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ATLANTA (AP) — Ethan Vasko threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth as Coastal Carolina became bowl eligible by beating Georgia State 48-27 for its sixth win of the season in the regular season finale on Saturday. The Chanticleers evened their season record at 6-6 with the win and finished 3-5 in the Sun Belt East. The loss leaves Georgia State (3-9) with just one win in eight conference games. Vasko threw 10 yards to Senika McKie for the game's first score midway through the first quarter, but the Panthers got a Liam Rickman 28-yard field goal and a 19-yard touchdown run by Freddie Brock to take a 10-7 second-quarter lead. Vasko threw his second TD pass, this one a five-yard strike to Zach Courtney to take the lead and Kade Hensley booted a 43-yard field goal as time expired to put Coastal Carolina up 17-10 at halftime. Christian Washington ran 18-yards for a touchdown to open up a 24-10 lead four minutes into the third quarter. Vasko hit McKie for their second touchdown, this one from 31-yards out and Vasko ran 10 yards for a fourth-quarter touchdown to make it 38-10 with under 10 minutes to play. Vasko was 13 of 17 passing for 200 yards and carried 13 times for another 68. Washington carried 20 times for 124 yards. McKie caught five passes for 81 yards Georgia State amassed 428 yards of offense, but the Panthers turned the ball over six times. Christian Veilleux completed 15 of 26 passes for 205 yards but was picked off four times and fumbled. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballAs Ghana prepares for its upcoming general elections, First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo has called for peaceful participation, assuring citizens of tight security measures to ensure a smooth electoral process. During campaign visits to the Trobu and Okaikwei North constituencies, Akufo-Addo encouraged voters to cast their ballots confidently, emphasizing the importance of maintaining continuity under the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its presidential candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia. She stressed that the election is a peaceful exercise and urged Ghanaians not to be swayed by fear or violence. “This Saturday’s election is not about violence,” she remarked. “Peacefully go and cast your vote. Ghana deserves a lot. We need continuity, so do not be deceived. Nothing will happen because we have the police and security services to ensure peace.” Akufo-Addo also highlighted the government’s commitment to development, positioning Bawumia as the ideal candidate to continue driving Ghana’s progress. In Trobu, NPP parliamentary candidate Gloria Owusu described the election as a “Thanksgiving vote” for the party, citing its history of impactful social policies. “The NPP has introduced groundbreaking social interventions like free maternal healthcare and free school feeding,” she said. “No government has done more in this regard.” Owusu urged voters to support the NPP on December 7, emphasizing that both the party’s presidential and parliamentary candidates are listed as number one on the ballot. Similarly, Nana Ama Dokuah Asiamah-Adjei, the NPP parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei North, echoed the First Lady’s call for peaceful voting and encouraged supporters to spread Bawumia’s message at the grassroots level. The First Lady’s campaign tour underscores the NPP’s focus on peace and unity during the election season, with the party emphasizing its past achievements and future vision for Ghana’s development. As the December 7th polls draw near, Akufo-Addo’s message serves as a reminder of the crucial role each citizen plays in safeguarding the country’s democracy and securing its continued progress.LONDON - The United Nations' world food price index rose in November to its highest level since April 2023, recording its biggest gain in 19 months on the back of surging vegetable oil prices, data showed on Friday. The price index, compiled by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to track the most globally traded food commodities, increased to 127.5 points last month from a revised 126.9 points in October, the highest level in 19 months and up 5.7% from a year ago. The vegetable oil index jumped 7.5% above levels seen a month ago and 32% above those seen a year earlier, driven by concerns over lower than expected palm oil output due to excessive rainfall in Southeast Asia. Soyoil prices rose on stronger global import demand, while rapeseed and sunflower oil also increased. Other food price indexes declined. Cereal prices dropped 2.7% from October thanks to weaker wheat and rice prices, while sugar fell 2.4% from October as India and Thailand began crushing and concerns over Brazil's crop prospects eased. In a separate report, the FAO trimmed its forecast for global cereal production in 2024 from 2.848 billion metric tons to 2.841 billion, a 0.6% decline from last year but still the second largest output on record. World cereal utilisation, meanwhile, is set to increase 0.6% to 2.859 billion tons in 2024/25 thanks to growing consumption. As a result, the FAO expects the cereal stocks-to-use ratio to fall to 30.1% at the close of the 2025 season from 30.8% previously, but still indicating a "comfortable level of global supply". (Disclaimer: Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Mikaela Shiffrin's bid for a milestone 100th alpine World Cup victory was on hold after the US superstar crashed out of the Killington giant slalom won by Sweden's Sara Hector on Saturday. Shiffrin, already the owner of the most World Cup victories in history, was poised to claim a once unimaginable century after topping the first-run times. She looked on course for the win when she crashed heavily in the second leg and Sweden's Olympic gold medaallist Hector emerged with the victory with a total of 1min 53.08sec. Shiffrin, whose mistake rounding a turn caused her to lose her balance and slide through a gate, lost one ski and careened into the catch-fencing. She was taken from the course on a sled, offering a wave to fans on her way. The extent of any possible injuries she might have suffered was not immediately known. "Mikaela took the sled down and is currently being evaluated," USA Ski & Snowboard said in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter. "More info to come, but take solace in the fact that she asked about her splits." Shiffrin, 29, already has 13 more World Cup wins than the most successful man, Ingemar Stenmark, and 17 more than the second woman, compatriot Lindsey Vonn. Needing three wins to hit 100 to start the season, she bagged her 98th and 99th career titles with back-to-back slalom wins in Levi, Finland, and Gurgl, Austria. That gave her a chance to complete her century in front of home fans in Killington, not far from where she attended Burke Mountain Academy as a youngster. Shiffrin -- who has won six slaloms at Killington but never a giant slalom -- was greeted by ecstatic cheers as she crossed the finish line of the first leg atop the times. She was 17-hundredths of a second ahead of Hector after the second sector of her second run. But her day ended not in celebration but in the 21st "Did Not Finish" in her 274 career starts. Vonn, who has just announced plans to come out of retirement, posted on social media: "Hope @MikaelaShiffrin is OK." Hector was delighted with her win, while sympathetic to Shiffrin. "I'm very happy, after going through a difficult period," she said. "Obviously, I'm very sad for Mikaela who was skiing so well. "I saw her fall. My heart goes out to her," she added. Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic finished second, 54-hundredths of a second behind Hector, and Switzerland's Camille Rast was third, 1.05 seconds back. The women are scheduled to race a slalom on Sunday. bb

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Recognizing the brilliance of British director Lucy Walker , both as a filmmaker and as an advocate for the documentary format, Shekhar Kapur hurriedly arranged an additional masterclass on Saturday at the International Film Festival of India , where he is festival director. And hosted the session himself. Their conversation ranged from technology and technique through to the filmmaker’s responsibility towards the subject. In particular, it dug deep into how and where to find a story. After an era of editing with film stock, Walker said that around the time she went to film school computer editing came in and changed the game. “You could start to be able to build stories in the editing room. And do some of the writing later. You [still] have to choose good enough ingredients for your recipe. But I felt like the tools [offered] different options, allowing you to create a proper movie that audiences would find really satisfying, even if at the beginning you didn’t know where you’re going. It is exciting, letting life be your co-writer. It is [also] risky like a high wire.” “[Sometimes] it feels like observing, almost like sneaking up on life and catching it, watching life happen on camera, and then sharing with people,” Walker said. But Walker denied that documentary is free-form or can escape the necessities of storytelling. “Having a beginning, middle and end is really important in documentary. I’m always thinking about those ingredients even if I don’t know what the end will be,” she said. “For example, I’ve made two films now about climbing a mountain. At the beginning, when you go to climb a mountain, you don’t know if it’s a difficult mountain, like Mount Everest in my recent film [‘Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lakhpa Sherpa’], or in my first mountain film, where I was making a film about blind people climbing [2006’s ‘Blindsight’]. We didn’t know if they would get to the top, if someone might get hurt, we didn’t know what was going to happen. But I did know that I wanted to know.” Kapur quizzed her about the responsibility of taking a dozen blind people on a tricky climb. But her answer reflected equally on the art of storytelling. “Sometimes I think people think making documentaries is easy, because [we know that] it’s very difficult to make a scripted movie with actors and sets and costumes. But it’s also very difficult to make a documentary, for exactly this reason, because people are real. This is their life and you are asking people to share their secrets. I have been with people in these most vulnerable and sometimes really scary moments in their lives. Everest is one example. But I’ve also been filming with people when they get medical results and it might be a terminal diagnosis.” But having embarked on the journey Walker has frequently found multiple different answers and a story that was not the one she had imagined. “[In ‘Blindsight’ the story started to bubble up and become [a series of] more interesting question. Like, why does the American guy want to stand on top of the mountain? Tibetan people naturally walk around a mountain, and they appreciate the beauty of the mountain by looking up. They don’t need to stand on top. What is it with Americans wanting to kill themselves by standing on top? The teacher of the blind students was a German blind woman. She had a different idea. She’s like, ‘I don’t want to stand on top. I want just to have a nice time together.’ “So sometimes, you can find a story that has even more meaning. But when things don’t go according to the plan, it can be a little bit scary for the movie’s investors.” Part of her taking responsibility in “Mountain Queen” involved knowing when to get out of the way and not become either a burden to the climbers or cause an accident. Instead, she delegated and trained the sherpas to become camera operators. “The key is teamwork. This is not a solo sport,” she said. It was unclear if the comment was about climbing or filmmaking.

