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President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted at a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump that any settlement with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine had to be "just", as fears grow in Kyiv on the position of the incoming administration. President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace, discussing what the incoming American president had termed a world that was a "little crazy". Hours after their meeting, the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden announced a new $988 million military assistance package for Ukraine. The package features drones, ammunition for precision HIMARS rocket launchers, and equipment and spare parts for artillery systems, tanks and armoured vehicles, the Pentagon said in a statement. Zelensky's meeting with Trump just before the three men headed to Notre Dame for the re-opening ceremony of the great Paris cathedral was his first face-to-face encounter with tycoon-turned-politician since his election victory. The meeting was of huge importance to Zelensky, given fears in Kyiv that Trump, who once boasted he could end Russia's war on Ukraine in 24 hours, may urge Ukraine to make concessions to Moscow. It also offered a unique chance for Macron to gain insights into how a second Trump presidency will look when he takes office in January. The trip to Paris is Trump's first international visit since his November 5 election win. "We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, (Russian President Vladimir) Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning," Zelensky said according to the presidential website. "And this is the most important thing -- a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine," he added. Trump has scoffed at the billions of dollars in US military assistance to Ukraine and has spoken of forcing a quick settlement. But Zelensky also thanked Trump for his "unwavering resolve" describing the talks as "good and productive". Trump and Macron embraced and shook hands several times on the steps of the French presidential palace, with Trump given a full guard of honour despite not yet being in office. "It seems like the world is going a little crazy right now and we will be talking about that," Trump told reporters as he prepared to sit down for the talks with Macron. Despite tensions between the two men during his first term, Trump hailed his ties with the centrist French leader, saying: "We had a great relationship as everyone knows. We accomplished a lot." Macron told Trump it was "a great honour for French people to welcome you" for the re-opening ceremony at Notre Dame, which was devastated by a blaze in 2019 during Trump's first term. "You were president at that time and I remember the solidarity and the immediate reaction," Macron added, speaking in English. When he first took office in 2017, Trump's ties with Macron -- then also a fresh face on the world stage -- began warmly despite their obvious political differences. Their long and muscular handshakes -- which saw each man seek to assert his superiority -- became a light-hearted focus of attention before ties cooled, then soured, following disputes about climate change, trade and defence. Trump earlier wrote on his Truth Social platform that the United States should "not get involved" in the situation in Syria, where fast-moving rebel forces say they have begun to encircle the capital Damascus. The Republican's return to power has rung alarms in Paris and many European capitals after his promises on the campaign trail to force an end to fighting in Ukraine and levy tariffs on trading partners. In his own reaction to the discussions, Macron wrote on social media: "Let us continue our joint efforts for peace and security." European allies have largely enjoyed a close working relationship with Biden on the crisis in the Middle East, but Trump is likely to distance himself and ally the United States even more closely with Israel. In a sign of the importance of Trump's one-day trip to Paris, he was accompanied by his pick for White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, as well as his Near East and Middle East advisors, Steve Witkoff and Massad Boulos, according to a guest list issued by the Elysee Palace. Tesla tycoon and Trump advisor Elon Musk, who was also on the line during a phone call between the incoming president and Zelensky last month, also flew into the French capital was present at the Notre Dame ceremony. sjw/adp/jj

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COSTCO has unveiled a raft of changes to its stores in 2025, sparking a mixed reaction among customers. There are three big adjustments coming to the retail giant next year, with some designed to bolster its offerings while others will be brought in to streamline consumers’ experience in stores. Firstly, Costco is rumored to be bringing back Coca-Cola to its soda fountains sometime next year, according to a post on social media . A user on Reddit said: “Good news for my fellow Costco-going [diet] coke enjoyers. My well-placed source said early 2025.” Though the company used to sell Coca-Cola products in its food court, it stopped doing so in 2013. Currently, Pepsi is being served in Costco food courts. Read more on Costco The Reddit post sparked excitement from other users, with many Coke fans overjoyed at the drink’s return. Costco stopped stocking Coke in its fountains 11 years ago after a dispute over distribution costs, according to Business Insider , and has stocked Pepsi products ever since. But the change is likely to be gradual, after the initial changeover from Coke to Pepsi was a slow process. LAYOUT CHANGE Secondly, Costco is expected to stop stocking books all year round. Most read in Money The policy shift, first reported by The New York Times , will come into force in January 2025. Costco executives said books will only be sold between September and December, causing outrage among bookworms. Members of the senior leadership team said books may appear in certain stores from time to time, but that they would not be there throughout the year. Costco chiefs have already removed books from shelves in stores in Alaska and Hawaii , but the policy will be rolled out nationwide. But, a report in Publisher’s Weekly suggests that books will be sold all year round at 100 stores. MEMBERSHIP SCANNERS Thirdly, Costco shoppers will face another major change in 2025 after the wholesaler decided to install scanners at the front of warehouses. Membership scanners were first rolled out earlier this year in a bid to stop non-members from abusing the benefits of a subscription. Rather than just show their card to a staffer, shoppers must now put it under a machine to verify their identity. This policy will be continued to be rolled out to stores in 2025. The change has led to a bunch of unintended consequences. Customers said they were “liking your company less” while others have voiced outrage at long lines in front of stores. The U.S. Sun has extensively reported how members reportedly had to wait in freezing temperatures outside warehouses before scanning their cards. Shoppers felt particularly angered as they believed retail chiefs were treating members like criminals . Read More on The US Sun The U.S. Sun reports on all things Costco, including how bosses hiked the price of a membership for the first time in seven years earlier this year. A standard subscription now costs $65 instead of $60. Costco has unveiled membership scanners at its store entrances. In August 2024, the retailer released a statement about the scanners on its website . "Over the coming months, membership scanning devices will be used at the entrance door of your local warehouse," it wrote. "Once deployed, prior to entering, all members must scan their physical or digital membership card by placing the barcode or QR Code against the scanner. "Guests must also be accompanied by a valid member for entry. "If you have any questions or concerns, there will always be an attendant at the door to assist you! "If your membership is inactive, expired, or you would like to sign up for a new membership, the attendant will ask that you stop by the membership counter prior to entering the warehouse to shop. "Additionally, if your membership card does not have a photo, please be prepared to show your valid photo ID. "We encourage you to stop by the membership counter to have a photo taken to have on your card."

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The Federal Government has been commended for its interventions so far in ensuring that farmers, processors and other players in the agricultural value-chain under the “Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme Phase-One” known as “ATASP-1”, are supported and encouraged to contribute to food security in Nigeria. Some farmers who have benefitted from the ATASP-1 project in Anambra and Enugu states on Saturday made the commendations when a delegation from Africa Development Bank, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ministry of Finance, Water Resources as well as ATASP-1, toured some project sites in communities located in Anambra and Enugu states. The rural farmers hailed the Federal Government’s interventions, saying, “With ATASP-1, the realisation of President Bola Tinubu’s agenda on food for all will be achievable in no distant time.” In late 2020, the Federal Government, through the ATASP-1, awarded a contract for the concrete Lining of 22.45KM and 44.1km of Irrigation Canals in the Adani and Omor communities of Ayamelum Local Government axis of Anambra, which is a border town to Enugu State. The ATASP-1 authorities said the massive projects aimed to ensure dry season rice farming in the communities, thereby contributing to the Federal Government’s food security agenda in the country. The teams visited numerous project sites executed under ATASP-1 in communities such as the Adani and Omor axis of Anambra and Enugu states to evaluate the status and quality of projects and assess the impact of the numerous agricultural transformation programmes of the Federal Government being financed by the AfDB. During the visit to the communities on Saturday, the Zonal Coordinator of ATASP-1 in Adani-Omor Zone, Dr Romanus Egba, in his remarks, said the aim of the project was, “to give the farmers a sure means of survival by empowering them with capacity building, inputs support, as well as creating an enabling environment for increase food production with economic and social/ancillary infrastructures also provided to enhance their living standard”. The National Programme Coordinator of the programme, Dr Ibrahim Arabi, also added that ATASP-1 has proven to be a game-changer in the quest by the Federal Government to address food insecurity in the country. Arabi expressed joy with the outpouring of testimonies from beneficiaries of the programme in the Adani-Omor Zone. The AfDB Task Team Manager for ATASP-1, Dr Tobi Karikari, also expressed satisfaction with the achievements made so far by the FG through ATASP-1 both in the provision of infrastructure and empowerment for the farmers. Karikari, therefore, called on the farmers to put into proper use the facilities and knowledge gathered to enable them to contribute their quota towards building a greater society. Related News Anambra: Two injured in police, hoodlums gun battle Chinese, five others arrested in Anambra for illegal mining Anambra awards N55bn road, streetlight contracts, others In Adani, the team inspected the Double Span Obinna Bridge which connects the Ada Rice Irrigation Project farm command areas, feeder roads as well as recently completed canals which is already supplying water to the field for dry season farming. The team also visited the Modern Rice Market built by ATASP-1 at Adani as well as the Modern Cottage Hospital at Asaba, also in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State. In Ayamelum, the team visited the Lower Anambra Irrigation Project, LAIP’s pumping station at Ifite-Ogwari, as well as ongoing Canal Lining sites at Omor as well as completed access roads. The team also interacted with beneficiaries at Adani and Omor who took turns to testify on how the ATASP-1 trainings on Good Agronomic Practices, GAPs, and other supports had transformed their lives. A rice farmer from Omor community, Chief Obiora Mmuoneke, testified that with ATASP-1 training and support, he was able to build a six-room bungalow train three of his children to the university levels and expand his business. Another lead farmer in the area, Chief Cletus Obiora, while thanking ATASP-1, remarked that with the concrete lining and resuscitation of the irrigation system in the area, they are expecting to produce more tonnes of rice annually. A rice farmer and processor from Omor community, Mrs Gloria Udemezue, said that apart from expanding her farming production from two to six hectares, she now makes more money from producing snacks from rice flour. Udemezue said, “Under ATASP-1, we have prospered beyond our imagination. 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Millions of frustrated passengers are trying to figure out how to deal with the travel delay after American Airlines was forced to delay numerous flights nationwide due to "technical issues" on Tuesday morning. A national group stop was issued around 7 a.m. EST by federal regulators, an hour after flights were given the green light. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the ground stop lasted exactly one hour . In a statement, American Airlines said: "A vendor technology issue briefly affected flights this morning. That issue has been resolved and flights have resumed." The airline added, "We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience this morning. It's all hands on deck as our team is working diligently to get customers where they need to go as quickly as possible." What Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy means for your holiday travel plans Drones banned from New Jersey airspace 'over security fears' as 'deadly force' warning issued Now those customers affected on one of the busiest travel days of the year are looking at their options, reports the Express US . According to the American Airline's website, if a cancellation or delay causes a passenger to miss a connection, the company will rebook flights. Once you check in for your new flights, it will also automatically reroute your bags. "Our goal is always to depart on time, but occasionally weather and other events impact our schedule – and yours," writes American Airlines on its website. "We know your time is valuable, and we'll do our best to get you back on track as soon as possible." Customers can change and view their new trip on the American Airlines app, on the company website, or through a kiosk at the airport. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.

