MK party leader Jacob Zuma is confident his party can win the “vote rigging” case against the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) after “obtaining credible information”. Zuma, after May 29 elections, claimed the elections were rigged accused IEC officials of stealing MKP votes and “donating” them to other parties. Despite the public statements, MKP withdrew the case at the Electoral Court in October saying it needed more time to mull over its evidence. Addressing party supporters at the MKP’s anniversary celebrations at Vosloorus Stadium, Ekurhuleni, Zuma spent much of his time assuring MKP members of a “take over”. “The people in charge of counting votes took our votes and gave them to other parties. They deprived us of a two-thirds majority. We wanted to lead the country. If we took over there would be no poverty. We have a lot of credible information. We have all the information as to what happened and who stole our votes. We have started again with the court case,” Zuma said as party supporters cheered. He said when the electoral court would find in favour of MKP and “a lot of people will be found guilty”. Despite MKP breaking a 30-year record when it contested national and provincial elections for the first time in the May 29 elections and attaining more than 2 million votes, Zuma believes the party won the majority vote. “We cannot be robbed from leading our country. The court must talk and reveal the truth. It must show we won [elections]. Once that is done, we must take over the country. That is our mandate. We cannot compromise. We are close to taking over. Once we win the case we are taking over.” IEC has dismissed claims by MKP, saying the party has failed to produce evidence to back up the accusations. The MKP repeatedly attacked the IEC after it barred Zuma from taking part in the elections because of his criminal conviction. In 2021 Zuma was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment by the Constitutional Court for contempt of court. The constitution prohibits anyone sentenced to more than 12 months imprisonment without the option of a fine from becoming an MP. In court papers the MKP said the commission had no business upholding constitutional provisions and blocking Zuma's nomination to stand for parliament due to the sentence.

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By Kimberly Palmer, 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. The start of a new year can bring a surge of motivation around setting new goals, including financial resolutions. One way to help those goals become reality, financial experts say, is to make them as specific as possible. Then, track your progress, while allowing flexibility for unexpected challenges. “It’s easier to track progress when we know where we are going,” says Sylvie Scowcroft, a certified financial planner and founder of The Financial Grove in Cambridge, Massachusetts. That’s why she encourages her clients to set clearly defined goals, often related to paying off a specific debt, saving a certain amount per month or improving their credit score. Here are more tips from financial experts about crafting 2025 financial goals : Trying to accomplish too much can feel overwhelming. Instead, pick your priorities, says Cathleen Tobin, CFP and owner of Moonbridge Financial Design in Rhinebeck, New York. She suggests focusing on those big, often emotionally-driven goals to find motivation. “It’s more compelling than just a number,” she says. For example, do you want to make sure you’re on track for retirement or save money for a house? “Start there.” Scowcroft says she sees clients get tripped up by selecting overly broad goals, such as “get better with money.” Instead, she encourages people to select specific action items, such as “sign up for a budgeting tool and set aside time each month to learn where my money is going.” That level of specificity provides direction so you know what steps to take next, she adds. For example, if your top priority is to become debt-free, then your specific goal might be to pay off an extra $200 of your debt balance each month. Tobin says labeling savings accounts so they correspond with goals can also help. An emergency fund could be named something like “Peace of mind in 2025,” so you remember why you’re saving every time you make a transfer. “It’s more motivating than just ‘emergency fund,’” Tobin says. Measuring your progress as the year unfolds is also a critical component of successful goal setting, Tobin says. She compares it to weight loss. If you want to lose 20 pounds by June, then you need to lose about a pound a week for the first six months of the year. Similarly, she says it helps to break savings goals into microsteps that specify what you need to do each week. Schedule a weekly or monthly check-in with yourself to make sure you are meeting those smaller goals along the way. You might want to review your debt payoff progress or check your credit score , for example. “Being able to break it down into steps that can be done each week or twice a month really helps,” Tobin says. If your goal is to save more money , then setting up an automatic transfer each month can help turn that goal into reality, as long as you know you have the money in your checking account to spare. “It reduces the mental load,” says Mike Hunsberger, CFP and owner of Next Mission Financial Planning in St. Charles, Missouri, where he primarily supports veterans and current members of the military. He recommends starting small to ease into the change. “I wouldn’t jump to double what you’re currently saving,” he says. For example, when it comes to saving in a retirement account, if you’re starting with a 3% contribution, you might want to bump it up to 4%, then slowly increase it from there. “My number one piece of advice is to start small, but make sure you scale over time,” Hunsberger adds. “Because it’s gradual, you probably won’t notice it impacting your lifestyle.” “Stay flexible,” Scowcroft says. “Part of it is just being kind to yourself and not being too rigid.” When unexpected challenges come up, such as a big unplanned expense, you might have to pause making progress on your goal and reset. You might even need to change your goal. Scowcroft says that doesn’t mean you “failed,” just that life changed your plans. Dwelling on any negativity won’t help your forward progress. Sharing your goals with a friend can also make it easier to reach them, Scowcroft says. “It really helps to have an accountability buddy,” she says. She suggests putting a regular “money date” with your friend on the calendar so you can ask each other how you’re doing, brainstorm any challenges or even budget together side-by-side . “It’s a fun excuse to meet up with a friend.” More From NerdWallet Kimberly Palmer writes for NerdWallet. Email: kpalmer@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @kimberlypalmer. The article The Secret to Making Successful Financial New Year’s Resolutions originally appeared on NerdWallet .Uncovering the Mysteries of Investment Research in Tech

Hwangwonjeong Pavilion and Geoncheong at Gyeongbok Palace in December 2012 / Robert Neff Collection By Robert Neff Homer Hulbert arrived in Jemulpo (now part of modern-day Incheon) on July 4, 1886. He was one of three American teachers hired by the Korean government to teach at the Royal College in Seoul. Their trip to Seoul and their subsequent adventures in Korea are interesting stories, but those will have to wait for another time. Since tomorrow is Christmas, however, it seems appropriate to recount the Christmas party of 1887, held at the home of Horace Underwood — an American missionary. Before this party, Christmas celebrations in Seoul were small and rather spartan. Underwood, however, was determined to make this one special. In a letter home, he explained that even in Korea, he could arrange a simple yet memorable dinner using flowers and produce from his garden, along with the many gifts he received from Korean acquaintances and government officials. Read More Christmas in Korea in 1880s: politics and parties: Part1 Kim Dong-jin and Homer Hulbert’s cabinet / Courtesy of Hulbert Memorial Society As was the custom in Seoul, each guest brought one of their servants to assist in serving the dinner and cleaning up afterward. To make the evening more memorable, Underwood enlisted Hulbert to design the menu cards. Each card featured “two Korean dragons facing each other and their tongues running out into the initials [and] their long bodies going down on both sides of the page ending in arrow-headed tails.” Printed in the center were the words “Merry Christmas 87” and “a la Koreanne,” with a little piece of Korean silk cord, butterflies and flowers serving as an elegant finishing touch. It appears all of the Americans in Seoul attended this party, except George C. Foulk, a naval officer temporarily assigned to the American Legation. Foulk, disgusted at being caught up in the vortex of Korean political intrigue, spent Christmas “in a purely Korean way” with a tiger hunt in the Bupyeong area of modern-day Incheon. Though he failed to bag a tiger, he succeeded in calming his nerves and returned to Seoul in time to partake in the New Year festivities. It is unclear what, if any, gifts were exchanged among the party-goers, but it is likely that King Gojong sent presents to the Western diplomats and many, if not all, of the missionaries. These gifts typically included fruits, chestnuts, walnuts, pork, beef, fish and hundreds of eggs — sometimes even live animals such as pigs and chickens. Other items included rolls of cloth, fans and various knickknacks. Many Westerners regifted these presents — perishable goods were often passed on to their Korean servants, while silk and fans became popular gifts for family and friends back home. Read More The perfect gift for the holiday Elaborate decorations partially marred by the passage of time / Robert Neff Collection At times, the royal family was especially generous, providing more valuable and unusual gifts. The Korean queen once gave Rose — wife of Lucius Foote, the first American minister to Korea — her “most cherished worldly possession,” the palanquin that had conveyed her back to the palace after the unsuccessful coup attempt in 1882. When the Footes left Korea and returned to San Francisco in early 1885, this palanquin accompanied them. Sadly, Rose passed away later that same year, and the fate of the palanquin has been forgotten. At some point in the 1900s, King Gojong presented Hulbert with a beautiful mother-of-pearl inlaid cabinet. When Hulbert returned to the United States, he brought the cabinet with him and cherished it for the rest of his life. According to Hulbert family records, the cabinet was originally a gift from Korea to China but was later returned to King (or Emperor, depending on the date) Gojong. The Korean monarch then gifted it to Hulbert. Unlike Rose’s palanquin, the fate of the cabinet is well-known — it remained with the Hulbert family. Drawers covered with mother-of-pearl designs / Robert Neff Collection According to Kim Dong-jin, the chairman of the Hulbert Memorial Society, he first saw the cabinet in 1989 during a visit to Hulbert’s descendants in New York. While he found it beautiful, he did not pay much attention to it at the time. As the years passed, the cabinet faded from his memory until early October of this year, when Kimball A. Hulbert, a great-grandson of Homer Hulbert, offered to donate the cabinet to the Hulbert Memorial Society. The offer was readily accepted. At considerable expense, the cabinet was shipped by air to Korea, arriving in late November. A note found in the cabinet describing its history / Robert Neff Collection When asked why this cabinet was so valuable, Kim’s eyes sparkled with excitement and pride. He revealed that three experts — museum curators and researchers — believe it to be a national treasure due to its rarity and artistic value. The cabinet was crafted between 1890 and 1900 in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province. Only three cabinets of this design and quality are known to exist: two in Korea (including this one) and one in the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. Kim suspects that the cabinet in Russia was received as a gift in 1896, either when King Gojong sought asylum in the Russian Legation in Seoul or when the Korean delegation attended the coronation of Russian Czar Nicholas II that same year. The Hulbert Memorial Society plans to register its cabinet as a National Cultural Treasure and hopes to temporarily display it in a Korean museum until the society is able to build its own Hulbert Memorial Hall. The passage of years has worn heavily upon the cabinet. The wood has cracked in several places, and it will require restoration. This restoration, however, will be bittersweet. As I examined the cabinet, I could feel history when I opened its wooden drawers — the musty scent emanating from them was like a breath from the past. Restoration will undoubtedly erase these subtle remnants of the senses — a loss that cannot be replaced. Crabs and flowers on one of the cabinet’s doors / Robert Neff Collection There is another treasure associated with Hulbert: Kim Dong-jin. For several decades, Kim has devoted himself to researching and championing Hulbert’s legacy. According to Kim, he first became aware of Hulbert nearly half a century ago while he was a college student. He read Hulbert’s book, “The Passing of Korea,” and was “moved by (Hulbert’s) depth of understanding about Korea and his unique assessment of the value of Korean ethics.” Inspired, Kim founded the Hulbert Memorial Society, believing that Hulbert was “quite undervalued in Korea” and should be recognized as “the paramount historic figure in Korea’s enlightenment period.” Somewhat shyly, Kim admitted that there was much more he wanted to say, but time constraints during our interview prevented him from elaborating. However, The Korea Times has published interviews with Kim in the past, and those articles can be easily found online. Read More Passion for underappreciated hero, Homer Hulbert Next month, to coincide with the anniversary of Hulbert’s birth on Jan. 26, 1863, Kim will publish Hulbert’s biography in English. He hopes that Hulbert’s life story will serve as “an example of a righteous life for people across the globe.” For Americans, in particular, Kim hopes it will inspire them to appreciate and value a “genuine hero” who has largely been forgotten. Robert Neff has authored and co-authored several books, including "Letters from Joseon," "Korea Through Western Eyes" and "Brief Encounters."New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Sunday that Hindi is India's soul and identity. He also stressed that Indian languages, especially Hindi, have played a significant role in the development of society and the nation. Addressing the Annual Convention and Hindi Sevi Samman Samaroh organised by 'Etawa Hindi Seva Nidhi' in Uttar Pradesh's Etawa, the Lok Sabha Speaker observed that Hindi has woven the country's cultural diversity into a single thread and empowered it. He was happy to note that Hindi is not only a common language of communication today but has been adopted according to the changing technical landscape. “Today, with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the rich legacy of Hindi literature and poetry is available across the globe,” Birla said, adding that Hindi has also been increasingly used in the fields of justice, administration, and internet technology. He stated that when we look at governance systems and democratic institutions around the world, the importance of Hindi in uniting India's diversity and enforcing its unity becomes evident. Birla also mentioned that during the preparation of India's Constitution, visionary leaders from various states, speaking different languages and dialects, recognised the importance of languages as symbols of unity. They acknowledged Hindi's inherent potential to unite the entire nation. Sharing his experiences in Parliament, Birla stated that India has 22 languages, making it natural for members to speak in their respective languages. With modern technology like AI, Parliament is exploring the feasibility of using facilities like translation, interpretation, and transcription. He referred to his ongoing effort to promote discussions in Indian languages, fostering pride and self-respect among members for their languages. He said, “Times have changed now. In the past, Supreme Court judgments were written in only one language. Now, the Supreme Court has also started translating judgments into multiple languages. In Parliament, we are using 22 Indian languages, which are the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. We are also extending translation facilities for members who want to speak in their own languages.” Birla emphasised the importance of taking pride in Indian languages, culture, and spirituality. He also shared his experiences during foreign visits where people showed great interest in learning and understanding Hindi.