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LOS ANGELES — For Kendrick Lamar, 2025 is shaping up to be a busy year — and a newly announced tour with SZA is his latest commitment. The “All the Stars” collaborators who recently reunited for Lamar’s new album “GNX” unveiled their Grand National tour Tuesday. The “Luther” duo’s tour debuts with an April 19 show in Minneapolis and will include two stops in Lamar’s native L.A., and a show in SZA’s hometown of St. Louis. They will also perform at two shows at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium May 21 and 23. Lamar’s return to Inglewood will be another victory lap in the wake of his rap feud with Drake this year. The “Humble” artist will play SoFi Stadium a year after releasing “Not Like Us,” the scathing diss track that prompted fans to declare Lamar the winner of their sonic squabble. Earlier this year, Lamar also hosted his Juneteenth “Pop Out” celebration at Inglewood’s Kia Forum, where he played “Not Like Us” six times. The Pulitzer Prize winner told SZA in an October interview that the Grammy-nominated song, produced by DJ Mustard, is “the energy of who I am, the type of man I represent.” “Not Like Us” represents a man who has morals, Lamar said. “He has values, he believes in something, he stands on something. He’s not pandering,” he said. “He’s a man who can recognize his mistakes and not be afraid to share the mistakes and can dig deep down into fear-based ideologies or experiences to be able to express them without feeling like he’s less of a man.” “Not Like Us” might not be on Lamar’s latest album, but its 12 tracks make it “pretty hard to dispute his claim to be the best rapper alive,” The Times’ August Brown wrote upon “GNX’s” surprise release late last month. SZA, who concluded her “SOS” album tour in May, lends her voice to multiple songs on “GNX.” In “Luther” she harmonizes with Lamar about selfless love and, in the album’s closing track “Gloria,” she adds moving vocals to the rapper’s ode to writing. In addition to SZA, Lamar’s “GNX” also features Mariachi singer Deyra Barrera and a number of L.A. up-and-comers including Dody6, Lefty Gunplay, Wallie the Sensei and AzChike. “Indignation remains a valuable motivator of Lamar’s art,” The Times’ critic Mikael Wood wrote , “his writing and rapping on ‘GNX’ are as razor-sharp as they were in the brutal diss tracks he released one after another, Drake barely getting a second to breathe between them, this past spring.” Days after “GNX” dropped, Drake struck back with a pair of legal filings that accused their shared record label, Universal Music Group, of promoting “Not Like Us” more than his work and alluding to a potential defamation claim. Before the Grand National tour, Lamar will return to the Super Bowl stage in February — this time as a solo act. In 2022, he performed alongside Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak. Super Bowl LIX will take place Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans and will air on Fox. Lamar and SZA will play a show in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 3. The Grand National tour will conclude June 18 at Washington, D.C.’s Northwest Stadium. The ticket presale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time and general sale begins Friday at 10 a.m. local time. The full list of dates is available on the tour’s website . ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. 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Number of seats: 3 Seats filled: 1 8pm: In Count 4 of the Dublin Fingal West constituency, Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly was the first to be elected. There were tears of joy as she hugged her team and family members in the count centre. Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly secured a seat in this count, receiving a total of 8,261 votes after redistribution. Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly is elected on fourth count 7pm : At Count 3, two candidates were eliminated: Brynn Edwards (PBP) and Joe O'Brien (GP). There were 239 non-transferable papers during this count. Candidates' Performance in Count 3: 6pm: Count 2 for the Dublin Fingal West constituency has concluded with Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly still in front and likely to be elected on the third count. Aontú's Robbie Loughlin has been eliminated. Second count results with redistribution of votes: 5pm: In the first count for the Dublin Fingal West constituency, the electorate consisted of 51,403, and the total poll saw 30,285 votes cast. Out of these, 168 votes were spoiled, leaving a valid poll of 30,117 votes. The quota required to be elected in this count was 7,530 votes. No candidates were elected during this count. From Count 2 onwards, the redistributed votes will come from the eliminated candidates. These include votes from Mark Joseph Parsons (IP), Oghenetano John Uwhumiakpor (Independent), John Oakes (IFP), and Ben Gilroy (Liberty Republic). In terms of vote distribution, the candidates' results in Count 1 are as follows: SF’s Louise O'Reilly and FG’s Grace Boland are leading the pack the pack, while other candidates, such as John Oakes, Mark Joseph Parsons, and Oghenetano John Uwhumiakpor, will be eliminated in Count 2 and their votes will be redistributed. 4.10pm: Rumour has it that results from the first count for Fingal West are due in around 30 minutes. 4.05pm: Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly has said she is “very pleased” with how things are looking so far. The outgoing TD looks set to repeat her 2020 general election performance and top the poll and become the first elected in her constituency. "We had a lot of people who were ringing the office and saying, 'Look, when can I vote for you?' which is always a good sign,” she said. "But also there was a real, real mood for change, a real appetite for change on the doors. And I think that's what was reflected in the vote. "I'm very pleased with today’s tally indicators similar to my 2020 vote, which many people said was a flash-in-the-pan that wouldn't be repeated, well it has been repeated. "My vote held up, and it did so because of my party, I think, but also because of the work I do. "It's always tough in a three-seater, it's a completely different prospect to a five-seater. I'm just delighted,” she added. Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly said she is glad that she proved her 2020 topping of the poll wasn't a 'flash in the pan' moment 3.40pm: Still no announcement on first counts 3.20pm: It was announced that adjudication would take place at 3.30pm 2.30pm: Green Party TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities Joe O’Brien has said that “It’s not going to be a good day for the party”. Judging by latest tallies he is clearly going to lose his seat in the constituency with just 6.2pc of first preference votes. In the 2024 elections tallies have showed he has roughly 1,793 first preference votes so far in comparison to the 8,400 first preference votes he got on the first count back in 2020. Speaking to the Irish Independent at the National Show Centre in Swords he thanked his campaign team for the hard work over the past couple of months. 'I've lost my seat anyway' says outgoing Green Party TD Joe O'Brien "We put an awful lot of work in... we are walking away, a lot of us with essential achievements, and that's what we're gonna hang on to,” Minister O’Brien said. "We hope we retain some few seats so that a lot of the things that we've got done... don't get that slip away in the next door, that would be our concern. "I've lost my seat anyway, and that's very disappointing from my point of view. But as I said, you know, we put a lot of work in,” he added. He said that the redrawing of the constituency definitely hindered his likelihood to retain his seat “losing half of his base”. "We knew that risk, and that's, that's politics, that's the way it goes. Sometimes it seems to be that that's continuing to be the pattern in Irish politics,” he said. "If you're given a mandate by the people, I think you have a responsibility to step up to the place and follow through, regardless of who you may or may not have to collaborate with in government. Election Extra: Shinners surge, shy Fianna Fáilers and Hutch well in contention (Live From The RDS) "Our message will always remain relevant, and we as a group of politicians and activists, will always remain committed, and we'll be there waiting again,” he added. The news comes after Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman confirmed that the party are not performing well so far and expect to retain only roughly 2 or 3 of the 12 seats the previously had. 1pm: The first count has gotten well underway with rumours that we will only get results after 3pm. 11.30am: 100pc of the boxes in Fingal West have been opened and tallied. Here are the final results: The estimated quota for Fingal West is 7,295 Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly is still leading the pack but will likely be just shy of making the quota on the first count. Battling it out for the two remaining seats will be Robert O'Donoghue of the Labour Party, Fine Gael's first time candidate Grace Boland and Fianna Fáil's Lorraine Clifford Lee. Final tally results for Fingal West at 11.30am 10.30am: Early tallies in Dublin Fingal West show Sinn Féin's Louise O'Reilly ahead, but with Fine Gael's and Labour's candidates close behind. Over two third of boxes have now been opened. Outgoing Green Party minister of state Joe O'Brien is currently lagging behind but he'll be hoping to see his position improve as more votes from Balbriggan are yet to be tallied. It might be a close race yet for Fine Gael’s Grace Boland and Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee. Calling it now, it looks like Louise O’Reilly might be elected on the first count, all going well for her. Fingal West tallies at 10.30am 10am: The first tallies have come in for Fingal West here is what we know so far.. Leading so far is current TD Sinn Féin’s Louise O’Reilly with 1,705 first preference votes making up 22.3pc of the total votes counted. Fine Gael’s first time candidate Grace Boland is also doing well with 1,614 first preference votes making up 19.3pc of the votes counted so far. Coming behind her then is Labour’s Robert O’Donoghue hoping to become a TD for his party with 1,536 first preference votes making up 18.4pc of the total votes counted. Also doing well is Independent candidate Tony Murphy with 11.0pc of the total votes so far. Fianna Fáil’s Lorraine Clifford Lee is doing okay with 933 first preference votes she has 10.9pc of the total votes so far Dublin's Fingal West tally at 9.45am 9am: Boxes have been opened in the National Show Centre and candidates along with tally people are watching eagerly on for some indication of where things may be going.These holiday gifts change the game when building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more'Not Expected': Sharad Pawar's 1st Reaction After Maharashtra Poll Debacle, 'No Statement On EVMs Until...'

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Everdome Introduces Innovative Experience-to-EarnCHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation launched a new online licensing system this fall, the first phase in a plan to modernize the management and licensing process for service providers across the state. The system improvements are part of efforts to make doing business easier and more efficient for Illinois service providers, the department said. The Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment, or CORE, opened on Oct. 30, nearly a year after the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 2394, a measure authorizing the IDFPR to upgrade its antiquated system that had led to long waiting periods for licensing and renewals. The new system will “eliminate the need for paper applications, give applicants more control over their application materials, and help prevent deficient applications from being submitted,” according to a statement from IDFPR. Treto The agency calls CORE the first part of a multiphase approach by IDFPR to, over the next two years, ensure applications for more than 300 license types and records for more than 1.2 million professionals are properly transitioned. The first professions to be licensed under the new system are clinical psychologists, music therapists and nail technicians. “Everyone wanting to earn a living in Illinois in the 21st century should have tools of the times available so they can be licensed and get to work as soon as possible,” IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto Jr., said in the statement. Music therapists On May 27, 2022, Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2243, which created a music therapy license for Illinois practitioners within the IDFPR. Music therapy is a form of treatment that incorporates “clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship” according to the American Music Therapy Association website. “We have been waiting for 2 1/2 years since our bill was passed for this new system to come,” said Mia Iliopoulos Krings, president of the Illinois Association for Music Therapy, in an interview. Instead of immediately allowing music therapists to apply for a license two years ago, Krings said that the department “didn't want to put us in the old system for us to just have to go into the new system.” Since the system’s launch, Krings praised how easy and efficient it was to complete the application process. “They have been working incredibly fast and efficiently in getting everything back to us. For example, I applied on Friday night on Nov. 1. I heard back by 8:30 a.m. Monday morning,” Krings said. She said her fellow music therapists posted their issued licenses on Facebook and shared similar experiences of a rapid response. Krings’ experience now is vastly different from what many Illinois professionals experienced in the past. Panache Perkins, director and an instructor of Your School of Beauty in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, said that before the digitization, the IDFPR was “still in 1997,” with “old school” public servants stacking “pieces of paper applications into a 75-year-old filing system.” “They (IDFPR) lose paperwork all the time, because they don’t have the right system,” she said. With new integrated software and technology services provided by Tyler Technologies, however, the department’s CORE system will “notify prospective licensees directly within the system when applications are received, reviewed, and licenses are issued by the department—eliminating the need for paper mail and email responses,” according to IDFPR’s statement. Financial barriers for business The IDFPR’s mission is “to protect the residents of Illinois” through licensing and regulating industries and professions that offer services to the public. But some say these licenses can serve as a financial barrier to doing business. The initial music therapy license is $400 and renewal costs $300. In preparation for hardships, the Illinois Association for Music Therapists held a benefit concert to raise funds to help pay for the licenses for members in need. Two years ago, state lawmakers created the Comprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers Task Force, or CLIMB, to “investigate how occupational licensing of low-to-moderate-income occupations relates to economic inequities in Illinois and to recommend reforms,” according to a statement from the task force. Last month, CLIMB released a study of their two-year findings, and recommended easing licensing burdens for specific professions. The study recommended that hair braiders, for example, should be exempt from having a license. CLIMB’s research found that “requiring a license to braid hair does not enhance public safety but does disproportionately impact individuals from minority communities,” according to the statement. Perkins said she disagrees with that recommendation. “People’s addiction to social media has changed the (standard) that licensing set. Now everyone thinks they can do it,” she said. She also said braiders may not know proper hair care, how to properly clean their tools or prevent traction alopecia – a type of hair loss caused by tension from tight hair styles. There are 33 states that do not require a license for hair braiders; an increase of 21 from 2016. This includes Indiana, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, according to the CLIMB. Perkins said she has been working in the beauty industry since she was 16 years old, noting, “my grandmother inspired me to go into cosmetology.” Perkins’s grandmother, Mildred Dixon, opened Your School of Beauty 66 years ago to train men and women to begin their careers in the beauty industry. Perkins said the beauty industry is among the most essential occupations and that it should be regulated accordingly. “Cosmetologists work closely with products that dermatologists prescribe and recommend. We were also essential during the pandemic,” Perkins said. However, she also acknowledged the state’s antiquated licensing system impacts how cosmetologists are regarded and can run their businesses. She said she doesn’t think licensing is a barrier. “If you can do enough ‘heads’ to pay taxes on your work, then you can pay the money to get your license,” she said, adding that this evokes a larger issue about how people see their futures. “If you’re not trying to get your license,” she said, “you’re also not thinking about your (long-term) future.” Gov. J.B. Pritzker on July 31 signs legislation that will make it illegal for companies hold mandatory meetings in which workers would be subjected to the employer’s views on religious or political matters, including unionization. Nicole Jeanine Johnson is a graduate student in journalism with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, and a Fellow in its Medill Illinois News Bureau working in partnership with Capitol News Illinois. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.A melee broke out at midfield of Ohio Stadium after Michigan upset No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday. After the Wolverines' fourth straight win in the series, players converged at the block "O" to plant its flag. The Ohio State players were in the south end zone singing their alma mater in front of the student section. When the Buckeyes saw the Wolverines' flag, they rushed toward the 50-yard line. Social media posts showed Michigan offensive lineman Raheem Anderson carrying the flag on a long pole to midfield, where the Wolverines were met by dozens of Ohio State players and fights broke out. Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer was seen ripping the flag off the pole and taking the flag as he scuffled with several people trying to recover the flag. A statement from the Ohio State Police Department read: "Following the game, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on-field altercation. During the scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for games and will continue to investigate." Michigan running back Kalel Mullings on FOX said: "For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game. It's bad for the sport, bad for college football. At the end of the day, some people got to learn how to lose, man. "You can't be fighting and stuff just because you lost the game. We had 60 minutes and four quarters to do all that fighting. Now people want to talk and fight. That's wrong. It's bad for the game. Classless, in my opinion. People got to be better." Once order was restored, officers cordoned the 50-yard line, using bicycles as barriers. Ohio State coach Ryan Day in his postgame press conference said he wasn't sure what happened. "I don't know all the details of it. But I know that these guys are looking to put a flag on our field and our guys weren't going to let that happen," he said. "I'll find out exactly what happened, but this is our field and certainly we're embarrassed at the fact we lost the game, but there's some prideful guys on our team that weren't just going to let that happen." The Big Ten has not yet released a statement on the incident. --Field Level Media

