b-bye India News | CM Dhami Remembers Indramani Badon's Contributions in Uttarakhand Statehood MovementFrench Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a critical vote of no confidence tomorrow (Dec. 4) after invoking Article 49.3 to pass a controversial 2025 austerity budget without parliamentary approval . The move, designed to address France's soaring deficit with $42 billion in spending cuts and $21 billion in tax hikes, has polarized the fractured National Assembly. Marine Le Pen 's National Rally and the leftist New Popular Front have united in opposition, calling for Barnier's ouster. In on interview on TV today, Barnier warned that if the motion succeeds, millions of French citizens could face economic instability, including rising interest rates and tax hikes, per the Guardian. A failure to secure support would result in Barnier's government being the shortest-lived in modern French history, he only took office in September, further destabilizing the eurozone. President Emmanuel Macron would then need to appoint a new prime minister to navigate the deeply divided parliament . France has often been a volatile market for foreign companies, but its size, manpower, favorable geographical position, and pole position in global tourism have made it a lucrative economy. The following publicly listed companies have exposure to the French economy. McDonald's MCD has been operating in France since 1972. Since then, it has grown into a network of 1,485 restaurants — the most in Europe — generating billions in revenue. However, the franchise got caught evading taxes after a trade union asked the company to raise wages and introduce profit-sharing bonuses. Eventually, the firm paid a $1.3 billion fine . Walt Disney Co. DIS opened its resort in Paris in 1992, growing it into one of the top attractions in Europe. Around 16.1 million tourists visited the park in 2023, generating $343 million in profits. The park is the largest single-site employer in the country, with 17,000 workers — making it prone to strikes that last occurred in 2023. Despite its popularity, the park has been a problematic part of Disney's portfolio and is often a drain on its resources. IBM IBM has a long-standing relationship with France as one of the IT pioneers that expanded overseas seeking foreign talent. Nowadays, IBM has over 7,000 employees in the country, working on technology services, cloud computing, AI and digital transformation solutions for businesses. Carmaker Stellantis NV STLA has a vital presence in the country, owing to its origins in the French PSA Group. It is the fourth largest automotive firm by sales, managing established brands like Citroen , Peugeot and DS Automobiles . Stellantis currently has five operating factories in different regions, producing at least 14 different models. For investors monitoring broad exposure to domestically incorporated French companies there is iShares MSCI France ETF EWQ . It holds 60 largest French companies, including market leaders such as LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE LVMUY , Schneider Electric , TotalEnergies SE TTE and Airbus SE EADSY . Read Next: • South Korea ETFs, Won Pare Losses As Yoon Makes U-Turn On Martial Law Declaration Photo: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Sellers' 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to go lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 ClemsonBlack Friday has come and gone, but there's still Cyber Monday to look forward to. Alongside deals for that day, there are still countless deals lingering from Black Friday. Spending a lot of money is tempting, but you don’t have to! There are tons of great stuff out there for under $100. You might be surprised at the cool tech and handy home gadgets you can snag for a good deal right now. From cutting-edge tech to home essentials and beauty must-haves, there's no shortage of incredible offers to seize. CNET's experts handpicked the best value-driven deals, featuring standout finds from major retailers like Amazon , Best Buy , Walmart and many more. These savings are still live across all categories, including tech, home goods, apparel and more. The number of deals is constantly changing every day though, so if you've been looking to score some great budget items for yourself or as holiday gifts , you're in the right place. There's even a list of the top tech you can get for at least 50% off at several retailers. We’ve put together some of the coolest finds you can snag for $100 or less, all in one spot. We’ll keep this page updated throughout the weekend and on Cyber Monday, so make sure to check back often for the latest deals under $100. Best Black Friday deals under $100 The Amazon Echo Show 8 is a frontrunner for the best smart display of 2024. This 2023 model has an 8-inch HD touchscreen, a 13-megapixel camera and a built-in microphone so you can check the weather, set timers, update your calendar and much more totally hands-free. Plus, it also doubles as a digital picture frame. This deal also comes with a free Energetic smart bulb , which has a color palette of 16 million hues. Looking for a TV on a tight budget? 