super ace level 4 New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Aaron Rodgers “absolutely” will remain the team's starting quarterback and start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Rodgers, who turns 41 next Monday, has been hampered at times during the Jets' 3-8 start by various injuries to his left leg, including a sore knee, sprained ankle and balky hamstring. Ulbrich said Monday the quarterback came back from the team's bye-week break ready to go. “All I can say, and you'd have to ask Aaron if he's fully healthy, but he's better off today than he's been as of late,” Ulbrich said. "So he's definitely feeling healthier than he has probably for the past month. A healthy Aaron Rodgers is the Aaron Rodgers we all love. “So, I'm excited about what that looks like.” NFL Network reported on Sunday that Rodgers, who missed all but four snaps last season with a torn left Achilles tendon, has declined having medical scans on his injured leg so he can continue to play. GM: The New York Jets are turning to one of their former general managers to help them find their next GM and head coach. The franchise announced Monday that The 33rd Team, a football media, analytics and consulting group founded by former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum, will assist team owner Woody Johnson in the searches. Tannenbaum and Rick Spielman, former GM of the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings, will be The 33rd Team's primary representatives in helping find replacements for former coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The NFL removed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to participate in practice and play in the team’s games. Peppers missed seven games since being placed on the list on Oct. 9 after he was arrested and charged with shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choking her. The league said its review is ongoing and is not affected by the change in Peppers’ roster status. Braintree, Massachusetts, police said they were called to a home for an altercation between two people on Oct. 7, and a woman told them Peppers choked her. Police said they found at the home a clear plastic bag containing a white powder, which later tested positive for cocaine. Peppers, 29, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a Class “B” substance believed to be cocaine. At a court appearance last week a trial date was set for Jan. 22. HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the rest of the season with a broken collarbone, coach Antonio Pierce said Monday. Minshew was injured with 3:12 left in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Denver Broncos. Pierce will have to decide whether Aidan O'Connell or Desmond Ridder will start Friday's game at Kansas City. The Raiders, who have lost seven consecutive games to fall to 2-9, could use a spark. Minshew's grip on the starting job was tenuous even before he was injured. He threw 10 interceptions to just nine touchdown passes this season and Minshew also lost four fumbles. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will practice Monday and “we'll see where he's at from there,” coach Doug Pederson said. Lawrence missed the past two games, losses to Minnesota and Detroit, with a sprained left shoulder. Lawrence had extra time to rest during Jacksonville's bye week. The Jaguars (2-9) host AFC South-leading Houston (7-5) on Sunday and need a victory to avoid being eliminated from playoff contention. Pederson said Lawrence is “feeling better" and they will know more about his playing status following practice Wednesday. Lawrence took a hit to his left shoulder while scrambling at Philadelphia on Nov. 3. Instead of sliding, he chose to go head-first and got hammered by linebacker Zack Baun. Lawrence has practiced some in a limited role since, but was inactive for both games. BRIEFLY LIONS: Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams won't be charged with a crime after he was found with a gun in a car driven by his brother in October. Prosecutor Kym Worthy says Michigan law is “far from clear” when applied to the 1 a.m. traffic stop in Detroit. 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!