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UNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The team looking for a missing Pennsylvania woman believed to have fallen into a sinkhole has determined that an abandoned coal mine is too unstable for people to safely search underground, authorities said Wednesday while still expressing hope Elizabeth Pollard will be found alive. Rescue workers continue to search for Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have disappeared in a sinkhole while looking for her cat, Wednesday in Marguerite, Pa. Emergency crews and others have been trying to find Pollard, 64, for two days. Her relatives reported her missing early Tuesday and her vehicle with her unharmed 5-year-old granddaughter inside was found about two hours later, near what is thought to be a freshly opened sinkhole above the long closed, crumbling mine. Authorities said in a noon update that the roof of the mine collapsed in several places and is not stable. The sinkhole is in the village of Marguerite, about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. “We did get, you know, where we wanted, where we thought that she was at. We’ve been to that spot," said Pleasant Unity Fire Chief John Bacha, the incident's operations officer. “What happened at that point, I don’t know, maybe the slurry of mud pushed her one direction. There were several different seams of that mine, shafts that all came together where this happened at.” Trooper Cliff Greenfield said crews were still actively searching for Pollard. “We are hopeful that she’s found alive,” Greenfield said. Searchers were using electronic devices and cameras as surface digging continued with the use of heavy equipment, Bacha said. Search dogs may also be used. Rescue workers search through the night in a sinkhole for Elizabeth Pollard, who disappeared while looking for her cat, Tuesday in Marguerite, Pa. On Wednesday afternoon, machinery was removing material from the area around the hole while police and other government vehicles blocked a clear view of the scene. Sinkholes occur in the area because of subsidence from coal mining activity. Rescuers had been using water to break down and remove clay and dirt from the mine, which has been closed since the 1950s, but that increased the risk “for potential other mine subsidence to take place," Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson Trooper Steve Limani said. Crews lowered a pole camera with a sensitive listening device into the hole, but it detected nothing. Another camera lowered into the hole showed what could be a shoe about 30 feet below the surface, Limani said. Searchers have also deployed drones and thermal imaging equipment, to no avail. Marguerite Fire Chief Scot Graham, the incident commander, said access to the immediate area surrounding the hole was being tightly controlled and monitored, with rescuers attached by harness. The top of a sinkhole is seen Tuesday in the village of Marguerite, Pa., where rescuers searched for a woman who disappeared. “We cannot judge as to what’s going on underneath us. Again, you had a small hole on top but as soon as you stuck a camera down through to look, you had this big void,” Graham said. “And it was all different depths. The process is long, is tedious. We have to make sure that we are keeping safety in the forefront as well as the rescue effort.” Bacha said they were “hoping that there’s a void that she could still be in.” Pollard's family called police at about 1 a.m. Tuesday to say she had not been seen since going out at about 5 p.m. Monday to search for Pepper, her cat. The temperature dropped well below freezing that night. Her son, Axel Hayes, said Pollard is a happy woman who likes going out to have fun. She and her husband adopted Hayes and his twin brother when they were infants. Hayes called Pollard “a great person overall, a great mother” who “never really did anybody wrong.” He said at one point Pollard had about 10 cats. “Every cat that she’s ever come in contact with, she has a close bond with them,” Hayes said. His mother worked for many years at Walmart but recently was not employed, he said. “I’m just hoping right now that she’s still with us and she’s able to come back to us,” he said. Police said they found Pollard's car parked behind Monday's Union Restaurant in Marguerite, about 20 feet from the sinkhole. Hunters and restaurant workers in the area said they had not noticed the manhole-size opening in the hours before Pollard disappeared, leading rescuers to speculate that the sinkhole was new. “It almost feels like it opened up with her standing on top of it,” Limani said. Searchers accessed the mine late Tuesday afternoon and dug a separate entrance out of concern that the ground around the sinkhole opening was not stable. “Let’s be honest, we need to get a little bit lucky, right?” Limani said Wednesday. “We need a little bit of luck on our side. We need a little bit of God’s good blessing on our side.” Pollard lives in a small neighborhood across the street from where her car and granddaughter were located, Limani said. The young girl “nodded off in the car and woke up. Grandma never came back," Limani said. The child stayed in the car until two troopers rescued her. It's not clear what happened to Pepper. In an era of rapid technological advancement and environmental change, American agriculture is undergoing a revolution that reaches far beyond the farm gate. From the food on consumer plates to the economic health of rural communities, the transformation of U.S. farming practices is reshaping the nation's landscape in ways both visible and hidden. LandTrust explores how these changes impact everyone, whether they live in the heartland or the heart of the city. The image of the small family farm, while still a reality for many, is increasingly giving way to larger, more technologically advanced operations. According to the USDA, the number of farms in the U.S. has fallen from 6.8 million in 1935 to about 2 million today, with the average farm size growing from 155 acres to 444 acres. This shift has profound implications for rural communities and the food system as a whole. Despite these changes, diversity in farming practices is on the rise. A landmark study published in Science , involving data from over 2,000 farms across 11 countries, found that diversifying farmland simultaneously delivers environmental and social benefits. This challenges the longstanding idea that practices boosting biodiversity must come at a cost to yields and food security. The adoption of precision agriculture technologies is transforming how farmers manage their land and resources. GPS-guided tractors, drone surveillance, and AI-powered crop management systems are becoming commonplace on many farms. These technologies allow farmers to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides with pinpoint accuracy, reducing waste and environmental impact while improving yields. However, the digital divide remains a challenge. More than 22% of rural communities lack reliable broadband internet access, hindering the widespread implementation of AI and other advanced technologies in agriculture. While technology offers new opportunities, farmers are also facing significant economic challenges. The USDA's 2024 farm income forecast projects a 4.4% decline in net farm income from 2023, following a sharp 19.5% drop from 2022 to 2023. This financial pressure is compounded by rising production costs and market volatility. Climate variability adds another layer of complexity. Extreme weather events, changing precipitation patterns, and shifting growing seasons are forcing farmers to adapt quickly. These factors could reduce agricultural productivity by up to 25% over the coming decades without significant adaptation measures. But adapting requires additional financial resources, further straining farm profitability. In the face of these challenges, many farmers are turning to diversification as a strategy for resilience and profitability. The Science study mentioned earlier found that farms integrating several diversification methods supported more biodiversity while seeing simultaneous increases in human well-being and food security. Agritourism is one popular diversification strategy. In 2022, 28,600 U.S. farms reported agritourism income, averaging gross revenue of $44,000 from these activities. Activities like farm tours, pick-your-own operations, and seasonal festivals not only provide additional income but also foster a deeper connection between consumers and agriculture. The changing face of agriculture is directly impacting consumers. The rise of farm-to-table and local food movements reflects a growing interest in where our food comes from and how it's produced. If every U.S. household spent just $10 per week on locally grown food, it would generate billions of dollars for local economies. However, the larger challenges in agriculture can also lead to price fluctuations at the grocery store. The USDA's Economic Research Service projects that food-at-home prices will increase between 1.2% and 2.2% in 2024. Looking ahead, several innovations are poised to reshape agriculture: The transformation of American agriculture affects everyone, from the food we eat to the health of our environment and rural communities. Consumers have the power to support sustainable and diverse farming practices through our purchasing decisions. As citizens, they can advocate for policies that support farmers in adopting innovative and sustainable practices. The challenges facing agriculture are complex, but they also present opportunities for innovation and positive change. By understanding and engaging with these issues, everyone can play a part in shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system for the future. This story was produced by LandTrust and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Dow Jones Hits High, Bitcoin Jumps On Powell; Nvidia Ready To Run?Donald Hand Jr. scores 29 with 10 rebounds, Boston College beats Fairleigh Dickinson 78-70https www mnl777 com 。

Share this Story : Photo Essay: World Juniors fan festival provides off-ice thrills Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Sports World Juniors Local Sports Photo Essay: World Juniors fan festival provides off-ice thrills Memorabilia and fan activities in the Aberdeen Pavilion give those not in the arenas another view of hockey. Author of the article: Postmedia News Published Dec 28, 2024 • < 1 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. One of the many displays of hockey memorabilia at the Fan Fest on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Article content The 2025 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship brought the excitement of international hockey to Ottawa this holiday season, and part of the attraction is the Fan Fest offering free, family-friendly fun at the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park. Article content We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team . Photo Essay: World Juniors fan festival provides off-ice thrills Back to video Article content On Saturday, Dec. 28, the main attraction was the Stanley Cup, offering fans the chance to snap a photo with the iconic trophy. While some people took in the Fan Fest, others were in their seats at TD Place to watch the preliminary-round game between Czechia and Kazakhstan. PHOTOS A Canadian team fan takes a photo during the warmup for Saturday’s contest between Czechia and Kazakhstan at TD Place. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Ottawa police were on site to provide at TD Place before Saturday afternoon’s game. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Spectators came into TD Place on Saturday afternoon through security screening, for the game between Czechia and Kazakhstan. The Czechs won 14-2. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Spectators came into TD Place on Saturday afternoon through security screening, for the game between Czechia and Kazakhstan. The Czechs won 14-2. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA The wet weather didn’t stop people from coming out to enjoy a day of international junior hockey at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Pablo Barto of Slovakia was sharpening skates at TD Place on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Czechia takes on Kazakhstan at TD Place on Saturday afternoon. The Czechs won 14-2. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA People line up for the chance to snap a photograph of the Stanley Cup at the world juniors fan fest on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA People line up for the chance to snap photographs of the Stanley Cup at the world juniors fan fest on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Lars Jungclaus and his son five-year-old Karsten pose for a photograph with the Stanley Cup on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA People line up for the chance to snap photographs of the Stanley Cup on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Emily Glossop-Nicholson, executive director of Abilities Ottawa, helps nine-year-old Wilder Sutter-Ruston get into a sled to give sledge hockey a try as part of the world juniors fan fest. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Todd Nicholson who spent 23 years as a player on the Canadian Paralympic sledge hockey team, gives another fan a chance to shoot the puck from a sled at the Fan Fest. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA It wouldn’t be a family event without a bouncy castle with a massive slide to play on, and there was one as part of Fan Fest. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA It wouldn’t be a family event without a bouncy castle with a massive slide to play on, and there was one as part of Fan Fest. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA It wouldn’t be a family event without a bouncy castle with a massive slide to play on, and there was one as part of Fan Fest. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA There was lineup of people for photos with the StanleyCup at the Fan Fest on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Another of the man displays of hockey memorabilia at the Fan Fest on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA A Canadian moment: the long line outside a Tim Hortons truck outside the Arena at TD Place during Saturday’s game between Czechia and Kazakhstan. Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA One of the many displays of hockey memorabilia at the Fan Fest. 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CHICAGO (AP) — N.J. Benson had 22 points and 17 rebounds in DePaul's 84-65 victory over Loyola Maryland on Saturday. Benson added 17 rebounds for the Blue Demons (9-4). Jacob Meyer added 12 points while shooting 4 for 11 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line while they also had five rebounds. CJ Gunn went 4 of 11 from the field (1 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 11 points. The Greyhounds (5-6) were led in scoring by Jacob Theodosiou, who finished with 22 points. Milos Ilic added 13 points, six rebounds and two steals for Loyola (MD). Jordan Stiemke had 10 points. DePaul took the lead with 18:45 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Benson led their team in scoring with 14 points in the first half to help put them up 44-26 at the break. DePaul extended its lead to 64-36 during the second half, fueled by an 8-0 scoring run. Isaiah Rivera scored a team-high 10 points in the second half as his team closed out the win. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from .Can you imagine? Down in the coal mines, there are more cameras than workers. At Shandong Energy Group Co., Ltd., there is a strict safety rule: "no video, no work." There are over 800 cameras on average in each mine. "In the past, most of our video footage could only be used to for retrospective analysis," said Zhou Jianpeng, the deputy general manager of Shandong Energy Group's Yunding Technology. "Now with the wide use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the coal mines, cameras are playing a 'big role.'" In the underground operation area, visual recognition technology is replacing the traditional mode of "people watching people." AI has become a "safety officer" 24 hours on duty. Once someone enters the operation area, it will automatically issue a warning. In a multi-rope friction hoisting system, the integration of an AI reasoning server enables real-time analysis to swiftly identify potential issues such as rope misalignment and wear. Intelligent applications are also enhancing efficiency. In mine shafts which are nearly 1,000 meters deep and face the risk of rock bursts, pressure relief drilling is essential to prevent collapses. Based on intelligent analysis and assisted verification of a visual recognition large language model, the construction supervision process for drilling has been shortened to 10 minutes from a previous length of three days, achieving a 100 percent acceptance rate. "These applications are inseparable from two key elements: data and intelligence," explained Jiang Wangcheng, vice president of Huawei's Oil, Gas and Mining BU. In the past, people often likened coal to "black gold." In Jiang's view, data is now becoming the "gold" of the intelligent era. Mines not only produce coal, but also a huge amount of data. This provides application scenarios and rich data elements for new technologies such as AI represented by large language models. "Nowadays, our large language models for mines have included more than 80 operational scenarios of mining enterprises," Jiang said. Just as oil is essential to industry, the rich data resources generated in various industries serve as "digital blood" driving the new round of industrial transformation. Driven by intelligent technology, data's potential value is being unleashed at an accelerated pace.

China unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train, which will travel at a speed of 450 kilometres per hour. Thus, making it the world's fastest high-speed train. The train currently in service in China is the CR400 Fuxing model. The CR400 Fuxing high-speed rail (HSR) operates at speeds of 350 kmph, a report by state-run Xinhua said. China Unveils World's Fastest High-Speed Train Prototype The new model unveiled by Beijing has been named the CR450 prototype, reported PTI. This will further shorten travel time and improve connectivity, making travel more convenient and efficient for the country's vast passengers, said the China State Railway Group Co (China Railway). The CR450 prototype reached a test speed of 450 kmph, with key performance indicators - operational speed, energy consumption, interior noise, and braking distance - setting a new international benchmark. China Railway will arrange a series of line tests for the prototypes and optimise technical indicators to ensure the CR450 enters commercial service as soon as possible. China Railway Facing Loss? According to reports, the High-Speed rail network expansion has proved to be a costly affair for Beijing and is not gaining any profits. Though not profitable, China says the HSR network expansion has played a crucial role in the nation's economic and social development, reducing travel times and boosting industrial development along railway routes. According to internal surveys, the Beijing-Shanghai train service was the most profitable, while the networks in other cities have yet to turn lucrative. According to the latest official figures, China's operational HSR tracks have reached about 47,000 kms, connecting major cities in the country. Meanwhile, apart from the domestic expansion, China's HSR has exported its network to countries like Thailand and Indonesia. China has also built the Belgrade-Novi Sad HSR in Serbia. (With inputs from PTI...) Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from World and around the world.Saint Nick-Mas: 10 Best Nickelodeon Holiday Specials, Ranked

