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Calzada TD to Alexander sends Incarnate Word to FCS quarterfinal with win over VillanovaIn conclusion, the tale of the LGBT "Lonely Warrior" on Steam is a reflection of the diverse and inclusive nature of the gaming community. It showcases the power of storytelling and representation in creating meaningful connections and fostering empathy and understanding among players. As we celebrate the resilience and bravery of this lone warrior, let us also acknowledge the importance of valuing and uplifting the voices of marginalized communities in gaming and beyond. Their stories are not just pixels on a screen, but living, breathing testaments to the inherent humanity and strength that lies within us all.

This is CNBC's live blog covering Asia-Pacific markets. Asia-Pacific markets were set to mostly climb Monday, with investors awaiting Korean central bank's rate decision and India' third-quarter GDP numbers this week. Singapore later in the day will release its inflation figures for October. Economists polled by Reuters expect the headline inflation rate of 1.8%, down from the 2% in the previous month. Other economic data this week include October inflation readings from Australia, due Wednesday, and November inflation numbers from Japan's capital city of Tokyo on Friday. Tokyo's inflation figures are widely considered a leading indicator of nationwide trends. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.61%, hitting a new all-time high of 8,458.9 early in the trading session. Japan's Nikkei 225 is also set to rise, with the futures contract in Chicago at 38,750 and its counterpart in Osaka at 38,730 against the index's last close of 38,283.85. In contrast, futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 19,204, pointing to a weaker open compared to the HSI's close of 19,229.97. On Friday in the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new high, capping off a winning week for stocks. The blue-chip Dow gained 426.16 points, or 0.97%, to 44,296.51, a new all-time closing high and its third straight positive session. The S&P 500 added 0.35% to finish its fifth winning day in a row, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 0.16%. Gains were restricted by slides of 3.2% and 1.7% in Nvidia and Alphabet , respectively. — CNBC's Alex Harring and Jesse Pound contributed to this report. CNBC Pro: Want to buy the dip in renewables? Morgan Stanley names 2 top picks with 60% upside The sustainability theme faces an uncertain future under President-elect Donald Trump, but Morgan Stanley has named a number stocks with major upside. 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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A far-right populist took the lead in Romania’s presidential election Sunday, electoral data showed, and will likely face leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff in two weeks, an outcome that rocked the country's political landscape. Calin Georgescu, who ran independently, led the polls with around 22% of the vote, while Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party, or PSD, trailed at 20.6%. Elena Lasconi of the Save Romania Union party, or USR, stood at about 17.4%, and George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, or AUR, took 14.3%. After polls closed at 9 p.m. local time (1900GMT), 9.4 million people — about 52.4% of eligible voters — had cast ballots, according to the Central Election Bureau. Thirteen candidates ran for the presidency in the European Union and NATO member country, and will go to a second round on Dec. 8. The president serves a five-year term and has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security, foreign policy and judicial appointments. Georgescu, 62, ran independently and was not widely known. He outperformed most local surveys, sending shockwaves through Romania's political establishment. After casting his ballot on Sunday, Georgescu said in a post on Facebook that he voted “For the unjust, for the humiliated, for those who feel they do not matter and actually matter the most ... the vote is a prayer for the nation.” Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, told The Associated Press that Georgescu’s unexpected poll performance appears to be a “large protest or revolt against the establishment.” “The mainstream political parties have lost the connection with regular Romanians,” he said. “You don’t have strong candidates or strong leaders ... there are weak candidates, weak leaders, and the parties in general are pretty much disconnected.” Georgescu lacks an agenda, Andrei added, and has a vague and populist manifesto with positions that are “beyond the normal discourse." His stances include supporting Romanian farmers, reducing dependency on imports, and ramping up energy and food production. He also has a rapidly growing on the social media platform, TikTok. Ahead of Sunday's vote, many expected to see Simion, a vocal supporter of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, face Ciolacu in the second round. He campaigned for reunification with Moldova, which this year renewed a five-year ban on him entering the country over security concerns, and he is banned for the same reason from neighboring Ukraine. Ecaterina Nawadia, a 20-year-old architecture student, said she voted for the first time in a national election on Sunday and hopes young people turn out in high numbers. “Since the (1989) revolution, we didn’t have a really good president,” she said. “I hope most of the people my age went to vote ... because the leading candidate is not the best option.” Romania will also hold parliamentary elections on Dec. 1 that will determine the country’s next government and prime minister. Andrei, the political consultant, said Romania's large budget deficit, high inflation, and an economic slowdown could push more mainstream candidates to shift toward populist stances amid widespread dissatisfaction. Ciolacu told the AP before the first-round vote that one of his biggest goals was “to convince Romanians that it is worth staying at home or returning” to Romania, which has a massive diaspora spread throughout EU countries. Other candidates included former NATO deputy general secretary Mircea Geoana , who ran independently and obtained about 6%; and Nicolae Ciuca, a former army general and head of the center-right National Liberal Party, which is currently in a tense coalition with the PSD — who stood at 9.3%. Geoana, a former foreign minister and ambassador to the United States, told the AP before Sunday's vote that he believed his international experience would qualify him above the other candidates. Lasconi, a former journalist and the leader of the USR, said she sees corruption as one of the biggest problems Romania faces and that she supports increased defense spending and continued aid to Ukraine.Johns Hopkins Marty Makary, Trump’s choice for FDA, a ‘brilliant surgeon’ with some ‘worrisome’ views711 gensan 。

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A lopsided, shutout loss has left the beat-up New Orleans Saints limping into the final two games of a lost season — and into a rather cloudy future beyond that. Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi figured that a visit to playoff-bound Green Bay would be a tall order for his injury-riddled squad, whose prominent missing players included starters at quarterback, running back and receiver. And when New Orleans’ mostly healthy defensive front struggled against a Packers ground game led by running back Josh Jacobs, the rout was on. Nothing “stuck out on film other than a lack of execution and lack of playmaking,” Rizzi said Tuesday after reviewing video of Monday night’s 34-0 loss at Green Bay . “We played against a playoff team, at their place, that has very few holes on their team,” Rizzi added. “It was a little bit of a perfect storm.” Rizzi, a special teams coordinator who has made no secret that he sees his eight-game interim stint as an opportunity to further his head-coaching ambitions, has two more games left in what has been an up-and-down audition. The Saints are 3-3 on his watch, which includes one of New Orleans’ most lopsided losses since the turn of the century. With the playoffs unattainable, and with a lot of reserves pressed into service, the final two weeks will serve primarily as a player-evaluation period heading into the offseason, when there are bound to be myriad changes on the roster and perhaps the coaching staff. Rizzi said the Saints, realistically, have been in evaluation mode “for the last month or so,” but added that there maybe be additional young or practice-squad players getting longer looks in the final two games. “My big thing this week is to see how we can respond,” Rizzi said. “We’re going to find out a lot about a lot of people.” What’s working Of the Saints’ four punts, three were inside the Green Bay 20 and New Orleans did not allow a single punt return yard. The punt team might have been the only unit that executed its job (even the kickoff unit allowed a 38-yard return). What needs help The Saints had trouble protecting the quarterback (three sacks) and protecting the football (two turnovers). They couldn’t run the ball (67 yards). They couldn’t stop the run (188 yards allowed). They couldn’t pass the ball consistently (129 yards) or stop the pass when they needed to. As former Saints coach Jim Mora once said, they couldn’t do “ diddly poo .” Although rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler largely struggled and was responsible for both New Orleans turnovers, he had enough highlights — including a jumping, first-down pass on third-and-long — to keep him penciled in as the starter if the injured Derek Carr remains unable to play, Rizzi said. “It was definitely a performance where we got to take the good with the bad,” Rizzi said. “We’ve got to get rid of those negative plays.” Stock up New Orleans native Foster Moreau has emerged as one of the Saints’ most reliable offensive players. The sixth-year NFL tight end made two catches for a team-high 33 yards on Monday night, giving him 25 catches for 335 yards this season. His four TDs receiving entering the game remain tied for the team lead. Stock down Rizzi was riding high after two wins to start his interim term as head coach, but Monday night’s ugly loss is the club’s third in four games and took a lot of luster off his candidacy for a longer-term appointment. Injury report Center Erik McCoy left the game with an elbow injury, while guard Lucas Patrick hurt his knee in the closing minutes. Rizzi said McCoy won’t need surgery but could miss the rest of the season. The coach said Patrick needs more tests but is not expected to play again this season. While the chances of Carr (non-throwing, left hand) or top running back Alvin Kamara (groin) playing again this season appear slim, the Saints have declined to rule that out. Rizzi said Carr is getting closer to being able to play and wants the opportunity to go against his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders. Meanwhile, Rizzi said Kamara “is working his tail off to try to come back” this season. “Alvin told me this morning, in my office, that he really would like to play again,” Rizzi said. Key number 24 — The number of years since the Saints suffered a more lopsided shutout loss, 38-0 against San Francisco in 2002. Up next The Saints’ home finale against lowly Las Vegas will be an anticlimactic affair bound to generate a level of fan interest similar to, if not less than, a preseason game. But the game will be important to the current regime, which needs victories in each of the club’s final two games to avoid the franchise’s worst record since it was displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and went 3-13. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

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NoneBURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — TJ Hurley scored 23 points as Vermont beat Northeastern 68-64 on Saturday. Hurley shot 6 for 14 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 8 of 9 from the free-throw line for the Catamounts (5-4). Jace Roquemore scored 13 points and added five rebounds. Ileri Ayo-Faleye shot 3 of 5 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 10 points. Rashad King led the way for the Huskies (5-3) with 27 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Northeastern also got nine points and 10 rebounds from Youri Fritz. Hurley put up 13 points in the first half for Vermont, who led 35-22 at halftime. Vermont used an 8-0 run in the second half to build a 16-point lead at 47-31 with 12:26 left. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Chris Perkins: Is Grier or McDaniel responsible for Dolphins’ backup QB situation? Here’s what McDaniel saidJuliette Colunga in the library at Master’s University in Santa Clarita, on Oct. 5, 2024. Photo by Carlin Stiehl for CalMatters At California’s community colleges, conservative professors and students are making their voices heard — not just in the classroom but in court. Their lawsuits have already led community colleges to pay millions in settlements and legal fees. CalMatters identified at least seven cases filed since 2020 in which professors or students have sued their community college districts for issues related to free speech. Most of the cases are still ongoing and are located in California’s Central Valley, in counties where Republicans often outnumber Democrats. Although separate, many of these lawsuits include similar allegations: that programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion are restricting the right to free speech under the First Amendment. The University of California system is facing a similar case in Santa Cruz. In a state with 73 community college districts and 116 community colleges, such lawsuits are rare. Still, president-elect Donald Trump has used similar cases as fodder for national policy, such as a 2019 executive order he signed regarding free speech on college campuses, which he justified by pointing to a few conservative and religious students who claimed colleges had restricted their rights. Throughout his campaign for this year’s election, Trump promised to continue that focus if re-elected. “The time has come to reclaim our once great educational institutions from the radical left,” he said in a campaign video last year, later adding that he would protect free speech and remove “all Marxist diversity, equity, and inclusion bureaucrats” from college campuses. Even when these lawsuits get dismissed, community colleges can still pay a price. In a Riverside County lawsuit , Moreno Valley College professor Eric Thompson claimed the community college violated his right to free speech when it fired him. The lawsuit alleges that his termination was a result of various student complaints, all stemming from opinions that Thompson had presented in class or over email with the wider college community. He argued, for example, that homosexuality is the result of social factors, not genetics, and that conversion therapy should be allowed. Thompson lost the case but public records show that the district still paid nearly $900,000 in legal costs to fight it. For Daniel Ortner, an attorney who recently helped students and professors file three different lawsuits against community college districts, these cases are part of a broader trend of cracking down on controversial speech and forcing “conformity to a certain viewpoint,” especially on topics of race. Ortner works for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a nonprofit organization that focuses on free speech issues. The community college system, the California State University system, and the UC Office of the President all have policies promoting diversity, equity and inclusion on their campuses, though each system has taken a different approach. Ortner said the policies at the community college level are the strictest, and therefore, elicit more pushback from faculty. According to state regulations adopted in 2022, every community college district in the state must develop a policy to evaluate staff based on their ability to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. “Students must experience campus and classroom cultures that they feel they can belong to , where they can thrive and succeed” said Eloy Ortiz Oakley, then-chancellor of the community college system, during a 2022 presentation about the new regulations. Of the more than 2 million students who enrolled at one of the state’s community colleges last year, most are low-income , including some students who are former foster youth or formerly incarcerated. Most students identify as Black, Hispanic, or Asian. The California community college system has the “most diverse student population in the nation,” said Ortiz Oakley, later adding that neither the CSU nor the UC system had similar regulations in place. “We should be proud that we’re leading the way.” Nationally, many college systems have taken the opposite approach. A total of 25 states have proposed or signed legislation curbing how colleges support diversity, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. Many of the California lawsuits follow the same general contours. According to the details of one case , David Richardson, a professor at Madera Community College, started using the pronouns “Do, Re, Mi” while attending a 2021 presentation about personal gender pronouns. When the facilitator later approached Richardson about his choice of pronouns — calling his actions “harmful to trans people” — Richardson doubled down, claiming that his choice of pronouns was part of his right to free expression. After the college disciplined him, Richardson sued the State Center Community College District, which oversees Madera Community College. The case is still pending in federal court. The Campus Center of Bakersfield College on June 14, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local Another lawsuit at Bakersfield College dates back to 2019, when two professors, Matthew Garrett and Erin Miller, put together a campus talk about “free speech” and “campus censorship.” During the talk, Garrett and Miller criticized the school for supporting Kern Sol News, a nonprofit news site, and criticized specific professors at the school’s Social Justice Institute. Bakersfield College administrators then wrote a note in their personnel files, criticizing Garrett and Miller for “unprofessional conduct,” effectively “chilling” their First Amendment rights, according to the lawsuit. The Kern Community College District settled with Garrett this summer, paying him $2.4 million on the condition that he drop all of his legal complaints against the district. It’s less than 1% of the district’s annual budget, but for a faculty member, many of whom make around $100,000 a year, it’s a significant sum. Miller is continuing with the case. In the settlement, both Garrett and the district deny any wrongdoing. “The settlement is in the best interest of the District and allows us to focus on the future and continue to deliver quality higher education for students of Kern County without any further legal distractions,” said Norma Rojas, a spokesperson for the Kern Community College District, in a written statement. “To be clear, the dispute with Matthew Garrett was a disciplinary matter due to his disruptive actions on campus, none of which concerned freedom of speech.” Miller and Garrett declined multiple requests to comment. Another Central Valley case stems from an incident in 2021. At the time, Juliette Colunga was a student at Clovis Community College and on the leadership team of her college’s chapter of the Young America’s Foundation, a national conservative organization with local branches at over 2,000 college campuses. She and two other students placed a set of posters across campus that criticized communism, which the college then removed after other students complained. Later, Colunga and her co-leaders asked to put up pro-life posters, but school leaders said they could only be placed in a different location, far from the spot where they usually placed their content. With help from Ortner and the Young America’s Foundation, she and the other student leaders sued , alleging that the school district’s actions violated their First Amendment Rights. This summer, the State Center Community College District, which oversees Clovis Community College, agreed to pay her, the other student leaders, her attorneys, and the Young America’s Foundation $330,000 as part of a legal settlement. The district also agreed to implement a new policy for displaying posters on campus and to provide “First Amendment training” to all of its managers. “It was never about making money,” Colunga said. “It was not only about making change, but also about ensuring that change remains for future students.” Kristen Kuenzli Corey, general counsel to the State Center Community College District, declined to comment on Colunga’s lawsuit, Richardson’s lawsuit, and another similar lawsuit. She pointed to the pleadings in the cases as evidence of the district’s position. In general, the free speech provision of the First Amendment governs the relationship between people and government. Faculty and students at a public college have a right to free speech under the First Amendment, but in a slightly more limited manner, said David Snyder, the executive director of the First Amendment Coalition. Various courts have found that public institutions can limit the free speech rights of its employees — in this case, faculty — if an employee’s behavior runs counter to the mission of the institution. Schools also have a right to restrict their students’ speech, but only if it disrupts education. The most famous example is the “Tinker test,” where the U.S. Supreme Court said that students had a First Amendment right to free speech, as long as their conduct did not “materially and substantially interfere” with education. Students walking along the walkway to the Academic Village building 2 at the Madera Community College campus on Aug. 28, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local “What also matters is what the school’s policies say,” Snyder said. Regardless of the constitutional questions, a professor or student can sue if they feel the school’s actions contradict its policies. In addition to its policy on diversity, equity and inclusion, California’s community college system also has a policy on academic freedom, which states that faculty, staff, and students should have “the opportunity to express their opinions at the campus level.” The regulations around diversity, equity and inclusion do not conflict with the academic freedom policy or otherwise “censor or compel speech,” said Paul Feist, a spokesperson for the community college system, and he pointed to a lawsuit filed by Bakersfield College professor Daymon Johnson as evidence. Johnson does not agree with the college’s principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and claims that being forced to adhere to them would infringe on his rights, according to the case. A judge recently dismissed Johnson’s claims, though he has appealed the ruling. Neither the district nor Johnson responded to requests for comment. Of the seven lawsuits identified by CalMatters, most have taken years to resolve. Colunga’s lawsuit settled this summer — almost three years after she and the other student leaders first put up the posters at Clovis Community College. By the time the case settled, she had already graduated and transferred to The Master’s University, a private, four-year Christian college near Los Angeles. She said the school doesn’t have an official chapter of Young America’s Foundation, but she’s trying to get one started. Adam Echelman covers California’s community colleges in partnership with Open Campus, a nonprofit newsroom focused on higher education.Review: Nicole Kidman commands the erotic office drama ‘Babygirl’

