Napoli down Venezia on night of Serie A drawsThis deal won't last very long. HP is currently offering an HP Envy Intel Core i5-1440F RTX 3050 gaming PC for $629.99. That's not a very spectacular deal. However, you can upgrade to the RTX 4060 GPU on the configuration page and the price actually drops $10. That means you can pick up an HP Envy RTX 4060 gaming PC for only $619.99 . That is definitely one of the best budget gaming PC deals I've seen for all of November and December, including Black Friday. Even if the deal doesn't prematurely expire, this is a flash sale that's set to expire in a few hours. HP Envy RTX 4060 Gaming PC for $619.99 The HP ENVY is a compact, unassuming PC that doesn't feature the ostentatious tempered glass panels or RGB bling that adorn many gaming PCs. But really, it's the internals that count. This particular system is equipped with an Intel Core i5-14400F CPU, an RTX 4060 GPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512GB M.2 SSD. The Intel Core i5-14400F processor is a 14th generation Intel CPU and features a Max Turbo frequency of 4.7GHz with 10 cores, 16 threads, and 20MB of total cache. This is a good gaming chip that won't bottleneck your RTX 4060 GPU. The case measures only 12" deep and 14" high, so it won't take up much desktop space. It features a decked out front I/O panel which includes four USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port, a headphone jack, and even a 3-in-1 memory card reader. At this price, there's not much more you can ask for. Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.As word spread Sunday that Jimmy Carter, the nation’s 39th president, had died, many in Maryland turned to social media to share their reactions. Here’s what some state leaders said: In a statement on X, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore praised Carter for receiving a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and his service as a naval officer before becoming the 39th President of the United States. “The First Lady and I are saddened to hear of the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter,” Moore wrote. “President Carter and his work made the world a better place and his legacy will be remembered by generations.” “I join my fellow Americans in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter, a man of deep conviction and humility who served our nation with great distinction as President, Naval Officer, and humanitarian. President Carter dedicated his life to lifting others up— whether through his tireless work with Habitat for Humanity, his fight against disease and poverty around the world, or his commitment to peace and democracy. Yumi and I send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Carter family.” Democratic Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin called Carter a model and said he “represented the very best values that you want in elected officials. “He was a model to me that you can be honest and straightforward with the American people and you could accomplish a great deal,” Cardin said in a release Sunday. “For me personally, and as a nation, we owe a lot to Jimmy Carter.” “Today, I join Americans in honoring the life of Jimmy Carter — first as a naval officer and then as President of the United States. May he rest in peace and may the legacy of his public service continue for generations to come.” Maryland’s 6th district Rep. David Trone, who worked on Carter’s campaign in 1976 said he learned firsthand from Carter and acknowledged him for his foreign policy that accomplished things like the ratification of the Panama Canal Treaties and nuclear limitation treaty with the Soviet Union. “President Carter redefined American foreign policy. His actions saved countless lives,” Trone said in a statement Sunday. “President Carter will forever be remembered as a man who aimed to create a more peaceful world and protect our environment for future generations.” Related Articles “President Carter was one of the finest men to have ever served us as President. Honesty, decency, compassion for all. “My deepest condolences go out to the entire Carter family during this time.” “Jimmy Carter represented the best of our country. His decades of distinguished service to America and humanity leave a towering legacy of good work. Our Hearts are with the Carter family.” “President Jimmy Carter set a powerful example of what Democratic values can accomplish – strengthening Social Security, expanding healthcare, and advancing the cause of peace around the world. While his passing is a profound loss, his legacy inspires us to continue fighting for a brighter, more just future. As Democrats, let’s honor his memory by building on the progress he championed.”

