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Malique Ewin finished with team highs of 17 points and seven rebounds to lead the Florida State Seminoles to a 92-59 victory over the Massachusetts Minutemen in each team's final game of the Naismith Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Sunday afternoon in Uncasville, Conn. The Seminoles (6-1) won their third consecutive game and went 2-0 in the event as they pulled away in the second half, leading by as many as 36 points. It's Florida State's best start since the 2019-20 season when it went 7-1. UMass (1-5) dropped its fifth in a row following a season-opening win over New Hampshire despite a strong game on Sunday from Jaylen Curry, who scored 17 points. Curry, with six free throws, helped propel the Minutemen on a 10-0 run over a four-plus minute span in the first half to take a 24-23 lead with 4:22 left. FSU closed the half on a 13-3 run to lead 37-27 at halftime. A 15-4 surge to open the second half helped the Seminoles break the game open. Florida State's defense frustrated UMass shooters throughout the contest, especially on the perimeter, limiting the Minutemen to 3-for-24 shooting (12.5 percent) from 3-point range and 18-for-58 (31 percent) overall. The Seminoles finished with 22 points off 17 UMass turnovers. On the flipside, Florida State had one of its best shooting games of the season. The Seminoles moved the ball well throughout the game and finished with 25 assists while only turning the ball over 10 times. The Seminoles shot 33 for 58 (57 percent) from the field and made 9 of 18 three-pointers to put together a season-high scoring output. Once again, Florida State shined thanks to its depth as 10 players scored and four scored in double figures. The Seminoles were able to have 16 players participate in the game as well. Jamir Watkins finished with 14 points while Jerry Deng and Justin Thomas each had 10 points. For UMass, Daniel Rivera finished with 12 points and six rebounds while Nate Guerengomba had 10 points. Daniel Hankins-Sanford collected a game-high 13 rebounds. --Field Level MediaA ceasefire deal that could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group won backing from Israeli leaders Tuesday, raising hopes and renewing difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict. Hezbollah leaders also signaled tentative backing for the U.S.-brokered deal, which offers both sides an off-ramp from hostilities that have driven more than 1.2 million Lebanese and 50,000 Israelis from their homes. An intense bombing campaign by Israel has killed more than 3,700 people, many of them civilians, Lebanese officials say. But while the deal, set to take effect early Wednesday, could significantly calm the tensions that have inflamed the region, it does little directly to resolve the much deadlier war that has raged in Gaza since the Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023 that killed 1,200 people. Hezbollah, which began firing scores of rockets into Israel the following day in support of Hamas, has previously said it would keep fighting until there was a stop to the fighting in Gaza. Here’s what to know about the tentative ceasefire agreement and its potential implications: The agreement reportedly calls for a 60-day halt in fighting that would see Israeli troops retreat to their side of the border while requiring Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon. President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the deal is set to take effect at 4 a.m. local time on Wednesday (9 p.m. EST Tuesday). Under the deal, thousands of Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers are to deploy to the region south of the Litani River. An international panel lead by the U.S. would monitor compliance by all sides. Biden said the deal “was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz insisted Tuesday that the military would strike Hezbollah if the U.N. peacekeeping force, known as UNIFIL , does not provide “effective enforcement” of the deal. A Hezbollah leader said the group's support for the deal hinged on clarity that Israel would not renew its attacks. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Qatari satellite news network Al Jazeera. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon, he said. The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said Tuesday that Israel’s security concerns had been addressed in the deal also brokered by France. After months of cross-border bombings, Israel can claim major victories, including the killing of Hezbollah’s top leader, Hassan Nasrallah, most of his senior commanders and the destruction of extensive militant infrastructure. A complex attack in September involving the explosion of hundreds of walkie-talkies and pagers used by Hezbollah was widely attributed to Israel, signaling a remarkable penetration of the militant group. The damage inflicted on Hezbollah has come not only in its ranks, but to the reputation it built by fighting Israel to a stalemate in the 2006 war. Still, its fighters managed to put up heavy resistance on the ground, slowing Israel’s advance while continuing to fire scores of rockets, missiles and drones across the border each day. The ceasefire offers relief to both sides, giving Israel’s overstretched