How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze. Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close in thin trading following a holiday pause Stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% Thursday, its first loss after three straight gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Gains by retailers and health care stocks helped temper the losses. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. The Labor Department reported that U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment on Thursday took place just “meters away” as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa. He says a crew member was hurt. The strikes followed several days of Houthi attacks and launches setting off sirens in Israel. Israel's military says it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The Israeli military later said it wasn’t aware that the WHO chief was at the location in Yemen. Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices New data shows holiday sales rose this year even as Americans wrestled with still high prices in many grocery necessities and other financial worries. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.8%, a faster pace than the 3.1% increase from a year earlier. The measure tracks all kinds of payments including cash and debit cards. This year, retailers were even more under the gun to get shoppers in to buy early and in bulk since there were five fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mastercard SpendingPulse says the last five days of the season accounted for 10% of the spending. Sales of clothing, electronics and Jewelry rose. Finland stops Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Finnish police say authorities detained a ship linked to neighboring Russia as they investigate whether it damaged a Baltic Sea power cable and several data cables. It was the latest incident involving disruption of key infrastructure. Police and border guards boarded the Eagle S and took control as they investigate damage to the Estlink-2 undersea power cable. The cable brings electricity from Finland to Estonia across the Baltic Sea. The cable went down on Wednesday. The incident follows damage to two data cables and the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Both have been termed sabotage. Russian ship that sank in the Mediterranean was attacked, owner says MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria says it has been hit by a series of explosions in an act of sabotage. Oboronlogistica is a state-controlled company that operated the Ursa Major freighter. The company said the vessel was wrecked by three powerful explosions just above the water line in what it described as a “terrorist attack” that caused it to sink on Monday. The company said in a statement carried by Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency on Thursday that the explosions left a hole in the ship’s starboard and filled the engine room with acrid smoke. That hampered the crew’s attempts to access it. Undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia hit by outage, prompting investigation FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Finland’s prime minister says authorities are investigating an interruption in a power cable under the Baltic Sea between his country and Estonia. Petteri Orpo said on X that power transmission through the Estlink-2 cable suffered an outage Wednesday. Authorities have been on edge about undersea infrastructure in the Baltic after two international data cables were severed in November and the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany were blown up in September 2022. Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push as electricity demand grows TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese government panel has largely supported a draft energy policy calling for bolstering renewables up to half of Japanese electricity needs by 2040. It also recommends maximizing the use of nuclear power to accommodate the growing demand for power in the era of AI while meeting decarbonization targets. Cabinet is expected to formally approve the plan by March following a period of public consultation. The policy says nuclear energy should account for 20% of Japan’s energy supply in 2040, with renewables expanded to 40-50% and coal-fired power reduced to 30-40%. Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of workers are facing an unsettling reality heading into 2025. After years of working from the comfort of home, they're being told it’s time to return to the office full-time for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic. That can bring a host of challenges, including losing time with family. Workers at Amazon, AT&T and other companies have been called back to the office five days a week. Experts have advice to share about how to navigate the changes when an employer calls you back to the office. Workers can convey what they need, seek flexibility and if all else fails, consider other options. US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3-year high WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years. The US Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claim applications ticked down by 1,000 to 219,000 for the week of Dec. 21. That’s fewer than the 223,000 analysts forecast. Continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, climbed by 46,000 to 1.91 million for the week of Dec. 14. That’s more than analysts projected and the most since the week of Nov. 13, 2021. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered representative of U.S. layoffs.
