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COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — For a pair of lower-level downhill events, this sure had plenty of Olympic medal-capturing and World Cup-winning ski racers. The stage belonged to , the 40-year-old who took another step on her comeback trail Saturday with her first races in nearly six years. Vonn wasn't particularly speedy and finished in the middle of the pack day at Copper Mountain. Times and places weren't the mission, though, as much as getting used to the speed again and gaining the necessary points to compete on the World Cup circuit this season. Vonn accomplished both, finishing 24th in the first downhill race of the day and 27th in the second. She posted on social media after the FIS races that she had enough points to enter World Cup events. The timing couldn't be more perfect — the next stop on the women's circuit is Beaver Creek, Colorado, in a week. Vonn, who used to own a home in nearby Vail, hasn't committed to any sort of timetable for a World Cup return. “Today was a solid start and I had a blast being in start with my teammates again!” Vonn wrote . “While I’m sure people will speculate and say I’m not in top form because of the results, I disagree. This was training for me. I’m still testing equipment and getting back in the groove.” Her competition — a veritable who's who of high-profile ski racers — applauded her efforts. “I don't expect her to come back and win — just that she comes back and she has fun,” said Federica Brignone of Italy, a former overall World Cup champion and three-time Olympic medalist. “She's having fun, and she’s doing what she loves. That’s the best thing that she could do.” In the first race on a frigid morning, 1.44 seconds behind the winning time of 1 minute, 5.79 seconds posted by Mirjam Puchner of Austria. In her second race through the course later in the morning, Vonn was 1.53 seconds behind Cornelia Huetter of Austria, who finished in 1:05.99. Huetter is the reigning season-long World Cup downhill champion. “It’s really nice to compare with her again, and nice to have her (racing) again,” Huetter said. “For sure, for the skiing World Cup, we have a lot of more attention. It's generally good for all racers because everyone is looking.” Also in the field were Nadia Delago of Italy, who won a bronze medal in downhill at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and Puchner, the Olympic silver winner in super-G in Beijing. In addition, there was Marta Bassino of Italy, a winner of the super-G at the 2023 world championships, and two-time Olympic champion Michelle Gisin of Switzerland. “For me, it was really a training, but it was fun to have a World Cup race level right here,” Gisin said. “It was a crazy race.” Vonn remains a popular figure and took the time after each run to sign autographs for young fans along with posing for photos. When she left the sport, Vonn had 82 World Cup race victories, which stood as the record for a woman and within reach of the all-time Alpine record of 86 held by Swedish standout Ingemar Stenmark. The women’s mark held by Vonn was surpassed in January 2023 by Mikaela Shiffrin, who now has 99 wins — more than any Alpine ski racer in the history of the sport. Shiffrin is currently sidelined after a , last weekend. Vonn’s last major race was in February 2019, when she finished third in a downhill during the world championships in Sweden. The three-time Olympic medalist left the circuit still near the top of her game. But all the broken arms and legs, concussions and torn knee ligaments took too big a toll and sent her into retirement. She had a partial knee replacement last April and felt good enough to give racing another shot. “It's very impressive to see all the passion that Lindsey still has,” Gisin said. Also racing Saturday was 45-year-old Sarah Schleper, who once competed for the United States but now represents Mexico. Schleper was the next racer behind Vonn and they got a chance to share a moment between a pair of 40-somethings still racing. “I was like, ‘Give me some tips, Lindsey,’” Schleper said. “She’s like, ‘Oh, it’s a highway tuck, the whole thing.’ Then she’s like, ‘It’s just like the good old days.’" AP skiing:Donna Cipley of Levittown awarded $2M in suit alleging Nassau police falsely arrested her
Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full a dose of presidential pomp. And they held an impromptu meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymr Zelenskyy on a day that's mixing pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. The president-elect's visit to France is part of a global a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire. Macron and other European leaders are trying to win Trump’s favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. Syrian insurgents reach the capital's suburbs. Worried residents flee and stock up on supplies BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents’ stunning march across Syria is gaining speed with news that they have reached the suburbs of the capital of Damascus. The government on Saturday was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels’ moves around Damascus were reported by an opposition war monitor and a rebel commander. They came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions. The factions are by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is making threats, traveling abroad, and negotiating with world leaders. He has more than a month-and-a-half to go before he’s sworn in for a second term. But the president-elect is already moving aggressively to not only fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but also to try to achieve his priorities. In recent days, Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s largest trading partners. That led to emergency calls and a visit. And he's warned of “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages still being held captive in Gaza. South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over short-lived martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol has avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law. Most of Yoon's ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. The scrapping of the motion is expected to intensify protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea. A survey suggests a majority of South Koreans support the president’s impeachment. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative People Power Party. But the party also apparently fears losing the presidency to liberals. UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry. The feelings of exasperation, anger, resentment, and helplessness toward insurers aren’t new. But the shooting and the headlines around it have unleashed a new wave of patients sharing such sentiments and personal stories of interactions with insurance companies. Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic. Many say they hope the new amplified voices can bring about change for companies often accused of valuing profits over people. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The DNC chair candidates discuss Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and winning Latino voters SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Four Democrats are running for Democratic National Committee chair, looking to take on the task of reinvigorating a party demoralized by a second loss to President-elect Donald Trump. Others may still get into the race as Democrats reckon with what went wrong in the 2024 election, which saw Trump gain with nearly every demographic group in a decisive repudiation of the incumbent party. The 448 DNC members will elect a successor for outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison on Feb. 1. The party’s Rules and Bylaws Committee is scheduled to meet next week to approve rules for the contest. 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls confusion and chaos during Japanese bombing 83 years ago PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II. Two survivors are planning to return to the Hawaii military base on Saturday for a remembrance ceremony on the attack's anniversary. They are each over 100 years old. They will join active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for a remembrance ceremony hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service. A third survivor was planning to join them but had to cancel due to health issues. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 3 and injuring others THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartments. The cause of the disaster is unclear. Emergency authorities said four people were rescued from the rubble and taken to the hospital. The mayor said rescuers were no longer looking for survivors but for eventual bodies, but could not specify how many people might still be unaccounted for. Residents of the northeastern neighborhood of Mariahoeve in The Hague heard a huge bang and screams before dawn. Dutch authorities have deployed a specialized urban search and rescue team to find victims. Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know NEW YORK (AP) — Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited. Such blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets or cotton. They're also more expensive than regular blankets. Scientists think the added pressure could calm the brain’s fight-or-flight response or signal the brain to produce what’s called the love hormone. There isn’t a ton of research on whether weighted blankets actually work, and the studies that do exist are on small groups. Experts say there’s no harm in giving them a try if you're willing to splurge.