Five doctors of the Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri were suspended following the death of a pregnant woman that sparked concerns about alleged medical negligence, officials said on Tuesday. Razim Akhter (35) of Badhaal Kotranka died at the GMC Rajouri on Sunday afternoon. She was five-and-a-half months pregnant and had been admitted with complications. Initially treated at a hospital in Kandi, she was later referred to GMC Rajouri for specialised care. Officials said that five doctors have been suspended and attached to the office of the Medical Superintendent of Associated Hospital while two doctors and eight other staff members, including paramedics and support staff, have been issued show-cause notices. The suspended doctors have been identified as Dr Veenu Bharti and Dr Neetu (Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology) Dr Shakir Ahmed Parray, Dr Shafkat Ulla, and Dr Anif Saleem Rather (Department of Casualty), the officials said. These doctors were on night duty in the Emergency Ward when the woman was under treatment. The show-cause notices were issued to two doctors -- one from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and another from the Department of Surgery -- along with eight other staff members. They have been directed to provide explanations to the Principal of GMC Rajouri regarding the alleged negligence, they added. The incident has drawn criticism from political leaders. Budhal MLA Javed Iqbal Choudhary expressed concern over the woman's death, while former Rajouri MLA Choudhary Qamar Hussain held a press conference on Tuesday, demanding accountability. Before she died, the woman had suffered a tragic loss, losing three of her children to a mysterious illness just last week. The GMC Rajouri administration has assured that a thoroug (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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DrBalcony: Revolutionizing Balcony Safety and Compliance Across CaliforniaAnalysis: Protecting QBs from violent late hits like the one that leveled Trevor Lawrence isn't easyCHICAGO (AP) — Cairo Santos had a field goal blocked — again. DeAndre Carter muffed a punt in the second half. And those were just the special teams mistakes for the struggling Chicago Bears. Santos' blocked field goal and Carter's turnover were part of another sloppy performance for Chicago in its fifth consecutive loss. The pair of miscues helped set up two of Minnesota's three touchdowns in a 30-27 overtime victory . The Bears (4-7) closed out a miserable three-game homestand after they won their first three games of the season at Soldier Field. They were in position to beat Green Bay last weekend before Santos' 46-yard field goal attempt was blocked on the final play of the Packers' 20-19 win . “It’s tough. ... When things just aren’t going your way, you gotta put your head down and just keep going to work,” tight end Cole Kmet said. “It’s not easy to do but that’s kind of where we’re at.” Chicago and Minnesota were tied at 7 when Caleb Williams threw incomplete on third-and-4 at the Vikings 30 early in the second quarter. Bears coach Matt Eberflus sent Santos out for a 48-yard attempt, but it was knocked down by defensive lineman Jerry Tillery. “I think it was the penetration with the trajectory of the ball,” Santos said. “Had the ball started 3 or 4 inches to the right of both those guys' hands, I think it still goes in through the uprights.” Brian Asamoah returned the blocked kick 22 yards to set the Vikings up with good field position. Sam Darnold then capped a six-play, 53-yard drive with a 5-yard TD pass to Jalen Nailor for a 14-7 lead with 6:29 left in the first half. It was the third blocked field goal for Santos this year, the most for Chicago in a single season since it also had three blocked in 2012. Santos also had a 43-yard try blocked in the fourth quarter of a 35-16 victory over Jacksonville on Oct. 13. The Bears became the first NFL team to allow three blocked field goals in a season since the Browns and Ravens each had three blocked in 2022. “Whenever that happens two games in a row we’ve got to make sure we take a hard look in terms of the protection, the technique and who we have in there,” Eberflus said. “So it's going to be a big thing to look at.” Chicago trailed 17-10 when it forced a Minnesota punt midway through the third quarter. Carter warned his teammates to get out of the way, but it hit the ground and bounced off the inside of his right leg before it was recovered by Bo Richter at the Bears 15. The Vikings turned the mental error into Aaron Jones' 2-yard touchdown run and a 24-10 lead. “Gotta get out of the way of the ball. That’s on me,” Carter said. “I let the team down today. Game shouldn’t have been in the situation it was in. I felt bad for the guys.” Santos and Carter both played a role in a late rally for Chicago. Carter had a 55-yard kickoff return, and Santos got an onside kick to work before making a tying 48-yarder on the final play of regulation. But the Bears stalled on the first possession of overtime, and Darnold drove the Vikings downfield to set up Parker Romo's winning 29-yard field goal. “We're losing in the most unreal situations,” Bears receiver DJ Moore said. “Now it's like the luck's got to go in our favor at some point.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

Hronsky scores 13 as Duquesne defeats Old Dominion 67-54Global Campus Recruitment Software Market Size, Share and Forecast By Key Players-HireVue,GR8 People,Yello,Talview,Mytasca 12-15-2024 05:58 PM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: Market Research Intellect Campus Recruitment Software Market USA, New Jersey- According to the Market Research Intellect, the global Campus Recruitment Software market is projected to grow at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.41% from 2024 to 2031. Starting with a valuation of 8.2 Billion in 2024, the market is expected to reach approximately 18.39 Billion by 2031, driven by factors such as Campus Recruitment Software and Campus Recruitment Software. This significant growth underscores the expanding demand for Campus Recruitment Software across various sectors. The Campus Recruitment Software Market is experiencing substantial growth as organizations increasingly seek to streamline and optimize their recruitment processes. With a rising demand for fresh talent from universities and colleges, companies are turning to advanced software solutions to manage end-to-end campus hiring activities. These tools enable efficient candidate sourcing, application tracking, interview scheduling, and offer management, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate experience. The integration of AI, data analytics, and machine learning enhances decision-making by enabling better talent matching and performance predictions. As companies prioritize building a strong entry-level workforce, the adoption of campus recruitment software continues to grow. Additionally, the increasing focus on diversity and inclusion, combined with the need for remote recruitment solutions, further fuels market expansion, making it a crucial tool for modern recruitment strategies. The dynamics of the Campus Recruitment Software Market are driven by technological advancements, evolving recruitment practices, and the need for efficient talent acquisition strategies. Automation and AI integration are transforming campus hiring by streamlining processes and providing actionable insights into candidate performance and fit. The shift toward virtual campus recruitment, accelerated by remote work trends, has increased the demand for software solutions that enable video interviews, online assessments, and digital onboarding. However, challenges such as integration with existing HR systems, cost constraints, and data privacy concerns can affect adoption. The competitive job market also pressures organizations to adopt tools that enhance their employer brand and recruitment efficiency. Despite these challenges, the growing emphasis on campus hiring and scalable recruitment solutions ensures the market's continued growth and innovation. Request PDF Sample Copy of Report: (Including Full TOC, List of Tables & Figures, Chart) @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/download-sample/?rid=10375520&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=042 Key Drivers: The growth of the Campus Recruitment Software market is driven by several key factors. Technological advancements in Campus Recruitment Software have enabled greater efficiency and enhanced capabilities, spurring adoption across industries. Additionally, the rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions is pushing companies to innovate and adopt greener practices. Expanding applications in sectors like Campus Recruitment Software and Campus Recruitment Software are further contributing to market demand, as these industries seek advanced solutions to streamline operations and enhance product quality. Favorable government policies and incentives in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific support investment and growth. Moreover, an increasing focus on Campus Recruitment Software for improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness is encouraging businesses to embrace new technologies, fostering sustained market expansion. Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a pivotal role in the Campus Recruitment Software market, as companies look to expand their capabilities, access new technologies, and strengthen market presence. Leading players engage in strategic acquisitions to consolidate their position and gain a competitive edge. These transactions often facilitate the integration of advanced Campus Recruitment Software solutions, helping firms broaden their product portfolios and meet growing customer demands. Additionally, M&A activities support companies in achieving economies of scale and penetrating new regional markets, particularly in high-growth areas like Asia-Pacific. Through such strategic alliances, businesses aim to accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and address evolving market challenges, ultimately driving the overall growth of the Campus Recruitment Software market. Get a Discount On The Purchase Of This Report @ https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/ask-for-discount/?rid=10375520&utm_source=OpenPr&utm_medium=042 The following Key Segments Are Covered in Our Report By Type Cloud-based On-premise By Application SMEs Large Enterprise Major companies in Campus Recruitment Software Market are: HireVue,GR8 People,Yello,Talview,Mytasca,Avature,Rakuna,Quorum Software Global Campus Recruitment Software Market -Regional Analysis North America: North America is expected to hold a significant share of the Campus Recruitment Software market due to advanced technological infrastructure and the presence of major market players. High demand across sectors like Campus Recruitment Software and Campus Recruitment Software is driving growth, with the U.S. being a key contributor. Additionally, ongoing investments in R&D and innovation reinforce the region's strong market position. Europe: Europe is projected to experience steady growth, driven by stringent regulatory standards and a rising focus on sustainability in Campus Recruitment Software practices. Countries like Germany, France, and the UK are leading due to their advanced industrial base and supportive government policies. The demand for eco-friendly and efficient Campus Recruitment Software solutions is expected to continue fostering market expansion. Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region, fueled by rapid industrialization and urbanization. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are driving demand due to expanding consumer bases and increasing investments in infrastructure. The region's robust manufacturing sector and favorable economic policies further enhance growth opportunities in the Campus Recruitment Software market. Latin America: Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to show moderate growth in the Campus Recruitment Software market. In Latin America, growth is supported by rising industrial activities in countries like Brazil and Mexico. Meanwhile, in the Middle East & Africa, infrastructure development and an increasing focus on innovation in sectors like Campus Recruitment Software are key drivers of market expansion. Middle East and Africa: The Middle East and Africa represent emerging markets in the global Campus Recruitment Software market, with countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Nigeria showing promising growth potential. Economic diversification efforts, urbanization, and a young population are driving demand for Campus Recruitment Software products and services in the region. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What is the current size of the Campus Recruitment Software market? Answer: The Campus Recruitment Software market was valued at approximately 8.2 Billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it will reach 18.39 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 14.41%. 2. What factors are driving the growth of the Campus Recruitment Software market? Answer: The market's expansion is attributed to several factors, including increased demand for Campus Recruitment Software, advancements in Campus Recruitment Software technology, and the adoption of Campus Recruitment Software across various sectors. 3. Which regions are expected to dominate the Campus Recruitment Software market? Answer: Regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific are anticipated to lead due to the presence of major industry players and growing investments in Campus Recruitment Software. 4. Who are the key players in the Campus Recruitment Software market? Answer: Prominent companies in the Campus Recruitment Software market include Campus Recruitment Software, Campus Recruitment Software, and Campus Recruitment Software, each contributing to market growth through innovations and strategic partnerships. 5. What challenges does the Campus Recruitment Software market face? Answer: The market faces challenges such as Campus Recruitment Software, regulatory compliance, and competition from alternative solutions. However, ongoing advancements aim to address these issues. 6. What are the future trends in the Campus Recruitment Software market? Emerging trends include the integration of Campus Recruitment Software technology, sustainability practices, and digital transformation in processes, all expected to shape the market's future. 7. How can businesses benefit from the Campus Recruitment Software market? 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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 15: For the fifth consecutive year, Zain has announced its platinum sponsorship of the latest and largest edition of Mirzam Expo, Kuwait’s top interior design and home decoration gathering. This year’s event featured participation from over 200 local and international companies, where Zain showcased its latest 5G solutions, offering customers an innovative home experience. Zain's continued support for this one-of-a-kind annual event reflects its commitment to supporting outstanding local initiatives that highlight national talent and foster entrepreneurship in Kuwait. The exhibition also serves as a platform for Zain to connect with customers and showcase its portfolio of world-class connectivity solutions. Over the course of six days at its dedicated booth, Zain presented the latest solutions, including advanced routers powered by 5G, enabling customers to enjoy superior speed and stability both inside and outside their homes. The company also introduced visitors to its latest sustainability initiatives. On the sidelines of the exhibition, Zain hosted a special session titled Empowering the Digital Future with Zain, which spotlighted cutting-edge future technologies and the innovative solutions within Zain’s portfolio. The session emphasized how Zain leverages innovation to enhance modern digital lifestyles and empower customers with the latest in connectivity. In addition, Zain’s booth showcased the company’s latest initiatives and programs related to its sustainability strategy. Highlights included efforts to reduce Zain’s environmental footprint, minimize carbon emissions, and promote eco-awareness campaigns within the community, contributing to the achievement of sustainability goals. Mirzam is the leading gathering of its kind for interior design and home decoration. Its fifth edition was the largest in its history, featuring participation from over 200 local and international companies across 300 booths, covering 55 categories related to interior and exterior design, décor, furniture, and home essentials.

