eyd q740 CHICAGO — In the days after the presidential election, Sadie Perez began carrying pepper spray with her around campus. Her mom also ordered her and her sister a self-defense kit that included keychain spikes, a hidden knife key and a personal alarm. It’s a response to an emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers who have seized on Republican Donald Trump’s presidential win to justify and amplify misogynistic derision and threats online. Many have appropriated a 1960s abortion rights rallying cry, declaring “Your body, my choice” at women online and on college campuses. For many women, the words represent a worrying harbinger of what might lie ahead as some men perceive the election results as a rebuke of reproductive rights and women’s rights. “The fact that I feel like I have to carry around pepper spray like this is sad,” said Perez, a 19-year-old political science student in Wisconsin. “Women want and deserve to feel safe.” Isabelle Frances-Wright, director of technology and society at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a think tank focusing on polarization and extremism, said she had seen a “very large uptick in a number of types of misogynistic rhetoric immediately after the election,” including some “extremely violent misogyny.” “I think many progressive women have been shocked by how quickly and aggressively this rhetoric has gained traction,” she said. Related Story: Misogynistic Slogan Spreads Rapidly Online and Offline The phrase “Your body, my choice” has been largely attributed to a post on the social platform X from Nick Fuentes, a Holocaust-denying white nationalist and far-right internet personality who dined at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida two years ago. In statements responding to criticism of that event, Trump said he had “never met and knew nothing about” Fuentes before he arrived. Mary Ruth Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis School of Law, said the phrase transforms the iconic abortion rights slogan into an attack on women’s right to autonomy and a personal threat. “The implication is that men should have control over or access to sex with women,” said Ziegler, a reproductive rights expert. Fuentes’ post had 35 million views on X within 24 hours, according to a report by Frances-Wright’s think tank, and the phrase spread rapidly to other social media platforms. Women on TikTok have reported seeing it inundate their comment sections. The slogan also has made its way offline with boys chanting it in middle schools or men directing it at women on college campuses, according to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue report and social media reports. One mother said her daughter heard the phrase on her college campus three times, the report said. School districts in Wisconsin and Minnesota have sent notices about the language to parents. T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase were pulled off Amazon. Perez said she has seen men respond to shared Snapchat stories for their college class with “Your body, my choice.” “It makes me feel disgusted and infringed upon,” she said. “... It feels like going backwards.” Related Story: Spike in Online Attacks and Threats Against Women Misogynistic attacks have been part of the social media landscape for years. But Frances-Wright and others who track online extremism and disinformation said language glorifying violence against women or celebrating the possibility of their rights being stripped away has spiked since the election. Online declarations for women to “Get back in the kitchen” or to “Repeal the 19th,” a reference to the constitutional amendment that gave women the right to vote, have spread rapidly. In the days surrounding the election, the extremism think tank found that the top 10 posts on X calling for repeal of the 19th Amendment received more than 4 million views collectively. A man holding a sign with the words “Women Are Property” sparked an outcry at Texas State University. The man was not a student, faculty or staff, and was escorted off campus, according to the university’s president. The university is “exploring potential legal responses,” he said. Anonymous rape threats have been left on the TikTok videos of women denouncing the election results. And on the far-flung reaches of the web, 4chan forums have called for “rape squads” and the adoption of policies in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a dystopian book and TV series depicting the dehumanization and brutalization of women. “What was scary here was how quickly this also manifested in offline threats,” Frances-Wright said, emphasizing that online discourse can have real-world impacts. Previous violent rhetoric on 4chan has been connected to racially motivated and antisemitic attacks, including a 2022 shooting by a white supremacist in Buffalo that killed 10 people. Anti-Asian hate incidents also rose as politicians, including Trump, used words such as “Chinese virus” to describe the COVID-19 pandemic. And Trump’s language targeting Muslims and immigrants in his first campaign correlated with spikes in hate speech and attacks on these groups, Frances-Wright said. The Global Project Against Hate and Extremism reported similar rhetoric, with “numerous violent misogynistic trends” gaining traction on right-wing platforms such 4chan and spreading to more mainstream ones such as X since the election. Related Story: Throughout the presidential race, Trump’s campaign leaned on conservative podcasts and