https www jili178 com login Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall DAMASCUS (AP) — Thousands of Syrians celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the ouster of President Bashar Assad. The leader of the insurgency that toppled Assad, Ahmad al-Sharaa, appeared in a video message in which he congratulated “the great Syrian people for the victory of the blessed revolution.” Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in the Turkish capital of Ankara that there was “broad agreement” between Turkey and the United States on what they would like to see in Syria. The U.S. diplomat also called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian" interim government. Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Pelosi is 84. She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, did not describe the nature of her injury or give any additional details, but a person familiar with the incident said that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy. Some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. Economic analysts paint a more complicated picture, as they fear Trump’s pending trade hostilities with major trading partners Canada and China could make an already pricy kind of protein more expensive. Conservationists also fear Trump’s emphasis on deregulation could jeopardize fish stocks already in peril. But many in the commercial fishing and seafood processing industries said they expect Trump to allow fishing in protected areas and crack down on offshore wind expansion. Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones in Friday's bombardments. He says it is one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. He says Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year. Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But uncertainty surrounds how the war might unfold next year. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end the war and has thrown into doubt whether vital U.S. military support for Kyiv will continue. Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump’s suite at the Army-Navy football game on Saturday. Daniel Penny was cleared of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely’s 2023 death. A more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed last week. Vance served in the Marine Corps and had commented on the acquittal earlier this week. He said that “justice was done in this case” and Penny should never have been prosecuted. About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans may have elected Donald Trump to a second term in November, but that doesn’t mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his Cabinet or effectively manage government spending, the military and the White House. That's according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About half of U.S. adults are “not at all confident” in Trump’s ability to appoint well-qualified people for high-level government positions. Only about 3 in 10 are “extremely” or “very” confident that Trump will pick qualified people to serve in his administration. President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. The 73-year-old is a crucial partner in Macron’s centrist alliance and has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades. His political experience is seen as key in efforts to restore stability as no single party holds a majority in the National Assembly. Bayrou was recently cleared in a case relating to embezzlement of European Parliament funds. His predecessor resigned last week following a no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in the parliament, leaving France without a functioning government. Macron vowed last week to remain in office until his term ends in 2027. Rolling blackouts plague Iran and some suspect bitcoin mining may have a role in the outages TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital and outlying provinces have faced rolling power blackouts for weeks in October and November, with electricity cuts disrupting people’s lives and businesses. And while there are likely several factors involved, some suspect that cryptocurrency mining has has a role in the outages. Iran's economy has been hobbled for years by international sanctions over its advancing nuclear program. The demand on the grid has not let up, however — even when Iranians stopped using air conditioners as the weather cooled in the fall and before winter months require people to fire up their gas heaters. Coincidence or not, bitcoin’s value is rocketing to all-time highs. McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales BOSTON (AP) — McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma, according to court papers filed in Virginia. McKinsey has also entered into a deferred prosecution agreement to resolve criminal charges, including that it conspired with Purdue Pharma to aid in the misbranding of prescription drugs. A former McKinsey senior partner has also agreed to plead guilty to obstruction of justice charges, according to the court papers. McKinsey said in a statement on Friday that it’s “deeply sorry” for its work for Purdue Pharma. Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams and cash from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin. A 30-year-old right-hander, Williams is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. He was diagnosed during spring training with two stress fractures in his back and didn’t make his season debut until July 28.

NoneArticle content CALGARY — Former NHL star Joe Thornton and Calgary Flames front office executive Brad Pascall are heading the management team for Canada’s Spengler Cup squad for a second straight year. Hockey Canada announced its 2024 Spengler Cup management group Tuesday, with Thornton and Pascall working as co-GMs and Hnat Domenichelli joining them as an assistant. Thornton made his international management debut at last year’s Spengler Cup, when Canada lost 4-3 to Czech squad HC Dynamo Pardubice in the semifinals. He ended his 25-year professional playing career after the 2021-22 NHL season and finished with 1,539 points in 1,714 games with Boston, San Jose, Toronto and Florida. His international career includes gold with Canada at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver and a Spengler Cup title in 2004 while playing for the tournament host team, Switzerland’s HC Davos. Pascall is currently in his 11th season as assistant general manager of the Calgary Flames , and his second as vice-president of hockey operations. Domenichelli has served as general manager of HC Lugano in Switzerland since 2019. As a player, he had an 18-year professional career that included 922 games in the NHL, American Hockey League and Switzerland’s National League. The Spengler Cup runs Dec. 26-31 in Davos. The hosts are the defending champions. Canada and Davos are tied for the most Spengler Cup titles with 16, though Canada hasn’t won since 2019. The 2020 and 2021 tournaments were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indiana aims to limit turnovers vs. MinnesotaDigi International Announces the Nomination of Two Accomplished Executives to its Board of Directors and the Pending Retirement of Sally Smith from the Board of DirectorsWith the Christmas season in full swing, the local stock market is seen to gather optimism from hopes of rates cuts by both the Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this month. “The local market was able to bounce back last week and close at the 6,700 - 6,800 support range. This week, the market may continue to test the said range,” said Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco. He noted that, “The market could move with an upward bias amid hopes that the BSP will further ease monetary policy. This comes as inflation is seen to remain under control based on the latest figures.” “In addition, the local currency's appreciation against the US Dollar, if it continues, may give the market a boost. Investors are also expected to watch out for the US' upcoming November inflation numbers as this would give clues on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook,” Tantiangco said. Online brokerage 2TradeAsia.com said “A December Fed rate cut on the 18th is all but priced in by market globally-the surveyed probability for the US benchmark rate to be in the 4.25 percentto 4.5 percent range (implied 25bps cut) is over 70 percent as of this writing.” “Any outcome that is not this cut is likely to stymie rallies for the rest of the month, especially for risk assets whose growth stories for next year have been disrupted by more uncertain path towards neutral rates,” it added. 2TradeAsia.com said “It is interesting to note, in this season of looking ahead and repositioning into next year, that local equities, fundamentally, are in a position of strength relative to counterparts in developed markets, common headwinds notwithstanding. “For instance, where valuations have inflated globally, local equities have made little moves outside of their historical trading bands. Margins have also been relatively stable.” For stock picks, Abacus Securities Corporation is looking at Semirara Mining and Power Corporation favorably due to the recent decline in its share price although it will be better if it goes down further. This is because of the high probability the firm’s dividend payout will be maintained and the stock is thus a low-risk dividend play at this point.

