The Golden Globes unveiled nominations this morning, offering a blend of surprising choices and unexpected omissions that could reshape the awards landscape. With the Oscars nomination voting period just weeks away, the Globes voters have once again asserted themselves as a momentum driver, and indicator of what might follow in Hollywood’s most glamorous season. Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language musical “Emilia Pérez” emerged as the morning’s biggest story, garnering an impressive 10 noms. This feat not only sets a new Golden Globes record for a comedy or musical film, surpassing “Cabaret” (1972) and “Barbie” (2023) which shared the previous record with nine; but also helped Netflix lead the way for all studios with 12 mentions for film. Most importantly, it cemented “Emilia’s” status as one of the year’s frontrunners for the best picture statuette. Adding to the intrigue, these announcements coincide with a particularly frenzied moment in the season. Today marks the deadline for Critics Choice Awards ballots, while Oscar shortlist voting begins in 10 categories, including documentary feature, international feature, sound, visual effects and more. Meanwhile, SAG Awards voting kicks off next week, on Dec. 16, further intensifying the race. On the small screen, the Golden Globes nominations reveal an industry in transition. Again, Netflix had a standout day, racking up seven series noms across its programming slate. Leading the charge were dramas “The Diplomat” and “Squid Game,” comedies “The Gentlemen” and “Nobody Wants This,” and limited series “Baby Reindeer,” “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” and “Ripley.” However, FX’s “The Bear” claimed the top spot for all shows with five mentions, keeping up its status as a critical darling. The culinary dramedy has now secured its third consecutive nom, solidifying its place in awards history. Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” another perennial favorite, also fared well (minus the Meryl Streep snub), continuing its streak of recognition for its sharp writing and ensemble performances. The nominations raise pressing questions about how these picks will influence the Oscar race. Can “Emilia Pérez” sustain its momentum in a more traditional Academy landscape? Will Netflix maintain its dominance as a platform capable of excelling in drama, comedy, and limited series? And what does the overwhelming success of “The Bear” say about the growing embrace of hybrid genres in television? Below, we dive into 15 takeaways and pivotal questions from this year’s Golden Globes nominations. Variety parent company PMC owns Dick Clark Prods. in a joint venture with Eldridge Brady Corbet’s sweeping historical epic “The Brutalist” and Edward Berger’s religious thriller “Conclave” emerged as major players, earning seven and six Globe nominations respectively, trailing only the musical “Emilia Pérez.” Both films have been considered serious contenders for the Academy’s top prize, based on industry buzz and glowing reviews. Focus Features, eyeing the first best picture win for the studio, is banking on the power of the preferential ballot, in addition to possible triumphs for drama actor Ralph Fiennes, and screenplay for Peter Straughan. Regarding “Brutalist,” acquired by A24 after its Venice premiere, it has been considered a bonafide contender in multiple categories, including directing, actor for Adrien Brody, and numerous artisan awards. Brody’s nom comes 22 years after his Oscar win for “The Pianist,” and he also won big with New York Film Critics. However, the film’s trajectory has seemed to echo the 2002 awards race when “Pianist” pulled off key upsets in directing (Roman Polanski) and adapted screenplay (Ronald Harwood), losing best picture to another musical “Chicago.” Could “The Brutalist” duplicate a similar evening, if the Academy ends up going for “Emilia Pérez” or “Wicked?” History offers no guarantees. On the drama side, a Globe win for best picture doesn’t always translate to Oscar success. Films like “1917,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “The Revenant,” “The Social Network” and “Babel” claimed the Globe but ultimately lost the Oscar’s top prize to “Parasite,” “The Shape of Water,” “Spotlight,” “The King’s Speech” and “The Departed.” Noteworthy is the inclusion of James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown” in drama, which could see its lead actor nominee Timothee Chalamet emerge victorious. Also, “Dune: Part Two” had a ho-hum showing, which came with only two mentions (one of which is ineligible ), and a head-scratching omission from the box office category. The road for Denis Villeneuve’s masterful sci-fi epic is looking a bit grim. The day after Amazon MGM Studios’ “Nickel Boys” from RaMell Ross and Paramount Pictures’ “September 5” from Tim Fehlbaum tied at the L.A. Film Critics Awards for best editing , the pair landed in the best picture (drama) category, but as the film’s sole nominees. Only seven films in history have been nominated for just one Golden Globe for best picture (drama): “The Great Debaters” (2007), “La Bamba” (1987), “In Cold Blood (1967), “The Professionals” (1966), “The Chalk Garden” (1964), “The Great Escape” (1963) and “The Inspector” (1962). Coincidentally, none of them translated to an Oscar nom for best picture. In addition to their surprise inclusions, it’s also interesting to see which films they pushed out, including A24’s prison drama “Sing Sing” (which landed a sole nod for Colman Domingo) and Bleecker Street’s British character study “Hard Truths” (which was unfortunately shut out). So what does that mean for “Nickel Boys” and “September 5?” Let’s see how they continue to perform. Between Sean Baker’s poignant indie Palme d’Or winner “Anora,” which