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Republican Rails Against Bill Banning Lawmakers from Trading Stocks: 'How About We Don't Make Any Money Either?'It wasn't DNA or facial recognition technology that cracked the case. Nor did amateur online investigators hunting for clues break it open. In the end, it was a McDonald's restaurant employee - hours away from the scene of the crime - who spotted a man resembling a "person of interest" photo. The suspect was careful to wear a mask while traveling around New York City, but pulled it down for a second to flirt with a woman behind the desk at a youth hostel, and again to eat at McDonald's. That may have been enough. Police in Altoona, Pennsylvania swooped into the restaurant and arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old from a wealthy Baltimore-area family with an expensive private and Ivy League education. After six dramatic days, the hunt for the man suspected of shooting Unitedhealth CEO Brian Thompson was over. On Monday morning, a regular at the McDonald's in Altoona told the BBC that one of his friends spotted Mr Mangione as he entered the restaurant and commented: "There's that shooter from New York". "I thought he was kidding," the customer said. Police were called and when officers first approached Mr Mangione and asked him if he'd been in New York, he became "visibly nervous, kind of shaking", Altoona's Deputy Chief Derick Swope told reporters. As he was being led into a court hearing Tuesday, Mr Mangione shouted about an "insult to the American people and their lived experience". He now faces charges of second-degree murder along with weapons offenses. New York police say the suspect first arrived in the city on 24 November, in the busy run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday. He visited the Hilton Hotel, where the shooting would later happen, and his encounter with a clerk at the hostel, where he stayed, was captured on camera. Ten days later, on 4 December, Mr Thompson was shot dead on his way to a meeting at about quarter to seven in the morning. The suspect fled by foot, bike and taxi to a bus station near the George Washington Bridge. From there, he exited the city. The killing was identified as a targeted attack early on in the investigation. Video showed the suspect ignored several pedestrians on the busy Manhattan pavement and zeroed in on Mr Thompson. Shell casings at the scene had words written on them, thought to be references to the insurance industry: "delay", "deny", "depose". Mr Mangione comes from a large and wealthy family in Baltimore, Maryland, with business interests in nursing homes, real estate, a country club and a radio station, according to local news outlet the Baltimore Banner . He attended the all-male private Gilman School, where he graduated as valedictorian – at the top of his class. A former classmate, Freddie Leatherbury, told the Associated Press news agency that Mr Mangione came from a wealthy family, even by that private school's standards. "Quite honestly, he had everything going for him," Mr Leatherbury said. Mr Mangione went on to the University of Pennsylvania. There he received bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, according to the school, and founded a video game development club. A friend who attended the Ivy League school at the same time as Mr Mangione described him as a "super normal" and "smart person". He worked as a data engineer and a video game developer, and most recently was living in Hawaii. Social media posts show that friends and family members had recently been attempting to contact him and asking about his whereabouts. In a post on X from October, someone asked Mr Mangione: "Hey, are you ok? Nobody has heard from you in months, and apparently your family is looking for you." Monday's arrest ended a dramatic six days in which the alleged killer seemed to disappear, leaving few clues behind and eluding police. Not only was he able to leave one of the busiest cities in the world using public transport, before Monday his name was not publicly known. It's also unclear exactly where he was hiding in the days after he left New York. Juliette Kayyem, former assistant secretary for policy at the US Department of Homeland Security, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that his background in technology may have helped him evade capture for nearly a week. "This was someone who was studying how law enforcement and how these cities try to protect themselves, which is essentially they have lots of cameras around," she said. "Now that we know a little bit about him - that he's a smart person, he went to great schools, he had higher degrees, he studied engineering technology, he was into electronic gizmos - some of it is beginning to make sense," Kayyem said. The suspect also wore a face mask almost constantly, and Mr Mangione was found with a fake driving licence and an untraceable "ghost gun" – a firearm assembled by the owner without a serial number, which police said may have been 3D-printed. Authorities said he used cash for purchases in New York City and fled the scene of the crime into Central Park, where there are few surveillance cameras. But he also appeared to make some elementary mistakes – including revealing his face in the hostel, and holding on to the gun and the fake identification card. The Mr Mangione family released a statement Monday night through Mangione's cousin, a Maryland