A political party in North Macedonia on Saturday demanded authorities ban social networks whose content incites violence and self-destructive behavior after several young people were seriously injured in connection with the popular “Superman challenge” on TikTok . Health authorities said at least 17 students, ages 10 to 17, were brought to hospitals in the capital Skopje and other towns over the past week with broken bones, contusions and bruises. The children were injured after being thrown into the air by their friends to fly like superheroes and get applause on the internet. The Liberal-Democratic Party, which was part of the left-led coalition that ruled the country from 2016 to earlier in 2024, issued a press statement Saturday strongly condemning “the irresponsible spread of dangerous content on social media, such as the latest TikTok 'challenge' known as ‘Superman,’ which has injured six children across (the country) in the past 24 hours.” “The lack of adequate control over the content of social media allows such ‘games’ to reach the most vulnerable users,” the party statement said. It demanded the “immediate introduction of measures to ban content that incites violence and self-destructive behavior, increase surveillance, and sanction platforms that enable dangerous trends.” North Macedonia’s education minister Vesna Janevska said students should focus on education, not TikTok challenges. “The ban on mobile phones in schools will not have an effect. Phones will be available to children in their homes, neighborhoods and other environments,” she said. Psychologists have warned that the desire to be “in” with the trends on social networks, combined with excessive use of mobile phones, is the main reason for the rise in risky behaviors among children. They urged parents and schools to talk with students.LA Galaxy win record 6th MLS CupNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 26, 2024-- FOX News Channel (FNC) commanded its highest-share of the cable news audience in network history across total day, holding 62% of the cable news audience during the historic election month, according to data from Nielsen Media Research. Leading across every category, FNC marked 45 consecutive months as number one with cable news in primetime and total day in both viewers and the 25-54 demographic. In primetime (8 – 11 PM/ET), FNC delivered 3.2 million viewers and 476,000 in the 25-54 demographic, growing its audience 86% year-over-year in total viewership and 147% in the 25-54 demo. In total day, FNC drew 2 million viewers and 282,000 in the 25-54 demo, marking 67% growth year-over-year with viewers and 101% in the 25-54 demo. Once again, more Independents and Democrats continued to tune in to FNC over any other network with A25-54, according to data from Nielsen MRI Fusion. FNC was also number one in cable news with Asians, Hispanics and upscale viewers throughout total day. Additionally, FNC was November’s fastest growing television network in both viewers and the 25-54 demographic. This month, FNC delivered 248 telecasts with over two million viewers, compared to MSNBC which saw just 14 and CNN with only ten. Since election night, FNC has been the most-watched network in all of television in primetime, topping ABC, CBS, NBC and all cable networks with over four million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. The channel has also outpaced broadcast network CBS and cable during a historical breaking news year from the ill-fated Biden-Trump debate at the end of June through the end of November. Following the November 5 th election, FNC’s audience has risen 24% in primetime compared to year-to-date and the network now holds 73% of the cable news share as CNN (down 39%) and MSNBC (down 52%) have seen their audiences collapse to record lows in primetime. FNC increased its total day viewership increase by 32% compared to year-to-date. While FNC commands 3 million viewers and 382,000 in the 25-54 demo in primetime post-election, MSNBC has collapsed to 644,000 viewers and 63,000 in the 25-54 demo and CNN dropped to just 453,000 viewers and 92,000 in the 25-54 demo. Across total day, FNC has scored 1.9 million viewers and 249,000 in the 25-54 demo compared to CNN with just 357,000 viewers and 65,000 in the 25-54 demo and MSNBC’s 497,000 viewers and only 49,000 in the 25-54 demo. Notably, MSNBC’s Morning Joe has seen 37% of its viewership flee after the co-hosts met with president-elect Trump, slumping to just 618,000 viewers and 49,000 in the 25-54 demo on November 20 th, marking a low going back to 2021. Numerous other shows on MSNBC have marked all-time lows in the 25-54 demo including Jose-Diaz Balart Reports , 11 th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle , Ana Cabrera Reports , Chris Jansing Reports , Katy Tur Reports and The Reidout. On Election Day, FOX News Media’s primetime coverage of election night across FNC, FOX Network, FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX News Digital topped all television networks with nearly 13.6 million viewers and 4.4 million in the 25-54 demo. FNC’s Democracy 2024 primetime coverage averaged nearly 10.8 million in total viewers and 3.3 million in the 25-54 younger demographic, dominating the competition in both categories and beating ABC, NBC, CBS and all cable news networks for the second election in a row. Co-anchored by Special Report’s Bret Baier and The Story’s Martha MacCallum, the network’s marathon coverage from 6 PM - 3 AM/ET averaged 8.6 million viewers and 2.6 million in the 25-54 demo, leading all of television. FNC’s coverage peaked during the 10 PM/ET hour with 11.2 million viewers and 3.5 million in the 25-54 demo, which was the top telecast of the week, even surpassing Monday Night Football on ESPN. Across total day, FNC also reigned supreme, averaging 4.9 million viewers and 1.3 million in the younger 25-54 demo for the duration of Election Day coverage. In the 1 AM/ET hour, FNC’s Decision Desk was the first major network to call the race for former President Donald Trump and the channel commanded over 7.4 million viewers and 2.4 million in the 25-54 demo, leading CNN and MSNBC combined. In terms of cable news share, FNC occupied 48% of viewers in primetime and 50% across total day. FNC’s special coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris’ concession speech was number one in television on November 6 th, delivering nearly 8 million viewers and 1.4 million in the 25-54 demo. Anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, the FOX News Democracy 24 special coverage from 4:15-4:45 PM/ET set a record for post-election coverage and commanded 64% of the cable news audience. Comparatively CNN struggled to 2.2 million viewers and 555,000 in the 25-54 demo and MSNBC saw 2.3 million viewers and 353,000 in the 25-54 demo. According to Nielsen numbers, ABC saw just 2.4 million viewers and 572,000 in the 25-54 demo, NBC averaged only 1.7 million viewers and 396,000 in the 25-54 demo during and CBS lagged behind with 1.5 million viewers and 327,000 in the 25-54 demo during the speech. At 5 PM/ET, FNC’s The Five secured 4.4 million viewers and 510,000 in 25-54 demo, leading all of cable news among total viewership and the younger demo for the month. FNC’s primetime lineup once again swept the competition every hour, beginning at 7 PM/ET with FNC’s The Ingraham Angle averaging 3.3 million viewers and 427,000 in the 25-54 demo. At 8 PM/ET Jesse Watters Primetime commanded 3.9 million viewers and 503,000 in the 25-54 demo. Winning the 9 PM/ET hour across the board, FNC’s Hannity remained dominant with 3.2 million viewers and 424,000 in the 25-54 demo, nearly doubling MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show was saw just 223,000 in the 25-54 demo FNC’s hit late-night program Gutfeld! (10 