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TikTok’s future in the U.S. appeared uncertain on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge to a law that requires the social media platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January. A panel of three judges on The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled unanimously that the law withstood constitutional scrutiny, rebuffing arguments from the two companies that the statute violated their rights and the rights of TikTok users in the U.S. The government has said it wants ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to divest its stakes. But if it doesn’t and the platform goes away, it would have a seismic impact on the lives of content creators who rely on the platform for income as well as users who use it for entertainment and connection. Here are some details on the ruling and what could happen next: What does the ruling say? In their lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance, which is also a plaintiff in the case, had challenged the law on various fronts, arguing in part that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and was an unconstitutional bill of attainder that unfairly targeted the two companies. But the court sided with attorneys for the Justice Department who said that the government was attempting to address national security concerns and the way in which it chose to do so did not violate the constitution. The Justice Department has argued in court that TikTok poses a national security risk due to its connections to China. Officials say that Chinese authorities can compel ByteDance to hand over information on TikTok’s U.S. patrons or use the platform to spread, or suppress, information. However, the U.S. hasn’t publicly provided examples of that happening. The appeals court ruling, written by Judge Douglas Ginsburg, said the law was “carefully crafted to deal only with control by a foreign adversary.” The judges also rejected the claim that the statute was an unlawful bill of attainder or a taking of property in violation of the Fifth Amendment. Furthermore, Ginsburg wrote the law did not violate the First Amendment because the government is not looking to “suppress content or require a certain mix of content” on TikTok. What happens next? TikTok and ByteDance are expected to appeal the case to the Supreme Court, but it’s unclear whether the court will take up the case. TikTok indicated in a statement on Friday the two companies are preparing to take their case to high court, saying the Supreme Court has “an established historical record of protecting Americans’ right to free speech.” “We expect they will do just that on this important constitutional issue,” a company spokesperson said. Alan Morrison, a professor at The George Washington University Law School, said he expects the Supreme Court to take up the case because of the novelty of the issues raised in the lawsuit. If that happens, attorneys for the two companies still have to convince the court to grant them an emergency stay that will prevent the government from enforcing the Jan. 19 divestiture deadline stipulated in the law, Morrison said. Such a move could drag out the process until the Justices make a ruling. Tiffany Cianci, a TikTok content creator who has supported the platform, said she was not shocked about the outcome of the court’s ruling on Friday because lower courts typically defer to the executive branch on these types of cases. She believes the company will have a stronger case at the Supreme Court. “I believe that the next stages are more likely to produce a victory for TikTokers and for TikTok as a whole,” Cianci said. What about Trump? Another wild card is President-elect Donald Trump, who tried to ban TikTok during his first term but said during the recent presidential campaign that he is now against such action . The Trump transition team has not offered details on how Trump plans to carry out his pledge to “save TikTok.” But spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement last month that he plans to “deliver” on his campaign promises. After Trump takes office on Jan. 20th, it would fall on his Justice Department to enforce the law and punish any potential violators. Penalties would apply to any app stores that would violate a prohibition on TikTok and to internet hosting services which would be barred from supporting it. Some have speculated that Trump could ask his Justice Department to abstain from enforcing the law. But tech companies like Apple and Google, which offer TikTok’s app on their app stores, would then have to trust that the administration would not come after them for any violations. Craig Singleton, senior director of the China program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said enforcement discretion — or executive orders — can not override existing law, leaving Trump with “limited room for unilateral action.” There are other things Trump could potentially do. It’s possible he could invoke provisions of the law that allow the president to determine whether a sale or a similar transaction frees TikTok from “foreign adversary” control. Another option is to urge Congress to repeal the law. But that too would require support from congressional Republicans who have overwhelmingly supported the prospect of getting TikTok out of the hands of a Chinese company. In a statement issued Friday, Republican Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, said he was “optimistic that President Trump will facilitate an American takeover of TikTok” and allow its continued use in the United States. Is anyone trying to buy TikTok? ByteDance has said it won’t sell TikTok . And even if it wanted to, a sale of the proprietary algorithm that powers TikTok is likely to get blocked under Chinese export controls that the country issued in 2020. That means if TikTok is sold without the algorithm, its likely that the buyer would only purchase a shell of the platform that doesn’t contain the technology that made the app a cultural powerhouse. Still, some investors, including Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire Frank McCourt, have expressed interest in buying it. This week, a spokesperson for McCourt’s Project Liberty initiative, which aims to protect online privacy, said participants in their bid have made informal commitments of more than $20 billion in capital. 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(NYSE: KR) today terminated its merger agreement with Albertsons after the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon granted the Federal Trade Commission's request for a preliminary injunction to block the proposed merger. After reviewing options, the company determined it is no longer in its best interests to pursue the merger. "Kroger is moving forward from a position of strength. Our go-to-market strategy provides exceptional value and unique omnichannel experiences to our customers which powers our value creation model. We look forward to accelerating our flywheel to grow our alternative profit businesses and generate increased cash flows. The strength of our balance sheet and sustainability of our model allows us to pursue a variety of growth opportunities, including further investment in our store network through new stores and remodels, which will be an important part of our 8 – 11% TSR model over time," said Rodney McMullen , Kroger's Chairman and CEO. America's Grocer is Committed to Lowering Grocery Prices & Investing in Associates "Kroger has an extraordinary track record of investing in America," said McMullen. "We are at our best when we serve others – our customers, associates, and communities – and we take seriously our responsibility to provide great value by consistently lowering prices and offering more choices. When we do this, more customers shop with us and buy more groceries, which allows us to reinvest in even lower prices, a better shopping experience and higher wages. We know this model works because we've been doing it successfully for many years, and this is exactly what we will continue to do." Kroger's ongoing investments in America include: "I appreciate our associates who remained focused on taking care of our customers, communities and each other throughout the merger process," added McMullen. Share Repurchase Program Including Accelerated Share Repurchases Now that Kroger has terminated the merger agreement, the company is ready to deploy its capacity. With its strengthened balance sheet, Kroger will resume share repurchases after a more than two-year pause. Since announcing the merger, Kroger used its strong free cash flow and debt financing to build meaningful balance sheet capacity while maintaining its investment-grade rating. Kroger's Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $7.5 billion of common stock. The new repurchase authorization replaces Kroger's existing $1 billion authorization which was approved in September 2022 . Kroger intends to enter an accelerated share repurchase ("ASR") agreement for the repurchase of approximately $5 billion of common stock. "Our strong balance sheet and free cash flows position us to deliver on our commitment to grow the business and return capital to shareholders, maintaining capacity to invest in lower prices and higher associate wages," McMullen said. Kroger expects to continue to generate strong free cash flow and remains committed to its capital allocation priorities including maintaining its current investment grade debt rating, investing in the business to drive long-term sustainable net earnings growth, and returning excess free cash flow to shareholders via share repurchases and a growing dividend over time, subject to board approval. Looking forward, Kroger plans to host an Investor Day event in late spring of 2025 to share an update on its strategic priorities, future growth prospects and long-term financial outlook. Merger Debt Redemption In connection with the termination of the merger agreement, Kroger will begin the process of redeeming the $4.7 billion of its senior notes issued on August 27, 2024 , that include a special mandatory redemption provision in accordance with their terms. The notes will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the special mandatory redemption date. Termination of Exchange Offers In connection with the termination of the merger agreement, Kroger has also elected to terminate its previously announced offers to exchange (collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") issued by Albertsons Companies, Inc., New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC (collectively, the "ACI Issuing Entities"), for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by Kroger and cash. Kroger has also elected to terminate the related solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation" and, together with the Exchange Offer, the "Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation") on behalf of the ACI Issuing Entities to adopt certain proposed amendments to the indentures governing the ACI Notes (the "ACI Indentures"). As a result of the Exchange Offer being terminated, the total consideration, including any consent fee, will not be paid or become payable to holders of the ACI Notes who have validly tendered and not validly withdrawn their ACI Notes for exchange in the Exchange Offer, and the ACI Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn for exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer will be promptly returned to the tendering holders. As a result of the Consent Solicitation being terminated, the proposed amendments to the ACI Indentures and the supplemental indentures previously entered into reflecting such proposed amendments will not become operative. About the Exchange Offers Global Bondholder Services Corporation served as exchange agent and information agent for the now terminated Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation. You should direct questions and requests for assistance to Global Bondholder Services Corporation at (855) 654-2015 (toll-free) or (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers), or by email at contact@gbsc-usa.com . About Kroger At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human SpiritTM. We are, across our family of companies nearly 414,000 associates who serve over eleven million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names , serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" about Kroger's financial position and the future performance of the company. These statements are based on management's assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it. Such statements are indicated by words or phrases such as "achieve," "committed," "confidence," "continue," "deliver," "expect," "future," "guidance," "model," "outlook," "strategy," "target," "trends," "well-positioned," and variations of such words and similar phrases. Various uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include the specific risk factors identified in "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K for our last fiscal year and any subsequent filings, as well as the following: Kroger's ability to achieve sales, earnings, incremental FIFO operating profit, and adjusted free cash flow goals may be affected by: the termination of the merger agreement and our proposed transaction with Albertsons and related divestiture plan; labor negotiations; potential work stoppages; changes in the unemployment rate; pressures in the labor market; changes in government-funded benefit programs; changes in the types and numbers of businesses that compete with Kroger; pricing and promotional activities of existing and new competitors, and the aggressiveness of that competition; Kroger's response to these actions; the state of the economy, including interest rates, the inflationary, disinflationary and/or deflationary trends and such trends in certain commodities, products and/or operating costs; the geopolitical environment including wars and conflicts; unstable political situations and social unrest; changes in tariffs; the effect that fuel costs have on consumer spending; volatility of fuel margins; manufacturing commodity costs; supply constraints; diesel fuel costs related to Kroger's logistics operations; trends in consumer spending; the extent to which Kroger's customers exercise caution in their purchasing in response to economic conditions; the uncertainty of economic growth or recession; stock repurchases; changes in the regulatory environment in which Kroger operates, along with changes in federal policy and at regulatory agencies; Kroger's ability to retain pharmacy sales from third party payors; consolidation in the healthcare industry, including pharmacy benefit managers; Kroger's ability to negotiate modifications to multi-employer pension plans; natural disasters or adverse weather conditions; the effect of public health crises or other significant catastrophic events; the potential costs and risks associated with potential cyber-attacks or data security breaches; the success of Kroger's future growth plans; the ability to execute our growth strategy and value creation model, including continued cost savings, growth of our alternative profit businesses, and our ability to better serve our customers and to generate customer loyalty and sustainable growth through our strategic pillars of fresh, our brands, personalization, and seamless; the successful integration of merged companies and new strategic collaborations; and the risks relating to or arising from our proposed nationwide opioid litigation settlement, including our ability to finalize and effectuate the settlement, the scope and coverage of the ultimate settlement and the expected financial or other impacts that could result from the settlement. Our ability to achieve these goals may also be affected by our ability to manage the factors identified above. Our ability to execute our financial strategy may be affected by our ability to generate cash flow. Kroger assumes no obligation to update the information contained herein unless required by applicable law. Please refer to Kroger's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a further discussion of these risks and uncertainties. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kroger-reiterates-its-commitment-to-lower-prices-and-initiates-new-7-5b-share-buyback-program-302329493.html SOURCE The Kroger Co. Stay Informed: Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today

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ASX 200 stocks were a mixed bag on Friday amid a poor day for the stock market overall. The (ASX: XJO) closed down 0.41% with nine of the 11 market sectors in the red. Most ASX bank stocks have had an incredible year of share price growth, as the following chart shows. After so much share price growth in 2024, are any of the ASX bank stocks still a buy? Michael Hunstad is chief investment officer of global equities at one of the world's biggest active fund managers, Northern Trust Asset Management. According to , Hudstad is not too concerned by our banks' historically high valuations. He points out that ASX banks have been very profitable over the long term. He says: When you think about the Australian banking sector, it's an oligopoly, and regardless of where the multiple is, it's hard to have more competition that's really going to deflate that. But many Australian-based analysts aren't so sure. On the CommSec trading platform, we reviewed the consensus ratings among analysts on each of the seven ASX bank stocks. The most favourable consensus ( ), and ( ). The remaining bank stocks — ( ), ( ), ( ), and ( ) — scored a moderate sell consensus rating. ASX 200 bank shares mixed on Friday Here's what happened with ASX bank stocks on Friday and in the year to date: Which is the best ASX bank stock to buy? We've reviewed recent broker notes on Westpac vs. Macquarie shares to help you decide which of the two is the best ASX bank stock to buy. Here are some of the highlights of those notes. In its , Westpac reported a 3% fall in to $7 billion. Top broker UBS has a neutral rating on Westpac shares with a 12-month share price target of $33. On the positive side, UBS believes there's scope for further capital management initiatives via or special dividends, given the bank's ~$3.5 billion balance. The broker says Westpac's underlying net interest margin (NIM) patterns "continue to look encouraging". On the negative side, UBS says Westpac's cost growth is a headwind. Check out my colleague's article on . In its , Macquarie reported a 14% increase in NPAT to $1,612 million compared to 1H FY24. However, this also represented a 23% fall compared to the second quarter of FY24. The report led to UBS downgrading its earnings forecasts for Macquarie over the next few years. In a note, UBS said: The investment case in our view continues to hinge around asset realisations, capital deployment and performance fees in MAM [Macquarie Asset Management], validation around the sustainability of profits within CGM and improvements in capital market activity, beneficial to MacCap [Macquarie Capital]. UBS has a neutral rating on Macquarie shares with a price target of $225. Ord Minnett is more bullish. It has a buy rating on Macquarie with a 12-month share price target of $245. The broker points out that Macquarie has almost $11 billion in surplus capital. This provides opportunities for investments, growth, and for shareholders. Check out my colleague's article on .Patchwork Edinburgh come up just short against GloucesterNone

