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US stock indices pushed to fresh records Tuesday, shrugging off tariff threats from President-elect Donald Trump while European equities retreated. Trump, who doesn't take office until January 20, made his threat in social media posts Monday night, announcing huge import tariffs against neighbors Canada and Mexico and also rival China if they do not stop illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Both the Dow and S&P 500 notched all-time highs, with investors regarding the incoming president's words as a bargaining chip. "In theory, higher tariffs should not be good news for stocks. But, you know, I think the market's chosen to think of (it) as a negotiating tactic," said Steve Sosnick of Interactive Brokers. "You have bullish sentiment," said LBBW's Karl Haeling. "People are tending to look at things as positively as possible." But General Motors, which imports autos from Mexico to the United States, slumped 9.0 percent, while rival Ford dropped 2.6 percent. Overseas bourses were also buffeted by the news. European stocks followed losses in Asia, despite Trump excluding Europe as an immediate target for tariffs. "These are his first direct comments on tariffs and tariff levels since becoming president-elect, and they have roiled markets," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB trading group, ahead of the Wall Street open. "It is early days, and there are plenty of opportunities for Trump to direct his attention to Europe down the line," Brooks added. The US dollar rallied against its Canadian equivalent, China's yuan and Mexico's peso, which hit its lowest level since August 2022. In other economic news, the Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose to 111.7 this month, up from 109.6 in October, boosted by greater optimism surrounding the labor market. "November's increase was mainly driven by more positive consumer assessments of the present situation, particularly regarding the labor market," said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board. Pantheon Macroeconomics chief US economist Samuel Tombs added in a note that the increase in consumer confidence overall "likely was driven by euphoria among Republicans." "The index also jumped in late 2016, when Mr. Trump was elected for the first time," he said. Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed policy makers expect inflation to keep cooling, signaling a gradual approach to interest rate cuts if price increases ease further and the job market remains strong. New York - Dow: UP 0.3 percent at 44,860.31 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.6 percent at 6,021.63 (close) New York - Nasdaq: UP 0.6 percent at 19,174.30 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.4 percent at 8,258.61 (close) Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 0.9 percent at 7,194.51 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: DOWN 0.6 percent at 19,295.98 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.9 percent at 38,442.00 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: FLAT at 19,159.20 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 0.1 percent at 3,259.76 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0482 from $1.0495 on Monday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2567 from $1.2568 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 153.06 yen from 154.23 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 83.41 pence from 83.51 pence Brent North Sea Crude: DOWN 0.3 percent at $72.81 per barrel West Texas Intermediate: DOWN 0.3 percent at $68.77 per barrel bur-jmb/st

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White Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Black neighbor in lengthy disputeBenchmark Electronics, Inc. ( NYSE:BHE – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, December 9th, RTT News reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.17 per share by the technology company on Tuesday, January 14th. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.48%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. Benchmark Electronics has raised its dividend by an average of 1.0% annually over the last three years. Benchmark Electronics has a dividend payout ratio of 27.8% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Benchmark Electronics Price Performance BHE stock opened at $46.06 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 2.36 and a quick ratio of 1.45. Benchmark Electronics has a 1 year low of $25.35 and a 1 year high of $52.57. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $47.24 and a 200 day moving average of $43.67. The company has a market cap of $1.66 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.78 and a beta of 0.99. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Needham & Company LLC upped their target price on shares of Benchmark Electronics from $45.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Benchmark Electronics from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 24th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $42.33. View Our Latest Stock Report on BHE Insider Transactions at Benchmark Electronics In other Benchmark Electronics news, CEO Jeff Benck sold 24,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.90, for a total transaction of $1,101,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 424,173 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,469,540.70. The trade was a 5.36 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, SVP Rhonda R. Turner sold 6,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $46.98, for a total value of $281,880.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 47,991 shares in the company, valued at $2,254,617.18. This trade represents a 11.11 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders own 2.10% of the company’s stock. About Benchmark Electronics ( Get Free Report ) Benchmark Electronics, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, offers product design, engineering services, technology solutions, and manufacturing services in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. The company provides engineering services and technology solutions, including new product design, prototype, testing, and related engineering services; and custom testing and technology solutions, as well as automation equipment design and build services. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Benchmark Electronics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Benchmark Electronics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Indian scientists find survival strategies of some primitiveorganisms on EarthAwards season has arrived in the form of the Golden Globes nominations. The awards, which honor both movies and television programs, is often viewed as a preview of the upcoming Oscars. In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz go over the list, focusing largely on the movies, which tend to shine brightest at the ceremony. But they also take time to review a few of the TV shows, including the great, but rarely funny "The Bear," which is again in the comedy or musical category. We also have an interview with "Nickel Boys" director RaMell Ross, who spoke with Miller prior to the film receiving a nomination for best drama. Miller also talked with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, who starred in the film. People are also reading... Movies Best motion picture, comedy or musical “Wicked”; “Anora”; “Emilia Perez”; “Challengers”; “A Real Pain”; “The Substance” Best motion picture, drama “The Brutalist”; “A Complete Unknown,”; “Conclave”; “Dune: Part Two”; “Nickel Boys;” “September 5” Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Hugh Grant, “Heretic”; Gabriel LaBelle, “Saturday Night; Jesse Plemons, “Kinds of Kindness”’ Glen Powell, “Hitman”; Sebastian Stan, “A Different Man” Best performance by a female actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy Amy Adams, “Nightbitch”; Cynthia Erivo, “Wicked”; Karla Sofia Gascón, “Emilia Pérez”; Mikey Madison “Anora”; Demi Moore, “The Substance”; Zendaya, “Challengers” Best performance by a female male actor in a motion picture, drama Pamela Anderson, “The Last Showgirl′′; Angelina Jolie, ”Maria”; Nicole Kidman, “Babygirl”; Tilda Swinton, “The Room Next Door”; Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still Here”; Kate Winslet, “Lee” Best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, drama Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”; Timothée Chalamet, “A Complete Unknown’; Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”; Ralph Fiennes, “Conclave”; Sebastian Stan, “The Apprentice’’ Cinematic and box office achievement “Alien: Romulus”; Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”; Deadpool & Wolverine”; “Gladiator II”; “Inside Out 2”; “Twisters”; “Wicked”; “The Wild Robot” Best motion picture, non-English “All We Imagine As Light′′; ”Emilia Pérez”; “The Girl With the Needle”; “I’m Still Here”; “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”; “Vermiglio” Best animated film “Flow”; “Inside Out 2”; “Memoir of a Snail”; “Moana 2”; “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”; “The Wild Robot” Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role in any motion picture Selena Gomez, ”Emilia Pérez”; Ariana Grande, “Wicked”; Felicity Jones, “The Brutalist”; Margaret Qualley, “The Substance”; Isabella Rossellini, “Conclave”; Zoe Saldaña, ”Emilia Pérez” Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role in any motion picture Yura Borisov, “Anora”; Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”; Edward Norton, “A Complete Unknown”; Guy Pearce, “The Brutalist”; Jeremy Strong, ”The Apprentice”; Denzel Washington, “Gladiator II” Best director Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Edward Berger, “Conclave”; Brady Corbet, “The Brutalist”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Payal Kapadia, “All We Imagine As Light” Best screenplay Jacques Audiard, “Emilia Pérez”; Sean Baker, ”Anora”; Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, “The Brutalist”; Jesse Eisenberg, “A Real Pain”; Coralie Fargeat, “The Substance”; Peter Straughan, “Conclave” Best original score Volker Bertelmann, “Conclave”; Daniel Blumberg, “The Brutalist”; Kris Bowers, “The Wild Robot”; Clement Ducol, Camille “Emilia Pérez”; Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, “Challengers”; Hans Zimmer, “Dune: Part Two” Best original song “Beautiful That Way” from “The Last Showgirl” (music/lyrics by Andrew Wyatt, Miley Cyrus, Lykke Zachrisson); “Compress/Repress” from “Challengers’ (music/lyrics by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Luca Guadagnino; “El Mal” from EL MAL” from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard; “Forbidden Road” from ”Better Man′′ (music/lyrics by Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, Sacha Skarbek); “Kiss the Sky” from “The Wild Robot′′ (music/lyrics by Delacey, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack, Ali Tamposi); ”Mi Camino′′ from “Emilia Pérez” (music/lyrics by Clément Ducol, Camille) Television Best television drama “Shogun”; “The Diplomat”; “Slow Horses”; “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; “The Day of the Jackal”; “Squid Game” Best television series, comedy or musical “Abbott Elementary”; “The Bear; “Hacks”; “Nobody Wants This”; “Only Murders in the Building”; “The Gentlemen” Best performance by a male actor in a television series, drama Donald Glover, “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”; Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”; Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”; Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”; Hiroyuki Sanada, “Shogun”; Billy Bob Thornton, “Landman” Best performance by a female actor in a television series-drama Kathy Bates, “Matlock”; Emma D’Arcy, “House of the Dragon”; Maya Erskine, “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”; Keira Knightley, “Black Doves”; Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”; Anna Sawai, “Shogun” Best performance by a female actor in a television series-musical or comedy Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”; Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”; Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”; Selena Gomez, “Only Murders in the Building”; Kathryn Hahn, “Agatha All Along”; Jean Smart, “Hacks” Best performance by a male actor in a television series-musical or comedy Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”; Ted Danson, “A Man on the Inside”; Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jason Segel, “Shrinking”; Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”; Jeremy All White, “The Bear” Best television limited series, anthology series or motion picture made for television “Baby Reindeer”; Disclaimer"; “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; “The Penguin”; “Ripley”; “True Detective: Night Country” Best performance by a female actor in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer''; Jodie Foster, ”True Detective: Night Country"; Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin''; Sofia Vergara, ”Griselda"; Naomi Watts, “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”; Kate Winslet, “The Regime” Best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series or a motion picture made for television Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”; Richard Gadd, “Baby Reindeer”; Kevin Kline, “Disclaimer”; Cooper Koch, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Ewan McGregor, “A Gentleman in Moscow”; Andrew Scott, “Ripley” Best performance by a female actor in a supporting role on television Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”; Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”; Dakota Fanning, “Ripley”; Jessica Gunning, “Baby Reindeer”; Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”; Kali Reis, “True Detective: Night Country” Best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television Tadanobu Asano, “Shogun''; Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”; Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”; Jack Lowden “Slow Horses”; Diego Luna, “La Maquina”; Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear” Best performance in stand-up comedy on television Jamie Foxx, “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was”; Nikki Glaser, “Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die”; Seth Meyers, “Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking”; Adam Sandler, "Adam Sandler: Love You"; Ali Wong, “Ali Wong: Single Lady”; Ramy Youssef, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings” —List compiled by The Associated Press Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!

