jili 5678 LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was injured and substituted off in the second half of his team's 2-0 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday. The France international pulled up sharply as he chased the ball and fell to ground, holding the back of his left leg after appearing to hurt his hamstring. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

No. 11 Tennessee crushes UTEP to enhance CFP chancesBournemouth star Ilya Zabarnyi has caught the attention of Tottenham this season Tottenham Hotspur have spent plenty of money in the Ange Postecoglou era so far, trying to bridge the gap with the best Premier League teams. Spurs enjoyed a strong summer transfer window where they broke their previous transfer record by signing Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth. Now, the North Londoners have begun gearing up for the January transfer window, with a substantial budget set aside to improve the backline . Injury problems to Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero reveal potential depth issues under Ange Postecoglou and they have headed into the busy festive period after the international break with just one fit senior centre-back in Radu Dragusin. https://twitter.com/DataMB_/status/1861593900059701470 After a relatively slow start to the 2024/25 Premier League campaign as compared to the previous one, the Lilywhites still can turn their season around and achieve their primary goal – which is likely to qualify for the Champions League by finishing in the top four and win a trophy. And Daniel Levy and his bosses at the Hotspur Way want to stay competitive during the second half of the season by signing a centre-back. Bournemouth’s highly-rated defender Ilya Zabarnyi has emerged as a target for Tottenham . The Ukraine international has been a revelation since arriving at Bournemouth from Dynamo Kyiv in January 2023, demonstrating his innate qualities on and off the ball. The defender has enjoyed regular football and grown in stature under Andoni Iraola’s coaching. Ilya Zabarnyi has impressed for the Cherries this season, playing every single minute across 12 Premier League games . Tottenham have shown an interest in the 22-year-old but face competition from current Premier League leaders Liverpool. The promising young defender has now responded to the claims of Tottenham and Liverpool’s interest. When Zabarnyi was asked about the links to the Premier League duo, he said to the Telegram channel Vzbirna (h/t Champion ): “Liverpool or Tottenham? I don’t know yet.” Upon being questioned if this is the ‘decisive season’ for him, Zabarnyi responded : “Is this season decisive for me? Perhaps yes. Every year is important for me, last season after injuries was also important. “I proved myself well. Now everything is also in my hands, it all depends on me.” Despite recently signing a new five-year contract at the Vitality Stadium until 2029 ( Transfermarkt ), interest in Zabarnyi continues to grow. Due to the length of his contract, Bournemouth are in a good position to demand a sizeable fee for their defensive lynchpin. Currently, they are willing to listen to offers in the region of £50m . As for Spurs, they still have plenty of games to cover before January, so Postecoglou will have to rely on the options he currently has at his disposal. However, come January, Big Ange has to push Levy and Co. to splash the cash on Zabarnyi. It remains to be seen whether the North Londoners’ interest in the former Dynamo Kyiv man is genuine, but a move for Zabarnyi would be ambitious given the competition from Liverpool for his signature. This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.

UPDATING and REPLACING: Saxena White P.A. Files Securities Fraud Class Action Against Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. and Certain of Its Executives, Expanding the Class Period and Allegations Asserted in Related ActionNot to flex—but here at SELF, we test a lot of products. In order to get the intel we need for our signature awards (like our Healthy Beauty Awards , Sneaker Awards , and Home Fitness Awards ) and in-depth reviews and recommendations, we rack up tons of hours trying the best activewear, beauty products, fitness equipment, pantry staples, and more. Plus, we’re just generally a group of humans who love to shop. Now that the holidays are here, we want to tell you about the stuff living rent-free in our heads that we think would make great gifts for anyone on your list. Our favorite picks include a self-heating mug, a comfy cashmere hoodie, a customizable photo album, and even a funky puzzle. Whether you’re shopping for friends, family, coworkers, or yourself (hey, you deserve a little treat !), you can find something they’ll love—take it from the SELF editors and testers who already do. Our top picks Ember Smart Mug 2 Shark Smoothstyle Bombas Sunday Slipper Therabody Theragun Mini Cozy Earth Short Sleeve & Pant Bamboo Pajama Set For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2024 . Ember Smart Mug 2 Ember Amazon This self-heating mug can keep their coffee or tea steaming hot for up to 80 minutes (or all day on its charging base), so they won’t have to keep nuking it in the microwave. SELF’s senior commerce writer says this is one of her favorite presents she’s ever received: “The best gifts can make your everyday life feel a little fancier, and that’s exactly what this did—it’s easy to charge and connect to the app you use to operate it; it has a really nice weight to it; and it keeps my coffee seriously hot, even after I’ve dumped a bunch of almond milk in it,” she says. Reigning Champ Robe Reigning Champ Amazon Reigning Champ As comfy as their favorite hoodie , this robe will make sipping their morning brew a truly indulgent experience. One SELF editor says it’s the definition of luxury: “It’s the perfect weight; it has cuffed sleeves (so no dragging through food or sink water); and it has a hood, which I’ve found truly completes the cozy vibe .” Papier Our Family Annual Large Hardback Photo Book Papier Papier A photo album is always a hit—it’s a sweet memento to have in their home and it’s entertaining to flip through. A SELF editor recommends this one from Papier: “I used its photo book for my wedding album—it’s such a lovely keepsake, and the paper quality is so sturdy,” she says, adding that there are tons of ways to personalize it. “Everything is super high quality and there are so many design options that feel chic, modern, classy, and beautiful.” Manduka’s Eko Yoga Mat Manduka Amazon Zappos Dick's Manduka Don’t underestimate how much a solid yoga mat can improve their practice. SELF’s senior commerce writer has used this Manduka mat for the last year during her daily flows. Its zebra-striped texture makes sure clammy hands won’t slide, and it grips the floor like it’s been super-glued in place. “The greatest gift you can give a yoga lover is the promise that they won’t slip on their own sweat in the middle of a sequence—and with the Eko Mat, those days are blessedly behind me,” she says. Owala FreeSip Owala Amazon REI Owala Dick's Sporting Goods Several SELF staffers roll up to the lunch table carrying this water bottle—it’s a real crowd-pleaser. It keeps H2O icy cold for hours, has a leakproof, lockable lid, and comes in a bunch of funky colorways. But our favorite feature is its combo spout, which has a larger opening for glugging water and a smaller one attached to a straw for sipping. “I’m convinced that once you try the two-in-one spout, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it,” SELF’s senior commerce editor wrote in her review of the Owala . “I’ve already yapped about it enough to convince a few friends and family to pick up their own (mostly so they’d stop borrowing mine).” Loop Experience Ear Plugs Loop Amazon Loop As SELF’s senior commerce writer puts it, these Loop ear plugs have “saved [her] from being a cranky elder millennial at concerts.” They’re tiny and tech-free, but make a huge difference—they dampen cacophonous background noise while still allowing vocals and instruments to sound crisp. “They’ve helped me enjoy shows that I probably would have found too loud or overwhelming otherwise, and they don’t draw attention to themselves or need to be readjusted a million times in order to work properly,” our writer says. Shark Smoothstyle Shark Ulta Sephora Amazon If they hate doing battle with their blow-dryer, the Shark SmoothStyle will be a game-changer for them. It dries and straightens my long, wavy-curly hair in about 20 minutes. But my favorite feature is the heated combs—which only turn on when the air is off—because they make my hair extra smooth and bouncy. And nothing says gift-worthy like someone asking “where’d you get this thing?” (which is exactly what my mom and friend wondered when they tried mine). Bombas Sunday Slipper Bombas Bombas If they’re constantly walking around the house in socks—or worse, bare feet—these slippers are about to majorly upgrade their life. “I feel sooo fancy and bougie with these on!” SELF’s lifestyle writer says. “They look chic and expensive (they kind of are, but the quality is legit). They come in all sorts of fun colors and are super soft and durable.” Cozy Earth Short Sleeve & Pant Bamboo Pajama Set Cozy Earth I’ve worn these pajamas every single week since getting them over six months ago. That also means they’ve been washed once a week, but they still feel as silky as they did on day one and haven’t pilled at all. I love the combo of a short-sleeve top and long pants, especially because I don’t have to keep rolling up my sleeves while washing my face or making breakfast. Plus, I can wear them in the summer without overheating. Rare Beauty Find Comfort Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash & Hydrating Body Lotion Rare Beauty Sephora Rare Beauty Sephora I tried Rare Beauty’s body lotion for our Healthy Beauty Awards (spoiler alert: It’s a winner), and fell in love with its fresh scent and lightweight, creamy formula. But adding the body wash to my routine really took my self-care to the next level. It has a gel consistency and little exfoliating beads that give my skin a gentle scrub. Plus, it fills my shower with the lotion’s same notes of fresh lemon zest and vetiver. Athleta All About Backpack Athleta Athleta Giving them a sleek bag they can bring to the gym, take on a trip , or use as a work bag ? How thoughtful of you. “It can be tough to find a backpack that doesn’t give middle school, but this one is simple and stylish,” SELF’s senior commerce editor says. “The size is deceiving—it’s pretty small, but I can fit a ton of stuff inside.” It has all of our must-haves, like an internal water bottle sleeve, a padded laptop compartment, a zippered pocket, and a loop for their keys. Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L Lululemon Lululemon This belt bag first took the internet by storm a few years ago, but it still holds up for several SELF editors. I break it out any time I’m going for a stroll around my neighborhood or a quick grocery run. It fits the essentials: phone, wallet, keys. And its small size is perfect for concerts or other live events with bag restrictions. Brooklinen Washed Linen Core Sheet Set Brooklinen Brooklinen I was skeptical of how comfortable linen sheets could be when my mom gifted me this set last year—but now, I totally get the hype. They’re soft and warm like flannel, but still breathable and lightweight, so I sleep like a baby. Sonos Ace Headphones Sonos Amazon Best Buy If they have a long train commute or live in a loud neighborhood, grab them some noise-canceling Sonos Ace Headphones to protect their peace. “The padded headband and ear cups are the right balance of firm and plush, and the noise cancellation and transparency modes work really well,” one SELF editor says. “I especially love how lightweight they are—I can wear them for hours while I work from home and they never feel too heavy or uncomfortable.” Bonus: They also come with a carrying case, so your giftee can toss them in a bag or suitcase worry-free. Sistine Stretch Good Body Oil Sistine Sistine This Healthy Beauty Award–winning body oil might be the product that gets them to start moisturizing from head to toe. “I’ve never had a good body oil before, and now I don’t know how I lived without one,” our tester says. “It doesn’t absorb super quickly, which I actually like. It leaves you with that freshly hydrated, slippery feeling for a good couple of hours, which is why I’d recommend using it before bed.” And while we know it’s what’s on the inside that counts, the packaging is too gorgeous not to give a shout. Lanolips 12-Hour Overnight Lip Mask Lanolips Ulta Anthropologie Nourishing hyaluronic acid and ceramides are the star ingredients in this Healthy Beauty Award–winning lip balm . “I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!” our tester says. “I work in a hospital and have to wear a mask for many hours, which dries out my lips. After having this on all day, my lips stayed moisturized, thanks to its super thick consistency.” Therabody Theragun Mini Therabody Amazon Walmart Therabody Best Buy Don’t be surprised if you get a call thanking you for gifting them this gem of a device. They can use Therabody’s Home Fitness Award–winning massage gun on tight muscles after a workout or almost any ache. “It's nice and compact, but still so strong and effective on sore spots!” one SELF editor says. “I love that pulling it out to use doesn't feel like a whole to-do—it's really purely self-care. I've also had it for four years, and it's still in perfect condition.” Magic Puzzle Company The Sunny City Jigsaw Puzzle (1000-Piece) Magic Puzzle Company Amazon Target Bring back the fun of opening a holiday gift they can play with immediately by getting them this whimsical jigsaw puzzle . While they make progress fitting together all 1,000 pieces, they’ll have at least 50 Easter eggs to spot as an added challenge. “Once you finish, there’s an added element where you can rearrange the whole image and get an extra set of pieces to build out a surprise ending, which is very cute,” one SELF editor says. Kindle Paperwhite Amazon Amazon Amazon Amazon Even a lengthy novel will be lightweight and portable when they read it on a Kindle Paperwhite . Good news if they’re wary of adding another screen to their life: It’s anti-glare and emits very little blue light, so it’s easy on the eyes and shouldn’t cause headaches. “I went from maybe picking up one book a month to flying through entire novels in a single day,” SELF’s senior commerce editor wrote in her review. “Now, I actually look forward to waiting in long lines or hopping on the subway—any excuse to pull my Kindle out and sneak in another chapter.” Etam Pallie Cashmere Hooded Sweater Etam Etam This cashmere hoodie is equally cozy and sleek, which is why one SELF editor reaches for it over and over again. She loves the loose—but not too oversized—fit, and the way the cuffed wrists and cinched waist give it more structure. “It's one of my absolute favorite pieces to wear snuggling on the couch or out to brunch with my girlfriends,” she says. How We Picked These Products Every single product on this list has been tested by SELF staff or contributors. We try new products day in and day out, whether it’s for our awards or in our everyday lives. Now that it’s gift-giving season, we leaned on our experience to come up with a curated list of our all-time favorite finds, including products we’ve gifted our own loved ones. Related: 58 Actually Useful Gifts All Practical People Will Appreciate 51 Thoughtful Gifts for People Who Have Everything 29 Subscription Gifts You Can Send Last-Minute Get more of SELF’s stellar gift guides and product recommendations delivered right to your inbox (for free!).Zebra Technologies' chief accounting officer sells $75,979 in stock

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Suspected gang members opened fire on journalists in Haiti's capital on Tuesday as they covered the attempted reopening of the country's largest hospital, according to a local radio station. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Suspected gang members opened fire on journalists in Haiti's capital on Tuesday as they covered the attempted reopening of the country's largest hospital, according to a local radio station. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Suspected gang members opened fire on journalists in Haiti’s capital on Tuesday as they covered the attempted reopening of the country’s largest hospital, according to a local radio station. Radio Télé Métronome said seven journalists and two police officers were wounded. Police did not immediately respond to calls. Street gangs have taken over much of Port-au-Prince. They forced the closure of the General Hospital early this year during violence that also targeted the main international airport and Haiti’s two largest prisons. Authorities had pledged to reopen the facility Tuesday. But as journalists gathered to cover the event, suspected gang members opened fire. Video posted online showed reporters inside the building and at least three lying on the floor, apparently wounded. The video could not be immediately verified. Johnson “Izo” André, a local gang leader and part of a gang coalition known as Viv Ansanm that has taken control of much of Port-au-Prince, posted a video on social media claiming responsibility for the attack. The video said the gang coalition had not authorized the hospital’s reopening. Former Prime Minister Garry Conille visited the Hospital of the State University of Haiti, more widely known as the General Hospital, in July after authorities regained control of it from gangs. The hospital had been left ravaged and strewn with debris. Walls and nearby buildings were riddled with bullet holes, signaling fights between police and gangs. The hospital is across the street from the national palace, the scene of several battles in recent months. Haiti’s health system is on the brink of collapse. Gangs have been looting, burning and destroying medical institutions and pharmacies in the capital. The health system faces additional challenges from the rainy season, which is likely to worsen conditions and increase the risk of water-borne diseases. Poor hygiene conditions in camps and makeshift settlements have heightened the risk of diseases like cholera. ___ Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-america Advertisement