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Total cost of ownership for a used 2021 Tesla Model Y over 10 years compared with Toyota RAV4 and BMW shows Tesla’s outstanding value! I’ve written before on total cost of ownership ( most recently about 2 years ago ), but this article will be more personal. This won’t work for everyone, but this is just my personal plan. Even though I think Tesla will solve Full Self Driving (FSD) in the next 10 years, and that changes things dramatically, for the sake of this article, I will assume they don’t solve it. This will cover insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, financing, depreciation, & fuel. I will also assume no inflation or incentive changes for the next 10 years. Not realistic, but it’s too hard to predict these things. I’m going to assume we start with a 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range with 40,000 miles and plan to put on 10,000 miles a year for 10 years. Insurance varies widely based on your state, mileage, and coverage desired. I do have some experience with Tesla Insurance, and it is priced aggressively in Colorado. It is especially a good deal if you are a young driver who is willing to drive carefully to save money. I’m just going to assume $1,200 a year for this article. Tesla vehicles are a little more expensive to insure than a typical Toyota or Honda due to the number of sensors they have and some other factors I discussed in this article about a minor accident I was in and the different estimates I received to fix the car . I’ve owned electric cars for 12 years, and there really is very little scheduled maintenance on a Tesla. Here is Tesla’s official page for maintenance on the Model Y. Basically, it is wiper blades, washer fluid, and cabin air filters every other year. $200 every other year should cover that, even having someone else replacing the cabin air filter (which I have done twice, but it is a little tricky and needs a couple special tools). Plus, rotating tires every 6,250 miles is about $50 a year. I monitor the brake fluid to ensure there is no water in it, either using strips I purchased on Amazon or using an electronic tester . I’ll assume I have to replace the brake fluid every 4 years at $200. Now, they do recommend replacing the A/C desiccant bag every 4 years. Searching around for a pricing estimate, it looks like that is about $350 from Tesla. I don’t live where they salt the roads, but if I did, that would be an extra $100 a year for the Tesla (or any other car I assume). I don’t have the HEPA filter, but if I did, that would be more money to replace every 3 years. For unscheduled maintenance, there’s the 12V battery replacement, wheel alignments, and the big one is tire replacement. A 12V battery should be about $200 every 4 years, an alignment every 4 years is about $100, and I plan to get 4 tires from SimpleTire.com for about $800. Radar Dimax tires have excellent ratings and reviews and cost less than half the money of tired from popular brands like Bridgestone and Michelin. I’m planning on buying a 10-year, 100,000-mile zero deductible plan from Xcelerate Auto . They have been an advertiser on CleanTechnica , but I’m not getting any special deal at $4,819. If I sell the car, I have the choice of transferring the contract to the new buyer (likely if it is a private sale) or getting a prorated refund for the amount paid (less any claims paid). I’ll also add $200 a year for items not covered by the warranty. Since I already own the car, the taxes will be incredibly low ($46 a year) instead of the thousands in sales tax I would owe if I was purchasing the car, but I’ll pretend I’m buying the car because that makes it a better article for others to use. The price to buy the car is $29,602 according to Edmunds.com. If my income was lower, I’d make sure I could find one under $25,000 so I could get the $4,000 used EV tax credit. Edmunds shows $2,178 for fees in the first year and $46 for every year after that. That sounds about right, so I’m going with that. Edmunds.com has a 5-year financing cost of $5,763, and that looks reasonable for a 5-year loan. But since I’m proposing to buy a 10-year extended warranty, I need to do my own figures. I used bankrate.com to figure the costs of a 5-year, 7% loan. I found it cost $6,583 for a 5-year loan and them I put zero for the other 5 years. I’m going to use Edmunds figures for the first 5 years, but then use $1,000 a year after that, since I don’t think a Tesla Model Y in perfect working condition (no reason to leave any issues unresolved with a zero deductible warranty) will go any lower than $7,570, even with 140,000 miles and being 12 years old. Having owned several cars that were 1o to 20 years old, that is one of the advantages — they depreciate very little once they get to a price of about $5,000 if they are in great condition. I would expect an electric vehicle with very low running costs to bottom out a little higher than $5,000, but we will see. Since I’m getting solar this month (that will be another article) and don’t take a lot of long trips, I’m going to figure 9,000 miles/3 is 3000 kWh at 5 cents a kWh is $150 plus 1,000 miles from Superchargers would be 333 kWh at 45 cents a kWh or ~$150. So, a total of $300 a year for fuel. The total estimated cost of ownership for 10 years/100,000 miles is only $59,276, or about 60 cents a mile! If you would like to play around with your own figures, here is the link to my workbook — you can view it, or if you sign into your google account, you can make a copy and change any figures you want to change. The Tesla’s second 5 years came out to only 38% of the cost of the first 5 years! The prepaid warranty distorts that a bit. If I distribute the cost of the warranty across the years (reducing the first 5-year costs and inflating the second 5-year cost), the second 5 years comes out to 46% of the first 5 years. This isn’t an apples to apples comparison, since buying a RAV4 for 5 years and then buying another for 5 years incurs some extra costs. Edmunds is also figuring 15,000 miles a year instead of 10,000 miles a year. Having said that, here are the screenshots: First, you would buy a 2021 RAV4 and have a TCO of $47,690 for 5 years. Then, you would have another $41,927 in costs to own it another 5 years. That is a total of $89,617. Let’s subtract the $4,618 in financing, since you already paid off the first car. Let’s also reduce the fuel costs by $6,400 since this is for 150,000 miles instead of 100,000 for the Tesla. Let’s take off $1,500 for sales tax too. So, $89,617 less $4,618 and $6,400 and $1,500 is $77,099. The second 5 years came out to about 61% of the first 5 years. If I wanted to do the opposite and increase the miles on the Tesla to 150,000, I’d have to estimate the repair costs. Xcelerate doesn’t offer that long of a warranty on Tesla vehicles at this time. So, the Toyota RAV4 costs 30% more to own even though it takes almost twice the time to go from 0 to 60 mph and isn’t close to the performance, technology, or luxury of a Tesla. Let’s look at a BMW to see how much that would cost to own. Let’s estimate that the second 5 years is the same 61% of the first 5 years as Toyota’s was, or $58,512. So, the total for 10 years would be $154,434, or nearly 3 times to cost of the Tesla with comparable room and performance and with technology far more advanced. I’ve always tried to keep my cars as long as possible. I’ve had to sell cars in the past because of accidents or expensive repairs. It appears that electric vehicles might last longer than gas and diesel vehicles. I’m nervous about owning one out of warranty since, although I have found my Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3 and Y to be very reliable, I have also heard of expensive repairs. That is why the Xcare warranty at about $500 a year makes me much more comfortable owning my Tesla for many more years. You can see from my figures that the used 2021 Tesla Model Y is an outstanding value, and with the availability of a quality extended warranty created by ex-Tesla employees that is designed to work with Tesla Service, it is a safe choice for people to buy. I’ve spoken with the sales advisors and they really understand how Tesla Service works, what items are paid for by the warranty, and what items would be paid for my your auto insurance (if the repair is caused by an accident or vandalism). The ability to own a high-performance luxury crossover for substantially less money than a regular gas Toyota means that Tesla should be able to take a lot of market share from the legacy gas vehicles as more people realize the outstanding value electric vehicles provide. I have recently been contacted by several Republican friends who suddenly think it is okay to buy a Tesla now that Musk has helped their cause. I realize Elon Musk has also offended a great number of people on the left. Of course, most of the people in the middle don’t care about politics, they just want the best car for their hard earned money. If you want to take advantage of my Tesla referral link to get Reward Credits, here’s the link: https://ts.la/paul92237 — but as I have said before, if another owner helped you more, please use their link instead of mine. If you want to learn more about Tesla’s new referral program (August 2024), Chris Boylan has written an excellent article on it . 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NoneJason Whitlock claims Colorado players rented out a strip club TWICE before heavy Alamo Bowl defeat READ MORE: College football star stomped on by Arkansas' Fernando Carmona By ERIC BLUM Published: 22:50 GMT, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 22:50 GMT, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments Nearly a day after Colorado football was blown out by BYU in the Alamo Bowl, Jason Whitlock believes he has revealed the reason the Buffaloes were shellacked - they rented out a strip club twice before kickoff. Colorado lost 36-14 on Saturday night to BYU, with the Big 12 teams facing in the postseason but not the regular season in a matchup where Deion Sanders' team rarely looked composed. It marked the final collegiate appearance of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders. 'So I missed all of the Colorado-BYU game yesterday. What are the best takeaways? I've been reliably told that the CU offensive players rented out a strip club 2 nights during their bowl trip,' Whitlock said on social media. Whitlock, who has been synonymous with drumming up controversy and blasting his opinion on social media, no matter how bizarre it made seem to some, has not revealed his 'reliable' source. No one from the Colorado program has responded to Whitlock's claim. Whitlock has claimed that Colorado football players rented out a strip club in San Antonio The Buffaloes looked terrible in their bowl game against BYU, with some looking for excused So I missed all of the Colorado-BYU game yesterday. What are the best takeaways? I've been reliably told that the CU offensive players rented out a strip club 2 nights during their bowl trip. — Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) December 29, 2024 The bowl game took place in San Antonio, with the infamous River Walk, and the accompanying entertainment district, only a mile away from the Alamodome. Read More Referee left bloodied after suffering gruesome cut in wild brawl at college football game Whitlock also has not commented on the situation any further after posting his claim on social media. Texas law states patrons must be 21 or older to enter a strip club, which would eliminate several players on the Buffaloes offense from attending the alleged night on the town. Colorado responding to the claim is unlikely to happen in an official capacity, with Deion Sanders defending his team a possible avenue to retort against Whitlock. However, with Colorado's season ending, it may be until February's national signing day when Sanders holds his next press availability. Colorado Share or comment on this article: Jason Whitlock claims Colorado players rented out a strip club TWICE before heavy Alamo Bowl defeat e-mail Add comment

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Neil deGrasse Tyson dismisses Musk’s Mars dreams: ‘I don’t see it happening’Saints QB situation remains cloudy as matchup with Washington nears METAIRIE, La. (AP) — If Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi has any definite ideas about who'll play quarterback for New Orleans against Washington on Sunday, he's not ready to share that information. Brett Martel, The Associated Press Dec 11, 2024 3:40 PM Dec 11, 2024 4:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) talks with New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener (3) and tight end Juwan Johnson (83) after their NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) METAIRIE, La. (AP) — If Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi has any definite ideas about who'll play quarterback for New Orleans against Washington on Sunday, he's not ready to share that information. Rizzi maintained on Wednesday that there's still a chance that Derek Carr could clear the concussion protocol and function well enough with his injured, non-throwing left hand to return against the Commanders. Meanwhile, reserve QBs Jake Haener and Spencer Rattler split first-team snaps during Wednesday's practice, which Carr missed, Rizzi said. “We're not going to name a starter right now,” said Rizzi, who also made a point of noting that Carr would not be placed on the club's injured reserve list and would not need surgery. “We're going to see how that progression plays out, first with Derek and then obviously with Jake and Spencer.” Carr, whose latest injury occurred when he tried to dive for a first down during Sunday's 14-11 victory over the New York Giants , has already missed three starts this season because of a separate, oblique injury. New Orleans lost all three of those games, with Rattler, a rookie, starting and Haener, a second-year pro, serving as the backup. In his three starts, Rattler completed 59 of 99 passes (59.6%) for 571 yards, one TD and two interceptions. Haener has gotten sporadic work this season in relief of both Carr and Rattler, completing 14 of 29 passes (48.3%) for 177 yards and one TD without an interception. Rizzi said he finds the 6-foot-1 Haener and 6-foot Rattler “very similar in a lot of ways," adding that whichever of those two might play “doesn't change a whole bunch" in terms of game-planning. “They're both similar-size guys. Their athletic ability is very similar,” Rizzi said. “They're similar-style quarterbacks. We're not dealing with opposites on the spectrum.” The Saints also signed another QB this week — Ben DiNucci — to help take scout team snaps at practice, now that Rattler and Haener are not as available to do that while competing to possibly start if Carr is indeed unable to play. The Saints (5-8) have won three of four games since Rizzi took over following the firing of coach Dennis Allen. That allowed New Orleans to remain alive in the NFC South Division, currently led by Tampa Bay (7-6). Rizzi said Carr has not had any setbacks this week in terms of progressing through the NFL's concussion protocol. “By the end of the week, if's he's not able to get any reps in any form or fashion, then obviously we'll go with one of the other guys,” Rizzi said. NOTES: RB Alvin Kamara did not practice on Wednesday because of an illness. ... WR Chris Olave, who is out indefinitely because of concussions this season, has returned to meetings at Saints headquarters. He as not, however, made plans to return to practice yet because he still plans to meet first with neurological specialists to try to assess the risks of returning to action during what's left of this season. Rizzi said the possibility of Olave playing again this season remains “on the table” for now. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Brett Martel, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Football (NFL) Bengals QB Joe Burrow laments loss of privacy following home break-in Dec 11, 2024 4:50 PM Stephen Jones says Mike McCarthy has done an 'outstanding' job amid Cowboys' injuries Dec 11, 2024 4:49 PM Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell back at practice, but status is undetermined for Falcons game Dec 11, 2024 4:10 PM

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Dakhliyah hosted a grand equestrian festival in Bahla on Friday to celebrate the 54th National Day and to pay tribute to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik. The festivities commenced with a march flagged off at Jabreen Castle, passing through Saih al Shamikhat and culminating at the equestrian field. Over 1,000 participants representing various sports, social and adventure groups from across Oman proudly carried the national flag in a show of national pride and patriotism. The highlight of the event was an equestrian show, organised by Bahla Equestrian Society and supervised by Oman Equestrian and Racing Federation. More than 120 horsemen dazzled the audience with horseback stunts, tent pegging, archery and hurdle jumping. Adding to the cultural grandeur, folk troupes from Bahla performed traditional Omani Al Razha, a celebrated and enduring tradition. While Al Razha refers primarily to a sword dance, the performance incorporates elements of dance, drums, clapping and rowing. “Al Razha has become a beautiful combination of poetry, singing and swordplay,” said one participant. “Performed mainly by men, these dances and sword fights are deeply rooted in Oman’s cultural legacy. They narrate stories unique to each wilayat and are performed during important occasions such as weddings and Eid celebrations.” On the sidelines, an exhibition showcased the region’s rich craftsmanship, small and medium enterprises, and productive families. Displays featured Bahla’s renowned handicrafts, traditional sweets, pottery, weaving and homemade products, underscoring the region’s artistic traditions. The celebration climaxed with a breathtaking performance by Muscat Paragliding Team. Carrying Omani flags and portraits of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, paragliders put on an exhilarating aerial show captivating the audience.Bayern manager Kompany bewildered by new Champions League format

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Shouse said she intends to keep Sammy enrolled at Christ Lincoln no matter what, but after LB 1402’s program was repealed through a voter referendum, the future of her two younger children is still up in the air. There are plenty of unanswered questions left in the wake of the referendum’s success, which passed comfortably in Nebraska’s general election by just over 14 percentage points. Supporters of LB 1402 in the Nebraska Legislature are working out the best way to approach “school choice” policies, while families who benefited from the scholarships are left in a state of limbo, unsure if they will continue seeing the same support. Meanwhile, a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling from September could impact future moves to provide public money for private school students. For the last eight years, State Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of the Omaha area has championed “school choice” legislation. Most of her proposals came up short, until LB 753 passed in 2023, allocating $25 million annually in tax credits for private donations to the private school scholarship funds. That bill also faced a repeal through a voter referendum, led by Support Our Schools Nebraska. Opponents to LB 753 and LB 1402 argued the bills would deplete state funding available for public schools, which could lead to budget cuts and property tax increases. The first Support Our Schools referendum qualified for the ballot, but to get around the referendum, Linehan introduced LB 1402 in 2024, which repealed LB 753 upon its passage. Linehan acknowledged LB 1402 was an “ end run “ bill intended to circumvent the referendum. In response, Support Our Schools launched a new ballot initiative campaign to partially repeal LB 1402, getting rid of the underlying program, but retaining the LB 753 repeal. Once again, supporters gathered enough signatures in their petition drive to qualify for the ballot. The second referendum faced attempts to remove it from the ballot, several of which came directly from Linehan. It also survived a challenge in the Nebraska Supreme Court in September, and Support Our Schools leader Tim Royers said he expected more opposition in the months leading up to November. Linehan, who did host one press conference days before the election to combat a Support Our Schools ad, said the reason she didn’t try harder to oppose the referendum was simply because she felt it didn’t make sense to sink a ton of funds to protect a program that only appropriated $10 million each year. “We’re not going to spend $10 million to save $10 million,” Linehan said. Royers noted, however, that in 2023 Keep Kids First, a group with which Linehan was affiliated, raised over $1.4 million to oppose the first Support Our Schools referendum. Support Our Schools raised about $1.7 million that year, and raised an additional $4.6 million so far this year. The landscape for “school choice” policy is sure to look different in the 2025 session, if only because Linehan is term-limited and will not be returning. Royers said he can’t imagine another lawmaker emerging with the same level of commitment that Linehan brought. But Linehan says she’s not worried. She said there’s “more than a handful” of current senators willing to take up the mantle, and she was also optimistic about several incoming lawmakers who will be starting their first terms next year. She mentioned Omaha Sens. Brad von Gillern and Christy Armendariz, both of whom told The World-Herald they were interested in school choice policy, though neither confirmed that they were planning any bills for next session. Possibly the biggest hurdle for “school choice” advocates next year comes from the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling that allowed this year’s referendum to stay on the ballot. Plaintiffs argued the measure didn’t qualify for the ballot because it violated a provision of the Nebraska Constitution that prohibits voter referendums from impacting direct appropriations. But the high court ruled that since the ballot initiative only sought to repeal a section of LB 1402 that didn’t include an appropriation, it could be subject to a referendum. The ruling noted that LB 1402 had a separate appropriation bill that accompanied it. Linehan said the ruling threatened any and all legislation that came with appropriations, and it could lead to the “death of the A bill,” using the legislative shorthand for an appropriations bill. Neither von Gillern nor Armendariz gave specifics on how lawmakers could approach school choice legislation that would be shielded from a referendum in the wake of the ruling. Linehan argued that appropriation bills aren’t even necessary for legislation that allocates funds, describing them as more of a “counting mechanism” than anything else. But Fiscal Analyst Scott Danigole said appropriation bills are necessary for most measures that appropriate state funds, with the only exception he could think of being a bill that shifted funding that had already been appropriated. While it is theoretically possible for lawmakers to do away with appropriation bills, it would require them to get creative, and would likely bring a lot of ripple effects. Although Royers said he would be shocked if no “school choice” policies are introduced in 2025, he believes the overall appetite to debate the issue has lessened in the aftermath of the referendum. Like Linehan, Royers also found encouragement in the the outcome of several legislative races. He said the Legislature will become more “public school friendly” than it was in 2024. “I think everybody is trying to take a break from the ‘school choice’ fight,” Royers said. Royers said the primary concern for lawmakers should be addressing the educator shortage in Nebraska, which leads to issues like larger class sizes that can affect academic performance. Royers said special education teacher vacancies were 10 times higher last school year than they were in 2013, citing data from the State Department of Education, and Nebraska’s colleges aren’t producing enough new teachers to fill the gap. Meanwhile, the people directly involved in LB 1402’s program are also trying to figure out their next steps. Jeremy Ekeler, executive director of Opportunity Scholarships of Nebraska, said the organization is currently tying up loose ends and trying to see if it can continue operating as an organization that operates based on private donations. OSN worked with Odyssey, a national technology vendor that works with five other states to implement similar programs. OSN provided Odyssey with local information, while Odyssey ran the technology that processed the applications and distributed the scholarships directly to eligible schools based on LB 1402’s guidelines. According to Ekeler, between LB 753 and LB 1402, roughly 5,500 scholarships were issued, averaging about $2,300 per student. For LB 1402’s program, about $9.2 million overall was distributed in scholarships. Those scholarships are still good through the end of this academic year, but they will not continue into the 2025-26 school year. That will make the budget tighter for Omaha Street School, where Principal Anthony Williams said 12 of the school’s 35 students received scholarships this year through LB 1402. The average cost to educate each student is roughly $23,000 per year, Williams said. All of their families use some form of financial aid, and Williams said the school tailors its tuition to the financial needs of each family, ranging from $30 to $550 per month. Without outside support, he said the school has to eat the remaining costs. “Sometimes, we got to pinch pennies,” Williams said. Williams said LB 1402’s program expiring will not mean any of the current students will not be able to continue learning at the school. In fact, he said the school may be able to stretch the scholarship funds through the following school year. For Shouse, she intends to keep Sammy enrolled at Christ Lincoln, but she is not sure about her younger two children, which she said is a “heartbreaking” dilemma. Her younger children, 3 and 1, respectively, are already enrolled in Christ Lincoln’s day care and preschool programs. Shouse is a single mother, and provides the sole income for her family. During Sammy’s first year of kindergarten, he did not have a scholarship, which Shouse said placed a heavy financial burden on her. That took the form of multiple small sacrifices, from having breakfast for dinner because it was cheaper, to telling Sammy he couldn’t attend a friend’s birthday party because she couldn’t afford to buy a present. “There was a lot of tears,” Shouse said. “There’s always been a lot of tears.” There are several reasons why Shouse hasn’t considered public school an option for any of her children. Primarily, she said Christ Lincoln best aligns with her family values. She’s also concerned that the larger class sizes would mean her children wouldn’t get the individualized care they need. Two of her children, including Sammy, have IEPs. When it was first recommended to Shouse that Sammy repeat kindergarten based on his speech therapy needs and emerging academic concerns, she said she sought out summer school options for him through the Lincoln Public Schools but was denied because his needs weren’t severe enough. 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The cat went missing after an EF-4 tornado destroyed most of the structures on the property, including their and Bequett’s father’s homes, in April. Six months later, Ballsac was found and returned home. Attendees salute at the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Shamus Connor, 10, hands American flags to members of the Bellevue fire department at the Veterans Day Parade in Bellevue on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. People watch as Omaha’s official Christmas tree, a 40 foot spruce donated by Mark and Joanie Maszk, is brought in at The Durham Museum in Omaha on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ethan McCullough, left, and Michaela Lentsch stand under an umbrella as they look at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree during it’s stop at the Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront in Omaha on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Makai Hatcher shows his daughter, Mackenzie, how to put a fish hook on a line while fishing at Miller Park in Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Mackenzie is one. 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November 26, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread by University of Portsmouth The 2012 London Olympics Games serve as a cautionary tale for local communities in host cities—a new study warns. The study by the University of Portsmouth analyzed 20 years of data, from 2001 to 2022. It looked at the long-term legacy of the 2012 London Olympics, particularly the impact on urban regeneration in one of London's most disadvantaged areas. The research evaluated the effects of the Games on property pricing, sales, and broader urban changes in London's 656 electoral wards, with a focus on the Olympic Park area in Newham Borough. The study is published in the journal European Planning Studies . Dr. Christina Philippou, Associate Professor in Accounting and Sport Finance in the School of Accounting, Economics, and Finance, at the University of Portsmouth, said, "Our research found that the Olympic Park wards experienced only a slight, short-lived boost in property values and sales after the IOC announcement in 2005 and the 2012 Games. The bigger question is who actually benefited from these changes. The data points to patterns of gentrification and migration, suggesting the original local community may have been left out of the equation." London's 2012 Olympic bid emphasized urban regeneration as a cornerstone of its legacy, promising to revitalize the Lower Lea Valley and provide long-term economic and social benefits to local residents. The original bid pledged to transform the area into a hub of education, culture, and employment opportunities, explicitly framing the Games as a catalyst for profound social and economic change . In the early 2000s, Newham ranked as London's second-lowest borough in weekly earnings, making it a prime candidate for regeneration. The substantial public investments in transportation, sporting venues, and other infrastructure were seen as a pivotal opportunity to improve living conditions and access for East London communities. The study identifies several outcomes of the 2012 Olympics: Short-term economic impact : The Olympic announcement and Games boosted property prices and sales in the Olympic Park wards relative to the rest of London. However, the effects were short-lived and not as significant as anticipated. Gentrification and migration: Regeneration efforts resulted in demographic shifts, with the original local community not necessarily being the primary beneficiaries. Infrastructure and accessibility: While infrastructure improvements , such as expanded transportation links and the Westfield Stratford shopping center, increased the area's visibility and accessibility, their direct benefits to the original residents remain unclear. Uncertain long-term legacy: The findings suggest that while urban regeneration was achieved to some extent, similar outcomes might have been realized through other development efforts not tied to the Olympics. Discover the latest in science, tech, and space with over 100,000 subscribers who rely on Phys.org for daily insights. Sign up for our free newsletter and get updates on breakthroughs, innovations, and research that matter— daily or weekly . This study contributes to the growing body of research on the economic and urban impacts of mega-events like the Olympics. It highlights the importance of monitoring and measuring the long-term social, economic, and urban impacts of such events to ensure their promised legacies are realized. Dr. Christina Philippou, said, "The 2012 London Olympics serve as both an example of the potential legacy of the Games and a cautionary tale. While there were successes in urban regeneration, the benefits did not necessarily extend to the original local community. Future host cities must ensure their legacy promises are inclusive and measurable." The study calls for further research into the long-term impacts of Olympic legacies, including venue usage, social housing availability, and employment opportunities for local communities . Comparative analyses across different host cities and continents could provide valuable insights into the global patterns and challenges of mega-event legacies. To safeguard the legacy of future Olympic Games, the study recommends: Stronger monitoring and evaluation of social, economic, and urban impacts. Inclusion of mechanisms to prevent displacement and ensure benefits for original communities. Long-term commitments to legacy programs beyond the event's conclusion. This study was conducted to assess the long-term impacts of the 2012 London Olympics on urban regeneration, focusing on economic and property market changes. It offers valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and future Olympic host cities aiming to create sustainable legacies. More information: Gidon Jakar et al, Legacy and urban regeneration: long-term local impact of the London 2012 Olympic Games, European Planning Studies (2024). DOI: 10.1080/09654313.2024.2422888 Provided by University of Portsmouth

