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There will be many changes in Social Security benefits in 2025 – The administration confirms all the changes for January.By MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Defense Department, said he had a “wonderful conversation” with Maine Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday as he pushed to win enough votes for confirmation. He said he will not back down after allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Related Articles National Politics | Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell. It’ll be a first for him National Politics | The Trump and Biden teams insist they’re working hand in glove on foreign crises National Politics | ‘You don’t know what’s next.’ International students scramble ahead of Trump inauguration National Politics | Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here’s how China plans to fight back National Politics | Trump won’t be able to save the struggling US beef industry Collins said after the hourlong meeting that she questioned Hegseth about the allegations amid reports of drinking and the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies. She said she had a “good, substantive” discussion with Hegseth and “covered a wide range of topics,” including sexual assault in the military, Ukraine and NATO. But she said she would wait until a hearing, and notably a background check, to make a decision. “I asked virtually every question under the sun,” Collins told reporters as she left her office after the meeting. “I pressed him both on his position on military issues as well as the allegations against him, so I don’t think there was anything that we did not cover.” The meeting with Collins was closely watched as she is seen as more likely than most of her Republican Senate colleagues to vote against some of Trump’s Cabinet picks. She and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a fellow moderate Republican, did not shy from opposing Trump in his first term when they wanted to do so and sometimes supported President Joe Biden’s nominees for the judicial and executive branches. And Hegseth, an infantry combat veteran and former “Fox & Friends” weekend host, is working to gain as many votes as he can as some senators have expressed concerns about his personal history and lack of management experience. “I’m certainly not going to assume anything about where the senator stands,” Hegseth said as he left Collins’ office. “This is a process that we respect and appreciate. And we hope, in time, overall, when we get through that committee and to the floor that we can earn her support.” Hegseth met with Murkowski on Tuesday. He has also been meeting repeatedly with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, a military veteran who has said she is a survivor of sexual assault and has spent time in the Senate working on improving how attacks are reported and prosecuted within the ranks. On Monday, Ernst said after a meeting with him that he had committed to selecting a senior official to prioritize those goals. Republicans will have a 53-49 majority next year, meaning Trump cannot lose more than three votes on any of his nominees. It is so far unclear whether Hegseth will have enough support, but Trump has stepped up his pressure on senators in the last week. “Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!” Trump posted on his social media platform last week.
Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday as he awaits a May sex trafficking trial by a judge who cited evidence showing him to be a serious risk of witness tampering and proof that he has violated regulations in jail. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian made the decision in a written ruling following a bail hearing last week, when lawyers for the hip-hop mogul argued that a $50 million bail package they proposed would be sufficient to ensure Combs doesn’t flee and doesn’t try to intimidate prospective trial witnesses. Two other judges previously had been persuaded by prosecutors’ arguments that the Bad Boy Records founder was a danger to the community if he is not behind bars. Lawyers did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment on the decision. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to for years, aided by associates and employees. An indictment alleges that he silenced victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. A federal appeals court judge last month denied Combs’ immediate release while a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan considers his bail request. Prosecutors have insisted that no bail conditions would be sufficient to protect the public and prevent the “I'll Be Missing You” singer from fleeing. They say that even in a federal lockup in Brooklyn, Combs has orchestrated social media campaigns designed to influence prospective jurors and tried to publicly leak materials he thinks can help his case. They say he also has contacted potential witnesses through third parties. Lawyers for Combs say any alleged sexual abuse described in the indictment occurred during consensual relations between adults and that new evidence refutes allegations that Combs used his to induce into drugged-up, elaborately produced sexual performances with male sex workers known as “Freak Offs.”
