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Which player creates the most dangerous shots from each Canadian team?Softchoice Co. ( TSE:SFTC – Get Free Report ) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as high as C$22.87 and last traded at C$22.55, with a volume of 893 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at C$22.44. Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on SFTC shares. Cormark lifted their price objective on shares of Softchoice from C$24.00 to C$25.50 in a research report on Monday, November 11th. Royal Bank of Canada upped their target price on Softchoice from C$19.00 to C$20.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Monday, August 12th. Scotiabank upgraded Softchoice from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from C$20.00 to C$24.00 in a research note on Tuesday, November 12th. Finally, ATB Capital raised Softchoice from a “sector perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their target price for the company from C$18.50 to C$23.00 in a report on Monday, August 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Softchoice has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of C$22.67. Read Our Latest Research Report on Softchoice Softchoice Stock Performance About Softchoice ( Get Free Report ) Softchoice Corporation designs, procures, implements, and manages information technology (IT) solutions in Canada and the United States. The company offers cloud and data center solutions, such as data center and application modernization; collaboration and digital workplace solutions comprising secure access, and adoption and change management; IT asset management solutions, including software and hardware asset management solutions, and IT procurement services; network and security support solutions. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Softchoice Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Softchoice and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Mets still a favorite to land game-changing free agent infielder

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The University of Texas investigation into the bottle-throwing incident that disrupted the Texas-Georgia game in October — and drew a harsh rebuke and fine from the Southeastern Conference — resulted in no one being caught or punished. In a report to the league sent last month, Texas officials said a video review did not identify any of the culprits. Texas and Georgia meet again Saturday in the SEC championship game in Atlanta. Their first meeting in Austin, a 30-15 Georgia win , produced one of the most chaotic and controversial scenes of the college football season. Longhorns fans upset about a pass interference penalty pelted the field with debris and briefly stopped the game, giving the officials time to huddle and reverse the call. The incident drew a $250,000 fine from the SEC , which also threatened to ban alcohol sales at future games. The SEC ordered the school to find those responsible and ban them from all athletic events the rest of the school year. In a Nov. 7 report to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte said the school “reviewed all available video and other sources of information” to try to find the disruptive fans. “Despite our best effort, we have not been able to identify the individuals at issue. We will take action if new identifying information comes to light,” Del Conte wrote. The school's report was provided to The Associated Press this week. A university spokesman said he was unaware of any new information or punishments since it was sent to the SEC. Del Conte declined further comment Thursday. Del Conte told the SEC that Texas has added additional security cameras and personnel to watch the student section, updated its sportsmanship and fan code of conduct policies, and created digital messaging to encourage good behavior. “Respect, sportsmanship and fairness are values that drive us," Del Conte wrote. “We expect fans to uphold these standards as well.” Sankey declined comment on the investigation report and his conversations with Texas officials. But he praised Del Conte, school President Jay Hartzell and Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife “for being very clear immediately that that conduct failed to meet their own expectations.” Then-No. 1 Texas trailed No. 5 Georgia 23-7 when a pass interference call negated a Longhorns interception. Angry fans in or near the student section lobbed bottles and debris on the field and the game was halted for several minutes. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, who at first was angry about the penalty, crossed the field to plead with the fans to stop throwing things while stadium crews cleaned up the mess. The break gave the game officials time to reconsider and reverse the penalty, a decision that infuriated Georgia coach Kirby Smart. Texas then cut the Georgia lead to 23-15, before the Bulldogs later put together the game-clinching drive. “I will say that now we’ve set a precedent that if you throw a bunch of stuff on the field and endanger athletes that you’ve got a chance to get your call reversed,” Smart said after the game “That’s unfortunate because to me that’s dangerous." Texas officials were embarrassed and the SEC was angry. The league issued a statement that reversing the penalty was the correct decision , but condemned the bottle throwing. Critics wondered if similar scenes could happen again in the SEC or elsewhere, sarcastically noting the Texas slogan, "What starts here changes the world.” The SEC ordered Texas to investigate using "all available resources, including security, stadium and television video, to identify individuals who threw objects onto the playing field or at the opposing team.” It told the school to report its findings to the league. Hartzell warned students the probe was coming. He said the incident had “embarrassed Longhorn Nation," and agreed with the SEC's demands to find those responsible. “Those involved will have ramifications for their actions,” Del Conte wrote in an Oct. 22 message to students. The Texas football