Syria's new authorities say they've secured the release of an American pilgrim imprisoned by AssadCHICAGO , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Courte Partners, LLC ("GCP"), a private equity real estate investment firm focused on building industry-leading companies within niche real estate sectors, announced today that its sixth investment fund, Green Courte Real Estate Partners VI, LLC and its affiliates, acquired Cottages of Monroe , a 51-unit active-adult cottage community located in Monroe, Georgia , just east of Atlanta . The acquisition increases GCP's national senior living portfolio, which is managed by the firm's wholly owned operating platform, True Connection Communities, to 20 communities containing approximately 3,200 units. Matt Pyzyk , Managing Director at GCP, said, "We are excited to expand our portfolio and enter the Atlanta market with the acquisition of Cottages of Monroe , which has earned a strong local reputation and consistently maintained high occupancy rates. This gated community has been a key target for us due to its attractive location and the desirability of its single-story cottage product. With this acquisition, our senior living portfolio now includes approximately 650 cottages. We are actively pursuing opportunities to acquire or develop similar communities to expand our senior cottage portfolio." Randy Griffin , one of Green Courte's counterparties in the transaction, added, "We've had a long-standing relationship with GCP. They approached us directly and were able to structure a deal that accomplished our objectives. We were pleased with the timeline and outcome of the transaction." About Green Courte Partners, LLC Green Courte Partners, LLC is a Chicago -based private equity real estate investment firm focused on building industry-leading companies within niche real estate sectors. The firm has active investments in the following sectors: active-adult/independent senior living, land-lease communities, industrial outdoor storage, and near-airport parking. The firm combines focused investment strategies with a disciplined approach to transaction execution, operations, and asset management. Green Courte's goal is to invest in high-quality real estate assets that will generate attractive risk-adjusted returns over a long-term holding period. For additional information, please visit Green Courte's website at www.GreenCourtePartners.com . About True Connection Communities True Connection Communities operates a high-quality portfolio of 20 active-adult and independent senior living communities, containing approximately 3,200 units located in 11 states, to meet the growing needs of Americans over the age of 55 seeking an active and engaged lifestyle. To deliver an exceptional resident experience, the company focuses on five key offerings: custom-designed fitness and wellness programs, creative chef-prepared meals made with the freshest seasonal ingredients, social activities designed for a life on the move, innovative educational programs, and state-of-the-art technology. To learn more, visit www.TrueConnectionCommunities.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-courte-partners-acquires-active-adult-community-located-in-atlanta-georgia-msa-302330844.html SOURCE Green Courte Partners, LLCThe Yomiuri Shimbun 7:00 JST, December 28, 2024 Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed Thursday his ambition to establish and promote an AI system that could serve as a global model, with the aim of submitting related legislation to next year’s ordinary Diet session. At a lecture organized in Tokyo by the Yomiuri International Economic Society, Ishiba spoke on AI policy, emphasizing the importance of balancing technological innovation with risk management. “AI technology will determine the competitiveness of nations and the richness of societies,” he said. Ishiba also expressed hope that it would help address issues such as labor shortages in regional businesses and the manufacturing industry. At the same time, he acknowledged the risks involved and pointed out a sense of concern among the public. Referring to an instance where an AI-generated image of him dressed as Santa Claus was posted on X, Ishiba stressed the necessity of creating a system to distinguish between content created by AI and by humans. The AI-related legislation is expected to align closely with the interim proposals released Thursday by an expert advisory council on the government’s AI policies. These proposals recommend strengthening the government’s command structure to oversee everything from the research and development to the application of AI. The bill is also likely to include provisions for establishing an AI strategy headquarters composed of all Cabinet members. Regulatory measures are also being considered, such as investigative authority being granted to the government to address malicious copyright infringement.

The I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here star Coleen Rooney was reunited with her mum Colette on Friday night's episode It was a moment to cherish for I'm a Celebrity star Coleen Rooney’s mum Colette - and one which moved millions of viewers watching at home. After nearly three long weeks apart, Coleen Rooney reunited with her two boys Kit, eight, and Cass, six, in camp and it tugged every heartstring available. Unbeknown to Coleen Rooney, her jungle exploits have captured the heart of the nation and made her one of the favourites to win. But as she held her daughter closely in her arms, incredibly Colette soon realised that her daughter was nervous about how she was being perceived back home. “As I held her, one of the things she said to me was ‘mum, have I been boring?’” Colette says. “It broke my heart hearing that but I said, ‘no, you've been yourself and that’s all that matters.” Speaking to the Mirror on the eve of the I’m a Celebrity final , Colette said this humble attitude summed her daughter up. “She is obviously thinking about what people are thinking, but she needn’t worry,” she says. “If she went in shouting and being loud, that wouldn’t be her. We've seen the true Coleen.” In a rare interview, Colette said that her daughter’s jungle experience has been just the tonic needed after a tough two years centered around her High Court battle. But watching her daughter on screen, she firmly believes that the show has helped get her zest for life back. “Absolutely, the show’s helped it come back, and also her confidence, because she was really lacking in it,” Colette says. Asked what it was like as a mum seeing her daughter struggle during this time, she said: “Horrendous, because at one time during the trial, we lost Coleen. “Coleen wasn't Coleen. She couldn't be herself. We didn't know before the trial what was going on because she didn't tell us. We noticed a difference in her behaviour, in her attitude, she even distanced herself. “So when it all came out, it was a relief for us, really, because then we knew what was going on. But now we've got her back fully.” After so long apart, Colette was eager to find out on her camp visit just how Coleen was doing in the jungle. But she was left under no illusions just how hard the experience had been. “She said that she didn’t want me to go, and I said ‘come home now, come home.’” Colette explains. “But then she calmed down, and I asked her: ‘how is it?’ "She said that she had a headache for the first few days because she was getting no sugar, and must have been detoxing, but then she said how hard it had been.” As viewers saw, the arrival of her boys lifted her spirits tremendously. And in the minutes before seeing their mum, they were practically bubbling over with excitement. “They keep asking: ‘Is she here, really?’ They kept thinking she was going to jump out from behind a bush any minute,” she says. “We kept saying to them 'five more minutes and you'll see your mum again'. They just couldn't wait. It was so lovely.” When the moment came, it brought a tear to Colette’s eye. “I heard almost a squeal of a cry from her, and my heart just lifted when I saw her,” she says. “It was wonderful seeing the boys in her arms, and they were so excited.”Soon the boys were having a VIP tour of camp from their mum. “They really wanted to see the dunny and the beds, and were asking endless questions,” Colette laughs. “They were obsessed. Coming away was hard but we told them it won’t be long before you see your mum again, and they accepted that, although Cass got quite emotional at the end.” With Coleen in the jungle, and Wayne busy managing Plymouth Argyle on the south coast, Colette has been looking after the boys with her husband Tony. “Her dad sobbed this morning when he watched Coleen with the boys,” she says. “He's very protective of Coleen and all his children, and it really moved him.” She says that the boys have been a delight to look after and are “used to being with me and their granddad so it's nothing new.” And while she is in Australia, her two eldest boys Kai, 15, Klay, 11 have been busy Facetiming her. “They are saying how proud of their mum they are, especially the drinking trials ... .everyone is particularly impressed by how she just downed it,” Colette laughs. She is also in regular contact with husband Wayne on Facetime. “Today he was saying: ‘get in there’ when she got through. He's over the moon, he really is. He obviously misses her but he is really proud of how she is doing,”she says. Like the millions of viewers at home, the whole family have been impressed by her calmness under pressure when it comes to the trials. But for Colette, this was never in doubt. “Coleen is very patient, she takes her time, and she’ll think things through. She would never give up, that’s not her,” she says. “She hesitated a little putting her hand up at the trials but that was out of her being polite. She was giving other people a chance, because she's done quite a few. And she didn't want to be seen to be too pushy.” Fans of the show have lapped up Coleen’s hilarious anecdotes - including her bizarre meeting with Donald Trump. But for Colette one story is very much her personal favourite. “I love the one about Wayne proposing in a petrol station and how they celebrated with corned beef hash back home,” she says “That’s where they are happiest, when they’re around family.” She says her and Wayne are “just a normal couple” despite being in the public eye since they were teenagers. “She lives in her car and is always driving the boys around....I don’t know how she does it, getting them to football, getting them to school. The day starts at 6am on the dot,” she says, adding laughing: “I said to her in the jungle ‘have you had a rest?’ and she looked at me and said: ‘No’. She said: 'I've been up and down there all the time to get wood.'” There have been more poignant moments in camp too. During one discussion, Coleen told how Wayne can’t watch Kai play football anymore because of all the attention he receives. “The boys feel it...they want the dad to be with them,” she says. “People come up to him, sadly, thinking it's their right. It’s not that easy to refuse them, but he just wants to spend time with his own children.” For Colette, she always knew that Coleen would cope with the great outdoors - after loving their £200 caravan growing up. “She had baths in a tin bath outside the caravan..these were all the memories she's kept,” she says. With all eyes on the final, Colette says she has no expectations as to how her daughter will fare. But one thing’s for sure: she couldn’t be prouder...or excited for that matter. “I’ve been in trouble with everyone back home because I’ve been ringing them so excited, and I haven’t realised what the time is and I am waking them all up,” she laughs. “Coleen wanted people to see her for who she is. And I think she's achieved that. It is the Coleen we know, but now it’s the Coleen everyone knows.

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ECP to take up PTI financial matters on 26th During several appearances, PTI adopted delaying tactics due to which proceedings could not be completed ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice of the financial matters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and fixed a case for hearing on November 26. Notices have been issued to PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and then Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan to appear in person before the Election Commission here at 10:00am concerning the ‘consolidated statement of accounts of PTI for the financial year 2023-24. In this connection, the Election Commission has posted the cause list of the case, which was forwarded to its law Wing from the Political Finance Wing for necessary action. “We have certain things to ‘sort out’ regarding PTI finances and want the party leadership to appear before the Election Commission,” a senior ECP official said while talking to this correspondent. It may be recalled that the ECP had announced its decision on August 2, 2022 in the foreign funding case filed by PTI’s founding member and ex-information secretary Akbar S Babar on November 14, 2014. According to the decision, two American companies (PTI NA LLC 5975 & 6160) illegally collected $549,000 & $1,976,500 respectively in the name of PTI. In addition, £792,265 was illegally received by one company from the UK alone. The formal proceedings to seize these funds and other illegal funding, worth more than $7 million, against the government began on August 5, 2022, when the Election Commission of Pakistan issued a show cause notice to the PTI. During several appearances, PTI adopted delaying tactics due to which the proceedings could not be completed till date. Babar has repeatedly demanded that according to the August 2, 2022 decision, the PTI leadership was found to be involved in serious financial irregularities against which delay in legal action is tantamount to putting national security at stake. Commenting on the date fixed for ECP hearing in the PTI accounts, Babar claimed in the last fiscal year, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf entered into more than one lobbying contracts through companies in the name of PTI America. Separately, the Election Commission has issued notification of the certificate containing the information with regard to conduct of intra-party elections of the National Party held on 29.10.2024. The notification about the certificate has been issued in pursuance of Sections 208 & 209 (3) of the Elections Act, 2017 read with sub-rule (2) of Rule 158 of the Election Rules, 2017. Former senator Dr Abdul Malik has been notified as the president and Mir Kabir Ahmad as secretary general of the party.