The Billionaire Shifts: Where Wealth Meets StrategyGlobal stocks mostly rose Thursday following strong earnings from artificial intelligence leader Nvidia as bitcoin prices zoomed near $100,000 and oil prices rose. Nvidia itself had a volatile day, finishing modestly higher after several reversals. The chip company reported a whopping $19 billion in profits, although investors wondered if its current rate of stupendous growth is sustainable. But stocks rose as a "relief trade" after the Nvidia report, said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare, who noted that investors had feared a disappointing Nvidia announcement would spark a tech sell-off. All three major US indices rose, led by the Dow, which won more than one percent. The pickup on US markets also helped European bourses shake off early weakness. O'Hare called Thursday's rally a "broad-based move," noting nine of 11 US sectors rose and adding that investors are hopeful about a year-end rally. But worsening tensions between Russia and Ukraine also loom as a risk. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine had characteristics of a "global" war and did not rule out strikes on Western countries. Putin spoke out after a day of frayed nerves, with Russia test-firing a new generation intermediate-range missile at Ukraine. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky branded the strike a major ramping up of the "scale and brutality" of the war by a "crazy neighbor", while Kyiv's main backer the United States said that Russia was to blame for escalating the conflict "at every turn". The tension helped push oil prices up around two percent and played a role in lifting natural gas prices to their highest level in a year. The dollar also continued to push higher, boosted by the falling odds of further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, as well as the greenback's status as a haven currency. But the day's most impressive action may have been bitcoin, which soared above $99,000. The cryptocurrency has been lifted by expectations that Donald Trump, spurred by cryptocurrency cheerleader Elon Musk, will bring it further into everyday use upon re-entering the White House in January. "Will Americans be able to use crypto to pay their taxes in the future? There is a bigger possibility of this happening now than before the election," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB. In Asia, shares in Indian conglomerate Adani Group tanked after US prosecutors charged its owner Gautam Adani with handing out more than $250 million in bribes for key contracts. Flagship operation Adani Enterprises dived almost 20 percent, while several of its subsidiaries -- from coal to media businesses -- lost 10 to 20 percent. Among other companies, Google parent Alphabet tumbled 4.6 percent after the Justice Department asked a federal court to order Google to sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown. DOJ also asked the court to ban deals for Google to be the default search engine on smartphones and prevent it from exploiting its Android mobile operating system. 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The Lancers (5-3) capped their time at the Acrisure Holiday Invitational in Palm Springs, Calif., with an 86-81 victory over the Bulldogs on Wednesday. That followed a last-second, 79-77 loss to SMU the day before. Dominique Daniels Jr. played 45 minutes against Fresno State and led California Baptist with 29 points. He paces the Lancers with 20.3 points per game, while Kendal Coleman averages 15.1 points and is shooting 59.7 percent form the floor. However, coach Rick Croy's team has struggled from 3-point range, shooting just 30.7 percent entering its first true road game this season. UCF (5-2) is coming off of an 84-76 win over Milwaukee last Wednesday despite being outrebounded 41-31. The Knights were helped by the heroics of senior guard Darius Johnson, who had 28 points as he shot a career-best 8-for-10 from beyond the arc. "Darius was terrific," UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said. "He's so comfortable in his leadership role now, he's leading our team and running the show, and our new players are becoming more comfortable playing with him. He's been a rock for us this season, and you love to see it out of a senior point guard." "I had an extraordinary night shooting the ball from three," Johnson said. "I rarely think that would happen again, but it's great. I know my teammates are going to have nights like that as well." Johnson is among the nation's leaders in minutes per game (36.6) and is shooting a team-high 50 percent from 3-point range (23 of 46). He, along with his fellow guard Jordan Ivy-Curry, are each averaging 16.9 points to lead UCF. The Knights opened the season with an impressive win over Texas A&M, now No. 20 in the AP poll, but lost both games at last weekend's Greenbrier Tip-Off, including a triple-overtime defeat against LSU on Sunday. UCF has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2018-19. This will be the first meeting between the Knights and the Lancers, who will each have time off afterwards. UCF won't play until Dec. 8 against Tarleton State, while California Baptist is idle until its Dec. 11 game at San Diego State. --Field Level Media