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials have largely sidestepped those comments. In a post on the social media platform X, Eric Trump shared a doctored photo of his father purchasing Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal on Amazon, with the phrase “We are so back!!!” Since winning the presidential election in November, Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as the “51st state.” On Trump’s Truth Social platform, he’s also repeatedly referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the “governor” of Canada. Trump has also threatened 25 per cent tariffs against Canada, which has prompted discussions at both the federal and provincial levels on the best way to deal with the incoming Trump government. Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger said federal officials have rightly been dismissing the social-media posts and maintained a “focus like a laser beam” on the real and “existential threat” of tariffs. “This strikes me as being profoundly unserious,” said Ettinger, who has studied Canada-U.S. relations during the first Trump presidency. “These are taunts; these are churlish provocations that are not mature, and do not reflect just how serious the coming trade war is,” he said. Ettinger said Trump is likely continually posting about Canada because it plays well to his supporters, without being seen as a real threat of annexation. “We know his moves. He makes fun of, he belittles, he mocks, because he can,” he said. But he said that a vacuum of leadership in Ottawa from embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spurring “the freelancing of some of the provincial leaders” in response to Trump’s comments. For example, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighed in on Trump’s postings on Dec. 18, telling media that “we’ll never be the 51st state. We’re Canada; we’re proud to be Canadians. We’ll always fight for that.” Ettinger said civil society is similarly better to focus on convincing Americans to not impose damaging tariffs on Canada, instead of amping up anti-Trump rhetoric. “Canadians should worry first about what Canada’s actual national interests are,” he said. “We’re not going to out-trash talk Donald Trump, so don’t even bother trying and focus instead on the core stuff that really matters.” In response to Trump’s threats, the Trudeau Liberal government has unveiled a $1.3 billion spending package over six years to address Trump’s threats, which concern border security and the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman has repeatedly characterized Trump’s comments as gentle ribbing between two close countries. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said on Dec. 13 that she has quipped to Republican senators that they could join Canada as the eleventh province. Greenland’s head of government, Múte Bourup Egede, suggested that Trump’s latest calls to purchase the territory from Denmark would be as meaningless as those made in his first term. “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale,” he said in a statement. “We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom.” Panama President José Raúl Mulino has also rebuffed Trump’s musing about taking over the Panama Canal. “Every square metre of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to,” he said in a video, to which Trump fired back on his social media site, “We’ll see about that!”From resistance to reality, why India must embrace GM technology

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was limited with the right shoulder injury that sidelined him last week and there is growing concern about the long-term status of left tackle Trent Williams. Wednesday's practice was not the start to the NFL workweek head coach Kyle Shanahan had hoped after Purdy was unable to bounce back from a shoulder injury in Week 11. Brandon Allen started at Green Bay and the 49ers (5-6) lost 38-10 with the backup-turned-starter committing three turnovers. Williams was reportedly spotted in the locker room with a knee scooter and is experiencing pain walking. He played through an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks Nov. 17. Defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) also missed practice Wednesday, leaving the 49ers to spend the holiday plotting to play the Buffalo Bills (9-2) without the three Pro Bowlers again. "I don't know anyone who gets Thanksgiving off unless maybe you have a Monday night game. You just start a lot earlier and get the players out," Shanahan said. "We cram everything in so the players get out, tries to be home with the family by 5. I usually get home by 7 and they're all mad at me, then get back to red-zone (installation)." The 49ers are in danger of a three-game losing streak for the first time since Oct. 2021. Injuries have been a common thread since September when running back Christian McCaffrey was a surprise scratch with an Achilles injury for the opener. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) is out for the season at a position dinged from top to bottom. Star linebacker Fred Warner also is ailing and said Wednesday that he fractured a bone in his ankle on Sept. 29 against the New England Patriots. The game against the Bills will mark his eighth straight game playing with the injury. "It's something I deal with every game," Warner said. "I get on that table before every game and get it shot up every single game just to be able to roll. But it's not an excuse. It's just what it is. That's the NFL. You're not going to be healthy. You've got to go out there, you've got to find ways to execute, to play at a high level and to win every single week." Shanahan wasn't interested in injury talk. He said the 49ers have not played well in the past two weeks, and puts part of his focus on getting more out of the running game with snow in the forecast on Sunday night. He's not in agreement with pundits who doubt McCaffrey's ability early into his return from injured reserve, with a per-carry average of 3.5 yards compared to 5.4 in 2023. "The speculation on Christian is a little unfair to him," Shanahan said. "Christian is playing very well. He's playing his ass off. To think a guy who misses the entire offseason is going to come back and be the exact same the day he comes back would be unfair to any player in the world." San Francisco opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl in February. His return date is unclear. --Field Level MediaJERUSALEM — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities, as Israel signaled it aims to keep pummeling Hezbollah in the final hours before any ceasefire takes hold. Israel's security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement late Tuesday after it was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East, but neither he nor Netanyahu have proposed a postwar solution for the Palestinian territory, where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed a series of accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran, which backs both groups. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” Netanyahu's office later said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but "reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” It was not immediately clear when the ceasefire would go into effect, and the exact terms of the deal were not released. The deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troopsand U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor all sides’ compliance. But implementation remains a major question mark. Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday that it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon, he said. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Even as Israeli, U.S, Lebanese and international officials have expressed growing optimism over a ceasefire, Israel has continued its campaign in Lebanon, which it says aims to cripple Hezbollah’s military capabilities. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in the central Beirut district of Basta — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near the city’s downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least one person and wounded 13, it said. Three people were killed in a separate strike in Beirut and three in a strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media said another 10 people were killed in the eastern Baalbek province. Israel says it targets Hezbollah fighters and their infrastructure. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site that is around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets in Beirut and other areas linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously have not been targeted. The warnings, coupled with fear that Israel was ratcheting up attacks before a ceasefire, sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, and some cars had mattresses tied to them. Dozens of people, some wearing their pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed loudly overhead. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told The Associated Press that peacekeepers will not evacuate. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have been exchanging barrages ever since. Israel escalated its campaign of bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut contributed.

How Buhl is planning for growth with help from a $30,000 health grantASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Gaston Martirena and Adrian Martinez scored first-half goals as Argentina's Racing won its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final on Saturday. Martirena opened the scoring in the 15th minute and Martinez added a goal five minutes later to give “La Academia” its first international title since 1988 when it won the Supercopa Sudamericana. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was limited with the right shoulder injury that sidelined him last week and there is growing concern about the long-term status of left tackle Trent Williams. Wednesday's practice was not the start to the NFL workweek head coach Kyle Shanahan had hoped after Purdy was unable to bounce back from a shoulder injury in Week 11. Brandon Allen started at Green Bay and the 49ers (5-6) lost 38-10 with the backup-turned-starter committing three turnovers. Williams was reportedly spotted in the locker room with a knee scooter and is experiencing pain walking. He played through an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks Nov. 17. Defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) also missed practice Wednesday, leaving the 49ers to spend the holiday plotting to play the Buffalo Bills (9-2) without the three Pro Bowlers again. "I don't know anyone who gets Thanksgiving off unless maybe you have a Monday night game. You just start a lot earlier and get the players out," Shanahan said. "We cram everything in so the players get out, tries to be home with the family by 5. I usually get home by 7 and they're all mad at me, then get back to red-zone (installation)." The 49ers are in danger of a three-game losing streak for the first time since Oct. 2021. Injuries have been a common thread since September when running back Christian McCaffrey was a surprise scratch with an Achilles injury for the opener. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) is out for the season at a position dinged from top to bottom. Star linebacker Fred Warner also is ailing and said Wednesday that he fractured a bone in his ankle on Sept. 29 against the New England Patriots. The game against the Bills will mark his eighth straight game playing with the injury. "It's something I deal with every game," Warner said. "I get on that table before every game and get it shot up every single game just to be able to roll. But it's not an excuse. It's just what it is. That's the NFL. You're not going to be healthy. You've got to go out there, you've got to find ways to execute, to play at a high level and to win every single week." Shanahan wasn't interested in injury talk. He said the 49ers have not played well in the past two weeks, and puts part of his focus on getting more out of the running game with snow in the forecast on Sunday night. He's not in agreement with pundits who doubt McCaffrey's ability early into his return from injured reserve, with a per-carry average of 3.5 yards compared to 5.4 in 2023. "The speculation on Christian is a little unfair to him," Shanahan said. "Christian is playing very well. He's playing his ass off. To think a guy who misses the entire offseason is going to come back and be the exact same the day he comes back would be unfair to any player in the world." San Francisco opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl in February. His return date is unclear. --Field Level MediaAgilon Health director Wulf John William buys $98,145 in stock

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Anti-NATO protest in Montreal erupts in fires, smashed windows, arrests, say policeJERUSALEM — Israel approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon's Hezbollah on Tuesday, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. In the hours leading up to the Cabinet meeting, Israel carried out its most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 24 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities, as Israel signaled it aims to keep pummeling Hezbollah in the final hours before any ceasefire takes hold. Israel's security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement late Tuesday after it was presented by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. An Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to the Middle East, but neither he nor Netanyahu have proposed a postwar solution for the Palestinian territory, where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed a series of accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran, which backs both groups. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” Netanyahu's office later said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but "reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” It was not immediately clear when the ceasefire would go into effect, and the exact terms of the deal were not released. The deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor all sides’ compliance. But implementation remains a major question mark. Israel has demanded the right to act should Hezbollah violate its obligations. Lebanese officials have rejected writing that into the proposal. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday that it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state” of Lebanon, he said. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” In this screen grab image from video provide by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a televised statement Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Jerusalem, Israel. Even as Israeli, U.S, Lebanese and international officials have expressed growing optimism over a ceasefire, Israel has continued its campaign in Lebanon, which it says aims to cripple Hezbollah’s military capabilities. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in the central Beirut district of Basta — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near the city’s downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs killed at least one person and wounded 13, it said. Three people were killed in a separate strike in Beirut and three in a strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. Lebanese state media said another 10 people were killed in the eastern Baalbek province. Israel says it targets Hezbollah fighters and their infrastructure. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site that is around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets in Beirut and other areas linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously have not been targeted. The warnings, coupled with fear that Israel was ratcheting up attacks before a ceasefire, sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, and some cars had mattresses tied to them. Dozens of people, some wearing their pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed loudly overhead. Hezbollah, meanwhile, kept up its rocket fire, triggering air raid sirens across northern Israel. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told The Associated Press that peacekeepers will not evacuate. The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few kilometers (miles) from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have been exchanging barrages ever since. Israel escalated its campaign of bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut contributed. 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Is Enron back? If it’s a joke, some former employees aren’t laughingTrae Young collected 34 points and 10 assists and the visiting Atlanta Hawks never trailed en route to a 136-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. Reserve De'Andre Hunter added 22 points for the Hawks, who have won four games in a row. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. As property values continue to outpace inflation, property taxes are taking a bigger bite out of homeowners’ wallets. A new analysis from Construction Coverage breaks down property tax rates by state, county, and city to reveal where homeowners have the greatest burden. Click for more. Where Are U.S. Property Taxes Highest and Lowest? A State, County, and City Analysis

A B.C. man has been awarded nearly $800,000 in damages as compensation for injuries he sustained from a defective bear banger, according to a recent court decision. Madam Justice Sandra Wilkinson’s ruling noted that the company that distributed the bear bangers knew as early as 2017 that the devices had a defect that caused “premature detonation,” resulting in as many as 20 injuries – including burns and, in one case, the loss of an eye. The plaintiff, Justin Muss, was working in a remote northern area as a gas and field operator in 2019 when he encountered a black bear that he tried to scare off by using the device – a Star Blazer bear banger, designed and distributed by Earth Management. “The plaintiff tried yelling and honking his truck’s horn to deter the bear but the bear continued to move closer. Based on his experience and training, the plaintiff recognized that the bear would not go away without further intervention and decided to use a bear banger to try and further deter the bear so he could grab his tools and clean up his task,” the decision says. “As soon as the plaintiff released the trigger, he heard a really loud bang and felt pain in his right side. He could not hear and everything looked blurry around him. He was confused and did not know what had happened,” it continues. The injuries A disoriented Muss noticed his hand was bleeding and bandaged it, before also realizing there was a piece of shrapnel lodged in his leg, prompting him to call a supervisor who would arrange transportation to hospital. The painful injuries to his hand and leg, which would leave permanent scars, healed within a month. Temporary blurriness in his vision also resolved in the short-term. But the court heard that some of the effects of the accident would be life-long. Muss experienced “instant hearing loss” when the defective bear banger went off as well as the immediate onset of tinnitus – a persistent buzzing or ringing – in his ears. Although his hearing improved in the six months after the accident, progress plateaued, and Muss was left with permanent hearing loss as well as long-term tinnitus. “The plaintiff experiences a constant low ringing in his ears that gets worse with any loud noise, prolonged exposure to noise or exhaustion. His injuries continue to cause him pain and discomfort, particularly if there are loud noises,” the decision says. “The plaintiff also suffers from diminished hearing capacity and increased sensitivity to environmental sounds. Any background noise will make it difficult for him to hear because he feels that he hears all of the noise at once. He often misses portions of conversations and struggles to speak on the phone.” The company’s negligence The court heard that Earth Management stopped importing and selling the Star Blazer bear bangers in 2017 because there were “too many incidents of people getting hurt.” The company’s president, Peter Mueller, told the court that he made a list of over 80 companies he “believed” bought the bear bangers and signed a letter to be sent to the company’s customers in 2018. “There is no record of who received the letter, if anyone,” the decision says. Muss purchased one of the defective bear bangers from a sporting goods store in 2019. The judge’s decision said there is no evidence that retailer was even informed about the defect by mail, email, or telephone. The steps taken to try to prevent future sale of defective bear bangers were described by the court as “an entirely deficient recall” of an unsafe product the company knew posed a serious safety risk. “Earth Management’s negligence led to the plaintiff’s purchase of a defective bear banger years after Earth Management was aware of the defect. This failure to warn caused the plaintiff’s injuries,” the decision said. “Earth Management is liable to the plaintiff because but for the negligence of Earth Management in failing to adequately recall the defective product, the accident would not have happened.” Damages awarded Muss was awarded a total of $795,176.86 in damages, $622,000 of which were for his loss of future earning capacity. The judge warded $95,000 in non-pecuniary damages, meant to compensate Muss for his pain, suffering and the ongoing impact of his injuries.= “I find that the plaintiff’s life has been significantly negatively altered by the daily pain he experiences as a result of his hearing problems. Every facet of his life has been affected,” Wilkinson wrote. “At this time, it is unlikely that the plaintiff’s pain will improve or that his life will return to how it was before the accident.” The court also awarded $10,000 punitive damages, meant to sanction the company for its failure to warn customers about the defective product.WILTON, Iowa — Every year the U.S. egg industry kills about 350 million male chicks because, while the fuzzy little animals are incredibly cute, they will never lay eggs, so have little monetary value. That longtime practice is changing, thanks to new technology that enables hatcheries to quickly peer into millions of fertilized eggs and spot male embryos, then grind them up for other uses before they mature into chicks. The system began operating this month in Iowa at the nation’s largest chick hatchery, which handles about 387,000 eggs each day. “We now have ethically produced eggs we can really feel good about,” said Jörg Hurlin, managing director of Agri Advanced Technologies, the German company that spent more than a decade developing the SUV-sized machine that can separate eggs by sex. Even Americans who are careful to buy cage free or free range eggs typically aren’t aware that hundreds of millions of male chicks are killed each year, usually when they are only a day old. Most of the animals are culled through a process called maceration that uses whirling blades to nearly instantly kill the baby birds — something that seems horrifying but that the industry has long claimed is the most humane alternative. “Does the animal suffer? No because it’s instantaneous death. But it’s not pretty because it’s a series of rotating blades,” said Suzanne Millman, a professor at Iowa State University who focuses on animal welfare. Chick culling is an outgrowth of a poultry industry that for decades has raised one kind of chicken for eggs and another for meat. Egg-laying chickens are too scrawny to profitably be sold for meat, so the male chicks are ground up and used as additives for other products. It wasn’t until European governments began passing laws that outlawed maceration that companies started puzzling out how to determine chicken sex before the chicks can hatch. Several companies can now do that, but unlike most competitors, AAT’s machine doesn’t need to pierce the shell and instead uses a bright light and sensitive cameras to detect an embryo’s sex by noting feather shading. Males are white, and females are dark. The machine, called Cheggy, can process up to 25,000 eggs an hour, a pace that can accommodate the massive volume seen at hatcheries in the U.S. Besides the Cheggy machine in the small eastern Iowa city of Wilton, an identical system has been installed in Texas, both at hatcheries owned by Hy-Line North America. The process has one key limitation: It works only on brown eggs because male and female chicks in white eggs have similar-colored feathers. That’s not a huge hindrance in Europe, where most eggs sold at groceries are brown. But in the U.S., white shell eggs make up about 81% of sales, according to the American Egg Board. Brown shell eggs are especially sought by people who buy cage-free, free-range and organic varieties. Hurlin said he thinks his company will develop a system to tell the sex of embryos in white eggs within five years, and other companies also are working to meet what’s expected to be a growing demand. Eggs from hens that were screened through the new system will supply NestFresh Eggs, a Southern California-based business that distributes organic eggs produced by small operations across the country. The eggs will begin showing up on store shelves in mid-July and NestFresh executive vice president Jasen Urena said his company will begin touting the new chick-friendly process on cartons and with a larger marketing effort. “It’s a huge jump in animal welfare,” Urena said. “We’ve done so much work over the years on the farms. How do we make the lives of these chickens better? Now we’re able to step back and go into the hatching phase.” Urena said the new system was more expensive but any price increase on store shelves would be minimal. The animal welfare group Mercy for Animals has tried to draw attention to chick culling for more than a decade in hopes of ending the practice. Walter Sanchez-Suarez, the group’s animal behavior and welfare scientist, said laws in Europe outlawing chick culling and new efforts to change the practice in the U.S. are wonderful developments. However, Sanchez-Suarez sees them as a small step toward a larger goal of ending large-scale animal agriculture and offering alternatives to meat, eggs and dairy. “Mercy for Animals thinks this is an important step, but poultry producers shouldn’t stop there and should try to see all the additional problems that are associated to this type of practice in egg production,” he said. “Look for alternatives that are better for animals themselves and human consumers.”