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As Oscar bids goodbye to China and prepares for the next chapter in his career, it is important to acknowledge the sacrifices he made and the challenges he overcame during his time in the Chinese Super League. The emotional farewell that saw tears shed on the pitch is a testament to the bond he formed with his teammates and the fans who supported him throughout his journey in China.

The Borneo Post photographer Roystein Emmor (left) and Bernama representative Mazlan Samion at the Third YICF, taking place in Yunnan, China. XISHUANGBANNA (Dec 15): The Third Yunnan International Communication Forum (YICF) recently, which brought together key media leaders from various countries, served as a platform for in-depth discussions, idea exchanges, consensus building and promoting win-win cooperation. Organised by Xinhua News Agency and the Yunnan Provincial Government, the forum, themed ‘Cooperation, Creating the Future, and Exploring New Paths for International Communication,’ was officially declared opened by Zeng Yan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Yunnan Provincial Party and Minister of Publicity, on Dec 10. Among the distinguished guests present were Cambodia’s Minister of Communications Neth Pheaktra and Xinhua News Agency deputy president Yuan Bingzhong, along with over 200 participants consisting of scholars, government officials, private sector representatives, university students, and media representatives from 21 countries. Yuan delivers his speech at the forum. — Photo by Roystein Emmor In her speech, Zeng said the purpose of organising such a forum was to pave the way for bilateral international communication between China and the world. “For three years, this forum has evolved from a domestic level to an international one. “The impact of its spillover is expanding, making it the main platform for global media exchange and cooperation, as well as an opportunity for media partners to better understand and present China. “As the host, we are committed to making this forum an industry brand characterised by China and global influence, as well as a high-level international communication forum that injects media power to build a community with a shared future for mankind,” she said. Zeng presents her opening remarks. — Photo by Roystein Emmor Zeng also said to build a high-level regional international communication forum, China was ready to cooperate with all parties to tell the story of the country in this new era, while hoping that media partners from around the world could help convey the story of China’s successes in an engaging and in-depth manner. “We also aim to improve the mechanisms for international communication cooperation. Media plays an important role in fostering relationships between countries, strengthening trust, and disseminating information. “With the rapid changes in information technology and the emergence of new media, we must work together to create new opportunities in global information exchange and communication,” she said. Zeng added that the YICF should have a positive impact on issues such as international cooperation, tourism, poverty, and ecology, as well as contribute to sustainable global development. Meanwhile, Laos News Agency journalist Sangthong Phasavath, 47, expressed excitement at the opportunity to meet regional media practitioners at the forum. “This forum opens opportunities to promote various sectors such as tourism, which in turn would benefit Asean member countries.” Sangthong Phasavath Md Sabbir Ahamed, 25, a doctoral student from the Communication University of China, praised the YICF as an important platform for exchanging views. “Information is the key to understanding today’s world. This forum helps us get closer to current issues.” Md Sabbir Ahamed Malaysia also sent representatives from National News Agency of Malaysia (Bernama) and The Borneo Post , to participate in the forum. As a side event, the YICF also held the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on news exchange, a photo exhibition, sharing experiences from renowned photographers, a session on communication security in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as a tour around the city of Xishuangbanna. — BernamaJohnson 0-1 0-0 0, Lampkin 7-13 3-3 17, Deck 5-7 2-3 13, Hardaway 3-5 2-4 9, Wooten 9-13 3-6 23, Talley 3-5 0-0 7, Brackens 0-0 0-0 0, Brannon 0-0 0-0 0, McGrew 0-2 0-0 0, Moore 0-1 0-0 0, Price 0-1 0-0 0, Totals 27-48 10-16 69 Augmon 1-2 0-0 2, McFarland 0-1 0-0 0, Blair 4-12 7-7 18, Cooke 2-8 1-2 5, Love 6-16 6-6 19, Bostock 0-4 0-0 0, Chevalier 1-2 0-0 2, Merchant 3-11 1-4 7, Totals 17-56 15-19 53 3-Point Goals_North Texas 5-13 (Deck 1-2, Hardaway 1-2, Wooten 2-5, Talley 1-1, McGrew 0-2, Price 0-1), Houston 4-20 (Blair 3-6, Cooke 0-2, Love 1-6, Bostock 0-2, Chevalier 0-1, Merchant 0-3). Assists_North Texas 17 (Hardaway 5), Houston 3 (Love 2). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_North Texas 38 (Lampkin 10), Houston 26 (Love 8). Total Fouls_North Texas 18, Houston 18. Technical Fouls_None. A_864.

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By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — Even through a year of nonstop news about elections, climate change, protests and the price of eggs, there was still time to read books. U.S. sales held steady according to Circana, which tracks around 85% of the print market, with many choosing the relief of romance, fantasy and romantasy. Some picked up Taylor Swift’s tie-in book to her blockbuster tour, while others sought out literary fiction, celebrity memoirs, political exposes and a close and painful look at a generation hooked on smartphones. Here are 10 notable books published in 2024, in no particular order. “House of Flame and Shadow,” by Sarah J. Maas Asking about the year’s hottest reads would basically yield a list of the biggest hits in romantasy, the blend of fantasy and romance that has proved so irresistible fans were snapping up expensive “special editions” with decorative covers and sprayed edges. Of the 25 top sellers of 2024, as compiled by Circana, six were by romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas, including “House of Flame and Shadow,” the third of her “Crescent City” series. Millions read her latest installment about Bryce Quinlan and Hunter Athalar and traced the ever-growing ties of “Maasverse,” the overlapping worlds of “Crescent City” and her other series, “Throne of Glass” and “A Court of Thorns and Roses.” “The Anxious Generation,” by Jonathan Haidt If romantasy is for escape, other books demand we confront. In the bestselling “The Anxious Generation,” social psychologist Jonathan Haidt looks into studies finding that the mental health of young people began to deteriorate in the 2010s, after decades of progress. According to Haidt, the main culprit is right before us: digital screens that have drawn kids away from “play-based” to “phone-based” childhoods. Although some critics challenged his findings, “The Anxious Generation” became a talking point and a catchphrase. Admirers ranged from Oprah Winfrey to Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee, who in a letter to state legislators advocated such “commonsense recommendations” from the book as banning phones in schools and keeping kids off social media until age 16. “War,” by Bob Woodward Bob Woodward books have been an election tradition for decades. “War,” the latest of his highly sourced Washington insider accounts, made news with its allegations that Donald Trump had been in frequent contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin even while out of office and, while president, had sent Putin sophisticated COVID-19 test machines. Among Woodward’s other scoops: Putin seriously considered using nuclear weapons against Ukraine, and President Joe Biden blamed former President Barack Obama, under whom he served as vice president, for some of the problems with Russia. “Barack never took Putin seriously,” Woodward quoted Biden as saying. “Melania,” by Melania Trump Former (and future) first lady Melania Trump, who gives few interviews and rarely discusses her private life, unexpectedly announced she was publishing a memoir: “Melania.” The publisher was unlikely for a former first lady — not one of the major New York houses, but Skyhorse, where authors include such controversial public figures as Woody Allen and Trump cabinet nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And its success was at least a minor surprise. Melania Trump did little publicity for the book, and offered few revelations beyond posting a video expressing support for abortion rights — a break from one of the cornerstones of GOP policy. But “Melania” still sold hundreds of thousands of copies, many in the days following her husband’s election. “The Eras Tour Book,” by Taylor Swift Taylor Swift was more than a music story in 2024. Like “Melania,” the news about Taylor Swift’s self-published tie-in to her global tour isn’t so much the book itself, but that it exists. And how well it sold. As she did with the “Eras” concert film, Swift bypassed the established industry and worked directly with a distributor: Target offered “The Eras Tour Book” exclusively. According to Circana, the “Eras” book sold more than 800,000 copies just in its opening week, an astonishing number for a publication unavailable through Amazon.com and other traditional retailers. No new book in 2024 had a better debut. “Intermezzo,” by Sally Rooney Midnight book parties are supposed to be for “Harry Potter” and other fantasy series, but this fall, more than 100 stores stayed open late to welcome one of the year’s literary events: Sally Rooney’s “Intermezzo.” The Irish author’s fourth novel centers on two brothers, their grief over the death of their father, their very different career paths and their very unsettled love lives. “Intermezzo” was also a book about chess: “You have to read a lot of opening theory — that’s the beginning of a game, the first moves,” one of the brothers explains. “And you’re learning all this for what? Just to get an okay position in the middle game and try to play some decent chess. Which most of the time I can’t do anyway.” “From Here to the Great Unknown,” by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough Lisa Marie Presley had been working on a memoir at the time of her death , in 2023, and daughter Riley Keough had agreed to help her complete it. “From Here to the Great Unknown” is Lisa Marie’s account of her father, Elvis Presley, and the sagas of of her adult life, notably her marriage to Michael Jackson and the death of son Benjamin Keough. To the end, she was haunted by the loss of Elvis, just 42 when he collapsed and died at his Graceland home while young Lisa Marie was asleep. “She would listen to his music alone, if she was drunk, and cry,” Keough, during an interview with Winfrey, said of her mother. “Cher: The Memoir, Part One,” by Cher Meanwhile, Cher released the first of two planned memoirs titled “Cher” — no further introduction required. 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India mourns the loss of Dr. Manmohan Singh, a man who not only transformed the nation’s economy but also demonstrated unparalleled personal integrity and devotion to public service. Known for his intellect, humility, and steady leadership, Dr. Manmohan Singh’s contributions to the country extended far beyond his economic policies. His personal life, marked by simplicity and deep dedication, resonated with the same values he brought to his work. He played a key role in launching the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act . He epitomized an element of inclusive growth along with the welfare of the poorest of India’s citizenry. Born in 1932 in Gah, now in Pakistan, the early life of Dr. Manmohan Singh was shaped by the challenges of partition, but it also instilled a deep sense of resilience within him. His academic brilliance led him to pursue economics at the University of Cambridge, followed by a doctorate in economics. Despite his global recognition as a leading economist, Dr. Manmohan Singh lived a life of remarkable humility. He was known to be a private and dignified man, who avoided the media and preferred policy over publicity. In his personal life, he was a devoted family man, deeply committed to his wife, Gursharan Kaur, and his two daughters. Personal warmth and modesty, by contrast, stood stark against the often dramatic world of politics. Colleagues and friends remember him for his kindness, sincerity, and integrity—which made him not only a respected leader but also a person of profound moral character. His personal values of honesty, hard work, and empathy were reflected in his policies. He was a man by nature quiet, but his action spoke volumes about the great commitment to lifting the country out of poverty and fostering economic equity. 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MNREGA aimed to offer a safety net for the rural population by guaranteeing 100 days of wage employment to every household that sought work. The act sought to address not only poverty but also issues like underemployment, migration, and rural distress. Dr. Manmohan Singh viewed this as a means to promote social justice and dignity, ensuring that work was not just about earning money but also about empowering individuals and communities. Still, the implementation of the program was not easy. While MNREGA has been appreciated for relieving rural poverty and creating employment for millions, its implementation was criticized for being inefficient, corrupt, and beset with bureaucratic bottlenecks. But Dr. Manmohan Singh always held on to the dream of rural empowerment through employment and often emphasized that this was an integral part of India’s development strategy. This was part of his wider vision for inclusive growth in economics. Dr. Singh’s work with MNREGA wasn’t a policy role only but, rather a testament to the larger empathy of India’s poor. While most of his other reforms were liberalization, trade, and global integration, MNREGA stands out as an example of his commitment to bridging the gap between India’s rich and poor. He understood that growth needed to be inclusive and that a nation’s strength lay in the well-being of all its citizens, especially the most vulnerable. The very quiet moments of Dr. Manmohan Singh were filled with discussions and talks about giving dignity to every citizen and equal opportunity, regardless of origin. He knew that his country could only grow further as its development story would not be able to reach the rural section, which forms the crux of the country’s population. MNREGA was not just a program for providing jobs; rather it was a statement of the belief in equitable growth. Dr. Singh’s personal life and professional achievements are intertwined with a legacy of compassion and dedication to public service. As much as his work as an economist and his role in opening up India’s economy in the 1990s hogged the headlines, the focus on welfare and social equity shaped the lives of millions, especially through initiatives like MNREGA. Leadership by Mr. Manmohan Singh was always the antithesis of the self-promotional agenda rather than an agenda that assuredly India’s growth brought into the lives of the ordinary person from there. His quiet determination in favor of the underprivileged in rural India would leave one of the enduring parts of his legacy for history. Dr. Manmohan Singh was a reminder that truly leading men is not about who roars the loudest but is, instead, about whom one hears most. It would do India well to remember him for more than just his economic reforms; it would be a fitting tribute to his quiet force of compassion. Dr. Manmohan Singh was a man who believed in the power of inclusive development, and his legacy—especially through MNREGA—will continue to impact generations to come. Also Read: Nation Mourns The Loss Of Manmohan Singh: A Leader, Mentor, And Architect Of Economic Revolution Written By Aditya Mallick Updated By Aditya MallickNEWTOWN, Pa., Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations by Byte Federal Inc. (“Byte Federal”). Byte Federal learned of suspicious activity on its network on or about November 18, 2024. To join this case, go HERE . About Byte Federal, Inc. Byte Federal, Inc. is a leading player in the Bitcoin ATM industry in the United States. The company focuses on providing Bitcoin ATM services, training, support, and software development to enhance the Bitcoin ecosystem. What happened? On or about November 18, 2024, Byte Federal became aware of a data breach that allowed unauthorized access to one of their servers due to a vulnerability in software provided by a third-party vendor. Once the breach was identified, Byte Federal initiated an investigation and shut down its network. During this incident, certain personal information may have been compromised, including names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, email addresses, government-issued IDs, Social Security numbers, transaction activities, and photographs of users. Up to 58,000 individuals may have been affected by this data breach. How can I protect my personal data? If you receive a data breach notification, you must guard against possible misuse of your personal information, including identity theft and fraud, by regularly reviewing your account statements and monitoring your credit reports for suspicious or unauthorized activity. Additionally, you should consider legal options for mitigating such risks. 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The Defence Secretary has said that “proscription is not a matter for now” in relation to the UK’s ban on the group that has taken power in Syria. John Healey said that the Government’s “interest” in Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is “that they live up to their promises to protect” rights, when he spoke to reporters after a Cobra meeting on Thursday. HTS is banned in the UK because of its past association with al Qaida, the terrorist organisation once led by Osama bin Laden. But its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, cut ties with al Qaida years ago and has sought to present his group as a more moderate and inclusive organisation, leading some to suggest the group should no longer be proscribed. When asked whether the Government was considering the status of the group, Mr Healey said: “Proscription is not a matter for now. “It doesn’t stop us talking to all the parties, and our interest in HTS is that they live up to their promises to protect the rights of all individuals and all groups, to respect international law and to prevent Syria becoming a base for a fresh terrorist threat.” Mr Healey said that Thursday’s meeting was “about making sure we have, as a Government, a laser focus on the role that we can play with allies to see a stable, peaceful transition. “So that the Syrians get the government they need for the future, and the region can see the stability in the future that it also needs.” Cobra meetings are called when ministers or officials need to respond to urgent matters. Following the toppling of the Bashar Assad regime over the weekend, the UK has paused decisions on asylum applications from Syria. Thousands of Syrians have been granted asylum in the UK but, earlier this week, the Home Office said decisions on applications would be paused while events unfold in Damascus. When asked how long the system would be paused for, and whether the move was fair, Mr Healey said on Thursday: “This is early days. “It’s a measure in response to rapidly changing developments, and the most important thing for us now is that the UK plays and will continue to play a full role with allies to see a stable, peaceful, orderly transition and that requires a political process. “It requires dialogue at the heart of it, and today’s ministerial meeting, the Cobra meeting, was about making sure that we do just that.” Earlier on Thursday, G7 leaders said that they “stand with the people of Syria” and “denounce terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms”. In a statement, Sir Keir Starmer and his counterparts said: “The G7 will work with and fully support a future Syrian government that abides by those standards and results from that process.” It went on: “After decades of atrocities committed by the Assad regime, we stand with the people of Syria. We denounce terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms. “We are hopeful that anyone seeking a role in governing Syria will demonstrate a commitment to the rights of all Syrians, prevent the collapse of state institutions, work on the recovery and rehabilitation of the country, and ensure the conditions for safe and dignified voluntary return to Syria of all those who were forced to flee the country.”