recently topped the L.A. Film Critics Association , Jacques Audiard’s dazzling nomination leader “Emilia Pérez,” and Jon M. Chu’s beloved blockbuster musical “Wicked,” three of the presumed frontrunners for the Oscar best picture race hail from the comedy/musical side of the Globes. This year’s lineup suggests a resurgence for the genres, but the big question remains: Which film can seal the deal for its studio and ultimately cross the finish line at the Oscars? It’s worth remembering that success in the comedy/musical category at the Globes doesn’t always translate to Oscar glory. In recent years, notable examples include “The Banshees of Inisherin,” which triumphed at the Globes only to lose the best picture Oscar to “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (2022). Similarly, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” charmed its way to a win, only to watch “Birdman” (2014) dominate the Oscars ceremony. But one thing’s for certain: If the Globes producers are looking to ensure maximum audience engagement, they’d be wise to save the comedy/musical categories for the final act of the show. This year’s lineup features all the heavyweights and crowd-pleasers that will keep viewers glued to their screens. There’s been a growing consensus the race for best actress is the most competitive, with an embarrassment of riches. The nominees include Pamela Anderson for “The Last Showgirl,” Angelina Jolie for “Maria,” Nicole Kidman for “Babygirl,” Tilda Swinton for “The Room Next Door,” Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here” and Kate Winslet for “Lee.” Each talented performer brings a unique and compelling portrayal to the table, only adding to the fierce competition at hand. Among the nominees, Torres stands out as the only actress whose film also earned another mention, landing a spot in the Non-English Language category. Does the dual recognition make her the frontrunner for this prize? Multiple industry insiders and voter conversations suggest she’s a favorite among members, which could solidify her position as a leading contender, which could help her in her awards prospects. But while Torres may have the edge, Kidman and Jolie’s portrayals have also garnered significant support. For Anderson and Swinton, the nominations provide a much-needed jolt of momentum. Both actresses have faced somewhat muted awards buzz leading up to nominations. And then there’s Winslet, whose double nom — including her nod for the miniseries “The Regime” — adds an intriguing layer. The last time Winslet landed two Globe noms was in 2008 when she went on to win for both “Revolutionary Road” and “The Reader.” Could voters throw one her way? One of the more surprising omissions from this year’s Globes was the snub for Jon M. Chu in the directing category for Universal’s “Wicked,” which prompted a flurry of social media declarations: “It’s over” for the film’s directing and best picture chances. Not so fast, Ozians. History reminds us that a Globe snub doesn’t necessarily spell doom. Five films have gone on to win the Oscar for best picture despite their directors missing out on Globes: “CODA” (2021), “Crash” (2005), “Driving Miss Daisy” (1989), “Chariots of Fire” (1981) and “The Sting” (1973). And in the rare but not impossible case of a director missing the Globe nod and still clinching the Oscar, there are two examples: Roman Polanski for “The Pianist” (2002) and George Roy Hill for “The Sting.” While not unprecedented, Chu’s omission raises the stakes for “Wicked” as the season continues to heat up. The Directors Guild of America noms, which come in January, will be key in determining whether the film’s directorial vision can still carve out its path to Oscar night glory. Also noteworthy, sometimes “overperforming” can be a bad thing in the grand scheme of Oscar campaigning. Just ask “Barbie” following its nine Globe noms, and record-breaking 18 CCA mentions last year. For now, it’s still anyone’s game. India is the new France, at least in the Oscar international feature world. After years of contentious selections — most notably not choosing “Anatomy of a Fall” over “The Taste of Things” last year — France appears to have finally realigned its strategy with Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” a choice vindicated by its 10 noms. In contrast, India’s choice to bypass Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix winner, “All We Imagine as Light” in favor of “Lucky Ladies,” turned some heads. Many believe that Kapadia’s film possesses the thematic depth and cinematic artistry to be a true challenger to “Emilia.” Despite not being India’s official entry, “All We Imagine” is gaining traction in the U.S. Securing distribution through Janus Films and Sideshow — the team behind the best picture-nominated “Drive My Car” — Kapadia’s film is poised for a robust awards campaign. Its recent victories in the Foreign Language categories at both the L.A. Film Critics and Gotham awards show strength. Additionally, dual mentions for non-English language and director amplify its visibility and credibility in the crowded awards landscape. This could mimic the road for “Anatomy” last year, which went on to receive five Oscar nominations, winning one for original screenplay. BAFTA will be vital. Searchlight Pictures’ “A Real Pain,” written, directed, and produced by Jesse Eisenberg, had a strong showing at the nominations, earning nods for picture (comedy), supporting actor (Kieran Culkin), actor and screenplay (both for Eisenberg). Thus far, Glen Powell’s charismatic turn in “Hit Man,” Jesse Plemons’ Cannes-winning performance in “Kinds of Kindness” and the double-nominated Sebastian Stan for “A Different Man” have been assumed to be the frontrunners. However, Eisenberg’s momentum, bolstered by “A Real