Durosinmi 0-1 1-2 1, Dent 5-9 3-5 15, Jones 6-14 7-8 20, McPherson 5-10 2-3 13, Munden 1-3 0-2 2, Muhammad 5-11 6-6 21, Sotirov 2-5 2-2 7, Nicholls 1-2 0-0 2, Mott 0-0 1-2 1, Gooden 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-55 22-30 82. Ellis 3-6 6-9 12, Co.Schwieger 4-9 7-8 17, De La Cruz Monegro 3-9 6-9 12, DeAveiro 1-6 6-6 8, Wright 5-10 0-0 13, Schmidt 5-9 7-8 17, Sepp 0-4 2-2 2, Shaw 2-3 0-0 5, McNair 0-3 1-2 1. Totals 23-59 35-44 87. Halftime_Valparaiso 41-39. 3-Point Goals_N. Illinois 10-22 (Muhammad 5-7, Dent 2-3, McPherson 1-3, Sotirov 1-3, Jones 1-6), Valparaiso 6-21 (Wright 3-4, Co.Schwieger 2-4, Shaw 1-2, Ellis 0-1, De La Cruz Monegro 0-2, Sepp 0-2, DeAveiro 0-3, McNair 0-3). Fouled Out_Sotirov, Mott. Rebounds_N. Illinois 39 (McPherson 11), Valparaiso 31 (Sepp 8). Assists_N. Illinois 11 (Dent 4), Valparaiso 8 (De La Cruz Monegro, DeAveiro 3). Total Fouls_N. Illinois 32, Valparaiso 20.The sudden collapse of the Assad regime has raised questions about Russia's future in Syria. Russia has long enjoyed a military footprint at two key bases in the country. New satellite images show what Moscow's warships and aircraft are doing now. Newly captured satellite imagery shows what the Russian military in Syria is doing following the collapse of the Assad regime. Advertisement The images taken this week by Maxar Technologies and obtained by Business Insider show Russian aircraft are still present at the Khmeimim airbase, but Moscow's warships are no longer stationed at its nearby naval facility in Tartus . Russia supported Syria's longtime dictator, Bashar Assad, in his brutal civil war. But Moscow's military footprint in the country fell into uncertainty over the weekend after rebel forces captured Damascus and ousted Assad following a rapid offensive that lasted just days. Assad has since fled to Moscow. Advertisement The Kremlin relies heavily on its bases in Syria to project its power, and losing them would be a major setback, not something that Russia needs amid its war in Ukraine. Tartus is Russia's main naval base abroad, and it provides the country with crucial access to a warm-water port. Meanwhile, Moscow uses Khmeimim to move military forces in and out of Africa. A satellite image captured on Monday shows Russian aircraft, helicopters, and military equipment at the Khmeimim airbase near the coastal city of Latakia. At the adjacent civilian Bassel Al-Assad International Airport, lots of activity was spotted. Russian aircraft are seen at the Khmeimim airbase on Monday. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies Crowds and traffic at the civilian airport adjacent to Khmeimim on December 9. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies It is unclear at this time if assets have already left and whether Russia will hold its position at this base. Advertisement Imagery captured on Tuesday shows that Russia's warships missing from its naval facility in Tartus, a port city located on the Mediterranean Sea. At least two frigates were spotted several miles off the coast. Russian naval vessels were spotted at Tartus on December 5. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies The vessels are missing in this December 10 image. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies Five Russian surface vessels — three frigates and two replenishment oilers — and a submarine were spotted at the Tartus base earlier in the week, but they had left the facility by Monday and were still gone the next day. It's unclear if and when the warships will return to port; their presence out in the Mediterranean could be for safety reasons amid all the uncertainty on land rather than a full evacuation from Tartus. Advertisement A Russian frigate sails off the coast of Syria on December 10. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies Another Russian frigate was spotted off the coast of Syria on December 10. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies The new imagery comes amid questions over Russia's future control of the Tartus and Khmeimim bases, which it has held for years. The country's defense ministry has not publicly signaled any major force posture changes. Related stories Ukraine's military intelligence agency said that Moscow was withdrawing from its bases and evacuating its forces. BI was unable to confirm this independently. The ships are out of port, but the specific reason isn't certain. The Kremlin said that it is taking steps to ensure the security of its bases through conversations with the new Syrian leadership as details of the transition government become clearer. Russian state media has said rebel forces control the province where its facilities are located. Advertisement If Russia is unable to retain access to these bases, it could spell trouble for Moscow in the region. Conflict analysts with the Institute for the Study of War, a US-based think tank, wrote in an assessment on Monday that "the potential loss of Russian bases in Syria will have major implications for Russia's ability to project power in the Mediterranean Sea, threaten NATO's southern flank, and operate in Africa."

