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Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for relief DETROIT (AP) — If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation. Economists and industry officials say companies would have little choice but to pass along the added costs, dramatically raising prices for food, clothing, automobiles, booze and other goods. The president-elect floated the tariff idea and an additional 10% tax on goods from China, as a way to force the countries to halt the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the U.S. But his posts Monday threatening tariffs on his first day in office could be a negotiating ploy to get the countries to change behavior. Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US? WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States. On Monday, Trump sent shockwaves across the nation’s northern and southern borders, vowing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, as well as China, as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Trump said he will impose a 25% tax on all products entering the country from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, as one of his first executive orders. Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves. Even if inflation continued declining to the Fed’s 2% target, officials said, “it would likely be appropriate to move gradually” in lowering rates, according to minutes of the November 6-7 meeting. The minutes don’t specifically provide much guidance about what the Fed will do at its next meeting in December. Wall Street investors see the odds of another quarter-point reduction in the Fed’s key rate at that meeting as nearly even, according to CME Fedwatch. Canadian officials blast Trump's tariff threat and one calls Mexico comparison an insult TORONTO (AP) — Canadian officials are blasting President-elect Donald’s Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs. The leader of Canada's most populous province on Tuesday called Trump’s comparison of Canada to Mexico “the most insulting thing I’ve ever heard.” Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on products from Canada, Mexico and China as soon as he takes office in January as part of efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. He said he would impose a 25% tax on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. Canadians say their economy and the U.S. one are deeply intertwined and Americans would feel tariffs, too. Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning. The proposal, which would not be finalized until after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, could cost taxpayers as much as $35 billion over the next decade. It would give millions of people access to weekly injectables that have helped people shed pounds so quickly that some people have labeled them miracle drugs. Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency’s supervision. It’s almost time for Spotify Wrapped. When can you expect your 2024 recap? NEW YORK (AP) — It’s almost that time of year. Spotify is gearing up to release its annual Spotify Wrapped, a personalized recap of its users' listening habits and year in audio. The streaming service has been sharing these personalized analyses with since 2016. And each year, it’s become a bigger production than the last. Spotify claimed its 2023 Wrapped was the “biggest ever created” in terms of audience reach and the kind of data it provided to users. But information on Wrapped's 2024 release has been kept under ... er, wraps. In previous years, it’s been released after Thanksgiving, between Nov. 30 and Dec. 6. Thanksgiving travel is cranking up. Will the weather cooperate? The Thanksgiving travel rush is picking up, with Tuesday and Wednesday expected to be much busier than the last couple days. A lot of travelers will be watching weather forecasts to see if rain or snow could slow them down. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen more than 2.8 million people on Tuesday and 2.9 million on Wednesday after handling more than 2.5 million people on Monday. So far, relatively few flights have been canceled this week, but there have been thousands of delayed flights every day. That is becoming normal for U.S. airlines. Federal agency raises the size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $806,500 The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it takes into account rising housing prices. Beginning next year, mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be able to acquire loans of up to $806,500 on single-family homes in most of the country, the agency said Tuesday. The new conforming loan limit is a 5.2% increase from its 2024 level. FHFA oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which buy home loans from banks and other lenders. FHFA adjusts the loan limits annually to reflect changes in U.S. home values, which have been rising this year despite a national home sales slump. Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite tariff talk NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to reach another all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3% to its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.6% as Big Tech stocks helped lead the way. Stock markets abroad saw mostly modest losses after President-elect Trump said he plans to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. U.S. automakers and other companies that could be hurt particularly by such tariffs fell.LONDON : Ange Postecoglou will bring up a half century of Premier League games in charge of Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday with the jury still very much out on the Australian's impact at the club. His side are in 10th place in the table ahead of their trip to champions Manchester City and defeat would provoke further debate about Postecoglou's progress. The 59-year-old led Tottenham to fifth place in his first season at the helm - a solid improvement on their eighth-placed finish the season before. But after a spectacular start to his Tottenham reign when they bagged 26 points from their first 10 Premier League games, the subsequent period has been mired in inconsistency. This season they have won five and lost five of their first 11 games with the latest setback coming before the international break when they were beaten 2-1 at home by Ipswich Town. Speaking to reporters on Friday, the former Celtic manager said his team had progressed from last season and that judging them so early in the campaign was unfair, although he admits he faces a crucial period with nine games in 29 days. "I think it's going to be a real pivotal part of the season. If we're still 10th at Christmas obviously people won't be happy, but we might not be 10th," he told reporters. "If we had a beaten Ipswich we'd be third and I reckon this press conference would be a lot different, wouldn't it? I'm not going to let my life be dictated by one result. "I take a sort of wider perspective on these things, because I know how fickle it can be. But we need to address our position for sure. If we're 10th at Christmas, yeah, it won't be great, for sure, absolutely and rightly so there would be a lot of scrutiny around me." Postecoglou insists there has been progress in his first 50 Premier League games in charge after inheriting a squad in need of a major rebuild. His side have produced some scintillating football at times this season in wins against the likes of Manchester United and Aston Villa and beat Manchester City to reach the quarter-final of the League Cup. But there have been too many slip-ups such as losses to Ipswich and Crystal Palace and critics say he is reluctant to bend on his attacking principles. "I think I said I am steadfast and I am clear on some really strong principles that I just won't budge on. But that doesn't mean I don't feel at times I need to adapt in the way I deliver things," he said. Asked for his assessment on his half century, Postecoglou said: "Where did I think we'd be after 50 games? God knows, mate. Could have been a whole lot worse now, but when you look at it in the current prism of 10th, you kind of go, doesn't look good. I understand that, and we have to improve that. "But over the 50 games, I think there's enough there that shows where we are progressing as a team, and we are developing into the team we want. The key is the next 50 games, if they can be better than the first 50, firstly that means I'm still here. But secondly, I think we'll be in a good space."De'Aaron Fox doesn't feel like the Sacramento Kings' roster feels "guilt" following the firing of head coach Mike Brown, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin . "I wouldn't use the word 'guilt,'" Fox said on Saturday. "That's the nature of the job that we have. Obviously him signing his extension this summer, we thought we would be together a whole lot longer. But that's the decision that they made. But at the end of the day too, he's still getting paid. A great part of being an NBA player, being an NBA coach is those things can happen, but contracts are guaranteed." Brown and the star point guard were seen having a discussion at the Kings' facility before the organization chose to part ways with him on Friday. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. 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With your help, we can hold powerful interests accountable, shine a light on the path forward, and ensure that stories of progress and possibility are told. Your support has never been more important. Let’s continue this work togetherThe observation came amidst the ongoing debate about Indian immigration and talent retention. Published: December 28, 2024 11:46 PM IST By Edited by Sridhar Vembu, an Indian billionaire business magnate and the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Zoho Corporation, has called on Indians to prioritize developing technological capabilities within India rather than seeking validation through achievements abroad. Sridhar Vembu’s observation came amidst the ongoing debate about Indian immigration and talent retention. He posted on X: “To earn true respect in the world, Indians have to develop deep capabilities in India. Achievements abroad won’t do it. I hope smart Indians keep this in mind.” To earn true respect in the world, Indians have to develop deep capabilities in India. Achievements abroad won’t do it. I hope smart Indians keep this in mind. — Sridhar Vembu (@svembu) “As an Indian, I work hard to retain talent in India because we so badly need the talent to develop India’s technology capability,” said Vembu as he praised America’s immigrant-friendly policies while questioning the sustainability of relying heavily on imported talent. Referring to the multifaceted undercurrents of the migration of talent internationally, he noted that while opposition to immigration can sometimes emanate from racism and xenophobia, it makes sense to discuss the feasibility of the dependence and reliance on human resource hired from abroad. To underscore his point, Vembu pointed out that American companies have historically preferred importing talent over developing it domestically. Articulating on a study about Indian immigration to the United States, Vembu acknowledged America’s success in attracting and integrating global talent while expressing his commitment to retaining skilled professionals in India while he emphasised the critical need for talent to advance India’s technological capabilities. The dialogue veered, touching on broader themes of national development and talent retention. Vembu posed a thoughtful question about prioritizing GDP rankings and technological leadership through imported talent. “Is it worth the bragging rights to be the number 1 in GDP or number 1 in AI or whatever, achieved with imported talent, but at the price of leaving your own people behind?” he asked. Sridhar Vembu is the 39th richest person in India with a net worth of $5.85 billion, as of 2024, according to Forbes. He was awarded India’s fourth highest civilian award, the Padma Shri, in 2021. 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lodibet789 Mikaela Shiffrin suffers abrasion on hip during crash on final run of World Cup giant slalomIsrael detains the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals, Palestinians say DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals. The announcement on Saturday came after health officials said Israeli troops stormed the hospital on Friday and forced many staff and patients outside and told them to strip in winter weather. Israel’s army didn’t respond to questions about the hospital director. It denied it had entered or set fire to the complex but acknowledged it had ordered people outside. It said it was conducting operations against Hamas in the area. The military repeated claims that Hamas militants operate inside Kamal Adwan Hospital, which officials there have denied. Israeli airstrikes hit a Yemen airport as a jet with hundreds onboard was landing, UN official says UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top U.N. humanitarian official in Yemen says Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board was landing this week. He says a U.N. delegation led by the head of the World Health Organization was waiting to leave on Thursday as two Israeli airstrikes hit the airport in the capital of Sanaa. Julien Harneis told U.N. reporters on Friday that the most frightening thing about the airstrikes wasn’t the effect on him and about 15 others in the VIP lounge at the international airport. Rather, it was the destruction of the airport control tower as a Yemenia Airways plane was taxiing in after touching down. Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The brief said Trump opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk. Some want to stay in the region at all costs. Others question the value of having gone in at all. Battles are so intense that commanders are unable to evacuate their dead. Lags in communication and poorly timed operations have cost lives and commanders say they have little way to counterattack. The overstretched Ukrainians have lost more then 40% of the territory they won in the lightning incursion that seized much of Kursk in August. US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the United States is expected to announce it will send another $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. It's part of a push by the Biden administration to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on Jan. 20. Officials say the large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the HAWK air defense system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155 mm- and 105 mm artillery rounds. The officials say they expect the announcement will be made on Monday. They spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display. The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — that is, wealthy members of the tech world who want more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs TORONTO (AP) — Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office. New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met with Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department. The meeting was a follow up to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month. Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs if Canada does not stem what he calls a flow of migrants and fentanyl into the United States. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral. The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92. Singh’s body was taken Saturday to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tributes to him and chanted “Manmohan Singh lives forever.” Later, his body was transported to a crematorium ground for his last rites as soldiers beat drums. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh was prime minister for 10 years until 2014. Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night. The California Lottery said the winning ticket was sold at Circle K (Sunshine Food and Gas) on Rhonda Rd. in Cottonwood. The winning ticket matched the white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and the gold Mega Ball 6. The identity of the winner or winners was not immediately known. The estimated jackpot was the fifth-highest ever for Mega Millions. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, a deputy national security adviser, said Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks.

As the German Railway Freight Company moves forward with its restructuring plan, the industry will be closely watching to see how the company adapts to the changing market landscape and positions itself for future growth. The impact of the layoffs on employees, communities, and the broader railway industry remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the German Railway Freight Company is facing a period of significant change and transformation as it seeks to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the modern freight transportation industry.have suffered a major new injury blow amid confirmation that goalkeeper has undergone surgery. In a surprise statement released on Monday evening, announced that their highly-rated No1 underwent a procedure to repair a fracture sustained to his right ankle during Saturday’s incredible over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Tottenham did not set a potential timeline for Vicario’s return or estimate the amount of time he will now spend on the sidelines, saying only that he would be assessed by medical staff in future to determine when he can resume training. With the Italian international out of action for the foreseeable future, deputy Fraser Forster will now step up and assume starting duties for Ange Postecoglou’s side during a hectic fixture list across all competitions either side of Christmas, backed up by the likes of Brandon Austin and Alfie Whiteman. “We can confirm that Guglielmo Vicario has today (Monday 25 November) undergone surgery for a fracture of his right ankle,” Tottenham’s statement read. “The 28-year-old suffered the injury during Saturday’s Premier League victory at Manchester City. Guglielmo will be assessed by our medical staff to determine when he can return to training.” It remains to be seen if Vicario’s surely lengthy lay-off will see Tottenham enter the market for a new goalkeeper during the January transfer window. We can confirm that Guglielmo Vicario has today undergone surgery for a fracture of his right ankle. Guglielmo will be assessed by our medical staff to determine when he can return to training. We're all behind you, Vic 🤍 — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) Spurs had already been linked with potentially signing another stopper in the New Year to provide increased competition and support for the 28-year-old, who has become an instrumental figure for the club since joining from Serie A side Empoli in a £17.2million deal in the summer of 2023 on a five-year contract as the long-term replacement for former long-serving captain Hugo Lloris. Vicario has made 55 appearances for Tottenham so far across all competitions, starting every Premier League game this season to date. He was rested for the Europa League games against Galatasaray and AZ Alkmaar and the Carabao Cup third-round win at Coventry, with former England international Forster, 36, deputising on those occasions. Vicario started as usual in the historic win over City that inflicted a fifth consecutive defeat on the hosts for the first time since 2006, and ended up playing the full 90 minutes despite an injury suffered in the first half as he still pulled off a string of fine saves to deny the likes of Erling Haaland and Ilkay Gundogan, before being seen limping after the game. His absence will be keenly felt as Spurs seek some much-needed consistency in their performances and results under Postecoglou, with Roma visiting north London in the Europa League on Thursday night ahead of Premier League meetings with Fulham, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Southampton, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Wolves to close out 2024. Former Celtic boss Postecoglou also takes his team to Ibrox to battle Rangers in Europe in December, while Spurs also host Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as they pursue a first major trophy success since 2008. Tottenham have dealt with several key injury issues already this season, with the likes of influential captain Heung-min Son spending many weeks on the sidelines. Spurs produced their victory at City without first-choice centre-backs Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven, while attackers Richarlison and Wilson Odobert are also in the treatment room at present along with teenage sensation Mikey Moore. The loss of Vicario comes just days after Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was by the Football Association (FA) for controversial comments made about Son, a punishment that .

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In conclusion, Turkey's President's announcement signals a renewed commitment to supporting Syria's reconstruction and assisting refugees in returning home. By providing a safe and stable environment for Syrians to rebuild their lives and communities, Turkey is playing a crucial role in promoting peace and stability in the region. As the international community rallies behind Turkey's efforts, there is hope for a better future for the people of Syria.The battle for control of Manbij between the Syrian opposition and Kurdish forces represents a microcosm of the broader conflict in Syria, with competing factions vying for power and influence in a war-torn and devastated country. The outcome of the struggle for Manbij will have far-reaching implications for the future of the region and the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Syria. As the fighting rages on, the toll on civilians and the humanitarian situation in the city only worsens, underscoring the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and a comprehensive strategy for rebuilding and stabilizing the war-torn region.

KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin said she suffered an abrasion on her left hip and that something “stabbed” her when she crashed during her second run of a World Cup giant slalom race Saturday, doing a flip and sliding into the protective fencing. Shiffrin stayed down on the edge of the course for quite some time as the ski patrol attended to her. She was taken off the hill on a sled and waved to the cheering crowd before going to a clinic for evaluation. “Not really too much cause for concern at this point, I just can’t move,” she said later in a video posted on social media . “I have a pretty good abrasion and something stabbed me. ... I’m so sorry to scare everybody. It looks like all scans so far are clear.” She plans to skip the slalom race Sunday, writing on Instagram she will be “cheering from the sideline.” The 29-year-old was leading after the first run of the GS and charging for her 100th World Cup win. She was within sight of the finish line, five gates onto Killington’s steep finish pitch, when she an outside edge. She hit a gate and did a somersault before sliding into another gate. The fencing slowed her momentum as she came to an abrupt stop. Reigning Olympic GS champion Sara Hector of Sweden won in a combined time of 1 minute, 53.08 seconds. Zrinka Ljutic of Croatia was second and Swiss racer Camille Rast took third. The Americans saw Paula Moltzan and Nina O’Brien finish fifth and sixth. “It’s just so sad, of course, to see Mikaela crash like that and skiing so well,” Hector said on the broadcast after her win. “It breaks my heart and everybody else here.” The crash was a surprise for everyone. Shiffrin rarely DNFs — ski racing parlance for “did not finish.” In 274 World Cup starts, she DNF'd only 18 times. The last time she DNF'd in GS was January 2018. Shiffrin also has not suffered any devastating injuries. In her 14-year career, she has rehabbed only two on-hill injuries: a torn medial collateral ligament and bone bruising in her right knee in December 2015 and a sprained MCL and tibiofibular ligament in her left knee after a downhill crash in January 2024. Neither knee injury required surgery, and both times, Shiffrin was back to racing within two months. Saturday was shaping up to be a banner day for Shiffrin, who skied flawlessly in the first run and held a 0.32-second lead as she chased after her 100th World Cup win. Shiffrin, who grew up in both New Hampshire and Colorado and sharpened her skills at nearby Burke Mountain Academy, has long been a fan favorite. Shiffrin is driven not so much by wins but by arcing the perfect run. She has shattered so many records along the way. She passed Lindsey Vonn’s women’s mark of 82 World Cup victories on Jan. 24, 2023, during a giant slalom in Kronplatz, Italy. That March, Shiffrin broke Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark’s Alpine mark for most World Cup wins when she captured her 87th career race. To date, she has earned five overall World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals — along with a silver — and seven world championships. In other FIS Alpine World Cup news, the Tremblant World Cup — two women’s giant slaloms at Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant scheduled for next weekend — were canceled. Killington got 21 inches of snow on Thanksgiving Day, but Tremblant — five hours north of Killington — had to cancel its races because of a lack of snow. AP Sports Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report. More AP skiing: https://apnews.com/hub/alpine-skiing Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Furthermore, China's emphasis on sustainable development and environmental protection has become increasingly important in 2024. The government's efforts to promote green growth, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance energy efficiency have not only addressed environmental challenges but also created new opportunities for green industries. This shift towards sustainable development is not only beneficial for the environment but also contributes to long-term economic stability and growth.

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Kings break through in victory over the KrakenNEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.” Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.” Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urged a judge again Friday to throw out his hush money conviction, balking at the prosecution’s suggestion of preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies. They called the idea “absurd.” The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. They include freezing the case until Trump leaves office in 2029, agreeing that any future sentence won’t include jail time, or closing the case by noting he was convicted but that he wasn’t sentenced and his appeal wasn’t resolved because of presidential immunity. Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country. The Manhattan district attorney’s office declined comment. It’s unclear how soon Merchan will decide. He could grant Trump’s request for dismissal, go with one of the prosecution’s suggestions, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. In their response Friday, Blanche and Bove ripped each of the prosecution’s suggestions. Halting the case until Trump leaves office would force the incoming president to govern while facing the “ongoing threat” that he’ll be sentenced to imprisonment, fines or other punishment as soon as his term ends, Blanche and Bove wrote. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. “To be clear, President Trump will never deviate from the public interest in response to these thuggish tactics,” the defense lawyers wrote. “However, the threat itself is unconstitutional.” The prosecution’s suggestion that Merchan could mitigate those concerns by promising not to sentence Trump to jail time on presidential immunity grounds is also a non-starter, Blanche and Bove wrote. The immunity statute requires dropping the case, not merely limiting sentencing options, they argued. Blanche and Bove, both of whom Trump has tabbed for high-ranking Justice Department positions, expressed outrage at the prosecution’s novel suggestion that Merchan borrow from Alabama and other states and treat the case as if Trump had died. Blanche and Bove accused prosecutors of ignoring New York precedent and attempting to “fabricate” a solution “based on an extremely troubling and irresponsible analogy between President Trump” who survived assassination attempts in Pennsylvania in July and Florida in September “and a hypothetical dead defendant.” Such an option normally comes into play when a defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether it is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Merchan could innovate in what’s already a unique case. “This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding,” prosecutors wrote in their filing this week. But at the same time, it wouldn’t “precipitously discard” the “meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers.” Prosecutors acknowledged that “presidential immunity requires accommodation” during Trump’s impending return to the White House but argued that his election to a second term should not upend the jury’s verdict, which came when he was out of office. Longstanding Justice Department policy says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Other world leaders don’t enjoy the same protection. For example, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial on corruption charges even as he leads that nation’s wars in Lebanon and Gaza. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his May 30 conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier, which Trump denies. In their filing Friday, Trump’s lawyers citing a social media post in which Sen. John Fetterman used profane language to criticize Trump’s hush money prosecution. The Pennsylvania Democrat suggested that Trump deserved a pardon, comparing his case to that of President Joe Biden’s pardoned son Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges. “Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division,” Fetterman wrote Wednesday on Truth Social. Trump’s hush money conviction was in state court, meaning a presidential pardon — issued by Biden or himself when he takes office — would not apply to the case. Presidential pardons only apply to federal crimes. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith has ended his two federal cases, which pertained to Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in all. Trump had been scheduled for sentencing in the hush money case in late November. But following Trump’s Nov. 5 election victory, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president’s sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump’s conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. 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LONDON (AP) — After a sprawling exposed the communications of an unknown number of Americans, U.S. cybersecurity officials are advising people to use encryption in their communications. To safeguard against the risks highlighted by the campaign, which originated in China, federal cybersecurity authorities released an extensive list of security recommendations for U.S. telecom companies — such as Verizon and AT&T — that were targeted. The advice includes one tip we can all put into practice with our phones: “Ensure that traffic is end-to-end encrypted to the maximum extent possible.” End-to-end encryption, also known as E2EE, means that messages are scrambled so that only the sender and recipient can see them. If anyone else intercepts the message, all they will see is a garble that can’t be unscrambled without the key. Law enforcement officials had until now resisted this type of encryption because it means the technology companies themselves won’t be able to look at the messages, nor respond to law enforcement requests to turn the data over. Here’s a look at various ways ordinary consumers can use end-to-end encryption: Officials said the hackers targeted the metadata of a large number of customers, including information on the dates, times and recipients of calls and texts. They also managed to see the content from texts from a much smaller number of victims. If you’re an iPhone user, information in text messages that you send to someone else who also has an iPhone will be encrypted end-to-end. Just look for the blue text bubbles, which indicate that they are encrypted iMessages. The same goes for Android users sending texts through Google Messages. There will be a lock next to the timestamp on each message to indicate the encryption is on. But there’s a weakness. When iPhone and Android users text each other, the messages are encrypted only using Rich Communication Services, an industry standard for instant messaging that replaces the older SMS and MMS standards. Apple has that RCS messages “aren’t end-to-end encrypted, which means they’re not protected from a third party reading them while they’re sent between devices.” Samsung, which sells Android smartphones, has also hinted at the issue in a footnote at the bottom of a last month on RCS, saying, “Encryption only available for Android to Android communication.” To avoid getting caught out when trading texts, experts recommend using encrypted messaging apps. Privacy advocates are big fans of Signal, which applies end-to-end encryption on all messages and voice calls. The independent nonprofit group behind the app promises never to sell, rent, or lease customer data and has made its so that it can be audited by anyone to examine it “for security and correctness.” Signal’s encryption protocol is so reputable that it has been integrated into rival , so users will enjoy the same level of security protection as Signal, which has a much smaller user base. End-to-end encryption is also the default mode for , which like WhatsApp is owned by Meta Platforms. Telegram is an app that can be used for one-on-one conversations, group chats and broadcast “channels” but contrary to popular perception, it doesn’t turn on end-to-end encryption by default. Users have to switch on the option. And it doesn’t work with group chats. Cybersecurity experts have warned people against using Telegram for private communications and pointed out that only its opt-in ‘secret chat’ feature is encrypted from end-to-end. The app also has a reputation for being a haven for scammers and criminal activity, highlighted by founder and CEO Pavel Durov’s . Instead of using your phone to make calls through a wireless cellular network, you can make voice calls with Signal and WhatsApp. Both apps encrypt calls with the same technology that they use to encrypt messages. There are other options. If you have an iPhone you can use for calls, while Android owners can use the service, which are both end-to-end encrypted. The only catch with all these options is that, as with using the chat services to send messages, the person on the other end will also have to have the app installed. WhatsApp and Signal users can customize their privacy preferences in the settings, including hiding IP address during calls to prevent your general location from being guessed.

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CHANDLER, Ariz., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, provided lower updated revenue guidance for the December 2024 quarter and announced manufacturing restructuring plans. "In the first two weeks of my newly appointed role as Interim CEO and President, I have done a deep dive into the operations of the Company and determined that certain actions are necessary. I want to clarify for investors that I plan to stay in this role, even though the title is interim, for as long as it is necessary, so there is no definitive timeline for my successor," said Steve Sanghi, Microchip's CEO, President and Chair of the Board. Mr. Sanghi continued, "We indicated in our November 2, 2024 earnings call that significant turns orders were required to achieve the midpoint of our December 2024 quarter revenue guidance. Those turns orders have been slower than anticipated and we now expect our December 2024 revenue to be close to the low end of our original guidance which is $1.025 billion." Mr. Sanghi added, "With inventory levels high and having ample capacity in place, we have decided to shut down our Tempe wafer fabrication facility that we refer to as Fab 2. Many of the process technologies that run in Fab 2 also run in our Oregon and Colorado factories, which both have ample clean room space for expansion. We expect to be able to shut down Fab 2 in the September 2025 quarter at which time we expect that it will generate annual cash savings of approximately $90 million. Due to the high inventory of the products which are manufactured in Fab 2, we do not expect to see P&L savings from the shutdown until the start of the June 2026 quarter based on a First-In First-Out basis. We expect that the Fab 2 closure will begin to help us moderate our inventory levels beginning in the March 2025 quarter. We anticipate near-term restructuring costs to be between $3 million and $8 million from these actions, and it is possible that we could incur other restructuring and shut-down costs in the future of up to an additional $15 million. The estimates of the restructuring costs will be refined over time as more information becomes available." Mr. Sanghi concluded, "I want to ensure investors of my confidence in the long-term growth and profitability of Microchip. Our design-in momentum continues to remain strong, driven by our Total System Solutions strategy and key market megatrends. The fab restructuring is a big step in right-sizing our manufacturing footprint, and we will continue to evaluate any further actions that are required to position Microchip for outsized growth and financial performance." Microchip will be participating in and presenting at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference on December 3 and 4, 2024. Cautionary Statement: The statements in this release relating to Mr. Sanghi planning to stay in the CEO and President role for as long as it is necessary, no definitive timeline for his successor, that turns orders have been slower than anticipated and that we now expect our December 2024 revenue to be close to the low end of our original guidance which is $1.025 billion, that we have ample capacity in place, that our Oregon and Colorado factories both have ample clean room space for expansion, that we expect to be able to shut down Fab 2 in the September 2025 quarter at which time it is expected to generate annual cash savings of approximately $90 million, that we do not expect to see P&L savings from the shutdown until the start of the June 2026 quarter, that we expect that the Fab 2 closure will begin to help us moderate our inventory levels beginning in the March 2025 quarter, that we anticipate near-term restructuring costs to be between $3 million and $8 million, that is is possible that we could incur other restructuring and shut-down costs of up to an additional $15 million, ensuring investors of my confidence in the long-term growth and profitability of Microchip, that our design-in momentum continues to remain strong driven by our Total System Solutions strategy and key market megatrends, that the fab restructuring is a big step in right sizing our manufacturing footprint, that we will continue to evaluate any further actions that are required to position Microchip for outsized growth and financial performance are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: any continued uncertainty, fluctuations or weakness in the U.S. and world economies (including China and Europe) due to changes in interest rates, high inflation, actions taken or which may be taken by the Biden administration or the U.S. Congress or by the incoming Trump administration and the incoming U.S. Congress, monetary policy, political, geopolitical, trade or other issues in the U.S. or internationally (including the military conflicts in Ukraine-Russia and the Middle East), further changes in demand or market acceptance of our products and the products of our customers and our ability to respond to any increases or decreases in market demand or customer requests to reschedule or cancel orders; the mix of inventory we hold, our ability to satisfy any short-term orders from our inventory and our ability to effectively manage our inventory levels; the impact that the CHIPS Act will have on increasing manufacturing capacity in our industry by providing incentives for us, our competitors and foundries to build new wafer manufacturing facilities or expand existing facilities; the amount and timing of any incentives we may receive under the CHIPS Act, the impact of current and future changes in U.S. corporate tax laws (including the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), foreign currency effects on our business; changes in utilization of our manufacturing capacity and our ability to effectively manage our production levels to meet any increases or decreases in market demand or any customer requests to reschedule or cancel orders; the impact of inflation on our business; competitive developments including pricing pressures; the level of orders that are received and can be shipped in a quarter; our ability to realize the expected benefits of our long-term supply assurance program; changes or fluctuations in customer order patterns and seasonality; our ability to effectively manage our supply of wafers from third party wafer foundries to meet any decreases or increases in our needs and the cost of such wafers, our ability to obtain additional capacity from our suppliers to increase production to meet any future increases in market demand; our ability to successfully integrate the operations and employees, retain key employees and customers and otherwise realize the expected synergies and benefits of our acquisitions; the impact of any future significant acquisitions or strategic transactions we may make; the costs and outcome of any current or future litigation or other matters involving our acquisitions (including the acquired business, intellectual property, customers, or other issues); the costs and outcome of any current or future tax audit or investigation regarding our business or our acquired businesses; fluctuations in our stock price and trading volume which could impact the number of shares we acquire under our share repurchase program and the timing of such repurchases; disruptions in our business or the businesses of our customers or suppliers due to natural disasters (including any floods in Thailand), terrorist activity, armed conflict, war, worldwide oil prices and supply, public health concerns or disruptions in the transportation system; and general economic, industry or political conditions in the United States or internationally. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to Microchip's filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. You can obtain copies of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other relevant documents for free at Microchip's website ( www.microchip.com ) or the SEC's website ( www.sec.gov ) or from commercial document retrieval services. Stockholders of Microchip are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. Microchip does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after this December 2, 2024 press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. About Microchip: Microchip Technology Incorporated is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs, which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. Our solutions serve approximately 116,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com . Note: The Microchip name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT: J. Eric Bjornholt, Senior Vice President and CFO (480) 792-7804 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.( MENAFN - The Rio Times) Argentina's financial resurgence is turning heads on Wall Street. The ARGT, Argentina's primary ETF in the US, has attracted $600 million this year. Meanwhile, Brazil's EWZ has seen outflows of $900 million. This $1.5 billion swing favors Argentina, marking a significant shift in investor sentiment. Argentina's economic reforms are bearing fruit. Inflation control, improved fiscal outlook, and growth potential have made it South America's top investment destination. In contrast, Brazil's uncertain economic landscape has deterred investors. The Brazilian stock market, B3 , is on track to lose R$25 ($4) billion in foreign investments this year. This exodus has impacted asset prices. Since January, the EWZ has dropped 35%, while the ARGT has surged 63%. Currency fluctuations play a role too. Brazil's real has weakened 21% against the dollar due to fiscal concerns. Argentina's current account balance has improved dramatically. The third quarter saw a $1.4 billion surplus, a stark contrast to last year's $6 billion deficit. The financial account, linked to foreign investments, posted a $1.15 billion surplus. (Commentary: Argentina's Financial Tango Leaves Brazil in the Dust) [arve url="" /] The country also stands out with optimistic growth forecasts. The government predicts a robust 5% economic recovery in 2025, Private consultants surveyed by the Central Bank project a more modest 4.2% growth. This positive outlook contrasts sharply with recent economic challenges. Argentina's anticipated growth stems from sustainable organic expansion, not excessive government spending. This approach differs from Brazil's economic strategy in 2024. Brazil's growth relied heavily on government stimulus, creating a short-term boost. However, this "sugar-rush" economy under Lula's administration may soon face a harsh reality check. The contrast between these two approaches highlights the potential long-term benefits of Argentina's economic reforms. Brazil's economic outlook for 2025 appears less optimistic, with growth projections falling below 2%. Some analysts suggest the expansion may be closer to 1% Argentina Outshines Brazil in Investment Arena Brazilian investors are taking notice. Lucas Sigu Souza of Ciano Investimentos has allocated 20% of his foreign investments to Argentina. Vista Capital has also bet heavily on Argentina, citing potential high returns over an extended period. President Javier Milei's tough economic policies have paved the way for dollar inflows. Fiscal austerity, spending cuts, and reduced state intervention have been key. These measures led to a 5% GDP contraction and a 289% inflation spike initially. However, the tide is turning. Monthly inflation has fallen below 3% since October, down from December 2023's 25.5% peak. Market projections show annual inflation dropping from 166% to 29.4% over the next 12 months. BTG Pactual economists forecast Argentina's inflation to hit 24% by end-2025, with GDP growing 5% that year. They expect a 20% surge in investment volume. Despite recent gains, BTG sees further upside in Argentine stocks, particularly in the banking sector. As Argentina's economic revival gains momentum, it's not just outperforming Brazil on the soccer field. The investment world is taking notice, reshaping the financial landscape of South America. MENAFN28122024007421016031ID1109038011 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.