Google says it accessed parallel universes with its new supercomputerFSK Completes Public Offering of $100 million 6.125% Unsecured Notes Due 2030Three of the world's top Professional Exhibition Organizations (PEOs) have announced office openings and operations in Saudi Arabia , with 12 new event launches commencing in 2025 The announcements have headlined the opening day of the International MICE Summit, which is convening 1,000 global event leaders from more than 70 countries to shape the industry's future RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS24) has delivered transformational change for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, with 19 pivotal announcements on an action-packed opening day, bringing new leading exhibitions to Saudi Arabia . Multi-billion and multi-million dollar global event companies such as RX Global, Messe Munich and Clarion announced new office openings in Saudi Arabia , to support the Kingdom's significant event growth plans over the coming decade. Twelve new marquee event launches were announced to bring events such as Money20/20 (Informa/Tahaluf), FIBO (RX Global), World Refining Technology Congress; Advanced Therapies Week; Fire Department and Emergency Services Conference (Clarion), FSB Sports Show and International Hardware Show (Koelnmesse/DMG), HOST (Fiera Milano), ArabLab (Terrapin), Saudi Muscle Show (Italian Exhibition Group) and World Industrial Materials and World Advanced Packaging, Printing & Plastics (KAOUN) to Saudi Arabia . "The first day of the International MICE Summit has been a tremendous success with three of the top 10 global Professional Event Organizers opening offices in Saudi Arabia , 12 new event launches, and multiple agreements signed to drive industry progress, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's status as the most exciting MICE hub globally," said His Excellency Fahd Al Rasheed, Chairman of the Summit's host the Saudi Conventions and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA). "Moreover, these announcements underscore the importance of the events and exhibitions industry as a catalyst for transformation, connecting people to opportunities in line with the goals of Vision 2030. IMS24 is driving investment opportunities and new partnerships across all sectors of the economy," HE Al Rasheed added. In addition to office and event launches, four MOUs were signed with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the Saudi Tourism Authority, the Events Investment Fund and the National Events Center. Speakers on Day One included HE Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Minister of Tourism, and former Prime Ministers and Ministers from the United Kingdom , Italy , Bulgaria , and Greece , leaders of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and International Congress and Convention Association, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, and executives from Informa, RX Global, Messe Munich, Clarion Events, and Messe Desseldorf, and Richard Attias & Associates. IMS24 continues Monday, with a focus on catalyzing investment in the MICE sector, creating the event venues of the future, addressing global sustainability issues in the MICE industry. IMS24 has drawn over 1,000 global MICE industry leaders from more than 70 countries to Riyadh. About the International MICE Summit The International MICE Summit (IMS) gathers global leaders from the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, as well as professionals, and organizations from across industries. It provides a platform for industry insights, networking, and discussions on advancing innovation, knowledge sharing and sustainable development within the global MICE sector. Founding Partner: Eye of Riyadh Supporting Partner: OAK View Group Founding Partner: Soudah Development Founding Partner: EIF Founding Partner: Qiddiya Hospitality Partner: Al Taanfethi Associate Partner: RA&A Strategic Partner: Informa/Tahaluf For more information or to register for the event, visit: Website – www.internationalmicesummit.com Twitter/X - https://x.com/ims_summit LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ims-summit/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/@ims.summit?si=G06nYTaOUWer-OKq For more pictures please click here. About the Saudi Conferences and Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) The Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) is the official body overseeing the development and regulation of Saudi Arabia's exhibitions and conventions sector. 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Ange Postecoglou has revealed Tottenham are looking into why so many players have suffered injury setbacks this season. Ben Davies is the latest to fall into that category, with the Welsh international initially primed to return for Sunday’s visit of Wolves but no longer available. Davies suffered a setback in training this week, which means Spurs could be without a fit centre-back after Radu Dragusin was forced off in the latter stages of Thursday’s 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest with an ankle issue. Ange with a team news update ahead of Wolves on Sunday 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/0EiYh4TP8j — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 27, 2024 Postecoglou is already without first-choice central defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven after both failed to make it through their comeback fixture against Chelsea on December 7. “Yeah, that’s been our major problem this year. Guys who are coming back from injury rather than us losing players as such,” Postecoglou said. “We’re looking at those things and why they’re happening. It’s certainly happened too often this year where guys have come back and they’re the ones who are missing. “I think just about all of them, apart from Vic (Guglielmo Vicario), are recurrences of an injury. “Even with Romero, it was a different injury but it’s still a guy coming back, so it’s something we’re looking at.” There could be good news on the horizon with attackers Mikey Moore and Richarlison expected to return to training next week. A post shared by Richarlison (@richarlison) Richarlison suffered his own setback in November when his short-lived return after a calf issue was cut short when he injured the same area against Aston Villa. Moore, meanwhile, has been sidelined by a virus for the best part of two months but the 17-year-old could provide a much-needed spark in the new year when Newcastle visit on January 4. Postecoglou said: “Him and Richy are in the final phases. Next week they can start training. We’ve got a bit of a gap before the Newcastle game. “The plan is Mikey and Richy come back into first-team training next week.” Anticipated returns for Moore and Richarlison will fail to help Postecoglou against Wolves, with makeshift centre-back Archie Gray potentially set to partner up with fellow midfielder Yves Bissouma if Dragusin cannot recover. Pressed on the issue of fixture scheduling, with Spurs definitely missing eight players for Sunday’s fixture, Postecoglou said: “It is challenging. “All clubs are going to have to get their heads around it and authorities are going to have to get their heads around it. “One of two things need to happen: either you somehow change the fixture schedule, which doesn’t seem feasible, or you allow clubs bigger squads. Then you have other issues with that, as well. “The attrition rate you’re seeing and it’s not just us. We’re going through a particularly badly moment. Newcastle went through it last year and it affected them pretty badly. They were obviously in the Champions League as well and probably didn’t have the squad to cope with it. “It hits certain clubs at different times and is probably becoming more prevalent, and for all of us it’s a challenge as to how we navigate this process to keep our players healthy. “It’s not just a physical thing, it’s a mental thing. For us it’s been constant since August and we’re not even halfway through the year. And they’re not going to get a break now, so these things we’re constantly assessing.”Ange Postecoglou searching for answers over Tottenham’s injury crisis

By ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans, a top White House official said Friday. Biden administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies , as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, told reporters Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. The update from Neuberger is the latest development in a massive hacking operation that has alarmed national security officials, exposed cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the private sector and laid bare China’s hacking sophistication. The hackers compromised the networks of telecommunications companies to obtain customer call records and gain access to the private communications of “a limited number of individuals.” Though the FBI has not publicly identified any of the victims, officials believe senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures are among those whose whose communications were accessed. Neuberger said officials did not yet have a precise sense how many Americans overall were affected by Salt Typhoon, in part because the Chinese were careful about their techniques, but a “large number” were in the Washington-Virginia area. Officials believe the goal of the hackers was to identify who owned the phones and, if they were “government targets of interest,” spy on their texts and phone calls, she said. The FBI said most of the people targeted by the hackers are “primarily involved in government or political activity.” Neuberger said the episode highlighted the need for required cybersecurity practices in the telecommunications industry, something the Federal Communications Commission is to take up at a meeting next month. “We know that voluntary cyber security practices are inadequate to protect against China, Russia and Iran hacking of our critical infrastructure,” she said. The Chinese government has denied responsibility for the hacking.

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Incoming Trump 'border czar' Tom Homan opens up about efforts to combat migrant crime on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.' Arizona’s top law enforcement officer said in a recent interview she is unafraid to stand up to President-elect Trump on immigration enforcement. Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes told the U.K.'s Guardian any plans to construct deportation centers, which she previously called "concentration camps," in the Grand Canyon State would be a nonstarter. Mayes defended Dreamers, beneficiaries of the Obama-era DACA program, saying any federal attempts to send them to their home countries would be "a bright red line for me." "I will not stand for an attempt to deport them or undermine them," Mayes said. "I will do everything I can legally to fight [family separation or construction of deportation camps]. MD MAYOR PUSHING IMMIGRANT LEGAL ADVOCACY FUND TO REBUFF TRUMP AGENDA President Trump and Thomas Homan, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, talk during a law enforcement roundtable on sanctuary cities in the Roosevelt Room at the White House March 20, 2018, in Washington, D.C. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images) "Not on our soil." The Dreamer moniker originates from the DREAM Act — Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors. It was first proposed by Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., and the late Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, in 2001 and has been reintroduced in several succeeding sessions of Congress by Durbin but has never become law. Most recently, it was proposed in 2023 by Durbin and his Republican counterpart in Senate Judiciary Committee leadership, Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Former President Obama borrowed pieces of the legislation when he instituted DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Trump previously tried to get rid of DACA but was stopped by the Supreme Court in DHS v. University of California. MARYLAND GOVERNOR DEFENDS $190K TRUMP-CENTRIC CONSULTANT CONTRACT AS PRESIDENT-ELECT MOVES IN NEXT DOOR "I think the Supreme Court will ultimately see the merits of protecting them," Mayes said of Dreamers. "We want to give the courts the opportunity to make the right decision here, and we’ll be making very strong arguments on that proposition." In previous comments reported by the Arizona Mirror, Mayes said the issue with mass deportation proposals from people like Trump and "border czar"-designate Tom Homan is that they can lead to abuses of the system. Mayes has said she wants to see violent criminal offenders and drug cartel members removed from the U.S. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Kris Mayes (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) In the Guardian interview, Mayes credited near-complete border-state cooperation on the matter of immigration. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Mayes are "united," she said, adding Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is the one border state lawman who is not. "[W]e are going to fight for due process and for individual rights," she said of herself, Torrez and Bonta. Mayes also acknowledged the fentanyl crisis and a porous border, saying Arizonans rightly want it rectified. She reportedly said more federal resources should be spent on additional Border Patrol and prosecutions of cartel-connected people, as opposed to Trump’s idea of using the National Guard to help deport illegal immigrants . "[W]hen Arizonans voted for Donald Trump, they did not vote to shred the Arizona and U.S. Constitution [and] I strongly believe that," she told the Guardian. Fox News Digital reached out to Team Trump and some members of Arizona’s Republican congressional delegation for comment on Mayes’ Guardian interview but did not receive a response by press time. Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. He joined Fox News in 2013 as a writer and production assistant. Charles covers media , politics and culture for Fox News Digital. Charles is a Pennsylvania native and graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. Story tips can be sent to charles.creitz@fox.com.