PM/ET) marked its best month since launch and continued as the genre’s most watched in broadcast and cable television, sweeping both total viewers and the 25-54 demo. Notching over 3.3 million viewers, 480,000 in 25-54, Gutfeld! outranked CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS ’ After Midnight and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart across the board. The network’s nightly newscast, Special Report with Bret Baier (weeknights, 6 PM/ET), averaged 3.3 million viewers and 404,000 in 25-54 demo. Closing the night at 11 PM/ET, FOX News @ Night also surpassed the competition, delivering 1.9 million viewers and 294,000 in the 25-54 demo. From 5-6 AM/ET, FOX & Friends FIRST netted 755,000 viewers while FNC’s signature morning show FOX & Friends (weekdays, 6-9 AM/ET) finished the month with 1.6 million viewers and 218,000 in the demo. The program has remained the number one cable news program in the mornings with both categories for more than three straight years and 45 consecutive months in 25-54 demo. FNC’s daytime lineup, led by two-hour morning news program America’s Newsroom with Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino (weekdays, 9-11 AM/ET), saw 2.2 million viewers and 270,000 in the 25-54 demo. The Faulkner Focus at 11 AM/ET, anchored by Harris Faulkner, notched 2.4 million viewers and 293,000 in the 25-54 demo. At 12 PM/ET, Outnumbered earned 2.5 million viewers and 305,000 in the demo. Notably, the day after the election, The Faulkner Focus and America’s Newsroom led ABC’s The View with total viewers. From 1-3 PM/ET, America Reports with John Roberts and Sandra Smith also garnered 2.2 million viewers and 287,000 in the 25-54 demo. At 3 PM/ET, anchor Martha MacCallum’s The Story averaged 2.1 million viewers and 265,000 in the 25-54 demo as Your World with Neil Cavuto at 4 PM/ET nabbed 2.2 million viewers and 285,000 in the 25-54 category for the month. The Faulkner Focus, Outnumbered and America Reports all delivered their best months since launch with viewers. FNC also continued to excel against the competition throughout the weekend for the month, winning every hour with total viewers and 25-54 demo, defeating CNN and MSNBC by double to triple-digits among both categories on both days. On Saturdays, Life, Liberty & Levin was most watched show, drawing 1.8 million viewers, while FOX & Friends Weekend led in the 25-54 demo with 193,000 A25-54. The Big Weekend Show (weekends, 7 PM/ET) followed with 1.7 million viewers and 175,000 in the 25-54 demo. FOX Report with Jon Scott nabbed 1.3 million viewers (146,000 A25-54) and FOX News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla attracted 1.3 million viewers (165,000 A25-54.) One Nation with Brian Kilmeade drew 1.6 million viewers and 160,000 in the 25-54 demo. On Sundays, FNC’s Sunday Morning Futures earned the top-rated show of the day, garnering 1.9 million viewers and 205,000 with 25-54 demo. The Big Weekend Show followed with 1.6 million viewers and 177,000 in the 25-54 demo. FOX & Friends Sunday also outpaced every CNN and MSNBC program in viewers, with 1.5 million viewers and 168,000 in 25-54 demo. At 11 AM/ET, MediaBuzz, hosted by Howard Kurtz, delivered 1.5 million viewers and 176,000 in the 25-54 demo while Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy garnered 1.6 million viewers and 127,000 A25-54. FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service and has been the number one network in basic cable for the last eight years and the most-watched television news channel for more than 22 consecutive years, currently attracting nearly 50% of the cable news viewing audience according to Nielsen Media Research. Notably, Nielsen/MRI Fusion has consistently shown FNC to be the network of choice for more Democrat and Independent viewers, with the most politically diverse audience in cable news. A 2024 Pew Research Center study found that more Americans named FNC as their main source for political news than any other network while a 2023 New York Times/Siena College poll found FNC as the leading single source of news for voters across the country. Owned by Fox Corporation, FNC is available in nearly 70 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top 10 programs in the genre. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126140368/en/ CONTACT: FOX News Media Contact: Jessica Ketner: 212-301-3976 orJessica.ketner@FOX.com KEYWORD: NEW YORK UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT TV AND RADIO OTHER COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA SOURCE: FOX News Channel Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/26/2024 05:51 PM/DISC: 11/26/2024 05:52 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126140368/en
BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents' stunning march across Syria gained speed on Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and with the government forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels' moves around Damascus, reported by an opposition war monitor and a rebel commander, came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Get the latest need-to-know information delivered to your inbox as it happens. Our flagship newsletter. Get our front page stories each morning as well as the latest updates each afternoon during the week + more in-depth weekend editions on Saturdays & Sundays.Amritsar: A snatcher was shot in the foot by police when he attempted to snatch a rifle from an officer while trying to flee custody. Accused Suraj alias Mandi had been apprehended for snatching the purses of two NRI women. He was taken to the location where he had allegedly hidden stolen items. Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said Suraj, a resident of Bikhiwind, was arrested for snatching the purse of Rekha, an NRI from the UK, who was travelling in an e-rickshaw. He also snatched the purse of Premika Qureshi from Mauritius on Majithia Road. When he was taken to the spot where he claimed to have hidden the stolen items, Suraj attempted to snatch an assault rifle from one of the policemen. In response, ASI Jaskaran Singh fired from his service revolver, injuring Suraj in the foot. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment. Bhullar said Gurkirat, an accomplice of Suraj, is still at large, but efforts are ongoing to locate him. Both women expressed gratitude to the police for recovering their valuables, including passports, identity cards, and currency. We also published the following articles recently The Family snatched Ethan Pages phone forcing him into a chaotic foot chase NXT star Ethan Page, known for his heel persona, hilariously sabotaged a charity event in a recent social media video. Forced to participate, Page mocked the cause, only to have his phone stolen by The Family after refusing to post. The video, ironically promoting the charity, ended up online, showcasing Page's comedic villainy. 2 held in connection with snatching cases Guwahati police apprehended two individuals in separate snatching incidents. Arjun Malakar, from Umrangso, was arrested for allegedly snatching a mobile phone in Pub Sarania and was linked to another incident in Lachit Nagar. Police tracked him through the vehicle used in the crime. Bhaskar Kalita, from Kampur, was arrested near Gandhi Basti with a knife and OST tablets. Auto driver, aide arrested for phone snatching in Wazirabad In a late-night Delhi snatching, two men posing as autorickshaw drivers were apprehended. They targeted a pedestrian near Wazirabad, stealing his mobile phone before escaping in their waiting auto. A quick-thinking witness provided the vehicle's registration, leading police to 32-year-old Rohit Kumar and 28-year-old Suraj Sharma. Both have prior criminal records, and police recovered the stolen phone.