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(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, blasted U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ur Jaddou for her agency approving illegal border crossers as sponsors for illegal border crossers. At a U.S. House Judiciary subcommittee hearing , Biggs also pointed out that the sponsors were found to be committing Social Security and other fraud under her watch. Biggs addressed rampant fraud in a program created by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for inadmissible citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, who don’t qualify for admission into the U.S. Under Mayorkas, they were flown into the country through a CHNV parole program, used a CBP One phone app to apply for entry, and were released into the country. Part of the process requires having a “supporter” fill out an application on behalf of the CHNV parolee. While Mayorkas claimed app user parolees and supporters were thoroughly vetted, multiple Office of Inspector General reports disproved this claim, expressing security risks at airports. In August, flights of CHNV illegal border crossers were temporarily suspended after a USCIS internal review found that tens of thousands of CHNV fraudulent applications were processed. Supporters used fake Social Security numbers and phone numbers and listed the same physical address on nearly 20,000 applications, according to the report, The Center Square reported . Biggs asked Jaddou if she disputed the fact that supporters used the same Social Security Number on CHNV applications, which “happened at least 3,200 times. The same phone number used at least 3,300 times. The same supporter email address was used on applications nearly 2,000 times.” Jaddou said she didn’t have the report in front of her and didn’t dispute it. “You don’t really want to admit there’s this much rampant fraud,” he said. Biggs next cited examples of fraud that weren’t fixed. “The same exact 184-word response was used on more than 1,800 applications by nearly 194 CHNV supporters,” he said. “More than 460 nonexistent zip codes were used on supported applications on behalf of more than 2,800 CHV aliens. You can dance around and say you don't have the report in front of you, but these are the facts. This program is rife with fraud.” As of Aug. 6, DHS had approved more than 80,000 CHNV supporters for the program who were in the U.S. on a temporary basis. USCIS approved 224 CHNV parolees who were already in the country illegally as sponsors for CHNV parolees that came after them, meaning illegal foreign nationals were sponsoring illegal foreign nationals. USCIS also approved 28,322 illegal foreign nationals shielded from deportation through Temporary Protected Status as CHVN supporters; “19,865 SLEs approved as CHNV supporters, 311 DACA recipients approved as CHNV supporters, 1,300-plus aliens in the U.S. on temporary visas approved as CHNV supporters, 64 refugees approved as CHNV supporters, 19,112 conditional permanent residents approved this season as CHNV supporters,” he said. “That is the program that you are administering. I'm not talking the aliens. I'm not getting into the violation of law of the U.S. code 1182, which states that the use of parole is supposed to be a case-by-case basis.” Biggs said the supporter application process was so rampant with fraud that it was temporarily shut down but wasn’t fixed. The fraud is “still ongoing. We're waiting for the next report to confirm that these things are still going on,” he said. In addition to the USCIS report, a U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security investigation found that "as of mid-October 2023, there were 1.6 million inadmissible aliens awaiting travel authorizations through the CHNV program” and DHS was using 50 airports worldwide to fly them in, The Center Square reported . None flown into the country have a legal basis to enter the U.S. before being paroled through the CHNV program, DHS documents the committee obtained state. "All individuals paroled into the United States are, by definition, inadmissible, including those paroled under the CHNV processes," one of the DHS documents states. The CHNV parole program was among more than a dozen that House Republicans identified as illegal and cited as reasons to impeach Mayorkas. According to the latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection data , more than 852,000 illegal foreign nationals were processed and released into the country through the CBP One App and more than 531,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans deemed inadmissible were released into the country through the CHNV parole program, as of October. Under the Biden administration, more than three million illegal border crossers were reported from CHNV countries, The Center Square reported . Many have been directly linked to violent crimes committed against Americans, The Center Square reported .

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The Buffaloes' two-way star has excelled on both sides of the field, making him one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy. Cam Skattebo, Arizona State. The senior running back can do a little of everything, but excels at punishing would-be tacklers. He's one of the nation's leaders in yards after contact and the focal point of the Sun Devils' offense. Shadeur Sanders, Colorado. If it weren't for Hunter, Sanders might be the Heisman favorite. The son of coach Deion Sanders, Shedeur is fifth nationally with 3,488 yards passing and has been a big part of the Buffaloes' turnaround. DJ Giddens, Kansas State. The Wildcats' running back is one of the nation's most versatile players. He is ninth nationally with 1,271 rushing yards and has added 21 receptions for 258 yards. Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona. The Wildcats have struggled this season, but McMillan has not. He is third nationally with 1,251 receiving yards with seven touchdowns on 78 catches. Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech. The Red Raiders' junior linebacker leads the Big 12 with 68 tackles, averaging 10.2 per game. He also has four sacks. Brendan Mott, Kansas State. He's a menace to opposing quarterbacks, leading the Big 12 with 8 1/2 sacks. The Big 12 has nine teams already bowl eligible and two more a win away. The winner of the Big 12 championship game will be in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot. Arizona State, Iowa State, No. 19 BYU, Colorado, Kansas State, Baylor, TCU, Texas Tech and West Virginia have already clinched bowl berths. Kansas and Cincinnati can get into the postseason with wins this weekend. Gus Malzahn, UCF. Despite successes in recruiting, the Knights are 10-14 in two seasons since moving to the Big 12. Maybe not enough to get shown the door this year, but another mediocre season could lead UCF to make a change. Kyle Whittingham, Utah. Whittingham was one of the Pac-12's best coaches, leading the Utes to consecutive conference titles. Utah was expected to contend for the Big 12 title its first year in the league, but enters the final weekend 1-7 in conference play, which could push Whittingham toward retirement since it's doubtful he'd be fired. Neal Brown, West Virginia. The Mountaineers' coach was in a precarious spot at the end of last season and West Virginia hasn't lived up to expectations this season. The Mountaineers are eligible to go to a bowl game for the second straight season, but Brown could be on the hot seat even after signing a contract extension before the season. Josiah Trotter, West Virginia. The redshirt freshman is the latest Trotter to have success at the linebacker position, following the footsteps of his father, former Philadelphia Eagles player Jeremiah Trotter, and brother Jeremiah Trotter Jr., a current Eagles linebacker. Sam Leavitt, Arizona State. The Michigan State transfer has been just what the Sun Devils' needed: an agile quarterback who extends plays with his legs and rarely makes bad decisions. Bryson Washington, Baylor. The Bears' running back has rushed for 812 yards — 196 against TCU — and 10 TDs. TCU has the Big 12's highest rated 2025 recruiting class with six four-star players among 26 commitments, according to the 247 Sports composite. Receiver Terry Shelton of Carrollton, Texas, is the highest-rated recruit at 71st nationally. Baylor is next with five five-star players among its 20 commitments, including running back Michael Turner, rated 13th at his position out of North Richland Hills, Texas. Texas Tech is ranked seventh in the Big 12, but has four four-star recruits. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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For gamers, tracking the stock market might seem as unrelated as a cheat code in a strategic RPG, but today, the fluctuating price of Tesla shares presents intriguing parallels to the dynamic world of gaming. With the advent of cutting-edge technologies like AI and virtual reality, Tesla’s innovations resonate within the digital landscape, drawing parallels with the gaming industry’s unpredictable trends. Akin to a newly released game climbing the sales charts, Tesla’s stock often responds to developments in technology and sustainability. Recently, Tesla shares have shown volatility reminiscent of the excitement surrounding a major esports tournament, driven by market speculation and technological advances. This provides gamers with a fresh lens through which to view their own rapidly evolving digital world. Emerging technologies like AI could potentially reshape the gaming sector as much as they influence the valuation of companies like Tesla. Gamers accustomed to adapting quickly to new systems and updates may find the ebb and flow of Tesla’s market performance familiar. Moreover, just as games expand through DLCs, Tesla continually updates its software and autonomous features, maintaining player—or investor—engagement. As Tesla continues to innovate, gamers curious about the crossover between technology, stocks, and entertainment may find following its stock price as intriguing as the latest gaming launch. This connection offers a new perspective on the intersections of technology and investment. So next time you check the leaderboard, maybe take a peek at Tesla’s ticker too; you never know where your next strategic insight might come from. Why Gamers Should Keep an Eye on Tesla’s Stock Market Moves The worlds of gaming and stock market investing might seem vastly different, yet there is an increasing overlap that gamers should be aware of, particularly with companies like Tesla. With the rapid advancements in technology, Tesla’s journey is not unlike developments within the gaming industry, both marked by innovation and unpredictability. AI & Virtual Reality: Revolutionizing Two Industries Both the gaming sector and Tesla are at the forefront of incorporating AI and virtual reality. In gaming, these technologies are enhancing player experiences with more realistic environments and smarter AI opponents. Similarly, for Tesla, AI powers cutting-edge features such as autonomous driving and enhanced safety measures. Gamers familiar with the rapid pace of these technological advancements might find parallels in Tesla’s trajectory of innovation, which gets reflected in its stock market volatility. Pros and Cons of Investing in Tech-Driven Stocks Pros: – Innovation-Driven Growth: Companies like Tesla often lead the charge in introducing pioneering technologies, which can lead to significant stock appreciation. – Market Leadership: As a leader in electric vehicles and sustainable energy, Tesla’s market position often results in strong investor interest. Cons: – Volatility: Like trending games, tech-driven stocks can experience rapid changes in their market value. – Speculation: Stock prices can be heavily influenced by market sentiment and speculative trading, making predictions challenging. Predictions and Market Trends Looking ahead, we can expect both the gaming and automotive tech fields to increasingly intersect with AI. Predictions point to an incremental evolution where real-time simulation and increased user interactivity become standard. For Tesla, this could mean developing gaming experiences within their vehicles, utilizing their advanced infotainment systems, and attracting tech-savvy investors. Use Cases and Compatibility Tesla’s innovative use cases, including in-car gaming, highlight compatibility with gaming technologies. This opens up avenues for partnerships with gaming companies to create unique in-car experiences, perfect for road trips or charging station waits. Innovations and Sustainability Tesla’s focus on sustainability resonates with the gaming community’s interest in eco-friendly practices. New innovations in energy efficiency and battery technology are expected to lower environmental impacts, potentially influencing similar trends in gaming hardware production. For gamers interested in technology trends and investments, Tesla’s market performance offers a new layer of excitement akin to a challenging game. Its ability to captivate both technology and financial markets makes it a fascinating entity to watch. For more information on Tesla’s innovations and stock market insights, visit the Tesla website .One of the standout deals in South Hill's promotion is the Xiaomi Smart Socket 3, which is priced at just 38.8 yuan after applying the available coupon. This innovative smart socket allows users to remotely control electronic devices, set schedules, and monitor energy usage, providing convenience and energy efficiency in one sleek package.

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jili lodibet login World junior memories hold special place for Maple Leafs' TavaresFrank Lampard is looking forward to pitting his wits against Wayne Rooney on Boxing Day. New Coventry City boss Lampard takes on his former England team-mate when Rooney’s struggling Plymouth Argyle side head to the Midlands on Thursday. Plymouth, who stayed up by the skin of their teeth last term, have won just four of their 21 Championship matches since Rooney’s summer arrival, have conceded 45 goals already, not won since early November and are staring relegation in the face already. They could have given their survival hopes a boost at the weekend, but three times threw away a lead against Middlesbrough - led by another former England team-mate of the pair, Michael Carrick. Lampard’s side enter the fixture just six points above the drop zone after a disappointing start to the season - ultimately costing Mark Robins his job - and having been battered by Portsmouth themselves at the weekend. “I have known Wayne well for many years now, have full respect for him, and I look forward to seeing him,” said Lampard. “It was an absolute pleasure to play with him for England – and to play against him. “He was a Premier League and England great, and his numbers and performances should never be understated. The level of player he was, was incredible. “To see the work ethic behind it that he had as a player and see the impact he had on team-mates, being at camps with him where you see what the person is as well as the player, he is amazing. You look at the weekend and they trade with Middlesbrough who are a really good team, and they draw 3-3 and possibly feel like they might have won the game. “We have to respect them and give our best and have our confidence because we’re at home and we are a good team, and we need to show it.” Amazon's Prime Video is broadcasting the Premier League Boxing Day round of fixtures on December 26-27. Each match can be streamed free with an Amazon Prime subscription or by signing up for an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial . Lampard is also desperate to see a response from his players after their 4-1 loss at Fratton Park. “When you find a hard moment and you don’t compete, then the result will look after itself,” he added. “Heads were dropping in the second half and they now have to realise that can’t be the way. We can lose a game of football but you can’t lose the confidence and the desire to do something about it. “They were too aggressive for us in the second half and we weren’t aggressive enough, and when you get that wrong in the Championship then you lose.” Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.