Opposition fighters are closing in on Syria’s capital in a swiftly developing crisis that has taken much of the world by surprise. Syria's army has abandoned key cities in the west and south with little resistance. Nervous residents in Damascus describe security forces on the streets. The state news agency has been forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country. Who are these opposition fighters ? If they enter Damascus after taking two of Syria’s largest cities , what then? Here’s a look at the stunning reversal of fortune for Assad and his government in just the past 10 days, and what might lie ahead as Syria’s 13-year civil war reignites . This is the first time that opposition forces have reached the outskirts of the Syrian capital since 2018, when the country’s troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The approaching fighters are led by the most powerful insurgent group in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham , or HTS, along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army. Both have been entrenched in the northwest. They launched the shock offensive on Nov. 27 with gunmen capturing Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, and the central city of Hama, the fourth largest. The HTS has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. But the group said in recent years it cut ties with al-Qaida, and experts say HTS has sought to remake itself in recent years by focusing on promoting civilian government in their territory as well as military action. HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani told CNN in an exclusive interview Thursday from Syria that the aim of the offensive is to overthrow Assad’s government. The HTS and Syrian National Army have been allies at times and rivals at times, and their aims might diverge. The Turkish-backed militias also have an interest in creating a buffer zone near the Turkish border to keep away Kurdish militants at odds with Ankara. Turkey has been a main backer of the fighters seeking to overthrow Assad but more recently has urged reconciliation, and Turkish officials have strongly rejected claims of any involvement in the current offensive. Whether the HTS and the Syrian National Army will work together if they succeed in overthrowing Assad or turn on each other again is a major question. While the flash offensive against Syria’s government began in the north, armed opposition groups have also mobilized elsewhere. The southern areas of Sweida and Daraa have both been taken locally. Sweida is the heartland of Syria’s Druze religious minority and had been the site of regular anti-government protests even after Assad seemingly consolidated his control over the area. Daraa is a Sunni Muslim area that was widely seen as the cradle of the uprising against Assad’s rule that erupted in 2011. Daraa was recaptured by Syrian government troops in 2018, but rebels remained in some areas. In recent years, Daraa was in a state of uneasy quiet under a Russian-mediated ceasefire deal. And much of Syria's east is controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led group backed by the United States that in the past has clashed with most other armed groups in the country. Syria’s government now controls just four of 14 provincial capitals. Much depends on Assad’s next moves and his forces' will to fight. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces have started carrying out the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Syrian troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces and are sending reinforcements to Homs. If that city is captured, the link would be cut between Damascus, Assad’s seat of power, and the coastal region where he enjoys wide support. “Homs to the coastal cities will be a very huge red line politically and socially. Politically, if this line is crossed, then we are talking about the end of the entire Syria, the one that we knew in the past,” said a Damascus resident, Anas Joudeh. Assad appears to be largely on his own as allies Russia and Iran are distracted by other conflicts and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah has been weakened by its war with Israel, now under a fragile ceasefire. The U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, is calling for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition,” saying the situation is changing by the minute. He met with foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran on the sidelines of the Doha Summit. President-elect Donald Trump in his first extensive comments on the developments in Syria said the besieged Assad didn’t deserve U.S. support to stay in power. “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT,” Trump posted on social media.Nebraska judge dismisses challenges against medical marijuana petitionsFBI offers $15K reward in case of Maine teen missing since September

Manmohan Singh Was Unfailingly Modest, Even As PMPalazzo is in a big building on Hamburg Street with a large patio in front. One section is the bar area, the other a cozier dining room. Given a choice, we looked around at the various giant television screens in the bar and picked the dining room. It’s nice to have a choice. “I like the white tablecloths,” Mary said approvingly. It’s carpeted and a bit quieter in the dining room. The tables are far enough apart and the chairs are comfortably padded. The lighting level was just right. Most tables were filled this weeknight, including two tables with large groups. Ours was along the wall near the bar, with arches that gave a good view into the other room. We could see the bartenders bustling, getting drinks. Palazzo gets serious points for getting Mary’s drink right. She ordered a dry Manhattan ($8), which seems to be beyond the abilities of most bartenders. “God bless him, he got it right,” she said after tasting it. “This is delicious,” she added after another sip. It was on the rocks, not up, but she was quite pleased with it and the price. Palazzo’s online menu includes much more than the one we saw in the dining room, such as burgers, pizza, chicken wings and panini sandwiches. So there’s probably another menu available for the other room. An 8-ounce Hamburg Street Burger topped with lettuce, tomato and onion with a side of steak fries is $14. A full dozen wings is $18. I’ll tell you about the dining room menu since that’s where we ate, but I’d go back to try the casual fare available in the other room. Our menu had calamari ($17), shrimp cocktail ($17) and mussels ($15) to start. There’s a Caprese salad ($15), and we were both glad to see escarole and beans on the menu ($12), as it should be geographically. Dinners include a side of pasta, salad and bread. Chicken parm is $29 — a little high — but it comes with lots of extras and the portion is huge. There are pasta, chicken, veal and seafood sections. You’ll find penne a la vodka ($23); spaghetti with two homemade meatballs ($20); chicken francese ($29); and veal Paolo ($33), made with prosciutto and mozzarella. Seafood includes zuppe di pesce with shrimp, clams, scallions, mussels and haddock ($39). If you’re in the mood for a steak, there’s a 12-ounce New York strip ($37) or 14-ounce ribeye ($37). Mary and I both would have liked both small and large plates, at least for some dinners. The portions were so large they were impossible to eat in one sitting along with the salad, bread and pasta. If you want leftovers, order the large. We started with an order of clams Italiano ($17), a generous serving of gaping clams in a white wine, garlic and butter sauce. We loved the slices of crostini, which tasted like they had been fried in butter. Taken with the slightly spicy sauce, they were wonderful. I could have finished the puddle of sauce if I had more bread but was glad I didn’t fill up. It’s a perfect starter for two. Their house salads are nicer than most. They were chilled and fresh, topped with dressing but not swimming in it. Green leaf lettuce and baby greens formed the base, with cucumber slices, grape tomatoes and sliced black olives. Mary had blue cheese dressing, I had balsamic, and we both commented on how good they tasted. Palazzo had at least four employees working the dining room efficiently. Considering the strain the large parties put on the kitchen, the dining room seemed to run smoothly. Our terrific server Rosanna asked politely if we were done before removing any plates. She did a great job and took good care of us. Mary loves veal, and Palazzo’s veal parm ($31) did not disappoint. Once she was done exclaiming about the huge serving, she pointed out that the breading was delicious. “The veal is tasty, moist and tender.” Veal is her go-to at Italian restaurants. The pieces looked thick but they were folded over and thin, as they should be. Very good. I had chicken Palazzo ($29), white-meat chicken medallions over sautéed spinach in a white wine butter sauce. I liked the bits of fresh garlic. The spinach soaked up the addicting sauce admirably, and I enjoyed what I could eat of the four pieces of chicken. The meat was battered and sautéed, very nice, and like the veal it was pounded to an even thickness. There were four good-sized pieces of meat on both our plates. We didn’t come close to finishing. Both were topped with extra creamy mozzarella. Whatever Palazzo uses is much better than the kind of cheese you usually get. I loved my meal and would get it again just to soak up that delicious sauce with the spinach. We both had sides of pasta in the house red sauce, spaghetti for Mary and ziti for me. Their red sauce is sturdy, dependable and we couldn’t finish the pasta either. If you have room, don’t skip dessert. Some of the desserts are house-made, like the outstanding peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake ($10) we shared. After one taste of peanut butter creaminess, I dug in. We agreed it was all about the peanut butter, in the best possible way. I didn’t forget husband Eric and brought him an order of calamari fritti ($17) with roasted red and banana peppers. They get points for making an effort on the presentation for a takeout dish. Eric said he liked the breading and tenderness. It was a generous portion. He also got Key lime pie ($8), another Palazzo specialty. “It’s sweet. I like the graham cracker crust,” he said. “Very smooth,” he added. It had good lime flavor and a bit of tang. The tab for our food and one drink came to $123.12 with tax and tip (I paid separately for the takeout). We really enjoyed our dinner. The dining room was pleasant, the experience enjoyable and the service very good. So you should visit Palazzo if you want the old-school Italian restaurant experience and excellent food. It’s nice enough to celebrate a special occasion and the service was solid. “I’d go back,” said Mary. “That was worth the trip.” The Palazzo Ristorante WHERE: 2780 Hamburg St., Rotterdam; 518-280-2224; thepalazzoristorante.com WHEN: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday HOW MUCH: $123.12 with one drink, tax and tip MORE INFO: All major credit cards. ADA compliant. Parking lot. Reservations accepted. Chicken Palazzo from Palazzo Ristorante on Hamburg Street in Rotterdam. Chicken Palazzo from Palazzo Ristorante on Hamburg Street in Rotterdam. Chicken Palazzo from Palazzo Ristorante on Hamburg Street in Rotterdam. Chicken Palazzo from Palazzo Ristorante on Hamburg Street in Rotterdam. Chicken Palazzo from Palazzo Ristorante on Hamburg Street in Rotterdam. Palazzo Ristorante's veal parmesan. Palazzo Ristorante's veal parmesan. House salads at Palazzo Ristorante in Rotterdam. Clams Italiano at Palazzo Ristorante. Clams Italiano at Palazzo Ristorante. Exterior of The Palazzo Ristorante on Hamburg Street in Rotterdam. Peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake from Palazzo Ristorante on Hamburg Street in Rotterdam. Peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake from Palazzo Ristorante on Hamburg Street in Rotterdam. Chicken Palazzo from Palazzo Ristorante on Hamburg Street in Rotterdam.

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Voters in Ireland were more than usually busy in 2024, casting their ballot in five different polls – for two referenda in March, local and European ballots in June and a general election in November. The country’s political comings and goings were further punctuated by an emotional announcement in March from former premier Leo Varadkar that he was resigning as taoiseach and Fine Gael leader. He was succeeded the following month in both roles by Simon Harris. But the year had so much more to offer than just politics, and PA news agency photographers were on hand to capture some of the highlights.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said there must be "a foreign policy for Viksit Bharat" as he underlined that changes in foreign policy are needed amid a changing landscape. In his address at the launch of 'India's World' magazine here, he also said "when we speak about changing foreign policy, if there is talk of a post-Nehruvian construct, it should not be treated as a political attack". Foreign policy expert C Raja Mohan chairs the editorial board of the magazine. The external affairs minister said there are "four big factors" which should cause people in India to actually ask themselves as to "what are the changes which are necessary in a foreign policy". "One, and I happened, by coincidence, to speak about it yesterday, for many, many years, we had what someone else very pithily summed up as the 'Nehru development model'. That was book released yesterday by Dr Arvind Panagariya," he said. A 'Nehru development model', inevitably produced a 'Nehru foreign policy' and "we seek to correct that abroad", just as efforts being made to "reform" the consequences of the model at home, Jaishankar said on Saturday, in his virtual address at the launch of the book 'The Nehru Development Model'. In his address at the Sunday's event, he reiterated that a 'Nehru development model' produced a 'Nehru foreign policy'. "I mean, it was obvious. And, it wasn't just what was happening in our country, there was an international landscape in the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and the 1970s which was bipolar. Then there was a unipolar landscape. And, both those landscapes have also changed," the EAM said. On top of it, in the last two decades or so, there has been a "very intense globalisation", a strong interdependence with countries. "In a way the relationship, the behaviour of states towards each other have changed," he said. Finally, if one looks at technology, technology on foreign policy, technology on state capability, "technology on our daily existence, that too has changed", he added. "So, if the domestic model has changed, if the landscape has changed, if the behavioural patterns of states have changed, and if the tools of foreign policies have changed, how can foreign policy remain the same," he argued. "So, my point to you today is when we speak about changing foreign policy, if there is talk of a post-Nehruvian construct, it should not be treated as a political attack. I mean, it didn't require Narendra Modi to do it, Narasimha Rao started it," Jaishankar said. "So, I think, we need to be grounded, we need to be realistic, we need to be practical in this country, and the foreign policy discourse within track 2, and between track 2 and track 1 will certainly improve, if we move in that direction," the EAM said. In his address, he also asserted that a vision for a developed India needs a foreign policy for 'Viksit Bharat'. "If today our aspiration at home is to become a Viksit Bharat, surely there must be a foreign policy for Viksit Bharat. And, that foreign policy in a way, I would say, we had about a decade ago suggested the need for India to start thinking about moving towards a leading power. How to be more ambitious, how to plan ahead," the EAM said. Now, some of it is also about positioning, a country will have in a sense, if it had the most friends, the least problems. The best relationships, the "minimal baggage", and in that positioning the concept of 'Vishwa Bandhu' came up, he added. The vision of 'Viksit Bharat' laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to build India as a developed nation by 2047 when it will complete 100 years as an independent nation. In his address, the external affairs minister also touched upon the aspects of various tracks of diplomacy and the importance of their inter-dynamics. "If we look back the last 25 years, and I grant you, I have a vested interest in that statement, but if you look back the last 25 years in this country, track 1 has been consistently ahead of track 2, when it comes to diplomacy, foreign policy and keeping up with the world," he said. "In fact, if you look at many of the big ideas, much of the advocacy of change, I would say, really it is interesting that track 1 has outpaced track 2. Because, I do think that this dynamic of track 1, track 2, government, think-tank, official, academic, need changes in our country," the EAM added. Track 1 diplomacy refers to official, government to government diplomacy while track 2 refers to unofficial contact and interaction in a diplomacy. Jaishankar said "our public space discourse should not be theological, it should not be polemical, it should not come as a defence of the past versus a compulsion to move beyond the past". "So, to me a platform that signifies realism, which is contemporary, ambitious, I think it makes such a platform relevant," he added. The EAM said if things are going to change then that begs a different question, "do we defend, manage, advance, or do we do all of the same". "How ambitious we should be, what is it that we are aiming for. And, what should be the timing for what we should do," he asked. And, if "we do raise our hedge to what degree and on what issues. I think that's also a very important concern," the minister added. "Just like the economic debates and the economic model of this country became more open, I think foreign policy, foreign policy thinking of this country has to keep pace with what is happening in this country, and needs to be more open. And, for that it's important to have an integrated outlook," the EAM asserted.

