z2777 flight AP Sports SummaryBrief at 6:03 p.m. ESTWith state elections over, Indian stock market heads for stabilityThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With Penn State’s strong push for a spot in the College Football Playoff still a couple of wins from completion, the biggest roadblock to a bid for the Nittany Lions in this favorable final third of their schedule has appeared with a trip to Minnesota . That’s why this week, naturally, is too early for them to talk about making the inaugural 12-team tournament — as enticing as their prospects might be. “I think the quality of teams that we go in and play each week speaks for itself,” quarterback Drew Allar said. “But as far as rankings, it doesn’t really matter until it matters.” Penn State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) is fourth in both the AP poll and the CFP rankings this week, needing help for a long-shot hope of reaching the Big Ten title game because of a loss to now-No. 2 Ohio State on Nov. 2. In this new era of playoff expansion, the Nittany Lions are on firm footing for an at-large bid. Lose to the unranked Gophers (6-4, 4-3), however, and that ground could become shaky given the current collection of standout two-loss teams in the SEC. In case the Nittany Lions needed proof of the danger of letting focus diverge, coach James Franklin and his staff can call up the tape from Nov. 9, 2019. That’s when an undefeated Penn State team came to Minnesota and lost 31-26 . RELATED COVERAGE Coach Spencer Danielson says 12th-ranked Boise State must seize moment and respect 2-win Wyoming No. 12 Boise State heads to Wyoming hoping to maintain No. 4 seed in College Football Playoff No. 21 Arizona State on the rise in Kenny Dillingham’s second season as coach The Nittany Lions lost again at Ohio State two weeks later and finished 11-2, one of several not-quite performances for this storied program that last went unbeaten in 1994 and hasn’t been recognized as national champions since 1986. The Gophers were undefeated themselves after that game before losses to rivals Iowa and Wisconsin ended their Rose Bowl quest. This team isn’t on that level of talent and success from five years ago, but the chemistry has been off the charts. Coach P.J. Fleck drew attention to some of the individual standout performances that fueled the signature victory in 2019 in meetings with players this week. “We need our best playmakers to play their best. Penn State’s going to need their playmakers to be their best. That’s what happens in November,” Fleck said. Warren’s momentum Tyler Warren has already shattered nearly every record for Penn State tight ends. The do-it-all senior become such a force his teammates insist he’s worthy of the Heisman Trophy, tracking toward the top of the NFL draft board for his position next spring. “He’s the best tight end in America, but he’s also the most complete tight end in America,” Allar said. Warren is coming off a 190-yard performance at Purdue that included 63 yards on three rushes and 127 yards on eight receptions. “He has the ability to take a play that should be 2 or 3 yards and turn it into 30 or 40,” Gophers defensive end Danny Striggow said. Carter vs. Ersery Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has 171⁄2 tackles for loss, the second-most in the FBS, and eight sacks to match the third-most in the Big Ten. He has a challenging matchup this week with Minnesota left tackle Aireontae Ersery across from him in a battle of projected first-round NFL draft picks. Gophers coaches told Striggow and his fellow defensive linemen a couple of seasons ago to relish the opportunity to face Ersery in practice. “That’s one of the best looks in the country that you’re going to get,” Striggow said. Carter has successfully made the transition from linebacker this season. “He is impacting the game in a number of ways, which creates opportunities for other guys on our defensive line and within our defense and causes a lot of headaches,” Franklin said. “He is becoming more and more of a leader every single day.” Security measures Allar and the Nittany Lions have paid particular attention to protecting the ball this week, given the Gophers have 16 interceptions, one short of the national lead. Penn State quarterback Drew Allar feels he’ll need to be especially accurate this weekend considering Minnesota has 16 interceptions on the season. “We’re just going to have to be disciplined and stick to our game plan,” Allar said. Senior day The Gophers have a strong group of departing players who will take the field at Huntington Bank Stadium for the final time, including Ersery, quarterback Max Brosmer, wide receiver Daniel Jackson, right guard Quinn Carroll, cornerback Justin Walley, kicker Dragan Kesich and Striggow. “It’s been good to reflect, but it’s not over yet,” Striggow said. “Those short windows of reflection, I cut ’em out and then say, ‘We’ve got some more memories to make.’” ___ 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 .Calhoun County E911 Becomes First to Launch Ryzyliant's Solution with INdigital NGCS Support