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Zaire Williams, Zavier Fitch combine for 45 points to help Wagner beat Penn State-Scranton 120-30In certain ways, Howard Stern is like a lot of Cher’s fans, becoming angry while digesting details about her exploitative and emotionally abusive marriage to ex-husband Sonny Bono. In her newly released “Cher: The Memoir,” Cher reveals a lot about her miserable times with Bono, who also was her partner in their famed Sonny & Cher pop duo and on their hit 1970s TV show, “The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.” While Cher discussed marriage to Bono on Howard Stern’s Sirius XM show Wednesday, the radio host acknowledged his own conflicted feelings about the former singer-songwriter who later became a Republican U.S. congressman representing Palm Springs. “The relationship with Sonny in the book, there were times I loved Sonny, I became appreciative of Sonny and his skill, because I didn’t know a lot about Sonny’s background, and then there were times I wanted to strangle him—because he did horrible things,” Stern said on his eponymous “Howard Stern Show” Wednesday, according to a clip from the interview. Stern, of course, is speaking metaphorically about strangling Bono, who died in a skiing accident in 1998. In the book and in interviews to promote it, Cher, 78, revealed that she and Bono had a “loveless” marriage, even as they became one of America’s most popular celebrity couples, the Daily Beast reported. They met in 1964, when she was just 16 and he was a 27-year-old aspiring musician. They got married in Tijuana, even though she was underage, then made their marriage official in 1969 while becoming parents to one child, Chaz Bono, now 55. They divorced in 1975. Cher claimed that Bono regularly “manhandled” her, and that he “seriously thought about” killing her at one point, the Daily Beast reported. During their marriage, she wrote, she felt “trapped” in the marriage and contemplated suicide because Bono became controlling and paranoid and wouldn’t let her socialize with other people, the New York Times also reported . He also was unfaithful. On top of all that, Cher wrote that Bono “took all my money,” as he wanted to be more than an entertainer — he wanted to be a mogul, the New York Times reported. He arranged their finances so that Cher was working for him, as an underpaid employee in a company he called Cher Enterprises. Stern appeared to become especially incensed by Cher’s descriptions of how Bono took her earnings. “I could never get him to give me an answer that was real for me enough,” Cher told Stern. “I said, ‘At what point, what time of the day or the night, or what were you doing when you thought, ‘I’m gonna take Cher’s money?’” “He wanted to be Sonny & Cher more than anything,” Cher said. “He loved that time.” Stern said that taking her half of their money was “outrageous,” no matter the circumstances, and pointed out Bono did so even though, “Here you are, the mother of his child.” Cher agreed, telling Stern, “Absolutely,” before recalling one explanation Bono gave her about why he’d taken her money: “His answer was, “Because I know you’d always leave me.’” “But what kind of answer is that?” Stern said, outraged on her behalf. During an appearance on NBC’s Today show Monday, Cher said she reached out to TV legend Lucille Ball, seeking her advice about her failing marriage, the Daily Beast reported . Ball had had a famous falling out with her husband and TV partner Desi Arnaz. Cher initially told co-host Hoda Kotb that she couldn’t repeat what Ball told her on live TV. But Kotb assured her: “We’ll bleep it.” That’s when Cher said Ball told her, “(Expletive) him.” Unfortunately, the morning talk show was not ready with its seven-second delay, and Ball’s advice went out on the airwaves uncensored. Ball, who died in 1989, urged Cher to have faith in going it alone, without Bono. Ball was right; Cher’s music career continued to soar, and she began to act in movies, earning an Academy Award for best actress in 1988 for “Moonstruck.” “You’re the one with the talent,” Cher said Ball told her.

INGLEWOOD — Clippers reserve guard Jordan Miller took his place at the key for shooting drills before Tuesday’s practice. During the drill, players pass the ball back and forth to each other. Just a routine drill or so he thought. Miller was about to toss the ball to the next player when he looked up and saw Kawhi Leonard ready to catch his pass. “I’m passing it to Kawhi. Oh, snap,” Miller said of his initial reaction to seeing the six-time All-Star on the court. Leonard took part in limited practice on Tuesday, his first appearance in team drills since last season when his right knee flared up during the playoffs. The two-time NBA Finals MVP has missed the first 25 games this season as he works his way back into playing shape after having an offseason knee procedure that left him dealing with inflammation . “He just kind of snuck his way onto the court, you know, very Kawhi-like,” Miller said. “It’s great to have another leader on the court. He’s been leading off the court, obviously, but for him to be in the drill, participating with us, it’s just a different feeling.” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Leonard looked “good” in practice, taking part in offensive and defensive work, but without contact. Lue added that while Leonard has gotten better, he will not play against the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Asked what boxes the 33-year-old forward still needs to check before he can suit up for a game, Lue said he needs to “do a lot more things to really get back on the floor. We just want to make sure he’s 100%; we don’t want to get him out there at 70%, 75%. “So, let’s just take our time, make sure we get it right. Like I said, our medical staff – with Maggie Bryant, Todd Wright, Jasen Powell – those guys have done a great job just making sure that he’s checking every box, not speeding through it, not skipping steps. We’re not going to let him skip steps.” Leonard’s surprise appearance, even in a limited capacity, was a morale boost for the rest of the team. “It gave us energy and like at this point, where we are, we can take all the energy we can get,” Miller said. “So, it’s good to have him back on the court. “At the end of the day, we all want the best for him. Whenever that is, whenever he can play with us, that’s great. But, at the end of the day, we just want what’s best for him.” Leonard, who sat out the entire 2021-22 season because of a torn ACL in his right knee and has missed 204 of a possible 460 games since joining the Clippers in 2019, did not speak to reporters. Like the rest of the team, Lue could sense a change at the Clippers’ training facility. Related Articles “It raised our energy just for our guys to see him on the floor,” Lue said. “It brought a juice to our team, so we needed that jolt, especially going through the schedule we’ve been through, so it was really good to see him out there.” The Clippers have been able to stay competitive in the stacked Western Conference without their star player. Although they have dropped their past two games, including a 28-point blowout to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Clippers (14-11) are sixth in the conference and limiting opponents to a fifth-best 107.4 points per game. That will enable Leonard to take a slower approach to getting back into the flow. He will not have to carry the team right away and return to averaging 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists like he did last season before suffering knee problems. “But at some point, you need him to be Kawhi Leonard,” Lue said. “I think he can do that. And just seeing the year he had last year – playing 68 games – and how he played at a really high level. So, we just got to get him back to that. It’s going to take some time, and he can’t get frustrated with the process.” The Clippers got more good news as All-Star point guard James Harden (groin), guard Amir Coffey (shoulder), guard Kris Dunn (illness) and backup center Mo Bamba (injury management) all took part in Tuesday’s practice. Harden, Coffey and Bamba all sat out Sunday night’s loss to the Houston Rockets. Dunn played 22 minutes but came down with an unspecified illness. Forward Derrick Jones Jr. was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates ALTR, SASR, AUB, CYTH on Behalf of Shareholders

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Week 12 was filled with sloppy play around the NFL, leading to some upsets and surprising outcomes. Jayden Daniels nearly led Washington to an improbable comeback down 10 in the final two minutes against Dallas only to fall short because Austin Seibert's extra point sailed wide left. After a field goal and successful onside kick, Daniels connected with Terry McLaurin on an 86-yard catch-and-run touchdown to bring the Commanders within one point with 21 seconds remaining. But Seibert's point-after attempt failed and the Cowboys returned the ensuing onside kick for a touchdown to seal a 34-26 victory. Special teams were atrocious for both teams. Seibert also missed his first extra point and Washington allowed KaVontae Turpin's 99-yard kickoff return for a score earlier in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys missed a field goal, had another blocked and had a punt blocked. "What a wild special teams moment of blocked punts, kicks, kickoff returns, blocked field goals, just a number of things going to that spot," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. Washington (7-5) was a 10 1/2-point favorite over the undermanned Cowboys (4-7) but ended up losing a third straight game. The Houston Texans were 8-point favorites against the lowly Tennessee Titans and let the game come down to Ka'imi Fairbairn missing a 28-yard field goal that would have tied it with just under two minutes left. C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions, was sacked four times and the Texans (7-5) committed 11 penalties, including an illegal shift that negated a go-ahead 33-yard TD pass to Nico Collins on the drive that ended with Fairbairn's miss in the 32-27 loss. The Titans (3-8) averaged just 17 points per game before putting 32 on the scoreboard against Houston's defense that entered No. 4 in the league. "We didn't do anything well enough to win this game," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. "Out of all the positives that we did have, there were way too many negatives. Too many negative plays. Score, get a penalty, get touchdowns called back. Get penalties on special teams. Just way too many negative plays defensively, like unexplainable explosives for touchdowns. We just didn't play good across the board." The San Francisco 49ers didn't have quarterback Brock Purdy, star edge rusher Nick Bosa and All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams against Green Bay. That was no excuse for their undisciplined performance. The Niners committed nine penalties and their tackling was shoddy in a 38-10 loss to the Packers. The defending NFC champions are 5-6 with a trip to Buffalo (9-2) coming up. They're still only one game behind Seattle and Arizona in the NFC West. "I'm really not concerned right now about how many guys were missing. We didn't play good enough, so that's not a factor. But, when you are missing some guys, you do have to be better. When you have those penalties and we didn't stop the run like we did and we had those three turnovers in the second half, that's how you get embarrassed." Coming off their first loss of the season, the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs needed Patrick Mahomes' heroics on the final drive to beat Carolina 30-27. Mahomes ran 33 yards to set up Spencer Schrader's 31-yard field goal as time expired. Kansas City had 10 penalties, including a pass interference that gave the Panthers (3-8) another chance to make the 2-point conversion that tied the game with 1:46 remaining. On defense, the Chiefs (10-1) suddenly shaky unit gave up 334 total yards against Bryce Young and an offense that entered last in the NFL. "We've got to do better. We're doing good in the red zone but that's only a third of the field," Chiefs safety Bryan Cook said. "We will go back and look at the film to see what we're doing week to week, and see the tendencies that we're giving up, and just move forward from there. At the end of the day, we're all vets in the room for the most part. ... got to go back to the drawing board and see what we're doing and correct it from there." The Vikings allowed the Bears to recover an onside kick with 21 seconds left and Caleb Williams followed with a 27-yard pass to D.J. Moore to set up Cairo Santos' tying 48-yard field goal. But Minnesota won in overtime, 30-27. The Chiefs and Vikings overcame their mistakes in narrow victories. The Commanders, Texans and 49ers couldn't. They have to be better down the stretch to make a playoff run.