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Indiana should be able to breathe easy this week. It has very little chance of making it into the Big Ten championship game. On the other hand, Georgia’s spot in the Southeastern Conference title game is so risky that if the Bulldogs lose they might have been better off sitting it out. Over the next two weeks, the warm familiarity of conference championship games, which began in 1992 thanks to the SEC, could run into the cold reality that comes with the first 12-team College Football Playoff. League title games give the nation’s top contenders a chance to hang a banner and impress the CFP committee, but more than ever, the bragging rights come with the risk of a season-wrecking loss — even with an expanded field. “I just don’t think it’s a quality conversation,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said last week, sticking with the time-honored cliche of looking no further than the next weekend’s opponent. Those who want to have that talk, though, already know where Georgia stands. The Bulldogs (9-2) are ranked sixth and projected somewhere near that in the next set of CFP rankings that come out Tuesday. They already have two losses and will have to beat No. 3 Texas or No. 20 Texas A&M in the SEC title game on Dec. 7 to avoid a third. How bad would a third loss hurt? The chairman of the selection committee insists that a team making a conference title game shouldn’t count against it. What that really means won’t be known until the games are played and the pairings come out on Dec. 8. “We’re going to let the season play out,” Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said. “But I think teams who make that championship game, the committee looks at them and puts them in high esteem.” Indiana’s situation is more complex All of which could be good news for Indiana in the unlikely event the Hoosiers find themselves playing for the Big Ten title. IU is coming off a flop in its first major test of the season, a 38-15 loss to Ohio State last weekend. After his team’s first loss of the season, coach Curt Cignetti took offense to being asked whether the Hoosiers were still a playoff-caliber team. “Is that a serious question?” he asked. “I’m not even gonna answer that. The answer is so obvious.” What might hurt Indiana, which dropped five spots to No. 10 in the AP poll, would be another drubbing. The Hoosiers would be at least a two-touchdown underdog in a title-game matchup against top-ranked Oregon. The odds of that happening, however, are slim. It would take a Michigan upset over No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday, combined with a Maryland upset over No. 4 Penn State and, of course, an Indiana win over Purdue (1-10). History lessons Because this is the first year of the 12-team playoff, there’s no perfect comparison to make. For instance, this is the first time Power Four conference champions are guaranteed a spot in the playoff. But 2017 provides a textbook example of how a team losing its conference title game suffered. That year, Alabama had one loss (to Auburn) and didn’t play in the SEC title game, but made the four-team field ahead of Wisconsin, which was 12-1 after a loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game. Ohio State didn’t make it either — two losses didn’t get teams into a four-team field. Neither did undefeated UCF. Other conferences seem more clear-cut Saturday’s results made things a little more clear for the rest of the conferences: — In the Big 12, winning the title game will probably be the only way for Arizona State (9-2), BYU (9-2), Iowa State (9-2), Colorado (8-3) or anyone else to earn a spot in the 12-team playoff. None are ranked higher than 14th in the AP poll. — The Atlantic Coast Conference could get multiple bids. Miami (10-1), SMU (10-1) and Clemson (9-2) all finished in the top 12 of this week’s AP poll. They were cheering the loudest when both Alabama and Ole Miss suffered their third losses of the season. — The Mountain West would be a one-bid conference, but that’s only a sure thing if Boise State wins. A loss by the Broncos could open the CFP for Tulane or Army of the American Athletic. Both the MWC and AAC title games take place at 8 p.m. on Dec. 6. Other things to watch when the rankings come out — Where the committee places Alabama and Ole Miss on Tuesday will be an indicator of what it thinks of teams with three losses that played very strong schedules. — It could also set the stakes for Georgia, which faces the prospect of loss No. 3 in the Dec. 7 title game, assuming the Bulldogs beat rival Georgia Tech this week. — Clemson has been steadily climbing. Its 34-3 loss to Georgia came on Aug. 31. Is it ancient history to the committee, though? — Indiana’s status as a playoff team — in, out, nervous? — will become apparent. 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Article content If Game 1 of the second season of the PWHL is any indication, buckle up for even more physicality than the league provided in Year 1. Recommended Videos Toronto squeaked out a 3-1 win in a very physical season opener over Boston, but needed a power-play goal with just over a minute and a half remaining to push things in their favour. Hannah Miller was camped netside with Toronto on the power play and Hillary Knight in the penalty box after a dangerous boarding penalty left Renata Fast slow to get up. Miller was Janey on the Spot as a Daryl Watts rebound bounced directly to her and she made no mistake hitting the wide open net. Emma Maltais sealed it with an empty netter seconds later. Boston struck first in the game on the power play. With Maggie Connors off for a tripping minor, Boston’s big line of Knight, Alina Muller and Hannah Bilka converted very quickly with Knight taking a pass in the slot from Megan Keller and ripping one past Toronto goaltender Kristin Campbell on her low glove side. Toronto gave up just six power-play goals all of last season for an almost 92% success rate on the kill. Playing in Coca-Cola Coliseum, their new home which provides almost triple the number of seats they had at the Mattamy Athletic Centre last season, the Sceptres were cheered on by a near sellout crowd of 8,089. Boston’s physical play gave that crowd plenty of chances to get vocal. Four different Sceptres during the game – Noemi Neubauerova, Emma Maltais, Izzy Daniel and in the dying minutes Fast – all went down hard in the game and either stayed down or waited for a whistle before making their way to the bench. After the game, head coach Troy Ryan said he had checked on all his banged up players and none looked like they had sustained anything that would hold them back going forward. Fast, in fact, was back on the ice for the power play and wound up assisting on Miller’s game winner. Next up for Toronto is a road trip to Ottawa where they will take on the Charge on Tuesday night with a 7 p.m. puck drop. mganter@postmedia.comOne thing Hollywood is very good at is scaring the bejesus out of Americans — even when they’re merely spreading false fears. A famous movie in 1979 called “The China Syndrome” chronicled a nuclear power accident that could kill tens of thousands of Americans with radiation poisoning. The title came from a spooky fairy-tale scenario in which the nuclear material would melt the earth right through to its core and then all the way down to China. Despite causing few deaths, the Three Mile Island accident in Pennsylvania that year further panicked Americans about the safety of nuclear plants. The damage to the industry was done and nearly fatal. For nearly four decades, the nuclear industry failed to permit any more new nuclear plants. That was yesterday. The time is right for a nuclear renaissance. The incoming administration, from President-elect Donald J. Trump on down, is pro-American energy independence. Nuclear power has to be part of the equation. We need to get back to building new plants so that we have the electric power capacity for the next generation of artificial intelligence and other uses that will tax the grid beyond what it can provide. AI will use three to four times as much energy as the internet, so demand is going to spike and we will be at risk of brownouts. Today, however, public support for nuclear power is the highest its been in more than a decade as government and private industry struggle to reduce reliance on planet-warming fossil fuels. Many of these younger nuclear advocates — outwardly vocal on social media sites such as X and Instagram — hope the renewed interest will fuel a second renaissance in nuclear power, one that helps California, the U.S. and the globe meet ambitious climate goals. In the past few months alone, Microsoft announced plans to fund the reopening of Three Mile Island’s shuttered unit to power a data center. Amazon and Google have also invested in new, cutting-edge nuclear technology to meet clean energy goals. Jack Spencer — an energy policy expert at the Heritage Foundation — has just published a fabulous policy manifesto, “Nuclear Revolution: Powering the Next Generation,” on how we unleash (we love that word) a nuclear power renaissance in America. Spencer shows conclusively that “obstructive regulations at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and anti-nuclear scare tactics from the left are what has inhibited this industry for decades.” It’s as if Jane Fonda (remember her in “The China Syndrome”?) were running our energy policy. Today we get a little less than 20% of our electric power from decades-old nuclear plants that are now being retired. If we don’t build new ones, we will lose ground on our energy production at the very time we need much more capacity. The federal government has spent hundreds of billions of dollars on wind and solar subsidies — but these are still niche energy sources that are NOT scalable to meet our $25 trillion industrial economy’s needs. Former Vice President Al Gore and the climate change environmental groups should be all in on nuclear as a clean energy source with very minimal greenhouse gases. 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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump, making the announcement on his Truth Social account, said, “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” Kellogg, an 80-year-old retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence , was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more before Biden leaves office in less than two months. The U.S. has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. Trump has criticized the billions the Biden administration has spent in supporting Ukraine and has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group’s policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025,” is designed to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” Trump's proposed national security adviser , U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz of Florida, tweeted Wednesday that “Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution.” Kellogg featured in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence’s national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden ’s victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: “You’re not tough enough to make the call.” Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.

(The Center Square) – Eleven states, led by Texas, have sued the three largest institutional investors in the world for allegedly conspiring to buy coal company stocks to control the market, reduce competition and violate federal and state antitrust laws. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Tyler Division and demands a trial by jury. It names as defendants BlackRock, Inc., State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, Inc., which combined manage more than $26 trillion in assets. The companies were sued for “acquiring substantial stockholdings in every significant publicly held coal producer in the United States” in order to gain “power to control the policies of the coal companies,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. According to the 109-page brief , defendants own 30.43% of Peabody Energy, 34.19% of Arch Resources, 10.85% of NACCO Industries, 28.97% of CONSOL Energy, 29.7% of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, 24.94% of Vistra Energy, 8.3% of Hallador Energy, 31.62% of Warrior Met Coal and 32.87% of Black Hills Corporation. Under the Biden administration, in the past four years, “America’s coal producers have been responding not to the price signals of the free market, but to the commands of Larry Fink, BlackRock’s chairman and CEO, and his fellow asset managers,” the brief states. “As demand for the electricity Americans need to heat their homes and power their businesses has gone up, the supply of the coal used to generate that electricity has been artificially depressed – and the price has skyrocketed. Defendants have reaped the rewards of higher returns, higher fees, and higher profits, while American consumers have paid the price in higher utility bills and higher costs.” Consumer costs went up because the companies “weaponized” their shares to push through a so-called green energy agenda, including reducing coal output by more than half by 2030, the lawsuit alleges. In response, publicly traded coal producers reduced output and energy prices skyrocketed. The companies advanced their policies primarily through two programs, the Climate Action 100 and Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, signaling “their mutual intent to reduce the output of thermal coal, which predictably increased the cost of electricity for Americans” nationwide, Paxton said. The firms also allegedly deceived thousands of investors “who elected to invest in non-ESG funds to maximize their profits,” Paxton said. “Yet these funds pursued ESG strategies notwithstanding the defendants’ representations to the contrary.” While they allegedly directly restrained competition among the companies whose shares they acquired, “their war on competition has consequences for the entire industry,” the brief states. “Texas will not tolerate the illegal weaponization of the financial industry in service of a destructive, politicized ‘environmental’ agenda. BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street formed a cartel to rig the coal market, artificially reduce the energy supply, and raise prices,” Paxton said. “Their conspiracy has harmed American energy production and hurt consumers. This is a stunning violation of state and federal law.” The lawsuit alleges the companies’ actions violated the Clayton Act, which prohibits any acquisition of stock where “the effect of such acquisition may be substantially to lessen competition;” and the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, 15 U.S.C. § 1 in a conspiracy to restrain trade. It also alleges the companies violated state antitrust laws of Texas, Montana and West Virginia; Blackrock also allegedly violated the Texas Business and Commerce Code by committing “false, deceptive, or misleading acts.” It asks the court to rule that the companies violated the federal and state statutes, provide injunctive and equitable relief and prohibit them from engaging in such acts. It requests that civil fines be paid, including requiring Blackrock to pay $10,000 per violation. Joining Paxton in the lawsuit are the attorneys general of Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, West Virginia and Wyoming. The Buzbee Law Firm and Cooper & Kirk are serving as outside counsel. The companies have yet to issue a statement on the lawsuit. The lawsuit follows one filed by 25 states led by Texas against the Biden administration asking the court to halt a federal ESG policy that could negatively impact the retirement savings of 152 million Americans. It also comes after Texas has listed hundreds of companies and publicly traded investment funds, including Blackrock, on its divestment list for advancing ESG and anti-oil and natural gas policies.Sinn Fein actively pursuing route into government, insists leader McDonald

