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'Never going to be a fast process': Watchdog defends time taken on probesHE the Minister of Transport Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Thani affirmed that the celebration of the Qatar National Day is an occasion to renew the pledge of allegiance to the homeland and its wise leadership, which continues the path of construction, development and comprehensive renaissance and consecrates the values of unity, solidarity and love of the homeland that were established by the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on the occasion of the National Day, he extended his congratulations and blessings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani, and to the wise government and the generous Qatari people. He added that as the National Day approaches, the Ministry of Transport is looking forward to exert all efforts to fulfil the obligations towards the homeland, and achieve the ambitious goals of its vision. This includes enhancing Qatar's global standing in the transport sector by continuing to strengthen the infrastructure for land, maritime, and air transport with the latest systems and technological innovations. These efforts aim to support the needs of all service, economic, and environmental sectors, while effectively connecting the State of Qatar to the regional and global economy. Related Story QSWF participates in Unesco's Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination Darb Al Saai a place to enjoy Qatari traditionsWhat's New President-elect Donald Trump is once again suggesting that the U.S. buy Greenland, an autonomous territory that has been part of Denmark for more than 600 years. And once again, experts are explaining why it's not possible for Trump to carry out what he sees as an "absolute necessity" for America. "Here we go again," Malte Humpert, a senior fellow at the Arctic Institute and its founder, told Newsweek on Monday. "This idea remains as ludicrous as it was in 2019." Why This Matters Greenland has access to the Arctic, where an international competition has arisen in recent years as nations race to claim northern territory in hopes of accessing natural resources abundant in the region, like gold, silver, copper and uranium. The U.S. has tried to acquire Greenland four times in the past, with the most recent attempt in 2019, when Trump first considered the idea. In recent weeks, Trump has also suggested that Canada become the 51st U.S. state and has referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as "governor" of the "Great State of Canada." Which Country Owns Greenland? Greenland, which is home to 56,000 residents, has been part of Denmark since the 18th century but was granted home rule in 1979 and has been a self-governed nation since 2009. Still, Denmark contributes two-thirds of Greenland's budget, and its association with the world's largest island that's not a continent has allowed Greenland to receive funding from the European Union . Although the island is self-ruled, it is home to a large U.S. military base. Besides Trump, Democrats have proposed buying Greenland. President Harry Truman offered to purchase it from Denmark in 1946 for $100 million in gold. What To Know While announcing Sunday that he had selected PayPal co-founder Ken Howery to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Denmark, Trump wrote on Truth Social, "For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity." Marc Jacobsen, who researches and advises on Arctic security politics and diplomacy, told Newsweek , "While Trump's rhetoric and choice of words is 'one of a kind,' his interest in Greenland echoes the U.S.'s historic interest focusing on geostrategic location and mineral wealth. He went on: "The worsened relations to China, Russia and others intensify Greenland's geostrategic importance at the moment, while Greenland's vast deposits of rare earth elements are extra interesting due to their potential use in modern technologies." Jacobsen, who is also an associate professor at the Royal Danish Defense College, said it's worth noting Greenland's reactions to Trump's purchase idea. While it was seen as "neocolonial provocation" in 2019, this time it has been viewed as "an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties between Greenland and the U.S.," Jacobsen said. "Following the 2019 idea—and the amplified American attention toward the Arctic—Greenland experienced enhanced agency in international politics," he said. "This is important for Greenland in its strive toward independence. Today, several Greenlandic politicians state that of course Greenland is not for sale, but they are very interested in strengthening ties with the U.S., especially in ways that can improve the Greenlandic economy." What Has Trump Said About Greenland? In 2019, Trump told reporters, "We're very good allies with Denmark. We protect Denmark like we protect large portions of the world. So the concept came up and I said, 'Certainly I'd be.' Strategically, it's interesting and we'd be interested, but we'll talk to them a little bit. It's not No. 1 on the burner, I can tell you that. "Essentially, it's a large real estate deal. A lot of things can be done," he said about a Greenland purchase. After his comments were widely criticized by Danish officials, Trump announced he was canceling his scheduled meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who called Trump's suggestion "an absurd discussion." What People Are Saying Humpert told Newsweek : "Rather than focusing on grandiose and unrealistic plans to buy sovereign territories, the incoming Trump administration should direct its focus to help the U.S. strengthen its Arctic presence by finally sufficiently funding the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker program and removing hurdles to acquire foreign-built icebreakers." Howery wrote on X (formerly Twitter) : "I know first-hand the power of diplomacy to advance American interests and strengthen alliances, and I am grateful for the opportunity to return to Europe to promote the President's agenda. I look forward to working with the dedicated teams at U.S. Embassy Copenhagen and U.S. Consulate Nuuk in Greenland to deepen the bonds between our countries." Republicans Against Trump posted on X : "Donald Trump suggested taking ownership of Greenland as he announced Ken Howery as his pick for U.S. ambassador to Denmark. Trump isn't even in office yet, and we're already becoming the laughingstock of the world." What's Next Greenland's prime minister, Múte Bourup Egede, responded to Trump's remarks on Monday, saying in a statement, "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and we will never be for sale. We must not lose our long fight for freedom." What Has Trump Said About the Panama Canal? In separate remarks made earlier in the weekend, Trump demanded that Panamanian authorities lower fees for U.S. ships or risk having the U.S. regain control of the Panama Canal. The Central American country was given ownership of the canal in 1999 following a treaty signed in 1979. "If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to us, in full, and without question," Trump wrote in a series of lengthy Truth Social posts on Saturday. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino hit back at Trump's comments, saying, "Every square meter of the Panama Canal and its adjacent zones is part of Panama, and it will continue to be."

Set to host the Ravens on Christmas Day, the Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday after Baltimore waived him last week. Thin at receiver behind star Nico Collins due to season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (torn ACL, dislocated kneecap), the Texans are hoping Johnson, 28, can provide depth at the position alongside Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III. With the Ravens, Johnson reeled in just one catch for 6 yards and received a one-game suspension for what the team said was refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1. Baltimore waived him on Friday. An unrestricted free agent after this season, Johnson is joining his fourth team this calendar year after he was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to Carolina in March and then moved from the Panthers to the Ravens in October. A third-round draft pick in 2019, Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games (all starts) for the Panthers earlier this season. In six career seasons, the 2021 Pro Bowl selection has 422 receptions for 4,726 yards and 28 TDs for the Steelers (2019-23), Panthers and Ravens. --Field Level MediaEuropean stocks set to start the week higher as global markets rallyMaharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: CSDS-Lokniti Survey

Set to host the Ravens on Christmas Day, the Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday after Baltimore waived him last week. Thin at receiver behind star Nico Collins due to season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (torn ACL, dislocated kneecap), the Texans are hoping Johnson, 28, can provide depth at the position alongside Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III. With the Ravens, Johnson reeled in just one catch for 6 yards and received a one-game suspension for what the team said was refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1. Baltimore waived him on Friday. An unrestricted free agent after this season, Johnson is joining his fourth team this calendar year after he was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to Carolina in March and then moved from the Panthers to the Ravens in October. A third-round draft pick in 2019, Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games (all starts) for the Panthers earlier this season. In six career seasons, the 2021 Pro Bowl selection has 422 receptions for 4,726 yards and 28 TDs for the Steelers (2019-23), Panthers and Ravens. --Field Level MediaFG reaffirms commitment to transform oil industry

