Brazil shares lower at close of trade; Bovespa down 0.99%"President Jimmy Carter truly exemplified what it meant to live a life full of service. His towering legacy of compassion for others set a standard that will always be remembered. My deepest condolences to the Carter family and their loved ones. May his memory be a blessing." — Gov. JB Pritzker, posting on Threads and X " Jimmy Carter is welcomed into heaven today. 'Well done good and faithful servant.' He will be missed." — Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., on Threads "Jimmy Carter proved that excellence in public service can extend beyond the White House. His life was an inspiration to those of us who aspire to lead a life of service. “I offer my condolences to the entire Carter family, to his friends and former staff members, and to the untold millions of people throughout the world whose lives are better because Jimmy Carter lived.” — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., via email "From his humble beginnings as a peanut farmer to a Navy Veteran, then Governor, President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner, President Carter lived a long life of service to our nation. A legacy we will never forget. May he rest in peace." – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., on Threads "Rest in Peace, Mr. President. Not just a dedicated public servant, but an amazing human being. Thank you for your service to our country and exemplifying what compassionate and selfless leadership looks like. My deepest condolences to President Carter’s family, friends and all who mourn his loss." — Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Threads This story will be updated.jili play 。

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Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. Sitting, future and former presidents have weighed in on the extraordinary life of the former president who served in office from 1977-1981. Following his single term in the White House, Carter established the Carter Center, became involved in observing elections in developing countries, volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and taught Sunday day school at his local church in Georgia. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, 22 years after leaving office, "for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights and to promote economic and social development." Here's what the presidents have had to say following Carter's death. Former presidents react to Jimmy Carter's death George W. Bush In a statement, Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, sent their condolences and prayers to the Carter family. “James Earl Carter, Jr., was a man of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his family, his community, and his country. President Carter dignified the office. And his efforts to leave behind a better world didn’t end with the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center set an example of service that will inspire Americans for generations. Joe Biden In a joint statement, President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, called Carter an "extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian" and a "dear friend." Biden also ordered an official state funeral in Washington, D.C. for Carter. "And to all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility. He showed that we are a great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong." Donald Trump In a statement posted to Truth Social, former and President-elect Donald Trump said Carter was part of an "exclusive club" of members who understood the responsibility of the presidency and leading the nation. "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers." Barack Obama Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, released a joint statement on Carter's death, noting his accomplishments in and out of office and his devotion to Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, where Carter taught Sunday school. "Whenever I had a chance to spend time with President Carter, it was clear that he didn’t just profess these values. He embodied them. And in doing so, he taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. In his Nobel acceptance speech, President Carter said, “God gives us the capacity for choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace.” He made that choice again and again over the course of his 100 years, and the world is better for it. Maranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away – buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man."

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Tubi ‘s imported comedy Big Mood debuted in April 2024 and has left viewers wondering what’s next for friends Maggie ( Nicola Coughlan ) and Eddie ( Lydia West ) ever since it launched. But will the series return for a second season? No official confirmation regarding the show’s future has been made at this time, in other words, it hasn’t been renewed, but it hasn’t been canceled either. In the meantime, we’re breaking down everything we know about the show’s potential return so far, below. Tubi Yes, there’s an abundance of hope due in part to some teases series creator and writer Camilla Whitehill gave about planning for another chapter of the comedy. During an appearance on the Firecrotch & Normcore: They Like to Watch Podcast in July 2024, Whitehill said, “I’m writing Big Mood Series 2, which hasn’t been fully fully greenlit.” She added that regarding a second season, “a few episodes have been commissioned, so I’m working on that. I hope that we will be, that we’ll go again.” Big Mood , as fans saw in Season 1, focuses on the friendship between Eddie and Maggie, the latter of which struggles to live with her bipolar disorder. While Eddie is a big support, she has struggles of her own that often fly under the radar as she tries her best to be there for Maggie. Ultimately, Season 1 ended with Maggie missing out on accompanying Eddie for an abortion due to her mental status. Missing time and space, Maggie eventually shows up at the bar Eddie owned to find a closed sign before she sees Eddie leaving with luggage in a taxi. Nicola Coughlan Weighs in on 'Big Mood' & 'Bridgerton's Friendship Statuses More from this section It’s a heartbreaking scene, and Season 2 would likely pick up where things left off, or examine where these friends are some time after the events after spending some time apart. Only time would tell for certain as we await word on the show’s future. When it came to the possibility of a second season, Big Mood stars Coughlan and West were interested in exploring the origin of Maggie and Eddie’s friendship. “If we get a Season 2 — touch wood — I really want a flashback scene to when they met,” Coughlan told TV Insider . “I’d love that. That would be so funny,” West countered. “And it would be full Indie sleaze,” Coughlan added as she continued to paint a metaphorical picture. Will this vision come to life? We’ll keep our fingers crossed. Until then, stream Big Mood anytime on Tubi. Big Mood , Streaming now, Tubi More Headlines: Will ‘Big Mood’ Return for Season 2? Everything We Know So Far ‘Squid Game’ Season 2: Every New Game, Explained What’s Next on ‘General Hospital’ in 2025: Lulu & Dante, Michael’s Exit, Trina & Kai, and More ‘Inside Outlander’ Aftershow: Silvia Presente on Jane’s Return & Relationship With William (VIDEO) ‘Southern Hospitality’ Stars Bradley Carter & T.J. Dinch Tease ‘Raw’ Season 3: ‘Buckle Up’

Basketball: ETBU women upset No. 2 Wartburg, 64-47Rich countries' promise of $300 billion a year in climate finance brought fury at talks in Baku from poor nations that found it too paltry, but it also shows a shift in global political realities. The two-week marathon COP29 climate conference opened days after the decisive victory in the US presidential election of Donald Trump, a sceptic both of climate change and foreign aid. In the new year, Germany, Canada and Australia all hold elections in which conservatives less supportive of green policies stand chances of victory. Britain is an exception, with the new Labour government putting climate high back on the agenda, but in much of the West, concerns about inflation and budgetary shocks from Russia's invasion of Ukraine have dented enthusiasm for aggressive climate measures. At COP29, Germany and the European Union maintained their roles championing climate but also advocated a noticeably practical approach on how much money historical polluters should give poorer countries. "We live in a time of truly challenging geopolitics, and we should simply not have the illusion" otherwise, European climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told bleary-eyed delegates at COP29's pre-dawn closing session Sunday, as activists in the back loudly coughed to drown him out. But he vowed leadership by Europe, hailing COP29 as "the start of a new era for climate finance". German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, a Green party member and longtime climate advocate, called for flexibility on ways to provide funding. Europe should "live up to its responsibilities, but in a way that it doesn't make promises it can't keep", she said. Avinash Persaud, special advisor on climate change to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank, called the final deal "the boundary between what is politically achievable today in developed countries and what would make a difference in developing countries". Activists say that climate funding is a duty, not choice, for wealthy nations whose decades of greenhouse gas emissions most contributed to the crisis that most hits the poorest. This year is again set to be the hottest on record on the planet. Just since COP29, deadly storms have battered the Philippines and Honduras, and Ecuador declared a national emergency due to drought and forest fires. - 'Creative accounting'? - Wealthy historic emitters' promise of $300 billion a year by 2035 is a step up from an expiring commitment of $100 billion annually, but all sides acknowledge it is not enough. The COP29 agreement cites the need for $1.3 trillion per year, meaning a whopping $1 trillion a year needs to come from elsewhere. Even within the $300 billion commitment, some activists see too much wiggle room. "It is, to some extent, almost an empty promise," said Mariana Paoli, the global advocacy lead at London-based development group Christian Aid. She described the target as "creative accounting", saying there was not enough clarity on how much money would come from public funds and in grants rather than loans. She acknowledged the politics of the moment but said that wealthy nations had options such as taxation on fossil fuel companies. "There is a backlash because there is no political will," she said. - Role for multinational banks - In one closely scrutinised part of the Baku deal, countries will be able to count climate finance through international financial institutions toward the $300 billion goal. The text states that it is "voluntary" -- potentially opening the way to include China, which is the world's largest emitter but refuses to have requirements like long-developed countries. In a joint statement at COP29, multilateral development banks led by the Washington-based World Bank Group but also including the Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank -- which has long faced US criticism -- expected that they together can provide $120 billion annually in climate financing and mobilise another $65 billion from the private sector by 2030. Melanie Robinson, director of the global climate program at the World Resources Institute, said there were good reasons to rely on multinational development banks, including how much capital they can leverage and their tools to advance green policies. "They are the most effective way to turn each dollar of finance into impact on the ground," she said. She agreed that the $300 billion was insufficient but added, "It's a down payment on what we need." Beyond the debate on dollar figures, she pointed to an initiative within the G20 by Brazil, which holds COP30 next year, to reform financial institutions so as to incorporate debtor nations as well as climate concerns. "There is really a much bigger opportunity for us -- which is shifting the whole financial system," she said. sct/giv

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Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" Thanks for your interest in Kalkine Media's content! To continue reading, please log in to your account or create your free account with us.Breaking News Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Labor MP Josh Burns has accused Peter Dutton of torpedoing a public display of bipartisanship after the firebombing of a synagogue in Melbourne. Mr Burns, who is of Jewish faith, was set to appear at a press conference alongside opposition home affairs spokesman James Paterson following the attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue, he said on Tuesday. But Mr Burns said he was ill and could not make it, so Senator Paterson agreed to read out his statement. Labor MP Josh Burns has hit out at Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Picture: NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw “I felt OK, but I sounded terrible, and I agreed to do a stand-up press conference with James Paterson ... and James agreed to read out a statement from me because I thought it was really important there be a united front,” Mr Burns told the ABC. “Unfortunately, right before we got on, Peter Dutton intervened and told James that he wasn’t allowed to read out the statement. “Peter Dutton told James that he wasn’t allowed to read out my words. “I wanted to stand out with James and present a united front on this, and Peter Dutton decided that it was more important to play partisan games than to allow my words that I physically couldn’t speak to be read out.” Senator Peterson released a statement addressing Mr Burns’ claim, saying it was not his job to be a Labor “spokesman”. Opposition home affairs spokesman James Paterson says ‘it is not the role of a Liberal frontbencher to act as a spokesman for a Labor MP’. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman “I feel very sorry that Josh Burns and his community have been abandoned by the Labor Party in the wake of this terrorist attack, but it is not the role of a Liberal frontbencher to act as a spokesman for a Labor MP,” Senator Paterson said. “One of the many senior Albanese government ministers from Victoria should have been there to speak if Josh was not able to.” Mr Dutton took a shot at Mr Burns on Monday, saying that “Josh lost his voice long before the weekend”. But Mr Burns on Tuesday dismissed the “personal attacks” and said he was focused on his community. “And I compare that with the leadership of the synagogue who have been working with people right across the political aisle and have been heroic and stoic in the face of the most unimaginable pain,” he said. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton took a shot at Labor MP Josh Burns, saying he had ‘lost his voice long before the weekend’. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui “I’m not interested in the partisan games or personal attacks. I’m interested in trying to help the community. “I’m interested in supporting my community, supporting those who are affected by this and also tackling anti-Semitism. That’s what I’ll continue to do.” The Albanese government on Monday announced the formation of an anti-Semitism taskforce led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) after investigators confirmed they were treating the synagogue attack as a terrorist incident. There has been a surge in anti-Semitic incidents in Australia since Hamas’ brutal October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel last year. Mr Burns himself had his electorate office attacked. Originally published as Peter Dutton torpedoed bipartisan move after synagogue firebombing, Labor MP says Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? 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National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over a series of malicious and false news posts circulating on social media, including personal attacks targeting her. In a statement, MP Ariyaratne condemned the deliberate campaign to tarnish her reputation and called for swift action against those responsible for creating and spreading such content. She emphasised that these “cheap tactics” would not deter women from participating in politics nor harm the Government, stating, “If anyone believes such tricks can intimidate us, they are sorely mistaken. While you resort to petty ploys, we will continue to focus on progress.” The complaint comes in the wake of a national Sinhala daily newspaper publishing a report about an alleged domestic dispute involving an NPP Colombo district MP and his wife, which also mentioned a fellow female MP. Following this, social media posts falsely alleged that MP Ariyaratne was the female MP referenced in the report. The posts escalated into a vicious online campaign, spreading unfounded accusations and defamatory content about her. MP Ariyaratne has called on the CID to investigate the orchestrated campaign and take appropriate legal action against those responsible for harming her good name.Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Zvi Kogan was killed, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier and wounds 18 as Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center has killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. The Hezbollah militant group meanwhile fired around 160 rockets and other projectiles into northern and central Israel on Sunday, wounding at least five people. Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Lebanon's military has largely kept to the sidelines. The Israeli military expressed regret over the strike, saying it occurred in an area of ongoing combat operations against Hezbollah. It said it does not target the Lebanese armed forces and that the strike is under review. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles WASHINGTON (AP) — During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump had hailed what would become Project 2025 as a conservative roadmap for “exactly what our movement will do." Trump pulled an about-face when Project 2025 became a political liability. He denied knowing anything about the “ridiculous and abysmal” plans, even though some were written by his former aides and many allies. Now, after winning the 2024 election, Trump is stocking his second administration with key players in the effort he temporarily shunned. Trump has tapped Russell Vought for an encore as director of the Office of Management and Budget; Tom Homan, his former immigration chief, as “border czar;” and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain this weekend while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Saturday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Parts of the Northeast and Appalachia also began the weekend with heavy precipitation. Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital. The government and Interior Ministry made the announcement on X, which is banned in Pakistan. Sunday's protest is to demand Khan's release. He has been in prison for more than a year but remains popular. His supporters rely heavily on social media and messaging apps to coordinate with each other. Pakistan has already sealed off Islamabad and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with Khan's power bases. Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change. But it’s a far-from-perfect arrangement, with many parties still unsatisfied but hopeful that the deal will be a step in the right direction. Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions SADO, Japan (AP) — Japan has held a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines despite a last-minute boycott of the event by South Korea that highlighted tensions between the neighbors over the brutal wartime use of Korean laborers. South Korea’s absence at Sunday’s memorial, to which Seoul government officials and Korean victims’ families were invited, is a major setback in the rapidly improving ties between the countries. The Sado mines were listed in July as a UNESCO World Heritage Site after Japan moved past years of disputes with South Korea and reluctantly acknowledged the mines’ dark history. Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83 NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s podcast co-host and friend, said in an email early Sunday that Woolery died at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, present. Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978. He teamed up with Young for the podcast “Blunt Force Truth” and became a full supporter Donald Trump.Two-time UK champion Selby loses in first roundDonald Trump knows a thing or two about the cost of lawsuits. Since leaving office in 2021, he has reportedly paid more than $100 million to more than 80 different firms and attorneys. Litigation has hit Trump (or at least his Super PACs) in the hip pocket. But he's not the only one. America's litigation culture is getting worse, and it's driving up costs for businesses, costs which are passed on to consumers and can even destroy small businesses which cannot afford high insurance premiums. If he is serious about tackling inflation, Trump should put this high on his to-do list. America is one of the most litigious societies on earth, filing more than 40 million claims per year. There is work for 1.3 million lawyers—close to the entire population of Dallas. Frivolous claims come thick and fast. In recent times, we have seen Kraft sued for Mac and Cheese that doesn't cook quickly enough; the incredible case of the shrinking Crocs; and Texas Pete's hot sauce on trial for being made in North Carolina. What is less known is how this puts up our prices at the checkout, the fuel pump, and when we open our bills each month. It can't be that much, right? Wrong. A long-term study just released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform has found that, by 2022, the costs and compensation paid in U.S. tort system had reached more than $529 billion. That's over $4,200 per U.S. household. Meanwhile, tort costs continue to grow faster than inflation, at an average annual rate of 7.1 percent. Letting these costs become a normalized and highly dubious part of the "value chain" is a major failure of public policy. One of the biggest ways we are all getting hit by too many lawsuits is in our insurance premiums. The rising rates of auto, home and health insurance have stunned consumers and left them looking for someone to blame. More importantly, insurance premiums for businesses have also dramatically risen and many insurers have completely pulled out of markets or industries leaving people and businesses, especially small business, completely unprotected. According to research from reinsurer Swiss Re, litigation costs have driven up liability claims by 57 percent in the last decade—7 percent in 2023 alone. In the same year, there were 27 court cases awarding compensation of more than USD 100 million each. Insurance companies have shareholders to think about. No wonder our premiums are going up. This is not a new trend. In fact, Warren Buffett coined the term "social inflation" in his 1978 letter to the stockholders of Berkshire Hathaway. This was described as a broadening definition by society and juries of what is covered by insurance policies. How did America become so litigious? While we are lucky to have one of the more efficient court systems in the world, comparatively, there are some quirks to the American legal system that should be more widely known. As a lawyer in America, the one and only question I can always definitively answer is, "Can I be sued if...?" and the answer is: "Yes." In civil litigation, anyone can sue without needing any admissible evidence to get started. Once the case enters the discovery phase, it becomes expensive to litigate, and settling is often the least bad option and most economical option for defendants. Most importantly, there are few if any consequences for filing frivolous claims. In the United Kingdom, the general rule is that the loser pays for the other side's attorney's fees. Not in the United States. The so-called "English Rule" that puts the loser at risk is in fact the standard for civil litigation everywhere except the United States. In the American system, there is little disincentive to shake the tree in search of a pay day even for those cases with the least merit. Campaigners for reform may welcome Trump's return to the White House. In his first term, he capped medical malpractice payouts at $250,000. This time he could back a new bill that would require the disclosure of third-party funding in civil lawsuits, a major driver of industrial scale litigation. His cap on medical malpractice could of course leave someone injured by a medical professional's gross negligence without appropriate or even necessary compensation for their injuries, so it was not completely without consequences. But the measure at least shows that Trump is willing to tackle the difficult and pressing issue of legal reform. Most significantly, Trump has previously backed the introduction of "loser pays"—somewhat surprising for someone who has lost 93 percent of the lawsuits he has been involved in. Pushing for this type of reform could end America's lawsuit addiction and stem the tide of "social inflation." However, this type of reform could also have a negative impact by chilling righteous lawsuits—those that challenge unconstitutional laws, or overbroad regulations or, even, as Trump himself has raged about, the weaponization of the judicial system. It is all about finding the right balance: A balance between true justice and merely taking a chance with the system, and a balance between being a nation of laws or a nation of lawsuits. Bryan Sullivan is a leading attorney who has represented high-profile clients in entertainment, intellectual property, and corporate investments. The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.