Pain’s” screenplay win from L.A. Film Critics, and Culkin’s current steamroll with other critics groups, suggests he shouldn’t be counted out. If Eisenberg pulls off a Globe victory, he could join an elite club of actors who directed themselves to Oscar nominations, including Bradley Cooper (“A Star Is Born,” “Maestro”), Denzel Washington (“Fences”), and Clint Eastwood (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Unforgiven”). Eisenberg, a former Oscar nominee for “The Social Network” (2010), has proven he’s capable of delivering compelling performances, ones the Academy can embrace, and his work in “A Real Pain” is no exception. Sebastian Stan has doubled his awards season presence, earning two lead noms — one for his daring portrayal of Donald J. Trump in the drama “The Apprentice” and the other for his tender turn as a man grappling with neurofibromatosis in the dramedy “A Different Man.” This rare feat places Stan among an elite group of performers. The last actor to achieve dual lead nominations in both drama and comedy categories was Julianne Moore in 2014, winning for “Still Alice” while also nominated for “Maps to the Stars.” Among male actors, he joins the ranks of Ryan Gosling (2011’s “The Ides of March” and “Crazy, Stupid, Love”), Tom Hanks (1993’s “Philadelphia” and “Sleepless in Seattle”), and Dustin Hoffman (1970’s “Midnight Cowboy” and “John and Mary”). Notably, Gosling is the only one of these not to secure an eventual Oscar nomination, underscoring the significance of this accomplishment. Stan’s awards trajectory is further bolstered by his co-star Jeremy Strong, who earned a supporting actor nom for “Apprentice.” This added co-star presence could strengthen Stan’s chances with Academy voters, particularly in a year with a comparatively weaker lead actor field. However, the road is not without challenges. Vote-splitting between his two standout performances could dilute his Oscar chances, and “The Apprentice,” despite its acclaim, faces polarizing reactions due to the cultural baggage of its subject. On the other hand, “A Different Man,” which won best feature at the Gothams, may present a more accessible option for voters. Perhaps there’s room for our favorite “Winter Soldier?” The Globes acting nods delivered a mix of triumphant milestones and notable snubs with diversity and representation. Latino actors had one of their strongest showings in decades, particularly Afro-Latinos. Colman Domingo earned a nom for his powerful role in “Sing Sing,” while Zoe Saldaña, a standout in “Emilia Pérez,” was joined by her co-star Selena Gomez, who scored a second mention for TV comedy actress in “Only Murders in the Building.” Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres, nominated for “I’m Still Here,” follows in the footsteps of her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who was recognized in 1998 for “Central Station.” On the TV side, Liza Colón-Zayas (“The Bear”), Sofía Vergara (“Griselda”), and Diego Luna (“La Máquina”) also received deserved noms. Notable: “Alien: Romulus,” directed by Uruguayan auteur Fede Álvarez, earned a spot for box office and cinematic achievement. However, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, the sole Latino main actor in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” was snubbed, even as his co-stars Javier Bardem and Cooper Koch had their names called. Black actors were highlighted on the film side with Denzel Washington (“Gladiator II”), Zendaya (“Challengers”), Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked”), along with Saldaña and Domingo. Yet glaring omissions were felt, with Danielle Deadwyler (“The Piano Lesson”), Clarence Maclin (“Sing Sing”), Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Hard Truths”), and RaMell Ross (director of “Nickel Boys”) left out. On the TV side, Jamie Foxx’s comedy special earned a nod, as did Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”), Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”), and Donald Glover (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”). AAPI talent shone on the television side, with Ali Wong, Ramy Youssef, Tadanobu Asano, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Maya Erskine all landing mentions. Meanwhile, hopes are high for Indigenous performer Kali Reis to follow in Lily Gladstone’s historic win last year (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), with her nom for HBO/Max’s “True Detective: Night Country.” Karla Sofía Gascón hit a significant milestone for the LGBTQ community with her nom for “Emilia Pérez, ” becoming the first out trans performer to be nominated in a top film acting category (“Pose” actor Michaela Jaé Rodriguez won the TV actress comedy in 2022). Non-binary actor Emma D’Arcy was among the TV nominees for “House of the Dragon” in lead drama actress, along with other openly gay actors such as Jodie Foster and Kali Reis (“True Detective: Night Country”) and Richard Gadd (“Baby Reindeer”). That also included film nominees such as Domingo and Erivo. Coralie Fargeat’s bold and visceral “The Substance” made a major splash with five Globe noms, including best picture (Comedy), directing, screenplay, actress (Demi Moore) and supporting actress (Margaret Qualley). A significant moment for the often-overlooked horror genre, but the bigger question remains: Will the Academy embrace this daring, genre-defying choice? The film, which won the screenplay prize at Cannes, has garnered critical acclaim for its audacious storytelling, particularly its jaw-dropping, chaotic third act. International voters could be the group to rally behind its innovative approach, but convincing Hollywood’s more conservative (snobby?) voting body to recognize a horror film is a perennial challenge. Still, the film’s momentum is