army a break and allowing Hezbollah leaders to tout the group’s effectiveness in holding their ground despite Israel’s massive advantage in weaponry. But the group is likely to face a reckoning, with many Lebanese accusing it of tying their country’s fate to Gaza’s at the service of key ally Iran, inflicting great damage on a Lebanese economy that was already in grave condition. Until now, Hezbollah has insisted that it would only halt its attacks on Israel when it agreed to stop fighting in Gaza. Some in the region are likely to view a deal between the Lebanon-based group and Israel as a capitulation. In Gaza, where officials say the war has killed more than 44,000 Palestinians, Israel’s attacks have inflicted a heavy toll on Hamas, including the killing of the group’s top leaders. But Hamas fighters continue to hold scores of Israeli hostages, giving the militant group a bargaining chip if indirect ceasefire negotiations resume. Hamas is likely to continue to demand a lasting truce and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in any such deal. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas offered a pointed reminder Tuesday of the intractability of the war, demanding urgent international intervention. “The only way to halt the dangerous escalation we are witnessing in the region, and maintain regional and international stability, security and peace, is to resolve the question of Palestine,” he said in a speech to the U.N. read by his ambassador.

AAP FACTCHECK – Jaguar’s stock price did not hit an all-time low following its recent rebrand, despite claims on social media. The car manufacturer has made headlines in recent weeks following its “ Copy nothing ” advertisement relaunch as it looks to enter the electric vehicle market. While the advert has been widely ridiculed, Jaguar’s stock price did not hit an all-time low in the aftermath. In fact, the Jaguar brand does not have a stock price. The claim appears to have originated from an article published by The People’s Voice, a site AAP FactCheck has debunked numerous times. A Facebook post shows a photograph of the article, with its headline: “Jaguar Stock Price Plummets to All-Time Low Following Woke Rebrand.” The article provided no evidence to support the claim in the headline. The Jaguar advertisement , released on November 18, highlighted the brand’s shift towards electric with the clip designed to express abstract and avant-garde themes. It features strikingly dressed models but does not show any cars. Critics have branded it the latest in “woke” marketing, with many likening it to an April 2023 advert for Bud Light in which a transgender influencer promoted the product. The claims in the article and posts are nevertheless false. Stephen Taylor , an expert in financial econometrics at Lancaster University in the UK, explained that Jaguar does not have its shares. Instead, the brand is owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata Motors . Professor Taylor said Tata’s share price is influenced by various factors, with the company owning several brands beyond Jaguar, including Land Rover. Peter Swan , a banking and finance expert at UNSW, said Jaguar makes up a tiny part of Tata’s total sales, adding: “Good or bad news about the brand has very little impact on the Tata price.” Professor Swan said Tata’s share price following the announcement was far from its all-time low. “From the 18th to 19th, Tata Motors price actually rose slightly (781.75 to 799.90 [Indian rupees]) and has remained at that level until today [November 26],” he told AAP FactCheck . “Tata has been much lower in the past (November 28, 2023) at 677.45 and much higher (August 12, 2024) at 1079.90.” Tata’s most recent (December 3) share price was 801.25. All information, text and images included on the AAP Websites is for personal use only and may not be re-written, copied, re-sold or re-distributed, framed, linked, shared onto social media or otherwise used whether for compensation of any kind or not, unless you have the prior written permission of AAP. For more information, please refer to our standard terms and conditions .Congress Ousts Energy and Mines Minister Amid Miners' Protests

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is solidifying his standing as a pro-Israel politician with the New York City mayoral race just months away. Cuomo joined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legal team, which is fighting war crime charges from the International Criminal Court, and recently called out the New York Times for its coverage of the murder of a Dubai rabbi. The tactics could be a plan from Cuomo to garner support from the Jewish and pro-Israel community in New York City in a bid to lead the Big Apple, though he'd have to fight through a crowded Democratic field. When asked about Cuomo's plans, a spokesperson didn't deny he would run for mayor and touted his past accomplishments. “This is all premature," Cuomo spokesman Rich Azzopardi told the Washington Examiner. "But New Yorkers know it was Governor Cuomo who raised wages for hundreds of thousands of workers, codified Roe v. Wade into state law before the Supreme Court overturned it, put the strongest gun protections, and paid family leave laws in the nation on the books and built projects