Trump IITopical topics in 2024By Kaushalya Perera Sri Lankans love their educational qualifications. Qualifications permit envious comparisons of value, similar to the ownership of gold jewellery, an expensive watch or a branded pair of shoes, resulting in exactly the same questions of provenance, worth and authenticity, but from a much higher moral ground. For the past two weeks we, the people, have watched as allegations that the (now) ex-Speaker’s educational qualifications were faked, proliferated across the news and social media. We waited for him to prove otherwise, all the while observing how his party and his current place of work (the Parliament) seemed to have neither the will nor the means to verify these claims. As I write, the ‘qualifications war’ has turned into an Absurd play. Why were the ex-Speaker’s qualifications so important? This is a two-fold problem related to the unhealthy relationship that Sri Lankans have with qualifications, coupled with NPP’s self-branding as a ‘clean’ party. Let’s take the second part first. One of the NPP’s pledges was that they would give ‘sudussata sudusu thaena’, i.e., appropriate positions to suitable individuals. This was a constant thread of their election rhetoric and it was accepted as a counter to the rampant nepotism and cronyism we have been seeing. After the (ex) Speaker stepped down, the Prime Minister said in Parliament that her Party includes members with no certificates, as well as those with many qualifications; that all are equally valued because her party values all types of knowledge; and that knowledge cannot be understood narrowly. I fully agree. It is the kind of vision I expect from a Minister of Education. At the same time, it cannot be denied that the NPP knowingly played the qualifications game during their long drawn-out campaign. The JVP’s image—associated in public discourse with ragging, student protests and workers’ strikes—was subsumed into the NPP’s much-vaunted membership of professionals, academics and artists. And the reason why the ‘qualifications game’ was so effective as election currency is precisely because Sri Lankans value qualifications so highly, in such a problematic way. It provided legitimacy to the NPP’s portrayal of themselves as a party standing against a host of corrupt charlatans. This brings us to the first part of the problem – our love of qualifications. In the education sectors, we’re all familiar with that little line: ‘A certificate will be provided’, which is included to increase participant numbers. Also familiar are instances of people registering for a specific course disappearing from the actual class and turning up at the ‘certificate-awarding ceremony’. Further, degrees are often demanded in some sectors for jobs that do not require one. This love of qualifications is not a new phenomenon. In an interesting article, titled ‘The growth of foreign qualification suppliers in Sri Lanka’, published in 2005, Angela W. Little and Jane Evans describe the growth of the ‘qualification marketplace’ in Sri Lanka. They found that advertisements by ‘qualification-suppliers’ in three national newspapers (Sinhala, Tamil and English) grew steeply over three decades, rising from 15 qualification-suppliers in 1965 to 153 in 2000. One can only imagine what a post-2000 study would reveal! The authors chart the rise of the qualifications industry in parallel with the economic liberalisation and economic growth that occurred post-1980. Though they did not make this link, we can connect this rise to the failure to expand higher and vocational education to a growing population and a fast-changing economy, during two decades of political upheaval. During this period, public funds for education declined, and declined even more sharply post-2000, despite large loans from international financial organisations. This is the context for both the deterioration of public education and the rise of privately-funded education, which is symbolised by the desire for a qualification, rather than an education. Qualification versus education Re-creating a society that values learning and education over a certificate of qualification would involve a protracted and difficult journey. It would require a few decades of high quality, widely-accessible education as well as moral re-socialisation: a simple-sounding solution, yet one that is very difficult to initiate and achieve. Indeed, it would be illogical to expect any kind of moral or ethical socialisation from an underfunded and damaged education system, embedded in a decaying society. The fact remains that the education sector desperately needs actual physical resources. Today, while a small proportion of schools in Sri Lanka contemplate installing computer labs, other schools are deprived of the basics; school meals, electricity, running water, uniforms, chairs, desks and books. We also need more and better paid teachers, plus national regulations and explicit minimum standards for the teaching profession, regardless of whether they are in the state, private or international sectors. A larger issue that is not discussed is that we actually do not know enough about our own education system. Our attention has for too long been focused on the state education system, resulting in a lack of attention towards other sectors, e.g., early education, private and international education. The education ecosystem in the country needs urgent study, and researchers across disciplines can contribute to this need. And while the education sector has accepted multiple donations and loans, it is not at all clear if these funds are used in a manner that best fits the purpose. In summary, it is vitally important that the fundamentals must be fixed. But we need to also re-think the way we over-estimate the value of a qualification, as against a wholesome education. A re-examination of values and ethics The fact that we value qualifications rather than an education has been apparent for a long time now. The prevalence of forged certificates and honorary doctorates is not the only indicator. Long before ChatGPT arrived, newspapers and social media were advertising ghostwriting services, i.e., the