state lawmaker. "Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi's arrest," said Nino Mangione. "We offer prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved." Mr Mangione's online footprint shows few messages about health care or the insurance industry. Instead there are comments about artificial intelligence and technology, science and pop philosophy, and reviews of a range of books, including 1984 and the Harry Potter series. But a number of social media accounts matching his name and picture offer some potential clues about his motivation. RJ Martin, a former roommate of Mr Mangione's at a co-living and co-working community in Hawaii, told CNN that the suspect had a back injury. "He sent me the X-rays," Martin said. "It looked heinous, with just giant screws going into his spine." The banner image on his X account shows an X-ray of a spine with hardware in it. And his account on Goodreads, a user-generated book review website, indicated that he had read several books about managing back pain, one of them called Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry. Also on the Goodreads site, Mr Mangione gave four stars to a text called Industrial Society and Its Future by Theodore Kaczynski – better known as the Unabomber manifesto. Starting in 1978, Kaczynski carried out a bombing campaign that killed three people and injured dozens of others. In his review, Mr Mangione acknowledged Kaczynski was a violent individual who killed innocent people. However, he also argued that the essay should not be dismissed as the manifesto of a lunatic but rather the work of an "extreme political revolutionary." He quoted another online commentator who said: "When all other forms of communication fail, violence is necessary to survive". Mr Mangione wrote that he found the take "interesting". Police said a three-page, handwritten document Mr Mangione had when he was arrested further suggests a motive. The pages expressed "ill will" towards corporate America. A senior law enforcement official told the New York Times that the document said: "These parasites had it coming" and "I do apologise for any strife and trauma, but it had to be done". Meanwhile mixed reactions to the shooting and Mr Mangione's arrest continue – sympathy for Mr Thompson and his family versus anger at the state of America's expensive, vastly complicated health care system . In some online spaces, the shooting prompted criticism of the health insurance industry, and Mr Mangione was even hailed as a hero. Police in Altoona said the department received hundreds of emails and calls, including death threats. Some members of the public called police in support of Mr Mangione, claiming they were actually the killer and that police "have the wrong guy". And police are advising McDonald's employees not to give interviews or statements out of concern for their safety. The restaurant received hundreds of negative reviews online, calling employees "rats" and criticising them for calling the police. Similar sentiments have been expressed online, often in posts by anonymous accounts. But others have condemned such sentiments. "In America, we do not kill people in cold blood to resolve policy differences or express a viewpoint," Pennsylvania's governor Josh Shapiro told reporters. "I understand people have real frustration with our healthcare system... But I have no tolerance, nor should anyone, for one man using an illegal ghost gun to murder someone because he thinks his opinion matters most. "In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Hear me on this: He is no hero," Shapiro said. With reporting by Cai Pigliucci, Jessica Parker and Madeline Halpert
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Cardi B's staggering monthly spending habits revealed after rapper is accused of going brokeSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was limited with the right shoulder injury that sidelined him last week and there is growing concern about the long-term status of left tackle Trent Williams. Wednesday's practice was not the start to the NFL workweek head coach Kyle Shanahan had hoped after Purdy was unable to bounce back from a shoulder injury in Week 11. Brandon Allen started at Green Bay and the 49ers (5-6) lost 38-10 with the backup-turned-starter committing three turnovers. Williams was reportedly spotted in the locker room with a knee scooter and is experiencing pain walking. He played through an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks Nov. 17. Defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) also missed practice Wednesday, leaving the 49ers to spend the holiday plotting to play the Buffalo Bills (9-2) without the three Pro Bowlers again. "I don't know anyone who gets Thanksgiving off unless maybe you have a Monday night game. You just start a lot earlier and get the players out," Shanahan said. "We cram everything in so the players get out, tries to be home with the family by 5. I usually get home by 7 and they're all mad at me, then get back to red-zone (installation)." The 49ers are in danger of a three-game losing streak for the first time since Oct. 2021. Injuries have been a common thread since September when running back Christian McCaffrey was a surprise scratch with an Achilles injury for the opener. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) is out for the season at a position dinged from top to bottom. Star linebacker Fred Warner also is ailing and said Wednesday that he fractured a bone in his ankle on Sept. 29 against the New England Patriots. The game against the Bills will mark his eighth straight game playing with the injury. "It's something I deal with every game," Warner said. "I get on that table before every game and get it shot up every single game just to be able to roll. But it's not an excuse. It's just what it is. That's the NFL. You're not going to be healthy. You've got to go out there, you've got to find ways to execute, to play at a high level and to win every single week." Shanahan wasn't interested in injury talk. He said the 49ers have not played well in the past two weeks, and puts part of his focus on getting more out of the running game with snow in the forecast on Sunday night. He's not in agreement with pundits who doubt McCaffrey's ability early into his return from injured reserve, with a per-carry average of 3.5 yards compared to 5.4 in 2023. "The speculation on Christian is a little unfair to him," Shanahan said. "Christian is playing very well. He's playing his ass off. To think a guy who misses the entire offseason is going to come back and be the exact same the day he comes back would be unfair to any player in the world." San Francisco opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who tore his Achilles in the Super Bowl in February. His return date is unclear. --Field Level MediaBlack Friday Streaming Deals: Read the Fine Print FirstCARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois quarterback Michael Lindauer's coming-out party also was a dazzling farewell. The senior graduate assistant, pressed into duty as a player again when injuries left the Salukis in need of a quarterback, made his first career start — on Senior Day, no less — and threw for a school-record seven touchdowns in a 62-0 victory over Murray State on Saturday. “This was incredible,” Lindauer said. “The guys around me — thank the guys. The receivers were making plays, the O-line's blocking. When you get on a roll like that, stuff just starts happening.” The fifth-year senior, a transfer from Cincinnati, completed 20 of 33 passes for 283 yards. Keontez Lewis caught scoring passes of 4 and 64 yards. Bradley Clark had TDs of 35 and 23 yards. Nah’shawn Hezekiah had touchdowns of 19 and 35 yards on his two catches. And Jay Jones caught one pass for 1 yard — also a touchdown. Before the game, Lindauer had attempted 27 career passes. “Now, he's in the record book,” Salukis coach Nick Hill said. “It will be a hard record to beat, seven TDs in one game. ... What he's done ... just being so selfless and coming back and being a player. The team needed it. ... It’s a testament that if you stay committed, do the right things, have a great attitude, you’re going to get rewarded at some point, and he was rewarded in a big way today.” Southern Illinois finished the season 4-8 overall and 2-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference, but “to go out like that, that's a good way to go out,” Hill said. Lindauer was named the MVC offensive player of the week for his performance in his first and last career start. He plans to return in the spring, again as a graduate assistant coach, but this time with a resume to lean on. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
NEW YORK (AP) — Remember what you searched for in 2024? does. Google released its annual “Year in Search” on Tuesday, rounding up the top trending queries entered into its namesake search engine in 2024. The results show terms that saw the highest spike in traffic compared to last year — ranging from key news events, notably , to the most popular songs, athletes and unforgettable pop-culture moments that people looked up worldwide. Sports — particularly soccer and cricket — dominated Google’s overall trending searches in 2024. topped those search trends globally, followed by the and . Meanwhile, the led news-specific searches worldwide. Queries about and this year’s followed. U.S. President-elect topped searches in Google’s people category this year — followed by , U.S. Vice President and Algerian boxer , who also led athlete-specific searches. Meanwhile, the late , and led search trends among notable individuals who died in 2024. In the world of entertainment, Disney and Pixar’s was the top trending movie of the year, while Netflix’s led TV show trends. And Kendrick Lamar’s dominated song trends. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Queries for the , made famous by Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen over the summer games, led Google’s global recipe trends this year. The New York Times’ “Connections” puzzle topped game searches. And in the U.S., country-specific data shows, many people asked Google about like the word and “ .” You can find more country-specific lists, and trends , through Google’s . The California company said it collected 2024 search results from Jan. 1 through Nov. 23 of this year. Google isn’t the only one to publish an annual recap or top trends as 2024 draws to a close. , for example, as well as and words of the year, have offered additional reflections for 2024. The Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Until he sustained a season-ending knee injury last week in the Western Conference final, Galaxy playmaker Riqui Puig was having a tremendous season. So I heard. I watched Puig play only twice this year, once in the Galaxy's season-opening 1-1 draw with Inter Miami