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Additionally, the EU is also concerned about potential data privacy violations resulting from Google and Meta's advertising partnership. With both companies having access to vast amounts of user data, regulators are keen to ensure that personal information is handled in compliance with data protection regulations.An associate of MAGA loyalist Ric Grenell approached conservative social media influencers last month and offered them contracts worth thousands of dollars to post approvingly about Grenell as he attempted to get President-elect Donald Trump to nominate him for secretary of state, according to Politico . Even before the election, Grenell – who served in Trump’s first administration as the ambassador to Germany and acting director of national intelligence – made it clear privately that he wanted to become Trump’s secretary of state. One source told Politico that Grenell informed Trump’s inner circle it was State “or bust” for him. Following Trump’s victory and with Grenell actively lobbying for the position, a flurry of social media activity from prominent right-wing accounts suddenly began advocating for the incoming president to choose Grenell for secretary of state. One contract that was obtained by Politico from Grenell’s associate called for the influencer to promote Grenell during “peak posting times,” adding that the “content must appear genuine” and should not suggest that it is “an overt advertisement or promotional message.” According to sources who spoke to Politico , the contracts for the social media campaign were worth up to five figures. Ultimately, the effort didn’t work. Even though Grenell was one of Trump’s fiercest fighters throughout the election campaign and the president-elect has shown a willingness to nominate MAGA diehards for high-profile posts, Trump decided to go with Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as his top diplomat. The snub of Grenell sparked a MAGA backlash , with many prominent far-right supporters of the president-elect complaining that Rubio would be a “disaster” as secretary of state. “Might as well give Liz Cheney the State Department,” conservative comic Dave Smith tweeted . “Awful sign.” Politico also reported that there “is no evidence” showing Grenell was directly involved with the social media campaign. When reached for comment, the always pugnacious Grenell – a renowned Twitter troll – told a Politico journalist they were an “unserious gossip reporter and that “none of this was true.” While Grenell quickly came to terms that Rubio had won out over him, he has also apparently turned down offers to other positions within the incoming Trump administration. He reportedly refused an appointment as director of national intelligence, instead claiming he’d prefer to help far-right extremist Kash Patel get through his controversial nomination as FBI director. Still, those within Trump’s orbit believe that he may still get an important role in the White House. Though his reputation for being difficult may have been one of the factors weighing against him for secretary of state, the nomination process for a Cabinet-level spot could have also given Trump pause – especially with the president-elect dealing with headaches related to some of his other nominees. According to Politico, some within Trump’s circle were worried that Grenell’s foreign business dealings would have been scrutinized by the Senate – notably a $500 million project in Belgrade with Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Over the years, I have watched her navigate the challenges of childhood with grace and resilience. I have seen her fall and pick herself up, stumble and find her footing, cry and laugh with equal abandon. But as she has grown older, I have also noticed a shadow that lingers in the corners of her eyes, a whisper of sadness that tugs at the corners of her mouth. I have seen her wrestle with questions that have no easy answers, grapple with emotions that defy logic, and confront fears that threaten to overwhelm her fragile heart.

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ARLINGTON, Texas — Kind of a weird week in the Big 12, yeah? One of the conference’s former flagship programs (Texas) is playing for the SEC championship in its first season away from the Big 12. One team it passed over (SMU) is ranked higher than any of its current members and will contend for an ACC championship. Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark publicly squabbled with the College Football Playoff committee and Group of Five competition on two separate occasions. Saturday’s conference championship game at AT&T Stadium yielded an announced attendance of 55,889, which, outside of the COVID-19-impacted 2020 season, was the lowest in the event’s 28-year history; last year’s, between Texas and Oklahoma State, drew a record 84,523 for what it’s worth. The secondary ticket market get-in price for the Big 12 championship game was as low as $16 on Saturday morning, according to Vivid Seats, and their cheapest SEC championship game tickets started at $110. And, yet, Arizona State gave the Big 12 a reason to cheer. The Sun Devils (11-2) throttled Iowa State, 45-19, to win the Big 12 championship in their first season as a member after the Pac-12 folded. Senior running back Cam Skattebo (208 total yards, 3 touchdowns) rumbled up and down the field, paced a blowout and helped give the Big 12 exactly what it needs: a team that looks like it might be worthy of a top-four playoff seed. “We’re 11-1 with our starting quarterbacking, having beat four ranked teams, having won the Big 12 championship,” head coach Kenny Dillingham said. “I think there should be a real chance we get a first-round bye, and I definitely think we should host a game.” Wouldn’t that be something? Yormark, before Saturday’s game, said that the conference is “building something special.” He talked up the conference’s “magical” November in which half the league remained in contention for a title game berth and a four-way tiebreaker (which also included BYU and Colorado) was called upon to decide Saturday’s matchup. Still, the Big 12 lacked a marquee contender this season. The kind that looks like