Offensively challenged in several early high school basketball games this season, Terre Haute South shot 52% from the field Thursday afternoon in the fifth game of the First Financial Classic at Terre Haute North. Shakamak, a team that had South coach Braydon Jefferson worried, shot 33%, the result being a 57-44 win for the Braves that was decided early. “This is a team can shoots well and can make tough shots,” he said after the game in referring to the Lakers. “This time the ball bounced our way.” South jumped quickly into leads of 11-2, 13-3 and 16-5, and that was pretty much it. Shakamak rallied within 16-11 on a basket by reserve Mason Young and four points by Linden Jenkins. But 3-pointers by Treva Branch-Lewis and Peyton Turner — after the Braves had been 1 for 18 from beyond the arc in their previous game — made it 22-11 early in the second quarter and the lead didn’t vary much the rest of the way. Which wasn’t exactly what Jefferson had had in mind either. “We got a little lackadaisical and wanted to think we could coast,” he said about his team’s performance later in the game. “I wasn’t happy with our attention to detail.” South’s best stretch came in the third quarter, when the Braves built a 19-point lead at 46-27. Shakamak’s last gasp was cutting the lead to 55-44, but it was too little, too late. “I felt like we followed our game plan pretty well,” coach Brodie Crowe of the Lakers said after the game. “We limited our turnovers [six for the game, none in the second half] and we did a pretty good job on the boards considering [South’s] size advantage [which was considerable] . . . but it’s disappointing to lose a game we felt was one we should have won, except for our shooting.” South had a three-man attack as Chris Herrin scored 17 points (including a 3-pointer of his own), Turner 16 and Branch-Lewis 15. Jaylen Wells had a game-high nine rebounds four blocked shots, and Brady Wilson had four assists, three of them early in the game.” Jenkins led all scorers with 22 points for Shakamak, while Jaden Johnson had eight. Jenkins and Madden Husband had seven rebounds each. “We have a lot of guys who shoot pretty well,” Crowe emphasized. “We belong here . . . I wasn’t disappointed with our effort.” “We have to keep believing, keep trusting the process,” Jefferson concluded. TERRE HAUTE SOUTH (57) — Herrin 7-8 2-4 17, Wells 2-6 0-2 4, Turner 6-13 1-2 16, Branch-Lewis 5-7 3-6 15, Wilson 1-3 0-0 2, Morgan 1-3 0-0 2, T.Lewis 0-1 0-0 0, Wilkinson 0-0 0-0 0, Boyce 0-0 0-0 0, M.Lewis 0-0 1-2 1, Chastain 0-1 0-0 0, Semmler 0-0 0-0 0, Snider 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 22-42 FG, 7-16 FT, 57 TP. SHAKAMAK (44) — Jenkins 7-11 6-6 22, Husband 1-10 0-0 2, Terrell 1-5 1-2 3, Jad.Johnson 2-11 3-4 8, Jal.Johnson 2-4 0-1 4, Young 1-2 1-2 3, Fiscus 0-1 0-0 0, Miller 1-2 0-0 2, Buell 0-0 0-0 0, Roberts 0-0 0-0 0, Snellenberger 0-0 0-0 0, Agee M0-0 0-0 0. Totals 15-46 FG, 11-15 FT, 44 TP. 3-point shooting — THS 6-16 (Turner 3-8, Branch-Lewis 2-4, Herrin 1-1, Morgan 0-1, Wilson 0-2), Shakamak 3-18 (Jenkins 2-4, Jad.Johnson 1-5, Terrell 0-1, Jal.Johnson 0-1, Young 0-1, Fiscus 0-1, Husband 0-5). Total fouls — THS 16, Shakamak 15. Fouled out — none. Turnovers — THS 13, Shakamak 6. Rebounds — THS 36 (Wells 9, Turner 5, Branch-Lewis 5, Herrin 4, T.Lewis 4, Boyce 4, Wilson, Morgan, M.Lewis, Team 2), Shakamak 28 (Jenkins 7, Husband 7, Terrell 3, Jal.Johnson 3, Fiscus 2, Miller 2, Young, Snellenberger, Team 2). Assists — THS 16 (Branch-Lewis 6, Wilson 4, Turner 2, Wells 2, Herrin, T.Lewis), Shakamak 9 (Jad.Johnson 4, Terrell 2, Fiscus 2, Jenkins). Steals — THS 3 (Herrin, Branch-Lewis, Wilson), Shakamak 5 (Terrell 2, Jenkins, Husband, Jad.Johnson). Blocks — THS 4 (Wells 4), Shakamak 0. Next — Terre Haute South (4-3) plays a winners’ bracket game at 7 p.m. Shakamak (3-5) plays at 4 p.m.
