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NetApp Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsMeghan McCain, the daughter of the late Sen. John McCain, took to social media Monday to criticize President Joe Biden for pardoning his own son, Hunter Biden. “No one is above the law except the Presidents nepo baby is a helluva parting message for democrats...” McCain wrote on X. The president’s son was convicted earlier this year on tax evasion and drug charges. ADVERTISEMENT Some commenters pointed out that McCain herself has enjoyed a career as a political commentator at least partly because of her father’s successful career in Washington. “You’re a nepo baby and no one would have known you were it not for your dad,” one commenter said. “Says the nepo baby,” another commenter wrote. McCain launched her career in 2008 during her father’s unsuccessful run for president with a blog about life on the campaign trail. She then worked for multiple news organizations as a columnist and commentator, including the Daily Beast, ABC News, Fox News and MSNBC. She also was a co-host of daytime talk show The View from 2017 to 2021, and famously left the program after feuding on-air with Joy Behar. Many Republicans have criticized Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son, a surprising move that happened just days before Hunter’s sentencing in separate tax and gun cases. Biden pardoned his son for all offenses he “committed or may have committed or taken part in” from January 2014 to December 2024, writing in a statement that he believed politics had infected both cases and that his son had been “treated differently” than other defendants charged with similar crimes. “No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son – and that is wrong,” Biden said.
Big Lots reaches deal to keep hundreds of US stores open The discount chain Big Lots has reached a deal that will keep hundreds of its stores open. Big Lots said it will be sold to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, which specializes in distressed companies. Gordon Brothers will then transfer Big Lots’ stores to other retailers. Variety Wholesalers, which owns more than 400 U.S. discount stores, plans to acquire between 200 and 400 Big Lots stores and operate them under the Big Lots brand. Big Lots filed for bankruptcy protection in September, saying inflation and high interest rates had cut back on consumer demand for its furniture and other products. Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The brief said Trump opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” Stock market today: Wall Street slips as the 'Magnificent 7' weighs down the market NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower as Wall Street ends a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% Friday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 333 points, or 0.8%. The Nasdaq composite dropped 1.5%. The “Magnificent 7” stocks weighed on the market, led by declines in Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft. Even with the loss, the S&P 500 had a modest gain for the week and is still headed for its second consecutive annual gain of more than 20%, the first time that has happened since 1997-1998. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.62%. 10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — As the calendar changes to 2025, you might be thinking about how to approach your relationship with money in the new year. Whether you’re saving to move out of your parents’ house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated. If you’re planning to make financial resolutions for the new year, experts recommend that you start by evaluating the state of your finances in 2024. Then, set specific goals and make sure they’re attainable for your lifestyle. Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as January 14th, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon. The department has taken such action in the past. But once those measures run out the government risks defaulting on its debt unless lawmakers and the president agree to lift the limit on the U.S. government’s ability to borrow. An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display. The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — that is, wealthy members of the tech world who want more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, a deputy national security adviser, said Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs TORONTO (AP) — Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office. New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met with Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department. The meeting was a follow up to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month. Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs if Canada does not stem what he calls a flow of migrants and fentanyl into the United States. Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger. So says a new poll from NORC at the University of Chicago. It finds that about 8 in 10 Americans say that the person who committed the killing has “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility for the Dec. 4 shooting of Brian Thompson. Still, some see suspect Luigi Mangione as a heroic figure. About 7 in 10 adults say coverage denials or health insurance profits also bear at least “a moderate amount” of responsibility for Thompson’s death. Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal? Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot has soared above $1 billion, and that’s still a big deal. After three months without anyone winning the top prize, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night. The high number has evoked headlines and likely lured more people to convenience stores with dreams of private spacewalks above the Earth. Jonathan Cohen is the author of the book “For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America.” He says he expects jackpots to continue to grow in size. Larger payouts attract more media attention, increase ticket sales and bring in new players.Ruben Amorim forces his Man United players to applaud travelling fans at full-time after new Red Devils boss is held to disappointing 1-1 draw at Ipswich Ruben Amorim made sure his Man United players applauded their away fans The Portuguese manager drew his first game in charge 2-2 with Ipswich Town Will Ruben Amorim be Man United's saviour? LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Available wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes every Monday and Thursday By YASEEN ZAMAN Published: 19:48, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 20:06, 24 November 2024 e-mail 88 shares View comments Ruben Amorim insisted his Man United players recognised the support of their travelling fans after a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town in his first game in charge. After the full-time whistle, the Portuguese boss was seen herding his players towards the packed away end to show their gratitude to United's supporters. Fans quickly reacted to the news on social media, with many noting that the players should have done so without the manager's encouragement, while others applauded the sentiment. 'Knowing them, they would've gone to the tunnel if he didn't tell them that. A bunch of entitled and highly paid underperformers,' wrote one user on X. Another said: 'Bringing in that mentality early,' praising Amorim's expectations on his squad. A third commented: 'They should be doing that anyway without having to be told.' Ruben Amorim urged his team to show their appreciation towards Man United's travelling fans Omari Hutchinson equalised for Ipswich Town in the 43rd minute with a long-range effort A poacher's finish from Marcus Rashford handed Amorim a dream start, giving United the lead in the second minute. However, Kieran McKenna's side quickly shifted the game's momentum, and their efforts were rewarded in the 43rd minute when Omari Hutchinson equalised with a stunning curling effort from long-range, albeit assisted by a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui's head. Amorim fearlessly implemented his unique playing style in his first game - he put Noussair Mazraoui in at right centre back, had Amad Diallo as a wing back and Alejandro Garnacho as an inside forward - it was to be the 3-4-3 system that served him so well at Sporting. When asked about his side adapting to the new formation, Amorim admitted that he does not expect his footballing philosophy to be perfectly implemented so soon. 'It was really hard for them, they were thinking what to do, it was not fluid which is normal after to just two training sessions but they tried hard,' he told BBC Sport. 'They have so much space to improve. But after a draw you never feel the good things. So I am really happy because they tried but they can do so much better.' Manchester United Ruben Amorim Share or comment on this article: Ruben Amorim forces his Man United players to applaud travelling fans at full-time after new Red Devils boss is held to disappointing 1-1 draw at Ipswich e-mail 88 shares Add comment
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Jaylen Brown scores 29 points before Celtics beat Timberwolves 107-105 with late defensive standUkraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer saysArticle content Ross Skov says his 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor reminds him of a rough and ready toy Tonka truck he played with as a kid. Nostalgic as that is, the Tonka toy resemblance was not the reason the Calgarian bought his Raptor. He’d been driving a 2007 F-150 XLT , but as he approached retirement he wanted to upgrade and get a truck he would enjoy and last him for years to come. “I set the benchmark high and went for a Raptor,” he says, but as easy as that sounds, it took many months of consideration before Skov decided to purchase his Raptor new from Metro Ford in Calgary. He took delivery in March of 2017. “I research everything extensively,” Skov says, and adds, “It usually takes me two or three years before I make a decision, and I’d looked at these Raptors for years before pulling the trigger on this one – this was not an impulse buy.” A fourth generation Albertan, Skov says pickups were simply part of his family’s lifestyle. His dad worked in the auto industry, and Skov says he was exposed to trucks built by GM, Ford and Dodge. At 18, he bought a 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Camper Special. It wasn’t his favourite, but GMC trucks were what he continued to drive daily, with a few other makes sprinkled in for variety. That brought him to his ’07 Ford, and then the pursuit of a Raptor. At the time he purchased, Skov was not able to spec out his Raptor build. “Basically, I had to take what I could get,” he says. But he’s certainly not disappointed. His truck is fully loaded, with front and rear locking differentials, front and rear proximity sensors, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel and carbon fibre inserts in the interior trim. It has a higher-end Sony stereo and a trailer tow package with brake controller. His Raptor is finished in a colour Ford calls Avalanche, while the interior is black leather. New for 2017, Skov’s Raptor is the second-generation high-performance off-road truck Ford built. From 2010 to 2014, Ford offered the first-generation Raptor, based on the F-150 but with upgraded Fox suspension, improved