tailored messaging toward disaffected young men. As Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention over the summer, the song “It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World” by James Brown blared from the speakers. One of several factors to his success this election was modestly boosting his support among men, a shift concentrated among younger voters, according to AP VoteCast, survey of more than 120,000 voters nationwide. But Trump also won support from 44% of women age 18 to 44, according to AP VoteCast. To some men, Trump’s return to the White House is seen as a vindication, gender and politics experts said. For many young women, the election felt like a referendum on women’s rights and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss felt like a rejection of their own rights and autonomy. “For some of these men, Trump’s victory represents a chance to reclaim a place in society that they think they are losing around these traditional gender roles,” Frances-Wright said. None of the current online rhetoric is being amplified by Trump or anyone in his immediate orbit. But Trump has a long history of insulting women, and the spike in such language comes after he ran a campaign that was centered on masculinity and repeatedly attacked Harris over her race and gender. His allies and surrogates also used misogynistic language about Harris throughout the campaign. “With Trump’s victory, many of these men felt like they were heard, they were victorious. They feel that they have potentially a supporter in the White House,” said Dana Brown, executive director of the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics. Brown said some young men feel they’re victims of discrimination and have expressed mounting resentment for successes of the women’s rights movement, including #MeToo. The tension also has been influenced by socioeconomic struggles. As women become the majority on college campuses and many professional industries see increasing gender diversity, it has “led to young men scapegoating women and girls, falsely claiming it’s their fault they’re not getting into college anymore as opposed to looking inward,” Brown said. Perez, the political science student, said she and her sister have been leaning on each other, their mother and other women in their lives to feel safer amid the online vitriol. They text each other to make sure they got home safely. They have girls’ nights to celebrate wins, including a female majority in student government at their campus in the University of Wisconsin system. “I want to encourage my friends and the women in my life to use their voices to call out this rhetoric and to not let fear take over,” she said.Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely with a torn right oblique muscle, the NBA team said Saturday, a major blow for a club already missing star Paolo Banchero with the same injury. Wagner was hurt in the Magic's 102-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Jeff Weltman, Orlando president of basketball operations, said he would be re-evaluated in four weeks. Wagner has played a key role in keeping the Magic competitive since Banchero was injured on October 30. He has scored at least 20 points in nine straight games and is averaging 24.4 points, 5.7 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game for the season. At 16-9 the Magic are in third place in the Eastern Conference. However, they are still without Banchero, who said on Monday he had "finally" been able to take part in some on-court ball-handling and spot shooting practice. "Obviously (there) wasn't any sprinting or cutting or anything," Banchero said. "But hopefully in the next few weeks I can start getting into more of that and just work my way back into playing shape." bb/sev

I'm an American living in the UK... these are the FIVE things that are so different about our supermarketsSpirax-Sarco Engineering plc ( OTCMKTS:SPXSF – Get Free Report ) was the target of a significant decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 34,600 shares, a decline of 36.3% from the November 30th total of 54,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 346.0 days. Spirax-Sarco Engineering Stock Performance Shares of OTCMKTS:SPXSF opened at $86.35 on Friday. Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a 12-month low of $84.46 and a 12-month high of $138.80. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $87.35 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $96.64. The company has a current ratio of 2.25, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76. About Spirax-Sarco Engineering ( Get Free Report ) Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Spirax-Sarco Engineering Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Spirax-Sarco Engineering and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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TORONTO — Darko Rajakovic cut straight to the chase in his pre-game news conference: yes, Scottie Barnes is back. Barnes was inserted into the Toronto Raptors starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena. He had been out since Nov. 4 with a fractured right orbital bone. "I don't want Scottie Barnes to be anything outside of Scottie Barnes," said Rajakovic in his pre-game news conference. "I just need him to be best version of himself and when he's that, he's really raising the people around him to another level. "He's making everybody around him better." Barnes was injured in the fourth quarter of Toronto's 121-119 overtime loss to the Nuggets on Nov. 4 when he caught an errant elbow from Denver centre Nikola Jokic. Barnes was expected to be out at least three weeks with the injury but came back slightly ahead of schedule. The 23-year-old all-star forward was averaging 19.