In conclusion, the investigation into Nvidia's proposed acquisition of Arm raises complex issues about competition, innovation, and national security in the tech industry. While there are valid concerns about the potential risks of consolidation, there are also opportunities for greater collaboration and advancement. As the investigation unfolds, it will be crucial to carefully consider these implications and ensure that any decision made is in the best interest of consumers, businesses, and the tech industry as a whole.Samantha Dart, co-head of global commodities research at Goldman, published a note to clients outlining five key questions and answers about the US-EU liquefied natural gas trade. This comes just days after President-elect Donald Trump unless Brussels ramped up purchases of American LNG. For context, last Friday, Trump wrote on Truth Social: Dart told clients that the US is already Europe's largest LNG supplier and a key source of supply growth. She said replacing Russian LNG with US LNG imports could raise shipping costs and European prices to incentivize re-routing cargoes. She said such a shift would have minimal impact on US LNG export revenues, as total export capacity remains fixed, adding exporters with long-term contracts with proposed US LNG projects would benefit. However, Europe's decarbonization strategy may limit the willingness of European companies to make long-term NatGas commitments with US exporters. Dart laid out key questions and answers about the US-EU LNG trade that help clients understand that US LNG Gulf exports can "theoretically" replace Russian NatGas flowing into the EU. US LNG exports averaged 91 mt over the past year (Dec23-Nov24), of which 47 mt or 51% were delivered to Europe. US LNG exports to Europe have grown significantly in levels and as a share of total US LNG exports since the European energy crisis in 2022, peaking in 2023 (Exhibit 1). It appears that Goldman believes Trump's 'America First' policy of replacing Russian LNG to Europe with American LNG is "theoretically" possible. By Zerohedge.com
During the upcoming video conference, our experienced financial advisers will provide in-depth insights and guidance on how to make the most of the personal pension system, including tips on optimizing contributions, selecting appropriate investment strategies, and maximizing retirement savings. Customers will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in interactive discussions to better understand the benefits and mechanics of the system.India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! stalwart Barry McGuigan has recounted a harrowing tale of his boxing days, detailing how an injury led to a complete nose reconstruction with plastic. In the gripping episode on Friday (November 22), sporting legends and celebrities alike huddled together for an intimate conversation about their ties to boxing. Coleen Rooney kicked off the banter, divulging her childhood pastime to Barry and pop sensation Danny Jones from McFly. With a nostalgic edge, she shared: "My dad had us, me and my two brothers sparring each other when we were younger. "He used to get us in the living room, we've got it all on video. I was Big Betty, my brother's called Jo and he was Little Josie, and we used to have a ring walk." Then came McGuigan's striking revelation as the 63 year old ex-champion discussed how a grievous blow transformed his appearance, disclosing: "When I had it broken it was flat, so they just took the bone out and replaced it with plastic." Launching his career in the squared circle back in 1981, Barry McGuigan's boxing journey is marked by glory - reigning supreme as both British and European featherweight champion from 1983 through to 1985. Moreover, this Irish legend clinched his place amongst the immortals in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. Seizing the chance for a masterclass, Danny eagerly sought McGuigan's advice on mastering body shots. Generously obliging, Barry cheerfully engaged in an exchange of friendly punches with Danny, who managed a swift quintet of strikes on the seasoned fighter. Later on the show, the singer exclaimed to the Bush Telegraph: "Today my life was made because Barry McGuigan let me hit him in the stomach. I hit him really hard and it was solid, it was like hitting a brick wall." As the eldest participant in this year's cast, Barry had expressed his belief that he would serve as a pillar of serenity among the younger members. Prior to venturing into the wilderness, he commented: "I'm the consoler when the guys have a hard day in the gym and they haven't sparred particularly well." He added with a touch of uncertainty, "I'd like to think I'd be someone who