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The Sun Devils are the new No. 2 (behind Oregon) after beating BYU to move closer to the Big 12 championship game. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here.MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Mike McDaniel has seen a change in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa over the past month. “He's found a way to improve the way he plays the position throughout the game,” the Dolphins coach said Sunday, after Tagovailoa threw for four touchdowns in a dominant 34-15 win over the New England Patriots. “The most monumental thing that you have to overcome as a quarterback is playing the position regardless of the ebbs and flows," McDaniel added, "so not changing how you play based upon positive or negative results and letting every play stand on its own.” Tagovailoa has mastered that ability to remain even-keeled during Miami's three-game winning streak, McDaniel noted, highlighted by his 317-yard passing performance on Sunday. The Dolphins (5-6) have a thin margin for error the rest of the season but have kept themselves afloat with a strong stretch that includes two-straight 30-point games. With their win at New England (3-9) in Week 5, the Dolphins have swept their division rivals in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1999-2000. Tagovailoa, who moved to 7-0 in his career against New England, entered the game with a league-high 73.4% completion rate and went 29 for 40. He has 11 passing touchdowns and just one interception since returning from injured reserve in Week 8. “We’re still below the .500 threshold, and it’s a long way to where we want to get to," Tagovailoa said. “We’ll enjoy this win, but this next one is going to be big for us.” The Dolphins have a short turnaround with a game at Green Bay on Thursday. Backup Skylar Thompson replaced Tagovailoa with about 11 minutes left in what was already a blowout, but a bad handoff on his first play resulted in a fumble that was recovered by cornerback Christian Gonzalez and returned 63 yards for a touchdown. It cut New England's deficit to 31-15, and Tagovailoa returned the next drive. Miami's defense held the rest of the way. Linebacker Tyrel Dodson intercepted rookie quarterback Drake Maye on New England's penultimate drive, then Miami stopped the Patriots on fourth down on the next. Jaylen Waddle caught eight passes for a season-high 144 yards and a 23-yard touchdown that stretched Miami's lead to 31-0 entering the fourth. Running back De'Von Achane scored on a 9-yard screen pass and then walked into the end zone for an 11-yard TD in the first half. Jonnu Smith finished with 87 yards on nine catches to continue his strong first season as a Dolphin. One week after catching two touchdowns with a career-high 101 yards receiving, Smith found the end zone for a 7-yard TD catch on the Dolphins' second drive. New England was shut out until tight end Austin Hooper got behind the Dolphins defense for a wide-open 38-yard touchdown catch from Maye to make it 31-7 with 13:43 left. Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 221 yards with 26 yards rushing. But he couldn't overcome an overall sloppy performance by the Patriots in which they got nothing going offensively until the final quarter and had 10 penalties accepted against them. “I always say I hate losing more than I like to win," Maye said. "We got our butts whipped today, and it’s only up from here. We’ve got a bright future and the right players in there for the Patriots.” New England's best drive of the first half lasted 12 plays and covered 80 yards but included three accepted offensive penalties and ended in a missed 45-yard field goal by Joey Slye. The Patriots forced a Dolphins punt and moved down the field again on the opening drive of the second half, with Maye completing an improvised 10-yard throw on third down to receiver Kendrick Bourne. New England then tried a double pass with Bourne, whose cross-field throw fell short of Rhamondre Stevenson on 3rd-and-17. DeMario Douglas led the Patriots with 61 yards receiving. Antonio Gibson had six rushes for 30 yards. With the loss, the Patriots will finish their third straight season below .500. Its the first time since 1991-93 New England has had three straight losing seasons. “Once those guys cross the white lines, there’s nothing I can do for them,” coach Jerod Mayo said. "There’s nothing any coach can do for them. It’s my job to continue to prepare not only them, but our coaches as well.” Dolphins: LB Anthony Walker Jr. sustained a noncontact hamstring injury in the second quarter. He was helped slowly off the field by trainers and did not return. Patriots: Host Indianapolis next Sunday. Dolphins: At Green Bay on Thursday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFLIowa QB Cade McNamara slams 'ridiculous' rumors