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was on the verge of backing a 16-week federal abortion ban earlier this year when aides staged an intervention. According to Time magazine's cover story on his selection as its 2024 Person of the Year, Trump's aides first raised concerns in mid-March that the abortion cutoff being pushed by some allies would be stricter than existing law in numerous states. It was seen as a potential political liability amid ongoing fallout over the overturning of Roe v. Wade by a conservative majority on the Supreme Court that includes three justices nominated by Trump in his first term. Trump political director James Blair went to work assembling a slide deck — eventually titled “How a national abortion ban will cost Trump the election" — that argued a 16-week ban would hurt the Republican candidate in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, the magazine reported. “After flipping through Blair’s presentation" on a flight to a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in April, Trump dropped the idea, according to the report. "So we leave it to the states, right?" Trump was quoted as saying. He soon released a video articulating that position. At the time, Trump’s campaign denied that he was considering supporting the 16-week ban, calling it “fake news” and saying Trump planned to “negotiate a deal” on abortion if elected to the White House. Here are other highlights from the story and the president-elect's 65-minute interview with the magazine: Trump reaffirmed his plans to pardon most of those convicted for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. “It’s going to start in the first hour,” he said of the pardons. “Maybe the first nine minutes.” Trump said he would look at individuals on a “case-by-case" basis, but that “a vast majority of them should not be in jail.” More than 1,500 people have been charged with federal crimes stemming from the riot that left more than 100 police officers injured and sent lawmakers running into hiding as they met to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 victory . More than 1,000 defendants have pleaded guilty or been convicted at trial of charges, including misdemeanor trespassing offenses, assaulting police officers and seditious conspiracy. Trump insisted he has the authority to use the military to assist with his promised mass deportations , even though, as his interviewers noted, the Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the use of the military in domestic law enforcement. “It doesn’t stop the military if it’s an invasion of our country, and I consider it an invasion of our country," he said. “I’ll only do what the law allows, but I will go up to the maximum level of what the law allows. And I think in many cases, the sheriffs and law enforcement is going to need help." Trump did not deny that camps would be needed to hold detained migrants as they are processed for deportation. “Whatever it takes to get them out. I don’t care," he said. “I hope we’re not going to need too many because I want to get them out and I don’t want them sitting in camp for the next 20 years.” Trump told Time he does not plan to restore the policy of separating children from their families to deter border crossings, but he did not rule it out. The practice led to thousands of children being separated from their parents and was condemned around the globe as inhumane. “I don’t believe we’ll have to because we will send the whole family back,” he said. “I would much rather deport them together, yes, than separate.” Trump dismissed the idea that Elon Musk will face conflicts of interest as he takes the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency , an advisory group that Trump has selected him to lead. The panel is supposed to find waste and cut regulations, including many that could affect Musk's wide-ranging interests , which include electric cars, rockets and telecommunications. “I don’t think so," Trump said. “I think that Elon puts the country long before his company. ... He considers this to be his most important project." Trump lowered expectations about his ability to drive down grocery prices. “I’d like to bring them down. It’s hard to bring things down once they’re up. You know, it’s very hard. But I think that they will,” he said. Trump said he is planning “a virtual closure" of the "Department of Education in Washington.” “You’re going to need some people just to make sure they’re teaching English in the schools," he said. “But we want to move education back to the states.” Yet Trump has proposed exerting enormous influence over schools. He has threatened to cut funding for schools with vaccine mandates while forcing them to “teach students to love their country" and promote “the nuclear family,” including “the roles of mothers and fathers” and the “things that make men and women different and unique.” Asked to clarify whether he was committed to preventing the Food and Drug Administration from stripping access to abortion pills , Trump replied, “It’s always been my commitment.” But Trump has offered numerous conflicting stances on the issue, including to Time. Earlier in the interview, he was asked whether he would promise that his FDA would not do anything to limit access to medication abortion or abortion pills. "We’re going to take a look at all of that,” he said, before calling the prospect “very unlikely.” “Look, I’ve stated it very clearly and I just stated it again very clearly. I think it would be highly unlikely. I can’t imagine, but with, you know, we’re looking at everything, but highly unlikely. I guess I could say probably as close to ruling it out as possible, but I don’t want to. I don’t want to do anything now.” Pressed on whether he would abandon Ukraine