Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary. Bessent, 62, is founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management. He previously had worked on and off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. Trump also said he would nominate Russell Vought, 48, to lead the Office of Management and Budget, a position he held during Trump's first term. And Trump chose Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, an Oregon Republican, as his labor secretary, and Scott Turner, a former football player who worked in Trump’s first administration, as his housing secretary. Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has been taking a bashing for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America. Officials here are terrified that a re-elected Donald Trump or politically struggling Justin Trudeau could simply expel their country from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. Mexico's ruling Morena party is so afraid its has gone on a campaign to get companies to replace Chinese parts with locally made ones. And its legislators are consciously tweaking the wording of major laws to try to make them compatible with the trade pact's language. Mexico hopes the rules of the trade pact would prevent the U.S. or Canada from simply walking away. US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems? DALLAS (AP) — Delta and United Airlines have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning a significant share of budget travelers. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. Some travel industry experts think Spirit’s troubles indicate less-wealthy passengers will have fewer choices and higher prices. Other discount airlines are on better financial footing but also are lagging far behind the full-service airlines when it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Most industry experts think Frontier and other so-called ultra-low-cost carriers will fill the vacuum if Spirit shrinks, and that there's still plenty of competition to prevent prices from spiking. What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, to serve as his next treasury secretary. Bessent is a past supporter of Democrats who has become an enthusiastic supporter of Trump. He’s an advocate of cutting spending while extending the tax cuts approved by Congress in Trump’s first term. He has said tariffs imposed during a second Trump administration would be directed primarily at China. What to know about Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's pick for labor secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Department of Labor, elevating a Republican congresswoman who has strong support from unions in her district but lost reelection in November. Chavez-DeRemer has a legislative record that has drawn plaudits from unions, but organized labor leaders remain skeptical about Trump's agenda for workers. Trump, in general, has not supported policies that make it easier for workers to organize. Chavez-DeRemer is a one-term congresswoman, having lost reelection in her competitive Oregon district earlier this month. She joins Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio, the Florida senator, as the second Latino pick for Trump’s second Cabinet. Trump taps a Fox News personality, a surgeon and a former Congressman to lead public health agencies WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a critic of COVID-19 health measures to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Marty Makary came to national attention for opposing mask mandates and other steps during the pandemic. He is a surgeon, author and professor at Johns Hopkins University. Makary is the latest of a string of Trump nominees who are deeply critical of government health regulators and experts. If confirmed, Makary would be expected to report to anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to oversee the nation’s health agencies. Bitcoin ticks closer to $100,000 in extended surge following US elections NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is jumping again, setting another new high above $99,000. The cryptocurrency has been shattering records almost daily since the U.S. presidential election, and has rocketed more than 40% higher in just two weeks. It's now at the doorstep of $100,000. Cryptocurrencies and related investments like crypto exchange-traded funds have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.” Still, as with everything in the volatile cryptoverse, the future is hard to predict. And while some are bullish, other experts continue to warn of investment risks. Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has stepped into a major legal fight over the $8 billion a year the federal government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas, in a new test of federal regulatory power. The justices on Friday agreed to review an appellate ruling that struck down as unconstitutional the Universal Service Fund. The Federal Communications Commission collects money from telecommunications providers, who then pass the cost on to their customers. 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PARIS (CP-AP) — Canadian striker Jonathan David scored twice to go past the 100-goal career mark for Lille in a 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 play Friday. The 24-year-old from Ottawa turned in a man-of-the-match performance at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, assisting on his team's other goal as Lille extended its unbeaten run to 10 matches. David now has 17 in 23 games in all competitions this season and leads the French top tier with 11 goals. David, who joined Lille in August 2020 in a $46.5-million transfer from Belgium's KAA Gent, went into the game with 99 goals in all competitions. He finished it with 101 goals in 206 appearances for Lille. He put Lille ahead from the penalty spot after nine minutes and set up a second just before halftime when he got away from his marker and sent in a cross that Iceland international winger Hákon Haraladsson knocked home . Ludovic Ajorque got one back for Brest early in the second half but David restored Lille’s two-goal cushion when he pounced on a loose ball and scored. David, who tops Canada's men's scoring list with 31 goals from 59 appearances, is out of contract after this season and has been linked with a move to several top European clubs. Lille has not lost to Brest at home since 1989. Lille joined Marseille and Monaco in second place on 26 points, seven behind leader Paris Saint-Germain, which played Auxerre later on Friday. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated PressCRA International (NASDAQ:CRAI) Hits New 52-Week High – Should You Buy?