Qatar rejects any attempts to terminate, reduce UNRWA roleDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tyler McGhie had 27 points in UC San Diego's 72-67 win against La Salle on Thursday. McGhie also added seven rebounds for the Tritons (3-2). Nordin Kapic scored 18 points and added 10 rebounds. Hayden Gray had 14 points and shot 4 for 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 6 from the free-throw line. The Explorers (4-1) were led by Corey McKeithan, who recorded 21 points. Jahlil White added 13 points and seven rebounds. The second half featured five lead changes and was tied five times before UC San Diego secured the victory. Kapic scored 13 second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from .

Essential Utilities: A SWAN Utility That Screens CheapThe world of tech is abuzz with the news that OpenAI, the creators of the revolutionary chatbot ChatGPT, is reportedly developing its own web browser. This move comes hot on the heels of the company’s foray into the search engine market with SearchGPT, signaling OpenAI’s ambition to challenge Google’s dominance in both arenas. But what exactly can we expect from an OpenAI browser, and how could it shake up the digital landscape? This potential development is significant because it marks a bold step by OpenAI to directly compete with Google’s Chrome, the undisputed king of web browsers. While still in its early stages, the rumored browser could leverage OpenAI’s expertise in artificial intelligence to offer a radically different browsing experience. Imagine a browser that understands your intent, anticipates your needs, and seamlessly integrates with other AI tools. This could revolutionize how we interact with the internet , making browsing more intuitive, personalized, and efficient. The Rise of OpenAI: From Chatbots to Search Engines OpenAI first burst onto the scene with ChatGPT, a chatbot capable of generating human-like text, translating languages, and answering questions in a comprehensive and informative way. This technology sent shockwaves through the tech industry, demonstrating the immense potential of AI to transform how we communicate and access information. Building on this success, OpenAI launched SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine that aims to provide more relevant and accurate search results by understanding the context and intent behind user queries. While still under development, SearchGPT has already shown promising results, suggesting that OpenAI is serious about challenging Google’s long-held dominance in the search market. Taking on Google: A David vs. Goliath Battle? Google has been the undisputed leader in the web browser and search engine market for years. Chrome’s user-friendly interface, extensive features, and tight integration with other Google services have made it the go-to choice for billions of users worldwide. Google Search, with its sophisticated algorithms and vast index of web pages, has become synonymous with finding information online. However, OpenAI’s entry into these markets could disrupt this status quo. By leveraging its cutting-edge AI technology, OpenAI has the potential to offer a browsing experience that is more personalized , intuitive, and efficient than what is currently available. This could entice users to switch from Chrome to OpenAI’s browser, potentially eroding Google’s market share. What to Expect from an OpenAI Web Browser While details about OpenAI’s browser are still scarce, we can speculate about some potential features based on the company’s existing AI technologies: The Potential Impact on the Digital Landscape The launch of an OpenAI web browser could have far-reaching implications for the digital landscape: My Thoughts and Experiences As someone who closely follows developments in AI and technology, I’m excited about the prospect of an OpenAI web browser. I’ve been impressed by OpenAI’s previous innovations, and I believe they have the potential to create a truly groundbreaking browsing experience. I’m particularly interested in seeing how they leverage AI to personalize browsing, enhance productivity, and improve security. I’ve personally experienced the limitations of current web browsers, particularly when it comes to finding relevant information and managing the overwhelming amount of content available online. I believe an AI-powered browser could address these challenges and make browsing more efficient and enjoyable. OpenAI’s reported development of a web browser is a significant development in the tech world. While it remains to be seen how this browser will perform and what features it will offer, the potential is undeniable. By leveraging its expertise in artificial intelligence, OpenAI could challenge Google’s dominance and revolutionize how we interact with the internet. I, for one, am eagerly awaiting the launch of this potentially game-changing browser.TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republicans made claims about illegal voting by noncitizens a centerpiece of their 2024 campaign messaging and plan to push legislation in the new Congress requiring voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Yet there's one place with a GOP supermajority where linking voting to citizenship appears to be a nonstarter: Kansas. That's because the state has been there, done that, and all but a few Republicans would prefer not to go there again. Kansas imposed a proof-of-citizenship requirement over a decade ago that grew into one of the biggest political fiascos in the state in recent memory. The law, passed by the state Legislature in 2011 and implemented two years later, ended up blocking the voter registrations of more than 31,000 U.S. citizens who were otherwise eligible to vote. That was 12% of everyone seeking to register in Kansas for the first time. Federal courts ultimately declared the law an unconstitutional burden on voting rights, and it hasn't been enforced since 2018. Kansas provides a cautionary tale about how pursuing an election concern that in fact is extremely rare risks disenfranchising a far greater number of people who are legally entitled to vote. The state’s top elections official, Secretary of State Scott Schwab, championed the idea as a legislator and now says states and the federal government shouldn't touch it. “Kansas did that 10 years ago,” said Schwab, a Republican. “It didn’t work out so well.” Steven Fish, a 45-year-old warehouse worker in eastern Kansas, said he understands the motivation behind the law. In his thinking, the state was like a store owner who fears getting robbed and installs locks. But in 2014, after the birth of his now 11-year-old son inspired him to be “a little more responsible” and follow politics, he didn’t have an acceptable copy of his birth certificate to get registered to vote in Kansas. “The locks didn’t work,” said Fish, one of nine Kansas residents who sued the state over the law. “You caught a bunch of people who didn’t do anything wrong.” Kansas' experience appeared to receive little if any attention outside the state as Republicans elsewhere pursued proof-of-citizenship requirements this year. Arizona enacted a requirement this year, applying it to voting for state and local elections but not for Congress or president. The Republican-led U.S. House passed a proof-of-citizenship requirement in the summer and plans to bring back similar legislation after the GOP won control of the Senate in November. In Ohio, the Republican secretary of state revised the form that poll workers use for voter eligibility challenges to require those not born in the U.S. to show naturalization papers to cast a regular ballot. A federal judge declined to block the practice days before the election. Also, sizable majorities of voters in Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina and the presidential swing states of North Carolina and Wisconsin were inspired to amend their state constitutions' provisions on voting even though the changes were only symbolic. Provisions that previously declared that all U.S. citizens could vote now say that only U.S. citizens can vote — a meaningless distinction with no practical effect on who is eligible. To be clear, voters already must attest to being U.S. citizens when they register to vote and noncitizens can face fines, prison and deportation if they lie and are caught. “There is nothing unconstitutional about ensuring that only American citizens can vote in American elections,” U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, of Texas, the leading sponsor of the congressional proposal, said in an email statement to The Associated Press. After Kansas residents challenged their state's law, both a federal judge and federal appeals court concluded that it violated a law limiting states to collecting only the minimum information needed to determine whether someone is eligible to vote. That's an issue Congress could resolve. The courts ruled that with “scant” evidence of an actual problem, Kansas couldn't justify a law that kept hundreds of eligible citizens from registering for every noncitizen who was improperly registered. A federal judge concluded that the state’s evidence showed that only 39 noncitizens had registered to vote from 1999 through 2012 — an average of just three a year. In 2013, then-Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, a Republican who had built a national reputation advocating tough immigration laws, described the possibility of voting by immigrants living in the U.S. illegally as a serious threat. He was elected attorney general in 2022 and still strongly backs the idea, arguing that federal court rulings in the Kansas case “almost certainly got it wrong.” Kobach also said a key issue in the legal challenge — people being unable to fix problems with their registrations within a 90-day window — has probably been solved. “The technological challenge of how quickly can you verify someone’s citizenship is getting easier,” Kobach said. “As time goes on, it will get even easier.” The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the Kansas case in 2020. But in August, it split 5-4 in allowing Arizona to continue enforcing its law for voting in state and local elections while a legal challenge goes forward. Seeing the possibility of a different Supreme Court decision in the future, U.S. Rep.-elect Derek Schmidt says states and Congress should pursue proof-of-citizenship requirements. Schmidt was the Kansas attorney general when his state's law was challenged. "If the same matter arose now and was litigated, the facts would be different," he said in an interview. But voting rights advocates dismiss the idea that a legal challenge would turn out differently. Mark Johnson, one of the attorneys who fought the Kansas law, said opponents now have a template for a successful court fight. “We know the people we can call," Johnson said. “We know that we’ve got the expert witnesses. We know how to try things like this.” He predicted "a flurry — a landslide — of litigation against this.” Initially, the Kansas requirement's impacts seemed to fall most heavily on politically unaffiliated and young voters. As of fall 2013, 57% of the voters blocked from registering were unaffiliated and 40% were under 30. But Fish was in his mid-30s, and six of the nine residents who sued over the Kansas law were 35 or older. Three even produced citizenship documents and still didn’t get registered, according to court documents. “There wasn’t a single one of us that was actually an illegal or had misinterpreted or misrepresented any information or had done anything wrong,” Fish said. He was supposed to produce his birth certificate when he sought to register in 2014 while renewing his Kansas driver's license at an office in a strip mall in Lawrence. A clerk wouldn't accept the copy Fish had of his birth certificate. He still doesn't know where to find the original, having been born on an Air Force base in Illinois that closed in the 1990s. Several of the people joining Fish in the lawsuit were veterans, all born in the U.S., and Fish said he was stunned that they could be prevented from registering. Liz Azore, a senior adviser to the nonpartisan Voting Rights Lab, said millions of Americans haven't traveled outside the U.S. and don't have passports that might act as proof of citizenship, or don't have ready access to their birth certificates. She and other voting rights advocates are skeptical that there are administrative fixes that will make a proof-of-citizenship law run more smoothly today than it did in Kansas a decade ago. “It’s going to cover a lot of people from all walks of life,” Avore said. “It’s going to be disenfranchising large swaths of the country.” Associated Press writer Julie Carr Smyth in Columbus, Ohio, contributed to this report.