Alisyn Camerota to Exit CNNts Ltd ( ) in the last couple of months. MFF built its reputation as a , but it recently announced the of a fund manager called Montaka to add an operational element to the business. The business is led by ( ) co-founder Chris Mackay, but the addition of the Montaka investment team will broaden MFF's research team, expand its research capabilities and potentially unlock additional investment opportunities. Montaka will continue to operate as a funds management business, and MFF Capital expects to add to Montaka's administration teams to help free up some of the investment professionals' time. I think this is a good move and could unlock significant value for MFF shareholders over time. But, while appealing, Montaka is not why I invested in MFF shares. I'd also called MFF an ASX dividend share because it is expecting to pay an annualised grossed-up of 5.25%, including , in FY25. Plus, it has grown its annual every year since 2018. However, while I like receiving , the dividend is not the main reason why I invested in this ASX stock either. It's understandable that a lot of Aussies have a bias towards investing in the ASX share market. However, the ASX only accounts for around 2% of the global share market and many of the world's best businesses can be found on stock markets in the northern hemisphere. I believe that Aussies, including myself, would benefit from having a portion of their portfolio allocated to names like , (Google), are among the world's and strongest businesses with incredibly strong . We can get to the US-listed global giants through our brokers. We don't necessarily need to buy shares of those businesses ourselves, instead we can get exposure through or . I believe a number of ASX ETFs out there are some of the best investments that Aussies can buy. However, one drawback is that index-based ASX ETFs don't have the flexibility to change their investments if a holding company is weakening because the ETF portfolios must match the index. LIC investment teams can respond to conditions by changing the portfolio and selling or buying. As a globally-focused LIC, I like that MFF can choose to invest anywhere it wants to. Currently, almost 60% of the MFF portfolio is spread across Amazon, , , Meta Platforms, Alphabet and Microsoft. I like that the ASX stock provides a lot of exposure to those great businesses, but I also appreciate that MFF can sell and move on, if it makes sense too. For me, the ASX stock's grossed-up dividend yield of more than 5% is a bonus.Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, appeared Thursday morning on Squawk on the Street to talk about President-elect Donald Trump's high-profile visit to the New York Stock Exchange and his economic agenda, saying that the United States was set to usher in the most pro-growth, pro-business administration in his adult life. . @BillAckman on @CNBC : America is stepping into the most pro-growth, pro-business administration in my adult lifetime pic.twitter.com/8CTxs5Vly6 CARL QUINTANILLA: What do you make of today? BILL ACKMAN: It is a great day. The president is in great spirits and we are stepping into the most progrowth, pro-business, pro-American administration that I have seen in my adult lifetime, certainly. CARL QUINTANILLA: The President mentioned the word incentive. Upstairs, downstairs. How would you characterize corporate America's appetite for responding to those? BILL ACKMAN: We just had a nice little ceremony. The CEOs, a broad array of big American companies. I would say everyone is incredibly enthusiastic. Really about a new administration on efficiency, removing the impediments to growth and deregulation. A lot of the confidence that comes from that. DAVID FABER: I hear that as well, of course. The things that seem to concern some people are the unknown. Tariffs and deportation. Do you share that concern? What is your sense as to how that will go and the impact on inflation is obviously a key component. Potentially both are quite deep and severe. BILL ACKMAN: With respect to immigration, the President is very focused on the safety of the American people and having an open border and not vetting people coming not, not having criminals in the country, that’s a pro-economy move—to get rid of people causing harm. DAVID FABER: That’s 100,000 people, not 11 million, potentially. BILL ACKMAN: Unfortunately, I think it’s more than that. The overarching thing is President Trump will do nothing that interferes with the success of the country, the success of the economy . Other than national defense, that’s his number one issue. I think he’s being very thoughts about tariffs. It is a very powerful tool that can be used to level the playing field. He wants a level playing field. JIM CRAMER: What do we say to someone like Janet Yellen, the Secretary of Treasury, who says, we have to be very careful. Many things can go wrong with what he is talking about. I'm not hearing that from you, obviously. BILL ACKMAN : I would say I'm more optimistic about the economy and the country than I have been in a long time. JIM CRAMER: And you were very early on the bandwagon. Others were not. It seems to be a change of tune. BILL ACKMAN: I don’t know anyone opposed to the business plan of this next administration. And it is a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy. At the backdrop is that you have a Fed lowering rates and inflation under control. You have the FTC, which will be more thoughtful about allowing transactions to happen. That is very bullish for markets. We talk about it all the time. We have the wealth effect. The biggest investment for most people today is the pension or the stock market-related portfolio. Housing prices going up. So, meaningful increases in asset values in a short period of time. That has a pro-economy effect. A lot of these are pro-secular in a positive way for the economy. I think it makes sense that he chose the spot to accept his Time Magazine cover. CARL QUINTANILLA: You can imagine one of the negative things to get written will be that this is optically about Wall Street and not Main Street . Although the president talked about that these are the companies that employ people and he wants people that want to go to work in the morning. BILL ACKMAN: I think most of the country understands that the more successful businesses are, the more the stock market goes up. And the more wages