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It was the latest bit of oddness for Umanmielen, who wore an orange Gators ski mask through Ole Miss' practice facility late in the week. He finished the game with seven tackles, including a sack. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballThe Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP, is set to form the government in Maharashtra with a landslide victory, while the BJP also achieved the highest vote share in Jharkhand. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended his gratitude to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers for their efforts that led to the party's performance in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, as well as bypolls across 15 states. The Mahayuti alliance, led by the BJP, is set to form the government in Maharashtra with a landslide victory, while the BJP also achieved the highest vote share in Jharkhand. In a series of posts on X, Shah highlighted the hard work of BJP leaders and workers, celebrating the results as a testament to the people's faith in the double-engine government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah lauded the Mahayuti alliance victory in Maharashtra, saying, "This victory of the Mahayuti alliance is a triumph of the 'Politics of Performance' of the double-engine government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji." "The people of Maharashtra have rejected the politics of appeasement and have once again placed their trust in the legacy, development, and welfare initiatives of the Mahayuti," he wrote on X. He also thanked BJP leaders and workers in Maharashtra for their efforts and congratulated party leaders, including BJP national president JP Nadda, Maharashtra state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, CM Eknath Shinde, DyCM Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. On the Jharkhand assembly poll results, Shah reiterated the commitment of the PM Modi-led central government to the development and welfare of the state's tribal population. "I express my gratitude to the people of Jharkhand for blessing the BJP with the highest vote percentage in the state. I also extend my best wishes to all the BJP workers in Jharkhand for their tireless efforts. Fulfilling the aspirations of the tribal communities and protecting their identity is the BJP's top priority," he wrote in another post on X. "The NDA government at the Centre is committed to the advancement, progress, and preservation of the tribal heritage of the people of Jharkhand. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, we will continue to work tirelessly in this direction. The BJP will play the role of a constructive opposition in Jharkhand," he added. Shah also expressed his gratitude to BJP workers who campaigned across 15 states and 48 constituencies during the bypolls, congratulating NDA candidates who won elections across the country. "I congratulate all the NDA candidates who won in the by-elections across the country. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, the country is witnessing a beautiful era of development and trust. Whether it's the Lok Sabha elections, the Haryana or Maharashtra assembly elections, or the by-elections, the NDA's victory clearly demonstrates the unwavering faith that the people of India have in Modi Ji," Shah wrote in another post on X. "These victorious NDA candidates will continue to contribute their utmost in building a developed and self-reliant India," he added. In Maharashtra, BJP has won or is ahead in 132 seats, Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has won or is ahead in 57 seats and NCP led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is poised to win 41 seats. The state has 288 assembly seats. The constituents of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) suffered a rude jolt with Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav Thackeray poised to win 20 seats, Congress 16, and NCP (SP) led by Sharad Pawar only 10 seats. In Jharkhand, the ruling JMM led the ruling coalition to a convincing victory. The JMM has won or is leading on 34 seats. Its allies are poised to win 22 more seats - Congress 16, RJD on 4 and CPI(ML) two. BJP is ahead or has won 21 seats. According to the Election Commission data at 8.30 pm, BJP had secured the highest vote share in the state with 33 per cent of the votes (59 lakh 20 thousand votes) in Jharkhand. The JMM stood in second place with 23.4 per cent vote share (41 lakh 82 thousand votes), and Congress in third place with 27 lakh 76 thousand votes. Polling was held for 81 seats in Jharkhand. This is the first time since the creation of the state that an alliance has won polls after five years in power. Stay informed on all the latest news , real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in india news and world News on Zee News.