National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal crucial to make India leading maritime nation: SonowalFARMINGDALE, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enzo Biochem, Inc. ENZ ("Enzo" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2024. First Quarter Highlights Enzo ended the first quarter with aggregate cash and cash equivalents of $47.7 million. The net cash used in operating activities during the first quarter decreased by $4.4 million compared to the prior year. The Company's first-quarter revenue of $6.2 million declined year-over-year by 20% due to declining market demand related to general continued headwinds in the life sciences tools space. Recent Events The declared special cash dividend of $0.10 per share on its common stock was paid on December 2, 2024 to the holders of record as of the close of business on November 15, 2024. Jon Couchman became a director of the Company and member of the Company's Audit Committee, Nominating & Governance Committee and Compensation Committee effective November 22, 2024. Mr. Couchman is the Managing Member of Couchman Management LLC, an investment management company through which he manages private investments. Mr. Couchman has significant public company director experience and has served in various executive leadership roles. About Enzo Biochem Enzo Biochem, Inc. has operated as a life sciences company for over 45 years. The primary business of Enzo today is conducted through its Life Sciences division, Enzo Life Sciences, which focuses on labeling and detection technologies from DNA to whole cell analysis, including a comprehensive portfolio of thousands of high-quality products, including antibodies, genomic probes, assays, biochemicals, and proteins. The Company's proprietary products and technologies play central roles in translational research and drug development areas, including cell biology, genomics, assays, immunohistochemistry, and small molecule chemistry. The Company monetizes its technology primarily via sales through our global distribution network and licensing. For more information, please visit enzo.com or follow Enzo Biochem on X and LinkedIn . Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this release may be considered "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management, including those related to cash flow, gross margins, revenues and expenses, which are dependent on a number of factors outside of the control of the Company, including, inter alia, the markets for the Company's products, cost of goods sold, other expenses, government regulations, litigation, and general business conditions. See Risk Factors in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2024. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. The Company disclaims any obligations to update any forward-looking statement as a result of developments occurring after the date of this release. Enzo Biochem Contacts For Enzo Biochem: Patricia Eckert, Chief Financial Officer Enzo Biochem 631-755-5500 peckert@enzo.com Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures by Enzo The non-GAAP financial measures contained in this press release (including, without limitation, Adjusted net loss, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA) are not GAAP measures of the Company's financial performance or liquidity and should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss) as a measure of financial performance or cash flows from operations as measures of liquidity, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of such non-GAAP measures is included in the presentation of the Company's financial results for the quarter ended October 31, 2024 contained herein and is also available in the investor relations section of the Company's website ( https://www.enzo.com ). The Company believes the presentation of these non-GAAP measures provides useful additional information to investors because they provide information consistent with that on which management evaluates the financial performance of the Company. The Company manages its business based on its operating cash flows. It refers to EBITDA as its primary indicator of performance and refers to Adjusted EBITDA to further exclude items of a non-recurring nature. It is reasonable to expect that one or more excluded items will occur in future periods, though the amounts recognized can vary significantly from period to period. You are encouraged to evaluate each adjustment used to determine a non-GAAP financial measure and the reasons management considers it appropriate for supplemental analysis. Our presentation of these measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. We refer you to the tables attached to this press release, which includes reconciliation tables of GAAP net loss to Adjusted net loss and GAAP net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. ENZO BIOCHEM, INC. (in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended Selected operations data: October 31, (unaudited) 2024 2023 Revenues $ 6,213 $ 7,806 Gross profit 2,280 3,455 Gross profit % 37 % 44 % Operating loss (3,622 ) (5,476 ) Net loss from continuing operations (3,071 ) (5,675 ) Net loss from discontinued operations (305 ) (941 ) Net loss $ (3,376 ) $ (6,616 ) Net loss per common share – basic and diluted – Continuing Operations ($0.07 ) ($0.11 ) Net loss per common share – basic and diluted – Discontinued Operations $0.00 ($0.02 ) Total net loss per basic and diluted common share ($0.07 ) ($0.13 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted 52,244 50,184 Selected balance sheet data: 10/31/2024 (unaudited) 7/31/2024 (unaudited) Cash and cash equivalents $ 47,735 $ 52,371 Working capital 36,264 45,237 Stockholders' equity 47,658 56,112 Total assets 75,291 85,764 The following table presents a reconciliation of reported net loss and basic and diluted net loss per share to Adjusted net loss and Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended October 31, 2024. ENZO BIOCHEM, INC. Non-GAAP Reconciliation Table (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data) Three months ended October 31, 2024 Reported GAAP loss $ (3,376 ) Adjusted for: Discrete legal matters 288 One time inventory provision 252 Net loss from discontinued operations 305 Adjusted net loss $ (2,531 ) Weighted Shares Outstanding: Basic and diluted 52,244 Basic and diluted earnings per share: Basic and diluted net loss per share GAAP ($0.07 ) Basic and diluted net loss per share non-GAAP ($0.05 ) The following table presents a reconciliation of reported GAAP net loss for the three months ended October 31, 2024 to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA: ENZO BIOCHEM, INC. EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Table (Unaudited, in thousands) Three months ended October 31, 2024 GAAP net loss $ (3,376 ) Plus (minus): Depreciation and amortization 319 Interest (income) expense, net (620 ) EBITDA (3,677 ) Adjusted for: Discrete legal matters 288 One time inventory provision 252 Net loss from discontinued operations 305 Foreign exchange loss 192 Adjusted EBITDA $ (2,640 ) © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries. The data show they never fully delivered on his promised factory jobs. Nor did they provoke the avalanche of inflation that critics feared. This time, though, his tariff threats might be different . The president-elect is talking about going much bigger — on a potential scale that creates more uncertainty about whether he’ll do what he says and what the consequences could be. “There’s going to be a lot more tariffs, I mean, he’s pretty clear,” said Michael Stumo, the CEO of Coalition for a Prosperous America, a group that has supported import taxes to help domestic manufacturing. The president-elect posted on social media Monday that on his first day in office he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada until those countries satisfactorily stop illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl into the United States. Those tariffs could essentially blow up the North American trade pact that Trump’s team negotiated during his initial term. Chinese imports would face additional tariffs of 10% until Beijing cracks down on the production of materials used in making fentanyl, Trump posted. Business groups were quick to warn about rapidly escalating inflation , while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she would counter the move with tariffs on U.S. products. House Democrats put together legislation to strip a president’s ability to unilaterally apply tariffs this drastic, warning that they would likely lead to higher prices for autos, shoes, housing and groceries. Sheinbaum said Wednesday that her administration is already working up a list of possible retaliatory tariffs “if the situation comes to that.” “The economy department is preparing it,” Sheinbaum said. “If there are tariffs, Mexico would increase tariffs, it is a technical task about what would also benefit Mexico,” she said, suggesting her country would impose targeted import duties on U.S. goods in sensitive areas. Related Articles House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require congressional approval for a president to impose tariffs due to claims of a national emergency, a largely symbolic action given Republicans’ coming control of both the House and Senate. “This legislation would enable Congress to limit this sweeping emergency authority and put in place the necessary Congressional oversight before any president – Democrat or Republican – could indiscriminately raise costs on the American people through tariffs,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. But for Trump, tariffs are now a tested tool that seems less politically controversial even if the mandate he received in November’s election largely involved restraining inflation. The tariffs he imposed on China in his first term were continued by President Joe Biden, a Democrat who even expanded tariffs and restrictions on the world’s second largest economy. Biden administration officials looked at removing Trump’s tariffs in order to bring down inflationary pressures, only to find they were unlikely to help significantly. Tariffs were “so new and unique that it freaked everybody out in 2017,” said Stumo, but they were ultimately somewhat modest. Trump imposed tariffs on solar panels and washing machines at the start of 2018, moves that might have pushed up prices in those sectors even though they also overlapped with plans to open washing machine plants in Tennessee and South Carolina. His administration also levied tariffs on steel and aluminum, including against allies. He then increased tariffs on China, leading to a trade conflict and a limited 2020 agreement that failed to produce the promised Chinese purchases of U.S. goods. Still, the dispute changed relations with China as more U.S. companies looked for alternative suppliers in other countries. Economic research also found the United States may have sacrificed some of its “soft power” as the Chinese population began to watch fewer American movies. The Federal Reserve kept inflation roughly on target, but factory construction spending never jumped in a way that suggested a lasting gain in manufacturing jobs. Separate economic research found the tariff war with China did nothing economically for the communities hurt by offshoring, but it did help Trump and Republicans in those communities politically. When Trump first became president in 2017, the federal government collected $34.6 billion in customs, duties and fees. That sum more than doubled under Trump to $70.8 billion in 2019, according to Office of Management and Budget records. While that sum might seem meaningful, it was relatively small compared to the overall economy. America’s gross domestic product is now $29.3 trillion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The total tariffs collected in the United States would equal less than 0.3% of GDP. The new tariffs being floated by Trump now are dramatically larger and there could be far more significant impacts. If Mexico, Canada, and China faced the additional tariffs proposed by Trump on all goods imported to the United States, that could be roughly equal to $266 billion in tax collections, a number that does not assume any disruptions in trade or retaliatory moves by other countries. The cost of those taxes would likely be borne by U.S. families, importers and domestic and foreign companies in the form of higher prices or lower profits. Former Biden administration officials said they worried that companies could piggyback on Trump’s tariffs — if they’re imposed — as a rationale to raise their prices, just as many companies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 boosted food and energy costs and gave several major companies the space to raise prices, according to their own earnings calls with investors. But what Trump didn’t really spell out is what might cause him to back down on tariffs and declare a victory. What he is creating instead with his tariff threats is a sense of uncertainty as companies and countries await the details to figure out what all of this could mean. “We know the key economic policy priorities of the incoming Trump administration, but we don’t know how or when they will be addressed,” said Greg Daco, chief U.S. economist at EY-Parthenon. AP writer Mark Stevenson contributed to this report from Mexico City.lodibet gaming online 。

( ) shares have been battered in 2024, shedding over 50% of their value so far this year. Reports of managing director and a $4 million settlement with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) dragged shares lower, resulting in Ellison stepping down from the company's top role. More broadly, lithium and iron ore prices have compressed throughout the year, the former impacting the profitability of many lithium mines in the field. Mineral Resources hasn't been immune to these pressures. But some analysts believe the tide may be turning for the embattled ASX miner. Let's take a look at what the current views are. Are Mineral Resources shares undervalued? The broker community remains divided on Mineral Resources shares, but the overall sentiment is definitely improving. Citi is the latest broker to on the miner, lifting its call from a sell to a hold in a note to clients last week. It said quality assets lie underneath the embattled company, and despite all the volatility of its shares, they remain in good shape. Even still, the broker cautions investors on the lingering risks. According to We continue to see incremental buyers as limited here with Mineral Resources facing several headwinds including ongoing governance concerns...[and] market uncertainty around the senior leadership team, marginal to loss-making lithium joint venture assets and ongoing internal and external investigations. So even with a less pessimistic view on Mineral Resources shares, Citi left its price target unchanged at $35 apiece. Bell Potter is suggesting an impressive upside of 82% over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs joints Citi with a hold rating and a $41 price target. But Goldman highlighted several "upside risks", including but not limited to, a rebound in lithium prices. In a cruel torturing of outcomes, the broker also says lithium prices remain a primary concern. What lies ahead for Mineral Resources? Bell Potter believes Mineral Resources' Onslow Iron Project could be worth watching, with a ramp-up expected in 2025. The broker is also optimistic about the company's ability to deleverage its balance sheet, thanks to anticipated capital releases and a strong asset base. That is, pay down debt. Ultimately, it is lithium and iron ore pricing that will determine the outcome for Mineral Resources. With no certainty on the direction of either, time will tell what is next for the miner. Takeout While the road ahead for Mineral Resources shares may still be rocky, opportunities for a turnaround are on the horizon, especially if commodity markets experience another surge. Until then, sentiment has generally been improving on the stock, but it is not enough to sway the overall opinion. According to CommSec, consensus rates Mineral Resources a hold. In the last 12 months, the stock is down 47%.

Ademola Lookman scored a late goal to help beat AC Milan and go top of the Italian Serie A table Lookman's goal extended Atalanta's winning streak in the Serie A to nine games since losing to Como The Super Eagles forward spoke on being the favourite to win the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Ademola Lookman is living the dream and shared his thoughts on being the favourite for the CAF Men's Player of the Year after helping Atalanta beat AC Milan. Lookman continued his impressive form and once again proved why he is the favourite to be named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year next week in Morocco. He scored an 87th-minute goal to help Atalanta beat AC Milan to extend their winning streak to nine games and momentarily go top of the Italian Serie A table. Lookman speaks on CAF POTY Lookman was beaming with smiles during the post-match interview, where he explained the importance of belief in the Atalanta squad, which helps them. Read also Lookman scores late winner vs AC Milan as Atalanta extend winning streak and go top of Serie A PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! “It’s a very important game against a very strong team that is doing well in the League. We performed well tonight, three big points and we continue like this,” he told Sky Sport Italia after the 2-1 victory. “I think we just continue to play the way we play, match by match. We believe in ourselves as a team, so we continue like this and stay together.” The 2024 CAF Awards will be held next week in Morocco, with Lookman expected to succeed his compatriot Victor Osimhen and be named the Best Player, as noted by Football Italia , and he shared his thoughts about the award. “It’s an honour to be nominated for this prestigious award. Of course, anyone who is nominated would like to win it. It’s a dream!” he said. Liverpool join race for Lookman Legit.ng reported that Liverpool joined the race for Lookman after it became increasingly likely that Mohamed Salah would leave the club when his contract expires. Read also Super Eagles star emerges as key transfer target for Liverpool The Reds have yet to offer the Egyptian winger a new contract and are already preparing for life after him, with the Nigerian identified as a potential replacement. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng

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By REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The picture of who will be in charge of executing President-elect Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration and border policies has come into sharper focus after he announced his picks to head Customs and Border Protection and also the agency tasked with deporting immigrants in the country illegally. Trump said late Thursday he was tapping Rodney Scott, a former Border Patrol chief who’s been a vocal supporter of tougher enforcement measures, for CBP commissioner. As acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Trump said he’d nominate Caleb Vitello, a career ICE official with more than 23 years in the agency who most recently has been the assistant director for firearms and tactical programs. Related Articles National Politics | How backlash to the pandemic helped shape Trump’s health picks National Politics | Nursing home industry wants Trump to rescind staffing mandate National Politics | Melania Trump says heading to the White House for the second term is much different than the first National Politics | Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon National Politics | Elon Musk funded a super PAC comparing Trump’s position on abortion to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s They will work with an immigration leadership team that includes South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security ; former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement head Tom Homan as border czar ; and immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff. Customs and Border Protection, with its roughly 60,000 employees, falls under the Department of Homeland Security. It includes the Border Patrol, which Scott led during Trump’s first term, and is essentially responsible for protecting the country’s borders while facilitating trade and travel. Scott comes to the job firmly from the Border Patrol side of the house. He became an agent in 1992 and spent much of his career in San Diego. When he joined the agency, San Diego was by far the busiest corridor for illegal crossings. Traffic plummeted after the government dramatically increased enforcement there, but critics note the effort pushed people to remote parts of California and Arizona. San Diego was also where wall construction began in the 1990s, which shaped Scott’s belief that barriers work. He was named San Diego sector chief in 2017. When he was appointed head of the border agency in January 2020, he enthusiastically embraced Trump’s policies. “He’s well known. He does know these issues and obviously is trusted by the administration,” said Gil Kerlikowske, the CBP commissioner under the Obama administration. Kerlikowske took issue with some of Scott’s past actions, including his refusal to fall in line with a Biden administration directive to stop using terms like “illegal alien” in favor of descriptions like “migrant,” and his decision as San Diego sector chief to fire tear gas into Mexico to disperse protesters. “You don’t launch projectiles into a foreign country,” Kerlikowske said. At the time Scott defended the agents’ decisions , saying they were being assaulted by “a hail of rocks.” While much of the focus of Trump’s administration may be on illegal immigration and security along the U.S.-Mexico border, Kerlikowske also stressed the importance of other parts of Customs and Border Protection’s mission. The agency is responsible for securing trade and international travel at airports, ports and land crossings around the country. Whoever runs the agency has to make sure that billions of dollars worth of trade and millions of passengers move swiftly and safely into and out of the country. And if Trump makes good on promises to ratchet up tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada, CBP will play an integral role in enforcing them. “There’s a huge amount of other responsibility on trade, on tourism, on cyber that take a significant amount of time and have a huge impact on the economy if it’s not done right,” Kerlikowske said. After being forced out under the Biden administration, Scott has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda. He has appeared frequently on Fox News and testified in Congress. He’s also a senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In a 2023 interview with The Associated Press, he advocated for a return to Trump-era immigration policies and more pressure on Mexico to enforce immigration on its side of the border.

lodibet slot Social Media Platforms Must Act Swiftly Against Harmful Online Gaming Content: GovernmentBrazil’s federal police said Thursday they indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections. Police said their findings were being delivered Thursday to Brazil’s Supreme Court, which must decide whether to refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, who will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put him on trial, or toss the investigation. The former right-wing president has denied all claims he tried to stay in office after his narrow electoral defeat in 2022 to his rival, leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has faced a series of legal threats since then. Police said in a brief statement that the Supreme Court had agreed to reveal the names of all 37 people who were indicted “to avoid the dissemination of incorrect news.” The 700-page police document likely will take several days for the court to review, Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes said. Dozens of former and current Bolsonaro aides also were indicted, including Gen. Walter Braga Netto, who was his running mate in the 2022 campaign; former Army commander Gen. Paulo Sérgio Nogueira de Oliveira; Valdemar Costa Neto, the chairman of Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party; and his veteran former adviser, Gen. Augusto Heleno. The investigation started last year. On Tuesday, four military men and one federal police agent were arrested as part of the same probe. Other investigations focus on Bolosnaro’s potential roles in smuggling diamond jewelry into Brazil without properly declaring them, and in directing a subordinate to falsify his and others’ COVID-19 vaccination statuses. Bolsonaro has denied any involvement in either. Another probe found that he had abused his authority to cast doubt on the country’s voting system, and judges barred him from running again until 2030. The far-reaching investigations have weakened Bolsonaro’s status as a leader of Brazil’s right wing, said Carlos Melo, a political science professor at Insper University in Sao Paulo. “Bolsonaro is already barred from running in the 2026 elections,” Melo told the The Associated Press. “And if he is convicted he could also be jailed by then. To avoid being behind bars, he will have to convince Supreme Court justices that he has nothing to do with a plot that involves dozens of his aids. That’s a very tall order,” Melo said. On Tuesday, the federal police arrested four military and a federal police officer accused of plotting to overthrow the government following the 2022 elections, including alleged plans to kill Lula and other top officials.Report: UCF HC Gus Malzahn to become Florida State OC