stadium has long had an emergency operations room where staff monitor live feeds from security cameras. In 2009, Texas invited the AP into the room where a reporter observed staff watching feeds from 43 cameras. They could see if fans were drinking alcohol (which was prohibited at the time) or disruptive, or take note of unattended bags. Fifteen years later, the report to the SEC said Texas could not identify anyone responsible for throwing debris. The 10-page report includes a review of stadium policies and the administration's statements to students. It includes only a single paragraph about the investigation efforts, which were led by Derek Trabon, director of the campus Office of Emergency Management. The probe included help from game operations staff and campus police. The report offers no investigation details, such as how much video was reviewed, whether cameras actually caught fans throwing things, or if the school considered using facial recognition technology. The brief mention of the investigation does not explain why it was inconclusive. Sankey said Thursday that the SEC will have offseason talks with schools about fan behavior, from bottle throwing to multiple instances of fans rushing the field. “One of the learning experiences we’ve had, and this isn’t the only bottle throwing experience, we don’t always have cameras where there needs to be cameras," Sankey said. "We will work to see how our stadiums may adjust.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

With controversies trailing the memorial lecture in honour of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to mark the first anniversary of the demise of former governor of Ondo state, citizens have been charged to make a deep reflection on a life dedicated to public service, justice, and the betterment of society. The Ondo state’s director of media and publicity of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Steve Otaloro, said this in a statement Thursday in Akure. Otaloro called on the people of the state to stand to united with the nation at large in honouring the remarkable legacy of a leader whose impact resonates far beyond his tenure in office towards a brighter future for Ondo state and Nigeria. He said:: “Arakunrin Akeredolu was a man of many dimensions. His journey began in the legal profession, where he distinguished himself as a prominent lawyer and advocate for justice. His contributions to the Nigerian legal system were both substantial and transformative. “That as a legal luminary, he fought tirelessly for the rule of law, ensuring that justice was not an abstract concept but a reality accessible to all. His commitment to justice, fairness, and integrity set a benchmark for aspiring lawyers and public servants alike, leaving an indelible mark on the Nigerian legal landscape and the public service of the nation.” He noted that in 2017, Akeredolu ascended the governorship of the state, bringing with him a vision of progress and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. “His administration was characterised by transformative policies that prioritized infrastructure development, healthcare, education, economic empowerment, and security. Akeredolu understood that governance is about improving the lives of citizens, and he worked diligently to ensure that the benefits of governance reached the grassroots,” he said. The party’s publicity scribe added that one of his most notable achievements was his emphasis on infrastructure development. “Under his leadership, Ondo state witnessed significant improvements in roads, schools, and healthcare facilities. These projects not only enhanced the quality of life for residents but also stimulated economic growth and created job opportunities. “He believed that a well-developed infrastructure was the backbone of progress, and his administration made substantial strides in this regard”.

Salman Khan addressed the behaviour of some contestants on the Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 18 . Using the example of superstar Mahesh Babu, Salman highlighted the difference between an actor's on-screen persona and their real-life character. While Mahesh Babu may project a certain attitude and style in his films, Salman emphasised that off-screen, the actor is quite humble and down-to-earth. The lesson underscored the importance of maintaining a respectful and genuine attitude, regardless of fame or public perception. ‘Bigg Boss 18’: Avinash Mishra Calls Out Rajat Dalal for Tactically Changing Groups Every Week, Says ‘Yeh Kehta Hai Yeh Iska Game Hai’ (Watch Promo) . Salman Khan Calls Mahesh Babu 'Family Man' During the episode, drawing a parallel to Mahesh Babu, Salman said, “Shilpa [Shirodkar], your brother-in-law Mahesh Babu, on screen he is like that. But in real life he is not like that. Woh ek screen ka jo ek posture hain, ek jo bhagne ka style hain, ek action ka hain, ek look hain! Woh ek attitude dikhta hain. But real life main toh hain nahi ! Simple sa aadmi hain , family man hain (He has a posture, a way of running, doing action... he has a look. He has an attitude. But not in real life, where he is a simple person, a family man).” ‘Bigg Boss 18’: Hina Khan Returns As Guest on Salman Khan’s Reality Show, Gets Emotional Sharing Her Cancer Battle (Watch Promo) . Mahesh babu.. On screen he is like that, He has that walking style, action, looks & attitude but in real life he is not like that.. He is very simple, family man - @BeingSalmanKhan about @urstrulyMahesh in #BigBoss18 !!! #SSMB29 pic.twitter.com/7N0Dn72ryG — Mahesh Babu News🦁 (@MaheshBabuNews) November 24, 2024 For those unversed, Shilpa Shirodkar, a contestant on Bigg Boss 18 , is the sister of Namrata Shirodkar, who is married to Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. On the work front, Mahesh is reportedly set to begin shooting for his upcoming film SSMB 29 with SS Rajamouli in 2025. Meanwhile, in addition to Bigg Boss , Salman Khan is also busy filming his upcoming project, Sikandar . (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 24, 2024 11:54 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com ).

