South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The president of South Korea has lifted the martial law he imposed on the country, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared likely to be impeached over his actions. He imposed martial law late Tuesday out of frustration with the opposition. He vowed to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against opponents who control parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. Police and military personnel were seen leaving the grounds of parliament following the bipartisan vote to overrule the president. The declaration was formally lifted around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Drug Enforcement Administration says he's withdrawing his name from consideration. Sheriff Chad Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, made the announcement in a post on X Tuesday evening. He called the nomination “the honor of a lifetime” but said he had concluded he must “back away from the opportunity." He did not explain why. Trump's pick of Chronister for the job, which was subject to Senate confirmation, had drawn backlash from conservatives, including over immigration and law enforcement actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter spurs broader discussion on who else should be granted clemency WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has ducked questions on his decision to break his word and pardon his son Hunter, ignoring calls for him to explain his reversal as he was making his first presidential trip to Angola. Dismissing shouted questions Tuesday with a laugh, Biden said to the Angolan delegation: “Welcome to America.” The pardon has spurred a broader discussion about what else Biden should be doing with the broad clemency powers of the presidency before he leaves office in January, including whether he should be pardoning President-elect Donald Trump. Biden has largely avoided any interaction with reporters since Trump’s victory a month ago. Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay. The step lets Trump transition aides and future administration staffers obtain security clearances before Inauguration Day to access classified information about ongoing government programs. It also allows those nominees who are up for Senate confirmation to get the background checks lawmakers want before voting on them. Hamas and Fatah are near an agreement on who will oversee postwar Gaza CAIRO (AP) — Palestinian officials say Fatah and Hamas are closing in on an agreement to appoint a committee of politically independent technocrats to administer the Gaza Strip after the war. It would effectively end Hamas’ rule and could help advance ceasefire talks with Israel. The rival factions have made several failed attempts to reconcile since Hamas seized power in Gaza in 2007. Israel has meanwhile ruled out any postwar role in Gaza for either Hamas or the Western-backed Palestinian Authority, which is dominated by Fatah. China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions BANGKOK (AP) — China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after the Washington expanded its list of Chinese companies subject to export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software and high-bandwidth memory chips. Such chips are needed for advanced applications. Beijing earlier had required exporters to apply for licenses to send strategically important materials such as gallium, germanium and antimony to the U.S. The 140 companies newly included in the U.S. so-called “entity list” subject to export controls are nearly all based in China. Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — As global warming fills the plankton-rich waters of New England with death traps for sea turtles, the number of stranded reptiles has multiplied over the last 20 years. That is filling one specialized animal hospital with the endangered creatures. The animals enter areas such as Cape Cod Bay when it is warm. The director of rescue and rehabilitation at the New England Aquarium says that when temperatures inevitably drop, they can’t escape the hooked peninsula to head south. More than 200 cold-stunned young turtles were being treated at a turtle hospital in Quincy, Massachusetts, on Tuesday. Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemic SAN CARLOS, Ariz. (AP) — Years after COVID-19 disrupted American schools, nearly every state is still struggling with attendance. But attendance has been worse for Native American and Alaska Native students — a disparity that existed before the pandemic and has since grown, according to data collected by The Associated Press. Out of 34 states with data available for the 2022-2023 school year, half had absenteeism rates for Native students that were at least 9 percentage points higher than the state average. Many schools serving Native students have been working to build stronger connections with families. They must navigate distrust dating back to the U.S. government’s campaign to force Native kids into abusive boarding schools. The year in review: Influential people who died in 2024 O.J. Simpson’s “trial of the century” over the 1994 killings of his ex-wife and her friend bared divisions over race and law enforcement and brought an intersection of sports, crime, entertainment and class that was hard to turn away from. His death in April brought an end to a life that had become defined by scrutiny over the killings. But he was just one of many influential and noteworthy people who died in 2024. Alexei Navalny, who died in prison in February, was a fierce political foe of Russian President Vladimir Putin. And the music industry lost a titan in producer Quincy Jones, who died in November. 2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals NEW YORK (AP) — Did you have a “Brat summer” this year? Were you “demure,” and were you “mindful”? Did you enter a celebrity look-alike contest? All these were pop culture trends that emerged in 2024. But most of all, it seemed the theme was escapism. Whether it was the yellow brick road in “Wicked” or the beckoning seas of Oceania in “Moana 2” or adorable fuzzy animals like Moo Deng or even unlikely Olympic heroes making us proud, audiences gravitated to fantasy and feel-good moments.The Thing Remastered Release Date Quietly Revealed for Later This Week