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Coca-Cola’s AI holiday ad sparks controversy for not being the ‘real thing’CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 3, 2024-- Torrid Holdings Inc. (“Torrid” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CURV), a direct-to-consumer apparel, intimates, and accessories brand in North America for women sizes 10 to 30, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended November 2, 2024. Lisa Harper, Chief Executive Officer of Torrid, stated, “Our third quarter results were below our expectations as our fall assortments did not offer enough newness and novelty. We also saw the environment change meaningfully from the end of September and into October. Despite the weaker top line sales, we delivered a positive full-price comp, 285 basis points of gross profit expansion, and modest Adjusted EBITDA (1) growth. We ended the quarter with clean inventory levels, down 19% to last year, and $44 million in cash.” Ms. Harper continued, “While we are encouraged by our customers’ response to the newness in our assortments, given the volatility we have seen in our business, and recognizing that there is still considerable amount of the quarter ahead of us, we are taking a prudent approach to our fourth quarter outlook. As we move into fiscal 2025, we are confident that we have put in place the necessary changes and strategies to position us for growth.” Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2024 Net sales decreased 4.2% to $263.8 million compared to $275.4 million for the third quarter of last year. Comparable sales (2) decreased 6.5% in the third quarter of this year compared to the third quarter of last year. Gross profit margin was 36.1% compared to 33.2% in the third quarter of last year. The 285-bps improvement was primarily driven by reduced product costs and an increase in sales of regular-priced products. Net loss of $1.2 million, or ($0.01) per share, compared to net loss of $2.7 million, or ($0.03) per share in the third quarter of last year. Adjusted EBITDA (1) was $19.6 million, or 7.4% of net sales, compared to $19.4 million, or 7.0% of net sales, in the third quarter of last year. In the third quarter, we opened two Torrid stores and closed four Torrid stores. The total store count at quarter end was 655 stores. Third Quarter of Fiscal 2024 Financial and Operating Metrics November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Number of stores (as of end of period) 655 643 Three Months Ended (in thousands, except percentages) November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Comparable sales (A) (7 )% (8 )% Net loss $ (1,194 ) $ (2,748 ) Adjusted EBITDA (B) $ 19,584 $ 19,379 (A) Comparable sales (2) for the three-month period ended November 2, 2024 compares sales for the 13-week period ended November 2, 2024, with sales for the 13-week period ended November 4, 2023. (B) Please refer to “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” below for a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA (1). Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter of 2024 totaled $44.0 million. Total liquidity at the end of the quarter, including available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit agreement, was $151.8 million. Cash flow from operations for the nine-month period ended November 2, 2024, was $65.4 million, compared to $33.7 million for the nine-month period ended October 28, 2023. Outlook For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 the Company expects: Net sales between $255.0 million and $270.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA (1) between $9.0 million and $15.0 million. For the full year 2024, which has 52 weeks compared to 53 weeks in full year 2023, the Company expects: Net sales between $1.083 billion and $1.098 billion. Adjusted EBITDA (1) between $101.0 million and $107.0 million. Capital expenditures between $20 million and $25 million reflecting infrastructure and technology investments as well as new stores for the year. As part of our previously announced store fleet optimization program, we intend to open 12 to 16 new Torrid stores while closing 30 to 40 stores to move towards balancing outdoor centers and enclosed mall locations. The above outlook is based on several assumptions, including, but not limited to, the macroeconomic challenges in the industry in fiscal 2024 as well as higher labor costs. The above outlook does not take into consideration the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ruling which mandates, among other things, decreases in credit card late fees, and could alter the profitability of our agreements with our private label credit card financing company. See “Forward-Looking Statements” for additional information. Conference Call Details A conference call to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2024 results is scheduled for December 3, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Those who wish to participate in the call may do so by dialing (877) 407-9208 or (201) 493-6784 for international callers. The conference call will also be webcast live at https://investors.torrid.com . For those unable to participate, a replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after the conclusion of the call until December 10, 2024. Notes Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Non-GAAP Reconciliation” for additional information on non-GAAP financial measures and the accompanying table for a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measure. The Company does not provide reconciliations of the forward-looking non-GAAP measures of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measure because the timing and amount of excluded items are unreasonably difficult to fully and accurately estimate. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results. Comparable sales for any given period are defined as the sales of our e-Commerce operations and stores that we have included in our comparable sales base during that period. We include a store in our comparable sales base after it has been open for 15 full fiscal months. If a store is closed during a fiscal year, it is only included in the computation of comparable sales for the full fiscal months in which it was open. Comparable sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 compares sales for the 13-week period ended November 2, 2024, with sales for the 13-week period ended November 4, 2023. Partial fiscal months are excluded from the computation of comparable sales. We apply current year foreign currency exchange rates to both current year and prior year comparable sales to remove the impact of foreign currency fluctuation and achieve a consistent basis for comparison. Comparable sales allow us to evaluate how our unified commerce business is performing exclusive of the effects of non-comparable sales and new store openings. About Torrid TORRID is a direct-to-consumer brand in North America dedicated to offering a diverse assortment of stylish apparel, intimates, and accessories skillfully designed for curvy women. Specializing in sizes 10 to 30, TORRID’s primary focus is on providing fashionable, comfortable, and affordable options that meet the unique needs of its customers. TORRID’s extensive collection features high quality merchandise, including tops, bottoms, denim, dresses, intimates, activewear, footwear, and accessories. Revenues are generated primarily through its e-Commerce platform www.torrid.com and its stores in the United States of America, Puerto Rico and Canada. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to results determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), management utilizes certain non-GAAP performance measures, such as Adjusted EBITDA, for purposes of evaluating ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that these non-GAAP operating measures, when reviewed collectively with our GAAP financial information, provide useful supplemental information to investors in assessing our operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of our operating performance that is neither required by, nor presented in accordance with, GAAP and our calculations thereof may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA represents GAAP net income (loss) plus interest expense less interest income, net of other expense (income), plus provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), and share-based compensation, non-cash deductions and charges, and other expenses We believe Adjusted EBITDA facilitates operating performance comparisons from period to period by isolating the effects of certain items that vary from period to period without any correlation to ongoing operating performance. We also use Adjusted EBITDA as one of the primary methods for planning and forecasting the overall expected performance of our business and for evaluating on a quarterly and annual basis, actual results against such expectations. Further, we recognize Adjusted EBITDA as a commonly used measure in determining business value and, as such, use it internally to report and analyze our results and as a benchmark to determine certain non-equity incentive payments made to executives. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool. This measure is not a measurement of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to or substitute for net income (loss), income (loss) from operations, earnings (loss) per share or any other performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this earnings release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this earnings release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning (including their negative counterparts or other various or comparable terminology). For example, all statements we make relating to our estimated and projected costs, expenditures, cash flows, growth rates and financial results, our plans and objectives for future operations, growth or initiatives, strategies or the expected outcome or impact of pending or threatened litigation are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that we expected, including: • the adverse impact of rulemaking changes implemented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on our income streams, profitability and results of operations; • changes in consumer spending and general economic conditions; • the negative impact on interest expense as a result of steep interest rates; • inflationary pressures with respect to labor and raw materials and global supply chain constraints that could increase our expenses; • our ability to identify and respond to new and changing product trends, customer preferences and other related factors; • our dependence on a strong brand image; • increased competition from other brands and retailers; • our reliance on third parties to drive traffic to our website; • the success of the shopping centers in which our stores are located; • our ability to adapt to consumer shopping preferences and develop and maintain a relevant and reliable omni-channel experience for our customers; • our dependence upon independent third parties for the manufacture of all of our merchandise; • availability constraints and price volatility in the raw materials used to manufacture our products; • interruptions of the flow of our merchandise from international manufacturers causing disruptions in our supply chain; • our sourcing a significant amount of our products from China; • shortages of inventory, delayed shipments to our e-Commerce customers and harm to our reputation due to difficulties or shut-down of our distribution facility; • our reliance upon independent third-party transportation providers for substantially all of our product shipments; • our growth strategy; • our failure to attract and retain employees that reflect our brand image, embody our culture and possess the appropriate skill set; • damage to our reputation arising from our use of social media, email and text messages; • our reliance on third-parties for the provision of certain services, including real estate management; • our dependence upon key members of our executive management team; • our reliance on information systems; • system security risk issues that could disrupt our internal operations or information technology services; • unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information, whether through a breach of our computer system, third-party computer systems we rely on, or otherwise; • our failure to comply with federal and state laws and regulations and industry standards relating to privacy, data protection, advertising and consumer protection; • payment-related risks that could increase our operating costs or subject us to potential liability; • claims made against us resulting in litigation; • changes in laws and regulations applicable to our business; • regulatory actions or recalls arising from issues with product safety; • our inability to protect our trademarks or other intellectual property rights; • our substantial indebtedness and lease obligations; • restrictions imposed by our indebtedness on our current and future operations; • changes in tax laws or regulations or in our operations that may impact our effective tax rate; • the possibility that we may recognize impairments of long-lived assets; • our failure to maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting; and • the threat of war, terrorism or other catastrophes, including natural disasters, that could negatively impact our business. The outcome of the events described in any of our forward-looking statements are also subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 2, 2024 and in our other filings with the SEC and public communications. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this earnings release in the context of these risks and uncertainties. We caution you that the important factors referenced above may not include all of the factors that are important to you. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will realize the results or developments we expect or anticipate or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the outcomes or affect us or our operations in the way we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this earnings release are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except to the extent required by law. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments. Investors and others should note that we may announce material information to our investors using our investor relations website ( https://investors.torrid.com ), SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. We use these channels, as well as social media, to communicate with our investors and the public about our company, our business and other issues. It is possible that the information that we post on social media could be deemed to be material information. We therefore encourage investors to visit these websites from time to time. The information contained on such websites and social media posts is not incorporated by reference into this filing. Further, our references to website URLs in this filing are intended to be inactive textual references only. TORRID HOLDINGS INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Net sales $ 263,766 $ 275,408 Cost of goods sold 168,609 183,906 Gross profit 95,157 91,502 Selling, general and administrative expenses 74,899 71,881 Marketing expenses 13,056 12,739 Income from operations 7,202 6,882 Interest expense 8,784 9,757 Other income, net of other expense (362 ) 267 Loss before benefit from income taxes (1,220 ) (3,142 ) Benefit from income taxes (26 ) (394 ) Net loss $ (1,194 ) $ (2,748 ) Comprehensive loss: Net loss $ (1,194 ) $ (2,748 ) Other comprehensive loss: Foreign currency translation adjustment (86 ) (271 ) Total other comprehensive loss (86 ) (271 ) Comprehensive loss $ (1,280 ) $ (3,019 ) Net loss per share: Basic $ (0.01 ) $ (0.03 ) Diluted $ (0.01 ) $ (0.03 ) Weighted average number of shares: Basic 104,698 104,081 Diluted 104,698 104,081 TORRID HOLDINGS INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)(In thousands, except share and per share data) November 2, 2024 February 3, 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 43,953 $ 11,735 Restricted cash 399 399 Inventory 138,261 142,199 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 33,343 22,229 Prepaid income taxes 6,617 2,561 Total current assets 222,573 179,123 Property and equipment, net 85,569 103,516 Operating lease right-of-use assets 149,732 162,444 Deposits and other noncurrent assets 18,027 14,783 Deferred tax assets 8,681 8,681 Intangible asset 8,400 8,400 Total assets $ 492,982 $ 476,947 Liabilities and stockholders' deficit Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 77,478 $ 46,183 Accrued and other current liabilities 116,650 107,750 Operating lease liabilities 36,312 42,760 Borrowings under credit facility — 7,270 Current portion of term loan 16,144 16,144 Due to related parties 4,330 9,329 Income taxes payable 62 2,671 Total current liabilities 250,976 232,107 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 145,126 155,825 Term loan 276,445 288,553 Deferred compensation 3,735 5,474 Other noncurrent liabilities 5,986 6,705 Total liabilities 682,268 688,664 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' deficit Preferred shares: $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding at November 2, 2024 and February 3, 2024 — — Common shares: $0.01 par value; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 104,732,148 shares issued and outstanding at November 2, 2024; 104,204,554 shares issued and outstanding at February 3, 2024 1,049 1,043 Additional paid-in capital 138,532 135,140 Accumulated deficit (328,281 ) (347,587 ) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (586 ) (313 ) Total stockholders' deficit (189,286 ) (211,717 ) Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 492,982 $ 476,947 TORRID HOLDINGS INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (In thousands) Nine Months Ended N ovember 2, 2024 Nine Months Ended October 28, 2023 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 19,306 $ 15,689 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Write down of inventory 1,519 3,767 Operating right-of-use assets amortization 30,429 30,494 Depreciation and other amortization 27,842 28,242 Share-based compensation 4,531 5,981 Other (957 ) (1,351 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Inventory 2,052 4,969 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (11,114 ) (4,578 ) Prepaid income taxes (4,056 ) (2,564 ) Deposits and other noncurrent assets (3,375 ) (6,433 ) Accounts payable 31,876 2,969 Accrued and other current liabilities 10,775 (5,954 ) Operating lease liabilities (33,527 ) (31,565 ) Other noncurrent liabilities (588 ) (468 ) Deferred compensation (1,739 ) 507 Due to related parties (4,999 ) (5,975 ) Income taxes payable (2,609 ) — Net cash provided by operating activities 65,366 33,730 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchases of property and equipment (12,617 ) (15,228 ) Net cash used in investing activities (12,617 ) (15,228 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from revolving credit facility 62,780 455,110 Principal payments on revolving credit facility (70,050 ) (458,390 ) Principal payments on term loan (13,125 ) (13,125 ) Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans 704 320 Withholding tax payments related to vesting of restricted stock units and awards (675 ) (249 ) Net cash used in financing activities (20,366 ) (16,334 ) Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (165 ) (141 ) Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 32,218 2,027 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 12,134 13,935 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 44,352 $ 15,962 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Cash paid during the period for interest related to the revolving credit facility and term loan $ 27,080 $ 24,852 Cash paid during the period for income taxes $ 14,200 $ 10,976 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Property and equipment purchases included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 1,450 $ 3,360 Non-GAAP Reconciliation The following table provides a reconciliation of Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented (dollars in thousands): Three Months Ended November 2, 2024 October 28, 2023 Net loss $ (1,194 ) $ (2,748 ) Interest expense 8,784 9,757 Other income, net of other expense (362 ) 267 Benefit from income taxes (26 ) (394 ) Depreciation and amortization (A) 8,523 8,785 Share-based compensation (B) 685 1,585 Non-cash deductions and charges (C) 112 409 Other expenses (D) 3,062 1,718 Adjusted EBITDA $ 19,584 $ 19,379 (A) Depreciation and amortization excludes amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount that are reflected in interest expense. (B) During the three months ended November 2, 2024 and October 28, 2023, share-based compensation includes $(0.3) million and $0.1 million, respectively, for awards that will be settled in cash as they are accounted for as share-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation , similar to awards settled in shares. (C) Non-cash deductions and charges includes non-cash losses on property and equipment disposals and the net impact of non-cash rent expense. (D) Other expenses include certain transaction and litigation fees (including certain settlement costs) and severance costs for certain key management positions. 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The Bucs announced two roster moves today ahead of their Week 12 game against the New York Giants. Cornerback Jamel Dean has been activated off injured reserve and the team released linebacker Antonio Grier Jr. Tampa Bay also elevated linebacker Vi Jones from the practice squad for the third straight week. The more impactful of the two moves is the activation of Dean from injured reserve. He has missed Tampa Bay’s last four games after leaving early in their Week 6 matchup against the Saints. In his stead the Bucs have used a combination of rookie Tyrek Funderburk and second-year cornerback Josh Hayes. The two have struggled mightily in that time, combining to allow 25 catches on 32 targets for 320 yards and four touchdowns across 211 coverage snaps. That’s a 78% completion rate allowed and 1.52 yards per route run. The team also elevated linebacker Vi Jones from the practice squad. This is Jones’ third and final elevation. If the team wants him to play on Sunday after tomorrow, they will have to promote him to the active roster. Head coach Todd Bowles has previously spoken about Jones being the best-suited linebacker on the team to take over the role SirVocea Dennis played earlier in the year as a late and long coverage backer. To date the athletic practice squad linebacker has only played three snaps, in Week 9 against Kansas City, on defense. Bucs Update Injury Report The team also updated their injury report, officially ruling out defensive back Tykee Smith due to a knee injury and downgrading All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs to doubtful as he works his way back from a sprained knee. Swing tackle Justin Skule is set to play in Wirfs’ place. Skule has played in parts of six games this year and after a poor initial showing Week 2 against Aidan Hutchinson and the Detroit Lions he settled in filling in for right tackle Luke Goedeke while he was dealing with a concussion. Skule will have his hands full against the Giants as they have three good edge rushers in Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibideaux, who is coming off injured reserve, and Azeez Ojulari. The Bucs have several options to fill in for Smith as the Bucs’ slot corner. Christian Izien has acted as a jack-of-all-trades fill-in this year. He took over when Smith missed week eight and week 10 and for safety Antoine Winfield Jr. Weeks 2-5. The team could also look to cornerback Troy Hill, who they signed after he was released by the Panthers earlier this year. Tavierre Thomas also has experience in the slot. This article first appeared on Pewter Report and was syndicated with permission.