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Regis Le Bris on West Brom's Sunderland compliment and dressing room reactionAtria Investments Inc acquired a new position in shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:DFIN – Free Report ) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 3,420 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $225,000. A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in DFIN. ProShare Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions by 7.4% during the first quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 4,989 shares of the company’s stock valued at $309,000 after acquiring an additional 345 shares in the last quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System increased its stake in shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions by 46.9% in the 1st quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System now owns 10,399 shares of the company’s stock valued at $645,000 after purchasing an additional 3,320 shares in the last quarter. UniSuper Management Pty Ltd acquired a new position in Donnelley Financial Solutions in the 1st quarter worth about $303,000. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co boosted its position in Donnelley Financial Solutions by 3.8% during the first quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 31,884 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,975,000 after purchasing an additional 1,173 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL grew its holdings in Donnelley Financial Solutions by 3.3% in the first quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 31,425 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,949,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares during the period. 93.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Insider Buying and Selling at Donnelley Financial Solutions In other news, Director Jeffrey Jacobowitz sold 114,655 shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions stock in a transaction on Friday, September 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.42, for a total transaction of $7,730,040.10. Following the transaction, the director now owns 1,008,206 shares in the company, valued at $67,973,248.52. The trade was a 10.21 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Also, CEO Daniel Leib sold 2,881 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.03, for a total transaction of $201,756.43. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 517,810 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $36,262,234.30. This represents a 0.55 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 425,331 shares of company stock worth $26,738,613. Corporate insiders own 11.90% of the company’s stock. Donnelley Financial Solutions Trading Up 0.0 % Donnelley Financial Solutions ( NYSE:DFIN – Get Free Report ) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.76 by ($0.28). Donnelley Financial Solutions had a net margin of 12.06% and a return on equity of 22.70%. The firm had revenue of $179.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $181.55 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. The business’s revenue was down .3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. will post 3.23 EPS for the current fiscal year. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $79.00 target price on shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions in a research note on Friday, November 1st. B. Riley cut their price target on shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions from $80.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 5th. Finally, DA Davidson upped their price objective on shares of Donnelley Financial Solutions from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 1st. View Our Latest Stock Report on Donnelley Financial Solutions About Donnelley Financial Solutions ( Free Report ) Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc provides innovative software and technology-enabled financial regulatory and compliance solutions in the United States, Asia, Europe, Canada, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Capital Markets Software Solutions (CM-SS); Capital Markets Compliance and Communications Management (CM-CCM); Investment Companies Software Solutions (IC-SS); and Investment Companies Compliance and Communications Management (IC-CCM). Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding DFIN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. ( NYSE:DFIN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Donnelley Financial Solutions Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Donnelley Financial Solutions and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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Andrej Jakimovski hit a layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado upset No. 2 UConn 73-72 in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational on Tuesday in Lahaina, Hawaii. Colorado (5-1) rallied from down 11 in the first half to get the win over the two-time defending national champions Huskies. Jakimovski finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Julian Hammond III and Elijah Malone each scored 16 for the Buffaloes, who advanced to the fifth-place game in Maui on Wednesday. Down 72-71, Jakimovski drove the right side of the lane and made a scoop shot as he was falling down. UConn called timeout to set up the final play but Hassan Diarra missed a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left. Liam McNeeley led UConn with 20 points, Solo Ball scored 16 and Diarra finished with 11. The Huskies (4-2) lost two straight for the first time since dropping three in a row from Jan. 11-18, 2023. Colorado trailed by eight at halftime and Diarra hit two 3-pointers early in the second half that made it 46-37. The Buffaloes scored the next 11 points to take a 48-46 lead, their first of the game. Hammond bookended that run with a pair of triples. UConn went back in front 55-52 on Tarris Reed Jr.'s driving layup but Malone's bucket with 8:34 left tied it at 59. McNeeley's hook shot gave the Huskies a 63-60 lead before Jakimovski drained a 3-pointer to tie it again with 5:16 left. Ball hit a 3-pointer and a layup to give UConn a five-point lead but Colorado got within 70-69 on two free throws by Malone with 2:04 left. A putback from Jaylin Stewart made it a three-point game with 1:29 remaining. Malone answered with a layup, Javon Ruffin blocked Diarra's shot and Colorado got an offensive rebound with 24 seconds left to set up the winning basket. McNeeley made his first four shots from deep and had 16 points by intermission to lead the Huskies. Colorado had opportunities to make it a close game by halftime but went just 12-for-19 from the foul line and trailed 40-32. UConn attempted only four free throws in the first half and had five players with two or more fouls, including Reed, who had three. --Field Level MediaNone

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here . Saquon Barkley has become the Shohei Ohtani of the NFL. There’s no better home run hitter playing football right now. Barkley had touchdown runs of 72 and 70 yards for the Philadelphia Eagles in a 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. He now has five runs of 50-plus yards this season and is on pace to break Eric Dickerson’s single-season record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. Barkley’s historic performance against the Rams — his 255 yards set a team record — captivated a national audience and turned him into a fan favorite for the AP NFL MVP award. He’s not the betting favorite, however. Josh Allen has the best odds at plus-150, according to Bet MGM Sportsbook. Two-time MVP Lamar Jackson is next at plus-250 followed by Barkley at plus-400. Running backs have won the award 18 times, including three-time winner Jim Brown, who was the AP’s first NFL MVP in 1957. Quarterbacks have dominated the award, winning it 45 times. Only three players who weren’t QBs or RBs have been MVP. It takes a special season for a non-QB to win it mainly because the offense goes through the signal caller. Quarterbacks handle the ball every offensive snap, run the show and get the credit when things go well and the blame when it doesn’t. Adrian Peterson was the most recent non-QB to win it when he ran for 2,097 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Minnesota Vikings in 2012. Playing for a winning team matters, too. Nine of the past 11 winners played for a No. 1 seed with the other two winners on a No. 2 seed. The Vikings earned the sixth seed when Pederson was MVP. Barkley is a major reason why the Eagles (9-2) are leading the NFC East and only trail Detroit (10-1) by one game for the top spot in the conference. Does he have a realistic chance to win the MVP award? Kicker Mark Moseley was the MVP in the strike-shortened 1982 season when he made 20 of 21 field goals and 16 of 19 extra points in nine games for Washington. If voters once selected a kicker, everyone has a chance, especially a game-changer such as Barkley. Defensive tackle Alan Page was the MVP in 1971 and linebacker Lawrence Taylor won it in 1986. Running back Christian McCaffrey finished third in voting last year and wide receiver Justin Jefferson placed fifth in 2022. The Offensive Player of the Year award and Defensive Player of the Year award recognize the best all-around players on both sides of the ball, allowing voters to recognize non-QBs if they choose. Wide receivers and running backs have won the AP OPOY award seven times over the past 11 seasons. McCaffrey was the 2023 winner. The AP’s new voting format introduced in 2022 also gives non-QBs a better opportunity to get MVP recognition. Voter submit their top five picks for each award, with a weighted point system. Previously, voters made one choice for each award. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league vote for MVP and seven other awards. The awards are based on regular-season performance. The Chiefs (10-1) and Bills (9-2) already are in position to lock up postseason berths right after Thanksgiving. Kansas City clinches a playoff berth with a win over Las Vegas on Black Friday and a loss by Miami on Thursday night, or a win plus a loss by Denver on Monday night. Buffalo can wrap up a fifth straight AFC East title with a victory over San Francisco on Sunday and a loss by the Dolphins. It’s not a given that the Dallas Cowboys will be looking for a new head coach after this season. Owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday on local radio that Mike McCarthy could end up getting a contract extension. “I don’t think that’s crazy at all. This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas. We got a lot of football left,” Jones said. McCarthy led the Cowboys (4-7) to three straight 12-win seasons, but they went 1-3 in the playoffs and haven’t reached the NFC championship game since winning the Super Bowl 29 years ago. Injuries have contributed to the team’s struggles this season, but Dallas was just 3-5 before Dak Prescott was lost for the rest of the season. The Cowboys upset Washington last week and their next four games are against teams that currently have losing records. If they somehow end up 9-8 or even 8-9, Jones could make a case for keeping McCarthy. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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The chain of events began when the boy, identified as 14-year-old Alex Johnson, was walking home from school on a seemingly ordinary afternoon. As he passed by a quiet residential area, he inadvertently stumbled upon a chilling scene - a man being brutally attacked and killed in broad daylight. Unbeknownst to the assailant, the boy had seen everything from a distance and quickly realized the danger he was in.FARGO — Former Cass County Sheriff's Deputy Carson Quam, accused of 10 counts of possessing child sexual abuse materials, posted bond and walked free after a Tuesday hearing. A week after an arrest warrant was issued, Quam, 26, turned himself in Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Cass County Courthouse to the charges. Quam affirmed to Judge John Irby that he understood the charges he is facing. According to prosecutors, some of the images found on Quam's phone showed children between the ages of 2 and 14, with some showing adults sexually abusing the children. Prosecutors accused Quam of looking at the abusive files over the past three years. Quam started his law enforcement career with the Oakes Police Department in 2018 before moving to the Walsh County Sheriff's Office. He joined Cass County as a road deputy in 2022. He resigned in September when the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation began its investigation of him. "He has been fully cooperative in this investigation including giving all the passwords necessary," said Quam's attorney, Mark Friese. Carmell Mattison, the special prosecutor from Grand Forks County, asked the judge set bond at $20,000 with a number of restrictions, including no access to the internet and social media, and no contact with people under 18. Friese argued it "does not make sense" to put Quam in the Cass County Jail, where he worked. Friese said Quam is seeing a psychologist and argued the bond should only be $5,000. Quam's lawyer felt the restrictions were too strict, specifically the limitation on internet access and contact with people under 18. "A broad restriction of him contacting anybody under 18 would preclude him from going to the checkout counter and paying for a candy bar if the clerk is 17," Friese said. The judge sided with Quam's lawyer, loosening some of the restrictions and setting bond at $5,000, meaning Quam only had to post $500 to be released, which he did following the hearing. If convicted, Quam faces up to five years in prison. It's still unclear which judge will oversee this case. Judges Irby and Cherie Clark sat in Tuesday for the purpose of setting bail. Irby said every judge in the Fargo district will recuse themselves from the case to avoid any potential conflicts, since the case involves a former Cass County sheriff's deputy.

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Rebuilding Syria will be a complex and arduous task that will require significant resources, cooperation, and coordination from various stakeholders. The destruction caused by years of conflict has left much of Syria's infrastructure in ruins, making the reconstruction process a monumental challenge.The 32-year-old woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, had visited a popular nail salon for a gel manicure. Like many women, she enjoyed the process of selecting a trendy nail polish color and having her nails meticulously painted. The gel manicure lasted for weeks without chipping or fading, providing her with a sense of confidence and beauty.The prospect of the U.S. pulling out of NATO has raised concerns about the future of transatlantic security and defense cooperation. NATO, established in 1949, has been a cornerstone of Western security and has played a vital role in promoting peace and stability in Europe for decades. The alliance's collective defense clause, enshrined in Article 5 of the NATO treaty, states that an attack on one member is considered an attack on all, binding member countries to come to each other's defense.

