Vail Resorts Reports Fiscal 2025 First Quarter and Season Pass Sales Results, and Announces 2025 Capital PlanThe S&P 500 ( ^GSPC -1.11% ) has enjoyed a nice run since Donald Trump won the presidential race on Nov. 5, 2024. Although the widely followed index pulled back after the Federal Reserve hinted fewer rate cuts might be on the way than expected, it's now rebounding and is only around 1% below the record high. How long will the "Trump bump" for the stock market last? Here's what history shows. Presidential bumps and slumps How does the stock market typically react after a new president is elected? And how long does positive momentum last into the new president's term? There hasn't been a consistent theme. Since 1960, we've had 10 new incoming U.S. presidents. I didn't count Lyndon B. Johnson since he served as president after John F. Kennedy's assassination before winning the presidency in 1964 in what was essentially a reelection. The S&P 500 rose in only half of those cases. After JFK was elected in 1960, the stock market delivered a strong gain of nearly 9% by his inauguration on Jan. 20, 1961. While the S&P 500 continued to enjoy momentum during the first year of his term, it sank in 1962. However, there were no bumps after the elections of Richard Nixon in 1968 and Jimmy Carter in 1976. The S&P rose a couple of percentage points following Ronald Reagan's election in 1980. But the market began a sharp sell-off during the first year of his first presidential term. George H.W. Bush inherited a strong economy and stock market from Reagan. The S&P 500 increased nearly 5% between his election and inauguration. The honeymoon didn't last long, though, with a steep market decline in October 1989. Stocks rose a little after Bill Clinton was first elected in 1992. However, that slow start gained momentum that lasted for years. The S&P didn't decline by 10% or more until 1997 -- and then only briefly. Clinton presided over one of the strongest bull markets ever. By the time George W. Bush narrowly won the presidency in 2000, though, the joyride was over. Stocks fell after his election as the dot-com bubble continued to burst. Barack Obama's election in 2008 also came at a major negative inflection point for the S&P 500. Stocks plunged nearly 20% between Election Day and his inauguration. The first "Trump bump" came in 2016 with the index rising close to 6% leading up to his first inauguration. This bull market lasted until the second half of 2018 when stocks fell sharply. By mid-2019, though, the losses were erased with the S&P continuing to soar until the pandemic caused a huge slump. SPY data by YCharts. Joe Biden enjoyed the biggest presidential bump of all as the S&P 500 soared 14% between his election and inauguration. The market kept up its winning ways during the first year of Biden's presidency but sank in 2022. Lessons from history So what can we learn from the history of presidential bumps? Not much. Over the last seven decades, the chances of the S&P 500 rising after the election of a new president are the same as the chances the index declines. In three of the five cases when the market rose between Election Day and inauguration day, the momentum didn't last very long. In only one case (during Bill Clinton's presidency) did a bull market extend into the second presidential term. Probably the most important lesson from history is that it doesn't serve as a reliable guide for how the stock market will perform during a new presidential administration. Macroeconomic factors have varied so much in the past that there is no clear historical pattern for stocks. For more years A recent survey by CNBC found that most investors believe the stock market will flourish in a second Trump term. But that sentiment could be nostalgic thinking at work because many remember the S&P 500's gains during much of Trump's first four years in office. It's important to note that interest rates are higher as Trump returns to the White House than they were his first time as president. He also appears to be more adamant about imposing steep across-the-board tariffs than he was eight years ago. Many economists believe these tariffs will hurt the U.S. economy, which could cause stocks to decline. I think investors should focus on a longer time horizon than one presidential term, regardless of who sits in the Oval Office. We can't know for sure how the stock market will perform over the near term. Over the long term, though, the S&P 500 has always delivered solid returns. The more years in your investment period, the better your chances of success.