The name Hallmark is synonymous with the Christmas season with annual sentimental movies that flood television screens when Christmas time comes around. During this Christmas season, central Sask residents can keep their eyes peeled for Prince Albert local Patsy Tuba for her role in ‘Jingle Bell Run’, a Christmas movie that’s already airing on the Hallmark Channel as well as a number of streaming services, or on the W Network here in Canada. The movie stars Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker who become partners on a Christmas-themed reality competition similar to the Amazing Race, and after butting heads with each other initially, a budding romance starts to form between the two despite some challenges throughout the show. Tuba plays a car rental agent named Kimberly who helps them get the last rental car available. “I am the car rental agent that helps the two main actors get the very last car rental to extend their journey. They are in a race and that’s why it’s a Jingle Bell Run because they’re on almost like a reality race and they’re against other teams, and if they don’t make it to the next spot, they’re going to be eliminated. So during this during this incredible race that they’re on, they have to solve puzzles to locate the place that they’re going to. So I just play a little part in there and it’s actually a big step for me being in a Hallmark movie. I got to be in the background and now I got to actually speak, so I was really looking forward to that.” Jingle Bell Run hit the airwaves and streaming platforms last Friday for the first time, and it will be airing again this Friday at 9:00 p.m., and again at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 26 as it continues to cycle all the way until Christmas with the final currently scheduled run (according to Hallmark Channel’s website ) at 1:00 p.m. on December 14. Her experience working with director Lucie Guest as well as the two stars of the show is one Tuba won’t forget anytime soon. “She was wonderful to work with. She’s so much fun on set. She made things feel very welcoming, as did Ashley and Andrew, they are the two that I shared the scene with and they’re the two main characters in it.” Tuba grew up in Prince Albert and is part of the Lac La Ronge Cree Nation. She moved to Victoria when she was young to pursue her acting dreams but took a break to raise her kids. In 2013, she starting acting again and has had a number of roles in short films and background roles, including a recurring role on Alaska Daily. “They shoot a lot of Hallmark movies here, and I had the opportunity to be in the background of some of those. Also on the island, they’ve shot my very first TV series, The Resident Alien. They shoot that out of Lady Smith here on Vancouver Island, and that was the very first background role that I got and it’s quite nice there. They’re doing their fourth season, so I’m hoping they’re coming back to the island.” Along with the speaking role in a Hallmark movie, Tuba is also active on stage as an actor, and she’s excited for a chance to be performing in Saskatchewan soon. From February 27 – March 9, Tuba will be playing a role in ‘The Unplugging’, a play directed by Roxanne Dicke where two women work together to survive after being exiled from a society where the world’s technology has stopped working and the two women are deemed useless since they cannot bear children. For Tuba, the play offers a unique opportunity to showcase her acting skills close to home. It’s been about five years since the last time she performed in Prince Albert, but she did put on a play in Winnipeg that eventually came through Prince Albert later. “Actually the last time I was out in Winnipeg was my last play and we did Red Sisters, which was also production that was in Prince Albert as well. I got to redo that play and it was wonderful, but that’s a couple of years ago now. That was out in Winnipeg at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Company. In Canada, you can watch Jingle Bell Run on the W Network, and tickets for The Unplugging are on sale now at the Burnt Thicket Theatre in Saskatoon for their shows starting February 27. — nick.nielsen@pattisonmedia.com

D-Street experts hail BJP alliance's emphatic Maharashtra victory, see policy continuity in stateORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LENSAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNSR) ("LENSAR” or the "Company”) today announced that a majority of the independent members of LENSAR's board of directors granted four newly-hired non-executive employees stock options to purchase an aggregate of 2,475 shares of the Company's common stock. The options were granted as of December 8, 2024, as inducements material to each employee entering into employment with the Company. The options were granted in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The options have an exercise price of $7.70 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. The options vest as to 25% of the total amount of the award on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date of December 2, 2024 and in thirty-six substantially equal monthly installments thereafter, subject to the new employee's continued service with the company. Each stock option has a 10-year term. The options are subject to the terms and conditions of LENSAR's 2024 Employment Inducement Incentive Award Plan and a stock