WhatsApp is widely used where I live, making it hard to avoid entirely . Fortunately, if you’d like to limit interactions and keep a low-key presence, WhatsApp provides privacy options that can help keep interactions on your terms, as I’ll show in this article. With most people always connected to social media, it can feel like someone is always watching your online moves. I don’t particularly appreciate feeling under surveillance, so I opted to enable the Last Seen & Online stamps in WhatsApp. These show you when a person has visited WhatsApp last or whether they are currently online on the app. Note that if you turn off these features, you will also lose the ability to see your friends’ last seen and online timestamps. For me, this is actually a relief – it helps ease my anxiety. Instead of constantly checking WhatsApp to see if the person I’m waiting on has been online, I can shift my attention to other things. Note : Most privacy options such as these can only be modified from the WhatsApp mobile app. On Android, press on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings . On iPhone tap on the Settings tab at the bottom. Go to Privacy . Select the first option called Last seen and online . Switch to Nobody under Who can see my last seen . At the same time, tap on the same as last seen under Who can see when I’m online . On WhatsApp, anyone who saves my number can see my profile picture, which I find unsettling, as it may attract unwelcome attention. To address this, I customize my privacy settings to ensure only select people can view it. Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Profile photo . Select one of the options available, such as My contacts . If you want to have only a select group of contacts view your profile pic, opt for My contacts except... For complete profile pic anonymity, you can opt for Nobody . The WhatsApp About message is like a mini personal statement. A good number of people may have sensitive or personal notes written in the statement, including myself, meaning they don’t want everyone to be able to view it. If you fall into this category, then follow the steps below. Go to Settings -> Privacy -> About . Change the visibility from the default Everyone to something else. Tip : check how to create and share a WhatsApp profile link . The WhatsApp Status feature allows you to share pictures, notes, or short videos on your account. It’s similar to Instagram stories, and like on Instagram I prefer to keep these moments private and only share them with a handful of people. Navigate to Settings -> Privacy -> Status . Here you can opt to share your status with your full list of contacts or create a custom list by either using the My contacts except or Only share with options. In the era of instant messaging, there’s a growing expectation for immediate responses. Personally, though, I don’t enjoy the pressure to reply right away. Which is why I have disabled read receipts for messages. This means that I can read messages without the tick boxes underneath each message turning blue. Like in the case of last seen, turning this option off will also prevent you from seeing when others have read your messages. To disable read receipts, head to Settings -> Privacy . Turn the switch next to Read receipts off. Sometimes I like to limit how long a sensitive message remains accessible via the app. For instance, if I am planning to make a surprise gift to a loved one and I am discussing with other family members the specifics via chat. To minimize the chances of any details leaking out and the surprise getting ruined, I may opt to enable disappearing messages for certain conversations. This ensures that messages automatically delete themselves from the chat after a chosen period (ranging from 24 hours to 90 days.) To start sending disappearing messages to someone, open their chat window in WhatsApp. Then press on the three-dot menu in the upper right corner and select Disappearing messages . Select a message timer. That’s it, now the messages you sent to this particular person will self-destruct once the time has elapsed. When it’s time to disable this feature, follow the same steps and opt for the Off option. I really dislike being randomly added to groups on WhatsApp. That happens because, by default, anyone can add you to their group, without asking. Fortunately, you can modify your privacy settings and restrict who can add you to groups. Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Groups . You can opt to have only your contacts add you to groups. Or you can create a custom list of contacts who can do so. Note that admins who can’t add you to a group can invite you privately instead. Don’t want to be bothered by strange calls while using WhatsApp? I have enabled protection against this nuisance by silencing unknown callers. Go to Settings -> Privacy -> Calls . Toggle on the Silence unknown callers options at the top. A similar option can be found under Settings -> Privacy -> Advanced . From here, enable Block unknown account messages to minimize random people contacting you. FYI : did you know you can message yourself on WhatsApp ? Here’s how. To keep my WhatsApp chats more secure, I have enabled a lock on the app. This way, if someone gets hold of my phone, they’ll need to enter an additional password (or use biometric authentication) to view my conversations. Navigate to Settings -> Privacy -> App lock . Because my phone supports biometric authentication, the option I see is Unlock with biometric . This means you can unlock the app using a fingerprint or other unique identifiers. Once enabled, make sure you turn the Show content in notifications toggle off too. At times, I open WhatsApp without knowing who’s behind me, potentially exposing sensitive information on my screen. To avoid that, when I’m traveling, for instance, I enable chat lock for some of my most intimate conversations. To enable chat lock for a conversation, open WhatsApp and press on the person’s profile picture at the top. Turn on the Chat lock toggle. Press Continue on the pop-up message that appears at the bottom. WhatsApp notifies you that in order to open a secret chat, you will need to use your fingerprint (or other biometrics.) Or you can opt for PIN. Once you select and verify your option, WhatsApp will lock your chat. In addition, it will remove the chat thread from the inbox and hide the notification content too. To find these chats, swipe from the top of WhatsApp. This will reveal a Locked chats folder at the top. Tap on it and authenticate yourself. You can now access your locked chats. To disable Chat lock , follow the steps above and toggle off the option. I also suggest that you enable two-factor authentication for WhatsApp. This way you’re making it harder for unauthorized users to access your account even if they somehow get hold of your login credentials. Refer to our article to learn how to turn on 2FA on WhatsApp and other social media apps. When someone tests my patience past a certain point on WhatsApp, I will choose to protect my peace by blocking them and thus avoiding any further negativity. On mobile Open the chat with the contact you wish to block. Tap on their name to show their details. Scroll to the bottom of the page and press Block . Tap Block again in the pop-up to confirm. To unblock a contact, go to Settings -> Privacy -> Blocked contacts . Select the contact you wish to unblock and complete the unblocking process. On PC You can also block a contact from the WhatsApp desktop app. Open a chat with the person in question and click on their profile picture at the top. Press Block under Overview . To manage your Blocked contacts list, you’ll need to revert to your phone. Your IP address can reveal your general location and other information about your internet connection. By protecting it, you can keep your location info and browsing habits private from unwanted tracking or surveillance. WhatsApp has a couple of options for addressing potential IP address breaches that I suggest you to enable. Navigate to Settings -> Privacy -> Advanced in WhatsApp on your phone. Turn on Protect IP address in calls and Disable link previews . The last one will protect your IP address from being inferred by third-party websites. Now that you know how to make your WhatsApp experience a more private one, perhaps you’d also like to learn a few more tricks to make your WhatsApp experience better. You can check our post on how to create Lists on WhatsApp . Or perhaps you’d like to get up to speed on how to format text in WhatsApp chats . Image credit: DepositPhotos All screenshots by Alexandra Arici Our latest tutorials delivered straight to your inbox Alexandra is passionate about mobile tech and can be often found fiddling with a smartphone from some obscure company. She kick-started her career in tech journalism in 2013, after working a few years as a middle-school teacher. Constantly driven by curiosity, Alexandra likes to know how things work and to share that knowledge with everyone.

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( ) is a Canada-based company that went public in late 2021. Over the last three years, the has returned over 250% to shareholders, crushing broader market returns by a significant margin. However, PRL stock also trades 8% below all-time highs and remains a top investment choice at current multiples. Here’s why I’m bullish on Propel Holdings stock right now. Propel Holdings is a fintech company that facilitates access to credit products such as installment loans and lines of credit to customers in Canada and the United States. It has increased sales from $60.2 million in 2018 to $416.4 million in the last 12 months. Despite elevated interest rates, Propel increased its sales by 41% year over year to $117.2 million, while adjusted net income growth was higher at 66%. It ended the third quarter (Q3) with a combined loan and advances balance of $432 million, up 44% year over year. While most Canadian banks have a return on equity of less than 20%, Propel reported an ROE of 34% in Q3, up from 27% in the year-ago period. Its adjusted ROE rose from 37% to 45% over the last 12 months. Propel completed the acquisition of QuickMarket for a purchase price of $71 million in Q3, allowing it to enter the U.K. market. The acquisition was funded by an equity offering of $115 million and should be immediately accretive to revenue and earnings. A strong U.S. economy, coupled with low unemployment rates and steady GDP growth, should help Propel increase its revenue over the next 12 months. Unlike several other growth stocks, Propel reports a consistent profit and even pays shareholders a growing dividend. Propel recently raised its annual dividend by 7% year over year to $0.60 per share, which translates to a forward yield of 1.6%. In fact, the company has raised its dividends six times since the start of 2023. Investors should expect the dividend payout to keep growing as revenue is forecast to touch $450 million in 2024 and $629 million in 2025, given consensus estimates. Analysts project adjusted earnings to expand from $0.98 per share in 2023 to $2.57 per share in 2025. So, priced at 14.6 times , PRL stock trades at a reasonable valuation. During the recent earnings call, Propel emphasized leveraging artificial intelligence capabilities to support its credit disbursement process and maintain credit quality. Moreover, its partnership with Coho should expand distribution channels and create a scalable growth avenue by gaining traction in multiple underserved markets. Further, investors are bullish on Propel because of its lending-as-a-service business, which is experiencing ongoing geographic expansion, a widening purchaser base, and an increase in commitments from existing clients. Propel appears to be executing well on multiple fronts while maintaining strong credit quality and operational efficiency. The company’s investment in AI and technology infrastructure seems to be paying off through improved metrics across the board. Analysts tracking the stock remain bullish and expect it to gain over 20% from current levels, given consensus price target estimates.