rise, the more job growth, and the more opportunity, and the more businesses that come to the country. It lifts all. I think the President got elected because of a large, wide base that includes low-income people in the country. That is what he feels a responsibility to. DAVID FABER: You are an investor. I'm curious, given your outlook broadly speaking, are there any sectors that you think will benefit in particular from the incoming administration? BILL ACKMAN: I think it is good for the economy. It is good for moderating inflation. It is good for the U.S. I had the chance to talk to Doug Burgum, the Secretary of the Interior. There are a lot of things we can do geopolitically . Being able to offer LNG to the Koreans, for example, something we haven’t been able to do. Very important for that small country that feels very vulnerable. These are things that we can do to improve relations and help us on trade. Howard Lutnick will be a strong advocate for promoting the United States and trade in a thoughtful way. CARL QUINTANILLA: The ECB cut 25 today. Lagarde said growth is slowing. Do you think Europe responds in a conciliatory way or is there a retaliatory way to their response? BILL ACKMAN: I think Europe is in a very vulnerable position. I think the economy generally, the United States, they need to have important, strong relationships with the United States. They have no choice. I think they will operate that way. I'm very bullish on America. I'm kind of bearish on Europe. And I think they need to make some fairly dramatic changes politically and otherwise. One of the more powerful charts, look at the market cap of companies, the number of companies above $500 billion or whatever here versus Europe.

Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall DAMASCUS (AP) — Thousands of Syrians have celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the ouster of President Bashar Assad. The leader of the insurgency that toppled Assad, Ahmad al-Sharaa, appeared in a video message in which he congratulated “the great Syrian people for the victory of the blessed revolution.” Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in the Turkish capital of Ankara that there was “broad agreement” between Turkey and the United States on what they would like to see in Syria. The top U.S. diplomat also called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian" interim government. American released from Syrian prison is flown out of the country, a US official says WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has transported an American who was imprisoned in Syria for seven months out of the country. That's according to a U.S. official, who says Travis Timmerman was flown out on a U.S. military helicopter. Timmerman, 29, told The Associated Press he had gone to Syria on a Christian pilgrimage and was not ill-treated while in Palestine Branch, a notorious detention facility operated by Syrian intelligence. He said he was freed by “the liberators who came into the prison and knocked the door down (of his cell) with a hammer.” Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Pelosi is 84. She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, did not describe the nature of her injury or give any additional details, but a person familiar with the incident said that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy. Some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. Economic analysts paint a more complicated picture, as they fear Trump’s pending trade hostilities with major trading partners Canada and China could make an already pricy kind of protein more expensive. Conservationists also fear Trump’s emphasis on deregulation could jeopardize fish stocks already in peril. But many in the commercial fishing and seafood processing industries said they expect Trump to allow fishing in protected areas and crack down on offshore wind expansion. Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones in Friday's bombardments. He says it is one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. He says Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year. Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But uncertainty surrounds how the war might unfold next year. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end the war and has thrown into doubt whether vital U.S. military support for Kyiv will continue. Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump’s suite at the Army-Navy football game on Saturday. Daniel Penny was cleared of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely’s 2023 death. A more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed last week. Vance served in the Marine Corps and had commented on the acquittal earlier this week. He said that “justice was done in this case” and Penny should never have been prosecuted. New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the region. Murphy, a Democrat, made the request in a letter Thursday, noting that state and local law enforcement remain “hamstrung” by existing laws and policies in their efforts to successfully counteract any nefarious drone activity. Murphy and other officials say there is no evidence that the drones pose a national security or a public safety threat. A state lawmaker says up to 180 aircraft have been reported to authorities since Nov. 18. About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans may have elected Donald Trump to a second term in November, but that doesn’t mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his Cabinet or effectively manage government spending, the military and the White House. That's according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About half of U.S. adults are “not at all confident” in Trump’s ability to appoint well-qualified people for high-level government positions. Only about 3 in 10 are “extremely” or “very” confident that Trump will pick qualified people to serve in his administration. President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. The 73-year-old is a crucial partner in Macron’s centrist alliance and has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades. His political experience is seen as key in efforts to restore stability as no single party holds a majority in the National Assembly. Bayrou was recently cleared in a case relating to embezzlement of European Parliament funds. His predecessor resigned last week