previously declared impossible, such as the Moynihan train station, the new LaGuardia and JFK airport, the Second Avenue subway and the Kosciuszko Bridge, all while cutting taxes and reining in spending.” Cuomo spoke at an event for the National Committee for the Advancement of Jewish Education on Sunday. "This is the moment that counts," he said. "This is the moment that is going to be in the history books. ... This is the moment that true friends stand up, shoulder to shoulder, and fight for the state of Israel." According to Jewish Insider, some Jewish leaders and political observers believe Cuomo will run for mayor. Leon Goldberg, an Orthodox business leader in Brooklyn and an ally of Mayor Eric Adams, told the outlet he would “seriously” consider looking at Cuomo if he decided to enter the race. “He’s probably the only normal person there,” he said. Past speculation has been that Cuomo would only enter the race if Adams, who Cuomo considers a friend, declines to run for reelection or resigns under the weight of his corruption charges. However, it's possible that time is running out for Cuomo. The Democratic primary is held in June, about six months from now, and the field of Democrats aiming for Adams's office continues to grow. At least six Democrats, including city comptroller Brad Lander and former city comptroller Scott Stringer, will run in June's primary. Adams has already said he will run for reelection, and his corruption case appears to be heading in the right direction with the election of Donald Trump. Adams has been more friendly to Trump than most Democrats, and Trump appointed a new Southern District of New York attorney. But if Cuomo runs along with Adams, they could split the moderate and pro-Israel vote, allowing a challenger like progressive Lander to triumph, an outcome neither likely wants. A rightward shift in the city, indicated by larger vote shares for Trump in the presidential election, is good for Adams and Cuomo. But both have sustained enough controversy to damage their respective hopes. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Whether that's enough for voters to shy away from them is another story, but Cuomo would be a major contender if he decided to enter the mayoral race. His name recognition alone dwarfs most contenders outside of Adams. Cuomo's entry into the race could reflect a larger shift in New York City politics. Rep.-elect George Latimer defeated Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) in New York's 16th congressional District, riding his pro-Israel sentiment to a decisive victory over the skeptical-on-Israel Bowman.By LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) — Reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military service academies dropped in 2024 for the second year in a row, according to new Pentagon data, marking a sharp turnaround from an alarming surge two years ago that triggered sweeping reviews and an overhaul in leadership . The decline in reports was mirrored by a similar decrease in the total number of students who said in an anonymous survey that they experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact during the school year that ended in the spring. Defense officials, however, warned on Thursday that the numbers are still high, and there is still a lot of work to be done. According to the survey, which is done every other year, about 13% of female students said they experienced unwanted sexual contact in the 2024 school year, compared with more than 21% in 2022. For men, the rate decreased from 4.4% to 3.6%. The reported assaults reflect familiar trends. Most of the alleged offenders are also academy students and are often known to the victim. They often happen after duty hours or on weekends and holidays. Drinking has long been a consistent factor. Beth Foster, executive director of the Pentagon’s force resiliency office, called the new numbers encouraging. But she added, “the prevalence of sexual assault and harassment is still far too high. What this data tells us is that this is a difficult problem for all, but it is not an impossible problem to solve.” A vast majority of students — 88% — responded to the survey. Defense officials said they are still concerned that, based on the survey, an estimated 783 students experienced unwanted sexual contact but just a small percentage reported it. The U.S. military and defense leaders have pushed improvements in programs, leadership training and staffing to encourage more victims to report so they can receive help and perpetrators can be punished. Defense officials released preliminary data much earlier than usual this year, and said the full report will go out in February. They said the early release was done to provide better information to school leaders who are implementing changes. However, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will leave in January when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and new leadership will take over the Pentagon. Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth , have vowed to eliminate “woke” policies fostering diversity and equity, and it’s not clear how any of that may impact sexual assault prevention efforts. Hegseth himself has been accused of sexual assault , which he denies, although he acknowledges making a settlement payment to the woman. Foster and others said Austin’s pressure on academy leaders to confront the problem led to a number of changes in how the schools foster better leaders and focus more stridently on sexual assault prevention. Related Articles Nation | How to protect your communications through encryption Nation | Companies tighten security after a health care CEO’s killing leads to a surge of threats Nation | Unidentified drones spotted flying at locations across NYC, including LaGuardia Airport Nation | About 2.6 million Stanley cups recalled after malfunctions caused burns. Is your mug included? Nation | Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied The total number of reported sexual assaults at the academies is divided in an often complex and confusing way. Academy and defense officials focus on the number of assaults reported by cadets and midshipmen during their school year. But students sometimes file reports after they leave the academies, describing incidents that happened when they were in school. The total is 106 for the 2024 school year, a sharp drop from 137 last year and 170 in 2022. The totals also decreased at each individual academy. Students at the U.S. Naval Academy reported 47 assaults, a slight dip from 49 the previous year. The other two saw significant decreases: Students at the Air Force Academy in Colorado reported 34, compared with 45 last year, and those at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York reported 25, compared with 43. In addition, eight students reported assaults last year that happened to them before they became students. The military services and the academies have struggled for years to combat sexual assault and harassment, with myriad prevention, education and treatment programs. 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Illinois Has the Worst Public Pension Debt Bomb in the CountryFrench Prime Minister Michel Barnier said the country faces a “storm” in financial markets if an “unlikely but possible” alliance of lawmakers across the political spectrum rejects his government’s budget proposals and votes it out of power. The premier’s political survival hangs on whether French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s will back a potential no-confidence vote when he presents final versions of the 2025 government and social-security budget bills in coming days and weeks. “There will probably be a rather serious storm and serious turbulences in financial markets” in case of a no-confidence vote, Barnier said in an interview with French TV channel TF1. “If the government falls, emergency measures will be taken,” which won’t cover the full year. Barnier went on TV after his boss, President Emmanuel Macron, reportedly said he believed that Le Pen would carry out her threats, and that Barnier would be out soon. Macron’s office denied he made such comments. The French prime minister also said he’ll probably have to use a constitutional provision known as 49.3 to bypass a parliamentary vote and adopt next year’s budget as his government lacks a majority in the lower house. But using the tool could lead to a no-confidence vote, which would need the backing of both the far right and the left-wing alliance New Popular Front to go through. Both groups have criticized Barnier’s budget proposals. Barnier repeated his aim to lower the budget deficit to about 5% of GDP next year, compared with 6.2% expected in 2024, through €60 billion in cuts and additional taxes. On Tuesday, the European Commission called his plan “realistic and credible.” This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

AUGUSTA, Maine – Dr. Edward William (Ned) Graham, psychoanalyst, died Nov. 30, 2024, in Augusta, Maine, following a brief illness. He was the son of William J. Graham, Evelyn A. (Clifford) Graham and the brother of Deborah Graham Slight. Ned was born May 26, 1950, in Waterbury, Conn. He attended local catholic schools and graduated from St. Michael’s College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and earned a doctorate (Ph.D., social work) from Boston College. Ned completed several years of postgraduate fellowships in psychoanalysis at PINE Psychoanalytic Center. Dr. Graham worked as a practitioner, supervisor, instructor, consultant, clinical director and university lecturer in the areas of mental health, psychotherapy and social work for community agencies, state government, universities, as well as in private practice. At different times in his life, he dabbled in various interests such as piloting single engine land and sea planes, hiking, horseback riding, water skiing, reading philosophy, and even some skydiving one summer. However, his greatest pleasure and meaning derived from his work and times with family and close friends. Ned was influenced by the temporalness of being and transcendent reality. While ever aware of the tragic nature of life, he endeavored to find purpose, meaningful relationships, and good times. He thought he was sometimes successful and sometimes he failed. At his request, there will be no memorial service. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Care, One Church St., Augusta, Me 04330. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at khrfuneralhomes.com.