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But in a piece described as a “12-minute” read, Time called into question more than a dozen statements Trump made when speaking to the magazine's reporters, on issues like border size, autism and crowd size at a rally. Time said it has fact-checked other interviews in the past, but not for this annual feature. OpenAI's legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI 'dictatorship' A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and best avoid an artificial intelligence ‘dictatorship’ is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker’s ongoing conversion into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. OpenAI is filing its response Friday. 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Published 21:02 IST, December 26th 2024 RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the British rulers distorted India's history to promote the idea that the local population was incapable of self-governance. Nagpur: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Thursday that the British rulers distorted India's history to promote the idea that the local population was incapable of self-governance. “In 1857, the British rulers of India realized that despite innumerable castes, sects, languages, geographical disparities and Indians fighting among themselves, they stay united till they evict foreign invaders from the country,” RSS Chief Bhagwat said. Speaking at the 70th foundation day event of Somalwar Education Society in Nagpur, Mohan Bhagwat discussed the role of teachers in the 21st century. “The British rulers decided to do something that will end this trait of Indians to ensure that the British rule lasted forever. Their objective was to make Indians forget their history, ancestors and proud heritage. Towards this objective, the British, under the garb of facts, implanted several untruths in our heads,” the RSS chief said. “The biggest lie was that most of the people in India had come from outside. One such untruth was that India was invaded by Aryans who fought Dravidians, he said. They propagated that it is not in the Indians’ blood to govern by themselves and that people here live like those staying in dharmashalas,” Bhagwat said. The RSS chief said teachers will continue to play a very important role in the 21st century even in an era of Artificial Intelligence. The present generation is exposed to a lot of knowledge because of technology, but teachers can transform lives, he said. "Seeing and observing is learning. We can get information through reading and listening....How to use information you possess is learnt from seeing and observing," Bhagwat said. "Teachers have the power to transform lives.....technology comes and goes....with intelligence becoming artificial, the role of teachers and education has become important," he said. The RSS chief also recalled Mahatma Gandhi's dictum that science without ethics is a sin. Technology is important and its advancement will help humans to work faster and be precise, but it has to be used effectively, Bhagwat further said. "When we teach, we also learn. Every student is different," he said, adding that if information is all one needs, there is Google, but for teaching, teachers are indispensable. Sometimes falsehood is spread in the guise of knowledge, and distorted facts are peddled under the garb of history, he said, adding that knowledge has to be scrutinized and then imbibed. “The role of books has almost ended. Google has the entire world’s knowledge. In today’s era of AI, there is a question mark on the role of teachers,” he said. “Vivek (discernment) is needed for knowing how to use knowledge. This will be the role of teachers in the 21st century,” Bhagwat said. The purpose of education is for making a human being, the RSS chief said. “A khajur (date) tree is very tall but what is the use if it doesn’t provide shade. A big person is one who is useful to others,” he said. Bhagwat said that after 1857, education institutes in India played an important role. Teachers at that time created self pride and self confidence among students, he added. (with agency inputs) Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Updated 21:02 IST, December 26th 2024Healey: Proscription status of Syria’s new rulers is not a matter for now