undeniable. A fascinating footnote: This marks Demi Moore’s first Globe nomination on the film side since “Ghost” (1990) — when she was nominated alongside her “Substance” co-star Qualley’s mother, Andie MacDowell (“Green Card”), before Qualley was even born. A full-circle moment. The first season of Netflix’s “Squid Game” landed three Globe noms in 2021, including drama series. Now, it’s been three years since the show, which became the most-watched series in Netflix history, and voters gave it a sole nom for drama series. But don’t read too much into that. Netflix made Season 2 available to Globe voters (Season 2 doesn’t release until Dec. 26), however, this is different from late-breaking films which have fall festivals and other avenues to pick up steam. The TV awards calendar blends overlapping Emmy seasons. It’s also difficult for a show to take such a long hiatus, and return for more (i.e., “Atlanta”). Nonetheless, “Squid Game” is back in the conversation, and hoping for another dance at the Emmys (especially now that “Succession” is over). While broadcast networks broke their way back into the Emmy race earlier this year with ABC and CBS picking up 38 nods each, that wasn’t the outcome for Globe nominations. ABC’s hit mockumentary “Abbott Elementary” is the sole nominated broadcast show, picking up two noms for TV comedy series and lead actress Quinta Brunson. The rest of the field was dominated by streamers (and a little bit of cable). After “Abbott” won the top prize for the first season, it was de-throned by “The Bear” last year. In the middle of an amazing fourth season, could the critically acclaimed comedy make another trip to the Beverly Hilton ballroom stage? Netflix has long sought a dominant player in the TV comedy awards race, with past contenders like “Orange Is the New Black,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Master of None” and “Wednesday” earning acclaim but falling short of the top prize. Now, the streamer appears poised for a breakthrough with the rom-com series Nobody Wants This. Starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, the show centers on the unconventional relationship between an agnostic woman and a rogue rabbi, striking a chord with audiences and critics alike. As a result, the series landed three Globe noms — for Comedy Series, Actor, and Actress — mirroring the same showing at the Critics Choice TV Awards nominations last week. With a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a growing fanbase, “Nobody Wants This” could give Netflix the chance to walk away with its second Globe win for a comedy series after “The Kominsky Method” in 2019. But one thing’s for certain, this is the streamer’s comedy pony to push for next year’s Emmys and they’re determined to get it there. HBO/Max’s crime drama miniseries “The Penguin” has solidified its place in this year’s TV awards conversation, earning three noms for Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, and limited series and joining its network counterpart “House of the Dragon” among the genre shows recognized. Farrell, a past Globe winner for the film “In Bruges,” emerges as a formidable contender, potentially challenging Emmy winner Richard Gadd (“Baby Reindeer”). Meanwhile, Milioti’s mention for her standout portrayal positions her as a dark horse in the actress category, where she could upset fellow HBO/Max star Jodie Foster (“True Detective: Night Country”). Interestingly, the Globes and Emmys have aligned in this category for the past five years, but history suggests the occasional surprise. Memorable upsets include Patricia Arquette’s (“Escape at Dannemora”) over Regina King (“Seven Seconds”) and Drew Barrymore’s win for “Grey Gardens” over Emmy-winning co-star Jessica Lange. “The Penguin” could go far. After a historic Emmy loss despite breaking the all-time nomination record for a comedy series, FX’s “The Bear” leads the Globe nominations for all series with five, including comedy series, and four of its actors. While Season 3 of the FX hit received a more tempered response compared to its earlier seasons, this marks the second major voting body to cast their ballots on this previous outing. The Critics Choice TV Awards only provided a sole mention for supporting comedy actress Liza Colón-Zayas. The show’s uneven reception hasn’t stopped its dominance, but the ongoing debate over whether “The Bear” truly qualifies as a comedy will continue to be a topic going into the next season, surely. The question now is whether Globe voters will double down on their love for “Bear,” or pivot to fresher, newer contenders.The standard Lorem Ipsum passage, used since the 1500s "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." 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Haiti gang massacres around 180 people, targeting elderlyFranklin Resources Inc. decreased its position in Hilltop Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:HTH – Free Report ) by 2.