Cricket fans blast Travis Head for his VERY rude celebration in Boxing Day Test: 'Kids are watching'New Delhi : External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the EAM would meet with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. The visit also aims to review various aspects of bilateral relations between India and Qatar with discussion on key areas, which include political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, and people-to-people relations. “EAM’s visit will enable both sides to review various aspects of bilateral relations, including political, trade, investment, energy, security, cultural, and people-to-people, as well as the regional and international issues of mutual interest,” the MEA said. EAM Jaishankar will depart from Qatar on January 1. India and Qatar share warm and friendly relations, marked by regular high-level interactions to further strengthen their partnership. Their most recent interaction occurred during EAM Jaishankar’s official tour to Qatar and Bahrain from December 6 to 9. During the visit, he met Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Faisal bin Thani Al Thani, and Minister of State, Ahmed Al Sayed, on the sidelines of the Doha Forum. In late October, the two countries held the fifth round of Foreign Office Consultations. Both sides comprehensively reviewed the entire spectrum of India-Qatar bilateral relations, including high-level exchanges, trade, investment, energy, education, culture, and people-to-people ties. Discussions also explored avenues to deepen the relationship in areas such as renewable energy, fintech, start-ups, and technology. They exchanged perspectives on important regional and global issues of mutual interest, as noted by the MEA in a press statement. Earlier, on September 9, EAM Jaishankar met Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Saudi Arabia to discuss advancing bilateral ties. According to the MEA, cooperation between India and Qatar has been steadily growing within an excellent framework provided by their historically close ties and regular, substantive engagement at the highest levels of government. The large, diverse, and accomplished Indian community in Qatar significantly contributes to the country’s progress while nurturing the bonds of deep-rooted friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two nations.Shares of Carraro India Ltd saw a steep decline of 7.52% in their market debut against the original issue price of Rs 704 on Monday. Initially, the stock was listed at Rs 660, which represents a 6.25% discount from the issue price on the BSE. It plummeted further by 10% to reach Rs 633.30. On the NSE, Carraro India's stock debuted at Rs 651, marking a 7.52% dip. The company, which has a market valuation of Rs 3,679.15 crore, saw its IPO subscribed 1.12 times by the last bidding day on Tuesday. With a price band set between Rs 668-704 per share, the IPO was an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of Rs 1,250 crore by Carraro International SE, as per the red herring prospectus. Established in 1997, Carraro India is a subsidiary of Carraro S.p.A., and began producing transmission systems in 1999 and axles in 2000, specializing in engineering solutions for OEMs. The company is a tier-1 provider focusing on axles and transmissions for agricultural tractors and construction vehicles. Its two manufacturing plants in Pune are equipped with state-of-the-art technology for various production processes, serving customers both domestically and globally through different branches. The company's clientele includes major domestic and international OEMs like CNH, TAFE, Mahindra and Mahindra, and John Deere. (With inputs from agencies.)We've noticed that many retailers are starting their 'Boxing Day' sales earlier than ever in recent years. One such brand, famous for its iconic footwear, has launched its discounted range, offering up to 40% off. The Dr Martens sale was initially launched only for those subscribed to the brand's newsletter for 'early access', but is now available to everyone. This pre-Christmas treat includes a wide variety of styles, from the classic 1460 boots and loafers to accessories like bags and even insoles, all massively reduced. The Dr Martens sale runs until January 27 at 5pm, giving you plenty of time to browse. However, we anticipate that many styles will sell out quickly, so it's best to be proactive and secure your favourite design before it's gone. READ MORE: Zara Tindall's Christmas Day burgundy handbag is still available to buy and comes in four colours READ MORE: Charlotte Tilbury launches Boxing Day sale with up to 40% off makeup and skincare favourites For example, you can get a pair of the 1460 Pascal Fleece Lined Leather Boots - perfect for the colder weather - for £133, down from £190, saving you a hefty £57. These shoes, available in a gorgeous chocolate brown or black, are still in stock in sizes 3 - 13 and feature a welted slip-resistant WinterGrip outsole. Naturally, they're finished with the iconic yellow stitching and branded heel tab, but these 1460 style boots also boast a fleece lining for added warmth. The shoes are water-resistant and feature an oiled finish that adds a touch of character. Customers who have bagged these beauties claim they require no breaking in period, dubbing them as 'the best [I've] ever had'. Fancy a fur-lined boot for extra snugness? The 1460 Serenas are currently discounted by 30%, now priced at £126 instead of £180. Sporting a tan finish, these popular 8-eye boots are lined with WarmWair faux fur in a contrasting cream. There's also a Chelsea boot style available for £126, exuding...