Protests mount over Ballari maternal deaths; Lokayukta team inspects hospitalsIn the ever-evolving landscape of technology and finance, Tesla’s impact extends beyond electric vehicles and rockets. Recently, the focus has shifted to the fascinating world of after-hours trading , where the company’s stock price continues to generate buzz. But why should the gaming community care about this financial phenomenon? After-hours trading refers to the buying and selling of stocks outside regular market hours. For Tesla, this period can lead to significant fluctuations in stock prices due to earnings reports, corporate announcements, or global market trends. These shifts aren’t just numbers on a screen; they influence the perception of technology trends and economic stability, both of which are crucial to the thriving gaming industry. In the gaming world, where technology drives innovation, financial stability is paramount. The gaming industry relies on robust technological infrastructure, often spearheaded by tech giants like Tesla. A solid financial backbone ensures ongoing development and investment in revolutionary gaming technologies, such as virtual reality, AI-driven gaming engines, and sustainable gaming consoles. Gamers and developers, who often keep a keen eye on technological advancements, can leverage insights from Tesla’s after-hours stock performance to anticipate market trends, identify investment opportunities, and understand the larger tech ecosystem. Tesla’s after-hours trading is not just business news; it’s a potential glimpse into the future of technology-driven entertainment . As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, staying informed about these trends could offer a competitive edge to gamers and developers alike. The Gaming World’s Secret Weapon: Decoding Tesla’s After-Hours Trading for Future Tech Trends In recent years, the intersection of finance and technology has become a focal point for predicting future trends. One area gaining increasing attention is Tesla’s after-hours trading, a phenomenon that might seem removed from the creative realm of gaming but is, in fact, highly relevant. Here’s why the gaming community should tune in. Understanding After-Hours Trading After-hours trading happens when major stock exchanges like the NYSE and NASDAQ close their doors for the day. While the regular trading hours typically run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, after-hours trading continues from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. During this window, significant price shifts can occur in response to earnings reports, economic announcements, or global events. Tesla’s Role in Shaping Future Tech Trends Tesla’s stock is particularly volatile during after-hours trading. For a company that’s a frontrunner in tech innovation—be it in electric vehicles or AI—these fluctuations can provide meaningful insights into broader tech trends. # Key Features and Insights – Market Reactions and Innovations : Significant stock movements often follow major announcements from Tesla, whether it be new technological advancements or shifts in strategy. These reactions can signal future trends in tech that could spill over into the gaming industry. – Gaming Technology Dependencies : Emerging gaming technologies like virtual reality (VR) and AI-driven engines are highly dependent on broader tech innovations. Tesla’s focus on AI and computing power can forecast similar trends in gaming. – Sustainability and Gaming : Tesla’s emphasis on sustainability mirrors a growing trend in gaming. Environmentally friendly gaming consoles and ecosystems are becoming a priority, and Tesla’s corporate maneuvers could signal shifts in sustainable technologies that impact gaming. Practical Use Cases for the Gaming Community – Strategic Planning for Developers : Developers can use Tesla’s stock performance as a benchmark for planning new gaming technologies. Keeping pace with Tesla’s tech innovations might offer a blueprint for new gaming capabilities that attract users. – Investment Opportunities for Gamers and Companies : By closely observing Tesla’s after-hours trading patterns, gamers and gaming companies can spot investment opportunities. They might identify companies within Tesla’s supply chain or those adopting similar technological advancements. Pros and Cons of Leveraging After-Hours Trading Insights Pros : – Gain a competitive edge by anticipating technological shifts. – Identify new investment avenues in sync with tech trends. – Align technological advances in gaming with cutting-edge industry standards. Cons : – After-hours trading is less liquid with wider spreads, making it riskier. – Requires expertise in interpreting financial data and stock trends. – Overreliance on one sector’s performance could lead to a skewed perspective. Future Predictions Looking ahead, the influence of Tesla’s after-hours trading on the gaming industry is likely to grow. As the tech world becomes increasingly integrated, insights derived from financial markets could prove essential for predicting the next big thing in gaming. Staying attuned to these trends offers a tactical advantage in anticipating what comes next in the realm of entertainment technology. As Tesla continues to innovate, its financial dynamics may well map the future landscape of gaming and beyond. For more information about Tesla and its latest technological innovations, visit the official Tesla website .