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 50,945 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,259 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc.’s holdings in Hilltop were worth $1,608,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. Sunbelt Securities Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Hilltop during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Hilltop by 1.7% during the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,056,739 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $33,991,000 after purchasing an additional 17,477 shares in the last quarter. Barclays PLC increased its stake in shares of Hilltop by 112.9% during the third quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 106,619 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $3,428,000 after purchasing an additional 56,537 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Hilltop by 53.1% during the third quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 70,905 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,280,000 after purchasing an additional 24,591 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp increased its stake in shares of Hilltop by 4.4% during the third quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,568,227 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $82,594,000 after purchasing an additional 107,348 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.13% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of analysts have recently commented on HTH shares. StockNews.com raised shares of Hilltop from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 10th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their target price on shares of Hilltop from $34.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 4th. Finally, Raymond James lowered shares of Hilltop from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 19th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and three have assigned a hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $34.50. Insider Buying and Selling at Hilltop In other Hilltop news, CAO Keith E. Bornemann sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.00, for a total value of $80,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer now directly owns 9,124 shares in the company, valued at $291,968. The trade was a 21.51 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website . Also, CEO Martin Bradley Winges sold 30,851 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.61, for a total transaction of $1,006,051.11. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 77,748 shares in the company, valued at $2,535,362.28. The trade was a 28.41 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 29.30% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Hilltop Trading Down 1.3 % HTH opened at $28.89 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.88 billion, a PE ratio of 17.72 and a beta of 1.13. Hilltop Holdings Inc. has a twelve month low of $28.44 and a twelve month high of $35.62. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $31.32 and its 200 day moving average price is $31.50. Hilltop ( NYSE:HTH – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The financial services provider reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $411.49 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $302.29 million. Hilltop had a net margin of 6.65% and a return on equity of 4.90%. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.57 earnings per share. As a group, analysts predict that Hilltop Holdings Inc. will post 1.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Hilltop Announces Dividend The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 22nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 8th were issued a $0.17 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 8th. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.35%. Hilltop’s payout ratio is 41.72%. Hilltop Company Profile ( Free Report ) Hilltop Holdings Inc provides business and consumer banking services. It operates through three segments: Banking, Broker-Dealer, and Mortgage Origination. The Banking segment offers savings, checking, interest-bearing checking, and money market accounts; certificates of deposit; lines and letters of credit, home improvement and equity loans, loans for purchasing and carrying securities, term, agricultural and commercial real estate, equipment loans, and other lending products; and mortgage, commercial and industrial loans, and term and construction finance. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding HTH? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Hilltop Holdings Inc. ( NYSE:HTH – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Hilltop Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hilltop and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .In a surprising legal move, special counsel David Weiss filed a motion in the California federal court where Hunter Biden’s tax case is being conducted, calling on the judge not to dismiss the charges following President Joe Biden’s pardon that was announced on Sunday. Biden’s covers the period from Jan. 1, 2014 to Dec. 1, 2024. That time frame includes Hunter’s jury-trial convictions in June for lying on a federal form about his drug use when he purchased a handgun. It also covers his September conviction on nine charges related to his failure to pay at least $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 through 2019. Hunter faced a maximum of 17 years in prison for his tax offenses. “The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election,” Biden in a statement accompanying . In a Monday in a federal district court in California, Weiss wrote, “There was none and never has been any evidence of vindictive or selective prosecution in this case.” “The defendant [ ] made similar baseless accusations in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Those claims were also rejected,” he added. “In total, eleven different [federal] judges appointed by six different presidents, including his father, considered and rejected the defendant’s claims, including his claims for selective and vindictive prosecution.” New: Special Counsel David Weiss’s office opposes Hunter Biden’s motion to completely dismiss his indictment based on the pardon. “The Government does not challenge that the defendant has been the recipient of an act of mercy. But that does not mean the grand jury’s decision to... — Matt Rice (@matt____rice) The special counsel’s office urged the judge not to dismiss the