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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile’s prosecutor’s office confirmed Tuesday that President Gabriel Boric is being investigated for sexual harassment, in connection with a case in which the president says he was systematically harassed via email by a woman over a decade ago. The country’s attorney general, Cristián Crisosto, said in a statement that prosecutors have opened “a criminal case related to" allegations filed by an unidentified woman in September. The complaint alleges sexual harassment as well as the leaking of private images. Crisosto did not provide details of the alleged events, or say when or where they took place. Boric, 38, has denied the accusations through his attorney, Jonatan Valenzuela, who in a statement described the president as “the victim of systematic harassment via email.” The alleged harassment occurred between July 2013 and July 2014, when Boric was an intern in the southern Chilean city of Punta Arenas, near Patagonia, and was already a well-known figure in national politics thanks to his role in student-led protests a couple of years earlier. Valenzuela said Boric “never had an emotional or friendly relationship” with the woman and both have not been in communication since July 2014 when she is alleged to have sent the last of dozens of emails, some with explicit images, to the now president. Valenzuela said his team handed authorities all communications between Boric and the woman after learning of her complaint, to “clarify the status of the president as a victim.” Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-americaNew Social Security costs for 2025: how these changes will impact individuals over 67 years old

WASHINGTON - U.S. prosecutors moved on Monday to drop the two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump involving his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat and his handling of classified documents, citing Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president. The steps by prosecutors working with Special Counsel Jack Smith in the two cases represent a big legal victory for the Republican president-elect, who won the Nov. 5 U.S. election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20. The Justice Department policy that the prosecutors cited dates back to the 1970s. It holds that a criminal prosecution of a sitting president would violate the U.S. Constitution by undermining the ability of the country's chief executive to function. Courts will still have to approve both requests from prosecutors. The prosecutors in a filing in the election subversion case said the department's policy requires the case to be dismissed before Trump returns to the White House. "This outcome is not based on the merits or strength of the case against the defendant," prosecutors wrote in the filing. Smith's office similarly moved to end its attempt to revive the case accusing Trump of illegally retaining classified documents when he left office in 2021 after his first term as president. But the prosecutors signaled they will still ask a federal appeals court to bring back the case against two Trump associates who had been accused of obstructing that investigation. Trump spokesman Steven Cheung hailed what he called "a major victory for the rule of law." Trump had faced criminal charges in four cases - the two brought by Smith and two in state courts in New York and Georgia. He was convicted in the New York case while the Georgia case is in limbo. In a post on social media, Trump railed on Monday against the legal cases as a "low point in the History of our Country." The moves by Smith, who was appointed in 2022 by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, represents a remarkable shift from the special prosecutor who obtained indictments against Trump in two separate cases accusing him of crimes that threatened U.S. election integrity and national security. Prosecutors acknowledged that the election of a president who faced ongoing criminal cases created an unprecedented predicament for the Justice Department. It shows how Trump's election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris was not just a political triumph, but also a legal one. Trump pleaded not guilty in August 2023 to four federal charges accusing him of conspiring to obstruct the collection and certification of votes following his 2020 loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump, who as president will again oversee the Justice Department, was expected to order an end to the federal 2020 election case and to Smith's appeal in the documents case. Florida-based Judge Aileen Cannon, who Trump appointed to the federal bench, had dismissed the classified documents case in July, ruling that Smith was improperly appointed to his role as special counsel. Smith's office had been appealing that ruling and indicated on Monday that the appeal would continue as it relates to Trump personal aide Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, a manager at his Mar-a-Lago resort, who had been previously charged alongside Trump in the case. Both Nauta and De Oliveria have pleaded not guilty, as