A contentious race for the White House dominated national headlines in 2024, but there wasn’t much ballot suspense in Eagle County. Kamala Harris secured nearly 61 percent of the vote among local voters, while races for two seats on the Eagle County Board of Commissioners weren’t close. Incumbent Democrat Matt Scherr earned nearly 59% of the vote, and Democrat Tom Boyd cruised to victory in the general election with no Republican challenger vying for the seat vacated by Kathy Chandler-Henry, who opted not to seek a third term. Amid the charged national and statewide debates, such as ballot measures to ban big cat hunting or a sweeping overhaul of Colorado’s electoral system, Eagle County residents found plenty else to argue about. Large developments, school safety, taxpayer-funded art in public spaces and the return of wolves to the Western Slope dominated local headlines and generated piles of letters to the editor. There was also plenty of news to celebrate, from low-cost carriers finally landing at the local airport to Lindsey Vonn returning to World Cup racing at 40 — more than five years after injuries chased her into retirement. Also, the mystery of a hiker who went missing on Eagle County’s highest peak 19 years ago finally saw a major break in the case. What did Vail Daily readers find important in 2025? We pored over all the stories that drew the most engagement from our digital audience to arrive at this year-end list. Here’s a look back at the year that was, based on the stories you clicked the most and the ones you spent the most time reading. The Eagle County Board of Commissioners in December had in-person seats for a case before the U.S. Supreme Court in which Eagle County was the lead plaintiff. The case, Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v Eagle County, Colorado, invalidated a U.S. Surface Transportation Board decision that cleared the way for a proposed Uinta Basin Railway. If approved, the rail line would have linked oilfields pumping “waxy” crude oil to the Union Pacific Railroad’s main east-west line that roughly parallels Interstate 70 and the Colorado River. That line runs through Glenwood Canyon and along the river through much of Eagle County, and ultimately through the Moffat Tunnel to the Front Range. Eagle County was the lead plaintiff in what became a broad-based case against the Utah coalition. An appellate court overturned the Surface Transportation Board’s decision, and the Utah coalition appealed that decision to the nation’s high court. The appeal asks whether the federal National Environmental Policy Act required the Surface Transportation Board to consider the potential environmental harm of the waxy crude cargo. In addition to Commissioners Jeanne McQueeney, Kathy Chandler-Henry and Matt Scherr, county attorneys Beth Oliver and Christina Hooper also attended the oral arguments in the case. A decision is expected by the end of the court’s current term in June . — Scott Miller When Lindsey Vonn officially announced her return to the U.S. Ski Team and World Cup racing five years after her 2019 retirement, she was greeted by a mix of excited anticipation and justified doubts. After all, the 82-time World Cup winner cited chronic injuries as her main reason for leaving the sport in the first place. Plus, she’s 40. At a team press conference the night before the Birds of Prey World Cup races — where Vonn acted as a forerunner — the eight-time downhill Crystal Globe champion addressed both concerns. “The last few years of my career were I think a lot more challenging than I let on,” she said. “But I feel stronger now than I did in my mid to late 20s ... now that I have the chance to physically do what I love, why would I not try?” Concerning her age, Vonn pointed to gymnast Simone Biles as one example of an athlete who exists “outside of the confines of what we believe is the right age” for a particular sport. “I’m just doing what I feel is right for me but at the same time continuing on what other women have done before me,” she added. Vonn nervously stepped into the starting gate in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Dec. 21, rocketing to a 14th-place finish in her first World Cup race in five years. Fans who’ve followed the Minnesota-born, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail-raised star since the beginning likely were encouraged by the result. They also probably aren’t surprised by Vonn’s ambitious definition of success for her second go-round. “Success is not just participating,” she said. “I know my way back to a competitive level might take a race or two, but I certainly intend on getting back to where I was before.” — Ryan Sederquist For nearly two decades, Vail has been working to build a residency program for artists, and in 2024, it was beginning to look like that was going to come together with Danielle SeeWalker, a citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota, receiving an invitation to participate in the program. SeeWalker was to create a mural, participate in a workshop and an artist talk, and exhibit a photo documentary project. Much of SeeWalker’s work contains themes that focus on the loss of language her people are experiencing, with many of her pieces showing a native Indigenous person with no mouth, or pixelation occurring over the mouth of her subject. In February, SeeWalker created one of those pieces for an exhibition in Denver, titling the piece “G is for Genocide.” It depicts a native woman with no mouth, wearing a keffiyeh. In a March post on Instagram that displayed the piece, SeeWalker wrote a caption saying “Some days, I have overwhelming grief + guilt for walking around privileged while people in Gaza are suffering.” On May 9, she received a call from a representative from the town of Vail, saying the town was canceling her artist-in-residency program due to the political nature of her work. The announcement sent shockwaves through the art community in Colorado, with one former muralist in Vail saying it was wrong for Vail to pull the residency out from under SeeWalker instead of having a conversation. Many agreed, but the town stuck by its decision , saying Art in Public Places did not want to “use public funds to support any position on a polarizing geopolitical issue.” SeeWalker later appeared at a Vail Symposium event in Vail , saying she was grateful that the Symposium had invited her to visit and “have a voice, which was something I wasn’t given the opportunity to do.” In October, the American Civil Liberties Union announced that it had filed a suit against the town of Vail on SeeWalker’s behalf. “G is for Genocide” had no relationship with the AIPP program or SeeWalker’s residency, the ACLU said, “Nonetheless, the town of Vail decided to cancel SeeWalker’s residency because of the views SeeWalker expressed in her post. Vail’s invidious viewpoint discrimination — which violates the First Amendment and Colorado Constitution — perpetuates a history of censorship of Indigenous people’s perspectives in Colorado and the United States.” — John LaConte The Eagle County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 9 closed out a summer of hearings by approving the massive West End project , a 275-unit apartment project in Edwards. Just west of the Gashouse Restaurant, the West End will be developed by East West Partners. It is being built without government subsidies and will have 275 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, with deed restrictions on 207 of the units. While supporters cited the need for workforce housing in the valley, many residents opposed the plan , expressing concerns about the size of the building and the impact it and its residents would have on the adjacent Eagle River Preserve open space. Critics also questioned the parking plan and the impacts of traffic on local roads, particularly on a proposed loop road intended to direct traffic to only right turns into and out of the complex, and through the roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and the Edwards Spur Road. Other residents, and the commissioners, also asked about the potential affordability of the units. Several businesses, including Vail Health, intend to master lease units at the West End. Other units will be price-capped, geared toward those making no more than 80% to 100% of the area median income. With the Sept. 9 approvals in hand, East West must now submit a “final plat application.” That application requires a public hearing. As of late November, East West had submitted that application but it had not yet been deemed “sufficient” by county planners. The application cannot move forward until any deficiencies have been addressed. — Scott Miller The reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado has faced mixed reviews since 10 wolves were relocated from Oregon to the Western Slope in December 2023. The restoration, mandated by voters, aims to reinstate wolves to a region where they were eradicated over 80 years ago. While Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials report positive biological outcomes, such as the birth of five wolf pups in the first established pack from the reintroduced wolves, the first year of reintroduction was fraught with tension, particularly among ranchers who describe the experience as painful and stressful, aggravated by livestock conflicts and management challenges. There have been calls for a pause in future reintroductions until effective conflict mitigation measures are implemented. Environmental advocates argue the reintroduction supports wildlife biodiversity and ecosystem health, asserting that the program is on track despite reports of livestock conflicts and three wolf deaths. Yet, ranchers feel overwhelmed by the added stress and financial burdens, leading to heightened concerns about the safety of their herds. There are also worries over politics interfering with science-backed decision-making and a lack of support for ranchers from state officials. Earlier this month, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Eagle County Board of Commissioners hosted a listening session regarding wolf reintroduction efforts . They got an earful. District Wildlife Manager Matt Yamashita presented plans for introducing more wolves to the area, prompting a strong response from ranchers advocating for a pause in the program due to ongoing concerns over livestock safety and wildlife management. Rancher James Bair emphasized the need for improved management strategies for both livestock and wildlife, especially in cases of depredation — echoing requests made by agriculture and livestock groups seeking a pause in reintroduction. He also expressed worry that wolf reintroduction could potentially harm the growing moose population and negatively impact out-of-state hunters. Other ranchers voiced their anxiety about the presence of wolves near their cattle, arguing that Western Slope dynamics differ significantly from the successful wolf management seen in Yellowstone. Jill Schlegel, along with others, highlighted the loss of property rights and the necessity of allowing ranchers to protect their livestock with lethal force if necessary. Some ranchers dismissed preventive measures like range riders and drones as ineffective against the vast grazing areas they manage. Commissioner Kathy Chandler-Henry affirmed the ranchers’ vital role in the community and assured them that their concerns would be taken seriously. Yamashita acknowledged the composure of the ranchers during discussions, praising their commitment to responsible management in Eagle and Garfield counties. Looking forward, CPW plans to introduce up to 15 additional wolves this winter, alongside new initiatives to address challenges faced by the agricultural community. The agency has said it is committed to enhancing educational programs and improving communication with impacted stakeholders.” — Ali Longwell and Scott Miller For just about as long as the Eagle County Regional Airport has brought countless visitors to the valley, locals have asked, “What’s in it for me?” We saw an answer to that question this year, with the announced arrival of Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines. Frontier flights arrived first on Dec. 16 , with flights from Denver and Dallas. A flight from San Francisco followed a few days later. Frontier is flying into Eagle County with full-size Airbus A320 jets. Alaska Airlines followed suit on Dec. 20 , when a pair of 76-seat “regional” jets arrived from Seattle and San Diego. Alaska is coming to Eagle County with a “minimum revenue guarantee” common to airlines starting new routes. Those guarantees backstop airlines against losses if flights don’t have enough flights to be profitable. Frontier is coming to Eagle County without those guarantees and is instead putting various deals onto both its social media channels and its website, with fares to Denver as low as $19. Locals were taking advantage of the initial flights. One Eagle resident was getting aboard the first Frontier flight back to Denver to catch a connecting flight to Arizona, while an East Vail resident was ready to board the Alaska flight back to Seattle to visit family there. The Alaska flight will be through the winter. The Frontier flight may stretch past the winter, with some seasonal interruptions. — Scott Miller In September, the Eagle County School District was rocked by the dissemination of several messages that contained threats to students’ safety. While the initial messages came through social media, follow-up threats were called in directly to the Vail Public Safety Communications Center. Law enforcement agents from the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, the Eagle Police Department, the Avon Police Department and the Vail Police Department worked with state and federal agents to investigate the source of the threats and determine their credibility. The majority of the threats were identified as “swatting” incidents, in which illegal prank messages are sent to emergency services falsely reporting a serious crime or criminal threat to initiate an armed police turnout to a specific location. While the threats were under investigation, Eagle County School District Superintendent Phil Qualman opted to keep schools open. Students’ safety “is always our top priority,” Qualman said during the Sept. 11 school board meeting, which came in the middle of the week of threats. “In an effort to provide support and normalcy for our students, we made the decision to continue with classes and extracurriculars today with an increased police presence out of an abundance of caution.” Qualman cited the lack of credibility of the threats, and the need to keep students in school to prevent learning loss from online classes similar to that which occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, and said that although many students and families did ask to switch to remote learning, many also thanked him for the approach he took. “This district is not going to shut down again because of some random, anonymous threats that come across social media, a forum that is too easy to make anonymous threats,” Qualman said during the school board meeting. In an interview with the Vail Daily the week following the majority of the threats, Qualman stood by his decision. “For the most part, we believe that our actions were appropriate,” he said. Still, students, teachers and families expressed concerns for their own and their children’s safety to the school board and on social media, and some families chose to keep their students home from school. “I have never been more scared to attend school (than) this past week ever, in my 16 years of school,” said Victor Lopez, a student at Battle Mountain High School, during the school board meeting. “I was thinking ‘I would rather skip class and be alive than be in a hallway where there’s an active shooter.'” The majority of threats were tracked down by law enforcement. While some came from outside of the United States, in Eagle, a juvenile was identified and arrested within days in connection to threats made to Eagle Valley Middle School students. — Zoe Goldstein After years of fighting over a piece of land in town, the town of Vail and Vail Resorts agreed to settle the dispute for the greater benefit of the community. The controversy surrounded a parcel of land in East Vail which is home to a native herd of bighorn sheep. The parcel was long thought to be state, but in 2016 the Eagle County assessor determined that the true owner of the land was Vail Resorts. Vail Resorts paid back taxes for the property and in 2017 received new zoning for housing and conservation, followed by Town Council approval in 2019 for the construction of 61 units, including 49 deed-restricted apartments However, a referendum vote that reshaped the Town Council eventually led the town to pursue acquiring the land through eminent domain. That resulted in a legal battle which was finally settled in 2024, with Vail Resorts agreeing to drop all appeals regarding the eminent domain acquisition, and the town agreeing to prioritize the redevelopment of the West Lionshead area. The town agreed to partner with Vail Resorts to support the development of a base village on the site, which is anticipated to feature access to Vail Mountain along with new lodging, restaurants, boutiques, and skier services as well as community benefits such as workforce housing, public spaces, transit and parking. Vail Mayor Travis Coggin, who grew up in Vail, said the plan represents a shared goal for all parties involved. “We are in an era of renewed collaboration between the town and Vail Resorts,” Coggin said. “The entire Vail Town Council and I are excited to partner with Vail Resorts and East West Partners in a process to enable this exciting new base village for Vail Mountain, which will bring significant benefits to our guests and community.” Beth Howard, vice president and chief operating officer of Vail Mountain, said the development of the West Lionshead base village will benefit the community as well as the resort’s employees and guests. “We look forward to this next chapter of building the future together,” Howard said. “And we appreciate that East West Partners is a part of the partnership, given they are known for creating meaningful places that bring people together, with creativity and expertise.” After almost 19 years, the mystery of Michelle Vanek’s disappearance may have been solved by an all-female search team. Vanek, a 35-year-old mother of four, went missing on Sept. 24, 2005 while on a hike to Mount of the Holy Cross — Eagle County’s tallest peak and only 14’er. An intense, eight-day search in 2005 failed to turn up any signs of the missing woman before it was called off due to inclement weather. In October 2022 a local man and his son were hiking off trail in a boulder field when they found a boot that was later identified as belonging to Vanek. That discovery prompted another search, but no other clues were found. In the fall of 2023, Vanek came in a dream to Vail Mountain Rescue Group Board President Scott Beebe, who told him she didn’t want to be found by men. Beebe turned over the case to the group’s growing number of female members. Those women took a deep dive into maps and files from previous years of searching, and set Aug. 20 as the date of its first organized search. On Sept. 13, team member Erika German and Zack Smith went into an area where they believed Vanek may have been, and found what are believed to have been Vanek’s belongings. While Eagle County Coroner Cara Bettis has not yet confirmed that the remains found at the site are those of Vanek, her family has been notified, and the belongings match those Vanek took into the backcountry with her.Michigan, Ohio State fight broken up with police pepper spray after Wolverines stun Buckeyes 13-10