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m jili10 Californians on edge as high surf, flooding threats persist on Christmas EveLebawit Lily Girma | (TNS) Bloomberg News When winter rolls around, travelers predictably turn their attention to beaches. And this year, it’s the destination that comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called “a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean” that’s experiencing outsize demand from Americans planning a warm island vacation. Talk about trashing stereotypes. Related Articles Travel | Would you pay $700 a night to sleep under the stars at this Colorado resort? 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It’s a trifecta of tourism growth: more visitors, but also longer stays and a higher spend that reached a record $9.8 billion in 2023, boosting small businesses as well as major brands. “We don’t have a slow season in Puerto Rico anymore,” says Brad Dean, chief executive officer at Discover Puerto Rico. Even if they’re not booking, people are dreaming about “La Isla.” By tracking flight searches for trips between November 2024 and February 2025, a measure of “inspirational” demand, tourism intelligence company Mabrian Technologies reports Puerto Rico is up 9% compared with the same period last year and leads Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the Bahamas in the Caribbean proper. Only Costa Rica ranked higher in the wider region. Dean attributes Puerto Rico’s ongoing tourism growth to a strategic effort to reposition the island’s brand as more than a sun-and-sea destination, starting back in 2018. That led to the Live Boricua campaign, which began in 2022 and leaned heavily on culture, history and cuisine and was, Dean says, “a pretty bold departure” in the way Puerto Rico was showcased to travelers. He adds that at least $2 billion in tourism spend is linked to this campaign. “We (also) haven’t shied away from actively embracing the LGBTQ+ community, and that has opened up Puerto Rico to audiences that may not have considered the Caribbean before,” Dean says. Hotels are preparing to meet this growing demand: A number of established boutique properties are undergoing upgrades valued between $4 million and more than $50 million, including Hotel El Convento; La Concha, which will join the Marriott Autograph Collection; Condado Vanderbilt Hotel; and the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar. That’s in addition to ultra-chic options that are coming online in 2025, including the adults-only Alma San Juan, with rooms overlooking Plaza Colón in the heart of Old San Juan, and the five-star Veranó boutique hotel in San Juan’s trendy Santurce neighborhood. The beachfront Ritz-Carlton San Juan in Isla Verde will also be reopening seven years after Hurricane Maria decimated the island. The travel industry’s success is helping boost employment on the island, to the tune of 101,000 leisure and hospitality jobs as of September 2024, a 26% increase over pre-pandemic levels, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Efforts to promote Puerto Rico’s provinces beyond the San Juan metro area — such as surfing hub Rincón on the west coast, historical Ponce on the south coast and Orocovis for nature and coffee haciendas in the central mountains —have spread the demand to small businesses previously ignored by the travel industry. Take Sheila Osorio, who leads workshops on Afro-Puerto Rican bomba music and dance at Taller Nzambi, in the town of Loíza, 15 miles east of San Juan; or Wanda Otero, founder of cheese-producing company Vaca Negra in Hatillo, an hour’s drive west of Old San Juan, where you can join a cheese-making workshop and indulge in artisanal cheese tastings. “The list of businesses involved in tourism has gone from 650 in 2018 to 6,100, many of which are artists and artisans,” Dean says. While New Yorkers and Miami residents have always been the largest visitor demographic, Dean says more mainland Americans now realize that going to Puerto Rico means passport-free travel to enjoy beaches, as well as opportunities to dine in Michelin-rated restaurants, hike the only rainforest in the U.S. and kayak in a bioluminescent bay. Visitors from Chicago and Dallas, for example, have increased by approximately 40% from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, compared with the same period in 2022-2023, and more travelers are expected from Denver now that United Airlines Holdings Inc. has kicked off its first nonstop service to San Juan, beginning on Oct. 29. Previously, beach destinations that were easy to reach on direct flights from Denver included Mexico, Belize and California, but now Puerto Rico joins that list with a 5.5-hour nonstop route that cuts more than two hours from the next-best option. Given United Airlines’ hub in San Francisco, it could mean more travelers from the Golden State in the near future, too. In December, U.S. airlines will have 3,000 more seats per day to the territory compared with the same period last year, for a total of 84,731 — surpassing even Mexico and the Dominican Republic in air capacity, according to data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, the island’s primary gateway, is projecting a record volume of 13 million passengers by year’s end — far surpassing the 9.4 million it saw in 2019. As for Hinchcliffe’s “floating island of garbage” line, Dean says it was “a terribly insensitive attempt at humor” that transformed outrage into a marketing silver lining, with an outpouring of positive public sentiment and content on Puerto Rico all over social media. Success, as that old chestnut goes, may be the best revenge. “It was probably the most efficient influencer campaign we’ve ever had,” Dean says, “a groundswell of visitors who posted their photos and videos and said, ‘This is the Puerto Rico that I know.’” ©2024 Bloomberg L.P. Visit bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Daniel Jones is free to sign with any NFL team after clearing waivers on Monday, which also means the team that signs the former New York Giants quarterback won't be on the hook for the nearly $12 million that was remaining on his contract this year or his $23 million injury guarantee. Jones was released at his request by the Giants on Saturday after the former first-round pick was benched last week. He reportedly wants to join a contender, and there are expected to be multiple teams interested. The two teams reported to have the most initial interest in Jones are also being offered as the most likely to sign him by one sportsbook. The Baltimore Ravens currently have journeyman backup Josh Johnson behind starting quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jones would potentially provide a third option, and one whose mobility could make him an intriguing fit in offensive coordinator Todd Monken's system The Ravens were installed as the 2/1 favorites to land Jones ahead of the Minnesota Vikings (5/2), who have veterans Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien behind starter Sam Darnold. They would likely view Jones as an upgrade. "I really can't get into too much about any short-term or long-term," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday when asked about Jones, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. "I can just say that I've been a big fan of Daniel's for a long time and I hope wherever his next step takes him, it's a good opportunity for him." The Las Vegas Raiders (5/1) don't fall into the category of contenders after falling to 2-9 amid a seven-game losing streak. However, they could provide the most immediate opportunity to play with Gardner Minshew suffering a season-ending broken collarbone on Sunday that is expected to end his season. Second-year quarterback Aidan O'Connell is close to returning from a thumb injury, but coach Antonio Pierce acknowledged after Sunday's game that, "We're going to need somebody, right?" If O'Connell isn't ready to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Black Friday, Desmond Ridder is expected to get the start. The Dallas Cowboys (7/1) would fall into a similar category, with Dak Prescott out for the season following hamstring surgery and being replaced by Cooper Rush. Another intriguing possibility lies with Detroit, where the 10-1 Lions' offense is rolling with Jared Goff at the helm. However, should he go down to injury the only other quarterback on the roster is rookie Hendon Hooker. That has contributed to the Lions having 7/1 odds to sign Jones. 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We loved the confrontation between Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Jamie (Wes Bentley) and need to see more scenes between Beth and her nemesis Sarah Atwood (Dawn Olivieri). Tonight’s episode continues the Dutton family war as, per Paramount Network , Jamie looks to advance his political agenda while Beth discusses the fate of the ranch with an unlikely ally. The synopsis also notes that “Kayce takes the investigation into his own hands.” Does anybody else have chills? What time is Yellowstone on tonight? How can you watch Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 11 live on Paramount Network? Cowboy up! Here’s everything you need to know. What Time Is Yellowstone On Tonight? Tonight’s new episode of Yellowstone (Season 5, Episode 11: “Three Fifty-Three”) airs at 8:00 p.m. ET on Paramount Network and CMT. Yellowstone will be followed by the second episode of Paramount+’s Landman at 9:16 p.m. ET and an encore presentation of Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 11 at 10:24 p.m. ET. Yellowstone won’t be airing on CBS tonight. That was a special presentation for the show’s return. Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 11 Preview: The official synopsis for the episode highlights three main stories: “Beth discusses the fate of the ranch with an unlikely ally. Kayce takes the investigation into his own hands. Jamie looks to advance his political agenda.” How To Watch Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 11 Online: Yellowstone airs live on Paramount Network, but, unfortunately, you can no longer stream Paramount Network via the network’s website. Thankfully, you can find a Paramount Network live stream with an active subscription to Philo , fuboTV , Hulu + Live TV , Sling TV , DirecTV Stream , or YouTube TV . Philo is the most affordable option ($28/month) and offers a seven-day free trial. YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV also provide free trials for new subscribers. New episodes are also available to buy on Amazon ($1.99 SD, $2.99 HD, $3.99 UHD) the morning after they air on Paramount Network. Finally, you can sign in with your TV provider via the Paramount Network website to watch the series on demand. Is Yellowstone Available For Next-Day Streaming On Peacock? Season 5, Part 2 should eventually drop on Peacock, but new episodes won’t be available for next-day streaming on the platform . The midseason finale of Yellowstone aired January 1, 2023, on Paramount Network and the first eight episodes of the season debuted May 25, 2023, on Peacock. If the series follows a similar streaming schedule, new episodes of Yellowstone should premiere on Peacock about six months after the series finale airs on Paramount Network. Is Yellowstone On Paramount+? Sadly, no. The series isn’t available to stream on Paramount+ . When Does Yellowstone Season 5, Episode 12 Air? Next week! The twelfth episode of the season premieres Sunday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Paramount Network.SANTA CLARA — San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De’Vondre Campbell won’t be part of the 49ers moving forward after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job. Shanahan said the team is still working through the options of how to deal with Campbell, who walked to the locker room in the middle of a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night when he refused to enter the game. “His actions from the game are not something you can do to your team or teammates and still expect to be a part of our team,” Shanahan said Friday. “We’re working through the semantics right now, but we’ll handle the situation appropriately.” Related Story: Campbell’s Future with 49ers in Jeopardy Shanahan said Campbell won’t be part of the team for the final three weeks. Teams have the ability to suspend players up to four games without pay for conduct detrimental to the team, according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Niners also could just waive Campbell outright, which would allow him potentially to be claimed or signed by another team. Campbell signed a $5 million, one-year contract with San Francisco in March. Campbell had started 12 of the first 13 games of the season and played 90% of defensive snaps for the 49ers but was benched Thursday night after Dre Greenlaw came back for his first game since tearing his left Achilles tendon in last season’s Super Bowl. Related Story: Campbell’s Refusal to Play Shocks Team When the 49ers wanted to put Campbell in the game in the third quarter because Greenlaw was sidelined with soreness in his Achilles tendon, Campbell refused, something Shanahan said has never happened to him in his time as a head coach or an assistant in the NFL. Shanahan said Friday that he has not gotten any explanation from Campbell on why he didn’t play. Campbell then walked off the field with a towel draped over his head and went into the locker room before the end of the game with the Rams that almost ended the 49ers’ playoff hopes. Shanahan said he didn’t send Campbell to the locker room and didn’t know why he left the field. “Once I found out he wasn’t playing, I moved on to people we could count on,” he said. Related Story: Teammates Express Disappointment and Anger Campbell’s decision left his teammates angered and bewildered. “He’s a professional,” cornerback Charvarius Ward said after the game. “He’s been playing for a long time. If he didn’t want to play, he shouldn’t have dressed out. He could have told them before the game. So I feel like that was selfish. It definitely hurt the team. Dre went down and we needed a linebacker. ... For him to do that, that’s sucker (stuff) in my opinion. He’s probably going to get cut soon.” Ward is one of several 49ers who has played through injury or personal tragedy during a trying season for San Francisco. Ward’s 1-year-old daughter died on Oct. 28 but he has returned and played the last three games for San Francisco. Tight end George Kittle called Campbell’s actions “stupid” and “immature.” “It’s one person making a selfish decision,” Kittle said. “I’ve never been around anybody that’s ever done that and I hope I’m never around anybody who does that again.” The 31-year-old Campbell signed in the offseason with San Francisco after being cut by Green Bay in March. He had been an All-Pro in 2021 for the Packers but his play fell off the last two seasons in Green Bay. That led to Campbell complaining on social media that he was misused by Green Bay. He expressed excitement about being with a new team but he never got back to his All-Pro level. Campbell had a few bright moments in San Francisco this season but struggled frequently with tackling and in coverage.