did Trump. In the 2020 election case, Trump's lawyers had previously said they would seek to dismiss the charges based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in July that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution over official actions taken while in the White House. Smith attempted to salvage the case following that ruling, dropping some allegations but arguing that the rest were not covered by presidential immunity and could proceed to trial. Judge Tanya Chutkan had been due to decide whether the immunity decision required other portions of the case to be thrown out. A trial date originally set for March 2024 had not been rescheduled. The case was brought following an investigation led by Smith into Trump's attempts to retain power following his 2020 election defeat, culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of his supporters following his inflammatory speech near the White House. Trump denied wrongdoing and argued that the U.S. legal system had been turned against him to damage his presidential campaign. He vowed during the campaign that he would fire Smith if he returned to the presidency. Trump in May became the first former president to be convicted of a crime when a jury in New York found him guilty of felony charges relating to hush money paid to a porn star before the 2016 election. His sentencing in that case has been indefinitely postponed. The criminal case against Trump in Georgia state court involving the 2020 election is stalled. — ReutersRice builds up big lead early, hangs on to beat USF 35-28LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lando Norris ignored team orders and handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the sprint race in Qatar on Saturday, while Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was stripped of the pole position. His penalty elevated George Russell to first on the grid. With McLaren eyeing its first F1 constructors' title in 26 years and Russell close behind for Mercedes, Norris was told by the team over the radio to “finish in this order,” ahead of Piastri. He chose to gift his teammate the win anyway, easing off to the right on the exit of the final corner and then swooping back across in front of Russell, who finished third. “The team told me not to do it, but I thought I could get away with it and we did,” Norris said. "Honestly, I don’t mind. I’m not here to win sprint races. I’m here to win races and the championship, but that’s not gone to plan." Norris was paying Piastri back for doing the same in the sprint race in Brazil when Norris was still fighting Verstappen for the drivers’ title. “I made my mind up in Brazil when it happened,” Norris said. “I needed to do something to give it back.” Piastri said he hadn't expected Norris to take the risk. “I was aware it could happen. I was a bit surprised that with George half a second (away) it did,” Piastri said. “It just shows off our teamwork and the lack of egos within the team.” It continues a season where McLaren’s race tactics have often been a talking point, such as when Norris and Piastri swapped for the lead in Hungary after a lengthy and often awkward radio exchange with the team. On Saturday, Norris started on pole position and kept the lead at the start as Piastri squeezed past Russell for second. As Russell repeatedly attacked Piastri, Norris dropped back instead of building a lead. That put Piastri within one second of Norris, allowing the Australian to use the DRS overtaking aid for extra speed. Russell said he found the McLaren teamwork “pretty infuriating” while stuck behind Piastri and also objected to what he saw as late moves from Piastri to defend the position. “Hopefully we can have a proper race (on Sunday) rather than this team orders stuff,” Russell said. The F1 champion thought he'd secured his first pole position since the Austrian GP in June, but a lengthy stewards' inquiry gave him a one-place penalty for driving “unnecessarily slowly” in an incident with Russell, who moved up to first on the grid. The Mercedes driver complained over the radio that it was “super dangerous” that he'd had to avoid Verstappen, who was ahead of him on the racing line as both drivers prepared for their final runs of qualifying. The stewards agreed Verstappen was going too slowly as he tried to cool his tires but didn't apply the usual three-place penalty because neither driver was trying to set a fast time. Verstappen hadn't been much of a factor in the sprint but he returned to form in qualifying, beating Russell by just .055 of a second on his last run. “Crazy. I mean, honestly, I didn’t expect that,” Verstappen said. “We did change a bit on the car but I never thought it would make such a swing in performance.” Norris was .252 off the pace and lines up third, with Piastri fourth, followed by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren increased its lead over Ferrari in the constructors’ championship to 30 points, and has both of its drivers ahead of the Ferraris on the grid. Teams can earn a maximum 88 more points from the grand prix in Qatar and next week’s Abu Dhabi GP. Red Bull dropped to 67 points behind McLaren in the standings as Verstappen — crowned the drivers' champion for the fourth time last week in Las Vegas — finished eighth and his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez was last after a pit stop to change his car's nose. AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing

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Taylor Swift stuns in Louis Vuitton outfit while cheering for Travis Kelce at Arrowhead StadiumIGA shows Aussies that shopping local isn’t a community service but a savvy move made by smart shoppers in its latest brand campaign with creative agency Special. The ‘You Can’t Beat Local’ campaign celebrates the home ground advantages shoppers can expect at IGA matched to the big two competitors through to a product range tailored to the specific needs and wants of each local area. The integrated brand campaign includes a 30-second hero film and three 15-second spots featuring some of the many IGA stores from around Australia, local legend owners, and the custom range and value pricing propositions found in every location. With the festive season fast approaching, a second iteration of the campaign was launched in quick succession, showing how shopping locally helps savvy shoppers swerve the Christmas chaos that occurs in shopping centres every December. “IGA is famous for being local, and always will be, but some Australians still think that shopping local comes at a cost,” Fiona Johnston, Metcash GM Shopper Brand and Loyalty, said. “We want to dispel that myth and flip what local means on its head and are excited to launch this new loud, proud and exciting campaign, showcasing how you can’t beat local for range, ease and value. IGA retailers stock the things their local shoppers need and want, from everyday essentials to hidden gems you can’t get anywhere else. “It’s easy to get into our stores and convenient to get good value through specials that are special to our locals and price matching on the products that count. Shopping locally shouldn’t just feel good – it can also make a real difference on your wallet, and it’s time to tell more Aussies about the game-changing power of local,” Johnston added. Lindsey Evans , partner and CEO at Special, said: “This campaign marks the beginning of Special’s partnership with a team of open, brave and kind marketers who share our independent values. We’re excited to continue redefining what it means to shop locally with IGA – at Christmas and all year long.” “Working closely with IGA and Special to bring to life the new, bold brand positioning has been an incredible experience,” Cassie Broad, Starcom Australia Business Director, said. “The Starcom Australia team have thoroughly enjoyed bringing to life the ‘You Can’t Beat Local’ concept within the media strategy, with targeted screens, OOH and social placements allowing us to hero the power of local,” Broad added. This is the first campaign Special has created for IGA since partnering with the brand in June 2024. The ‘You can’t beat local’ platform debuted recently with an integrated campaign running across TV, social, OOH, earned and owned assets. The complementary Christmas campaign including a 30-second TV spot, OOH, radio, social and owned media launched on 11 November 2024. Credits Client: Metcash, IGA Creative Agency: Special Group Media Agency: Starcom Australia

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden kicked off his final holiday season at the White House on Monday by issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in southern Minnesota. Biden welcomed 2,500 guests to the South Lawn under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of “Peach” and “Blossom” and sounded wistful tones about the last weeks of his presidency after a half-century in Washington power circles. “It’s been the honor of my life. I’m forever grateful,” Biden said, taking note of his impending departure on Jan. 20, 2025. That's when power will transfer to Republican President-elect Donald Trump, the man Biden defeated four years ago and was battling again until he was pressured to bow out of the race amid concerns about his age and viability. Biden is 82. People are also reading... Until Inauguration Day, the president and first lady Jill Biden will continue a busy run of festivities that will double as their long goodbye. The White House schedule in December is replete with holiday parties for various constituencies, from West Wing staff to members of Congress and the White House press corps. Biden relished the brief ceremony with the pardoned turkeys, named for the official flower of the president's home state of Delaware. “The peach pie in my state is one of my favorites,” he said during remarks that were occasionally interrupted by Peach gobbling atop the table to Biden's right. “Peach is making a last-minute plea,” Biden said at one point, drawing laughter from an overflow crowd that included Cabinet members, White House staff and their families, and students from 4H programs and Future Farmers of America chapters. Biden introduced Peach as a bird who “lives by the motto, ‘Keep calm and gobble on.’” Blossom, the president said, has a different motto: “No fowl play. Just Minnesota nice.” Peach