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and six assists per game before he was hurt. Rajakovic said Barnes would play limited minutes and that he'd have to wear protective goggles. Rajakovic was coy when asked who would be moved to Toronto's bench to make space for Barnes. "Scottie will start. Who knows who won’t," laughed Rajakovic. Rookie combo guard Ja'kobe Walter was also made available for the Raptors. He had missed Toronto's last six games with a sprained right shoulder. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian PressRumble Sues California; Says State's "War Against Political Speech Is Censorship"

13th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth (AMMY) meeting, related meetings held1. An artificial Christmas tree because there is no better piece of decor to bring in the holiday spirit. Sure, it's not a real tree, but on the bright side you can reuse it every year and won't have to clean up all those fallen pine needles! Promising review: "This Christmas tree was a last-minute buy since we did not have time to get our real tree this year. We were skeptical when we opened the box because it looked like it would never fill out. Once we set it up, opened all the branches, and filled it with ornaments and lights, we were so pleasantly surprised by how beautiful and full the tree was! The size is perfect, the quality is great, and the price is incredible. honestly so close to the holidays, too, and very easy to assemble! Would definitely recommend." — Amazon Customer Get a 6 ft. tree from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in two colors and three other sizes). 2. Or a flocked pre-lit Christmas tree if you don't want to spend too much time decorating a tree but still want your room to be merry and bright. Promising review: "With the price of this tree, I was not expecting the quality to be just great, but I wanted a flocked tree, and I’d be happy with it! My expectations were definitely reached far beyond what I thought I’d get! It is a beautiful, full, flocked tree! Super easy to assemble. Took about an hour and a half to fluff! Still need to decorate it, but I am absolutely amazed! 10/10 100% recommend!" — Andrea Oaks Get a 4.5-foot tree from Amazon for $84.95+ (available in four colors and five sizes). 3. A personalized stocking so Santa knows exactly whose stocking to put coal — wait sorry, I meant treats — in this year. Promising review: "These turned out so nice! Perfect size, excellent quality, and embroidery was gorgeous! Exceeded my expectations and would highly recommend.🎄" — Regina Baggett Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in seven color combos, four fonts, three font colors, as well as two other styles). 4. Adorable plastic Mean Girls figurines because their "Jingle Bell Rock" performance totally, well, rocked and keeping The Plastics on your mantle is the perfect reminder of that. The set comes with Cady, Karen, Gretchen, Regina, and most importantly, the Burn Book! Get them from Amazon for $24.99 . 5. A stuffed gingerbread dog so adorable and soft, you'll want to cuddle with it all winter long — and perhaps in the spring, summer, and fall too... It's the perfect piece to give your couch a hint of holiday spirit and for your doggo to have a new pal. Get it from Pottery Barn for $59.50 . 6. Some glittery pre-lit garland to deck the halls and add some holiday greenery to your archways, mantles, or railings! Featuring faux pinecones and berries, it's sure to get you into the wintery mood. Reviewers say it does shed a lot of glitter, but it can be used outside for less mess! Promising review: "This garland is gorgeous. The berries and pinecones and lights just look so nice together. The wire running through it is stiff and doesn't lose its shape. It also has connectors on both ends. That being said, the glitter that falls off of this garland WOOOOOOOW! If you mind glitter being everywhere, this probably isn't the garland for you. If you're like me and don't mind the glitter, you won't be sorry that you bought this. It's absolutely beautiful!" — Rachel Get a 9-foot-long strand from Amazon for $34.98+ (available in plug-in or battery-operated designs). 7. A tasty-looking ornament that looks just like it came straight out of the Little Debbie packaging. You may be tempted to take a bite out of it, but I strongly recommend that you don't. CountyMom3D is a small Etsy shop based in Ellerslie, Georgia. Promising review: "Perfection!!! Well made! Looks just like described!! It’s the cutest freaking ornament!! I got one of each but my favorite is the one with the bite taken out! So cute." — Dani B. Get it from CountyMom3D on Etsy for $5.95+ (available with and without bite and in various pack sizes). 8. A gingerbread train figure with four gingerbread people chugging their way into your home to spread some holiday cheer. They have a glittery coating, sure to make them stand out! Promising review: "I wanted some gingerbread cookies after I got this. It made me hungry. I like the effects of sugar bits all over it. They were not connected but the hooks interloop to keep them connected. There was a tiny bit of sparkle residue on my hands but not so much it bothered me. It was well worth it. It was well packaged and I anticipate using this for many years to come." — Elizabeth Get it from Amazon for $23.55 . 