Podeli : Dragan “Palma” Markovic, leader of United Serbia, died on Friday at the age of 65, reported the daily Novosti. Markovic became the first mayor of Jagodina when it gained city status in 2008. He served as a Serbian Parliament member from 2008 until resigning in September 2011 due to a conflict of interest. Even after the 2020 elections he was re-elected as Jagodina mayor. Markovic was a close ally of the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS) and its leader Ivica Dacic. His United Serbia party is part of the ruling coalition. He entered politics in 1993, co-founding the Party of Serbian Unity alongside Zeljko „Arkan“ Raznatovic and Borislav Pelevic.

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Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgenderJERUSALEM — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities, as Israel signaled it aims to keep pummeling Hezbollah in the final hours before any ceasefire takes hold. Israel’s security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement late Tuesday after it was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East, but neither he nor Netanyahu have proposed a postwar solution for the Palestinian territory, where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed a series of accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran, which backs both groups. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” Netanyahu’s office later said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but “reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” It was not immediately clear when the ceasefire would go into effect, and the exact terms of the deal were not released. The deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor all sides’ compliance. But implementation remains a major question mark. Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal “was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday that it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state.” of Lebanon, he said. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Even as Israeli, U.S, Lebanese and international officials have expressed growing optimism over a ceasefire, Israel has continued its campaign in Lebanon, which it says aims to cripple Hezbollah’s military capabilities. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in the central Beirut district of Basta — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near the city’s downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. Strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs killed at least one person and wounded 13, it said. Three people were killed in a separate strike in Beirut and three in a strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media said another 10 people were killed in the eastern Baalbek province. Israel says it targets Hezbollah fighters and their infrastructure. Israel also struck a building in Beirut’s bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site that is around 400 meters from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets in Beirut and other areas linked to Hezbollah’s financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously have not been targeted. The warnings, coupled with fear that Israel was ratcheting up attacks before a ceasefire, sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, and some cars had mattresses tied to them. Dozens of people, some wearing their pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed loudly overhead. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told The Associated Press that peacekeepers will not evacuate. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few miles from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 20 miles north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have been exchanging barrages ever since. Israel escalated its campaign of bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon.

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Chris Mubiru leads Northwestern State over North Alabama 71-58ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 28th Dec, 2024) The United Emirates has welcomed the diplomatic efforts of the brotherly Republic of Türkiye to resolve the ongoing crisis in , which also represents a priority for the . The emphasised that these efforts reflect Türkiye’s steadfast commitment to promoting regional peace and stability, and contributing to the strengthening of international relations. The is fully prepared to cooperate and coordinate with the Turkish efforts and diplomatic initiatives to end the conflict in and find a comprehensive solution to the crisis. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the ’s steadfast position in relation to the crisis, stressing that the focus remains on reaching an immediate ceasefire and an urgent cessation of hostilities in the internal fighting in between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces, while also addressing the catastrophic humanitarian crisis through the provision of urgent relief aid to the brotherly Sudanese people. The Ministry emphasised that the is working with relevant parties, regional partners, and the international community to find a peaceful solution to the crisis, in an effort to stop the escalation, achieve a ceasefire, and begin an intra-Sudanese dialogue that involves political factions and the warring parties to fulfill the aspirations of the Sudanese people for development, security, and prosperity. Moreover, the stresses the importance of the warring parties’ respecting their commitments under the Declaration, and the mechanisms proposed by the Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in (ALPS) Group. The Ministry highlighted that the absence of the Sudanese Armed Forces the latest peace talks – which the participated in, alongside several countries and regional and international organisations, as part of the ALPS Group in – demonstrates a blatant disregard for the suffering of the brotherly Sudanese people, and reflects their strong unwillingness to cooperate and engage in peace talks aimed at resolving the crisis and achieving lasting peace. Furthermore, the underscored the importance of dialogue and negotiations as the only path to resolve the conflict and secure a political process and national consensus towards a civilian-led . The continues to call on the concerned parties to return to negotiations and actively engage in efforts to achieve peace in .

Macron Calls Haitian Officials 'Total Morons' Over PM SackingMutual of America Capital Management LLC decreased its position in shares of Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GDYN – Free Report ) by 0.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 183,738 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,724 shares during the period. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC owned about 0.24% of Grid Dynamics worth $2,572,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. raised its position in Grid Dynamics by 21.3% in the 2nd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 10,073 shares of the company’s stock valued at $106,000 after purchasing an additional 1,770 shares during the last quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Grid Dynamics in the first quarter valued at about $124,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC acquired a new position in Grid Dynamics during the 2nd quarter worth about $117,000. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in Grid Dynamics during the 2nd quarter worth about $129,000. Finally, Mount Yale Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Grid Dynamics during the 2nd quarter worth about $141,000. Institutional investors own 71.18% of the company’s stock. Insider Activity In related news, major shareholder Teamsun Technology Co. Beijing sold 913,387 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $12.80, for a total value of $11,691,353.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 13,889,183 shares in the company, valued at approximately $177,781,542.40. The trade was a 6.17 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, CFO Anil Doradla sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.66, for a total transaction of $52,980.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 380,282 shares in the company, valued at $6,715,780.12. This trade represents a 0.78 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold 950,387 shares of company stock valued at $12,239,324 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 7.20% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth View Our Latest Report on Grid Dynamics Grid Dynamics Trading Up 3.1 % NASDAQ GDYN opened at $18.26 on Friday. Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $9.07 and a 12 month high of $19.86. The company has a market capitalization of $1.51 billion, a PE ratio of 608.67 and a beta of 1.04. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $15.48 and a 200 day simple moving average of $12.96. Grid Dynamics ( NASDAQ:GDYN – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The company reported $0.10 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $87.40 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $85.09 million. Grid Dynamics had a net margin of 0.74% and a return on equity of 0.15%. Grid Dynamics’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.08 EPS. About Grid Dynamics ( Free Report ) Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides technology consulting, platform and product engineering, and analytics services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It offers cloud platform and product engineering services, such as architecting, designing, and building scalable and secure cloud-based platforms and business applications; and AI/machine learning and data platform engineering services that build platforms to facilitate batch and streaming data ingestion, quality governance, orchestration, semantic modeling, observability, and analysis at scale. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GDYN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:GDYN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Grid Dynamics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Grid Dynamics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Pathstone Holdings LLC boosted its position in Graco Inc. ( NYSE:GGG – Free Report ) by 4.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 47,638 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 2,205 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in Graco were worth $4,169,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. PineStone Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Graco by 134.4% in the second quarter. PineStone Asset Management Inc. now owns 4,169,176 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $330,532,000 after acquiring an additional 2,390,602 shares in the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Graco by 244.4% in the 3rd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 1,990,742 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $174,210,000 after purchasing an additional 1,412,704 shares in the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of Graco during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $27,502,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC boosted its stake in shares of Graco by 54.2% during the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 814,321 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $64,502,000 after buying an additional 286,212 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Graco by 32.1% in the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,069,292 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $84,775,000 after buying an additional 259,819 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.88% of the company’s stock. Insider Transactions at Graco In other Graco news, insider Peter J. O’shea sold 18,075 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.76, for a total value of $1,604,337.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 14,516 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,288,440.16. This represents a 55.46 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link . Also, insider David J. Thompson sold 3,216 shares of Graco stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.31, for a total value of $284,004.96. Following the sale, the insider now directly owns 27,246 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,406,094.26. This trade represents a 10.56 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders own 2.63% of the company’s stock. Analyst Ratings Changes View Our Latest Stock Report on GGG Graco Stock Up 1.7 % Shares of NYSE:GGG opened at $91.08 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $15.38 billion, a PE ratio of 32.18, a P/E/G ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 0.82. Graco Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $77.49 and a fifty-two week high of $94.77. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $85.86 and a 200 day simple moving average of $82.73. Graco ( NYSE:GGG – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 23rd. The industrial products company reported $0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.76 by ($0.05). Graco had a return on equity of 21.24% and a net margin of 22.87%. The company had revenue of $519.21 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $538.19 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.76 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts forecast that Graco Inc. will post 2.89 EPS for the current fiscal year. Graco Dividend Announcement The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, November 6th. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 21st were issued a dividend of $0.255 per share. This represents a $1.02 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, October 21st. Graco’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.04%. Graco Profile ( Free Report ) Graco Inc designs, manufactures, and markets systems and equipment used to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials worldwide. The Contractor segment offers sprayers to apply paint to walls and other structures; two-component proportioning systems that are used to spray polyurethane foam and polyurea coatings; and viscous coatings to roofs, as well as markings on roads, parking lots, athletic fields, and floors. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GGG? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Graco Inc. ( NYSE:GGG – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Graco Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Graco and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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Nigerians across ethnic and religious divides, at home and in the diaspora, have nominated the immediate past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, for the ‘Governor of the Year’ category in the ThisDay Awards 2024. This year’s edition of the yearly awards, organised by the ThisDay/Arise Group Board of Editors, and tagged ‘When the Going Gets Tough... the Tough Get Rewarded!’, will be held on January 22, 2025. According to the organisers, the ‘Governor of the Year Award’ would be won by the Governor who combines vision, passion, dedication and courage to make the lives of the people of his state better. Leading the nomination of Obaseki as ‘Governor of the Year’ is the immediate past Commissioner for Digital Economy, Science and Technology in Edo State, Ogbeide Ifaluyi-isibor, who said in his eight years of leadership of Edo, Obaseki’s milestone achievements in education, healthcare, innovation, tourism, agriculture, pension, city planning, security, science, civil service and corporate governance are laudable footprints that will stand the test of time. He said, “His landmark achievements in the creation of the Edo State Tier-3 Data Centre, which facilitated digital services management for government agencies, the deployment of Health Information Management System, Electronic Health Records and Telemedicine Services, helped to streamline healthcare delivery, improve patient management and extend healthcare access to rural communities.” Ifaluyi-isibor described Obaseki as a man of vision with passion for excellence and unequalled zeal to impact the lives of his people. The former Edo State commissioner added, “Obaseki’s eight years leadership in Edo was outstanding. He not only utilised his experiences in the private sector to the benefit of the state, he also ensured that no one was left behind during his tenure in office by providing key infrastructure that added great value to the lives of the people of the state.” Ifaluyi-isibor stressed that he was not surprised at Obaseki’s achievements in office because of his track record of excellence, saying he found him fit for the ‘Governor of the Year’ award and urged him to continue to find other ways to make life better for his people. In nominating Obaseki for the award, an international journalist in the United Kingdom, Mayozi John, said since 1999 Obaseki is the best governor Edo State has produced, noting that in all ramifications he stood out. “In all sectors, his presence was felt and is still being felt, even by thousands of Nigerians in the diaspora”, he said. John, who spoke to journalists on his visit to Nigeria for the Christmas holiday, said across the streets of the United States, the UK and across Europe, many sing his (Obaseki) praises after they must have visited Nigeria and visited Edo State. “Many Nigerians plan to hold a solidarity protest for Obaseki in the United States as soon as Donald Trump is sworn in as President in January 2025.” He added, “Obaseki’s tenure as Edo governor will continue to inspire and serve as a reference point for future leaders of the state.” John said it would take an extraordinary human being like Obaseki to best his own records, adding that the extraordinary person is yet to arrive the scene. According to him, “The digitisation and reforms of the pension management with the Edo State Pension Management System and an online pension portal are laudable projects that continue to attract local and global accolades. “The Smart City Initiative and investments in fibre optic infrastructure enabled high-speed Internet access across the state, laying the foundation for further digital services and urban planning within the state. “The EdoBEST programme helped to revolutionise primary and junior secondary education by integrating technology into teaching and learning processes. “Other key categories in the award include ‘Titans of The Year’ for the men and women who, through their vision, action, guts and courage made a lasting impact on Nigeria, and ‘Man of the Year’ for the man who significantly influenced major events that defined the outgoing year, 2024”.NEW YORK — Dylan Raiola passed for 228 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska built an 18-point lead through three quarters and hung on to beat Boston College 20-15 Saturday for its first bowl victory since 2015. After Nebraska built a 13-2 lead in the first half on scoring runs by Rahmir Johnson and Kwinten Ives, Raiola hit Emmett Johnson with a 13-yard TD pass on fourth down with 3:02 remaining in the third quarter for a 20-2 edge and the Cornhuskers (7-6) held on for the win. Raiola completed 23 of 31 passes in front of a sizable Nebraska crowd that celebrated the team’s first bowl win since topping UCLA in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl and first winning season since 2016. “The biggest thing is that finally they can walk off the field and say ’Hey we got it done,'” Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said. “We’ll have a lot of momentum heading into the offseason.” Raiola completed passes to 10 receivers, including Jahmal Banks, who finished with four receptions for 79 yards. “He’s gotten so much better as the year’s gone on in terms of the speed, movement and those things,” Rhule said of Raiola. Rahmir Johnson and Ives scored on short TD runs in the second period, and Nebraska’s defense set up the critical score in the third. Emmett Johnson scored on fourth-and-3 play for a 20-2 lead. That score came after John Bullock sacked Boston College quarterback Grayson James, forcing a fumble that was recovered by Elijah Jeudy at midfield. James finished 25 of 40 for 296 yards as Boston College (7-6) fell to 0-3 in Pinstripe Bowl games. The Eagles got past midfield on five of their first seven drives, but committed two turnovers and failed to convert four fourth downs, including two inside the 10-yard line. Boston College finally cashed with 6:11 left in the fourth when Turbo Richard scored on a 1-yard run, but the two-point conversion failed. BC made it a one-score game on Jordan McDonald’s 2-yard run, a play after getting possession on a blocked punt. "I thought we were productive, but we couldn’t score,” Boston College coach Bill O’Brien said. “So that’s a problem because you have to score to win.” After a scoreless opening quarter, Rahmir Johnson easily scored on a 4-yard run on the first play of the second period. After BC turned it over on downs twice in Nebraska territory, the Cornhusker’s took a 13-0 lead on Ives’ 2-yard run that was set up by Rahmir Johnson’s 22-yard run. The Eagles picked up their only points of the first half when Ashton McShane blocked John Hohl’s extra point and returned it for two points. Nebraska: Rahmir Johnson was named MVP in his final game at Nebraska to cap an emotional season in which he lost his mother in November. Johnson finished with 10 carries for 60 yards and the Cornhuskers totaled 127 yards on the ground and 363 yards overall. “Even with news like that, I still want to play for these guys," Johnson said. “And that's just the type of person I am.” Boston College: Without ACC sacks leader DE Donovan Ezeiruaku, the Eagles could not get Nebraska and had to burn their final two timeouts after getting within 20-15. Nebraska opens its 2025 season against Cincinnati on Aug. 30. Boston College takes on Fordham on Aug. 30 to open its season and will welcome Alabama transfer Dylan Longeran into its quarterback mix. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Boris Epshteyn, a leading adviser to President-elect Donald Trump , allegedly sought payments in the tens of thousands of dollars in exchange for promoting candidates for top positions in the incoming administration, a scheme that observers saw as further evidence of the corruption pervading the Republican leader’s inner circle. Multiple news outlets reported Monday that the top attorney on Trump’s transition team investigated Epshteyn — who helped represent the former president during his effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election — over accusations that he requested payments from people seeking roles in the incoming administration. Scott Bessent, Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department , was among those Epshteyn pushed for payments , according to The Associated Press . The Washington Post reported Monday that Epshteyn asked Bessent for “a monthly stipend of at least $30,000” in exchange for promoting him for the Treasury role, an offer Bessent declined. Epshteyn “later asked Bessent to invest $10 million in a three-on-three basketball league,” according to the Post , which cited an internal legal review. Epshteyn called the accusations “fake” and “defamatory.” Reports of Epshteyn’s scheme came amid broader concerns about glaring conflicts of interest within Trump’s transition team and incoming administration, both of which are teeming with lobbyists and executives who stand to benefit from the president-elect’s second term. “In any organization, when the person at the top is as corrupt as Trump, everyone else becomes corrupt, because otherwise you’re a sucker,” journalist Jon Schwarz wrote Monday. In what one watchdog group called “a highly unprecedented move,” Trump has thus far refused to sign a legally required ethics pledge and other documents necessary to formally set the transition in motion. By not signing the ethics pledge, Trump has been able to conceal the names of individuals and corporations financing his return to power, allowing them to contribute unlimited sums. “This resistance to commit to ethical conduct while serving as president is a red flag pointing to nothing so much as greed and corruption and an intention to enrich himself and/or his family through the extensive powers of his office,” Virginia Kase Solomón, president and CEO of Common Cause, said in a statement Monday. “Americans expect and deserve a president who prioritizes the nation’s well-being over personal gain. They will not tolerate a president who abuses the powers of his office to line his own pockets.” During his first term, according to a recent analysis by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, Trump “likely benefited from $13.6 million in payments from foreign governments” to his companies. Trump, granted sweeping immunity by the conservative-dominated Supreme Court, is poised to enrich himself further during his second term. As the Post noted last week, the president-elect “has made no promises to divest from any of his financial interests, which have now soared to include a cryptocurrency business and a stake valued at $3.76 billionin a social media company, in addition to his family firm’s growing number of foreign deals.” “The unprecedented scenario of a president holding a single company’s shares worth billions of dollars — as Trump does in Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., the parent company of Truth Social — is unanticipated by existing law,” the Post added. Delaney Marsco and Maha Quadri of Campaign Legal Center wrote earlier this month that “in the absence of swift, concrete action by the president-elect to signal his dedication to ethics standards, all signs point to a second term that will prioritize personal interest over public good, and a declining trust in public institutions.”