a legitimate perennial postseason player. Like, say, a Texas or Oklahoma. The Longhorns and Sooners combined for five of the Big 12′s six playoff appearances under the original four-team format before they jumped to the SEC prior to this season. Texas will play for a top-four playoff seed on Saturday against Georgia in the SEC championship game. Oklahoma is, well, at least in better shape than their in-state rival Oklahoma State still in the Big 12. Internally, BYU had a chance to plant its flag this season but floundered late; Colorado has star power, a baseline of success but no serious postseason berth to show for it; TCU could’ve been in the driver’s seat after its CFP berth two years ago but is just 13-11 since. “I think, within time, you’re going to find that certain schools will distance themselves from others,” Yormark said. “I think that’s the evolution we’re going to go through. Parity and depth right now is what I’m selling, candidly, but moving forward I think it might be a little different.” Arizona State, in Year 1 of the new-look Big 12 and the expanded playoff, might’ve been the first to raise its hand. The Sun Devils were picked to finish dead last in the conference’s preseason poll but won five straight games to finish the regular season and force their way to JerryWorld. Dillingham, 34, is a rising star. Freshman quarterback Sam Leavitt (219 yards, 4 total touchdowns) is too. Skattebo — who surpassed 2,000 scrimmage yards on Saturday — is “the best player in the nation,” according to his quarterback. Their collective performance Saturday left no doubt that they belong in the CFP. It’s just a matter of whether they’ve done enough to convince the committee that they belong in that cushy top four where Yormark believes they do. The Sun Devils, ranked No. 15 in last Tuesday’s playoff poll, could certainly still be seeded No. 12 in Sunday’s final playoff bracket as the fifth highest-ranked conference champion. The four highest-ranked conference champions — who, according to the most recent rankings, are the winners of the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Boise State of the Mountain West — will receive first-round byes. Boise State (No. 10) beat UNLV in the MWC championship game on Friday night to secure safe passage into the playoff. Yormark teed off on the selection committee on Wednesday and argued that no Group of Five team should be ranked higher than the Big 12 champion. He doubled down on Saturday, referenced his conference’s strength of schedule and claimed that there’s “no comparison” between the Big 12 and “any G5 conference champion.” The Sun Devils might have a chance to prove that a truth. If they remain the No. 12 seed and if Boise State remains the No. 4 seed, the two would be in line to meet in the quarterfinals if Arizona State wins its first-round game on the road. If their blowout win versus Iowa State sways the committee enough to move them above Boise State and into a top-four seed in Sunday’s final rankings, that same aforementioned quarterfinal Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Skattebo rank No. 1 and No. 2 in all-purpose yards per game this season. Jeanty is a Heisman Trophy candidate, though Yormark said Saturday that he doesn’t think “there’s any competition” for the award with Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter also a finalist. Yeah, if you hadn’t noticed, he’s not too fond of anything that has to do with the Group of Five right now. He’ll see which side of the argument the playoff committee falls on come Sunday. The Sun Devils, at least, made it interesting. “I do think we need to have a really thoughtful conversation [about] the selection committee and how the ranking is being done,” Yormark said. “Again, look at resumes. Look at data. The data doesn’t lie. So we’ll see where that goes.” ©2024 The Dallas Morning News. Visit dallasnews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Short-sellers are targeting Globe Life Inc. GL , alleging agency closures, and questionable business practices at the company’s subsidiary. According to JPMorgan analyst Jimmy S. Bhullar, the allegations made in the short-seller report lack credibility and are riddled with inaccuracies. More Bluster Than Substance The short-sellers argue that there’s federal action being taken against American Income Life (AIL), resulting in disconnected phone numbers and shuttered offices. Bhullar's investigation turned up starkly different results. Of the 45 supposedly "disconnected" phone lines, the majority were either routed to voicemail or connected to active agents. A few offices named as "closed" were misrepresented. At least one office is still housing AIL agents while a neighboring tenant vacated, he says. Read Also: $3 Trillion Opportunity: Infineo Chief Economist Discusses Blockchain And The Future Of Life Insurance Globe Life also clarified that any vacant offices reflect a transition to remote work—not signs of distress. AIL has increased its agent count in recent years, defying the short report’s implications. Globe Life also debunked claims about predatory cold-calling and mismanagement of stock buybacks, underscoring the accretive value of repurchases executed below historic highs. A Bullish Outlook On A Strong Franchise Bhullar remains undeterred by the report, reiterating an Overweight rating on Globe Life and a price target of $136 by year-end 2025. The stock's current valuation is compelling, especially considering its resilience against industry challenges. Despite regulatory inquiries hanging in the background, Bhullar views a resolution as a potential catalyst for recovery. For investors willing to bet on solid fundamentals, Globe Life appears to be a life insurance leader unfairly caught in the short-sellers' crosshairs. With a proven franchise, improved earnings projections, and no signs of business distress, Globe Life's trajectory looks far from short-lived. Price Action: Globe Life stock was trading at $106.61 at the time of publication. Read Next: Short Sellers Are Back – Flurry Of Big Calls From Muddy Waters, Citron And Others Raises Questions: Why No w? Image: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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