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As the match unfolded, it became clear that this would be no ordinary competition. Every point was fiercely contested, with each player pushing themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory. The crowd erupted in cheers and gasps as the momentum of the game swung back and forth, with neither player willing to back down.It has taken new Michigan coach Dusty May just nine games to guide the Wolverines into the Top 25. May and the Wolverines enter the poll at No. 14 and strive to continue their strong start when they face Arkansas in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night in New York. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

‘Are you worried Donald Trump will try to put you in jail?’: See Adam Kinzinger’s reactionNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tank Bigsby ran for an 8-yard touchdown with 6:46 left and the Jacksonville Jaguars snapped a five-game skid and ended the Tennessee Titans' slim playoff hopes Sunday by scoring the final 10 points for a 10-6 victory. Jacksonville (3-10) came in already eliminated with Trevor Lawrence out for the rest of this season. The Jaguars leave with only their second victory in the past 11 trips to Music City and second in the past three. The Titans (3-10) came in needing to win out to even have a chance of their first playoff berth since the 2021 season ended with a divisional loss on their home field. Tennessee has fired both a general manager and coach since then. They had the ball twice with a chance to rally for the win. Their best chance ended with 1:11 left as Will Levis missed Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in the end zone on fourth-and-3 at the Jaguars 9. The second ended with Levis missing Tyler Boyd on fourth-and-15 from the Tennessee 35 with 28 seconds remaining. Mac Jones filled in ably enough for Lawrence to get his first win in three starts this season. He shook off two interceptions, throwing for 220 yards. In the second half, he connected over and over with rookie Brian Thomas Jr. The first-round draft pick out of LSU finished with career highs with eight catches on 12 targets for 86 yards. Cam Little started the Jaguars' comeback in the low-scoring affair with a 23-yard field goal early in the fourth. Nick Folk kicked a pair of field goals for the Titans. Tennessee dropped to 1-5 at home this season under first-year coach Brian Callahan. Levis shook off a hard hit to his right, throwing shoulder when sacked by Josh Hines-Allen to end the first half. He stretched his shoulder as he walked off the field to the locker room but didn’t miss a play, returning for the second. He finished with 168 yards passing. The Titans defense, coming off an ugly performance in last week’s loss at Washington , came up with two interceptions. Cornerback Chido Awuzie got the first pick in his first game since Sept. 22 after being activated off injured reserve Saturday. Missing three starters with injuries, the Titans couldn't stop the Jags in the fourth quarter. The Titans scratched rookie Jha’Quan Jackson who has five fumbles this season, including one of each of the past two weeks. Mason Kinsey, promoted from the practice squad, handled punt returns. The Jaguars unexpectedly scratched RT Anton Harrison because of illness. ... S Darnell Savage, who went down at the end of a 21-yard run by Tony Pollard, was being evaluated for a concussion. Titans OLB Harold Landry III was hurt on the Jaguars’ first drive of the third quarter but was back on the next series. The Jaguars host the New York Jets, and the Titans wrap up a back-to-back homestand with Cincinnati. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflThe Buried Secrets of America’s Indian Boarding Schoolshand777 legit 。

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Renuka Rayasam | (TNS) KFF Health News In April, just 12 weeks into her pregnancy, Kathleen Clark was standing at the receptionist window of her OB-GYN’s office when she was asked to pay $960, the total the office estimated she would owe after she delivered. Clark, 39, was shocked that she was asked to pay that amount during this second prenatal visit. Normally, patients receive the bill after insurance has paid its part, and for pregnant women that’s usually only when the pregnancy ends. It would be months before the office filed the claim with her health insurer. Clark said she felt stuck. The Cleveland, Tennessee, obstetrics practice was affiliated with a birthing center where she wanted to deliver. Plus, she and her husband had been wanting to have a baby for a long time. And Clark was emotional, because just weeks earlier her mother had died. “You’re standing there at the window, and there’s people all around, and you’re trying to be really nice,” recalled Clark, through tears. “So, I paid it.” On online baby message boards and other social media forums , pregnant women say they are being asked by their providers to pay out-of-pocket fees earlier than expected. The practice is legal, but patient advocacy groups call it unethical. Medical providers argue that asking for payment up front ensures they get compensated for their services. How frequently this happens is hard to track because it is considered a private transaction between the provider and the patient. Therefore, the payments are not recorded in insurance claims data and are not studied by researchers. Patients, medical billing experts, and patient advocates say the billing practice causes unexpected anxiety at a time of already heightened stress and financial pressure. Estimates can sometimes be higher than what a patient might ultimately owe and force people to fight for refunds if they miscarry or the amount paid was higher than the final bill. Up-front payments also create hurdles for women who may want to switch providers if they are unhappy with their care. In some cases, they may cause women to forgo prenatal care altogether, especially in places where few other maternity care options exist. It’s “holding their treatment hostage,” said Caitlin Donovan, a senior director at the Patient Advocate Foundation . Medical billing and women’s health experts believe OB-GYN offices adopted the practice to manage the high cost of maternity care and the way it is billed for in the U.S. When a pregnancy ends, OB-GYNs typically file a single insurance claim for routine prenatal care, labor, delivery, and, often, postpartum care. That practice of bundling all maternity care into one billing code began three decades ago, said Lisa Satterfield, senior director of health and payment policy at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists . But such bundled billing has become outdated, she said. Previously, pregnant patients had been subject to copayments for each prenatal visit, which might lead them to skip crucial appointments to save money. But the Affordable Care Act now requires all commercial insurers to fully cover certain prenatal services. Plus, it’s become more common for pregnant women to switch providers, or have different providers handle prenatal care, labor, and delivery — especially in rural areas where patient transfers are common. Some providers say prepayments allow them to spread out one-time payments over the course of the pregnancy to ensure that they are compensated for the care they do provide, even if they don’t ultimately deliver the baby. “You have people who, unfortunately, are not getting paid for the work that they do,” said Pamela Boatner, who works as a midwife in a Georgia hospital. While she believes women should receive pregnancy care regardless of their ability to pay, she also understands that some providers want to make sure their bill isn’t ignored after the baby is delivered. New parents might be overloaded with hospital bills and the costs of caring for a new child, and they may lack income if a parent isn’t working, Boatner said. In the U.S., having a baby can be expensive. People who obtain health insurance through large employers pay an average of nearly $3,000 out-of-pocket for pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, according to the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker . In addition, many people are opting for high-deductible health insurance plans, leaving them to shoulder a larger share of the costs. Of the 100 million U.S. people with health care debt, 12% attribute at least some of it to maternity care, according to a 2022 KFF poll . Families need time to save money for the high costs of pregnancy, childbirth, and child care, especially if they lack paid maternity leave, said Joy Burkhard , CEO of the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, a Los Angeles-based policy think tank. Asking them to prepay “is another gut punch,” she said. “What if you don’t have the money? Do you put it on credit cards and hope your credit card goes through?” Calculating the final costs of childbirth depends on multiple factors, such as the timing of the pregnancy , plan benefits, and health complications, said Erin Duffy , a health policy researcher at the University of Southern California’s Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics. The final bill for the patient is unclear until a health plan decides how much of the claim it will cover, she said. But sometimes the option to wait for the insurer is taken away. During Jamie Daw’s first pregnancy in 2020, her OB-GYN accepted her refusal to pay in advance because Daw wanted to see the final bill. But in 2023, during her second pregnancy, a private midwifery practice in New York told her that since she had a high-deductible plan, it was mandatory to pay $2,000 spread out with monthly payments. Daw, a health policy researcher at Columbia University, delivered in September 2023 and got a refund check that November for $640 to cover the difference between the estimate and the final bill. “I study health insurance,” she said. “But, as most of us know, it’s so complicated when you’re really living it.” While the Affordable Care Act requires insurers to cover some prenatal services, it doesn’t prohibit providers from sending their final bill to patients early. It would be a challenge politically and practically for state and federal governments to attempt to regulate the timing of the payment request, said Sabrina Corlette , a co-director of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University. Medical lobbying groups are powerful and contracts between insurers and medical providers are proprietary. Because of the legal gray area, Lacy Marshall , an insurance broker at Rapha Health and Life in Texas, advises clients to ask their insurer if they can refuse to prepay their deductible. Some insurance plans prohibit providers in their network from requiring payment up front. If the insurer says they can refuse to pay up front, Marshall said, she tells clients to get established with a practice before declining to pay, so that the provider can’t refuse treatment. Related Articles Health | Which health insurance plan may be right for you? Health | California case is the first confirmed bird flu infection in a US child Health | Your cool black kitchenware could be slowly poisoning you, study says. Here’s what to do Health | Does fluoride cause cancer, IQ loss, and more? Fact-checking Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims Health | U.S. towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water Clark said she met her insurance deductible after paying for genetic testing, extra ultrasounds, and other services out of her health care flexible spending account. Then she called her OB-GYN’s office and asked for a refund. “I got my spine back,” said Clark, who had previously worked at a health insurer and a medical office. She got an initial check for about half the $960 she originally paid. In August, Clark was sent to the hospital after her blood pressure spiked. A high-risk pregnancy specialist — not her original OB-GYN practice — delivered her son, Peter, prematurely via emergency cesarean section at 30 weeks. It was only after she resolved most of the bills from the delivery that she received the rest of her refund from the other OB-GYN practice. This final check came in October, just days after Clark brought Peter home from the hospital, and after multiple calls to the office. She said it all added stress to an already stressful period. “Why am I having to pay the price as a patient?” she said. “I’m just trying to have a baby.” ©2024 KFF Health News. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), has become the first hospital in the region to successfully perform a high-risk cesarean section (C-section) in its state-of-the-art angiography suite. The procedure, a collaboration between the hospital’s Interventional Radiology (IR) and Obstetrics teams, marks a significant advancement in maternal care for high-risk pregnancies. The angiography suite -- a highly specialised operating room equipped with advanced imaging technology -- provides the ideal environment for procedures requiring precise image guidance.For patients at high risk of bleeding during delivery, performing the C-section in this setting allows for immediate access to critical interventions like endovascular embolisation. Prof Johnny Awwad, chair of Women’s Services at Sidra Medicine, said: “Traditionally, IR teams have provided backup support for high-risk deliveries performed in the obstetrics operating rooms (OR). However, patient transfer times from the obstetrics OR to the IR suite are lengthy, especially when patients are unstable and we have to factor several safety protocols. This multidisciplinary collaboration between obstetrics and IR, is what makes a difference in successfully managing high-risk pregnancies. It truly sets our hospital apart in terms of offering women in Qatar, access to the most innovative therapies, expert teams and transformative care.” Performing C-sections for high-risk patients directly in the angiography suite, can significantly reduce transfer times from the obstetrics waiting room to the IR from approximately 60 minutes to zero. This approach will allow for faster intervention if bleeding occurs. Dr Walid Mubarak, Interventional Radiology Attending Physician and Clinical Lead at Sidra Medicine, said: “For women at high risk of postpartum hemorrhage, this technique can be lifesaving. The angiography suite allows us to instantly access cutting-edge technology and perform minimally invasive procedures. We can quickly navigate the patient’s blood vessels with tiny catheters and precisely deliver embolic agents to stop bleeding. This minimises blood loss and significantly improves the chances of a healthy outcome for both mother and baby.” Sidra Medicine’s pioneering approach to addressing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) offers a critical solution for one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide. Affecting approximately 1-10 percent of deliveries, PPH is responsible for about 27 percent of maternal deaths globally. Sidra Medicine’s innovative use of an angiography suite for high-risk deliveries sets a new benchmark for maternal care. Dr. Ashley Robinson,Vice Chair of Radiology at Sidra Medicine, said: “This achievement demonstrates the power of integrated care, which is central to Sidra Medicine’s approach.” Patients at Sidra Medicine who are considered at risk for bleeding during delivery are encouraged to discuss this approach with their obstetrician to determine if it is the right option for them. Copy 16/12/2024 10

Pre-Christmas errands to check off your list with the help of SM Supermalls Hoping to make this Christmas the best one yet? SM Supermalls’ pre-holiday checklist will help ensure that you get just that! Here’s your ultimate Christmas checklist for a magical holiday experience. 1. Go Christmas Gift Shopping ‘Tis the season of giving! Start your holiday shopping at the nearest SM mall! We’ve got an exclusive Christmas gift guide that’s brimming with ideas for every personality on your list. Whether it’s a gift for mom and dad, luxury treats, or quirky finds, you’ll surely be spoiled for choice. Make sure to check it out to find that perfect gift for everyone here! 2. Countdown to Christmas Day with an Advent Calendar Extend the joy of the holiday season with an extravagant and unique advent calendar! Count down each day to Christmas with exciting surprises. Here are some of our festive picks: a. Lancôme Advent Calendar —This limited edition piece awaits you. 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MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins second-year running back De’Von Achane continues to be one of the NFL’s most electric, exciting players to watch. And better yet, he is seen with the ball in his hands more and more as he handles his increased workload in Year 2 without issue. Achane has stormed past last year’s total touches, 168 in 10 games this year after having 130 in 11 games in 2023. He surpassed his rookie-year carry total two games ago — now at 122 after having 103 attempts last season. And after catching 27 passes last year, his 46 thus far as a second-year pro have him within reach of doubling that mark by Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots . The best part about it all, as Achane has been productive at 4.3 yards per carry along with being more active catching passes, is he hasn’t brushed up with any injury concerns. This after the 5-foot-9, 188-pound speedster had a pair of knee issues in 2023, one which placed him on injured reserve to miss four games. “I feel good,” Achane said this week. “I’m just glad I’m 100 percent healthy. I didn’t have any injuries like I did last season, so I’m just trying to keep that up, just make sure my body is maintained for the rest of the season.” The concussion that took him out early in the first meeting with the Patriots, Oct. 6 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, didn’t even cost him the next game as he recovered over the bye week. He did return to action with a Guardian cap over his helmet, but Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders was the first one he played without it. In that 34-19 win against the Raiders , he had 17 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown, adding four catches for 32 yards. He had 21 touches, while rookie Jaylen Wright had six and veteran Raheem Mostert had three. Related Articles Coach Mike McDaniel went into the game expecting to distribute opportunities more among his three running backs, but Achane’s productivity again couldn’t be kept off the field. “De’Von’s play merited some extra snaps that we were kind of anticipating being a little more level,” he said. “He was really playing well, so in those situations we kind of lean on the hot hand, so to speak, and I think he’s really made it difficult in in-game situations, the last two in particular, to take him off the field. But we try to leave that room for guys to decide for us during the game on how much play time they’ll get and respond appropriately.” Achane hasn’t broken off as many long runs that led to his absurd modern-era record of 7.8 yards per attempt as a rookie, but McDaniel noted how Achane has been more consistent in the run game, turning plays that could go for loss of yards into significant gains. Catching passes was an emphasis for Achane this offseason, and he has a reception on all but five of his targets this season as he has become a go-to for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa while defenses focus in so much on wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Related Articles “We basically just take what the defense gives us,” said Achane, feeling at some point defenses will adjust to open things back up for Hill and Waddle. “We’ve been doing it pretty much all season, so you expect for the defense to try to cover it.” Said offensive coordinator Frank Smith of Achane: “Whatever the game requires, he’s ready for it, and he’s done a great job with everything just making sure he’s ready to go for the season. “He handles everything like a professional, and he’s been helping us win. So, excited for everything he’s done.” Then, there’s the other side of Achane’s uptick in work. The other half of last year’s backfield duo, Mostert, isn’t seeing nearly as much action. “He’s doing a good job,” Mostert said of Achane. “He’s hot right now, and it’s good to see. He’s very impressive. “I’ve dealt with a lot, but I’m here to play a role. And that’s just to get myself better, get everybody else around me better. If my opportunity knocks, I just got to answer the door.” Mostert recently had a sit-down with McDaniel, with whom he goes back to time together in San Francisco, before either of them arrived in Miami. “We just try to see eye to eye. That’s the best thing we can do,” Mostert said. “We had a good conversation, and we see eye to eye now. Moving forward, I told him, he can always come to me, and I’m going to come to (him), as well. We have a lot in common, and a lot of things that we discussed. It was beneficial.”