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Israeli troops stormed one of the last hospitals operating in northern Gaza on Friday, igniting fires and forcing many staff and patients outside to strip in winter weather, the territory’s health ministry said. Kamal Adwan Hospital has been hit multiple times over the past three months by Israeli troops waging an offensive against Hamas fighters in surrounding neighborhoods, according to staff. The ministry said a strike on the hospital a day earlier killed five medical staff. Israel’s military said it was conducting operations against Hamas infrastructure and militants in the area of the hospital, without details. It repeated claims that Hamas fighters operate inside Kamal Adwan but provided no evidence. Hospital officials have denied that. The Health Ministry said troops forced medical personnel and patients to assemble in the yard and remove their clothes. Some were led to an unknown location, while some patients were sent to the nearby Indonesian Hospital, which was knocked out of operation after an Israel raid this week. Israeli troops during raids frequently carry out mass detentions, stripping men to their underwear for questioning in what the military says is a security measure as they search for Hamas fighters. The Associated Press doesn’t have access to Kamal Adwan, but armed plainclothes members of the Hamas-led police forces — tasked with keeping security and officially separate from the group’s armed wing — have been seen in other hospitals. The Health Ministry said Israeli troops also set fires in several parts of Kamal Adwan, including the lab and surgery department. It said 25 patients and 60 health workers remained in the hospital out of 75 patients and 180 staff who had been there. The account could not be independently confirmed, and attempts to reach hospital staff were unsuccessful. “Fire is ablaze everywhere in the hospital,” an unidentified member of the staff said in an audio message posted on the social media accounts of hospital director Hossam Abu Safiya. The staffer said some evacuated patients had been unhooked from oxygen. “There are currently patients who could die at any moment,” she said. A largely isolated north Since October, Israel’s offensive has virtually sealed off the northern Gaza areas of Jabaliya, Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya and leveled large parts of them. Tens of thousands of Palestinians were forced out but thousands are believed to remain in the area, where Kamal Adwan and two other hospitals are located. Troops raided Kamal Adwan in October, and on Tuesday troops stormed and evacuated the Indonesian Hospital. The area has been cut off from food and other aid for months , raising fears of famine. The U.N. says Israeli troops allowed just four humanitarian deliveries to the area from Dec. 1 to Dec. 23. The Israeli rights group Physicians for Human Rights-Israel this week petitioned Israel’s High Court of Justice seeking a halt to military attacks on Kamal Adwan. It warned that forcibly evacuating the hospital would “abandon thousands of residents in northern Gaza.” Before the latest deaths Thursday, the group documented five other staffers killed by Israeli fire since October. Israel launched its campaign in Gaza vowing to destroy Hamas after the group’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel in which militants killed around 1,200 people and abducted some 250 others. Around 100 Israelis remain captive in Gaza, around a third believed to be dead. Israel’s nearly 15-month-old campaign of bombardment and offensives has devastated the territory’s health sector. A year ago, it carried out raids on hospitals in northern Gaza, including Kamal Adwan, Indonesian and al-Awda Hospital, saying they served as bases for Hamas, though it presented little evidence. Israel’s campaign has killed more than 45,400 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children, and wounded more than 108,000 others, according to the Health Ministry. Its count does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. Deaths from the cold in Gaza More than 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians have been driven from their homes, most of them now sheltering in sprawling, squalid tent camps in south and central Gaza. Children and adults, many barefoot, huddled Friday on the cold sand in tents whose plastic and cloth sheets whipped in the wind. Overnight temperatures can dip into the 40s Fahrenheit (below 10 Celsius), and sea spray from the Mediterranean can dampen tents just steps away. “I swear to God, their mother and I cover ourselves with one blanket and we cover (their five children) with three blankets that we got from neighbors. Sea waters drowned everything that was ours,” said Muhammad al-Sous, displaced from Beit Lahiya in the north. The children collect plastic bottles to make fires, and pile under the blankets when their only set of clothes is washed and dried in the wind. At least three babies in Gaza have died from exposure to cold in recent days, doctors there have said.None

Judge Baker Children's Center d/b/a The Baker Center for Children and Families Provides Notice of Data Security IncidentU S Global Investors Inc. lowered its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AMZN ) by 33.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 7,980 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock after selling 4,000 shares during the quarter. U S Global Investors Inc.’s holdings in Amazon.com were worth $1,487,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in AMZN. PayPay Securities Corp raised its stake in Amazon.com by 64.6% in the 2nd quarter. PayPay Securities Corp now owns 163 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Hoese & Co LLP acquired a new stake in Amazon.com during the 3rd quarter worth $37,000. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc grew its holdings in shares of Amazon.com by 650.0% during the second quarter. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc now owns 300 shares of the e-commerce giant’s stock worth $58,000 after buying an additional 260 shares in the last quarter. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. acquired a new stake in shares of Amazon.com in the first quarter valued at about $69,000. Finally, Innealta Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Amazon.com in the second quarter worth about $77,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 72.20% of the company’s stock. Amazon.com Trading Down 0.6 % Shares of NASDAQ:AMZN opened at $197.12 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $2.07 trillion, a PE ratio of 42.21, a P/E/G ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.14. The company’s 50 day moving average is $193.00 and its two-hundred day moving average is $186.31. Amazon.com, Inc. has a 52 week low of $142.81 and a 52 week high of $215.90. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. Insider Buying and Selling In related news, Director Jonathan Rubinstein sold 5,004 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, November 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $199.85, for a total value of $1,000,049.40. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 99,396 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $19,864,290.60. This trade represents a 4.79 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, CEO Douglas J. Herrington sold 5,502 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $205.81, for a total transaction of $1,132,366.62. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 518,911 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $106,797,072.91. 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A new study links a shipwreck off the Kenyan coast of Ngomeni to be Vasco de Gama’s famed ship, the Sāo Jorge, from one of his many voyages through the Indian Ocean. The remains of the vessel were found near the Kenyan town of Malindi in 2013 – dated contemporaneously with 7 other Portuguese shipwrecks from this era and area. The Sāo Jorge sank in 1524. Once the identity is confirmed, this is going to be the earliest known European shipwreck in the Indian Ocean. Corroborating the Correct Ship “... we don't know for sure,” mused Filipe Castro, maritime archaeologist at the University of Coimbra in Portugal and lead author of the new study published in the Journal of Maritime Archaeology . Their next step is to conduct an archaeological survey of the coral reefs stretching north from Malindi to Ras Ngomeni – 15 miles (25 kilometers) long. The ship is nestled amid the corals on the seabed, with timbers from the ship’s hull and frame unearthed in two archaeological trenches at the site. "I think this is a unique shipwreck. It is a treasure,” Castro told Live Science . Epic Voyage of Vasco da Gama Connected Europe to the East A Traveler Even After Death? The Two Tombs of Vasco da Gama The wreck lies about 488 meters (1,600 feet) off the coast of Malindi, Kenya, at a depth of about 20 feet. (Filipe Castro/ Journal of Maritime Archaeology ) In 2013, underwater archaeologist Caesar Bita from the National Museums of Kenya, made the find. He is now assisting the team with the current investigation. Bita also recovered copper ingots and elephant tusks from the submerged site. Kenyan authorities are interested in converting this area into an underwater museum. “Lying at shallow depths off the coast of Kenya , this ship is protected by the local population, who are part of this community archaeology project and who we intend to train so that they can monitor the finds and participate in their recording and analysis,” reported a press release by the Centre for Functional Ecology earlier this year. Did the Portuguese Have Secret Knowledge about Brazil Before the Treaty of Tordesillas? The Age of Discovery: A New World Dawns Proposed portrait of Vasco da Gama.. (Daniel VILLAFRUELA/ Public Domain ) Vasco and European Mercantilism: Portugal Sets Sail (and the Way)! Vasco De Gama , renowned for pioneering the maritime route from Europe into the Indian Ocean in 1497 by circumnavigating the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa, set sail on his final voyage with 20 ships. The Sāo Jorge was one of the ships; the only other ship that could have sunk, and also from the same fleet, was possibly the Nossa Senhora de Graça, which sank in 1544. The wreck lies about 1,640 feet (500 meters) from the shore, at a depth of about 20 feet (6 meters). “Seeking to divert the trade in spices, cloth, and gold to their advantage – to the detriment of western Asia, Egypt, and Venice – the Portuguese rounded the Cape of Good Hope in 1498, and the fleet, led by Vasco da Gama, using knowledge gained from Bartolomeu Dias’s expedition in 1487–1488 and maybe also Pero de Covilham’s journey in 1494, burst into the Indian Ocean,” writes ethnologist and historian Philippe Beaujard for the Cambridge University Press in 2019. The Portuguese had begun developing ships designed for war by 1518, called the galleon. The sailing ship had three or four masts, with mounted artillery having a 360o range, and build quality to create effective fortification against gales and storms. They received absolute permission from the papacy and the monarchy to set sail into the Indian and Pacific oceans. This model of shipping was quickly adopted by other mercantile powers in Europe, who added their own technological advancements to further advance colonial interests. Investigating the Wreck This groundbreaking project, led by a team of archaeologists from the HTC Maritime Archeology Laboratory, is supported by the National Museums of Kenya at the highest levels: Prof. Mary Gikungu, the Director-General, Edwin Abonyo, Chair of the Board, and Dr. Terer, Directorate of National Repository and Research, have all lent their expertise to the museum and excavation. “We will build a real model of the ship and allow people to come and learn about its history. Vasco da Gama is believed to have used this ship during his many trade missions to the East African coast. The aim of this excavation is to create a museum to illustrate the history of the East African coast as a trade route for the Romans, Chinese, Portuguese and Arabs,” explained Bita to Malindi Kenya . Top image: Vasco de Gama departing for India in 1497. Source: Roque Gameiro/ Public Domain By Sahir Pandey References Castro, F., Bita, C., Pissarra, J. et al. 2024. The Ngomeni Shipwreck and Portuguese Indian Route Ships . Journal of Maritime Archaeology. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11457-024-09431-5 . Mendoza, N. 2024. New Study Links Kenyan Shipwreck to Vasco da Gama’s Last Voyage . Available at: https://greekreporter.com/2024/11/26/vasco-da-gama-kenya-shipwreck/ . Metcalfe, T. 2024. 'It is a treasure': Wreck off Kenyan coast may be from Vasco da Gama's final voyage . Available at: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/it-is-a-treasure-wreck-off-kenyan-coast-may-be-from-vasco-da-gamas-final-voyage . Artifacts News Vasco da Gama Portuguese Indian Ocean Kenya Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese sailor and explorer who lived between the 15th and 16th centuries. Not only is da Gama a significant figure in the history of Portugal and Europe, but he is also an... The Age of Discovery (also known as the Age of Exploration) refers to an exciting era in European history when a number of extensive overseas voyages took place. This period lasted roughly from the... Vasco da Gama was a traveler and adventurer in the 15th century. However, his story did not end with his death. In fact, the afterlife of the explorer became an additional page in the history of the... A ship which was a part of the legendary Vasco da Gama’s Portuguese fleet that reached India has been found close to Al Hallaniyah island, near the coast of Oman. According to the Ministry of...