NoneWhen the snow is falling and hot chocolate is piping, few activities are more refreshing and relaxing than plopping down on the couch and turning on the television. Some will watch live Christmas events from Rockefeller Center, while others will tune into a bowl game. But if you’re of a certain age, you clearly remember the excitement when Nickelodeon began to roll out its litany of timeless Christmas specials. From Kenan & Kel in the 1990s to Danny Phantom in the late 2000s, Nickelodeon has entered the pantheon of networks that have consistently rolled out classic holiday specials. While Nickelodeon’s legacy is cemented, the ranking of its best holiday season episodes is and will always be hotly contested. Not to start a debate at the holiday dinner table, but here are the 10 best classic Nickelodeon holiday specials. Show: Keenan & Kel Air Date: December 14, 1996 Kel ( Kel Mitchell ) loves orange soda and Kenan ( Kenan Thompson ) loves Christmas. He spends the entire year saving money to buy a new bike and takes an extra job as Santa at the mall to help get the last few dollars he needs. However, his plans are derailed when he comes across a brother and sister who dream of a great Christmas filled with presents that their mother can’t afford. In a selfless mood, Kenan uses the money he makes as Santa to surprise the kids and their mom with presents. Kenan’s upset that he didn’t get the bike he wanted, but he knows he did the right thing and Santa rewards him with a bike of his own. As with many Nickelodeon holiday specials, Kenan’s act of giving underscores the importance of family, friends, community, and giving throughout the holiday season. Show: Invader Zim Air Date: December 10, 2002 Name two more idiotically entertaining rivals than Zim ( Richard Steven Horvitz ) and Dib (Andy Berman). I’ll wait. While I wait, also figure out why Dib’s dad, Professor Membrane ( Rodger Bumpass ), named him Dib. Anyway, Zim and Dib’s rivalry takes center stage when Zim learns about the lure of Santa, kidnaps a man dressed up in a Santa suit and drains his brain. Normal holiday festivities, right? Once Zim drains the man’s brain and learns more about the lure of Santa, he devises a plan to build a Santa suit and convince all of humankind that he’s worthy of following and giving their undying devotion too. For the most part, it works and Zim is close to bringing all of human kind to the Tallest in order to extend his rule. However, Dib intervenes and garners the support of his sister, Gaz (Melissa Fahn), and his father, Professor Membrane, and stops Zim before he’s able to fully takeover. Overall, it’s a pretty weird storyline for a kid’s show during the holiday season, but Invader Zim is at its best when it’s weird. Show: Rocko’s Modern Life Air Date: December 1, 1994 Rocko ( Carlos Alazraqui ) is a better person than most because his grace throughout this Christmas special is unmatched. For nearly the entire episode, Rocko works to put together beautiful holiday decorations and host a lovely holiday party. Instead, his friends treat him poorly, other characters bully him, and no one except a magic elf shows up to his party. The elf works his magic and creates a memorable snowfall around Rocko’s house and Rocko’s house only. When the blizzard leaves a perfect amount of snow and holiday cheer around his house, Rocko’s friends show up at his front door to apologize and make the most of the holiday party. Rocko, being the kind soul he is, lets them in and thanks them for coming. Show: iCarly Air Date: December 13, 2008 Timmy Turner ( Tara Strong ) isn’t the only character in the Nickelodeon multiverse to have their dreams come true during the holiday season. When Carly’s brother, Spencer ( Jerry Trainor ), builds an electromagnet Christmas tree that sets fire to holiday gifts, Carly ( Miranda Cosgrove ) wishes that her brother was a bit more normal. However, things aren’t as great as Carly hoped they’d be. Spencer becomes a “normal” lawyer dating Ms. Benson (Mary Scheer) while Freddie ( Nathan Kress ) no longer has a crush on Carly, and Sam ( Jennette McCurdy ) is in a juvenile detention center. Most shockingly, Carly, Spencer, and Freddie were never friends in this alternate universe and never launched a webcast. The weirdness of the episode pays off in the end because Carly realizes what we’ve always known: her life is pretty great as is. Show: As Told by Ginger Air Date: December 10, 2001 As Told by Ginger is one of the most underrated series in the Nickelodeon catalog for various reasons, including its humor and ability to reach both young and older audiences. Case in point, the show’s “Even Steven” holiday special is immaculate. In the tertiary plot, Ginger (Melissa Disney) discovers that her grandfather is Jewish and immediately pivots from celebrating Christmas to celebrating Hanukkah. Her shift from Christmas to Hanukkah happens so quickly that it causes a rift between her and Dodie (Aspen Miller) because Ginger refuses to go to Dodie’s Christmas party and hosts her own instead. Splitting the room down the middle, half of Ginger’s party is devoted to celebrating Hanukkah, and the other half is adorned with Christmas decorations. Meanwhile, Hoodsie ( Tress MacNeille) is writing letters to Santa, asking him to give him rhythm for Christmas. Yes, you read that correctly. He genuinely asked Santa for rhythm, the ability to dance on beat. When Ginger’s brother, Carl (Jeannie Elias), finds Hoodsie begging Santa for rhythm, he not only makes fun of him, but also declares that Santa isn’t real. As a result, Carl spends the remainder of the episode attempting to prove that Santa is real. Through this effort, he learns that Carl is not a fan of the holiday season because he routinely asked Santa to bring his father home for Christmas as a kid, and his dad rarely stopped by on the holidays. With this information, Hoodsie runs up to a man dressed as Santa on the street and asks him to bring Hoodsie’s Dad home for Christmas. Little does Hoodsie know, the man dressed up as Santa is Carl’s dad. In the end, Carl’s dad visits him for Christmas, and while they’re talking in the driveway, a fire starts inside as Ginger is hosting her holiday party. Carl’s dad runs in, puts out the fire, and saves the day, making Ginger realize that the most important part of the holidays is being surrounded by family and friends. And no, Carl does not get rhythm. Show: The Fairly OddParents Air Date: December 12, 2001 Clichés may be annoying, but they’ve stood the test of time for a reason. However, when an elder said, “Be careful what you wish for,” Timmy Turner clearly wasn’t listening. Instead, he had to learn the hard way when he told Wanda (Susanne Blakeslee) and Cosmo ( Daran Norris ) that he’d like it to be Christmas every day. In his head, there’d never be school, and he’d get presents every time he woke up. Conversely, Wanda and Cosmo are magically depleted, his parents can’t work, and the other holidays become envious of Santa Claus. As a result, Timmy must make a trip up to the North Pole all alone. Tough luck for a kid who can literally wish for whatever he wants every other day of the year already. Show: Drake & Josh Air Date: December 5, 2008 Give a little girl named Mary Alice the best Christmas ever, or go back to jail. That’s essentially the plot of “Merry Christmas, Drake and Josh.” Drake ( Drake Bell ) desperately wants to host a party on the rooftop of Josh’s workplace, Premier Theater. To the surprise of just about everyone, Josh’s boss agrees to let Drake host the party as long as he volunteers to dress up as Santa for kids in the mall. Drake agrees, but things go haywire when a woman tries to kiss him, and he runs away. While hiding, he runs into a little girl named Mary Alice ( Bailee Madison ) and promises to give her the best Christmas ever. Drake finishes his shift as Santa and gets to host the party after all, but it’s cut short when a few uninvited guests show up, and Josh ( Josh Peck ) calls the police. However, there’s a mixup when the police arrive and Josh gets arrested. Being the good stepbrother he is, Drake tries to break Josh out of jail. Unfortunately, Drake gets arrested, too. When Drake and Josh get to speak to a judge, they explain that they need to get out to fulfill Drake’s promises to Mary Alice. The judge releases them, but warns that they will be brought back if they do not give Mary Alice the best Christmas ever. No pressure, right? Show: Rugrats Air Date: December 6, 1992 It may not seem like it, but there is not much of a difference between The Boondocks ‘ Huey Freeman ( Regina King ) and the children of Rugrats . Huey chases Santa around the mall with a BB gun, screaming, “You gon’ pay what you owe.” Meanwhile, Tommy ( Elizabeth Daily ), Chuckie (Christine Cavanaugh), and the crew are setting dangerous traps for Santa , so they can question him about his character. “The Santa Experience” kicks off at the mall where Angelica (Cheryl Chase) bum rushes the line to see Santa and tells Mr. Claus how much she needs a dream dollhouse for Cynthia. While Mr. Claus pushed her away, mall staff gave her a box of free toys to apologize for Santa rightfully pushing her away. Even with the free presents, Angelica is ungrateful and doesn’t want them. Meanwhile, Tommy and Chuckie are debating whether or not Santa is a good person. You know, typical baby stuff, right? Tommy is convinced Santa is a great guy, while Chuckie is, of course, scared of Saint Nick and thinks he’s a bad guy. In the kitchen, the parents are having a relatable conversation about their challenges and struggles, trying to ensure each of their children has a good holiday season. Later, the kids and parents head north to celebrate Christmas in a cabin. There, Chuckie and Tommy set up a booby trap to catch Santa. Much to their disappointment, the trap only manages to catch Stu ( Jack Riley ). Ultimately, everything turns out for the best as Santa just rings the front doorbell and delivers the presents face-to-face. Angelica gets her doll house, Chuckie determines Santa is a good person after all, and the Rugrats get the perfect Christmas. Show: SpongeBob SquarePants Air Date: December 6, 2000 If you ask most fans of SpongeBob SquarePants about Squidward (Rodger Bumpass), most would say he’s closer to being the Grinch than Santa Claus. However, “Christmas Who?” proves otherwise. Spongebob ( Tom Kenny ) visits Sandy ( Carolyn Lawrence ) and finds the proud Texan setting up Christmas decorations around her house. Instead of helping her, Spongebob freaks out because he thinks the lights and decorations have started a fire. It would be nearly impossible to start a fire that far underwater, but I digress. Anyway, Sandy stops him and explains to Spongebob who Santa Claus is and what happens on Christmas. Excited and enchanted, Spongebob shares the story of Christmas and Santa Claus with nearly everyone in Bikini Bottom. As a result, everyone but Squidward sends letters to Santa and spends all night caroling. When Santa doesn’t show up, everyone calls Spongebob a fraud and mocks him, including Squidward. However, Spongebob turns Squidward’s heart from coal to gold when he gives him a handcrafted clarinet for Christmas so that he won’t go without a gift. In return, Squidward dresses up as Santa and surprises Spongebob, who is delighted, and wishes him a merry Christmas. Squidward didn’t account for all of the other citizens of Bikini Bottom spotting him and asking for gifts. Instead of ruining the charade, Squidward ends up giving away nearly everything in his home away as a gift. Thankfully, Squidward is rewarded when the real Santa Claus sends a letter thanking Squidward for helping keep the spirit of Christmas alive. Show: Hey Arnold! Air Date: December 11, 1996 “Arnold’s Christmas” is not only the best Nickelodeon late-year holiday special, but it’s arguably one of the best episodes of the entire series. The series revolves around Arnold (Toran Caudell) attempting to pull off a Christmas miracle for his neighbor, Mr. Hyunh (Baoan Coleman). Through this endeavor, much of Mr. Hyunh’s backstory is revealed, including the heartbreaking story of how he and his daughter, Mai (Hiep Thi Le), have been separated for more than 20 years. While Arnold and his best friend, Gerald (Jamil Walker Smith), fall short in their quest to find Mai and reconnect her with Mr. Hyunh, Helga (Francesca Marie Smith) unexpectedly saves the day and gets Mai in touch with her father. Helga never gets the credit for creating this touching reunion, but she will always be remembered for being the driving force behind one of the most touching moments in Nickelodeon history. More Headlines:

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent roughly 22 months in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife Rosalynn then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’ PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, James Earl Carter Jr., died Sunday at the age of 100. His life ended where it began, in Plains, Georgia. He left and returned to the tiny town many times as he climbed to the nation’s highest office and lost it after four tumultuous years. Carter spent the next 40 years setting new standards for what a former president can do. Carter wrote nearly a decade ago that he found all the phases of his life challenging but also successful and enjoyable. The Democrat's principled but pragmatic approach defied American political labels, especially the idea that one-term presidents are failures. What we know about the deadly passenger jet crash in South Korea SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean officials are investigating the crash landing of a passenger jet that's one of the deadliest disasters in that nation's aviation history. Transport Ministry officials said the airport control tower issued a bird strike warning to the plane shortly before it intended to land and gave its pilot permission to land in a different area on Sunday. The Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway, crashed into a barrier and burst into flames. All but two of the 181 people on board died. The Jeju Air passenger plane was flying from Bangkok to the town of Muan, about 180 miles south of Seoul, when the crash happened. South Korean authorities seek warrant to detain impeached President Yoon in martial law probe SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean law enforcement officials have requested a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol as they investigate whether his short-lived martial law decree this month amounted to rebellion. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the power grab that lasted only a few hours, confirmed it requested the warrant on Monday. Investigators plan to question Yoon on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving eastward Sunday are expected to continue producing gusty, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes through Sunday. That is according to National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira. So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed. A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fourth infant has died of hypothermia in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives. The baby's father says the 20-day-old child was found with his head as “cold as ice” Sunday morning in their tent. The baby’s twin brother was moved to the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Their father says the twins were born one month premature and spent just a day in hospital, which like other Gaza health centers has been overwhelmed and only partially functions. Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader has said it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans on dissolving his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview Sunday. That's according to the Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally. Aliyev told Azerbaijani state television on Sunday that the aircraft was hit by fire from the ground over Russia and rendered uncontrollable by electronic warfare. He accused Russia of trying to “hush up” the issue for several days. The crash on Wednesday killed 38 of 67 people on board. Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized to Aliyev on Saturday for what he called a “tragic incident” but stopped short of acknowledging Moscow’s responsibility. Croatia's incumbent president gains most votes for re-election, but not enough to avoid a runoff ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has swept most votes in the first round of a presidential election, but will have to face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term. With 99% percent of the vote counted Sunday, Milanovic won 49% while his main challenger Dragan Primorac, a candidate of the ruling HDZ party, trailed far behind with 19%. Pre-election polls had predicted that the two would face off in the second round on Jan. 12, as none of the eight presidential election contenders were projected to get more than 50% of the vote.

