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Social media users are misrepresenting a report released Thursday by the Justice Department inspector general's office, falsely claiming that it's proof the FBI orchestrated the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The watchdog report examined a number of areas, including whether major intelligence failures preceded the riot and whether the FBI in some way provoked the violence. Claims spreading online focus on the report's finding that 26 FBI informants were in Washington for election-related protests on Jan. 6, including three who had been tasked with traveling to the city to report on others who were potentially planning to attend the events.One of the biggest giants in all of sports took a tumble on Sunday, as the No. 1 South Carolina women's basketball team had its 43-game win streak snapped with a 77-62 upset loss to No. 5 UCLA. The loss dropped the Gamecocks to 5-1 this season, while the Bruins remained undefeated at 5-0 and could rise up the Top 25 following Sunday's monumental victory. This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis. For more from Bleacher Report on this topic and from around the sports world, check out our B/R app , homepage and social feeds—including Twitter , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok .

Article content TORONTO — The federal government’s GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping. Recommended Videos Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll save on and how the relief works. What is the tax relief? In a bid to help Canadians deal with household costs amid the high cost of living, the federal government decided to waive the federal goods and services tax (GST), which is five per cent, on some products between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15. For provinces with harmonized provincial and federal sales tax (HST), the full HST will be waived. What products will see the GST waived? The tax break will apply to: _prepared foods, including vegetable trays, pre-made meals and salads and sandwiches _restaurant meals, whether dine-in, takeout or delivery _some snacks, including chips, candy and granola bars _beer, wine and cider, as well as pre-mixed alcoholic beverages below seven per cent alcohol by volume (ABV) _children’s clothing and footwear, car seats and diapers _some children’s toys, such as board games, dolls, puzzles and video game consoles. _some books and newspapers _Christmas trees and Hanukkah trees or bushes What items don’t count? Even product categories eligible for GST relief have plenty of exemptions. Beverages and food sold from vending machines, edible cannabis products or pot drinks and dietary supplements aren’t eligible for GST relief. Magazines, electronic publications, clothing for sports activities like wet suits, soccer cleats, skates and tap shoes, along with costumes, jewelry and adult clothing and footwear purchased for children aren’t eligible. Diapers purchased from a diaper service or for adults, collectibles that are not intended for play or learning, such as hockey cards or collectible dolls, and toys and model sets that are marketed for adults like some adult Lego or train sets also don’t make the cut. What if my province charges HST? Ontario and the Atlantic provinces have united the provincial and federal sales taxes together into a harmonized sales tax. In these provinces, the entire HST would be removed from qualifying items. How do I get the tax break on qualifying items? The tax break is designed to be automatically applied to totals at checkout by retailers when customers make qualifying purchases. What if I buy one of these items but it has to be delivered? The federal government says no GST/HST will be charged on a qualifying item, as long as it is paid for in full between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15 and delivered or made available to the buyer during the same period. The Retail Council of Canada says the Canada Revenue Agency will consider items “delivered” once they are handed over to a shipping, courier or postal service. What if the item is imported? GST/HST won’t be charged on imported goods as long as they meet the product categories and criteria that qualify for relief. What about food deliveries? When a prepared meal is ordered through a delivery platform, the food provided to the customer qualifies for GST/HST relief during the eligible period. However, the delivery service fee charged by the platform to the customer does not qualify for GST/HST relief. When a restaurant bills a customer directly for delivery of a prepared meal, the courier service qualifies for GST relief. Will I pay GST/HST on cocktails and mixed beverages? Mixed drinks that include only eligible ingredients such as beer, malt liquor, or wine qualify for GST/HST relief. For example, the government says a mimosa made of sparkling wine and orange juice, or a michelada made of beer and non-alcoholic ingredients would qualify. However, mixed drinks that include an alcoholic beverage like a spirit or liqueur which did not make the GST/HST relief list would not have the tax waived. This means a sangria that includes both wine and rum, or a mixed drink such as a vodka and soda, would not qualify. What about gift baskets? Gift baskets that contain food and other items are only exempt from the GST if 90 per cent or more of the total value of the basket corresponds to items that would have no GST/HST charged on them if they were supplied separately. Do I save the GST/HST on tips when I dine out? A mandatory tip or gratuity included as part of the bill qualifies for GST/HST relief. The exemption does not apply to a tip or gratuity that is given freely by a customer to an employee of an eating establishment, as such tips are normally not subject to GST or HST charges. What if I bought one of these items before the tax relief kicked in? Some retailers, like Toys “R” Us Canada, are advertising that they will return the tax paid to customers who bought items before the GST/HST relief period began. But retailers aren’t obliged to offer this gesture of goodwill. “A business can choose not to refund or credit the customer the GST/HST that was previously paid,” Canada Revenue Agency spokesperson Benoit Sabourin said in an email to The Canadian Press.Eagles seek 7th straight win while Rams try to keep pace in crowded NFC West race