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Group Eleven Resources Corp. ( CVE:ZNG – Get Free Report ) shot up 3% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as C$0.17 and last traded at C$0.17. 53,301 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 59% from the average session volume of 130,359 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.17. Group Eleven Resources Trading Up 3.0 % The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 2.73 and a current ratio of 6.66. The firm has a market cap of C$35.14 million, a PE ratio of -8.50 and a beta of 1.39. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of C$0.18 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of C$0.19. Group Eleven Resources Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Group Eleven Resources Corp. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of mineral properties in Ireland. The company primarily explores for zinc, lead, and silver deposits. It owns 100% interest in the Silvermines project comprising two prospecting licenses (PLs) covering an area of 43.0 square kilometers located in the northern County Tipperary; the PG West project that consists of 22 PLs covering an area of 650 square kilometers located in the Limerick region. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Group Eleven Resources Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Group Eleven Resources and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Report: AJ Dybantsa Received $5M NIL Offers from UNC, Alabama Before BYU CommitmentThe businesswoman and fiancee of Said Palao Alejandra Baigorria, has not remained silent in the face of the criticism she has received for the launch of her perfume, created in collaboration with a well-known brand. The expert perfumer Joaquin Cisneros was one of the main detractors, questioning the quality of the product and its price. However, Alejandra was quick to react, firmly defending her fragrance through her social networks. Baigorria, known for her presence in the business world, has assured that her perfume is an Eau de Parfum and not a simple cologne, as Cisneros had pointed out. In addition, he emphasized that he will take legal action against the perfumer, for what he considers malicious comments that seek to harm his business. “What bothers me is that a Peruvian is the one who sinks another Peruvian with a venture,” the businesswoman expressed in her Instagram stories. Alejandra Baigorria defends the quality of her perfume Despite the criticism, Alejandra Baigorria was proud of her product, ensuring that her perfume is the best-selling in the entire country, even surpassing renowned international brands. In her networks, the businesswoman invited consumers to try the perfume and share their experiences, always based on real facts and not influenced by the opinions of detractors. “This perfume, beautiful and cute, and smells spectacular, is the number one seller in the entire country. Yes, it beats the best international, French and Italian perfumes. That’s why people feel itchy, itchy, and want to crush me. But I’m sorry, this perfume will continue to be the best seller and I’ll take care of that, because that’s what I work for every day. So I invite you to try it and give a real review of the product,” said Alejandra. The businesswoman also highlighted that her success does not depend on looking at the competition, but on focusing on doing a good job and contributing to the growth of Peruvian entrepreneurs. Join our entertainment channelSean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail a third time as he awaits sex trafficking trial
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TJ Bamba led Oregon with 22 points and five assists in the Ducks' 78-68 victory over San Diego State on Wednesday in pool play of the Players Era Festival at Las Vegas. The Ducks (7-0) won both games in the "Power Group" and will play in the championship Saturday against the top team from the "Impact Group." San Diego State (3-2) will await its opponent for one of the secondary games Saturday. The matchups are based on seeding dependent on performance of the first two games. Bamba made 7 of 14 shots from the field, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Keeshawn Barthelemy had 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field and hit 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. Nate Bittle finished with 11 points and nine rebounds, Brandon Angel 12 points and six rebounds and Jackson Shelstad paired 12 points with four assists. BJ Davis led San Diego State with 18 points before fouling out. Nick Boyd finished with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field, including 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Neither team led by more than four points until Oregon scored nine unanswered to take a 34-27 lead with 2:20 left in the first half. Barthelemy started the run with a jumper and finished it with a 3-pointer. Oregon outscored San Diego State 16-4 in the last 4:23 of the half to take a 41-31 lead into the break. Bamba and Barthelemy combined for 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting in the first half. Boyd led San Diego State with 13 points, making all three of his 3-point attempts and going 5-of-6 overall. A 7-2 run for Oregon increased its advantage to 48-35 with 17:36 remaining, but San Diego State cut the lead to 56-53 with 10:58 left following a 9-0 run. A Bamba 3-pointer closed an 8-2 stretch with 4:15 remaining to increase Oregon's lead to 73-63. San Diego State did not get closer than eight points the rest of the way. Davis fouled out with 31 seconds left and Oregon leading 77-68. --Field Level Media
Gumla: Students and teachers of St Ignatius School here celebrated Christmas with message of peace and love. Students presented carols on the birth of Jesus Christ . The school also displayed the nativity scene. The function started with lighting of candles by St Ignatius’ rector Fr Florence Kujur and school principal Fr Manohar Khoya. Kujur said, “The birth of Jesus Christ is the advent of our guiding light.” Khoya said, “The festival of Christmas is a symbol of love and peace. We feel joy during this festival. Jesus took birth on earth for the salvation of all humans.” TNN We also published the following articles recently Box said to contain bones of Jesus brother found in Israel, on display in US A 2,000-year-old limestone burial box, believed to have contained the bones of James, brother of Jesus, is on display in Atlanta. Discovered in 1976 and authenticated in 2013, the ossuary bears the inscription 'James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus.' The exhibit includes 350 artifacts from Jesus' time, enhancing its historical significance. Birth anniversary of folk singer Bhikhari Thakur to be celebrated at his native village Preparations are underway in Kutubpur diara, Saran district, for the birth anniversary celebrations of renowned folk singer Bhikhari Thakur. Organized by the art, culture, and youth department with the district administration, the event honors Thakurs contributions to Bhojpuri culture and society. His visionary works addressed social issues, and he was praised by notable figures for his multi-faceted talents. Christmas & New Year festivities light up parks in city Public parks in Ranchi have become lively hubs for Christmas and New Year celebrations, with attractions like the Birsa Munda Fun Park hosting carnivals, rides, and film screenings. Families are enjoying seasonal festivities at Morabadi Children's Park, Oxygen Park, and Nakshatra Van. Educational screenings and illuminated walkways enhance the festive atmosphere, making these parks centers for community engagement. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes.