tax charges, but instead just close the docket indicating a pardon had been issued. This would allow the record to continue to exist. “[I]t has been the practice of this court that once an Executive Grant of Clemency has been filed on the docket, the docket is marked closed, the disposition entry is updated to reflect the executive grant of clemency, and no further action is taken by the Court,” wrote. He also pointed out that Hunter Biden has not docketed yet with the court, nor has his office seen it. “If media reports are accurate, the Government does not challenge that the defendant has been the recipient of an act of mercy. But that does not mean the grand jury’s decision to charge him, based on a finding of probable cause, should be wiped away as if it never occurred. It also does not mean that his charges should be wiped away because the defendant falsely claimed that the charges were the result of some improper motive,” Weiss wrote. He concluded, “No court has agreed with the defendant on these baseless claims, and his request to dismiss the indictment finds no support in the law or the practice of this district.” Mark Osler, an expert in presidential pardons at the University of St. Thomas, ABC News that Weiss’s filing raises “a technical issue — either way, the case goes away — but an important one.” “[Prosecutors] want the indictment to remain on the record,” he said. reported, “U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi, who is overseeing Hunter Biden’s tax case in California, has not yet ruled on dismissal.” The news outlet pointed out, “U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika, the federal judge in Delaware overseeing Hunter Biden’s gun case, said she intends to terminate the proceedings against him once the pardon is docketed but asked Weiss to inform her whether his office objects to dismissal in that case, too.” We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. 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Biden Huddles in Corrupt Angola After Outrageous Pardon for HunterShould the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers?Ghana's opposition leader John Mahama officially won the country's election on Monday, easily defeating the ruling party candidate after voters punished the government's economic management and high living costs. Mahama won 56 percent of the votes in Saturday's presidential ballot, compared to the ruling party candidate and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured 41 percent, the electoral commission said announcing official results. The landslide comeback for former president Mahama ended eight years in power for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) under President Nana Akufo-Addo, whose last term was marked by Ghana's worst economic turmoil in years, an IMF bailout and a debt default. "These eight years have witnessed some of the darkest periods of our governance," Mahama told crowds of supporters blowing horns and whistles in his party office in Accra. "This mandate also serves as a constant reminder of what fate awaits us if we fail to meet the aspirations of our people." Bawumia, a former central banker, had already quickly conceded defeat on Sunday, acknowledging Ghanaians wanted change after the government failed to shake off widespread frustration. Bawumia also said the Mahama's National Democratic Congress (NDC) party had won the parliamentary vote in Saturday's election. Official results for the parliament are still being tallied. Mahama, 66, had previously failed twice to secure the presidency, but in Saturday's election he managed to tap into expectations of change among Ghanaians. He promised to "reset" Ghana, usher in economic revival and renegotiate parts of the country's $3 billion IMF accord. In his acceptance speech, Mahama promised reforms and "severe" measures to bring Ghana back on track. "The journey is not going to be easy... because the outgoing government has plunged our dear nation into the abyss," he said. "I am certain that we shall win the battle." With a history of democratic stability, Ghana's two major parties, the NPP and NDC, have alternated in power equally since the return to multi-party politics in 1992. But Ghana's economic woes dominated the 2024 election, after the continent's top gold producer and world's second cacao exporter went through a debt crisis, the default and currency devaluation. Turnout for Saturday election was 60.9 percent, a slide in participation from 79 percent in the 2020 election, results showed. With a slogan "Break the 8" -- a reference to two, four-year terms in power -- Bawumia had sought to take the NPP to an unprecedented third mandate. But he struggled to break from criticism of Akufo-Addo's economic record. While inflation slowed from more than 50 percent to around 23 percent, and other indicators stabilised, economic concerns were still a clear election issue for most Ghanaians. That frustration opened the way for a comeback from Mahama, who first came to the presidency in 2012 when he was serving as vice president and then President John Atta Mills died in office. During campaigning, the former president also faced criticism from those who remember his government's own financial tribulations and especially the massive power blackouts that marred his time in office. bur/pma/giv