writing of assignments and dissertations for a fee. This is a business that is clearly unethical and must surely be illegal, but it is now so common that both the suppliers and their clients appear to consider it perfectly normal. We have come to value quantity over quality: two degrees simultaneously, more qualifications, promotions and rankings based on numerical criteria and so on. Start somewhere It is obvious that ethics socialisation has not happened through education in Sri Lanka. This is a major problem that has no simple or quick solution. When the Parliament that is supposed to be discussing the interim budget of a financially distressed country spends that time trading accusations with each other about each other’s educational qualifications; when an MP is unable to prove – even after a week – the qualifications he claims to possess and then imagines that it is sufficient to resign from his position but not from his seat in Parliament; when a party that has pledged immediate action on corruption-related issues takes several days to effect a resignation from a powerful position; and when the Prime Minister and Cabinet Spokesperson are angered when questioned about matters of veracity and authenticity – we know we still have a long way to go to re-socialise a population into ethical beliefs and conduct. It is not enough to prevent bribes and reduce wasteful spending. We also need to start looking at providing meaningful and broad-based public education, where learning and integrity go hand in hand. (Kaushalya Perera teaches at the Department of English, University of Colombo.) Kuppi is a politics and pedagogy happening on the margins of the lecture hall that parodies, subverts, and simultaneously reaffirms social hierarchies.

(The Center Square) - The City of Los Angeles’s “mansion tax” on all property over $5.15 million has led to an over 70% decrease in affected sales, resulting in significant foregone property tax revenue, according to a research preview of county assessor data from Commonwealth Title. Mott Smith, a real estate development professor at the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California, analyzed the effect of Measure ULA, a voter-approved tax that was marketed as a “mansion” tax to fund social services, but applies to all real estate — including offices, industrial space, shopping centers, and multifamily buildings. Smith found affected sales dropped by over 70% since April of 2023, when the measure took effect, with a worse decline for multifamily, commercial, and industrial space, while sales increased in the rest of the county and continued as normal for properties under the threshold. Smith says the impact of reduced sales means less tax revenue now and in the long term, which could require the city and county to scale back essential services, as growing deficits leave the state without the ability to provide any bailouts. “Everything from schools to police and fire to other social services are funded primarily through property tax receipts,” said Smith in an interview with The Center Square. “What Measure ULA appears to be doing is reducing property tax growth in Los Angeles County because of a bad policy in Los Angeles City at a time of probably the greatest fiscal strain we’ve seen in maybe eight to ten years.” Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia recently announced the city is “ broke ” and borrowing $80 million to cover court-ordered liability payments, suggesting the city can’t afford to lose money now. In California, property taxes are assessed at the value of the purchase price, with increases on assessed value capped at 2% per year, meaning a building purchased for $50,000 in 1980 is still taxed at $137,000, even though it may be worth over $1 million today. Because property sales reset the assessed value of the property back to the current market rate, resulting in higher property tax revenue, a slowdown in sales cuts into current revenue from the loss of non-ULA transfer taxes of 0.56% at the city and county levels, and future revenue increases from the resets. Property taxes fund most of the local government services people use, meaning lower property tax revenue can leave municipalities scrambling for funding. In Oakland , for example, half of the city’s $80 million shortfall is due to lower than expected revenue from the city’s real estate transfer tax. Smith also warned that because most buyers tend to buy property to redevelop it, a slowdown in buying means people don’t want to invest in Los Angeles. “This is a very concerning leading indicator that builders have left the LA market,” said Smith. “All the zoning in the world isn’t going to help if the builders have left.” As an illustrative example, Smith noted if a development company bought a warehouse for $4 million, invested $500,000 in renovations, and sold it for $5.5 million, the developer would get a ULA tax bill of $220,000 — or half of the pretax profit. If investors covered 80% of the cost for 80% of the profit, the developer would be left with $56,000 in pretax profit, before paying employees. For many developers, this means investing in LA just isn’t worth it.A new Richmond-focused musical dramedy, set in the worlds of entertainment and pageantry, is debuting as a digital short series next week. Rags 2 Richmond is the latest addition to the vertical film industry featuring 30 digital short