By Technology Reporter—A Zimbabwean engineer, Eng Kokerai Murombo, has achieved the prestigious Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) credential from Engineers Australia, marking an extraordinary milestone in the global engineering field. This internationally acclaimed credential represents the apex of technical excellence and is a distinction few Africans attain. It underscores Eng Murombo’s profound expertise and relentless dedication to his craft. With a Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Eng Murombo has emerged as a trailblazer in Australia’s mining industry, combining technical innovation with a commitment to sustainable practices. His journey reflects the resilience and determination Zimbabweans are celebrated for globally. “My goal has always been to excel and break barriers,” said Eng Murombo. “Earning the Chartered credential is not just a personal achievement; it represents years of hard work and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards in engineering. It’s an honor to showcase Zimbabwean excellence on an international stage.” Eng Murombo is also pursuing an MBA at the University of Melbourne’s Business School, aiming to enhance his leadership skills. He envisions returning to Africa as a senior executive to spearhead transformative engineering projects and inspire the next generation of innovators. “I am passionate about nurturing future engineers in Zimbabwe and demonstrating that extraordinary achievements are within reach. Together, we can build a brighter future for our communities,” he affirmed. State Media/ZimEye

On the other hand, Jokic's teammates and fans alike have been left in awe of his scoring exploits. His ability to score at such a prolific rate while also playing a key role in facilitating the offense for his teammates has been nothing short of extraordinary. Jokic's combination of scoring, passing, and basketball IQ has solidified his position as one of the most versatile and skilled big men in the league.Artificial intelligence. Abortion. Guns. Marijuana. Minimum wages. Name a hot topic, and chances are good there's a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another. Many of the laws launching in January are a result of legislation passed this year. Others stem from ballot measures approved by voters. Some face legal challenges. Here's a look at some of the most notable state laws taking effect: Hollywood stars and child influencers California, home to Hollywood and some of the largest technology companies, is seeking to rein in the artificial intelligence industry and put some parameters around social media stars. New laws seek to prevent the use of digital replicas of Hollywood actors and performers without permission and allow the estates of dead performers to sue over unauthorized AI use. Parents who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their young influencers. A new law also allows children to sue their parents for failing to do so. Social media limits New social media restrictions in several states face court challenges. A Florida law bans children under 14 from having social media accounts and requires parental consent for ages 14 and 15. But enforcement is being delayed because of a lawsuit filed by two associations for online companies, with a hearing scheduled for late February. A new Tennessee law also requires parental consent for minors to open accounts on social media. NetChoice, an industry group for online businesses, is challenging the law. Another new state law requires porn websites to verify that visitors are at least 18 years old. But the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry, has filed a challenge. Several new California measures aimed at combating political deepfakes are also being challenged, including one requiring large social media platforms to remove deceptive content related to elections and another allowing any individual to sue for damages over the use of AI to create fabricated images or videos in political ads. School rules on gender In a first nationally, California will start enforcing a law prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that require staff to notify parents if their children change their gender identification. The law was a priority for Democratic lawmakers who wanted to halt such policies passed by several districts. Abortion coverage Many states have passed laws limiting or protecting abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure in 2022. One of the latest is the Democratic-led state of Delaware. A law there will require the state employee health plan and Medicaid plans for lower-income residents to cover abortions with no deductible, copayments or other cost-sharing requirements. Gun control A new Minnesota law prohibits guns with "binary triggers" that allow for more rapid fire, causing a weapon to fire one round when the trigger is pulled and another when it is released. In Delaware, a law adds colleges and universities to a list of school zones where guns are prohibited, with exceptions for those working in their official capacity such as law officers and commissioned security guards. Medical marijuana Kentucky is becoming the latest state to let people use marijuana for medical purposes. To apply for a state medical cannabis card, people must get written certification from a medical provider of a qualifying condition, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, epilepsy, chronic nausea or post-traumatic stress disorder. Nearly four-fifths of U.S. states have now legalized medical marijuana. Minimum wages Minimum wage workers in more than 20 states are due to receive raises in January. The highest minimum wages will be in Washington, California and Connecticut, all of which will top $16 an hour after modest increases. The largest increases are scheduled in Delaware, where the minimum wage will rise by $1.75 to $15 an hour, and in Nebraska, where a ballot measure approved by voters in 2022 will add $1.50 to the current minimum of $12 an hour. Twenty other states still follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. Safer traveling In Oregon, using drugs on public transit will be considered a misdemeanor crime of interfering with public transportation. While the measure worked its way through the legislature, multiple transportation officials said drug use on buses and trains, and at transit stops and stations, was making passengers and drivers feel less safe. In Missouri, law enforcement officers have spent the past 16 months issuing warnings to motorists that handheld cellphone use is illegal. Starting with the new year, penalties will kick in: a $150 fine for the first violation, progressing to $500 for third and subsequent offenses and up to 15 years imprisonment if a driver using a cellphone cause an injury or death. But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law. Montana is the only state that hasn't banned texting while driving, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tax breaks Tenants in Arizona will no longer have to pay tax on their monthly rent, thanks to the repeal of a law that had allowed cities and towns to impose such taxes. While a victory for renters, the new law is a financial loss for governments. An analysis by Arizona's nonpartisan Joint Legislative Budget Committee estimated that $230 million would be lost in municipal tax revenue during the first full fiscal year of implementation. Meanwhile Alabama will offer tax credits to businesses that help employees with child care costs. Kansas is eliminating its 2% sales tax on groceries. It also is cutting individual income taxes by dropping the top tax rate, increasing a credit for child care expenses and exempting all Social Security income from taxes, among other things. Taxpayers are expected to save about $320 million a year going forward. Voting rights An Oklahoma law expands voting privileges to people who have been convicted of felonies but had their sentences discharged or commuted, including commutations for crimes that have been reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors. Former state Sen. George Young, an Oklahoma City Democrat, carried the bill in the Senate. "I think it's very important that people who have gone through trials and tribulations in their life, that we have a system that brings them back and allows them to participate as contributing citizens," Young said.www jilithree com 。

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During the 2024 Global Governance Summit in Manila organized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), it was inevitable to have discussions on the grim reality that the Philippines lingers with a pervading risk environment that continues to exacerbate its arduous task towards achieving our dream of becoming a high-level economy by 2046, our centennial year celebrating 100 years of Philippine independence. According to the World Bank, a high level economy is currently pegged at US$14,005. Assuming we average a respectable 6 percent annual growth rate and based on today’s per capita of $4,200, per capita shall hover at $13,500 by 2046 — nominal at that and still stuck at mid-level economic status. This is alarming and embarrassing. More importantly, millions of Filipinos will continue to face poverty, hunger, social inequality and unemployment for an extended amount of time, not to mention the lost opportunities that we as a decent society deserve and pray for. We have to shape up fast. If India and Vietnam have excelled towards 8 percent annual economic growth in 2024, surely we can do the same through long term sustainable growth but not just in traditional manufacturing, tourism, information technology, foreign remittances, trade and investments but quite necessary to act also in highly underdeveloped but extremely high potential industries such as reforestation and responsible mining. Yes, we have to shape up fast not just in a few key industries but across the board! A reflection of industry performance could be traced on our capital markets. According to Dr. Jess Estanislao, our stock market should be more inclusive and must grow considerably, as it transforms itself in line with the further professionalization and modernization of our ASEAN counterparts. The main difference, as our Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) now ranks 5th among the ASEAN in terms of market capitalization, is the sheer number of listed companies stuck at less than 300. Further to this, the market capitalization of top publicly-listed Philippine companies far outweigh the rest of the bourse. Unlike our ASEAN neighbors, the stock exchanges are truly representative of a true market rather than a boutique list of players that seemingly pervades the PSE. Fortunately, the PSE is constantly upgrading and its management has identified its priorities. Let us support our beloved PSE in our joint aspirations for a more formidable Philippine stock exchange. As of November 2024, the total market capitalization of the PSE hovers around US$340 billion (CEIC), representing a modest share of the global market. This figure pales in comparison to traditional Asian powerhouses like Japan, with over US$6 trillion in market capitalization, and emerging markets such as India, with over US$3.5 trillion. The gap is widening. There have been conclusions that it is just too expensive to list, thus making this quite restrictive. Further to this would be the avoidance of the responsibility and costs involved for full disclosures — a short term investment no doubt, however, quite necessary to consider for long term strategic plans for enterprises, particularly as part of a conglomerate design for corporate sustainability. Another contributing factor is the concentration of family-owned businesses in the Philippines, many of which are dissuaded by public listing due to concerns over transparency and the costs of compliance... but that would be another full article by itself. Looking ahead To bridge the gap with global standards, the Philippines must prioritize reforms that promote inclusivity, resilience and sustainability. Key focus areas include: Expanding market participation: Encouraging more companies to go public through incentives and capacity-building programs for SMEs. Enhancing regulatory enforcement: Strengthening the capacity of regulators to monitor compliance and impose sanctions for violations. Integrating strategic governance and sustainability principles: Supporting businesses and organizations in adopting frameworks through the highest levels of excellence in good governance practices. Promoting diversity, equality and inclusiveness: Addressing imbalances in corporate leadership to align with global trends of inclusivity. Digital transformation: Leveraging technology to improve transparency, streamline compliance processes, and enhance stakeholder engagement. Until then..In their fifth Europa League match of 2024-25, Portuguese side Braga will host Bundesliga team Hoffenheim at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Thursday. The Portuguese side are 26th in the Europa League table with four points and drew 1-1 with Elfsborg on November 7, while their opponents drew 2-2 with Lyon on the same date and are 19th with five points. © Imago Braga were dominant in the first half against Elfsborg considering they accumulated 66% possession and created two big chances in the opening 45 minutes, but though they eventually took the lead 67th minute, Elfsborg managed to net an equaliser in the 84th minute. While boss Carlos Carvalhal will be disappointed by the draw, he will at least take comfort from the fact his team are only behind 24th-placed Elfsborg, who occupy the final round of 16 playoff spot, due to goal difference. Carvalhal's side are currently fifth in the Primeira Liga with 20 points from 11 games, and their record of 19 goals scored and 11 conceded makes them the division's fourth best offensive and joint fifth best defensive club. The Archbishops have won one, drawn one and lost one of their three most recent matches, and have failed to achieve victory in any of their past three outings in the Europa League. Braga's home record has been strong in recent weeks, with the Portuguese side having triumphed in six of their last nine fixtures at Estadio Municipal de Braga. © Imago Opponents Hoffenheim come into the clash off the back of a thrilling 4-3 win against RB Leipzig on November 23, a match in which they trailed 1-0, 2-1 and 3-1 but scored a winner in the 87th minute. The result will have been particularly welcomed by manager Christian Ilzer given his team's game against Die Roten Bullen was his first in charge of the club. Die Kraichgauer are 13th in the Bundesliga with 12 points after 11 matchweeks, and the victory against third-placed Leipzig was just their third in the top flight. Hoffenheim are unbeaten in their last three games having drawn two and won one, and have achieved victory in one, drawn two and been defeated in one of their past four Europa League fixtures. Ilzer will have to hope he can turn around his team's fortunes on the road considering they are winless in their last seven outings away from home, drawing four and losing three. In fact, Hoffenheim have lost 12, drawn six and won just three of their past 21 away fixtures. © Imago Braga's only confirmed injury absentee is midfielder Rodrigo Zalazar, who will not make an appearance until early next month, so perhaps Carvalhal will select a double pivot consisting of Vitor Carvalho and Joao Moutinho . In defence, Braga are almost certain to persist with a back three, and centre-backs Joao Ferreira , Paulo Oliveira and Bright Arrey-Mbi are candidates to start. As for Hoffenheim, they will be without a number of players including defenders Christopher Lenz , Florian Grillitsch and Ozan Kabak . In their absence, expect Pavel Kaderabek , Arthur Chaves , Stanley N'Soki and Alexander Prass to be chosen to protect goalkeeper Oliver Baumann . Midfielders Grischa Promel and Finn Becker will also miss out, and this could mean Anton Stach and Tom Bischof partner each other again in the centre of the pitch, just as they did against Leipzig. Adam Hlozek , Andrej Kramaric , Mergim Berisha and Haris Tabakovic may start in attack considering forwards Ihlas Bebou , Marius Bulter and Max Moerstedt are not scheduled to return until later in December. Braga possible starting lineup: Hornicek; Ferreira, Oliveira, Arrey-Mbi; Fernandes, Carvalho, Moutinho, Martinez; Horta, Gharbi, Fernandez Hoffenheim possible starting lineup: Baumann; Kaderabek, Chaves, N'Soki, Prass; Stach, Bischof; Hlozek, Kramaric, Berisha; Tabakovic Given Braga have been strong at home, it is difficult to see them succumbing to defeat on Thursday, and the hosts will feel they can target the visitors' vulnerable defence. However, Hoffenheim will be full of confidence following their win last time out and it would not be surprising if they managed to earn a point. For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here .

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Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Victor Boniface sustained a minor injury during Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Rwanda in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday, November 18. Boniface featured for 89 minutes before being replaced by Umar Sadiq. Despite his efforts, the forward struggled to make an impact, extending his goal drought for the Super Eagles in official matches. Since his national team debut in 2023, Boniface has appeared in eleven games without finding the back of the net. Speaking at Friday’s pre-match press conference ahead of his side’s Bundesliga match against Heidenheim, Xabi Alonso confirmed that Boniface sustained a minor injury while on international duty with the Super Eagles. However, the former midfielder of Real Madrid and Liverpool was cautious about providing a recovery timeline. “He has a small injury in his thigh muscles,” Alonso was quoted as saying by Allgemeine Zeitung. “But it won’t be for six to eight weeks. We hope that he can play again this year. We now have to wait and see how he recovers.” The injury rules Boniface out of Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga clash against FC Heidenheim at the BayArena on Saturday, as well as their crucial UEFA Champions League fixture against Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday. Boniface’s absence will be a significant blow to Leverkusen’s campaign, as the team is battling to retain their Bundesliga title while pushing for a spot in the UEFA Champions League quarter finals. The Nigerian forward has been a key player for Die Werkself, contributing eight goals and providing one assist in fifteen games across all competitions.

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WILLIAMSON — Williamson Parks and Recreation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly designed basketball court inside the Williamson Fieldhouse on Monday night prior to a Williamson and Belfry middle school basketball game. The court, which was designed by local graphic designer Wes Wilson, was finished up in September by the Cincinnati Flooring Company. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Fox News' Madeleine Rivera has the latest on Trump picks Kristi Noem, Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth seeking to shore up support ahead of confirmation hearings on 'Fox & Friends.' Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew his name for consideration as President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). "To have been nominated by President-Elect @realDonaldTrump to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is the honor of a lifetime," Chronister wrote in a post on X. "Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration. There is more work to be done for the citizens of Hillsborough County and a lot of initiatives I am committed to fulfilling," Chronister continued. "I sincerely appreciate the nomination, outpouring of support by the American people, and look forward to continuing my service as Sheriff of Hillsborough County." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Chronister was appointed by then-Florida Gov. Rick Scott to head the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in 2017, and has been re-elected twice.

