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Raiders will start O'Connell at quarterback when they visit the ChiefsBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS — Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel came to Indianapolis in July with a purpose. He wanted a sense of what Lucas Oil Stadium was like before making what he hoped would be a return trip in December. On Saturday night, he’ll be back on the same turf. Plenty has changed for Gabriel and the Ducks since they came to town all those months ago for their inaugural Big Ten media day appearance. No. 1 Oregon sits atop the playoff seedings, remains the last unbeaten team in major college football and Gabriel has a new title – Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. It’s been a dream season in every way for the soon-to-be 24-year-old Gabriel, right down to leading the Ducks into the conference championship game he’s been expecting. “If we didn’t think we’d be there, I wouldn’t have attended,” Gabriel said. “But I just felt really good about it. I was glad we were able to go see it (Lucas Oil), feel it, smell it. It was a good experience. Now that we’re going back with the whole squad, everyone’s excited.” Winning a conference title in his final season – and Oregon’s first season in its new league – would be the cherry on top for Gabriel now that both teams are virtual locks to make the first 12-team College Football Playoff. The winner likely earns a first-round bye, while the loser probably hosts a first-round game. There is big money at stake: The Big Ten stands to get $4 million for each school that makes the CFP and the payouts escalate beginning with the semifinals to $6 million per school; a conference whose school makes a run from the first round to the title game gets $20 million. The CFP also provides millions to cover expenses. While Oregon (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten, No. 1 CFP) was a preseason favorite to be back in town this weekend, No. 3 Penn State wasn’t supposed to make it after losing to then-No. 4 Ohio State. But the Nittany Lions (11-1, 8-1, No. 3 CFP) rebounded by winning their last four and got help last weekend when Michigan upset the Buckeyes. It’s the first time Penn State has reached a Big Ten championship title game since beating Wisconsin in 2016 – and they don’t intend to go home empty-handed this time, either. “Being from Pennsylvania, seeing that game from 2016, like I always imagined being in these shoes, being in that moment, trying to win a Big Ten championship,” running back Nick Singleton said. “Being in that moment right now feels good, but we’ve got to go out there and win it.” Gabirel concurred. “When you walk in that building everyone is excited to do stuff and ready to go,” he said. “So it’s about execution, playing clean and being who we are.” Under pressure? Though Penn State quarterback Drew Allar and Gabriel are ranked seventh and eighth in FBS passing efficiency this season, both could be under serious pressure Saturday. Defensive ends Matayo Uiagalelei of Oregon and Abdul Carter of Penn State are two of the nation’s premier pass rushers. Uiagalelei is tied for ninth nationally with 101⁄2 sacks while Carter is tied for 12th with 10. The Ducks also have another fearsome pass rusher in defensive end Jordan Burch (81⁄2). It will be a major challenge for both offensive lines, especially if Oregon right guard Marcus Harper II is out (knee). Penn State certainly isn’t complaining about playing for a trophy, but it scrambled the schedule. It began with Coach James Franklin calling an audible during last Saturday’s postgame speech, announcing that Sunday’s scheduled off-day had been scrapped so they could start cramming for Oregon. That was just the start. “It was going to be a week for rest and recovery, some strategic practices,” he said Sunday. “But we always have to be prepared for these different scenarios. So right after the game I told them, ‘We’re going to practice Sunday.’ Now it’s back to a normal week.” Franklin will be chasing his 100th win in his 11 seasons with the program. And he could be doing it with some familiar faces around him. Oregon special teams coordinator and nickel back coach Joe Lorig first worked with Franklin at Idaho State and then Franklin hired Lorig in 2019. After three seasons, though, Lorig headed to the West Coast where he opted to work for another old friend, Oregon coach Dan Lanning. Franklin doesn’t believe Lorig’s inside information will make much difference in this game. Related Articles “The coordinators have all changed,” Franklin said. “So I think we both probably have a similar amount of information on each other.” The game also will be a homecoming of sorts for Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen and injured Oregon offensive lineman Matthew Bedford. Allen is an Indiana native who spent the previous seven seasons as the Indiana head coach. Bedford also was a five-year starter for Allen’s Hoosiers. And the Duzansky family is doubling up Saturday: Penn State long snapper Tyler Duzansky and Oregon long snapper Nick Duzansky are brothers. What: Big Ten championship game When: Saturday, 5 p.m. Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis TV/radio: CBS (Ch. 2), 570 AM