As part of Swarna Andhra 2047, Visakhapatnam district aims to achieve a 15% growth rate in primary and secondary sectors while doubling its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution from the current ₹4.5 lakh crore, said District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad. Speaking at an interactive session on ‘The Growth of Smart City Vizag’ during the second day of the 10th Property Expo, Mr. Prasad said, “Our focus includes boosting horticulture, vegetable and fruit production to cater to this region. Additionally, food processing and fish exports will play a pivotal role in the primary sector, while greenfield project development will drive the secondary sector.” Highlighting measures to enhance the ease of doing business, he said, “We’ve introduced a single-window system for streamlined and time-bound approvals. This initiative not only simplifies business processes but also accelerates growth and investment in the region.” Mr. Harendhira Prasad elaborated on Smart City initiatives, stating, “Significant funds are being allocated to underground drainage (UGD) projects, water supply, and beautification, including fountains at key junctions. Moreover, with Visakhapatnam being identified as a growth hub by NITI Aayog, consultants are working to identify potential investment areas to boost regional economic growth. Once these initiatives materialise, Visakhapatnam will emerge as a major economic and urban hub.” Tourism and infrastructure development VMRDA Commissioner K.S. Viswanathan highlighted plans for tourism and infrastructure development under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. “Our goal is to boost tourism by creating facilities for adventure sports and convention spaces, ensuring tourists spend more time here. Additionally, we are focusing on comprehensive road development under the Master Plan, with all Road Development Projects (RDP) to be completed within a year.” Drone and rover technology Joint Collector K. Mayur Ashok said, “We are leveraging drone and rover technology to conduct accurate resurveying and refine Clause 22(A) processes, reducing litigation. The Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) also ensures swift action against troublemakers.” V. Dharmender, president of CREDAI Visakhapatnam Chapter, said, “By opening more sand reaches and constantly monitoring supply chains, the administration has provided much-needed relief to the builder community, enabling us to expedite projects.” Published - November 30, 2024 09:23 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — After losing to San Francisco in the playoffs three of the last five seasons, the Green Bay Packers wouldn’t mind seeing the 49ers get left out of the postseason entirely. The Packers (7-3) could damage San Francisco’s playoff hopes Sunday by beating the 49ers at Lambeau Field. San Francisco (5-5) dropped to .500 after losing at home to the Seattle Seahawks, though the 49ers remain just a game behind the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC West. “I think we’re motivated to keep winning more than anything,” Packers center Josh Myers said. “Obviously, they have knocked us out quite a bit. There’s that extra motivation behind it, but at this point, we’re just trying to churn out wins.” Green Bay is third in the NFC North and two games behind the Detroit Lions, but the Packers appear on track to at least earn a wild-card playoff berth. History suggests their path to a potential Super Bowl would get much clearer if the 49ers aren’t standing in their way. The 49ers trailed 21-14 in the fourth quarter before rallying to beat the Packers 24-21 in the divisional playoffs last year on Christian McCaffrey’s 6-yard touchdown run with 1:07 left. Now it’s the 49ers who are struggling to protect late leads, as they’ve blown fourth-quarter advantages in three games against divisional opponents. “You could look at, ‘Hey, we’re three possessions away from being 8-2,’ but you can’t really live like that,” 49ers tight end George Kittle said. “Those are the mistakes that we’ve made to be 5-5. It’s not exactly where we want to be. It is frustrating. The nice thing is we have seven games left to go out there and play Niners football and take advantage of those opportunities.” Green Bay’s recent history of playoff frustration against the 49ers also includes a 13-10 loss at Lambeau Field in the 2021 divisional playoffs and a 37-20 road defeat in the 2019 NFC championship game. Even the Packers who weren’t around for last season’s playoff loss realize what this game means. “I think one of the first meetings that I was in here, we had a conversation about the Niners beating us,” said Green Bay safety Xavier McKinney, who joined the Packers this season. “So I understand how important it is, and we all do.” Both teams must figure out how to convert red-zone opportunities into touchdowns. The 49ers are scoring touchdowns on just 48.8% of their drives inside an opponent’s 20-yard line to rank 27th in the NFL. The Packers are slightly worse in that regard, scoring touchdowns on 48.7% of their red-zone possessions to rank 28th. In their 20-19 victory at Chicago on Sunday, Green Bay drove to the Bears 5 without scoring on two separate series. Kittle expects to play Sunday after missing the Seahawks game with a hamstring injury, but four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Nick Bosa’s status is uncertain after he hurt his left hip and oblique in that game. Seattle scored both of its TDs after Bosa left in the third quarter with an injury and averaged 2.7 additional yards per play after he got hurt. Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander didn’t play in the second half of the Bears game due to a knee injury that also prevented him from playing in a Nov. 3 loss to Detroit. Green Bay’s defense feasted on turnovers the first part of the season, but hasn’t been as effective in getting those takeaways lately. The Packers have 19 takeaways – already exceeding their 2023 total – but haven’t forced any turnovers in their last two games. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hasn’t eased McCaffrey back into the lineup in his return after missing the first eight games with Achilles tendinitis. McCaffrey has played 91% of the 49ers’ offensive snaps the past two weeks. Jordan Mason, who rushed for 685 yards during McCaffrey’s absence, has just five snaps on offense the last two games. Shanahan said he’d like to get Mason more opportunities, but it’s hard to take McCaffrey off the field. Green Bay nearly lost to the Bears because of its third-down struggles on both sides of the ball. The Packers were 1 of 5 on third-down opportunities, while the Bears went 9 of 16. The Packers’ defense could have a tough time correcting that problem against San Francisco, which has converted 45.4% of its third-down situations to rank fourth in the league. AP Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