The top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee warned Friday that President-elect Donald Trump is planning to "steal from the programs and services that affect middle-class, working, and vulnerable families" by refusing to spend money appropriated by Congress. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) said in a statement that Trump's strategy, known as "impoundment," is "uninformed and unconstitutional," adding that "the Supreme Court , the Department of Justice, and the Government Accountability Office are all in agreement — the Constitution provides no impoundment power to the president to unilaterally withhold funds appropriated by Congress." "It is the sworn duty of the president of the United States to faithfully execute the law," DeLauro added, "and appropriations laws are no exception." In a new fact sheet , Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee note that "the Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse, and nowhere does it give the president any unilateral power to either temporarily or permanently impound — steal, withhold, or prevent from being spent — funds appropriated by Congress." "The Framers were right to give Congress the power of the purse," the fact sheet states. "If the president had the unilateral power to decline to spend resources as directed by Congress, then those who rely on Social Security, Medicare, Veterans Medical Care, and other federal spending programs would be subject to the whims of the executive branch. The American people would be unable to depend on promises made by Congress in appropriations laws." Trump has explicitly vowed to use impoundment to "squeeze the bloated federal bureaucracy for massive savings," a plan endorsed by the billionaire pair tapped by the president-elect to run a new commission tasked with identifying spending and regulations to slash. "With impoundment, we can simply choke off the money," Trump declared in a campaign ad. "They have no authority. Does anybody get that?" Following Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's visit to Capitol Hill on Thursday to discuss their plans for the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) with GOP lawmakers, The Washington Post reported that Republicans are "keen on expanding the president's power to impound spending—or refuse to spend money Congress authorizes." "Musk and Ramaswamy said they were eager to test the constitutional limits of Trump's ability to unilaterally control spending decisions," the Post reported, citing two unnamed lawmakers. "Republicans largely left the more than two-hour meeting giddy." Analysts argue Trump's plan to withhold federal spending would run afoul of the 1974 Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act (ICA). The law, as Propublica 's Molly Redden explained , "forbids presidents from blocking spending over policy disagreements." "A similar power grab led to his first impeachment," Redden wrote. "During his first term, Trump held up nearly $400 million in military aid to Ukraine while he pressured President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to open a corruption investigation into Joe Biden and his family. The U.S. Government Accountability Office later ruled his actions violated the Impoundment Control Act ." Democrats on the House Budget Committee recently pointed out that "although decided after the ICA passed, the Supreme Court unanimously held in Train v. City of New York that even without the ICA, the president does not have unilateral authority to impound funds." That hasn't stopped Trump, Musk, and Ramaswamy from exploring ways to cut or block spending without congressional approval. In a Wall Street Journal op-ed published last month, Musk and Ramaswamy wrote that "even without relying on" the view that the ICA is unconstitutional, "DOGE will help end federal overspending by taking aim at the $500 billion-plus in annual federal expenditures that are unauthorized by Congress or being used in ways that Congress never intended, from $535 million a year to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and $1.5 billion for grants to international organizations to nearly $300 million to progressive groups like Planned Parenthood ." Housing assistance, childcare aid, student loan programs, and other spending would also be vulnerable under such an approach. "They want [to cut] $2 trillion ," DeLauro told reporters Thursday. "Think about the discretionary budget. It's $1.7 trillion. Where are they going for the money? Where are they going?" "They have no authority," she added. "Does anybody get that?"