and Blossom came from the farm of John Zimmerman, near the southern Minnesota city of Northfield. Zimmerman, who has raised about 4 million turkeys, is president of the National Turkey Federation, the group that has gifted U.S. presidents Thanksgiving turkeys since the Truman administration after World War II. President Harry Truman, however, preferred to eat the birds. Official pardon ceremonies did not become an annual White House tradition until the administration of President George H.W. Bush in 1989. With their presidential reprieve, Peach and Blossom will live out their days at Farmamerica, an agriculture interpretative center near Waseca in southern Minnesota. The center's aim is to promote agriculture and educate future farmers and others about agriculture in America. Separately Monday, first lady Jill Biden received the official White House Christmas tree that will be decorated and put on display in the Blue Room. The 18.5 foot (5.64 meters) Fraser fir came from a farm in an area of western North Carolina that recently was devastated by Hurricane Helene . Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm lost thousands of trees in the storm “but this one remained standing and they named it ‘Tremendous’ for the extraordinary hope that it represents,” Jill Biden said at the event. The Bidens were also traveling to New York City on Monday for an evening “Friendsgiving” event at a Coast Guard station on Staten Island. Biden began his valedictory calendar Friday night with a gala for hundreds of his friends, supporters and staff members who gathered in a pavilion erected on the South Lawn, with a view out to the Lincoln Memorial. Cabinet secretaries, Democratic donors and his longest-serving staff members came together to hear from the president and pay tribute, with no evidence that Biden was effectively forced from the Democratic ticket this summer and watched Vice President Kamala Harris suffer defeat on Nov. 5. “I’m so proud that we’ve done all of this with a deep belief in the core values of America,” said Biden, sporting a tuxedo for the black-tie event. Setting aside his criticisms of Trump as a fundamental threat to democracy, Biden added his characteristic national cheerleading: “I fully believe that America is better positioned to lead the world today than at any point in my 50 years of public service.” The first lady toasted her husband with a nod to his 2020 campaign promise to “restore the soul of the nation,” in Trump’s aftermath. With the results on Election Day, however, Biden’s four years now become sandwiched in the middle of an era dominated by Trump's presence on the national stage and in the White House. Even as the first couple avoided the context surrounding the president's coming exit, those political realities were nonetheless apparent, as younger Democrats like Maryland Gov. Wes Moore , Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Biden's Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg not only raised their glasses to the president but held forth with many attendees who could remain in the party's power circles in the 2028 election cycle and beyond. ___ Associated Press writer Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis contributed to this report. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Drake seems to think there's some shadiness behind Kendrick Lamar 's monster hit, "Not Like Us" ... and he's filed a lawsuit to investigate how it got so big. Of course, "Not Like Us" is the song that effectively ended the Kendrick and Drake beef ... because its popularity buried Drake -- but now, he's alleging Universal Music Group used bots and a payola scheme to pump up the song. According to the docs, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Drake says an "inside source" told him UMG made "covert payments" to multiple platforms, including radio stations, to play and promote the hell outta "Not Like Us." Legally, that's known as payola, and it's prohibited by the FCC. Drake points out UMG has paid settlements in the past for this kinda thing ... like in 2006, when the label paid $12 million to the NY Attorney General's Office for a "pay for play" scheme. In the docs, he also claims a whistleblower has accused UMG management of spending thousands in May 2024 on "bots" in order to get the song to 30 million streams on Spotify -- and it also paid social media influencers to promote the song. He alleges the label dropped all copyright restrictions so the influencers could repeatedly post the song ... helping it spread like wildfire. Drake has some huge legal goals here -- he says he's filing this suit just to get a full understanding of how UMG funneled payments to iHeartRadio and its network of stations. Once he has that info, according to the docs, he's gearing up to file a civil fraud and racketeering case against UMG and any co-conspirators. Remember, "Not Like Us" famously includes the lyric where Kendrick calls Drake a "certified pedophile" ... and Drake says he already has grounds to sue UMG for defamation among other things. It's also worth noting, UMG also distributes Drake's music, but that's clearly not stopping him from going to war ... again.