I love how the Aspen Skiing Co. sometimes opens the mountains earlier than the published date. The move strikes me as a benevolent gesture — a vital bone thrown to the locals — one with meat and marrow we can all chew on until the real soap opera of ski season begins. Aspen’s ski season is indeed a real-life docudrama; the greatest show on snow. It’s the relentless grind of winter, filled with thrills and spills of victory, hoots and hollers, camaraderie and the agony of “da feet” (and knees). As of 9 a.m. today, Aspen is officially, once again, a classic American ski town. Let the games begin! The recent snow has assuaged the very real fear of a no-snow year — a nightmarish scenario that I internally fret about every fall. This is the second year of Aspen Mountain’s top-to-bottom snowmaking capabilities. That’s significant. The affectionately nicknamed “manmade ribbon of death” begs speed, and is grossly emblematic of early season skiing to me. In the shadow of the World Cup’s impending absence, is now the time to reboot the heralded “24 Hours of Aspen” ski race? While driving into town one eerie October evening I couldn’t help but notice the lights of the snowmaking system on Golden Horn and Thunderbowl making an illuminated, fluorescent signature in a dogleg left arc. The spectacle reminded me of the Starlink satellite network streaking across the sky; a token of man’s technological mark shining over the land. Over the years, I’ve witnessed an ideological, technical and money-driven change in the ski industry. From the conglomerate resort entities, to their season passes, to day-ticket technology, to the equipment, to the clothing, to on-mountain dining, to the teaching techniques, to the chairlifts, to snow-management procedures, to the way the mountains are being skied, to lodging and transportation, to the workforce — every sector and component of the snow business has metamorphosed. Yet for me, the liberating feeling of skiing itself has stayed much the same as when I was a kid. I always marvel at that familiarity and simplicity of the very first run of the year: skiing effortlessly off of the lift and settling into those first few turns. Just like riding a bike. In an odd little way, ski season completes me. Maybe that has something to do with being fortunate enough to have hustled in the ski industry for the past 30-plus years. I feel blessed to work in the snow business, surrounded by outgoing, adventurous people — the majority of whom I can identify with — who eat, sleep and breathe skiing. As a testament, I still like skiing. The business part hasn’t forever ruined the fun for me. Yet. And, I really dig turning people onto the sport, and seeing their faces and hearing the unadulterated excitement and sense of accomplishment in their voices after conquering Homestead Road on Buttermilk for the first time. A couple of weeks ago on a sleepy Monday I was startled by the image of a guy walking through town carrying a pair of skis. My head was somewhere far, far away. Last Sunday while watching the Broncos, I performed a “dress rehearsal” for ski season, a little trick my old ski pal Larry Mayer hipped me to while we were riding the gondola one time. You suit-up for skiing, put your boots on, lay your skis out on the carpet, click-in, get down into a tuck and hold it for as long as you can. Recover and repeat. The exercise worked like a charm. Something inside of me shifted — mentally and physically — to get psyched to ski again. I’m definitely not in the ski shape I used to be. I was nearly hyperventilating just from buttoning my pants, then bending over and buckling my boots. Afterwards I performed a rudimentary early season ski tune, courtesy of my handy Swix tuning kit by deburring and sharpening the edges to a 90-degree bevel. I’m always experimenting with obscure waxing techniques. I’ve tried everything from Armor All to olive oil to Lemon Pledge furniture wipes. This time I applied some spray-on carnauba Turtle Wax to the thirsty bases of my fat sticks. My skis feel smooth; they smell nice, too. Either tune your skis yourself, or support your local ski shop and have them tuned professionally. You’ll be happy with the big difference that little bit of effort makes. Last year, I learned the hard way that at this stage in my ski career, when you live in a ski town the likes of Aspen, it’s best to let the skiing come to you as opposed to chasing early turns at other resorts. I like the concept, but the execution was a different beast entirely. Driving three-plus hours to ski, and three hours or more back, is for people in their 20s with Ikon Passes and Subarus. I’d like to take this opportunity to profusely thank everyone in mountain operations for getting the slopes ready for us. I’m acutely aware of all the hard work that goes into mountain preparation: mowing and clearing the runs during summer, ceremoniously igniting burn piles with napalm (smells like ... ski season), snowmaking and grooming, getting the chairlifts and gondola ready. Thanks also to the patrolmen and patrolwomen who make the terrain safe and inevitably the injured bodies off of the hill. The more people that get out and ski, the overall healthier and happier our community is. Here’s to a fun, successful and rewarding ski season, everyone. See you up there!

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Who are Labour’s new working-class voters? An interview with Claire AinsleyThe Mahayuti alliance, despite their poor performance in the Lok Sabha polls, executed a strategic comeback in north Maharashtra assembly elections, capturing 44 of 47 seats. Their success was bolstered by Prime Minister Modi's slogan, key developmental initiatives, and targeted support for farmers. The completion of the Nilwande dam and new river linking projects played crucial roles in garnering greater support in Nashik, Dhule, and nearby districts. Adapting policy measures to aid onion farmers also paid off, especially in Nashik and Ahilyanagar, according to BJP sources. In efforts to rejuvenate grassroots connections, key Mahayuti leaders such as Girish Mahajan and Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil engaged closely with local units. Strategic policy changes, including adjustments in onion export pricing, further solidified farmer support, resulting in a sweeping victory for the alliance. (With inputs from agencies.)