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the history of American politics, there's no shortage of presidents who promised to shake up Washington once they got to the White House. But Donald Trump may prove to be in a class of his own, and he appears more interested in beating the federal government into submission than recalibrating it. In staffing his administration, Trump has shown an inclination to select people who distrust or even disdain the agencies that they've been chosen to lead, setting up a potential war of attrition between the incoming Republican president and American institutions. “There’s been nothing like what Trump is suggesting to do," said Doug Brinkley, a presidential historian. "We’re talking about dismantling the federal government.” Trump's approach will become even clearer this week as Kash Patel, his choice for FBI director , heads to Capitol Hill for an initial round of meetings with senators who will decide whether to confirm him to the post. A former national security official who has branded himself as an eager acolyte of Trump, Patel has talked about shutting down the agency's headquarters, splitting up its responsibilities and targeting Trump's perceived enemies. Greg Brower, a former U.S. attorney who served as the FBI’s top congressional affairs official, said Trump seems to want to make the nation’s law enforcement institutions “part of his political operation run out of the White House.” “That’s a major course change that I’m just not sure a majority of senators are willing to endorse," Brower said. Republican senators are already considering whether to support Pete Hegseth, whom Trump wants to lead the Pentagon , despite allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement. Hegseth is an Army veteran and former Fox News commentator who has described the military as flooded with “woke” liberal ideology. He also wants to remove women from combat roles. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump’s transition team and the incoming White House press secretary, said the next administration wants to “shatter the Deep State," a term for entrenched civil servants who have frustrated Trump and his allies. “President Trump was re-elected by a resounding mandate from the American people to change the status quo in Washington,” she said in a statement. “That’s why he has chosen brilliant and highly-respected outsiders to serve in his Administration, and he will continue to stand behind them as they fight against all those who seek to derail the MAGA Agenda.” Margaret Spelling, who served as education secretary under President George W. Bush, said it is “probably not a good management style" to treat government employees as adversaries. “If you’re going to turn the tide or redirect the ship of state, you’ve got to have help doing it," she said. "And that’s people who work there already.” Spelling's former department could be outright eliminated if Trump has his way. His choice of education secretary , Linda McMahon, has never worked in the field. She served for one year on the Connecticut Board of Education and is a member of the board of trustees at a private university. McMahon lead the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term, and she made a name for herself by running World Wrestling Entertainment, a cultural juggernaut that features musclebound men beating each other up in elaborately scripted fights. Trump's plans for the federal government blend conservative ideology, which has long viewed Washington as too intrusive in Americans' daily lives, with his personal vendettas. After being plagued by investigations and contradicted by career officials during his first term, the returning president has no interest in a replay and he's more skeptical of insider views that clash with his own instincts. Some of his personnel choices have alarmed political opponents, but Trump's approach could prove appealing to voters whose faith in government has sunk to record lows in recent years. Only about 2 in 10 Americans trust the government to do the right thing always or most of the time, according to the Pew Research Center , down from around 4 in 10 who said this in 2000 — before the upheaval of a global financial crisis, an inconclusive war on terrorism and a worldwide pandemic. Story continues below video Kay Schlozman, a Boston College political science professor, said Trump's nominees could be viewed as "an extension of his capacity to question the received wisdom and question the supposed elites who always run everything.” Some of the largest gaps between expertise and personnel have been evident in public health. Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services despite his reputation as one of the most prolific spreaders of unfounded theories about the supposed danger of vaccines. Trump also picked Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of public health measures like lockdowns and vaccine mandates that were used during the coronavirus outbreak, to run the National Institutes of Health , the country's top medical research agency. In other areas of government, loyalty has often been prized over expertise. Lee Zeldin, a former New York congressman, never served on any committees dealing with the environment during nearly a decade on Capitol Hill. Now he’s on deck to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Brinkley said it's not uncommon to have presidents attempt to change how Washington works. Richard Nixon tried to circumvent government agencies by centralizing decision-making in the White House, and Warren Harding stocked his Cabinet with business leaders. But Brinkley said Trump's approach is more venomous, and he seems to be setting up his staff to compete to be the most zealous. “It’s got a gladiator feel," he said. "They each want to