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November 24 - On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Lightning faced a club they met in a recent Stanley Cup Final when they played against the Dallas Stars. They get a chance to do so again to start Thanksgiving week when the Lightning play host the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. While Tampa Bay did get past the Stars to win the title in 2020, coach Jon Cooper's team was unable to fight through injuries in the 2022 Final that slipped away to the Avalanche in six games. Offensive spark plug Brayden Point missed most all of that postseason. The 13th-year Lightning coach is combatting new enemies these days. "One team tried to make six passes and put the puck in the net and turned it over, and the other team made two passes and threw it in the net," Cooper said after Saturday's 4-2 home loss, while comparing his team to the Stars. "One team waited for the other team to make a mistake, they did, and that team capitalized on it. That was it. "We blinked first and we lost." The Lightning's Anthony Cirelli scored twice and extended his goal streak to five games, but Dallas forward Matt Duchene broke a 2-2 tie in the third period and Roope Hintz scored 58 seconds later to sink the Lightning and drop them to 3-4-2 in November. Cooper's frustrations in his group's pass-first play have been noted, but they seemed to reach a boiling point after a second straight setback. "It's almost like the goals don't count unless they make the highlight reel," Cooper said. "We haven't quite figured out that if the puck just crosses the goal line in between the pipes, it counts. It doesn't have to be an all-world play." As they get healthier, the Avalanche demonstrated Saturday against the defending Stanley Cup champions that they have no problem scoring. Mikko Rantanen notched a goal and three assists as Colorado powered past the Florida Panthers in a 7-4 victory. Wingers Valeri Nichushkin (suspension) and Jonathan Drouin (upper-body injury) were playing their fourth games since returning from season-long absences and had their best showings so far. A power forward, Nichushkin notched a goal and two assists, while the slick Drouin scored twice, the first tallies for each this season. Drouin was injured six weeks ago on opening night while playing left wing on the top line against the Vegas Golden Knights and missed 16 games. He said he and his teammates followed the lead of the champion Panthers. "I thought we played well after giving up that first goal," Drouin said. "We tried to play a little how they do: Put the puck in deep, try to make them come 200 feet to our net. I don't think we made many mistakes in that game." The Avalanche are on a three-game winning streak and are 7-3-0 this month. That surge has them in fourth place in the Central Division behind the first-place Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Wild and Stars, respectively. Colorado turned defense into offense in the win. "We shut down the rush attack and that is important to get above them because they are a dangerous rush team," Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. "They push north hard. For most of the game, we did a real good job of that. Our defensive play led to good offense." --Field Level Media Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab

Put politics aside and act on online harms, mother of sextortion victim tells MPsDear Eric: We live on a lake and love hosting our great-nieces and nephews on school breaks and the entire family on vacations. My husband and I have no children. Our niece’s families are dear to us. Our 11-year-old great-nephew has been gaming now for about a year. When he comes to visit, instead of reading, playing cards or board games with us, like in the past, he wants to disappear with his video games. We feel vacated. How do we navigate this with his parents who think his being on a video gaming team at school is awesome and I think it is a bad omen? What is a fair place of compromise and balance? – Game Off Dear Game Off: Let his parents parent their child. The other night I re-watched the movie “Network” from 1977 (stay with me here; it relates). In it, a character in his 60s dismisses a character played by a young Faye Dunaway by saying “she’s the television generation. She learned life from Bugs Bunny. The only reality she knows is what comes to her over her TV set.” Every generation has anxieties about the ways that technology is changing social interactions or altering the minds of the generations below. While some of those concerns are valid, those of Faye Dunaway’s generation (now in their 70s and 80s) would argue that they’ve managed to stay quite well-rounded, despite (and often with the aid of) TV. In moderation, video games have been shown to improve a child’s cognitive function and working memory. While your great-nephew’s gaming might not be your choice, it’s important that you not seek to undermine the research and thinking that his parents have done about it. What you’re really yearning for is a sense of togetherness as a family, so try talking to your niece and her spouse about group activities you can plan to meet your great-nephew where he is. And don’t be afraid to pick up a controller and ask him to show you the ropes. Dear Eric: I eat at a local restaurant a couple times a week and tend to get one of three meals. This one waitress asks me what I want to eat, but then interrupts me to make guesses or tell me my choice. I just put my head down and nod yes or no to the guesses. It’s frustrating, but not life-threatening. She enjoys it. I hate it. However, if I were to say something, it would force her to make the choice of being herself, doing something she likes doing, or appeasing me so I can order the way I want to order. I don’t know if this is a big enough problem to have a “high road.” The answer will not change my life. She can easily change, and I can easily suffer. The question is who gets to be themselves? – Speaking Up Dear Speaking Up: I worked in the service industry for more than a decade. I loved it. I loved seeing regulars, meeting new people and carrying a lot of beverages in my hands at one time. The whole bit. I also loved knowing what people wanted, but I would always ask and confirm. That’s part of the job. She may think you’re a regular who likes to be known in this way. So, informing her that that’s not the case won’t be keeping her from being herself. It will be helping her to do her job better. You may not have the kind of temperament that easily or comfortably course-corrects in social situations. That’s just fine. But know you won’t be causing her suffering by saying something like “I’ve already decided on my meal. Let’s skip the guessing today and I’ll just tell you.” This also clears the path for the two of you to talk about something else, if you want. Ideally, it’s a conversation that you’ll both enjoy. Dear Eric: I’m not sure if the letter from “Invisible Dad” about his wife buying trinkets for their adult kids and having more close conversations with them is related to my better half and myself. I think it could be but I can’t be sure so don’t want to ask him. I never really thought about it all the time, but assumed kids knew that gifts were from both of us. If this question does relate to us, and even if it doesn’t, I will be mindful of what I haven’t been mindful of. My heart is melting if he does really care that much about the kids. Thank you for listening. – Daily Reader Dear Reader: Thanks for your thoughtful note and your openness. Please also reconsider talking to your husband about the ways you interact with your kids. It could be really healing and productive. (Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram and sign up for his weekly newsletter at rericthomas.com.)