Donald Hand Jr. scores 29 with 10 rebounds, Boston College beats Fairleigh Dickinson 78-70Turkish FM discusses with Blinken need to cooperate with new Syrian administrationEddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, explained why the company has no plans to venture into the search engine market. Cue shared that developing a search engine would require a massive investment of "billions of dollars" and would take "many years." Building a search engine would be "economically risky" for Apple, Have you ever wondered why Apple doesn’t have its own search engine like Google? While Google dominates the search space, Apple has stayed focused on its core products and services. In a recently filed declaration, Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, explained why the company has no plans to venture into the search engine market. According to Cue, there are several key reasons behind this decision. Cue shared that developing a search engine would require a massive investment of “billions of dollars” and would take “many years.” This would divert resources and employees from other growth areas that Apple is currently focused on. Also read: Can parents trust Apple’s App Store? New study raises red flags The search engine industry, Cue explained, is “rapidly evolving,” especially with the rise of artificial intelligence. Because of this, building a search engine would be “economically risky” for Apple, reports MacRumors. Also, in order to make a search engine viable, Apple would have to “sell targeted advertising,” which goes against its “longstanding privacy commitments.” Cue also pointed out that Apple lacks the “specialised professionals” and “operational infrastructure” necessary to build and run a successful search engine. Also read: Tim Cook says Apple doesn’t plan to charge for AI features, here’s why This declaration comes amid an ongoing antitrust trial against Google, where the court recently ruled that the deal between Apple and Google, which makes Google the default search engine on Apple’s Safari browser, is illegal. Despite this, Cue asked the court to allow Apple to defend the agreement, stating that “only Apple can speak to what kinds of future collaborations can best serve its users.” As part of the deal, Cue revealed that Google paid Apple approximately $20 billion in 2022. If the deal were to end, Cue warned that it could “hamstring Apple’s ability to continue delivering products that best serve its users’ needs.” Tech news writer by day, BGMI player by night. Combining my passion for tech and gaming to bring you the latest in both worlds. View Full Profile

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge took Diego Pavia 's request for a limited preliminary injunction under advisement at the end of a hearing Wednesday as the Vanderbilt quarterback seeks to play at least another season while his lawsuit against the NCAA plays out in court. U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell asked attorneys how quickly they could be ready for trial. He also asked about the upcoming transfer portal, which opens Monday and closes Dec. 28. Attorney Ryan Downton argued during a 2 1/2-hour hearing that Pavia wants “the narrowest injunction possible” to keep his time in junior college from counting against his NCAA Division I eligibility using older guidelines. Their best hope is for a quick ruling by Monday. “I get the sense from him today that he’s looking at the date the portal closes and trying to give enough time to react before it closes,” Downton said of the judge's timing after the hearing. Campbell peppered attorneys with questions. The judge noted prep schools play against junior colleges, including Pavia's, without starting their NCAA eligibility clock. He also noted junior colleges don't allow redshirt seasons. The judge also said the NCAA has changed its rules over the past 50 years, including allowing freshmen to play and later added the redshirt rule. Campbell sounded surprised when told a player who redshirted this season could play a total of nine games if on the team that wins the College Football Playoff. Pavia filed Nov. 8 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee in Nashville. His request for a temporary restraining order was denied giving him two more seasons of eligibility allowing a redshirt season “to avoid additional harm.” His lawsuit also asks that Vanderbilt, or any other college, not be punished for complying with orders from the court. Pavia filed a declaration Monday that he is applying to the masters' program for legal studies at Vanderbilt starting in January if he is granted the preliminary injunction. Attorneys Tamarra Matthews Johnson and Max Warren argued for the NCAA that Pavia had done exactly what the organization wants athletes to do earning a bachelor's degree at New Mexico State before being a graduate transfer to Vanderbilt earlier this year. They also argued Pavia easily can seek another degree without playing football. Warren disputed the idea of irreparable damages noting Pavia can receive economic damages at trial without an injunction. Warren also questioned the lawsuit's timing with Pavia quoted that this was his last year of college football. “His best opportunity to earn a living is playing college football ...,” Downton said in court. “This is his chance.” Pavia did not get an offer from a Football Bowl Subdivision school coming out of Volcano Vista High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He went to New Mexico Military Institute in 2020 and led the junior college to the 2021 national championship. He went to New Mexico State in 2022 and won 10 games in 2023. The Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year then followed his head coach, Jerry Kill, and offensive coordinator Tim Beck to Vanderbilt this offseason. Matthews Johnson argued that Vanderbilt simply will find another quarterback. Vanderbilt hasn't had many quarterbacks like Pavia who had a handful of his teammates sitting behind him in court. Pavia is a big reason why Vanderbilt is 6-6 and bowl eligible for the first time since 2018. He led the Commodores to their best start in decades, ranked twice in the AP Top 25 and posted their biggest win ever beating then-No. 1 Alabama. That snapped a 60-game winless skid over over AP top-5 teams. Wednesday’s hearing coincided with the early signing period . Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea supported his quarterback’s initial filing and has talked of how much he has meant to the Commodores. That didn’t stop Vanderbilt from signing a quarterback Wednesday out of an Illinois high school in Jack Elliott. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football .One of the three leaders of Argentina’s main trade union organization, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT by its Spanish acronym), resigned on Friday amid disagreements on how to deal with the Milei administration. Pablo Moyano, also the head of the powerful truckers’ union, quit his post after the two other CGT leaders snubbed his claim for a national strike in December. “I have decided to resign as Co-Secretary General of the General Confederation of Labor, as I do not agree with the decisions taken by the so-called ‘top leaders’,” he wrote in a letter. Earlier this week, CGT leaders Héctor Daer and Carlos Acuña — who favor dialogue with the government — managed to impose their view and call off a proposal for a nationwide strike. The protest pitched by Moyano would have been the third general strike since Javier Milei took office. On Monday, Moyano said that the CGT was undergoing “an important debate” and that the workers’ movement should “be on the streets to resist and denounce this economic model that is harming Argentines.” “We cannot look away,” he said in a radio interview. Tensions between Moyano and Daer and Acuña — heads of the health workers and gas station employees unions, respectively — have been escalating in the previous months. In September, Daer and Acuña met in the presidential palace with Chief of Staff Guillermo Francos, Labor Secretary Julio Cordero, and presidential advisor Santiago Caputo. According to the government’s communiqué, they spoke about the CGT’s participation in the government-convened May Council and a much-resisted labor reform the administration is pushing for. They also agreed to form a three-party roundtable including the government, the CGT, and several businesspeople. Moyano’s defection seems a victory for the government, which seems to have placated protests in some sectors amid a division in the workers’ movement. On October 30, a grouping of the main transportation unions carried out a 24-hour national strike affecting trains, planes, and ships across the country, as well as the Buenos Aires City subway. However, the bus driver union UTA, which had announced another separate strike, swiftly canceled after a meeting with government representatives. Last week, after months of airport strikes, leaders of the three main unions that group workers of flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas reached an agreement with company management regarding wage increases and union benefits. However, not all sectors have called a ceasefire. The State Workers Association (ATE) announced a 24-hour strike on December 5. The workers will also march in rejection of salary cuts and other austerity measures.

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Rescuers reassess safety in search for woman they think fell into a Pennsylvania sinkholeWhat's New Prominent Democratic National Committee ( DNC ) fundraiser Lindy Li has announced her departure from the Democratic Party , citing a toxic internal culture and backlash over her critiques of Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden . In a series of media appearances, Li has claimed that allies of Donald Trump have been more "humane" to her than her former party. Newsweek has reached out to Lindy Li, Donald Trump's spokesperson, and the DNC for comment. Why It Matters Li likened her exit to "leaving a cult," sparking debate about dissent within the party. Her departure follows a series of events in which she questioned Vice President Kamala Harris's political ambitions and President Joe Biden's fitness for office. She also voiced support for Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth. These statements triggered significant backlash, including accusations of disloyalty and social media campaigns to discredit her. Li reported losing 40,000 followers on social media within days. What To Know In an appearance on Fox News , Li described her departure as akin to escaping a restrictive and punitive environment. "It's like leaving a cult," she said, explaining that she was ostracized for questioning Harris's political ambitions and Biden's leadership abilities. "This past week has been harrowing for me," Li said during an interview with Piers Morgan on Wednesday. "On Saturday, I went on Fox & Friends and said, 'Democrats have a stench of loser hanging over them.' As soon as I said that, there were boycott campaigns against me—unblock, unfollow campaigns." Her criticism intensified after she expressed support for Pete Hegseth and again described the Democratic Party as having a "stench of loser." The remarks prompted swift retaliation, including accusations of disloyalty and coordinated efforts to undermine her online presence. "I lost tens of thousands of followers because I dared to tell the truth," Li said. "In a cult, you can't tell the truth or ask questions, but I'm done with that." Li's decision, seen by some as emblematic of growing discontent within the party, has provoked sharp backlash from current members. It has also sparked broader conversations about the Democrats ' future as the 2024 election approaches. Despite the criticism, Li expressed optimism about the incoming Trump administration. She noted tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos donating to Trump's inauguration and suggested that a new era of "prosperity" might be on the horizon. What People Are Saying Keith Edwards, Democratic strategist, on Bluesky: "Grifter @lindyli has announced she's leaving the Democratic Party. How long until she's wearing a MAGA hat?" Tim Ryan, former Ohio congressman, in The New York Times : "The Dems got pinned as the status quo party on inflation, instability, insecurity, and every other issue facing working people. Trump was the change candidate in a year when 65 percent of people thought we were on the wrong track." What Happens Next Li has hinted at aligning with conservative organizations, stating her desire to work with groups that exhibit "common decency." She also confirmed during an interview with Fox Business that she will attend Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025.

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This convenience eliminates the need to worry about leaving the door open or getting out of your car in inclement weather to open or close the garage. For Sacramento residents, where fluctuating temperatures can make outdoor tasks inconvenient, the ability to open and close the garage door from the comfort of your home or vehicle adds a level of ease that enhances day-to-day life. 2. Enhanced Security Features Security is a top priority for homeowners, and smart garage doors take security to the next level. These systems often come with built-in security features such as automatic closing, alerts when the door is left open for too long, and the ability to lock the door remotely. Additionally, many smart garage doors are compatible with home security systems, enabling integration with cameras, motion sensors, and other monitoring devices. In a city like Sacramento, where property theft can be a concern, these security features offer peace of mind. 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Yes, as long as you have an internet connection, you can open, close, and monitor your smart garage door remotely through a smartphone app or web interface. 3. Do smart garage doors work with other smart home devices? Yes, many smart garage doors are compatible with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri, as well as other smart home devices, such as security cameras and smart lighting. 4. Are smart garage doors energy-efficient? Many smart garage doors come with features that help improve energy efficiency, such as insulation and weather-resistant seals, which can help regulate temperature in the garage. 5. What happens if the internet goes down? Most smart garage doors have backup options in place, such as a manual override, allowing you to open and close the door in case of an internet or power outage. Conclusion As the demand for smart home technologies continues to grow, smart garage doors are becoming an essential part of modern homes in Sacramento. 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Further inquiries revealed that Ilyas operates from a foreign country, orchestrating online scams by luring innocent people with false employment opportunities. The police are continuing their investigation to identify and apprehend other involved parties.Semiconductors play a role not just as components in gadgets but also in powering the advancements of modern technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous vehicles, thus driving innovation. According to McKinsey & Company, by 2030 the global market will reach $1 trillion. Shifting focus to India, the industry is expected to expand from $23.2 billion to $80.3 billion by 2028 with a growth rate 17.10 %, as per the estimates from the Government of India. This is not just numbers—it shows the larger picture of how semiconductors are reforming industries, driving innovation, and addressing global challenges. Here is a look at what is shaping the semiconductor industry as we move closer to 2025. has expanded beyond the confines of research labs. It can now be found in devices, like smartphones and smart homes as well as vehicles. Some chip manufacturers are developing hardware to meet the increasing requirements of AI applications. These chips are not limited to number crunching. They are built to efficiently process volumes of data with minimal power consumption. This advancement means smarter voice assistants, faster image recognition, and more responsive autonomous systems. The production of semiconductors isn't very environmentally friendly as it uses a lot of energy and water resources; however, things are evolving, and companies are now using eco materials and processes that save energy and promote recycling efforts to lessen their impact on the environment. The aligns with regulatory requirements and appeals to consumers who prioritise sustainability concerns. Manufacturers view this as essential for maintaining competitiveness. Chips are no longer flat. Technologies like 3D stacking are layering them to pack more power into smaller spaces. Think of it as building skyscrapers instead of spreading out horizontally. Another innovation, chiplets, breaks down chips into modular pieces, making them easier to customize. This approach not only saves space but also boosts performance, especially for devices that demand high efficiency, like smartphones and IoT gadgets. The era of depending on servers is coming to an end gradually as edge computing gains momentum. With edge computing, data processing happens closer to the source—whether it is a self-driving car or a smart home device. This reduces delays and makes real-time decisions possible. To make this work, semiconductors need to be faster and more efficient, pushing manufacturers to innovate. This trend will play a bigger role in sectors like healthcare, where instant data analysis can save lives. In the past chip design was a closely guarded secret. Now open-source designs enable collaboration among engineers and researchers as they share ideas and resources. This change reduces costs. It accelerates innovation. Smaller players who previously faced challenges in competing can now. Smaller players, who once struggled to compete, can now build and customize chips for niche applications. This is democratizing access to cutting-edge technology, ensuring that breakthroughs are not limited to a few big names. In today’s world of cyber threats and attacks, which are growing in sophistication by the day, safeguarding data is top priority for sectors such as finance, healthcare, and national security, where breaches can have wide-ranging impacts. Manufacturers are now integrating security mechanisms into the hardware at the chip level to ensure protection against unauthorized access or tampering. India is not just a consumer in the semiconductor space anymore—it is gearing up to be a major player. The government is offering incentives to attract manufacturers and investing in talent, with plans to train 85,000 engineers and specialists. Initiatives like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and the 2020 Semiconductor Policy are setting the stage for India to build its own chip-making ecosystem. The cost to establish a fabrication plant in India ranges from $5 to $7 billion (Government of India estimates), but the long-term benefits could position the country as a global hub. The field of semiconductors is experiencing high levels of innovation and for India, opportunities are waiting to be explored. 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Nashville Predators (7-12-5, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (15-4-4, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wild -153, Predators +128; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild host the Nashville Predators after Jared Spurgeon's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Wild's 3-2 win. Minnesota is 15-4-4 overall and 3-2-2 against the Central Division. The Wild are 7-1-2 in games they score one or more power-play goals. Nashville has gone 7-12-5 overall with a 4-1-1 record in Central Division games. The Predators are 7-2-0 when scoring at least three goals. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Kirill Kaprizov has 14 goals and 22 assists for the Wild. Marco Rossi has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games. Roman Josi has seven goals and 13 assists for the Predators. Steven Stamkos has scored three goals and added two assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wild: 6-2-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game. Predators: 3-3-4, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.1 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game. INJURIES: Wild: None listed. Predators: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press