The EFL says all options are being considered around introducing VAR in its competitions and that it is monitoring developments around a challenge system being trialled by football’s lawmakers. A decision was taken not to have VAR at any of the Carabao Cup quarter-finals this week even though they were all played at Premier League grounds where the technology was available. TV replays showed that one of Arsenal’s goals in their 3-2 win over Crystal Palace was offside but it was not flagged by the assistant referee and the goal stood. So far the EFL has only used VAR in the Carabao Cup semi-finals and final, and its play-off finals, but it says it is “constantly monitoring” developments. Fans’ appetite for VAR is particularly low in Leagues One and Two, but the low-cost alternative to VAR called FVS — Football Video Support — could be more appealing as it allows managers to call for a challenge when they dispute a decision.Stock market today: Wall Street gains ground as it notches a winning week and another Dow record

OWINGS MILLS — The biggest question facing the Baltimore Ravens right now has little to do with Lamar Jackson or even a defense that started the season poorly. It’s about a kicking conundrum that has turned into a crisis. Can the Ravens make it to the Super Bowl with Justin Tucker? One of the more surprising subplots of this NFL season has been Tucker’s decline from one of the greatest of all time to a week-in, week-out liability. Sunday’s loss to Philadelphia might have been the nadir — he missed two field goals and an extra point in a game the Ravens ultimately lost 24-19. “Points were at a premium in the game. They have been in a few of these games. Sometimes we haven’t made the most of our opportunity to score points,” coach John Harbaugh said Monday. “We’re racking our brains, talking to Justin, looking at what we’re doing. I’m very confident that it’s going to get fixed. I believe it will. It has to. “And he’s the guy to get it fixed.” Harbaugh has given every indication he’s standing by Tucker, who is in his 13th season and is under contract through 2027. When he’s at his best, he’s the type of kicker that gives his team a clear advantage in close games, but this season he has missed eight field goals. Sunday showed that against a good defensive team, the Ravens (8-5) can’t simply assume their excellent offense will pile up points. There almost certainly will be close games in the weeks to come. Tucker’s ability to come through will be tested again, and it’s hard for Baltimore to feel too confident at the moment. “When he was hitting, three or four years ago, hitting bombs, we were going 57, 58, 56 pretty regularly,” Harbaugh said. “That’s tightened up a little bit.” The Ravens continue to do a good job stopping the run. Although Saquon Barkley did eventually surpass the 100-yard mark late in the game, Baltimore held the Eagles to 140 yards on the ground, well below their usual output. Even beyond Tucker’s problems, Sunday wasn’t a great showing by Baltimore’s special teams. Tylan Wallace was shaky returning punts, and the Ravens had to start four drives inside their own 20 and two inside their own 10. “They had great bounces, and they downed right down in there,” Wallace said. “I’m pretty sure we’ll come back and talk about those and see what we can do to avoid those.” The Ravens’ defense continued to show signs of improvement, holding Philadelphia to 252 total yards. “I think we’ve just locked in on some things, and we’re playing our deep coverages better, bottom line,” Harbaugh said. “You watch the coverage, you watch the guys’ spacing, positioning, eyes, the communication, the checks that get made, and you just keep chasing doing the right things. It’s not (that we) changed the defense. We’re just playing it a lot better.” Harbaugh was vague on receiver Diontae Johnson’s situation. He was active Sunday but didn’t play, and he has only one catch in four games since the Ravens acquired him in a trade from Carolina. “I’m going to have to wait just to clarify it,” Harbaugh said. “There’s some moving parts there that we’re going to have to figure out and explore and just see where we’re at. I know that’s not the answer you want, but that’s the best I can do in fairness to everybody right now.” The Ravens were missing pass-rushing ace Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/neck) on Sunday, and WR Rashod Bateman was dealing with knee soreness. Through his first 12 seasons, Tucker made field goals at a 90% clip. That’s dropped to 70% this season. He had a 95% success rate from under 50 yards, and that’s dipped to 83%. The Ravens have this week off before a Dec. 15 road game against the New York Giants. Then comes a home matchup with Pittsburgh that may determine whether Baltimore has any shot to win the AFC North.