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii could be available to play against Ireland on Saturday after the Wallabies’ medical staff ruled out any structural damage to his wrist after the Test rookie appeared to injure it in Sunday’s 14-point defeat against Scotland. Suaalii hurt his right wrist after tackling Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu with only 30 minutes gone in the game. The centre immediately left the field after losing function in his arm and experiencing severe pain but is recovering well enough to take part in training this week in Dublin ahead of the Wallabies’ final Test of the year. Suaalii was only starting his second game for the Wallabies, after his impressive debut against England and an 18-minute appearance off the bench against Wales. The early loss of Suaalii made life even more difficult for the Wallabies, with three tries conceded in his absence. Second-rower Jeremy Williams is also available for selection for the Wallabies against Ireland after illness ruled him out of the matchday squad just before kick-off against Scotland. Williams’ return is timely given Will Skelton has returned to his club La Rochelle in France, due to the Ireland Test falling outside World Rugby’s designated international window. The Wallabies are the chosen opponents for the Irish Rugby Football Union’s 150th-anniversary celebrations and will hope for an improved performance after being so clinically dispatched in Edinburgh. Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa revealed the team’s bitter disappointment after the game in Edinburgh at losing the opportunity of playing for a Grand Slam on Saturday. “The feeling in there was tough, like no one said a word, you could see the body language of the boys straight after the game,” Alaalatoa said. “Because there was real belief, that we could win the Grand Slam and that came through the way that we prepared throughout the whole year and the way that the whole squad has contributed. “So that’s footy I guess, and it wasn’t our night ... so we push on to the next goal, which is to beat Ireland in Dublin.” Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii on the ground after getting injured. Credit: Getty Images The Wallabies conceded 14 penalties in Edinburgh, their second-highest total under coach Joe Schmidt, only bettered by 15 against South Africa in their first game of the Rugby Championship in July. Alaalatoa experienced not only the frustration of the team’s disciplinary errors, but also the failure of their defensive system, after the team missed 34 tackles. “Especially around that first half, it was probably just the quality of our tackle, just finishing off those tackles ... our discipline, which are things that we can control,” Alaalatoa said. “So that’s the message for us as leaders, and through the coaches as well, that the momentum we gave them was through things that we can control.” Like the Wallabies, Ireland have two victories and one defeat in November, winning against Fiji and Argentina and losing to New Zealand. Alaalatoa is aware of the scale of the challenge in Dublin, but is motivated by upsetting the form book. “(It’s) very important, Ireland obviously have been number one in the world for a while now, or number one and number two, and they’ve been a quality side for years, so we know how important this is, but I think more so for ourselves as well,” Alaalatoa said. “To come away three (wins) and one (defeat) will be awesome for our group. So, yeah, the boys are well aware of the challenge ahead, off the back of a short turn around. I’m sure the boys will prepare really well for it.” News, results and expert analysis from the weekend of sport sent every Monday. Sign up for our Sport newsletter .Supreme Court Sets Up Panel On Prison Reforms In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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With shares up by 223% year to date, Rigetti Computing ( RGTI 37.74% ) is soaring as Wall Street becomes more interested in quantum computing. While this industry is less flashy than other hype cycles like generative artificial intelligence (AI), it could be just as impactful over the long term. Let's dig deeper to decide if Rigetti is a potential millionaire maker. What is a quantum computer? Quantum computers are computers that use quantum mechanics to solve problems much faster than their traditional alternatives. While the industry is still largely in the research and development stage, analysts at McKinsey estimate that it could add $1.3 trillion in value to the economy by 2035. Most of the growth is expected to come from applications like pharmaceutical development and materials science. The analysts also believe quantum computers could play a role in training AI algorithms and neural networks, which makes this industry an exciting way to get indirect exposure to the red-hot opportunities like large language models (LLMs) or self-driving cars. In the best-case scenario, Rigetti Computing could be the Nvidia of quantum computing because of its picks-and-shovels business model. Like the legendary chipmaker, Rigetti serves the infrastructure side of this opportunity, building quantum computers and their key hardware components like processors. The company has also developed its Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) platform designed to give clients access to its quantum processors remotely through the cloud. Rigetti has designed QCS to integrate with traditional computer hardware, making it easier for customers to access the technology. Naturally, this could represent huge cost savings for a client compared to building its own quantum computing capabilities in-house. By going public through a reverse merger with a special -purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Rigetti was able to list at a particularly early stage in its operations. Third-quarter revenue fell 23% year over year to $2.4 million. And while the company generated a gross profit of $1.2 million, it posted an operating loss of $17.3 million after accounting for important outflows like research, development, and office salaries. It gets worse. Rigetti has spent a whopping $9.7 million on stock-based compensation this year. While this technique can save cash and motivate employees, it dilutes shareholders by increasing the number of shares outstanding and lowering their claims on future earnings or cash flow. The good news is that the company's cash position remains strong, with around $93 million in cash and liquid investments. Rigetti should be able to maintain its current cash burn for a few more quarters without relying on outside sources of capital. What do the next few years have in store for Rigetti? Rigetti's management seems optimistic for the future. The company continues to improve upon its technology and try to solve the problems associated with quantum computing, such as its fragility to external factors like noise. The company is developing new chip fabrication techniques and plans to introduce new architecture designs next year. All this being said, technology doesn't necessarily pay the bills. Not only are Rigetti's sales not growing, it currently posts more than 7 times more in quarterly losses than it generates in revenue. It is unclear how management can turn around such a financial situation. Like with many SPAC mergers, Rigetti doesn't seem ready for public markets and probably would have made more sense as a privately funded start-up or an experimental division of a larger company that had money to burn. Investors who want to make millions in the stock market should look elsewhere because the risks of buying Rigetti seem to dramatically outweigh the potential rewards . Shares should be avoided or sold.Holiday Books: Our 2024 Guide to the Best GiftsFuture of Used Car E-commerce Platforms Market: Analysis and Leadership by Instamotor, Group 1 Automotive Inc, UXIN GROUP, Larry H. Miller Group of Cos, Hendrick Automotive Group, CarMax Inc, Guazi.com, Van Tuyl Group 12-15-2024 10:25 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: STATS N DATA Used Car E-commerce Platforms Market The Used Car E-commerce Platforms Market is witnessing a transformative phase, driven by the increasing digitalization of automotive sales and the growing consumer shift towards online purchasing. This market encompasses a wide range of platforms that facilitate the buying and selling of pre-owned vehicles, making it a vital segment in the automotive industry. The relevance of this market is underscored by its ability to meet the demands of tech-savvy consumers who prioritize convenience and efficiency in their purchasing experiences. You can access a sample PDF report here: https://www.statsndata.org/download-sample.php?id=97813 Recent developments have propelled this market forward, with technological advancements such as enhanced mobile applications, AI-driven pricing algorithms, and sophisticated inventory management systems. Additionally, strategic collaborations among automotive dealers and tech companies are fueling growth. These partnerships focus on improving customer service and streamlining operations, ensuring that platforms remain competitive in an ever-evolving landscape. As the market continues to evolve, stakeholders must remain aware of current trends, including the rise of subscription models and the increasing importance of sustainability in consumer choices. This evolving market dynamic calls for actionable insights that can guide businesses in adapting to changing consumer behaviors and preferences. Key Growth Drivers and Trends Several critical factors are influencing the demand for used car e-commerce platforms. Sustainability is at the forefront, as consumers are becoming increasingly aware of their environmental impact and are seeking options that align with eco-friendly practices. Digitization is another significant driver, as consumers prefer the convenience of online shopping and the ability to compare prices and features across multiple platforms with ease. Consumer awareness is also playing a crucial role; as buyers become more informed about vehicle history, pricing, and market trends, they are better equipped to make educated purchasing decisions. This awareness is further amplified by the availability of online resources, reviews, and price comparison tools. Emerging trends such as AI integration for personalized customer experiences, product customization, and the use of virtual reality to showcase vehicles are reshaping the market. These technologies not only enhance the buying experience but also provide sellers with valuable data to optimize their offerings. Market Segmentation The Used Car E-commerce Platforms Market can be segmented as follows: - Segment by Type - Cloud Based: These platforms offer scalable solutions that can be accessed from anywhere, providing flexibility and ease of use. - On-premises: Traditional software solutions that require installation on local servers, providing businesses with full control over their operations. - Segment by Application - Sedan: A popular choice among consumers, sedans are often favored for their fuel efficiency and practicality. - SUV: The demand for SUVs is rising due to their versatility and spaciousness, appealing to families and adventure seekers alike. - Commercial Vehicle: Platforms catering to commercial vehicles are critical for businesses looking to acquire fleet options or specialized vehicles. - Others: This includes various vehicle types such as hatchbacks, coupes, and luxury cars, reflecting diverse consumer preferences. Get 30% Discount On Full Report: https://www.statsndata.org/ask-for-discount.php?id=97813 Competitive Landscape The competitive landscape of the Used Car E-commerce Platforms Market is characterized by several key players who are significantly influencing trends and driving innovation. - Instamotor: Known for its user-friendly interface, Instamotor simplifies the buying process while ensuring transparency in vehicle history. - Group 1 Automotive Inc: A major automotive retailer focused on enhancing customer experiences through advanced digital solutions and inventory management. - UXIN GROUP: Specializes in providing a comprehensive online platform for used car transactions, leveraging technology to streamline operations. - Larry H. Miller Group of Cos: Known for its extensive network of dealerships, this group is enhancing its online presence to cater to a broader audience. - Hendrick Automotive Group: Pioneering in customer service and digital sales strategies, Hendrick Automotive is setting benchmarks in the industry. - CarMax Inc: A leader in the used car market, CarMax is redefining the buying experience with its no-haggle pricing and extensive vehicle selection. - Guazi.com: A prominent player in the online used car marketplace in China, Guazi.com is known for its innovative sales techniques and customer engagement strategies. - Van Tuyl Group: Focuses on expanding its footprint through technology-driven solutions that enhance the customer journey. - TrueCar: This platform provides consumers with upfront pricing information, empowering them to make informed decisions. - Autolist: Known for its vast inventory and user-friendly search features, Autolist is a go-to platform for many used car buyers. - CarsDirect: Offers a wide range of financing options, making it easier for consumers to purchase vehicles online. - Renrenche.com: An emerging platform in the used car segment, focusing on connecting buyers and sellers through digital channels. - iSeeCars: Provides price analysis and vehicle history reports, helping consumers make data-driven decisions. - Hemmings Inc: A unique platform that specializes in classic and vintage cars, catering to a niche market of enthusiasts. - AutoNation Inc: Known for its extensive dealership network, AutoNation is enhancing its online capabilities to reach a broader audience. - Cars.com: A comprehensive resource for buyers and sellers, offering reviews, pricing, and inventory listings. - Car enthusiast Forums: Online communities that foster discussions about vehicles, providing insights and recommendations. - Kelley Blue Book: Renowned for its vehicle valuation expertise, Kelley Blue Book is a trusted source for pricing information. - Asbury Automotive Group: Focuses on integrating digital tools to improve customer interactions and streamline sales processes. - AutoTempest: A search aggregator that simplifies the process of finding used cars across multiple listings. - AutoTrader: One of the largest online marketplaces for used cars, AutoTrader offers a wide array of listings and tools for buyers. - Sonic Automotive Inc: Implements innovative technology solutions to enhance the customer buying experience. - Carvana: Revolutionizing the used car market with its online-only sales model and vehicle delivery services. - Penske Automotive Group: Focuses on expanding its digital footprint and enhancing customer service. - Lithia Motors Inc: Known for its extensive online inventory and user-friendly purchasing processes. - CarGurus: Utilizes data analytics to provide consumers with insights on pricing and market trends. Each of these companies plays a crucial role in shaping the market, either through product innovations, market expansions, or strategic partnerships that enhance their offerings and customer experiences. Opportunities and Challenges The Used Car E-commerce Platforms Market presents numerous opportunities for growth, particularly in untapped regions where digital penetration is still developing. As more consumers embrace online shopping, companies that can effectively cater to evolving consumer preferences will find significant potential for expansion. Moreover, the rise of environmentally conscious consumers offers opportunities for platforms that prioritize sustainability in their operations. Implementing features such as eco-friendly vehicle options or partnership with green organizations can enhance brand value and appeal. However, challenges persist in the market. Regulatory constraints can pose significant hurdles for companies, particularly in terms of data protection and consumer rights. Operational inefficiencies related to logistics and inventory management can also impact profitability. Furthermore, a talent shortage in tech-savvy roles can hinder innovation and customer service. To navigate these challenges, businesses must adopt proactive strategies such as investing in talent development, enhancing operational efficiencies through technology, and engaging with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance. Technological Advancements Technological advancements are profoundly impacting the Used Car E-commerce Platforms Market. AI technologies are playing a pivotal role in personalizing customer experiences, allowing platforms to recommend vehicles based on user preferences and past behaviors. Machine learning algorithms are being utilized to analyze market trends and optimize pricing strategies, ensuring competitive offers for consumers. Virtual tools, including augmented reality and virtual showrooms, are transforming how consumers interact with vehicles online. These technologies allow potential buyers to visualize vehicles in a more immersive manner, significantly enhancing the shopping experience. IoT-driven systems are also making waves in the market, enabling real-time vehicle tracking and condition monitoring. These innovations not only improve the buying process but also enhance post-purchase services, creating a more comprehensive customer journey. Research Methodology and Insights At STATS N DATA, our research methodology is designed to provide accurate and actionable insights into the Used Car E-commerce Platforms Market. We employ a top-down approach to understand macro trends, while our bottom-up methodology focuses on gathering data from individual companies and segments. Our research includes extensive primary research, involving interviews and surveys with industry experts, stakeholders, and consumers. Secondary research is also conducted to gather data from existing reports, market studies, and relevant publications. To ensure the reliability of our insights, we utilize triangulation methods, cross-referencing data from multiple sources to validate findings. This comprehensive approach equips us with the knowledge necessary to provide stakeholders with informed recommendations and strategies for success in this dynamic market. Conclusion The Used Car E-commerce Platforms Market is poised for significant growth, driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and strategic collaborations. Stakeholders must remain agile and responsive to market dynamics to capitalize on emerging opportunities while navigating potential challenges. By leveraging insights from STATS N DATA, companies in this sector can enhance their competitive positioning, foster innovation, and ultimately deliver superior value to consumers. 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Jeff Stelling has compared telly pal Matt Le Tissier to barmy conspiracy theorist David Icke. Former host Icke has made a raft of bonkers claims for years including that there is an inter-dimensional race of reptilian beings which have hijacked the Earth. And Jeff reckons former ace Le Tiss spouting controversial opinions online - including - might have cost him his job on Soccer Saturday. The presenter also said the cull at Sports that saw pundits including Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas axed was “like a scene from Platoon”. Jeff, 69, admitted he feared something was up when Phil phoned him and said he and Charlie were facing a meeting with a top boss. He revealed: “Moments after I put the phone down to Thommo, I knew what the fate of my mates was going to be. “My mobile buzzed again. It was Matt Le Tissier. ‘Hi mate, how are you?’ I asked. ’Well, I was ok until five minutes ago when Sky f***ing sacked me,’ he said. “Now Tiss had been extremely controversial on social media, particularly, but not exclusively, over Covid and there had been times on the show when I felt I was sitting next to the new David Icke. But I don’t have to share his views to get on well with him.” Jeff said that he worried that the whole panel was going to be fired - including himself - if Le Tiss was getting the chop. He continued: “He was a little more contemporary than Thommo and Charlie. If he was getting the bullet, so were they. “I rang Thommo back and let him know the news. All we could do was to wait for the inevitable. By 12 both had texted me one-word messages. ‘Sacked.’ “This felt like an out-of-body experience. How could they be dismantling a team that had been standard bearers at Sky for so long? “How could they do it without even talking to me about it? At around 12.15 my mobile buzzed again. “It was Gary Hughes, the head of football. Suddenly it dawned on me that this could be the call telling me I was finished too. I had been too worried about the boys’ fate and had not considered mine. But I was safe and so was Paul Merson.” Others out the exit door included reporter Geoff Shreeves, commentator Martin Tyler and ex-Liverpool player and pundit Graeme Souness. Jeff added: “Thereafter it was, as Merse would say, like a scene from Platoon as big name after big name fell on the broadcasting battlefield. David Icke had stunned reporters at a press conference in 1991 by announcing he was a “son of the Godhead” and claiming the world was going to end in 1997. In an infamous follow-up TV interview with Terry Wogan he doubled down and maintained: “The Earth will cease to exist.”New York, New York, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans love a great deal, and this has created the phenomena of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Across multiple categories, deals are offered in goods and services over the US Thanksgiving weekend period. But for the Travel industry, moving ahead of either of these days is Travel Tuesday. Data Scientists at Fareportal, the New York-based travel technology company behind leading online travel agencies CheapOair and OneTravel report that in 2023, sales for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday saw double digit increases as compared to the previous week. However, Travel Tuesday performance outpaced the three-day average by a noteworthy 59%. The CheapOair and OneTravel teams expect this trend to carry over to this year’s activity. Many airlines will be offering the traveling public great deals on airline tickets over the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday sales period. Among these CheapOair points to American Airlines, United Airlines, Air France, LATAM Airlines, Volaris, Avianca, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Ryanair, JetBlue, Air India, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Aer Lingus, Norse, French Bee, TAP Air Portugal, Philippine Airlines, Fiji Airways, China Airlines, LOT Polish, Singapore Airlines, NEOS and Sky Airlines as just a small sample of the multiple domestic and international carriers that will be making special offers available to the travel buyer. An article published in early November on the CheapOair Miles Away blog delves into the topic and compares Black Friday to Travel Tuesday through the lens of the overall shopping experience, and that of the travel purchase. Also take a moment to read this Cyber Monday Travel Guide published November 22 nd on CheapOair Miles Away. Sandeep Gill, Fareportal Interim President, comments, “Each year we are thrilled to be able to offer our customers our very best deals in available airfares. As consumer awareness of Travel Tuesday has increased over the years, so too has the airlines’ focus on providing exciting deals over the Thanksgiving weekend period. We expect to be very busy serving our customers’ needs over the next week, and through the busy holiday air travel season!” Consumers can visit CheapOair or OneTravel to sign up for Fare Alerts and get help with air travel inspiration, planning, and booking. About CheapOair CheapOair is an online travel agency that specializes in providing cheap flights and great last-minute flight deals for travelers worldwide. Consumers can book online, on mobile apps, by phone or live chat. Part of the Fareportal family of travel brands, CheapOair bridges the gap between an online travel agency and a traditional agency with certified travel agents available to help find great deals on flight tickets to global destinations on over 500 airlines, a million lodgings, and 100s of car rental companies. Follow CheapOair on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram to learn how to travel the world for less. About Fareportal Fareportal is New York-based travel technology company powering a next generation travel concierge service. Utilizing its innovative technology and company-owned and operated global contact centers, Fareportal has built strong industry partnerships providing customers access to over 500 airlines, a million lodgings, and hundreds of car rental companies around the globe. With a portfolio of consumer travel brands including CheapOair and OneTravel Fareportal enables consumers to book online, on mobile apps for iOS and Android, by phone, or live chat. 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Unai Emery felt his Aston Villa side restored confidence by returning to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Brentford in the Premier League. Morgan Rogers’ fourth goal of the season, an Ollie Watkins penalty and Matty Cash’s finish put Villa 3-0 up after 34 minutes. Mikkel Damsgaard pulled one back for Brentford in the second half but the damage had been done as Villa ended their eight-match winless run in all competitions. Emery was relieved to end the unwanted streak but quickly turned his attention to the next fixture against Southampton on Saturday. “We broke a spell of bad results we were having,” the Villa boss said. “We started the first five or 10 minutes not in control of the game but then progressively we controlled. “Today we achieved those three points and it has given us confidence again but even like that it’s not enough. We have to keep going and think about the next match against Southampton on Saturday. “The message was try to focus on each match, try to forget the table. How we can recover confidence and feel comfortable at home. Today was a fantastic match.” Tyrone Mings returned to the starting line-up in the Premier League for the first time since August 2023. Emery admitted it has been a long road back for the 31-year-old and is pleased to have him back. He added: “Mings played in the Champions league but it’s the first time in the league for a year and three months. “I think he played fantastic – he might be tired tomorrow but will be ready for Saturday again. “It was very, very long, the injury he had. His comeback is fantastic for him and everybody, for the doctor and physio and now he’s training everyday.” Brentford fell to a sixth away defeat from seven games and have picked up only a solitary point on the road this season. They have the best home record in the league, with 19 points from seven matches, but they have the joint worst away record. Bees boss Thomas Frank is confident form will improve on the road. He said: “On numbers we can’t argue we are better at home than away, but on numbers it’s a coincidence. I think two of the seven away games have been bad. “The other games we performed well in big spells. I’m confident at the end of the season we will have some wins away from home.” Frank felt Villa should not have been given a penalty when Ethan Pinnock brought Watkins down. He added: “I want to argue the penalty. I don’t think it is (one). I think Ollie kicked back and hit Ethan, yes there is an arm on the shoulder but threshold and all that – but that’s not the reason we lost.”Yankees sign lefty Ace to eight-year, $218 million contract

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Nikki Giovanni, a renowned literary legend and retired Virginia Tech professor, died Monday. Condolences poured in from across the country late Monday and into Tuesday. The poet, professor and activist had been battling cancer for the third time, according to the university. She was 81 years old. Giovanni, whom Oprah Winfrey named one of 25 living legends, retired from Virginia Tech in 2022 after 35 years as a professor in the Department of English. She continued a busy speaking, traveling and writing schedule, and returned to campus to present the annual Giovanni-Steger Poetry Prize Award to undergraduate students in April. “We can never let words be silenced,” said Giovanni during the ceremony at the Moss Arts Center. “We can never let words be taken away from us. We can never let people, because they don't like what we're saying, shut us up. Words are the most important things that human beings have. And no matter what the situation, we must always remember to use them.” Nikki Giovanni was awarded the University Distinguished Achievement Award during a ceremony on Friday, May 12, 2023. She is known around the world for her poetry, essays and other written works that delve into social issues, such as race and gender, and call for action. She has received more than 30 honorary degrees, published at least 11 illustrated children’s books and even won an Emmy for the documentary “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project." Her latest book of poetry is set for posthumous publication in the fall of next year. Giovanni used her words to mark some of the university’s historic and untimely events, including writing poems inspired by and honoring those lost in the April 16, 2007, shooting that killed 32. “Nikki Giovanni was a treasure who lived out Ut Prosim [Latin for "That I may serve," the Virginia Tech motto] in countless ways, using her literary gifts to motivate change, encourage critical thought, inspire us to dream, and provide comfort in times of sadness and grief,” Virginia Tech President Tim Sands said in a statement. “Her spirit endures through her words and the students she inspired to express themselves through writing and poetry. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her Hokie family.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!