Short Interest in Thai Oil Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:TOIPF) Grows By 38.7%From sex drive woes to cheating and porn addiction, Dear Deidre reveals readers’ most common problems of 2024They’ve done it before, but can they do it again? The Vancouver Canucks played and prevailed without Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes on Nov. 23 in Ottawa. The captain wasn’t injured, but his ego was likely bruised in being assessed a boarding major and game misconduct at 12:29 of the opening period for his end boards hit on Senators centre Josh Norris. In the absence of Hughes, the Canucks built a 4-1 lead before hanging on for a 4-3 victory after the Senators staged a late third-period rally. With Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet revealing Sunday that Hughes is out week-to-week with a suspected hand injury suffered Dec. 21, and Elias Pettersson should return in a week from an ailment sustained last Monday, the next-man-up mantra is being tested to the max. Hughes was a game-time decision Dec. 23, took the warm-up and played well, even though he had injury issues. Was that prudent? What about aggravating the injury? “He could have hurt what he has, but wouldn’t have hurt it any more,” reasoned Tocchet. “He’s just a tough kid and he won us the game (4-3 over San Jose) with a couple of assists. He gutted it out for us. “What happened was you talk to doctors, you talk to the player and then you put your coach’s hat on and you come up with whether he plays or not.” Then came the colossal collapse Saturday in which the Canucks saw a comfortable 4-1 lead with five minutes remaining evaporate into a stunning 5-4 overtime shocker against the struggling Seattle Kraken. “As a group, we have to learn how to close a game out,” Canucks defenceman Noah Juulsen said following practice Sunday. “Obviously, we were up Saturday and blew it. We have to get to our box-outs and eliminate sticks. “Maybe if I’m boxing my guy out, that puck (Jaden Schwartz shot) may not hit me and go in off my ass. It’s huge in the end. “That (loss) is not one you just get over, but we have to move on. Today we watched a lot of video had a good practice and brought a lot of energy. Working on things we need to get better at should help us.” For Juulsen, a depth blueliner who has played predominately in a third-pairing role — as opposed to moving up to a second pairing — challenges have increased. He’s always been a well liked team-first guy but the asks have increased. He’s now facing tough forward matchups and must be sharper with puck decisions and positioning. On Saturday, his ill-timed zone exit pass into the slot, saw Carson Soucy fail to advance the puck. Vince Dunn pounced on the opportunity to cut the deficit to 4-3. “You’re playing against higher-skilled guys,” added Juulsen. “Communication with Soucy, all the defencemen and forwards, we can all do the job any night.” It’s the small things that could add up to filling the giant Hughes void. You don’t simply replace a generational player who could lead the Canucks in scoring this season, vie for a second-consecutive Norris Trophy and also gain Hart Trophy consideration. “He’s the heart and soul of this team and brings his game every night, which everybody in here appreciates,” added Juulsen. “You’re seeing a player that we might not see again for a while and is one of a kind. “We just have to do our jobs and stick to the plan and have 45-second shifts as the max. That game in Ottawa. He (Hughes) gets kicked out early and we came out with a win.” Tyler Myers has played with Hughes this season and in the past and knows better than most the quality of the player and the person. “Quinn is a game-changer,” said Myers. “There’s not a lot of guys in the league who can do things that he does. We have a team game plan and we can’t be trying to force something out of nothing.” Myers definitely wasn’t Hughes in overtime Saturday when he stopped and spun in the offensive zone and delivered a pass intended for J.T. Miller . It was well off the mark and sprung Dunn for a breakaway and the winning goal. “When I make the turn, my eyes crossed paths with Brock (Boeser) and Millsy (Miller) and I made a bad play,” admitted Myers. “Stuff like that happens and you’ve got to move on. We addressed it and having that killer instinct.” The Canucks need this checklist of do’s and don’ts in a collective effort to fill the Hughes void: — Drop passes at the offensive blueline, where Hughes is always stationed to make something happen, depend on positioning and communication so they don’t get picked off for an odd-man break. — Point shots can’t be blocked to create turnovers. Hughes learned a juke move at the blueline to dart down low to the left and release a shot to the right from a sharp angle. He added wheeling and dealing behind the net for better looks and passing opportunities. — On the Myers gaffe, Hughes would have probably pivoted a few times to find the best attack angle or playmaking option by creating matchup confusion with his fleet feet and quick mind. bkuzma@postmedia.com