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Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the first person of India's minority Sikh faith to hold that office, died in New Delhi on Thursday at age 92. A renowned economist, he was known as the father of economic reforms in India but was seen as a weak leader by many, including some within his party, the Indian National Congress. "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji," Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X. "Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. ... As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people's lives." Singh served as prime minister between 2004 and 2014, but political commentators say it was his time as finance minister in the early 1990s that was most significant. His policies during that period set India on the path of economic liberalization and globalization. "Wise, thoughtful, and scrupulously honest" is how former U.S. President Barack Obama described Singh in his memoir A Promised Land. Singh was born on Sept. 26, 1932, in a village called Gah in what is now Pakistan. His family migrated east when Great Britain divided the subcontinent into independent India and the Muslim-majority nation of Pakistan in 1947. The partition triggered mass migration and sectarian violence that killed hundreds of thousands of people, including Singh's grandfather. An Oxford-educated economist, Singh in 1991 drafted what economists call one of the most radical budgets in India's history: It opened up the country to the free market. "Let the whole world hear it loud and clear. India is now wide awake," Singh proclaimed during his budget speech . "The budget declaration was a shocker because it almost turned on its head most of what was the received economic wisdom of the day," says Rajesh Chakrabarti, a finance and public policy expert. Until 1991, Chakrabarti explains, India had been a socialist, public sector-dominated and import-restricted economy. When Singh became finance minister, the situation was dire. India was in a severe balance of payments crisis. "We were importing far, far more than what we were exporting, and our foreign exchange reserves had touched a low," says Chakrabarti. "India had to actually ship out gold — that means physically putting its gold reserves in ships and sending them to [banks in] London, to get money for running the economy." Singh's landmark budget opened India's economy to foreign direct investment, cut import duties and put an end to the Permit Raj, a complex system of regulations and red tape that discouraged private investment. In 2004, Singh was once again thrust into the limelight when Sonia Gandhi, the Italian-born matriarch of the Congress party, named Singh to the top job after she declined to become the prime minister following the party's landslide victory. But critics called him the Gandhis' " puppet ," ridiculed his soft-spoken manner and said he lacked oratory skills. "Humility was his strength and, at some level, his weakness, because he could not play to the gallery," says Rasheed Kidwai, author of a book on the Congress party. Even so, he steered India through several international and domestic crises, says Kidwai. "When the world economy tottered in 2008, India stood firmly," he says. While Singh was in office, "there was no confrontation with difficult neighbors like Pakistan and China," despite a deadly 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai by Pakistani militants. Kidwai says Singh was particularly successful when it came to foreign policy. "He was not one-dimensional," he says. "[Singh] had very good relations and functional ties with Iran, and at the same time he was highly welcomed in Saudi Arabia." Under Singh's leadership, India drew closer to the U.S. on multiple fronts. Notably, the two countries agreed to a nuclear deal lifting a decades-long moratorium on nuclear trade. Singh's other achievements included accelerating India's economy and launching a social welfare program that guaranteed employment in rural areas. But his second term was marred by corruption scandals followed by the worst-ever defeat for his Congress party in the 2014 national elections. Singh did not run again for office in those elections, which were swept by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. He was absolved of wrongdoing in the corruption scandals. After leaving office, Singh continued to live in Delhi with his family. He is survived by his wife, Gursharan Kaur, a historian, and their three daughters. Chakrabarti says Singh was one of India's most graceful prime ministers. "I don't think even his worst critics will ever have anything but respect for the man," he says. "My life and tenure in public office are an open book," Singh, wearing his signature light-blue Sikh turban, said in his farewell speech in 2014. "Serving this nation has been my privilege. There is nothing more that I could ask for." Copyright 2024 NPRMichael Esposito Drives Economic Growth On Staten Island With Innovative Business StrategiesMeet the 12 CFP Title Contenders: No. 12 Clemsonr-psb 。

On the first day of the new legislative session, Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, D-Anaheim, introduced Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 (ACA 1). The proposal would double the amount of state funds that could be placed in the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA) from 10% to 20% of the annual budget. The ostensible reason for the increase is to address the very real problem of revenue volatility. Because California is overly reliant on high income earners who generate massive amounts of capital gains and stock option funds in boom years, it is vulnerable to big drop-offs in revenue during the bust years. Indeed, revenue volatility has been such a large problem that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger created the California Commission for the 21st Century Economy to come up with solutions. Regrettably, while there was a broad consensus that something should be done about the boom and bust cycle, the commissioners could not agree on what to do about it. The goal of placing more funds in reserve because of volatility makes sense, if it can be accomplished without violating the letter and the spirit of Gann spending limit. Unfortunately, ACA 1, in its current form does just that. Here’s how. Just a year after Proposition 13’s passage in 1978, California voters approved the Gann spending limit which, like Prop. 13, sought to restrain the size and growth of government. But unlike Proposition 13, which was a direct limit on taxation, Gann attempted to limit government spending. It limited the growth of state and local government expenditures to a base-year level adjusted annually to reflect increases in population and inflation. Initially, the Gann limit performed as designed and resulted in a modest rebate to taxpayers in 1987. But subsequent measures backed by special interests weakened the Gann limit by creating exceptions for education and transportation spending as well as substituting a far more generous inflation factor. Ironically, after these changes, most public finance observers – including yours truly – wrongfully assumed that California would never again bump up against the limit. But a big surplus in fiscal year 2022-23 put the state on the brink of reaching that limit. While that collision was briefly avoided due to COVID-19, California once again is confronted with a Gann issue that can no longer be ignored. For taxpayers, the best outcome would be to let the Gann limit run its course and return money to taxpayers “by a revision of tax rates or fee schedules within the next two subsequent fiscal years.” Cal.Const., Art. XIIIB, Section 2(a)(2). This is consistent with the plain language of Gann and is more than warranted given California’s heavy tax burden. Related Articles Opinion Columnists | End the IRS’s worldwide tax grab Opinion Columnists | Mass deportations are bad for everyone’s liberties Opinion Columnists | The draconian penalties that Hunter Biden escaped affect people whose fathers can’t save them Opinion Columnists | California politicians suddenly discover inflation in aftermath of election Opinion Columnists | How California ranks as the most active political state But ACA 1 might prevent taxpayer refunds due to the change in treatment of transfers into the budget stabilization account. Under Gann, the state and local governments may create reserve accounts, like the BSA, but those transfers are subject to Gann’s spending limits. On the other hand, spending out of a reserve account is not so limited. As currently drafted, it appears that ACA 1 would exempt transfers out of the reserve account – currently permissible under Gann – but would also exempt appropriations into the BSA: Section (i) provides, “Transfers to the Budget Stabilization Account pursuant to this section do not constitute appropriations subject to limitation as defined in Article XIII B.” This appears to create a fund into which unlimited funds can be appropriated, guaranteeing that taxpayers will never get a refund of their tax dollars. There are better ways to address revenue volatility without injury to the goal of the Gann Spending Limit, which was enacted to provide a modicum of spending restraint in a state that doesn’t have any. California taxpayers need something more than a rainy day fund that’s all slush. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

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Qatar's priority is humanitarian in dealing with situation in Syria: MoFA spokespersonThe Yankees made a splash in free agency by signing left-handed ace Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million contract on Tuesday. Fried, 30, brings an elite pedigree to a rotation already anchored by Gerrit Cole , further solidifying New York’s pitching depth. With this deal, the Yankees now have three left-handed starters, opening the door to potential trades involving Nestor Cortes or Marcus Stroman to balance the roster. Fried’s Dominance Solidifies the Rotation Fried enters the Yankees’ rotation as one of the most consistent and dominant left-handed pitchers in baseball. In 2024, Fried posted a 3.25 ERA over 174.1 innings with 8.57 strikeouts per nine innings. He excelled at limiting damage, with a 72.5% left-on-base rate and an elite 58.8% ground ball rate, ranking in the 96th percentile in ground ball effectiveness. Opponents managed just a .360 slugging percentage against his four-seam fastball, while his curveball remained one of the most effective pitches in the game. Fried’s upside and command make him a reliable option for deep postseason runs, something the Yankees have been missing in recent years. With Cole and Fried headlining the rotation, New York now boasts one of the strongest 1-2 combinations in the league. Nestor Cortes Could Be Trade Bait The acquisition of Fried creates a surplus of left-handed starters, making Nestor Cortes a logical trade candidate. Cortes, coming off a solid 2024 season with a 3.77 ERA over 174.1 innings, offers one more year of team control before hitting free agency. His quirky delivery and ability to navigate lineups effectively make him an attractive option for teams seeking mid-rotation stability. Trading Cortes would allow the Yankees to address other areas of need, such as the bullpen or outfield piece while freeing up rotation space for Fried to slide seamlessly into the No. 2 slot behind Cole. Stroman Likely a Salary Dump Candidate Marcus Stroman, on the other hand, is a different story. The right-hander is owed $18.5 million for the 2025 season, and while he provides durability, his performance has been inconsistent. Stroman finished the 2024 season with a 4.31 ERA over 154.2 innings, struggling to maintain the level of effectiveness he displayed earlier in his career. Moving Stroman would primarily be a financial decision, creating additional payroll flexibility for the Yankees. Teams in need of back-end rotation help might view Stroman as a reclamation project, especially if the Yankees are willing to attach a prospect or eat part of his salary. Rotation Outlook Post-Fried Signing With Fried in the fold, the Yankees now have a rotation featuring Cole, Fried, Carlos Rodón, Luis Gil , Cortes, Stroman, and Clarke Schmidt. This formidable group gives them the luxury of exploring trade opportunities to address other needs while maintaining a competitive edge on the mound. This article first appeared on Empire Sports Media and was syndicated with permission.