mnl168.com login password After three losses this year by a combined eight points, Northwestern has found the finishing touch, winning three straight games, all against power conference teams. Northwestern (9-3) tries to extend its streak Sunday in Evanston, Ill., when it takes on Northeastern (8-4) in the final nonconference game for each team. Making a difference recently for the Wildcats has been their defensive pressure and care of the ball. During the Wildcats' three-game run, which included a 70-66 win in overtime against then-No. 19 Illinois, they forced 45 turnovers while committing just 18. That translates to a 43-16 edge in points off the mistakes. "That's something we've really talked about as a team," Northwestern coach Chris Collins said after an 84-64 win over DePaul on Dec. 21. "We're a really good defensive team and we need to turn some of those live-ball turnovers, so points can come a little easier." Brooks Barnhizer has done a little bit of everything during the Wildcats' mini-streak, averaging 19.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.3 steals, 3.3 assists and 2.7 blocks. Nick Martinelli has continued to excel with his rare skill set, combining crafty work in the paint with his expanded range from the perimeter. The left-hander has averaged 22 points in the last three games. For the year, Martinelli has hit 14 of 25 shots (56 percent) from beyond the arc. For Northeastern of the Coastal Athletic Association, this is the only game on its schedule against a power conference team. In 19 seasons under coach Bill Coen, Northeastern has pulled off nine victories over major conference foes. With an all-junior starting lineup, the Huskies are off to their best start since the 2015-16 season. Northeastern is led by guards Rashad King, who averages 17.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, and Harold Woods, who puts up 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Considering both are perimeter players, the rebounding numbers are extraordinary, especially for the 6-foot-5 Woods. "He hunts for those offensive rebounds and the tight spaces where he can finish behind the defense," Coen said. "And he works on that daily." This is the first meeting of the teams since 1993. The Wildcats hold a 3-1 edge in the series. --Field Level MediaFS KKR Capital's FSK short percent of float has fallen 18.92% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.35 million shares sold short , which is 1.2% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.09 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish. See Also: List of the most shorted stocks FS KKR Capital Short Interest Graph (3 Months) As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FS KKR Capital has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted. Comparing FS KKR Capital's Short Interest Against Its Peers Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis. According to Benzinga Pro , FS KKR Capital's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.26%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers. Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Biden approved a controversial plan for an off-reservation casino. It could start a gambling war among tribes By SONYA GUGLIARA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 18:02, 28 December 2024 | Updated: 18:02, 28 December 2024 e-mail View comments President Joe Biden hastily approved a hotly contested proposal that could irreversibly damage inter-tribal relations across Oregon and California. Now, tribes are fighting back. Last month, Biden's administration filed a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) to allow off-reservation gambling for controversial plans for a South Medford casino project. The Coquille Tribe of Coos Bay has been trying for 13 years to open the Class II casino in Jackson County off of Highway 99 - about 165 miles away from their reservation. The tribe already owns the land and the former Roxy Ann Lanes bowling alley that they want to convert into a slot machine-only gaming facility called The Cedars at Bear Creek. These plans have sparked outrage from the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians in Douglas County, along with several tribes from Southern Oregon and Northern California . The Cow Creek Tribe said they have ancestral ties to the land and believe this casino would threaten their financial stability, as well as take business away from their own casino. It could result in a nasty gambling war that could pit one tribe against the other. In a lawsuit filed on Monday, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Karuk Tribe and Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation requested a 'temporary restraining order against the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and members of the Biden administration, including Secretary Deb Haaland.' Tribes and politicians across Oregon and California are frustrated with President Joe Biden's administration's last minute decision to push through the plans for the hotly contested casino plans The outlined plans for the controversial Cedars at Bear Creek Class II gaming facility (pictured) Oregon Governor Tina Kotek (pictured left) has requested an extension of the 30-day commenting period. Carla Keene, Chairman of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians (pictured right), said she's 'frustrated' the plans They are asking a federal court judge to stop the casino plans 'that would cause irreparable harm to their economic, environmental, cultural, and historic wellbeing.' 'This legal action is our option of last resort after being denied repeated requests for consultation,' Cow Creek Umpqua Tribal Chairman Carla Keene said of the suit in a statement . 'The administration has failed in their responsibility under its own Executive Order, NEPA rules and executive proclamation to consult with our Tribes about a project that puts the interests of one Tribe over many others.' The casino, the case's plaintiffs argue, 'would cannibalize the gaming revenue generated from the Cow Creek Umpqua and other Oregon and regional tribes'. 'Acutely, there would be devastating social, cultural and economic impacts - and a loss of revenue for our Tribe’s healthcare, safety, mental health, economic development and education programs,' Keene wrote to DailyMail.com before the lawsuit. The Cow Creek-owned Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville is about an hour's drive from the proposed Cedars at Bear Creek. Biden's go-ahead launched a 'feedback' period, lasting at least 30 days, for politicians and community members to voice their opinions about the casino before a final verdict is made. Since then, the many enemies of the bill have let their anger known. In a lawsuit filed on Monday, the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Karuk Tribe and Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation requested a 'temporary restraining order against the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and members of the Biden administration, including Secretary Deb Haaland'. The suit seeks to stop the casino (pictured) from being built This consideration period is set to wrap up on Tuesday, which has evoked intense fear and anticipation among the Cow Creek Tribe as they feel unheard and unconsidered by the federal administration. And they're not alone in their misgivings. Several politicians from Oregon and California have also spoken out against the new casino and called for an extension of this consideration period. Keene wrote: 'An approval would completely jeopardize our Tribe’s ability to deliver essential services - all fundamental to our people’s well-being. ‘If approved, this decision would upend the Indigenous cultural tradition of kinship between Tribes through proliferating off-reservation gaming while disregarding, and even fabricating, ancestral land ties.' Keene claimed that the Coquille Tribe falsely cited ancestral ties to the plot of land to obtain federal approval. The Coquille Tribe of Coos Bay wants to place a casino where the former Roxy Ann Lanes bowling alley is in Medford, Oregon Several politicians have come forward with concern about the national precedent this decision may set (stock image) Oregon Native American tribes are at odds over the Medford Casino plans Biden's administration set forward 'Historically speaking, the Coquille simply did not exist in Medford,' Keene asserted. In response to this accusation, Judy Farm, the Executive Director of Coquille construction firm Tribal One, said her tribe has every right to build on the more than two acres of land the casino would sit on. Farm argued that these plans are justified under the Coquille Restoration Act , which is aimed at rectifying the the negative effects of tribes termination in 1954. She revealed to DailyMail.com: 'The Coquille Tribe was terminated in 1954. Congress restored the Tribe in 1989. 'Within the law, Congress designated five counties in which Coquille could purchase land and have that become Coquille reservation land through a process called “fee-to-trust.” Read More Native Americans demand Biden create three new national monuments in West Coast state 'Congress also designated Jackson county as a place the Tribe could pursue self-sufficiency through economic development. Cow Creek is well aware of these facts.' Farm claimed that a fear of competition has been the true reason behind the stir surrounding the casino. She explained: 'At the heart of opposition to this project is competition. Tribes have been set up to compete for resources in Oregon and Cow Creek is simply trying to protect market share as long as they are able. 'We understand that as ten years ago, the Coos Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians opened a second class II casino only four miles away from us. 'We welcomed them to the market knowing we would need to compete and provide better service to our customers.' But Native Americans beyond the Cow Creek Tribe and local politicians are concerned about the precedent this decision may set for future off-reservation plans. The Coquille Tribe already owns The Mill Casino in North Bend on the Coos Bay Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American Congresswoman, was slammed by the Cow Creek Tribe for not taking their concerns seriously Oregon Senator Wyden told NBC 5 : 'This appears to set Oregon up on a path where decision-makers 3,000 miles away spawn a gambling arms race, changing our state forever and thoughtlessly tossing out the longstanding agreement come to in Oregon by Oregonians that all Tribes should share equal opportunity at success rather than an endless effort of one-up-manship.' Senator Jeff Merkley agreed: 'I am disappointed by the Biden administration's decision to move the Coquille Indian Tribe's Medford casino application forward in the approval process.' The Cow Creek Tribe said they feel voiceless and defeated, as they feel the federal government, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Department of the Interior (DOI), has not been hearing their cries for help. Keene told DailyMail.com: 'The most part frustrating is how Interior Secretary Deb Haaland consistently dismissed our concerns, failing to treat us with the respect owed to sovereign nations. 'Instead, we were treated as an inconvenience, unworthy of meaningful engagement.' The DOI declined DailyMail.com's request for comment about the casino and the claims made against Haaland. The Record of Decision, which is the ultimate resolution about the future of the Medford casino, will be published in the Federal Register when the BIA draws their final conclusion. On December 16, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued a public letter to the DOI, requesting an extension of the commenting period for another 30 days. Senator Ron Wyden said this decision could set off a 'gambling arms race' that would send shockwaves through the state The letter states: 'This decision carries significant implications for Oregon’s communities, economic landscape, and broader state interests. It is critical to ensure that all stakeholders—Tribal Nations, local governments, and residents alike—have sufficient time to thoughtfully consider the FEIS and provide meaningful feedback.' California Governor Gavin Newsom's office wrote to the Cow Creek Tribe: 'I write to express grave concern that the US Department of the Interior continues to move forward with at least two off-reservation gaming projects.' The letter cited the Medford Casino, as well as two other projects that have raised concerns - the Shiloh Resort and Casino Project, and the Scotts Valley Casino and Tribal Housing Project. Indian Country Today, an organization that serves Indigenous Communities, shared a statement on Facebook on December 18, wiritng: 'The Biden administration and the Department of the Interior are rushing to approve a Medford casino project without proper consultation with affected Tribes. 'This is a blatant disregard for Tribal sovereignty and environmental justice. We demand transparency and respect of Tribal nations.' Oregon's city of Phoenix also expressed deep worry for the casino plans, with City Manager Eric Swanson writing a letter to the BIA on December 17. He echoed the sentiment that this consideration period is being rushed and claimed the environmental analysis in the FEIS 'does not accurately reflect the reality of the impacts on Medford.' Oregon California Share or comment on this article: Biden approved a controversial plan for an off-reservation casino. It could start a gambling war among tribes e-mail Add commentKim Kardashian fans accuse star of photoshopping bum after spotting obvious clue

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Humacyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUMA) and certain of its executives are now defendants in a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. The suit, Cutshall v. Humacyte, Inc., et al. , alleges that the company misled investors about the status of its Biologic License Application (BLA) for its acellular tissue engineered vessel (ATEV) and the regulatory compliance of its manufacturing facilities. Hagens Berman urges investors in Humacyte who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now . Class Period: May 10, 2024 – Oct. 17, 2024 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Jan. 17, 2025 Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/huma Contact the Firm Now: HUMA@hbsslaw.com | 844-916-0895 Humacyte, Inc. (HUMA) Securities Class Action: The complaint, filed on behalf of investors who purchased Humacyte securities between May 10, 2024, and October 17, 2024, claims that the company and its executives failed to disclose material adverse facts about the company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges that Humacyte's Durham, North Carolina facility had significant manufacturing compliance issues, including deficiencies in quality assurance and microbial testing. The truth emerged after the FDA’s subsequent inspection of the facility and the delayed review of the BLA came to light, which led to a significant decline in Humacyte's stock price. Specifically, on August 9, 2024, the company announced that the FDA would require additional time to complete its review of the BLA. Then, on October 17, 2024, the FDA issued a Form 483 detailing multiple violations at the Durham facility. “The allegations in the complaint highlight serious violations of securities laws. If proven true, Humacyte’s alleged failure to disclose material information to investors is unacceptable,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation. If you invested in Humacyte or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now . If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the Humacyte case and our investigation, read more . Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Humacyte should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email HUMA@hbsslaw.com . About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com . Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw . Contact: Reed Kathrein, 844-916-0895