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NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Narin An handled the windy conditions with a hot putter on Thursday, making four straight birdies around the turn and finishing with an 8-under 64 for a one-shot lead in the CME Group Tour Championship. At stake for the 60-player field is a $4 million prize to the winner, the largest single-day payoff in women’s golf. Nelly Korda already has won more than that during her sterling season of seven wins. Now she faces an eight-shot deficit over the next three days at Tiburon Golf Club if she wants to end her year in fitting fashion. Korda, coming off a victory last week, couldn’t make amends for her three bogeys and had to settle for an even-par 72. She has come from behind in four of her victories, and still has 54 holes ahead of her. But it has made the task that much tougher. Everything felt easy for An, a 28-year-old from South Korea who has never won on the LPGA and has never cracked the top 10 in any of the 16 majors she has played. “Today my putt really good,” An said. “The speed was good and the shape was good. I just try to focus a little bit more.” She had a one-shot lead over Angel Yin, who shot 30 on the back nine, including an eagle on the par-5 17th hole that most players can easily reach in two. Former U.S. Women’s Open champion Allisen Corpuz and Marina Alex were at 66, with Lydia Ko leading the group at 67. Despite the wind so typical along the Gulf Coast of Florida, 27 players — nearly half the field — shot in the 60s. “It’s a good head start for the big ol’ prize we get at the end of the week,” Yin said. Whoever wins this week is assured of breaking the 17-year-old LPGA record for most money earned in season. The record was set by Lorena Ochoa in 2007 at $4,364,994, back when the total prize money was about half of what it is now. Ochoa earned $1 million for winning the Tour Championship in 2007. The opening round followed a big night of awards for the LPGA Tour, where Korda officially picked up her first award as player of the year, which . Ko was recognized for her big year, that put her into the LPGA Hall of Fame. She regained plenty of focus for the opening round on a course where she won just two years ago. “The course isn’t easy,” Ko said. “I set a goal of shooting 3 under today, and somebody shot 8 under. I was like, ‘OK, maybe I need to make a few more birdies.’ It’s a course that can get away from you as much as you can shoot some low scores, so I’m just trying to stick to my game plan and go from there.” Also in the group at 67 was Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland, already celebrating a big year with her debut in the Solheim Cup and her first appearance in the Tour Championship. She made a late run at her first LPGA title last week at Pelican Golf Club, and kept up her form. And she can see the finish line, which is appealing. “I everyone is looking at that $4 million price tag,” Valenzuela said. “I try not to look too much at the result. I feel like in the past I’ve always been stuck on results, and ultimately all I can do is control my own round, my own energy, my own commitment. “It’s the last week of the year. It’s kind of the bonus week. No matter what, everyone is having a paycheck.” ___ AP golf:Pioneering a Metaverse for Good : Smobler Leads in Ethical Tech and Educational Gaming

‘Fight, fight, fight’: Trump markets the smell of victoryStocks climbed on Monday as tech rallied and investors considered the path of interest rates next year after the Fed hinted they would stay higher for longer. The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) gained 0.7%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq ( ^IXIC ) rose almost 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) erased earlier losses to edge almost 0.2% higher. Semiconductor stocks gained, as shares of chipmakers Nvidia ( NVDA ) and Broadcom ( AVGO ) rose more than 3% and 5%, respectively. Robust gains from social media platform Meta ( META ) and EV giant Tesla ( TSLA ) also helped lead the broader market higher. Wall Street is coming off an upbeat Friday but a downbeat — and volatile — week , with all three major averages up above 1% Friday but down around 2% for the week. The Fed played the part of the Grinch, signaling that it will step back its pace of cutting next year, leading stocks to one of the worst days of the year on Wednesday. On Friday, however, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures index, showed further cooling on the inflation front — if still some stickiness. Still, the lone dissenter of the Fed's move to cut last week said she voted against cutting rates because "there is more work to do on inflation." For now, according to the CME FedWatch tool, investors are betting on the Fed holding rates steady next month. For its subsequent meeting in March, bets are about 50-50 on a cut vs. a hold. In economic data, US consumer confidence in December tumbled in its largest month-over-month decline since November 2020 amid Americans' growing uncertainty over the economic outlook in the year ahead. But overall, this week's light schedule will provide a bit of a breather and a chance for Wall Street to digest and reflect heading into 2025. Markets will close at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, followed by Wednesday's Christmas holiday. The Nasdaq ( ^IXIC ) led the market higher on Monday as tech stocks gained during a shortened trading week. The tech-heavy index climbed almost 1% while the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) rose 0.7%. Semiconductor stocks climbed, with shares of AI chip heavyweight Nvidia ( NVDA ) gain more than 3% while Broadcom ( AVGO ) and Taiwan Semiconductor ( TSM ) rallied. Gains in shares of social media platform Meta ( META ) and EV giant Tesla ( TSLA ) also helped lift the Nasdaq and S&P 500. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^ DJI ) spent most of the session in red territory but managed to close up nearly 0.2%. The 10-year Treasury (^ TNX ) climbed as much as 7 basis points to 4.6% during the session. In economic data, Consumer Confidence in December registered the biggest month-over-month decline since November of 2020. The stock market will close at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, followed by Wednesday's Christmas holiday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^ DJI ) struggled to lift above the flatline on Monday, weighed by shares of Walmart ( WMT ). The retail giant fell as much as 3% during the session after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued the company along with Branch Messenger, claiming they illegally forced "delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts" to get paid. Other Dow laggards on Monday included software giant Microsoft ( MSFT ) and sport apparel maker Nike ( NKE ). Shares of video-sharing platform Rumble ( RUM ) extended session gains to as much as 100% Monday afternoon following a $775 million investment from crypto firm Tether ( USDT-USD ). "Tether's investment in Rumble reflects our shared values of decentralization, independence, transparency, and the fundamental right to free expression," Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, said on Friday when the strategic partnership was announced. Rumble shares opened more than 40% higher on Monday. By afternoon trading the stock had soared to its highest level since 2022. Yahoo Finance's Ben Werschkul reports: Elon Musk wants more Democrats involved in the nascent Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Rep. Aaron Bean is charged with making that happen. The Florida Republican is a Trump/Musk ally and co-founder of the House’s DOGE caucus, which gathered for its first meeting last week to begin wooing curious Democrats as Congress wrapped up its business for the year. "They're still kind of fearful, they're feeling out DOGE," Bean said of the other side of the aisle in a recent interview. Read more here. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma reports: Nordstrom ( JWN ) is returning to its private roots after years of earnings struggles and investor indifference. The founding Nordstrom family, who owned a roughly 33% stake, teamed up with retail investor El Puerto de Liverpool, owner of a 10% stake, to take the company private. El Puerto is a real estate and department store conglomerate that has boutiques with known names like Gap, Banana Republic, and Williams Sonoma, among others, in addition to department stores and other format retailers. Both will acquire all outstanding shares in an all-cash deal valued at about $6.25 billion. Read more here. Tech ( XLK ) and Communication ( XLC ) stocks rose modestly on Monday while the rest of the S&P 500 sectors struggled to gain much traction. Chip giant Nvidia ( NVDA ) increased 2%, while social media platform Meta ( META ) also gained more than 2%. The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) crossed into green territory to rise 0.2% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq ( ^IXIC ) increased 0.5% by 12:30 p.m. ET. Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) extended losses on Monday, dropping more than 2.5% over the past 24 hours to touch $93,000 per token. The world's largest cryptocurrency has been on a downward trend since last week when Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled central bank policymakers will likely scale back rate cuts next year. Bitcoin has fallen more than 10% from its all-time record highs north of $108,000 touched last Tuesday. The token is still up more than 35% since the presidential election on Nov. 5. Semiconductor stocks rose on Monday, with shares of AI chip heavyweight Nvidia ( NVDA ) gaining more than 1% while Broadcom ( AVGO ) and Taiwan Semiconductor ( TSM ) also edged higher. AMD ( AMD ) gained more than 5% after Rosenblatt Securities named the chipmaker a top pick for 2025. Meanwhile, Qualcomm ( QCOM ) shares gained after the company won a legal battle on Friday over a breach of contract dispute with Arm ( ARM ). Shares of the UK-based chip designer fell more than 5% during the session. Consumer Confidence fell short of expectations in December, largely due to how Americans are viewing the economic outlook in the year ahead. The Expectations Index, which includes the short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions, sank 12.6 points to 81.1 in December, its largest month-over-month decline since November 2020. Overall, the Consumer Confidence index reading for December was 104.7, below the 113.2 expected by economists surveyed by Bloomberg. "Consumer views of current labor market conditions continued to improve, consistent with recent jobs and unemployment data, but their assessment of business conditions weakened," Conference Board chief economist Dana Peterson said in the release. "Compared to last month, consumers in December were substantially less optimistic about future business conditions and incomes. Moreover, pessimism about future employment prospects returned after cautious optimism prevailed in October and November." In December, 21.3% of respondents anticipated fewer jobs to be available in the next six months, up from 17.9% the month prior. Meanwhile, expectations for income decreases and worse business conditions in the next six months also moved higher. Markets, which have recently been in a slump amid rising concerns about the uncertainty surrounding policies from the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve in 2025, moved lower after the release. All three major indexes quickly hit their lows of the session before beginning to pare losses. Consumer Confidence expectations fell in December to 104.7, versus estimates for 113.2. The reading came in below all 47 estimates, which ranged from 109.3 to 116.00 across 47 estimates, according to Bloomberg data. Stocks opened mixed to kick off a short trading week as investors assess how the Federal Reserve will handle its interest rate policy next year. The S&P 500 ( ^GSPC ) rose slightly, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq ( ^IXIC ) gained 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI ) fell about 0.4%. Consumer Discretionary stocks ( XLY ) gained, while Financials ( XLF ) and Real Estate ( XLRE ) lagged in early trading. Individual movers included AI heavyweight Nvidia ( NVDA ) and Tesla ( TSLA ), up more than 1% and 2%, respectively. Wall Street is coming off a volatile week after Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted the central bank will scale back its pace of interest rate cuts next year. Economic data : Conference Board Consumer Confidence (December) Earnings : No notable earnings Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed over the weekend and early this morning: Wall Street reevaluates 'higher for longer' rates: The week ahead Bitcoin posts first weekly decline since Trump's election win Honda stock rises as Nissan merger talks formalize Elon Musk makes 'overstaffed' Fed target in quest for efficiency Biden launches new US trade probe into legacy Chinese chips The Container Store files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Novo rises as 2025 obesity drug market set to captivate investors

This European Airlines Adds Five A350-900 Aircraft to its Existing Airbus Order, Boosting Long Haul FlightsThe Washington Commanders' recent ineptitude on first-round draft picks was on display again Saturday, as the team waived cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . Per Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post , that move means every first-round pick made by the Commanders from 2019 through 2023 is no longer with the team: Washington selected Forbes with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of Mississippi State, but after appearing in 20 games and making only seven starts over the course of two seasons, his tenure with the Commanders is already over. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. For more from Bleacher Report on this topic and from around the sports world, check out our B/R app , homepage and social feeds—including Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok .

NEW YORK , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P MidCap 400 constituent Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) will replace Catalent Inc. (NYSE: CTLT) in the S&P 500, and BILL Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BILL) will replace Lennox International in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, December 23 . Novo Holdings A/S has acquired Catalent in a deal that closed today, December 18 . Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date: Effective Date Index Name Action Company Name Ticker GICS Sector Dec 23, 2024 S&P 500 Addition Lennox International LII Industrials Dec 23, 2024 S&P 500 Deletion Catalent CTLT Health Care Dec 23, 2024 S&P MidCap 400 Addition BILL Holdings BILL Information Technology Dec 23, 2024 S&P MidCap 400 Deletion Lennox International LII Industrials For more information about S&P Dow Jones Indices, please visit www.spdji.com ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spdji.com . FOR MORE INFORMATION: S&P Dow Jones Indices index_services@spglobal.com Media Inquiries spdji.comms@spglobal.com View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lennox-international-set-to-join-sp-500-and-bill-holdings-to-join-sp-midcap-400-302335548.html SOURCE S&P Dow Jones IndicesCalifornia will revive its own subsidy programs for electric vehicles if Donald Trump guts US federal tax breaks for such cars, the state's governor said Monday. The president-elect has said repeatedly he would scrap what he called the "electric vehicle mandate" -- actually a $7,500 federal rebate for anyone who purchases an EV. Gavin Newsom, who heads the solidly Democratic state and has pitched himself as a leader of the anti-Trump political resistance, said Monday California was not "turning back" towards polluting transport. "We will intervene if the Trump Administration eliminates the federal tax credit, doubling down on our commitment to clean air and green jobs in California," Newsom said. "We're not turning back on a clean transportation future -- we're going to make it more affordable for people to drive vehicles that don't pollute," he added. "Consumers continue to prove the skeptics wrong -– zero-emission vehicles are here to stay." If Trump scraps the tax credit, California could revive its own Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, which ran until November 2023, granting rebates of up to $7,500 for people buying battery-powered cars, a press release said. California leads the nation in electric vehicle adoption, and is the single biggest market in the country, representing around a third of all units sold in the United States. State figures show that more than two million so-called "zero emission vehicles" -- which include fully electric vehicles as well as plug-in hybrids -- have now been sold in the state, with one-in-four new cars in that category. On the campaign trail, Trump was frequently hostile to electric vehicles, which he has linked with what he calls the "hoax" of climate change. He vowed repeatedly that under his watch the United States would become "energy dominant," chiefly through expanded oil and gas extraction. For many in California, such pledges are anathema, with the state frequently battered by the tangible effects of climate change, from huge wildfires to droughts to furious storms. Newsom -- who many believe has White House ambitions of his own -- has positioned himself as a bulwark against the feared excesses of an incoming Trump administration on issues from climate change to immigration, vowing to be a check on its power. With 40 million people, the sheer size of California's market has for a long time helped set the national tone when it comes to pollution standards for automakers. Rather than make two versions of the same vehicles, Detroit giants have willingly adopted California's tougher rules on emissions and efficiency for nationwide sales. That de facto standard-setting power has angered Republicans like Trump, who say -- on this issue -- states should not be allowed to set their own rules. hg/ahaMtoZ Biolabs Launches High-Sensitivity Quantitative Phosphoproteomics Service to Advance Cutting-Edge Biomedical Research

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Inflation report poses test for stocks rally as Fed meeting loomsBOSTON — Another CTE study is exposing the dangers of repetitive head impacts for athletes. The largest study ever of CTE in dead hockey players found that the odds of having chronic traumatic encephalopathy significantly increased with longer careers. The Boston University CTE Center study of 77 dead male ice hockey players showed that the risk for the brain disease jumped by 34% with each year played. Eighteen of the 19 dead National Hockey League players who were studied had CTE — a neurodegenerative disease caused by repeated traumatic brain injuries, and most frequently found in former contact sport athletes exposed to repetitive head impacts. While many think of CTE risk as limited to hockey enforcers, this study makes it clear that all male ice hockey players are at risk. “Ice hockey players with longer careers not only were more likely to have CTE, but they also had more severe disease,” said corresponding author Jesse Mez, co-director of clinical research at the BU CTE Center. “We hope this data will help inspire changes to make the game safer as well as help former ice hockey players impacted by CTE get the care they need,” added Mez, who’s an associate professor of neurology at BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. The researchers studied male brain donors who had been amateur and professional ice hockey players. They found 96% (27 of 28) of pro players had CTE (18 of 19 NHL players, and all nine non-NHL pros); 46% of college, juniors and semi-pro players (13 of 28); and 10% (2 of 21) of youth and high school players. Among enforcers, the researchers found that 18 of 22 had CTE, but the difference between enforcers and non-enforcers was not statistically significant after accounting for years of play. “Enforcers have dominated the CTE conversation, but our findings provide the most evidence for the cumulative amount of play as the predominant risk factor for CTE,” Mez said. “Enforcers had about twice the odds of developing CTE, but the takeaway here is that non-enforcers are getting CTE as well. “Ice hockey players skate quickly, and checking leads to impacts with other players, the ice, boards and glass,” Mez added. “We think years of play is a proxy for these impacts that are harder to measure directly, but are likely what are leading to the disease.” After football and rugby, ice hockey is the third major sport to show a dose-response relationship between years of play and CTE risk, further strengthening the evidence that repetitive head impacts cause CTE. The risk for CTE among female ice hockey players remains unknown, and because the rules around checking differ, the results should not be generalized to female ice hockey players. The researchers stressed that the CTE data reported in this study should not be construed as the prevalence of CTE in the target population, as families whose loved ones are symptomatic are more likely to donate their brains. ©2024 MediaNews Group, Inc. Visit at bostonherald.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Nike NKE , and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in NKE usually suggests something big is about to happen. We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 16 extraordinary options activities for Nike. This level of activity is out of the ordinary. The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 37% leaning bullish and 43% bearish. Among these notable options, 3 are puts, totaling $187,556, and 13 are calls, amounting to $647,860. Projected Price Targets After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $67.5 and $100.0 for Nike, spanning the last three months. Analyzing Volume & Open Interest Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Nike's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Nike's whale activity within a strike price range from $67.5 to $100.0 in the last 30 days. Nike Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days Largest Options Trades Observed: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume NKE PUT SWEEP BEARISH 12/20/24 $2.02 $1.83 $2.0 $78.00 $101.0K 1.0K 551 NKE CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $7.5 $7.35 $7.5 $75.00 $75.0K 9.0K 301 NKE CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $7.2 $7.0 $7.16 $75.00 $71.9K 9.0K 200 NKE CALL TRADE NEUTRAL 12/20/24 $3.35 $3.25 $3.3 $81.00 $71.2K 1.0K 308 NKE CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $7.9 $7.6 $7.87 $75.00 $55.2K 9.0K 405 About Nike Nike is the largest athletic footwear and apparel brand in the world. Key categories include basketball, running, and football (soccer). Footwear generates about two thirds of its sales. Its brands include Nike, Jordan (premium athletic footwear and clothing), and Converse (casual footwear). Nike sells products worldwide through company-owned stores, franchised stores, and third-party retailers. The firm also operates e-commerce platforms in more than 40 countries. Nearly all its production is outsourced to contract manufacturers in more than 30 countries. Nike was founded in 1964 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon. Having examined the options trading patterns of Nike, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance Nike's Current Market Status Trading volume stands at 7,335,567, with NKE's price up by 1.73%, positioned at $79.94. RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought. Earnings announcement expected in 13 days. Professional Analyst Ratings for Nike In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $81.0. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Nike, targeting a price of $80. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from B of A Securities continues to hold a Buy rating for Nike, targeting a price of $95. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Neutral rating on Nike with a target price of $73. * In a cautious move, an analyst from Needham downgraded its rating to Buy, setting a price target of $84. * An analyst from TD Cowen has decided to maintain their Hold rating on Nike, which currently sits at a price target of $73. Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely. If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Nike, Benzinga Pro gives you real-time options trades alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Mike Tyson, 58, is facing a €1.46 million ($1.59 million) lawsuit after he allegedly broke an agreement with a gambling promotional company by fighting the 27-year-old Jake Paul in November. Medier, a media company promoting gambling brand Rabona, is suing Tyson for failing to honor a deal signed with the Cyprus-based business in January. The lawsuit was filed at London's High Court in October ahead of the fight. Tyson and his fighting venture Tyrannic allegedly backed out of their agreement with Medier in March after claiming a breach of their own. The fight against Paul - originally slated for July 20 - was announced on the same day. Paul defeated Tyson by a unanimous decision at the A&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas on November 15 in front of a crowd of over 73,000 people. Jake Paul issues scathing response to Canelo Alvarez after boxing legend's fight comments Sydney Thomas opens up on message from Jake Paul during Mike Tyson fight night In the lawsuit, Medier expressed how their actions did not merit a breach and Tyson's sudden departure caused €1.46 million in damage. "The true reason for Mr Tyson and Tyrannic's hasty and unlawful termination was because Mr. Tyson had agreed [to] a deal, sponsored by Netflix, to fight the influencer Jake Paul," Medier and their lawyers wrote. Tyson and Tyrannic are yet to formally contest the lawsuit and may file a defense in the coming days. Both Tyson and Medier were reached for comment by the Mirror U.S. While the fight may have lacked emphatic punches and featured a slew of streaming delays, it was a tremendous commercial success for Netflix. The media giants reported that streaming "peaked at 65 million concurrent streams watching around the world, with 38 million concurrent streams in the United States" per a PR release. Paul reportedly took home a $40 million purse while Tyson netted $20 million. The earnings were slightly lopsided because A) Paul promoted the fight and B) his large social-media following. The fight itself was littered with advertisements for sports betting company Draftkings. "This is one of those situations when you lost but still won," Tyson wrote on X a day after the fight. "I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in [the] ring one last time." "I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won," he continued. "To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you."Cornelious Brown IV throws 5 TD passes to lead Alabama A&M past Mississippi Valley State 49-35