show that they’ve got a scalp to punish the so-called deep state, the legacy media or the Democratic Party.” Another way that Trump is taking on Washington is the Department of Government Efficiency , an independent advisory organization that will be run by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Musk, the world's richest man, and Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur, plan to provide ideas on dramatically reducing federal spending and cutting the government workforce. They also said Trump should sidestep Congress whenever possible, setting up a potential constitutional clash. Theda Skocpol, a Harvard University professor of government and sociology, agreed that Americans are often doubtful about Washington's effectiveness. “But it doesn’t mean there’s going to be an easy path to eliminating entire departments or functions of government because people will realize they have the stakes in those things,” she said. However, Skocpol said, chaos might be the actual goal. “Parts of American conservatism have been trying to make government a mess when they control it, and then use it as an argument for less government," she said. ____ Associated Press writer Eric Tucker contributed to this report.All the signs Michelle Keegan was pregnant as actress announces she is expecting first child with husband Mark Wright

Oracle Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial ResultsA day after The Asian Age reported the flaws in Maharashtra District Good Governance Index (DGGI) 2024 report, the Maharashtra government on Saturday swung into action to rectify the report. The state government has also suspended its website, namely https://dggi.maharashtra.gov.in, where the report was published. The Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), an arm of the planning department of the state government, has called a meeting of the officials to remove errors from the data. A senior official of the state government said that they are verifying the data, which led to the suspension of the website. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday released the DGGI report, which is riddled with inaccurate data. The report is based on 161 benchmarks across 10 development sectors, namely Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Public Health, Public Infrastructure and Utilities, Economic Governance, Commerce and Industry, Social Development, Judiciary and Public Safety, Human Resource Development, Citizen Centric Governance and Environment. As per the data in the report, the total cultivated area under crop insurance in Kolhapur district in Rabi season was 4,30,067.06 hectares, which is 22 times more than the total cultivated area in Kolhapur district. Flaws can be observed in the data as each sector in the report contains a 2020-21 and 2021-22 financial year's data, which can't reflect the actual position of 2023-24. According to the sources, the actual crop insurance was taken for five percent of the total cultivated/sowing area in Kolhapur district. The senior official said that the website has been suspended on the instructions of the state government officials. “We’re under maintenance! Our website is currently undergoing maintenance. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding. Please check back later,” reads the website, if it is accessed. An official from the DES said, “We have called a meeting on holiday to conduct a verification of the data on the instruction of the state government.” Officials said that the DES has sought reports from various departments to conduct a verification of the data, which were earlier provided by respective departments. “It will be matched with existing data and make corrections wherever is needed,” the officials said. The senior official said that there is always a scope of improvement in the existing system. “The report will help to bring more transparency in the governance. We will soon publish a revised report after making a correction in it,” he said. An official from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) said that the report is likely to be updated by next week.

For many, the real meaning of Christmas lies in sharing meals with family and friends. These feasts are often extravagant in style or size (or both) and are designed without our gut microbiomes and arteries in mind: Such is their joy. They’re also often laden with tradition. My family’s festive table, however, has been through a series of evolutions. My pescetarian childhood Christmas was celebrated around an enormous bowl of pesto pasta. We had a few years of the traditional roast turkey, followed by beef when it was decided a big bird wasn’t worth the stress. Then the feast was vegan until last year, when my parents decided to welcome small amounts of dairy back into their lives. All the meals were suitably celebratory, but the transition back toward dairy was notable because it echoes a shift I’ve seen multiple times among my peers. Several vegetarian and vegan friends have reverted to eating meat or are considering it, while — at least in my limited experience — no one seems to be going the other way. There’s also been a spate of celebrities renouncing plant-based diets too, including Lizzo, Miley Cyrus and Bear Grylls. Full disclosure: I’ve been a vegetarian for the last seven years, but I sometimes eat fish, and on a few occasions, I have eaten meat. (Some might call me a flexitarian.) It’s tempting to dismiss a preoccupation with others’ food choices as nosy. But it matters, at least on a macro scale. U.K. agriculture accounted for an estimated 12% of UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2023, a proportion that has been growing in significance as other sectors’ emissions decline. And as the U.K. imports around half of its food, our diets have effects beyond