NEW YORK — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Sheriff Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “the honor of a lifetime.” “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump’s first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration. Gaetz withdrew following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump’s pick of Chronister for the DEA job drew backlash from conservatives, who raised concerns over his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his saying that his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities.” In March 2020, Chronister arrested the pastor of a megachurch who held services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place aimed at limiting the spread of the Covid virus. “Shame on this pastor, their legal staff and the leaders of this staff for forcing us to do our job. That’s not what we wanted to do during a declared state of emergency,” Chronister said at the time. “We are hopeful that this will be a wakeup call.” U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky, was among those airing public complaints, saying Chronister should be “disqualified” for the arrest. Others flagged comments Chronister made in a video about Florida’s immigration laws that he released in 2023 that circulated again online after Trump named him last weekend. In the video, Chronister praised the “rich diversity” of his community and called it “a place where people from all walks of life come together.” He said it was important to note his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities. We do not target individuals based on their immigration status. That’s the authority of federal agencies.” Trump has made a sweeping crackdown on immigration a central focus of his campaign and his aims for his coming administration. Associated Press writer Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida contributed to this report.

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Lexi Thompson bids emotional goodbye to LPGA Tour as a full-time playerIndian legend Virat Kohli was on his way back to the pavilion in Perth. And almost instantaneously, every Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports viewer had exceptional insight as to why. By the time a bereft Kohli had left the centre wicket area in the first Test of the summer, the production team behind the Halo technology being used exclusively by Fox Cricket this summer had the images demonstrating what caused his downfall. In the broadcast booth, former Australian captain Allan Border was awaiting confirmation of something he suspected Josh Hazlewood had managed to extract from the pitch with his delivery. Watch every ball of Australia v India LIVE & ad-break free during play in 4K on Kayo | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Border’s instincts were as sharp as the reflexes he used to show when facing the ferocious West Indian attack and within the blink of an eye he had what he needed from behind the scenes. He had believed additional bounce was the key and so it proved. The 80 cameras circling Perth Stadium had captured perfectly the surprise on Kohli’s face at the Hazlewood delivery that reared sharply into his rib cage before deflecting from the upper portion of his bat through to Usman Khawaja at first slip. A graphic detailing the difference in height from the previous delivery, even though it landed on a similar length, was broadcast to viewers as Border readied himself to explain what had just unfolded. “He is on the front foot and he makes himself a little vulnerable (and) was surprised by the extra bounce,” Border explained to the Kayo Sports subscribers. Border marvels at the technology now available for viewers. As he explained to foxsports.com.au prior to the series, the detail provided by innovations including Fox Halo provides a phenomenal insight into what occurs in the middle. That is a massive bonus for subscribers to Kayo Sports and Fox Cricket. Perhaps the only people not pleased with the intensive insights it provides are those who are holding the bat. “There’s so much homework done on you as a batsman, about where to bowl. Now there’s so much footage of you batting on all sorts of services, against all sorts of bowlers, so you’re analysed,” Border said. THE HOLY GRAIL FOR BROADCASTERS Brad McNamara, who played 59 first class games for New South Wales and is now Innovation and Production Lead of the Fox Cricket coverage, was conducting the process behind the scenes in Perth, just as he is in Brisbane for what shapes as a pivotal Test. Standing a few metres behind Border, with more television screens than one would find at a Harvey Norman outlet between them, he alternated between whispering instructions to the Korean team operating the Halo system and letting the commentators know what was coming. The broadcasting business has changed since “Buzz”, who is also a member of the Six & Out crew performing gigs at Tests throughout the summer, swapped