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L'économiste Dodji Nettey-Koumou, membre de l'Association 'Veille Économique', a critiqué vendredi le projet de loi de finances 2025, qui consacre 50% du budget au secteur social. Selon lui, cette orientation budgétaire serait inadaptée à la croissance économique du Togo, assimilant cette approche à une gestion « d'ONG ». Pourtant, les solutions qu'il propose semblent tout aussi déconnectées des réalités économiques et sociales actuelles. M. Nettey-Koumou affirme qu'un budget doit prioritairement « créer de la richesse » et « stimuler la production économique ». Si cet objectif est noble, il oublie que la création de richesse passe également par des investissements dans les domaines sociaux essentiels tels que la santé, l'éducation et la protection sociale. Un pays où les citoyens n'ont pas accès à ces services de base voit sa main-d'oeuvre affaiblie, son niveau de productivité réduit et, in fine, sa croissance compromise. Réduire les dépenses sociales pour maximiser les investissements productifs peut sembler logique sur le papier, mais en pratique, cela risque d'aggraver les inégalités, de fragiliser le tissu social et de freiner le développement humain. Ignorer ces effets revient à adopter une vision à court terme qui sous-estime le rôle central des dépenses sociales dans la croissance inclusive. L'économiste propose de réduire le train de vie de l'État, notamment en diminuant le nombre de ministres et en luttant contre la corruption pour mobiliser des ressources. Bien que ces mesures puissent être pertinentes dans une certaine mesure, elles ne suffisent pas à résoudre les défis budgétaires d'un pays. La réduction du nombre de ministres, par exemple, aurait un impact financier marginal par rapport aux enjeux macroéconomiques. De plus, la lutte contre la corruption, bien qu'essentielle, nécessite des réformes profondes et de long terme qui ne génèrent pas de revenus immédiats. Présenter ces solutions comme des remèdes miraculeux ignore la complexité des mécanismes budgétaires et les contraintes économiques auxquelles le Togo est confronté. M. Nettey-Koumou critique également la « politique fiscale agressive » du gouvernement, qui pénaliserait le pouvoir d'achat des citoyens et affaiblirait le secteur privé. Cependant, il semble oublier que cette pression fiscale est souvent le résultat de l'insuffisance des recettes de l'État. En rejetant les dépenses sociales, il omet de reconnaître que ces dernières jouent un rôle crucial dans le soutien aux populations vulnérables, qui forment une grande partie de la base fiscale. Opposer dépenses sociales et croissance économique est un raisonnement simpliste. De nombreux pays ont démontré que les investissements sociaux, loin d'être un frein, sont un levier puissant pour la croissance. Un accès accru à la santé et à l'éducation, une meilleure sécurité alimentaire, ou encore des filets sociaux pour protéger les populations en difficulté favorisent une économie plus résiliente et une société plus stable. En d'autres termes, l'idée que le budget social « entretient » les populations plutôt qu'il ne les « autonomise » repose sur une méconnaissance des dynamiques de développement humain. Une société affaiblie ne peut pas produire de richesse durable, peu importe l'ambition des politiques économiques. Si les inquiétudes de M. Nettey-Koumou sur certains aspects de la gestion budgétaire sont valides, ses recommandations manquent de profondeur et ne tiennent pas compte des réalités sociales et économiques. Plutôt que de réduire les dépenses sociales, il serait plus pertinent de réfléchir à des politiques équilibrées qui favorisent à la fois les investissements productifs et le soutien aux populations vulnérables. La croissance économique ne peut être durable sans un investissement conséquent dans le capital humain. Plutôt que de caricaturer les dépenses sociales comme une gestion d'ONG, il serait temps de reconnaître leur rôle central dans la construction d'une économie inclusive et prospère. Lire l'article original sur Togonews .

Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai has successfully concluded the first phase of its placement season for the 2025 batch, marking a significant milestone since achieving IIM status. Microsoft emerged as the top recruiter, offering the highest annual package of ₹54 lakh, underscoring the institute’s growing stature in management education. The placement drive witnessed 373 job offers from 78 participating companies, including 20 new recruiters. Accenture stood out as the largest recruiter, extending 41 offers, almost double the number from the previous year. The company provided consultancy roles with salaries of up to ₹37 lakh per annum. Other notable recruiters included Blinkit, PwC US Advisory, and Wipro, which made 14, 11, and 9 offers respectively. Professor Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai, noted that the first phase focused on students with prior work experience, while the second phase for freshers is scheduled for January. He highlighted the addition of 20 new companies this year, which has led to a significant rise in the average annual packages offered. This year’s placements featured a strong presence of fintech and marketing firms alongside traditional sectors such as operations and consulting. A placement officer observed that operations and supply chain management continued to play a significant role, with several companies offering numerous roles in these fields. “The technology driven approach of IIM Mumbai is helping the students secure good packages and they are getting better prospects from different sectors such as finance as well,” Tiwari told the Free Press Journal. “Earlier lesser companies from the finance sector used to come for placements, but after being rebranded as IIM (earlier the institute was known as NITIE- National Institute of Industrial Engineering), we are seeing an increase in their presence,” he added. At least 10 students also got placements with international roles, informed Neeraj Pandey, the chairperson of placement and branding at IIM Mumbai. In addition to the placements for the 2025 batch, summer internships for the 2026 cohort also recorded impressive numbers. A total of 128 companies provided internships to 425 students, with an average stipend of ₹3 lakh for two months. Accenture Strategy & Consulting led the way with 37 internship offers, while Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, Amazon, and ITC made 14, 13, and 11 offers respectively. Pandey also highlighted the positive trends in the job market, noting a significant increase in the number of offers compared to the previous year. He confirmed that all students with work experience and some freshers have already been placed, with the remaining freshers set to participate in the January placements. The top 10% of students secured an average salary package of ₹48 lakh, while the top twenty per cent received an average of ₹43.5 lakh. The top fifty per cent achieved an average of ₹35 lakh. The strong placement outcomes underscore IIM Mumbai’s rising reputation and its ability to attract top recruiters across diverse industries. With the second placement phase approaching, the institute is poised to build further on its achievements. Placement stats 373 offers from 78 companies 20 new recruiters Top 10%: Average CTC of ₹48 lakh Top 20%: Average CTC of ₹43.5 lakh Top 50%: Average CTC of ₹35 lakh

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