Emboldened by the view from the top of the NFC North, the Detroit Lions are out to eliminate nightmare holiday gatherings when the Chicago Bears come to town Thursday for a lunchtime division duel. The Lions (10-1) are streaking one direction, the Bears (4-7) the other in the first matchup of the season between teams on opposite ends of the division. Riding a nine-game winning streak, their longest since a 10-game streak during their first season in Detroit in 1934, the Lions are burdened by losses in their traditional Thanksgiving Day game the past seven seasons. Three of the defeats are courtesy of Chicago. The Bears and Lions get together for the 20th time on Thanksgiving -- the Bears have 11 wins -- this week in the first of two meetings between the teams in a 25-day span. Detroit goes to Soldier Field on Dec. 22. "I think there's two things," Campbell said of the Thanksgiving losing streak. "Number one -- Get a W. And it's a division win that's why this huge. Number two is because the players are going to get a couple of days off. So, they have family, friends in, it'd be nice to feel good about it when you're with everybody because it's just not real fun. It's not real fun to be around." Detroit (10-1) owns the best record in the NFC but the Lions aren't even assured of a division title. Minnesota sits one game behind them and Green Bay is two games back. The Bears (4-7) sit in last place and would likely need to run the table to have any chance of making the playoffs. The Lions have been dominant in all phases and haven't allowed a touchdown in the past 10 consecutive quarters. Detroit's offense ranks first in points per game (32.7) and second in total yardage (394.3) The Lions defense has not given up a touchdown in the last 10 quarters. Rookie placekicker Jake Bates has made all 16 of his field goal attempts, including four from 50-plus yards over the past three games. Chicago shows up in a foul mood. The Bears are saddled with a five-game losing streak and Chicago's defense has been destroyed for nearly 2,000 total yards in the last four games. The Bears failed to reach the 20-point mark four times in five outings since they last won a game. In their latest defeat, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense perked up but they lost to Minnesota in overtime, 30-27. "We have to play complementary football for us to be able to win these games," coach Matt Eberflus said. "The games we have won, we have done that. The games we have been close we've missed the mark a little bit. Over the course of the year, it's been one side or the other, this side or that side. In this league you have to be good on all sides to win. That's what we are searching for." Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. The wide receiver trio of DJ Moore, Keenan Allen and Romeo Odunze combined for 21 receptions and two touchdowns while tight end Cole Kmet caught seven passes. "What I've been impressed with is just how he has grown," Campbell said. "He has grown every game but these last two I really feel like he's taken off and what they're doing with him has been really good for him and he just looks very composed. He doesn't get frazzled, plays pretty fast, and he's an accurate passer, big arm, and he's got some guys that can get open for him." Detroit's banged-up secondary could be susceptible against the Bears' veteran receivers in their bid to pull off an upset on Thursday. The Lions put two defensive backs on injured reserve in the past week and top cornerback Carlton Davis isn't expected to play due to knee and thumb injuries. Detroit offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee) and top returner Kalif Raymond (foot) are also expected to miss the game, though Campbell expressed optimism that running back David Montgomery (shoulder), formerly of the Bears, would play. Bears safety Elijah Hicks was listed as a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough. --Field Level Media