his time in the middle for the Blues to help enhance the entertainment for viewers after his retirement in 2000. He loves the context his team are now capable of delivering to lovers of the sport watching at home on Kayo and Fox Cricket and checking in with foxsports.com.au for on-line coverage as well. Being able to deploy the groundbreaking technology, which is used in American baseball among other elite global sports, has added to his excitement broadcasting what is shaping as another nail-biting series between Australia and India. “We’ve been able to do that before, but with another program, but it took about 25 minutes to stitch all those camera angles together,” McNamara said. “This is ready within 15 seconds, which is extraordinary. We’re all about being live and being immediate and people these days, they don’t want to wait 20 minutes. They want to see what happened now. “Our philosophy at Fox Sports, with all our sports, is to get it live immediately. ‘What happened? Why did it happen? What’s going to happen?’ And the quicker you can do that, that’s the Holy Grail for us. What once used to take 20 minutes, now it is immediate.” Champion Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has no doubt the technology, which was used by international broadcasters to cover the Paris Olympics, will improve the ability of former players to explain to subscribers the reason something has happened. “It is going to be very interesting to analyse ... the batting positions, the foot positions, the weight transferrals (and) to try and bring you people at home, wherever you are, out into the middle of these fine venues. It is fantastic,” he said. Fox Cricket’s executive producer Joe Bromham told News Corp papers leading into the Adelaide Test the new technology was a big hit back in India as well. “It’s really made for cricket. It’s an incredible innovation for analysis. Our coverage is going to the Indian audience through Star and they’re raving about Fox Halo,” he said. “There was a cut shot from Yashasvi Jaiswal (in Perth) which just showed his footwork and his movement and when he contacted the ball, both his feet were off the ground. (Halo) just showed it perfectly.” THE CREW TAKING CRICKET TO THE WORLD As impressive as the insights provided by Fox Halo are, it is just one facet of a massive operation aimed at delivering the best coverage the sport of cricket has ever seen. From the expert analysts in the commentary booth in the grandstands to the camera operators out on the fence to the broadcast vans tucked under or behind the stadiums, it is an immense operation. A quick view of the main centre of operation — a broadcast van where everything comes together before beamed around the world — would be mind-boggling for the average viewer. Plugged into the back of the van is a tangle of blue, yellow, red and white cords resembling a nest of snakes, but every single link is critical to telling the whole story out in the middle. In this van sits the director and about 10 other specialists viewing feeds from various vantage points around Adelaide Oval to decide what goes to air and when. From one second to the next, decisions are made as to whether to flick from the top of the bowler’s mark to the vantage point of the keeper, or from the DRS graphic and out to the centre to get a close-up on the face of the batter anxiously awaiting their fate at the hands of the third umpire. Fox Cricket host Mark Howard provided an insight into the Flying Fox, which uses a Sony P50 camera weighing about 10kg, for viewers during a lunch break in the first Test in Perth. It is, pilot Nick Linton said, one of about 30 systems in the world and it costs about $1 million to operate through a Test match. But the value to the subscribers watching is immense. Howard said the quality of the microphones attached to Flying Fox made it easier to interview players and fellow Fox Cricket analysts before and during a day’s play. “Originally when we started interviewing players in the middle, the player had to put on a headset to be able to hear the questions from commentary,” Howard said. “But the way it has been developed now, there is an actual speaker on the camera, so the players no longer have to put the headset on. “They stand next to the camera and they can hear commentary blaring out from the speakers asking all sorts of questions. Then you can see the microphone under the camera where we get the return audio from the players.” AN ANALYSTS DELIGHT William Edwards is a broadcast operator in the Virtual Eye technology van, which is positioned about the length of a pitch away from the main broadcast truck. This van drips diamonds when it comes to providing insights as well. The crew staffing the Virtual Eye truck have all played cricket at various levels and love the sport, and have also covered elite golf tournaments, top-level baseball and also the America’s Cup. They aim to provide the best experience at every international event they attend and are delighted to be contributing to the broader Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports offering. Edwards explains there are four cameras dedicated to tracking the ball every single delivery and the information provided enables various technologies that enhance the spectacle. The detail features in graphics that portray, as examples, the DRS system, pitch maps, the wagon wheels as to where a batter has scored, the launch angle from the bat and so on. It also uses two cameras dedicated to tracking the players for every single ball, which provides a mini-map to allow the viewers to know where the cricketers are positioned. At Adelaide Oval on the opening day of the Second Test, the Flying Fox