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DirecTV extends its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl SAN DIEGO (AP) — Sports San Diego announced Thursday that DirecTV has extended its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl. Neither side would say how long the agreement is for. DirecTV began sponsoring the Holiday Bowl last year. Canadian Press Nov 21, 2024 4:15 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message SAN DIEGO (AP) — Sports San Diego announced Thursday that DirecTV has extended its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday Bowl. Neither side would say how long the agreement is for. DirecTV began sponsoring the Holiday Bowl last year. After two editions at Petco Park, the downtown home of the San Diego Padres, the Holiday Bowl is moving to Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley. It will be played Dec. 27 and match a top team from the Atlantic Coast Conference against current and former teams from the Pac-12. ___ This story removes an incorrect reference to DirecTV sponsoring the last two Holiday Bowls. It began sponsoring the game last year. The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Television News N.S. Liberals say if elected next week they would move fast to cut taxes, build homes Nov 21, 2024 9:32 AM Our Lady Peace, Mike Weir among Canada's Walk of Fame honourees for 2025 Nov 21, 2024 7:42 AM Pamela Hayden, longtime 'Simpsons' voice actor, including Bart's friend Milhouse, hangs up her mic Nov 20, 2024 2:37 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers than ever are on track to use ‘buy now, pay later’ plans this holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. The data firm Adobe Analytics predicts shoppers will spend 11.4% more this holiday season using buy now, pay later than they did a year ago. The company forecasts shoppers will purchase $18.5 billion worth of goods using the third-party services for the period Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, with $993 million worth of purchases on Cyber Monday alone. Buy now, pay later can be particularly appealing to consumers who have low credit scores or no credit history, such as younger shoppers, because most of the companies providing the service run only soft credit checks and don’t report the loans and payment histories to the credit bureaus, unlike credit card companies. This holiday season, buy now, pay later users can also feel more confident if a transaction goes awry. In May, the CFPB said buy now, pay later company must adhere to other regulations that govern traditional credit, such as providing ways to demand refunds and dispute transactions. To use a buy now, pay later plan, consumers typically sign up with bank account information or a debit or credit card, and agree to pay for purchases in monthly installments, typically over eight weeks or more. The loans are marketed as requiring no or low interest, or only conditional fees, such as for late payment. Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm are three of the biggest buy now, pay later companies. But consumer advocates warn that shoppers who sign up for the payment plans using a credit card can be hit with more interest and fees. That's because individuals open themselves up to interest on the credit card payment, if it's carried month to month, on top of any late fees, interest, or penalties from the buy now, pay later loan itself. Experts advise against using a credit card to pay for these plans for this reason. Consumer watchdogs also say the plans lead consumers to overextend themselves because, for example, not paying full price up front leaves, in the shopper’s mind at least, more money for smaller purchases . They also caution consumers to keep careful track of using multiple buy now, pay later services, as the automatic payments can add up, and there is no central reporting, such as with a credit card statement. “Buy now, pay later can be an innovative tool for purchases you’re going to make anyway,” said Mark Elliott, chief customer officer at financial services company LendingClub. “The challenge is that it does fuel overspending.” For merchants, that’s part of the appeal. Retailers have found that customers are more likely to have bigger cart sizes or to convert from browsing to checking out when buy now, pay later is offered. One report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York cited research that found customers spend 20% more when buy now, pay later is available. “The reality is that the increased cost-of-living and inflation have put more people in a situation where they’re already relying on revolving credit,” Elliott said. “The psychographics of ‘buy now, pay later’ may be different — people don’t think of it as debt — but it is.” If a consumer misses a payment, they can face fees, interest, or the possibility of being locked out of using the services in the future. Emily Childers, consumer financial expert for personal-finance technology company Credit Karma, said that internal data shows member credit card balances are up more than 50% for Gen Z and millennial members since March 2022, when the Fed started raising interest rates. “Young people are entering this holiday season already in the red,” she said. “And, based on what we’re seeing in the data, they’re continuing to bury their heads in the sand and spend.” The Associated Press receives support from Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy. The independent foundation is separate from Charles Schwab and Co. Inc. The AP is solely responsible for its journalism.

