numbers of permanent migrants, totaling 6.5 million, along with a record 2.7 million asylum seekers. According to Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD, one key factor is the strong demand for labor, coinciding with these countries’ aging population. “The growing number of labor migrants has contributed to sustained economic growth,” he said. The children of these Latin American immigrants born in Spain do not appear in the INE statistics as a separate group, but they tend to self-identify as Latinos, meaning the cultural impact of this new community is likely even greater than the census figures suggest. The influx of wealthy Latinos has spurred comparisons between Madrid and Miami, an idea amplified by both Spanish and American media, including Bloomberg and The New York Times . The argument is that the Spanish capital has become a serious rival to the Florida city for Latin American investment . Wealthy Latinos are buying luxury apartments in the Salamanca district and acquiring stakes in major IBEX companies. This investment surge has sparked enthusiasm among local politicians. Madrid’s mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, told the BBC in March that “the time will come when people in Miami will wonder why Madrid is looking at us in the rearview mirror.” Madrid’s growing Hispanic-American connection is viewed as a strategic asset in the global city competition. In his book Madrid DF , published in September, urban planner Fernando Caballero envisions a metropolis with 10 million inhabitants by 2050. He argues that Madrid should leverage its differences with Miami to capture the unique position the southern Florida city holds in the Latino imagination. “The two cities have very different mentalities,” Caballero explains. “Those who want to live in a dollar-based economy have their place in Miami. But they will encounter a less dynamic society and more barriers to entry. Madrid is much more accessible for newcomers, and its immigration laws are more friendly. In fact, a political strategy in Madrid is to lower these barriers,” Caballero adds, referring to Madrid’s regional premier, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, who announced last year that in the future, university fees for Latinos would be reduced to the same level as those paid by Spaniards. The authorities are working to make Madrid’s Latino identity more visible, a characteristic that isn’t entirely new. Most people are unaware that one of the oldest trees in the capital, an ahuehuete from Mexico, stands in Retiro Park, or that for centuries, Latinos came to court and left their mark. Regional premier Ayuso has stated that Madrid is “the common home of Spaniards from both hemispheres” and has promoted the celebration of Hispanic heritage every October, with festivities that grow each year. Ayuso has also expressed her aspiration to “challenge the U.S. for the center of Spanish music production.” However, this comparison between Madrid and Miami does not convince sociologist Alejandro Portes. A Cuban-American professor at the University of Miami, Portes is known for his studies on migration. Two years ago, he published Emerging Global Cities , where he draws parallels between Miami and two other global metropolises: Dubai and Singapore. All three cities have become hubs for trade, finance, arts, and culture in their respective regions. Portes believes geography prevents Madrid from joining this league. Unlike Miami, Dubai, or Singapore, Madrid does not have a seaport that could serve as a hub for goods. In a video conference with EL PAÍS, Portes argues that Madrid is too far from the region it aims to influence. “The influx of immigrants is understandable due to cultural affinity, but saying that Madrid and Miami are going to be similar is an exaggeration,” he says. “First, Madrid has no sea. Second, it’s in Europe, not Latin America. Third, Madrid is the political capital of Spain and thus has different characteristics.” He continues: “Latin American banks prefer to establish their regional headquarters in Miami over Madrid. Madrid is too far away and is highly regulated.” Portes suggests a different approach: “I think Madrid has more to gain by investing in technology. It’s not Venezuelan capital or Dominican workers that will catapult Madrid to prominence.” Regardless of Madrid’s future role on the global stage, the face and soul of the region have already been transformed. The Latin American influence will continue to shape the language, customs, music, gastronomy, and business culture of Madrid. The lives of many immigrants who made the journey have also been transformed. When Ecuadorian Mónica Guamán arrived in 1998, she thought she would make money and return home soon. However, she soon realized that life is unpredictable. The friend who picked her up at Barajas, Luis Lincango, later became her partner. In 2001, they had their first child. In 2003, they moved out of their sharehome and rented their own apartment. By 2005, they bought a place in Getafe. In 2018, Lincango opened his own business — a car workshop. Guamán works in a large company that cares for the elderly. Their eldest son, Diego, now 23, is a mechanic, and their youngest, César, 17, is a high school student. They have prospered, but at a high price. Guamán has always missed her homeland. She would like to return, but her children, especially the eldest, feel that they belong in Madrid and do not want to move to a foreign country. Was it worth emigrating? “I tell those who arrive,” she responds, “If you’ve dared