added to the detail and accuracy of what was broadcast. A prime example was the footage used to decide whether Nathan McSweeney had managed to execute a fine catch to dismiss KL Rahul. “If we didn’t have this technology and cricket broadcasted the way that we have it now, I probably wouldn’t watch cricket,” Edwards told foxsports.com.au . “I’d probably find it a little dull, to be honest, but being able to show what players are up to and how they’re moving, along with their decision making and the process behind it, and why they’re doing what they’re doing, it adds to the excitement to the game. “We’re trying to tell the most valuable stories that the general public wouldn’t be able to tell while watching the normal broadcast because we have access to dozens of cameras ... and we can show this before anyone else can see it. We work very closely with the producers at Fox so we can tell those stories.” Another innovation on the Fox Cricket coverage is HyperLayer, but the Virtual Eye team say this is only just the beginning of a new intelligence stream that will assist players, broadcasters and also the viewers to understand what is going on in the centre. Already this technology is providing detail for graphics on ball and bat speeds, for example, but in time ... well, it might just be able to tell us what is going to unfold based on probability. “The whole idea is that it could end up predicting what play could be the right one to make, it could be the right field to place, it could be better decision making than the players themselves are capable of,” Edwards said. As McNamara said, the aim is to provide the “Holy Grail” when it comes to broadcasting cricket. And in an intriguing series, the technology further magnifies the interest.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE), the trend-right, high-quality extreme-value retailer for teens and pre-teens, today announced the appointment of Winnie Park as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of its Board of Directors, effective December 16, 2024. An accomplished retail executive with a career spanning more than three decades, Ms. Park has extensive experience in driving customer-centric business strategies, merchandising and brand building across a broad spectrum of specialty and value retail. In her new role, she will partner closely with Kenneth Bull, who will continue as Five Below’s Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Thomas Vellios, Co-founder, will continue as Executive Chairman, working alongside Ms. Park, Mr. Bull and the rest of the leadership team to drive the Company’s strategic priorities. Ms. Park will be based in Philadelphia. “Winnie is a passionate retail visionary with a deep understanding of the consumer and the power at the intersection of trend and value,” Mr. Vellios said. “The breadth of her leadership experience, especially her merchandising expertise, customer acumen, strong global background, and importantly, how she values people and champions organizational culture all make her uniquely suited for the role. Combined with Ken’s expertise and deep knowledge of our business, I’m confident that together we will unlock tremendous potential for our customers and shareholders by delivering amazing product at exceptional value in a fun store experience.” Ms. Park served as Chief Executive Officer of Forever 21 since January 2022, leading a transformational brand refresh for the fast-fashion company focused on younger consumers with a social-media-first approach to engaging with customers. Under Ms. Park’s leadership, the brand launched its omnichannel capabilities, social commerce and an award-winning metaverse partnership with Roblox. She also expanded categories beyond women’s apparel to include kid’s, gift, beauty and accessories. Prior to Forever 21, Ms. Park was the CEO of Paper Source, where she drove the business from a traditional brick-and-mortar retailer to an omnichannel lifestyle brand. Under her leadership, Paper Source developed a robust digital presence, encompassing social media, digital content, online subscriptions and affiliate partnerships. Prior to Paper Source, Ms. Park served as Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and eCommerce, and Global VP, GMM, Merchandising, at Hong Kong-based international retail leader Duty Free Shoppers, a division of LVMH. At DFS, Ms. Park launched the company’s first global eCommerce site, serving customers across China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the United States. Ms. Park has also led Women’s Merchandising for Dockers at Levi Strauss & Co. and worked at McKinsey in fashion retail and consumer digital. Ms. Park served on the board of Dollar Tree from 2020 to 2024. She earned a BA from Princeton University and an MBA from Northwestern University. “I’m a huge fan of the Five Below brand and its unique ability to connect with and empower teens and pre-teens through an amazing assortment of extreme-value items in a fun shopping environment,” said Ms. Park. “There is enormous opportunity to build on the exciting initiatives that are already underway as we elevate our product, value and experience. I am excited to be a part of the continued growth of the brand and to be partnering with Tom, Ken and the rest of the talented team as we execute on the long runway for growth ahead.” Mr. Vellios continued, “I would like to extend a deep appreciation to Ken for his support as interim CEO over the past several months. His contributions have been critical in helping us refocus and create momentum in the business. I’m delighted that Ken is continuing in his role as COO, and on behalf of the board and the entire Five Below team, I want to thank him.” Mr. Bull said, “I’ve been honored to call Five Below my home since 2005 and am thrilled to welcome Winnie to the team. Her experience, leadership style and deep focus on people – both customers and crew – make her a great fit. I am excited about the possibilities ahead and look forward to partnering with Winnie to unlock our full potential and drive the next phase of Five Below’s growth.” Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which reflect management's current views and estimates regarding the Company's industry, business strategy, goals and expectations concerning its market position, future operations, margins, profitability, capital expenditures, liquidity and capital resources, store count potential and other financial and operating information. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "future" and similar terms and phrases. The Company cannot assure investors that future developments affecting the Company will be those that it has anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to risks related to disruption to the global supply chain, risks related to the Company's strategy and expansion plans, risks related to our ability to attract, retain, and integrate qualified executive talent, risks related to disruptions in our information technology systems and our ability to maintain and upgrade those systems, risks related to the inability to successfully implement our online retail operations, risks related to cyberattacks or other cyber incidents, risks related to increased usage of machine learning and other types of artificial intelligence in our business, and challenges with properly managing its use; risks related to our ability to select, obtain, distribute and market merchandise profitably, risks related to our reliance on merchandise manufactured outside of the United States, the availability of suitable new store locations and the dependence on the volume of traffic to our stores, risks related to changes in consumer preferences and economic conditions, risks related to increased operating costs, including wage rates, risks related to inflation and increasing commodity prices, risks related to potential systematic failure of the banking system in the United States or globally, risks related to extreme weather, pandemic outbreaks, global political events, war, terrorism or civil unrest (including any resulting store closures, damage, or loss of inventory), risks related to leasing, owning or building distribution centers, risks related to our ability to successfully manage inventory balance and inventory shrinkage, quality or safety concerns about the Company's merchandise, increased competition from other retailers including online retailers, risks related to the seasonality of our business, risks related to our ability to protect our brand name and other intellectual property, risks related to customers' payment methods, risks related to domestic and foreign trade restrictions including duties and tariffs affecting our domestic and foreign suppliers and increasing our costs, including, among others, the direct and indirect impact of current and potential tariffs imposed and proposed by the United States on foreign imports, risks associated with the restrictions imposed by our indebtedness on our current and future operations, the impact of changes in tax legislation and accounting standards and risks associated with leasing substantial amounts of space. For further details and a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, see the Company's periodic reports, including the annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov . If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of the Company's assumptions prove incorrect, the Company's actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this news release speaks only as of the date on which the Company makes it. Factors or events that could cause the Company's actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws. About Five Below Five Below is a leading high-growth value retailer offering trend-right, high-quality products loved by teens and pre-teens. We believe life is better when customers are free to "let go & have fun" in an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities. With most items priced between $1 and $5, and some extreme value items priced beyond $5 in our incredible Five Beyond Shop, Five Below makes it easy to say YES! to the newest, coolest stuff across eight awesome Five Below worlds: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Create, Party, Candy and New & Now. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below today has over 1,750 stores in 44 states. For more information, please visit www.fivebelow.com or find Five Below on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @FiveBelow. Investor Contact Christiane Pelz Vice President, Investor Relations Five Below, Inc. Investorrelations@fivebelow.com Media Contact Jessica Liddell Partner, ICR FiveBelowPR@icrinc.comFingered for thumbnails: Inside one family's digital nightmareUFC President Dana White Announces Decision On Future In Politics