in its efforts to stave off Russia's invasion , Trump said he would use U.S. support for Kyiv as leverage against Moscow in negotiating an end to the war. “I want to reach an agreement,” he said, “and the only way you’re going to reach an agreement is not to abandon.” Trump would not commit to supporting a two-state solution, with a Palestinian state alongside Israel, as he had previously. “I support whatever solution we can do to get peace," he said. "There are other ideas other than two state, but I support whatever, whatever is necessary to get not just peace, a lasting peace. It can’t go on where every five years you end up in tragedy. There are other alternatives.” Asked whether he trusted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , he told Time: “I don’t trust anybody.” Trump would not rule out the possibility of war with Iran during his second term. “Anything can happen. It’s a very volatile situation," he said. Asked if he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since the Nov. 5 election, Trump continued to play coy: "I can’t tell you. It’s just inappropriate.” Trump insisted that his bid to install Matt Gaetz as attorney general ”wasn’t blocked. I had the votes (in the Senate) if I needed them, but I had to work very hard.” When the scope of resistance to the former Republican congressman from Florida became clear, Trump said, “I talked to him, and I said, ‘You know, Matt, I don’t think this is worth the fight.'" Gaetz pulled out amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations, and Trump tapped former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the Cabinet post. Trump, who has named anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, did not rule out the possibility of eliminating some childhood vaccinations even though they have been proved safe in extensive studies and real world use in hundreds of millions of people over decades and are considered among the most effective public health measures in modern history. Pressed on whether “getting rid of some vaccinations” — neither Trump nor the interviewers specified which ones — might be part of the plan to improve the health of the country, Trump responded: “It could if I think it’s dangerous, if I think they are not beneficial, but I don’t think it’s going to be very controversial in the end.” “I think there could be, yeah," Trump said of the prospect of others in his family continuing in his footsteps. He pointed to daughter-in-law Lara Trump , who served as co-chair of the Republican National Committee and is now being talked about as a potential replacement for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whom Trump has chosen for secretary of state. Trump said the former and soon-to-be first lady Melania Trump will be joining him at the White House during second term and will "be active, when she needs to be.” “Oh yes,” he said. “She’s very beloved by the people, Melania. And they like the fact that she’s not out there in your face all the time for many reasons.”
Would you pay $700 a night to sleep under the stars at this Colorado resort?The Prince of Wales will feature in a new documentary about the Earthshot Prize , an environmental initiative which he founded four years ago. William will appear in a special introduction to The Earthshot Report on BBC One , which hopes to offer a “dose of urgent optimism” by showcasing the environmental solutions around the world which have been inspired by the competition. The prince founded the Earthshot Prize four years ago to discover and scale up groundbreaking solutions to repair the planet, with a £50 million prize fund spanning 10 years. In a trailer on the Earthshot Prize’s social media account, the prince stands in a forest holding an umbrella. “Our planet needs our help and every year counts,” he says, adding: “So what have we achieved in 2024?” William, who this week will take part in the state visit of the Emir of Qatar , Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, will appear in a special introduction to the documentary. The documentary will be hosted by Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, a supporter of the initiative. “Join us in a special look back at the year, exploring the game-changing solutions on our journey to a sustainable future,” she says in a voiceover. At the Earthshot awards ceremony earlier this month, William said the prize was a “collaborative movement for change”. Prince William took the chance to pay tribute to Kate , who wasn’t in Cape Town for the glittering ceremony as she eases herself back into public duties following her cancer recovery. “She’s been...amazing...this whole year. I know she will be really keen to see tonight be a success,” he said. “I now invite you to join the movement for climate innovation that’s happening around the world,” William added. “Because that’s why we’re here. To champion the dreamers, the thinkers and the innovators from every walk of life, who share an ambition to build a better, more sustainable world. “We’ll do everything we can to support them and help speed their solutions to scale. Because when they succeed, we all succeed. When they thrive, we all thrive.” The documentary will feature interviews with Earthshot finalists including Notpla, Amazon Sacred Headwaters, Restor and Mukuru Clean Stoves. It will share the personal stories behind their ideas. Hannah Jones, chief executive of the Earthshot Prize, said: “At a time when there is so much pessimism about the environment, The Earthshot Report is the dose of urgent optimism we need. “We are proud to be able to amplify the inspiring stories of Earthshot innovators and showcase the growing global movement of climate creativity they are leading. “We are honoured to collaborate with the BBC and PBS to bring these compelling stories of Earthshot innovators and entrepreneurs to millions of people across the globe.” The Earthshot Report will be shown on BBC One and iPlayer at 5pm GMT on Sunday December 15 and on PBS at 8pm ET on Wednesday December 18.New treatment system to remove PFAS from drinking water operational by end of year