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This information can usually be found beneath the product name or the "add to cart" button.South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday said he would lift martial law just hours after he imposed it, in a brief and confusing episode in which he blasted the opposition as "anti-state forces" threatening the country's democracy. The unexpected move from Yoon -- the first time martial law had been declared in South Korea in more than four decades -- alarmed the United States and the country's other allies. What do we know about the imposition, its lifting and what might come next? In a dramatic, late-night emergency television address to the nation, Yoon announced that he was imposing martial law, as he accused the opposition of paralysing the government with "anti-state activities". A six-point decree from the new martial law commander, army chief General Park An-su swiftly followed, banning political activities and parties, "false propaganda", strikes and "gatherings that incite social unrest". The order also brought all media outlets under the authority of martial law and directed all medical staff, including striking doctors, to return to work within 48 hours. Security forces sealed the National Assembly, helicopters landed on the roof and troops entered the building for a short time, seemingly in a bid to prevent lawmakers from getting inside. But 190 lawmakers managed to enter and voted unanimously to reject Yoon's declaration and call for martial law to be lifted. Outside, hundreds of protesters gathered, many raising chants calling for Yoon to be arrested. Following the lawmakers' vote, Yoon backed down. His cabinet additionally approved the motion to lift the order, Yonhap news agency reported. "Just a moment ago, there was a demand from the National Assembly to lift the state of emergency, and we have withdrawn the military that was deployed for martial law operations," Yoon said in a televised address around 4:30 am (1930 GMT Tuesday). Under South Korea's constitution, the parliamentary vote to lift martial law has to be respected. Yoon said he was acting to safeguard his country's liberal democracy from "anti-state elements" and "threats posed by North Korea" -- but gave little detail. While unexpected, the announcement came in the context of a festering budget row between Yoon and the opposition Democratic Party. The opposition has slashed around 4.1 trillion won ($2.8 billion) from Yoon's proposed 677 trillion won budget for next year, prompting the president to complain that "all key budgets essential to the nation's core functions" were being cut. "What is clear is that Yoon has been a deeply unpopular, ineffectual leader and he is having a hard time getting any kind of public support for anything he's trying to do," said Alan Yu, a former US diplomat in Asia now at the Center for American Progress. "The use of martial law feels almost like a desperation move to try to break out, both in a political and policy sense, but it is really poorly played on both fronts." Domestically, pressure has only grown further on Yoon after his late-night bombshell. South Korea's main opposition party has demanded that Yoon step down, accusing him of "insurrection". The country's main labour union group has also called an "indefinite general strike" until he resigns over the "irrational and anti-democratic measure". Yoon's own People Power Party described his attempt at imposing martial law as "tragic" and demanded that those involved be held accountable. South Korea is a key Western ally in Asia, seen as an important democratic bulwark in a region dominated by authoritarian regimes, and the drama is being watched with concern. Washington said it was "relieved President Yoon has reversed course" on his martial law order. Earlier, Britain and Germany both said they were closely following developments. China, a key ally of nuclear-armed North Korea, urged its citizens to exercise caution, while Russia -- itself increasingly close to Pyongyang -- called the situation "alarming". burs-pdw-bfm-hmn/cwl

Grade: Senior School: Davenport North Notes: Bourrage, the reigning Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year, ranked second in the MAC scoring (19.8 ppg) and first in rebounds (9.3) and assists (5.6) last season. ... Has 1,042 points and 533 rebounds for her career. ... Signed with LSU earlier this month. Grade: Senior School: Davenport North Notes: Enters the season with 1,229 points and 603 rebounds. ... Missed the last eight games last season because of a knee injury. Shot 63.8% last season. ... Averaged 18.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 4.6 steals per game as a junior. ... Signed with Iowa earlier this month. Grade: Junior School: Bettendorf Notes: McCorkle, who played at Davenport North as a freshman, ranked fifth in the MAC in scoring last season at 15.9 points per game. ... The 5-foot-8 guard also accounted for 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 3.5 steals per game. ... Has D-I college offers from Ball State and Buffalo. Year: Senior School: Pleasant Valley Notes: 5-6 guard was second in assists per game last season (5.0) behind only North’s Divine Bourrage. ... Scored 12.5 points per game and added 3.6 steals per contest. Career totals: 793 points, 263 assists, 255 steals. ... Signed with D-III Wartburg. Grade: Senior School: Central DeWitt Notes: Led the MAC in scoring (21 ppg) and ranked fourth in 4A last season. ... Also averaged 5.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.7 steals per game as a junior. ... Has 1,008 career points. ... Signed with D-II Lewis University of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Sent weekly directly to your inbox! Sports Editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.UCF coach Gus Malzahn reportedly resigning to take Florida State OC job