those associated with domestic farming. Looking at it from a consumption perspective, food makes up about 30% of the carbon footprint of a typical household in high-income European countries. Most of that footprint comes from animal products, with livestock farming accounting for 14.5% of global emissions. Governments seeking to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions will have to clean up their nations’ plates. This doesn’t mean that everyone must go vegan. Given food consumption is highly personal, influenced by numerous factors including culture, allergies and health, that would be an unrealistic goal. But coupled with improvements in production practices and food waste, big reductions can be achieved with small lifestyle shifts. The Climate Change Committee (CCC), an independent advisory body, has recommended that U.K. meat consumption should come down by 20% by 2030. A 2019 report written by Richard Carmichael, a research fellow at Imperial College London, for the CCC says that halving consumption of animal products by avoiding the highest-impact producers would achieve 73% of the emissions reduction made from switching to entirely plant-based diets. A few years ago it felt like there was a lot of momentum behind the transition to plant-based (or at least plant-heavy) diets. New alternative proteins from companies including Impossible Foods Inc. and Beyond Meat Inc. were hitting the market, and there was a boom in specialist vegan eateries. These days, Beyond Meat’s stock price has plummeted, and there’s a rash of stories about vegan restaurants having to add meat to their menus in order to survive. So what’s happening to our eating habits? A YouGov tracker survey shows that the proportion of respondents in the U.K. identifying as eating fewer or no animal products — from flexitarianism to veganism — largely hasn’t changed over the past five years: As you’d expect, vegans and vegetarians skew slightly younger — but the differences aren’t huge: But what people identify as is less important than what they actually eat. Here, data from the U.K.’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ Family Food Survey has interesting insights. Total meat consumption has been slowly declining, falling to a record low in 2021: While cheese consumption has increased slightly, consumption of semi-skimmed milk peaked in 2012. Meanwhile, non-dairy milk substitutes have climbed to about 110 milliliters (around 4 ounces) per person a week in 2022 from less than 25 milliliters in 2004, when it was first broken out as a separate category — this still represents only a fraction of cow’s milk being quaffed, but it’s an impressive growth rate. In the last few years, price has almost certainly been a factor influencing our shopping baskets. As the sticker shocks caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hit in 2022, you can see drops in consumption of categories including fish and cheese. But our diets have changed a lot since the 1970s, and I suspect the long-term declines in meat consumption are thanks in part to the globalization of food — we didn’t just start importing more produce from overseas (which has enabled us to eat fresh tomatoes, for example, all year), but we’ve been more exposed to plant-based recipes from different cultures. In that half-century, there’s no doubt that vegetarianism and veganism has become far easier and more socially acceptable. That has ripple effects as meat eaters can also now enjoy more flexible dining selections. But left to society and markets, things are moving too slowly to meet targets for meat consumption, and Carmichael’s work reveals that clear barriers to eating more vegetarian and vegan dishes remain. Several things swayed my friends back to animal products, including romantic partners, concerns over ultra-processed foods or merely feeling that they were alone in their endeavors. Given governments have generally avoided policies nudging people toward more sustainable diets, it’s no surprise that people are returning to what those around them are doing. There’s also a lesson for policy in this shift. The failure of vegan restaurants reflects the fact that an exclusive approach is less effective. Vegans and vegetarians socialize with those who eat meat. A social group would likely pick a location where everyone can eat happily. Having both options also normalizes plant-based meals — they are, after all, just food — and makes them more accessible to those who don’t identify as vegan but may want to try a particular dish. Such an approach could be taken with catering at government-funded institutions such as schools and hospitals, which, according to Carmichael, provide 30% of meals in the U.K. But with meat drawn into the culture wars and farmers already angry about a range of policy changes, this is an area that lawmakers are nervous about. At the United Nations climate conference in Azerbaijan, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted that he won’t “tell people how to run their lives.” In the end, the impetus to coax people further toward a more flexitarian practice — where meals are more heavily plant-based but meat, dairy and fish are enjoyed in moderation — may come from another source: public health. Although meat consumption has declined overall, there’s been a steady rise in ready meals and processed meats, which has led to overconsumption of saturated fat and salt. In England, 64% of adults were estimated to be overweight or living with obesity in 2022 to 2023. This puts strain on the National Health Service. Obesity costs it 6.5 billion pounds ($8.1 billion) a year and is the second-biggest preventable cause of cancer. Helping people eat healthier diets with more fruit, vegetables and fiber would have enormous benefits for human well-being and the planet. Research suggests that reducing average meat consumption to two to three servings a week could prevent 45,000 deaths and save the NHS 1.2 billion pounds a year. Starmer may not want to push the envelope, but the government can’t ignore the diet question forever. Perhaps Christmas isn’t a time to dwell too much on what’s healthy. Enjoy your dinner, whatever is on your plate. But come 2025, we should all reflect on whether our diets are serving our best interests. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. Lara Williams is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering climate change. ©2024 Bloomberg L.P. Visit bloomberg.com/opinion. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