A company described as “Atlassian for the built world” has raised nearly $30 million in venture capital, defying the ongoing funding slump that continues to leave Australian start-ups struggling to raise investment. Sitemate has drawn comparisons with Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar’s tech giant Atlassian for both its growth trajectory and its product, which aims to replace Word and Excel with workflow software tools. The latest funding round has valued the Sydney-based start-up at close to $200 million. Instead of being aimed at software engineers, however, Sitemate offers software for engineers working on the “built world”, including civil, structural, mechanical and electrical projects. Sitemate chief executive Hartley Pike is a former field engineer with Lendlease. Credit: The start-up is led by chief executive Hartley Pike, a former field engineer with Lendlease who found himself buried in paperwork before deciding to start a software company to fix that problem. “We see so many ‘built world’ companies struggle to adopt and use clunky all-in-one systems, which force many of them to move back to legacy formats like Word and Excel – and even paper – because at least paper, Word and Excel are flexible and familiar,” Pike said. Loading He said Sitemate’s point of difference is its no-code “building blocks”, which can be configured and combined to meet the needs of thousands of different processes across industries, regions and compliance requirements. He said his company started booming when COVID hit, and industries moved to digitise most of their processes. “Since we launched Sitemate in August 2018, over six years ago, we have grown every single month consecutively, and our growth rate is still increasing year over year,” he said. Sitemate has closed a $27.5 million funding round led by Blackbird, with participation from existing investors Shearwater Capital and Marbruck. The company will use the money to fuel its international expansion, including opening an office in Austin, Texas that will join its offices in London, Vancouver and Toronto. The capital raising comes despite local start-up funding tanking in the third quarter of 2024. The most recent report from Cut Through Venture found investment for the sector fell to $695 million for the quarter, down from $1.5 billion in the prior quarter, with no deals exceeding $100 million and deals worth more than $50 million slumping to a multi-year low. Non-AI start-ups, especially, face challenges in securing investment. Blackbird Ventures partner Tom Humphrey. Credit: Dion Georgopoulos Tom Humphrey, a partner at Blackbird Ventures, said it was impressive that Sitemate had doubled its staff over the past 12 months to 140, with close to half female, despite operating in the construction industry. “The Atlassian comparisons abound – from Sitemate’s focus on embedding deeply into core customer workflows to address productivity to the [...] organic growth focus that has helped the company scale globally.” Sydney-based Atlassian began in 2002 as a small start-up and grew over two decades into a $100 billion behemoth serving 300,000 customers globally, making billionaires out of its founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar. The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each we e kday afternoon . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Funding Capital raising Atlassian Software Construction David Swan is the technology editor for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. He was previously technology editor for The Australian newspaper. Connect via Twitter or email . Most Viewed in Technology Loading

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1. A set of vibrant fine point pens to doodle away in all the colors imaginable! Think about how cute your to-do list will look plastered in these gorgeous hues. Promising review: "I love how this pen feels to hold and it writes beautifully! I am very picky about how the ink looks from the pens I use and I don't remember having one that writes so smoothly and beautifully! I will buy these whenever I need more. I actually just purchased another package of all black!" — Kate Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $8.99 (also available in black). 2. A dimmable duck night-light that's just so ducking adorable! You can just tap the duck to adjust the brightness and it has an optional 30-minute timer so you don't need to worry about turning it off! This light doesn't require any batteries — it's rechargeable! It comes with a USB charging cable. Promising review : "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a duck lamp...but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." — Literated Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (also available in two other styles). 3. Or a toast night-light to light up your day if it's been a little *crumby.* This adorable face mixed with the perfect glow is the BEST way to end your night. Plus its little legs double as a phone stand! Watch one TikToker use it here ! Promising review: "Cutest little light I didn’t know I needed! Timer function is perfect for use as a nightlight or as an indicator that it’s time for bed. Brightness is perfect, especially since you can choose to keep front, back, or both lights on. Battery life is fantastic, I’ve only charged it once since getting it and it has been used every night . Would definitely recommend." — Tiff164 Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in four styles). 4. A bunch of macaron boxes for decor *and* for storage! You can put tiny trinkets, jewelry, and even pills in here — oui oui, I'll take six please. Promising review: "Just received these cute little boxes and am in love with them. Very thick and sturdy plastic but easy enough to open. These will work perfectly for filling solid perfumes and giving out as stocking stuffer gifts as I don't have to worry about it being a snug fit/lid falling off. I imagine these would also be great for pretend food for kids' playsets or for a kid's trinket box. Overall I love them, love their feel, love the colors and am very happy ." — Mary Get a set of six from Amazon for $5.99 . 5. A bottle of Mike's Hot Honey that you can't go wrong with no matter what you decide to put it on. Name me a better combination than sweet and spicy — YUM! Promising review: "Saw this on a Food Network show and decided to try! LOVE IT! Great honey taste with just a bit of heat at the end. My husband loves 'hot' foods and even grows his own peppers to put on anything. He really likes this on his French toast and I like it with peanut butter. However, I just made baked beans and added a tablespoon of Mike's Hot in addition to the brown sugar (reduced amount) and they were the BEST baked beans ever!" — Ritakc Get it from Amazon for $13.49 (also available in multipacks). And read our full review of Mike's Hot Honey to learn more reasons why we love this stuff. 6. And Truff Hot Sauce if you loooove spice but more importantly ~truffle~. You can drizzle this on almost anything and everything, but hopefully not on ice cream (but hey, no judgement here). BuzzFeeder Hannah Loewentheil absolutely *loves* this stuff (those are her pictures above!): "I've been doing much more cooking lately. There's one ingredient that makes even my most average home cooking taste amazing, and it's this Truff truffle-infused hot sauce. The white truffle infused hot sauce quite literally tastes like heaven, but IMO, the classic black truffle hot sauce is the most versatile and a staple in my kitchen. And while at first $20+ seemed like an absurd price to pay for hot sauce, this stuff is worth the price tag. I mean...truffles. And I've tried plenty of truffle-infused hot sauces, olive oils, and what-nots in the past, but they often taste overpowering or low-quality. But this hot sauce is the perfect balance of decadent truffle, heat, spice, and a tiny bit of sweetness. I slather it on pretty much everything savory from eggs and tacos to sandwiches and fried rice. Even if my cooking tastes mediocre at best, a drizzle of this makes it taste almost restaurant quality and so full of flavor." Get it from Amazon for $14.24+ (available in five flavors) . Check out her full Truff hot sauce review to learn more! 7. A cocktail shaker set to make a drink — or a few — at home and keep yourself busy with a few margs in ya. It comes with the essential tools for making cocktails and even includes recipes to bring you one step closer to being a bartender. Set includes: cocktail shaker with a built-in strainer, double sided jigger, mixing spoon, Hawthorne strainer, double lever corkscrew, ice tongs, bottle opener, and recipe cards. Promising review: "I bought this for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day, but in reality, I just wanted him to learn how to make his own drinks so I could have yummy $9 drinks from home . He loves it, and so do I. It came with a booklet full of recipes for all sorts of drinks you find at all the trendy bars, and now he is starting to be so confident in his drink-making abilities he doesn't even need to look at it! I love it, so does he, and we are just excited to make fun things at home!" — Hailey Stover Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in eight styles). 8. A pair of ridiculously comfy pull-on cushioned boots because these fuzzy shoes will never go out of style. Reviewers say they are just like Uggs and these babies come in so many colors! They're perfect for walking and are super duper cozy, so the winter cold is no match for your feet. As an added bonus, there are no visible labels from the company on the shoe (and reviewers say they're even easier to pull on than Uggs!). Promising review: "I had these on my wishlist for a while but was skeptical. I’m glad I finally ordered them! They fit perfectly and SO much easier to put on than my real Ugg minis, which I love. They’re very comfy and warm. Highly recommend! Glad I bought them to wear while I wait for Ugg to restock their tan ultra minis." — Kamryn Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in women's sizes 5–11 including wide sizes, and in 11 colors). 9. The Clearly Impossible Puzzle , which will scratch your brain and keep you busy for hours. HOURS. Once you complete the puzzle, though, it will give you a sense of satisfaction like no other. Promising review: "This puzzle is totally clear. You don't know if the pieces are upside down or right side up. There are extra edge pieces that fit into the body of the puzzle to add to the challenge. I have the 100-piece puzzle. Took me four hours, but it was really fun! They have the same puzzle with more pieces — may grab one of those to see if I can complete." — Robin L. Smith Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four sizes: 100, 200, 500, and 1,000 pieces and in two colors). 10. Or an oh-so-satisfying 1,000-piece Mystic Maze puzzle with the most unique shapes combined with the most adorable designs. This baby isn't like any other — once you complete it, you can open the envelope to reveal extra pieces to add onto the completed puzzle for a ~twist~ ending! You can check out a TikTok of the Mystic Maze puzzle in action (but warning, it will spoil the surprise!). Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for my husband because he absolutely loves puzzles and magic, so it was a no-brainer! I was honestly way more excited to finish putting this puzzle together than a normal puzzle because I couldn’t wait to see the end result. Blown away. I’m super impressed and will be purchasing a different version. Oh, and they weren’t kidding about the no dust in the box...very pleased with this purchase!" — Nlbrimberry Get it from Amazon for $22.99 . 11. A shaker of edible cocktail glitter that you can add to any drink because everything is better with ✨sparkles✨. Bakel is a small business established in 2016 that specializes in edible glitters for food and drink. Promising review: "Don’t think any further and just buy it. This was so cool and everyone loved it! I got the clear one because it will go with any drink. I will be the one to put this in all my friends drinks. Also had no taste so it was just the look. Sooooooo cool!" — gigi Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 17 colors). 12. We're Not Really Strangers , a game if you and your friends, S.O., or even roommates have run out of things to talk about — trust me, this game will get the conversation rolling. The question cards come in three levels that get more intense the further you go and you must give an answer to move on. The game works best with two players but can be played with up to six. You can also check our their expansion packs here ! Promising review: "I got this for my best friend and I. We’ve known each other 10+ years and found even with this game that we were learning new things about each other. It took us hours just to complete the first two parts! Super fun way to start a conversation and get to know someone on a deeper level. Cannot recommend enough for friends, family, or relationships." — Lilly Get it from Amazon for $17.59+ (available in five editions). 13. A gentle carbonated clay mask to exfoliate your skin and remove blackheads for the ultimate spa experience. After applying it, wait five minutes for bubbles to form, remove the foam, and let the charcoal sit for a little before washing it off — fun and cleansing! Try being upset with bubbles on your face, I dare you. Check out a TikTok of the foaming mask in action. Promising review: "I love this stuff! I received some for a gift and then purchased it for my daughter from Amazon. It feels like a clay mask going on, and then starts bubbling and turns to a thinner substance when it's done. I feel like it is very gentle on my face. My skin feels amazing after I wash it off. It feels like I used moisturizer, even though I did not. I hear that these masks are very popular in Japan." — L. Shea Get it from Amazon for $8.69 . 14. An assortment of Cadbury chocolates so you won't have to fly allll the way to Europe for some ~wicked~ (*in a British accent*) candy. I'm literally salivating thinking about unwrapping one of these bars. Each set comes with with one Curly Wurly, one Picnic, one Twirl, one Starbar, one Crunchie, one Wispa, one Dairy Milk Caramel, one Double Decker, one Dairy Milk, and one Flake. Promising review: "While watching Matilda The Musical recently on Netflix, we saw one of the kids handing Matilda a Curly Wirly bar. Having never tried one before, I went online to fine them and happened across this box. This candy has not disappointed. Fresh and delicious!" — Barbra Get it from Amazon for $22 . 15. A pair of constellation tassel earrings that'll be the *star* of your outfit. Promising review: "These are absolutely beautiful, and clever with the post being falling stars. The stud sits comfortably and is lovely. Not gaudy or tacky in the least. I’m thrilled with them — and the price? If you are charmed by the picture you won’t be disappointed! They’re beautiful!" — Amyss Get them from Amazon for $8.66 (available in two colors). 16. A cult-favorite movie theater popcorn salt because popcorn from the theater just hits ~different~. Reviewers say it tastes just like the real deal, so heat up some kernels and sprinkle this bad boy on. Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say about it: "Our family recently unearthed this because beloved To All The Boys I've Loved Before author Jenny Han mentioned that it was her secret to delicious popcorn, and it may have just wrecked me for other at-home popcorn for the rest of my life . It genuinely tastes just as salty and buttery and savory as fresh movie theater popcorn. I inhaled it so fast that every single one of my organs lit up in mild alarm." Promising review: "I am a person who will make myself sick eating buckets of popcorn (I have no self control). This has by far been my favorite 'TikTok made me buy' item. My at-home popcorn is now my favorite thing to make and I don't need to go the theater for popcorn. Very much worth the purchase and this will last me such a long time." — S Martinez Get it from Amazon for $9.89 . 17. A "Drunkin' Grownups" wineglass that is just so fitting. Coffee and wine, what more do we need to run on? Creations Using Vinyl is a New Jersey-based Etsy shop established in 2017 that specializes in custom accessories and home goods. Promising review: "I love my wineglass. It was exactly as displayed. I get so many compliments on the glass." — Kathleen Get it from Creations Using Vinyl on Etsy for $9.50+ (available in two colors and with orwithout glitter). 18. A SipCaddy wine and beer holder to sip your cabernet (or IPA if that's more your speed) in the tub without having to hold it the entire time. Luxurious bath mode: activated. Check it out in one TikToker's shower here ! Promising review: "Such a simple idea, how is this just coming into my life now? I didn't think showers could get any better but now I have a brew/wine within reach at all times. Really helps take the edge off after a long day. The thing is way sturdier than you'd expect, I've tugged on it and it's not going anywhere. The slotted design allows you to use stemmed wineglasses, too. A truly perfect product. This piece of plastic is working as hard as my therapist and I stan." — Steven Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in six styles). 19. A Cuisinart ice cream maker for a homemade frozen treat. If you're bored of regular flavors, you can make quite literally *any* concoction in this baby. It doesn't just have to be ice cream either — you can whip up some frozen yogurt, sorbet, and even milkshakes to fulfill that sweet tooth of yours. Promising review: "My wife has bugged me for years to make her sorbet and I never did until I bought this easy-to-use Cuisinart. Now I have made about five different treats in no time. The simplicity of this machine is great and it is so simple to use. I will never buy ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt again. There is no comparison to what you can make for yourself. I did buy an extra freezer bowl so I can make two treat without waiting for the bowl to refreeze — it is great. OH, there are lots of great recipes on the internet. Make sure to size it right for your Cuisinart. I did not do this and got a big time brain freeze to stop an overflow." — Gary Brooks Get it from Amazon for $69.95 . 20. A supremely soft pair of fuzzy slippers so you can lounge around in style. See them on one TikToker who calls them the "comfiest slippers on Amazon" here ! Promising review: "These slippers are amazing! Discovered them on TikTok and went back and forth about ordering them but wow, they are so comfortable. I have barely taken them off since receiving them. They are so fluffy and stay on my feet surprisingly well when walking around the house. Can’t wait until more colors are in stock to get another pair." — MSumm Get them from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–10 and 16 colors) 21. A Baby Yoda Chia Pet because yo-daserve it. When you see this adorable thing grow, you'll definitely think The Force is with you. The kit comes with chia seeds, a drip tray, and display stand, and in just 1–2 weeks you should see it in full bloom! Promising review: "This is so adorable!! If you love The Child aka Baby Yoda this is a must. It’s fun and cute and a real conversation piece. People run over to it. Enjoy." — Suzanne Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in seven other styles). 22. A pack of miracle berries that'll turn anything sour into a sweet and delightful treat. Bring out an array of tangy foods and have a tasting party! P.S. it'll make spicy foods taste sweet too! Promising review: "This product is amazing! I don't know how it works exactly as I haven't done any research yet but it does in fact make sour things sweet and sweet things even sweeter. Raw sliced lemon taste like lemon candy and pineapples even sweeter, so sweet that I couldn't stand it lol. I also tried it with a shot of vodka — it didn't make it sweet but it dulled the taste and made it smoother! I can't wait to try more things!! Great product." — Michael Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $17.99 . 23. A microwave rapid cake maker because during your Cake Boss binge, your mouth refuses to stop salivating. Well now you'll be able to bake a spongey treat in literally just six minutes, SIX!!! Just grab all the ingredients you need, mix in everything into the bowl, and pop it into the microwave. Rapid Brands is a California-based small business that specializes in dishwasher-safe, microwaveable, BPA-free kitchen products. Psst — people swear by this for dorms, studio apartments, and for safer, easier baking with kids! Promising review: "I love this cake maker! It makes just the right size cake for our family of four. They’re not exactly like a cake fresh from the oven, but pretty darn close! My 12-year-old son loves to use it, so much so we make a cake on a weekly basis. Since each cake only requires a half a box of mix, we don’t have to store them for long. I think they taste much better than a mug cake and are almost as easy." — Clare Get it from Amazon for $34.69 . 24. A ridiculously fun ring toss game to cure your at-home boredom and transport yourself by pretending you're on a beach playing this magnificent game. It's perfect for all ages, so grab your family for some friendly competition! Tiki Toss is a small business that specializes in family-friendly games for home and outdoor use. Promising review: "We all love this game. Everyone who comes over cannot stop playing. So simple and so fun. Quality and design of product is fantastic. Also makes a great gift." — jzek Get it from Amazon for $6.79+ (available in two sizes). 25. A sushi making kit so you can have an at-home omakase if you have time to kill. Think about all the endless combinations you can create! The kit includes: two bamboo sushi mats, a rollers, two temaki rollers, a rice mold, a sushi knife, five pairs of chopsticks, two chopstick holders, a rice paddle, a rice spreader, two sauce dishes, a sushi cutting mold, and a guide book! Promising review: "I don't usually take the time to review, but I felt the need to do so with this kit. I find it fascinated. I'm also a father of three and I find this product to be very useful, easy to use and easy to clean. This kit is beautifully selected with everything you need to make sushi. I love it!!! You must have it. Sushi came out as described and it even comes with a starter recipe and direction booklet. Great stuff!!! A+" — Salim Khan Get it from Amazon for $18.59 . 26. A wireless, Bluetooth-enabled karaoke mic to sing your pretty little heart out. Just be careful if you're belting "I Will Always Love You" at 4 a.m. — your neighbors may not love that. Promising review: "You don't understand, TikTok made me obsess over this microphone. As a 30+-year-old woman, I resisted purchasing it. I finally broke down and bought it because it was haunting me in my sleep. I'm so glad I did. When I am in a bad mood I start karaoke in my house and am instantly better. It has 'ruined' my teenage son's life because my performances can be heard through his Xbox microphone. This is a must-have product." — Zane A. Undercoffer Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 15 colors). 27. A ~Mystical Fire~ colorant so you can turn your fire into a mesmerizing light show — so magical it's like witchcraft. I don't think you could ever get bored watching these colorful flames. Promising review: "Mystical Fire Colorant is amazing. For a really fun experience, get some of these for your next camping trip. As if a campfire needs improvement...but this stuff is really neat. I'd say the adults love it even more than the kids. We only used one packet and the colors were so good — seems like they lasted at least 20 minutes. There was even color left in the ashes the next day. We will never go camping again without several packs of Mystical Fire on hand." — TeNe Get it from Amazon for $6.40 . 28. A gorgeous paint-by-number kit for anyone who has time to kill and a whole lot of patience. All you have to do is paint inside the lines with the designated colors and you'll turn into Picasso — even if you don't have an artistic bone in your body. The kit includes a linen canvas, four wooden brushes, a set of acrylic paints, a guide, and a reference sheet. You can also get a frame for your masterpiece here ! Promising review: "I have never found prints like this in PBN, and that's the reason I bought. I wish you could find more like this on the boards and not the rolled canvas. All these brushes! That's a bonus. Its great not having to mix colors. The paint is thick, and that's a good thing. I just dip my brush in water first and then the paint to thin it out. The thick paint makes it easier to cover the numbers and lines. This has been a lot of fun to work on. Looking for more prints in this style." — Pat Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in 12 styles). 29. Or a diamond art kit to create a glorious finished piece — paint by numbers but make it ✨sparkly✨. This is perfect if you want to try your hand at crafting but are scared of making a mess. There's no need to panic if you mess up, just remove the diamond. And the symbols on the blank canvas make it so easy to complete. This kit includes 12 canvases, pens, trays, glue, and diamond bags. Promising review: "I don’t have much experience with diamond painting (this is my first attempt), but I’m amazed at how inexpensive this kit is. The pictures are all very pretty. It came complete with all the diamonds needed, as well as tools and attachments, as described." — BellyWisdom Get it from Amazon for $23.39 . Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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DETROIT – The Tuesday after the Detroit Lions’ Week 7 win over the Minnesota Vikings felt like any other day for Megan Stefanski — or so she thought. She’d clocked out from her job as a school librarian and swung by her family’s restaurant, Yooperman’s Bar and Grill in Goetzville, to meet a friend for a drink. Nothing out of the ordinary. But the moment she walked through the doors, everything changed. Detroit Lions mascot Roary, the cheerleaders, members of the marketing team and even the iconic Lions superfan Crack Man were waiting inside, holding signs and cheering: “Congrats! You’re going to the Super Bowl!” The Lions had selected Stefanski as their 2024 Fan of the Year, kicking off what could be described as a whirlwind experience. Since the announcement, her calendar has been filled with interviews, appearances, tailgates and more – all part of the fanfare surrounding her recognition as one of the team’s most dedicated supporters. On Thursday, Stefanski was among a group diehard Lions fans and social media influencers at a meet-and-greet for Detroit Lions legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson. The event was held at The Shadow Gallery in Detroit’s Eastern Market, a fitting backdrop just hours before the Lions squared off against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. Stefanski took a moment to reflect with MLive , sharing her thoughts on the surreal journey to the Super Bowl, her game-day predictions and what it would mean to watch the Lions make history by playing in the NFL’s biggest game. You’re already heading to the Super Bowl, but how much sweeter would it be if the Lions were the team playing in it? Been dreaming of it my whole life. It’s... We took over New Orleans last December (for Week 13). If it’s the Super Bowl, it’s going to be all Lions fans everywhere. Tonight’s game is a big one against the division rival Green Bay Packers. It won’t necessarily decide the division, but it’s crucial for the standings. How are you feeling about it? It’s must-win football, and the guys know that. And nothing stopped them so far. They know what they have to do and how many games they have to go. So I don’t think anything’s going to stop us. Nothing. Who do you think will be the biggest difference-makers in tonight’s game on both offense and defense? I think the boys (David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs) are going to be running. You’re going to see both Sonic and Knuckles just going for it today. I think Ben Johnson is going to pull some fun stuff out. And our defense? Those new guys, they’re ready to go to WAR for (defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn). They’re just going to come in (and) they don’t need plays. They’re just going to be running and blitzing like crazy. The Lions have 13 defensive players on injured reserve. Does that worry you at all? I mean, it’s not the greatest, but we have so much depth that I believe it’s just next man up. They’re all ready to go. What about Green Bay? Is there anything about their offense or defense that concerns you? No. I mean, yeah, they’re ready to win. Every team’s ready to win. But I think the home-field advantage is going to be huge for us today. You know, we’re basically the 12th man. Seattle (Seahawks fans) have always claimed it, just like the Dallas (Cowboys) claimed to be America’s team. But nobody wants it as much as Detroit right now. That makes a big difference. What’s your score prediction for the game? I think we’ll have (multiple) touchdowns on them. I think we’ll give up one, maybe two, but maybe 42–18. 42–18? That’s a big one! I think they’re going to put points down. Ben Johnson’s ready to play today.