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower following some potentially discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Thursday, its third loss in the last four days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.7% from its record set the day before. A report earlier in the morning said more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than forecast. A separate update showed that inflation at the wholesale level was hotter last month than economists expected. Adobe sank after issuing weaker-than-expected financial forecasts. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting lower Thursday following some potentially discouraging data on the economy . The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, potentially on track for its third loss in the last four days. That would count as a stumble amid a big rally that’s carried the index toward the close of one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 154 points, or 0.4%, as of 1:45 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.3% from its record set the day before. A report earlier in the morning said more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected. A separate update, meanwhile, showed that inflation at the wholesale level, before it reaches U.S. consumers, was hotter last month than economists expected. Neither report points to imminent disaster, but they tug at one of the hopes that’s driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year : Inflation is slowing enough to convince the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates, while the economy is remaining solid enough to stay out of a recession. Of the two reports, the weaker update on the job market may be the bigger deal for the market, according to Chris Larkin, managing director, trading and investing, at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley. A surge in egg prices may have been behind the worse-than-expected inflation numbers. “One week doesn’t negate what has been a relatively steady stream of solid labor market data, but the Fed is primed to be sensitive to any signs of a softening jobs picture,” he said. Traders see it as a near-certainty that the Fed will cut its main interest rate at its meeting next week. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. A cut next week would have the Fed following other central banks, which eased rates on Thursday. The European Central Bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, as many investors expected, and the Swiss National Bank cut its policy rate by a steeper half of a percentage point. Following its decision, Switzerland’s central bank pointed to uncertainty about how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory will affect economic policies, as well as about where politics in Europe is heading. Trump has talked up tariffs and other policies that could upend global trade. He rang the bell marking the start of trading at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to chants of “USA.” On Wall Street, Adobe fell 13.5% despite reporting stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company gave forecasts for profit and revenue in its upcoming fiscal year that fell a bit shy of analysts’. Warner Bros. Discovery soared 15.6% after unveiling a new corporate structure that separates its streaming business and film studios from its traditional television business. CEO David Zaslav said the move "enhances our flexibility with potential future strategic opportunities,” raising speculation about a spinoff or sale. Kroger rose 2.5% after saying it would get back to buying back its own stock now that its attempt to merge with Albertsons is off . Kroger’s board approved a program to repurchase up to $7.5 billion of its stock, replacing an existing $1 billion authorization. In stock markets abroad, European indexes held relatively steady following the European Central Bank’s cut to rates. Asian markets were stronger. Indexes rose 1.2% in Hong Kong and 0.8% in Shanghai as leaders met in Beijing to set economic plans and targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.6% for its third straight gain of at least 1%, as it pulls back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. In the bond market, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.31% from 4.27% late Wednesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, rose to 4.18% from 4.16%. ___ AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed. Stan Choe, The Associated PressSome Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