Lincoln Tech, Johnson Controls Celebrate First Graduating Class from JCI Academy at Denver CampusBills set to host 49ers following bye weekShares of Trump Media & Technology ( DJT 3.60% ) missed out on the "Trump Trade" last month as the stock briefly popped after the election but then gave up those gains in what seemed to be a "buy the rumor/sell the news" event. Trump Media & Technology, which owns Truth Social, brings in almost no revenue, and the stock became something of an avatar for the Trump campaign before the election. Now that he's won, investors seem unsure about what to make of the stock. Additionally, the stock moved on reports that it was in talks to buy a cryptocurrency trading platform. Overall, the stock finished the month down 11%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence . As you can see from the chart below, the stock swung up and down over the month, though it traded in negative territory for nearly the entirety of the month. ^SPX data by YCharts. Trump Media whiffs on the election Most investors in Trump Media stock probably expected the stock to go up after the election, and that did happen briefly. Shares of Trump Media initially surged on Nov. 6, the day after the election, and they cooled off to finish that session up 6%. However, they plunged the following day as it seemed there was no direct benefit to Trump's winning the White House, and they would remain below their closing price the day before the election for nearly the rest of the month. The other big piece of news out on the company was that it was in advanced talks to buy Bakkt , a publicly traded cryptocurrency trading platform that's majority owned by Intercontinental Exchange , according to the Financial Times . The news outlet said the deal would be an all-stock purchase. The valuation was unclear, but Bakkt's market cap is currently $155 million. That report dovetails with Trump's recent embrace of crypto, and Trump Media is also considering launching its own crypto payment service, according to The New York Times . What's next for Trump Media At this point, Trump Media seems to be a call option on the power of the Trump name and the company becoming something more than the business currently is, as Truth Social is not a significant revenue driver. Trump Media is launching a streaming service, but the crypto play is intriguing and a good way for the company to leverage the power of the Trump name and his followers. Until the business starts generating material revenue, investors should be skeptical of the stock, but there is potential for the company here if it can leverage the value of its stock into a real business.