Olanrewaju Fatunmbi The late Premier of the old Western region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, made a striking remark in the preface to his autobiography. He said: “Those who desire to reach and keep their places at the top in any calling must be prepared to do so the hard way.” His (Awolowo’s) inspiration for the admonition stemmed from the challenges of his early life and how he was able to wade through the vicissitude of the time to become a legal icon, a political colossus, an astute administrator, and a renowned philosopher that he was, concluding that the recipe for success was perseverance. Though its relevance is not restricted to any specific field, it is particularly instructive for career politicians susceptible to the pull-him-down (phd) syndrome in our politics. In Nigeria, there are too many odds to contend with to reach the top level of a political career and keep the place. Among other things, you must be in the good book of the people to get a renewal of your mandate, you must earn their trust and you must have compassion for them. These are embodied in perseverance and an unrelenting effort to achieve a common good for the greatest number of people. Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (aka Yayi) has done no less in over two decades of his adventure into politics. Not only that, he has remained at the top level of his legislative capacity, shining in the Senate like a piece of China ware. Beyond legislature, another higher responsibility is in the offing. Due to the trust and confidence he has built in his constituents, stakeholders within and outside Ogun West have now zeroed in on him as the most rightful successor of the incumbent Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, focusing on his capacity for good governance, grassroots popularity, unblemished track record of good representation, philanthropy and numerous empowerment programmes that have positively changed the fortune of a sizeable proportion of the downtrodden. For the overarching objective of the Yewa/Awori (Ogun West) people to produce the next governor, his name resonates as their consensus candidate. As much as the agitation for power shift is concerned, Ogun West has vehemently articulated genuine reasons for the demand to produce the next governor. They didn’t stop at that; they have also continued to engage the relevant stakeholders in constructive dialogue, craving for their support. Though the odds are so many, including a few dissenting voices from the two other zones, the process of consensus-building is still ongoing. And with consistency, it will certainly yield the desired result. Expectedly, some individuals appear to be uncomfortable with the way the Yewa/Awori people have been touting Senator Adeola as their consensus candidate for the APC governorship ticket. Just came a couple of days ago, a particular notable figure (name withheld), who is bellyaching over the soaring popularity of Adeola, criticized the pursuit of his ambition in his recent write-up, accusing him of taking undue advantage of the poverty-ridden populace. He misconstrued his effort to give back to his constituents through empowerment initiatives as deceptive politics. This is in an attempt to diminish his competence to lead the state even though it does not represent the opinion of the majority. In politics, trust is built on delivery of service to the people; it is built on capacity, it is built on demonstrable competence to lead. To earn people’s confidence, you must have tangible achievements to showcase for the opportunity you have been given to represent them. Sentiment cannot do the magic. If you fail the test of public scrutiny, you will be shown the way out of your position. Rhetoric cannot take you far either. The usual recipe is to put the people on top of your priority; it is to see them as a means and end of development. In any position you hold, the best you can do is to leave the poor better than you met them. And how do you achieve that without empowerment? Poverty in any society is not the making of any individual. It has several causative factors, including the failure of governance, a lack of economic opportunity, access to education and healthcare service delivery, etcetera. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) defines poverty as a complex issue that goes beyond a lack of income and resources. Because poverty is a multi-dimensional issue, any approach to tackle it must also be multi-dimensional. The UNDP and other international development agencies acknowledge skill acquisition, apprenticeship training, ICT, and direct financial intervention as potent poverty reduction strategies. These are largely the main focus of Adeola’s empowerment programmes. Through commitment and passion, he has made significant impacts in education, human capital development, ICT training, women and youth empowerment. He did these without any form of discrimination based on political affiliation, religious or ethnic differences. Some of his impactful interventions cover health, education, social safety nets, scholarship schemes, youth, and women’s empowerment. Notable among communities that have benefitted from developmental projects he has facilitated include Imeko-Afon, Ipokia, Ado-Odo/Ota, Yewa South and Yewa North Local Government Areas. In Imeko-Afon, he has to his credit the Ilara Ultramodern Market, Ilara, Iwoye Police Station, the Primary Health Centre at General Hospital, Imeko, ICT Centre at Nazareth High School, the newly constructed Area 5/Immigration Road, a block of 12 classrooms at Imeko Comprehensive College, Imeko, a block of 12 classrooms at Community High School, Afon, Afon Township Road, Afon and Owode Afon Ultramodern Townhall, Owode, among others. It is the same story among the residents of Yewa South Local Government where he recently commissioned an ICT centre at the School of Nursing, Ilaro, with the state-of-the-art facilities, a new primary health centre and the Intensive Care Unit (ICT) at the state hospital, Ilaro. Yewa North equally has also had its fair share of his life-impacting projects, including a 12-classroom block at Ansar Ur Deen Primary School in Igbogila and another 12-classroom building at Technical College in Joga Quarter, Ayetoro. Apart from these, some of the major road projects he has facilitated included the Omidokun Ultra Modern Hall, Ayetoro, Isale Araba Road and Èbúté Igboora Road. As a demonstration of his commitment to human capital development, he has facilitated the construction of 156 classrooms with other facilities in some select schools across the senatorial district. This is in addition to the Information, Technology Communication Centres (ICT) constructed at various centres within the senatorial district. To enhance the quality of environment for learning, he has equally supplied school furniture for 25 Primary, Secondary and Post- Secondary schools in the state. The recent commissioning of a block of classrooms and office complexes at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, and Federal College of Education (FCE), Osiele Abeokuta, all in Ogun State, is also another testament to his desire for qualitative education for the youths of his constituent. People will also not forget Senator Adeola in a hurry for being instrumental to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund-sponsored projects valued at over N7 billion. During the inauguration of the project at FUNAAB, Adeola assured that the 10th Senate would continue to support TETFUND to advance tertiary education through the enactment of legislation. To further demonstrate his passion for the growth of education in Ogun West and his determination to support the only Federal Government-owned tertiary institution in Ogun West, Yayi has equally built and donated a state-of-the-art library to the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro to boost learning for the youths of his land of birth. Earlier before the run-up to the 2023 general election, it will be recalled that he had presented 1,500 school chairs and tables to 10 select schools and 19 transformers for the rural electrification project. The beneficiary schools were selected based on the recommendation of volunteer teachers who went around before recommending the schools with the most need. This is in addition to three 300KVA/33KWA, five 500KVA/11KWA, and twelve 500KVA/33KWA electric transformers provided to 200 communities and Community Development Committees and Area (CDAs) across the five local governments of Ogun West Senatorial District to ameliorate the suffering of the people who had been without power supply for over five years. In the same vein, some other communities have also benefitted from the borehole projects and street lights Senator Adeola has sponsored for ease of movement and security purposes. The hallmark of his contribution to accessible education in his Ogun West Senatorial District is the construction of several classrooms to improve the quality of learning environment. These include a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Imeko Comprehensive College, Imeko-Afon, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Community High School Afon, Imeko-Afon LGA, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Government Science School Ayetoro, Yewa North LGA, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at AUD Primary School Igbogila, Yewa North LGA, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at District High School, Ipokia, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Ipokia Local Government Primary School Ifoyintedo, Ipokia, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Yewa Egbado College, Ilaro Yewa South, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at C A C Primary School Abekoko Ilaro, Yewa South, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Area Community High School, Owode, Yewa South, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Methodist Primary School Ado, Ado-Odo/Ota LGA, and a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Iganmode Grammar School Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota LGA. Others are a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Police Nursery and Primary School, Osuke, Ado-Odo Ota LGA, a block of 12 classrooms with a staff room and library at Ejila Awori Community High School Ejila, Ado-Odo Ota LGA. Adeola also enjoys a great deal of goodwill among the people of Yewa/Awori communities for developmental road projects cutting across the five local government of Ogun West. As of the last count, no less than 19 interconnectivity roads have been facilitated namely Afon Township Road, Imeko Afon, Area 5 to Immigration junction Imeko, Imeko-Afon, Oja Agbe Market Road Ayetoro, Yewa North, Foursquare Road Oja-Odan, Yewa North, Ebute Igbooro township road, Yewa North, Housing Road, Ilaro, Yewa South, Pahayi Moloni Road Ilaro, Yewa South, Owode Market Road, Yewa South, Ajilete Township road, Yewa South and Alapara-Alatan-Ago Egun Road, Owode, Yewa South. The list also includes Ajegunle Township Road, Ajegunle, Ipokia, Tube Market, Road Ipokia, Library/Iloro/Oja Ale, Ishaga Ado, Ado-Odo, Ota LG, Maltina Road Ota, Ado-Odo Ota, Senator Akin Odunsin street Ota, Ado-Odo, Ota Itele Road, Ado Odo/Ota LGA, ICT Polytechnic Campus Road Igbesa, Ado-Odo Ota LGA, Yayi Street Joga, Yewa North, and Aso Obowa/FPF Road to Campbell Arije Ota, Ado-Odo Ota. With the combined effects of his generosity, service delivery, and good representation, Adeola’s record of performance remains unbeatable. For this reason, the stakeholders in Ogun West now look up to him as the future hope of the Gateway State, not minding the negative insinuation of some cynics who do not see anything good in his effort to give back to his constituents either by direct intervention or project facilitation. *Fatunmbi writes from Okeagbede, Imeko-Afon LGA of Ogun State