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St. Joe's Prep has beaten the District 11 champion nine times since 2013; Parkland hopes to end that streak Friday nightElder statesman, Edwin Clark has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, lauding her efforts to reform the judiciary while revisiting the controversial removal of Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. In the letter made available to the media in Abuja on Sunday, Clark described the removal as a gross injustice and a blot on Nigeria’s democratic record. Clark commended Justice Kekere-Ekun’s commitment to cleaning up the judiciary, emphasising the importance of an efficient and incorruptible judicial system. “Without an efficient and incorruptible judiciary, Nigeria will end up as a failed country,” he wrote, expressing the hope that ongoing reforms would restore public confidence in the judiciary. In revisiting the events surrounding Justice Onnoghen’s ousting, the foremost South-South leader described it as an orchestrated humiliation carried out by Buhari and his then-Attorney General, Abubakar Malami. He characterised the suspension of Onnoghen and the subsequent appointment of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as Acting CJN as “callous, unjust, and barbaric.” The elder statesman argued that Onnoghen was unfairly targeted to ensure the judiciary aligned with Buhari’s political ambitions, particularly during the 2019 presidential election. He recounted how Onnoghen’s removal circumvented due process, as the National Judicial Council (NJC) was not consulted, and alleged that judicial tribunals established under Justice Tanko Mohammed were manipulated to favour Buhari’s re-election. Clark did not mince words in condemning the broader culture of impunity under Buhari’s administration, likening it to practices in autocratic regimes. He called for accountability, urging the administration of President Bola Tinubu to ensure that no individual or officeholder is above the law. “Sacred cows must not exist in Nigeria, no matter whose ox is gored,” Clark asserted. He criticised the tendency of former presidents to avoid scrutiny despite allegations of corruption, noting, “Today in Nigeria, we have corrupt presidents accusing their successors of corruption without reflecting on their own actions in office.” Clark also highlighted the irony in Onnoghen’s case, recalling how the former CJN had been part of the Supreme Court panel whose ruling favoured Buhari in the 2011 presidential election dispute. He suggested that Onnoghen’s principled stance and independence posed a threat to Buhari’s second-term bid, making his removal a calculated move. Clark made a broader call for reform and justice, urging the judiciary and the Tinubu administration to address past injustices to strengthen democracy and the rule of law. He also hinted at the possibility of legal redress, stating that Buhari’s actions should be brought to trial to set a precedent for accountability. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Clark rejects scrapping of Niger Delta Affairs ministry Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel nowA new service aims to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families in Wales and the South West. The MS Society's Community Connections project will offer support on financial advice, energy efficiency, and accessing the Priority Service Register for vulnerable households. The initiative will aid around 17,000 people living with the condition. To ensure comprehensive support, the MS Society will work with Citizens’ Advice services, health and social care providers, and expert organisations. The project will also recruit Community Connections staff. The project has been funded by Wales & West Utilities, who provided more than £213,000 as part of the Vulnerability and Carbon Monoxide Allowance (VCMA). Leila Middlehurst Evans, community connections manager at MS Society Cymru, said: "We are thrilled to be launching the Community Connections project to provide comprehensive support for people living with, and affected by, MS across Wales and the south west of England. "We’re incredibly grateful to Wales & West Utilities for the funding provided. "Our dedicated team is committed to understanding each person's unique needs and connecting them with the most relevant assistance." The project will run until 2026. Sophie Shorney, VCMA manager at Wales & West Utilities, said: "We are delighted this funding has allowed MS Society to get a project off the ground in direct response to its community. "Community Connections will go to the heart of communities across Wales and the South West of England to provide this vital help and support." To access the Community Connections services, email MSconnections@mssociety.org.uk or call the MS Helpline at 0808 800 8000.