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NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump's pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Sheriff Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “the honor of a lifetime.” “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump's transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz , Trump’s first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration. Gaetz withdrew following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump's pick of Chronister for the DEA job drew backlash from conservatives, who raised concerns over his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his saying that his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities.” In March 2020, Chronister arrested the pastor of a megachurch who held services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place aimed at limiting the spread of the Covid virus. “Shame on this pastor, their legal staff and the leaders of this staff for forcing us to do our job. That’s not what we wanted to do during a declared state of emergency,” Chronister said at the time. “We are hopeful that this will be a wakeup call.” U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky, was among those airing public complaints, saying Chronister should be “disqualified” for the arrest. Others flagged comments Chronister made in a video about Florida’s immigration laws that he released in 2023 that circulated again online after Trump named him last weekend. In the video, Chronister praised the “rich diversity” of his community and called it “a place where people from all walks of life come together.” He said it was important to note his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities. We do not target individuals based on their immigration status. That’s the authority of federal agencies.” Trump has made a sweeping crackdown on immigration a central focus of his campaign and his aims for his coming administration. ___ Associated Press writer Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida contributed to this report. Michelle L. Price, The Associated PressNoah Lyles sets record straight on Usain Bolt as Olympic gold medalist address fastest man on planet status

The curtains are about to close on the U.S. women's national team's 2024 season. After winning the first ever Concacaf W Gold Cup and claiming gold at the Paris Olympics , among other achievements, the U.S. will wrap up the year with an international friendly in Europe. Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are The U.S. played to a 0-0 draw Saturday against a robust England side, with the Netherlands up next in what will be another test for Emma Hayes' roster. It will also mark the last international game for star goalie Alyssa Naeher , who will now only sport her gloves for the Chicago Red Stars . Here's how and where to watch and stream the last USWNT game of the year: When is the USWNT vs. Netherlands game? The USWNT and Netherlands will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 3. What time is the USWNT vs. Netherlands game? Kickoff time is slated for 2:45 p.m. ET, 11:45 a.m. PT. Where is the USWNT vs. Netherlands game? Ado Den Haag Stadium in the Hague, Netherlands, is the venue for the match. Where to watch the USWNT vs. Netherlands game on TV The USWNT vs. Netherlands game will be broadcast in English on TNT and truTV, while NBC's Universo will carry the game in Spanish. Where to stream the USWNT vs. Netherlands game online The USWNT-Netherlands game will be available to stream in English on Max and in Spanish on Peacock . USWNT schedule Following the game against the Netherlands, the USWNT's next match currently is slated for Jan. 18, 2025. It will be a friendly against Venezuela at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

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Even as a storm brought freezing temperatures and a foot of snow to Santa Fe on Nov. 7, Margaret Acton knew she couldn't wait a single day more. After six long years, her mother was moving back into the family home. “She left to go to church and she never came back until last week," Acton said in a November interview. It was 87-year-old Eloisa Bustos' dying wish to be able to move out of an assisted living facility and back into her home. She is now in hospice care. "We’re just going to be happy every day and share the love" for as much time as she has left, Acton said. Bustos, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, could still rattle off the full address of her home on Don Cubero Avenue when she walked up the ramp to the front door Nov. 7, supported by her son-in-law Doug Acton and a walker. She was able to return after renovations that came with high costs and some bureaucratic headaches. "I'm so happy to be here," Bustos said in a video Acton took to document the occasion. "You don't know how happy I am. Thanks be to God." For a long time, "happy" is a word the family didn't hear from Bustos very often. The devout Catholic went to Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi one day six years ago and had a medical emergency, tearing her aorta and collapsing in a pew. She was taken by ambulance to a hospital where she underwent intensive surgery, Acton said, and the family was told she had only three years to live. Bustos beat that prediction but cycled through several senior living facilities because she had become too frail to live in her historic home unaided. Bustos spent two years at Brookdale Senior Living, which cost the family $5,500 a month. They transferred her to Pacifica Senior Living, which at $4,500 was one of the most affordable facilities in the city — but, the family discovered, also was beset with problems. The troubled facility announced in the spring it was transitioning to a 55-plus independent living community — now called Sierra Blanca Apartments — giving most of its residents just a short time to find other housing arrangements. Bustos' family moved her to MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe. Acton spoke highly of the center but said it was a steep jump in cost: "We went from paying $4,500 a month for a suite at Pacifica to $6,700 for a room." In the meantime, work