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What are the most popular dishes for Christmas dinner? And what’s the least favorite? We all have our own preferences, whether it’s turkey (again) or ham or figgy pudding. And much depends on the region of the U.S. where we live. The folks at YouGov polled Americans to ask about their choices. Top spot went to potatoes — mashed or roasted. (No french fries? Kidding.) Turkey, rolls and stuffing completed the top five. Obviously, Americans love their starchy foods! Next on the list were prime rib, roast beef and steak, followed by chicken or Cornish hen, roast pork or pork loin and then ham. Almost two-thirds liked lasagna, and a little more than one-half liked “non-fish seafood.” I assume that includes lobster, oysters, prawns and other shellfish. Those certainly are high on the Christmas Eve list for traditional Italians, who celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes on that day. I don’t know how the tradition started, but I recall my parents cooking up dishes of scallops, haddock, crab and other goodies to make a dinner of seven different kinds of seafood. It probably made up for the fact that Catholics didn’t eat meat the day before Christmas. The YouGov list includes 58 items. Guess what’s last on the list. It’s tofu. But others are close behind, including plantains, collard greens, goose, cabbage and duck. But that’s the United States as a whole. Our various regions have their own favorites. In the Northeast, people are more likely to enjoy lasagna than in the rest of the country (79% versus 61%). They also were 14% more likely to want fruit salad. In the Midwest, people were 12% more likely to choose chicken or Cornish hen, and in the South, they were 9% more likely to choose black-eyed peas. Meanwhile, here in the West, we are 17% more likely to enjoy tamales on Christmas (thanks to our Hispanic population), and we’re 13% more likely to prefer roast beef. And big surprise — the Northeast is 19% likely to prefer tofu! I thought the West would be the winner, given our penchant for “health food.” But no. We have only a 7% preference. Even the South and Midwest beat us. What about fruitcake? It wasn’t on the list, but I’ve yet to meet anyone who liked this concoction of dried fruit and equally dry cake. However, if it’s soaked in brandy, I could change my mind. I don’t know how true this is, but I’ve been told by my Jewish friends and family that dinner at a Chinese restaurant is a fun tradition. Are they pulling my leg? Don’t know. Back in the days when gelatin salad was popular, a well-known mayonnaise brand encouraged people to make edible pillar candles for the holidays. These were made from cranberry sauce, fruit-flavored gelatin and mayonnaise. The mixture was poured into 6-ounce juice cans, chilled until firm and unmolded. Then a birthday candle was inserted into the top and lit up. Apparently, not many people fell for it. In the 1970s, turkey was not readily available in Japan. So, KFC started promoting chicken for the holidays. The idea took off, and now it’s popular in Japan to pre-order KFC Christmas dinners that come with cake and champagne. In fact, the lines go around the block at pickup time. Caterpillars of the emperor moth are a popular treat in South Africa around Christmas. Supposedly, they taste like potato chips, though some have described it more as a mix of earth, leaves, and salt. But they’re high in protein! Hmmm. I’m still not convinced. In the UK, a video game retailer sells a canned “Christmas Tinner.” It consists of several layers that include bacon and eggs, mince pie, turkey and potatoes, gravy, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, brussels sprouts with stuffing, roast carrots and parsnips, topped with a chocolate Christmas pudding. Too bad they’re all sold out for this year. Bummer! According to Google search data, sugar cookies are the most popular holiday treat in the United States. But not in California. Here and in 11 other states (including Florida and New York), red velvet cake tops the list. I’m not sure I believe that. In all my many years of living in California, I can’t recall seeing red velvet cake on anyone’s holiday tables. In fact, I’d hazard a guess that cookies of any type are most popular. Georgia and Vermont prefer gingerbread men, while only Oregon preferred chocolate pudding. (Really?) I can believe that Alabama, Texas and Mississippi craved pecan pie. But why would Nevada and Utah choose candy canes as their favorite dessert? I thought candy canes were best used as tree decorations. But as 19th century British politician Benjamin Disraeli supposedly said, “There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.” So, take these polls for what they’re worth. It’s a real pain when your jar of honey develops sugar crystals. But all honey will crystallize after several months. It hasn’t gone bad. In fact, honey is good forever. To soften it again, place the uncovered jar into a pan of very hot water and keep stirring. Or zap in the microwave on medium power for 15 seconds at a time. Unless you’re reading this on Tuesday, this may be a little late for a Christmas breakfast. However, it’s also great for New Year’s morning. Or heck, for any Saturday or Sunday breakfast. My sister Susan Maurillo Sims, now living in Idaho, gave me the recipe. It’s incredibly easy and has a custard-like consistency. Susan’s Overnight French Toast Makes about 8 servings Ingredients: Butter for greasing 12 large eggs 2 cups whole milk 1/3 cup pancake syrup or maple syrup 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 slices of bread, cubed (or an equal amount of panettone) 1 pint fresh berries (slice any strawberries, if using) 1 pint heavy cream (optional) Powdered sugar (optional) Instructions: 1. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with softened butter. Evenly distribute the cubed bread or panettone into the pan. 2. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and dot them over the bread. 3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and syrup until well incorporated. Pour over the bread and cheese in the pan. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. 4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 F. Uncover the pan and place it in the oven on the center rack. Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly browned and set. 5. If using whipped cream: While the toast is baking, place the cream into a deep bowl and whip with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Add 2-3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, if you wish. Do not overbeat or the cream will separate and turn into butter. 6. Cool slightly. Cut into squares or scoop out onto serving plates. Top with berries. If using, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with powdered sugar.ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF coach Gus Malzahn is resigning after four seasons with the school. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the move, which will see Malzahn to leave to take the offensive coordinator job at Florida State. Malzahn previously worked with FSU coach Mike Norvell during their time at Tulsa under then-coach Todd Graham from 2007-08. The Knights ended a disappointing 4-8 season in which they lost eight of their last nine games, the longest losing streak since 2015. Malzahn, 59, was in the fourth year of a contract through 2028. His buyout, it is reported, would have been $13.75 million. He finished 27-25 at UCF but lost 16 of his last 22 games and was a dismal 4-14 in two seasons in the Big 12. After back-to-back nine-win seasons in 2021-22, the Knights went 6-7 in 2023 and 4-8 in 2024. This season started with high expectations as Malzahn made sweeping changes to the program. He retooled the strength and conditioning department and hired Ted Roof and Tim Harris Jr. as defensive and offensive coordinators, respectively. He also added nearly 50 new players to the roster, leaning heavily on the transfer market. UCF started by winning its first three games against New Hampshire, Sam Houston and a thrilling comeback at TCU, but offensive struggles saw the Knights tumble through a TBD-game losing streak to finish the season. Terry Mohajir hired Malzahn on Feb. 15, 2021, six days after he was hired to replace Danny White. The move came eight weeks after Malzahn had been fired at Auburn after eight seasons of coaching the Tigers. The two briefly worked together at Arkansas State in 2012 before Malzahn left for the Auburn job. “When he [Mohajir] offered the job, I was like, ‘I’m in.’ There wasn’t thinking about or talking about ...,” Malzahn said during his introductory press conference. “This will be one of the best programs in college football in a short time. This is a job that I plan on being here and building it.” UCF opened the 2021 season with non-conference wins over Boise State and Bethune-Cookman before traveling to Louisville on Sept. 17, where quarterback Dillon Gabriel suffered a fractured collarbone in the final minute of a 42-35 loss. Backup Mikey Keene would finish out the season as Gabriel announced his intention to transfer. The Knights would finish the season on the plus side by accepting a bid to join the Big 12 Conference in September and then by defeating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl. Malzahn struck transfer portal gold in the offseason when he signed former Ole Miss quarterback John Rhys Plumlee. Plumlee, a two-sport star with the Rebels, helped guide UCF to the American Athletic Conference Championship in its final season. However, Plumlee’s injury forced the Knights to go with Keene and freshman Thomas Castellanos. The team finished with losses to Tulane in the conference championship and Duke in the Military Bowl. Plumlee would return in 2023 as UCF transitioned to the Big 12 but would go down with a knee injury in the final minute of the Knights’ 18-16 win at Boise State on Sept. 9. He would miss the next four games as backup Timmy McClain took over the team. Even on his return, Plumlee couldn’t help UCF, on a five-game losing streak to open conference play. The Knights got their first Big 12 win at Cincinnati on Nov. 4 and upset No. 15 Oklahoma State the following week, but the team still needed a win over Houston in the regular-season finale to secure a bowl bid for the eighth straight season. From the moment Malzahn stepped on campus, he prioritized recruiting, particularly in Central Florida. “We’re going to recruit like our hair’s on fire,” Malzahn said at the time. “We’re going to go after the best players in America and we’re not backing down to anybody.” From 2007 to 2020, UCF signed 10 four-star high school and junior college prospects. Eight four-star prospects were in the three recruiting classes signed under Malzahn. The 2024 recruiting class earned a composite ranking of 39 from 247Sports, the highest-ranked class in school history. The 2025 recruiting class is ranked No. 41 and has commitments from three four-star prospects. Malzahn has always leaned on the transfer market, signing 60 players over the past three seasons. Some have paid huge dividends, such as Javon Baker, Lee Hunter, Kobe Hudson, Tylan Grable, Bula Schmidt, Amari Kight, Marcellus Marshall, Trent Whittemore, Gage King, Ethan Barr, Deshawn Pace and Plumlee. Others haven’t been as successful, such as quarterback KJ Jefferson, who started the first five games of this season before being benched for poor performance. Jefferson’s struggles forced the Knights to play musical chairs at quarterback, with true freshman EJ Colson, redshirt sophomore Jacurri Brown and redshirt freshman Dylan Rizk all seeing action at one point or another this season. This season’s struggles led to several players utilizing the NCAA’s redshirt rule after four games, including starting slot receiver Xavier Townsend and kicker Colton Boomer, who have also entered the transfer portal. Defensive end Kaven Call posted a letter to Malzahn on Twitter in which he accused the UCF coaching staff of recently kicking him off the team when he requested to be redshirted.

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