following a no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in the parliament, leaving France without a functioning government. Macron vowed last week to remain in office until his term ends in 2027. Yankees to get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin and cash. A 30-year-old right-hander, Williams is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. He was diagnosed during spring training with two stress fractures in his back and didn’t make his season debut until July 28.WEST FARGO — When Happy, a sweet but oblivious-to-danger 9-year-old mare scraped up her back leg once again, owner Alicia Severson was able to call on Casselton Veterinary Service to visit her Gandin, N.D., farm and patch up Happy. But when it comes to a recurring ligament injury Happy sustained while competing in a barrel competition, Severson and many other horse and farm animal owners are finding it more difficult every year to find big animal veterinarians, and especially ones that specialize in certain care. ADVERTISEMENT "There is absolutely a shortage," Severson said. For decades, ranchers have been sounding the alarm about a shortage of rural veterinarians and new big animal vets, and especially those who specialize in caring for horses, cows, pigs and sheep. The problem persists despite land grant universities such as North Dakota State University, who often send undergraduates interested in the profession to far-away schools for continuing education. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture , 500 counties across 46 states reported critical shortages of big animal vets. And while large animal veterinarians have long been a challenge to find in rural areas, where they are most needed, veterinarians who specialize in horses are also waning. That's despite the increasing popularity and availability in North Dakota and Minnesota for younger generations to compete in equine activities. According to an online database, about 43,200 horses call North Dakota home, which is about one horse per 18 people in the state. Leon Glasser, president of the North Dakota Quarter Horse Racing Association, has been breeding, raising and racing horses for more than 40 years, working to improve the quality of racehorses born in North Dakota. Over the years, he's watched the number of veterinarians willing to work with horses dwindle quickly. "Are we short of equine vets in this area? Absolutely, we are," Glasser said. He said a veterinary clinic in New Salem, N.D., will now only provide simple paperwork needed for owners to transport horses across state lines for care and Missouri Valley Vet Clinic in Bismarck has also limited equine services in the same way. Most newer veterinarians prefer to work on dogs and cats exclusively, he said. ADVERTISEMENT Severson agreed, noting it is also difficult to find a veterinarian who has experience treating goats, as the Seversons have two goats at their farm along with the horses and a cat. For Happy's ligament issue, of which she's had recurring surgeries and needs sporadic treatment, Severson worked with an equine sports medicine specialist based in the Twin Cities but would travel into western Minnesota. However, that veterinarian recently retired, leaving Severson on the hunt to find another specialist within a few hundred miles of the Red River Valley. "Nothing takes the place of a seasoned veterinarian," Severson said. "Thankfully, Casselton [Veterinary Service] is fabulous when it comes to when my horse is injured. But when it comes to long-term stuff that she's dealing with, it's difficult." Access to education and access to vets Dr. Alexa Weyer at Casselton Veterinary grew up in Snohomish, Wash., a farm town north of Seattle, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of North Dakota before finishing her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University in Alabama. Following graduation, she began working at Casselton Veterinary in early 2021. "There is definitely a shortage of people interested in large animal practice, and we would love to see more interest," Weyer said. To be a veterinarian requires a doctorate degree from a veterinary school or program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam, which is an extensive 360-question exam on all species (dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, pigs, birds, reptiles, rabbits, fish and more) and all aspects of veterinary medicine. ADVERTISEMENT Veterinarians can choose to either go straight into general practice after graduation or they can seek further education to become a specialist. To be a veterinarian technician requires a two- or four-year veterinary technology degree, depending on the program. Derine Winning, a veterinarian at Valley Veterinary Hospital in Fargo and public policy adviser for the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association, said the vast majority — about 70% — of new graduate veterinarians became companion animal practitioners in 2023. Almost 10% became mixed animal practitioners and only 6% became equine practitioners. The data comes from the American Veterinary Medical Association's 2024 Economic State of the Profession Report. "There are a lot of different areas in which veterinarians can become board certified through advanced education and training," Winning said. Animal specialists of any kind can be difficult to find locally, although Winning said the Red River Animal and Emergency Hospital and Referral Center in Fargo does have some specialists in oncology, surgery, internal medicine and emergency and critical care. Casselton Veterinary provides many large animal services from emergency on-call care to posting a doctor and technician for nights and weekends. In addition to their vets traveling to farms, the clinic has a large treatment area with two stocks and stalls for hospitalization and breeding care. The clinic also has several portable imaging tools. Weyer said the trend of vets moving away from rural areas can be seen in the growing need for referrals. "Unfortunately, most referral facilities across the country for large and small animals are in areas of high population density. For large animals, there are even fewer facilities and they tend to be at universities with veterinary schools or in areas of high equine concentration," she said. ADVERTISEMENT While the Casselton doctors work with a variety of places for specialty