Mike Tyson , 58, is embroiled in a €1.46 million ($1.59 million) legal battle after allegedly breaching an agreement with a gambling promotional company by fighting 27-year-old Jake Paul in November . The lawsuit was filed by Medier, a media company promoting gambling brand Rabona, accusing Tyson of failing to honor a deal signed with the Cyprus-based business in January. The legal action was initiated at London's High Court in October, prior to the fight. Tyson and his fighting venture Tyrannic are said to have reneged on their agreement with Medier in March, citing a breach of their own. The fight against Paul , initially scheduled for July 20, was announced on the same day. Jake Paul trolls Tommy Fury after old rival pulled out of Darren Till fight Tyson Fury going into 'destroy mode' against Oleksandr Usyk as plan emerges Paul emerged victorious over Tyson by unanimous decision at the A&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas, on November 15 before a crowd exceeding 73,000 spectators. In the lawsuit, Medier argues that their actions did not warrant a breach, and Tyson's abrupt exit resulted in €1.46 million in damages. "The true reason for Mr Tyson and Tyrannic's hasty and unlawful termination was because Mr. Tyson had agreed [to] a deal, sponsored by Netflix, to fight the influencer Jake Paul," stated Medier and their legal team. Tyson and Tyrannic have yet to formally respond to the lawsuit but are expected to file a defense in the near future. Both parties were contacted for comment by Express Sports US . Despite the fight's lack of powerful punches and numerous streaming delays, it proved to be a significant commercial success for Netflix . The media behemoths announced that streaming "peaked at 65 million concurrent streams watching around the world, with 38 million concurrent streams in the United States," according to a Netflix press release. Paul reportedly pocketed a $40 million purse while Tyson took home $20 million. The earnings were slightly skewed because Paul promoted the fight and because of his large social-media following. The fight was also peppered with ads for sports betting company DraftKings. "This is one of those situations when you lost but still won," Tyson penned on X a day after the bout. "I'm grateful for last night. No regrets to get in [the] ring one last time." READ MORE: Reason behind Mike Tyson's odd glove biting in Jake Paul fight emerges Tyson Fury cuts off Oleksandr Usyk with fierce promise during face off Sydney Thomas shares message from Jake Paul she received at Tyson fight "I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won," he added. "To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you."

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In conclusion, Li Sisi's journey from a former CCTV host to a successful internet celebrity and e-commerce livestreamer is a testament to the power of adaptability and innovation in the digital age. By embracing new challenges and exploring uncharted territories, she has not only found success but also inspired others to pursue their passions and reinvent themselves in an ever-evolving world. Li Sisi's story serves as a reminder that with determination and creativity, anyone can achieve their dreams and carve out a unique path to success in the digital realm.

Fireball Whiskey Is Releasing a 'Drinkable' Stocking That Holds 35 Shots to 'Relieve' Holiday StressIn the world of football, player valuations can be a fickle thing. One moment, a player is deemed to be worth millions; the next, their value can plummet significantly. Such is the case for 29-year-old midfielder Stefano Sensi, whose value has seen a drastic decline in recent years.Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized by Time magazine as its person of the year. The honors Thursday for the businessman-turned-politician are a measure of Trump’s remarkable comeback from an ostracized former president who refused to accept his election loss four years ago to a president-elect who won the White House decisively in November. At the stock exchange, Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, daughters Ivanka and Tiffany and Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump grinned as people chanted “USA” before he opened the trading day and raised his fist. YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here's what to know NEW YORK (AP) — Are you a YouTube TV subscriber? Your monthly bills are about to get more expensive again. YouTube has announced that it’s upping the price of its streaming service’s base plan by $10 — citing rising content costs and other investments. The new $82.99 per month price tag will go into effect starting Jan. 13 for existing subscribers, and immediately for new customers who sign up going forward. YouTube TV has rolled out a series of price hikes over the years. When launched back in 2017, the going price of its streaming package was $35 a month. By 2019, that fee rose to $50 — and has climbed higher and higher since. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's brotherhood is still strong after 30 years with new album 'Missionary' LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to music, there’s one person in particular Snoop Dogg trusts to steer the ship without question: hit-making producer Dr. Dre. Their bond, built over 30 years of brotherhood, began when Dr. Dre shaped Snoop’s game-changing debut, “Doggystyle,” a cornerstone of hip-hop history. From young dreamers chasing stardom to legends cementing their legacies, the duo has always moved in sync. Now, the dynamic pair reunites for Snoop’s “Missionary,” his milestone 20th studio album, which releases Friday. The 15-track project features several big-name guest appearances including Eminem, 50 Cent, Sting, Method Man, Jelly Roll, Tom Petty, Jhené Aiko and Method Man. Country star Morgan Wallen sentenced in chair-throwing case NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music star Morgan Wallen has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. He had been charged for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story bar in Nashville and nearly hitting two police officers with it. Wallen appeared in court alongside his attorney on Thursday. He was sentenced to spend seven days in a DUI education center and will be under supervised probation for two years. According to the arrest affidavit, Wallen was accused of throwing a chair off the roof of Chief’s bar on April 7. The chair landed about a yard from the officers. Witnesses told police they saw Wallen pick up a chair, throw it off the roof and laugh about it. Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest chess world champion after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China. Dommaraju, 18, secured 7.5 points against 6.5 of his Chinese rival in Thursday's game which was played in Singapore. He has surpassed the achievement of Russia’s Garry Kasparov who won the title at the age of 22. Dommaraju is now also the second Indian to win the title after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand. The Indian teen prodigy has long been considered a rising star in the chess world after he became a chess grandmaster at 12. He had entered the match as the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year. 'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Police say “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. Police in Burbank, California, say officers investigated reports of an argument between a man and a woman at a residence late Tuesday night and arrested the 32-year-old Kennedy. He was released from jail after posting bail. A representative of Kennedy did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. The Burbank city attorney will decide whether to file charges. Kennedy is a DJ and reality TV star who has appeared for 10 seasons on “Vanderpump Rules” — the Bravo series about the lives of employees at a set of swank restaurants. The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death moves to end their marriage MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own drowning so he could abscond to Europe has filed a court action to end the couple's marriage. Online court records indicate Emily Borgwardt filed a petition in Dodge County Circuit Court on Thursday seeking to annul her marriage to Ryan Borgwardt. A hearing has been set for April. According to court documents, Ryan Borgwardt staged his own drowning by leaving his overturned kayak floating on Green Lake. He flew to Eastern Europe, where he spent several days in a hotel with a woman before taking up residence in the country of Georgia. He is charged with misdemeanor obstruction in Green Lake County. San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A block in downtown San Francisco has been renamed for acclaimed photojournalist Joe Rosenthal, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his iconic photo of U.S. Marines raising the flag on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during WWII. The longtime staff photographer for the San Francisco Chronicle, who died in 2006 at age 94, is also remembered for the 35 years he spent documenting the city's famous and not so famous for the daily newspaper. He photographed a young Willie Mays getting his hat fitted as a San Francisco Giant in 1957. He also photographed joyous children making a mad dash for freedom on the last day of school in 1965. Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly,” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health. That's according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center. As in past years, YouTube was the single most popular platform teenagers used — 90% said they watched videos on the site, down slightly from 95% in 2022. There was a slight downward trend in several popular apps teens used. For instance, 63% of teens said they used TikTok, down from 67% and Snapchat slipped to 55% from 59%. Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, has been postponed until June 2, 2025. Dominican judge Yacaira Veras postponed the hearing Thursday at the request of prosecutors because of the absence of several key witnesses in the case. Franco’s lawyers asked the court to reconsider the postponement, arguing Franco must report to spring training in mid-February. The judge replied that Franco is obligated to continue with the trial schedule and his conditional release from detainment.

It's a heartwarming scene that has captured the attention of many fans and netizens - Xue Jianing paying a visit to her good friend Zhao Lusi once again. The close bond between the two actresses has been a source of delight for their fans, who admire their genuine friendship in the cutthroat entertainment industry. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of TEGNA Inc. ( NYSE:TGNA – Free Report ) by 26.2% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 891,488 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 184,845 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc.’s holdings in TEGNA were worth $14,068,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of TGNA. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in TEGNA during the 3rd quarter worth about $28,000. Quarry LP raised its position in shares of TEGNA by 455.2% during the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 4,025 shares of the company’s stock worth $64,000 after acquiring an additional 3,300 shares in the last quarter. US Bancorp DE boosted its holdings in TEGNA by 20.4% in the third quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 4,503 shares of the company’s stock valued at $71,000 after purchasing an additional 764 shares in the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC increased its stake in TEGNA by 48.2% in the second quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 4,520 shares of the company’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 1,470 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in TEGNA during the third quarter worth approximately $133,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.19% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded shares of TEGNA from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their target price for the company from $21.00 to $23.00 in a report on Thursday, December 19th. StockNews.com upgraded TEGNA from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, December 13th. Benchmark upped their target price on TEGNA from $21.00 to $23.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on TEGNA from $16.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 12th. Insider Transactions at TEGNA In related news, COO Lynn B. Trelstad sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.40, for a total value of $410,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer now owns 154,617 shares in the company, valued at $2,535,718.80. This trade represents a 13.92 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link . Company insiders own 0.88% of the company’s stock. TEGNA Price Performance Shares of TGNA opened at $18.38 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 2.60 and a current ratio of 2.60. TEGNA Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $12.35 and a fifty-two week high of $19.62. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $17.97 and a 200-day simple moving average of $15.76. The company has a market capitalization of $2.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.49 and a beta of 0.52. TEGNA ( NYSE:TGNA – Get Free Report ) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, November 7th. The company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.11. TEGNA had a return on equity of 14.49% and a net margin of 16.75%. The company had revenue of $806.83 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $795.72 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.39 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 13.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that TEGNA Inc. will post 3.02 earnings per share for the current year. TEGNA Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 6th will be given a dividend of $0.125 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 6th. This represents a $0.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.72%. TEGNA’s payout ratio is currently 17.67%. About TEGNA ( Free Report ) TEGNA Inc, a media company, provides broadcast advertising and marketing products and services for businesses. The company operates 47 television stations in 39 markets of the United States that produce local programming, such as news, sports, and entertainment. It offers local and national non-political advertising; political advertising; production of programming from third parties; production of advertising materials; and digital marketing services, as well as advertising services on the stations' Websites, tablets, and mobile products. Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding TGNA? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for TEGNA Inc. ( NYSE:TGNA – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for TEGNA Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for TEGNA and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