9. A Lego Christmas tree for those who think DIY decor is the way to go! You can either build one large tree, or one medium and small tree to fill your house with some cheer. Promising review: "I gifted this to my granddaughter for her 8th birthday just a few days before Christmas. She couldn't wait to dig into this Lego set and make two trees by herself with no help from an adult.I assume they'll keep the trees with their Christmas decorations; if not, she'll have fun tearing them apart and making new constructions." — Jill C. Get it from Amazon for $43.99 . 10. A pair of plush light-up gnomes because there's nothing cuter than these bearded dudes decked out in holiday gear. Don't forget the AAA batteries ! Promising review: "Love it! Exactly what my living room needed for extra holiday magic. Perfect size and lighting." — Lily Ice Get them from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in two sizes). 11. A replica of Charlie Brown's iconic Christmas tree that, of course, needs a little perking up, so it even comes with the iconic red ornament and Linus' blue blankie. I don't know about you but A Charlie Brown Christmas puts me in the ho-ho-ho spirit every year! It plays the "Linus & Lucy" Peanuts theme (and includes two AAA batteries). It's also an officially licensed Peanuts item! Promising review: "'It's Christmas, Charlie Brown!' Just looking at this tree brings a smile. Simple, elegant in its humility. It just brings a bit of nostalgia remembering all past Christmases watching Charlie Brown and the gang on television kick off the Christmas season in our house . It is a pleasure to own a replica of the original. Adding the theme at the push of a button is a nice touch. We absolutely love it!" — D. Stovell Get it from Amazon for $24.98 . 12. A lil' light-up dinosaur to guard your house and make sure that the Grinch doesn't come creeping by. It's designed to withstand tough weather conditions so this buddy will stand watch through rain and snow. Promising review: "Easy to put together, stayed outside all December (in Florida) with no problems. You should know, though, that the lights inside are not enough by themselves to show the dinosaur clearly after dark. To see it best it needs to be somewhere with at least some additional light." — Gae A. Weber Get it from Amazon for $49.99 . 13. A Rudolph doormat because the days of Santa creepin' down your chimney are over and he needs Rudolph's red nose to guide him to the front door! Just note that the red and black buffalo plaid mat in the reviewer photo is not included, but you can find a similar one here if you love that look! Promising review: "Excellent doormat and super cute! Very thick — good for getting snow and mud off your boots in the winter. Great size! I am extremely impressed!" — Mtngrl84 Get it from Amazon for $20.89+ (available in five sizes). 14. A beaded garland to bedazzle your tree and make it a little ~bougie~ with some "crystals." Trees deserve nice things too! Promising review: "Love this ribbon! I used it for my Christmas tree. Just the right amount of sparkle and elegance. I bought one; I just needed it as an accent for my tree; for reference, my tree is 7.5 feet, and I only used the ribbon in the front of the tree (in a zig-zag pattern). I suggest getting two if you want it to go around your whole tree. This ribbon is so pretty it can be used for many different projects." — NYCity Girl Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four styles and two lengths). 15. Or a 9-foot-long winter candy garland if you want more of a whimsical touch that I'm sure your kiddos would love. Plus, you can tell 'em that Vanellope von Schweetz decorated this year! Promising review: "First off, these are adorable. I was going for a Candyland theme and these worked. I think three would have been perfect, but two worked all around my tree." — Rosa S. Get it from Amazon for $13.50 . 16. A set of six reindeer tea light holders because all of Santa's reindeer deserve a chance of lighting their own path. Let me just paint you a picture okay? You, a nice bubbly bath, hot cocoa, and these reindeer with some lit up tea lights. Doesn't that sound like the perfect evening? Promising review: "These are so cute. I had a ladies' Christmas breakfast and had one at each place setting as a party favor for them to take home. I alternated red, white, and green tea lights. I was surprised by how sturdy they were and how well they stood up. No issues at all." — M.J. Get them from Amazon for $14.99 . 17. A 24-inch pre-lit wreath to spread the Christmas cheer with your neighbors and all the delivery workers that may or may not be leaving packages outside your door almost every day. Promising review: "This wreath is so beautiful. It was exactly what I was looking for to add a little holiday touch to my front porch!" — Wayfair Reviewer Get it from Wayfair for $39.99 (originally $55.99). 18. An elf for your shelf — it's perfect for scaring your kids (and/or partner) into behaving because this elf is ALWAYS watching. 👀 Plus, you can hide it around the house and have your friends and family go on a little elf hunt! Promising review: "Oh the hijinx that adults will put these little dolls through! I actually bought one to torment my boyfriend because of how much trouble he had with trying to hide the old one around the house. Now I use it on him! I hide it in his bookshelves, in ceiling tiles, even in the cast iron unlit fireplace as it stares through the tinted glass. Nothing says the holidays other than sheer terror that these folks have instilled in us!" — prettybear Get it from Amazon for $9.82 . 