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Whooping cough reported in communityAzealia Banks often rants without end on social media platforms, but sometimes her reactions and responses can be shockingly simple and short. For example, she recently commented on Kim Kardashian 's recent bizarre and viral photoshoot, in which she posted up with a Tesla robot in a car and even held its hand in one snapshots. "I don't know what's going on. It seems really sad :(," the rapper quote-tweeted some of these new pictures, which are definitely odd. We don't know why it seems to sad to her, but maybe romanticizing an intimate bond with a hunk of machinery is just a little too dystopian for her to think otherwise. Of course, this is just one more social media narrative that Kim Kardashian has to deal with, and Azealia Banks is definitely not the only one who's commenting on it. Still, it's much better to deal with that than with other examples that are actually more abhorrent, such as those involving ex husband Kanye West . An alleged former employee claimed that he often went on antisemitic rants about Kim and how Jewish people took control of her and her family. Read More: Azealia Banks Accuses Megan The Stallion Of Making "Terrible Music" That's A "S**t Stain" On Jay-Z's Reputation As for Azealia Banks, Kim Kardashian got it easy this time around, a fate that other people online were not lucky enough to receive when it comes to her rants. "This n***a diddy is REALLY trying to get out on bail .. now that kamala has lost im f***ing scared that might actually happen," she theorized recently on Twitter. "Lol the lawyer said he got NEW EVIDENCE that the prosecutors case is thin.... mad vague and ominous. No the birthday at central bookings jail birthday breakfast menu had me CRYINGGG." But maybe Azealia Banks' words will not affect Kim Kardashian or make her explain this Tesla robot photo shoot. After all, she often causes a lot of discussion around the simplest declaration , so she doesn't have to elaborate to keep a conversation going. Maybe it's all a bunch of casual, irrelevant reactions to a casual, irrelevant social media photo dump. But where's the fun in that? We think there's something more consequential on the way... Read More: Karlissa Saffold Disses Kris Jenner After Kim Kardashian Admits To Feeling Like A Single ParentBy EDDIE PELLS Indiana should be able to breathe easy this week. It has very little chance of making it into the Big Ten championship game. On the other hand, Georgia’s spot in the Southeastern Conference title game is so risky that if the Bulldogs lose they might have been better off sitting it out. Over the next two weeks, the warm familiarity of conference championship games, which began in 1992 thanks to the SEC, could run into the cold reality that comes with the first 12-team College Football Playoff. League title games give the nation’s top contenders a chance to hang a banner and impress the CFP committee, but more than ever, the bragging rights come with the risk of a season-wrecking loss — even with an expanded field. “I just don’t think it’s a quality conversation,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said last week, sticking with the time-honored cliche of looking no further than the next weekend’s opponent. Those who want to have that talk, though, already know where Georgia stands. The Bulldogs (9-2) are ranked sixth in this week’s AP Top 25 and projected somewhere near that in the next set of CFP rankings that come out Nov. 26. They already have two losses and will have to beat No. 3 Texas or No. 20 Texas A&M in the SEC title game on Dec. 7 to avoid a third. How bad would a third loss hurt? The chairman of the selection committee insists that a team making a conference title game shouldn’t count against it. What that really means won’t be known until the games are played and the pairings come out on Dec. 8. “We’re going to let the season play out,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said. “But I think teams who make that championship game, the committee looks at them and puts them in high esteem.” All of which could be good news for Indiana in the unlikely event the Hoosiers find themselves playing for the Big Ten title. IU is coming off a flop in its first major test of the season, a 38-15 loss to Ohio State last weekend. After his team’s first loss of the season, coach Curt Cignetti took offense to being asked whether the Hoosiers were still a playoff-caliber team. “Is that a serious question?” he asked. “I’m not even gonna answer that. The answer is so obvious.” What might hurt Indiana, which dropped five spots to No. 