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711 logo design Insurgents reach gates of Syria’s capital, threatening to upend decades of Assad ruleBEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria accelerated Saturday with news that they had reached the gates of the capital and that government forces had abandoned the central city of Homs. The government was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The loss of Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Assad. It stands at an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — the Syrian leader’s base of support and home to a Russian strategic naval base. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. The capture of Homs is a major victory for insurgents, who have already seized the cities of Aleppo and Hama , as well as large parts of the south, in a lightning offensive that began Nov. 27. Analysts said Homs falling into rebel hands would be a game-changer. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by the monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including several provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. For the first time in the country’s long-running civil war, the government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions, led by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. In their push to overthrow Assad's government, the insurgents, led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS, have met little resistance from the Syrian army. The rapid rebel gains, coupled with the lack of support from Assad's erstwhile allies, posed the most serious threat to his rule since the start of the war. The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, on Saturday called for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Speaking to reporters at the annual Doha Forum in Qatar, he said the situation in Syria was changing by the minute. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose country is Assad's chief international backer, said he feels “sorry for the Syrian people.” In Damascus, people rushed to stock up on supplies. Thousands went to Syria's border with Lebanon, trying to leave the country. Many shops in the capital were shuttered, a resident told The Associated Press, and those still open ran out of staples such as sugar. Some were selling items at three times the normal price. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said, insisting on anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” It was the first time that opposition forces reached the outskirts of Damascus since 2018, when Syrian troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The U.N. said it was moving noncritical staff outside the country as a precaution. Assad's status Syria’s state media denied social media rumors that Assad left the country, saying he is performing his duties in Damascus. He has had little, if any, help from his allies. Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine . Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up Assad's forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran has seen its proxies across the region degraded by regular Israeli airstrikes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday posted on social media that that the United States should avoid engaging militarily in Syria. Pedersen said a date for talks in Geneva on the implementation a U.N. resolution, adopted in 2015, and calling for a Syrian-led political process, would be announced later. The resolution calls for the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Later Saturday, foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran, along with Pederson, gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit to discuss the situation in Syria. In a statement issued late Saturday, the participants affirmed their support for a political solution to the Syrian crisis “that would lead to the end of military activity and protect civilians.” They also agreed on the importance of strengthening international efforts to increase aid to the Syrian people. The insurgents' march Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an opposition war monitor, said insurgents were in the Damascus suburbs of Maadamiyah, Jaramana and Daraya. Opposition fighters were marching toward the Damascus suburb of Harasta, he added. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces had begun the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. HTS controls much of northwest Syria and in 2017 set up a “salvation government” to run day-to-day affairs in the region. In recent years, HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani has sought to remake the group’s image, cutting ties with al-Qaida, ditching hard-line officials and vowing to embrace pluralism and religious tolerance. The shock offensive began Nov. 27, during which gunmen captured the northern city of Aleppo, Syria’s largest, and the central city of Hama , the country’s fourth largest city. Opposition activists said Saturday that a day earlier, insurgents entered Palmyra, which is home to invaluable archaeological sites had been in government hands since being taken from the Islamic State group in 2017. To the south, Syrian troops left much of the province of Quneitra including the main Baath City, activists said. Syrian Observatory said government troops have withdrawn from much of the two southern provinces. The Syrian army said in a statement that it carried out redeployment and repositioning in Sweida and Daraa after its checkpoints came under attack by “terrorists." The army said it was setting up a “strong and coherent defensive and security belt in the area,” apparently to defend Damascus from the south. The Syrian government has referred to opposition gunmen as terrorists since conflict broke out in March 2011. Diplomacy in Doha The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey, meeting in Qatar, called for an end to the hostilities. Turkey is a main backer of the rebels. Qatar's top diplomat, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, criticized Assad for failing to take advantage of the lull in fighting in recent years to address the country’s underlying problems. “Assad didn’t seize this opportunity to start engaging and restoring his relationship with his people,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said he was surprised by how quickly the rebels have advanced and said there is a real threat to Syria’s “territorial integrity.” He said the war could “damage and destroy what is left if there is no sense of urgency” to start a political process. ____ Karam reported from London. Associated Press writers Albert Aji in Damascus, Syria; Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad; and Josef Federman and Victoria Eastwood in Doha, Qatar, contributed to this report. Bassem Mroue And Zeina Karam, The Associated PressThe Regroupement des comités logement et associations de locataires du Québec (RCLALQ) launched a week of action called :Au TAL, ça va mal,” at a press conference Monday. The organization denounced what it deems to be a “serious dysfunction” at the provincial housing tribunal (TAL) and demanded better access to justice for tenants. They say that only 12 per cent of files being processed are from renters — the other 88 per cent are from landlords. “At the creation of the Régis du Logement, [the number of complaints] was about 50/50. At first, tenants had more confidence in the institution. But over the years, because it’s very difficult for tenants to go through all the procedures,” stated Cédric Dussault, a spokesperson for the RCLALQ. In a series of speeches, members of the panel discussed the ways in which the TAL’s current administrative procedures are negatively affecting tenants. The speakers focused on long processing times, the use of legal jargon that prevents from keeping up with new laws and correct procedures, and the psychological impact tenant’s face when confronted with landlord issues such as harassment. The TAL is the provincial authority on housing law, it handles disputes between tenants and landlords, like rent increases, lease conditions, noise and repairs. One of the things the RCLALQ demanded is to reinstate walk-in appointments for people in need of help. The Syndicat de la Fonction Publique et Parapublique du Québec (SFPQ) claims that only eight per cent of phone calls are answered. RCLALQ called out the long wait times over the phone, which they said are on average 17 minutes, and that in-person meetings are available by appointment only since the pandemic. It takes more than a month to get an in-person appointment. Those appointments must be taken through an online platform, which might be difficult for those who are not proficient with technology, or don’t have access to it. As well, Dussault stated that some landlords don’t cash some renters’ rent cheques and proceed to open a file with the TAL, saying that the tenants never paid their rent. They do this with the intent to evict their current tenants and replace them with new ones who will pay higher rent. Dussault says he believes this problem stems from the TAL’s lenience towards landlords: he says the tribunal doesn’t ask for proof from landlords but is much stricter with renters who are caught off guard. “A lot of landlords are abusing the procedures at the Tribunal Administratif du Logement [TAL]. A lot of landlords are systematically taking the tenants to the [Tribunal du] Logement. And they are not interested in a conciliation. They use the procedures as a threat over their tenants,” said Dussault. Members of the panel also noted other instances of TAL favoritism towards landlords, mainly in processing times. According to the TAL’s for 2023-2024 non-payment of rent complaints are given a first hearing in an average time of 1.7 months, whereas urgent civil causes such as sanitary issues and harassment, take about 1.9 months. The target time for both was set at 1.5 months. Priority civil causes and general civil causes’ delays are of around 5.8 and 6.4 months respectively. Comparing the data to the findings of the 2022-2023 annual report, the average time to obtain a first court hearing increased for all types of civil complaints, while non-payment and fixation of rent processing times decreased. In a statement to CityNews, TAL Communications officer Denis Miron wrote that “It’s too early to consider changes to the organization of work in the citizen information service. Waiting times for appointments vary from day to day. Appointment management is dynamic and depends on the availability of resources and cancellations that occur at any time. In 2023-2024, the Tribunal received 91,006 requests. Requests are scheduled according to their level of urgency, based on the facts alleged and the conclusions sought. Each request is read and analyzed.” Spencer Nault, an administrator for the Association des Juristes Progressites (AJP), highlighted the fact that these long wait times, coupled with the anxiety about appearing in court, can quickly take a mental toll on tenants. “I know it’s really hard to keep calm in these types of situations because, you might lose your housing situation. But, there’s people that really want to help,” said Nault. Nault also acknowledged the financial burden tenants face to hire legal help for the hearing. They believe this can cause more emotional distress, given that the tenant now has to prepare will have to defend themselves in court with no legal representation. “The financial impact of someone that goes to the TAL can be really heavy if they hire a lawyer. [...] [If] there is a real estate company that has a more than a billion dollars, so they have a lot of money to hire a lawyer if they need one and bring a lot of people in front of the TAL and a tenant doesn’t have normally like a billion of dollar to go in front of the TAL.” Meanwhile, the union representing 180 of the TAL’s information officers says that the $6.2 million of carved out for the TAL in Quebec’s economic update last week is not enough. “The amount, the 6. 2 million, is only for the next four years. And it’s also for The operation of Tribunal de la Mains, it’s not for the people or to get more workers or members of our union on the field for the people who are asking for help,” said Christian Daigle, president of the SFPQ. “It would help our members right now who are understaffed and they are really under pressure to answer all these demands, They know that these people need our help and that’s why they are feeling so bad right now because they’re not able to respond to them in a right amount of time.”

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Insurgents reach gates of Syria’s capital, threatening to upend decades of Assad ruleAs the church bells rang on Saturday, the Archbishop of Paris symbolically marked the reopening of the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral with three slow knocks on its ornate wooden doors. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed world leaders, first responders and artisans to celebrate the restoration of the 860-year-old building, which had been devastated by a fire in 2019 . “I stand before you to express the gratitude of the French nation, our gratitude to all those who saved, helped and rebuilt the cathedral,” Macron said. The global guest list included First Lady Jill Biden , President-elect Donald Trump , Britain’s Prince William , and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy . Tesla billionaire Elon Musk , a close adviser in Trump’s transition team, also attended, as did Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and former French presidents François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy. “Tonight we can together share joy and pride. Long live Notre-Dame de Paris, long live the Republic and long live France,” said the French leader. The much beloved French cathedral has been meticulously restored, according to Reuters. A new spire and rib vaulting , along with the flying buttresses and carved stone gargoyles, have been returned to their former glory, and white stone and gold decorations shining brightly once again. Getting Trump to attend and organizing a meeting between Macron and Ukraine’s leader at the Élysée Palace ahead of the Notre Dame ceremony was a sizable win for the French leader as he faces a political crisis at home after parliament ousted his prime minister. Trump shook hands with Britain’s Prince William and heads of state and government as he made his way to the front of the cathedral. He sat next to Macron in the front row. Earlier, guests stood and applauded as Zelenskyy walked into the cathedral. Saturday night’s concert included performances by Pharrell Williams , Angélique Kidjo , cellist Yo-Yo Ma , pianists Lang Lang and Khatia Buniatishvili, organist Olivier Latry, violinists Renaud Capuçon and Daniel Lozakovich, opera stars Nadine Sierra, Pretty Yende and Benjamin Bernheim, and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. A light show illuminated the building’s western facade, as previously reported by USA TODAY. On the evening of April 15, 2019 , dismayed Parisians rushed to the scene and TV viewers worldwide watched horrified as the fire raged through the cathedral. “The planet was shaken on that day,” Macron said ahead of Saturday’s event. “The shock of the reopening will – I believe, and I want to believe – be as strong as that of the fire, but it will be a shock of hope." USA TODAY’s Mike Snyder and Reuters contributed to the reporting of this story.

FEMA under investigation over Trump supporter discriminationInsurgents reach gates of Syria’s capital, threatening to upend decades of Assad rule BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian opposition war monitor and a pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from much of the central city of Homs. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. Losing Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Syria’s embattled leader, Bashar Assad. An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on PARIS (AP) — France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The five-year restoration is widely seen as a boost for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline, and brings a welcome respite from his domestic political woes. World leaders, dignitaries, and worshippers gathered on Saturday evening for the celebrations under the cathedral's soaring arches. The celebration was attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For Catholics, Notre Dame’s rector said the cathedral “carries the enveloping presence of the Virgin Mary, a maternal and embracing presence.′′ Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp. And they held a hastily arranged meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a day that's mixing pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. The president-elect's visit to France is part of a global a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire. Macron and other European leaders are trying to win Trump’s favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is making threats, traveling abroad, and negotiating with world leaders. He has more than a month-and-a-half to go before he’s sworn in for a second term. But the president-elect is already moving aggressively to not only fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but also to try to achieve his priorities. In recent days, Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s largest trading partners. That led to emergency calls and a visit. And he's warned of “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages still being held captive in Gaza. South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over short-lived martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol has avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law. Most of Yoon's ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. The scrapping of the motion is expected to intensify protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea. A survey suggests a majority of South Koreans support the president’s impeachment. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative People Power Party. But the party also apparently fears losing the presidency to liberals. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry. The feelings of exasperation, anger, resentment, and helplessness toward insurers aren’t new. But the shooting and the headlines around it have unleashed a new wave of patients sharing such sentiments and personal stories of interactions with insurance companies. Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic. Many say they hope the new amplified voices can bring about change for companies often accused of valuing profits over people. 2 Pearl Harbor survivors, ages 104 and 102, return to Hawaii to honor those killed in 1941 attack PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II. Two survivors returned to the Hawaii military base on Saturday for a remembrance ceremony on the attack's anniversary. Both are over 100 years old. They joined active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for an observance hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service. A third survivor was planning to join them but had to cancel due to health issues. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 3 and injuring others THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartments. The cause of the disaster is unclear. Emergency authorities said four people were rescued from the rubble and taken to the hospital. The mayor said rescuers were no longer looking for survivors but for eventual bodies, but could not specify how many people might still be unaccounted for. Residents of the northeastern neighborhood of Mariahoeve in The Hague heard a huge bang and screams before dawn. Dutch authorities have deployed a specialized urban search and rescue team to find victims. How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music SAN DIEGO (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor. But instead of letting the pressure roar too loudly, he harnessed his nerves to breathe fresh life into his young lion character. Pierre found parallels between himself and his character while filming his leading role in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which opens in theaters Dec. 20. He took the reigns as the new voice of Mufasa after Jones played the iconic King Mufasa in both the 1994 and 2019 versions of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The prequel offers a fresh exploration into Mufasa’s origin story.