Article content Trinity Tower is receiving an investment from the federal government to help with funding the creation of a 108-unit housing project. Trinity Tower, to be operated by the Cara Community Corporation, is a nine-story development on Northern Avenue East. The building will include 33 affordable housing units, 19 accessible units, a ground floor Anglican chapel and commercial space for offices, food, services and retail. Sal Dan Construction is the main contractor for the project. Sault MP Terry Sheehan said the funding will include $34 million in low interest repayable loans and $1.3 million in forgivable loans from the federal government’s Affordable Housing Fund. It will also receive $70,000 from the federal government through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s SEED funding program. The project, already under construction, is expected to be completed by the winter of 2026. “Affordable housing is one of the core issues facing our community and this investment in Trinity Tower will provide more people a safe and affordable place to call home. We will continue to work with partners to invest in affordable housing projects here at home and across the country,” said Sheehan. Sheehan called the project another example of a made-in-Sault Ste. Marie solution that is now being replicated across Canada. “We saw a partnership formed that help create more housing and a Legion building and now we see a partnership that’s creating a new church and housing,” he said. Sheehan said “everyone in Ottawa is talking about these partnerships” and how the Sault has used the funding programs to build new units, help communities grow and provide much-needed safe housing for the vulnerable. “It’s all about the formation of partnerships and working together,” he said. “Here, everyone is contributing and taking a piece and it makes perfect sense for developments like this.” Mayor Matthew Shoemaker said the city is experiencing a significant population growth for the first time in decades and the city has been working proactively with government and private sector partners to expand the local housing supply. “Trinity Tower exemplifies the ongoing effort to transform underdeveloped property into modern, accessible housing that makes the best use of those lands, and I’m grateful for support from the Government of Canada,” Shoemaker said. He said the chapel ensures the legacy of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church lives on and offers residents and the broader community a place for reflection and connection. “Trinity Tower is more than just a building. It is a symbol of what we can achieve when we work together to create a welcoming, supportive and thriving community for all,” Shoemaker said. The federal government’s National Housing Strategy is a 10-year, $115 billion plan designed to create more housing units across the country, including affordable housing units. Federal government data shows ss of September 2024, it has committed $57.57 billion to support the creation of over 156,000 units and the repair of over 297,000 units. These measures prioritize those in greatest need, including seniors, Indigenous Peoples, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and women and children fleeing violence. The Affordable Housing Fund provides funding through low-interest and/or forgivable loans or contributions to partner organizations for new affordable housing and the renovation and repair of existing, affordable and community housing. The Affordable Housing Fund has also been utilized for another 1,033 homes in Sault Ste. Marie, that includes new builds and repairs. Share this Story : Federal government invests in partnerships to create housing, grow community Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn TumblrOPP are warning drivers that the westbound lanes of Highway 401 are closed Thursday afternoon for "multiple" crashes. In a social media post, police said the highway is closed from mile marker 117 to 109 in Chatham-Kent. On ramps at mile marker 109 eastbound and mile marker 117 westbound are also closed because of multiple collisions. Police say there were no serious injuries reported.

ISTANBUL Bayern Munich sealed a 3-0 victory Friday against Augsburg in the German Bundesliga week 11. Harry Kane showcased his scoring prowess at Allianz Arena, converting penalties in the 62nd and 93rd minutes before sealing the victory with a header in the 95th minute to complete a hat-trick. The English striker converted his 25th consecutive penalty for club and country. Bayern Munich are at the top of the table after 11 matches, with 29 points, Augsburg are 13th with 12 points.Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts

Nigel Farage says that Kemi Badenoch has driven thousands of Conservative activists to Reform, claiming his party is signing up 6,000 members a day thanks to his row with the Tory leader. Reform UK said that its membership had passed 150,000, with the pace of recruits accelerating after Badenoch accused it of “fakery” for claiming it had surpassed the Conservatives. The row took a turn on Sunday when the Reform leader accused his Tory counterpart of attempting to get him “taken off air” by GB News. Conservative sources have denied that Badenoch asked the right-wing channel to reduce the prominence given to Farage during a meeting with executives before Christmas. The struggles of Sir Keir Starmer’s government have energised Reform, which has capitalised on discontent