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Piedmont power line project: Carroll officials approve formal opposition to send to Gov. MooreWhat Hilarious Thing Did Knicks' Leaders Say After Career Night?ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Spokesperson fired a broadside at the Sharif family’s courtiers, declaring November 24 as the dawn of a new era, when the shackles of oppression and slavery started shattering and the walls of tyranny crumbling. PTI Spokesperson blasted the government for turning Islamabad into an open prison blocking the peaceful protestors from entering the federal capital. He lamented that over two million Islamabad residents were being held hostage behind a barricade of 220 containers. Reacting to the chatterbox ministers and the sycophants, PTI Spokesperson lashed out at the puppet government for converting the entire country into the fortress while keeping airports open for their own escape routes, which was a clear indication of their growing fear. However, he made it clear that the people would not let them escape this time around and would be held accountable for their transgressions and corruption practices. PTI Spokesperson lambasted the cowardly loyalists of the fugitive hiding in London, who resorted to verbal attacks from the safety of the container barricades. He threw down the gauntlet, daring them to emerge from their hiding and face the people openly. PTI Spokesperson said that the illegitimate government unleashed a reign of terror and violated sanctity of four walls to silent PTI Chairman-for-life Imran Khan’s loyalists. He went on to say that the inept and presentative government compounded the miseries of inflation-weary and poverty-stricken masses manifold because they ruined the country economically, socially and politically. PTI Spokesperson pledged that the nation was united in its determination to break free from the corrupt and power-hungry ruling elite, who plunged Pakistan into chaos and lawlessness. He vowed that a massive wave of public support would sweep away the selfish and greedy rulers, paving the way for the realization of haqeeqi azadi. He stated that the mandate thieves nurtured in the lap of dictatorship would ultimately face the public wrath and the people would hold them accountable for their wrong deeds. PTI Spokesperson emphasized that PTI Founder Imran Khan was the true guardian of the people’s mandate and the champion of democracy that was the reason people stood by him, and together they would rid the country form these powers grabbers to bring about the much-needed change. PTI Spokesperson reaffirmed the party’s unwavering commitment to fighting for the people’s rights and Pakistan’s future, no matter the obstacles. He also lambasted the puppet government for attempting to silence the people’s voices through intimidation, violence, and brutality. However, PTI Spokesperson asserted that these tactics would not serve their purpose rather it would further fuel the fire and no power on earth could stop the revolution come what may. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Four members of Congress unveiled a bipartisan bill Friday that would spark changes at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, placing a time limit on resolving cases that can sometimes take years and improving communication between the center and abuse survivors. The Safer Sports for Athletes Act looks to address some of the bigger concerns that have opened the center to criticism since it was established in 2017 to handle sex-abuse cases in Olympic sports and their grassroots cousins. The bill has potential for a fivefold increase of an existing grant to the center, bringing it to $10 million a year. But even if the full amount were approved, it wouldn't solve all of the problems. As before, that grant can only be used for training and education , not investigations and enforcement, which are the focus of complaints about the center , and also of the reforms the lawmakers are seeking. “We’re hoping the combination of appropriations for other activities will free up money for investigations, as well as the streamlining,” said one of the bill's sponsors, Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina. The center estimates the reforms in the bill could cost more than $4.5 million. It currently operates on a budget of around $21 million a year, most of which comes from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and its sports affiliates, known as national governing bodies, or NGBs. “It's really unclear, and I don't think that some parts of the bill jibe with other parts of the bill," SafeSport CEO Ju'Riese Colon said. "We're going to need some more conversation to suss out some of this stuff. Right now, it just doesn't really add up for us.” The center's critics, meanwhile, have long been skeptical about giving more resources to an agency they feel is missing the mark. The bill would also mandate that investigations be concluded within 180 days after a report is made, with possibilities to extend them. Some of the most egregious complaints about the center have come from people who say it has taken years for their cases to be resolved. The center currently receives about 155 reports a week, which comes to more than 8,000 a year. When fully staffed, it has 77 people on its response and resolution team. “Too many other survivors have also been left waiting for years for SafeSport to investigate or have their cases closed without action,” said soccer player Mana Shim, who helped lawmakers draft the bill. Shim's own case, involving sexual harassment and coercion by her coach, took more than two years for the center to resolve and led to investigations and reforms across American soccer. Other reforms include a requirement for the center to provide victim advocates at no cost for those needing them — a move already underway as part of a menu of changes the center announced earlier this year — and to assign case managers who can give timely updates to victims and the accused. “I have questions around, if the center were to hire and staff the advocates, there might be some conflict of interest with us doing this internally," Colon said. The center was also concerned with one provision that would redefine how arbitration works and another that would change the dynamics of information sharing between the center and the USOPC and NGBs. The other bill sponsors were Reps. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio; Don Bacon, R-Nebraska; and Kathy Castor, D-Florida. The lawmakers positioned the bill as one that will help the Denver-based center, while making clear they are not satisfied with the results so far. “We're going to make sure the center has the resources it needs to effectively respond to thousands of reports it handles annually,” Castor said. “It has unfortunately fallen short." Ross conceded this bill will probably get pushed to the next Congress, which convenes Jan. 3, “but we needed to set the stage as soon as possible.” ___ AP Summer Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games Eddie Pells, The Associated Press