The world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology has taken the financial and tech industries with new opportunities, risks, and debates. Whether a beginner looking to understand the basics, an investor seeking to deepen your knowledge, or a developer trying to grasp the technical intricacies, there’s a wealth of literature that can help. Below is a list of must-reads that give a comprehensive perspective on blockchain revolution, cryptocurrency investment, and the future of digital currency. Mastering Bitcoin is a book every individual interested in knowing the basics of this currency must read. The author somehow breaks very complex technological ideas into easy ways so that developers, investors, and anyone else interested can understand what is going on inside a Bitcoin network. Mastering Bitcoin discusses the topics about cryptographic security, blockchain architecture, and transaction processing. 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Read also: Equities market closes negative as investors lose N123bn The FIRS boss responded that the requested loans were already part of the appropriation act. “We borrow based on your approvals,” he said. “The loans we are requesting are already part of the budget that you approved.” Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Senator Atiku Bagudu explained that the borrowing plans were meant to fund the deficit in the 2024 budget, which stands at N9.7 trillion. “Despite revenue targets surpassing by some of the revenue generating agencies, government still needs to borrow for proper funding of the budget, particularly in the area of deficit and productivity for the poorest and most vulnerable,” he said. Bagudu emphasized that borrowing is necessary for proper funding, particularly in areas of deficit and productivity for the poorest and most vulnerable. “We have a long-term development perspective plan agenda 2050 aiming at GDP per capital of $33,000,” he added. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun also stressed that borrowing is necessary despite increased revenues. “We need to borrow to fund the budget and ensure that we are able to deliver on our promises to Nigerians,” he said. The Federal Government’s defense of its borrowing practices comes as the country’s debt profile continues to rise. Nigeria’s debt stock stands at over N35 trillion, with some experts expressing concerns about the sustainability of the country’s debt. However, the Federal Government has maintained that its borrowing plans are necessary to fund its development agenda and ensure that the country achieves its economic goals. Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake. 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Chargers will be without top RB Dobbins and could lean on QB Herbert against FalconsBy Neil Jerome Morales , Reuters Philippine security agencies stepped up safety protocols on Saturday after Vice President Sara Duterte said she would have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr assassinated if she herself were killed. In a dramatic sign of a widening rift between the two most powerful political families in the Southeast Asian nation, Duterte told an early morning press conference that she had spoken to an assassin and instructed him to kill Marcos, his wife, and the speaker of the Philippine House, if she were to be killed. "I have talked to a person. I said, if I get killed, go kill BBM (Marcos), (first lady) Liza Araneta, and (Speaker) Martin Romualdez. No joke. No joke," Duterte said in the profanity-laden briefing. "I said, do not stop until you kill them, and then he said yes." She was responding to an online commenter urging her to stay safe, saying she was in enemy territory as she was at the lower chamber of Congress overnight with her chief of staff. Duterte did not cite any alleged threat against herself. The Presidential Security Command said it had heightened and strengthened security protocols. "We are also closely coordinating with law enforcement agencies to detect, deter and defend against any and all threats to the president and the first family," it said in a statement. Police Chief Rommel Francisco Marbil said he had ordered an immediate investigation, adding that "any direct or indirect threat to his life must be addressed with the highest level of urgency". The Presidential Communications Office said any threat to the life of the president must always be taken seriously. However, Duterte told reporters on Saturday afternoon: "Thinking and talking about it is different from actually doing it," adding there was already a threat to her life. "When that happens, there will be an investigation on my death. The investigation on their deaths will be next." Political support Her strong comments probably will not dent her political support, said Jean Encinas-Franco, a political science professor at the University of the Philippines. "If anything, this type of rhetoric brings her even closer to what her father's supporters liked about him." The daughter of Marcos' predecessor as president, Duterte resigned from the Marcos cabinet in June while remaining vice president, signalling the collapse of a formidable political alliance that helped her and Marcos, son and namesake of the late authoritarian leader, to secure their 2022 electoral victories by wide margins. Speaker Romualdez, a cousin of Marcos, has slashed the vice presidential office's budget by nearly two-thirds. Duterte's outburst is the latest in a series of startling signs of the feud at the top of Philippine politics. In October, she accused Marcos of incompetence and said she had imagined cutting the president's head off. The two families are at odds over issues including foreign policy and former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs. In the Philippines, the vice president is elected separately from the president and has no official duties. Many vice presidents have pursued social development activities, while some have been appointed to cabinet posts. The country is gearing up for mid-term elections in May, seen as a litmus test of Marcos' popularity and a chance for him to consolidate power and groom a successor before his single six-year term ends in 2028. Past political violence in the Philippines has included the assassination of Benigno Aquino, a senator who staunchly opposed the rule the elder Marcos, as he exited his plane upon arrival home from political exile in 1983. - Reuters

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