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Their $50 million bail proposal, secured by his Florida home, essentially amounts to keeping Combs on house arrest instead of in custody at the troubled Brooklyn federal jail where he’s been held for 67 days since his September arrest. Under their plan, Combs’ lawyers said he’ll be under near-total restrictions on his ability to see or contact anyone but them. But prosecutors argued that no bail conditions can mitigate Combs’ “risk of obstruction and dangerousness to others.” Combs has routinely flouted jail rules while locked up at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, prosecutors said, accusing him of attempting to interfere with witnesses and taint the jury pool. “Really, this amounts to the defendant paying his way out of custody,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik told Subramanian. Defense lawyer Anthony Ricco countered that the prosecution’s portrayal of Combs as “a lawless person who doesn’t follow instructions” or “an out-of-control individual who has to be detained” is inaccurate. Another Combs lawyer, Teny Geragos, added that given the strict release conditions they’ve proposed, “it would be impossible for him not to follow rules.” Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years with help from a network of associates and employees while silencing victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. His trial is slated to begin May 5. Two other judges previously concluded that the Bad Boy Records founder would be a danger to the community if he is freed, and an appeals court judge last month denied Combs’ immediate release while a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals weighs his bail request. Friday’s hearing was the second time Combs was in court this week. On Tuesday, a judge blocked prosecutors from using as evidence papers that were seized from his cell during a jail-wide sweep for contraband and weapons. As he entered through a side door, Combs waved to relatives including his mother and several of his children in the courtroom gallery, tapping his hand to his heart and blowing kisses at them. He then hugged his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, before sitting at the defense table. Combs was not handcuffed or shackled and wore a beige jail uniform, occasionally pulling a pair of reading glasses from his pocket as he peered at papers in front of him. Prosecutors contend that while incarcerated the “I’ll Be Missing You” singer has orchestrated social media campaigns aimed at influencing potential jurors. They allege that he has also attempted to leak materials he believes would help his case and is contacting potential witnesses via third parties. “Simply put, the defendant cannot be trusted,” Slavik argued. In renewing their push for Combs’ release, his lawyers sought to undercut the strength of a potential key piece of evidence: a March 2016 video showing him hitting and kicking his then-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie , in a Los Angeles hotel hallway. Prosecutors contend the assault happened during a “Freak Off,” an event in which they allege Combs used his “power and prestige” to induce female victims into drugged-up, elaborately produced sexual performances with male sex workers. Combs’ lawyers said in court papers that newly unearthed evidence refutes that, and that the video, which first aired on CNN in May, was “a minutes-long glimpse into a complex but decade-long consensual relationship” between Combs and Cassie. Slavik, responding to defense claims that the recording was manipulated or taken out of context, said prosecutors don’t have the full version because Combs paid hotel staff $100,000 “to make the original video go away.” “This is a case about violence,” Slavik told Subramanian in a final plea to keep Combs locked up. “The defendant has engaged in physical, sexual and emotional abuse of his romantic partners for years. ... He’s hit. He’s kicked. He’s dragged.”Meetings between the government and the opposition have been ongoing to iron out the finer details of the power transfer. Discussions have focused on key areas such as the timeline for the transition, the formation of an inclusive transitional government, and ensuring a fair and free election process in the near future.

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Karnataka water resources department has identified alternative land across the districts of Ramanagara, Mandya and Chamarajanagara to compensate for the 5,000 acres of forest land that will be submerged due to the Mekedatu project. The initiative aims to provide an equivalent area to offset the ecological impact of constructing a balancing dam on the Cauvery River, Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) executive engineer Mohan Gowda said on Sunday. The identified land will replace the 5,096.22 hectares of forest land required for the project, including 4,776.67 hectares within the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and 229.6 hectares of protected forest. To compensate for this, 7,404.62 hectares of C&D and DEEMS forest land have been earmarked, with Ramanagara district contributing the largest share at 53%. The process of formal land acquisition and its transfer to the forest department is yet to begin, but authorities have indicated that work will soon commence to finalise pricing and other formalities. Deputy commissioners of the three districts will participate in an upcoming meeting to discuss the acquisition process and compensation mechanisms for those affected by the project. This includes private landowners in five villages—Sangama, Muttathi, Madiwala, Koggedoddi, and Bommasandra—where 160.81 hectares of private land will be submerged. The displacement is expected to impact 233 families, and plans are being formulated to relocate them and provide adequate compensation. Gowda expressed optimism about the progress. “The Mandya district administration has identified 1,825 hectares of land, and the forest department has issued a feasibility certificate for this. Similar efforts are underway in Chamarajanagara and Ramanagara districts. We hope all processes will be completed in another six months,” Gowda told HT. The Mekedatu project is envisioned to provide a sustainable drinking water supply to Bengaluru, addressing the city’s growing demand due to rapid urbanisation. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the balancing dam has been submitted to the Union ministry of forests and awaits approval. The proposal is also under review by the National Wildlife Council, a necessary step before the construction can begin. Despite its potential benefits, the project has faced delays due to environmental clearances and concerns from various groups about the ecological and social impacts. Environmentalists have raised alarms over the submersion of forest areas in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, while local communities fear displacement and disruption of their livelihoods. The Karnataka government remains hopeful that the approval process will be expedited, resource department officers said. Authorities are working to address ecological concerns and ensure fair compensation and relocation plans for affected families. As the state government pushes forward, the Mekedatu project stands as a crucial yet contentious step towards meeting Bengaluru’s future water needs. Highlighting the environmental cost, the India State of Forests Report (ISFR) for 2021 said that Karnataka has lost 64 sq km of moderately dense forest in comparison to the 2019 findings. Karnataka’s forest cover currently accounts for only 20.2% of its total geographical area, which falls below the national average of 21.7% and significantly lags behind the global recommendation of 33%. As per the report on Mekedatu prepared by water resource department officers, there will be a submergence of 4,996 hectares of wildlife, forest and revenue land and its total requirement is 5,252.40 ha. 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Based in New Orleans, Transitional Spaces [ https://transitionalspaces.org/ ] brought Parasite Skatepark [ https://parisitediy.com/ ] to life, turning it into an iconic destination for young skaters from all over. However, this skatepark was not built overnight; it resulted from an unwavering commitment from Elliot and Johnny, creating a community that refused to give up. In 2012, a bulldozer flattened what was once an informal skate area, but instead of walking away, local skaters banded together. They organized, they protested, they reached out to city officials, and they pushed for change. It took countless trips to City Hall and a year of relentless advocacy, but their voices were heard. The City of New Orleans legalized the skatepark, transforming a forgotten, blighted area into a world-renowned space known as Parasite DIY. This collective victory embodies the spirit of Transitional Spaces - a commitment to creating safe, dynamic spaces for recreation, creativity, and personal growth. Image: https://www.getnews.info/uploads/e726662d07480559a04e488b09cc24d9.jpg Transitional Spaces - Transitioning Lives. Transitional Spaces believes that skateboarding is a vehicle for transformation, providing a sense of agency and independence that few other activities can match. They see it as more than just a sport; it is a tool for personal development, a gateway to community connection, and a means of self-expression. Through skateboarding, young people learn discipline, patience, and determination. They learn to face challenges head-on, embracing both the thrill and the risks. In these moments, they are not only building physical skills; they are cultivating mental resilience and forming bonds that can last a lifetime. For Transitional Spaces, the skatepark is an entry point to a world that fosters not just athletic prowess but also creativity, self-worth, and a sense of belonging. In their work, Transitional Spaces goes beyond building skateparks; they create ecosystems that empower youth. Their initiatives include programs that blend skateboarding with wellness and art, promoting holistic growth. Transitional Spaces has partnered with artists, musicians, and chefs to create multidisciplinary experiences for the youth. By integrating visual arts, music, and even culinary arts into their skateboarding programs, they are able to reach young people in ways traditional recreational facilities might not. This holistic approach speaks to Transitional Spaces' broader mission of nurturing well-rounded, resilient individuals. Skateboarding becomes the doorway to a much larger world of opportunity and expression, one that encourages young people to explore their full potential and embrace their creativity. Grounds Krewe initiative. The Grounds Krewe, a community-driven initiative, is another integral part of this vision. The Krewe ensures that Parasite Skatepark remains clean, safe, and accessible to all, making it a true point of pride for the community. The park's upkeep relies heavily on donations, which fund essential services like landscaping and waste management. In gratitude, Transitional Spaces offers unique gifts, such as limited-edition T-shirts and skateboards, to their supporters. These tokens are a small way to celebrate the shared commitment of those who contribute to keeping this space alive and thriving. Donors and volunteers are not only sustaining the park-they are investing in a legacy that will impact future generations, ensuring that Parasite Skatepark remains a vibrant, welcoming space where youth can gather, learn, and grow. Through their partnership with the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, Transitional Spaces has built more than just a skatepark-they have ignited a movement. Parasite Skatepark is now a space that is safe, inspiring, and inclusive. Every inch of concrete, every ramp, and every rail carries the weight of a story-of youth who found courage, of a community that banded together, and of dreams that were given room to flourish. Parasite Skatepark is not just a place; it is a promise to the neighborhood's youth, a commitment to saying, "We see you, we value you, and we are here for you." Continues to expand the impact. Transitional Spaces continues to expand its impact, with projects in the works to bring even more skateparks and community spaces to underserved areas. They are dedicated to showing communities everywhere the value of these spaces-not just as recreational areas but as platforms for social change. Their vision is to use skateboarding as a tool to uplift, empower, and inspire youth, creating safe spaces that break down barriers and provide a path to a brighter future. For Transitional Spaces, a skatepark is the cornerstone of the community, where kids can be free to explore, create, and become. With every skatepark they build, they are laying the foundation for stronger, more connected communities where young people can find purpose and pride. The impact of these spaces ripples outward, touching not only the lives of the youth who skate there but also the broader community that supports and sustains them. Transitional Spaces is transforming neighborhoods one skatepark at a time, creating places where creativity, resilience, and community thrive. For these young skaters, each park becomes a symbol of hope, a place where they can feel at home and a springboard for dreams they might not have dared to chase otherwise. With every ollie, every grind, and every triumphant smile, Transitional Spaces is proving that a skatepark is more than concrete-it is a place for self-expression, a classroom of life skills, and a sanctuary of belonging. Through their work, they remind us that sometimes, all it takes is a skateboard and an open space to create a movement, transform lives, and build a future where every young person knows they have a place to call their home. We invite brands to make their input into the community and skateboard culture - to make a change in teens' lives. Please join Elliot and Johnny in their mission to build the future for those kids who need your help now. Media Contact Company Name: Transitional Spaces Contact Person: Elliot Zaki and Johnny Brasley Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=transitional-spaces-transforming-communities-through-skateboarding-and-art ] Phone: 714-768-8477 Address:923 Constance St. #201 City: New Orleans State: Luisiana Country: United States Website: https://transitionalspaces.org This release was published on openPR.