First Internet Bancorp ( NASDAQ:INBK – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Saturday, December 28th, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.06 per share by the bank on Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.66%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. First Internet Bancorp has a payout ratio of 5.7% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect First Internet Bancorp to earn $4.25 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.24 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 5.6%. First Internet Bancorp Trading Down 2.3 % Shares of INBK stock opened at $36.57 on Friday. First Internet Bancorp has a fifty-two week low of $23.05 and a fifty-two week high of $43.26. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $39.04 and a 200 day moving average price of $35.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $316.99 million, a P/E ratio of 14.40 and a beta of 0.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.61, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 0.99. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price objective on First Internet Bancorp from $41.00 to $45.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 4th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $43.63. Check Out Our Latest Report on INBK First Internet Bancorp Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) First Internet Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for First Internet Bank of Indiana that provides commercial, small business, consumer, and municipal banking products and services to individuals and commercial customers in the United States. The company accepts non-interest bearing and interest-bearing demand deposit, commercial deposit, savings, money market, and Banking-as-a-Service brokered deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. See Also Receive News & Ratings for First Internet Bancorp Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for First Internet Bancorp and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .BAN THEM FOR LIFE: Dundee United boss Goodwin hits out after he is targeted by missile-throwing Dons thugsNone

As President Joe Biden's term comes to an end, social media users are falsely claiming that his administration spent billions of dollars on the construction of just a handful of electric vehicle charging stations. Multiple high-profile figures, including sitting members of Congress, have promoted the claims. The claims misrepresent funding set aside by the 2021 Infrastructure and Jobs Act , also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for a national network of publicly available electric vehicle chargers . Biden has set a goal of creating 500,000 such chargers by 2030. Here's a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: The Biden administration spent $7.5 billion to build eight electric vehicle charging stations. THE FACTS: That's incorrect. The $7.5 billion figure refers to the total amount allocated through the 2021 law to build a network of charging stations across the U.S., not the amount that has already been spent. There are currently 214 operational chargers in 12 states that have been funded through the law, with 24,800 projects underway across the country, according to the Federal Highway Administration. A charger, often called a charging port, provides electric power to one vehicle at a time through a connector, which is plugged into the vehicle. Stations are physical locations that can have multiple chargers. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg called the claims spreading online “false” in a series of X posts. “$7.5B has not been spent, nor anything like that,” he wrote, adding that federally funded chargers are built by individual states, not the federal government, and that most will be built in the second half of the 2020s. The total $7.5 billion in funding consists of $5 billion distributed through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program , or NEVI, and $2.5 billion distributed through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program , or CFI. NEVI funds, as determined by a formula, go annually to departments of transportation in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, from 2022 to 2026. The funds will be available until 2030. Each year, 10% of NEVI funding is set aside for states and local governments that require additional assistance. CFI provides grants to states and other localities through an application process. It funds electric vehicle charging, as well as other alternative fueling infrastructure, with a focus on underserved and disadvantaged communities. Rep. Michael Rulli, a Republican from Ohio, was among multiple high-profile figures who falsely claimed this week that the entire budget has already been spent. “Pete Buttigieg will leave his post as Transportation Secretary having spend $7.5 BILLION to build 8 EV charging stations,” he wrote in an X post that had received approximately 62,900 likes and shares as of Wednesday. “His legacy will be squandering billions on something nobody wants, while millions struggle to afford the things they need.” Rulli's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. By early this year, only four states — Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania and Hawaii — had opened stations funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, The Associated Press reported in March . A Washington Post article published the next day said this amounted to just seven stations . Loren McDonald, an independent analyst tracking the electric vehicle charger buildout, told the AP that when assessing the progress that's been made it's important to understand that some states have extensive experience constructing electric vehicle charging infrastructure while others have little to none. He explained that Wisconsin, for example, had to pass a new law in order to comply with federal requirements. “This is a federal program, but at the end of the day, it's completely dependent on the states,” he said. “And so the real criticism probably needs to be directed at the states that are moving slowly or how the program was structure. But I don't know how else you would have done it.” Asked whether the federal government could do anything to help states move faster, McDonald suggested that it could have provided them with more guidance on how to manage their individual buildouts. All 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia have access to two rounds of NEVI funding totaling nearly $2.4 billion, according to the Federal