Great news for Chelsea fans as the club continues to make headlines with their latest acquisition! The Blues have once again made a huge statement in the transfer market by securing a new signing who is being compared to none other than Neymar. With a transfer fee of 61 million euros, this new addition is already being touted as a bargain buy and a potential game-changer for the team.The Defense Security Command is responsible for counter-espionage activities and safeguarding national security interests in South Korea. The fact that this crucial department was targeted in a search operation has raised serious concerns about the potential compromise of sensitive information and the country's overall security posture.The Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with its perfect blend of action, humor, and nostalgia. The first movie, released in 2020, introduced fans to the speedy blue hedgehog as he teamed up with the lovable human character Tom to stop the evil Dr. Robotnik from taking over the world. The film was praised for its fast-paced action sequences, stunning visuals, and heartfelt story, appealing to both long-time fans of the video game series and newcomers alike.It took me a whopping three months just to organize the photo albums on my phone to reflect all the places I lived in and traveled to throughout my 20s. Then I realized: although I have 10,611 photos, I've never actually physically commemorated my time spent in those places. This brought me face to face with Mixbook , an online photo book creation and memory curation platform. It recently added artificial intelligence design technology -- an AI-powered caption generator, along with "Mixbook Movies," an AI-powered video created from your photo book, with customizable themes and accompanying music. Founded in 2006 by Andrew Laffoon and Aryk Grosz , friends who met during their studies at UC Berkeley, Mixbook is a collaborative online photo book creation platform. Prices for Mixbook's products start from between $0.15 and $90, depending on paper type, size, number of pages and other product personalizations. In the nearly two decades since its launch, the company has expanded from yearbooks and photo books to include cards, calendars and other photo products, like its new AI-powered design technology and Mixbook Movies. The company's goal is to make personal storytelling intuitive, achievable and fast. But as I skimmed through photos of time spent in Toronto, New York, Copenhagen, Portland and Puerto Rico, I found myself hesitant to select certain photos over others. I was oddly worried about what AI could intuit from my photos and art direction, and even the photo placement and layout. Was I really concerned about how a non-human entity understood, processed and described my photos? Yes. But was I eager to have AI help generate fun and creative ideas for my photo book? Also yes. Mixbook's new key features Mixbook AI generates caption ideas for your photos. Mixbook's AI features suggest captions, text elements and layouts, allowing you to edit and customize the suggestions according to your preferences, enhancing the narrative behind the images. As a result, you can create professional-looking photo books that encapsulate the essence of your experiences -- all as part of Mixbook's ongoing efforts to blend technology and creativity to preserve and share its users' stories. Once I began uploading photos, Mixbook immediately stepped in to accommodate the process. After setting up my photo placement, I used its AI caption generator. Caption ideas were set up as different themes, including smart, by topic and location. For my leading photo, I was impressed to see that AI knew my photo was taken in Brooklyn (the Brooklyn Museum, to be exact). Though the caption generator feature was intended to be used this way, it still felt thoughtful and personal, reflecting a significant time in my life. I also spent time playing with typefaces to alter the mood and feeling the text conveyed on top of my photo. If you're lacking inspiration, the caption generator acts as a creative boost to better develop and understand the storytelling your photos naturally convey. My favorite feature was AI's ability to regenerate results, even if I wasn't satisfied with its attempt. I was struck by Mixbook's second attempt at generating text for my photo. So much so that I kept it in as part of my photo book's final design. From my experience, if you give AI the freedom to continually regenerate new ideas across its subcategories, you are bound to find something that either you like, or inspires a caption of your own. The process took less than 2 hours, mostly with most of the time spent placing my photos in layout and playing with features once they were laid out. With upgrades like choosing a hardcover book and using premium lustre paper, my Mixbook Photo Book totaled $65 before tax and shipping, and close to $100 following. But I also created a 10x10-inch Deluxe Square Glossy Premium Lustre Hardcover Photo Book -- 11 hand-selected pages with my travels in mind and text built out across them. Should you try out Mixbook's AI-Powered Design Technology? The Mixbook dashboard where you create and edit your photo book. I can't knock any company that uses AI in a way that's nothing more (or less!) than feel-good and genuinely helpful. Mixbook's caption generator helped me riff and come up with captions that felt true to me and what I was trying to evoke through my photos. And after some trial and error, I found some text that suited the story I wanted to tell with my photos. (I guess my AI-powered anxiety was unnecessary in the end.) Additionally, receiving my Mixbook Movie at the end of the process allowed me to digitally share my photo book with friends and family who were curious about it or the places I had been, with music themes and specific songs to match. These features were nice to have in the process and provided additional offerings when deciding if the price of my photo book was worth it. Mixbook consistently features 40 to 50% discount codes on its website, which helps keep prices accessible. I bought my photo book without a discount code. I also appreciated Mixbook's parameters throughout the process. When my copy was too close to the binding, I found my cursor in the "red zone." I was also flagged for not having 10 pages total in my photo book, which restricted me from checking out. But when I received my book, I was a little bummed to see that even with these callouts, the text on the backside of the book was, indeed, touching the binding of the book. The photo book also contained extra white pages in the back section, though I had met its page requirements. While these features aren't AI-related, I'd keep a close eye out for proximity within your design in hopes of not being disappointed. While Mixbook isn't the leading company for innovative photo editing or out-of-the-box typography, its success is built around memories, and commemorating the pleasant feeling from them. In turn, its new AI-powered additions are a nice add-on. The AI can step in as a collaborator without entirely removing humans from the process. For special occasions, a sentimental gift or simply a bonding activity to do with friends and family, Mixbook is proof that AI can be a benefit to humans. Its product affirms that it can't replace us -- or our memories. But this specific use of AI can help both become larger than life.

District 42 preview: O'Brien voices concern about behavioral health, addiction crisis in North DakotaDespite the admiration from afar, Manchester United has remained tight-lipped about Rashford's future at the club. With his current contract set to expire in the near future, discussions about a potential extension or transfer have been ongoing behind closed doors. As one of the brightest talents in English football, Rashford's future is a topic of great interest for fans, pundits, and rival clubs alike.