referrals, Sturgis Equine in western South Dakota and the University of Minnesota are probably most used by the clinic. Still, the closest drive is about four hours. Weyer said referrals are typically needed for colic surgery, arthroscopic surgery, advanced imaging or advanced hospitalizations. "In general practice like we are, there are always times to refer. For our clients, it would be nice to have a closer option, but a lot of areas in the country are even farther from referral than we are," Weyer said. Beth Carlson, deputy veterinarian with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, said rural areas most in need of large animal veterinarians may not attract college graduates with those abilities. "The ratio of large animal veterinarians has shifted quite a bit," Carlson said. "Certainly there are areas of the state where it is difficult to hire veterinarians for a variety of reasons. In some cases it's challenging to hire veterinarians even in urban areas as well." One challenge is the cost of becoming a veterinarian. The USDA offers a program that provides up to $75,000 in veterinary school loan repayment to graduates who agree to work in underserved rural communities a minimum of three years. While some in Congress have recently proposed increasing that amount, it can still be daunting as new veterinarians, on average, face about $190,000 in school debt over the eight years needed to become a veterinarian. ADVERTISEMENT According to the American Veterinary Medicine Association, the mean starting salary for a veterinarian working predominantly in the treatment of food animals is about $85,000, but it was more than $100,000 for those who specialize in pet care. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture does work with residents interested in attending veterinary school. Carlson said her office assists with applications for veterinary loan repayment programs. "There are a few different ways that the state and federal government has approached that issue," Carlson said. While NDSU has a veterinarian technician program, there are currently no veterinary schools in North Dakota. In fact, there are only about 30 veterinary schools nationwide. The closest to North Dakota and some of the most renowned veterinary medicine schools are the University of Minnesota, University of Iowa and Kansas State. "NDSU is a great agricultural school and has a great veterinary technician program," Weyer said. "It might be nice to have a veterinary doctorate program at NDSU, but I am not sure that the population is there yet to support one."

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that the caste census will not deepen caste divisions but reduce them and bridge social gaps, while adding that reservation has been diluted with outsourcing and contractual jobs. While participating in the debate on 'Discussion on the Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India', the SP chief said, "Protecting the nation's borders is the primary duty of any government. Yet, we see intrusions...In Ladakh, our troops have withdrawn from our (own) territory, and it won't be long before we are denied access to sacred sites like Kailash Mansarovar ," Yadav claimed. He described the Constitution as an armour for the suppressed and neglected sections of the society. For people like us and the weak in the country, especially for PDA (Pichdde, Dalit and Alpsankhyak), saving the Constitution is a matter of life and death," the SP chief said. Yadav also reiterated his party's demand for a caste census and said, "Whenever we get the opportunity, we will conduct a caste census. It will not deepen caste divisions but reduce them, ensuring rights and equality for those who have been deprived for long. Reservation was the most significant tool for social justice, but it has been diluted with outsourcing and contract-based jobs." He also raised doubts on the security along the borders while referring to the alleged Chinese transgressions, and claimed, "India's borders are shrinking." The former CM of UP accused the Centre of fostering inequality and failing to uphold the constitutional rights of marginalised communities . "More than 20 crore people, especially Muslims, are being reduced to second-grade citizens. Atrocities against them are increasing daily. Their properties are being looted, homes demolished, and places of worship seized with administrative help," Yadav alleged. 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VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- Comparably (a ZoomInfo company) – a leading employee review platform for workplace culture and compensation – today unveiled its 8th Annual Best Places to Work Awards , honoring the top-rated companies for culture , leadership , and compensation . The lists highlight standout CEOs, organizations with exceptional workplace cultures, and companies offering the most competitive compensation packages, according to employee ratings over the past year on Comparably.com . With more than 20 million ratings across 70,000 companies, Comparably’s annual rankings are based on anonymous employee feedback to 50 data-driven questions spanning nearly 20 key workplace culture metrics. “Comparably’s Best Places to Work Awards are an invaluable benchmark for organizations striving to create positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace cultures," said Chad Herring, CHRO of ZoomInfo. "These lists recognize companies that prioritize employee satisfaction, transparency, and growth, which are essential to attracting and retaining top talent. It is a testament to their efforts and ongoing commitment to continuously enhancing the work experience for every team member.” For the first time since Comparably introduced its Best CEOs category in 2017, the Top 5 large company leaders include the most diverse group of women and people of color in the list’s history. In addition, HubSpot has achieved an impressive milestone with eight consecutive wins for Best Company Culture — the most of any organization in this category — followed by ADP, Adobe, and TaskUs, each with seven wins. The Top 10 Best Workplace Cultures : The Top 10 Best CEOs : The Top 10 Best Companies for Compensation : The full list of ranked companies and CEOs can be found on Comparably’s Awards site . About Comparably Awards The rankings for the 8th Annual Comparably Awards were based on sentiment ratings