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NoneBaltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, the reigning NFL Most Valuable Player, leads fan balloting for the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games after one week of voting, the league announced on Monday. Ravens superstar Jackson set the overall pace with 44,681 votes followed by teammate Derrick Henry, the running back leader, in second overall at 40,729 votes. Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was third overall at 40,602, only 127 votes behind Henry in the rusher's race, with Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen fourth overall on 36,574 and Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs fifth on 35,637. The Detroit Lions lead all clubs in total votes received, followed by the Ravens, the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL's revamped all-star event will be staged in Orlando, Florida, for the second consecutive year. In all, 88 players will gather on February 2 in skills competitions and a flag football showdown with coaches Peyton and Eli Manning. While other vote totals were not revealed, Washington rookie Jayden Daniels was the top NFC quarterback in the fan voting and top receivers were Minnesota's Justin Jefferson in the NFC and Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase in the AFC. NFL fans can vote as often as they wish through December 23 with selections decided by a consensus of ballots by players, coaches and fans with each group counting for one-third of every player's final total. NFL players and coaches will cast votes on December 27. js/rcw

BALD SPOT The once dense forest of Sofronio Española town in Palawan reveals a bald spot, shown in this photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023, after its trees are cleared by one of the mining companies operating on the island. —Geraldford Ticke PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN, Philippines — The Catholic Church leaders in Palawan issued a joint pastoral letter read during Sunday’s Masses in all parishes on the island calling for a 25-year moratorium on mining in the province, citing rapid deforestation in the country’s so-called last frontier. The pastoral letter urged the public to support a petition that would push government officials to enact the needed measures that would protect the island known for its lush forest cover. The pastoral letter, signed by Bishop Socrates Mesiona of the Vicariate of Puerto Princesa and Bishop Broderick Pabillo and Bishop Emeritus Edgardo Juanich of the Vicariate of Taytay warned that while Palawan’s forests have suffered greatly from commercial logging in the past, the current threat posed by large-scale mining is “far graver.” The Vicariate of Puerto Princesa covers this city and the southern towns of Palawan while the Taytay vicariate covers the province’s northern towns. The pastoral letter cited alarming figures of deforestation, such as the issuance of a special tree-cutting permit (STCP) by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in 2016 that allowed a mining company to fell 27,929 trees. A new application for cutting 8,000 more trees in the same mining site is reportedly under review. The DENR also recently approved another STCP permitting the cutting of 52,000 trees to extract nickel ore in another part of Palawan. According to the prelates, there is an “overwhelming number” of mining applications: 67 exploration permits across northern towns like Coron, Taytay, and Araceli, and southern municipalities such as Brooke’s Point, Rizal and Balabac. These applications cover over 200,000 hectares, potentially adding to the 11 mining firms already operating in Palawan, whose Mineral Production Sharing Agreements span 29,430 ha. “If all these applications are approved, vast stretches of lush forests, clean rivers, mangroves and coral reefs will be lost,” the bishops said, emphasizing that Palawan’s natural beauty, which attracts global recognition, would face “irreversible destruction.” The letter reiterated the Church’s stance that mining is “unsustainable,” as it “devastates” ecosystems and wildlife. Despite laws requiring mining companies to rehabilitate damaged areas, the prelates highlighted the lack of compliance and insufficient monitoring by the DENR. “It’s heartbreaking to hear complaints about the use of money to secure endorsements for mining projects,” the bishops wrote, adding that less than 25 percent of the more than 3,000 ha mined in Narra, Española, Brooke’s Point and other areas have been rehabilitated. The bishops called on the Provincial Board (PB) members to pass an ordinance implementing the moratorium. “We urge them to prioritize the well-being and beauty of Palawan over political or corporate interests,” they said. They also criticized the lack of action at the local level, noting that other provinces in the Mimaropa region—Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon—have enacted measures banning large-scale mining, while Palawan has yet to do so. Gov. Victorino Dennis Socrates confirmed that a proposed ordinance for a 25-year mining moratorium is currently pending with the PB Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. He explained that the ordinance reflects the consensus reached during the Palawan Stakeholders’ Congress on Mining and the Environment held last April, where the majority opposed new mining operations. “If we allow mining to continue, with 65 applications and 13 active mining contracts, we’ll lose our forests and mountains,” Socrates said during a public forum on Nov. 29. Socrates expressed frustration with weak enforcement and monitoring by government agencies, noting how easily officials tasked with regulation could be influenced or manipulated. “If the [PB] endorses a new mining operation, I’ll have to veto it—even if it gets overridden,” Socrates said, emphasizing his commitment to protecting Palawan’s environment. He also highlighted Palawan’s lack of infrastructure and technology to add value to raw minerals, stating that the province sees little benefit from the mining industry while bearing the environmental costs. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . “We’re exporting raw minerals with no added value, and we don’t even know if other valuable resources are being extracted. Meanwhile, we earn mere scraps while depleting our natural wealth,” Socrates said.

Four San Francisco 49ers players are leading Pro Bowl Games voting for their respective NFC positions: tight end George Kittle, fullback Kyle Juszczyk, defensive end Nick Bosa, and linebacker Fred Warner. The NFL sent out the following press release. NEW YORK — Dec. 2, 2024 — Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, with 44,681 votes, leads all players in balloting for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games after one week of voting. Baltimore running back Derrick Henry (40,729 votes) ranks second overall, while Philadelphia running back Saquon Barkley (40,602), Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen (36,574) and Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs(35,637) round out the top five. The Detroit Lions lead all clubs in total votes received, followed by the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. For the second consecutive year, the National Football League will return to Orlando to celebrate the league's best players at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon. As in past years, the Pro Bowl Games provides fans with an unmatched opportunity to vote for their favorite players to compete in a multi-day AFC versus NFC competition, featuring Pro Bowl Skills and culminating in an action-packed flag football game, led by head coaches Peyton and Eli Manning. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games, hosted in partnership with Florida Citrus Sports, Orange County, and the City of Orlando, on Sunday, Feb. 2 promises fans a day filled with thrilling AFC versus NFC action. On Sunday, ticketholders will experience the league's 88 biggest stars go head-to-head in new and fan-favorite competitions, face-off in an epic flag football game, and enjoy a variety of family friendly activities, giveaways, and interactive experiences. Sunday's events will also be televised from 3-6 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC. In addition to Sunday's event, ESPN will air the Pro Bowl Skills Show live on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 7-8:30 p.m. ET. This made-for-TV event will feature the NFL's top players as they take on unique competitions designed to showcase their competitiveness on-and-off the field. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon will combine fresh and fan-favorite skills, with cumulative scoring from Thursday's skills contests building up to the highly anticipated flag football matchup on Sunday. For more information on the Pro Bowl Games, visit NFL.com/pro-bowl-games/event-info/ . Fans can stay tuned for additional details on the all-star competition in the coming weeks. On Location, the official hospitality partner of the NFL, will offer guests elevated hospitality packages for a one-of-a-kind experience at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, including field access throughout the game, access to closed practice sessions, player introductions and premium seating to the game. Fans interested in tickets and hospitality packages can visit On Location's website at OnLocationExp.com/probowl . Fans can vote as often as they would like to help determine the 88-man roster and send the league's best players at each position to Orlando for the Pro Bowl Games until Monday, Dec. 23, across a variety of platforms, including: ProBowl.com/Vote On club sites (i.e., https://www.49ers.com/pro-bowl-games/vote ) Social voting — During the final two weeks of voting (Dec. 9 – Dec. 23), fans can vote directly on "X" (formerly Twitter) by tweeting the first and last name of the player, tagging the player's official Twitter handle or creating a hashtag including the player's first and last name. All three of these methods must include the hashtag: #ProBowlVote. During the final two days (Dec. 22 – Dec. 23), social votes will count as double. Player selections will be determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches, with each group's vote counting as one-third toward determining the all-star players who will be selected to this year's Pro Bowl Games. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches and players to determine its Pro Bowl teams. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on Friday, Dec. 27. NFL PRO BOWL TOP-FIVE VOTE-GETTERS NFL PRO BOWL MOST VOTES BY TEAM AFC & NFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION - OFFENSE AFC & NFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION - DEFENSE AFC & NFC LEADING VOTE-GETTERS BY POSITION – SPECIAL TEAMS This article first appeared on 49ers Webzone and was syndicated with permission.Two Second Cup café locations at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital have been shut down after the reported franchise owner was filmed making Nazi references at a pro-Palestinian protest on Thursday. The CEO of Foodtastic, which owns the Second Cup coffee chain, confirmed the news in an interview with The Gazette on Sunday. The franchisee, identified by Foodtastic employees as Mai Abdulhadi, was recorded outside Concordia University giving the Nazi salute and appearing to tell pro-Israel counter-protesters: “The final solution is coming your way — the final solution. You know what the final solution is?” The phrase, infamous for its association with Nazi Germany’s plan to exterminate Jews, sparked immediate outrage on social media. Foodtastic CEO Peter Mammas said Sunday morning that the company acted swiftly to address the incident. “We found out at around 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon,” Mammas said, adding he was watching Gladiator II in the theatre with his kids at the time. Given the magnitude of the incident, he said, the company moved quickly to then review video evidence and speak to employees and people on the ground to verify the allegations. “The final solution is coming your way.” Today in Montreal, a masked extremist, supposedly on strike, violently threatens a Jewish bystander, using Nazi terminology, demonstrating their intent to import the intifada here and kill Jews. This public hate speech, inciting... pic.twitter.com/XyB1hT601Z “We actually talked to her as well. We basically said: ‘Listen, we cannot allow this to happen.’ We spoke to our lawyers, and we prepared a press release. We could not send out the press release for a few hours, until the lawyers actually sent her a termination letter,” Mammas explained. He said Abdulhadi did not explicitly confirm the allegations during their discussions, but “didn’t deny it, either.” She is now seeking legal counsel, Mammas added. Abdulhadi and her family members are listed as business owners in Quebec’s registry, with the business’s primary sector of activity listed as takeaway services and coffee counters. One of her family members was featured in Second Cup’s 2015 annual report. Attempts to reach Abdulhadi for comment were unsuccessful by the time of publication. Second Cup first announced the termination of the franchisee via a social media statement on Saturday, emphasizing its “zero tolerance for hate speech” and its commitment to inclusion and community values. Official Statement pic.twitter.com/7gSUjcjAJZ Reflecting on the situation, Mammas said the company stands completely against such “violent and hateful” remarks. “Political views are up to individuals, but things like this? We can’t tolerate that.” The two affected Second Cup locations have since been closed, with Foodtastic planning to bring them under temporary corporate ownership. “We’re going to figure out a way to reopen the stores quickly,” Mammas said, adding the roughly 12 employees at the locations will continue to be paid during the transition. Mammas said the response to the company’s decision has been “overwhelmingly positive,” including support from franchisees of diverse backgrounds. However, he added, he had seen some negative responses online, including “silly” threats like breaking Second Cup windows. Carl Thériault, a spokesperson for the Jewish General Hospital, said in a statement Sunday the hospital was made aware of the videos relating to one of its franchisees and “fully supports” Second Cup’s decision. “This video is related to a franchisee of Second Cup, one of the private tenants operating within the Jewish General Hospital. We fully support Second Cup’s decision to take swift and decisive action in this matter by shutting down the franchisee’s cafés and terminating their lease agreement,” Thériault said. He added: “Our CIUSSS is deeply committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and stands firmly against antisemitism and any other form of discrimination or hate speech.” The incident comes amid heightened tensions in Montreal following a series of protests. Thursday’s pro-Palestinian demonstration saw students march through downtown Montreal in protest of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which they say their universities are complicit in. On Friday, a pro-Palestinian, anti-NATO protest escalated into violent clashes , with two vehicles set ablaze, windows smashed and three arrests made. Montreal police said Sunday further arrests may follow concerning Friday’s protest. 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The Apple AirPods Pro 2, renowned for their exceptional noise cancellation and audio quality, have just plummeted to their lowest-ever price as part of an incredible Black Friday deal. This is big news for Apple fans and music lovers alike who have been eyeing these premium earbuds. But is this deal all it’s cracked up to be? Let’s dive in. What’s the Deal? For a limited time, you can snag the Apple AirPods Pro 2 for a jaw-dropping price of $153 at Amazon. This represents a significant discount from their usual retail price of $249, making it the perfect opportunity to upgrade your audio experience without breaking the bank. Why is This a Big Deal? Apple products, especially those as popular as the AirPods Pro 2, rarely see such drastic price reductions. This Black Friday deal is truly unprecedented, undercutting previous discounts by a considerable margin. It’s the lowest price these earbuds have ever been, making it an offer that’s hard to resist. What Makes AirPods Pro 2 So Special? The AirPods Pro 2 are more than just your average wireless earbuds. They boast a suite of impressive features, including: My Experience with AirPods Pro 2 I’ve been using the AirPods Pro 2 for the past few months, and I can confidently say they live up to the hype. The noise cancellation is truly remarkable, making them perfect for commuting, working in a busy office, or just escaping into my own world. The sound quality is superb, with clear highs, punchy bass, and a well-balanced overall profile. The personalized Spatial Audio is a game-changer, adding a whole new dimension to my music and movies. It’s like having a surround sound system in my ears. And the adaptive Transparency mode is incredibly useful for staying aware of my surroundings without having to take out my earbuds. Is This Deal Right For You? If you’re looking for premium wireless earbuds with top-notch noise cancellation, excellent sound quality, and a comfortable fit, the AirPods Pro 2 are an excellent choice. And with this Black Friday deal, they’re an even more compelling value proposition. However, it’s important to consider your individual needs and budget. If you’re not particularly bothered about noise cancellation or spatial audio, there are more affordable alternatives available. But if you want the best of the best, this is the deal you’ve been waiting for. Don’t Miss Out! Black Friday deals are notorious for selling out quickly, and this one is likely to be no exception. If you’re interested in grabbing a pair of AirPods Pro 2 at this incredible price, I recommend acting fast. This is a rare opportunity to experience Apple’s premium earbuds at a fraction of their usual cost. Here’s a quick recap of why this deal is so noteworthy: Beyond the Basics: A Deeper Dive into AirPods Pro 2 Features While the key features mentioned earlier provide a good overview, let’s delve deeper into what makes the AirPods Pro 2 stand out: Addressing Common Concerns While the AirPods Pro 2 are undoubtedly impressive, there are a few common concerns that potential buyers might have: Alternatives to Consider If the AirPods Pro 2 are still outside your budget or don’t quite meet your specific needs, there are several excellent alternatives worth considering: Final Verdict The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are exceptional wireless earbuds that offer a premium audio experience. This Black Friday deal makes them an even more attractive proposition, providing significant savings on a truly top-tier product. If you’re looking to upgrade your audio game, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been crowned the 2024 Golden Boy , becoming the youngest-ever recipient of the prestigious award for the best under-21 men’s player in the world. At just 17 years old, Yamal continues Barcelona’s dominance in the award, following in the footsteps of previous winners Pedri (2021) and Gavi (2022). Yamal’s triumph marks a significant milestone in his young career, joining an elite group of past winners including Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi. The award, established in 2003 by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport, is voted on by top journalists across Europe. Yamal succeeds last year’s winner, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham. Yamal’s rise has been meteoric since making his first-team debut for Barcelona at just 15 years old in 2023. His standout performances this season have seen him net six goals and provide eight assists in 16 appearances across all competitions. The teenager also played a pivotal role in Spain’s success at Euro 2024, where his one goal and four assists helped secure the title. His impressive form earned him the Young Player of the Tournament accolade. In October, Yamal made further history by winning the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, awarded to the best under-21 player in the world, making him the youngest-ever recipient of that honour. Yamal’s remarkable year underscores his importance in Hansi Flick’s new-look Barcelona side, where he continues to be a key figure domestically and internationally. Meanwhile, in the women’s category, the third edition of the Golden Girl award was won by Barcelona’s Vicky López, following Jule Brand and Linda Caicedo in previous years.