option agreement covering the grant. About LENSAR LENSAR is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on designing, developing, and marketing advanced systems for the treatment of cataracts and the management of astigmatism as an integral aspect of the procedure. LENSAR has developed its ALLY Robotic Cataract Laser SystemTM as a compact, highly ergonomic system utilizing an extremely fast dual-modality laser and integrating AI into proprietary imaging and software. ALLY is designed to transform premium cataract surgery by utilizing LENSAR's advanced robotic technologies with the ability to perform the entire procedure in a sterile operating room or in-office surgical suite, delivering operational efficiencies and reducing overhead. ALLY includes LENSAR's proprietary Streamline ® software technology, which is designed to guide surgeons to achieve better outcomes.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Downing threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Elon to a 31-21 season-ending win over North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The game was tied at 7 in the second quarter when the Phoenix turned a fumble recovery into a field goal. That started a string of four-straight scoring possessions. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.( MENAFN - Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 17, 2024) - Hillcrest energy Technologies (CSE: HEAT) (OTCQB: HLRTF) (FSE: 7HI), a leader in high-performance power conversion technologies, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Systematec GmbH, a Germany-based engineering firm specializing in power Electronics design and system integration. This MOU underscores the companies' commitment to strengthening their collaborative partnership and identifies multiple avenues for deepened cooperation, including the potential establishment of a distribution agreement. Under the terms being explored, Systematec would distribute Hillcrest's proprietary Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) inverter technology for automotive applications in Europe. Strengthening a Shared Vision The expanded collaboration reflects the companies' shared vision of delivering cutting-edge power conversion solutions to the electric vehicle (EV) market. Combining Hillcrest's industry-leading ZVS technology with Systematec's robust presence in Europe and extensive technical expertise, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of high-efficiency, cost-effective solutions by automotive manufacturers and suppliers. "This MOU marks an important milestone in our growing relationship with Systematec," said Don Currie, CEO of Hillcrest Energy Technologies. "A distribution agreement is just one of the joint opportunities we are exploring. This partnership is about much more. By leveraging Systematec's engineering capabilities, reputation and market reach, we are building a foundation to deliver our ZVS technology at scale and help European automakers achieve superior system performance and efficiency." Harald Hengstenberger, Managing Director of Systematec GmbH, added, "Hillcrest's ZVS technology is a game-changer for the EV market, and we are proud to deepen our collaboration. Our shared efforts will not only focus on distribution but also on integrating this transformative technology into systems that meet the unique needs of European automotive manufacturers and suppliers. This partnership has the potential to deliver significant advancements in efficiency, reliability, and overall system performance." About Hillcrest ZVS Technology Hillcrest's ZVS inverter technology achieves an industry-leading efficiency of 99.7%, virtually eliminates switching losses, reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI), and lowers overall system costs. These capabilities provide a significant competitive advantage in automotive applications and beyond. About Systematec GmbH With over two decades of experience in power electronics design and system integration, Systematec GmbH serves the automotive and industrial sectors with tailored, innovative solutions. Based in Germany, the company is a trusted partner for engineering services and system implementation. Next Steps in Collaboration The companies plan to finalize the terms of the potential distribution agreement in the coming months. Beyond distribution, Hillcrest and Systematec intend to collaborate on broader initiatives that leverage their complementary expertise to advance the adoption of efficient, sustainable power conversion solutions across Europe. The Company also announces the grant of 758,656 restricted shares units of the Company ("RSUs") to a consultant and director of the Company. The RSUs have a 3-year term. 593,656 of the RSU's vest immediately with the remaining 165,000 vesting based on performance criteria. CONTACT INFORMATION Investor Relations Don Currie ... O: +1 604-609-0006 Toll-free: 1 855-609-0006 Public Relations Jamie L. Hogue ... O: +1 602-793-9481 NEITHER THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER HAS REVIEWED OR ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. 