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Presently, India has emerged one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems in the world and could be the third largest ecosystem by 2024. The entrepreneurial landscape has become explosive with the number jumping from 50,000 in 2018 to over 140,000 in 2024 and has been spurred by innovative ideas, flows of investment, and a considerable pool of talent that is currently changing the country into one of the global hubs of entrepreneurship. As the Hurun India 2024 on Self-Made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Gurugram are now considered to be the center for entrepreneurial activities. Hence, these three cities listed above are the major success and prized startups found in India, which are crucial for the country's progress. Bengaluru is known as the "Silicon Valley of India" because most entrepreneurs and innovation companies in the region cluster around this place. Mumbai is close to it since it is the financial capital of India. Hence, good access to capital along with an excellent business ecosystem can be availed here. Thus, this diverse nature of startup clusters makes Gurugram a fast developing technology and business-friendly city relative to the recent period. This blossoming ecosystem is transformed not only in the formation of the Indian economy but in the ranking given the position this country has taken within a list of innovative countries at worldwide level. Top startup cities in India Rank City No. of entrepreneurs No. of notable companies Notable entrepreneurs Notable companies 1 Bengaluru 98 66 Nithin Kamath Zerodha 2 Mumbai 73 36 Radhakishan Damani Avenue Supermarts (DMart) 3 Gurugram 34 31 Deepinder Goyal Zomato 4 New Delhi 51 15 Vijay Shekhar Sharma Paytm 5 Chennai 16 12 Vasant Sridhar OfBusiness 6 Pune 15 7 Supam Maheshwari, Sanket Hattimattur, Prashant Jadhav Firstcry 7 Hyderabad 11 6 Nandan Reddy Swiggy 8 Ahmedabad 10 6 Amit Bakshi Eris Lifesciences 9 Kolkata 7 2 Ravi Modi Vedant Fashions 10 Jaipur 6 2 Amit Jain, Anurag Jain CarDekho Leading startup cities in India 2024 India's startup ecosystem has witnessed a meteoric rise in the recent past, and the country has been ranked as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem in 2024. Hurun India's 2024 report on Self-Made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia has ranked cities based on the number of successful, self-made entrepreneurs leading significant startups. This ranking highlights the cities that have become hotbeds of innovation and entrepreneurship, making a substantial contribution to India's growth as an economic powerhouse. Bengaluru (98 Entrepreneurs, 66 Notable Companies) Bengaluru is generally considered the "Silicon Valley" of India and undisputed leader of the startup ecosystem of the country. There are 98 entrepreneurs and 66 of the most noted companies here that have established their signature in Bengaluru. Most have credited the origin to be here when India has come up with its most successful technology ventures. There is an entrepreneurial spirit that this status provides as the city ranks as a world hub in technology. Bengaluru is home to one of the biggest and most innovative companies in India, which happens to be Zerodha- the country's leading stock brokerage platform, spearheaded by its founders Nithin Kamath and Nikhil Kamath. It has deep talent pools of engineers, IT professionals, and software developers. Because of this, it remains one of the most alluring destinations for tech startups. Moreover, Bengaluru is associated with an active venture capital network, which helps the sustenance of many companies there. Its infrastructure, connectivity, and access to various resources make it the highest destination for entrepreneurs in the country. Mumbai (73 Entrepreneurs, 36 Notable Companies) Mumbai is the financial hub of India and one of the major states in the entrepreneurial scenario in the country. Being at number two with 73 entrepreneurs and 36 significant companies, the business finance and industrial might have attracted Mumbai as the center. The entrepreneur who has created Avenue Supermarts or DMart, Radhakishan Damani, has made this city the retail and e-commerce start-up hub. It has good financial infrastructure and attracts capital and resources to the startup sector of retail, fintech, and entertainment, bringing together a very broad market with an international financial hub with great infrastructure, one of the top contenders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of India. Gurugram (34 Entrepreneurs, 31 Notable Companies) Gurugram is one other important city, as a hub located close to New Delhi, which features 34 entrepreneurs and 31 prominent companies. The hub has emerged as one of the most significant business cities and tech with an accommodation for industries in every e-commerce and fintech company among other IT services. Among the notable companies established there, is Zomato-a popular food delivery application-by Deepinder Goyal. Gurugram is a major business destination because the city is just a stone's throw from New Delhi, so administrative and business resources in the national capital are instantly accessible. Modern infrastructure that comprises IT parks, office spaces, and coworking hubs has helped it evolve into an innovation center. New Delhi (51 Entrepreneurs, 15 Notable Companies) New Delhi is the capital city of India and placed fourth with 51 entrepreneurs and 15 notable companies. New Delhi-based entrepreneurs include Vijay Shekhar Sharma who founded Paytm. Paytm is one of India's biggest fintech firms offering wallets and payment options. Delhi is the buoyant entrepreneurial ecosystem and especially in the fintech, edtech, and e-commerce segments. When talking about infrastructure and its closeness to governmental institutions, Delhi offers networking opportunities, influences policy, and access to funding for any start-up, and hence New Delhi shall remain an element which shall be very high as a position of India's startup culture and also boast more of self-made entrepreneurs. Chennai (16 Entrepreneurs, 12 Notable Companies) Chennai was an automobile and manufacturing city; it is now in the fifth position with 16 entrepreneurs and 12 notable companies. Entrepreneurs such as Vasant Sridhar, who have founded the B2B platform OfBusiness for SMEs, have helped in diversifying the entrepreneurial profile of Chennai to be much more tech-driven and industrial startups. Chennai has an industrial base, which makes it strong with a qualified workforce, mainly in industries like automotive, information technology, and healthcare. Its entrepreneurial culture is growing and increasing day by day in areas such as fintech, software, and education. Pune (15 Entrepreneurs, 7 Notable Companies) Pune is in the sixth place with 15 entrepreneurs and 7 significant companies. Pune has, over time, developed specific niches for itself in areas such as information technology, education, and e-commerce. Amongst such stalwarts of e-commerce stands Firstcry, co-founded by Supam Maheshwari, Sanket Hattimattur, and Prashant Jadhav. The city is known for its thriving startup culture, driven by its educational institutions, research centers, and tech parks. Pune has also become a destination for tech talent, which further supports its growth as a startup hub. Hyderabad (11 Entrepreneurs, 6 Notable Companies) Hyderabad ranks seventh with 11 entrepreneurs and 6 notable companies. Known for its role as a technology and pharmaceutical hub, Hyderabad is home to Nandan Reddy, co-founder of Swiggy, India's leading food delivery platform. Hyderabad's burgeoning startup ecosystem has received tremendous support from several thousand technology companies, including in the software development sector, e-commerce, and healthtech. The reason Hyderabad appeals is that its cost of living is low, talent pools are abundant, and the infrastructure is very strong. Ahmedabad (10 Entrepreneurs, 6 Notable Companies) At the eighth position is Ahmedabad with 10 entrepreneurs and 6 notable companies such as Eris Lifesciences, whose CEO is Amit Bakshi. Strengths are there in manufacturing, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, which increasingly position Ahmedabad as an innovation hub. The city enjoys a favorable business climate due to low operating costs and a strong industrial infrastructure. Its growth in the startup ecosystem has been driven by ventures in industries such as healthcare, retail, and software development. Kolkata (7 Entrepreneurs, 2 Notable Companies) With an entrepreneurial ecosystem smaller in size, Kolkata is at the ninth position with 7 entrepreneurs and 2 notable companies. Ravi Modi is from Kolkata. He founded Vedant Fashions with the Manyavar ethnic-wear brand, and Kolkata is his place. Kolkata is still in its infant stages compared to other big cities, but it has been promising especially in retail and fashion. The potential for growth lies in this city as more entrepreneurs spring up in the region. Jaipur (6 Entrepreneurs, 2 Notable Companies) Rounding out the top 10 is Jaipur with 6 entrepreneurs and 2 notable companies, such as CarDekho, by Amit Jain and Anurag Jain. The company is a popular online portal for buying and selling cars. Although Jaipur's startup ecosystem is pretty small, in the past few years, it has indicated significant potential. The cost of doing business in this city is pretty low and it is now emerging as a hub for e-commerce and digital services. Also Read | What is one cabin bag rule in India? Know the key changes, impact and purpose of new luggage rule Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword .‘Look Out for Your Own’: Two Columnists on Why Biden’s Pardon Reeks of Privilege

The US State and Treasury departments said they hit Georgian Dream party founder and honorary chairman Bidzina Ivanishvili with penalties “for undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia for the benefit of the Russian Federation”, according to a statement. The designation of Mr Ivanishvili is the latest in a series of sanctions the US has placed on Georgian politicians and others this year. Those sanctions include freezes on assets and properties those targeted may have in US jurisdictions or that might enter US jurisdictions as well as travel bans on the targets and members of their families. “We strongly condemn Georgian Dream’s actions under Ivanishvili’s leadership, including its ongoing and violent repression of Georgian citizens, protesters, members of the media, human rights activists, and opposition figures,” the State Department said in a statement. “The United States is committed to promoting accountability for those undermining democracy and human rights in Georgia.” Mr Ivanishvili is a billionaire who made his fortune in Russia and served briefly as Georgia’s prime minister. In 2012, he founded Georgian Dream, Georgia’s longtime ruling party. Critics have accused Georgian Dream of becoming increasingly authoritarian and tilted towards Moscow. The party recently pushed through laws similar to those used by the Kremlin to crack down on freedom of speech and LGBT+ rights, prompting the European Union to suspend Georgia’s membership application process indefinitely. In October, Georgian Dream won another term in a divisive parliamentary election that has led to more mass protests. Last month, the country’s prime minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, announced a four-year suspension of talks on Georgia’s bid to join the European Union, fuelling further public outrage.NoneNone