to cross the ocean, go ahead, but know that this is hard .” Those who walk through the doors of the international arrivals hall at Barajas today with the intention of staying share the same dreams as the million people who preceded them. Venezuelans Dariela Sosa, Federico Ortega, and their two children, Emiliana and Cristóbal, aged nine and five, landed on June 25 of this year. The couple, married and both professionals — he an economist and she a journalist — had previously lived in Venezuela, the United States, and Argentina. Federico works remotely for an American company, while Dariela founded and directs Arepita , a newsletter about Venezuela that has earned a prestigious Online Journalism Award in the United States. For five years, they had been researching potential cities to emigrate to, using an Excel sheet to compare them. They filled out columns with categories that mattered most to them: security, democracy, language, culture, art, climate, job opportunities, and global connectivity. As they crossed the threshold at Barajas airport, Sosa thought, “I’ve come to the right place.” Their rented apartment, located in a residential area with a swimming pool in the north of Madrid, betrays their newcomer status. The walls are still bare, with only a picture frame waiting for a photo. In one corner, they’ve placed the largest Christmas tree they’ve ever had — nearly two meters high — as a way to send a message to their children: “We are staying here,” says Sosa. “I’ve placed my bet on Madrid.” The figure of one million inhabitants includes individuals born in 18 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, with the INE providing a breakdown by country in its annual census . To create the historical series, we have used data from the Continuous Register (1998-2020) and the annual censuses (2021-2024). At the census section level, the INE provides data for only eight of these nationalities (the most numerous, representing 83% of all Latinos). For the remaining countries, the most recent detailed data available comes from the 2021 Population and Housing Census , which is conducted every ten years. This data for other countries of origin has been included on the map. Approximately 1,000 citizens fall into the “other countries in America” category (which encompasses the entire continent, both South and North), and are not reflected in the figures used in this article. Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get more English-language news coverage from EL PAÍS USA Edition Madrid Latinos Miami América Perú Ecuador Isabel Díaz Ayuso José Luis Martínez Almeida Venezuela Colombia

Taoiseach Simon Harris has paid tribute to former Fine Gael minister Gemma Hussey. Hussey was the State's first female Minister for Education and Fine Gael's first female Cabinet minister. Advertisement The Irish Times reported that Hussey passed away following a short illness at the age of 86. Born in Bray, Co Wicklow, Hussey had a successful career in business before entering politics. She became a senator, initially as an independent, in 1977 and joined Fine Gael three years later. In 1981, she became Government leader in the Seanad. She was elected to the Dáil as a candidate for the party in 1982 and served as a TD until 1989. Harris said Hussey was a "trailblazer", and "a passionate progressive for women’s rights, education reform and Ireland’s place in the world, particularly the potential of European Union membership". Harris said Hussey's work and long service in his own native Wicklow is "remembered to this day". "But above all Gemma was a patriot, a Fine Gael stalwart and a kind and generous person. I was one of the people lucky to enjoy her company, her advice and her good humour," he said. "To all of her family, colleagues and friends, l am truly sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace."LONDON (AP) — After a sprawling hacking campaign exposed the communications of an unknown number of Americans, U.S. cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications. To safeguard against the risks highlighted by the campaign, which originated in China, federal cybersecurity authorities released an extensive list of security recommendations for U.S. telecom companies — such as Verizon and AT&T — that were targeted. The advice includes one tip we can all put into practice with our phones: “Ensure that traffic is end-to-end encrypted to the maximum extent possible.” End-to-end encryption, also known as E2EE, means that messages are scrambled so that only the sender and recipient can see them. If anyone else intercepts the message, all they will see is a garble that can’t be unscrambled without the key. Law enforcement officials had until now resisted this type of encryption because it means the technology companies themselves won’t be able to look at the messages, nor respond to law enforcement requests to turn the data over. Here’s a look at various ways ordinary consumers can use end-to-end encryption: Officials said the hackers targeted the metadata of a large number of customers, including information on the dates, times and recipients of calls and texts. They also managed to see the content from texts from a much smaller number of victims. If you’re an iPhone user, information in text messages that you send to someone else who also has an iPhone will be encrypted end-to-end. Just look for the blue text bubbles, which indicate that they are encrypted iMessages. The same goes for Android users sending texts through Google Messages. There will be a lock next to the timestamp