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By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. 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Biden said converting their punishments to life imprisonment was consistent with the moratorium imposed on federal executions in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder. “Joe Biden just commuted the Death Sentence on 37 of the worst killers in our Country,” he wrote on his social media site. “When you hear the acts of each, you won’t believe that he did this. Makes no sense. Relatives and friends are further devastated. They can’t believe this is happening!” Presidents historically have no involvement in dictating or recommending the punishments that federal prosecutors seek for defendants in criminal cases, though Trump has long sought more direct control over the Justice Department’s operations. The president-elect wrote that he would direct the department to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated,” but was vague on what specific actions he may take and said they would be in cases of “violent rapists, murderers, and monsters.” He highlighted the cases of two men who were on federal death row for slaying a woman and a girl, had admitted to killing more and had their sentences commuted by Biden. On the campaign trail, Trump often called for expanding the federal death penalty — including for those who kill police officers, those convicted of drug and human trafficking, and migrants who kill U.S. citizens. “Trump has been fairly consistent in wanting to sort of say that he thinks the death penalty is an important tool and he wants to use it,” said Douglas Berman, an expert on sentencing at Ohio State University’s law school. “But whether practically any of that can happen, either under existing law or other laws, is a heavy lift.” Berman said Trump’s statement at this point seems to be just a response to Biden’s commutation. “I’m inclined to think it’s still in sort of more the rhetoric phase. Just, ‘don’t worry. The new sheriff is coming. I like the death penalty,’” he said. Most Americans have historically supported the death penalty for people convicted of murder, according to decades of annual polling by Gallup, but support has declined over the past few decades. About half of Americans were in favor in an October poll, while roughly 7 in 10 Americans backed capital punishment for murderers in 2007. Before Biden’s commutation, there were 40 federal death row inmates compared with more than 2,000 who have been sentenced to death by states. “The reality is all of these crimes are typically handled by the states,” Berman said. A question is whether the Trump administration would try to take over some state murder cases, such as those related to drug trafficking or smuggling. He could also attempt to take cases from states that have abolished the death penalty. Berman said Trump’s statement, along with some recent actions by states, may present an effort to get the Supreme Court to reconsider a precedent that considers the death penalty disproportionate punishment for rape. “That would literally take decades to unfold. It’s not something that is going to happen overnight,” Berman said. Before one of Trump’s rallies on Aug. 20, his prepared remarks released to the media said he would announce he would ask for the death penalty for child rapists and child traffickers. But Trump never delivered the line. One of the men Trump highlighted on Tuesday was ex-Marine Jorge Avila Torrez, who was sentenced to death for killing a sailor in Virginia and later pleaded guilty to the fatal stabbing of an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old girl in a suburban Chicago park several years before. The other man, Thomas Steven Sanders, was sentenced to death for the kidnapping and slaying of a 12-year-old girl in Louisiana, days after shooting the girl’s mother in a wildlife park in Arizona. Court records show he admitted to both killings. Some families of victims expressed anger with Biden’s decision, but the president had faced pressure from advocacy groups urging him to make it more difficult for Trump to increase the use of capital punishment for federal inmates. The ACLU and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops were some of the groups that applauded the decision. Biden left three federal inmates to face execution. They are Dylann Roof, who carried out the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; 2013 Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev ; and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 , the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. Associated Press writers Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price and Eric Tucker contributed to this report.Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here . Playoff berths, draft positioning and more are up for grabs in Week 17. There’s going to be plenty of football on television this holiday week with the NFL playing games on five out of six days, starting with a doubleheader on Christmas Day featuring four of the AFC’s top five teams. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs visit Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday. Then, two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. The Bears host the Seahawks on Thursday night and there are three games on Saturday, making Sunday’s schedule light at nine games. The Lions-49ers wrap up the weekend on Monday night. Pro Picks goes for another winning week. Line: Chargers minus 4 The Chargers would clinch a wild-card spot with a victory over the Patriots, who battled hard against the Bills. Los Angeles is 9-2 against the spread as favorites. Justin Herbert is 9-0 ATS in the Eastern time zone in his career. The Patriots have lost eight straight home games in December. BEST BET: CHARGERS: 23-16 Line: Bengals minus 3 Joe Burrow and the Bengals have to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. They’re favorites for the 12th time this season despite a losing record. The Broncos would clinch a wild-card berth with a win. They’re 11-4 ATS. UPSET SPECIAL: BRONCOS: 23-22 Line: Chiefs minus 3 The Chiefs can set a franchise record for wins in the regular season and wrap up the No. 1 seed along with home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs as they continue their quest for a third straight Super Bowl title. Kansas City got another playmaker when wide receiver Marquise Brown made his season debut. Mahomes is 3-0 with 14 touchdowns and no interceptions in his career vs. Pittsburgh. The scuffling Steelers are trying to snap a two-game losing streak after missing an opportunity to clinch the AFC North. Wide receiver George Pickens should return from a hamstring injury and he’ll open up the passing game for Wilson and the offense. CHIEFS: 24-20 Line: Ravens minus 5 1/2 The Ravens have won five in a row over the Texans, including 34-10 in a divisional playoff game last season. Baltimore can move into first place in the AFC North with a win and loss by Pittsburgh. But Jackson and Derrick Henry face a tough challenge against Houston’s defense. Stroud and the Texans are reeling after losing receiver Tank Dell to a devastating knee injury. RAVENS: 23-19 Line: Seahawks minus 3 1/2 The Seahawks have to win to maintain slim playoff hopes. The Bears have lost nine straight. Geno Smith and Jaxon Smith-Njigba should have a big day against Chicago’s pass defense. SEAHAWKS: 26-20 Line: Rams minus 6 A four-game winning streak has the Rams on the verge of securing the NFC West. Los Angeles aims to avenge a lopsided loss to Arizona in Week 2. The Cardinals were eliminated from the playoffs and are reduced to playing spoiler. With Kyren Williams leading the rushing attack, the Rams don’t have to rely on Matthew Stafford’s passing as much. RAMS: 26-16 Line: Bills minus 10 The Bills will know going in if they have a shot at the AFC’s No. 1 seed. If the Chiefs beat the Steelers and lock it up, Buffalo’s main priority will be keeping Josh Allen and everyone healthy. Still, they can rest in Week 18. After a subpar effort against the Patriots, the Bills can’t take Aaron Rodgers and the Jets lightly. BILLS: 27-16 Line: Raiders minus 1 The Raiders already hurt their draft positioning by beating the Jaguars last week. Another win could further knock them down and negatively impact their quest for a franchise quarterback. But coach Antonio Pierce wants to win and the players don’t care about draft slots. The Saints can’t get to the end of the season fast enough. RAIDERS: 20-16 Line: Buccaneers minus 8 The Panthers have embraced the spoiler role and coach Dave Canales will try to derail his former team’s playoff hopes. Bryce Young keeps improving and Chuba Hubbard is having a career year. The Buccaneers would’ve lost to Carolina last month if Hubbard didn’t fumble in overtime. Baker Mayfield and a turnover-prone offense have to overcome a depleted defense that couldn’t stop Cooper Rush and the Cowboys. BUCCANEERS: 26-20 Line: Jaguars minus 1 The winner of this one really loses because it’ll be costly in the race for draft positioning. TITANS: 19-17 Line: Colts minus 8 The Giants have come too far to lose the No. 1 pick in the draft. The Colts are clinging to slim playoff hopes. Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson combined for 308 yards and four TDs against the Titans. They could have similar results against New York. COLTS: 27-16 Line: Eagles minus 9 1/2 The Cowboys are left to play for a winning record after being eliminated from the playoff race. The Eagles still need a win to secure the NFC East, but are almost locked into the No. 2 seed. If Jalen Hurts can’t play because of a concussion, Dallas has a shot against Kenny Pickett. Saquon Barkley is 268 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record. He could have a big day facing the fifth-worst run defense in the NFL. EAGLES: 24-17 Line: Vikings minus 1 The Vikings are two wins away from the NFC’s No. 1 seed with Sam Darnold. Let that sink in. But those won’t be easy victories. Minnesota has to beat Green Bay and then Detroit on the road to win the NFC North and get home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Vikings defeated the Packers 31-29 in Green Bay in September. They’re getting the Packers on short rest off a Monday night rout. The Vikings have been overlooked and underrated. This is a statement game. VIKINGS: 27-22 Line: Dolphins minus 6 1/2 Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins still have slim playoff changes and get an opportunity to win a game in cold weather. A loss helps the Browns hold onto a top-five pick in the draft. DOLPHINS: 25-16 Line: Commanders minus 4 The Falcons regained control of their NFC South hopes when the Buccaneers lost. Now, they have a tough test against the Commanders with Michael Penix Jr. making his second start facing off against Jayden Daniels in another matchup between rookie QBs. Daniels beat Caleb Williams and the Bears earlier this season on a Hail Mary. Washington clinches a playoff berth with a win or a loss by Tampa Bay. COMMANDERS: 24-23 Line: Lions minus 4 The Lions aim to avenge their loss in the NFC championship game, though this matchup lost its luster because the 49ers are eliminated from the playoff race. Detroit clinches the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a win if the Packers beat the Vikings. If Minnesota beats Green Bay, the Lions have to beat the Vikings in Week 18 to win the division and secure the top seed so the result against San Francisco won’t matter. In that case, Dan Campbell could choose to rest some of his starters in preparation for a winner-take-all regular-season finale. LIONS: 26-23 Last week: 12-4. Against spread: 8-7-1 Overall: Straight up: 168-72. Against spread: 131-105-4. Prime-time: Straight up: 39-14. Against spread: 29-23-1. Best Bet: Straight up: 9-7. Against spread: 8-8. Upset Special: Straight up: 9-7. Against spread: 9-7. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jao Ituka led Jacksonville State over East Carolina on Thursday night with 18 points off of the bench in an 86-78 victory. Ituka shot 5 for 10 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Gamecocks (4-1). Jaron Pierre Jr. added 16 points while shooting 4 of 10 from the field and 7 for 11 from the line while he also had six rebounds and six assists. Michael Houge had 15 points and shot 6 of 11 from the field and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.AP News Summary at 3:58 p.m. EST

It's a numbers game: Biden, 82, and Trump, 78, move up as oldest living presidents after Jimmy Carter's death at 100— Oct. 1, 1924: James Earl Carter Jr. is born in Plains, Georgia, son of James Sr. and Lillian Gordy Carter. — June 1946: Carter graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy. — July 1946: Carter marries Rosalynn Smith, in Plains. They have four children, John William (“Jack”), born 1947; James Earl 3rd (“Chip”), 1950; Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), 1952; and Amy Lynn, 1967. — 1946-1953: Carter serves in a Navy nuclear submarine program, attaining rank of lieutenant commander. — Summer 1953: Carter resigns from the Navy, returns to Plains after father’s death. — 1953-1971: Carter helps run the family peanut farm and warehouse business. — 1963-1966: Carter serves in the Georgia state Senate. — 1966: Carter tries unsuccessfully for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. — November 1970: Carter is elected governor of Georgia. Serves 1971-75. — Dec. 12, 1974: Carter announces a presidential bid. Atlanta newspaper answers with headline: “Jimmy Who?” — January 1976: Carter leads the Democratic field in Iowa, a huge campaign boost that also helps to establish Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucus. — July 1976: Carter accepts the Democratic nomination and announces Sen. Walter Mondale of Minnesota as running mate. — November 1976: Carter defeats President Gerald R. Ford, winning 51% of the vote and 297 electoral votes to Ford’s 240. — January 1977: Carter is sworn in as the 39th president of the United States. On his first full day in office, he pardons most Vietnam-era draft evaders. —September 1977: U.S. and Panama sign treaties to return the Panama Canal back to Panama in 1999. Senate narrowly ratifies them in 1978. — September 1978: Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Carter sign Camp David accords, which lead to a peace deal between Egypt and Israel the following year. — June 15-18, 1979: Carter attends a summit with Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev in Vienna that leads to the signing of the SALT II treaty. — November 1979: Iranian militants storm the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, taking 52 hostages. All survive and are freed minutes after Carter leaves office in January 1981. — April 1980: The Mariel boatlift begins, sending tens of thousands of Cubans to the U.S. Many are criminals and psychiatric patients set free by Cuban leader Fidel Castro, creating a major foreign policy crisis. — April 1980: An attempt by the U.S. to free hostages fails when a helicopter crashes into a transport plane in Iran, killing eight servicemen. — Nov. 4, 1980: Carter is denied a second term by Ronald Reagan, who wins 51.6% of the popular vote to 41.7% for Carter and 6.7% to independent John Anderson. — 1982: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter co-found The Carter Center in Atlanta, whose mission is to resolve conflicts, protect human rights and prevent disease around the world. — September 1984: The Carters spend a week building Habitat for Humanity houses, launching what becomes the annual Carter Work Project. — October 1986: A dedication is held for The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta. The center includes the Carter Presidential Library and Museum and Carter Center offices. — 1989: Carter leads the Carter Center’s first election monitoring mission, declaring Panamanian Gen. Manuel Noriega’s election fraudulent. — May 1992: Carter meets with Mikhail and Raisa Gorbachev at the Carter Center to discuss forming the Gorbachev Foundation. — June 1994: Carter plays a key role in North Korea nuclear disarmament talks. — September 1994: Carter leads a delegation to Haiti, arranging terms to avoid a U.S. invasion and return President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to power. — December 1994: Carter negotiates tentative cease-fire in Bosnia. — March 1995: Carter mediates cease-fire in Sudan’s war with southern rebels. — September 1995: Carter travels to Africa to advance the peace process in more troubled areas. — December 1998: Carter receives U.N. Human Rights Prize on 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. — August 1999: President Bill Clinton awards Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter the Presidential Medal of Freedom. — September 2001: Carter joins former Presidents Ford, Bush and Clinton at a prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington after Sept. 11 attacks. — April 2002: Carter’s book “An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood” chosen as finalist for Pulitzer Prize in biography. — May 2002: Carter visits Cuba and addresses the communist nation on television. He is the highest-ranking American to visit in decades. — Dec. 10, 2002: Carter is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his “untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” — July 2007: Carter joins The Elders, a group of international leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela to focus on global issues. — Spring 2008: Carter remains officially neutral as Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton battle each other for the Democratic presidential nomination. — April 2008: Carter stirs controversy by meeting with the Islamic militant group Hamas. — August 2010: Carter travels to North Korea as the Carter Center negotiates the release of an imprisoned American teacher. — August 2013: Carter joins President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton at the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech and the March on Washington. — Oct. 1, 2014: Carter celebrates his 90th birthday. — December 2014: Carter is nominated for a Grammy in the best spoken word album category, for his book “A Call To Action.” — May 2015: Carter returns early from an election observation visit in Guyana — the Carter Center’s 100th — after feeling unwell. — August 2015: Carter has a small cancerous mass removed from his liver. He plans to receive treatment at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. — August 2015: Carter announces that his grandson Jason Carter will chair the Carter Center governing board. — March 6, 2016: Carter says an experimental drug has eliminated any sign of his cancer, and that he needs no further treatment. — May 25, 2016: Carter steps back from a “front-line” role with The Elders to become an emeritus member. — July 2016: Carter is treated for dehydration during a Habitat for Humanity build in Canada. — Spring 2018: Carter publishes “Faith: A Journey for All,” the last of 32 books. — March 22, 2019: Carter becomes the longest-lived U.S. president, surpassing President George H.W. Bush, who died in 2018. — September 18, 2019: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter deliver their final in-person annual report at the Carter Center. — October 2019: At 95, still recovering from a fall, Carter joins the Work Project with Habitat for Humanity in Nashville, Tennessee. It’s the last time he works personally on the annual project. — Fall 2019-early 2020: Democratic presidential hopefuls visit, publicly embracing Carter as a party elder, a first for his post-presidency. — November 2020:The Carter Center monitors an audit of presidential election results in the state of Georgia, marking a new era of democracy advocacy within the U.S. — Jan. 20, 2021: The Carters miss President Joe Biden’s swearing-in, the first presidential inauguration they don’t attend since Carter’s own ceremony in 1977. The Bidens later visit the Carters in Plains on April 29. — Feb. 19, 2023: Carter enters home hospice care after a series of short hospital stays. — July 7, 2023: The Carters celebrate their 77th and final wedding anniversary. — Nov. 19, 2023: Rosalynn Carter dies at home, two days after the family announced that she had joined the former president in receiving hospice care. — Oct. 1, 2024 — Carter becomes the first former U.S. president to reach 100 years of age , celebrating at home with extended family and close friends. — Oct. 16, 2024 — Carter casts a Georgia mail ballot for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, having told his family he wanted to live long enough to vote for her. It marks his 21st presidential election as a voter. — Dec. 29, 2024: Carter dies at home.jili official website 。