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With a battery capacity of 18.3kWh, it can travel up to 100 kilometres on electric power alone. Its 60-litre fuel tank, coupled with the efficient Super DM-i technology, extends the total range to over 1,100 kilometres. This technology allows the electric motor to power the vehicle, with the engine acting as a range extender to recharge the battery as needed. BYD Sealion 6 represents the next generation of sustainable transportation, combining innovation, performance and environmental responsibility. This PHEV offers unparalleled efficiency, advanced safety features and a smooth driving experience. Managing Director Chan expressed his excitement about the launch of the BYD Sealion 6 and the introduction of DM-i technology to Brunei. He highlighted the company’s commitment to providing economical and sustainable transportation solutions. Maju Motors is also planning to introduce additional BYD PHEV models in the coming years, including the BYD Shark, BYD Sealion 05 and BYD Seal 06. 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Overall, the four issues put to the vote on November 24 were of somewhat limited interest to the Swiss population abroad. At most, the two reforms to tenancy law concerned people who still own property in Switzerland and rent it out, or tenants who want to sublet while abroad. The really surprising thing about the Swiss Abroad was their high backing for the proposed motorway expansion, according to an October survey: at that time, 60% of the diaspora were in favour – 10 percentage points more than the Swiss population overall. By the time of the second survey a few weeks later, intentions had declined overall, but the pattern was the same: support for the motorway projects among the Swiss Abroad was still higher (50%) than among Swiss-resident citizens (47%). The analysis of how the diaspora actually voted in the final ballot is still to come; but the fact that it seemed – for once – to be less environmentally-conscious than the population at home is in itself remarkable. A few possible explanations: during occasional visits back to Switzerland, the Swiss Abroad might be more aware of any changes, and they might then compare what they see with the situation in their country of residence. Perhaps some Swiss Abroad find Swiss motorways to be more congested than those they use on a daily basis elsewhere. In general, there is a larger political trend towards a loss of interest in ecological issues, with people giving more priority to safety and prosperity. Are the Swiss Abroad set to follow this trend even faster than the population at home? If true, it would mark a paradigm shift. But for the moment, when it comes to the Swiss Abroad voting habits, we can’t see anything more than two oscillations on a seismograph; it would take a lot more to trace a definite line. Faced by a proposal coming from the authorities, opponents of the motorway expansion plans were not in an easy position. The “yes” camp also had more resources at its disposal for the campaign: over CHF4 million ($4.47 million), the highest budget for a ballot item declared in 2024, according to provisional figures External link from the Swiss Federal Audit Office and an analysis by the University of Bern. Opponents had CHF2.7 million. Some 93% of newspaper advertisements concerning the motorway vote were in favour of it. The opposition were also faced with a Swiss electorate traditionally reluctant to restrict car traffic and which has – until now – almost always supported the development of road infrastructure; the exception was the Alpine Initiative , 30 years ago. And yet on Sunday a majority of voters said “stop”. In this context, it’s interesting to note that expertise prevailed, which is not so often the case. Opponents of the plan, backed by transport specialists (350 of whom spoke out External link against the project), succeeded in getting across the counter-intuitive – but scientific – argument that increasing motorway capacity would eventually lead to just as much or even more traffic jams. The government, for its part, failed to provide factual accuracy on a number of points. In particular, it was accused of withholding information on the real environmental and health impact of transport, of not being transparent about the consequences of the project for fuel prices External link , and of peddling misleading arguments about road safety. This may have instilled doubt in an electorate that was initially sympathetic to his cause. The proposed plan for standardised financing of outpatient and inpatient healthcare services began the campaign with two major handicaps: its complexity and its lack of transparency. Not only was the idea by government and parliament difficult for voters to understand, but the impact it was unclear. Worse still, supporters and opponents had a diametrically opposed view of what it would mean: the former promised a reduction in health insurance premiums, while the latter denounced a sell-out project that would even cause premiums to rise. All the ingredients were therefore in place for the project to suffer the same