and a second time in his team's Fourth of July defeat to LAFC at the Rose Bowl. Outside of short highlight clips on social media, I never saw the former Barcelona prospect, not even when he assisted on the goal that sent the Galaxy to the MLS Cup final. That wasn't a reflection of my interest. Some of my friends will make fun of me for publicly admitting this, but I like Major League Soccer. I covered the league in my first job out of college and have casually kept up with it since. I take my children to a couple of games a year. My 11-year-old son owns Galaxy and LAFC hats but no Dodgers or Lakers merchandise. When flipping through channels in the past, if presented with the choice of, say, college football or MLS, I usually watched MLS. But not this year. While the MLS Cup final between the Galaxy and New York Red Bulls will be shown on Fox and Fox Deportes, the majority of games are now exclusively behind a paywall, courtesy of the league's broadcasting deal with Apple. MLS Season Pass subscriptions were reasonably priced — $79 for the entire season for Apple TV+ subscribers, $99 for non-subscribers — but I was already paying for DirecTV Stream, Netflix, Amazon Prime, PlayStation Plus and who knows what else. MLS became a casualty in my household, as well as in many others, and the possibility of being out of sight and out of mind should be a concern for a league that is looking to expand its audience. Which isn't to say the league made a mistake. This was a gamble MLS had to take. Now in the second year of a 10-year, $2.5 billion deal with Apple, MLS did what Major League Baseball is talking about doing, which is to centralize its broadcasting rights and sell them to a digital platform. Regional sports networks have been decimated by cord cutting, making traditional economic models unsustainable. The move to Apple not only increased the league's broadcast revenues — previous deals with ESPN, Fox and Univision were worth a combined $90 million annually, according to multiple reports — but also introduced a measure of uniformity in the league. The quality of the broadcasts are better than they were under regional sports networks. Viewers know where to watch games and when, as every one of them is on Season Pass and most of them are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. local time either on Wednesday or Saturday. "That's been fueling our growth and driving our fan engagement," MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Friday at his annual state of the league address. Apple and MLS declined to reveal the number of League Pass subscribers, but the league provided polling figures that indicated 94% of viewers offered positive or neutral reviews of League Pass. The average viewing time for a game is about 65 minutes for a 90-minute game, according to Garber. In other words, the League Pass is well-liked — by the people who have it. The challenge now is to increase that audience. The launch of League Pass last year coincided with the arrival of Lionel Messi, which presumably resulted in a wave of subscriptions. But the league can't count on the appearance of the next Messi; there is only one of him. MLS pointed to how its fans watch sports on streaming devices or recorded television than any other U.S. sports league, as well as how 71% of its fans are under the age of 45. The league also pointed to how it effectively drew more viewers to the Apple broadcast of Inter Miami's postseason opener with a livestream of a "Messi Cam' on TikTok, indicating further collaborations with wide-reaching entities could be in its future. Garber mentioned how Season Pass is available in other countries. The commissioner also made note of how Apple places games every week in front of its paywall. "What we have, really, is a communication problem," Garber said. "This is new, and we've got to work with Apple, we've got to work with our clubs and we've got to work with our partners to get more exposure to what we think is a great product." The greatest benefit to the league could be Apple's vested interest in improving the on-field product. MLS insiders said Apple has not only encouraged teams to sign more high-profile players but also pushed the league to switch to a fall-to-spring calendar more commonplace in other parts of the world, reasoning that doing so would simplify the process of buying and selling players. The on-field product is what matters. The on-field product is why MLS continues to face competition for viewers from overseas leagues. The on-field product is why the league hasn't succeeded in converting every soccer fan into a MLS fan. And ultimately, if casual viewers such as myself are to pay to watch the Galaxy or LAFC on a screen of some kind, the on-field product will be why.