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 25, 2024-- UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its environmental, social and governance (ESG) advisory and assurance services have earned recognition for the first time in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services 2024 report for the comprehensive and innovative offerings that help organizations navigate the complex landscape of ESG and sustainability issues. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122599995/en/ Verdantix cited multiple attributes that influenced their decision to name UL Solutions an “Innovator” company in the latest Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services 2024 report. These include strong technical expertise in assurance over environmental metrics — particularly carbon emissions — as well as a comprehensive portfolio of assurance services across the corporate, product, project and site levels, and support for manufacturing firms with complex supply chains. (Photo: Business Wire) UL Solutions has been delivering enterprise ESG assurance and sustainability services since 2019, and other assurance-related services, such as environmental product declarations and zero-waste-to-landfill claim validation services, since 2010. In 2023, UL Solutions expanded its ESG advisory and assurance practice, part of the company’s Software and Advisory segment, to provide customers a pragmatic, science-driven approach to ESG and sustainability management. This includes a worldwide network of UL Solutions domain experts to help guide their progress and help them increase stakeholder confidence in the accuracy of their ESG and sustainability reporting. The company has also launched updates to its UL 360 platform, an ULTRUSTM software solution to help businesses collect, manage and report on their ESG performance. Verdantix cited multiple attributes that influenced their decision to name UL Solutions an “Innovator” company in the latest Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services 2024 report. These attributes include strong technical expertise in assurance over environmental metrics — particularly carbon emissions — as well as a comprehensive portfolio of assurance services across the corporate, product, project and site levels, and support for manufacturing firms with complex supply chains. “The ESG and sustainability assurance services market has expanded significantly in recent years due to increased regulatory requirements and heightened pressure from stakeholders to address ESG concerns and mitigate greenwashing risks,” said Sean McCrady, vice president and general manager of the Enterprise Sustainability Group at UL Solutions. “We understand that navigating the complex ESG and sustainability landscape can be daunting and are honored that Verdantix recognized us for providing key ESG and assurance services to help companies achieve their goals.” Verdantix defines ESG and sustainability assurance services as “independent assessments, based on professional standards and guidelines, of the accuracy and reliability of ESG data and reporting processes.” The Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainable Assurance Services report provides a structured assessment of ESG and sustainability assurance services, enabling buyers of these services to make informed investment decisions. The Verdantix report identifies potential vendors, structures relevant purchase criteria and offers evidence-based assessments of ESG and sustainability assurance services. UL Solutions has previously appeared as a “Leader” company in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: Enterprise Carbon Management Software report in 2022 and 2023. The company was recognized for its greenhouse gas calculation and modeling capabilities, flexible reporting options, large emissions factors library and comprehensive carbon management software for Scope 1, 2 and 3 reporting. About UL Solutions A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. 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Indian diaspora in the UK immersed in the divine ambrosia of devotion Updated: November 30th, 2024, 18:43 IST in Feature 0 Raseshwari Devi Ji’s UK Tour Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on Linkedin New Delhi: Bhakti is the science of the soul, whose principles and practices are embodied by the crown jewel of Puranas, the Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana. Therefore, the Shrimad Bhagavata is known as the essence of all the Upanishadas. The recently concluded discourse on Shrimad Bhagavata in the UK by Raseswari Devi Ji, the seniormost disciple of Jagadguru Shri KripaluJi Maharaj, is a milestone in her spiritual journey. “VasudhaivaKutumbakam” – the Essence of the Upanishadas. Also Read Weekly Horoscope Nov 25–Dec 1: Here’s a guide to the week ahead of you 6 days ago Dibyakanta Nayak: The man who makes a difference in disaster zones 6 days ago This program named “Shrimad Bhagavata Gyanamritam,” which is profoundly meaningful because along with the Bhagavata discourse, she served the listeners the nectar of knowledge imparted by her guru. During the program, Devi Ji herself stated, “This discourse is not for entertainment. It is for our inner elevation and purification of mind and intellect. I have a unique principle that will transform your life, this is my challenge.” Viewed from the perspective of its purpose, through this program on foreign soil, Devi Ji disseminated the message of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” which is the essence of the Upanishadas. 