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Amid intense debate over the deletion of fake ration cards, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday said that an exercise has been started to ensure that only eligible beneficiaries benefit under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) and the undeserving are weeded out. As the opposition Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) is aggressively raking up the issue of deleting at least 1.5 lakh ration cards of Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, the government on Sunday said that no such order has been issued. Quoting a report tabled in the Parliament, the government said that 1.27 lakh ration cards were deleted in an exercise to identify fake and duplicate beneficiaries. "Process to delete fake and duplicate ration cards was started in 2013 and the deletions carried out in the past, over 10 years in J&K as a part of reforms pursued by the Government of India across the country," an official spokesperson of the government said. The report tabled in the Parliament added that the elimination of bogus/duplicate ration cards and beneficiaries is an essential requirement under the TPDS control order of the Government of India, which is now being established through technology interventions like Aadhaar seeding, eKYC, and field verification. "As a result of accelerated Aadhaar seeding, pursued by the Department, huge duplication of ration cards and beneficiaries was established leading to deletion of such ration cards and beneficiaries over the years," the spokesperson said. 8.6 lakh additional beneficiaries added to PDS in J&K At the same time, bringing the left-out eligible beneficiaries under the Public Distribution System (PDS) cover has also been seriously pursued by the government, and this effort has also led to the addition of 8.6 lakh eligible beneficiaries to PDS in J&K since shifting to a dependable Ration Card Management System in September 2022. Further, it is clarified that only the order issued by the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department in the recent past in the context of PDS seeks the inclusion of children born during the years 2011 to 2016 in their family ration cards so that additional benefits flow to these beneficiaries and households as per eligibility under PDS. The government has also issued explicit orders for prompt inclusion of any eligible beneficiary still left out under PDS, wherever reported. As a result of these efforts the number of beneficiaries under NFSA, who are provided free food grains every month, has gone up from 66.37 lakh to 66.59 lakh during the last three months. PDP rakes up issue of ration card deletion to corner the government A day after the date of fake ration cards was tabled in the Parliament, the PDP seized this opportunity to corner Omar Abdullah's government for depriving BPL families of their rights to get subsidized ration. PDP leader Iltija Mufti accused the Omar Abdullah-led Jammu and Kasmir Government of deleting at least 1.5 lakh ration cards. Speaking to reporters on the "Cancellation of BPL rations cards", Iltija Mufti said, "The new government had in their election manifesto promised to provide 10 kilograms floor and rice for free for every month." The PDP leader asked the NC government, "If you cannot provide anything to people, then do not snatch either. You have at least cancelled 1.5 lakh ration cards. Each ration card has at least 6 family members. You are witnessing the number of families getting affected." 5.87 crore fake ration cards were deleted in the whole country On December 17, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya informed the Rajya Sabha that over 5.87 crore fake ration cards have been cancelled during the digitization and re-verification process spanning 2013-2024. The highest number of 1,93,54,572 fake ration cards were detected in Uttar Pradesh, followed by 85,59,560 in West Bengal, 46, 12,756 in Maharashtra and 43, 68, 125 in Andra Pradesh. As per the data shared by the Minister, 1,27,872 such fake and duplicate ration cards were deleted in Jammu and Kashmir from 2013 to 2024. The Union Government has requested all state governments and Union Territory administrations to expedite the eKYC process," the Minister said. "At present, 99.8% of ration cards under PMGKAY have been seeded with the Aadhaar number of at least one member of the beneficiary household," the Minister further said. "As an outcome of the use of technology in Targeted Public Distribution System operations since 2013, i.e., digitization of ration cards/beneficiary databases, Aadhaar seeding, de-duplication process, identification of duplicates, ineligible records, deaths, permanent migration of beneficiaries, etc. all states and union territories have been able to weed-out approximately. 5.87 crore ration cards between 201 3 to 2024 in order to achieve rightful targeting," the Minister said. Bengal passport racket: Cops trying to track PDS dealers acting as roots of creating fake documents Cyber criminals issue fake ration cards by breaching J'khand govt's system; Issue of new ration cards stopped Food scam: Over 98,000 fake ration cards detected in J govt suffers ₹20 crore loss [details]The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the economic diversification process through the extraction of lithium prominently called “white gold” from oil field brines, marking a significant shift from historical dependence on oil towards other natural sources. The Kingdom’s state-owned petroleum company Saudi Aramco has just completed a pilot project that demonstrates the feasibility of extracting this valuable “white gold” mineral from its current oil fields near the sea. The extraction project is being conducted in cooperation with Lithium Infinity (Lihytech) – a startup founded based on the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabian mining company Ma’aden, and Aramco. Deputy Minister of Mining Affairs of Saudi Arabia Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer noted that the innovation was discovered at the university. “They are extracting lithium through the new technology developed in King Abdullah University for Science and Technology. They are in accelerated development in this regard,” Al-Mudaifer said quoted by Reuters . “They are building a commercial pilot at the oil fields. So the brines that come out of the field will feed into this continuously,” he added. The discovery aligns with the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 as the country aims to diversify the oil-dependent economy. The extraction costs presently remain high in comparison to the traditional salt flat techniques, but Al-Mudaifer remains optimistic about the commercial potential of the project as the global demand for lithium continues to grow. Currently, Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are used to power up almost every electronic gadget from electric cars, laptops, and smartphones, to emergency lights, toys, and pretty every gadget used in daily life. Other key oil companies such as Exxon Mobil and Occidental Petroleum are also testing lithium extraction technologies pointing to a global shift towards green energy sources. Lithium has been confirmed as an area of interest for Aramco and the company has acknowledged the process of extraction. This is not only a source of additional revenue but a new history that Saudi Arabia is going to write for itself in the energy segment where the Kingdom will shift from an oil-dependent economy to a technology-driven hub of the world’s energy transformation. Lithium is known as “white gold” because of its silvery-white colour and its value in the market. The metal is the lightest and least dense solid element at room temperature. It’s also highly reactive and flammable. Lithium is abundant in the Earth’s crust, but it’s spread out very finely. Researchers estimate that there are around 200 billion tonnes of lithium in the world’s oceans, and 98 million metric tons in rocks and salt lakes on land.

The PGA Tour is making the most sweeping changes to its eligibility in more than 40 years by eliminating 25 tour cards, along with shrinking the size of its fields. The all-exempt tour had been in place since 1983, meaning the top 125 players from the official money list — now the FedEx Cup standings — kept a full PGA Tour card the following season. That changes in 2026 after the PGA Tour policy board approved a new priority list on Monday. Only the top 100 players will earn full tour cards for the following year. The top 30 from the developmental Korn Ferry Tour used to advance to the PGA Tour. That number now goes to 20. Five players from qualifying school will get cards — it previously was the top five and ties. The tour also is doing away with 156-man fields except for two tournaments held on multiple courses. Most tournaments will have 120 players before Daylight Saving Time, then 132 players in spring and a maximum of 144 players in the summer months. Here's a look at what's behind the changes and what it means: The all-exempt tour led to a bloated membership in which nearly 200 players were on the membership rolls through one exemption or another, and those toward the bottom of the priority list could not get into all the tournaments they wanted to play. Those who graduated from the Korn Ferry Tour, for example, could only get in three or four tournaments over the first few months of the season, giving them a disadvantage. The PGA Tour believes that limited full status to the top 100 instead of the top 125 will give everyone who earns a card a fair chance at getting into regular tournaments. Priority to get into tournaments starts with winners of the majors and The Players Championship over the last five years; winners of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Memorial and Genesis Invitational the last three years; tournament winners the last two years and career money leaders. Next are the top 125; players who have been given a medical extension; and then the 45 players who earned cards from the Korn Ferry Tour, European tour and Q-school. After that are those who finished from No. 126 to No. 150 in the FedEx Cup. All of them have PGA Tour cards. But there's not room for them in every tournament. The most common refrain in golf is to play better to get better status. Those who perennially finish in the top 100 should have no trouble keeping their cards, and they will have fewer players to beat because the fields will be smaller. It also helps newcomers from the Korn Ferry Tour, European tour and Q-school. They can expect to get into every regular tournament, increasing their odds of getting into some of the $20 million signature events. The PGA Tour, already the strongest circuit in golf, is likely to be even more competitive with a greater chance of the top names in contention. The tour also hopes — this is still to be determined — it will improve the pace of play and keep rounds from spilling over into the next day. Players like Peter Malnati and Taylor Pendrith come to mind. Under the new system, neither would have had a full PGA Tour card this year and likely would not have been in the fields for the tournaments they won — Malnati at the Valspar Championship and Pendrith at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Those wins make them exempt through 2026. Players who have not performed consistently well, who seem to struggle each year just to finish in the top 125, will have to be at their best to stay on tour. The PGA Tour also is reducing the four spots from Monday qualifiers at open tournaments. Now there will only two spots for the 132-man fields and none for fields of 120 players. One of golf's charms is how one week can change a career. Then again, there has been only one Monday qualifier to win in the last five years — Corey Conners in the 2019 Texas Open. The new eligibility starts in 2026, so that puts a huge emphasis on playing well this year knowing that only the top 100 will keep full status. The four majors are not run by the PGA Tour. The Masters has the smallest field, typically fewer than 100 players. The U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship have 156-man fields. The Players Championship, the premier event run by the PGA Tour, is reducing its field from 144 players to 120. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golfBroncos, left tackle Garett Bolles agree on 4-year extension to protect rookie quarterback Bo NixLucid Group: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

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Argus Investors Counsel Inc. cut its holdings in NVIDIA Co. ( NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report ) by 39.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 38,695 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after selling 25,052 shares during the quarter. NVIDIA accounts for 3.1% of Argus Investors Counsel Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest holding. Argus Investors Counsel Inc.’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $4,699,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of NVDA. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 884.0% in the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 213,127,959 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $26,329,751,000 after buying an additional 191,469,114 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 854.1% in the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 182,622,629 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $22,561,200,000 after buying an additional 163,482,580 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 870.3% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 102,422,225 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $12,658,922,000 after buying an additional 91,867,031 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 1,123.2% in the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 92,039,713 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $11,371,255,000 after buying an additional 84,515,429 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA by 808.6% in the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 82,689,605 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $10,215,474,000 after buying an additional 73,589,208 shares in the last quarter. 65.27% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. NVIDIA Price Performance NVDA stock opened at $138.25 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 3.64 and a current ratio of 4.10. NVIDIA Co. has a 1 year low of $45.01 and a 1 year high of $152.89. The firm has a market cap of $3.39 trillion, a P/E ratio of 54.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 1.66. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $136.05 and a 200-day simple moving average of $123.67. NVIDIA declared that its board has approved a share repurchase program on Wednesday, August 28th that permits the company to buyback $50.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the computer hardware maker to buy up to 1.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued. NVIDIA Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.01 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 5th. This represents a $0.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.03%. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 1.57%. Insider Buying and Selling at NVIDIA In other NVIDIA news, Director John Dabiri sold 716 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.00, for a total transaction of $101,672.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 19,942 shares in the company, valued at $2,831,764. This trade represents a 3.47 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website . Also, insider Donald F. Robertson, Jr. sold 4,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $116.51, for a total value of $524,295.00. Following the sale, the insider now owns 492,409 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $57,370,572.59. This trade represents a 0.91 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 2,036,986 shares of company stock worth $240,602,399 in the last 90 days. 4.23% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price objective on NVIDIA from $130.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 29th. Raymond James boosted their price target on NVIDIA from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 14th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on NVIDIA from $165.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 21st. Susquehanna upped their target price on NVIDIA from $160.00 to $180.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. Finally, Craig Hallum upped their target price on NVIDIA from $125.00 to $165.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 29th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-nine have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $164.15. View Our Latest Analysis on NVDA NVIDIA Company Profile ( 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. 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No. 24 Illinois stuns Rutgers on Bryant's 40-yard TD reception with 4 seconds leftIn a move that could reshape the automotive landscape, Honda and Nissan—Japan's second and third-largest car manufacturers—are reportedly in discussions about a potential merger. This strategic alliance aims to bolster its position in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market, where competition from industry giants like Tesla and emerging Chinese manufacturers such as BYD is intensifying. Both Honda and Nissan have faced significant challenges in recent years, particularly in adapting to the global shift towards electric mobility. In China, a critical market for both automakers, they've experienced declining sales amid the surge of domestic EV producers. For instance, BYD's affordable models have gained substantial market share, outpacing traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Financial pressures have also mounted. Nissan recently announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs, approximately 6% of its global workforce, and reduce production capacity by 20% after reporting a quarterly loss of 9.3 billion yen ($61 million). Honda, while maintaining a stronger financial position, has not been immune to market challenges, with profits slipping nearly 20% in the first half of the fiscal year due to sluggish sales in China. Makoto Uchida, Nissan president and CEO (left) with Toshihiro Mibe, Honda director, president and representative executive officer (left). For representation only. The proposed merger would likely involve the creation of a holding company encompassing both Honda and Nissan and potentially Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan holds a 24% stake. This consolidation could result in a formidable automotive group with combined sales of approximately 8 million vehicles annually, positioning it among the world's top automakers. By joining forces, Honda and Nissan aim to achieve several strategic objectives: While the merger presents significant opportunities, it also poses several challenges: The news of potential merger talks has elicited varied reactions in the financial markets. Nissan's shares surged nearly 24% following the reports, reflecting investor optimism about the potential benefits of the merger. In contrast, Honda's shares experienced a slight decline of about 3%, indicating some investor caution regarding the merger's implications. As the automotive industry accelerates towards an electric future, traditional manufacturers like Honda and Nissan are seeking innovative strategies to remain competitive. A merger between these two Japanese giants could create a more resilient entity capable of navigating the challenges of the EV era. However, the success of such a merger would depend on effective integration, strategic alignment, and the ability to innovate in a rapidly changing market landscape. Edited by Rahul Bansal