chassis and body modifications such as different grille and extended fenders. Then, in 2017, Ford launched a new F-150 Raptor. The automaker made it lighter and put a new twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 capable of 450 horsepower and 510 lbs-ft of torque under the hood. A 10-speed automatic transmission handles that power. Raptors are serious off-road trucks, and Skov has always enjoyed getting off the beaten path. He also tows with his trucks, and currently pulls a 22-foot travel trailer. “We’ve towed with the Raptor all over,” he says, “from Oregon to California, Arizona and Utah. We’ll tow down, set up camp, and go explore in the truck.” He also enjoys his Raptor for how it handles both rough stuff and asphalt. “Most daily driver trucks are not great for off-road adventures,” he says. “But the Raptor is really nice when driving on or off-road.” Further to his Tonka toy analogy, he appreciates how his Raptor presents itself as, “All purpose, with no bling – everything is there for a reason, either to protect the vehicle or make it easier to get in. Even the exhaust pipes are cool as they tuck up under the rear bumper.” Skov is six-feet tall and has no trouble getting in and out of the truck, and neither does his wife. He says all grab handles are in the right spot, and the rear doors open generously when loading groceries or the family’s two Yorkie terriers. “It’s a trick ride inside,” he says. “There’s a lot of information available in the instrument panel, and it’s beneficial to read the manual and take the Ford courses.” The course is the Raptor Assault training school hosted by Ford in Tooele, Utah. “You use one of their Raptors and you get a coach,” Skov explains. “And they coach you through hill climb, hill descent, rock crawl – you experience it all in their trucks and it builds confidence in doing the same in your own.” He attended Raptor Assault in 2017, and then in 2024 went to the inaugural Raptor Rally for F-150, Bronco and Ranger Raptor owners near Fairfield, Utah. At the Raptor Rally, Skov was coached to do it all again, but this time in his own truck. One of his favourite experiences was the sand event, where he was taught how to get his Raptor up on the deep sand and then plane along. Even after all the hard use his Raptor’s seen, which now has more than 100,000 kilometres on the odometer, he says interior fit and finish remains excellent, and overall “quality and construction is fantastic.” Driver and passenger comfort is also above par, he says. The seats are very supportive, and both are capable of multi power adjustments. Of the EcoBoost engine, he’s impressed. “It’s more motor than that truck needs, in my opinion, and it gets really good fuel economy,” he says. “I’ll get 14 to 15 miles per gallon when towing,” he adds. “And that 10-speed is something else, it’s never in the wrong gear and always in the right power range.” His enthusiasm continues, “The ride is comfortable under all conditions, the brakes are good – I’m still on my original pads – and overall utility is great.” An abundance of tie down points in the 5.5-foot box allow Skov to haul snowmobiles and motorcycles . It’s also hauled dirt and gravel, and furniture, all with ease. When pulling their trailer, Skov says while being cognizant he is towing, the truck makes it easy to forget there is something behind the Raptor. The truck is quiet, and the exhaust sound is not unpleasant. Skov plans to keep his Ford a very long time, and adds, “Yes, I’m a fan of the Raptor — I’m a huge fan.” What another Raptor owner is saying Ross Skov’s appreciation for the Raptor is not unique. On the FordRaptorForum.com , in March 2017 after taking delivery of a Raptor, a buyer who’d never even sat in one said: “Some things you just don’t know until you see it and drive it. I’m talking about things like seat comfort, visibility, ergonomics etc. Well, I’m pleased to say that in my opinion the truck excels in all of these areas. About 12 hours after taking delivery, I embarked on a 23-hour drive from TX to CA. I had a travel companion with me, so we were able trade off driving and resting. We pushed through and only stopped for meals and gas. The long trip home gave me a good sense of ergonomics and seat comfort, and I couldn’t be happier.” The same owner ended his post with, “Bottom line – I seriously love this truck. It’s really the perfect truck in my opinion. It’s comfortable, capable, and SO good to look at. I’m literally looking for reasons to drive places. In fact, I’m going to go see if my wife needs anything from the store...” Sign up for our newsletter Blind-Spot Monitor and follow our social channels on X , Tiktok and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.
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CANADA POST OUTDATED?: It's been two weeks now — has anybody noticed postal strike?It was no surprise when Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined for his hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. It is a surprise that in the melee that followed, only one other player faced any league discipline. The NFL announced today that it has fined Jaguars tight end Evan Engram $11,255 for unnecessary roughness. Engram decked Al-Shaair after Al-Shaair hit Lawrence. But the lack of fines for anyone else is shocking. A huge melee broke out with players on both teams pushing and shoving, and Jaguars defensive back Jarrian Jones was ejected for throwing a punch. Yet no one except Engram was fined. Al-Shaair got a three-game suspension for the hit, a significant punishment for a significant foul. The lack of significant punishments for the rest of the players involved in the fight after the play is a confusing decision by the league’s disciplinary department.