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Social media users are misrepresenting a Vermont Supreme Court ruling , claiming that it gives schools permission to vaccinate children even if their parents do not consent. The ruling addressed a lawsuit filed by Dario and Shujen Politella against Windham Southeast School District and state officials over the mistaken vaccination of their child against COVID-19 in 2021, when he was 6 years old. A lower court had dismissed the original complaint, as well as an amended version. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court was filed on Nov. 19. But the ruling by Vermont's high court is not as far-reaching as some online have claimed. In reality, it concluded that anyone protected under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, or PREP, Act is immune to state lawsuits. Here's a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that schools can vaccinate children against their parents' wishes. THE FACTS: The claim stems from a July 26 ruling by the Vermont Supreme Court, which found that anyone protected by the PREP Act is immune to state lawsuits, including the officials named in the Politella's suit. The ruling does not authorize schools to vaccinate children at their discretion. According to the lawsuit, the Politella's son — referred to as L.P. — was given one dose of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic held at Academy School in Brattleboro even though his father, Dario, told the school's assistant principal a few days before that his son was not to receive a vaccination. In what officials described as a mistake, L.P. was removed from class and had a “handwritten label” put on his shirt with the name and date of birth of another student, L.K., who had already been vaccinated that day. L.P. was then vaccinated. Ultimately, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that officials involved in the case could not be sued. “We conclude that the PREP Act immunizes every defendant in this case and this fact alone is enough to dismiss the case,” the Vermont Supreme Court's ruling reads. “We conclude that when the federal PREP Act immunizes a defendant, the PREP Act bars all state-law claims against that defendant as a matter of law.” The PREP Act , enacted by Congress in 2005, authorizes the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to issue a declaration in the event of a public health emergency providing immunity from liability for activities related to medical countermeasures, such as the administration of a vaccine, except in cases of “willful misconduct" that result in “death or serious physical injury.” A declaration against COVID-19 was issued on March 17, 2020. It is set to expire on Dec. 31. Federals suits claiming willful misconduct are filed in Washington. Social media users described the Vermont Supreme Court's ruling as having consequences beyond what it actually says. “The Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that schools can force-vaccinate children for Covid against the wishes of their parents,” reads one X post that had been liked and shared approximately 16,600 times as of Tuesday. “The high court ruled on a case involving a 6-year-old boy who was forced to take a Covid mRNA injection by his school. However, his family had explicitly stated that they didn't want their child to receive the ‘vaccines.’” Other users alleged that the ruling gives schools permission to give students any vaccine without parental consent, not just ones for COVID-19. Rod Smolla, president of the Vermont Law and Graduate School and an expert on constitutional law, told The Associated Press that the ruling “merely holds that the federal statute at issue, the PREP Act, preempts state lawsuits in cases in which officials mistakenly administer a vaccination without consent.” “Nothing in the Vermont Supreme Court opinion states that school officials can vaccinate a child against the instructions of the parent,” he wrote in an email. Asked whether the claims spreading online have any merit, Ronald Ferrara, an attorney representing the Politellas, told the AP that although the ruling doesn't say schools can vaccinate students regardless of parental consent, officials could interpret it to mean that they could get away with doing so under the PREP Act, at least when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. He explained that the U.S. Supreme Court appeal seeks to clarify whether the Vermont Supreme Court interpreted the PREP Act beyond what Congress intended. “The Politella’s fundamental liberty interest to decide whether their son should receive elective medical treatment was denied by agents of the State and School,” he wrote in an email to the AP. “The Vermont Court misconstrues the scope of PREP Act immunity (which is conditioned upon informed consent for medical treatments unapproved by FDA), to cover this denial of rights and its underlying battery.” Ferrara added that he was not aware of the claims spreading online, but that he “can understand how lay people may conflate the court's mistaken grant of immunity for misconduct as tantamount to blessing such misconduct.” John Klar, who also represents the Politellas, went a step further, telling the AP that the Vermont Supreme Court ruling means that “as a matter of law” schools can get away with vaccinating students without parental consent and that parents can only sue on the federal level if death or serious bodily injury results. — Find AP Fact Checks here: https://apnews.com/APFactCheck .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 suspects 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 EmiratesLa Libertad Avanza’s ‘armed wing’: fascist cosplay or conviction?After SpaceX and xAI, is preschool Ad Astra Elon Musk's next big venture? Here's what he plans to teach pre-kindergarten kids

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The president of South Korea early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed on the country hours earlier, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject military rule. President Yoon Suk Yeol, who appeared likely to be impeached over his actions, imposed martial law late Tuesday out of frustration with the opposition, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces as he struggles against opponents who control parliament and that he accuses of sympathizing with communist North Korea. Police and military personnel were seen leaving the grounds of parliament following the bipartisan vote to overrule the president, and the declaration was formally lifted around 4:30 a.m. during a Cabinet meeting. Parliament acted swiftly after martial law was imposed, with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that the law was “invalid” and that lawmakers would “protect democracy with the people.” In all, martial law was in effect for about six hours. The president’s surprising move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s, and it was immediately denounced by the opposition and the leader of Yoon’s own conservative party. Lee Jae-myung , leader of the liberal Democratic Party, which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament, said the party’s lawmakers would remain in the Assembly’s main hall until Yoon formally lifted his order. Woo applauded how troops quickly left the Assembly after the vote. “Even with our unfortunate memories of military coups, our citizens have surely observed the events of today and saw the maturity of our military,” Woo said. While announcing his plan to lift martial law, Yoon continued to criticize parliament’s attempts to impeach key government officials and senior prosecutors. He said lawmakers had engaged in “unscrupulous acts of legislative and budgetary manipulation that are paralyzing the functions of the state.” Jo Seung-lae, a Democratic lawmaker, claimed that security camera footage following Yoon’s declaration showed that troops moved in a way that suggested they were trying to arrest Lee, Woo and even Han Dong-hoon, the leader of Yoon’s People Power Party. Officials from Yoon’s office and the Defense Ministry did not respond to requests for comment early Wednesday. Seemingly hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Assembly, waving banners and calling for Yoon’s impeachment. Some protesters scuffled with troops ahead of the lawmakers’ vote, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage. At least one window was broken as troops attempted to enter the Assembly building. One woman tried unsuccessfully to pull a rifle away from one of the soldiers, while shouting “Aren’t you embarrassed?” Under South Korea’s constitution, the president can declare martial law during “wartime, war-like situations or other comparable national emergency states” that require the use of military force to maintain peace and order. It was questionable whether South Korea is currently in such a state. When martial law is declared, “special measures” can be employed to restrict freedom of press, freedom of assembly and other rights, as well as the power of courts. The constitution also states that the president must oblige when the National Assembly demands the lifting of martial law with a majority vote. Following Yoon’s announcement of martial law, South Korea’s military proclaimed that parliament and other political gatherings that could cause “social confusion” would be suspended, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said. The military said anyone who violated the decree could be arrested without a warrant. In Washington, the White House said the U.S. was “seriously concerned” by the events in Seoul. A spokesperson for the National Security Council said President Joe Biden’s administration was not notified in advance of the martial law announcement and was in contact with the South Korean government. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said there was no effect on the more than 27,000 U.S. service members based in South Korea. The South Korean military also said that the country’s striking doctors should return to work within 48 hours, Yonhap said. Thousands of doctors have been striking for months over government plans to expand the number of students at medical schools. Soon after martial law was declared, the parliament speaker called on his YouTube channel for all lawmakers to gather at the National Assembly. He urged military and law enforcement personnel to “remain calm and hold their positions. All 190 lawmakers who participated in the vote supported the lifting of martial law. At one point, television footage showed police officers blocking the entrance of the National Assembly and helmeted soldiers carrying rifles in front of the building. An Associated Press photographer saw at least three helicopters, likely from the military, that landed inside the Assembly grounds, while two or three helicopters circled above the site. The leader of Yoon’s conservative party called the decision to impose martial law “wrong.” Lee, who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, said Yoon’s announcement was “illegal and unconstitutional.” Yoon said during a televised speech that martial law would help “rebuild and protect” the country from “falling into the depths of national ruin.” He said he would “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” “I will eliminate anti-state forces as quickly as possible and normalize the country,” he said, while asking the people to believe in him and tolerate “some inconveniences.” Yoon — whose approval rating dipped in recent months — has struggled to push his agenda against an opposition-controlled parliament since taking office in 2022. His party has been locked in an impasse with the liberal opposition over next year’s budget bill. The opposition has also attempted to impeach three top prosecutors, including the chief of the central Seoul prosecutors’ office, in what the conservatives have called a vendetta against their criminal investigations of Lee, who has been seen as the favorite for the next presidential election in 2027 in opinion polls. During his televised announcement, Yoon also described the opposition as “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces who are plundering the freedom and happiness of our citizens.” He did not elaborate. Yoon has taken a hard line on North Korea over its nuclear ambitions, departing from the policies of his liberal predecessor, Moon Jae-in, who pursued inter-Korean engagement. Yoon has also dismissed calls for independent investigations into scandals involving his wife and top officials, drawing quick, strong rebukes from his political rivals. Yoon’s move was the first declaration of martial law since the country’s democratization in 1987. The country’s last previous martial law was in October 1979, following the assassination of former military dictator Park Chung-hee. Sydney Seiler, Korean chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argued that the move was symbolic for Yoon to express his frustration with the opposition-controlled parliament. “He has nothing to lose,” said Seiler, comparing Yoon’s move to the Hail Mary pass in American football, with a slim chance of success. Now Yoon faces likely impeachment, a scenario that was also possible before he made the bold move, Seiler said. Natalia Slavney, research analyst at the Stimson Center’s 38 North website that focuses on Korean affairs, said Yoon’s imposition of martial law was “a serious backslide of democracy" that followed a “worrying trend of abuse” since he took office in 2022. South Korea “has a robust history of political pluralism and is no stranger to mass protests and swift impeachments,” Slavney said, citing the example of former President Park Geun-hye, the country’s first female president, who was ousted from office and imprisoned for bribery and other crimes in 2017 . Associated Press writers Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul, South Korea, and Matt Lee, Didi Tang and Tara Copp in Washington contributed to this report.