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In its collaborative efforts with Nigeria to deliver high quality Medicare in Nigeria, an ultra-modern medical facility specializing in trauma-related ailments has been established in Lagos, Nigeria by the Indians. Nebula Care Hospital Limited with company number: RC-7133773, incorporated in Nigeria on Sep 12, 2023 is situated at Wilmer Street, Ilupeju, Lagos State. The chairman of Nebula Hospital Care Limited is Dr. J.G. Makadia. Nebula Care was opened on the 19th December, 2024, even as the management disclosed that the hospital has the latest high tech in medical delivery offerings and that it would handle general sickness, general trauma, joint replacement, spine, physiotherapy services, general surgery, gynaecology, Dentistry, radiology, x-ray, ECG, sonography, ultrasound, has pharmacy, and clinical laboratory, among others. Its specialty is in orthopaedic trauma, accidental trauma, related spine surgery, as a team of Indian medical specialists will be coming from India, to join their Nigerian counterparts to carry out major surgical operations as soon as the need arise.While declaring the hospital open, Consulate General of India/High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Shri Chandramouli Kumar Kern, spoke glowingly about the hospital and the optimism it holds for Medicare in not only Lagos State but Nigeria in General. Makadia stated that Nebula is a very well-known name in the field of orthopaedic implant and related items. He said “I am very glad to open this facility, Nebula Care Hospital, it is going to be very significant in the health care system in Lagos and Nigeria. Nebula is a very well-known name in the field of orthopaedic implant and related items, they have many products which are very helpful in the rehabilitation of patients. “Modern day’s technology is evolving everyday so the health care system is also evolving, the most important this is the facilities are up to date and world class for the benefits of Lagosians. I am happy to note that this facility is wonderful. ”Shri Chandramouli Kumar Kern also spoke about the economic angle of the hospital to Nigerians as it is not only going to reduce medical tourism to India, it is going to bring down the cost of medical treatment. “It is possible to receive treatments for which Nigerians travel to India thereby saving millions of dollars on transportation. “This is possible, you see, I am going to give you an example, India is 9000 kilometers from this place, and still many people travel to India to obtain medical care, this facility is now right here in Lagos, it is going to be wonderful. You see people come to our Consulate for Visa and Visa is around a million, then after, the ticket is around a million, about N4million is spend without taking any medicine, without taking any medical care, but if you have the facility locally that would be more than enough for treating patients,He added that the hospital would br cost effective. “This is going to be cost effective also. This hospital can keep tracking people and when two, three patients are here, they could be operated here in their local Environment, they don’t have to eat Indian food, they would eat their own egusi soup, and get the treatment. You see, fantastic, I have come across many Nigerians, they said look, medical facility is wonderful but because of food I will not go to India. It is difficult, when you move to a place and you stay there for a month, it is difficult, the same thing if I have to go to America for treatment, it is going to be difficult for me. So it is a great thing that this facility is coming locally in Lagos and indeed Nigeria. ”I was at Java Moss they have started antibiotic factory, so they are going to be manufacturing antibiotics here, it is great. The local Indians are joining together with their Nigerian counterparts to create a better health care system that help to improve the health care ecosystem. “This is wonderful news, I congratulate the team of Nebular Care that this facility should be successful so that more value will be added in the health care system.Shri Chandramouli Kumar Kern who also commended other Indian investors in the healthcare system said the hospital is affordable. “If it is not cost effective this place will not grow, the local facility is certainly going to be cost effective, if they are bringing doctors from India or any other facilities, there would be five, ten, 20 people so that will spread the cost so it they charge you, it would be spread on 20 not on one person who is going to India. ”While stating that the facility is the only Nebula Hospital in Nigeria disclosed that India has very warm relationship with Nigeria. “Indian government has a very warm relationship with the Lagos State and Nigeria governments, you may be aware that the Indian Prime Minister was here and we had great engagement with the President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the cooperation is vibrant, and we are happy to assist the Nigerian healthcare system in any way possible. “I am saying we are for even the local production of medicine, we are not just for supplying of medicine from India, no, the medical facility should grow in Nigeria locally. We have witnessed this when Covid was there, people were having money but they could not get medicine, if there was local production of medicine, you would have medicine any time. So that is important that local manufacturing facility grow, and we are here to support this cause, with the API, the technology, the machine, everything. We are ready to assist Nigeria, Lagos State Government as far as the hospital is concerned,” he said.General Manager of Nebular Care Hospital Mr Jay Ghosalkai, made it public that the hospital handles all types of general sicknesses, general trauma, joint replacement, spine, physiotherapy services, general surgery, gynaecology, Dentistry, radiology, x-ray, ECG, sonography, ultra sound, has pharmacy, clinical laboratory. ”Our specialty is in orthopaedic trauma, anything accidental trauma, related spine surgery, my team will be coming from India, they are specialists. They are specialising in trauma and joint replacement, also we have some of the Nigerian doctors who are one of the best in Nigeria today, who will also be coming for surgery here.Razaq Olusola Ajala, Chairman, Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) who was present at the inauguration of the hospital said he felt elated and happy. He acknowledged the contributions of Indians in Ilupeju where he is the chief host even as he averred that the hospital would be of mutual benefits to both the locals and the Indians. “This hospital in Idi-Olowo-Ojuwoye by extension, Lagos State will automatically reduce medical tourism, most of our people travel to India and other developed climes because of the belief that they have the capacity in terms of manpower and facilities to attend to their health challenges, so with the location of this facility given the number of experts that will be working within the facility, the equipment, our people need not look elsewhere, they will see this place as a destination of choice whenever they are challenged health-wise because the same treatment they are given in India and other climes, they can as well get it here. Why wasting your money traveling from here to India, if you even think of the attendant risks involved in travelling from here to those places, as I said earlier, it is a destination of choice,” Ajala stated.He said there is excellent relationship between his government and the Indian community and as the local government Chairman he would ensure his ward patronize the facility. “The truth is that we have excellent relationship with Indian community. You would agree with me that we have long history that is of mutual benefit to both parties, I mean Nigerians and Indians. When you are talking of communities with highest concentration of Indians, you would agree with me that Ilupeju happens to be one of that community, we have excellent relationship