30-Day Spiritual Tour The program “Bhagavata Gyanamritam” began November 19, 2024, with a grand procession in Wellington Girls High School, located in Wellington city amidst natural beauty. Sutton city’s Deputy Mayor, Louise Phelan, enthusiastically participated in the event. The closing session was graced by Sutton’s Mayor, Colin Stears, who helped make the program successful. The seven-day-long program was held from November 20, 2024, to November 26, 2024. Devi Ji inaugurated the Shrimad Bhagavata Gyanamritam with a hymn praising God in her divine voice. Explaining the significance of Shrimad Bhagavata, she said, “Bhagavata is the essence of Upanishadic knowledge.” She told the listeners that Bhagavata is truly a nectar of knowledge, by hearing which one attains immortality like Parikshit. Therefore, propagating the essence of Shrimad Bhagavata is the greatest form of charity. She advised, “Take full advantage of this opportunity to listen to the discourse. Do not waste time on negative thoughts. Learn to accept what is happening. Bhagavata empowers us spiritually and has the power to transform our lives. In the Bhagavad Gita where God gave instructions to destroy Arjuna’s delusion, in the Bhagavata, He shows the path to attaining divine love.” Through the divine pastimes of God and His associates all in the 12 chapters, she explained the nature, importance, and means of devotion. Devi Ji said that the listeners of the Bhagavata, like Parikshit, are telling us that this mortal life is given to us to attain God. By embracing this discourse, God becomes captive in our hearts. In today’s technology-driven era, our minds are becoming complex and self-centred by receiving numerous pieces of information. Continuously hearing and singing God’s name and glory removes the complexities of our minds and fills our hearts with joy. The divine combination of Devi Ji’s voice with captivating glimpses of Sri Krishna’s cow-herding play, Govardhan Lila, and Sri Krishna-Rukmini’s wedding created an atmosphere charged with pure energy. Special Program for Future Generations of Indian Diaspora The program also played a crucial role in instilling values in children and teenagers. Under Revered Devi Ji’s guidance, special classes were organised to acquaint them with the knowledge tradition of Sanatan Vedic texts. Children learned that the extensive knowledge described in the Vedas has developed into branches of modern science and knowledge. This rare information was obtained by this generation abroad that the foundations of human life values are inherent in Sanatan Vedic texts, not in material civilisation. Children enthusiastically participated and learned the importance of spiritual values through the divine characters of Dhruva and Prahlada. Additionally, art and craft classes were organised for children, where they learned mindful colouring, origami, creating Narasimha masks, and the art of decorating lamps. The long-term impact of this event on the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development of future generations of the Indian diaspora can be clearly seen. Participation from Different Indian States The participants from various Indian states included devotees from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and others. The grandeur of the program was rooted in the remarkable coordination of enthusiasm and team spirit among volunteers of all age groups. Devotees from Sutton, Wellington, and Croydon cities participated wholeheartedly in the program. Approximately 300 devotees, mostly working in IT and other sectors, listened to this nectar-like discourse lasting two and a half hours each day. It is a unique influence of Revered Devi Ji’s loving heart that even foreign lands become compelled to be bound by the strings of her love. Raseshwari Devi Ji, the founder president of Braj Gopika Seva Mission, returned to Bhubaneswar November 18, 2024 after successful completion of this 30-day tour. Share Tweet Send Share Suggest A Correction Enter your email to get our daily news in your inbox. Leave this field empty if you're human:Thanksgiving Travel Latest: Airport strike, staff shortages and weather could impact holiday travel

The Philadelphia Eagles took a couple of Day 3 stabs at wide receiver in the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting Ainias Smith at No. 152 and Johnny Wilson at No. 185. While some believe the Eagles should unleash their pair of rookie playmakers over the second half of the season, the jury’s still out on whether they stick with Philly long-term. General manager Howie Roseman and the Eagles haven’t drafted a first-round wide receiver since they traded up for DeVonta Smith in 2021. Matt Holder of Bleacher Report sees that changing this coming April. In his Week 12 AFC scouting reports, Holder predicted that Philadelphia will land imposing Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris on Day 1 of the 2025 draft. Here was his take on the potential selection: “Roseman targeted the defense with his first three 2024 draft selections. He may turn to the other side of the ball to kick off the 2025 draft. Mississippi's Tre Harris would represent a luxury pick for the Eagles, but he would also make sense. Like current No. 1 receiver A.J. Brown, Harris is a big (6'3, 210 lbs), physical, possession receiver who could create mismatches on the perimeter. Playing him opposite Brown would allow the smaller, quicker DeVonta Smith to operate more frequently in the slot. While Harris has missed time with a lower-body injury, he's had elite production when healthy (987 yards, 6 TDs in 7 games). Drafting