In a move that could reshape the automotive landscape, Honda and Nissan—Japan's second and third-largest car manufacturers—are reportedly in discussions about a potential merger. This strategic alliance aims to bolster its position in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market, where competition from industry giants like Tesla and emerging Chinese manufacturers such as BYD is intensifying. Both Honda and Nissan have faced significant challenges in recent years, particularly in adapting to the global shift towards electric mobility. In China, a critical market for both automakers, they've experienced declining sales amid the surge of domestic EV producers. For instance, BYD's affordable models have gained substantial market share, outpacing traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Financial pressures have also mounted. Nissan recently announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs, approximately 6% of its global workforce, and reduce production capacity by 20% after reporting a quarterly loss of 9.3 billion yen ($61 million). Honda, while maintaining a stronger financial position, has not been immune to market challenges, with profits slipping nearly 20% in the first half of the fiscal year due to sluggish sales in China. Makoto Uchida, Nissan president and CEO (left) with Toshihiro Mibe, Honda director, president and representative executive officer (left). For representation only. The proposed merger would likely involve the creation of a holding company encompassing both Honda and Nissan and potentially Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan holds a 24% stake. This consolidation could result in a formidable automotive group with combined sales of approximately 8 million vehicles annually, positioning it among the world's top automakers. By joining forces, Honda and Nissan aim to achieve several strategic objectives: While the merger presents significant opportunities, it also poses several challenges: The news of potential merger talks has elicited varied reactions in the financial markets. Nissan's shares surged nearly 24% following the reports, reflecting investor optimism about the potential benefits of the merger. In contrast, Honda's shares experienced a slight decline of about 3%, indicating some investor caution regarding the merger's implications. As the automotive industry accelerates towards an electric future, traditional manufacturers like Honda and Nissan are seeking innovative strategies to remain competitive. A merger between these two Japanese giants could create a more resilient entity capable of navigating the challenges of the EV era. However, the success of such a merger would depend on effective integration, strategic alignment, and the ability to innovate in a rapidly changing market landscape. Edited by Rahul BansalJD(U) takes potshot at Tejashwi ahead of CM’s yatra beginning today

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Motorists are set to benefit from a new feature on Google Maps designed to prevent them from inadvertently breaking the speed limit and risking a £100 fine. The accuracy of speed limits and other road signs displayed on the app is something drivers need to be mindful of, given the mammoth task of keeping such data current for every road in every country. However, Google has devised an ingenious method to ensure that speed limits shown on Google Maps in the UK are more precise than ever before. This is made possible by third-party companies sharing dashboard camera footage, particularly from delivery vehicles that are constantly on the move. Google has teamed up with DPD and dash cam manufacturer Nextbase, allowing drivers to opt-in if they wish to contribute their footage for enhanced accuracy. AI technology can then scrutinise the footage for any traffic signs it identifies and update the warnings that appear on the Google Maps app. Read more: £1k warning over failing to inform DVLA "Google collaborates with trusted third-party companies which collect imagery in the form of brief videos from commercial and consumer dash cam manufacturers," states Google's website. "To keep our maps fresh and up to date, Google utilises imagery to detect and verify real-world changes, such as speed limit updates and new traffic signs. Google does not publish this imagery." Google will only request footage for areas where it believes a map update is necessary. In these instances, the company will contact a partner for a short clip of a specific road section that includes a speed limit sign. Any f. The shared footage is removed once it has been used to gather the new road information required by Google. 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If you’re a Hallmarkie, you know that Andrew Walker is one of the faces of the channel. And what a face it is. It’s like The CW used an AI lab to create a leading man made of the best parts of Glen Powell , Ryan Eggold , and a young Clint Eastwood . It’s insulting really, how he just walks around with that thing out in the open, making the rest of us normies look like something out of Middle Earth. Thankfully, Walker is one of the authentically good ones. Humble, engaging, totally Canadian, and a dang workhorse. The Montreal-born actor-producer has shot six movies for Hallmark this year, including Countdown to Christmas’s Jingle Bell Run and Three Wiser Men and a Boy ! On top of that, he’s also a husband, father of two sons, and an entrepreneur, having co-founded the SkinMason skincare line ... which is clearly working, since there are zero signs of fatigue on his matinee-idol mug. “Obviously I use skincare on a daily basis, and when I wrap from set, I’m always washing my face off,” he explains of the inspiration behind SkinMason. “I have used very abrasive products that have given me skin [issues], I’ve broken out, I’ve had rashes. I used to have these little alcohol wipes to take the rest of my makeup off.” During a dinner with his friend Dr. Hussein Kanji, a heart and lung surgeon who’s “always working with different types of products for [organ] detoxification and antioxidants,” the two agreed to partner on a product line. SkinMason “He had an idea for a very simple yet effective skincare brand, ideally targeted to men to start with, because the women’s space is so massive...but women and men can use the same skincare,” Walker continues. “And I said I’d love to venture into this, first off, because my wife [Cassandra] always scolded me for using way too much of her expensive skincare products—I don’t know what to use! It’s like, there’s so many products out there.” Two years later, Walker and Kanji had the first two core products of the line, exfoliating wipes and a serum, which were soon followed by their new moisturizer. “We don’t even call it a moisturizer. It’s a bioactive cream.” Noting that Jean Carruthers, the co-innovator of Botox, has endorsed all of their products, Walker explains that their formula boasts retinoid, Vitamins C, and phospholipids that rebuild collagen. The SkinMason site is having a 40 percent off Black Friday sale and you can order each item individually or as a set, with a VIP subscription for regular refill orders at a 10 percent discount. Better yet, he laughs, “My wife has now turned on to using my products!” Andrew Walker / Instagram Speaking of his wife, how do the Walkers plan to spend the holidays? “With family,” he immediately offers. “We moved up to Vancouver for a year and it’s been amazing. It’s been quiet because we live next to a forest. So the holidays this year are just going to be family and trying to take a moment to put away the phones, put away technology, and just focus my time on my kids and my wife and each other.” Now that is a good look for everyone. Three Wiser Men and a Boy & Jingle Bell Run , Streaming Now, Hallmark+ More Headlines:AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:14 p.m. EST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated the Mahayuti alliance for the historic sweep of Maharashtra, and warned those who in the pursuit of "opportunistic politics" lose sight of their core values. At the BJP headquarters in Delhi where hundreds of supporters had arrived to celebrate the Maharashtra win, PM Modi referred to the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance as something that was stitched at the last minute for selfish reasons. "The people of Maharashtra have stopped the conspiracy hatched by the Congress and their friends. Maharashtra has given a verdict - ek hai toh safe hai is India's mantra," PM Modi said, alluding to the need for a stable and safe government with no vested interests pulling it in all directions. PM Modi said the Congress can no longer win elections on its own, and whenever it loses, the party drags others down as it sinks, referring to the numbers in Maharashtra. "The Congress is all about the family. No matter how much hard work a party worker puts in, the family will take all credit. There are many senior citizens who have seen the old Congress. They are searching for it today," PM Modi said. The Mahayuti or the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 236 of the 288 assembly seats, while the MVA comprising the Congress, Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party managed to get only 48 seats. In Jharkhand, however, the NDA could not breach the INDIA fortress held by Chief Minister Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), the Congress, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).Navigating hybrid futures: resilience in a connected age

Superintendent of Police V. Vidyasagar Naidu on Sunday called on the public to maintain peace in Rayachoti town. He was referring to the tensions that arose during a religious procession on December 5. In a press conference, the SP clarified that although police were present, the lack of supervision from the organisers led to the situation escalating, particularly when some youths began chanting objectionable slogans against another community. While elders from both communities initially interacted without conflict, a few individuals attempted to heighten tensions in the town. The SP criticised the spread of misinformation that misrepresented his involvement and sought media attention, emphasising his commitment to hold those responsible for the December 5 disturbances accountable. “To ease tensions, we have conducted peace committee meetings in the town with community leaders to foster mutual understanding among the groups. Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has also shown great interest in promoting peace in the town,” the SP stated. He lamented that certain sections of social media were rife with false narratives, including claims of mobs attacking devotees and damaging a minivan that was transporting them. “In reality, devotees of Ayyappa Swamy typically travel in minivans, and traffic congestion occurs when one stops near a place of worship. Eyewitness reports confirmed that while some agitators did damage the bus’s mirror, there was a clear understanding between the devotees and police to facilitate the minivan’s passage immediately,” the SP explained. To combat the spread of misinformation, a ‘Police Social Media’ initiative has been launched. The SP asserted that advanced drone technology was now being used to identify those responsible for the disturbances. He warned that instigators of conflict would face stringent punishment, regardless of their community or religion. During the meeting, community leaders reiterated their commitment to peace, highlighting that Rayachoti’s history reflects harmonious coexistence among various castes. The SP urged the community leaders to remain vigilant and united against divisive narratives, further affirming Rayachoti’s legacy of camaraderie and mutual respect. Published - December 08, 2024 07:59 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Andhra Pradesh / Anantapur / social issues (general) / religious conflictSuperintendent of Police V. Vidyasagar Naidu on Sunday called on the public to maintain peace in Rayachoti town. He was referring to the tensions that arose during a religious procession on December 5. In a press conference, the SP clarified that although police were present, the lack of supervision from the organisers led to the situation escalating, particularly when some youths began chanting objectionable slogans against another community. While elders from both communities initially interacted without conflict, a few individuals attempted to heighten tensions in the town. The SP criticised the spread of misinformation that misrepresented his involvement and sought media attention, emphasising his commitment to hold those responsible for the December 5 disturbances accountable. “To ease tensions, we have conducted peace committee meetings in the town with community leaders to foster mutual understanding among the groups. Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has also shown great interest in promoting peace in the town,” the SP stated. He lamented that certain sections of social media were rife with false narratives, including claims of mobs attacking devotees and damaging a minivan that was transporting them. “In reality, devotees of Ayyappa Swamy typically travel in minivans, and traffic congestion occurs when one stops near a place of worship. Eyewitness reports confirmed that while some agitators did damage the bus’s mirror, there was a clear understanding between the devotees and police to facilitate the minivan’s passage immediately,” the SP explained. To combat the spread of misinformation, a ‘Police Social Media’ initiative has been launched. The SP asserted that advanced drone technology was now being used to identify those responsible for the disturbances. He warned that instigators of conflict would face stringent punishment, regardless of their community or religion. During the meeting, community leaders reiterated their commitment to peace, highlighting that Rayachoti’s history reflects harmonious coexistence among various castes. The SP urged the community leaders to remain vigilant and united against divisive narratives, further affirming Rayachoti’s legacy of camaraderie and mutual respect. Published - December 08, 2024 07:59 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Andhra Pradesh / Anantapur / social issues (general) / religious conflictmnl777 register online 。

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In another episode of escalating repression the titushky (government paid thugs) raided the office of the opposition Coalition for Change political alliance, beating at least two of its members- Koba Khabazi and Data Petridis. The TV Pirveli journalist Maka Chikhladze and a cameraman Giorgi Shetsiruli who arrived at the scene to cover the incident were also violently attacked. The happened at around 11 am on December 7, just as the protest rally against GD’s U-turn on EU accession process and growing repressions, was taking place around the corner, on Rustaveli avenue. The taken minutes before the titushky, dressed in all black, their faced covered in masks, raided opposition the Coalition’s office on Besiki street, shows smooth coordination between the police and titushky as they apparently discuss the course of action, with police cars blocking the way into the street while giving way to titushky to enter freely. After bursting into the office, at least 20 government-paid thugs battered two of the members of the Coalition who were in the hallway, throwing the on the floor and kicking them. The live footage broadcast by Pirveli TV also showed them attack the channel’s crew which arrived at the scene. The footage shows Maka Chikhladze from behind and thrown onto the ground as she is trying to protect the cameraman. Another video taken apparently by a witness shows cameraman Giorgi Shetsiruli laying on the ground and being brutally by 6-7 men. Meanwhile the witnesses said the patrol police who was nearby had no reaction to the violence attack, and left together with titushky. Special Investigation Service said it opened an investigation into the attack, however several hours after the attack no police or SIS personnel were seen on the crime scene. Following the attack on Coalition for Change members and TV Pirveli journalists by titushky GD officials, including executive secretary of GD Mamuka Mdinaradze, denied the responsibility, saying the attack was instigated by the opposition itself and is “in the interest of those who needs chaos and unrest.” The President of Georgia reacted to the attack and on her X account, under hashtag “terrorinGeorgia”: “The brutal regime of Georgian Dream no longer hides its true face, even on live TV. Unthinkable and escalating terror against the media – violence and brutal beatings of journalists simply doing their job!” Police violence during the recent protests has been characterized by the brutality of reprisals against and targeted attacks on journalists. The December attack on the TV Pirveli journalist takes on a new light taking into account that Maka Khikhladze is the author of the recently aired TV exposé on Ioseb (Soso) Margvelashvili, the “right hand” of the notorious chief of the MIA’s Special Tasks Department, Zviad Kharazishvili. Margvelashvili is the head of one of the so-called “death squads” that disperse and then hunt down demonstrators in the streets of Tbilisi. The TV report aired last week details his unit’s methods, including the beatings of detained demonstrators, and proves his involvement in the recent violent dispersals, in which everyone, including himself, wearing the black masks, is unidentifiable. However, the cameraman from TV Pirveli managed to film him putting on a mask, with his face clearly visible, just before the dispersal of one of the recent rallies on Chichinadze Street, near the parliament building. Follow our to find out more.Democrat Bob Casey concedes to Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate contestAppalachian State hires South Carolina offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains as head coach