Saskatoon city council settles budget with lower-than-expected 2025 tax hikeCristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the football world for a period spanning over a decade The two football veterans have scored hundreds of goals, broke many records, and have won countless trophies Legendary Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini appeared to settle the endless debate with a unique remark CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! Giorgio Chiellini has offered his perspective on the age-old debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, explaining why he believes the Portugal captain has an edge. The argument over which of the two football superstars is the greatest of all time has consistently divided many across the sports spectrum. The so-called GOAT debate has lasted for more than a decade now, with Ronaldo and Messi dominating the football space during the period, per Sportskeeda. The two veterans have engaged in numerous on-field clashes throughout their careers, most notably in fierce El Clasico battles for Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. Read also Ronaldo teaches YouTuber Mr Beast how to do 'siuu' celebration, video PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Needs Your Help! Take our Survey Now and See Improvements at LEGIT.NG Tomorrow Both players have been recurring contenders at the Ballon d'Or awards as well. Chiellieni settles GOAT debate Chiellini, who played alongside Ronaldo at Juventus and faced him during his time at Real Madrid, also squared off against Messi at both club and international levels. The defender's unique insight stems from witnessing the brilliance of both players up close. Speaking on The Overlap , Chiellini highlighted Ronaldo's unparalleled ability to step up in crucial moments. "Well, Ronaldo, when you are losing, he had the balls, no matter what, to try to win. Shoot from everywhere in order to lead the team to win," the Italian legend said. "And it is not easy to do for a lot of players. I loved to play with him because working with him and looking at him every day, with little details, is very nice." "I was 35 and he was 34, and we weren't obviously in our prime. But it was very funny to play with him. And look how big is his personality." Read also Jude Bellingham insists Real Madrid teammate Vincicius deserved 2024 Ballon d'Or He recalled instances at Juventus where Ronaldo's decisive contributions turned games in their favour. While he acknowledged Messi's extraordinary talent, Chiellini emphasised that Ronaldo’s mentality and clutch performances set him apart, particularly when his team needed him the most. Chiellini's unique bond with Cristiano Ronaldo Giorgio Chiellini shared the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo both as a rival and a teammate, giving him a distinctive perspective on the Portuguese superstar's brilliance. The two faced each other six times during Ronaldo's spell at Real Madrid. Of those encounters, Ronaldo emerged victorious in three, suffered two defeats, and one match ended in a stalemate. As teammates at Juventus, Chiellini and Ronaldo featured together in 55 matches, during which the duo combined for two goals. Their time as colleagues offered Chiellini firsthand insight into Ronaldo's work ethic, leadership, and match-winning mentality. Ronaldinho refused to name Messi as GOAT Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ronaldinho hailed Lionel Messi as one of football’s all-time greats but stopped short of declaring him the greatest. Read also Arda Güler Delivers Stunning Nutmeg in Real Madrid's Victory Over Leganés Having shared the pitch with a young Messi at Barcelona for two years before moving to AC Milan, Ronaldinho expressed his deep admiration without settling the debate definitively. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: YEN.com.gh

Dear Lucas : Every year our extended family gets together for the holidays. The only issue is one member randomly starts listening to YouTube videos loudly during family time. Watching “White Christmas” or listening to Christmas music together has not been the same since. Any suggestions? Dear Reader : I know I put the word “nephew” in the headline, but, upon further inspection, I realize you didn’t specify who was doing this. I guess I just pictured a real-life Bart Simpson with an iPad blasting Cardi B or watching an ISIS recruitment video while the rest of the family is pretending to enjoy green bean casserole. If so, perhaps this is what we get for giving kids iPads instead of letting them smoke cigarettes and shoot pool or whatever kids used to do back in the day. There’s a part of me that thinks it is you who is playing the videos, and you’re looking for permission to indulge your anti-social behavior. If so, you’ve come to the right advice column. Don’t let them stop you from enjoying the holidays your way. After all, what is the point of those Black Friday sales if you can’t use these newfangled devices to torment everyone around you? Perhaps the desire to pull up an internet video stems from the fact that the family is forcing each other to watch a movie that came out when Eisenhower was in office. People nowadays need more audio/visual stimulation than Bing Crosby can provide. There are plenty of activities that can bring the family together while also meeting your need to be perpetually overstimulated. If a more modern Christmas movie won’t do the trick, you could always watch street fights on the internet or start a makeshift gambling ring while you wait for someone to volunteer to do the dishes. Previous questions Ask Lucas: How do I get my family to avoid politics at Thanksgiving dinner? Ask Lucas: How do I tell other drivers ‘sorry!’ if I make a mistake on the road? Ask Lucas: My wife and I can’t agree on a temperature for our house RECOMMENDED • cleveland .com Cleveland Ballet hosts ‘Nutcracker’ tea on Dec. 8 Nov. 20, 2024, 12:40 p.m. Democrat Marcy Kaptur extends tenure as longest-serving woman in U.S. House with election win Nov. 20, 2024, 1:19 p.m. Ask Lucas: My wife doesn’t want to help me with all the leaves Ask Lucas: Can women use men’s restrooms when the lines are too long? Look at this handsome fella. His name is Lucas and he will be writing more columns like this, despite common sense saying this should stop while he’s ahead. If you want to send hate mail or, for some reason, ask for his advice, please send an email to ldaprile@cleveland.com.