MVD-1 by Eolo Pharma for Obesity: Likelihood of ApprovalBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group representing major automakers including General Motors, Toyota Motor Corp, and Volkswagen urged President-elect Donald Trump to retain key tax credits for electric vehicle purchases and take steps to speed deployment of self-driving cars. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation in a previously unreported Nov. 12 letter to Trump also raised concerns about vehicle emissions rules citing "federal and state emissions regulations (particularly in California and affiliated states) that are out-of-step with current auto market realities and increase costs for consumers." The automakers did not specify how they want the rules revised but said they support "reasonable and achievable" emissions regulations. The Trump transition team did not immediately comment. The letter, signed by the group's CEO John Bozzella, said automakers face unfair competition "from heavily subsidized electric vehicles and technologies exported from China" and also noted that China was implementing a regulatory framework to support deployment of self-driving vehicles. The group also asked Trump to reconsider rules finalized in April requiring nearly all new cars and trucks by 2029 to have advanced automatic emergency braking systems. The group earlier said the rules are "practically impossible with available technologies." Last week, Reuters reported that Trump's transition team wants to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases - a move that would likely slow an already stalling U.S. EV transition. This week, Reuters reported Trump transition team plans to target federal regulations championed by President Joe Biden that aim to make automobiles more fuel-efficient and incentivize a shift toward EVs. The move appears aimed at satisfying a Trump campaign promise to "end the EV mandate," and would mirror a similar move during the first Trump administration to rollback Obama-era vehicle-efficiency rules. Although no such "EV mandate" exists, the Biden administration regulations would effectively require automakers to shift at least 35% of production to EVs in order to meet 2032 requirements, and encourage a gradual phase-out of the production of vehicles that run on fossil fuels. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chris Reese and Andrea Ricci)
Previous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades have been much colder than tomorrow’s event is shaping up to be, but watching all the city-goers with their winter coats and hats on might still send a sympathetic chill down your spine — or, at the very least, make you add some hand warmers to your shopping list STAT. Fortunately, Amazon has a major 50% off deal on orastone portable hand warmers that’s sure to come in handy as the temperatures continue to drop. For a limited time, you can shop five different colors of the diamond-shaped heating dongle, starting from $15 and up to $18 for the more “premium” Knit and Watercolor options. If you’re a Prime member, you may even be eligible for free same-day shipping — which can’t be beaten, especially if you’ll be heading to a Turkey Trot fun run early in the morning or starting to put your holiday decorations up outside and haven’t broken out your winter wardrobe yet. These sleek and compact double-sided rechargeable hand warmers heat up to 108 degrees Fahrenheit — a toasty temperature that’s neither too hot nor too cold — in under two minutes, and feature comfortable rubber coatings that the company and customers say makes them easy to hold and carry. Plus, with built-in LED torches, you don’t have to go rooting around in your bag to find things (poopy bags, for instance, if you’re out walking your dog or keys if you’re hurrying to your car in a parking garage or parking lot). You can even use the light for reading at night. Grab some for holiday gifts, stocking stuffers or “just in case” provisions for outdoor adventures — starting from $15 at Amazon . Keep these other fall and winter warmup deals in mind while they’re hot, too. The Best Black Friday Deals in 2024 Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com . Danielle Halibey can be reached at dhalibey@njadvancemedia.com . Have a tip? Tell us at nj.com/tips .The first half of the SEC Championship proved a rather dour affair, filled with lots of huffing and puffing but little quality in the most important areas of the field. Neither Texas nor Georgia found the end zone in the opening 30 minutes of Saturday's contest, although the Longhorns looked far more efficient with the ball in their possession. Nevertheless, Steve Sarkisian's side limped to just six points despite collecting 200 more yards than the Bulldogs did. One reason why? Penalties. The Longhorns were whistled for eight infractions in the first half, losing a combined 80 yards worth of territory. Georgia, on the other hand, only received two infractions in the same frame. MORE TEXAS-GEORGIA: Live updates from Longhorns-Bulldogs | Who is Matthew Golden? Sarkisian was less than pleased with the disparity in infractions recognized by the officiating crew. In a halftime interview with ESPN's Laura Rutledge, he snapped, firing off a short and snappy response perfectly encapsulating his thoughts on the matter. Here's what you need to know. Steve Sarkisian halftime interview video Steve Sarkisian doesn't seem happy with the officiating 😅 pic.twitter.com/BzUJjxPp7d Sarkisian very well could have set the record for world's quickest interview, serving up 13 words to sum up his dismay with the officiating crew in the first half. "Well, hopefully they call them for a holding one of these times, too," Sarkisian quipped. The Longhorns saw two positive plays knocked off due to offensive holding. Georgia, on the other hand, got off scot-free, only incurring penalties on an unnecessary roughness call and a delay of game. Subjectivity is the name of the game when determining holding calls. It seems luck was not on Texas' side to start the contest. Only time will tell if the refereeing crew evens things up as the game goes on.