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USC QB Miller Moss enters transfer portal after losing starting job to Jayden MaiavaNEW YORK , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The software testing services market in australia size is estimated to grow by USD 1.42 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 11.4% during the forecast period. Need for cost reduction and faster time-to-market is driving market growth, with a trend towards evolution of software testing labs. However, availability of open-source and free testing tools poses a challenge. 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Market Challenges The Software Testing Services Market faces numerous challenges in ensuring the quality and dependability of Software Applications in today's fast-paced business environment. The Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) requires testing at various stages, including unit testing (JUnit, Pytest, NUnit), functional testing, manual testing, component testing, and acceptance testing. Quality assurance (QA) teams must verify code correctness, detect bugs, and perform code refactoring and documentation. Testing methodologies and techniques like black box, white box, and gray box testing are essential. Performance, design, deployment, and integration testing strategies are crucial for evaluating software products. Continuous Integration (CI) and shift-left testing help improve delivery speed and transformational success. However, challenges persist in areas like bug detection, security testing, and usability testing. 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Three application testing methodologies exist: black box, white box, and grey box. In black box testing, the software is assessed for the expected output given a specific input, regardless of the internal workings. White box testing evaluates an application based on the logic within it. Grey box testing combines elements of both black box and white box testing. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The Software Testing Services market focuses on ensuring the quality, dependability, and functionality of Software Applications throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Testing plays a crucial role in identifying and resolving issues, improving code correctness, and enhancing the user experience. Various testing methodologies and techniques are employed, including Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Component Testing, Unit Testing, and Integration Testing. QA (Quality Assurance) teams utilize testing strategies like Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, and Gray Box Testing. Techniques like JUnit, Pytest, and NUnit are used for Unit Testing, while Integration Testing and Integration Strategies ensure seamless interaction between components. Bug Detection and Code Refactoring are essential parts of the process, with Continuous Integration (CI) facilitating regular testing and documentation maintaining transparency. Market Research Overview The Software Testing Services market plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality, dependability, and functionality of Software Applications throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Testing is an essential part of the SDLC, focusing on evaluating and verifying the software product's performance, design, and compliance with requirements. Testing methodologies include Manual Testing, Functional Testing, Component Testing, Unit Testing, and various types like Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, and Gray Box Testing. Techniques include Code Correctness, Bug Detection, Code Refactoring, and Documentation. Quality Assurance (QA) practices employ testing techniques to identify and address issues before deployment. Unit Testing Lifecycle, with frameworks like JUnit, Pytest, and NUnit, ensures code correctness. Integration Testing, with strategies like Big-Bang Integration, addresses interoperability between components. Performance, design, and security testing are crucial for ensuring software reliability and user experience. Continuous Integration (CI) and Shift-left/right testing strategies help streamline the testing process and improve delivery speed. Strategic app modernization and digital transformation initiatives also require testing services for transformational success. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Application Testing Product Testing End-user BFSI Telecom And Media Manufacturing Retail Others Geography APAC 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. 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INTRODUCTION: The words may seem a bit strange now, but a story by Bob Palmer Jr. in the sports section of the Waterbury Republican from Dec. 8, 1970 – exactly 54 years ago Sunday – opened with the following sentence: “The unusual arrangement of having three Waterbury high school basketball teams playing at home in three different gymnasiums – which could very well be a first – is on the agenda for tonight.” There was a time when some of the city’s schools did not have their own snazzy gymnasiums expansive enough to accommodate crowds of a decent size to watch a high school game. Sites such as the Crosby Palace and Wilby’s Reggie O’Brien gym that now regularly hosts the Naugatuck Valley League tournament had not yet been built. Both of those high schools were still in downtown Waterbury, in older buildings with tiny gyms by today’s standards. The lack of top-grade gymnasiums in the city was not an indication that high school basketball had yet to command a following among local sports fans. To the contrary, the State Armory on Field Street had regularly drawn crowds of more than a thousand or two to doubleheaders involving Waterbury schools throughout the 1940s, ’50s and early ’60s, with Bob Markovic, Dick Clary and Billy Finn among the standouts who dazzled the crowds with their hoop skills. Sacred Heart and Wilby captured state titles during the Armory era, while Leavenworth’s 1947 squad provided Waterbury with its only New England champion. Future Major League Baseball player Jimmy Piersall led the Engineers past Durfee High of Fall River, Mass., 51-44, in the final before a crowd of 13,000 at Boston Garden. That storied period in the city’s hoops history had begun to give way when Kennedy High replaced the Armory as host site for most city