( MENAFN - GetNews) Mujin Co., Ltd., a pioneer in innovative interior solutions, is set to revolutionize the U.S. construction industry with its advanced lightweight steel structure systems. Established in 1992 in Busan, South Korea, Mujin has become synonymous with durability, safety, and eco-friendly building materials, earning its reputation as a leader in the field. With over 30 years of expertise and a portfolio of 270+ successfully delivered projects, Mujin is now ready to bring its groundbreaking technologies to the United States. A Legacy of Excellence Mujin Co., Ltd. specializes in lightweight steel systems designed for interior ceilings and walls. From its inception, the company has prioritized innovation, engineering products to meet or exceed rigorous Korean standards for safety and quality. Mujin's systems are renowned for their ability to withstand seismic activity, ensuring stability and reliability in a variety of construction applications. 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Mujin's entry into the U.S. market comes at a time when the emphasis on eco-friendly construction and seismic safety is more significant than ever. Mujin's lightweight steel systems align perfectly with these priorities, offering a compelling value proposition to architects, builders, and developers. Headquarters and Contact Information Mujin Co., Ltd.'s headquarters, located in Busan, South Korea, houses state-of-the-art quality control laboratories and a dedicated workforce committed to delivering excellence. Address : 11, Chungnyeol-daero 336beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Phone : +82 1661-2059 / +82 51-865-2884 Email : ... Conclusion As Mujin Co., Ltd. prepares to enter the U.S. market, its innovative lightweight steel systems promise to set new standards in interior construction. By prioritizing safety, sustainability, and superior engineering, Mujin is poised to become a trusted partner for American builders and developers. With a legacy of excellence and a vision for global progress, Mujin invites the U.S. construction industry to experience the next generation of interior solutions. MENAFN19122024003238003268ID1109014521 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Capitals updated Ovechkin’s status Thursday after he was evaluated by team doctors upon returning from a three-game trip. The 39-year-old broke the leg in a shin-on-shin collision Monday night with Utah's Jack McBain, and some of his closest teammates knew it was not good news even before Ovechkin was listed as week to week and placed on injured reserve. “Everyone’s bummed out,” said winger Tom Wilson, who has played with Ovechkin since 2013. “We were sitting there saying: ‘This is weird. Like, it’s unbelievable that he’s actually hurt.’ It’s one of those things where like, he’s going to miss games? I’ve been around a long time, and it’s new to me.” Ovechkin in his first 19 seasons missed 59 games — and just 35 because of injury. Durability even while throwing his body around with his physical style is a big reason he is on track to pass Gretzky’s mark of 894 goals that once looked unapproachable. “He doesn’t go out there and just coast around,” Wilson said. “He’s played 20 years every shift running over guys and skating. He’s a power forward, the best goal-scorer ever maybe, and he’s a power forward that plays the game really hard.” Ovechkin surged to the top of the league with 15 goals in his first 18 games this season. He was on pace to break the record and score No. 895 sometime in February. “You know when goal-scorers start scoring, it’s dangerous,” said defenseman John Carlson, who has been teammates with Ovechkin since 2009-10. “There was a bit of that in the downs that everyone was feeling about it too, of course. We see him coming to the rink every day, we know what’s at stake. You never want anyone to get injured, but there’s a lot to it and certainly he was playing his best hockey in years.” AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl

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