After more than two decades in the House of Representatives, Burbank Democrat Adam Schiff is set to be sworn in Monday as California’s newest U.S. senator, replacing Sen. Laphonza Butler. Schiff, 64, will take the oath of office to fill out the last few weeks of the term of the late Dianne Feinstein, who died in September 2023 — then, in January, he will begin serving the full six-year term to which he was elected last month , when he defeated Republican Steve Garvey. Gov. Gavin Newsom had appointed Butler in October 2023 to temporarily fill Feinstein’s seat. On Sunday, Newsom officially announced that Schiff will take over for Butler beginning Monday “to ensure Californians have their duly elected representative seated as soon as possible” — a move that had been expected. Butler resigned her Senate seat effective Sunday, Newsom’s office said. Schiff, meanwhile, last week resigned the House seat he’s held since 2001, through several redistricting changes. Next month, his former seat in the 30th Congressional District will be taken over by Rep.-elect Laura Friedman, the former assemblywoman who scored an easy victory last month over Republican Alex Balekian. Schiff’s Monday swearing-in will take place on the floor of the U.S. Senate in the Washington and be carried live on C-SPAN. Alex Padilla, California’s other U.S. senator, is expected to escort Schiff onto the floor for the ceremony. Schiff, who is Jewish, will be sworn in on a Maimonides Mishneh Torah, according to his office. The edition on which Schiff will place his hand was printed in Italy in 1490, his office said. In a separate ceremony on Jan. 3, Schiff will be sworn in again, to begin his full a six-year term. On Friday, Schiff cast his last House vote after 24 years and, in a post on social media, thanked his constituents of Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Hollywood and surrounding communities. “I’m really looking forward to serving you in the U.S. Senate, and I want to thank the people all over California for that opportunity,” Schiff wrote. “We have so much to do.” Schiff said he’s been meeting with both Republican and Democratic senators and added there’s a “real culture” of finding common ground. We have launched our year-end campaign. Our goal: Raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Help us get there. Times of San Diego is devoted to producing timely, comprehensive news about San Diego County. Your donation helps keep our work free-to-read, funds reporters who cover local issues and allows us to write stories that hold public officials accountable. Join the growing list of donors investing in our community's long-term future. “I’m looking forward to delivering for the people of the great state of California,” he said. Schiff handily defeated Garvey, the former Dodger star, in last month’s general election, capturing 65.67% of the vote. Butler, a longtime adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris, was the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the Senate, the first Black lesbian to openly serve in Congress, and the third Black woman to serve in the Senate. Friday, Butler gave a 14-minute speech on the Senate floor in her departing remarks. “As I end this journey as the junior senator representing 40 million Californians, it is a day that I want to thank them and thank Governor Newsom for giving me the honor and privilege of serving our great state,” Butler said. She called it a “remarkable honor” to follow in the footsteps of Feinstein and walk the same hallways as former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman to serve as assistant majority leader, and Harris. “As policymakers, it is up to us to plant seeds that will inspire future generations to understand and imagine what is possible,” Butler posted on social media. “While my time in the Senate is over, my work to plant those seeds will continue on.” Get Our Free Daily Email Newsletter Get the latest local and California news from Times of San Diego delivered to your inbox at 8 a.m. daily. Sign up for our free email newsletter and be fully informed of the most important developments.

Thousands In Georgia Human Chain As Pro-EU Protests Enter 2nd MonthOkoro 1-1 0-0 2, N.Johnson 0-3 0-0 0, Lary 3-11 3-3 10, Lovejoy 4-14 6-8 15, Kuac 2-5 0-0 5, Nadeau 5-15 2-2 13, Geeter 2-5 0-1 4, Gondrezick 2-4 0-0 5, Mitchell 1-2 0-0 2, Kalambay 0-0 1-2 1, Hurst 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-60 12-16 57. Spillers 3-5 1-2 7, Abass 1-1 2-3 4, Cosby 4-12 0-0 11, Hildreth 1-10 3-4 5, Sallis 12-18 2-2 31, Harris 1-7 1-2 4, Friedrichsen 0-3 0-0 0, T.Johnson 2-5 0-0 5. Totals 24-61 9-13 67. Halftime_Wake Forest 36-23. 3-Point Goals_Detroit 5-19 (Gondrezick 1-2, Lovejoy 1-2, Lary 1-3, Kuac 1-4, Nadeau 1-8), Wake Forest 10-35 (Sallis 5-9, Cosby 3-11, Harris 1-4, T.Johnson 1-4, Friedrichsen 0-3, Hildreth 0-4). Rebounds_Detroit 41 (Nadeau 9), Wake Forest 29 (Spillers 9). Assists_Detroit 11 (Lovejoy 6), Wake Forest 16 (Sallis 4). Total Fouls_Detroit 14, Wake Forest 18. A_8,705 (14,665).NFL round-up: Barkley eclipses 2,000 rushing yards as Eagles take NFC East