Soccer-Real Madrid back to winning ways with 3-2 victory at AtalantaCardi B's staggering monthly spending habits revealed after rapper is accused of going broke Cardi, 32, was trolled after taking an endorsement deal with Shein She responded by sharing receipts to prove just how wealthy she is READ MORE: Cardi B reveals her natural hair By J. PETERSON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:48 EST, 4 December 2024 | Updated: 17:59 EST, 4 December 2024 e-mail 55 shares 12 View comments Cardi B has exposed her own lavish spending habits after fans questioned her finances. The rapper, 32, was trolled after she partnered with affordable fast fashion brand Shein for a sponsored social media deal, leading some fans to wonder if she was still making a sizable income from her music career. 'Girl, you wear Hermes and Chanel , not Shein,' commented one, while another wrote, 'This is so embarrassing, Shein promo.' Furious at the speculation, Cardi took to social media to rant about her bank balance. Not only did she brag about spending '$3 million a month,' she also posted a text message exchange that showed that she'd turned down $65 million to go on tour. 'People are saying I'm surviving off Shein deals and brand deals,' she said on X Spaces. Cardi B has exposed her own lavish spending habits after fans questioned her finances 'I want to let y'all know I could wake up tomorrow, sign a contract, and have half of $65 million - or half of $70 million - in my account.' According to the details of the tour deal, the rapper could earn $1.1 million per tour date, $1.5 million for festival shows, and $65 million to go on tour. However, she turned down the offer in the hope that she could earn even more if she waited to time the tour with her long-awaited sophomore album, which is due out next year. 'I'm not taking tour deals until I announce my album because once I do, I know those offers will go up. You have to move smart. You can't act hungry when you're not,' she said. Cardi also posted receipts to show off some of her most expensive purchases, which included dropping $200,000 on bling from bespoke jeweler Eliantte & Co. She spent another $120,000 on Benny the Jeweler, who is known for working with famous rappers, and then $65,000 from luxury resale website Adore the Couture. Cardi's status in the music industry has come into question recently due to the constant delay of her sophomore album . The disc has repeatedly been delayed since 2022, and is now currently due out in 2025. Not only did she brag about spending '$3 million a month', she also posted a text message exchange that showed that she'd turned down $65 million to go on tour Cardi also shared receipts to show that she was spending six figures at various jewelers Her last solo single 'Enough (Miami)' reached the top 10 on the Hot 100 but quickly plunged down the charts. In 2023, she attempted to recreate the success of her smash hit 'WAP' by reteaming with Megan Thee Stallion for the collaboration Bongos , but the song missed the top 10. Cardi's last hit single as a solo artist was 'Up,' which hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 2021. Despite slipping on the charts, Cardi is still a hot commodity when it comes to lucrative endorsement deals. The Bronx-born beauty has worked with McDonald's, Marc Jacobs, and Nyx Cosmetics over the last 18 months. She also has her own line of alcohol-infused whipped cream called Whipshots. In a post to X back in April, Cardi bragged that she earns up to $5 million per deal these days. 'Right now I get brand deals for over $5 million for a campaign... I got social media famous in 2014... my first brand deal from Fashion Nova was in 2016 and $200 a post,' she posted. 'You could reach any height no matter how ghetto or where you come from.' Chanel Cardi B Share or comment on this article: Cardi B's staggering monthly spending habits revealed after rapper is accused of going broke e-mail 55 shares Add commentDerrick Henry Responds to Khalil Mack's Comments on Ravens RB: 'We Won'U.S. natural gas futures dropped to $3.08/MMBtu on Tuesday, their lowest in over a week, after surging 20% in November. Gas prices have declined amid forecasts of milder weather in mid-December, following a brief cold spell that had driven earlier gains. Utilities have stopped drawing heavily from storage, despite colder-than-usual weather recently boosting consumption. Meanwhile, U.S. gas production clocked in at a robust 101.5 billion cubic feet per day in November, but below last year’s peak of 105.3 bcfd. In contrast, European natural gas futures climbed to €48.7 per megawatt-hour, close to their one-year high, as colder weather is forecast to spread across the continent, increasing heating demand. Temperatures in western Europe are set to drop, adding pressure to fast-depleting gas reserves, with gas stores only 85% full compared to 95% a year ago. Further, there are growing concerns over supply risks, including the upcoming expiration of a key gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine. that Israel has committed 54 breaches of the ceasefire. However, Israel’s energy sector is bound to benefit from the ceasefire by encouraging foreign contractors to return to the country’s offshore and resume key gas expansion projects. U.S. major . (NYSE:CVX), operator of both Israel’s key gas fields, 23 tcf Leviathan and 14tcf Tamar, put expansion projects at both on hold due to the conflict. The expansion of both gas fields had originally been due for completion by mid-2025. The expansion will increase Israel’s gas exports to Egypt by a reported 6bn cubic feet per year. Back in February, Chevron approved a US$24 million investment to boost gas production at the Israeli?Tamar offshore gas field. Israel--one of the main gas exporters in the region--temporarily suspended some exports in the immediate aftermath of the war but managed to return to normal production quickly. The biggest disruption to Israel's energy sector