The National Hockey League’s top scorer is now 39 years old, and time is running out if he is to overtake Wayne Gretzky as the all-time leading marksman. Alex Ovechkin is currently suffering from a nasty injury that will keep him out of action for a few weeks... The 2024-25 season got off to a slow start for Ovi. Having failed to score in his first three games, one had to wonder if he would ever be able to join Gretzky... This question dogged Ovechkin throughout the 2023-24 season, when he scored just 7 goals in his first 33 games. Including 2 in his first 12... Last year, Ovi scored 31 goals, his worst career total in a full season... And the 2024-25 season got off to the same start: no goals in its first three games, enough to sow doubt. But then Ovechkin got going: 5 goals in 6 games by the end of October. Then came November: 10 goals in 9 games! Ovi was clearly back. On November 17 and 18, Alex Ovechkin scored 5 goals in 2 games... ...before being injured in the November 18 game against the Utah Hockey Club. The bottom line? Ovechkin is expected to be out for 4 to 6 weeks... The current state of the race shows Gretzky, still in first place, with 894 career goals... Whereas Ovechkin has 868. At this rate, Alex Ovechkin would have joined Gretzky somewhere next February. To be continued. Ovechkin should indeed join Gretzky, but maybe not this year!

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Players must be assigned female at birth or have transitioned to female before going through male puberty to compete in LPGA tournaments or the eight USGA championships for females under new gender policies published Wednesday. The policies, which begin in 2025, follow more than a year of study involving medicine, science, sport physiology and gender policy law. The updated policies would rule out eligibility for Hailey Davidson, who missed qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open this year by one shot and came up short in LPGA Q-school. Davidson, who turned 32 on Tuesday, began hormone treatments when she was in her early 20s in 2015 and in 2021 underwent gender-affirming surgery, which was required under the LPGA's previous gender policy. She had won this year on a Florida mini-tour called NXXT Golf until the circuit announced in March that players had to be assigned female at birth. People are also reading... “Can't say I didn't see this coming,” Davidson wrote Wednesday on an Instagram story. “Banned from the Epson and the LPGA. All the silence and people wanting to stay ‘neutral’ thanks for absolutely nothing. This happened because of all your silence.” LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who is resigning in January, said the new gender policy "is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach." By making it to the second stage of Q-school, Davidson would have had very limited status on the Epson Tour, the pathway to the LPGA. The LPGA and USGA say their policies were geared toward being inclusive of gender identities and expression while striving for equity in competition. The LPGA said its working group of experts advised that the effects of male puberty allowed for competitive advantages in golf compared with players who had not gone through puberty. “Our policy is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach,” said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who announced Monday that she is resigning in January. "The policy represents our continued commitment to ensuring that all feel welcome within our organization, while preserving the fairness and competitive equity of our elite competitions.” Mike Whan, the former LPGA commissioner and now CEO of the USGA, said it developed the updated policy independently and later discovered it was similar to those used by swimming, track and field, and other sports. United States Golf Association CEO Mike Whan said the new policy will prevent anyone from having "a competitive advantage based on their gender." “It starts with competitive fairness as the North star,” Whan said in a telephone interview. “We tried not to get into politics, or state by state or any of that stuff. We just simply said, ‘Where would somebody — at least medically today — where do we believe somebody would have a competitive advantage in the field?’ And we needed to draw a line. “We needed to be able to walk into any women's event and say with confidence that nobody here has a competitive advantage based on their gender. And this policy delivers that.” The “Competitive Fairness Gender Policy” for the USGA takes effect for the 2025 championship season that starts with the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball on May 10-14. Qualifying began late this year, though there were no transgender players who took part. “Will that change in the years to come as medicine changes? Probably,” Whan said. “But I think today this stacks up.” The LPGA “Gender Policy for Competition Eligibility” would apply to the LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, Ladies European Tour and qualifying for the tours. Players assigned male at birth must prove they have not experienced any part of puberty beyond the first stage or after age 12, whichever comes first, and then meet limitation standards for testosterone levels. The LPGA begins its 75th season on Jan. 30 with the Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida. Sports Week in Photos: NBA Cup, NFL snow game and more Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, foreground right, dives toward the end zone to score past San Francisco 49ers defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (51) and linebacker Dee Winters during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green goes up for a dunk during the second half of an Emirates NBA cup basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) South Carolina guard Maddy McDaniel (1) drives to the basket against UCLA forward Janiah Barker (0) and center Lauren Betts (51) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) Mari Fukada of Japan falls as she competes in the women's Snowboard Big Air qualifying round during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski World Cup 2024 at the Shougang Park in Beijing, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) LSU punter Peyton Todd (38) kneels in prayer before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. LSU won 37-17. 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A bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee report released on Friday criticized the CIA's response to so-called Havana syndrome health problems among its workforce, saying many individuals "faced obstacles to timely and sufficient care." The report cast no new light on the causes of the headaches, nausea, memory lapses, dizziness and other ailments that were first reported by U.S. embassy officials in the Cuban capital Havana in 2016. A globe-spanning U.S. intelligence investigation concluded in March 2023 that it was very unlikely a foreign adversary was responsible for the ailments that afflicted some 1,500 U.S. diplomats, spies, other personnel and their families. It found the symptoms, reports of which peaked in 2021 and have since dramatically tapered off, likely resulted from pre-existing conditions, conventional illnesses and environmental and social factors. Commenting on the Senate findings, a CIA spokesperson said the agency had to respond to the "vexing" health problems as it grappled with the pandemic, and worked with other agencies to determine if a foreign power was attacking U.S. personnel and their families. "Whether, in hindsight, we could have done better is for others to evaluate, but our commitment to ensuring our officers and their families had access to the care they needed has never wavered," the spokesperson said in a statement. The committee's report, the product of a year-long staff investigation, was largely based on hundreds of hours of testimony from CIA officials, other U.S. officials, medical personnel and those reporting symptoms, a panel statement said. The report's declassified summary said the unknown nature of anomalous health incidents (AHIs) complicated the CIA's response, which the agency first based on an assessment that an attack causing traumatic brain injuries was responsible. That assessment, the report said, changed with intelligence analyses leading to the 2023 intelligence community finding, and was one of several factors affecting how the agency provided medical care and other benefits to those reporting symptoms. The absence of a clear definition of AHIs, uncertainty about their origins and the CIA's "evolving organizational structure" for dealing with the issue have "greatly complicated CIA's ability to consistently and transparently facilitate medical care," the report said. Those factors also complicated the agency's provision of compensation and other benefits to those reporting symptoms as well as its ability to communicate clearly about AHIs to its personnel, the report continued. The agency provided medical care in nearly "100 CIA-affiliated incidents, but many individuals faced obstacles to timely and sufficient care," it said. In another finding, it said the agency provided benefits and compensation to many personnel but access to those programs has been inconsistent and affected by the way the CIA was organized to address the issue. The CIA stopped collecting clinical data on AHIs even though some clinical studies identified unexplained clusters of symptoms, the report said, adding that Pentagon research efforts continue.

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OpenAI to partner with military defense tech companyA political party in North Macedonia on Saturday demanded authorities ban social networks whose content incites violence and self-destructive behavior after several young people were seriously injured in connection with the popular "Superman challenge" on TikTok. Health authorities said at least 17 students, ages 10 to 17, were brought to hospitals in the capital Skopje and other towns over the past week with broken bones, contusions and bruises. The children were injured after being thrown into the air by their friends to fly like superheroes and get applause on the internet. The Liberal-Democratic Party, which was part of the left-led coalition that ruled the country from 2016 to earlier in 2024, issued a press statement Saturday strongly condemning "the irresponsible spread of dangerous content on social media, such as the latest TikTok 'challenge' known as 'Superman,' which has injured six children across (the country) in the past 24 hours." "The lack of adequate control over the content of social media allows such 'games' to reach the most vulnerable users," the party statement said. It demanded the "immediate introduction of measures to ban content that incites violence and self-destructive behavior, increase surveillance, and sanction platforms that enable dangerous trends." North Macedonia's education minister Vesna Janevska said students should focus on education, not TikTok challenges. "The ban on mobile phones in schools will not have an effect. Phones will be available to children in their homes, neighborhoods and other environments," she said. Psychologists have warned that the desire to be "in" with the trends on social networks, combined with excessive use of mobile phones, is the main reason for the rise in risky behaviors among children. They urged parents and schools to talk with students.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk faced accusations of censorship Friday from fellow conservatives after several prominent right-wing accounts who had criticized Musk’s views on immigration said that they subsequently lost access to premium features on Musk’s social media app, X. At least 14 conservative accounts said late Thursday or Friday that X had revoked their blue verification badge, cutting them off from a variety of premium features, including the ability to monetize their accounts through subscriptions and advertising revenue-sharing, according to a review conducted by NBC News . Some accounts said the number of those affected was far higher. > Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are The accounts were all still active Friday, but without access to monetization features; some of them said they worried about their ability to keep posting. Some conservatives said they considered X’s actions to be a betrayal by Musk, who purchased the service then known as Twitter in 2022 in part because he said it had unfairly limited conservative speech . Musk has since called himself a free-expression advocate, even as he calls for jailing some of his critics . Musk and X did not respond to requests for comment on Friday. But on Thursday night, about an hour before some conservatives started complaining about losing access to X’s premium features, Musk posted what he called “a reminder” on X. He wrote that the site’s algorithm automatically reduces the reach of a user if they’re frequently blocked or muted by other, credible users. “If far more credible, verified subscriber accounts (not bots) mute/block your account compared to those who like your posts, your reach will decline significantly,” Musk posted . But rather than satisfying people complaining about censorship, the post elicited even more accusations that Musk was shadowbanning his conservative critics, or reducing engagement on their posts without officially disclosing such actions to affected accounts. The actions by X came in the middle of a heated online debate on the subject of future immigration policy under President-elect Donald Trump, with anti-immigration MAGA loyalists denouncing the influence of pro-immigration tech executives and investors such as Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Many of the affected accounts said they were affiliated with one media brand in particular, ConservativeOG. Preston Parra, a 23-year-old influencer and head of ConservativeOG, said he considered the actions by X to be a “political takedown” in retaliation for publicly disagreeing with Musk’s pro-immigration views. He said he plans to keep fighting Musk, not only to get his premium features restored but also to ensure that Trump pursues restrictionist immigration policies. “If anyone thinks for one minute the REAL backbone of the right wing and MAGA is gonna stand idly by while these big tech gillionaire Silicon Valley dweebs who didn’t get bullied enough in high school, steal our country, they’re mistaken,” Parra said in a text message. He said he believes Musk to be a “Trojan horse” in the Trump camp. Trump announced that Musk and Ramaswamy would lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency,” to much fanfare, shortly after the Nov. 5 election. But in recent days, after venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan was announced as a White House adviser on AI policy, Trump’s tech-world allies — including Musk and Ramaswamy — have come under deeper scrutiny and criticism from the far-right for their previous statements about or involvement with legal immigration. Musk is an immigrant, having been born and raised in South Africa. He became a U.S. citizen in 2002. This story first appeared on NBCNews.com. More from NBC News:(Excerpted from the autobiography of MDD Peiris, Secretary to the Prime Minister) The end of January saw the arrival of President Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia and his party. We were involved with the usual organizational and logistical arrangements relevant to such important occasions, as well as preparations and participation at the talks. With the Non-Aligned Conference approaching, President Kaunda’s visit was particularly important in relation to the discussions of African opinion and issues. The Prime Minister had arranged an impressive state dinner in honour of the visiting President and party at President’s House in the Fort, with soft music provided by the Navy band. President Kaunda was jovial and relaxed, and very soon he and his delegation which included the Foreign Minister and other distinguished personalities, were clapping to the tune of the music. At the end of the dinner, after the speeches and toasts, President Kaunda got up and whilst thanking the Prime Minister again for a memorable evening called upon his delegation to stand and sing an African song, the name of which he suggested. Soon we were treated to a beautiful and haunting song sung by a number of deep baritone voices, with the visiting President outstanding. A very relaxed President Kaunda was trying to encourage the Prime Minister to initiate singing on our side. But one could see that she was somewhat shy. Altogether, it was a lovely evening. There were other important visits during 1975. In July, President Echeverria of Mexico arrived. This visit was again, important from the point of view of a discussion on Non-Alignment and other international and bilateral issues. This visit was followed by the arrival of the Yugoslav Prime Minister in September, again extremely important, due to the impending Non-Aligned Conference, where President Tito was expected to play an important role. In November, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth Sonny Ramphal arrived. There were discussions, followed by a public lecture he delivered at the BMICH. He was an excellent speaker. The middle of December witnessed the arrival of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan. He was polished, bright and an excellent speaker. The discussions were interesting and thorough and included the situation arising from the break up of Pakistan. In between these visits we had a number of other dignitaries visiting Sri Lanka, including Deputy Ministers from various countries and the Rt. Hon. Malcolm Macdonald of Britain. We therefore had much to do on the international front. In addition, preparations for the Non-Aligned Conference were now taking up a significant portion of our time. The break-up of the coalition On the domestic front a momentous change occurred. In September 1975, came the final break with the LSSP and that party left the government. As my previous comments would have indicated, this was not a sudden break. The interaction of personalities and issues in a negative direction was gradually leading towards this situation. There were undoubtedly differences that surfaced in many areas including constitutional matters; economic polices; nationalization issues and the pace and timing of policies that were even agreed upon. But in the end, what I saw from my vantage point at least, was a serious problem of personal relations. In this, the Minister of Plantation Industries, and Constitutional Affairs Dr. Colvin R.de Silva, was an exception. He projected an image of propriety, reasonableness and courtliness, which the Prime Minister appreciated. The Minister of Communications, Hon. Leslie Goonewardena was a silent person by nature. He didn’t speak much, but the Prime Minister thought he was hard line. The fact that the stormy Vivienne Goonewardena, M.P. was his wife did not improve matters. There was a problem of chemistry. The biggest problem, however, was Dr. N.M. Perera, the Minister of Finance. A D.Sc. from the London University, he was conscious of his intellectual standing. Unfortunately, in his dealings with the Prime Minister, he conveyed a sense of intellectual arrogance and even condescension. Whenever an argument occurred, he appeared to be talking down to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister had no intellectual pretensions. But she was by now a seasoned politician and a charismatic leader, intelligent, quick on the uptake and much respected at home and abroad. It was a serious error to treat her as some kind of lightweight. It was a personality flaw, which led to serious repercussions. This was amply demonstrated by the following reference in a statement made by the Prime Minister on the LSSP leaving the government. “There is another matter on which I should say a few words and that is, that unity within the United Front could only be possible on the basis of the acceptance of the leadership of the Prime Minister who is also the acknowledged leader of the United Front. I regret to say that during the last five years there have been several instances of reluctance to accept this fundamental necessity, particularly on the part of the Minister of Finance, who is the leader of the LSSP, as well as on the part of the Minister of Transport, perhaps to a lesser extent. I have with me several letters and documents which support this.” In the end, it was a collapse of chemistry. This is not to say that Dr. Perera was some kind of boor. He was in many ways quite charming and a gentleman. I remember the occasion when I had invited him, in my capacity as the President of the Government Services’ Cricket Association to the distribution of shields and awards to the winners and runners up of the various Divisions under which the tournament was conducted. I did not invite him because he was Minister of Finance. I did so because of his background as a fine cricketer; a former President of the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka and as President of the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) one of the leading Cricket Clubs in the country. He graciously accepted the invitation, but fairly close to the date of the ceremony came down with pneumonia. I kept in touch with Sena Gunasekera his Private Secretary, because in case he could not come I had to invite someone else. Sena always replied that Dr. Perera said that he would somehow come and not let me down. I was quite touched by this. However, I told Sena to remind him that the function was to take place in the cool of a December evening, out in the open, since group photographs had to be taken, and in view of his bout of pneumonia, I would not advice the Minister to come. But Dr. Perera was determined to come, and in fact he did come wearing his customary suit and a thick pullover. Such was the graciousness of Dr. Perera. The problem was, that at this time he appeared to be subject to considerable mood swings, from absolute charm at one end, to anger and asperity at the other. At the same time, he was quite a sport having the ability to laugh at a joke or barb directed against him. A classic instance of this was when the Cabinet was debating the issue of our de-linking from Sterling and linking the Rupee to a basket of currencies. The Cabinet Secretary told me of the most amusing episode that occurred at this meeting. Dr. N.M. Perera as the Minister of Finance had given a most erudite lecture on this complex subject to his Cabinet colleagues reciting in the process economic history, explaining the workings of the gold standard, the current economic thinking of floating currencies, exchange rates, etc. Now everybody was aware that for quite sometime Dr. Perera was being lampooned in the press as “the golden brains.” At the conclusion of his learned lecture, there had been dead silence in the Cabinet. It had been evident that it had gone over the heads of many. After the moment of silence, one Minister had stood up. He was dressed in white cloth and the flowing banian, of what we loosely term “the National dress.” The Minister was Hon. TB Tennekoon, Minister of Social Services, a Sinhala poet and excellent Sinhala speaker who did not pretend to know too much English. Mr. Tennekoon had addressed himself to the Prime Minister and said, “Madam Prime Minister, I did not understand a word of what the Finance Minister said. I think he referred several times to gold. All I know is that all the gold is abroad, but the brains are here!” This was vintage TB Tennekoon. It was a telling comment on “the golden brains.” The Cabinet had roared with laughter, the Minister of Finance being among the loudest. Such was the complex personality of Dr. Perera. It would be unfair if I were to create the impression that among other things, Dr. Perera’s personality was almost the sole or principal factor that led to the breach with the LSSP. In my view, the Prime Minister must also share at least part of this responsibility. Those were days of very stringent Exchange Controls and the government did not favour much foreign travel. There also existed at this time a cumbersome process of obtaining “Exit Permits,” in order to leave the country. In this environment the Prime Minister was very strict about her Ministers traveling abroad. In fact she was too strict, and this was causing considerable irritation. She also liked to check whether the Ministers were back on the day they had stated they would return. I remember an occasion when an indignant Prime Minister called me and asked me to check whether her Minister of Posts & Telecommunications, Mr. Kumarasuriar, was back from his visit abroad, because he had promised to return the previous day. When I checked I found that he was due the next day, that is, one and half days later than originally planned. The Prime Minister was quite upset at this. I told her that she was being too strict with her Ministers on matters like this and that these were not major infringements. Sometimes a plane could be delayed, or there could be some other matter, which could cause a small delay. She was not prepared to agree with me. I told her that this was causing considerable irritation among her Ministers. She disagreed. She thought that they should be more responsible. I enjoyed complete freedom of speech with her, and on one occasion I told her “Madam, you are acting like the Principal of a school dealing with some errant pupils.” She enjoyed that. This kind of thing unfortunately caused a degree of irritation and frustration among members of her Cabinet, more so in the case of persons such as Dr. N.M. Perera, who would have found these Prime Ministerial interventions carping, somewhat demeaning, and unnecessary in the case of someone of his stature. In the end, the break-up was accelerated as a result of personality conflicts and a rapidly eroding understanding and trust among the two main coalition parties. There was stubbornness on both sides, and once there is a diminution of trust even small matters tend to get magnified, and when there were two interpretations possible of a given matter, the more negative one tended to be given credence. With the break up of the coalition, there was a Cabinet reshuffle, and once again, we were spending hours on the allocation of the new Departments, Subjects and Functions to Ministers. We also had to work on a major statement to Parliament by the Prime Minister on the reconstitution of the government. 1976, was quite hectic. The Prime Minister had to undertake a number of foreign visits. Elections were approaching in 1977 and there were many domestic political and economic issues that engaged her time and attention. Besides, the Non-Aligned Summit was due to take place in August, and the preparations for it were quite formidable.