19. Or Snoop on a stoop because his next side quest is keeping an eye on your family, in the least creepy way possible??? Promising review: "Snoop made an excellent addition to the family. We have an Elf on a Shelf, too, and Snoop made an excellent 'partner in crime.' My kiddos looked forward to the shenanigans Snoop and our elf would get into leading up to Christmas! Also, now I can say my kids have TWO extra sets of eyes reporting their behavior to Santa! One of my favorite holiday purchases!" — Nykole Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available with or without the cigar). 20. A tabletop USB-powered Super Mario Bros. Super Star tree that may just give you the super powers you need when it's chaotic at work during the holiday season. Promising review: "This little Super Mario Christmas tree is absolutely adorable. It’s perfect for any desk or shelf. It comes with lights already attached. You can always add mini ornaments if you wanted to. It’s perfectly cute without. It comes with a USB cord already attached. I definitely recommend this for any Super Mario fan." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $39.99 . 21. And a Mario Super Star to place atop your Christmas tree. It'll help protect you from Bowser, The Grinch, and other woes that may come your way. It plugs into the wall so no batteries are required! Promising review: "So fun. This was nostalgic and brought a smile to everyone’s face that saw our tree. Definitely unexpected. Looks and works great." — J.T. Get it from Amazon for $32.75 . 22. A beloved LED lights panel because there is no better way to set the mood to watch Love Actually with some flickering, cozy lights. These have over 79,000 5-star ratings — yup, they're that good! It comes with eight lighting modes and has a lifespan of 1,200+ hours! Promising review: "Very happy with this purchase, especially for the price. We bought two sets to hang on the ceiling in our family room during the winter when it gets dark so early. Fantastic! We used the Command small clear decorating clips to hang them. Worked like a charm! Originally intended just for the holidays, but it brightens up the room so well that we have left them up . Nightly use for several hours for several months. Couldn't be happier!" — Anonymous Get a 6.6-foot by 9.8-foot set of lights from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in six colors). 23. Or some snowflake LED string lights if you've been "dreaming of a white Christmas", especially if you live in a state like California and see negative five inches of snow. I hate to say it, but this may be the closest you'll get to seeing snowflakes this year. These battery-powered lights come with two modes (flashing and steady), and are attached to flexible wires to give you creative freedom. Don't forget the AA batteries ! Promising review: "I loved how small the snowflakes were — I was expecting them to be bigger snowflakes and look a little more unrealistic, but these are perfect ! I also love how they are battery-operated so I can put them outside, we don't have outdoor outlets where I live. Thanks so much for my amazing product!! :)" — Courtney Get a set of two 21.3-foot-long strands from Amazon for $15.99 . 24. Or festive snowflake window decals , the perfect gateway to holiday decorating because of how easy they are to put up! Promising review: "I LOVE THESE! They look great and you can barely see the cling outline! They stick easily and hold on well. If you're thinking about purchasing them, do it! They're so worth it!" — Amber Flavin Get a pack of 135 decals from Amazon for $7.99 . 25. A fluffy reindeer-print throw blanket , perfect for snuggling up during your Hallmark movie marathon. Plus it'll look adorable draped over your couch when it's not in use. And it can be thrown in the washer and dryer when it's time to clean! Promising review: "Bought this during Christmastime to cozy up watching holiday movies. Looks great, keeps us warm, and my family loves it!" — Cloud 9 Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in twin, queen, and king sizes and 14 other colors/prints). 26. A set of monochromatic ball ornaments to give your tree some glitz and glam without making a mess. Plus the balls are made of plastic so they won't shatter if they accidentally fall! Promising review: "These are my favorite ornaments. I love that I can still have the look of glitter without any mess! All of the pretty stuff is inside. On the outside, you have a clear, mess-free bulb. I have received so many compliments on these and will buy more next year. I have dropped them and my 1-year-old has tossed them around without any concern or damage. Highly recommend!!" — Gatt Get a set of 30 from Amazon for $23.99 (also available in sets of 16, 20, 24, 25, and 48, and in five sizes and 17 colors). 