episodes that are about two minutes each, The series will be released in three sets of 10 episodes on Dec. 5, 12 and 19 on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Little Red Book. The story follows Nathan Song, a struggling R&B singer-songwriter, and his best friend Lando Wu, both sharing a dream of revolutionizing the music scene with their unique style, ChiDM (China Dope Music). As they prepare to release their radio single “Low Key” — which will also launch in real life alongside the series — Lando receives a mysterious offer that tests their friendship. Meanwhile, disgraced media mogul Raymond Ha launches a co-ed beauty pageant — a first of its kind — hoping to salvage his name and reputation. Instead, it uncovers hidden secrets within Richmond's entertainment world. Based on both fictional and real events, Rags 2 Richmond follows the journey of aspiring artists and the behind-the-scenes drama at a fictional TV station in Richmond, set in 2005, explained Jonathan Wong, Hong Kong singer-songwriter, actor and co-producer of the series. The digital series is a nod to early 2000s hip-hop, R&B and Asian pop culture and is loosely based on pageants from Richmond that became a "launching pad" for winners such as Maggie Cheung, Fala Chen and Michelle Reis into Hong Kong's entertainment industry. Wong told the Richmond New s the entire series is more than just about finding "your sound," rather it is about finding yourself. "In 2005, it was the peak year of the male pageantry here as well as the peak of Vancouver sending people to become worldwide sensations in Hong Kong," said Wong. "We decided to base our series in Richmond, B.C., Canada, as it was and still is a hub for ambitious individuals who want to make it big in the Hong Kong entertainment world." He noted it was also around the same time when Asians felt "they had a chance," inspired by films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and rising stars such as Stephen Chow and Michelle Yeoh. "If you're Asian, you were like, 'Okay, it's possible.'" The concept of the series was developed by a team of industry veterans including Wong, Justina Shih and director Simon Yin. “ Rags 2 Richmond isn’t just about music and fame; it’s about identity, representation, and the resilience of chasing dreams,” said Shih, an accomplished producer and also the daughter of renowned Hong Kong-based actress Nancy Sit. “We’ve created a story that captures the essence of an era while highlighting the challenges and triumphs of young talent in the Asian diaspora.” Although the idea for the series began in Hong Kong and Los Angeles, production is entirely Canadian with 90 per cent of the cast and crew from Metro Vancouver. Many cast members are local talents, including current and former contestants of the Miss Chinese International Pageant, an annual event by Fairchild Television. Filming took place in several Richmond locations including Aberdeen Centre, Parker Place Mall and along River Road. The cast includes Wong playing Nathan Song, Peter Sudarso as Lando Wu, Hong Kong star Nancy Sit as Nancy Shaw, Davin Tong as Janness, Yasmine Ross as Jennifer Lum, Leslie Kwan as Paulie Dong, and Darren E. Scott as Peter Dong. Short digital films have grown in popularity for mobile viewers on the go. Wong noted the popularity of vertical shorts in Southeast Asia and the U.S.'s digital market has grown over the past few years, particularly on platforms such as ReelShort, which has generated $41 million USD in revenue and more than 11 million downloads recently. “It’s clear that short-form storytelling resonates with audiences – it’s the new wave of how people are consuming media on social media," said Wong. "Rags 2 Richmond hopes to leverage this momentum, using this format as a proof of concept to connect with viewers globally while laying the foundation for a future feature film." Wong told the News the team planned for a full TV series before pivoting to a movie format a few years ago. However, with the increasingly weak film and TV market and the rise of vertical short films, Wong, Shih and Yin decided to change their format once more to short-form film. "We thought why don't we try and prove this (series) concept another way, a less expensive way, but go straight to viewers instead of creating a thing that could possibly never have been seen," said Wong. TV pilot series and shows are costly to produce and often never get shown, he explained. "That's why we decided to do short form because you can shoot it just like you would a TV series, chop it up, and then you can create it for mobile users." While most paid vertical films run on a "freemium" model — where a limited number of episodes are free and viewers have to pay to watch the rest — Wong said Rags 2 Richmond will be a completely free digital series. He emphasized each episode stands alone while contributing to the full story to keep viewers hooked. "There are no filler episodes, and each short has its own compelling story." Episode drops will be announced on @rags2richmond's Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Little Red Book pages. Got an opinion on this story or any others in Richmond? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] . To stay updated on Richmond news, sign up for our daily headline newsletter . Words missing in article? Your adblocker might be preventing hyperlinked text from appearing.