provided by current employees via Comparably.com over a 12-month period (Nov. 11, 2023 - Nov. 11, 2024). Employees responded to questions across nearly 20 core culture metrics, including compensation (salary, bonus, raises), career growth (opportunities, mentorship, goals), leadership (CEO, executives, direct managers), and work environment (work-life balance, perks & benefits, coworkers), among others. Responses were collected in various formats, including yes/no, true/false, 1-10 scale, and multiple-choice. Each response was assigned a numerical score and compared to other companies of similar size. To be eligible for inclusion, large companies (more than 500 employees) needed at least 75 employee participants, while small companies (up to 500 employees) required a minimum of 25 participants. Companies with higher participation rates from their employee base were given additional weight in the rankings to ensure statistical significance. There were no fees or costs involved in participating, and companies did not need to submit a nomination. Full methodology details are available here . About Comparably Comparably (a ZoomInfo company) is a leading platform for workplace culture insights and compensation data, empowering employees and job seekers to make more informed career decisions. With 20 million anonymous employee ratings across nearly 20 core culture metrics, covering 70,000 companies, Comparably provides one of the most comprehensive datasets on workplace culture, salaries, and leadership. Insights can be segmented by gender, ethnicity, age, experience, industry, department, location, and education, offering a deep and nuanced view of organizations of all sizes. Trusted by employers and job seekers alike, Comparably is the go-to resource for employer branding and workplace culture, highlighted through its annual Best Places to Work Awards . For more information, visit www.comparably.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212117761/en/ CONTACT: Media: Jaime Sarachit Director, Communications Comparably (a ZoomInfo company) jaime.sarachit@zoominfo.com KEYWORD: WASHINGTON UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY MEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SMALL BUSINESS GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT CONSUMER SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING OTHER TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE INTERNET OTHER CONSUMER WOMEN HUMAN RESOURCES DATA MANAGEMENT SOURCE: Comparably Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 05:23 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 05:23 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212117761/en

Animation Guild board defends contract deal as some members critique AI termsGlobal research team develops H5N1 detection kit to tackle avian fluTOKIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--dic. 12, 2024-- La División Biomédica de PHC Corporation (sede central: Chiyoda-ku, Tokio, Japón; presidente: Nobuaki Nakamura) recibió el Premio a la Innovación 2024 de The Analytical Scientist 1 por su analizador metabólico de células vivas, LiCellMo TM. LiCellMo, que se lanzó en el mes de septiembre en Japón para su uso en investigación y en octubre en Estados Unidos, Reino Unido, la UE, China y otros países asiáticos 2, proporciona datos medidos de forma continua sobre las principales rutas metabólicas celulares 3, lo que ofrece a los investigadores una imagen precisa de los cambios en el estado de las células a lo largo del tiempo, hasta ahora inobservables, y les permite tomar decisiones de investigación más informadas. Ello contribuirá a la obtención de nuevos resultados de investigación e importantes avances terapéuticos. Está diseñado para revelar mecanismos metabólicos celulares y mejorar la reproducibilidad y calidad de los cultivos celulares en el desarrollo de procesos de fabricación de productos de terapia celular y génica. Este comunicado de prensa trata sobre multimedia. Ver la noticia completa aquí: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211460969/es/ *For research purposes only. (Graphic: Business Wire) The Analytical Scientist se centra en las personas, la tecnología y las innovaciones que dan forma a la ciencia de la medición. La publicación publica anualmente sus Premios a la Innovación para reconocer los avances técnicos que están en posición de abrir puertas en las ciencias analíticas. En la investigación de nuevas terapias celulares y génicas (CGT), es esencial evaluar el estado de las células y crear un entorno de cultivo celular óptimo. LiCellMo permite a los investigadores visualizar los cambios metabólicos en los cultivos celulares en tiempo real, proporcionando una imagen más completa de la actividad celular para usos de investigación en CGT. En lugar de requerir que los investigadores tomen muestras periódicas del medio de cultivo para evaluar el metabolismo celular, lo que puede dificultar el seguimiento de los cambios en las condiciones celulares a lo largo del tiempo y conlleva el riesgo de contaminación, LiCellMo proporciona mediciones minuto a minuto de los niveles de glucosa y lactato en el medio de cultivo. LiCellMo puede instalarse fácilmente en una incubadora de CO 2 compatible ya existente en un laboratorio, sin modificar el entorno habitual de cultivo. Ofrece a los investigadores una solución flexible a los retos que plantean los métodos convencionales de cultivo celular. PHC Corporation es una filial de PHC Holdings Corporation (TOKYO: 6523), un grupo mundial de empresas del sector sanitario al que se denomina colectivamente PHC Group. La tecnología de monitorización en línea 4 de LiCellMo se basa en la tecnología patentada de un sensor de monitorización de glucosa en sangre desarrollado por otra parte de PHC Corporation, la División de Diagnóstico In Vitro (IVD). Chikara Takauo, director de PHC Corporation y jefe de la División Biomédica, manifestó lo siguiente: "Creemos que LiCellMo dará a los investigadores la oportunidad de adquirir nuevos conocimientos sin precedentes sobre el metabolismo celular, especialmente en los campos de la inmunología del cáncer y la investigación de células madre, y de avanzar en el proceso de fabricación de nuevos tratamientos en esos campos. Este premio es un reconocimiento tanto de la contribución inmediata de LiCellMo en los laboratorios de investigación como de su promesa de apoyar el desarrollo de futuras terapias". 