between the government of Idi-Olowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area and the Indians here. “It is a symbiotic relationship, we are lucky the Indians are lucky, because we have used the instrumentality of our position to provide a conducive environment for them to sleep with their two eyes open, and for them to see our community as a destination of choice whenever they want to make investment decision. ”He said his government ensures the safety and well-being of everyone no matter the nationality or tribe. “My leadership platform ensures that everyone living within Idi-Olowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area whether you are Indian, Briton, American, Nigerian, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, it is my responsibility as a government to ensure we have excellent relationship with all the security operatives of our people to be able to sleep with our two eyes closed, and to some extent, I think we have been able to achieve that.”By ALEXANDRA OLSON and CATHY BUSSEWITZ NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are revaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business. The changes announced by the world’s biggest retailer followed a string of legal victories by conservative groups that have filed an onslaught of lawsuits challenging corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minority and women-owned businesses and employees. The risk associated with some of programs crystalized with the election of former President Donald Trump, whose administration is certain to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority. Trump’s incoming deputy chief of policy will be his former adviser Stephen Miller , who leads a group called America First Legal that has aggressively challenged corporate DEI policies. “There has been a lot of reassessment of risk looking at programs that could be deemed to constitute reverse discrimination,” said Allan Schweyer, principal researcher the Human Capital Center at the Conference Board. “This is another domino to fall and it is a rather large domino,” he added. Among other changes, Walmart said it will no longer give priority treatment to suppliers owned by women or minorities. The company also will not renew a five-year commitment for a racial equity center set up in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd. And it pulled out of a prominent gay rights index . Schweyer said the biggest trigger for companies making such changes is simply a reassessment of their legal risk exposure, which began after U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 that ended affirmative action in college admissions. Since then, conservative groups using similar arguments have secured court victories against various diversity programs, especially those that steer contracts to minority or women-owned businesses. Most recently, the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty won a victory in a case against the U.S. Department of Transportation over its use of a program that gives priority to minority-owned businesses when it awards contracts. Companies are seeing a big legal risk in continuing with DEI efforts, said Dan Lennington, a deputy counsel at the institute. His organization says it has identified more than 60 programs in the federal government that it considers discriminatory, he said. “We have a legal landscape within the entire federal government, all three branches — the U.S. Supreme Court, the Congress and the President — are all now firmly pointed in the direction towards equality of individuals and individualized treatment of all Americans, instead of diversity, equity and inclusion treating people as members of racial groups,” Lennington said. The Trump administration is also likely to take direct aim at DEI initiatives through executive orders and other policies that affect private companies, especially federal contractors. “The impact of the election on DEI policies is huge. It can’t be overstated,” said Jason Schwartz, co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group at law firm Gibson Dunn. With Miller returning to the White House, rolling back DEI initiatives is likely to be a priority, Schwartz said. “Companies are trying to strike the right balance to make clear they’ve got an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, and they want to get the best talent, while at the same time trying not to alienate various parts of their employees and customer base who might feel one way or the other. It’s a virtually impossible dilemma,” Schwartz said. A recent survey by Pew Research Center showed that workers are divided on the merits of DEI policies. While still broadly popular, the share of workers who said focusing on workplace diversity was mostly a good thing fell to 52% in the November survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associated at Pew called it a small but significant shift in short amount of time. There will be more companies pulling back from their DEI policies, but it likely won’t be a retreat across the board, said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at New York University. “There are vastly more companies that are sticking with DEI,” Glasgow said. “The only reason you don’t hear about it is most of them are doing it by stealth. They’re putting their heads down and doing DEI work and hoping not to attract attention.” Glasgow advises organizations to stick to their own core values, because attitudes toward the topic can change quickly in the span of four years. “It’s going to leave them looking a little bit weak if there’s a kind of flip-flopping, depending on whichever direction the political winds are blowing,” he said. One reason DEI programs exist is because without those programs, companies may be vulnerable to lawsuits for traditional discrimination. “Really think carefully about the risks in all directions on this topic,” Glasgow said. Walmart confirmed will no longer consider race and gender as a litmus test to improve diversity when it offers supplier contracts. Last fiscal year, Walmart said it spent more than $13 billion on minority, women or veteran-owned good and service suppliers. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations that that have partnered with Walmart on its diversity initiatives offered a cautious response. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a non-profit that last year named Walmart one of America’s top corporation for women-owned enterprises, said it was still evaluating the impact of Walmart’s announcement. Pamela Prince-Eason, the president and CEO of the organization, said she hoped Walmart’s need to cater to its diverse customer base will continue to drive contracts to women-owned suppliers even if the company no longer has explicit dollar goals. “I suspect Walmart will continue to have one of the most inclusive supply chains in the World,” Prince-Eason wrote. “Any retailer’s ability to serve the communities they operate in will continue to value understanding their customers, (many of which are women), in order to better provide products and services desired and no one understands customers better than Walmart.” Related Articles National News | Bird flu virus was found in raw milk. 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The company also will stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s annual benchmark index that measures workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. A Walmart spokesperson added that some of the changes were already in progress and not as a result of conversations that it had with Starbuck. RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, senior director of the HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, said companies that “abandon” their commitments workplace inclusion policies “are shirking their responsibility to their employees, consumers, and shareholders.” She said the buying power of LGBTQ customers is powerful and noted that the index will have record participation of more than 1,400 companies in 2025.