27. Light-up faux birch trees so you can create a chic and stylish winter wonderland indoors or outdoors! The branches are flexible so you can arrange them to your liking, and they come with a UL-certificated and waterproof adapter. Promising review: "These trees are a BARGAIN for the money! They’re neatly packaged and go together in about a minute. Shaping the branches took maybe five minutes. I have an 8’ in the primary bedroom, another 8’ for my library, and the set (8’, 6’, and 4’) for the living room. I’m going to purchase another 8’ for my front porch, and another set of three for my lanai. They may be plastic, but they look beautiful, and they feel sturdy. Even though I also do a traditional tree, I love that these birches look gorgeous with very few decorations! They’re festive for really any season, so I’m likely going to just un-decorate and leave up the one in my primary bedroom . If you’re on the fence about these, I’d say just do it! You won’t regret it!" — Thom Lundy Get one eight-foot tree from Amazon for $63.99 (also available in sets of two or three in a variety of sizes). 28. A dazzling snowfall lantern to enjoy some snow without having step foot outside and deal with the cold air. Plus it's beautifully decorated with a tree and some snowmen that you didn't have sacrifice your fingers to make! Don't forget the AAA batteries ! Promising review: "These battery-operated snow globes are the best new gift of this Christmas season!!! Ingenious, constantly rotating glittery snowflakes and a pretty little light to shine on the scene. A wonderful new decoration that will last for Christmases to come." — M. Foreman Get it from Amazon for $21.93 . Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday as Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag and were met by Buckeyes who confronted them. Related Articles College Sports | Michigan shocks No. 2 Ohio State, 13-10, wins fourth straight in heated rivalry College Sports | Michigan State holds off No. 12 North Carolina 94-91 in overtime for 3rd at Maui Invitational College Sports | Danny Wolf scores 20 and Michigan knocks off No. 22 Xavier 78-53. College Sports | SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings College Sports | Hunter, Haggerty again lead way for Memphis in 71-63 win over Michigan State to reach Maui finale Police had to use pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves in the melee that overshadowed the rivalry game. Ohio State police said in a statement “multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray.” Ohio State police will investigate the fight, according to the statement. After the Ohio State players confronted their bitter rivals at midfield, defensive end Jack Sawyer grabbed the top of the Wolverines’ flag and ripped it off the pole as the brawl moved toward the Michigan bench. Eventually, police officers rushed into the ugly scene. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he understood the actions of his players. “There are some prideful guys on our team who weren’t going to sit back and let that happen,” Day said. The two Ohio State players made available after the game brushed off questions about it. Michigan running back Kalel Mullings, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown, didn’t like how the Buckeyes players involved themselves in the Wolverines’ postgame celebration. He called it “classless.” “For such a great game, you hate to see stuff like that after the game,” he said in an on-field interview with Fox Sports. “It’s just bad for the sport, bad for college football. But at the end of the day, you know some people got to — they got to learn how to lose, man. ... We had 60 minutes, we had four quarters, to do all that fighting.” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said everybody needs to do better. “So much emotions on both sides,” he said. “Rivalry games get heated, especially this one. It’s the biggest one in the country, so we got to handle that better.” — By MITCH STACY, Associated PressIndian billionaire Gautam Adani on Saturday said "attacks" on his company made it "stronger", days after US prosecutors accused him and other officials of fraud. The November 20 bombshell indictment in New York accused the industrialist and multiple subordinates of deliberately misleading international investors as part of a multi-million-dollar bribery scheme. Addressing the allegations for the first time, the 62-year-old tycoon said his conglomerate was committed to "world-class regulatory compliance". "What I can tell you is that every attack makes us stronger and every obstacle becomes a stepping stone for a more resilient Adani Group," he said at an awards ceremony in the northern Indian city of Jaipur. Adani is suspected of having participated in a $250 million scheme to bribe Indian officials for lucrative solar energy supply contracts. The billionaire, however, said nobody from his company had been charged with any violation of corruption laws or "any conspiracy to obstruct justice". The US Justice Department said Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and one other official were charged "with conspiracies to commit securities and wire fraud and substantive securities fraud". More from this section Five others were charged "with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act," the department said. On Thursday, Adani's company said it had suffered a loss of nearly $55 billion in market capitalisation across its 11 listed companies since the US indictment was filed. With a business empire spanning coal, airports, cement and media, Adani Group has weathered previous corporate fraud allegations, suffering a similar stock rout last year. The conglomerate saw $150 billion wiped from its market value in 2023 after a report by short-seller Hindenburg Research accused it of "brazen" corporate fraud. Adani is a close ally of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was at one point the world's second-richest man, and critics have long accused him of improperly benefitting from their relationship. ash/aha