on each message to indicate the encryption is on. But there’s a weakness. When iPhone and Android users text each other, the messages are encrypted only using Rich Communication Services, an industry standard for instant messaging that replaces the older SMS and MMS standards. Apple has noted that RCS messages “aren’t end-to-end encrypted, which means they’re not protected from a third party reading them while they’re sent between devices.” Samsung, which sells Android smartphones, has also hinted at the issue in a footnote at the bottom of a press release last month on RCS, saying, “Encryption only available for Android to Android communication.” To avoid getting caught out when trading texts, experts recommend using encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates are big fans of Signal, which applies end-to-end encryption on all messages and voice calls. The independent nonprofit group behind the app promises never to sell, rent, or lease customer data and has made its source code publicly available so that it can be audited by anyone to examine it “for security and correctness.” Signal’s encryption protocol is so reputable that it has been integrated into rival WhatsApp , so users will enjoy the same level of security protection as Signal, which has a much smaller user base. End-to-end encryption is also the default mode for Facebook Messenger , which like WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms. Telegram is an app that can be used for one-on-one conversations, group chats and broadcast “channels” but contrary to popular perception, it doesn’t turn on end-to-end encryption by default. Users have to switch on the option. And it doesn’t work with group chats. Cybersecurity experts have warned people against using Telegram for private communications and pointed out that only its opt-in ‘secret chat’ feature is encrypted from end-to-end. The app also has a reputation for being a haven for scammers and criminal activity, highlighted by founder and CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France . Instead of using your phone to make calls through a wireless cellular network, you can make voice calls with Signal and WhatsApp. Both apps encrypt calls with the same technology that they use to encrypt messages. There are other options. If you have an iPhone you can use Facetime for calls, while Android owners can use the Google Fi service, which are both end-to-end encrypted. The only catch with all these options is that, as with using the chat services to send messages, the person on the other end will also have to have the app installed. WhatsApp and Signal users can customize their privacy preferences in the settings, including hiding IP address during calls to prevent your general location from being guessed.

Airbus Ventures Invests In Eureka Robotics Robotics & Automation NewsColorado's 2-way star Travis Hunter eyes Big 12 title and more before 'for sure' entering NFL draftDolphins coach Mike McDaniel says he was surprised by reports of Shaq Barrett's unretirement plan

Inside Tess Daly's incredible home with Vernon Kay - from quirky pets to one thing causing unbelievable stress

Dolby Laboratories SVP John Couling sells $4.57 million in stockMIAMI , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami is proud to announce the completion of its highly anticipated renovations, redefining luxury and sophistication in the heart of South Beach at 1600 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Designed by Lang & Schwander to embody the vibrant energy and upscale charm of Miami , the updates include newly reimagined rooms and suites, check-in lobby, inclusivity spaces, from food and beverage and communal lounge areas that celebrate the hotel's commitment to connecting guests to the pulse of the city. Elevated Rooms and Suites The newly renovated 105 guest rooms and suites blend modern design with thoughtful functionality. Each space is adorned with sleek furnishings, neutral tones, and vibrant accents inspired by Miami's art scene. Enhanced amenities include plush bedding, state-of-the-art technology, and expansive windows offering stunning views of South Beach's iconic skyline and coastline. Enhanced Check-In Lobby and Inclusivity Spaces Guests are greeted with an upgraded check-in lobby on the third floor that exudes warmth and style. Featuring contemporary decor and comfortable seating, the space serves as an inviting prelude to their South Beach experience. Communal areas have also been reimagined to foster connection, offering vibrant social spaces. From a chic full bar serving classic and unique cocktails, to indoor communal lounge area to serene outdoor terraces, Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami provides the perfect setting to connect and recharge with fellow travelers. Unparalleled Amenities Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami continues to deliver exceptional amenities that cater to modern travelers. Guests can enjoy: An outdoor pool with cabanas and panoramic ocean views. Complimentary bike rentals. Access to waterfront umbrellas. Beachfront access, just steps away from the hotel. Destination dining at the hotel's on-site restaurant, Deck Sixteen. Convenient access to the convention center, vibrant culinary scene, nightlife, shopping, and cultural landmarks. The WOOFTOP, a pup-friendly designated area located on the third floor. "Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami has always been envisioned as a destination where the vibrant spirit of South Beach meets unparalleled hospitality. Our recent renovations mark the next chapter in our dedication to elevating guest experiences and showcasing the beauty and culture of Miami Beach ," said Robert Finvarb , Founder of Robert Finvarb Companies. Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami serves as the ultimate launchpad for adventure, offering guests access to the city's finest attractions, including Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road Mall, and the Art Deco Historic District. About Hyatt Centric Hyatt Centric is a brand of full-service lifestyle hotels located in prime destinations. Created to connect guests to the heart of the action, Hyatt Centric hotels are thoughtfully designed to enable exploration and discovery so they never miss a moment of adventure. Each hotel offers social spaces to connect with others in the lobby, meanwhile the bar and restaurant are local hot spots where great conversations, locally inspired food and signature cocktails can be enjoyed. Streamlined modern rooms focus on delivering everything guests want and nothing they don't. A passionately engaged team is there to provide local expertise on the best food, nightlife and activities the destination has to offer. For more information, please visit hyattcentric.com . Follow @HyattCentric on Facebook and Instagram , and tag photos with #HyattCentric. About Robert Finvarb Companies Hyatt Centric is a brand of full-service lifestyle hotels located in prime destinations. Created to connect guests to the heart of the action, Hyatt Centric hotels are thoughtfully designed to enable exploration and discovery so they never miss a moment of adventure. Each hotel offers social spaces to connect with others in the lobby, meanwhile the bar and restaurant are local hot spots where great conversations, locally inspired food and signature cocktails can be enjoyed. Streamlined modern rooms focus on delivering everything guests want and nothing they don't. A passionately engaged team is there to provide local expertise on the best food, nightlife and activities the destination has to offer. For more information, please visit hyattcentric.com . Follow @HyattCentric on Facebook and Instagram , and tag photos with #HyattCentric. About Robert Finvarb Companies Robert Finvarb Companies (RFC) is a private real estate investment and development company based in Miami, Florida . Robert Finvarb , founder of the company, started his development career in 2002. Since then, RFC has developed nineteen hotels containing an excess of 3,500 guestrooms that operate under various Marriott and Hyatt brands and are located in seven states and the District of Columbia . RFC has a reputation for developing high-quality assets and possesses a track record of success in all market cycles. As a private company, the principals invest their own equity in all projects and are personally involved in all phases of development and operations. For more than 20 years, RFC has carefully cultivated its reputation of excellence in the hospitality industry. RFC's team of development and lodging specialists have a wide-ranging expertise in real estate and capital markets that is applied in identifying accretive investment opportunities to maximize the financial performance of such projects. CONTACT: Jacqueline Mercado Hyatt Hotels Corporation + 1 786 578 6886 [email protected] SOURCE Hyatt Centric South Beach Miami

Dolby Laboratories SVP John Couling sells $4.57 million in stockUS stocks are trading near their records as Wall Street takes Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs in stride, even if they could roil the global economy were they to take effect. The S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent in morning trading and was on track to squeak past its all-time high set a couple of weeks ago. The Dow Jones lost 270 points, or 0.6 per cent, from its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.6 per cent higher. Wall Street has climbed despite Donald Trump’s tariffs threat. Credit: AP The Australian sharemarket is set to climb, with futures at 5.02am AEDT pointing to a rise of 41 points, or 0.5 per cent, at the open. The ASX lost 0.7 per cent on Tuesday. The Australian dollar lost ground. It was 0.8 per cent lower at 64.53 US cents at 5.13am AEDT. Stock markets abroad were down, but mostly only modestly, after President-elect Trump said he plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Stock indexes were down 0.1 per cent in Shanghai and nearly flat in Hong Kong, while Canada’s main index was down 0.4 per cent. Trump has often praised the use of tariffs, but investors are weighing whether his latest threat will actually become policy or is just an opening point for negotiations. For now, the market seems to be taking it more as the latter. Unless the United States can prepare alternatives for the autos, energy products and other goods that come from Mexico, Canada and China, such tariffs would raise the price of imported items all at once and make households poorer, according to Carl Weinberg and Rubeela Farooqi, economists at High Frequency Economics. They would also hurt profit margins for US companies, while raising the threat of retaliatory tariffs by other countries. Loading General Motors sank 7.3 per cent, and Ford Motor fell 1.8 per cent. Constellation Brands, which sells Modelo and other Mexican beers in the United States, dropped 4.4 per cent. Beyond the pain such tariffs would cause US households and businesses, they could also push the Federal Reserve to slow or even halt its cuts to interest rates. The Fed