1:2 Bonus Shares By Power Stock: January 03, 2025 Record Date; Time To Unlock Wealth?It's time for the holidays, which means robust family conversations and seemingly never-ending courses of food. But for the more tech-savvy among us, the journey home could also mean we'll be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family members. And with generative AI being used to supercharge some major cyber scams this year, it's also a good time to teach and not just fix. Here are some tips on how to manage your tech encounters this holiday season: Whether it's Windows, macOS, iOS or Android, simply keeping your operating system and apps up-to-date will help protect your family's computers and devices against a surprising number of security threats, such as malware, viruses and exploits. Most operating systems, especially those for mobile devices and their app stores, typically have auto-updates turned on by default. Be sure to double-check the device to make sure it has enough storage space to carry out the update. (More on this below.) Keeping apps updated may also reduce the number of "Why isn't this app working?" type of questions from your relatives. Chances are someone in your family is going to have a completely full mobile device. So full, in fact, that they can no longer update their phone or tablet without having to purge something first. There are many approaches to freeing up space. Here are a few you can easily take without having to triage data or apps. According to some admittedly unscientific studies, the average person has hundreds of passwords. That's a lot to remember. So as you help your relatives reset some of theirs, you may be tempted to recycle some to keep things simple for them. But that's one of the bad password habits that cybersecurity experts warn against. Instead, try introducing your forgetful family member to a password manager. They're useful tools for simplifying and keeping track of logins. And if you want to impress a more tech-savvy cousin or auntie, you could suggest switching to a more secure digital authentication method: passkeys. As scammers find new ways to steal money and personal information, you and your family should be more vigilant about who to trust. Artificial intelligence and other technologies are giving bad actors craftier tools to work with online. A quick way to remember what to do when you think you're getting scammed is to think about the three S's, said Alissa Abdullah, also known as Dr. Jay, Mastercard's deputy chief security officer "Stay suspicious, stop for a second (and think about it) and stay protected," she said. Simply being aware of typical scams can help, experts say. Robocalls frequently target vulnerable individuals like seniors, people with disabilities, and people with debt. So-called romance scams target lonely and isolated individuals. Quiz scams target those who spend a lot of time on social media. Check our AP guide on the latest scams and what to do when you're victimized. Home internet speeds are getting faster, so you want to make sure your family members are getting a high-speed connection if they've paid for one. Run a broadband speed test on your home network if they're still rocking an aging modem and router. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

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Seven people have been arrested and charged in connection to an alleged social media drug ring at Rutgers University, New Jersey officials announced this week. Called “Operation RU Pharm,” officials said it uncovered a “closed and private social media network utilized by Rutgers University students to sell and purchase drugs,” Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone . The press release also said that the operation led to the seizure of a large amount of drugs such as marijuana, LSD, cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, Adderall, and Xanax. Apart from these, other items seized included a firearm and “a large amount of U.S. currency.” Seven people face charges relating to the investigation, with charges of various degrees of possession and distribution of controlled substances. USA TODAY has reached out to Rutgers University for comment. Prosecutors that a social media network was set up by an alumnus of Rutgers University to facilitate the sale and distribution of narcotics. “Narcotics distributors could post menus for drugs and solicit buyers from within the Rutgers University community. Rutgers students who established their affiliation with the school were allowed to join the network and once given access, they were able to browse menus posted by distributors and contact them in order to negotiate purchases,” the statement said. According to prosecutors, 23-year-old Anudeep Revuri faces charges of first-degree leader of a drug trafficking network, second-degree conspiracy to commit drug distribution, and third-degree conspiracy to commit drug distribution. The other six people charged were identified by officials as Joshua Duffy, 20; Zachary Petersen, 22; Catherine Tierney, 23; David Nudelman, 20; Donovin Williams, 20; and Noa Lisimachio, 21. They face charges of various degrees of possession and distribution of controlled substances.Alfardan Premier Motors Co., the official retailer of Jaguar Land Rover in Qatar has announced its continuation of the exclusive display at Msheireb Downtown Doha, the world’s first fully built smart and sustainable city district. Until December 31, visitors will have the opportunity to get a close look at the latest Range Rover model, which defines modern luxury, providing more refinement, customer choice and scope for personalisation than ever before. The Range Rover brings new levels of wellbeing, combining advanced technology with modern luxury, with more options than ever before to create an effortless driving experience, a statement said. Msheireb Downtown Doha, with its pioneering blend of technology, sustainability, and architectural grandeur, sets the stage for Range Rover to redefine modern luxury. This unique collaboration reflects the brand's evolution, demonstrating a keen understanding of the discerning customer who seeks opulence without compromising on environmental responsibility. Nasr Jairoudi, general manager for Alfardan Premier Motors, said: "The integration of smart and sustainable elements in Msheireb Downtown is a perfect match for Range Rover’s vision of luxury that evolves with the times. This display allows us to connect with a forward-thinking audience and demonstrates our leadership in the industry by combining performance with sustainability.” For those who value both performance and planet, the Range Rover stands as a symbol of what's possible. By choosing Msheireb Downtown Doha as the backdrop for this display, Alfardan Premier Motors solidifies its position as a leader in sustainable luxury, inspiring a future where driving pleasure and environmental consciousness go hand-in-hand, the statement added. Related Story Premier Padel hosts latest edition of sporting 'Legends' tournament during Qatar Grand Prix Al Abdulghani Motors unveils exclusive offer on 2024 Lexus LX600lodibet111 。

WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibia elected its first female leader as Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was declared the winner Tuesday of a presidential election last week that was tarnished by technical glitches that caused a three-day extension to allow votes to be cast, and rejected as illegal by opposition parties. The 72-year-old Nandi-Ndaitwah won with 57% of the vote, defying predictions that she might be forced into a runoff. Her ruling SWAPO party also retained its parliamentary majority, although by a very thin margin, and extended its 34-year hold on power since the southern African country gained independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990. Namibia, a sparsely populated country of around 3 million on the southwestern coast of Africa, has a reputation for being one of the continent's more stable democracies and the problems around the election have caused consternation. Last Wednesday's vote was marred by shortages of ballot papers and other problems that led election officials to extend voting until Saturday. Opposition parties have said the extension is unconstitutional, and some have pledged to join together in a legal appeal to have the election invalidated. The Electoral Commission of Namibia, which ran the election, rejected opposition calls for a redo of the vote. It has undermined Nandi-Ndaitwah's place in history. She is set to become her country's fifth president since independence and a rare female leader in Africa. She was a member of Namibia's underground independence movement in the 1970s and received part of her higher education in the then-Soviet Union. She was promoted to vice president in February after President Hage Geingob died while in office . Nangolo Mbumba, who became president after Geingob's death, didn't run in the election. The ruling SWAPO party won 51 seats in the parliamentary vote, only just passing the 49 it needed to keep its majority and narrowly avoiding becoming another long-ruling party to be rejected in southern Africa this year. It was SWAPO's worst parliamentary election result. A mood of change has swept across the region, with parties that led their countries out of white minority or colonial rule in neighboring South Africa and Botswana both losing their long-held political dominance. South Africa's African National Congress, which freed the country from the racist system of apartheid, lost its 30-year majority in an election in May and had to form a coalition. Botswana's ruling party was stunningly removed in a landslide in October after governing for 58 years since independence from Britain. Mozambique's long-ruling Frelimo has been accused of rigging an October election and has faced weeks of violent protests against its rule. SWAPO faced similar challenges as those countries, with frustration at high unemployment and economic hardship, especially among young people, driving a desire for era-ending change. In a brief speech after the results were announced late Tuesday night, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibians had voted for peace, stability and youth empowerment. “We are going to do what we promised you during the campaigns. Thank you for your confidence and trust in us," she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah was also due to address the nation on Wednesday morning. “SWAPO Wins. Netumbo Wins. Namibia Wins. Now Hard Work,” the ruling party posted on its official account on social media site X. Some opposition parties boycotted the announcement by the Electoral Commission of Namibia at its results center in the capital, Windhoek. The commission has been roundly criticized for its running of the vote, with many angry Namibians complaining they had to wait hours and sometimes over multiple days for the chance to vote. Just over 1 million votes were cast out of 1.4 million registered voters, according to the electoral commission. Panduleni Itula, the leading opposition candidate from the Independent Patriots for Change party, was second in the presidential election with 25% of the vote. His party won the second-largest number of seats in Parliament behind SWAPO. Itula and his party have led the criticism of the vote and said they will lodge their appeal against the election this week. Other opposition parties said they will join that legal challenge. Itula has said that thousands of voters may have been prevented from voting as only some polling stations allowed an extension. "This election has violated the very tenets of our Electoral Act. Namibians deserve the right to choose their leaders freely and fairly, not through a rigged process,” he said. Namibia is a former German colony that came under South African control after World War I and its Black majority was later subjected to some of South Africa’s apartheid policies. SWAPO was at the forefront of the battle for independence from South Africa. While the country has swaths of desert running through it, it has diamond and uranium resources and untapped oil and gas off its coast that is being explored by international companies and could make it a major producer of both. AP Africa news: https://apnews.com/hub/africa

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WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. From left, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., gather after Senate Democratic leadership elections for the next session of Congress on Tuesday in Washington. Schumer faced no opposition in the party leadership elections, in which Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin was also reelected to the No. 2 spot and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar became the new No. 3. In a statement, Schumer, of New York, said he was honored to move the party forward “during this crucial period for our country.” “Our preference is to secure bipartisan solutions wherever possible and look for ways to collaborate with our Republican colleagues to help working families,” Schumer said. “However, our Republican colleagues should make no mistake about it, we will always stand up for our values.” While Schumer remains popular with his colleagues, it is a bleak moment for Senate Democrats, who were hopeful that they could hold the majority for the third election in a row. Instead they lost four seats and will be in the minority, 53-47, as Trump takes office and pressures the Senate to quickly confirm his Cabinet nominees. Unlike eight years ago, when opposition to Trump’s narrow election win fueled enthusiasm in their party, Democratic lawmakers and many of their voters are exhausted and looking for answers. So far, Democrats have stayed relatively quiet on Trump’s nominees and plans for office – a stark contrast from the loud opposition to Trump when he was elected eight years ago. Schumer has declined to comment on specifics of any nominees, instead allowing Republican reaction to dominate the conversation. On Monday, Schumer wrote a public letter to South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the incoming Republican majority leader, asking him to resist Trump’s pressure to allow him to appoint some of his nominees without a Senate vote and to insist on full FBI background checks for all nominees. But he has said little else about Trump’s upcoming presidency. While some have been more aggressive — Washington Sen. Patty Murray, a former chairwoman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said that Trump’s nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department is “dangerous” and “nothing short of disaster” — several Democratic senators say they are saving their strength and figuring out a focus. “Everybody’s in kind of a wait-and-see mode right now,” said Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who is part of Schumer’s leadership team. “Under the previous Trump administration, there was chaos all the time, all the time. And I do think it is important to pick your battles.” It’s still unclear which battles they will pick. And Democrats have differing opinions on how to fight them. Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz, who is also in Democratic leadership, says that “anyone who has a grand strategy is full of crap,” but thinks that Democrats, for now, “need to keep things simple.” “We need to talk about people, protect people, advocate for people,” Schatz said. “Do not talk about protecting institutions. Do not talk about advocating for institutions. It’s a not just a rhetorical shift, but an attitudinal shift. We have to remind ourselves, that we’re not fighting for programs and projects and line items and agencies or norms. We’re fighting for people.” Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said that he’s spent a lot of time reflecting, and “I don’t think anyone can claim this was a policy election,” and Democrats need to look at cultural issues. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says Democrats just need to “pace ourselves” and avoid the “massive freakout” of Trump's last term. Democrats should be preparing, says Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal. He says Schumer is picking his battles “very thoughtfully and strategically.” “We’re thinking about how we protect against using the FBI, or the prosecutorial authority of the Justice Department for retribution against critics,” said Blumenthal. “How we elevate these issues in a way that American people understand them.” Democrats know better now, after eight years, “the extraordinary challenges we’re going to face,” Blumenthal said. Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the U.S. compete in the ice dance rhythm dance program at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating series competition in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae) A discarded plastic bag floats in the waters of Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) China's President Xi Jinping, left center, and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, walk into the Alvorada palace after attending a welcoming ceremony in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova competes against Great Britain's Katie Boulter during a Billie Jean King Cup semi-final match at Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, southern Spain, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., closes a door to a private meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) A surfer rides on an artificial wave in the river 'Eisbach' at the 'Englischer Garten' (English Garden) downtown in Munich, Germany, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A woman carries a gift basket as she arrives at a park to attend a friend's birthday party, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Kampala, Uganda. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Tania hugs her brother-in-law Baruc after rescuing some of their belongings from their flooded house after the floods in Paiporta, Valencia, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris looks at a monitor backstage, just before taking the stage for her final campaign rally, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) President-elect Donald Trump listens during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) A resident returns to his burned village, Monday Nov. 25, 2024, one day after a fire broke out leaving about 2,000 families homeless at a slum area in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Isaac Young rests his cheek on the family horse Rusty's forehead during farm chores before homeschooling, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Sunbury, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Students from anti-discrimination movements attack an Awami League supporter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) A young girl holds a "Black Voters for Harris-Walz" sign outside of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' election night watch party at Howard University, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) A man looks from a damaged building a day after it was hit by a rocket fired from Lebanon, in Ramat Gan, central Israel, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty) Visitors walk through the 'Cathedral' on the Christmas light trail as it returns for its12th year with a showcase of new installations set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site landscape of Kew Gardens in London, England, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Venezuelan migrant Alvaro Calderini carries his niece across a river near Bajo Chiquito, Panama, after walking across the Darien Gap from Colombia on their way north to the United States, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) An aerial view shows a packed parking lot at Citadel Outlets in Commerce, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, as early Black Friday shoppers arrive at the mall. (AP Photo/Jae C. 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(AP Photo/Noah Berger) Supporters of the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) celebrate the victory of candidate Yamandú Orsi in the presidential run-off election in Montevideo, Uruguay, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) People gather at the site where former Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed by Israeli airstrikes late September during a memorial ceremony in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) Katia, 11, with her grandmother and mother sit in an armored minivan during en evacuation by the "White Angels" police unit in Kurakhove, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Anton Shtuka) People clean mud from a house affected by floods, in Algemesi, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Cattle stand on a heap of textile waste at the Old Fadama settlement of Accra, Ghana, Oct. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Family members accompany the coffin that contain the remains of Mexican actress Silvia Pinal, during a memorial service at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Pinal, an actress from Mexico's Golden Age of cinema in the 1940s and 50s, died Thursday. She was 93. (AP Photo/Aurea Del Rosario) A family arrive to cross into Lebanon through the Jousieh border crossing, between Syria and Lebanon, Nov. 28, 2024, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that went into effect on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki) Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