1 theanalyticalscientist.com/techniques-tools/the-analytical-scientist-innovation-awards-2024-10 2 www.phchd.com/global/phc/news/2024/0904 3 Serie de reacciones bioquímicas dentro de las células cultivadas que producen la energía necesaria para las funciones celulares y la supervivencia. 4 Una tecnología que permite la medición continua de metabolitos celulares en el medio de cultivo sin necesidad de realizar el muestreo, lo que se consigue manteniendo una inmersión constante en el medio. Acerca de la División Biomédica de PHC Corporation Fundada en 1969, PHC Corporation es una filial japonesa de PHC Holdings Corporation (TOKYO: 6523), una empresa mundial de atención sanitaria que desarrolla, fabrica, vende y ofrece soluciones para el control de la diabetes, soluciones sanitarias, ciencias de la vida y diagnóstico. La División Biomédica apoya a la industria de las ciencias de la vida y ayuda a investigadores y proveedores de atención sanitaria en unos 110 países y regiones a través de su laboratorio de la marca PHCbi y de equipos y servicios que incluyen incubadoras de CO 2 y congeladores de temperatura ultrabaja. www.phchd.com/global/phc Acerca de PHC Holdings Corporation (PHC Group) PHC Holdings Corporation (TOKYO: 6523) es una empresa global de asistencia sanitaria cuya misión es contribuir a la salud de la sociedad mediante soluciones sanitarias que tengan un impacto positivo y mejoren la vida de las personas. Sus filiales (denominadas colectivamente PHC Group) incluyen PHC Corporation, Epredia, Ascensia Diabetes Care, LSI Medience Corporation, Mediford y Wemex. Todas juntas, estas empresas desarrollan, fabrican, venden y brindan servicios de soluciones para el control de la diabetes, soluciones sanitarias, ciencias de la vida y diagnóstico. Las ventas netas consolidadas del PHC Group en el ejercicio fiscal de 2023 fueron de 353.900 millones de yenes, con una distribución mundial de productos y servicios en más de 125 países. www.phchd.com El texto original en el idioma fuente de este comunicado es la versión oficial autorizada. Las traducciones solo se suministran como adaptación y deben cotejarse con el texto en el idioma fuente, que es la única versión del texto que tendrá un efecto legal. Vea la versión original en businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211460969/es/ CONTACT: Contacto para preguntas de los medios de comunicación: Julia Cottrill PHC Holdings Corporation Correo electrónico:julia.cottrill@phchd.comContacto para los productos y servicios: Departamento de Marketing, División Biomédica de PHC Corporation Correo electrónico:masayo.okada@phchd.com KEYWORD: EUROPE JAPAN UNITED KINGDOM ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE MANUFACTURING PUBLISHING TECHNOLOGY STEM CELLS PHARMACEUTICAL COMMUNICATIONS ONCOLOGY MEDICAL DEVICES GENETICS OTHER MANUFACTURING SCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY HEALTH RESEARCH SOURCE: PHC Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 05:22 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 05:22 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211460969/es

Ottawa Fire Services are reminding residents to be cautious with dogs around icy waters after crews were called to several ice rescues in the last week. Ottawa fire spokesperson Nick Defazio says the ice rescue team was called three separate times for calls regarding dogs going through ice. The rescues included an elderly woman who fell into a pond in Stittsville on Wednesday after trying to pull her dog from the water. The woman was treated for hypothermia symptoms and transported to hospital with serious injuries, paramedics said. Crews also responded to another call in Stittsville and one in Osgoode, Defazio says. No pets suffered serious injuries. The rescues come during the first blast of winter cold this week after a warmer than usual November. Despite temperatures reaching below freezing overnight, the Canadian Red Cross recommends that ice be at least 15 centimetres for a single person or 20 centimetres for a group to stand on the ice. "If your dog does go through the ice, never go in and try to rescue them. Call 911 and try your best to get a visual signal on your pet," Defazio said. "Our ice rescue teams are highly trained, and we have quick response times. The best chance for your pet's survival is to call us." Ottawa fire recommends keeping your dog on leash near open water. Weather conditions in Ottawa are expected to stay mild early this week but will get colder going into the weekend. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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NoneThousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall DAMASCUS (AP) — Thousands of Syrians celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the ouster of President Bashar Assad. The leader of the insurgency that toppled Assad, Ahmad al-Sharaa, appeared in a video message in which he congratulated “the great Syrian people for the victory of the blessed revolution.” Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in the Turkish capital of Ankara that there was “broad agreement” between Turkey and the United States on what they would like to see in Syria. The U.S. diplomat also called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian" interim government. Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Pelosi is 84. She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, did not describe the nature of her injury or give any additional details, but a person familiar with the incident said that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy. Some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. Economic analysts paint a more complicated picture, as they fear Trump’s pending trade hostilities with major trading partners Canada and China could make an already pricy kind of protein more expensive. Conservationists also fear Trump’s emphasis on deregulation could jeopardize fish stocks already in peril. But many in the commercial fishing and seafood processing industries said they expect Trump to allow fishing in protected areas and crack down on offshore wind expansion. Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones in Friday's bombardments. He says it is one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. He says Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year. Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But uncertainty surrounds how the war might unfold next year. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end the war and has thrown into doubt whether vital U.S. military support for Kyiv will continue. Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump’s suite at the Army-Navy football game on Saturday. Daniel Penny was cleared of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely’s 2023 death. A more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed last week. Vance served in the Marine Corps and had commented on the acquittal earlier this week. He said that “justice was done in this case” and Penny should never have been prosecuted. About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans may have elected Donald Trump to a second term in November, but that doesn’t mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his Cabinet or effectively manage government spending, the military and the White House. That's according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About half of U.S. adults are “not at all confident” in Trump’s ability to appoint well-qualified people for high-level government positions. Only about 3 in 10 are “extremely” or “very” confident that Trump will pick qualified people to serve in his administration. President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. The 73-year-old is a crucial partner in Macron’s centrist alliance and has been a well-known figure in French politics for decades. His political experience is seen as key in efforts to restore stability as no single party holds a majority in the National Assembly. Bayrou was recently cleared in a case relating to embezzlement of European Parliament funds. His predecessor resigned last week following a no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in the parliament, leaving France without a functioning government. Macron vowed last week to remain in office until his term ends in 2027. Rolling blackouts plague Iran and some suspect bitcoin mining may have a role in the outages TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital and outlying provinces have faced rolling power blackouts for weeks in October and November, with electricity cuts disrupting people’s lives and businesses. And while there are likely several factors involved, some suspect that cryptocurrency mining has has a role in the outages. Iran's economy has been hobbled for years by international sanctions over its advancing nuclear program. The demand on the grid has not let up, however — even when Iranians stopped using air conditioners as the weather cooled in the fall and before winter months require people to fire up their gas heaters. Coincidence or not, bitcoin’s value is rocketing to all-time highs. McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales BOSTON (AP) — McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma, according to court papers filed in Virginia. McKinsey has also entered into a deferred prosecution agreement to resolve criminal charges, including that it conspired with Purdue Pharma to aid in the misbranding of prescription drugs. A former McKinsey senior partner has also agreed to plead guilty to obstruction of justice charges, according to the court papers. McKinsey said in a statement on Friday that it’s “deeply sorry” for its work for Purdue Pharma. Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams and cash from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin. A 30-year-old right-hander, Williams is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. He was diagnosed during spring training with two stress fractures in his back and didn’t make his season debut until July 28.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets running back Breece Hall could play Sunday at Jacksonville after missing a game with a knee injury. Hall has been dealing with a hyperextension and injured MCL in his left knee that sidelined him last Sunday at Miami. But he was a full participant at practice Friday after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. Hall was officially listed as questionable on the team's final injury report. “He looks good right now,” interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said. “So it’s promising.” Hall leads the Jets with 692 yards rushing and four touchdown runs, and he also has 401 yards receiving and two scores on 46 catches. A pair of rookies helped New York offset Hall's absence last weekend, with Braelon Allen rushing for 43 yards on 11 carries, and Isaiah Davis getting 40 yards on 10 attempts and scoring his first rushing touchdown. “We’re hopeful and we’ll see how it goes,” Ulbrich said of Hall. The Jets will get star cornerback Sauce Gardner back after he missed a game with a hamstring injury, but New York's secondary appears likely to be without cornerback D.J. Reed because of a groin injury. Reed was listed as doubtful after he didn't practice Thursday or Friday. “It’s been something that’s kind of lingered here and there,” Ulbrich said. “It’s gotten aggravated and then it went away, and then it got aggravated again. So, it’s just dealing with that.” Backup Brandin Echols is out with a shoulder injury, so veteran Isaiah Oliver or rookie Qwan'tez Stiggers could get the start opposite Gardner if Reed can't play. Kendall Sheffield also could be elevated from the practice squad for the second game in a row. Ulbrich said kick returner Kene Nwangwu will be placed on injured reserve after breaking a hand last weekend at Miami. The injury came a week after he was selected the AFC special teams player of the week in his Jets debut, during which he returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown and forced a fumble in a loss to Seattle. “To put him out there with a broken hand, just thought it’d be counterproductive for him and for us as a team, so it unfortunately cuts the season short and what a bright light he was,” Ulbrich said. “What an amazing future I think he has in this league. With saying that, he’s already been a really good player for quite a while, so (it's) unfortunate, but he’ll be back.” Offensive lineman Xavier Newman (groin) is doubtful, while right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) and RT Morgan Moses (wrist) are questionable. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

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