Syrian insurgents reach the capital's suburbs. Worried residents flee and stock up on supplies BEIRUT (AP) — Insurgents’ stunning march across Syria is gaining speed with news that they have reached the suburbs of the capital of Damascus. The government on Saturday was forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country. The rebels’ moves around Damascus were reported by an opposition war monitor and a rebel commander. They came after the Syrian army withdrew from much of southern part of the country, leaving more areas, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters. The advances in the past week were among the largest in recent years by opposition factions. The factions are by a group that has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on PARIS (AP) — France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The five-year restoration is widely seen as a boost for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline, and brings a welcome respite from his domestic political woes. World leaders, dignitaries, and worshippers gathered on Saturday evening for the celebrations under the cathedral's soaring arches. The celebration was attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For Catholics, Notre Dame’s rector said the cathedral “carries the enveloping presence of the Virgin Mary, a maternal and embracing presence.′′ Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full a dose of presidential pomp. And they held a hastically-arranged meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a day that's mixing pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. The president-elect's visit to France is part of a global a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire. Macron and other European leaders are trying to win Trump’s favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is making threats, traveling abroad, and negotiating with world leaders. He has more than a month-and-a-half to go before he’s sworn in for a second term. But the president-elect is already moving aggressively to not only fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but also to try to achieve his priorities. In recent days, Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s largest trading partners. That led to emergency calls and a visit. And he's warned of “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages still being held captive in Gaza. South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over short-lived martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol has avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law. Most of Yoon's ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. The scrapping of the motion is expected to intensify protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea. A survey suggests a majority of South Koreans support the president’s impeachment. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative People Power Party. But the party also apparently fears losing the presidency to liberals. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry. The feelings of exasperation, anger, resentment, and helplessness toward insurers aren’t new. But the shooting and the headlines around it have unleashed a new wave of patients sharing such sentiments and personal stories of interactions with insurance companies. Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic. Many say they hope the new amplified voices can bring about change for companies often accused of valuing profits over people. 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor recalls confusion and chaos during Japanese bombing 83 years ago PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II. Two survivors are planning to return to the Hawaii military base on Saturday for a remembrance ceremony on the attack's anniversary. They are each over 100 years old. They will join active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for a remembrance ceremony hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service. A third survivor was planning to join them but had to cancel due to health issues. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 3 and injuring others THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartments. The cause of the disaster is unclear. Emergency authorities said four people were rescued from the rubble and taken to the hospital. The mayor said rescuers were no longer looking for survivors but for eventual bodies, but could not specify how many people might still be unaccounted for. Residents of the northeastern neighborhood of Mariahoeve in The Hague heard a huge bang and screams before dawn. Dutch authorities have deployed a specialized urban search and rescue team to find victims. How 'Mufasa' rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy's voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music SAN DIEGO (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’ legendary footsteps was enough to rattle any actor. But instead of letting the pressure roar too loudly, he harnessed his nerves to breathe fresh life into his young lion character. Pierre found parallels between himself and his character while filming his leading role in “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which opens in theaters Dec. 20. He took the reigns as the new voice of Mufasa after Jones played the iconic King Mufasa in both the 1994 and 2019 versions of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The prequel offers a fresh exploration into Mufasa’s origin story.
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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.
It was a long time coming for the Nebraska Cornhuskers but it all finally came together Saturday on a memorable afternoon in Lincoln. In beating Wisconsin 44-25, the Huskers became bowl-eligible for the first time since 2016, beat the Badgers for the first time since 2012 and showed their most progress this season. Over the past several weeks, head coach Matt Rhule and even new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen have said the players have to make plays, execute and stay locked in for a full 60 minutes. Related: Huskers become bowl-eligible with dominant 44-25 win over Wisconsin Follow us on Facebook “They’ve wanted to get it done, it’s gonna come down just really to execution, how we match up with Wisconsin, the things that we do well, so I’ve just encouraged them to focus and I’ve encouraged them not to shy away from the gravity of this," Rhule said leading up to the game. "To lock into it and lean into it, the only way out is to go through it and so they’ve gotta bust through this weekend.” He added, "I want us to go win the game and I want our players to walk off proud knowing that they won the game." On the day Nebraska honored roughly 30 players on Senior Day, the Big Red finally accomplished those goals felt the emotions they've long been waiting for. “This will be the last time we ever celebrate six wins but, as I’ve told our players, it’s always hard to be the first to do it," Rhule said. “My speech to them in the locker room was, 'I would do anything to do this for you but I can’t, you have to go do it.' ... I got a little bit choked up there too (during the BTN postgame interview)," he added, "because, they’ve worked so hard and I wanted them to have this.” "You know what, we don't have a place for it, but we're going to find one!" Matt Rhule talks @HuskerFootball being bowl eligible and taking home the Freedom Trophy for the first in his tenure at Nebraska 🙌 #B1GFootball pic.twitter.com/QBVCjtFfon Not only did they do it but the Huskers did it in a big way. They racked up their most points and second-most yards since Rhule took over and got their biggest margin of victory over a power-conference team since a 56-7 shellacking of Northwestern on Oct. 2, 2021. Importantly, Nebraska secured a bowl game berth with the win but the team and state also felt some things it hasn't for a long time. “Joy. I mean, just to finally attain one of the goals we had for our season and prevail through all the adversity that’s been thrown at us, to be able to go out and be able to do it, it’s awesome,” senior defensive tackle Ty Robinson said. “It was incredible. I’m ecstatic," said wide receiver Jahmal Banks. "Everyone that loves Nebraska won today. Moments like that come once in a lifetime so I definitely cherished that. I’m definitely grateful to be a part of that.” “It felt great, it felt amazing," running back Emmett Johnson described. "It’s been awhile since we’ve gone on to a bowl game. I’m really happy for the seniors and the guys that have been here for a long time through the ups and downs. It was exciting in the locker room, that was a great feeling.” And some relief? “Yes. 100%. 