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Life Time Group Holdings: Great Performance, Great PriceCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ten yards into a scramble, Patrick Mahomes could have easily slid for a first down or simply ducked out of bounds and moved on to the next play. Instead, the three-time Super Bowl MVP cut back inside and raced another 23 yards up the field, helping to set up Spencer Schrader's 31-yard field goal as time expired as the Chiefs held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on Sunday. “At that point, yards are more important than getting out of bounds,” Mahomes said. “With three timeouts, I just tried to just cut through and Justin Watson had a great block and was able to get down the field and get out of bounds.” The game-winning drive was the 21st of Mahomes' career, and the Chiefs won a game decided in the final seconds for the fifth time this season. Eight of the Chiefs' wins have come by one-score margins. “You always want to have some blowouts and be a little calmer in the fourth quarter, but I've always said it could be a good thing when you get to the playoffs later in the season knowing that you have been in those moments before, and knowing how to attack it play by play not making it too big of a moment,” Mahomes said. Then he smiled and said: “But I would say this more than anybody, I would love to win a game not by the very last play.” Mahomes completed 27 of 37 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns in his first game at Bank of America Stadium and ran for 60 yards — including 33 on that last-minute play — as the Chiefs (10-1) scored on six of their eight possessions. Noah Gray caught four passes for 66 yards and scored two touchdowns for the second straight week, and DeAndre Hopkins also found the end zone for the two-time defending Super Bowl champions. Kareem Hunt ran for 68 yards on 16 carries and caught three passes for 19 yards. Bryce Young played well for Carolina (3-8), finishing 21 of 35 for 262 yards and a touchdown while leading the Panthers back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game on Chuba Hubbard's 1-yard touchdown run and 2-point conversion with 1:46 remaining. Panthers coach Dave Canales, who benched Young earlier this season for veteran Andy Dalton, said last year's No. 1 overall draft pick “absolutely” will remain the team's starting QB next week. That's a break from Canales' recent pattern of waiting a few days to name a starter. “Bryce is certainly making the most of his opportunities,” Canales said. “And he is making a statement to all of us. Showing us he can make plays in critical areas. He did a great job extending today.” Said Young: “For me, I just want to focus on what I can control. Regardless, I always have the same mindset and preparation, wanting to be better throughout the week. I am definitely grateful for confidence.” Still, there is room for improvement. The Panthers moved the ball well but struggled in the red zone, resulting in field goals of 30, 32, 29 and 33 yards for Eddy Pineiro, the most accurate kicker in NFL history. The Chiefs wasted no time setting the tone as Samaje Perine returned the opening kickoff 56 yards and Mahomes found Gray for a 35-yard touchdown strike on the third play of scrimmage for a 7-0 lead. Gray went nine games without a TD catch before hauling in two last week against Buffalo. His 11-yard score late in the second quarter gave him two more against the Panthers. Chiefs coach Andy Reid praised Mahomes' poise but said he was concerned about his team's nine penalties for 90 yards. Moving on up Kansas City's Travis Kelce had six catches for 62 yards and moved into third place in career yards receiving by a tight end. He ranks behind only Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten. However, Kelce failed to find the end zone for the ninth time in 11 games this season. Brooks' debut Running back Jonathan Brooks made his NFL debut for Carolina, but the second-round pick was limited to 7 yards on two carries. Injuries Panthers: Rookie TE Ja'Tavion Sanders was taken to a hospital, where he was evaluated for a neck injury and released. He landed awkwardly on his head after making a catch near the end of the second quarter. Up next Chiefs: Host Las Vegas on Friday. Panthers: Host Tampa Bay on Sunday.Human rights court rules against Venezuela in 2013 election case
Trump, Macron hold talks with Zelenskyy in Paris on UkraineBROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Mark Gronowski ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more and two-time defending national champion South Dakota State dominated Montana 35-18 in a second-round FCS playoff game on Saturday. While Gronowski was leading an offense that piled up 399 yards, the third-seeded Jackrabbits' defense held the 14th-seeded Grizzlies to 306 yards — but 160 came on two fourth-quarter touchdown drives after the lead reached 35-3. Adam Bock contributed a 30-yard interception return in the fourth quarter. South Dakota State (11-2), which beat Montana 23-3 in the national championship game in January, is home next weekend against sixth-seed Incarnate Word (11-2). Gronowski was 12-of-16 passing for 151 yards. He hit Griffin Wilde for a pair of touchdowns covering 34 and 24 yards in the second quarter and scored on a pair of 1-yard sneaks in the first and fourth. He also had a 21-yard reception to set up his first quarter run that put the Jackrabbits on top 7-3. Wilde had seven catches for 114 yards. Amar Johnson had 103 yards on 16 carries and Angel Johnson totaled 91 yards on 13 rushes. Keali'i Ah Yat was 19 of 32 for 231 yards but had two critical interceptions for Montana (9-5). In addition to the pick-6, Tucker Large had a goal-line interception when the Grizzlies could have pulled within four points. The Jackrabbits were 7 of 12 on third down, while the Grizzlies went 5 of 13 — 2 of 9 through three quarters. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