fate as the reform of occupational pensions, shot down by voters in September. However, there was another decisive factor: a growing number of Swiss households, which bear a quarter of healthcare costs, are struggling with constantly rising premiums. Despite the uncertainties, the promise of lower insurance bills was enough to win over a majority. Any parliamentary bill has to be drawn up on the basis of a minimum amount of consensus if it is to have any chance of surviving the threat of being challenged to referendum. This implicit rule of Swiss semi-direct democracy was not respected by parliament – during the previous legislature – in September 2023, when it decided on two changes to tenancy law: to ease rules around landlords terminating leases early in order to use the property for their own purposes, and to tighten conditions around subletting. At the time, even the right-wing majority government opposed this reform, deeming the current rules to be sufficient. Forced by law to campaign in favour of the two issues, Economics Minister Guy Parmelin did the minimum. Similarly unconvinced, Swiss voters on Sunday said no. In a country where 60% of the population are renters, the attempt to force through new rules was seen as another sign of how disconnected parliament is from the reality of most people’s lives. The housing shortage, particularly acute in major Swiss cities, puts tenants at a disadvantage compared with property owners. Although the reforms proposed by the conservative camp may have seemed pragmatic, the powerful tenants’ lobby Asloca, with the help of left-wing parties, managed to narrowly swing the vote in their favour. Switzerland is renowned for the high level of trust enjoyed by its authorities. However, it is currently experiencing a crisis of confidence: for the first time, more people distrust the government (47%) than trust it (42%), according to the gfs.bern polling institute. The “no” vote on motorway expansion is yet another setback for the government and parliament, after having already lost in two major public votes this year. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the public were largely supportive of governmental policy. However, confidence started to erode as the health measures ended. The climate of mistrust has since had an influence on voters’ opinion, which was clear during referendum campaign: over time, the tendency to vote “no” increased for all four issues, an unusual pattern for projects proposed by the government. There are several reasons for this. A turning point was when voters accepted the introduction of a 13th annual pension payment in March – against the government’s advice. Since then, there has been much talk about the authorities not understanding the concerns of the population. The rejection in September of a reform of the occupational pension system, after the news of miscalculations in financial forecasts for the Old Age and Survivors’ Insurance system, both dealt a further blow to public confidence in the institutions. Left-wing parties and unions are riding a wave of ballot box success. The Social Democrats have come out on top in nine of the 12 popular votes so far in the current legislature. The left marked a first victory at the beginning of the year with the 13th pension payment, followed by the rejection of the occupational pension reform. Pierre-Yves Maillard, a Social Democrat parliamentarian who also heads the Swiss Trade Union Federation, has played a central role. This time however, political heavyweight Maillard, the Social Democrats, and the trade unions suffered defeat on the uniform financing of healthcare services. However, the results of the other three projects confirm the trend: while the left doesn’t always get its way in parliament and government, it is increasingly successful with people’s initiatives and referendums. Given that they often challenge parliamentary bills at the ballot box, the left-wing parties are supplanting the right-wing Swiss People’s Party as something of a national opposition party. This is no accident. There is a clear desire on the left to focus on mobilising support at the ballot box. It is worth noting that while the Swiss electorate swung rightwards in the 2023 federal elections, it has tended to favour the left in votes held during the current legislature – good news for the left, but a trend that also risks creating deadlocks in parliament. The traditional consensus-driven approach in Swiss politics does not exactly correspond to this opposition party mechanism. The growing polarisation in politics can also be seen in Switzerland. Parties furthest away from the centre of the political spectrum are becoming more forceful and more noticeable in how they express their views. The close results this Sunday confirm the trend. In the case of the motorway expansion and the proposed changes to tenancy law, the mobilisation of the left had an effect and brought people to the polls. Acceptance of the healthcare financing project meanwhile shows that parliament still knows how to find the famous Swiss compromise. However, during the campaign, the left-right divide