was underway to make the home Bustos and her late husband had purchased in the early 1970s livable for her again, which took a tremendous amount of work. “I could have bought everyone in my family a brand-new car” for what it cost to remodel the house, Acton said, estimating the total at more than $300,000. She credited Doug Acton's work as a paramedic in the film industry for keeping the family afloat financially. "If it wasn't for him, none of this would be possible," she said. Work included fixing the basement after the radiator broke, causing flooding; installing a new HVAC system; converting the shower into a bathtub; installing a ramp; and redoing the stucco, which had begun to crack so much a gap in the front room was almost large enough to see through. Along with the cost, Acton said the family ran into problems with the city of Santa Fe's Historic Preservation Division, which she said initially refused to give the family permission to install a ramp because it would alter the facade of the historic home. Built in the 1950s, the home is designated as a "contributing" property under city ordinances regulating buildings in historic districts. "I was like, 'Can I charge admittance?' ” Acton recalled thinking at the time. The ombudsman for the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Service Department wouldn't allow Bustos to leave MorningStar unless a ramp was installed outside her home. Department spokesperson Joey Long said the ombudsman's office, previously housed in the Care Transitions Program, is now managed by Adult Protective Services. The program helps residents living in long-term care facilities safely transition back into community settings, Long said, or into another residential facility. Ombudsmen serve as "dedicated advocates for residents’ rights, ensuring that residents’ voices are heard and their needs are met," Long wrote in an email. Acton said the state ombudsman also wouldn't release Bustos from MorningStar unless the family could show they had around-the clock medical care, which would have cost more than keeping her at the center. However, because Doug Acton, a retired Santa Fe Fire Department deputy fire chief, is a licensed paramedic and the Actons are now living in the home with Bustos, the state agreed to release her after the ramp was finally installed. Acton said she was frustrated by the holdup the city created in moving Bustos back into her own home, which forced the family to spend thousands of dollars at MorningStar for each additional month of delay. "That isn't a call the city of Santa Fe should make," she said. The family eventually got permission to install the ramp, but Acton said the experience has soured her on the city's oversight of historic buildings. "Don't make it so hard that when you're elderly, that you can't get back home," she said. "Because that just defeats the purpose of working so hard to own your home.” A city official asked if the family planned to remove the ramp after Bustos died, she added, a question she found insensitive. Santa Fe Planning and Land Use Director Heather Lamboy said the request to install Bustos' ramp went through an administrative approval process in October. Staff determined the family did not need a construction permit to install it, but did require a safety inspection, which has yet to be scheduled. "We told them to go ahead and install it and schedule an inspection so we know everything is safe," she said. Enforcing historic regulations with consideration for accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act is a balancing act, Lamboy said, and city staff work to find solutions that meet everyone's needs. "With historic buildings, the intent is not to change what we call primary facades or the facades that have been designated by the [Historic Districts Review] Board as having the most historic interest," she said. The youngest of eight, Bustos worked for the National Park Service for 30 years and then worked 17 years as an office manager at the cathedral, retiring at 79. When this year’s Fiesta Court visited MorningStar in September, Acton said they immediately flocked to Bustos. "They all wanted a blessing; they all wanted hugs," Acton said. "All the people [at MorningStar] were like, 'Who's your mom?' And I said, 'She's someone special.' ” Despite all the challenges of moving her mother back home, Acton said she wouldn't trade it. One day in April, when Bustos was still living in a suite at the former Pacifica Senior Living, she had sat quietly, not appearing to have much awareness of her surroundings, while others spoke about their frustrations with the troubled facility. It was a far cry from her affect on a day in mid-November as she visited with family in her own home, occasionally interjecting into the conversation and smiling as Acton's dogs Mister and Shug scampered around the room. Once a week, a nurse and a social worker from the hospice care agency Compassus come by to check on Bustos, and another woman comes to shower her twice a week. A spiritual adviser also comes by every week, who prays with her and gives her Communion. The experience has brought a tremendous amount of peace to the family, Acton said. "It should be like that for every elder, if you ask me," she said. "They earned it." Now that her mother has entered hospice care, Acton senses she doesn't have much more time, something she said she's trying to prepare herself for emotionally. "I've been a little nervous because I know it's coming, and I know it's coming soon," Acton said, starting to tear up. "But at least I got her home, and that's what matters. I got my mom home."Global Meat Extract Market Forecast to Reach $9.01 Billion By 2028 With 6.5% Annual GrowthSchools nationals insider: Unsung Victorians cause major Championships shock