100%," Rhule admitted. "And again, it’s relief in that I’ve got the benefit of doing this twice before ... so to come full tilt two years later, to be able to run the football in the game, to be able to stop the run, yeah, I’m proud of them but it does feel like relief and it feels like relief because I want those older players to know ... we’re not snakebit, there is no curse, you’ve just gotta go play good football and if you play good football, good things will happen.” That's what the Huskers did, they played good football. There were still missed opportunities and is certainly a lot of room for growth, but when the coaches put them in good spots, the players delivered more often than not. According to Pro Football Focus, Nebraska's running backs and receivers forced 18 missed tackles on Saturday, easily their most of the season. It's no coincidence the Huskers also tallied six runs of at least 10 yards — something they've only done one other time this season, back in Week 2 against Colorado. “I just think they went out and they executed. ... The players made the explosive plays, the players made people miss," Rhule said. "Like, Emmett was untackleable at times today, right?” There is a lot left to do, but this was the next step this team needed to take. The program can't get back to being a contender without first making a bowl game, and that has now been accomplished, which is reason for celebration. “It’s big for the state. It felt good to get the win for us and for them. I know this state’s been through a lot with us, they go through it with us and they’ve stuck by us this whole time and they haven’t given up on us so it was awesome to see,” senior defensive back Isaac Gifford said. It's also reason to celebrate because, as Rhule said, the standard has now been raised. Next year, sights will be set much higher than just six wins and a bowl game, and the team knows that. “Playoffs next year," quarterback Dylan Raiola said. "I mean, as simple as that.” Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. The announcement caps a turbulent eight-day period in which Trump sought to capitalize on his decisive election win to force Senate Republicans to accept provocative selections like Gaetz, who had been investigated by the Justice Department before being tapped last week to lead it. The decision could heighten scrutiny on other controversial Trump nominees, including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth , who faces sexual assault allegations that he denies. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” Gaetz, a Florida Republican who one day earlier met with senators in an effort to win their support, said in a statement. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1," he added. Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect. Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!” He did not immediately announce a new selection. Last week, he named personal lawyers Todd Blanche, Emil Bove and D. John Sauer to senior roles in the department. Another possible contender, Matt Whitaker, was announced Wednesday as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. The withdrawal, just a week after the pick was announced, averts what was shaping up to be a pitched confirmation fight that would have tested how far Senate Republicans were willing to go to support Trump’s Cabinet picks. The selection of the fierce Trump ally over well-regarded veteran lawyers whose names had circulated as possible contenders stirred concern for the Justice Department's independence at a time when Trump has openly threatened to seek retribution against political adversaries. It underscored the premium Trump places on personal loyalty and reflected the president-elect's desire to have a disruptor lead a Justice Department that for years investigated and ultimately indicted him. In the Senate, deeply skeptical lawmakers sought more information about Justice Department and congressional investigations into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls, which Gaetz has denied. Meanwhile, Justice Department lawyers were taken aback by the pick of a partisan lawmaker with limited legal experience who has echoed Trump's claims of a weaponized criminal justice system. As Gaetz sought to lock down Senate support, concern over the sex trafficking allegations showed no signs of abating. In recent days, an attorney for two women said his clients told House Ethics Committee investigators that Gaetz paid them for sex on multiple occasions beginning in 2017, when Gaetz was a Florida congressman. One of the women testified she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old at a party in Florida in 2017, according to the attorney, Joel Leppard. Leppard has said that his client testified she didn’t think Gaetz knew the girl was underage, stopped their relationship when he found out and did not resume it until after she turned 18. The age of consent in Florida is 18. "They’re grateful for the opportunity to move forward with their lives,” Leppard said Thursday of his clients. “They’re hoping that this brings final closure for all the parties involved.” Gaetz has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The Justice Department’s investigation ended last year with no charges against him. Gaetz’s political future is uncertain. He had abruptly resigned his congressional seat upon being selected as attorney general, a move seen as a way to shut down the ethics investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. He did win reelection in November for the new Congress, which convenes Jan. 3, 2025, but he said in his resignation letter last week to House Speaker Mike Johnson that he did not intend to take the oath of office. He transmitted a similar letter to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the state launched a special election process to fill the vacancy. Republicans on the House Ethics Committee declined this week to release the panel's findings, over objections from Democrats in a split vote. But the committee did agree to finish its work and is scheduled to meet again Dec. 5 to discuss the matter. As word of Gaetz's decision spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who served with Gaetz in the House, called it a “positive move." Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz “put country first and I am pleased with his decision.” Others said they had hoped Gaetz could have overhauled the department. Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close ally of Trump, said he was “disappointed. I like Matt and I think he would have changed the way DOJ is run.” Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said he hoped that Trump will pick someone “equally as tenacious and equally as committed to rooting out and eliminating bias and politicization at the DOJ.” Gaetz is not the only Trump pick facing congressional scrutiny over past allegations. A detailed investigative police report made public Wednesday shows that a woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth, the former Fox News host now tapped to lead the Pentagon, after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave. “The matter was fully investigated and I was completely cleared,” Hegseth told reporters Thursday at the Capitol, where he was meeting with senators to build support for his nomination. Associated Press writers Michelle L. Price, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Adriana Gomez Licon contributed to this report. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.Gophers junior guard Mara Braun will not travel with the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team to its tournament in New Orleans later this week. Instead, she’ll stay behind and have surgery on the right foot she re-injured last week . “She’ll have the surgery and get back to working on her recovery,” Gophers coach Dawn Plitzuweit said. Plitzuweit said a decision on whether Braun will attempt to return this year is still pending. “It’s way too early to tell,” she said. The team’s leading scorer, Braun originally injured her right foot landing on an opponent in the fourth quarter of the Gophers game at Illinois on Jan. 28. She had surgery then and was lost until the Gophers began play in the WNIT tournament. But, after two games there, she tweaked the injury and missed the final three games . Last season it took about two months for Braun to return. It remains to be seen how her recovery goes this time, but Braun would be eligible for a medical redshirt should she miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season. The Gophers were 5-0 when Braun stepped wrong and re-injured the foot in the morning shootaround prior to the Nov. 20 game against Eastern Illinois. She has watched the last two games from the bench, wearing a walking boot. Since the start of the 2023-24 season the Gophers are 21-6 with Braun in the starting lineup, 6-10 without her. The Gophers have beaten both Eastern Illinois and Montana since Braun’s latest setback. Next up, they’ll play Houston on Friday in New Orleans.
ISLAMABAD: Amidst widespread concerns among masses regarding soaring inflation in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday congratulated the nation, saying “the weekly inflation rate decreased to 3.57 percent, representing the lowest figure recorded in the last six years.” The people have not yet experienced any relief concerning inflation; however, the prime minister, in a statement said the current inflation rate is the lowest it has been since October 4, 2018, attributing this achievement to the efforts made by of his economic team led by Muhammad Aurangzeb. Sharif reiterated his commitment to address the nation’s challenges and assured the masses that he would continue to work tirelessly for their welfare. Weekly SPI inflation down 0.34pc He maintained that measures are being implemented to create jobs, foster industrial development, and attract foreign investment, adding Pakistan is making significant progress toward development, driven by economic stability. He lighted the rise in remittances, investments from friendly countries and stable diplomatic relations as indicators of the country’s development trajectory. Sharif expressed the political sacrifices made for Pakistan’s growth and prosperity did not go in vain, and he acknowledged that all stakeholders are playing a vital role in the nation’s development journey. Copyright Business Recorder, 2024South Korean president narrowly survives impeachment attempt