games, upon the school’s opening in 1965. By the end of the 1970s, less than 15 years later, – three more new high schools with new gymnasiums had been built in the city, which helped to transition Waterbury basketball into the modern era. The 1970s as a decade of change began with a new Catholic school added to the host of rivalries among city teams. As noted in Palmer’s article previewing the scholastic schedule for that December evening 54 years ago, the night’s action included home games for Kennedy, Kaynor Tech and Holy Cross, with Holy Cross competing on the varsity level for the first time, in the school’s third year of operation. Both Crosby (in 1974) and Wilby (in 1978) would move into impressive new school complexes and gyms on the outskirts of town. And by 1980, a trio of new basketball coaches would take over at city schools – Jack Taglia, Ed Generali and Nick Augelli – with each to eventually have city gyms renamed in their honor after outstanding and impactful coaching careers. For two of those three venues, both gyms were officially opened on the same calendar date, Dec. 6, nine years apart, and the two men whose names now adorn each court happened to be on hand for each gym’s first contest, decades before the sites were dedicated in their honor. WATERBURY – Kennedy High’s gym was dedicated Dec. 6, 1965, with a ceremony involving city dignitaries before the annual Waterbury High School Jamboree that included teams from Crosby, Kennedy, Sacred Heart and Wilby. A “turn-away throng of 2,200” people, according to the Waterbury Republican’s recap the following day, was on hand for the traditional season opener for scholastic basketball in the city. Joe Zorsky and Don Sasso scored key hoops in the final minute to lead the Hearts past the host Eagles, 22-19, in the championship quarter. Among the many fans in attendance was the man whose name is now synonymous with the gymnasium. Jack Taglia, who would go on to coach for 31 seasons at Kennedy and lead the Eagles to three Naugatuck Valley League titles, was a Sacred Heart sophomore and member of the Hearts’ junior varsity team at the time. “I was certainly there for that jamboree and I remember that the Kennedy gym was state-of-the-art compared to the Armory,” said Taglia. “Because the four city teams played there, there was a game almost every night of the week. Since I lived within walking distance to Kennedy, I was there for many of those early games.” The following season, Sacred Heart played most of its games at Kennedy, captured the NVL championship and then produced a memorable run through the CIAC tournament to claim a state title. The 6-7 Sasso, Paul Zorsky and playmaker Joe Summa led a deep Hearts team under coach John Gilmore that finished 20-3 and defeated Fairfield Prep for the 1967 Class L crown. “The one game that does stand out that year was when we beat Hillhouse High at Kennedy in the first game of the season,” recalled Taglia. “I don’t ever remember from the Armory days that a Waterbury team ever beat a New Haven team.” Kennedy’s gym would continue to host most contests involving city schools through the mid-1970s (before the Crosby gymnasium was built). And the host school did claim one NVL title over that time, when guard Chuck Giorgio and 6-5 sophomore Bill Eason – who would go on to enjoy a solid collegiate career at Providence College – led the Eagles to a 12-2 record in NVL contests to finish atop the 1971-72 standings. That Kennedy team was coached by Marty Sweeney, who Taglia replaced as head coach in 1977. “And in my first couple of years, wins were hard to come by,” admitted Taglia. “I coached because I loved the game and I loved working with my players and watching them evolve into a team.” The dedication and perseverance would pay off a decade later, when Kennedy claimed three straight NVL titles between 1989 through 1991, marking the first time that any school had accomplished that feat in nearly 30 years. “The most memorable game that I ever coached was when we beat Wilby in the last game of the year in front of a standing room crowd for my first league championship as a coach. I had been coaching 12 years up to that point and I had my doubts that I would ever be involved in a league championship,” said Taglia. “Playing in a state championship game certainly is right up there, but winning the first league title was really something special.” Two more NVL titles would follow, along with an appearance in the Class M title game in 1990, with Jerome Malloy, Malik Williams and Garnett Petteway leading that talented team. Taglia would go on to guide the Eagles through the 2007-08 season. In January 2013, the Kennedy High gym was renamed Jack Taglia Gymnasium. Among the speakers at the ceremony to honor Taglia was retired Torrington coach Tony Turina, who provided some historical perspective on the venue. When city basketball moved out of the old Armory and into the newly built Kennedy High gym, “it was like Madison Square Garden. The new gym took the place of the Armory, and it was the beginning of the future for NVL basketball.” A number of others also offered kind words to honor Taglia, who thanked many family, friends, colleagues and former players during the ceremony. “And I was fortunate to have my wife, my father, and my brother and sister there to share in the honor,” he said. “The dedication of the Kennedy gym in my name was by far the most humbling honor I’ve ever received as a coach. It is not something that ever crossed my mind or that I aspired to while I was coaching,” added Taglia. And surely not something that crossed his mind 59 years ago this weekend, the first time he entered the Kennedy High gymnasium, to attend its opening event.