had just begun cutting its main interest rate from a two-decade high a couple of months ago to offer support to the job market. While lower interest rates can boost the overall economy and prices for investments, they can also offer more fuel for inflation. Unlike tariffs in Trump’s first term, his proposal from Monday night would affect products across the board. Trump’s tariff talk came almost immediately after US stocks rose Monday amid excitement about his pick for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent. The hope was the hedge-fund manager could steer Trump away from policies that balloon the US government deficit, which is how much more it spends than it takes in through taxes and other revenue. The talk about tariffs overshadowed another set of mixed profit reports from US retailers that answered few questions about how much more shoppers can keep spending. They’ll need to stay resilient after helping the economy avoid a recession, despite the high interest rates instituted by the Fed to get inflation under control. Kohl’s tumbled 20.4 per cent after its results for the latest quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Tom Kingsbury said sales remain soft for apparel and footwear, which helped drag its revenue lower. Kingsbury said a day earlier that he plans to step down as CEO in January. Ashley Buchanan, CEO of Michaels and a retail veteran, will replace him. Best Buy fell 8 per cent after likewise falling short of analysts’ expectations. Dick’s Sporting Goods topped forecasts for the latest quarter thanks to a strong back-to-school season, but its stock lost an early gain to fall 2.4 per cent. A report on Tuesday from the Conference Board said confidence among US consumers improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. Loading J.M. Smucker jumped 7.6 per cent for one of the biggest gains in the S&P 500 after topping analysts’ expectations for the latest quarter. CEO Mark Smucker credited strength for its Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Café Bustelo and Jif brands. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up US indexes. Gains of 2.7 per cent for Amazon and 1.9 per cent for Microsoft were two of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. In the bond market, Treasury yields rose following their big drop from a day before driven by relief following Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed to 4.31 per cent from 4.28 per cent late Monday, but it’s still well below the 4.41 per cent level where it ended last week. In the crypto market, bitcoin continued to pull back after topping $US99,000 for the first time late last week. It’s since dipped back toward $US93,400, according to CoinDesk. It’s a sharp turnaround from the bonanza that had earlier taken over the crypto market following Trump’s election. That boom had also appeared to have spilled over into some corners of the stock market. Strategists at Barclays Capital pointed to stocks of unprofitable companies, along with other areas that can be caught up in bursts of optimism by smaller-pocketed “retail” investors. AP The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each we e kday afternoon . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. World markets Wall Street Shares Most Viewed in Business LoadingThe Union news-dumped their offseason roster moves late Tuesday, announcing a formal parting of ways with Leon Flach. The club retains 24 players under contract for 2025, to be coached by a person still to be determined after the firing of Jim Curtin. That group includes Mikael Uhre, whose option automatically vested earlier in the season, and Isaiah LeFlore. It does not include Flach, out of contract at the end of the season and whom the Union are letting walk. The Union declined options on Homegrowns Brandon Craig and Matthew Real, defender Jack Elliott and forward Joaquin Torres. They also declined the purchase option for on-loan left back Jamir Berdecio. The Union described “ongoing negotiations” with Elliott, Craig and Alejandro Bedoya, who is out of contract. Also out of contract is Sam Adeniran, though the Union don’t plan to bring the forward acquired midseason from St. Louis back. Flach, still just 23, played 116 games (107 starts) with two goals and 10 assists in four seasons since coming over from St. Pauli in the German 2.Bundesliga. A dual U.S.-German citizen, he was more of a defense-first presence, one rated more highly by Curtin than Sporting Director Ernst Tanner. Flach said in October that he had not had any discussions with the club on a new contract by his choice. Berdecio, 22, was acquired on loan from Oriente Petrolero. He made 28 appearances for MLS Next Pro runner-up Union II but never made the squad for the first team. He made his international debut with Bolivia over the summer. Craig, 19, is a Homegrown product who has made one appearance with the Union for three minutes in 2022. He was loaned to Austin FC but did not play in 2023, then spent 2024 on loan with El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship, with one goal in 19 appearances. Real, now 25, made 52 appearances for the Union since 2018. He spent the season with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, leading them to the USL title. LeFlore was signed by the Union last offseason from Houston but tore his ACL in the preseason and missed the entire year. Torres was loaned out to Chilean club Universidad Catolica in the spring. He was acquired from Montreal in 2023 but made just 14 appearances for the Union with one goal.