Argos shoppers dash to grab Boxing Day 2024 bargains - 7 deals you can't afford to missGSA Capital Partners LLP Buys Shares of 1,958 FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NYSE:FTAI)2024 was already a dispiriting year for Boeing, the American aviation giant. But when one of the company's jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and aviation experts were quick to distinguish Sunday's incident from the company’s earlier safety problems. Alan Price, a former chief pilot at Delta Air Lines who is now a consultant, said it would be inappropriate to link the incident Sunday to two fatal crashes involving Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jetliner in 2018 and 2019. In January this year, a door plug blew off a 737 Max while it was in flight, raising more questions about the plane. The Boeing 737-800 that crash-landed in Korea, Price noted, is “a very proven airplane. "It’s different from the Max ...It’s a very safe airplane.’’ For decades, Boeing has maintained a role as one of the giants of American manufacturing. But the the past year's repeated troubles have been damaging. The company's stock price is down more than 30% in 2024. The company's reputation for safety was especially tarnished by the 737 Max crashes, which occurred off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia less than five months apart in 2018 and 2019 and left a combined 346 people dead. In the five years since then, Boeing has lost more than $23 billion. And it has fallen behind its European rival, Airbus, in selling and delivering new planes. Last fall, 33,000 Boeing machinists went on strike, crippling the production of the 737 Max, the company's bestseller, the 777 airliner and 767 cargo plane. The walkout lasted seven weeks, until members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers agreed to an offer that included 38% pay raises over four years. In January, a door plug blew off a 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight. Federal regulators responded by imposing limits on Boeing aircraft production that they said would remain in place until they felt confident about manufacturing safety at the company. In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud for deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration regulators who approved the 737 Max. Acting on Boeing’s incomplete disclosures, the FAA approved minimal, computer-based training instead of more intensive training in flight simulators. Simulator training would have increased the cost for airlines to operate the Max and might have pushed some to buy planes from Airbus instead. (Prosecutors said they lacked evidence to argue that Boeing’s deception had played a role in the crashes.) But the plea deal was rejected this month by a federal judge in Texas, Reed O’Connor , who decided that diversity, inclusion and equity or DEI policies in the government and at Boeing could result in race being a factor in choosing an official to oversee Boeing’s compliance with the agreement. Boeing has sought to change its culture. Under intense pressure over safety issues, David Calhoun departed as CEO in August. Since January, 70,000 Boeing employees have participated in meetings to discuss ways to improve safety.Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. grew its position in First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF ( NYSEARCA:FPX – Free Report ) by 5.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,413 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the period. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.’s holdings in First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF were worth $266,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC bought a new position in First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF during the third quarter valued at $5,178,000. Cetera Advisors LLC increased its holdings in First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF by 94.9% in the 1st quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC now owns 58,906 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,232,000 after acquiring an additional 28,679 shares during the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers raised its stake in First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF by 23.2% in the 1st quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 130,004 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,754,000 after acquiring an additional 24,514 shares during the period. Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC purchased a new stake in First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF during the third quarter valued at about $2,112,000. Finally, Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new position in First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF during the third quarter worth about $1,789,000. First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF Trading Up 1.8 % First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF stock opened at $128.47 on Friday. First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF has a 1-year low of $86.65 and a 1-year high of $128.47. The firm has a market capitalization of $937.86 million, a PE ratio of 20.57 and a beta of 1.56. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $114.08 and its 200 day simple moving average is $105.21. About First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF First Trust US IPO Index Fund (the Fund) seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of an equity index called the IPOX-100 U.S. Index (the Index). 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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Treysen Eaglestaff's 19 points helped North Dakota defeat Waldorf College 97-57 on Sunday night. Eaglestaff shot 6 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Fightin' Hawks (6-9). Mier Panoam added 13 points and six rebounds. Zach Kraft had 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting from 3-point range. Gene Noble led the way for the Warriors with 12 points and six rebounds. Emmanuel Ferguson scored 10 and Ugo Ejiofor pitched in with nine points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Staff reporter Hong Kong digital bank ZA starts offering services today that allow all retail investors in the city to directly trade two cryptocurrencies as bitcoin nears US$100,000 (HK$780,000) after the election of Donald Trump as US president. The new service falls under ZA's collaboration with HashKey, one of only three licensed virtual asset trading platforms approved by the Securities and Futures Commission. From today, ZA's retail clients can trade Bitcoin and ethereum 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the bank, with a minimum transaction amount of US$70 or HK$600 per transaction, said the bank's alternate chief executive Calvin Ng Chung-ho. ZA is waiving commissions until the end of June next year but will charge 0.8 percent of the transaction turnover as platform fees, higher than major online broker Futu's 0.08 percent and Tiger's 0.05 percent. After June, the platform fee will be raised to 1.5 percent of the turnover and the commission will be fixed at US$1.99 or HK$15 for each transaction. The cryptocurrency trading is open to all Hong Kong-resident customers, including nonpermanent residents, Ng added. Hashkey chief analyst Jeffrey Ding expects Bitcoin to continue to climb after it has gained over 43 percent since Trump's sweeping election win on November 5 and his nomination of Scott Bessent - a pro-crypto hedge fund manager - for Treasury secretary. In addition, Trump is considering to create the first-ever White House cryptocurrency role. Bitcoin retreated slightly by 0.4 percent to US$97,366 apiece yesterday at 8.13pm in Hong Kong after touching a fresh record high of US$99,655 on Friday. Ding said the ongoing surge coincides with bitcoin's halving - when the number of new bitcoins that are mined is cut in half. The next halving will be in 2028. Moreover, Ding warned that the inflation problem in the US will be difficult to solve or it may lead to a financial or social crisis. In those circumstances, bitcoin will not be able to stand on its own, and this black swan may appear next year, Ding added. Since Hong Kong announced its ambition of becoming a virtual asset trading hub in 2022, SFC only granted licenses to three platforms - Hashkey, OSL Exchange and HKVAX. SFC said in late October that the final list of platforms that will be upgraded from provisional to full licenses will be announced before the end of the year, hinting that more virtual asset exchange applicants would emerge. There are also 30 institutions allowed to offer virtual asset trading services under their omnibus account arrangements, with ZA Bank the only one holding the relevant license in the name of a bank for the time being. Ng said that virtual asset trading is "a must" for ZA and the bank will cover more cryptocurrencies in the future, adding that he hoped the new business could help it break even more quickly.

jili park.com Jurgen Klopp might not have liked Anfield chant but Arne Slot has given Liverpool reason to believeActing Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane has dropped his push to get a county judge to recuse himself from all criminal cases because of statements made by the judge’s confidential law clerk, who was Keane’s opponent in the recent race for district attorney. Judge Kenneth F. Case gave prosecutors until Friday morning to file a formal motion seeking his recusal. At the scheduled court appearance, prosecutors told the judge they would not be filing any paperwork to challenge his previously announced decision to continue to preside over all cases being prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office. “We accept your decision,” Assistant District Attorney Harmony A. Healy, of the DA’s Appeals Bureau, said in court. Erie County District Attorney candidates James Gardner, left, and Michael J. Keane, the acting district attorney, debate at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute on Oct. 24. Keane defeated Gardner in the Nov. 5 election. Keane wanted Case to recuse himself based on various comments made by Case’s confidential law clerk, James R. Gardner, during his campaign against Keane. Gardner’s statements showed “bias” against him and his office, as well as people who face criminal charges, Keane had argued. Through a spokeswoman, Keane declined an interview request Friday. In a written statement, he said he had an “ethical obligation to inform the Court of any matter that weakens public confidence in our criminal justice system.” “The decision to recuse is within the sole discretion of the Judge and I will accept the stated position of the Court,” Keane said. Among other comments, Keane pointed to Gardner questioning the “core competency” of the DA’s Office in a radio interview and some of Gardner’s comments during an Oct. 24 debate which Keane argued “run completely contrary to the presumption of innocence.” Keane’s request, initially made in a letter given to the judge Nov. 14, essentially paused criminal cases before Case for a week. Since late last week, assistant district attorneys appearing before Case read a statement about the office’s recusal request. Sometime before Friday, prosecutors stopped making the request on the record with each case as it appeared before the judge. Initially, Case sought an opinion from the state court system’s Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics and told the committee he believed he could be fair and impartial, Healy said in court. In his letter, Case also told the committee he was unaware of 95% of the concerns raised in Keane’s letter, Healy said. Case and Gardner were “called before” 8th Judicial District Administrative Judge Kevin M. Carter and County Judge Susan M. Eagan, supervisor for criminal judges for the district, the prosecutor said. Keane’s request for Case’s recusal led to the postponement of a Buffalo man’s trial on charges that he set fire to an auto repair business on Union Road in Cheektowaga in June 2023. Nicholas Buettner, 22, faces a third-degree arson charge. Friday morning’s developments came during the next appearance in Buettner’s case. Parties in the case set a tentative new trial date for mid-January. In the next case called Friday morning, Gene T. Partridge III, chief of the district attorney’s Major Crimes Bureau, appeared before Case to discuss the recusal issue. Case told Partridge he has no bias against the DA’s Office and treats all counsel and justice system personnel with professionalism, courtesy and respect, something he said he expects in return. “You don’t need to ask me on every case,” the judge said. Partridge asked Case if Gardner would be recused from all pending criminal cases, a request Partridge said was also made at the time prosecutors sought Case’s recusal in all cases. Case said he would “insulate” Gardner from handling any part of a case on which he commented. Specifically mentioned was the case of Jamien Harris, a case Gardner criticized Keane and the District Attorney’s Office for during the campaign. Case dismissed a murder indictment against Harris in October 2023. Harris was initially charged with weapons possession after the fatal shooting of her 90-year-old grandmother. Prosecutors later brought a murder indictment and Case ruled that the District Attorney’s Office should have brought the murder charge when it brought the weapons count. The District Attorney’s Office has filed an appeal of Case’s ruling. Should that case be sent back to his court, Case said he would not have Gardner handle anything related to it. In terms of other cases, Case said he’s spoken to Gardner. Gardner told him he harbors no bias towards the District Attorney’s Office, Case said, and the judge said he believes Gardner when he told him he can be fair and objective in any matter. “He’s indicated any comments made in the midst of campaigning or a debate were just that,” Case said from the bench. Reach Aaron at abesecker[at]buffnews.com or 716-849-4602. Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. 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Percentages: FG .407, FT .850. 3-Point Goals: 7-19, .368 (Smith 2-4, Folgueiras 1-2, Omojafo 1-2, Woods 1-2, Sandlin-El 1-3, Prather 1-5, Dickerson 0-1). Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: None. Turnovers: 13 (Woods 7, Dickerson 2, Miller, Prather, Sandlin-El, Smith). Steals: 6 (Prather 2, Woods 2, Sandlin-El, Smith). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .518, FT .864. 3-Point Goals: 7-16, .438 (Clayton 2-6, Hadaway 1-1, Paveletzke 1-1, Searls 1-1, James 1-2, Sheldon 1-4, Brown 0-1). Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 3 (Clayton 2, Searls). Turnovers: 12 (Searls 5, Paveletzke 3, Hadaway 2, Brown, Sheldon). Steals: 9 (Brown 3, Searls 2, Sheldon 2, Clayton, James). Technical Fouls: None. .

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Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose economic reforms made his country a global powerhouse, has died at the age of 92, current leader Narendra Modi said Thursday. India "mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders," Modi posted on social media platform X shortly after news broke of Singh's passing. "As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people's lives." Singh was taken to a hospital in New Delhi after he lost consciousness at his home on Thursday, but could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at 9:51 pm local time, according to a statement by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Singh, who held office from 2004 to 2014, is credited with having overseen an economic boom in Asia's fourth-largest economy in his first term, although slowing growth in later years marred his second stint. "I have lost a mentor and guide," opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in a statement, adding that Singh had "led India with immense wisdom and integrity." "Millions of us who admired him will remember him with the utmost pride," said Gandhi, a scion of India's powerful Nehru-Gandhi dynasty and the most prominent challenger to Modi. Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the opposition in parliament's upper house, said "India has lost a visionary statesman, a leader of unimpeachable integrity, and an economist of unparalleled stature." President Droupadi Murmu wrote on X that Singh will "always be remembered for his service to the nation, his unblemished political life and his utmost humility." Born in 1932 in the mud-house village of Gah in what is now Pakistan, Singh studied economics to find a way to eradicate poverty in India and never held elected office before taking the vast nation's top job. He won scholarships to attend both Cambridge, where he obtained a first in economics, and Oxford, where he completed his PhD. Singh worked in a string of senior civil posts, served as a central bank governor and also held various jobs with global agencies including the United Nations. He was tapped in 1991 by then Congress prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao to reel India back from the worst financial crisis in its modern history. In his first term Singh steered the economy through a period of nine-percent growth, lending India the international clout it had long sought. He also sealed a landmark nuclear deal with the United States that he said would help India meet its growing energy needs. Known as "Mr Clean", Singh nonetheless saw his image tarnished during his decade-long tenure when a series of corruption cases became public. Several months before the 2014 elections, Singh said he would retire after the polls, with Sonia Gandhi's son Rahul earmarked to take his place if Congress won. But Congress crashed to its worst-ever result at that time as the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Modi, won in a landslide. Singh -- who said historians would be kinder to him than contemporary detractors -- became a vocal critic of Modi's economic policies, and more recently warned about the risks that rising communal tensions posed to India's democracy. bjt/mlmA look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul

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How to maximise your EV's range In the last few years, we have all witnessed electric vehicles (EVs) leap into a sustainable environment, promoting green transportation and helping businesses flourish. Looking at the rising demand for EVs in the market, it is important to keep a few things in mind to better maintain the vehicle maintenance and also increase its longevity. In this article, let’s delve into some key tips and tricks to help people maximize their EV range in the long term. Timely charging: As we all know, the battery is the heart of an electric vehicle, so charging the battery on a regular basis is the primary tip for every vehicle owner. It's always advisable to avoid reaching the extreme, i.e., 0% or 100% charging, as it can impact the health of the battery. Owners can charge the graphene and lithium-ion batteries between 20% and 80% to extend the lifespan of the batteries. Balanced and timely charging plays a vital role in increasing the life and capacity of EV batteries. Use regenerative braking wisely: In EVs, there's a special feature called regenerative braking; it's a key feature that turns the kinetic energy into electrical energy when brakes are applied and amplifies the battery range at the same time. However, using regenerative braking wisely is important while driving; owners can use regenerative braking in the city or in heavy traffic. Unnecessary usage of regenerative braking can impact the battery life in the long run. Plan the routes wisely: While using the EVs, choosing routes with fewer slopes is always recommended, and avoid using crowded places. Moreover, for longer distances, people can schedule the charging stops in advance, which helps them become aware of the charging stations during their route and allows them to enjoy a smooth ride during their journey. Understanding the effect of temperature on battery life: Temperature plays a vital role in extending or reducing the battery life of an electric vehicle. People should take several preventive measures to save the vehicle's battery from the effects of temperature. Both extreme cold and hot weather conditions can shorten the EVs' range. To optimize the battery's life, it's advisable to park the vehicle in a garage or shady place. Moreover, to maintain the vehicle's interior temperature and save battery life while driving, owners need to precondition the vehicle while it's still plugged in. Maintain a steady speed of the vehicle: While driving the EVs, it's important to keep the speed of the vehicle constant. Maintaining a steady speed increases the vehicle's range by reducing the load on the battery, which automatically maximizes the battery life in the long run. A gentle driving habit expands the battery's life, conserves the environment, and avoids road mishaps or accidents. Usage of updated software: As we all know, technology has been upgrading at a rapid rate; even in EVs, technology is progressing significantly, and vehicle owners need to adapt to it on a regular basis. Updating software constantly helps guarantee that the vehicle runs with the newest enhancements and optimizations. The above-mentioned tips and tricks are important for EVs to maintain their lifespan. These are a few major precautions and measures owners should consider while driving EVs. These measures will increase the vehicle's longevity and take one more step towards a sustainable and greener environment. (This article is authored by Gunjan Malhotra, Co-Founder, Komaki Electric)Jennison Associates LLC lifted its stake in shares of Perdoceo Education Co. ( NASDAQ:PRDO – Free Report ) by 23.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 53,170 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 10,231 shares during the quarter. Jennison Associates LLC owned 0.08% of Perdoceo Education worth $1,183,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of PRDO. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Perdoceo Education by 0.8% in the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 5,896,257 shares of the company’s stock worth $103,538,000 after purchasing an additional 45,259 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of Perdoceo Education by 0.6% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 5,069,173 shares of the company’s stock valued at $108,580,000 after acquiring an additional 28,909 shares during the period. Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its position in shares of Perdoceo Education by 2.5% in the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 4,505,687 shares of the company’s stock valued at $96,512,000 after acquiring an additional 107,918 shares in the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in Perdoceo Education by 24.3% in the 2nd quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 2,650,123 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,766,000 after purchasing an additional 518,048 shares during the period. Finally, LSV Asset Management grew its position in Perdoceo Education by 3.9% during the 2nd quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 2,010,254 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,060,000 after purchasing an additional 75,293 shares in the last quarter. 93.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Perdoceo Education Stock Performance Perdoceo Education stock opened at $27.33 on Friday. Perdoceo Education Co. has a twelve month low of $16.12 and a twelve month high of $29.47. The firm has a market cap of $1.80 billion, a PE ratio of 13.73, a P/E/G ratio of 0.79 and a beta of 1.04. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $22.79 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $22.57. Perdoceo Education Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 13th. Investors of record on Monday, December 2nd will be issued a $0.13 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 2nd. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.90%. Perdoceo Education’s dividend payout ratio is currently 26.13%. Insider Activity at Perdoceo Education In other Perdoceo Education news, insider Michele A. Peppers sold 6,476 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $21.00, for a total transaction of $135,996.00. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 61,952 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,300,992. This represents a 9.46 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website . Also, Director Patrick W. Gross sold 3,400 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.74, for a total value of $90,916.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 69,635 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,862,039.90. This represents a 4.66 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 40,450 shares of company stock valued at $1,036,206. 1.81% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research firms have recently issued reports on PRDO. StockNews.com lowered Perdoceo Education from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Barrington Research increased their price objective on Perdoceo Education from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. Get Our Latest Analysis on Perdoceo Education About Perdoceo Education ( Free Report ) Perdoceo Education Corporation provides postsecondary education through online, campus-based, and blended learning programs in the United States. It operates in two segments, Colorado Technical University and The American InterContinental University System. The Colorado Technical University segment offers academic programs, such as business and management, nursing, healthcare management, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding PRDO? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Perdoceo Education Co. ( NASDAQ:PRDO – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Perdoceo Education Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Perdoceo Education and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Concerns have also been raised about the “renormalisation” of smoking. Dr Rachel O’Donnell, senior research fellow at the University of Stirling’s Institute for Social Marketing and Health, said restrictions on smoking in outdoor places can “reinforce” a message that smoking “isn’t a socially acceptable thing to do” and could also help smokers to kick the habit. In November, it emerged that the UK Government is to scrap plans to ban smoking in the gardens of pubs and restaurants in England. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the hospitality industry has “taken a real battering in recent years” and it is not “the right time” to ban smoking outside pubs. But smoking and vaping could be banned in other public places in England – such as in playgrounds or outside of schools – under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. According to the World Health Organisation, there is no safe level of second-hand smoke exposure. In a briefing for journalists, Dr O’Donnell said decision-making “should be on the basis of all the evidence that’s available”. She added: “Any debate about legislation on smoking in outdoor settings shouldn’t only focus on air quality and second-hand smoke exposure levels, because the impacts of restrictions in outdoor settings are also evident on our social norms.” Smoke-free outdoor environments “reinforce smoke-free as the acceptable norm”, she said. “This, I think, is a critically important point at a time where in the media, over the last year, we’ve seen various reports and questions as to whether we might be on the cusp of renormalisation of smoking for various reasons, and so smoke-free public environments still have a critically important role to play. “If you reduce opportunities to smoke, it can also help individuals who smoke themselves to reduce the amount they smoke or to make a quit attempt.” Dr O’Donnell said visibility of tobacco products and smoking is a “form of marketing for tobacco companies” as she pointed to studies highlighting the increasing number of tobacco depictions on screen. She went on: “The more often young adults observe smoking around them, the more likely they are to believe that smoking is socially acceptable, which feeds back into this idea of renormalisation of smoking. “So, restrictions on smoking in outdoor public places have other positive knock-on effects, potentially for young people as well, just sending out that clear message that this isn’t a socially acceptable thing to do and see, and this could help to discourage smoking initiation among young people at quite a critical time.” On being exposed to second-hand smoke at work, she added: “I think sometimes when we think about exposure to second-hand smoke in outdoor settings, in pubs, in restaurants, we think about that sort of occasional customer exposure, the nuisance element of it when people are out enjoying a meal with friends, but we also need to be reminded that this is a repeated occupational exposure for those who are working in hospitality and serving drinks and food. “Now, as we’ve already seen, concentrations of second-hand smoke in these settings are generally low, and they’re likely to present a low risk to health for most healthy people. “But ... there’s no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke, and so any individual with pre-existing heart, lung or respiratory conditions may be particularly vulnerable even to low levels of exposure. “We know that second-hand smoke is its known carcinogen, and on that basis those exposed in the hospitality sector have a right to be protected. “On that basis, there’s a need to protect them, as there is anybody in any workplace setting from second-hand smoke exposure in all areas of workplaces and spaces.” Sean Semple, professor of exposure science at the University of Stirling’s Institute for Social Marketing and Health, said: “I think that if I were a policy-maker, which I am not, then I would be looking at those occupational exposures as well. “I have asthma, if I was being occupationally exposed to SHS (second-hand smoke), and knowing that I was one of a very small number of workers now being legally exposed to SHS in the workplace, then I might not be very happy about that.” A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: “As part of our 10 Year Health Plan we are shifting focus from sickness to prevention, including tackling the harms of smoking and passive smoking. “The landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill is the biggest public health intervention in a generation and will put us on track towards a smoke-free UK.”

Kozhikode: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) performed remarkably well in the bypolls held in the state, despite the Congress-led UDF unleashing a false campaign against the government and joining hands with communal outfits to ensure their victory. He said the LDF achieved a significant victory in the Chelakkara assembly constituency and could increase its vote share in Palakkad segment in the bypolls, the results of which were announced on Saturday. Taking a dig at the opposition front, the CM asked what had happened even after the Congress-led UDF vigorously campaigned that the bypoll would be an evaluation of the state government. Addressing a party programme here, Vijayan said that the UDF made all attempts to wrest the Chelakkara constituency and gave utmost prominence for the constituency during the campaigning. He said the Congress tried to achieve a huge political victory by winning Chelakkara. "Then, what had happened when the results were announced?" Vijayan asked. He also accused the opposition front of joining hands with outfits like SDPI and Jamaat-e-Islami to defeat the LDF in the bypolls held to Palakkad and Chelakkara assembly seats and Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency. "If the bypoll result was examined overall, it could be seen that people of the state had stood with the Left government strongly, he said. The UDF candidate could not retain her vote share in Chelakkara, when compared to the performance of the party in the segment in the last Lok Sabha polls. But the LDF candidate could ensure his victory by achieving a remarkable margin," the CM added. Both the LDF and the UDF retained the Chelakkara and Palakkad Assembly seats respectively with a comfortable margin in the bypolls. The Congress won the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat with a thumping margin. PTIFormer Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, passed away late on Thursday (December 26, 2024), at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Singh retired as member of the Rajya Sabha, representing Rajasthan, in February this year. Before this, he represented Assam in the Upper House for six terms since 1991. Showering praise on his last day in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called him an “inspirational example”. Also read: Manmohan Singh’s 1991 Budget: the day that changed India forever “The way Manmohan Singh guided the country for a long time... Whenever our democracy will be mentioned, he will be one of those few esteemed members whose contribution will be always remembered,” Mr Modi had said. Described as a reluctant politician, the high point of Dr. Singh’s 10-year long Prime Ministership was his handling of the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal. The economist-turned-politician almost single-handedly turned the tables on the Left parties — providing outside support to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance — by securing the support of Samajwadi Party (SP) in a crucial trust vote in July 2008 over the India-U.S. nuclear deal. Until then, relations between the Congress and SP was one of suspicion and distrust as Mulayam Singh Yadav had reneged on his promise of supporting a Congress-led government in 1996 after the fall of the 13-day old Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. However, the original Mr. Clean in Indian politics, Dr. Singh would be best remembered as the person who opened up India’s economy in 1991 as Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao’s trusted Finance Minister. If his prescription to deal with the severe economic crisis changed Indian trajectory in 1991, Dr. Singh’s taking over as the country’s premier in 2004 was also turning point for India’s foreign policy. Slowly, but surely, there was a gradual departure from the Nehruvian approach of non-alignment as his government sought to forge ties with super powers including United States on a more equal footing. Born in Gah in undivided Punjab (now in Pakistan) on September 26, 1932, Dr. Singh’s long and illustrious career is a testament to the spirit of hard work that people affected by Partition have often displayed. A brilliant student who had a first class degree in Economics from Cambridge University and a DPhil from Oxford in the early 1960s, Dr. Singh had earned a reputation as an economist and served in several top institutions. Before he became Finance Minister in 1991, at the age of 58, he had held every top economic job: Chief Economic Advisor; Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission; Reserve Bank of India Governor and the Union Finance Secretary. His ability to steer the country’s economy in the 1990s out of its worst crisis and political statesmanship to put India into the prestigious Nuclear Club won Dr. Singh many admirers internationally. In 2010, former U.S. President Barrack Obama, on the sidelines of a G20 summit in Toronto (Canada) praised Dr. Singh’s deep knowledge. Also read: When Singh speaks, people listen: Obama “I can tell you that here at G20, when the Prime Minister speaks, people listen,” President Obama had said. But that was also the time when Dr. Singh’s image at home took a beating as a string of alleged scams like the 2G spectrum allocations, coal block allocation and the Common Wealth Games dominated the headlines. Inflation and price rise made the the common man angry, while corporates started talking about ‘policy paralysis’ under Dr. Singh. In September 2013 — while Dr. Singh was on an official visit to the U.S. — then Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s public disapproval of a controversial ordinance prompted BJP veteran L.K. Advani to reiterate his charge that “Dr Singh was the weakest Prime Minister ever”. The BJP routinely described him as someone who was “remote-controlled” by the then Congress president Sonia Gandhi. But there was evidence to argue the opposite as well. He went ahead with the nuclear deal in 2008 against the party chief’s wish and risked the survival of his government. The Left parties had made it clear that they would withdraw political support to Dr. Singh if he went ahead with the nuclear deal. When the Congress managed to win a second consecutive term in the 2009 Lok Sabha, the mainstream media had coined the term: “Singh is King”. In July 2009, against his party’s wishes and popular mood, Dr. Singh took his chances with Pakistan and signed the joint statement with his then Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani at Sharm-el-Sheikh. Many strategists had questioned the statement that clubbed India’s demand to bring perpetrators of 26/11 Mumbai attacks with Pakistan’s concerns over terrorism in Balochistan. But the Prime Minister was convinced of the need to carry forward the composite dialogue process. Allegations of corruption, driven by adverse audit reports under Comptroller & Auditor-General Vinod Rai, a mass movement for an anti-corruption ombudsman by Maharashtra-based activist Anna Hazare and street protests following Nirbhaya gang rape in December 2012 triggered a political storm that wiped out the Congress in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. 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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Hurricanes’ offense, led by Cam Ward, has been the story of this season. But the defense, which has been maligned in recent weeks, came up big when Miami needed it most. The No. 8 Hurricanes’ (10-1, 6-1 ACC) defense, which struggled early in the game, made two crucial stops in its own territory to keep Wake Forest off the board and hold onto a 42-14 win at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. The victory puts Miami one win away from clinching a trip to the ACC title game and clinches their first undefeated home slate in the regular season since 2017. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Jets' search for GM and coach will be assisted by former GMs Tannenbaum and Spielman

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called on the Government to immediately halt all arbitrary transfers being carried out at both central and provincial government services. According to a statement issued by SJB General Secretary and MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara, there appears to be a systematic plan to transfer state officials across numerous sectors based on irrational and unacceptable grounds. This has reportedly affected positions such as Assistant Commissioners of Local Government, Secretaries of Local Government institutions, and Co-operative Assistant Development Commissioners, among others. The statement highlighted that these arbitrary actions contradict the Government’s promise to uphold the independence of the public service. It also noted that the timing of these transfers coincides with the ongoing cooperative elections. and the upcoming Local Government elections, indicating an alarming level of politicization within the public service aimed at influencing electoral outcomes. SJB emphasised that such politically motivated transfers not only disrupt essential services in the affected sectors but also create significant personal challenges for the officials involved. To address the issue, the SJB announced the establishment of a special unit to investigate these incidents and invited the public to submit information, either anonymously or with attribution. While the opposition acknowledged that transfers within the public service are necessary, it stressed that they must adhere to clear, transparent guidelines. SJB urged the Government and provincial authorities to suspend all arbitrary transfers immediately, reaffirming its commitment to monitoring and taking action against such practices.Helios Technologies officer sells $215,920 in common stockPUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is expected to delay the state-wide deworming campaign scheduled for December 4 due to shortage of albendazole tablets, officials said. The deworming campaign is slated to be conducted across 17 districts of Maharashtra on December 4 with a mop-up round scheduled on December 10. In Pune district, the district health officer and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) have already received the stock of medicines for the campaign. However, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has not yet received the stock of medicines. A senior officer from the health department on condition of anonymity said, “The PMC and PCMC were supposed to receive the drug supply from Mumbai. However, samples of the tablets in Mumbai failed to meet the required standards as per the laboratory reports. This has caused a statewide shortage of medicines and priority will be given to areas with tribal populations if the medicine stock is made available.” As part of the campaign, around 4.50 lakh children aged one to 19 years in Pune city, 1.50 lakh children in Pune Rural, and 1.70 lakh children in Pimpri-Chinchwad will be administered albendazole tablets, said officials. Dr Nina Borade, health chief of the PMC, said, “We have not received any stock of medicines due to some quality issue with the medicines in Mumbai. The health department is trying to source medicines from Telangana. We hope that the medicines will be received at the earliest. In case of failure to get the medicines on time, we will be forced to postpone the campaign for Pune city. However, all other arrangements have been made for the campaign and the department is prepared for the drive.” Dr Laxman Gophane, health chief of the PCMC, said that earlier, they were asked to get medicines from Mumbai but later, the health department asked them to collect medicines from Buldhana. “We have an eligible population of 1.70 lakh children in the Pimpri-Chinchwad area. A stock of 1.90 lakh tablets has been received by us and the campaign in Pimpri-Chinchwad will be held as per schedule,” he said. Dr Nagnath Yempalay said that for Pune Rural, a stock of 1.60 lakh tablets has been received by them from Buldhana. Similar to the PCMC, they too were supposed to get the medicines from Mumbai but the health department later changed the source of supply. Teachers, Anganwadi workers and ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers were trained to administer the tablets to children. “Besides, ASHA workers and other health staff will create awareness and mobilise children to be dewormed on that day,” he said.