would act as a 'calmer downer' if you like. Or I might get irritated. I really don't know." I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina election officials won't order another recount in a close state Supreme Court race after a partial hand recount failed to suggest the trailing Republican candidate could overtake the Democratic incumbent. Following the completion of a machine recount of over 5.5 million ballots last week, Democratic Associate Justice Allison Riggs maintained a 734-vote lead over Republican Jefferson Griffin, who is currently a state Court of Appeals judge. Griffin then requested a partial hand recount in which randomly chosen ballots from 3% of the voting sites in all 100 counties were reexamined. The law says a statewide hand recount would have been required if the sample results differed enough so that the result would be reversed if the difference were extrapolated to all ballots. But the sample tabulations, which finished Tuesday, showed Riggs actually picking up more votes than Griffin. As a result, the State Board of Elections said a total recount won't be ordered. The election, however, has not been fully resolved. The five-member state board was scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday on protests previously filed by Griffin and three GOP legislative candidates who also are in very close elections. Riggs, one of two Democrats on the seven-member court, declared victory again on Tuesday, and her campaign renewed calls for Griffin to concede. Griffin didn’t immediately respond to an email seeking comment. The protests going before the state board, which question if well over 60,000 ballots should have been counted, cover three categories of voting. They include votes cast by people with voter registration records that lack driver’s licenses or partial Social Security numbers; overseas voters who have never lived in North Carolina but whose parents were deemed state residents; and military or overseas voters who did not provide copies of photo identification with their ballots. Separately Tuesday, a Court of Appeals panel unanimously declined Griffin's request to order the state board to rule on the protests before Wednesday's meeting to accelerate the process. The board could dismiss the protests or — if problems are found — order corrected ballot tallies, more recounts or new elections. Decisions by the board — with a 3-2 Democratic majority — can be appealed to state courts. Other protests filed by Griffin and the legislative candidates are being first considered by county boards. The state Democratic Party filed a federal lawsuit last week seeking to block the State Board of Elections from ruling in any way to throw out the disputed ballots. The Democrats' lawyers say federal law prohibits such systematic challenges to voter eligibility for an election that has already passed. Some of the protests focus on activities that Republicans already sued over before the November election. Democratic officials and their allies held a news conference early Tuesday outside the state Supreme Court building and strongly criticized Griffin and other Republicans for initiating claims they say would disenfranchise legal voters. North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Anderson Clayton said she fears the state Supreme Court could ultimately side with Republicans and remove the challenged ballots. “We are trying to make sure that people are raising their voices, that we are filing lawsuits where we can,” Clayton said. “And we are also trusting the process of our board of elections officials to do their job and to count every single vote.” Griffin led Riggs by about 10,000 votes on election night, but that lead dwindled and flipped to Riggs as qualifying provisional and absentee ballots were added to the totals. Other types of protests filed by Griffin and the legislators are being considered by county boards. The Associated Press has not called the Supreme Court race and two of the three legislative races highlighted in the protests. In one of the two, Republican state Rep. Frank Sossamon trails Democratic challenger Bryan Cohn. A Cohn victory would mean Republicans fall one seat short of retaining their current veto-proof majority starting next month.Dozens killed in Mozambique post-election violence
Drop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’Indeed, Atlanta's journey to this point has been filled with ups and downs. They have faced adversity, criticism, and doubts from skeptics who questioned their ability to compete at the highest level. But through it all, they have remained resilient and determined to silence their critics.
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