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WASHINGTON — Parents whose kids died allegedly because of social media content are pushing lawmakers to require tech companies to alter practices to minimize such harms. Attorneys general in more than half of U.S. states support the same legislation, saying “many social media platforms target minors, resulting in a national youth mental health catastrophe.” But with few days left in the current session, House leadership hasn’t set a floor vote for a measure approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee in September. The bill’s companion in the Senate passed on a 91-3 vote in July. “We are trying to get it done,” Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., said in a recent hallway interview in the Capitol. “I’m working like heck to get it done.” Bilirakis is chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, whose jurisdiction includes data privacy, security and consumer protection. Bilirakis said he had spoken with the House Republican leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, about bringing the measure to a vote. “I haven’t given up at all,” Bilirakis said. “I think we have a shot.” A spokesman for Johnson’s office did not respond to questions about the bill. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella is among more than 30 across the nation who have backed the bill. In a statement last month, Formella said, "“The mental health challenges, bullying, and harmful content linked to social media have reached a crisis point, and it's time for Congress to take action. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) provides a crucial framework to ensure social media platforms put the safety of children first. “By strengthening safety features, giving parents more control, and addressing harmful design practices that foster addiction, we can begin to reverse the damage affecting America's youth," Formella continued. "I am proud to join my colleagues from across the country in urging Congress to pass this important and bipartisan legislation without delay.” Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, one of the lawmakers seeking the chairmanship of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the new Congress, said he had not discussed the bill with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the committee chair who’s retiring. Latta said in a brief interview that he wasn’t aware of whether the schedule will include the bill. Social media companies’ aversion to the legislation is no secret. Tech industry trade groups — including NetChoice, a group that represents top tech platforms including Google LLC, Meta Platforms Inc. and Snap Inc. — have said that the measure is anti-constitutional because it curbs free speech. Meta, for example, favors requiring app stores to get parents’ consent if kids under 16 want to download certain social media apps. A spokesman said that would be better than the proposals being considered in Congress, even with the House version stripping out some Senate bill provisions through a substitute amendment by Bilirakis. The first provision removed would have required tech companies to exercise a “reasonable care in the creation and implementation of any design feature to prevent and mitigate” harms to minors, including mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, eating disorders, substance use disorders and suicidal behaviors. The second provision would have required tech companies to design their products and services to mitigate “patterns of use that indicate or encourage compulsive usage by minors.” During the committee vote, several Democratic lawmakers lamented that Bilirakis’ amendment was released a day before the markup, leaving them without time to propose changes. The amendment was approved by a voice vote. Pleas from parents Among the parents pushing for passage is a state legislator touched by the issue. “I’m tired of seeing kids die daily while we have Congress playing politics,” said Brandon Guffey, a Republican state representative from South Carolina. “I’m watching money go around. I’m watching misinformation on the kids online safety bill.” Guffey, speaking at an event organized last week by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, said his 17-year old son Gavin committed suicide in July 2022 after becoming a victim of online sexual extortion on Instagram, a platform owned by Meta. Parents and their lawyers at the event urged Congress to protect kids online. A group of 31 state attorneys general, led by Tennessee’s Jonathan Skrmetti, wrote to the House and Senate leaders on Nov. 18 pressing them to pass the measure. Other groups, such as kids safety advocate Design It For Us, have pushed House Republicans to beef up the provisions in the bill. “If Congress fails to pass KOSA this year, it will jeopardize the lives of more young people,” Zamaan Qureshi, co-chair of Design It For Us, said in a text message. “We can’t wait any longer.” The measure is about “design, not content,” said Laura Marquez-Garrett, an attorney at the Social Media Victims Law Center in Seattle. The group represents 3,600 families from all 50 states who have lost a loved one to social media harms, she said. Speaking at the same event as Guffey, Marquez-Garrett said that “there were changes made and those concerns were resolved,” including removing any penalties on platforms for hosting content. In the absence of guardrails, when kids search for inspirational quotes online, for example, social media platforms serve up “extreme videos,” she said. A 16-year old boy who searched online for inspirational quotes “after his first heartbreak got thousands of ‘no one will ever love you’ and suicide-promoting videos,” and the boy committed suicide, Marquez-Garrett said.Drones, decoys a deadly combinationThe Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine languages , from English to Japanese. On any other night, NORAD is scanning the heavens for potential threats , such as last year’s Chinese spy balloon . But on Christmas Eve, volunteers in Colorado Springs are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming to my house?” and, “Am I on the naughty or nice list?” “There are screams and giggles and laughter,” said Bob Sommers, 63, a civilian contractor and NORAD volunteer. Sommers often says on the call that everyone must be asleep before Santa arrives, prompting parents to say, “Do you hear what he said? We got to go to bed early.” NORAD’s annual tracking of Santa has endured since the Cold War , predating ugly sweater parties and Mariah Carey classics . Here’s how it began and why the phones keep ringing. It started with a child’s accidental phone call in 1955. The Colorado Springs newspaper printed a Sears advertisement that encouraged children to call Santa, listing a phone number. A boy called. But he reached the Continental Air Defense Command, now NORAD, a joint U.S. and Canadian effort to spot potential enemy attacks. Tensions were growing with the Soviet Union, along with anxieties about nuclear war. Air Force Col. Harry W. Shoup picked up an emergency-only “red phone” and was greeted by a tiny voice that began to recite a Christmas wish list. “He went on a little bit, and he takes a breath, then says, ‘Hey, you’re not Santa,’” Shoup told The Associated Press in 1999. Realizing an explanation would be lost on the youngster, Shoup summoned a deep, jolly voice and replied, “Ho, ho, ho! Yes, I am Santa Claus. Have you been a good boy?” Shoup said he learned from the boy’s mother that Sears mistakenly printed the top-secret number. He hung up, but the phone soon rang again with a young girl reciting her Christmas list. Fifty calls a day followed, he said. In the pre-digital age, the agency used a 60-by-80 foot (18-by-24 meter) plexiglass map of North America to track unidentified objects. A staff member jokingly drew Santa and his sleigh over the North Pole. The tradition was born. “Note to the kiddies,” began an AP story from Colorado Springs on Dec. 23, 1955. “Santa Claus Friday was assured safe passage into the United States by the Continental Air Defense Command.” In a likely reference to the Soviets, the article noted that Santa was guarded against possible attack from “those who do not believe in Christmas.” Some grinchy journalists have nitpicked Shoup’s story, questioning whether a misprint or a misdial prompted the boy’s call. In 2014, tech news site Gizmodo cited an International News Service story from Dec. 1, 1955, about a child’s call to Shoup. Published in the Pasadena Independent, the article said the child reversed two digits in the Sears number. “When a childish voice asked COC commander Col. Harry Shoup, if there was a Santa Claus at the North Pole, he answered much more roughly than he should — considering the season: ‘There may be a guy called Santa Claus at the North Pole, but he’s not the one I worry about coming from that direction,’” Shoup said in the brief piece. In 2015, The Atlantic magazine doubted the flood of calls to the secret line, while noting that Shoup had a flair for public relations. Phone calls aside, Shoup was indeed media savvy. In 1986, he told the Scripps Howard News Service that he recognized an opportunity when a staff member drew Santa on the glass map in 1955. A lieutenant colonel promised to have it erased. But Shoup said, “You leave it right there,” and summoned public affairs. Shoup wanted to boost morale for the troops and public alike. “Why, it made the military look good — like we’re not all a bunch of snobs who don’t care about Santa Claus,” he said. Shoup died in 2009. His children told the StoryCorps podcast in 2014 that it was a misprinted Sears ad that prompted the phone calls. “And later in life he got letters from all over the world,” said Terri Van Keuren, a daughter. “People saying ‘Thank you, Colonel, for having, you know, this sense of humor.’” NORAD’s tradition is one of the few modern additions to the centuries-old Santa story that have endured, according to Gerry Bowler, a Canadian historian who spoke to the AP in 2010. Ad campaigns or movies try to “kidnap” Santa for commercial purposes, said Bowler, who wrote “Santa Claus: A Biography.” NORAD, by contrast, takes an essential element of Santa’s story and views it through a technological lens. In a recent interview with the AP, Air Force Lt. Gen. Case Cunningham explained that NORAD radars in Alaska and Canada — known as the northern warning system — are the first to detect Santa. He leaves the North Pole and typically heads for the international dateline in the Pacific Ocean. From there he moves west, following the night. “That’s when the satellite systems we use to track and identify targets of interest every single day start to kick in,” Cunningham said. “A probably little-known fact is that Rudolph’s nose that glows red emanates a lot of heat. And so those satellites track (Santa) through that heat source.” NORAD has an app and website, www.noradsanta.org , that will track Santa on Christmas Eve from 4 a.m. to midnight, Mountain Standard Time. People can call 1-877-HI-NORAD to ask live operators about Santa’s location from 6 a.m. to midnight, mountain time.

US expected to send £1 billion in weapons to Ukraine before Trump takes officeUS announces nearly $1 bn in new military aid for UkraineStocks closed higher on Wall Street as the market posted its fifth straight gain and the Dow Jones notched another record high. The S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent. The benchmark index’s 1.7 per cent gain for the week erased most of its loss from last week. Wall Street has steadied after a volatile few weeks. Credit: AP The Dow rose 1 per cent as it nudged past its most recent high set last week, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2 per cent. The Australian sharemarket is set to climb, with futures pointing to a rise of 52 points, or 0.6 per cent. Markets have been volatile over the last few weeks, losing ground in the runup to elections in November, then surging following Donald Trump’s victory, before falling again. The S&P 500 has been steadily rising throughout this week to within close range of its record. It’s now within about 0.5 per cent of its all-time high set last week. “Overall, market behaviour has normalised following an intense few weeks,” said Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide, in a statement. Several retailers jumped after giving Wall Street encouraging financial updates. Gap soared 12.8 per cent after handily beating analysts’ third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, while raising its own revenue forecast for the year. Discount retailer Ross Stores rose 2.2 per cent after raising its earnings forecast for the year. EchoStar fell 2.8 per cent after DirecTV called off its purchase of that company’s Dish Network unit. Smaller company stocks had some of the biggest gains. The Russell 2000 index rose 1.8 per cent. A majority of stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground, but those gains were kept in check by slumps for several big technology companies. Nvidia fell 3.2 per cent. Its pricey valuation makes it among the heaviest influences on whether the broader market gains or loses ground. The company has grown into a nearly $US3.6 trillion ($5.5 trillion) behemoth because of demand for its chips used in artificial-intelligence technology. Intuit, which makes TurboTax and other accounting software, fell 5.7 per cent. It gave investors a quarterly earnings forecast that fell short of analysts’ expectations. Facebook owner Meta Platforms fell 0.7 per cent following a decision by the Supreme Court to allow a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against the company. It stems from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. All told, the S&P 500 rose 20.63 points to 5,969.34. The Dow climbed 426.16 points to 44,296.51, and the Nasdaq picked up 42.65 points to close at 2,406.67. European markets closed mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. Crude oil prices rose. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.41 per cent from 4.42 per cent late Thursday. In the crypto market, bitcoin hovered around $US99,000, according to CoinDesk. It has more than doubled this year and first surpassed the $US99,000 level on Thursday. Retailers remained a big focus for investors this week amid close scrutiny on consumer spending habits headed into the holiday shopping season. Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, reported a quarter of strong sales and gave investors an encouraging financial forecast. Target, though, reported weaker earnings than analysts’ expected and its forecast disappointed Wall Street. Consumer spending has fueled economic growth, despite a persistent squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. Inflation has been easing and the Federal Reserve has started trimming its benchmark interest rates. That is likely to help relieve pressure on consumers, but any major shift in spending could prompt the Fed to reassess its path ahead on interest rates. Also, any big reversals on the rate of inflation could curtail spending. Consumer sentiment remains strong, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index. It revised its latest figure for November to 71.8 from an initial reading of 73 earlier this month, though economists expected a slight increase. It’s still up from 70.5 in October. The survey also showed that consumers’ inflation expectations for the year ahead fell slightly to 2.6 per cent, which is the lowest reading since December of 2020. Wall Street will get another update on how consumers feel when the business group The Conference Board releases its monthly consumer confidence survey on Tuesday. A key inflation update will come on Wednesday when the US releases its October personal consumption expenditures index. The PCE is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation and this will be the last PCE reading prior to the central bank’s meeting in December. AP The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each we e kday afternoon .