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The Miami Hurricanes, who once appeared to be a near-lock for the College Football Playoff, are not playing for a national title. Instead, they will play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando. That bowl berth against Iowa State is a let-down for fans with dreams of a sixth national title in their minds, as well as players hoping to compete for a championship. However, Miami’s trip to Orlando and the lead-up to it are still crucial periods for the Hurricanes for multiple reasons. First, it’s a chance for the program to achieve something it has not done in more than two decades: win 11 games. Although the 11th win won’t get them closer to a championship, it is a good sign of the program’s progress over Mario Cristobal’s tenure. It would also end UM’s five-game losing streak in bowls. “We’re not satisfied,” Cristobal said. “We want to win every single game. We won 10. We were close on the other two, but close isn’t good enough. We want progress. We’re hungry and driven to get better, and so that’s what our focus is on: to improving as a football program, to getting better, to moving into the postseason with an opportunity against a great football team like this and putting our best on the field.” There are signs the Hurricanes will show up at close to full strength for the bowl game. Running back Damien Martinez announced he was going to play, and star quarterback Cam Ward said in a video call posted on social media that he intends to play, as well. “We’re trying to win our first bowl game in 20 years,” Ward said in the video, mistaking the length of UM’s long bowl losing streak. “We’re going hard.” Playing in the bowl game also provides the opportunity for the Hurricanes to get in several practices between now and the game. That means Miami can develop its young players and prepare them for next season during both the practices and the bowl game itself. “It’s extremely valuable,” Cristobal said. “You really don’t have many opportunities throughout the course of the year — time is limited more and more each season with your student-athletes. I want to state this and be very clear: it’s very important, it’s ultra-important for the University of Miami to continue to develop and grow and progress by stressing the importance of offseason opportunities ... You learn a lot about your team and learn a lot about your people and your program when you head to the postseason.” Of course, there are potential negatives. Players can get hurt; Mark Fletcher Jr. suffered a foot injury in the Pinstripe Bowl last year that cost him all of spring practice. A poor performance can also potentially set the tone for next season, like how Florida State, fresh off a playoff snub last year, suffered a devastating loss against Georgia in the Orange Bowl and went on to a dismal 2-10 season this year. “This is the ending of ’24 and the beginning of ’25,” Cristobal said. “This is the last opportunity to be on the field and carry some momentum into the offseason. So it is, in essence, it is the most important game because it’s the next game. “There’s a lot of excitement in the form of opportunity for our guys. Our guys love to play football. The chance to play one more time with this special group — this is a special group of guys now. They’ve worked hard to really change the trajectory of the University of Miami, and they want to continue to elevate the status and the culture at the University of Miami. So certainly a ton to play for.” ____ Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Shares of Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (FET) rose nearly 10% on Monday after the company announced a share repurchase program and the completion of sale-leaseback transactions. Forum Energy services the oil, natural gas, industrial, and renewable energy industries, providing value-added solutions that increase the safety and efficiency of energy exploration and production. The company said its board of directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to $75 million worth outstanding shares of its common stock. The firm said that under the terms of the company’s outstanding senior secured bonds, share repurchases are subject to a leverage ratio of 1.5x. “Until such time as FET’s Leverage Ratio is less than 1.5x, the company will not repurchase its common stock,” it clarified. Meanwhile, the firm also said that in the fourth quarter, it completed selling two manufacturing facilities in Texas. Net proceeds from the sale totaled approximately $20 million, it added. Forum Energy said the properties remain an integral part of its operations, and long-term lease agreements were executed in connection with the transaction. CEO Neal Lux noted that the firm is committed to maintaining conservative net leverage by using a meaningful portion of its free cash flow to reduce debt further. "In addition, FET is focused on returning cash to its shareholders. The size of our share repurchase program reflects our confidence to generate consistent free cash flow in 2025 and beyond,” he said. Retail chatter on Stocktwits indicated optimism on the stock. Despite the rally on Monday, Forum Energy shares have lost over 30% since the beginning of the year. For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel said Sunday that the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found after he was killed in what it described as a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” The UAE's Interior Ministry later said authorities arrested three perpetrators involved in the killing of Zvi Kogan. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel “will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death.” Israeli authorities did not say how they determined the killing of Kogan was a terror attack and offered no additional details. Kogan, 28, an ultra-Orthodox rabbi who went missing on Thursday, ran a kosher grocery store in the futuristic city of Dubai, where Israelis have flocked for commerce and tourism since the two countries forged diplomatic ties in the 2020 Abraham Accords . The agreement has held through more than a year of soaring regional tensions unleashed by Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack into southern Israel . But Israel's devastating retaliatory offensive in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon, after months of fighting with the Hezbollah militant group, have stoked anger among Emiratis, Arab nationals and others living in the the UAE. Iran, which supports Hamas and Hezbollah, has also been threatening to retaliate against Israel after a wave of airstrikes Israel carried out in October in response to an Iranian ballistic missile attack. The Emirati government did not respond to a request for comment. However, senior Emirati diplomat Anwer Gargash wrote on the social platform X in Arabic on Sunday that “the UAE will remain a home of safety, an oasis of stability, a society of tolerance and coexistence and a beacon of development, pride and advancement.” Early on Sunday, the UAE’s state-run WAM news agency acknowledged Kogan’s disappearance but pointedly did not acknowledge he held Israeli citizenship, referring to him only as being Moldovan. The Emirati Interior Ministry described Kogan as being “missing and out of contact.” “Specialized authorities immediately began search and investigation operations upon receiving the report,” the Interior Ministry said. The ministry later said that three “perpetrators” had been arrested “in record time” without giving additional details. Netanyahu told a regular Cabinet meeting later Sunday that he was “deeply shocked” by Kogan's disappearance and death. He said he appreciated the cooperation of the UAE in the investigation and that ties between the two countries would continue to be strengthened. Israel's largely ceremonial president, Isaac Herzog, condemned the killing and thanked Emirati authorities for "their swift action." He said he trusts they “will work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice.” Israel also again warned against all nonessential travel to the Emirates after Kogan's killing. “There is concern that there is still a threat against Israelis and Jews in the area,” a government warning issued Sunday said. Kogan was an emissary of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, a prominent and highly observant branch of ultra-Orthodox Judaism based in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood in New York City. It said he was last seen in Dubai. The UAE has a burgeoning Jewish community, with synagogues and businesses catering to kosher diners. The Rimon Market, a kosher grocery store that Kogan managed on Dubai’s busy Al Wasl Road, was shut Sunday. As the wars have roiled the region, the store has been the target of online protests by supporters of the Palestinians. Mezuzahs on the front and back doors of the market appeared to have been ripped off when an Associated Press journalist stopped by on Sunday. Kogan’s wife, Rivky, is a U.S. citizen who lived with him in the UAE. She is the niece of Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, who was killed in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The UAE is an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula and is also home to Abu Dhabi. Local Jewish officials in the UAE declined to comment. While the Israeli statement did not mention Iran, Iranian intelligence services have carried out past kidnappings in the UAE. Western officials believe Iran runs intelligence operations in the UAE and keeps tabs on the hundreds of thousands of Iranians living across the country. Iran is suspected of kidnapping and later killing British Iranian national Abbas Yazdi in Dubai in 2013, though Tehran has denied involvement. Iran also kidnapped Iranian German national Jamshid Sharmahd in 2020 from Dubai, taking him back to Tehran, where he was executed in October . ___ Gambrell reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tia Goldenberg And Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

Bengals kicker Cade York and his Cowboys cheerleader girlfriend will be bitter rivals on Monday Night Football READ MORE: NFL fans demand Lions star is suspended for 'dirty' hit vs. Packers By JAKE FENNER Published: 22:17 GMT, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 22:19 GMT, 6 December 2024 e-mail View comments When the Cincinnati Bengals kick things off against the Dallas Cowboys on this week's edition of Monday Night Football, the Cowboys will be bringing their world famous cheerleaders. One of those cowgirls might feel conflicted by the game's end. That's because Zoe Dale, one of the Cowboys cheerleaders, is dating Cade York - a placekicker that just signed with Cincinnati two days ago. Bengals starting kicker Evan McPherson was placed on injured reserve with a hurt groin, so York was signed to the practice squad. York is expected to make his debut for Cincinnati on Monday night - all while his girlfriend is wearing the other team's uniform. 'My girlfriend is actually a cheerleader for the Cowboys,' York told reporters in the locker room on Thursday. 'She got baptized this Sunday. So it was awesome getting to do that, and all her teammates got to come watch and, literally, the next day I get a call that I'm going to work out for the Bengals, and they're playing on Monday. Newly acquired Cincinnati Bengals kicker Cade York will be making his debut against Dallas York's girlfriend, Zoe Dale, is a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and will watch him make his debut York was previously a kicker for the Washington Commanders but was cut after Week 1 Read More Lions star taunts Packers rival who had threatened to put 'hands' on him in fiery exchange 'I was like 'Well, Zoe, I will see you at home no matter what.' So yeah, it's pretty cool.' Dale has been a cheerleader with Dallas since the summer of 2023: 'I am so unbelievably humbled to announce that I am a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader,' she wrote in a post at the time. 'Thank you to everyone who has helped, encouraged, and supported me during this journey. I am blessed to be a part of such a prestigious organization that withholds such iconic history. 'Without the support of my family, friends, and the Lord, I wouldn't have been able to accomplish this by myself. I am ever so grateful for what God has provided and the women he has brought into my life. Thank you for the countless prayers, thoughts, and love during this process.' York previously played for the Washington Commanders this season. But he was cut after missing two field goals against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener. When asked who she'll be rooting for, York revealed, 'She's gonna be cheering for me. She's already told me second quarter and fourth quarter is when she's on the visitor side. I'll have to sneak her a couple of smiles.' By joining the Bengals, York is reuniting with two former college teammates from LSU. York was a freshman on the 2019 LSU Tigers team featuring quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase that won the national championship and has gone down as one of the greatest teams in the history of the sport. Both Dallas (5-7) and Cincinnati (4-8) find themselves in similar positions as they cling to barely-there playoff hopes. Share or comment on this article: Bengals kicker Cade York and his Cowboys cheerleader girlfriend will be bitter rivals on Monday Night Football e-mail Add comment

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Texas will look to win its fourth straight game and carry a measure of momentum into its inaugural season as a member of the Southeastern Conference when it hosts Northwestern State on Sunday afternoon in Austin, Texas. It's the final tune-up before the SEC gauntlet for the Longhorns (10-2), who roll into Sunday's game with 10 days of rest and after a 98-62 win over New Orleans on Dec. 19. Justin Pope led Texas with a career-high 42 points, the most for a member of the Longhorns since Reggie Freeman had 43 against Fresno State in 1996. Arthur Kaluma added 15 points and Chendall Weaver scored 12 for Texas, which played without star freshman guard Tre Johnson for the second straight game. Johnson has been listed as day-to-day for a return but would be a likely participant to get at least some playing time before the Longhorns' SEC opener at No. 13 Texas A&M on Jan. 4. Texas coach Rodney Terry is looking for focus on the defensive end from his team as it heads into league play. "We want to be playing Texas basketball defensively," Terry said. "We try to protect the paint, we try to keep the guys off the glass, (and be) physical (with our) block outs. Then try to get out and play to a strength of ours. We're a fast team but you've got to be able to get stops to be able to do that and play in transition." Northwestern State (5-6, 2-0 Southland Conference) heads to Austin after an 89-79 win at home over Southern-New Orleans on Dec. 20. Addison Patterson turned in a career performance in the win with 33 points, 10 rebounds and four assists as the Demons won for the third time in four games. The Demons have played four teams from power conferences -- Texas Tech, Oklahoma, LSU and, most recently, Cal on Dec. 14 -- and have lost by at least 16 points in each game. "Our guys are always ready to play," Demons coach Rick Cabrera said. "We had a really good Christmas break to decompress and recuperate. They are just ready and willing to play anyone regardless of conference. Texas is extremely talented, and we are looking forward to competing with one of the top programs in the country." The contest against Texas is the final non-conference game for Northwestern State, which returns to Southland Conference play at home against Nicholls on Jan. 4. The Longhorns have won all five previous games with Northwestern State, most recently a 105-57 victory at home in November 2017. --Field Level Media27 Tech Gifts That Are Basically Futuristic Versions Of Everyday Items