also became much more pronounced. Edited by Mark Livingston; translated by DeepL/dosWith two days left before Nova Scotians elect their next government, polls suggest Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston’s decision to call an early vote will pay off and the real battle will be between the Liberals and NDP for second place. The Progressive Conservatives are seeking a second consecutive mandate Tuesday after sweeping the Liberals from power in August 2021. Tory Leader Tim Houston called the snap election on Oct. 27 citing the need for a fresh mandate and ignoring his government’s election law, which for the first time in Nova Scotia set a fixed election date—July 15, 2025. In a recent interview, Alex Marland, a political scientist at Acadia University, said the final result is shaping up to be what Houston hoped for when he called the election. Marland said several factors were at play in Houston’s political calculus to go early. “He was ahead in the polls and there was the lack of public attention or excitement or enthusiasm for an election coming against the backdrop of all the attention paid to the U.S. election, and of course there were (Nova Scotia) municipal elections,” said Marland. “The fact it was a snap election caught the other parties off guard and made it harder for them to organize.” He said the result has been an absence of “interest, anger or motivation” on the part of the electorate. “I think that ultimately benefits the Progressive Conservatives,” said Marland. A Narrative Research poll released Wednesday put the Tories comfortably ahead with 44 percent support. The NDP were second at 28 percent and the Liberals third with 24 percent. The survey of 800 adult Nova Scotians between Nov. 4 and 17 is considered accurate within 3.5 percentage points, 95 times out of 100. Tom Urbaniak, of Cape Breton University, said the campaign has been “maybe the quietest I’ve seen in Nova Scotia.” “It just feels less intense on the ground,“ Urbaniak said. “There are fewer signs and less literature going to doors, and there appears to be less conversation in coffee shops.” He said the lack of a longer ramp-up to the fixed date has also contributed to a general lack of attention, and the 30-day campaign is the shortest allowed by law. “So that was also a factor.” Issues such as the cost of living, a lack of affordable housing and the province’s ailing health-care system were prominent in the campaign, but no single issue dominated in the way the Progressive Conservatives managed to make health care the main issue in 2021. Marland said what the polls suggest is that the Progressive Conservatives should “steamroll” through many rural areas outside of Halifax. “Within the Halifax area they are in much tighter competition with the NDP and that’s a real problem for the Liberals because it suggests that the Liberals aren’t competitive anywhere,” he said. “So the real issue here ... is how much of the Liberal vote will hold?” Urbaniak said NDP Leader Claudia Chender has emerged as a solid campaigner with strong debate performances that have helped to boost her profile in her first election as leader. With advance polling numbers pointing toward a possible low voter turnout on Tuesday, Urbaniak believes the battle between the Liberals and NDP will hinge on who can get out the most voters in ridings where they are competitive. “It (the result) will favour whoever has strong mobilization on the ground,” he said. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill agrees. “We’ve got to get people out to vote,” Churchill said, while pointing out that Elections Nova Scotia have not sent out voter information cards because of the postal strike. “A lot of people do not know where they are voting, so it puts a lot more pressure on candidates, on their volunteers and the central campaign team to inform people,” he said Friday. Churchill said he’s proud of the campaign his party has run. “You only control what you can control. We put a lot of effort into building the right plan for this province ... and we are running a campaign that’s built around ideas,” he said. Chender believes her party’s message has been getting through as the result of hard work on the ground. “We’ve criss-crossed the province in the last 24 hours and we are going to keep visiting as many candidates in communities as we can until election day,” she said Friday. She also believes getting out the vote will be critical at a time of year when people are not necessarily focused on politics. “For us as New Democrats, it’s one door at a time, giving people that information about where to go vote,” she said. Houston, meanwhile, expressed confidence that his campaign has reached enough Nova Scotians to deliver his party a second term in government. “There’s work to be done, but on balance I think Nova Scotians recognize the effort,” he said Friday. “I’m optimistic for sure, but we’ll spend the next few days continuing to work hard and getting around the province.” At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature and the Liberals held 14 seats, while the NDP had six and there was one Independent.