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Nick Fuentes' Alleged Mugshot Goes Viral After Battery BookingWindsor police are using a K9, drone and grid search as part of an ongoing investigation off Walker Road Monday morning. According to a police statement, officers are working in the area bounded by Walker Road, Edna Street, St. Luke Road and Richmond Street, just south of Wyandotte Street East. "It's an active investigation. We're searching the area in relation to that investigation and we can't provide further details at this time," said Andie Suthers of the Windsor Police Service. "We are looking for evidence in relation to that investigation." Windsor police say they will be working a grid search in an area off Walker Road near Wyandotte Street East. (Dale Molnar/CBC) Suthers said people can expect a police presence in the area for the next two days, but would not elaborate on what police are searching for. "They're going to be utilizing K9 for the search and they're doing something called the grid search so that they're able to make sure that they're covering every inch of space that is necessary for the investigation," Suthers said. "Just the most efficient and effective way to complete these searches." Windsor police are searching this area on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Windsor Police Service) A K9 police dog at the scene could be seen walking through the concrete rubble on a vacant lot in the police search area. Other officers could be seen walking up the lot in a close line, and an officer started flying a drone in the area. The WPS emergency command and forensic identification vehicles were on scene Monday morning. The area includes a local brewery, dance school, several small food markets and a fitness studio. Sasha Dhillon is the property manager for Sood Family Management Group, which owns the land on which police are working. She says police asked for access to the land this morning, and they are "cooperating fully with Windsor police." She says they have no information about the investigation. Police said on social media there is no threat to public safety and residents are asked to avoid the area.

Aaron Judge wins second AL MVP in 3 seasons. Shohei Ohtani expected to win NL honor NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday, easily outdistancing Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Shohei Ohtani was expected to win the National League honor later Thursday, his third MVP and first in the NL. Judge received all 30 first-place votes in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Witt got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points. Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting .322. Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks. The Washington Capitals confirmed Ovechkin’s injury and prognosis Thursday after he was evaluated by doctors upon the teams’ return from a three-game road trip. This prolonged absence puts a pause on Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. He scored 15 goals in his first 18 games this season to move just 27 away of passing Gretzky. Ovechkin was on pace to break the record in February before his shin-on-shin collision with Utah’s Jack McBain on Monday night. NFL issues security alert to teams and the players' union following recent burglaries The NFL has issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union following recent burglaries involving the homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league says homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” Law enforcement officials noted these groups target the homes on days the athletes have games. Players were told to take precautions and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of being targeted. Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets. QB Daniel Jones disagrees with the Giants' decision to bench him and says he wants to play EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With tears occasionally welling in his eyes, Daniel Jones disagreed on Thursday with the New York Giants' decision to bench him earlier this week and perhaps end his five-plus tenure as the team’s quarterback. The 27-year-old Jones said he gave the team everything he had after being taken sixth overall in the 2019 draft and he believes he still has a future in the NFL. He held himself accountable for the Giants making the playoffs once in his tenure as the starter. Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes 'more trophies' MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola’s record-breaking time with Manchester City is far from over. The City manager has signed a two-year contract extension ending speculation about his future by agreeing to a deal that would prolong his tenure to 11 seasons. Guardiola’s contract was due to expire at the end of this season. The four-time defending Premier League champions announced the deal Thursday. The Catalan coach has overseen a period of unprecedented dominance since joining City in 2016. He has gone on to win six Premier League titles in seven years and also lifted the Champions League among 15 major trophies at the club. Narin An leads with a 64 in the wind as Nelly Korda struggles in LPGA finale NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Narin An is the surprise first-round leader at the richest-paying event on the LPGA Tour. The South Korean played bogey-free for a 64 in the CME Group Tour Championship. That gives An a one-shot lead over Angel Yin. As for Nelly Korda, she has some work to do. Coming off her seventh victory of the season last week, Korda could only manage an even-par 72. That leaves her needing to make up eight shots over the next three rounds. At stake if a $4 million payoff to the winner. Lydia Ko was among those three shots off the lead. Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia MALAGA, Spain (AP) — No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner has led defending champion Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina for a return to the Davis Cup semifinals. A rematch of last year's championship matchup against Australia now awaits in the final four on Saturday in Malaga, Spain. 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HONG KONG: Manmohan Singh was the face of India’s transformation. As finance minister in the early 1990s, and from 2004 as its prime minister for a decade, his reforms loosened excessive state controls, opened up the economy, pulled millions out of poverty and made the West accept the nuclear-armed nation as an ally. Or at least, that’s how his legacy will be remembered globally. But to my generation of Indians, Singh, who died at 92 on Thursday (Dec 26) night in a New Delhi hospital, was above everything else the embodiment of hope. He instilled in us a strong belief that a market economy would work. Not just for a tiny elite in New Delhi and Mumbai, but for a majority scattered across smaller towns and villages, battling against overwhelming odds of economic and educational poverty and social discrimination. A TOP TECHNOCRAT His own story gave us confidence. A 15-year-old Sikh refugee boy in newly independent India, whose family had fled from Pakistan during the subcontinent’s 1947 partition, he went on to study economics at Oxford and Cambridge and built an impressive career as a top technocrat. Singh and his colleagues were able to convince us that in a post-socialist, market-led economy, we, too, would be free to chase our dreams. With education and hard work, our lives, too, would be vastly better than our parents’; upward mobility would no longer be an exclusive preserve of the privileged. Through the 1990s, the reform project stayed on track even as governments changed. But the promise started to fray during Singh’s second term as prime minister. The unwieldy Congress-led coalition government he ran from 2009 was besieged, from one side, by crony capitalists gorging on debt from state-owned banks only to siphon off money into their Swiss bank accounts. From the other side, it was under attack by a political opposition that blamed Singh’s indecisive leadership for rampant corruption, high inflation, slowing growth and a falling rupee. “I do not believe that I have been a weak prime minister,” Singh said in one of his last press conferences, just a few months before the Hindu right-wing leader Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party swept the 2014 election. “I honestly believe that history will be kinder to me than the contemporary media or for that matter the opposition in parliament.” That prediction didn’t take too long to get tested. In November 2016, Prime Minister Modi banned 86 per cent of India’s currency overnight. Singh, who described the move as “organised loot and legalised plunder” said it would crush economic growth. He was right. INDIA AT A CRITICAL TIME With his death, India has been deprived of sage counsel at a time when growth is once again anaemic, policymaking has become whimsical, many industries are facing extreme concentration of economic power, the middle class is feeling weighed down by taxation, and the poor are being excluded from government programmes in the name of plugging leakages. Religious strife is on the rise, and politicians of all hues are bribing voters to capture power where they can, without sparing a thought for how best to use national resources for development. After 10 years in the top job, Modi’s personality cult is weakening, but to his supporters, the belief in a prosperous India has become an uncritical act of faith. That wasn’t the effect Singh intended when, in his first budget speech in 1991, he channelled Victor Hugo: “No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come,” he said. “The emergence of India as a major economic power in the world happens to be one such idea.” HEADED ONCE AGAIN TOWARD PROTECTIONISM Well, India is now the world’s fifth-largest economy, on track to becoming the third biggest in a few years. But that’s largely a statistical artifact: A product of extremely unequal growth that’s making a tiny section of 1.4 billion people very rich. On average, it’s still a lower-middle-income nation with per capita income of US$2,500 last year, nowhere near South Korea’s US$35,000. Korea, which used to be as poor as India in the 1960s, inspired Singh’s vision. He couldn’t replicate the “miracle on the Han” in his lifetime. But a bigger worry is that New Delhi, lurching once again toward protectionist trade policies, is no longer even on the path to that goal. And that will be a shame, if by choosing to replace rational analysis with empty slogans, and genuine reforms with nationalistic chest-thumping, the country lets down the memory of its quiet internationalist.By Elizabeth Ayoola, NerdWallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Kids are often pretty good at being consumers. If you’re a parent with a small business, you have the opportunity to show your kids firsthand what it means to be a producer. Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov. 30 this year, may be a great time to do just that. Small Business Saturday was established by American Express in 2010 and encourages consumers to patronize their local stores as a way to keep dollars circulating within their community. Here are three reasons you should consider getting your kids involved in Small Business Saturday, according to two mompreneurs. Ronne Brown is the owner of HERLISTIC, a plant-derived beauty and feminine care brand in Washington, D.C. She’s been participating in Small Business Saturday since she established her business in 2020. The entrepreneur gets her kids (ages 24, 18 and 12), plus her bonus daughter, 10, to help out on Small Business Saturday and beyond. Brown’s kids help with customer service, shipping and fulfillment tasks. That could include counting inventory, quality control or packaging boxes. Other times, help looks like Brown’s 12-year-old daughter keeping her up-to-date with TikTok trends and influencers in the beauty field. “I just want them to understand the price and the value of a dollar and what it actually costs to make it,” Brown says. The mompreneur also hopes her kids learn the benefits of commitment and hard work. “What I want to show them is that you have to work hard every day. And there are gonna be moments where you’re gonna be tired, you’re gonna be exhausted, and you’re not gonna want to do things, and you’re going to have to push through,” she says. Hiring your kids to do legitimate work during Small Business Saturday provides a chance for them to learn pillars needed for a strong financial foundation: earning money , saving money and investing. That said, before hiring kids, it’s critical to understand the child labor laws for your state in addition to the IRS’ rules around hiring kids. Brown says she pays all of her children, including her 24-year-old son who is on payroll. Additionally, she teaches them about investing in the stock market. “I want them to understand the importance of making money, but also investing the money that they’re making,” she says. “Because when I pay them, I always ask them, ‘so what are you gonna do to double this money?’” If you hire your minor kids, they could get a headstart on investing by putting some of their income into a custodial Roth IRA , which requires earned income to open. You could also open them a custodial brokerage account. Another perk of your kids earning income by working for you is that they may be exempt from paying federal income taxes if they earn less than the standard deduction . In 2024, that threshold is $14,600. Having your kids add helping hands, whether it be doing administrative tasks or helping customers, can ensure you keep up with a potential increase in sales. A 2024 NerdWallet holiday spending report found that 16% of 2024 holiday shoppers plan to shop on Small Business Saturday this year. Lisset Tresvant, owner of Glow Esthetics Spa in Hollywood, Florida, has been participating in Small Business Saturday since the genesis of her business in 2019. “I do tend to sell more because people are usually more inclined to purchase because of the sales, and it gives them a reason to support us,” she says. To help with the demand, Tresvant’s daughter, 12, and son, 9, fill her skincare products, add labels and help prep items for shipping. Tresvant says she decided to let her kids get involved in her business so they have a better understanding of what she does. Looking beyond Small Business Saturday, hiring your child can also help with succession planning , which is about planning for your departure from your business. Tresvant hopes to pass hers down to her kids one day. “They understand that I’m building this legacy just for not myself, but for them as well,” says Tresvant. More From NerdWallet Elizabeth Ayoola writes for NerdWallet. Email: eayoola@nerdwallet.com. The article 3 Reasons to Involve Your Kids in Small Business Saturday originally appeared on NerdWallet .jili k.o apk 。

Light icing could make for slick roads in isolated areas of New Hampshire on Saturday. After a dry and chilly night, clouds lower and thicken on Saturday across New Hampshire. Some very light spotty showers could develop at any time on Saturday, but with surface temperatures below freezing, some light icing is possible in parts of southern and central New Hampshire. >> Interactive Radar Any precipitation that falls looks to be extremely light, but if it does occur, be aware of the chance of slippery travel on any untreated surfaces. Temperatures should climb above freezing on Sunday, with rain showers possible. More rain is likely late Sunday night into Monday before it dries out for Tuesday. Then, the next system approaches late New Year's Eve into New Year's Day, with rain for southern areas and some mixing farther north, mostly well after midnight Tuesday night. Be weather-aware! Download the WMUR app for Apple or Android devices and turn on push notifications. You can choose to receive weather alerts for your geolocation and/or up to three ZIP codes. In addition, you can receive word when precipitation is coming to your area. Get storm coverage through the free Very Local app on your smart TV. Follow the Storm Watch 9 team on social media:

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal said on Sunday that the PTI wanted to sabotage the journey of national development once again. Addressing a press conference here at Model Town, he said that only courts were empowered to release the PTI founder, and “we will never let Pakistan to be damaged for the ego of a single person”. He said the PTI founder could not be released through an executive order, and he should prove his innocence in the court. He said the PTI founder was in jail not to fulfill legal requirements but on the charges of theft, fraud and sedition. During the PTI regime, he said, the PML-N leaders got justice from the courts and did not appeal to the government for their release from jails. Ahsan Iqbal said that there was irrefutable evidence against the PTI founder in the cases of Tosha Khana and Al-Qadir Trust, and his legal team was using delaying tactics in his cases. Bushra Bibi is not appearing in the court despite taking bail, as she fears that she would not be able to avoid punishment by participating in the court process, he added. The federal minister said that Pakistan was moving on the way to development, and the stock market was showing bullish trends. He said maintaining law and order was a responsibility of the government. Necessary measures were inevitable to thwart ambitions of the “anarchist” group, he said and offered apology for the inconvenience caused to citizens due to road closures. The PTI acted like a terrorist organisation on May 9, and no good could be expected from it now, the minister said adding that those who invited external powers to intervene in Pakistan could not be well-wishers of the country. Ahsan said those calling for protests and sit-ins again and again had been rejected by people, as their real faces had been exposed now. He said the PTI wanted to spread chaos in the country through sit-ins, and people would not fall for their deception anymore, and thwart its designs. Ahsan Iqbal said KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was fully focused on the federation and Punjab, and he was not worried at all about the law and order situation in Kurram and Parachinar. He said bloodshed was going on in those areas, but the KP government resources were being used for the PTI protests and sit-ins. He said that the PTI founder had been portrayed on social media as a big leader, and that he was fighting for the constitution and law. However, he asserted that he was the same ‘Mahatma’ who reached the power corridors by halting the RTS system in 2018 elections. He is the same person, who received 190 million pounds the public money from the British government, and instead of depositing it in the national kitty, he had used it for his personal gain, for Al-Qadir Trust. The PTI always obstructed the country’s development process as they could not digest it, he said and added that Pakistan’s friendly countries were offended during the PTI tenure in government. The first attack was made on Pakistan-China friendship by levelling allegations against the CPEC project; the second attack was made when his government was coming to an end and they tried to harm Pakistan-US relations by accusing America of conspiracy; while the third attack was made through Bushra Bibi’s recent false statement regarding Saudi Arabia in a bid to create rift in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations. The minister said Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif would present a five-year economic vision to the nation on Nov 28. He said that instead of formulating laws in the assemblies, the PTI members were doing politics of anarchy, besides taking full perks and privileges as parliamentarians. In response to another question, he said that the government was aware of the difficulties of people due to closure of roads, “for which we are sorry. But these measures are for the security of the state”.Senegal PM seeks to repeal contested amnesty law