The Central Bank of Nigeria fined 29 banks a total of N15 billion for violating anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations. The CBN governor underlined the gravity of these violations and the need for the affected banks to address the fundamental issues It further stated that adherence to regulations is a top priority for the CBN in order to promote stability and national development CHECK OUT: Learn at Your Own Pace! Our Flexible Online Course allows you to fit copywriting skills development around your busy schedule. Enroll Now! Legit.ng journalist Zainab Iwayemi has 5-year-experience covering the Economy, Technology, and Capital Market . A total of N15 billion in fines was levied against 29 banks by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for breaking anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws. At the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) 2024 Bankers' Night in Lagos, CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso made this announcement. Cardoso emphasized in his remarks the seriousness of these infractions and the necessity for the impacted banks to fix the structural flaws that permitted these failures to happen, BusinessDay reported. Read also CBN gives simple solution as cash dries up in ATMs, sends message to UBA, GTB, others PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! “In addition to these penalties, the banks are required to address the root causes of the lapses, which is crucial for improving regulatory effectiveness. Historically, the industry has struggled with recurring issues, but we are confident that this approach will help change that narrative,” Cardoso stated. The Broader Implications of Compliance The governor of the CBN emphasized the wider effects of compliance on the financial system, pointing out that organizations that place a high priority on following regulations support stability and national progress. “A bank that prioritises compliance does more than protect itself -it strengthens the entire financial ecosystem. It directs financial resources toward growth, innovation, and prosperity rather than crime and corruption. Together, we must exceed standards, demonstrating to the public and the world that we are stewards of integrity and trust,” he added. Cardoso added that non-compliance has repercussions that go beyond fines imposed by the government. He asserts that problems like fraud, corruption, and money laundering threaten the core of the financial system. 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CBN gives simple solution as cash dries up in ATMs Legit.ng reported that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to penalize negligent financial firms for the ongoing cash shortage at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). CBN Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso made this known on Friday at the annual Bankers' Dinner hosted by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. Read also Fraudsters attack Nigerian banks, steal money, Access bank, others react The declaration was made in response to reports of cash shortages in banks in recent days, both at ATMs and over the counter. PAY ATTENTION : Legit.ng Needs Your Opinion! That's your chance to change your favourite news media. Fill in a short questionnaire Source: Legit.ngPeter Dutton has been accused of blocking a show of political unity and stopping a Liberal senator from reading out the local Labor MP’s statement in the wake of the Melbourne synagogue firebombing. Macnamara MP Josh Burns, who had physically lost his voice on Friday, appeared alongside Coalition foreign affairs spokesman James Paterson and a number of state and federal Liberals outside the Adass Israel synagogue on Friday, after the early morning terror attack. Mr Burns claims Senator Paterson had agreed to read out his words, but Opposition Leader Peter Dutton intervened. “James agreed to read out a statement from me, because I thought it was really important there be a united front,” Mr Burns told ABC RN Breakfast on Tuesday. “Unfortunately, right before we got on, Peter Dutton intervened and told James that he wasn’t allowed to read out the statement. “Peter Dutton told James that he wasn’t allowed to read out my words. I wanted to stand out with James and present a united front on this, and Peter Dutton decided that it was more important to play partisan games than to allow my words that I physically couldn’t speak to be read out.” Mr Burns’ statement, which labelled the attack a “disgrace and extremely dangerous” was instead ready by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry president Daniel Aghion. Mr Burns on Tuesday said despite having no voice, “I wanted to make sure that my community knew that I was there, and that we do this in a bipartisan way”. “I wanted to show unity,” he told ABC News. “If we’re going to play those sorts of politics, I don’t think it’s in our best interests. I compare that with community leaders who have been working with people avross the Parliament regardless of their political stripes. “I’ll stand up with anyone at this moment... I don’t care. I care about my community.” In response to Mr Burns’ claims, Senator Paterson on Tuesday said that he felt “very sorry that Josh Burns and his community have been abandoned by the Labor Party in the wake of this terror attack”. “But it is not the role of a Liberal frontbencher to act as a spokesman for a Labor MP,” Senator Paterson said. “One of the many senior Albanese Government ministers should have been there to speak if Josh was not able to.” The early morning attack was on Monday deemed a likely terror incident. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also stood up a federal taskforce, led by the Australian Federal Police and ASIO, to combat anti-Semitism. The Coalition have slammed Mr Albanese for not yet having visited the synagogue site - although he is expected to do so this week, potentially on Tuesday. Senator Paterson earlier told the ABC Melbourne’s Jewish community were “disappointed” in the lack of leadership shown by the entire Labor cabinet. “I think it is strange that we’re now five days on from this happening and the Prime Minister still hasn’t attended and nor has any senior national security minister of the government, not the Home Affairs Minister (Tony Burke), not the Attorney-General (Mark Dreyfus),” he said. The latest development in the politicking came after one of the world’s most prominent Jewish human rights organisations prepares to issue a global warning against travel to Australia. The Simon Wiesenthal Centre in the United States reached out to community members through social media in the wake of the Ripponlea attack to say: “Arsonists burned a Melbourne synagogue, built by Holocaust survivors, injuring Jews and damaging sacred religious items”. “Jews were trapped inside a Sydney synagogue by Hamas supporters, and a Jewish bakery in Melbourne was targeted by antisemites,” the organisation said, referencing other incidents that occured within days of the Melbourne terror attack. “These attacks coincide with Australia’s vote at the UN supporting an anti-Israel resolution calling for Israel to leave parts of Jerusalem and the West Bank — an action that would leave the Jewish state with indefensible borders.”

(The Center Square) – Of the many costly security missteps uncovered at the rally site in Butler, Pa. where a would-be assassin nearly killed Donald Trump, one deterrent may have been relatively affordable. Rep. Pat Fallon said the U.S. Secret Service could have fashioned a rudimentary fence made of caution tape, signs, posts and stakes around the AGR building on July 13 for roughly $410. The agency’s decision to unman the outside of the building and exclude it from an overall security perimeter around the Butler Farm Show Grounds that day has drawn much criticism from lawmakers on the task force assembled to investigate both attempts on Trump’s life, the second occurring at a Mar-a-Lago golf course in September. During a heated seven-minute exchange with Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr., the Republican congressman from Texas said the agency’s $2 billion funding increase seemed far in excess of what it would have cost to have functioning drones, more coordinated radio communications, agents on a nearby water tower and security deterrents available in Butler. “What sticks in our craw is when we report to our constituents, we have to say, ‘Hey, this federal agency failed epically, and then they wanted to almost double their budget,’” Fallon said. The conversation devolved into a shouting match after Fallon then accused Rowe of showing up at a 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York City for political purposes only. Rep. Pat Fallon, of Texas, questions Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. during Congressional task force hearing on the attempted assassination of President-elect Donald Trump in Butler, Pa.DNV: IMO Maritime Safety CommitteeInternational electronics giant picks DFW city for 1,500-employee plant

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In his valedictory speech, Luigi Mangione described his classmates’ “incredible courage to explore the unknown and try new things.” Mangione took a software programming internship after high school at Maryland-based video game studio Firaxis, where he fixed bugs on the hit strategy game Civilization 6, according to a LinkedIn profile. Firaxis' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, said it would not comment on former employees. He more recently worked at the car-buying website TrueCar, but has not worked there since 2023, the head of the Santa Monica, California-based company confirmed to the AP. From January to June 2022, Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. “There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, including surfing, Ryan said. “He went surfing with R.J. once but it didn’t work out because of his back,” Ryan said, but noted that Mangione and Martin often went together to a rock-climbing gym. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. An image posted to a social media account linked to Mangione showed what appeared to be an X-ray of a metal rod and multiple screws inserted into someone's lower spine. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. 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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 MediaFox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Jason Kelce’s media career has taken off in his first year away from the NFL, and his next adventure will be joining late-night television. "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" will premiere Jan. 3 on ESPN, running five Friday nights through February 1, starting at 1 a.m. Late-night TV is a competitive space, and Kelce got some advice from a longtime host as he prepares for his new show. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jimmy Kimmel (Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty Images) Kelce revealed the news on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," and the future Pro Football Hall of Fame center said Kimmel has given him "tons of advice" about how to make his show a hit. "To be able to go on his show and promote my show that’s coming out, but also to just go there and talk to him, get all the ins and outs about how to run a late-night show — how you talk into the camera, how you choose topics, how you prepare. It was honestly a very beneficial trip to take," Kelce said on his "New Heights" podcast. TRAVIS KELCE JOKES THAT JASON AND KYLIE SHOULD ‘GO FOR THE STARTING FIVE’ AFTER ANNOUNCEMENT OF 4TH CHILD Travis Kelce , Jason’s younger brother who stars for the Kansas City Chiefs, called Kimmel "one of the best in the business for a reason," noting he got to meet the host over the summer. Former NFL player and ESPN commentator Jason Kelce on the sidelines during the first half of a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley/Imagn Images) Jason said he is also a big fan of Conan O’Brien, though he likes all the current late-night greats. Jason has been to football stadiums all over this year despite being retired after joining the "Monday Night Countdown" panel for ESPN while making appearances at "College GameDay" and doing his podcast with Travis throughout the year. Jason’s wife, Kylie Kelce, is also launching her own podcast, "Not Gonna Lie." Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after announcing his retirement from the NFL at NovaCare Complex March 4, 2024, in Philadelphia. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Jason will embark on his first solo act with this late-night show, and he’s making sure to use all his resources to make it stick. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

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Another highlight of the meeting is the government's pledge to further open up the economy and improve the business environment for both domestic and foreign investors. Securities firms have lauded this commitment, as increased market access and reduced barriers to entry are expected to attract more capital inflows and stimulate economic activity in key sectors such as finance, technology, and manufacturing.Moelis & Company ( NYSE:MC – Get Free Report ) and DigitalBridge Group ( NYSE:DBRG – Get Free Report ) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, earnings and valuation. Insider and Institutional Ownership 91.5% of Moelis & Company shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.7% of DigitalBridge Group shares are held by institutional investors. 6.4% of Moelis & Company shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.4% of DigitalBridge Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term. Profitability This table compares Moelis & Company and DigitalBridge Group’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets. Risk and Volatility Earnings and Valuation This table compares Moelis & Company and DigitalBridge Group”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation. DigitalBridge Group has higher revenue and earnings than Moelis & Company. DigitalBridge Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Moelis & Company, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of recent recommendations for Moelis & Company and DigitalBridge Group, as reported by MarketBeat. Moelis & Company currently has a consensus price target of $60.83, suggesting a potential downside of 18.92%. DigitalBridge Group has a consensus price target of $18.13, suggesting a potential upside of 47.00%. Given DigitalBridge Group’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe DigitalBridge Group is more favorable than Moelis & Company. Dividends Moelis & Company pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. DigitalBridge Group pays an annual dividend of $0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Moelis & Company pays out 452.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. DigitalBridge Group pays out 5.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Summary DigitalBridge Group beats Moelis & Company on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks. About Moelis & Company ( Get Free Report ) Moelis & Company operates as an investment banking advisory firm. It offers advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters, as well as strategic, capital structure, and private funds advisory. The company offers its services to public multinational corporations, middle market private companies, financial sponsors, entrepreneurs, governments, and sovereign wealth funds. It operates in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York. About DigitalBridge Group ( Get Free Report ) DigitalBridge is an infrastructure investment firm specializing in digital infrastructure assets. They provide services to institutional investors. They primarily invest in data centers, cell towers, fiber networks, small cells, and edge infrastructure. DigitalBridge Group, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with additional offices in Los Angles, California, and New York New York. Receive News & Ratings for Moelis & Company Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Moelis & Company and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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In response to the incident, the school administration has issued a statement condemning the actions of the suspect and assuring parents that they are taking steps to enhance security measures on the premises. The installation of additional security cameras, increased staff supervision in sensitive areas, and mandatory background checks for all employees are among the measures being implemented to prevent such incidents from happening again in the future.PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of Northern Trust Co. ( NASDAQ:NTRS – Free Report ) by 4.4% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 126,788 shares of the asset manager’s stock after selling 5,801 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc.’s holdings in Northern Trust were worth $11,415,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of NTRS. B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG acquired a new position in Northern Trust during the 3rd quarter worth $2,071,000. Pathstone Holdings LLC increased its holdings in Northern Trust by 2.6% in the third quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC now owns 15,936 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $1,437,000 after buying an additional 402 shares during the last quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in Northern Trust by 11.8% during the third quarter. Aviance Capital Partners LLC now owns 11,652 shares of the asset manager’s stock valued at $1,049,000 after buying an additional 1,226 shares in the last quarter. Claro Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Northern Trust by 6.7% during the 3rd quarter. Claro Advisors LLC now owns 9,755 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $878,000 after buying an additional 614 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Natixis Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Northern Trust by 31.6% in the 3rd quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 81,774 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $7,362,000 after acquiring an additional 19,655 shares in the last quarter. 83.19% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. StockNews.com raised Northern Trust from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. Evercore ISI lifted their price target on shares of Northern Trust from $86.00 to $103.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a report on Thursday, October 24th. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Northern Trust from $98.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 24th. Bank of America upped their target price on Northern Trust from $103.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 24th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on Northern Trust from $108.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 15th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Northern Trust currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $100.67. Northern Trust Stock Up 0.5 % NTRS opened at $109.46 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $97.76 and its 200-day moving average is $89.73. Northern Trust Co. has a one year low of $75.55 and a one year high of $109.92. The company has a market capitalization of $21.70 billion, a PE ratio of 13.61, a P/E/G ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.71 and a current ratio of 0.71. Northern Trust Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 6th will be issued a $0.75 dividend. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.74%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 6th. Northern Trust’s payout ratio is 37.31%. Insider Activity In other Northern Trust news, Vice Chairman Steven L. Fradkin sold 27,874 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.50, for a total transaction of $2,801,337.00. Following the sale, the insider now owns 46,078 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,630,839. The trade was a 37.69 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink . Also, Director Charles A. Tribbett sold 1,855 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.12, for a total transaction of $163,462.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 1,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $88,120. This represents a 64.97 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last quarter, insiders sold 80,906 shares of company stock worth $8,176,652. Corporate insiders own 0.64% of the company’s stock. About Northern Trust ( Free Report ) Northern Trust Corporation, a financial holding company, provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking solutions for corporations, institutions, families, and individuals worldwide. It operates in two segments, Asset Servicing and Wealth Management. The Asset Servicing segment offers asset servicing and related services, including custody, fund administration, investment operations outsourcing, investment management, investment risk and analytical services, employee benefit services, securities lending, foreign exchange, treasury management, brokerage services, transition management services, banking, and cash management services. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding NTRS? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Northern Trust Co. ( NASDAQ:NTRS – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Northern Trust Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Northern Trust and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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Article content Ottawa appears to be getting involved in what children of a certain age can and can not watch on TV — at least when it comes to food advertising. Recommended Videos According to Blacklock’s Reporter , the Senate social affairs committee has cleared a private Liberal bill to ban certain TV food commercials that target children but a final vote in the Senate is required to pass it into law. “Our government supports restrictions on food advertising to children to protect them from the risks of chronic diseases caused by an unhealthy diet,” said a health department briefing note. “Almost one in three children in Canada, including two in three Indigenous children, lives with overweight or obesity. There is an increasingly urgent public health concern associated with excess weight because children who are overweight or obese are at an increased risk of developing chronic conditions.” The bill passed in the Commons on Oct. 25, 2023, by a 208-to-115 vote and requires Third Reading in the Senate to become law. Bill C-252, An Act To Amend The Food And Drugs Act, would give the Department of Health the ability to restrict TV ads to children younger than 13 of any foods containing “more than prescribed levels of sugar, saturated fats or sodium.” Cabinet would determine the “prescribed levels.” “Inaction will mean our children will continue to be manipulated by this multi-billion dollar industry,” Liberal MP and bill sponsor Patricia Lattanzio (Saint Léonard-Saint Michel, Que.), said in earlier debate. “Relying on powerful multinational companies to self-regulate and reduce their targeting has only been proven unsuccessful.” The Association of Canadian Advertisers estimated passing the bill would amount to $956 million a year in lost advertising. RECOMMENDED VIDEONitish lays foundation for PPU’s new campus near BakhtiyarpurAlberta RCMP officer charged with sexual assault after 2022 hotel party

NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against WM Technology, Inc. ("WM Technology" or "the Company") MAPS and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired WM Technology securities between May 25, 2021, and September 24, 2024, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/MAPS . Case Details The complaint alleges that Defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose, among other things, that: (1) WM Technology's monthly average user metrics (MAUs) were severely inflated for years; and (2) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. What's Next? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/MAPS or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 332-239-2660. If you suffered a loss in WM Technology you have until December 16, 2024, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff. There is No Cost to You We represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful. Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Contact Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Peretz Bronstein or Nathan Miller 332-239-2660 | info@bgandg.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Opinion: Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society

Happy Holidays! It’s Sunday once more, and you know what that means — it’s time for our weekly social media roundup! It was a slow week in the Yankees Universe this week, as we celebrated all three of the mainstream winter holidays — Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa — on Wednesday and Thursday! How did the members of our Yankees celebrate the holiday season? Let’s find out! Season’s Greetings from the Yankees To lead off this week’s roundup, we’ve got a compilation of holiday posts from throughout the Yankees Universe: the official team account, current players, former players, broadcasters, and more! Happy Holidays from the New York Yankees!❄ pic.twitter.com/rZZJCP4e0L A post shared by Talkin Yanks (@talkinyanks) A post shared by Suzyn Waldman (@suzynwaldman) A post shared by Michael Kay (@kayster61) A post shared by CC Sabathia (@cc_sabathia) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Wishing everyone all the love, joy, and blessings this season pic.twitter.com/6cKZ2wqnBT A post shared by Alex Rodriguez (@arod) A post shared by Bartolo Colon (@bcolon40) A post shared by Rookie (@batdogrookie) Farewell, Gleyber Soon after agreeing to a one-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, Gleyber Torres took to Instagram to thank the Yankees Universe and to express his gratitude for his eight years in the organization. A post shared by Gleyber Torres (@gleyberdavid) Remembering the Debut In a video posted to their Instagram, Topps asked Aaron Judge to name the lineup from his major league debut, and he showed that, well, he’s the Captain for the reason. Judge remembered every player from that day’s lineup with little difficulty, struggling only on the day’s DH (an admittedly embarrassing one to struggle on, since it was The Kraken during his insane 2016 rookie campaign, Gary Sánchez). Aaron Judge tries to remember the starting line-up from his MLB Debut... pic.twitter.com/0lZD62jOdv Down on the Farm The Somerset Patriots’ social media team has been absolute aces this year, and their holiday week shenanigans were also fantastic. They gave us puns on players’ names and gifts to players at the team facilities working out. Honestly we're down for Cole in our stocking pic.twitter.com/b8IOXJ0GCX Twas the night before Christmas One more batch of presents was dropped off for the Patriots⚽️ pic.twitter.com/O76cmIxGaY They also posted a thread highlighting the team’s accomplishments and notable moments from the past season — including the fact that 17 former Patriots made their major league debuts this season. The 2024 season served up many highlights, including the launch of the Jersey Diners that took the nation by storm. Unprecedented exposure & sales followed, leading to the Jersey Diners being named @MiLB 's Best Alternate Identity of the Year and a Golden Bobblehead winner. pic.twitter.com/0uQSdMq9o3

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A talkative boy was in danger of overshadowing his brother's meeting with Santa until the shopping mall St. Nick found a charming way to intervene. Whether you believe in him or not, Santa Claus plays an important part in Christmas celebrations and activities. In fact, a study by University of Oxford researchers found that practicing festive traditions in general helps regulate children's behavior. Tracking 533 children between the ages of 4 and 9 over three Christmases, the researchers saw a boost in generous and respectful actions among children who engaged in the holidays. Sharing, helping others and following the rules were all messages that the Christmas traditions helped reinforce. So things like a visit to a shopping mall Santa may have more significance than many people might realize. It certainly has significance for mom-of-four Kierra Irvine of Alberta, Canada. She has been taking her kids to Southcentre Mall in Calgary every December as part of an effort to promote the shopping mall Santa experience there. "Our oldest was extremely medically fragile and terminally ill," she told Newsweek . "This mall offered 'sensory friendly' Santa sessions that I initially was asked to promote [on social media]." Sadly, Irvine's daughter, Evanna, died in 2020, but the family still has a holiday tradition of taking their three youngest kids to the mall for photos with Santa. That's how Irvine ended up capturing the sweet interaction between the shopping mall Santa and her two sons, Thomas and his big brother, Bennett. "Bennett isn't as enthusiastic about seeing Santa as his little brother was," Irvine wrote alongside a TikTok video. "He still wanted to tell the man in red what he wanted for Christmas." Unfortunately for Bennett, his little brother, whom the mom branded a "certified yapper," was talking incessantly as his sibling tried to say what he wanted. Thankfully, Santa had a way of getting Thomas to be quiet. He simply pulled him in for a tight hug, silencing the boy in the process. Irvine posted the video to her TikTok account, Kierra.Irvine, where it has been watched over 200,000 times. "I thought it was a cute, funny and relatable moment," she said. "Lots of people can relate to having a child that talks a lot." That certainly appeared to be the case, based on the comments accompanying the video. "Perfect Santa," one viewer declared. "My dad was a Santa and I can totally see him doing this," said another. A third added: "I'm in literal tears giggly over this." Irvine said that while the family laughing at what happened, she was quietly impressed. "It was a funny but cute way of Santa expertly managing a talkative sibling when he noticed the other sibling wasn't being heard," she said. "Still displaying love and attention towards Thomas in a manner that didn't tarnish his experience, but also making sure the older sibling had a great experience too." While her young son's talkative nature is something they are "working on" improving, Irvine said the mall Santa "did an amazing job at managing the situation."

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and top backup Jordan Mason are being placed on injured reserve. McCaffrey left the snowy field in Buffalo on Sunday night after a 5-yard gain that was preceded by him heading to the sideline in apparent pain at the end of an 18-yard run. McCaffrey was diagnosed with a posterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee and did not play in the second half. The 49ers also lost Jordan Mason, who emerged in a starting role with McCaffrey out the first two months of the season, to an ankle injury. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Mason has a high-ankle sprain, which typically requires a recovery window of 4-6 weeks. Those moves push rookie Isaac Guerendo into the RB1 spot. He scored the team's only touchdown at Buffalo. The IR slots in San Francisco are manned by multiple starters, including wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and safety Talanoa Hufanga. Mason had a team-leading 789 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns. Being placed on IR means he's not eligible to play until the regular-season finale at Arizona. McCaffrey had 53 yards on seven carries on Sunday night and caught two passes for 14 yards before exiting. He was playing in just his fourth game of the season after missing the first eight because of Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year last season, when he led the league with 2,023 yards from scrimmage: a league-leading 1,459 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns plus 67 catches for 564 yards and seven scores. McCaffrey hasn't scored a touchdown in his four appearances this season. He has rushed for 202 yards on 50 carries and caught 15 passes for 146 yards. "It was frustrating," Shanahan said after the game. "He had a great week of practice and I could feel his urgency and stuff and thought he came out great, looking really good, and it looked like he just got his shoestring there. ... I hurt for him, and tough for our team not having him." The 49ers (5-7) played without defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) in the 35-10 loss. San Francisco has lost three in a row heading into next Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears (4-8) in Santa Clara, Calif. San Francisco resides two games behind the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks (7-5) with five games remaining on the schedule. Seattle and San Francisco split their season series. --Field Level Media

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Albany scores 24 4th-quarter points to overtake Hampton 41-34I went to my friend's 21st birthday party and ended up having sex with her dad - he's 49, I'm 19 and I'm in love but everyone else seems mad about it A 19-year-old slept with her friend's 49-year-old dad Read more: I’ve been cuckolded twice by men I thought were my best friends By CARINA STATHIS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 02:29 GMT, 30 December 2024 | Updated: 02:29 GMT, 30 December 2024 e-mail 8 shares 4 View comments A 19-year-old has questioned if she's a bad person for having sex with her friend's dad at her 21st birthday party. The teenager said she was taking shots with the 49-year-old father and the two got drunk before having sex at the back of the house. The 30-year age difference didn't deter the two from getting it on away from the rest of the party. The next morning she was crippled with anxiety and asked herself if she had done the wrong thing. The young woman explained she really likes her friend's dad and could see a future with him. Seeking advice from a popular Facebook group a week later, the woman asked what she should do. The confession caused a stir among hundreds who thought it was 'creepy' for a 49-year-old man to have sex with someone younger than his own daughter. Many felt as if she was taken advantage of and believed the relationship with her friend would end when she finds out. The teenager said she was taking shots with the 49-year-old father and the two got drunk before having sex at the back of the house (stock image) Seeking advice from a popular Facebook group a week later, the young woman asked what she should do Read More A husband's shockingly candid account of his many affairs - and why he'll NEVER leave his wife Others also questioned what future the 19-year-old hoped for with a man who's old enough to be her own dad. 'You can see a future with this man based on what? Doing shots and getting it on in the back yard?' one wrote. 'Kiss your friendship goodbye,' another said. 'How long have you known her dad cause this is disgusting behaviour from him,' a third pointed out. Someone else said: 'I am also willing to bet that the daddy doesn't see a future with you, just the fun of a young chick.' 'I feel as though you’ve been taken advantage of and the dad should have known better. I personally, would speak to a therapist,' another added. 'So your friends dad took advantage of you when you were drunk? He sounds like a creep. Not normal at all,' one more wrote. Others agreed and encouraged the young woman to get professional help. Facebook Share or comment on this article: I went to my friend's 21st birthday party and ended up having sex with her dad - he's 49, I'm 19 and I'm in love but everyone else seems mad about it e-mail 8 shares Add comment

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