him would allow Roseman to add a potent third receiver on a team-friendly rookie contract. By the time Harris would be extension-eligible, Brown will be approaching 31 with just two years left on his contract.” The Eagles definitely have bigger needs. EDGE feels like an automatic position to target at some point in the draft in the wake of Bryce Huff’s disastrous debut. Philly will also want to add depth in the trenches, as well as inside linebacker and safety. The need at No. 3 wide receiver has unfortunately continued since the trade for Jahan Dotson, but it’s been a bit overblown. Roseman is probably just fine with Dotson, Ainias Smith and Wilson competing for those reps in training camp next year. He certainly won’t feel pressure to draft another skill position player in the first round, given the talent already assembled and locked up beyond the 2025 season. The idea of drafting Harris is certainly intriguing, though. He would give Philly a pair of monster receivers on the outside, and OC Kellen Moore could give DeVonta Smith more reps in the slot, where he’s excelled this season. The Eagles would have arguably the best wide receiver situation in the NFL, with Harris rounding out the top three, and Dotson sliding to No. 4 ahead of the two 2024 draft picks. It’s hard to squash any idea like this when it comes to the Eagles, because the roster is so solid that Roseman can feel free to draft the best player on his board. But with Josh Sweat up for a new contract, Brandon Graham nearing retirement, and Huff busting out, a prominent EDGE prospect like Georgia’s Jalon Walker could be too tough to pass on if he’s available. Related Philadelphia Eagles stories: Greenberg: Detroit Lions only have 1 legitimate threat in NFC Eagles executive named candidate to take over as GM for dumpster fire team in AFC CBS football writer makes bold prediction for Rams vs. Eagles Eagles urged to unleash pair of rookie playmakers on offense NFL picks, score predictions for Week 12: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los AngelesOmniStar Financial Group Inc. cut its holdings in shares of NVIDIA Co. ( NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report ) by 23.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,788 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after selling 1,132 shares during the period. OmniStar Financial Group Inc.’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $460,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Lowe Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in NVIDIA during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 1,900.0% during the second quarter. DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. now owns 200 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the period. FPC Investment Advisory Inc. purchased a new position in NVIDIA in the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. CGC Financial Services LLC acquired a new position in NVIDIA in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. acquired a new position in NVIDIA in the 1st quarter valued at $27,000. 65.27% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several analysts have recently commented on NVDA shares. Evercore ISI raised their target price on shares of NVIDIA from $189.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Benchmark raised their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $170.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on NVIDIA from $150.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Loop Capital reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $175.00 price target on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Phillip Securities restated an “accumulate” rating and issued a $160.00 price target (up previously from $155.00) on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Friday. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-nine have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, NVIDIA currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $164.15. NVIDIA Trading Down 3.2 % Shares of NVDA opened at $141.95 on Friday. NVIDIA Co. has a 12 month low of $45.01 and a 12 month high of $152.89. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $134.01 and its two-hundred day moving average is $122.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 4.10 and a quick ratio of 3.79. The stock has a market cap of $3.48 trillion, a PE ratio of 55.89, a P/E/G ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.66. NVIDIA ( NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, November 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $35.08 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $33.15 billion. NVIDIA had a return on equity of 114.83% and a net margin of 55.69%. The company’s revenue was up 93.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.38 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that NVIDIA Co. will post 2.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. NVIDIA Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 5th will be paid a $0.01 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 5th. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.03%. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 1.57%. NVIDIA declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback plan on Wednesday, August 28th that allows the company to repurchase $50.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the computer hardware maker to repurchase up to 1.