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Sports legend Alex Scott has bravely opened up about the horrendous online abuse she's faced, including threats from trolls to throw acid in her face. The 40-year-old former England footballer, who has transitioned into a successful TV career with regular appearances on BBC's The One Show and as a pundit for BBC Sport, has been subjected to racist attacks and real-life threat warnings. Despite her achievements, Alex, who's been romantically linked to pop sensation Jess Glynne since 2023, experienced a surge in hostility when rumours suggested she might become the new host of A Question Of Sport—a role that ultimately went to Paddy McGuinness. Speaking to The Times , Alex shared the chilling impact of the abuse: "I was scared to go out of the house because these trolls were saying they were going to throw acid in my face." She also reflected on the darker side of the spotlight, stating: "There are negatives to fame. I've had plenty of racism, abuse and even death threats." Alex opened up about the negative targeting she's faced in her TV career since hanging up her boots in 2017. She shared: "People were saying, 'She's only on TV because she's black, female and younger. She's just ticking boxes'... Luckily there are other people who keep me smiling. They'll come up to me in my local shop and say, 'Keep going,' and that's what I do." When Paddy McGuinness took the helm of A Question of Sport, he faced a wave of criticism from fans pointing out his lack of sporting credentials, reports the Mirror . This controversy seemed to affect the show's viewership, which plummeted, leading to its cancellation by the BBC in 2023 after a 55-year run, just two years into Paddy's tenure. In May 2021, Alex made history as the first woman to permanently host Football Focus in its 46-year run. Expressing her excitement, Alex stated: "When I was a kid, I would never have watched television and thought someone like me could be presenting a programme like Football Focus. For the BBC to trust me with this role and allow me to be my true, authentic self means a lot. To say I'm the Football Focus presenter feels surreal. I've had some amazing messages and an incredible reaction on social media - I want to thank everyone for their support."The system improvements are part of efforts to make doing business easier and more efficient for Illinois service providers, the department said. The Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment, or CORE, opened on Oct. 30, nearly a year after the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 2394, a measure authorizing the IDFPR to upgrade its antiquated system that had led to long waiting periods for licensing and renewals. The new system will “eliminate the need for paper applications, give applicants more control over their application materials, and help prevent deficient applications from being submitted,” according to a statement from IDFPR. The agency calls CORE the first part of a multiphase approach by IDFPR to, over the next two years, ensure applications for more than 300 license types and records for more than 1.2 million professionals are properly transitioned. The first professions to be licensed under the new system are clinical psychologists, music therapists and nail technicians. “Everyone wanting to earn a living in Illinois in the 21st century should have tools of the times available so they can be licensed and get to work as soon as possible,” IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto Jr., said in the statement. Music therapists On May 27, 2022, Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2243, which created a music therapy license for Illinois practitioners within the IDFPR. Music therapy is a form of treatment that incorporates “clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship” according to the American Music Therapy Association website. “We have been waiting for 2 1/2 years since our bill was passed for this new system to come,” said Mia Iliopoulos Krings, president of the Illinois Association for Music Therapy, in an interview. Instead of immediately allowing music therapists to apply for a license two years ago, Krings said that the department “didn't want to put us in the old system for us to just have to go into the new system.” Since the system’s launch, Krings praised how easy and efficient it was to complete the application process. “They have been working incredibly fast and efficiently in getting everything back to us. For example, I applied on Friday night on Nov. 1. I heard back by 8:30 a.m. Monday morning,” Krings said. She said her fellow music therapists posted their issued licenses on Facebook and shared similar experiences of a rapid response. Krings’ experience now is vastly different from what many Illinois professionals experienced in the past. Panache Perkins, director and an instructor of Your School of Beauty in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, said that before the digitization, the IDFPR was “still in 1997,” with “old school” public servants stacking “pieces of paper applications into a 75-year-old filing system.” “They (IDFPR) lose paperwork all the time, because they don’t have the right system,” she said. With new integrated software and technology services provided by Tyler Technologies, however, the department’s CORE system will “notify prospective licensees directly within the system when applications are received, reviewed, and licenses are issued by the department—eliminating the need for paper mail and email responses,” according to IDFPR’s statement. Financial barriers for business The IDFPR’s mission is “to protect the residents of Illinois” through licensing and regulating industries and professions that offer services to the public. But some say these licenses can serve as a financial barrier to doing business. The initial music therapy license is $400 and renewal costs $300. In preparation for hardships, the Illinois Association for Music Therapists held a benefit concert to raise funds to help pay for the licenses for members in need. Two years ago, state lawmakers created the Comprehensive Licensing Information to Minimize Barriers Task Force, or CLIMB, to “investigate how occupational licensing of low-to-moderate-income occupations relates to economic inequities in Illinois and to recommend reforms,” according to a statement from the task force. Last month, CLIMB released a study of their two-year findings, and recommended easing licensing burdens for specific professions. The study recommended that hair braiders, for example, should be exempt from having a license. CLIMB’s research found that “requiring a license to braid hair does not enhance public safety but does disproportionately impact individuals from minority communities,” according to the statement. Perkins said she disagrees with that recommendation. “People’s addiction to social media has changed the (standard) that licensing set. Now everyone thinks they can do it,” she said. She also said braiders may not know proper hair care, how to properly clean their tools or prevent traction alopecia – a type of hair loss caused by tension from tight hair styles. There are 33 states that do not require a license for hair braiders; an increase of 21 from 2016. This includes Indiana, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, according to the CLIMB. Perkins said she has been working in the beauty industry since she was 16 years old, noting, “my grandmother inspired me to go into cosmetology.” Perkins’s grandmother, Mildred Dixon, opened Your School of Beauty 66 years ago to train men and women to begin their careers in the beauty industry. Perkins said the beauty industry is among the most essential occupations and that it should be regulated accordingly. “Cosmetologists work closely with products that dermatologists prescribe and recommend. We were also essential during the pandemic,” Perkins said. However, she also acknowledged the state’s antiquated licensing system impacts how cosmetologists are regarded and can run their businesses. She said she doesn’t think licensing is a barrier. “If you can do enough ‘heads’ to pay taxes on your work, then you can pay the money to get your license,” she said, adding that this evokes a larger issue about how people see their futures. “If you’re not trying to get your license,” she said, “you’re also not thinking about your (long-term) future.”Patrik Laine’s return isn’t just good for the Canadiens, it’s good for Finland too! The four teams participating in the 4 Nations Confrontation had to submit their official rosters on Monday for Wednesday’s unveiling. According to , Finland has selected Laine for the tournament. INSIDER TRADING – TSN’s Hockey Insiders project the entire Team Canada 4 Nations roster ahead of Wednesday’s official reveal, who’s not making Team USA, and Patrik Laine making Team Finland : – TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) What’s quite interesting about this situation is that Laine has yet to play a single game this season. He’ll make his return to action on Tuesday night against the Islanders in front of a Bell Centre crowd. The second Canadiens player expected to take part in the tournament is Samuel Montembeault, who should act as Canada’s third goaltender, according to LeBrun. We’ll also be keeping an eye on Joel Armia with Finland. It was Pierre LeBrun who reported in October that . Two other Canadiens players could also earn a spot on one of the tournament teams. Nick Suzuki is unlikely to be part of Canada’s plans, as is Cole Caufield with the United States. One has to wonder whether Finland’s decision may have precipitated Laine’s return to action. Laine’s first game in a Canadiens uniform on Tuesday night would therefore be the first step in his preparation to represent Finland at the 4 Nations Confrontation. – Heavy loss for the Canucks. Filip Hronek will miss 8 weeks after – RDS (@RDSca) – We can’t wait to see if his production remains similar with the Canadiens. Managing to be in the lineup and avoid injury has been an issue in recent seasons for off-season acquisition Patrik Laine as he makes his 2024-25 debut tonight vs the Isles. But when healthy, only 6 wingers on this list have buried goals at a higher clip than he’s done – StatsCentre (@StatsCentre) – There he is! PATTY – Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) – Safe to say that Connor Bedard was not happy with this tripping call on Patrick Kane: (Via: Every Shift Season 3, Episode 3) – BarDown (@BarDown)

OAKLAND, Calif. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 29, 2024 , PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) declared its fourth-quarter 2024 regular cash dividend of $0.025 per share on the Corporation's common stock. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2025 , to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2024 . In addition, PG&E Corporation's utility subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), declared the regular preferred stock dividend for the three-month period ending January 31, 2025 , to be payable on February 15, 2025 , to shareholders of record as of January 31, 2025 . PG&E will pay dividends on its eight series of preferred stock as follows: First Preferred Stock, $25 Par Value Quarterly Dividend to be Paid Per Share Redeemable 5.00 % $0.31250 5.00% Series A $0.31250 4.80 % $0.30000 4.50 % $0.28125 4.36 % $0.27250 Non-Redeemable 6.00 % $0.37500 5.50 % $0.34375 5.00 % $0.31250 About PG&E Corporation PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is a holding company headquartered in Oakland, California . It is the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, an energy company that serves 16 million Californians across a 70,000-square-mile service area in Northern and Central California . For more information, visit http://www.pgecorp.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dates-set-for-pge-quarterly-stock-dividends-302319353.html SOURCE PG&E Corporation

Workers at Strand Books — one of New York City’s most famous book shops — walked off the job Saturday as part of a labor strike demanding they make more than minimum wage. The store’s 110 unionized workers went on strike in the middle of the busy holiday season, leaving the shop’s “18 miles of books” to be run by a skeleton staff made up of a mix of store managers, part time non-union workers and other non-union administrative staff, according to labor organizers. The union wants their base pay to increase from $16 an hour, which is minimum wage in New York City, to $18 an hour in the first year of the contract. The workers voted to authorize a strike late last month. Aaron Eisenberg, political director of the regional chapter of the United Auto Workers, which represents the workers, said the Strand’s current base pay isn’t enough to survive in the city. “That's far from enough for workers in the city,” Eisenberg said. “Our workers at the Strand will continue to be on strike until the owners come back to the table with a real offer.” Shop steward and bookseller Brian Bermeo said the union and management are hung up over wage proposals. The union has demanded a $2 hourly raise in their first year of the contract, followed by $1.50 per hour raise in each of the second and third years. Strand Books' management has offered 50 cents less for each year and has not agreed to the next negotiation date, according to Bermeo. The UAW’s Local 2179 represents the Strand’s workers at a second shop on the Upper West Side and a warehouse in Brooklyn on top of the flagship location near Union Square, according to the Chief newspaper. The Strand is owned by Nancy Bass Wyden, whose husband Ron Wyden is the senior U.S. senator of Oregon. Strand spokesperson Paul Colarusso said the 97-year-old company wants to reach a compromise that will “keep our business alive.” “We respect and value our staff, and we have made sizable economic offers during this contract negotiation accordingly,” Colarusso said. The Strand is known for its “ 18 miles of books ” — a collection of 2.5 million works spread across four levels and multiple sections, including its rare book room. The union and management have been locked in labor disputes multiple times since the start of the pandemic, when the Strand laid off its entire workforce amid a citywide business shutdown. The shop’s employees planned to continue picketing outside the store Sunday afternoon. “I really genuinely do like working there,” Bermeo said. “There's a lot of problems that come from upper management down that just make the habit of working at the Strand stressful.”Shettima Restates FG’s Commitment To Improved Healthcare DeliveryNone

Cam Carter put LSU ahead for good with a jumper 1:08 into the third overtime and the Tigers came away with a wild 109-102 win over UCF on Sunday in the third-place game of the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Carter's make sparked a 5-0 spurt for LSU (5-1), which mounted a ferocious second-half rally that began after Darius Johnson drilled a 3-pointer to put the Knights up 52-34 with 12:57 to play in regulation. UCF (4-2) got back within two in the third overtime, but it never found a way to draw even. Vyctorius Miller and Jordan Sears sealed the victory, combining for three buckets down low that gave the Tigers a 106-99 cushion with 17 seconds remaining. Carter was the late-game hero for LSU, scoring the final four points of regulation to forge a 70-70 tie. He also knocked down a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:19 left in the first extra session to give the Tigers a 76-75 advantage. Sears gave LSU a four-point edge with a triple of his own with 2:10 to go, but the Tigers failed to stay in front, and UCF's Keyshawn Hall kept the game going by sinking two free throws with six seconds remaining to make it 82-82. Neither team led by more than three in the second overtime, with Hall again coming to the Knights' rescue. He made two layups in the final 52 seconds of the frame to knot things at 93 and send the teams to a third OT. Few could have predicted 15 minutes of extra basketball after UCF put together a 25-3 first-half run that lifted it to a 38-18 advantage with 2:12 left until the break. LSU responded with seven unanswered points, but the Knights still led comfortably, 40-25, at intermission. Sears finished with a game-high-tying 25 points to go along with nine boards, while Jalen Reed recorded a 21-point, 13-rebound double-double for the Tigers. Carter netted 20 points, Miller had 16 and Dji Bailey chipped in 14. Johnson collected 25 points, six rebounds, eight assists and five steals for UCF. Hall totaled 21 points and 10 boards, and Jordan Ivy-Curry supplied 20 points. LSU outshot UCF 43.2 percent to 40.7 percent and had narrow advantages from behind the arc (12 made shots to 10) and the free-throw line (21-18). --Field Level Media

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