VICE PRESIDENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING CEDAR RAPIDS — In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood Community College is at the forefront of this transformation. In addition to offering standard degree programs, we are deeply committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that our students are equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in today’s workforce. This blending of traditional degrees and job-specific training allows us to address the unique needs of students and the community. Kirkwood has long served as an educational solution for a broad range of students. Current high school students earn credentials through our dual enrollment programs, and our community-based English as a Second Language programs serve hundreds with varying skill and literacy levels, helping them attain language proficiency, join the workforce, and thrive in our communities. Our high school completion programs provide foundational knowledge and remove barriers for hundreds of adults annually, supporting them in earning the high school diplomas they need for employment. While we are best known for our two-year degree programs, which serve students aiming to transfer to four-year institutions, and for our skilled graduates in career and technical education programs, many are unaware of the thousands of working professionals we serve. Our partnerships with local businesses and industries allow us to continuously update our programs to reflect real-time market demands. Through customized training, apprenticeship programs, and a wide array of certificates, credentials, and courses offered through our Continuing Education division, we work closely with employers to identify skills gaps and emerging technologies that require specialized workforce. This adaptive approach has been essential in fields such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and information technology, where skills evolve quickly. It also supports employers in fields with specialized skills unmet by traditional education programs or where licensures require ongoing education to stay current with industry needs. One of Kirkwood’s unique strengths is our dual approach, which offers both degree and certificate options, allowing students to customize their educational journey. Students in our traditional degree programs can supplement their studies with certifications that provide job-ready skills, while those enrolled in specific training programs can, if they choose, transition into associate degree programs. This flexibility allows students to stack credentials, making them more versatile and adaptable in a job market that values both depth and breadth of expertise. Our focus on job-specific training programs plays a critical role in meeting the needs of the local economy. As a community college, Kirkwood has a responsibility to our seven-county region to cultivate a workforce that can support the growth and sustainability of local businesses. Through collaboration with regional employers, economic development agencies, and governmental partners, we are helping create job opportunities and economic stability, especially in high-demand fields where skilled workers are scarce. When local businesses have access to skilled talent, they can expand, innovate, and contribute to a more prosperous community. The success stories we hear from students and partners reflect the value of this approach. At Kirkwood, we believe education is more than a job pathway; it is a bridge connecting individuals to opportunities, families to prosperity, and communities to growth. By blending traditional degrees with job-specific training, we are ensuring our students can navigate the modern workforce and contribute meaningfully to regional success. Having spent the last 16 years in workforce and economic development, I am proud to be part of an institution that so effectively serves our community by preparing individuals not just for jobs but for lifelong careers and personal growth. Our commitment to bridging this educational gap strengthens Kirkwood’s legacy as a leader in accessible, relevant, and community-focused education.

Wall Street ends flat after the Christmas breakTCMD stock touches 52-week high at $16.96 amid robust growthLOS ANGELES — It certainly seems calculated. Pete Carroll, scheduled to begin teaching at USC this spring, has reportedly expressed interest in the Chicago Bears' head coaching job. Likely of no coincidence is that the Seattle Seahawks — the team Carroll coached for 14 seasons — visit the Bears on "Thursday Night Football." The broadcasters are spoon-fed a talking point while noting that the Bears have lost nine games in a row, including all three under interim coach Thomas Brown. A delicious detail is the shared USC history of Carroll and Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Carroll coached the Trojans from 2001-2009, posting a 97-19 record and winning national championships in 2003 and 2004. Williams was an appendage to new Trojans coach Lincoln Riley, transferring to USC as a sophomore in 2022 and winning the Heisman Trophy. Although 2023 didn't go as well, Williams was the first pick in the NFL draft. Chicago needs an impact coach. Carroll is one, or at least was for a long time, leading the Seahawks to nine consecutive winning records, 10 playoff berths and a Super Bowl title. He is one of four head coaches — Barry Switzer, Jimmy Johnson and Jim Harbaugh are the others — to have led teams to a college national championship and a Super Bowl appearance. But Carroll is 73 and appeared done when he was nudged out the door by the Seahawks after the 2023 season — although his contract paid him $15 million through this season. In August, he seemed lukewarm, replying to a question about his coaching future on a Seattle radio station by saying, "I could coach tomorrow. I'm physically in the best shape I've been in a long time. I'm ready to do all the activities I'm doing and feeling really good about it. I could, but I'm not desiring it at this point." Yet sitting at home watching 17 weeks of football apparently rekindled the fire. Carroll initiated this story. He wants it known. He's interested in coaching the Bears, according to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter. Carroll declined to comment when reached by The Los Angeles Times. Remember that in his final days in Seattle he repeatedly said he wanted to continue coaching, putting an exclamation point on his intentions shortly after his last game by saying those comments were "true to the bone." NFL head coaches have been skewing younger. If Carroll were hired, he'd be seven years older than the current oldest NFL head coach, Andy Reid, although it bears mention that Reid's Kansas City Chiefs are 15-1 and defending Super Bowl champions. Carroll has always appeared younger than he is, exhibiting boundless energy and enthusiasm in a profession that can jade men. The Bears are one of at least three teams — the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets are the others — that will be shopping for a head coach when the season ends. Chicago fired Matt Eberflus on Nov. 29, one day after a 23-20 loss to the Detroit Lions that concluded with perplexing clock mismanagement by the coach and his quarterback. Williams has had a roller-coaster season, mixing brilliant plays with poor decisions. He's been sacked a league-leading 60 times yet hasn't thrown an interception in nine games. Working under Carroll, who developed Russell Wilson even though the pair had their share of differences, could accelerate Williams' improvement. All of a sudden, the USC class Carroll is scheduled to co-teach this spring is in jeopardy. The Marshall School of Business offering is called "The Game Is Life: a new course designed to help students develop their personal game plan for life after graduation, while using their USC education to conquer challenges along the way." Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit can unpack it all Thursday night while the Bears try to win for the first time since Oct. 13 against the Seahawks, whose sideline still seems strange without Carroll bounding, grimacing and grinning. ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

DENVER (AP) — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family’s home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note had been left behind. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet’s killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.” In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. “What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come into detectives," he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the “media circus” surrounding the case. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet's clothing that pointed to the involvement of an “unexplained third party” in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys “victims of this crime.” John Ramsey has continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado’s governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he has been advocating for several items that have not been prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators have identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn’t been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be “consumed” if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review had ended but that police continue to work through and evaluate a “lengthy list of recommendations” from the panel. Amy Beth Hanson contributed to this report from Helena, Montana.

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QUÉBEC — Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled an economic update on Thursday with $2.1 billion in new spending over five years amid what he described as a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year's economic slowdown. Girard painted a positive picture of the province's finances despite a projected $11-billion deficit that remains unchanged from March's budget. "Quebec is progressing," he told reporters. "The return of inflation to a low and predictable level, combined with the reduction in interest rates, favours economic recovery in Quebec in 2024 and 2025." He said real GDP growth is expected to be 1.2 per cent in 2024, compared with the 0.6 per cent that was expected. However, spending is also up, with Girard pointing to expenses related to record-breaking flooding this summer and increased health and social services costs. The new spending he announced includes more than $250 million for the forestry sector and $1.2 billion for community development, including $880 million for public transit. The government is also setting aside $250 million to assist flood victims and rebuild infrastructure following post-Tropical Storm Debby, and $208 million to promote access to housing. Girard told reporters the government is still reviewing its spending as it moves toward its goal of balancing the budget by the 2029-30 fiscal year, with more details to be provided in next year's budget. As part of the review, the government decided that Quebecers between the ages of 60 and 64 will no longer be eligible for a tax credit that was introduced in 2012 to encourage older workers to stay in the workforce. Girard said Thursday the average age of retirement in Quebec has risen to 64.7 years in 2023 from just over 61 years in 2011. "For people between the ages of 60 and 64 years old, the historic gap that existed with Ontario has practically disappeared," he said. Nearly 200,000 60- to 64-year-olds are expected to lose out on an average of about $1,000 per year due to the changing eligibility. The government is also clawing back the amount of the credit for higher earners who are 65 and over, beginning at $56,500 in net revenue. Those who make over $81,500 will get no tax credit. These changes are expected to save the government about $200 million per year, said Girard, adding that "people expect us to review measures and eliminate those that are no longer justified." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. — With files from Morgan Lowrie in Montreal Caroline Plante, The Canadian PressPolice deny sitting on evidence as Netflix doc brings renewed attention to JonBenet Ramsey's killing

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— Court Rules in Favor of Heron in Patent Lawsuit Against Fresenius Kabi USA , LLC — SAN DIEGO , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heron Therapeutics, Inc. HRTX ("Heron" or the "Company"), a commercial-stage biotechnology company, today announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ruled in Heron's favor in the Company's patent litigation against Fresenius Kabi USA , LLC with respect to CINVANTI® (aprepitant) injectable emulsion. The district court found that Heron's U.S. Patent Nos. 9,561,229 and 9,974,794, which expire in 2035, are valid and would be infringed by Fresenius' proposed generic product. The district court decision concludes the litigation initiated in July 2022 in response to Fresenius' submission of an Abbreviated New Drug Application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking approval of a generic version of CINVANTI®. As a result of the decision, Heron will seek an order from the Court prohibiting Fresenius from launching its generic CINVANTI® until after the expiration of the patents in 2035. This decision is subject to appeal. "We are pleased with this anticipated result of the proceeding and will continue to vigorously defend the CINVANTI® patent estate in the future," said Craig Collard, Chief Executive Officer of Heron. "The team at Heron takes great pride in the result of our successful history of developing injectable products, which is demonstrated by the strength of our intellectual property and the performance of our innovative drugs like CINVANTI® in serving patients with serious unmet needs." About Heron Therapeutics, Inc. Heron Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on improving the lives of patients by developing and commercializing therapeutic innovations that improve medical care. Our advanced science, patented technologies, and innovative approach to drug discovery and development have allowed us to create and commercialize a portfolio of products that aim to advance the standard-of-care for acute care and oncology patients. For more information, visit www.herontx.com . Forward-looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Heron cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this news release and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the caption "Risk Factors." Forward-looking statements reflect our analysis only on their stated date, and Heron takes no obligation to update or revise these statements except as may be required by law. Investor Relations and Media Contact: Ira Duarte Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Heron Therapeutics, Inc. iduarte@herontx.com 858-251-4400 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-district-court-upholds-validity-of-cinvanti-patents-302321651.html SOURCE Heron Therapeutics, Inc. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.ERP Peers Expands Its Operations With A New Office In Houston, TexasWe’ve just experienced Australia’s hottest spring on record. Here’s what that means for all of us

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NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229. Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points. Judge had discussed the MVP award with Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper, the NL winner in 2015 and ’21. “I was telling him, `Man, I’m going to try to catch up to you with these MVPs here, man,’” Judge recalled. “He’d say, hopefully, he could stay a couple ahead of me, which I think he’ll do.” Ohtani was unanimously voted the AL MVP in 2021 and 2023 as a two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels and finished second to Judge in 2022 voting . He didn’t pitch in 2024 following elbow surgery and signed a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers last December. He was the first player to twice become an unanimous MVP. He combined with Atlanta outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. in 2023 for the first year both MVPs were unanimous. Ohtani hit .310, stole 59 bases and led the NL with 54 homers and 130 RBIs exclusively as a designated hitter, becoming the first player with 50 or more homers and 50 or more stolen bases in a season. He helped the Dodgers to the World Series title , playing the final three games with a torn labrum in his left shoulder . Ohtani became the first primary DH to win an MVP. He joined Frank Robinson for Cincinnati in 1961 and Baltimore in 1966 as the only players to win the MVP award in both leagues. Ohtani is the 12th player with three or more MVPs, joining Barry Bonds (seven) and Jimmie Foxx, Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial, Roy Campanella, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Mike Schmidt, Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols and Mike Trout (three each). Balloting was conducted before the postseason. Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting .322. Witt topped the big leagues with a .332 average, hitting 32 homers with 31 stolen bases and 109 RBIs. Soto batted .288 with 41 homers and 109 RBIs. When Judge won his first MVP award in 2022, he received 28 first-place votes while Ohtani got the other two. When Judge won his first MVP award in 2022, he received 28 first-place votes while Ohtani got the other two. He is the Yankees' 22nd MVP winner, four more than any other team. Judge was hitting .207 with six homers and 18 RBIs through April, then batted .352 with 52 homers and 126 RBIs in 127 games. “March and April were not my friend this year.” Judge said. “Just keep putting in the work and things are going to change. You can’t mope. You can’t feel sorry for yourself. Especially in New York, nobody’s going to feel sorry for you. So you just got to go out there and put up the numbers?” Balloting was conducted before the postseason. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB Ronald Blum, The Associated Press