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Just a short stroll from the iconic pink towers of the Atlantis Resort is a Mayan Temple replica sliced by a near-vertical water slide in which giddy riders are funneled into a shark tank via a see-through (and ultimately protective) tube. It’s called the Leap of Faith. Caleb Love had a chance to take that plunge this week, to maybe even metaphorically break the spell of two straight performances that went underwater, but he and roommate Trey Townsend had better things to do. “We were both asleep while everyone else was out there on the water slide,” Love said. Sitting next to UA coach Tommy Lloyd and Townsend on the Battle 4 Atlantis interview podium Tuesday, before the Wildcats face Davidson in their tournament opener Wednesday, Love drew a quick response on that one. “You guys didn’t do the slide?” Lloyd said, grinning. “I’ve failed as a coach.” Love didn’t really need to, in one sense. He has already taken a leap of faith. Religious faith, that is. With a little extra help from mom. No water slides, no beach, no sunset meditations. Just faith. “I’ve had time to reflect over these past few days,” Love said. “I kind of get locked back in with my faith, and having talks with my mom. She’s been my backbone and my source of comfort, and she's kind of helped me with that. I'm just ready to go out there and hoop.” The Wildcats undoubtedly hope so. They are entering the Battle 4 Atlantis coming off two straight losses, at Wisconsin and against Duke at McKale Center, games when Love swam well behind his preseason all-American billing. Averaging 10.3 points on 32.0% shooting over four games this season so far, Love averaged only 7.0 points and 6.0 rebounds against Wisconsin and Duke, while making just 1 of 15 3-pointers. He also shot only 36% from 2-point range and took just four combined free throws. Arizona guard Caleb Love (1) tries to dribble around Duke guard Tyrese Proctor (5) during the second half on Nov. 22, 2024, in Tucson. He wasn’t able to make an impact inside or outside, as Love had hoped entering the season, but said those around him stood strong. “My teammates, my coaches, support me every day and that’s never wavered — good game, bad game, bad shot, good shot, turnover, assist,” Love said. “So I go out there and I'm gonna play with confidence, utmost confidence, and not put any pressure on myself.” It would hardly be a surprise if there was self-imposed pressure. After all, Love was a preseason first-team All-American, and returning from an NBA Draft process last spring with the goal of helping his team and resume during a fifth season of college basketball. Also, Love was the only returning starter of a team ranked No. 10 to start the season. All eyes were on him. But Love said he didn’t change. “I didn't put pressure on myself,” Love said. “I've played with pressure all my life. When you think about it, in the grand scheme of things, I'm playing basketball and that's just all it is. Putting pressure on myself is only gonna hurt me or hinder me. So it’s just go out there and have fun, playing as hard as I can, doing whatever the team needs.” It hasn't been all the same on the court for Love, though. For one thing, defenses have been focusing on him more than ever this season, deploying a variety of tricks. Love says setting better screens and moving better off the ball would help solve that problem. The other thing, Love said, has been his offseason focus on 3-point shooting off the catch. That was understandable, considering that Love shot just 29.9% from 3 at North Carolina in 2023-24 to 33.2% last season but needed even more efficiency to help his NBA stock. But while he aimed for all those 3s, Love's proven ability to drive to the basket grew rusty. His two-point shooting has dropped from 50.2% last season to 45.5% this season, while those four free throws he shot over the previous two games are actually the only four he’s shot all season. “What you focus on more is what you're probably gonna do more, and that's been my focus, the 3-point shot,” Love said. “I think I shot probably too many instead of playing inside out. So it’s trying to get downhill more. "I've done great in the past with doing that. So I’ve got to get back to that and work my way out. My shot’s gonna fall. I’m not worried about that.” Arizona guard Caleb Love (1) gets jostled by Old Dominion forward Dani Pounds on his drive in the second half of their game, Nov. 9, 2024, at McKale Center. Neither is Lloyd. The UA expressed support for Love at Wisconsin, after the Duke game and again in Tuesday’s press conference. Lloyd, it appears, has taken a leap of faith, too. “I love Caleb,” Lloyd said. “Caleb's teammates love Caleb, and I'm not worried. Caleb's gonna come out and he could play out of his mind the next three days. If he doesn't play out of his mind the next few days, we're going to keep going forward. “So there's no concern on my end. If Caleb playing well is what's going to stand between us and being a good team, I feel pretty good. Because ultimately he's going to play great. I like that security of that feeling.” Who: No. 17 Arizona (2-2) vs. Davidson (4-0) When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Paradise Island, Bahamas TV: ESPN2 Radio: 1290-AM, 107.5-FM Contact sports reporter Bruce Pascoe at bpascoe@tucson.com . On X(Twitter): @brucepascoe Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Reporter

Wild first season in expanded Big 12 comes down to final weekend