Highway Administration. As of Friday, 37 states have access to their third round of funding, for an additional $586 million total. The agency explained, however, that this does not represent money that has already been spent — just the money that is available to fund projects. The Federal Highway Administration has announced more than $1.3 billion in awards through CFI and funds set aside by NEVI with $779 million in grants currently available under both programs. This also represents money that is available for projects rather than money that has been spent. There are currently more than 203,000 publicly available charging ports across the U.S., with nearly 1,000 being turned on every week, according to the agency. This is more than double the number available in 2021. In addition to NEVI and CFI, funding sources include federal tax incentives and private investments. Find AP Fact Checks here: https://apnews.com/APFactCheck .Investors worried about a stock market sell-off may feel the urge to sell out of their positions and run for the exits. But long-term investors know that it's a mistake to overhaul your investing strategy based on emotion. A better approach is to ensure you are invested in companies that suit your risk tolerance and can help you achieve your investment objectives. Dividend stocks are a great way to generate passive income without the need to sell out of a position. Particularly safe options include companies like Lockheed Martin ( LMT -0.21% ) , American Water Works ( AWK -0.69% ) , and Kenvue ( KVUE -0.88% ) , which have recession-resistant business models and emphasize dividend raises. Here's why all three dividend stocks are worth buying in 2025. 1. Lockheed Martin After its stock price reached an all-time high earlier this year, Lockheed Martin and its defense contractor peers have sold off considerably over the last few months, possibly due to valuation concerns. Lockheed's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is now back down to 17.6 -- right around its 10-year median P/E of 17.9. Despite a broad portfolio of segments spanning aeronautics, missiles and fire control, rotary and mission systems, and space (mainly satellites), Lockheed Martin tends to have a relatively low valuation because of its mediocre growth prospects. With the vast majority of sales going to the U.S. government, Lockheed's top customer is unlikely to make sweeping changes to the defense budget overnight. However, investors can pencil in slow and steady growth for Lockheed over time, making it a reliable dividend stock. Lockheed just raised its dividend for the 22nd consecutive year and features a yield of 2.7% -- which is considerably higher than the S&P 500 's yield of just 1.2%. Investors worried about a stock market sell-off in 2025 can rest easy knowing that Lockheed has an extensive order backlog and can do well no matter what the economic situation might be. Lockheed finished the quarter ended Sept. 29 with a $166 billion order backlog spread across its four segments. For context, Lockheed is guiding for 2024 sales of $71.25 billion. Add it all up, and Lockheed is a safe dividend stock at a good value to buy in 2025. 2. American Water Works The regulated water utility provides drinking water and wastewater services to customers in California, Hawaii, the Midwest, the Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the South. The business model is fairly straightforward. American Water Works delivers essential services to a growing population and works with regulators and government agencies to set prices so customers aren't overcharged. Still, American Water Works earns enough to maintain operations and invest in new infrastructure. The investment thesis is centered around a growing, healthy dividend. The company targets an annual growth rate of 7% to 9% per year while keeping a payout ratio of 55% to 60%. By keeping a lid on its payout ratio, the company maintains a healthy balance sheet and still has money left over to reinvest in the business. Shares of American Water Works have sold off about 13% in the past three months, bringing the yield back up to 2.5%. American Water Works isn't the type of company that will gush growth. Still, it can do well no matter what the economy or broader stock market are doing, making it a reliable dividend stock to buy in 2025 for risk-averse investors. 3. Kenvue Consumer healthcare company Kenvue is about as boring as American Water Works. However, nothing is boring about the passive income opportunity for Kenvue investors, who can get a 3.8% yield from the stock. The company's brands include recognizable names like Aveeno, Band-Aid, Listerine, Neutrogena, and Tylenol. There's not a lot of new innovation at Kenvue; rather, the idea is to maintain industry leadership of existing brands to foster moderate volume and price increases over time. Kenvue spun off from Johnson & Johnson in August 2023, inheriting J&J's Dividend King streak. Kenvue's first dividend raise as an independent company came on July 25, when it announced a modest 2.5% increase to the quarterly payout. It's not sizable by any means, but Kenvue already has a high yield, even compared to other consumer staples stocks . Activist investor Starboard Value acquired a stake in Kenvue , believing there's value to unlock from its top brands. It remains to be seen if Kenvue will enter a faster pace of dividend growth and buybacks in the future. But Starboard's stake is an encouraging sign that Kenvue has more potential than meets the eye. Kenvue is a high-yield stock worth buying for passive income investors. Demand for Kenvue's products should hold fairly steady no matter what the economy is doing, making it a good choice for folks focused on dividend income and capital preservation rather than capital appreciation.

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