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is telling the Supreme Court that he can make a deal that will resolve the national security dispute over TikTok and preserve the video site for 170 million Americans. All the justices need to do, he says, is to stand aside and suspend a pending law that could shut down TikTok on Jan. 19, the day before Trump takes office again. "President Trump alone possesses the consummate deal-making expertise, the electoral mandate, and the political will to negotiate a resolution to save the platform," his attorney said in a friend-of-the court brief filed Friday night. His plan might work, at least to buy more time. The justices had agreed to make a fast-track decision on the potentially momentous issue involving social media and free speech. "I think the court is likely to see great benefit in issuing a stay and little downside," said University of California, Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. "The case poses a novel and very difficult First Amendment issue. Never before has the government tried to ban a medium of communication, but there also is a history of judicial deference to national security claims." Before Trump's intervention, TikTok appeared to face a difficult fight in the court. The House and Senate had passed legislation by large bipartisan majorities requiring the platform to separate itself from its Chinese owner or to shut down in this country. President Joe Biden signed the bill into law in April. And by its terms, it was scheduled to take effect in 270 days. Although the justices are not shy about striking down federal regulations, they are wary of overturning an act of Congress, particularly one that is based on threats to national security. The U.S. appeals court in Washington cited national security when it upheld the law earlier this month. In a 3-0 decision, the judges said the law did not target speech or expression. Rather, lawmakers were convinced the Chinese parent company could gather personal data on millions of Americans, the judges said. If the law took effect on Jan. 19, Apple, Oracle and other U.S. companies could have faced large civil fines if they continued to work with TikTok. Trump's attorney D. John Sauer filed a friend-of-the-court brief that differed in tone and substance from all the others. Rather than weigh in on the First Amendment question the justices had agreed to decide , he explained why Trump was better-suited to decide it. "Through his historic victory on November 5, 2024, President Trump received a powerful electoral mandate from American voters to protect the free-speech rights of all Americans — including the 170 million Americans who use TikTok," he wrote. "Moreover, President Trump is one of the most powerful, prolific, and influential users of social media in history." Noting that Trump has 14.7 million followers on TikTok, Sauer argued that the president-elect is well-positioned "to evaluate TikTok's importance as a unique medium for freedom of expression, including core political speech." He also wrote that as the founder of another social-media platform, Truth Social, Trump has "an in-depth perspective on the extraordinary government power attempted to be exercised in this case — the power of the federal government to effectively shut down a social-media platform favored by tens of millions of Americans." "In light of these interests — including, most importantly, his overarching responsibility for the United States' national security and foreign policy — President Trump opposes banning TikTok in the United States at this juncture, and seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office." In 2020, Trump had voiced alarm over TikTok because of its Chinese ownership. Lawmakers later heard classified briefings that convinced them the foreign ownership posed a danger. But by the time the law won approval, Trump had switched sides. He said he believed TikTok helped him win the support of young voters. "TikTok had an impact, so we're taking a look at it," he told reporters two weeks ago. "I have a little warm spot in my heart." A year ago, his attorney Sauer drew criticism from some legal experts for boldly asserting that Trump as a former president had an absolute immunity from criminal charges for his official acts while in office. But in July, he won a 6-3 ruling from the Supreme Court that gave him and Trump what he had sought. Sauer is now set to represent Trump and his administration before the Supreme Court as U.S. solicitor general. He did not say precisely what the court should do now, only that it "should consider staying the statutory deadline to grant more breathing space" to the incoming administration and that one provision in the law allowed for a 90-day extension before it took effect. The court asked for responses to the competing briefs by next Friday. It scheduled two hours of argument for Jan. 10. It's not certain the justices will readily comply with Trump's request. Two weeks ago, former Trump attorney Noel Francisco filed an appeal on TikTok's behalf urging the justices to put the law on hold for a brief period. But the justices brushed aside that suggestion and said they would decide whether divestiture law violated the First Amendment. "I am skeptical Trump's intervention will make a difference," said Alan Rozenshtein, a University of Minnesota law professor who has written about the pending law. He noted that the Supreme Court denied TikTok's request to stay the law because it did not think TikTok could meet the requirements for a stay: a reasonable chance of winning on the merits. "Trump's argument does not change that," he said. "It may be bad luck for TikTok (and Trump) that the law goes into effect the day before inauguration, but such is life." ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Wildcat DX, LLC acquires full ownership stake in Navis Clinical Laboratories, Inc and retains interim CEO, Damon Borg , to bring new Strengthened Commitment to Growth . CLEVELAND , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wildcat DX, LLC is thrilled to announce its acquisition of Navis Clinical Laboratories, Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic lab testing services. Navis has long been dedicated to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value to its clients. The new ownership group shares these core values, and their involvement will further enhance our ability to expand and improve our products and services. As part of this transition, Dr. Damon Borg has been appointed as interim CEO. Navis is an exciting addition to the already impressive portfolio of Health Care companies owned and operated by the Wildcat DX, LLC management team. Some of the companies in this portfolio include; Encore Wound Care is one of the largest mobile wound care practices in the country, servicing long term care facilities in Ohio , Kentucky , Tennessee , and Pennsylvania , with Indiana expected to launch in early 2025. Encore Surgical Supplies is a rapidly growing post operative surgical dressing company. The Encore Surgical program drives the post operative conservative therapy for Ortho, Derm, Plastics, and General Surgery practices across the country. In just a year's time, physician groups across the country have adopted the Encore Surgical platform. MedArbor Diagnostics is a Clinical Molecular Laboratory located in Bristol, PA. They service a full line of molecular based infectious diseases testing including UTI, Respiratory, Wound, Women's Health and Gastrointestinal panels. Novo Health Care Services is a technology and billing company that has developed several software platforms including but not limited to – Novo LIMs, Encore Wound Tracker, and Novo Rx. Another division of the company performs billing services for pharmacies, laboratories, and medical practices throughout the country. The combined healthcare entities are to exceed $200m in yearly revenue, with 100% year over year growth. "We are extremely excited to add and synergize Navis into our expanding health care network. Navis has a long-standing reputation of being one of the top toxicology laboratories in the country. We will work to continue building upon their excellent reputation while bringing additional value to company through our business network and relationships," said Miro Kesic , Managing Partner of Wildcat DX, LLC. Navis remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and transparency. The entire team is energized by this new chapter and the opportunities it brings for growth and continued success. For additional information, please contact: Craig Waters , CFO [email protected] (440)652-8748 SOURCE Wildcat DX, LLC

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