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Lexi Thompson bids emotional goodbye to LPGA Tour as a full-time player1 2 3 4 5 6 Ranchi: The state assembly election 2024 has been all about women and with a dozen of them winning their electoral battles, the message is loud and clear — they are ready to take the lead — now that the hue and cry for 33% reservation for women has since long been ignored by the male-dominated legislature. Of the 12 women who were elected this time, five of them — Nisat Alam from Pakur, Deepika Pandey Singh from Mahgama, Mamta Devi from Ramgarh, Shwettaa Singh from Bokaro and Shilpi Neha Tirkey from Mandar — are from Congress. IPL 2025 mega auction IPL Auction 2025: Who got whom IPL 2025 Auction: Updated Full Team Squads From BJP, four women legislators — Neera Yadav from Koderma, Manju Kumari from Jamua, Ragini Singh from Jharia and Purnima Sahu from Jamshedpur (East) — won, while the remaining three — Kalpana Murmu Soren from Gandey, Lois Marandi from Jama and Savita Mahto from Ichagarh — are from JMM. Most of these women have been in politics for long but there are a few first-timers like Nisat Alam, Purnima Sahu and Shwetta Singh who were able to secure their respective seats beating their male counterparts. Another common factor about them is that they have captured urban seats like Bokaro, Jamshedpur (East), Jharia, Ramgarh and Koderma. Mandar and Ichagarh, too, are close to the cities with substantial urban populations. The share of women in the state assembly has gradually increased over the years and in successive elections. The first Jharkhand assembly that was carved out of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha in November 2000 had just three women lawmakers —Kunti Singh, Annapurna Devi and Aparna Sengupta — but their number increased to eight in the 81-member house when the election was held for the second Jharkhand assembly in 2005. The number further increased to nine in the 2014 election and to 10 in the 2019 election. "This is a good indication that more women are coming forward and winning seats as well. People tend to prefer women representatives because they are symbols of neat and clean politics who are dedicated and are less corrupt," said Anjila Gupta, vice-chancellor of Jamshedpur Women's University. However, she pointed out that the demand for reservation in politics for women still exists. "Women still deserve to be given the quota opportunity till the time their number is on a par with their male counterparts," Gupta said. (With inputs from Divy Khare from Bokaro)Why F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix will be 'bigger and better' than last year

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The South Korean won sank against the dollar after its president declared martial law and then later said he’ll lift it. China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions BANGKOK (AP) — China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications. The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after the Washington expanded its list of Chinese companies subject to export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software and high-bandwidth memory chips. Such chips are needed for advanced applications. Beijing earlier had required exporters to apply for licenses to send strategically important materials such as gallium, germanium and antimony to the U.S. The 140 companies newly included in the U.S. so-called “entity list” subject to export controls are nearly all based in China. Small business owners brace for Trump's proposed tariffs Small businesses are bracing for stiff tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed as one of his first actions when he takes office. Trump has proposed importers pay a 25% tax on products entering the country from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, as one of his first executive orders. This means small businesses may end up paying more for goods and services. Small business owners say they’re waiting to see what final form the tariffs take, but are bracing for higher costs that they may in turn need to pass on to consumers. A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official says he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks but that evidence of persistent inflation before then could cause him to change that view. Speaking at George Washington University, Christopher Waller, a key member of the Fed’s Board of Governors, said he was confident that inflation is headed lower and that the central bank will likely keep reducing its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans. But he noted that there’s a risk that inflation “may be getting stuck above” the Fed’s 2% target, which would support an argument for keeping the Fed’s rate unchanged this month. US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald's Quarter Pounders The federal government has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers after determining there is no longer a safety risk. The outbreak began in late October and sickened at least 104 people in 14 states, including 34 who were hospitalized, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One person in Colorado died and four people developed a potentially life-threatening kidney disease complication. The FDA linked the outbreak to yellow onions distributed by California-based Taylor Farms and served raw on Quarter Pounders at McDonald’s restaurants in Colorado, Kansas, Wyoming and other states. McDonald’s briefly pulled Quarter Pounders from one-fifth of its U.S. restaurants. Melinda French Gates plans to match $1M in GivingTuesday gifts to groups that support women NEW YORK (AP) — Melinda French Gates is offering to match up to $1 million in gifts to two nonprofit organizations to help spur donations on GivingTuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday has become a major annual fundraising day for nonprofits. Through her organization Pivotal Ventures, French Gates will match up to $500,000 in donations to the Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. In an interview with The Associated Press, she said, “It’s a great time to remind people that we’re better off when we give something back and we all have something to give back."