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Dana Hull | (TNS) Bloomberg News Jared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. Related Articles National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action National Politics | A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own National Politics | President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America’s tallest peak National Politics | Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” With assistance from Sophie Alexander and Kara Carlson. ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. 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BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza . The excitement and cheer that typically descends on the West Bank during Christmas week were nowhere to be found. The festive lights and giant tree that normally decorate Manger Square were missing, as were the throngs of foreign tourists that usually fill the square. Palestinian scouts marched silently through the streets, a departure from their usual raucous brass marching band. Security forces arranged barriers near the Church of the Nativity, built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born. The cancellation of Christmas festivities is a severe blow to the town's economy. Tourism accounts for an estimated 70% of Bethlehem’s income — almost all from the Christmas season. Salman said unemployment is hovering around 50% — higher than the 30% unemployment across the rest of the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Finance Ministry. Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Roman Catholic cleric in the Holy Land, noted the shuttered shops and empty streets and expressed hope that next year would be better. “This has to be the last Christmas that is so sad,” he told hundreds of people gathered in Manger Square, where normally tens of thousands would congregate. Pizzaballa held a special pre-Christmas Mass in the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City. Several Palestinian Christians told the Associated Press that they have been displaced in the church since the war began in October of last year with barely enough food and water. “We hope by next year at the same day we’d be able to celebrate Christmas at our homes and go to Bethlehem,” said Najla Tarazi, a displaced woman. “We hope to celebrate in Jerusalem ... and for the war to end. This is the most important thing for us and the most important demand we have these days because the situation is really hard. We don’t feel happy.” Bethlehem is an important center in the history of Christianity, but Christians make up only a small percentage of the roughly 14 million people spread across the Holy Land. There are about 182,000 in Israel, 50,000 in the West Bank and Jerusalem and 1,300 in Gaza, according to the U.S. State Department. The number of visitors to the town plunged from a pre-COVID high of around 2 million per year in 2019 to fewer than 100,000 in 2024, said Jiries Qumsiyeh, the spokesperson for the Palestinian Tourism Ministry. After nightfall, the golden walls of the Church of the Nativity were illuminated as a few dozen people quietly milled about. A young boy stood holding a pile of balloons for sale, but gave up because there were no customers to buy them. The war in Gaza has deterred tourists and has prompted a surge of violence in the West Bank , with more than 800 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire and dozens of Israelis killed in militant attacks. Palestinian officials do not provide a breakdown of how many of the deceased are civilians and how many are fighters. Since the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack that sparked the war , access to and from Bethlehem and other towns in the West Bank has been difficult, with long lines of motorists waiting to pass through Israeli military checkpoints. The restrictions have prevented some 150,000 Palestinians from leaving the territory to work in Israel, causing the economy there to contract by 25%. In the Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel, Hamas-led militants killed about 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and took more than 250 Israeli hostages. Israeli officials believe that around 100 hostages remain in captivity in the Gaza Strip. Elsewhere, Christmas celebrations were also subdued. Scores of Syrian Christians protested Tuesday in Damascus, demanding protection after the burning of a Christmas tree in Hama the day before. Videos and images shared on social media showed the large, decorated tree burning at a roundabout in Suqalabiyah, a town in the Hama countryside. It remains unclear who was responsible for setting the tree on fire. In a video that circulated on social media, a representative of Syria’s new leadership, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, could be seen visiting the site and addressing the community. He said: “This act was committed by people who are not Syrian, and they will be punished beyond your expectations.” German celebrations were darkened by a car attack on a Christmas market on Friday that left five people dead and 200 people injured. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier rewrote his annual recorded Christmas Day speech to address the attack. He plans to acknowledge that “there is grief, pain, horror and incomprehension over what took place in Magdeburg,” while urging Germans to “stand together,” according to an early copy of the speech. A snowstorm in the Balkans stranded drivers and downed power lines, but some saw the beauty in it. “I’m actually glad its falling, especially because of Christmas,” said Mirsad Jasarevic in Zenica, Bosnia. “We did not have snow for Christmas for 17 years here, and now is the time for wonderful white Christmas.” American Airlines briefly grounded flights across the U.S. on Tuesday due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive. Winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 1,447 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed Tuesday, with 28 flights canceled. In the port of Barcelona, Spain, volunteers from the faith-based ministry Stella Maris visited seven ships docked there on Christmas Eve to deliver Nativity scenes and the local specialty of turrón (nougat candy) to seafarers. The volunteers met seafarers from India, the Philippines, Turkey and elsewhere, said Ricard Rodríguez-Martos, a Catholic deacon and former merchant marine captain who leads Stella Maris in this major Mediterranean harbor. Associated Press writers Wafaa Shurafa in Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip, Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Hannah Schoenbaum in Salt Lake City and Giovanna Dell’Orto in Minneapolis contributed to this report.Tumblr is taking a page from Reddit and Facebook with its new "Communities" feature, which are digital spaces like subreddits and Facebook groups. "Communities are a new and easy way to connect with the people on Tumblr who get it," Tumblr said in a post announcing the feature . "You can invite mutuals who share your obsessions to a private Community or start a public Community for the things you love and watch all the new friends pile in. Like a clown car, Communities can fit (almost) as many people in ‘em as you want." Communities — which allows users to create a space for anything from a D&D campaign to cat photos — has been available to some users in beta but officially launched across the platform on web, iOS, and Android on Thursday, Dec. 12. You can get started by browsing though Communities that already exist, like aesthetic , writing , and TV shows , or you can create your own Community . It's not a huge surprise that Tumblr would copy its more successful social media sisters. The platform has been struggling to maintain relevancy after it banned porn in 2018, and it's kind of the Thing Platforms Do — copy whatever else is successful and see if you can't make it slightly better. 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Jimmy Carter , a one-term U.S. president who dedicated his time after the White House to widespread humanitarian work, has died at age 1. Carter, who became the oldest living ex-president after the death of George H.W. Bush in November 2018, had the longest post-presidency in U.S. history, having left the White House in January 1981. On Feb. 18, 2023, The Carter Center ― a charity founded by the former president ― announced that after a “series of short hospital stays,” Carter would begin receiving hospice care at home “instead of additional medical intervention.” On Nov. 17, the Center announced his wife Rosalynn Carter had also entered hospice care after previously being diagnosed with dementia. She died two days later. Despite being in hospice, Carter appeared at her funeral. On May 14, Carter’s grandson Jason, the chair of The Carter Center, said the former president was nearing the end of his life. “He really is, I think, coming to the end that, as I’ve said before, there’s a part of this faith journey that is so important to him,” he said . “And there’s a part of that faith journey that you only can live at the very end. And I think he has been there in that space.” The Carters made their last public appearance together in September, when they were spotted riding in a black SUV at the Plains Peanut Festival in Plains, Georgia, seven months after the former president entered hospice care. Carter had few public appearances over the last years of his life. He and his wife skipped Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration in January 2021, their first time missing the ceremonies since Carter was sworn in as the 39th president in 1977. But Carter continued to speak out about humanitarian and political issues. In January 2021, Carter joined with other former living presidents to condemn the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, calling it a “national tragedy” and “not who we are as a nation.” The following year, Carter penned an op-ed for The New York Times expressing concern about U.S. democracy and called on leaders and candidates to “uphold the ideals of freedom and adhere to high standards of conduct.” He spoke out in February 2022 against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, arguing the “unjust assault” threatened “security in Europe and the entire world.” Carter experienced several health setbacks in his later years. He was admitted to the hospital in November 2019 for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain caused by several falls. He continued to face health issues that year, including a broken hip, pelvic fracture and a urinary tract infection . In August 2015, Carter revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer . He received radiation treatment for melanoma and was declared cancer-free that December, announcing four months later that he no longer needed to receive treatment. The bout with cancer forced Carter to come to terms with mortality. In a 2019 address to a church in his hometown, he said he was “ completely at ease ” with death. “I assumed, naturally, that I was going to die very quickly,” Carter told the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. “I obviously prayed about it. I didn’t ask God to let me live, but I asked God to give me a proper attitude toward death. And I found that I was absolutely and completely at ease with death.” He was born James Earl Carter Jr. in Georgia in October 1924, the first of his parents’ four children. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, then served seven years in the Navy before returning to Georgia, where he operated a peanut farm, then served as state senator and governor. Carter, a Democrat, kicked off his presidential run in December 1974, choosing Walter Mondale as his running mate. In November 1976, he defeated Gerald Ford, who had become president two years earlier when Richard Nixon resigned. During his four years in the White House, Carter dealt with a national energy crisis, expanded the national park system and installed solar panels on the White House. He signed the bill that allowed for the creation of the U.S. Department of Education. Perhaps his greatest achievement, the Camp David Accords , settled hostilities between Egypt and Israel and established diplomatic relations. But it failed to live up to his hopes for serious negotiations toward Palestinian statehood. His administration was dogged by other foreign policy issues, including the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iran hostage crisis . Carter was deeply unpopular by the time Republican Ronald Reagan defeated him in the 1980 election and he left office with a 34% approval rating, according to Gallup . After the presidency, Carter became a champion for international human rights. He monitored elections across the globe and devoted time to building houses for the charity Habitat for Humanity. His efforts through The Carter Center nearly eliminated Guinea worm disease, an infection that has plagued Africa for centuries. He became a self-styled international diplomat, sometimes working unofficially. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work “to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development” through The Carter Center. “He remains such a controversial figure,” Julian Zelizer, a professor of history at Princeton University and a Carter biographer, told The Atlantic in 2012 . “But like it or not, he re-invented the post-presidency.” He wrote books and spoke his mind on contemporary political issues. In July 2015, for example , he said the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision that allowed unlimited campaign donations had turned America into an “oligarchy.” “It violates the essence of what made America a great country in its political system,” Carter said. “Now it’s just an oligarchy, with unlimited political bribery being the essence of getting the nominations for president or to elect the president.” He also spoke out against then-President Donald Trump, telling The Washington Post in August 2018 he thought Trump was “a disaster” after previously arguing that the media were too harsh and saying he had prayed for him . Carter married Rosalynn in 1946. They had four children, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren . The couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2021 with a private reception attended by former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, country artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and more. Rosalynn was heavily involved in the humanitarian work her husband did after leaving the White House, and advocates for several causes on her own , including mental health and caregiving. Carter, a Baptist, was deeply religious, and told The Atlantic in July 2015 he believed he’d led “several hundred” people to Christ through one-on-one interaction. He taught Sunday school lessons every other week at Maranatha Baptist Church for decades after he left the White House. He told HuffPost Live in 2015 that he approved of same-sex marriage, saying he believed Jesus would as well. “I think Jesus would encourage any love affair if it was honest and sincere and was not damaging to anyone else, and I don’t see that gay marriage damages anyone else,” he said. While speaking at The Carter Center in 2019, Carter described his aspirations for the Center’s future initiatives, he said he hoped it would speak out against armed conflicts and “wars by the United States.” “I just want to keep the whole world at peace,” Carter said. Ryan Grenoble, Shruti Rajkumar and Carla H. Russo contributed reporting. Jimmy Carter Says Brett Kavanaugh 'Unfit' To Be A Supreme Court Justice Jimmy Carter: The U.S. Has 'Abandoned' Its Role As A Champion Of Human Rights Jimmy Carter Calls Trump’s First Reaction To McCain's Death 'A Serious Mistake'

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Oh, Obama changed America. It's just not in the way Jon thinks. It felt like America could change https://t.co/l2Gwt2302K No, because long before the election I realized that Obama said a lot of pretty words that said nothing, not that I was happy about McCain as the other choice. https://t.co/q9I0ptWlNE We did. Cry more, Jeff. Maybe things can get back to somewhat normal in the next 4 years. It did, he stoked racial animosity and polarization and gave aid and comfort to fringe lunatics in academia. We now live in that world. It did. Trumpism is a direct response to Obamaism. Welcome to the hell you helped create. Yes. Conservatives were so tired of Obama world politics and loved the guy who was finally willing to stand up to it. I remember 1980, a time when it felt like America could change for the better... and it did. President Reagan actually loved America. Uhhh America did change. But not for the better like all those hopeful voters thought lol Many voters were tired of the war in the Middle East and the economy. They thought Obama might be a good answer. They were wrong. It did change. Boy, did it change. Was it not to your liking? This was the start of massive decline and division thanks Obama Actually, no thanks at all, Obama. The funny thing is that Trump is President because of Obama’s presidency. They don't get it. Yeah, and then after Wall Street was bailed out and the Middle East was droned and the public option was killed, we realized it was just a slogan from a fancy piece of speechwriting, and we had been played by the Democratic Party. Well said. Wasn’t as good as this map. pic.twitter.com/ec5RQVKLuJ pic.twitter.com/nUr1U1hAZ9 It's beautiful. people being bamboozled by a smooth-talking, double-speaking operator and the media spending the last years leading up to election demonizing the right just like they do every election cycle A silver tongued speaker does not equal an effective leader. It did. Obama laid waste to the Democrat Party and supercharged the ugly polarization with which we are now dealing. America should be grateful for that first part. Yep, and then democrats made everything about identity politics and pandering to the mentally ill. Americans had enough when they continued to push boundaries. It did...it became incredibly decisive and we endured a slowest recovery from a recession in history. 2016 was like the first sunshine in a decade. Hopefully, 2025 brings the sunshine back again.

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World leaders extend condolences after over 170 killed in S.Korea plane crashNEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction, arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” They also cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted of tax and gun charges. “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’” Trump’s legal team wrote. The Manhattan district attorney, they claimed, had engaged in the type of political theater “that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but have indicated a willingness to delay the sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. In their filing Monday, Trump’s attorneys dismissed the idea of holding off sentencing until Trump is out of office as a “ridiculous suggestion.” Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He says they did not and denies any wrongdoing. Taking a swipe at Bragg and New York City, as Trump often did throughout the trial, the filing argues that dismissal would also benefit the public by giving him and “the numerous prosecutors assigned to this case a renewed opportunity to put an end to deteriorating conditions in the City and to protect its residents from violent crime.” Clearing Trump, the lawyers added, would also allow him to “to devote all of his energy to protecting the Nation.” The defense filing was signed by Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represented Trump during the trial and have since been selected by the president-elect to fill senior roles at the Justice Department. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Trump takes office on Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option. Prosecutors had cast the payout as part of a Trump-driven effort to keep voters from hearing salacious stories about him. Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels. Trump later reimbursed him, and Trump’s company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses — concealing what they really were, prosecutors alleged. Trump has pledged to appeal the verdict if the case is not dismissed. He and his lawyers said the payments to Cohen were properly categorized as legal expenses for legal work. A month after the verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that ex-presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts — things they did in the course of running the country — and that prosecutors can’t cite those actions to bolster a case centered on purely personal, unofficial conduct. Trump’s lawyers cited the ruling to argue that the hush money jury got some improper evidence, such as Trump’s presidential financial disclosure form, testimony from some White House aides and social media posts made during his first term. Prosecutors disagreed and said the evidence in question was only “a sliver” of their case. If the verdict stands and the case proceeds to sentencing, Trump’s punishments would range from a fine to probation to up to four years in prison — but it’s unlikely he’d spend any time behind bars for a first-time conviction involving charges in the lowest tier of felonies. Because it is a state case, Trump would not be able to pardon himself once he returns to office. Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes.

OTTAWA, ON , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - China's recent decision to ban exports of gallium, germanium, antimony, and other high-tech materials with potential military applications in retaliation for U.S. restrictions on semiconductor-related exports, underscores the precariousness of global supply chains. This development highlights the vital role of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship in addressing supply chain vulnerabilities. China's actions serve as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by geopolitical tensions, particularly on the reliable supply of critical minerals. These materials are essential not only for technological innovation and economic growth but also for defense applications critical to national security. Canada has long been a dependable partner, providing certainty to U.S. manufacturing and defense industries by serving as a major supplier of minerals and metals. In 2022, 52% of Canada's mineral exports—valued at over $80 billion—were destined for the U.S.. Strengthening the free flow of minerals and metals between Canada and the U.S. is more critical than ever. Imposing tariffs on Canadian mineral and metal exports to the U.S. would run counter to the shared goals of secure and reliable supply chains. Such measures risk disrupting the essential flow of these resources, undermining the competitiveness of North American industries, and exacerbating vulnerabilities in critical mineral supply chains that both nations are working to address. The partnership on critical minerals between Canada and the U.S. began in earnest with the development of the Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration in 2020 under President Trump. This collaboration has continued under the Biden administration, demonstrating the enduring importance of this strategic alliance. As the U.S. prepares for a new administration, we look forward to working closely with the incoming Trump administration to build on this foundation, ensuring the resilience of critical mineral supply chains and supporting shared economic and defense priorities. "The minerals and metals industry in Canada stands ready to strengthen our partnership with the United States , ensuring the free flow of these essential resources that drive economic growth, defense capabilities, and technological advancement on both sides of the border. The security and well-being of all Canadians and Americans depends on it." said Pierre Gratton , President and CEO of MAC. The mining industry is a major sector of Canada's economy, contributing $161 billion to the national GDP and is responsible for 21 percent of Canada's total domestic exports. Canada's mining sector employs 694,000 people directly and indirectly across the country. The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses. About MAC The Mining Association of Canada is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry. Its members account for most of Canada's production of base and precious metals, uranium, diamonds, metallurgical coal, mined oil sands and industrial minerals and are actively engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Please visit www.mining.ca . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/strengthening-canada-us-critical-mineral-partnership-amid-rising-geopolitical-tensions-302321578.html SOURCE The Mining Association of CanadaBlackstone Mortgage Trust Declares $0.47 Per Share Dividend

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Ilocos NorteMARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: IPGP) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Clean-Lasersysteme GmbH (cleanLASER), a leader in laser cleaning systems. The purchase of cleanLaser strengthens IPG’s global position in high-precision laser systems for cleaning applications by bringing additional know-how, complementary market exposure, and product and technology synergies. “The acquisition of cleanLaser aligns with IPG's strategic focus on expanding into promising new markets and applications. This move further differentiates our business by enhancing our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions that provide customers with cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternatives to traditional industrial processes,” said Dr. Mark Gitin IPG Photonics’ Chief Executive Officer. “On behalf of the entire IPG team I want to welcome the cleanLaser team to IPG Photonics and look forward to working closely with them.” Founded in 1997 and based in Herzogenrath, Germany, cleanLASER is a leader and pioneer in expanding the usage of lasers for industrial cleaning, with an installed base of approximately 2,000 systems worldwide and approximately $30 million in annual revenue. The company serves a broad range of customers across the automotive, industrial, aerospace, medical, food, and other markets. Contact Eugene Fedotoff Senior Director, Investor Relations IPG Photonics Corporation 508-597-4713 efedotoff@ipgphotonics.com About IPG Photonics Corporation IPG Photonics Corporation is the leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers used primarily in materials processing and other diverse applications. The Company’s mission is to develop innovative laser solutions making the world a better place. IPG accomplishes this mission by delivering superior performance, reliability and usability at a lower total cost of ownership compared with other types of lasers and non-laser tools, allowing end users to increase productivity and decrease costs. IPG is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts and has more than 30 facilities worldwide. For more information, visit www.ipgphotonics.com.

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Tech stocks rallied south of the border as the bullish sentiment that marked November continues into the final month of the year, said Ryan Crowther, portfolio manager at Franklin Templeton Canada. “I think it’s just continued optimism in the market,” he said. “It feels like the sentiment of the market right now is, if there’s nothing to worry about, then it’s a green light for stocks to keep moving higher.” Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted new records, with the latter gaining almost one per cent. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 128.65 points at 44,782.00. The S&P 500 index was up 14.77 points at 6,047.15, while the Nasdaq composite was up 185.78 points at 19,403.95. Meanwhile, Canadian markets took on a different tone Monday as tech darling Shopify saw its stock drop almost two per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 57.67 points at 25,590.33. 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