1 2 Lucknow: Aircraft misidentification has been a persistent challenge, leading to incidents of friendly fire across the world. In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, friendly fire incidents involving AWACS, aircraft and helicopters have resulted in losses exceedingly around USD 1.77 billion (Rs 15,000 crore). After Balakot operation in 2019, the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down its own Mi-17V5 helicopter in a friendly fire near Srinagar. To find a viable solution to such incidents, Lucknow's Colonel Prashant Thakur of Army Air Defence has developed Next Generation Aircraft Recognition for Bharat by Harnessing Artificial Intelligence ( NABH AI ) to identify aircrafts (both fixed wing and rotary), and unarmed aerial vehicles. NABH AI provides an artificial intelligence solution by processing captured images through a computational algorithm. The image database comprises ACR (aircraft recognition) package, open-source materials, and service-specific imagery, presently holding 1,400 images encompassing 10 helicopters. The system identifies aircraft and determines friend/foe status within 6-8 seconds, achieving 80% accuracy post-machine learning. Speaking to TOI, Col Thakur said, "Radar systems, while being the primary information source for air defence (AD) gunners, classify 70-80% of aerial targets as ‘U' (Unknown) due to insufficient data or information from air force. During wartime stress, detection commanders encounter heightened risks of blue-on-blue engagements. Similarly, the expanding UAV inventory poses identification challenges across ranks." "UAV threats are escalating, evidenced by the 188 drone strikes against Ukraine. This identification challenge affects all three Indian armed force services operating AD weapons and aircraft," he said. "Therefore, I came up with the idea of creating an image database and feeding it to an AI programme that processes and identifies the aircraft model in a few seconds. It took nearly one year to develop the system," said the officer, who refused to join IIT, and preferred NDA (National Defence Academy). He was commissioned into the Indian Army in 2006. An alumnus of Seth MR Jaipuria School, Lucknow, Thakur on Saturday claimed to apply for patent of his technology, for which he was given Rs 25,000 cash award by Chief of Army Staff Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday at Inno-Yoddha 2024-25 organised at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantonment. NABH AI was also included among top 10 innovations at Inno-Yoddha 2024-25. "Meant to be used by Army Air Defence, the NABH AI project will be extended to develop a chip model for Zi-23mm, Zu-23 mm and upgraded L-70-gun systems in coming days," he said. Col Thakur is a recipient of Sena Medal (gallantry) and army commander commendation card in his 18-years of service in army. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. From left, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., gather after Senate Democratic leadership elections for the next session of Congress on Tuesday in Washington. Schumer faced no opposition in the party leadership elections, in which Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin was also reelected to the No. 2 spot and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar became the new No. 3. In a statement, Schumer, of New York, said he was honored to move the party forward “during this crucial period for our country.” “Our preference is to secure bipartisan solutions wherever possible and look for ways to collaborate with our Republican colleagues to help working families,” Schumer said. “However, our Republican colleagues should make no mistake about it, we will always stand up for our values.” While Schumer remains popular with his colleagues, it is a bleak moment for Senate Democrats, who were hopeful that they could hold the majority for the third election in a row. Instead they lost four seats and will be in the minority, 53-47, as Trump takes office and pressures the Senate to quickly confirm his Cabinet nominees. Unlike eight years ago, when opposition to Trump’s narrow election win fueled enthusiasm in their party, Democratic lawmakers and many of their voters are exhausted and looking for answers. So far, Democrats have stayed relatively quiet on Trump’s nominees and plans for office – a stark contrast from the loud opposition to Trump when he was elected eight years ago. Schumer has declined to comment on specifics of any nominees, instead allowing Republican reaction to dominate the conversation. On Monday, Schumer wrote a public letter to South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the incoming Republican majority leader, asking him to resist Trump’s pressure to allow him to appoint some of his nominees without a Senate vote and to insist on full FBI background checks for all nominees. But he has said little else about Trump’s upcoming presidency. While some have been more aggressive — Washington Sen. Patty Murray, a former chairwoman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said that Trump’s nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department is “dangerous” and “nothing short of disaster” — several Democratic senators say they are saving their strength and figuring out a focus. “Everybody’s in kind of a wait-and-see mode right now,” said Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, who is part of Schumer’s leadership team. “Under the previous Trump administration, there was chaos all the time, all the time. And I do think it is important to pick your battles.” It’s still unclear which battles they will pick. And Democrats have differing opinions on how to fight them. Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz, who is also in Democratic leadership, says that “anyone who has a grand strategy is full of crap,” but thinks that Democrats, for now, “need to keep things simple.” “We need to talk about people, protect people, advocate for people,” Schatz said. “Do not talk about protecting institutions. Do not talk about advocating for institutions. It’s a not just a rhetorical shift, but an attitudinal shift. We have to remind ourselves, that we’re not fighting for programs and projects and line items and agencies or norms. We’re fighting for people.” Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said that he’s spent a lot of time reflecting, and “I don’t think anyone can claim this was a policy election,” and Democrats need to look at cultural issues. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says Democrats just need to “pace ourselves” and avoid the “massive freakout” of Trump's last term. Democrats should be preparing, says Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal. He says Schumer is picking his battles “very thoughtfully and strategically.” “We’re thinking about how we protect against using the FBI, or the prosecutorial authority of the Justice Department for retribution against critics,” said Blumenthal. “How we elevate these issues in a way that American people understand them.” Democrats know better now, after eight years, “the extraordinary challenges we’re going to face,” Blumenthal said. Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the U.S. compete in the ice dance rhythm dance program at the Grand Prix of Figure Skating series competition in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae) A discarded plastic bag floats in the waters of Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) China's President Xi Jinping, left center, and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, walk into the Alvorada palace after attending a welcoming ceremony in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova competes against Great Britain's Katie Boulter during a Billie Jean King Cup semi-final match at Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, southern Spain, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., closes a door to a private meeting with Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican Senate Judiciary Committee members, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) A surfer rides on an artificial wave in the river 'Eisbach' at the 'Englischer Garten' (English Garden) downtown in Munich, Germany, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) A woman carries a gift basket as she arrives at a park to attend a friend's birthday party, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Kampala, Uganda. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Tania hugs her brother-in-law Baruc after rescuing some of their belongings from their flooded house after the floods in Paiporta, Valencia, Spain, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti) Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris looks at a monitor backstage, just before taking the stage for her final campaign rally, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) President-elect Donald Trump listens during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) A resident returns to his burned village, Monday Nov. 25, 2024, one day after a fire broke out leaving about 2,000 families homeless at a slum area in Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Isaac Young rests his cheek on the family horse Rusty's forehead during farm chores before homeschooling, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Sunbury, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) Students from anti-discrimination movements attack an Awami League supporter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahmud Hossain Opu) A young girl holds a "Black Voters for Harris-Walz" sign outside of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris' election night watch party at Howard University, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) A man looks from a damaged building a day after it was hit by a rocket fired from Lebanon, in Ramat Gan, central Israel, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty) Visitors walk through the 'Cathedral' on the Christmas light trail as it returns for its12th year with a showcase of new installations set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site landscape of Kew Gardens in London, England, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Venezuelan migrant Alvaro Calderini carries his niece across a river near Bajo Chiquito, Panama, after walking across the Darien Gap from Colombia on their way north to the United States, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix) An aerial view shows a packed parking lot at Citadel Outlets in Commerce, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, as early Black Friday shoppers arrive at the mall. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Israeli soldiers holding their weapons bathe with residents in a hot water pool coming from a drilling project which exposed a subterranean hydrothermal spring near Mount Bental in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, on the first day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg) Voters stand in line outside a polling place at Madison Church, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York) Molten lava flows on the road to the Blue Lagoon, Grindavik, after the volcanic eruption that started Wednesday, on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Marco di Marco) Firefighters and sheriff's deputies push a vintage car away from a burning home as the Mountain Fire burns in Camarillo, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Supporters of the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) celebrate the victory of candidate Yamandú Orsi in the presidential run-off election in Montevideo, Uruguay, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) People gather at the site where former Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was killed by Israeli airstrikes late September during a memorial ceremony in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla) Katia, 11, with her grandmother and mother sit in an armored minivan during en evacuation by the "White Angels" police unit in Kurakhove, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Nov. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Anton Shtuka) People clean mud from a house affected by floods, in Algemesi, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Cattle stand on a heap of textile waste at the Old Fadama settlement of Accra, Ghana, Oct. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Family members accompany the coffin that contain the remains of Mexican actress Silvia Pinal, during a memorial service at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Pinal, an actress from Mexico's Golden Age of cinema in the 1940s and 50s, died Thursday. She was 93. (AP Photo/Aurea Del Rosario) A family arrive to cross into Lebanon through the Jousieh border crossing, between Syria and Lebanon, Nov. 28, 2024, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that went into effect on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Omar Sanadiki) Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. WASHINGTON — Umbra Space secured a contract extension with the National Reconnaissance Office, the company announced Dec. 4. The California-based startup, which specializes in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, has been working with the agency since 2022 under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements initiative. The extension offers the company continued opportunities to demonstrate its technology and refine its offerings to meet government needs, said Joe Morrison, Umbra’s vice president of remote sensing. The financial terms of the contract were not disclosed. Unlike traditional optical imaging satellites, SAR can penetrate clouds and capture high-resolution images in all weather conditions, day or night. This makes the technology valuable for applications such as environmental monitoring, disaster response, maritime surveillance and intelligence gathering. Umbra currently operates five spacecraft, with more in production. The company is positioning itself in the government and commercial markets, Morrison noted, developing satellites for its own constellation and for international government clients. Umbra is one of several SAR imaging companies the NRO selected in 2022 for study contracts. Companies’ performance under these cooperative agreements positions them to compete in an upcoming “ Commercial Radar Layer ” program, a multi-year initiative modeled after the agency’s Electro Optical Commercial Layer program, which awarded contracts to three firms in 2022. The NRO, a U.S. intelligence agency responsible for designing, building and operating reconnaissance satellites, has a Commercial Systems Program Office that plays a pivotal role in integrating technology from private industry into national security operations. “The beautiful thing about the NRO is that they’re incredibly meritocratic,” Morrison said. “They don’t reward bluster or marketing. They reward performance.” Morrison credited the NRO’s expertise with helping commercial firms navigate the complex demands of government markets. “If you can go in humbly and ask, ‘What do you need?’ they will tell you exactly what they need to see.” Under the NRO’s Strategic Commercial Enhancements initiative, Umbra is also working with the agency to provide radio frequency (RF) data collected by its SAR satellites that can be used to locate and track electronic emissions.

On October 14, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bill Abx2-1 into law, empowering California regulators to set and adjust minimum petroleum product inventory levels for refiners in the state, in part to address the state’s fuel price volatility. Shortly after, refiner Phillips 66 announced plans to close its Wilmington refinery in Los Angeles by the end of 2025, citing uncertainty surrounding the long-term sustainability of the refinery. The new law empowers the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop and impose minimum storage level requirements for refined transportation fuels for each refiner in the state. The law allows regulators to adjust minimum storage volumes based on regional and seasonal market conditions, refinery size, and storage capacity. It also empowers the CEC to consider the use of a tradable mechanism for compliance with the minimum inventory law, which the state has used in the past for programs such as its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The bill is intended to prevent wide swings in the gasoline price. California retail gasoline prices are consistently among the highest in the country and regularly exceed the U.S. average price by more than $1 per gallon. While multiple factors contribute to higher retail gasoline prices in California, including higher crude oil costs and higher refining costs on the West Coast, the region has also historically maintained lower inventory levels relative to the rest of the country. Market participants often use inventories to assess the availability of petroleum products. If inventories drop too low, retailers can struggle to secure the product they need, which increases prices as product becomes scarce. After removing pipeline volumes from total inventories, gasoline inventories in California have been consistently lower than the U.S. average on a days-of-supply basis. Days of supply is a measure of inventory relative to demand and is taken by dividing stock levels (in barrels) by consumption (in barrels per day). California’s inventory has averaged just over 20 days of supply over the last five years (2019–23), compared with the U.S. average of 21.6 days. Shortly after the new California legislation was signed into law, refiner Phillips 66 announced on October 16 that it plans to stop refining operations at its 139,000-b/d Wilmington refinery in Los Angeles during the fourth quarter of 2025. In the announcement, Phillips 66 indicated it will continue to pursue other uses for the facility, which may include continuing to import fuels through its existing petroleum infrastructure. On October 29, Phillips 66’s Chief Executive Officer said the company’s decision to shut down its Los Angeles refinery in 2025 was not an immediate response to any policy changes in California but rather due to its expectation that refining business in the state would become increasingly challenging. Earlier this year, Phillips 66 completed the transition of its Rodeo refinery near San Francisco into a renewable diesel production facility that no longer processes crude oil. With the end of operations at its Wilmington plant, the company will officially stop all crude oil refining operations in the state. The Wilmington refinery accounts for less than 1% of U.S. refining capacity, about 5% of West Coast refining capacity, and about 8% of the refining capacity in the state of California, according to our Refinery Capacity Report. The West Coast possesses relatively less pipeline capacity and other infrastructure to transfer petroleum products between refining centers from elsewhere in the United States, such as the U.S. Gulf Coast. As a result, the lost petroleum product supply from the Wilmington refinery will likely need to be met through higher utilization of other California refineries and increased imports of products such as gasoline. Weak refinery margins have persisted on the West Coast and in the United States overall since the middle of this year. In May 2024, the crack spread for Los Angeles CARBOB (California Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending)—an indicator of the profitability of refining gasoline from crude oil—dropped to 50 cents per gallon, about half of what it was the previous May. The Los Angeles spread hasn’t been below 50 cents per gallon on average in the month of May since 2019. Lower crack spreads in the second half of 2024 have been an issue for all U.S. refiners, not only those on the West Coast. The narrower spreads partly reflect global market conditions including more international refining capacity and weaker demand compared with the higher margin environment in 2022 and 2023. Refinery crack spreads on the West Coast are typically higher than they are in other parts of the country, in part because of tighter supply-demand balances in the region, reflected by the lower average days of supply. Refiners in California must comply with the state’s Cap-and-Trade program, which requires them to bid for emissions allowances, as well as the state’s LCFS, which requires refiners (and importers or wholesalers) to buy carbon credits according to the volume of carbon-emitting fuels (such as gasoline and petroleum diesel) that they supply to the market. The costs of compliance with these measures are partly reflected in the wider wholesale crack spreads. As a result, higher crack spreads alone may not necessarily indicate higher net profits for refiners in the state, although they do indicate relatively higher prices for gasoline overall. The West Coast also tends to have higher refiner acquisition costs for crude oil because crude oil production is limited in the region and routes to import crude oil are often longer. The higher acquisition costs do not directly affect the crack spread for gasoline, but they do contribute to higher overall fuel prices. Despite the growing share of electric vehicles in California, the state remains a major destination for consumption of gasoline, ranking as the second-largest source of consumption of the fuel among the 50 states. However, regional refiners have struggled with the relative profitability of producing distillate fuel oil and jet fuel, some volume of which must also be produced with each barrel of crude oil refined to make gasoline. The increased penetration of renewable diesel into California’s diesel market reduces demand for petroleum diesel in the region, presenting additional headwinds to overall profitability for refiners in the state. The disconnect in gasoline and diesel prices suggests that gasoline imports are likely to grow in importance as a source of future supply for the state. Unlike increasing in-state refinery production, importers can import gasoline when they expect it will be in demand without producing surplus volumes of other fuels with lower margins. However, importers face longer shipping times between when an order is placed from abroad and when a cargo of gasoline or another fuel ultimately arrives in the state. Importers must also locate foreign refiners capable of meeting the specifications on California’s unique gasoline formulation, CARBOB. Source: EIAAsda's woes continue as it becomes the only major supermarket to sees sales fall ahead of Xmas By EMILY HAWKINS Updated: 22:04, 10 December 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Asda was the only major supermarket to suffer a slump in sales in the run up to the crucial Christmas trading period. The gloomy update underlined the scale of the job facing the grocer’s returning boss. Research group Kantar said Asda sales in the 12 weeks to December 1 fell to £4.3billion – down 5.6 per cent on the same period a year ago. The dismal figures laid bare the scale of the group’s decline just weeks after former chief executive Allan Leighton returned to the company to take over from Stuart Rose as executive chairman. Once Britain’s second biggest supermarket, Asda has been flailing since the Issa brothers Mohsin and Zuber joined private equity giant TDR Capital to buy it in a £6.8billion debt-fuelled deal in 2021. By contrast, sales rose last month at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl. Struggles: Research group Kantar said Asda sales in the 12 weeks to December 1 fell to £4.3bn – down 5.6% on the same period a year ago Asda has seen its share of the grocery market fall from 14.1 per cent at the time of the takeover to a record low of 12.3 per cent. It has languished as shoppers headed to rivals, and Aldi is now hot on its heels with 10.3 per cent of the market. That has left Asda fighting to hold on to its position as Britain’s third-biggest supermarket behind Tesco and Sainsbury’s. The business is now pinning its hopes on new leadership. Leighton, 71, made his name as Asda boss between 1996 and 2001. His tenure included the company’s £6.7billion sale to US giant Walmart in 1999. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Trump unleashes animal spirits to turbocharge US: But UK... Pound surges to highest level against the euro for more than... 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