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Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference. No. 7 Alabama (No. 7 CFP) at Oklahoma, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) It's the first regular-season meeting since 2003 between traditional college football heavyweights who have combined for 25 national titles and usually face off in January bowl games with championship implications. Another fun fact: They've only played once each on the other's home field in six lifetime matchups, with the Sooners winning that showdown 20-13 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama won the most recent postseason meeting, 45-34, at the Orange Bowl in the 2018 College Football Playoff semifinal before falling to Clemson in the championship. Another berth in the 12-team playoff is at stake for the visiting Crimson Tide (8-2, 4-2 SEC, No. 7 CFP), which trails No. 3 Texas and No. 15 Texas A&M by a game in the standings and is among four two-loss teams trying to stay within reach and possibly get to next month's championship in Atlanta. Alabama has won three in a row overall including last week's 52-7 rout of Mercer, rolling up 508 yards on offense. Heisman Trophy candidate Jalen Milroe passed for 186 of his 229 yards from scrimmage and two of his three touchdowns. Milroe's 32 total TDs lead the SEC and he's second with 17 rushing scores. Rather than contending as hoped, SEC newcomer Oklahoma (5-5, 1-5) is instead playing spoiler after four losses in five games, against ranked league foes Texas, No. 19 South Carolina and No. 9 Ole Miss. The Sooners scored two late fourth-quarter touchdown to lead Missouri 23-16 two weeks ago before the host Tigers scored two TDs in the final 1:07 seconds for a 30-23 victory. Alabama is a 14-point favorite according to BetMGM. No. 9 Ole Miss (8-4, 4-2, No. 9 CFP) at Florida (5-5, 3-4), Saturday, Noon ET (ABC) The Rebels have won three in a row since falling at LSU and four of five overall. They're coming off a bye after beating then-No. 3 Georgia 28-10 on Nov. 9 and look to stay within reach of first place and remain in the CFP discussion. Florida upended No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to earn a signature win for embattled coach Billy Napier and reach the cusp of bowl eligibility after finishing 5-7 last fall. Also worth a look: Vanderbilt (6-4, 3-3) at LSU (6-4, 3-3). Both are bowl eligible, but the Commodores can clinch their first .500 SEC finish since going 4-4 in 2013 and help coach Clark Lea match his win total for the past two seasons combined. The Tigers look to regroup from the Florida loss. No. 15 Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed. Reed is 4-1 as a starter for an Aggies team that visits Auburn hoping to stay in the playoff hunt before the regular season finale against in-state rival Texas. Reed has passed for 1,129 yards and nine touchdowns against two interceptions. He has run for 375 yards and six scores. The Tigers have had some struggles against dual-threat quarterbacks like Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia and Arkansas' Taylen Green. Vanderbilt will play in LSU's Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2009, having played in Nashville three times since. The Commodores' last win over LSU came in 1990 and they haven't won in Baton Rouge since 1951. ... First-year Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer is 34-2 in the month of November, including a 10-0 mark since 2022. ... Kentucky's 107th-ranked offense (340.5 yards per game) faces Texas's No. 1-ranked defense, which is giving up just 249 yards a game. ... Texas A&M has held opponents to 100 or fewer rushing yards in five of the last seven games, including holding LSU to 24 yards on 23 attempts. ... Auburn QB Payton Thorne has only three touchdown passes in his last four SEC games. ... Mississippi State's Isaac Smith leads the SEC and is tied for seventh nationally with 101 total tackles. ... Kentucky is 3-0 in nonconference games after shellacking in-state foe Murray State 48-3, which followed four SEC home losses. AP Sports Writer John Zenor contributed to this report. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday exhorted the youth, especially those without a family background in politics, to enter the political arena and participate in national development, reiterating a call he made after the BJP-headed Mahayuti's thumping victory in the Maharashtra assembly polls on Saturday. In the 116th episode of his monthly ' Mann Ki Baat ' radio broadcast, Modi, while urging youngsters to enter politics, invited them to participate in the ' Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue ', which will be held from Jan 11-12 in Delhi. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025: Who got whom IPL 2025 Auction: Updated Full Team Squads "You might remember that from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I have urged youths to join politics, none of whose family members or even the entire family have had a political background," the PM said, adding that to connect one lakh such youngsters with politics, many special campaigns and initiatives - the dialogue being one of them -will be run in the country. To mark NCC Day, the PM shared his experience as a cadet of the National Cadet Corps. "I myself have been an NCC cadet, so I can say with full confidence that the experience I got from it is invaluable for me. The NCC instills a spirit of discipline, leadership, and service in the youth," he said. Mentioning that the young leaders dialogue will coincide with Swami Vivekananda's 162nd birth anniversary, the PM said, "... This time it will be celebrated in a very special way. On this occasion, a 'maha kumbh' of young minds is going to be held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on Jan 11 and 12. Crores of youth from all over India will participate in it." He added that 2,000 youngsters, selected from villages, blocks, districts, and states, will gather at the event. "Experts from the country and abroad" will attend the dialogue, he said. "The youth will get an opportunity to present their ideas directly before us," the PM said. Citing examples of young individuals assisting senior citizens with digital life certificates and raising awareness about cybercrimes like 'digital arrest', he said, "We have to explain to people again and again that there is no provision of digital arrest in the govt; this (digital arrest) is a blatant lie."Forte scores 21, South Dakota beats Western Illinois 89-66Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M) has decided to discontinue sourcing of auto components from Lokesh Machines in the wake of the supplier figuring in the United States Department of the Treasury’s OFAC sanctions list. “We have received communication from one of our customers regarding discontinuance of transactions owing to the fact that while there are ongoing efforts towards delisting from United States Department of the Treasury’s OFAC sanctions list, the timeline for this process is not suitable for the customer,” machine tools and small arms maker Lokesh Machines said on Saturday. The move of M&M is expected to impact around 8% of total revenue, compared with the previous financial year. The company is, however, determined to add other customers to compensate for the loss of business resulting from the development and remains optimistic about achieving this goal particularly given its recent defence foray, the Hyderabad-based firm said in a filing. Machine tools and auto components and defence divisions are two business segments of the company. As part of the auto components business, it manufactures cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, connecting rods and forgings. The company operates through five manufacturing units in Hyderabad and 1 in Pune. Following the October 30 sanctions list, in which its name figured with a clutch of other entities from India, Lokesh Machines said it was in the process of reaching out to the OFAC, after becoming aware through media reports, to gather more information and provide clarifications, including that it has been exporting machines to Russia since 2011. “Our machines are being sourced by distributors who stock these or further sell. None of our distributors are featured on any sanctions list. The news articles stated we have been sanctioned for supplying Russia with technology and equipment that could be used for military operations. It must be noted that we are not aware of any machines being used or dealt with any sanctioned entities or individuals,” the company had said in a filing. In India, Lokesh Machines is the first private firm to manufacture and supply small arms to elite forces like the Indian Army, NSG, Assam Rifles, and BSF. Published - December 15, 2024 12:06 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit

Playing high-level basketball is nothing unusual for the Milton Eagles. That is for good reason. Milton is located just 30 miles from the basketball hotbed of Atlanta. “Most nights you are going to see a college kid or more,” Milton head coach Allen Whitehart said. “We played Norcross High School last weekend and there were probably overall 8 to 10 Division I kids on the floor.” There will be a few of those this week when the Eagles take part in The Classic at Tennessee High (formerly the Arby’s Classic) at Viking Hall. Whitehart, in his eighth season at Milton, first learned of the tournament from the late-Dale Burns and current director Richard Ensor followed up. “We are just grateful to have the chance and the opportunity to be there,” said Whitehart, in his 21st season as a head coach, having gotten into education after a stint in the Marines. “You can invite any team throughout America and we are one of the blessed teams to have the opportunity to get invited. We are grateful to Mr. Ensor for his hospitality and thinking of us and letting us come to his tournament so we are grateful for that.” Milton (7-1), which finished 20-11 last season, losing in the state semifinals to national powerhouse Grayson, has one loss this year, that also coming to Grayson, which is currently the fourth-ranked team in America according to MaxPreps.com . “We are a pro-set system. We run a lot pro-sets,” Whitehart said. “Mainly man-to-man defensive team, we like to play with tempo, we like to share the ball. We really like to share it, we have got some really good kids.” Leading the way are several talented seniors, led by 6-foot-1 guard Josh Dixon, who tallied 23.4 points and five rebounds a game last season. There is also 6-8 Daniel Ogunyemi (16 ppg, 9 reb), who has committed to Yale, 6-2 Jaydon Cole (19 ppg) and Braxton Gielser, who will play at Young Harris in Conference Carolinas. That is far from all. Nathan Earl, a 6-2 junior, who tallied 17 points a game last year, has received offers from California, Central Florida and Auburn, while 6-foot junior Grant McDuffie has an offer from Alabama State. Don’t forget about 6-8 sophomore Solomon Bratton, who Whitehart said will eventually be a top-100 kid in the nation. “We have got some depth,” Whitehart said. “We have got kids that have played at a pretty high level and are going to be able to help us not just this year, but next year as well.” Whitehart went looking for another calling after his stint in the Marines and found it as a coach and teacher. “I think it is just impacting young men really, helping them,” he said. “They want to achieve on the court dreams and goals, but I think more importantly I am having an impact on them helping them just figure out life.” Part of that development are tournaments like The Classic and the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions next month in Springfield, Mo. Milton has traveled the nation, even as far as Hawaii, to play the best teams they can find. “I think it is good to go on these trips because it gives us a chance to bond, spend some time together where we are together 24/7 over the week that we are there,” Whitehart said. “Just some team bonding and then find out a little bit about who we are by playing people outside of our area. Finding the different styles in different areas, it just gives us a chance to really lock into basketball and have a growth period over the holiday break. “It gives us a chance to essentially learn more about each other as a team because roles change every year so we are still trying to figure that out early in the season. Really it is just about bonding and being able to compete at a high level.” Up first for Milton on Thursday will be Greeneville, which has its own highly-touted prospect in 6-8 junior Trey Thompson, along with 6-3 senior Isaac McGill. “They have got the big boy and then they have got the guard. We have got our work cut out for us, no doubt,” said Whitehart, who explained how teams prepare for schools they haven’t seen before. “You have got to track what their success is, track who they are playing and what they are playing and then you try to request film just so you can get an understanding of how they play and who their key players are. Hopefully you don’t get wrong.” More often than not, the Eagles get it right. “We are blessed to have some longevity and success,” he said.

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