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued. Insider Activity In other news, insider Donald F. Robertson, Jr. sold 4,500 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $116.51, for a total transaction of $524,295.00. Following the sale, the insider now directly owns 492,409 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $57,370,572.59. The trade was a 0.91 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, CEO Jen Hsun Huang sold 120,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.33, for a total value of $12,639,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 75,895,836 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,994,108,405.88. This represents a 0.16 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last three months, insiders sold 2,156,270 shares of company stock worth $254,784,327. 4.23% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. About NVIDIA ( Free Report ) NVIDIA Corporation provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; virtual GPU or vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. Further Reading Five stocks we like better than NVIDIA How is Compound Interest Calculated? Vertiv’s Cool Tech Makes Its Stock Red-Hot Canadian Penny Stocks: Can They Make You Rich? MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/18 – 11/22 What Does Downgrade Mean in Investing? 2 Finance Stocks With Competitive Advantages You Can’t Ignore Receive News & Ratings for NVIDIA Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for NVIDIA and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . SAN DIEGO (AP) — Sports San Diego announced Thursday that DirecTV has extended its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl. Neither side would say how long the agreement is for. DirecTV began sponsoring the Holiday Bowl last year. After two editions at Petco Park, the downtown home of the San Diego Padres, the Holiday Bowl is moving to Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley. It will be played Dec. 27 and match a top team from the Atlantic Coast Conference against current and former teams from the Pac-12. ___ This story removes an incorrect reference to DirecTV sponsoring the last two Holiday Bowls. It began sponsoring the game last year.After a thrilling double-overtime win over Fresno State, California Baptist makes the nearly 2,500-mile trip to Orlando to face Central Florida on Sunday. The Lancers (5-3) capped their time at the Acrisure Holiday Invitational in Palm Springs, Calif., with an 86-81 victory over the Bulldogs on Wednesday. That followed a last-second, 79-77 loss to SMU the day before. Dominique Daniels Jr. played 45 minutes against Fresno State and led California Baptist with 29 points. He paces the Lancers with 20.3 points per game, while Kendal Coleman averages 15.1 points and is shooting 59.7 percent form the floor. However, coach Rick Croy's team has struggled from 3-point range, shooting just 30.7 percent entering its first true road game this season. UCF (5-2) is coming off of an 84-76 win over Milwaukee last Wednesday despite being outrebounded 41-31. The Knights were helped by the heroics of senior guard Darius Johnson, who had 28 points as he shot a career-best 8-for-10 from beyond the arc. "Darius was terrific," UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said. "He's so comfortable in his leadership role now, he's leading our team and running the show, and our new players are becoming more comfortable playing with him. He's been a rock for us this season, and you love to see it out of a senior point guard." "I had an extraordinary night shooting the ball from three," Johnson said. "I rarely think that would happen again, but it's great. I know my teammates are going to have nights like that as well." Johnson is among the nation's leaders in minutes per game (36.6) and is shooting a team-high 50 percent from 3-point range (23 of 46). He, along with his fellow guard Jordan Ivy-Curry, are each averaging 16.9 points to lead UCF. The Knights opened the season with an impressive win over Texas A&M, now No. 20 in the AP poll, but lost both games at last weekend's Greenbrier Tip-Off, including a triple-overtime defeat against LSU on Sunday. UCF has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2018-19. This will be the first meeting between the Knights and the Lancers, who will each have time off afterwards. UCF won't play until Dec. 8 against Tarleton State, while California Baptist is idle until its Dec. 11 game at San Diego State. --Field Level Media

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These policy recommendations for the incoming US administration reflect discussion among experts from the United States, the United Kingdom, European Union member states, Ukraine, and Russia convened at the University of Michigan on December 2-3 and hosted by the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia and the Atlantic Council. Russia—supported by China, Iran, and North Korea—remains a threat the United States and Europe must tackle through strength and resolve. If unchecked, Russia’s malign actions, including its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, will damage US political, military, and economic interests in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. President Donald Trump has an opportunity to conduct a more effective pressure campaign against Russia and seek an end to the war. Doing so will thwart Russia and its allies and reduce the chances of