Tech billionaire Elon Musk faced accusations of censorship Friday from fellow conservatives after several prominent right-wing accounts who had criticized Musk’s views on immigration said that they subsequently lost access to premium features on Musk’s social media app, X. At least 14 conservative accounts said late Thursday or Friday that X had revoked their blue verification badge, cutting them off from a variety of premium features, including the ability to monetize their accounts through subscriptions and advertising revenue-sharing, according to a review conducted by NBC News . Some accounts said the number of those affected was far higher. The accounts were all still active Friday, but without access to monetization features; some of them said they worried about their ability to keep posting. Some conservatives said they considered X’s actions to be a betrayal by Musk, who purchased the service then known as Twitter in 2022 in part because he said it had unfairly limited conservative speech . Musk has since called himself a free-expression advocate, even as he calls for jailing some of his critics . Musk and X did not respond to requests for comment on Friday. But on Thursday night, about an hour before some conservatives started complaining about losing access to X’s premium features, Musk posted what he called “a reminder” on X. He wrote that the site’s algorithm automatically reduces the reach of a user if they’re frequently blocked or muted by other, credible users. “If far more credible, verified subscriber accounts (not bots) mute/block your account compared to those who like your posts, your reach will decline significantly,” Musk posted . But rather than satisfying people complaining about censorship, the post elicited even more accusations that Musk was shadowbanning his conservative critics, or reducing engagement on their posts without officially disclosing such actions to affected accounts. The actions by X came in the middle of a heated online debate on the subject of future immigration policy under President-elect Donald Trump, with anti-immigration MAGA loyalists denouncing the influence of pro-immigration tech executives and investors such as Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Many of the affected accounts said they were affiliated with one media brand in particular, ConservativeOG. Preston Parra, a 23-year-old influencer and head of ConservativeOG, said he considered the actions by X to be a “political takedown” in retaliation for publicly disagreeing with Musk’s pro-immigration views. He said he plans to keep fighting Musk, not only to get his premium features restored but also to ensure that Trump pursues restrictionist immigration policies. “If anyone thinks for one minute the REAL backbone of the right wing and MAGA is gonna stand idly by while these big tech gillionaire Silicon Valley dweebs who didn’t get bullied enough in high school, steal our country, they’re mistaken,” Parra said in a text message. He said he believes Musk to be a “Trojan horse” in the Trump camp. Trump announced that Musk and Ramaswamy would lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency,” to much fanfare, shortly after the Nov. 5 election. But in recent days, after venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan was announced as a White House adviser on AI policy, Trump’s tech-world allies — including Musk and Ramaswamy — have come under deeper scrutiny and criticism from the far-right for their previous statements about or involvement with legal immigration. Musk is an immigrant, having been born and raised in South Africa. He became a U.S. citizen in 2002. This story first appeared on NBCNews.com. More from NBC News:Bad Blood in COP29 Fiji Camp

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Liverpool beat holders Real Madrid with Aston Villa denied win against JuventusSAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Olema” or “Olema Oncology”, Nasdaq: OLMA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapies for breast cancer and beyond, today announced that the Company granted stock options to two new employees to purchase an aggregate of 60,000 shares of the Company's common stock, effective as of December 2, 2024. These awards were approved by the Compensation Committee of Olema’s Board of Directors and granted under the Company's 2022 Inducement Plan as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Olema, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The stock options vest over four years, with 25 percent vesting on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date for such employee and the remainder vesting in 36 equal monthly installments over the following three years, subject to the employee being continuously employed by Olema as of such vesting dates. The stock options have a 10-year term and an exercise price of $10.21 per share, equal to the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock as reported by Nasdaq on December 2, 2024. The stock options are subject to the terms of the Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 2022 Inducement Plan. Olema is providing this information in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). About Olema Oncology Olema Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the standard of care and improving outcomes for women living with cancer. Olema is advancing a pipeline of novel therapies by leveraging our deep understanding of endocrine-driven cancers, nuclear receptors, and mechanisms of acquired resistance. Our lead product candidate, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a proprietary, orally available complete estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist (CERAN) and a selective ER degrader (SERD), currently in a Phase 3 clinical trial called OPERA-01. In addition, Olema is developing a potent KAT6 inhibitor (OP-3136). Olema is headquartered in San Francisco and has operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit us at www.olema.com . Media and Investor Relations Contact Courtney O’Konek Vice President, Corporate Communications Olema Oncology media@olema.com

Christmas came early for thousands of people on Sunday as The Ottawa Mission served up its annual holiday meal. "I know what it's like not to be able to have Christmas dinner and the idea that we here at the Ottawa Mission can make that happen for so many people, it makes it so special," said chef Ric Allen-Watson. It's a meal many look forward to each year as the need continues to grow, with more than 17,000 meals being served this year. "It's amazing that there's so much giving here, and I am really grateful to be here," said client Steve Kildare. It's a huge feat accomplished by dozens of volunteers and includes more than 800 turkeys, 3,000 pounds of potatoes, 2,000 pounds of vegetables and 150 gallons of gravy. "The cooking started when we got here at 4 a.m. but we cook the turkeys, debone them and cook them ahead of time, pack them and freeze them and pull them out and slice them," Allen-Watson said. The event brings a sense of community and gratitude this time of year. 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Middle East latest: Israel and Hezbollah trade fire, threatening Lebanon ceasefireAutomotive Defect Detection System Market Overview and Leading Players: Virelux, ViSCO Technologies Corporation, Inovision, Accurex Measurement, LMI Corporation, Synergx, Grupo Álava, Isra Vision 12-15-2024 08:54 PM CET | Tourism, Cars, Traffic Press release from: STATS N DATA Automotive Defect Detection System Market The Automotive Defect Detection System Market is rapidly evolving, driven by the increasing demand for high-quality automotive components and the imperative to ensure safety and reliability in vehicles. This market encompasses a range of technologies and systems designed to identify defects in various automotive parts, enhancing quality control and compliance with safety standards. With the automotive industry transitioning towards more advanced manufacturing processes and automation, the relevance of defect detection systems is more crucial than ever. You can access a sample PDF report here: https://www.statsndata.org/download-sample.php?id=95049 Recent developments in the Automotive Defect Detection System Market are primarily fueled by technological advancements, including the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in defect detection processes. These innovations enable more accurate and efficient identification of defects, leading to improved product quality and reduced operational costs. In addition, strategic collaborations between automotive manufacturers and technology providers have facilitated the development of cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of the automotive sector. Actionable insights from current trends indicate that the demand for automotive defect detection systems is set to rise, propelled by the increasing focus on sustainability and the digitization of manufacturing processes. As manufacturers seek to enhance their quality assurance protocols, the adoption of advanced defect detection technologies will become a key factor in maintaining competitiveness in the market. Key Growth Drivers and Trends A myriad of factors is influencing the demand for automotive defect detection systems. Sustainability has emerged as a significant driver, with consumers and manufacturers alike prioritizing eco-friendly practices and products. This shift is prompting manufacturers to adopt advanced detection systems that minimize waste and ensure that products meet stringent environmental standards. Digitization is another critical factor transforming the automotive landscape. The rise of Industry 4.0 has ushered in a new era of smart manufacturing, where data analytics and IoT technologies play a pivotal role in monitoring and improving production processes. As a result, automotive companies are increasingly investing in defect detection systems that integrate seamlessly with their digital platforms. Consumer awareness has also experienced a notable rise, with buyers becoming more discerning about the quality and safety of automotive products. This trend is driving manufacturers to implement sophisticated defect detection systems that not only ensure compliance with safety regulations but also enhance customer satisfaction through superior product quality. Key trends shaping the Automotive Defect Detection System Market include: - AI Integration: The incorporation of artificial intelligence in defect detection systems enables real-time analysis and predictive maintenance, leading to enhanced operational efficiency. - Product Customization: As consumer preferences evolve, manufacturers are seeking flexible defect detection solutions that can be tailored to specific production requirements. - Emerging Technologies: Innovations in imaging technology, sensor technology, and automation are paving the way for more effective defect detection systems. Market Segmentation The Automotive Defect Detection System Market can be segmented into various categories, providing a clearer understanding of its structure and dynamics. Segment by Type: - Paint Inspection System: These systems are designed to detect defects in paint quality, ensuring a flawless finish and adherence to aesthetic standards. - Gap and Flush Inspection System: This technology focuses on measuring the gaps and flushness of automotive panels, crucial for both appearance and aerodynamic performance. - Scratch and Dent Inspection System: These systems identify surface imperfections such as scratches and dents, which can significantly impact the perceived quality of the vehicle. - Others: This category encompasses additional specialized inspection systems tailored to specific automotive components. Segment by Application: - Commercial Vehicle: Defect detection systems are critical in commercial vehicle manufacturing, where reliability and safety are paramount. - Passenger Vehicle: In the passenger vehicle segment, these systems ensure that vehicles meet consumer expectations for quality and performance. Get 30% Discount On Full Report: https://www.statsndata.org/ask-for-discount.php?id=95049 Competitive Landscape The Automotive Defect Detection System Market is characterized by intense competition, with several leading companies at the forefront of innovation and market dynamics. Key players include: - Virelux: Renowned for its advanced optical inspection systems, Virelux has been instrumental in setting new standards for paint inspection in the automotive sector. - ViSCO Technologies Corporation: This company specializes in automated inspection solutions, enhancing the efficiency of defect detection processes. - Inovision: Inovision's cutting-edge imaging technology has revolutionized the way manufacturers approach quality control. - Accurex Measurement: Known for its precise measurement tools, Accurex plays a critical role in ensuring dimensional accuracy in automotive components. - LMI Corporation: LMI's innovative 3D vision systems are widely adopted for complex inspection tasks in automotive manufacturing. - Synergx: This company focuses on software solutions that integrate defect detection systems with overall manufacturing processes. - Grupo Álava: With a strong emphasis on research and development, Grupo Álava is pushing the boundaries of defect detection technology. - Isra Vision: A leader in machine vision technology, Isra Vision is known for its advanced solutions for surface inspection. - Autaza: Autaza provides comprehensive inspection systems tailored to the needs of the automotive industry. - Radiant Vision Systems: This company specializes in light and color measurement, essential for ensuring aesthetic quality in automotive finishes. - EINES: EINES focuses on the integration of IoT technologies in defect detection, enhancing data-driven decision-making. - Hexagon: With a broad portfolio of measurement solutions, Hexagon is a key player in the automotive quality control space. - Micro Epsilon: Known for its sensor technologies, Micro Epsilon offers solutions that ensure precision in automotive manufacturing. - Icemi: Icemi's innovative approaches to defect detection have positioned it as a significant player in the market. - AUTIS Engineering: AUTIS Engineering focuses on the integration of software and hardware solutions for comprehensive inspection systems. - Degould: This company specializes in automated inspection systems that enhance operational efficiencies in automotive manufacturing. - Nikon: Nikon's imaging technologies are vital for high-precision inspection tasks in the automotive sector. - Durr: Durr is renowned for its sophisticated automation and process solutions, including defect detection systems. Each of these companies contributes to the market through product innovations, strategic partnerships, and expansions into new territories, shaping the future of the Automotive Defect Detection System Market. Opportunities and Challenges The Automotive Defect Detection System Market presents numerous opportunities for growth, particularly in untapped regions where the automotive sector is expanding. As emerging markets develop their automotive industries, the demand for quality assurance technologies, including defect detection systems, is expected to rise significantly. Evolving consumer preferences towards higher quality and more sustainable vehicles further create opportunities for manufacturers to invest in advanced defect detection technologies. As companies strive to meet these expectations, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that can enhance product quality and operational efficiency. However, the market is not without challenges. Regulatory constraints pose significant hurdles for manufacturers, as compliance with safety and quality standards is paramount. Additionally, operational inefficiencies and talent shortages can impede the adoption of advanced defect detection systems. To overcome these challenges, companies can invest in training and development, as well as leverage technology to streamline operations. Technological Advancements Cutting-edge technologies are redefining the Automotive Defect Detection System Market. The integration of artificial intelligence enables systems to learn and adapt, improving their accuracy and efficiency over time. AI-driven analytics provide manufacturers with valuable insights into production processes, allowing for proactive maintenance and quality assurance. Virtual tools and simulations are also becoming increasingly popular in the defect detection landscape. These technologies enable manufacturers to visualize potential defects and assess the effectiveness of inspection processes before implementing them in real production environments. IoT-driven systems further enhance defect detection capabilities by enabling real-time monitoring and data collection. This connectivity allows manufacturers to make informed decisions based on real-time data, improving overall quality control and operational efficiency. Research Methodology and Insights STATS N DATA employs a robust research methodology to deliver accurate insights into the Automotive Defect Detection System Market. The approach includes both top-down and bottom-up methodologies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics. Primary and secondary research methods are utilized to gather data from industry experts, market participants, and various authoritative sources. The triangulation process further validates the insights gathered, providing a reliable and well-rounded perspective on the market's current state and future outlook. By leveraging this rigorous research methodology, STATS N DATA positions itself as a trusted authority in the Automotive Defect Detection System Market, delivering actionable insights to industry stakeholders. In conclusion, the Automotive Defect Detection System Market is poised for significant growth, driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and a relentless pursuit of quality in the automotive sector. With the right strategies and innovations, businesses can capitalize on the opportunities within this dynamic market landscape. 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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Olema” or “Olema Oncology”, Nasdaq: OLMA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapies for breast cancer and beyond, today announced that the Company granted stock options to two new employees to purchase an aggregate of 60,000 shares of the Company's common stock, effective as of December 2, 2024. These awards were approved by the Compensation Committee of Olema’s Board of Directors and granted under the Company's 2022 Inducement Plan as an inducement material to the new employees entering into employment with Olema, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The stock options vest over four years, with 25 percent vesting on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date for such employee and the remainder vesting in 36 equal monthly installments over the following three years, subject to the employee being continuously employed by Olema as of such vesting dates. The stock options have a 10-year term and an exercise price of $10.21 per share, equal to the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock as reported by Nasdaq on December 2, 2024. The stock options are subject to the terms of the Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 2022 Inducement Plan. Olema is providing this information in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). About Olema Oncology Olema Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the standard of care and improving outcomes for women living with cancer. Olema is advancing a pipeline of novel therapies by leveraging our deep understanding of endocrine-driven cancers, nuclear receptors, and mechanisms of acquired resistance. Our lead product candidate, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a proprietary, orally available complete estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist (CERAN) and a selective ER degrader (SERD), currently in a Phase 3 clinical trial called OPERA-01. In addition, Olema is developing a potent KAT6 inhibitor (OP-3136). Olema is headquartered in San Francisco and has operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit us at www.olema.com . Media and Investor Relations Contact Courtney O’Konek Vice President, Corporate Communications Olema Oncology media@olema.comDangote Refinery, A Wonder Of Modern Technology – Japan AmbassadorNASA has made its final two selections for its longstanding Explorers Program, which gives two teams of scientists the chance to advance their technology with $5 million in funding for the next year. Then in 2026, NASA will make their final decision as to which mission will have the chance to proceed with construction, for a launch in 2032. AXIS — the Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite — a McGill-linked mission that uses sharp X-ray eyes to probe far into the universe, has been chosen as one of the two finalists. “We all came together around new technology being developed by one of our main instrument scientists to try to make a next-generation X-ray observatory. We do have observatories right now, in particular, the Chandra X-ray observatory is in space taking observations and so this is intended to be kind of its successor, the next thing that comes along and really helps push our field forward,” explained Daryl Haggard, a physics professor at McGill University. AXIS — the powerful X-ray satellite with an increased field of view — is meant to follow the legacy of NASA’s X-ray space telescope Chandra, which has been in space since 1999. “It’s going to allow us to probe into more of the, into the more distant universe, but also to find a lot of stars, young stars, dead stars, exploding stars, colliding stars, much, much better. So it’s going to be about 10 times more sensitive than the current Chandra X-ray mission,” said Samar Safi-Harb, a physics professor at the University of Manitoba. The X-ray probe developed by the AXIS team which uses lightweight mirrors, is best for studying exploding flaring or dying stars deep in the universe. “X-ray light probes something that’s extremely hot, hot gas, like that glowing gas in the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A. It’s glowing at millions of degrees. Or even higher temperatures. Okay, so it’s very hot gas,” said Safi-Harb. “And the reason we have hot gas is because we have these powerful explosions heating everything around them to extremely high temperatures. So they shine in x rates, right? So if we didn’t have x ray. Telescopes are sensitive to extra lights. We wouldn’t be able to detect them.” What’s most exciting about this year’s final selections by NASA is that they both have Canadian involvement, with the AXIS team being led by both Professor Haggard and Professor Safi-Harb. “I think it’s interesting to say that, I think there’s two of us, basically Daryl and myself, leading the Canadian participation in this very large collaboration. So that’s really, I mean, we feel both excited and privileged to be in that position. And we’re, of course, very thrilled that it got selected, which is great news for us also in Canada,” said Saif-Harb. Haggard adding, “This funding we have just put out a call to bring in more of the community and there are now hundreds like it was hugely popular so we now have you know working groups that are 300 people big and my guess is that those scientists are kind of they lean toward the younger generation so probably hundreds of trainees are now working together with us on the project.”

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Former Bulldog defensive coordinator Nick Toth isn’t returning to Fresno State and will remain at Air Force, where he oversees the defense. Toth wrote on : “Despite what is circulating on social media. I am fired up to be coaching at the United States Air Force Academy and have not taken another coaching job. Go Falcons!” Reports circulated Wednesday night that Toth would replace Fresno State defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle. According to The Barkboard, new head coach Matt Entz is interviewing candidates for his staff, but nobody has been hired. Toth spent five seasons at Fresno State (2012-2016) under Tim DeRuyter, four of which were as defensive coordinator. Related Story: Josiah Freeman Enters Transfer Portal Fresno State junior wide receiver Josiah Freeman entered the transfer portal on Wednesday, making him the 16th Bulldog to signal their intentions to exit the program. Freeman wrote on : “Thank you, Red Wave, for an incredible journey. I’m grateful to the coaching staff for believing in me and giving a small-town kid a chance to chase his dreams.” Freeman spent three seasons at Fresno State (2022-2024) and was predicted to be a playmaker but was plagued with injuries. He only played four games in 2024, making eight catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Related Story: Phoenix Jackson Commits to Auburn Linebacker Phoenix Jackson said on Wednesday that he has left Fresno to join Auburn. He played four seasons at Fresno State, (2021-2024) recording 101 total tackles, five sacks, and three interceptions. Related Story: Cam Lockridge Declares for NFL Draft Senior cornerback Cam Lockridge declared to enter the 2025 NFL Draft on Tuesday. He has no remaining eligibility. He announced via : “First off, I want to thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to play the sport I love. I want to thank my family for the support they provided throughout this journey. I’d like to thank Reedley College, the University of Hawai’i, and Fresno State for the opportunity to earn my degree as well display my talent on the field.” Lockridge concluded, “Finally, I’d like to thank my mother for giving me life. Without her, none of this would be possible. Even though God called her name, and she is no longer with us on earth, her presence is felt by many. She is my reason why I haven’t given up on my dream to play in the NFL.” This comes after he missed the last three regular season games after a series of disgruntled social media posts that the coaches called “personal stuff.” Lockridge was named to the All-Mountain West conference first team. He’s ranked No. 1 (MW) & No. 6 in the FBS in passes defended (7 passes broken up); No. 1 (MW) & No. 2 (FBS) in interceptions (5); and No. 7 (MW) in fumbles recovered.None

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