10 in the AP poll, would be another drubbing. The Hoosiers would be at least a two-touchdown underdog in a title-game matchup against top-ranked Oregon. The odds of that happening, however, are slim. It would take a Michigan upset over No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday, combined with a Maryland upset over No. 4 Penn State and, of course, an Indiana win over Purdue (1-10). Because this is the first year of the 12-team playoff, there’s no perfect comparison to make. For instance, this is the first time Power Four conference champions are guaranteed a spot in the playoff. But 2017 provides a textbook example of how a team losing its conference title game suffered. That year, Alabama had one loss (to Auburn) and didn’t play in the SEC title game, but made the four-team field ahead of Wisconsin, which was 12-1 after a loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game. Ohio State didn’t make it either — two losses didn’t get teams into a four-team field. Neither did undefeated UCF. The Nov. 23 results made things a little more clear for the rest of the conferences: • In the Big 12, winning the title game will probably be the only way for Arizona State (9-2), BYU (9-2), Iowa State (9-2), Colorado (8-3) or anyone else to earn a spot in the 12-team playoff. None are ranked higher than 14th in the AP poll. • The Atlantic Coast Conference could get multiple bids. Miami (10-1), SMU (10-1) and Clemson (9-2) all finished in the top 12 of this week’s AP poll. They were cheering the loudest when both Alabama and Ole Miss suffered their third losses of the season. • The Mountain West would be a one-bid conference, but that’s only a sure thing if Boise State wins. A loss by the Broncos could open the CFP for Tulane or Army of the American Athletic. Both the MWC and AAC title games take place at 8 p.m. on Dec. 6. • Where the committee places Alabama and Ole Miss on Nov. 26 will be an indicator of what it thinks of teams with three losses that played very strong schedules. • It could also set the stakes for Georgia, which faces the prospect of loss No. 3 in the Dec. 7 title game, assuming the Bulldogs beat rival Georgia Tech this week. • Clemson has been steadily climbing. Its 34-3 loss to Georgia came on Aug. 31. Is it ancient history to the committee, though? • Indiana’s status as a playoff team — in, out, nervous? — will become apparent. The Ohio State game was Indiana’s first against a top-flight opponent. Then again, it is the Hoosiers’ only loss and their weak Big Ten schedule is not their fault.

Coming off a bye week, the Buffalo Bills (9-2) are set to host the San Francisco 49ers (5-6) at Highmark Stadium in Week 13, aiming to build on their six-game winning streak. Buffalo ’s last outing saw Josh Allen deliver a stellar performance, including a decisive 26-yard touchdown run to edge the Kansas City Chiefs, 21-20, in Week 11. That victory handed the defending Super Bowl champions their first loss of the season. Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images Allen’s MVP campaign is gaining momentum. With 23 total touchdowns (18 passing) and only seven turnovers this season, he has shed his reputation for inconsistency. Trusting his teammates and executing under pressure, Allen continues to solidify his role as one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks. Week 13 presents new challenges in terms of "the unknown mystery'' as Allen faces the 49ers for just the second time in his career. The first matchup saw Allen and the Bills emerge victorious 34-24. San Francisco, despite making a Super Bowl appearance last season, has struggled in 2024, currently sitting at the bottom of the NFC West. The 49ers may also be without starting quarterback Brock Purdy, further complicating their chances against the red-hot Bills. Buffalo has benefited from contributions across the roster, with 11 different players catching touchdowns from Allen this season. Running back James Cook has also been a standout, reaching a career-high 10 touchdowns through 10 games. Related: What's Josh Allen's One 'Scary' Trait in Bills Super Bowl Push? A win would bolster Buffalo ’s grip on the AFC East and keep the team firmly in the mix for the AFC's top playoff seed. However, the Bills must avoid complacency against a 49ers squad eager to salvage their season. With San Francisco’s defense still capable of creating disruptions and the Bills striving to maintain their balanced attack, this matchup could serve as a critical test of Buffalo’s postseason readiness as they approach the final stretch of the regular season. Related: Bills' Upcoming Opponent Provides Big QB Injury Update