World War III. A winning strategy requires security and eventual membership in NATO and the European Union for Ukraine. Ukraine has made clear its willingness to join negotiations to end the war, while senior officials in the Russian government have dismissed offers for negotiations of a peaceful settlement. US interests will advance if Ukraine remains free and sovereign, and Russia fails in its aggressive war and is deterred in the future. Recommendations for the next US administration include: An early ceasefire along the existing lines can suspend the high-intensity war but must be linked with provisions for Ukraine’s security. A ceasefire must be enforced by troops on the ground. NATO’s European members should lead this effort, with US backup support. Defense guarantees will be a prerequisite to a durable end to the war. Eventual NATO membership is the optimal way to ensure Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Ukraine’s accession to NATO is not to be negotiated with Russia but should be settled between the United States, its NATO allies, and Ukraine. A NATO defense of Ukraine can be built on the foundation of its resources, fighting spirit, cutting-edge military technology, and battle-hardened army. This army, though the most powerful in Europe outside of Russia, will still need to be reinforced with outside support. The increasing capabilities of European militaries can provide additional backing that the Ukrainians need to deter a future war. US arms will be essential to this. As with West Germany, which joined NATO in 1955, NATO’s defense guarantee would apply only to that part of Ukrainian territory under control of the Ukrainian government. The United States should reject Russia’s demand for forced neutrality and de facto disarmament for Ukraine. The United States and Europe should not recognize Russia’s claims to Ukrainian territory and reject any change to borders by force—as done in the Stimson Doctrine of 1932 (Manchuria), the Welles Declaration of 1940 (Baltic states), and the Pompeo Declaration of 2018 (Crimea). As a NATO member, Ukraine would commit to restore its territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders through peaceful and diplomatic means. Before its accession, allies would take additional steps to integrate Ukraine into the Alliance, in particular by offering Ukraine a permanent seat at the North Atlantic Council and a Ukrainian general a seat at the Military Committee. Europe must do more for Ukraine’s security and its own. The United States and Europe should bolster joint activities and investments in their defense industries. The United States and its allies need a new policy of containment of Russia. This also includes maintaining hold on the immobilized Russian sovereign assets and restrictions on technology, and caution in lifting sanctions. There should be no return to reliance on Russian energy or other resources. Allies should be prepared to intensify economic pressure and make Russia pay the price should it violate ceasefire terms. The actions outlined here, which can earn the necessary Ukrainian public support, will bring peace to Europe, advance the security and prosperity of the United States and its allies, provide a check to would-be aggressors, and restore American global leadership: a clear winning strategy. The following experts participated in the discussions at the University of Michigan Symposium on the Future of Ukraine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their participation contributed to the recommendations above. No one participant is responsible for the recommendations and participation does not necessarily imply endorsement of all recommendations. Minna Ålander, research fellow, Finnish foreign policy, Northern European security, and NATO, Finnish Institute of International Affairs Stephen E. Biegun, former US deputy secretary of state Ian Bond, deputy director, Centre for European Reform Sławomir Dębski, professor of strategy and international relations, College of Europe in Natolin Daniel Fried, Weiser Family distinguished fellow, Atlantic Council; former assistant secretary of state for European affairs Alina Frolova, deputy chair, Center for Defense Strategies; former deputy minister of defense of Ukraine François Heisbourg, senior advisor for Europe, International Institute for Strategic Studies John E. Herbst, senior director, Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council; former US ambassador to Ukraine Assia Ivantcheva, former Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe official Natalie Jaresko, former minister of finance of Ukraine; distinguished fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center Dmytro Kuleba, former minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine Orysia Lutsevych, deputy director, Russia and Eurasia Program, head of Ukraine forum, Chatham House Vladimir Milov, research associate, Wilfried Martins Centre for European Studies; former deputy minister of energy of the Russian Federation Hryhoriy Nemyria, first deputy chairman, Foreign Affairs Committee, Parliament of Ukraine Alina Polyakova, president and CEO, Center for European Policy Analysis William B. Taylor, former US ambassador to Ukraine Geneviève Zubrzycki, professor of sociology and director, Weiser Center for Russia and Eurasia, University of Michigan This article also appears on the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia website.

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