has been the suspension of the (NYSE:BP)– (BP-Adnoc) bid to acquire a 50% stake in Israeli gas producer? (OTCPK:DKDRF) for US$2bn. NewMed Energy is the majority shareholder and main operator of the giant with a 45.3% working interest, while Chevron Corp and . have a 39.7% and 15% stake, respectively. The deal was first thrown into question after an independent panel appointed by NewMed recommended by 10%-12%, or as much as ~$250M, which might seem like a stretch considering back then the company had a market cap of $2.9B and $87 million in cash but . Meanwhile, reports emerged that executives at BP and Adnoc were anticipating further delays on the deal until the political situation improves. Experts are worried that a surge in civilian casualties could make it politically untenable for the companies to proceed, with the death toll in Gaza already approaching 50,000, mostly civilians. NewMed and its two partners discovered the in the Levant Basin Province in 2010. The gas field straddles the sea borders of Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. With 22.9 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas, Leviathan is the largest natural gas reservoir in the Mediterranean and one of the largest producing assets in the region. But the NewMed takeover is not the only energy project that has been disrupted by the Israel-Hamas war. Last year, French energy group (NYSE:TTE) at its location in the Mediterranean Sea off Lebanon’s coast near Israel’s border with the country looking to commence operations in search for gas. The cash-strapped nation hoped that future gas sales could help the country pull out of its deep financial crisis that has seen the local currency lose more than 98% of its value. " ards the end of August 2023," TotalEnergies said in a statement. TotalEnergies leads a consortium of energy companies working on the offshore project, which includes Italian oil and gas giant . (NYSE:E) as well as state-owned . The drilling operations came after a landmark that saw Lebanon and Israel establish a maritime border for the first time ever. Previously, Lebanon’s Energy Minister Walid Fayad said they hoped to determine whether the exploratory block has recoverable gas reserves by the end of the current year. Unfortunately, the ongoing war is very likely to make cooperation between the two countries almost impossible, with Lebanon being home to Israel’s arch-enemy, Hezbollah. By Simon Watkins for Oilprice.com
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How co-writing a book threatened the Carters’ marriageCARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois quarterback Michael Lindauer's coming-out party also was a dazzling farewell. The senior graduate assistant, pressed into duty as a player again when injuries left the Salukis in need of a quarterback, made his first career start — on Senior Day, no less — and threw for a school-record seven touchdowns in a 62-0 victory over Murray State on Saturday. “This was incredible,” Lindauer said. “The guys around me — thank the guys. The receivers were making plays, the O-line's blocking. When you get on a roll like that, stuff just starts happening.” The fifth-year senior, a transfer from Cincinnati, completed 20 of 33 passes for 283 yards. Keontez Lewis caught scoring passes of 4 and 64 yards. Bradley Clark had TDs of 35 and 23 yards. Nah’shawn Hezekiah had touchdowns of 19 and 35 yards on his two catches. And Jay Jones caught one pass for 1 yard — also a touchdown. Before the game, Lindauer had attempted 27 career passes. “Now, he's in the record book,” Salukis coach Nick Hill said. “It will be a hard record to beat, seven TDs in one game. ... What he's done ... just being so selfless and coming back and being a player. The team needed it. ... It’s a testament that if you stay committed, do the right things, have a great attitude, you’re going to get rewarded at some point, and he was rewarded in a big way today.” Southern Illinois finished the season 4-8 overall and 2-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference, but “to go out like that, that's a good way to go out,” Hill said. Lindauer was named the MVC offensive player of the week for his performance in his first and last career start. He plans to return in the spring, again as a graduate assistant coach, but this time with a resume to lean on. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
NoneJones added six steals for the Blue Devils (6-3). Abdul Momoh scored 12 points and added three steals. Devin Haid had 12 points and shot 4 for 8, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc. Max Green led the Crusaders (5-5) in scoring, finishing with 15 points and seven rebounds. Tyler Boston added 13 points and five assists for Holy Cross. Caleb Kenney finished with 12 points, nine rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Cent. Conn. St. took the lead with 6:53 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 38-25 at halftime, with Haid racking up 12 points. Cent. Conn. St. pulled away with an 11-3 run in the second half to extend a six-point lead to 14 points. They closed out the victory over Holy Cross from there, as Jones led the way with a team-high 14 second-half points. NEXT UP Cent. Conn. St.'s next game is Sunday against Rhode Island on the road, and Holy Cross visits Quinnipiac on Tuesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jamiya Neal's 19 points helped Creighton defeat UNLV 83-65 on Saturday night. Neal had nine rebounds, nine assists, and four blocks for the Bluejays (7-3). Steven Ashworth added 17 points plus seven assists. Isaac Traudt had 15 points and shot 5 for 8, including 5 for 7 from beyond the arc. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week