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Some viewers were left unimpressed by scores that were awarded to a couple on the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing , with there now more complaints of "overmarking". Saturday's episode opened with a performance by reality TV star Pete Wicks , 36, and his dance partner Jowita Przystał , 30. They danced a tango to the song Easy Lover by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins on the BBC show this weekend. The performance received a score of 29 from the judges. Craig Revel Horwood , 59, awarded him a six and Motsi Mabuse , 43, gave a seven, whilst head judge Shirley Ballas , 64, and former pro Anton Du Beke , 58, both gave an eight. Although there's support for Pete and Jowita among fans, some viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter , following the scoring to share their frustration. It comes following criticism in previous weeks over some scores on Strictly. One fan tweeted on Saturday: "Pete's Tango was what you'd expect in week 3 not week 10. WTF were those 8 paddles!?" Another said: "No way was that Tango worth an 8." A third wrote: "The scoring tonight is WILD [...] Pete very overscored." Someone commented: "Knew Shirley would overmarked Pete." Another said: "Of course Shirley and Anton would give Pete an 8." Whilst one viewer said: "Shirley and Anton overmarking, surprise ... not." Another said: "Shirley agreed with Motsi's critique yet still awarded Pete one mark higher than her." Sharing their thoughts, one fan wrote in a tweet on the platform this week: "Can the judges PLEASE vote/score fairly. It seems the contestants who CAN dance are critiqued more meanwhile Pete Wicks gets smoke blown up his a***?!" Pete and Jowita however were bottom of the leaderboard following the other remaining couples' performances on Saturday night. Fans are now awaiting the next dance-off, which will feature in Sunday night's result show. Whilst giving feedback to Pete on Saturday, Motsi said: "I loved your topline, because it was quite controlled and steady and it gave the tone to the dance. All your open work is always brilliant [but] when you were doing the tango pieces, I did feel a little bit of hesitation but only because I think you're trying so hard, which is a good thing." Shirley said as part of her response: "I feel that you're quite an extraordinary performer. [...] What I love this week is you've come out and are absolutely focused on the job at hand. [...] I love visual improvement. [...] I thought you did very well this week." Anton said in his feedback: "Credit where credit's due. I mean, you've improved so dramatically. [...] Your posture is absolutely super now. [...] Your open work I've loved for weeks [and] when you're dancing in closed position [...] you just need to get into your knees and feel like you're sitting into the dance. But I have to say, it's just a joy watching slightly improve every week." Craig's critique included him saying to Pete: "It's not difficult to improve on last week! I do love you though darling, I do. The footwork was a little but unsure, I felt, a little bit unsteady. And the timing I thought was just a little bit slower behind and that's only because I think you're lacking the drive that this dance needs. But I loved the sharpness of it." Addressing previous criticism of her judging, as reported by the Sun , Shirley said recently: "I judge without fear or favour. I'm just someone who sits in that chair as head judge to stay in my lane and judge the dancing - legs, feet, body co-ordination, synchronisation and chemistry between the leader and the follower." And she told the Daily Mail : "The audiences at home see certain camera angles, with all the effects and things like leaves falling down on the screen. But as judges we just see the cold ballroom as it is. We see all the footwork and landings, little mistakes, things like that, that influence our decision." Follow Mirro r C elebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .Yashasvi Jaiswal, 23, is a tough competitor who seems destined for glory

TJX Cos. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading dayEllen DeGeneres is having a little fun with her hairstyle. While the former talk show host—who stepped away from show business after ending The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022—is known for her platinum blonde pixie cut, she recently resurfaced sporting a darker ‘do. In a video shared on social media Nov. 13, the 66-year-old smiled as she sat alongside wife Portia de Rossi , 51, at Burford, U.K. pub The Farmer’s Dog, owned by U.K. talk show host Jeremy Clarkson . The video, taken by Jeremy’s girlfriend Lisa Hogan , showed Ellen sporting a more natural brown color without bangs. It’s not the first time the Emmy winner has switched up her signature style. She previously debuted a new hairdo in 2020, sporting her hair in a slicked back pompadour fashion on an episode of her talk show. One year earlier, she also hosted the show with a noticeably different cut, citing an unexpected hair coloring fiasco. “When you have short hair, you have to color it often, cause my hair grows really fast,” she explained during an Apr. 2019 episode . “I'm constantly coloring it, so it always looks different when you watch the show. Some days it's a different tone. Today it’s really different.” Ellen explained that she used a different hairstylist than usual, but their efforts to speed up the coloring process backfired—badly. “When you have short hair, you have to color it often, cause my hair grows really fast,” she explained during a 2019 episode . “I'm constantly coloring it, so it always looks different when you watch the show. Some days it's a different tone. Today it’s really different.” Ellen explained that she used a different hairstylist than usual, but their efforts to speed up the coloring process backfired—badly. “It was basically many colors,” she said. “I couldn’t even pinpoint what color it was. It was like orange and pink and purple... I had the Pride flag on me.” “My hair was falling out,” the comedian went on. “Like literally, I would touch my head and hair was falling out. I think my hair was so embarrassed, it didn't want anything to do with my head and said, ‘I'm getting out of here.’” Fortunately, Ellen was able to rectify the issue with an at-home appointment, but she had to take extra caution to prevent further hair damage. “Literally, I can't touch it,” she said. “I can't wash it. I should be fine if I don't blink or sneeze.” And while she’s mostly maintained her signature blonde style since then, she’s made other changes in life, including releasing her final comedy special — Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval , out on Netflix now—and moving across the pond to the Cotswolds in rural England, according to multiple reports . See other stars who’ve debuted new hairstyles by reading on. Hailey Bieber The model debuted lighter locks in September 2024, a month after giving birth to her and Justin Bieber 's first baby, son Jack Blues Bieber . Lily Collins The Emily in Paris star debuted her dramatic transformation at the world premiere of her new horror movie, MAXXXINE , in June 2024. "Changing my hair always brings out different sides of my personality and I love playing around," Lily told Vogue . "This cut and color feels bolder and yet somehow lighter. And completely more me —right now." Katie Holmes While attending Chanel's Tribeca Film Festival Artists dinner in June 2024, Katie debuted a subtle, yet striking transformation of rich caramel balayage highlights that were blended throughout her brunette tresses. Kylie Jenner The Kardashians star debuted a platinum blonde look and a bob haircut after rocking waist-length strands for quite some time. "Did someone say they missed king kylie," Kylie teased in the caption of her June 8 Instagram post , to which her sister Khloe Kardashian cheekily replied, "I did! I did!!!!!!" Lisa Rinna The former Bravo star debuted a platinum blonde look during 2024 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture. Priyanka Chopra The Heads of State star debuted a drastic haircut—a shoulder-grazing bob—while attending a Bulgari event in Rome i May 2024. Jessica Biel In May 2024, the actress chopped her hair into a bob that many fans on social media said reminded them of one of the looks she sported as Mary Camden on the '90s series 7th Heaven . Megan Fox The Transformers actress returned to her dark brown tresses and debuted a sassy bob in May 2024, a month after she dyed her hair blue to enter what she dubbed her " Jedi era ." Dannielynn Birkhead At age 17, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith debuted a new lob hairstyle overnight during 2024 Kentucky Derby weekend, which she attended with dad Larry Birkhead . Demi Lovato The singer debuted a lighter, shorter 'do in April 2024. Kelly Osbourne The Fashion Police alum debuted a blonde bombshell hair transformation May 8. Kim Kardashian Back to blonde: Kim debuted a new platinum 'do in April 2024. Rihanna The Fenty Beauty founder debuted a bright blonde hair transformation April 17 while celebrating her latest Fenty x Puma collection in London. Delilah Belle Hamlin The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4. Megan Fox The Jennifer's Body star traded in her bubblegum pink tresses for a baby blue bob, which she debuted April 2. Zendaya Less than a month afer chopping her hair into a long bob, Zendaya debuted a honey blonde transformation at the Challengers premiere March 26. Elle Fanning The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25. Rachel McAdams The Mean Girls alum swapped out her signature blonde hair for a dark brunette transformation on March 18. Bre Tiesi The Selling Sunset star looked completely unrecognizable after debuting a dramatic blonde transformation March 16. Kelly Osbourne The Fashion Police alum ditched her signature purple hair after six years, tinting it an icy silver in March 2024. Zendaya The Dune actress debuted a shoulder-grazing bob at Essence 's Black Women in Hollywood Awards March 7. Sydney Sweeney The Anyone But You star made a showstopping appearance at Miu Miu's fall/winter 2024-2025 show during Paris Fashion Week. For the March 5 event, she unveiled a dramatic long bob haircut. Zoey Deutch To prepare for her upcoming role as Jean Seberg, the 29-year-old debuted a bleached blonde pixie cut. Anne Hathaway The Princess Diaries alum unveiled fringe bangs at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Selena Gomez The star debuted a bangin' new style at the premiere of her friend Nicola Peltz Beckham 's film Lola in February 2024. Jennifer Lopez The "On the Floor" singer made a dramatic hair change, as she debuted a chin-grazing bob cut at Schiaparelli's haute couture spring/summer 2024 show on Jan. 22. Gypsy Rose Blanchard In January 2024, a month after her prison release, the now-influencer shared a pic of herself sporting a shorter 'do. Kylie Jenner Kylie Jenner traded in her dark locks for a pink 'do in January 2024. Julianne Hough In January 2024, the Dancing With the Stars personality shared a video of herself cutting her own hair. "Out with the old energy," she wrote, "and in with the new." 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They weren't expected to win their conference. They certainly weren't expected to qualify for the College Football Playoff. Nonetheless, the fourth-seeded Arizona State Sun Devils (11-2) have a chance to earn perhaps the biggest win in program history when they battle fifth-seeded Texas (12-2) in a CFP quarterfinal on New Year's Day at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. The winner will meet either top-seeded Oregon or No. 8 seed Ohio State in a semifinal game at the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10 in Arlington, Texas. Projected last in the preseason Big 12 poll, Arizona State secured an automatic bid to its first CFP with a 45-19 drubbing of Iowa State in the conference championship on Dec. 7. Despite the Sun Devils boasting 311 fewer all-time victories than the Longhorns, Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham doesn't see the matchup as David versus Goliath. "No, I wouldn't say that," Dillingham said. "I would say this is a really good football team that was predicted to win a national championship versus the Big 12 champion. I'm excited to see our guys go out there and compete." Riding a six-game winning streak, Arizona State will have rested for 24 days by the time New Year's Day rolls around, admittedly an obstacle Dillingham's team will have to overcome. "Not playing a game for 3 1/2 weeks is definitely a challenge," Dillingham said. "Especially because we were playing our best football. ... We really dominated the end of the season, in my opinion." Averaging 34.5 points per game, the Sun Devils' offense is led by quarterback Sam Leavitt's 2,663 passing yards and 29 total touchdowns, alongside running back Cam Skattebo's 1,568 rushing yards and 19 scores. An upstart Arizona State squad enters Wednesday's game as nearly two-touchdown underdogs, much due to Texas' stingy defense, which allows the second-fewest points per game in college football (13.3). The Longhorns have slipped twice this season, to Georgia, first in a 30-15 home loss on Oct. 19, then in a 22-19 overtime defeat in the Southeastern Conference title game on Dec. 7. Appearing in its second straight CFP, Texas pulled away from visiting Clemson in the opening round last Saturday to win 38-24. Now preparing for the Longhorns' second all-time meeting with Arizona State (2007 Holiday Bowl), coach Steve Sarkisian doesn't take December football for granted. "To be a part of this game is a fantastic honor," Sarkisian said. "We're really proud of the fact that we've gotten to this point. We obviously have a ton of respect for Arizona State and the job coach Dillingham has done. They're a very good football team. We know how hard it is to win the Big 12." Last time out, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 202 yards, a touchdown and an interception, but the Longhorns shredded the Clemson defense with 292 rushing yards. Jaydon Blue ran for 146 yards and two touchdowns, paired with Quintrevion Wisner's 110 yards and two scores. "We needed to run the ball to beat Clemson, and we're going to need to run the football to keep advancing in these playoffs," Sarkisian said. "That's what playoff football is about. ... There's a lot that goes into the run game. It takes all 11 to run the ball." --Field Level MediaPanama’s leader takes up feud with Trump over canal control

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Mumbai: Market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken strict action in a front-running case, banning PNB Met Life Insurance Company’s equity dealer Sachin Bakul Dagli and eight other entities from the stock market. According to the SEBI, front running was being done by Dagli and eight entities for more than three years and during this period, all of them collectively earned illegal profits of Rs 21.16 crore. The market regulator banned Dagli and the eight entities from the stock market and seized the unlawful gains. The SEBI had investigated some suspicious front-running trades related to PNB MetLife India Insurance before this action. Also Read: Record high 5.12 mn cars voluntarily recalled in South Korea in 2024 The focus of this investigation was to find out whether the suspicious entities were doing front running in the trade of PNB MetLife India Insurance with the help of other people, including dealers and fund managers. It also sought to find whether SEBI rules have been violated or not. The investigation, which was conducted from January 1, 2021, to July 19, 2024, revealed that most of the trading decisions at PNB MetLife were assigned to Dagli for execution. The investigation found that Dagli, the equity dealer of PNB MetLife, and his brother Tejas Dagli, an equity sales trader at Investec, obtained confidential, non-public information about the upcoming trading decisions of PNB MetLife and Investec. This information was further used to make trading decisions and shared with Sandeep Shambharkar, who executed front-running trades through the accounts of Dhanmata Realty Private Ltd (DRPL), Worthy Distributors Private Ltd (WDPL), and Pragnesh Sanghvi. DRPL and WDPL Directors Arpan Kirtikumar Shah, Kabita Saha, and Jignesh Nikulbhai Dabhi were also involved in carrying out this task. The SEBI said that 6,766 front-running trades have been executed. A profit of Rs 21,15,78,005 was earned from this. PNB MetLife, in its statement given to IANS, said: “Company has fully cooperated with the authorities in this matter and wants to thank SEBI for the conclusion of its findings of fraud by the named individual against PNB MetLife. In line with our internal processes, we have taken disciplinary action.” “PNB MetLife is committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency, and integrity,” the company added. Front-running is an illegal practice, entailing a trader or broker receiving confidential information about a large company or institution making a bulk order in a particular stock and creating a position in that particular stock before the big order is executed. In such a situation, when the order is executed by a big company or institution, the trader or broker gets the benefit of the sudden rise in that stock.

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