A dealing room at Hana Bank in central Seoul is seen in this Dec. 3 photo. Yonhap A surprise declaration of martial law in Korea that had sent the won plummeting and gave U.S. Treasuries a brief safe-haven boost was lifted on Tuesday, removing one source of geopolitical jitters for world markets to contend with. The move gave a modest boost to U.S. stocks, which were otherwise muted and range-bound for much of the session. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq managed to reach new record closing highs. "These developments, combined with those in France and the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, all are creating uncertainty as investors think about how to position themselves moving into 2025," said Greg Bassuk, CEO at AXS Investments in New York. Korea's won had tumbled to a two-year low against the dollar after Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in what he said was an effort to block efforts by opposition parties to hijack the parliamentary process. He later reversed the decision, honoring a parliamentary vote against the measure. Crude prices gained amid supply concerns related to OPEC+ output cuts and simmering tensions in the Middle East. The Labor Department released its closely monitored Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), which showed job openings on the rise and layoffs on the wane, supporting the notion that the labor market continues its gradual cooldown. On Friday, the Labor Department is due to unveil its much-anticipated November employment report, which will be parsed for clues regarding the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decisions in December and beyond. "There’s a host of economic data on this week’s calendar, so investors are taking a wait-and-see as this week’s data will likely impact the Fed’s December rate decision," Bassuk added. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 76.59 points, or 0.17 percent, to 44,705.41; the S&P 500 rose 2.73 points, or 0.05 percent, to 6,049.88; and the Nasdaq Composite rose 76.96 points, or 0.40 percent, to 19,480.91. European shares nabbed a one-month high even as political turmoil in France, which has pushed the French government to the verge of collapsing, kept investors on edge. MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe rose 3.16 points, or 0.37 percent, to 867.80. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.37 percent, while Europe's broad FTSEurofirst 300 index rose 8.89 points, or 0.44 percent. Emerging market stocks rose 9.83 points, or 0.90 percent, to 1,096.22. Wednesday's stock markets to open as usual 2024-12-04 07:47 | Finance The dollar closed nominally lower against a basket of world currencies as financial markets cemented expectations that the Fed will make another interest rate cut at this month's policy meeting. But its losses were held in check by France's unfolding political crisis, and lingering tariff threats from President-elect Donald Trump. Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Dec. 2. Reuters-Yonhap China's onshore yuan touched its weakest level since the 2008 financial crisis in the face of tariff worries. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, fell 0.03 percent to 106.34, with the euro up 0.1 percent at $1.0508. The Korean won weakened 0.97 percent against the dollar to 1,418.35 per dollar. Against the Japanese yen, the dollar weakened 0.08 percent to 149.47. Bitcoin was uncharacteristically subdued, prolonging its flirtation with the elusive and closely watched $100,000 mark. In cryptocurrencies, bitcoin gained 0.29 percent to $95,686.00. Ethereum declined 0.17 percent to $3,608.46. Yields on 10-year Treasuries edged higher in the wake of the JOLTS report as investors cement their expectations for a 25 basis point rate cut at the conclusion of the Fed's Dec. 17-18 policy meeting. The yield on benchmark U.S. 10-year notes rose 4 basis points to 4.234 percent, from 4.194 percent late on Monday. The 30-year bond yield rose 5.5 basis points to 4.4129 percent from 4.358 percent late on Monday. The 2-year note yield, which typically moves in step with rate expectations for the Fed, fell 2.3 basis points to 4.175 percent, from 4.198 percent late on Monday. Crude oil prices gained ground ahead of an expected decision by OPEC+ to approve continued output cuts. Oil's advance was also supported by a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. U.S. crude rose 2.70 percent to $69.94 per barrel, while Brent rose to $73.62 per barrel, up 2.49 percent on the day. Gold held firm amid firming expectations for a December rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.13 percent to $2,642.25 an ounce. U.S. gold futures rose 0.26 percent to $2,641.70 an ounce. (Reuters)

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2025 in SPACEFLIGHT: The incredible missions set to take off next year, revealed - from China's daring asteroid retrieval to the first private trip to Venus READ MORE: As NASA delays its moon landing yet AGAIN, conspiracies reignite By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE Published: 14:15, 28 December 2024 | Updated: 14:15, 28 December 2024 e-mail View comments From NASA's mission to study Jupiter ’s icy moon Europa to Elon Musk 's SpaceX catching its Starship rocket mid-air , there's no doubt 2024 saw some incredible space feats. 'In 2024, NASA made leap after giant leap to explore, discover, and inspire – all while bringing real, tangible, and substantial benefits to the American people and to all of humanity,' said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. And 2025 is set to be an even more remarkable year for space agencies and companies around the world, who have an assortment of exciting missions lined up. Among them are NASA , which is sending two twin spacecraft to Mars – although its upcoming return to the moon has been delayed yet again . There's also the European Space Agency, which is set to launch its futuristic 'Space Rider' spaceplane – described as a 'robotic laboratory the size of two minivans'. Meanwhile, private companies are readying a probe to Venus and a luxury commercial space station for the first time. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's SpaceX could go one step further in 2025 with its 395-foot Starship vessel as it prepares for a trip beyond Earth orbit. Here, MailOnline takes a look at the incredible space missions set to take off in 2025 that you won't want to miss. MailOnline takes a look at the incredible space missions set to take off in 2025, from the first private mission to Venus to China's ambitious asteroid mission TIANWEN-2 Surely one of the most ambitious trips of the year will be China 's Tianwen-2, which is set for launch in May 2025. Tianwen-2 is an asteroid sample return mission with near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3) as its destination. The asteroid is roughly the size of a Ferris wheel – between 150 and 190 feet in diameter – and gets as close as about 9 million miles from Earth. Tianwen-2 will conduct remote sensing observations in orbit, before landing on the asteroid to collect about 100g (3.5 oz) of dusty surface rock ('regolith'). It will then return to Earth to drop off a return capsule containing the sample before a gravity assist maneuver will propel it toward a comet called 311P/PANSTARRS. Kamo'oalewa has been considered for use as a space station for Earth-to-Mars travel, but samples from the asteroid could also reveal more about the solar system's formation and evolution While the launch from Xichang is planned for May, Tianwen-2 won't reach Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3) until 2026 and 311P/PANSTARRS until 2034. Image from China National Space Administration shows the Tianwen-1 probe en route to Mars. The follow-up, Tianwen-2, has a distant asteroid in its sights Why did NASA push back its moon mission? At the start of December, NASA delayed its manned mission to the moon yet again. It blamed 'technical issues' and needing time to allow critical changes for crew safety. Artemis II - which will send four astronauts on a trip around the moon and back home - has been delayed from 2025 to 2026. Meanwhile, Artemis III - which will actually land humans on the lunar surface - has been pushed from 2026 to 2027. Advertisement It follows the Tianwen-1 mission, which launched a robotic spacecraft towards Mars in 2020 and reached the planet the following year . VENUS LIFE FINDER No definitive evidence has been found of past or present life on Venus – but an upcoming mission to the solar system's second planet could change that. Venus Life Finder – the first private mission to Venus – will launch an uncrewed 17 kg (37 lb) spacecraft from New Zealand sometime in January. If all goes to plan, the craft will arrive at Venus in May and drop a small probe into Venusian atmosphere that will scan for organic molecules, which could be a possible sign of life. Launch vehicle company Rocket Lab is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the mission, which was originally planned for 2023. Venus is known as Earth's 'evil twin' because its also rocky and about the same size, but its average surface temperature is a blistering 870°F (465°C). The rocky sphere is not only inhospitable but also sterile – with a surface hot enough to melt lead and toxic clouds of sulfuric acid. Launch vehicle company Rocket Lab is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to send the first private mission to Venus as soon as January 2025. Pictured, artist's impression of the Venus Life Finder craft in space Venus is known as Earth's 'evil twin' because its also rocky and about the same size, but its average surface temperature is a blistering 870°F (465°C). Pictured, the surface of Venus, as interpreted by the Magellan spacecraft What is Dream Chaser? Dream Chaser is a reusable spacecraft developed by Colorado firm Sierra Space. The world's only commercial spaceplane, it's designed to take people and cargo to space (specifically low Earth-orbit). It will make its maiden trip to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth-orbit after more than a decade in development. Advertisement DREAM CHASER After more than a decade in development, Sierra Space's 'Dream Chaser' – which can land horizontally on a runway like a traditional aircraft – is ready to fly. The craft will make its maiden trip to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth-orbit no earlier than May 2025, carrying over 7,800 pounds (3,540kg) of cargo. Dream Chaser will remain at the space station for about 45 days before it makes the journey back down to Earth. Although this first flight will be an unmanned mission, it will eventually carry astronauts to the space station, much like SpaceX's Crew Dragon . Along with SpaceX and Boeing, Sierra Space is one of the companies contracted by NASA a decade ago to send people and equipment to the ISS – but so far only SpaceX has been successful. Sierra Space revealed in May 2024 that the ship had completed testing and was shipped to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of an imminent launch – but it was pushed it back to 2025. Although the project is geared towards delivering professional astronauts to space, the company hasn't ruled out using Dream Chaser for tourist trips later in the future. It will make its maiden trip to the International Space Station (ISS) in low Earth-orbit, after more than a decade in development Pictured, artist's impression of the Dream Chaser spacecraft during its descent back towards Earth SPACE RIDER Space Rider, a 26-foot uncrewed robotic laboratory, will be the European Space Agency's first re-usable space vehicle. About the size of two minivans, Space Rider is scheduled for its maiden flight during the third quarter of 2025 – so between June and August. After launch on the Vega-C single-body rocket from Guiana Space Centre, Space Rider will stay in low orbit for about two months. On-board robotic experiments will benefit research in pharmaceutics, biomedicine, biology and physical science, says the agency. At the end of its mission, Space Rider will return to Earth with its payloads and land on a runway to be unloaded and refurbished for another flight. It's akin to the much larger Space Shuttle, NASA's legendary low Earth orbital spacecraft operated 1981 and 2011. ESA says: 'Space Rider provides a range of possibilities and benefits to potential customers who want to use the advantages of microgravity and exposure to the space environment.' Space Rider is an uncrewed robotic laboratory about the size of two minivans. After launch on Vega-C it will stay in low orbit for about two months It's akin to the much larger Space Shuttle, NASA's legendary low Earth orbital spacecraft operated 1981 and 2011 (pictured) ESCAPADE NASA's upcoming 'ESCAPADE' project is the first ever mission to send two identical spacecraft to the Martian atmosphere. For the mission, Rocket Lab has designed and built twin spacecraft, called Blue and Gold, which will launch from Cape Canaveral no sooner than spring 2025. Following an 11-month, 230 million mile journey, together they will measure plasma and magnetic fields around the Red Planet. It's hoped the data will reveal more about the processes that strip away atoms from Mars' magnetosphere and upper atmosphere, driving Martian climate change. 'This mission can help us study the atmosphere at Mars – key information as we explore farther and farther into our solar system and need to protect astronauts and spacecraft from space weather,' said Nicky Fox, NASA's science administrator. In August, NASA said the twin spacecraft had arrived in Florida in preparation for launch on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. Launch was due to occur in October, however this was pushed back to spring 2025 amid ongoing issues with New Glenn . ESCAPADE will use two identical spacecraft to investigate how the solar wind interacts with Mars' magnetic environment (artist's impression) Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, depicted in space in this artist's impression, will send the ESCAPADE craft into space HAVEN-1 Haven-1 is another big milestone for the private space industry – where companies launch spacecraft rather than government-backed agencies. It's an ambitious new space station, just 33 feet in length – a fraction of the International Space Station's 356 feet. Despite its humble size, Haven-1 will offer a luxury space for four astronauts, with queen-size beds, a state-of-the-art gym, maple wood interiors and a huge window to observe the Earth as it floats in orbit. Haven-1 will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center no earlier than August 2025. Shortly after, the as-yet-unknown crew will travel to the station, which has been designed by California-based space firm Vast. The seats will go to individuals who are involved in scientific or philanthropic projects at an unknown price – but potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. While the cost to build Haven-1 has not been disclosed, Vast says it will have invested about $1 billion by the time the station launches. Haven-1 is an ambitious new space station, just 33 feet in length – a fraction of the International Space Station's 356 feet - launching in August Haven-1 will offer a luxury space for four astronauts, with queen-size beds, a state-of-the-art gym, maple wood interiors and a huge window to observe the Earth as it floats in orbit GAGANYAAN Compared with 2023 when it sent its budget rover to the moon, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has had a quiet 2024. However, 2025 is set to be a bumper year for India's space agency, with an anticipated three missions set to take place as part of its Gaganyaan programme. Gaganyaan I, II and III, all scheduled throughout 2025, will send an uncrewed spacecraft into orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. Should all go to plan, Gaganyaan IV – scheduled for 2026 – will carry a three-member crew into an orbit of 400 km (250 miles) for three days, before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. On-board the crewed and uncrewed flights will also be Vyommitra, a humanoid robot specially designed for Gaganyaan. India's space agency, ISRO, has said it will explore ways to achieve a sustained human presence in space once Gaganyaan is completed. In 2023, India sent its Chandrayaan-3 rover to the moon's south pole – marking the first time a human object had landed on this part of our lunar neighbour. Gaganyaan is a crewed spacecraft being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the country's space agency India's space programme has grown considerably in size and momentum since it first sent a probe to orbit the Moon in 2008 The first set of launches in India's Gaganyaan programme were intended to go ahead in 2024, building on momentum set by Chandrayaan-3. However, ISRO pushed this back a year to ensure more time for essential safety checks and astronaut training. STARSHIP Last but by no means least is Elon Musk's company SpaceX, which is edging closer and closer to its ultimate goal of sending its Starship to other worlds. In October, SpaceX completed possibly its most impressive feat yet, by catching the 'booster' section of the Starship system with metal 'chopsticks' . This advanced mechanism is key to Starship not only landing safely, but being able to quickly refuel before another launch. And although it's unclear exactly what feat Starship – the most powerful rocket in the world – will attempt in 2025, it's bound to be just as audacious. It's possible SpaceX could capture both parts of the ship – the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage; MailOnline has contacted the firm for comment. In October, SpaceX completed possibly its most impressive feat yet – it managed to catch the 'booster' section of the Starship system with metal 'chopsticks' so it could be reused SpaceX pulled off its boldest test flight yet of the enormous Starship rocket in October, catching the returning booster back at the launch pad with metal 'chopsticks' - marking another milestone on Elon Musk's quest to get humanity to Mars Musk's firm SpaceX is responsible for the most powerful rocket ever built on Earth - the Starship. The multi-billion-dollar, stainless-steel, 395-foot vessel has been designed to transport crew and cargo to Earth's orbit and the moon. But Musk thinks 'Earth to Earth' travel on Starship is also a possibility Read More Scientists reveal the embarrassing setbacks of sex on MARS SpaceX intends to launch Starship 25 times in 2025, the company recently revealed, and is seriously intending to ramp up production of the rocket. Eventually, Elon Musk wants to launch Starships on a daily basis. Musk predicts Starship will go to Mars in 2026, although it will be an uncrewed mission. Two years after that in 2028, Starship will transport people to Mars for the first time – which would mark the first time humans have ever walked on another planet. Nasa Elon Musk Venus SpaceX Mars Share or comment on this article: 2025 in SPACEFLIGHT: The incredible missions set to take off next year, revealed - from China's daring asteroid retrieval to the first private trip to Venus e-mail Add commentNone