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The South Carolina women's basketball team has been defeated for the first time since March 31, 2023. The No. 1 Gamecocks fell Sunday in Los Angeles as Lauren Betts posted a double-double effort to lead No. 5 UCLA to a 77-62 triumph. The Gamecocks (5-1) suffered their first defeat after 43 consecutive victories, dating back to the loss to Iowa 77-73 in the NCAA Tournament semifinals. South Carolina defeated Iowa last season for the national championship. Betts finished with 11 points, a game-high 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks to power the Bruins (5-0) to a historic victory. UCLA also got 15 points from Londynn Jones on 5-of-5 shooting from 3-point range, 13 points from Elina Aarnisalo and 11 each from Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jacquez. It's the first time UCLA has beaten South Carolina since 1981. The Bruins lost twice to the Gamecocks in the 2022-23 season, including in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Te-Hina Paopao had 18 points for South Carolina on 4-of-4 3-point shooting, while Tessa Johnson had 14 points. UCLA won the rebounding battle 41-34, marking the second time this season the Gamecocks have been outrebounded. South Carolina also got outscored in the paint 26-18. It's rare that a Dawn Staley-coached team -- units that typically revolve around dominant centers from A'ja Wilson to Aaliyah Boston to Kamilla Cardoso -- gets beat in the paint and on the glass, but with 6-foot-7 Betts, UCLA had the recipe to outmuscle the Gamecocks in those areas of the game. South Carolina never led after UCLA began the game with an 18-5 run, capped off by back-to-back 3-pointers from Jones. The Gamecocks cut the deficit to nine points in the second quarter, but the Bruins responded with a 17-5 run and entered halftime ahead by 21 points. Aarnisalo scored seven points during that run. From there, the Gamecocks never got within single digits of the lead in the second half. It's the first time in 21 tries that UCLA has beaten an AP-ranked No. 1 team. And it's the first time South Carolina lost a true road game since 2021, a streak of 33 games. The schedule doesn't get any easier for South Carolina. While UCLA faces UT Martin next on Friday, the Gamecocks play No. 8 Iowa State on Thursday. --Field Level MediaWASHINGTON — As several of President-elect Donald Trump’s choices for high-level positions in his incoming administration face scrutiny on Capitol Hill, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that Americans have their own doubts. Relatively few Americans overall approve of Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Defense, or Tulsi Gabbard, his pick for intelligence chief, although a substantial share doesn’t know who those figures are. The other selections who were included in the poll, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary and Marco Rubio for secretary of state, are more well-known but not much more popular among Americans overall. Trump and his allies are pushing Republican senators to confirm his picks, who are meeting with lawmakers before Trump returns to the White House next month. Given the Republicans’ slim majority in the Senate, the stakes are high for each Trump pick. An Army veteran and former Fox News commentator, Hegseth has been trying to make his case amid allegations of excessive drinking and the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies. Trump has reiterated his support for Hegseth, who appears to have won over some of the senators who were once critical of his selection. Hegseth is still an unknown quantity for many Americans. About 4 in 10 don’t know enough about him to give an opinion, according to the poll. But his selection is viewed more negatively than positively among Americans who do know who he is. About 2 in 10 U.S. adults approve of Hegseth being picked for Trump’s Cabinet, while 36% disapprove and about 1 in 10 don’t know enough to have an opinion. He has higher support among Republicans, but it’s not overwhelming. Many Republicans do not have an opinion of Hegseth: About 4 in 10 say they don’t know enough about him. About one-third of Republicans approve of him as a pick, and 16% disapprove. Another 1 in 10 Republicans, roughly, are neutral and say they neither approve nor disapprove. Those approval numbers among Republicans are at least slightly lower for Hegseth than any of the other names included in the poll. Gabbard, who represented Hawaii in the House for four terms as a Democrat, sought the 2020 presidential nomination before leaving her party. She was one of Trump’s most sought-after surrogates in the 2024 campaign. Gabbard has faced new questions about her proximity to Syria amid the sudden end of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s long hold on power. Gabbard is as unknown as Hegseth is, but Americans are a little less likely to disapprove of her nomination. About 2 in 10 Americans approve of Trump’s pick of Gabbard, while about 3 in 10 disapprove. The rest either do not know enough to say — about 4 in 10 said this — or have a neutral view. Approval is slightly higher among Republicans than Hegseth’s, though. About 4 in 10 Republicans approve of the choice, while very few disapprove and 16% have a neutral view. Similar to Americans overall, about 4 in 10 Republicans don’t know enough to say. A scion of a famous Democratic dynasty, Kennedy made a name in his own right as an environmental attorney who successfully took on large corporations. In recent decades, he has increasingly devoted his energy to promoting claims about vaccines that contradict the overwhelming consensus of scientists. Trump has said he would give Kennedy free rein over health policy — from drug, vaccine and food safety to medical research and the social safety net programs Medicare and Medicaid. Only 14% of Americans say they don’t know enough to have an opinion about Trump’s move to name Kennedy, but that greater name recognition doesn’t translate into warmer feelings. About 4 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump’s selection of Kennedy, while about 3 in 10 approve and 14% are neutral. Once a contender for the Democratic presidential primary, Kennedy has become something of a GOP darling, with a strong majority of Republicans approving of him joining the Trump administration. About 6 in 10 Republicans approve, and only about 1 in 10 disapprove. About 2 in 10 are neutral, and about 1 in 10 don’t know enough about him to say. In his third Senate term from Florida, Rubio has gone from a Trump rival for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination to one of his staunchest congressional allies. Rubio is seen as having the incoming president’s ear on foreign policy issues, particularly related to Latin America. Americans are divided about Rubio being elevated to a key Cabinet role: About 3 in 10 approve, and a similar share disapprove, while about 2 in 10 don’t know enough to say and 15% neither approve nor disapprove. Most Republicans, nearly 6 in 10, approve, making his selection nearly as popular with this group as Kennedy’s. Only about 1 in 10 Republicans disapprove, while 14% are neutral and about 2 in 10 don’t know enough to say. Rubio, who is Cuban American, earns higher approval among Hispanic adults than some of Trump’s other high-profile choices, but more still disapprove than approve. Get local news delivered to your inbox!3 reasons to involve your kids in Small Business Saturday

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What to consider when exchanging currencyNEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global steel casting market size is estimated to grow by USD 7.27 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Growing construction activities is driving market growth, with a trend towards introduction of automation in die casting process. However, environmental concerns related to casting industry poses a challenge.Key market players include ArcelorMittal SA, Columbia Steel Casting Co Inc., Dandong Fuding Engineering Co. Ltd., Doosan Corp., Ferralloy Inc., Fortune Foundries Pvt. Ltd., Fundiciones Del Estanda SA, Goodwin PLC, Harrison Steel Castings Co., Hitachi Ltd., Hyundai Motor Co., Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd., Kobe Steel Ltd., Maynard Steel Casting Co., Milwaukee Precision Casting Inc., Nucor Corp., Peekay Steel Castings Pvt. Ltd., SIGMA Engineered Solutions, Stainless Foundry and Engineering Inc., and The Japan Steel Works Ltd.. AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The Metal Casting Market is thriving, particularly in sectors like Automotive and Telecom. Automakers are increasingly using die casting for producing components like engine blocks and transmissions using materials like Aluminum and Grey Iron Metal. Regulations driving lightweight vehicles have boosted Aluminum Casting demand. Recyclable materials are a trend, with Cast Iron and Ductile Iron being common choices. The Telecom Industry uses Stainless-Steel and Aluminum for making components. Vehicle Production in the Automotive Sector is a capital-intensive industry requiring skilled labor and advanced Foundry Equipment. The European Union (EU) sets emission regulations impacting Automotive Production and Powertrain design. Lightweight casting materials like Aluminum alloy are popular for reducing Body & chassis weight. Regional-level production numbers for Aluminum Content in Automotive and Industrial Products show growth in Asia , followed by Europe and North America . The World Foundry Organization reports increasing penetration of alternative manufacturing processes like Sand Mold. Magnesium is another material gaining traction due to its lightweight properties. The Building & Construction Industry, Infrastructure Projects, Transportation, Water Supply, and Energy Networks use Iron Casting for various components. The Metal Casting Industry's average selling price depends on the material type, volume, and process used. Components like engine blocks, cylinder heads, and crankshafts are common applications. A top-down approach to design and manufacturing ensures efficient use of resources and minimizes waste. Regional-level production numbers for Thousand units of Aluminum and Stainless-Steel castings vary widely. Emission regulations influence the choice of materials and manufacturing processes in the Automotive Sector. The use of Regulatory-compliant foundry equipment is essential for maintaining quality and ensuring environmental sustainability. For two decades, the manufacturing industry has experienced growth in the implementation of industrial robots. These robots bring about advantages such as increased efficiency, flexibility, reduced cycle time, and enhanced precision in producing final products. Recently, robots have been integrated with casting machines and computer numerical control tools for the creation of high-quality, dependable, and accurate cast parts. In foundries, robots are primarily utilized for pouring molten metal into die casts and extracting finished products. This fusion of technology and casting processes leads to mass production with improved consistency and productivity. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! Market Challenges The Metal Casting Market faces challenges in various sectors like Automotive and Telecom, where demand for lightweight materials and regulatory compliance are key. Die-casting using sand molds is common in Automotive Sector for parts like engine blocks and transmissions using Grey Iron Metal and Aluminum. Regulations on emission and vehicle production drive the shift towards Aluminum Casting and Recyclable Materials. The Capital-Intensive Industry requires skilled labor and advanced Foundry Equipment. The EU's emission regulations impact the use of Aluminum and Stainless-Steel in Powertrains. Regional production numbers and penetration of Lightweight casting materials like Aluminum alloy vary in Thousand units, with Automotive Production leading the way. Average selling prices depend on Processed material, Components, and Volume. Material type, such as Cast Iron, Ductile Iron, and Magnesium, also influence market trends. The World Foundry Organization advocates for a Top-down approach to address industry challenges. Alternative manufacturing processes are emerging, but Metal Casting remains a crucial industry for Industrial Products, Building & Construction, Infrastructure Projects, Transportation, Water Supply, and Energy Networks. The steel casting market faces environmental challenges, including the generation of pollutants, dust, and hazardous gas emissions. To address these issues, governments and industry associations have established regulations and guidelines. Notable regulations, such as the Metal Molding and Casting (MMC) effluent guidelines and standards (40 CFR Part 464) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), impact foundry operations. Foundries must remain aware of these regulations and take appropriate measures to ensure compliance. By doing so, they can minimize their environmental footprint and maintain a responsible business approach. Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This steel casting market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Automotive and transportation 1.2 Construction and infrastructure 1.3 Mining 1.4 Power 1.5 Others 2.1 Sand casting 2.2 Investment casting 2.3 Die casting 2.4 Centrifugal casting 3.1 APAC 3.2 North America 3.3 Europe 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America 1.1 Automotive and transportation- The global steel casting market experienced significant growth in the automotive and transportation sector in 2023. Steel casting is a cost-effective solution for manufacturing various components in this industry, including drums, flywheels, engine casings, gears, suspension systems, steering systems, pipe fittings, exhaust systems, cylinder heads, and others. In automotive manufacturing, the increasing global volume of vehicle production will continue to drive demand for steel casting. Leading automobile producers, such as Germany , South Korea , Japan , India , and China , will contribute to this growth. Additionally, steel casting is extensively used in the railway and locomotive industry for components like chocks, derailers, heel blocks, joint bars, rail braces, railway tracks and lines, and other locomotive parts. In the aerospace sector, steel casting is utilized for manufacturing turbine engines and aircraft components due to its high quality and precision. The rising middle-class population, with an annual income between USD20,000 and USD150,000 , is expected to reach over 48% of the global population by 2027. This demographic's increasing spending power on domestic airline travel will fuel the demand for freight aircraft, leading to growth in the steel casting market for this segment. Overall, the automotive and transportation sector's expansion will significantly contribute to the global steel casting market's growth during the forecast period. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) Research Analysis The global steel casting market is witnessing significant growth due to its extensive applications in various industries. Automotive sector is a major consumer, with the increasing production of lightweight vehicles leading to a higher demand for aluminum casting and magnesium components. Die casting using sand molds is a popular method in automotive manufacturing, while the construction market relies on cast iron and grey iron metal for infrastructure projects and industrial products. Recyclable materials are increasingly being used to reduce environmental impact. The telecom industry utilizes stainless-steel castings for their durability and resistance to corrosion. Emission regulations drive the demand for iron casting in powertrains and engine components. The transportation, water supply, energy networks, and building & construction industries also contribute to the market growth. Skilled labor is essential for the production of high-quality steel castings, making it a labor-intensive process. Ductile iron and various alloys are used in various applications, including vehicle components, pipes, and engine blocks. Market Research Overview The Steel Casting Market encompasses the production of various types of steel castings, including those made from grey iron metal, ductile iron, and stainless-steel, using processes like sand mold and die casting. This capital-intensive industry caters to diverse sectors, with significant demand coming from the Automotive Sector for manufacturing engine components, transmissions, and lightweight vehicle parts using aluminum casting and magnesium. The Telecom Industry also utilizes steel castings for producing antennas and other infrastructure equipment. Regulations, particularly emission regulations, influence the market's growth, driving the adoption of lightweight casting materials like aluminum alloy and the increase in aluminum content in vehicle production. The European Union (EU) and other regional bodies set regulations that impact regional-level production numbers and penetration. The Metal Casting Industry's average selling price depends on the volume of components produced, material type, and process used. Foundry Equipment manufacturers cater to this industry, providing essential machinery for the production of castings. The market includes various types of castings, such as those for powertrains, body & chassis, and industrial products. The Building & Construction Industry and Infrastructure Projects also rely on steel castings for transportation, water supply, and energy networks. Alternative manufacturing processes like 3D printing and investment casting are gaining traction, potentially impacting the traditional steel casting market. The market's growth is influenced by vehicle type, regional-level production numbers, and regional-level penetration, with thousands of units produced annually. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Application Automotive And Transportation Construction And Infrastructure Mining Power Others Product Sand Casting Investment Casting Die Casting Centrifugal Casting Geography APAC North America Europe Middle East And Africa South America 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. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE Technavio

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