By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press NANTUCKET, Mass. (AP) — Joe Biden is wrapping up his final Thanksgiving holiday as president on Nantucket, a family tradition that this year seems to be part of a broader farewell to his time in the White House. The Democrat’s four years as president will be bookended by Republican Donald Trump, whose Cabinet nominations, tariff threats and glitzy evenings at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida club, have captured the public’s attention since the November election. Biden dropped out of the presidential contest in July and was replaced on the ticket by Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump. During his five days on the Massachusetts island, with its picturesque wood shingle homes and sea-shelled beaches, the 82-year-old Biden was still dealing with questions of his legacy. He planned to return to Washington later Saturday, then leave for Angola the next day for his only visit to Africa as president. On Friday, as Biden and his family walked along the quaint brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets that have made Nantucket a wealthy and desirable summer vacation spot, passersby shouted “We love you, Joe.” The Biden contingent included the president’s daughter, Ashley, and son, Hunter, as well as Hunter’s 4-year-old son, Beau. Over the past year, Biden has called Trump’s falsehoods about the government’s hurricane relief “un-American” and repeatedly warned that the incoming president could undermine U.S. democracy and foreign alliances. But when asked by reporters on Thanksgiving Day what he was thankful for, Biden said: “I’m thankful for a peaceful transition of the presidency.” Biden also said he was thankful for his family, the new cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and the potential for more progress in the Middle East. The president, who has largely avoided reporters’ questions lately, engaged on a number of matters related to Trump and policy. He suggested that “razor-thin” margins of power for Republicans in the next Congress will mean that Trump will have to accept “some real compromise” as he pushes his agenda. “I think there may be a little bit of internal reckoning,” Biden said. Biden also said he hoped Trump would “rethink” his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada, leading American trading partners. “We’re surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and two allies: Mexico and Canada,” Biden said. “And the last thing we need to do is begin to screw up those relationships. I think we’ve got them in a good place.” Days earlier, Trump had pledged on his social media site, Truth Social, to impose 25% tariffs on both countries until they stopped illegal immigration and blocked the flow of drugs across their border with the United States. The threat caused Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to engage Trump in a phone call and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to fly to Florida on Friday to meet with him. After that phone call, Trump claimed in a post to be “effectively closing our Southern Border,” a statement that Sheinbaum disputed even as she expressed confidence the tariffs would be averted. Mexico has already taken steps to address the issues raised by Trump — a point also raised by Biden. Trump has also threatened an additional 10% tariff on China unless it stops exporting materials used to make the drug fentanyl. Biden told reporters that Chinese President Xi Jinping understood the value of avoiding any missteps in relations with the United States. “The one thing I’m confident about Xi is he doesn’t want to make a mistake,” Biden said. “And I’m not saying that he is our best buddy, but he — he understands what’s at stake.” On Thanksgiving Day, Biden went to a fire station to deliver pumpkin pies with his wife, Jill, and grandson Beau. The first lady told firefighters and police officers that the family has been going to Nantucket for Thanksgiving since 1975, an outing the family has come to call “nana-tucket” in a nod to her central role in establishing the tradition. The firefighters gave the Bidens a pair of baseball caps. The president put his on and asked his grandson, “What do you think?” “It looks good,” said the grandson, who demurred when the president asked him if he would like to be a firefighter. On Friday, the Biden family lunched at the Brotherhood of Thieves restaurant and stopped at Nantucket Bookworks, an art gallery and several other shops. Their afternoon ended with the ceremonial Christmas tree lighting and carolers as crowds took pictures and videos of a grinning Biden. This year’s holiday might carry particular emotional resonance as a respite from some family tumult. In December, Hunter Biden is scheduled to be sentenced on three felonies for purchasing a gun in 2018 when, prosecutors said, he lied on a federal form by claiming he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs. He also faces sentencing in California in December on federal tax charges he pleaded guilty to in September. The president has previously said he would not pardon his son or commute his eventual sentence. Be civil. Be kind.Solaxy raises $653K within two days as its presale takes off, marking a historic moment as the first Solana Layer 2 blockchain. With its revolutionary technology solving Solana’s congestion and scalability issues, $SOLX could redefine the meme coin market and decentralized finance. Solana has rapidly grown into one of the most popular blockchains this year, attracting millions of daily users due to its high transaction speeds and low fees. 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