EchoStar Co. (NASDAQ:SATS) Receives Average Rating of “Hold” from BrokeragesThe metallic screech of a train rolling by. The constant hum of traffic on the nearby Trans-Canada Highway. These are the sounds of the Brunette River in the fall, as it cuts through the suburbs of Burnaby, B.C. And rising above the din of Metro Vancouver, the splashing of chum salmon as they push upstream to spawn. The salmon in the river are looking haggard by mid-November, their skin patchy and worn as they near the end of their lives. But they continue the timeless cycle to produce the next generation of their keystone species. Jason Hwang, vice-president of the Pacific Salmon Foundation, recalled growing up in Delta, south of Vancouver, and thinking “salmon were something that came into the Fraser River but swam on by the Lower Mainland to better habitat” farther inland. Then, as a child, Hwang saw salmon spawning in Surrey’s Bear Creek. “I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “You might look out at the city and Vancouver and say, ‘Well, it’s a big city now and maybe the time to have salmon in our proximity is long passed.’ But that’s not true.” Efforts to rehabilitate urban waterways have helped bring spawning salmon back to parts of Metro Vancouver, including unlikely-looking streams surrounded by industrial and residential development. While it’s doubtful that city salmon will recover to their original numbers, those involved in restoration work say it has a host of side benefits, from boosting resilience to flooding to inspiring community connection and stewardship. Hwang said “an amazing thing happens” when people realize there are important natural assets in their communities, including spawning salmon. “There’s a pride of stewardship that exists that you see all over the Lower Mainland ... in the communities that are aware they’ve got salmon in their neighbourhoods.” Salmon are a keystone species, supporting the broader ecosystem, and they serve as a barometer for the state of their environment, Hwang said. “If you look at salmon, it’s one way to get a pretty good picture, and they’re showing us that we can do better, and we need to do better.” Francisca Olaya Nieto, a biologist with the Vancouver Park Board, said a century of urban development had altered the landscape to the point that aiming for healthy, sustainable salmon populations across the city is probably not realistic. About 100 kilometres of stream were covered up as Vancouver grew, she said, and just a handful of salmon-bearing waterways continue to flow naturally. Some of those original streams were diverted into pipes and connected to the city’s water system, while others were filled in, buried and paved over. Nieto said salmon in urban waterways must contend with pollution, sediment, warming waters, and infrastructure blocking their passage. Still, they have been returning to streams where the City of Vancouver and its park board have undertaken restoration work, said Nieto, who has been involved in efforts to recover or “daylight” sections of once-buried or degraded waterways. “The main goal is to find those opportunities where we can improve the water quality, and if salmon can return, that will be a win, but also we can benefit many other species,” she said. “We’re working more toward creating healthy habitat across the city, working toward connectivity and improving our biodiversity.” Amir Taleghani,asenior engineer with the City of Vancouver, said restoring salmon habitat may have started with naturalization and beautification in mind, but the work also provided an opportunity to tap into the broader benefits of natural assets. He pointed to Still Creek, flowing from the east side of Vancouver into Burnaby. The creek has been the site of restoration efforts over several decades, and Taleghani recently captured a video showing salmon spawning in the stream surrounded by parking lots, train tracks, big-box stores and industrial buildings. But Still Creek plays a role beyond providing salmon habitat, said Taleghani, whose work is focused on floodplains and watercourses in Vancouver. “Increasingly, we’re seeing the creek as a natural drainage asset, important to ... adapting to climate change and managing flood risk,” he said. “You need room for water to safely be stored in a flood. So, by widening the creek and lowering the surface where we can, we provide the space that in an extreme rainfall event can be flooded in a safe way, but the rest of the year, it can be habitat.” Taleghani said the city was incorporating Still Creek in its draft land-use plan for the area, which includes two SkyTrain stations, and looking at how the waterway can help manage run-off and flood risk as more housing and infrastructure is built. Hwang, too, said it was crucial to include natural assets in city and regional planning given the population increases expected for the Lower Mainland. “As a salmon biologist, I would advocate for all of the reasons that (restoration) can be helpful for salmon, but it’s also helpful for your community,” he said, pointing to flood mitigation as well as recreational opportunities in naturalized areas. While salmon will likely never return to streams in Metro Vancouver as they once did, Hwang said the target should be to restore as much habitat as possible. He recalled attending the British Columbia Institute of Technology as a post-secondary student, where there is an ongoing effort to restore a creek that runs through the Burnaby campus and eventually flows into Still Creek. “Maybe Guichon Creek used to produce thousands of salmon, and now it produces a couple of dozen ... but isn’t that still awesome? Isn’t it awesome that in the (school’s) parking lot area, you can make salmon, still, in a stream?”In the case of the mother and daughter who were permitted to carry knives on the 12306 train, it is evident that they were compliant with the existing policy regarding blade length. 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The complaint alleges that TD Bank made materially false and misleading statements about the scope of its anti-money laundering program. On October 10, 2024, TD Bank pleaded guilty to criminal money-laundering-related charges and agreed to pay more than $3 billion in fines to the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Reserve, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. The Comptroller of the Currency also imposed an "asset cap" that prevents TD Bank from growing any larger than its current size. The news caused a significant decline in the price of TD Bank stock. On October 10, 2024, the price of the company's stock fell 6.4%, from a closing price of $63.51 per share on October 9, 2024, to $59.44 per share on October 10, 2024. Click here if you suffered losses: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/the-toronto-dominion-bank . What Can You Do? 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Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors (pending court approval), as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd. For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com . https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/the-toronto-dominion-bank Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Snap Inc. is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia with the establishment of a new office and the Kingdom’s first Creator Hub named, “Majlis Snap for Content Creators,” both located in the JAX district of Diriyah, a suburb of Riyadh. The move underscores the company's commitment to deepening engagement with its 25 million monthly active users in the country, supporting the thriving community of creators while also driving impact for partners and clients. To mark the occasion, Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc. visited the Kingdom to officially cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Saudi Minister of Investment (MISA) Khalid Al-Falih and Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) Abdullah Alswaha. The inauguration event also featured a conversation between Jomana Alrashid, CEO of SRMG, and Evan Spiegel about Snap’s journey and its popularity in the Kingdom. The establishment of the new office will support Snap’s ongoing partnership with the Ministry of Culture by upskilling local talent and inspiring the nation’s thriving cultural movement. Snapchat has become the home of digital connectivity in Saudi Arabia, with 25 million monthly active users, reaching 90 percent of 13-34-year-olds and opened on average 50 times per day. As Saudi Arabia undergoes rapid transformations, Snapchat remains an integral part of the social fabric, providing a space for users to be their true selves, with their closest circles. Snapchat’s emphasis on authenticity, creativity, and community has resonated deeply with Saudi audiences for over a decade, securing its place as one of the top platforms of choice for staying connected in KSA. “Saudi Arabia stands as one of our most dynamic growth markets, and this investment will not only enhance the experiences of our large community of Snapchatters, but also the content creators and advertisers seeking, and achieving, impressive engagement on the platform” said Abdulla Alhammadi, Managing Director, KSA at Snap Inc. “With the number of Snap Stars in Saudi Arabia nearly doubling over the past three years, we look forward to Majlis Snap for Creators – the first of its kind in the Middle East – becoming a catalyst for local creativity,” he added. Majlis Snap for Creators will provide hands-on support, educational programs, and collaborative opportunities designed to nurture and grow the local talent that thrives on the platform. To celebrate its launch, Snap’s co-founder and CEO hosted exclusive sessions with partners, the press and some of the Kingdom’s most valued creators, accelerating Snap’s mission to deepen connections with local creators. Hussein Freijeh, Vice President of Snap Inc. in the MENA region, said: “Our expansion of operations in the Kingdom symbolizes more than just a physical presence; it represents a deeper commitment to enhancing Saudi Arabia’s digital ecosystem. We aim to help supercharge the Kingdom’s creator economy, bolster innovation and encourage the powerful voices that make Saudi Arabia so special. This marks a huge milestone in our journey in KSA, and we look forward to strengthening our connection with Saudi partners and clients in line with the country's digital transformation agenda”. 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In a world full of digital recreations and virtual experiences, sometimes it's the human touch and genuine emotion that make all the difference. And when it comes to the legendary Indiana Jones, there's no denying that Harrison Ford's portrayal reigns supreme.Tailang Swami Jayanti 2025 will be marked on January 10. This annual commemoration is a celebration of the birth anniversary of the noted Hindu yogi who is revered by many. Tailang Swami Jayanti is celebrated on the Shukla Pathksha Ekadashi in the month of Pausha and is sure to be celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm by many. As we prepare to celebrate Tailang Swami Jayanti 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Tailang Swami Jayanti 2025 and more. Hindu Festivals Calendar 2025: Know Dates of Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Other Major Festivals in India. When Is Tailang Swami Jayanti 2025? Ekadashi Tithi and Shubh Muhurat Tailang Swami Jayanti 2025 will be marked on January 10. The celebration of Tailang Swami Jayanti takes place on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi in the month of Pausha, according to the HIndu lunisolar calendar. Ekadashi Tithi for Tailang Swami Jayanti begins at 12:22 on Jan 09, 2025 and will go on till 10:19 on Jan 10, 2025. Tailang Swami Jayanti Puja Vidhi and Significance The celebration of Tailang Swami Jayanti is an important observance that allows people to remember the noted yogi and celebrate his life and teachings. Many people believe that Tailang Swami was an incarnation of Lord Shiva and he is often referred to as The Walking Shiva of Varanasi. He is believed to have lived a long and healthy life of over 280 years, and many believed that he had divine powers. Purnima 2025 Calendar: Know Full Moon Dates, Poornima Significance and Fasting Rituals for the Auspicious Observance. Every year, on Tailang Swami Jayanti, people often remember the great saint and all that he contributed to society. Tailang Swami was born in Holia at Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh. His parents, the devotees of Lord Shiva, named him Shivarama. It is believed that he went on pilgrimage and did spiritual practice for over 20 years after his parents passed. We hope that Tailang Swami Jayanti 2025 brings with it the love, light and positivity you deserve. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 30, 2024 10:30 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com ).

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USC loses veteran WR Kyron Hudson to transfer portalThere was a time not all that long ago when the United States would be seeking clearly to drive and define a particular narrative and outcome for the events unfolding in the Middle East. Seeking to mould events to its own benefit has been a central tenet of American foreign policy. But the remarkable and fast-moving developments in Syria, come at an unusual moment for America. In Washington DC, there is a vacuum of leadership. We are in the midst of the transition between President and president-elect President Biden is still running things at the White House but his ability to influence events in the Middle East, if he is even inclined to, has been shown to be limited. He is the lamest of lame duck presidents. Mr Trump does not become president until 20 January and so is unable officially to do anything. And yet he is already THE leading player on the world stage right now. What he does (and doesn't do) and what he says (and doesn't say) carries enormous weight. - invited by President Emmanuel Macron - is as important as it is remarkable. I can't think of a precedent; a moment in recent history where a president-elect would hold such influence. Of the events in Syria, the Biden White House has said only that the administration is closely monitoring developments. Donald Trump however, on social media, on brand, has declared his hand. " is a mess, but is not our friend, & THE UNITED STATES SHOULD HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT. LET IT PLAY OUT. DO NOT GET INVOLVED!" he wrote. On President Bashar al Assad's fate, his words were only marginally ambiguous. It "may actually be the best thing" for Mr Assad to be toppled, he said. Mr Trump will not take over as president for another six weeks. And yet already it feels like he is more of a player and moulder of global events (because of what he does and doesn't choose to do and say) than at any time in his last presidency. There's another difference this time too. During Mr Trump's last presidency, there were powerful European counterbalances. But now, Angela Merkel is long gone and Mr Macron is weak, despite his diplomatic masterstroke in inviting Mr Trump to Paris.Musk vows to wage 'war' to defend visa program amid rift with fellow Trump backers

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Dr. Arthur Kennedy, a veteran member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a pointed critique of the party’s leadership, particularly targeting key figures such as Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) and Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi). In a sharply worded open letter, Dr. Kennedy outlined his dissatisfaction with the direction the party has taken, which he believes has contributed to its electoral defeat in the 2024 general elections. “Ashanti, that used to be led by the likes of Donkor Fordjour, is now led by Wontumi! Prempeh College, that gave us Kufuor and Crabbe, now gives us Napo and Wontumi!” Dr. Kennedy lamented, juxtaposing the NPP’s current leadership with the legacy of past figures who were seen as pillars of the party. His statement reflects deep concern over the party’s apparent departure from the principles and values that once defined it. The open letter follows the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections, a loss that has prompted internal reflection and finger-pointing within the party. Dr. Kennedy’s critique underscores a broader sense of disillusionment with the current leadership, accusing them of losing sight of the party’s founding ideals. He pointed to what he sees as a growing prioritization of personal wealth over public service. “The party that was built by men who risked their liberty and spent their treasure to build it now has leaders who have not suffered and see it as a vehicle for amassing wealth,” Dr. Kennedy stated, highlighting the widening gap between the party’s original vision and the perceived motivations of its current leaders. In a particularly striking part of his letter, Dr. Kennedy alluded to what he described as an “unholy alliance of the Kyebi Mafia and Galamsey Incorporated.” This phrase appears to reference a network of individuals within the party who are accused of engaging in or benefiting from illegal mining activities (galamsey), which has been a contentious issue in Ghanaian politics. “We lent the party to an unholy alliance and got our comeuppance for doing nothing,” he remarked, suggesting that the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections was, in part, a direct consequence of the leadership’s failure to address the corruption and illegal practices allegedly associated with some of its members. Dr. Kennedy’s letter has sparked intense debate both within the NPP and among political analysts, with some agreeing with his assessment of the party’s leadership and others pushing back on his claims. Nonetheless, the letter serves as a powerful call for the NPP to reassess its values and direction in the wake of the electoral defeat. The sharp critique of figures like Dr. Prempeh and Chairman Wontumi, as well as the reference to internal corruption, marks a significant moment of reckoning for the party. Dr. Kennedy’s words serve as a reminder of the deep divisions that persist within the NPP, and the ongoing struggle for the party to reclaim its integrity and credibility in the eyes of the Ghanaian electorate.TEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Dylan Jones had 22 points in Fairleigh Dickinson's 98-54 victory over Lehman on Saturday. Jones shot 6 for 10 (6 for 9 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Knights (4-7). Terrence Brown added 19 points while shooting 7 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and also had six rebounds, five assists, and six steals. Cameron Tweedy had 11 points and shot 4 of 5 from the field and 3 for 5 from the line. The Lightning were led in scoring by Kai Parris, who finished with 12 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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