President-elect Donald Trump has some monumental plans when he returns to office next month. As in, actual monuments. Trump posted Tuesday on his Truth Social media platform that “ America is going to start building monuments to our great heroes and heroines again!!!” Although the former-and-future president didn’t elaborate on who he thought should be honored with a monument, many people on social media decided to speculate on his picks. And it was a real rogues’ gallery with some bizarre suggestions, such as QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley and Grimace from McDonald’s. My mind first went to presidents like Andrew Jackson but it’s probably going to be like the QAnon Shaman and Grimace and the war criminal soldiers he pardoned. Another person thought golfer Arnold Palmer might make the cut, considering how impressed Trump was with Palmer’s genitalia . Apart from the Great Orange Overlord himself, which people would Trump be in favor of erecting monuments to? (Wrong answers are impossible.)I’ll start: an Arnold Palmer statue in the style of a Greek marble nude. And, of course, Kid Rock was mentioned ... Trump wants to build new monuments! How about this! A monument to PhilRock 😂 I can see the defacing now! 'Please wash hands after urinating or defecating.' Best send up of two Trump toadies ever! pic.twitter.com/ptY9vojDCK Others across various social media platforms chimed in. Hey DOGE, sounds like waste to me. What do you think? Who is he going to build monuments of? Rudy Giuliani and Paul Manafort? pic.twitter.com/NCjMunY76o There’s only ONE likeness Trump wants to build monuments to & that is of himself He doesn’t care about the cheap seats people Strand is dreaming if he thinks America is going to honor those who tried to erase our votes & shove Trump down our throats bc they didn’t get their way pic.twitter.com/ViIuXc3Pd3 I've sculpted large bronze monuments before. I know monuments, and donald trump you are not worthy of any monument. Trump monuments = new outdoor restrooms Is Trump going to build an Iwo-Jima type monument to the J6 insurrectionists? Or is he talking about resurrecting Confederate monuments? Or both? The monuments will be holding a trump bible, wearing a don watch, and stink of don cologne and sneakers. He needs something to hang his cheap shit on. Prediction, all Trump "hero" monuments will be torn down in 25 years. Every single one of them. Trump has inspired many arrtists to create sculptures and statues dedicated to him ― some even in gold. In October alone, at least three Trump-inspired artworks popped up around the country, though it’s unlikely he’ll find any of them flattering. The Nevada Republican Party griped after a 43-foot-tall naked Trump statue was propped up on a crane outside of Las Vegas. Don't let this be the end of the free press. The free press is under attack — and America's future hangs in the balance. As other newsrooms bow to political pressure, HuffPost is not backing down. Would you help us keep our news free for all? We can't do it without you. Can't afford to contribute? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read. You've supported HuffPost before, and we'll be honest — we could use your help again . We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can't do it without you. Whether you give once or many more times, we appreciate your contribution to keeping our journalism free for all. You've supported HuffPost before, and we'll be honest — we could use your help again . We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can't do it without you. Whether you give just one more time or sign up again to contribute regularly, we appreciate you playing a part in keeping our journalism free for all. Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages. Additionally, a mysterious satirical poop monument appeared by the U.S. Capitol to “honor” Trump and the people behind the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Washington, D.C., also saw the mysterious appearance of “The Donald J. Trump Enduring Flame,” a “tribute” to the time he reportedly referred to the white supremacists who marched in a 2017 rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, as “very fine people.” Related From Our Partner
Trump’s tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be differentWell, it's December, and the year is winding down to its inevitable conclusion. December and January are normally fairly sleepy months in terms of big ASX news. Saying that, investors do sometimes enjoy the fabled 'Santa rally', as was the case last year. However, even though 2025 is nearly upon us, there are still a few ASX 300 shares that will trade ex-dividend before the year is out. Many of the ASX's biggest shares and ( ). The latest dividends from these ASX 300 shares will arrive later this month. But even so, new investors are no longer eligible to receive these payments as these stocks have already passed their ex-dividend dates. However, the three ASX 300 shares named below, which are scheduled for dividend payments in January, have not. As such, those who want to secure their latest payouts still have time to buy the shares before the ex-dividend date. 3 ASX 300 dividend shares trading ex-dividend in December As of yesterday's close, Elders was trading on a of 4.71%. Next replete with full franking credits. Clearly not a superstitious ASX 300 share, Metcash has selected Friday, 13 December, as the ex-dividend date for this upcoming payment. Payday for those eligible investors will then roll around next month on 29 January. Metcash last traded on a dividend yield of 5.07%. Finally, let's discuss another ASX 300 share and agricultural stock in ( ). This pays out its dividend distributions on a quarterly basis rather than the typical bi-monthly schedule. Rural Funds' latest quarterly dividend distribution is set to arrive on 31 January, right at the tail end of next month. However, the company will trade ex-dividend for this payment on 30 December. This payment will be worth 2.93 cents per share and, as is typical with a REIT, will not include franking credits. Rural Funds' current dividend yield is 6.36%.
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