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Boise State's legacy includes winning coaches and championship momentsJains in Maharashtra are delighted that the new state assembly will have seven members from the community, six from the BJP, and an independent supported by Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. The last population census estimated that Jains formed 1.25% of the state's population. Jains are 2.4% of the newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly - nearly double their proportion of the population. The numbers were similar in 2009 and 2019. There were nine Jain MLAs in 2014. Three of the Jain MLAs in the new Vidhan Sabha are from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region: Mangal Prabhat Lodha from Malabar Hill, Parag Shahfrom Ghatkopar East, and Narendra Mehta from Mira Bhayandar. The other three BJP Jain MLAs, Prashant Bumb from Gangapur, Chainsukh Sancheti from Mankapur, and Rahul Avade from Ichalkaranji, are also from the BJP. Rajendra Yadravkar, the independent candidate from Shirol is the only non-BJP MLA in the list. Yadravkar contested as a member of Rajarshi Shahu Vikas Aghadi, a local party, and was a Minister of State in the last government. Jains said that while they are happy with their representation in the state assembly, there are hopes the MLAs also get ministerial portfolios. "Compared to our population we are well represented, but compared to our contribution to the economy and society we are under-represented. We contribute 24% of the state's GDP and a similar figure nationally. We lead in social contribution," said Lalit Gandhi, President of All India Jain Minority Federation and Chairman of the newly established Jain Minority Financial Development Corporation which will provide financial assistance to young Jain entrepreneurs, and pensions to widows, among other welfare programmes. There are Jains who think the community is undercounted. "The census did not have the provision to count Jains separately," said Girish Jain of Samastha Mahajan, a community group. "I was not able to list myself as a Jain because the census form did not allow me to." Jains were granted the status of a distinct religious minority in 2014. "The Congress government declared us as a religious minority, but the BJP started welfare schemes for us," said Gandhi. The Jain Minority Financial Development Corporation, constituted in October 2024, has a share capital of Rs 50 crores and an annual plan to disburse Rs 100 crores for its welfare schemes. Apart from the financial schemes, the earlier government had promised police escorts for Jain sadhus and sadhvis who undertake walking journeys on dangerous roads and the protection of religious properties. On December 7, community leaders will gather in Mumbai to felicitate newly elected Jain MLAs from Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and other states. The community is also planning discussions of schemes to promote the community's culture, social, and economic conditions. Programmes have also been planned to encourage more young people to get interested in politics. "Despite our representation in elected bodies, as a business community, we have kept away from politics. Young people are not interested in politics," said Jain.

Australia news LIVE: Labor fast-track social media ban; ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leaderBy LOLITA BALDOR and FATIMA HUSSEIN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account, and said “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” Kellogg, an 80 year-old retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence , was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more to Kyiv before Biden leaves office in less than months. Trump has criticized the billions that the Biden administration has poured into Ukraine. Washington has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. The incoming Republican president has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group’s policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025,” is a move to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” Related Articles Trump’s proposed national security advisor U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) tweeted Wednesday that “Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution.” Kellogg was a character in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence’s national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden ’s victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: “You’re not tough enough to make the call.” Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Makai Richards had 17 points in Chattanooga's 84-76 victory against Bryant on Wednesday. Richards added five rebounds for the Mocs (5-3). Trey Bonham shot 4 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 7 from the line to add 15 points. Sean Cusano went 5 of 7 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points. Earl Timberlake led the Bulldogs (4-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, six rebounds and six assists. Bryant also got 16 points from Rafael Pinzon. Jakai Robinson finished with 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated Press

Investors’ hopes of future interest rate cuts were buoyed on Friday by weak UK economic data, pushing the FTSE 100 upwards. London’s blue-chip index gained 112.81 points, or 1.38%, to end the day at 8,262.08. It came after a business survey showed activity across the UK’s private sector contracted in the first weeks of November, amid a slump in optimism in the period following the Budget. The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reported activity hit a 13-month low. But the news had a positive effect on UK stocks, which rose on hopes of faster cuts to the base interest rate by the Bank of England. Elliott Jordan-Doak, an analyst at the consultancy Pantheon Macroeconomics, said that rising inflation and risks from Donald Trump’s election in the US “leaves only a low chance of another rate cut in December”. “Signs of weaker growth, however, make a February rate cut a slam dunk, we think. “Accordingly, the market repriced closer to our call after the PMI release, now pricing three rate cuts over the next 12 months.” At the end of the day in Europe Frankfurt’s Dax index rose 0.83%, while the Cac 40 in Paris gained 0.58%. In New York a little while after markets had closed in Europe the S&P 500 had gained 0.27%, while the Dow Jones was 0.76% higher. On currency markets the pound was trading 0.54% lower against the dollar at 1.2516 and had risen 0.14% against the euro at 1.2037. In company news, National World shareholder Media Concierge has said it tabled a £56.2 million takeover approach for the Yorkshire Post owner. Media Concierge, which runs a raft of newspapers in Ireland as well as direct mail and advertising operations, put forward a potential offer of 21p per share for National World on October 31. This represents a 40% premium against the firm’s share price at the close of trading on Thursday November 21. Shares in National World rose 25.67% on Friday. Brent crude futures were up 0.92% to 74.91 US dollars at the close of trading. The biggest risers on the FTSE 100 were Diploma, up 244p to 4466p, Spirax, up 280p to 6790p, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, up 78p to 1950p, AstraZeneca, up 412p to 10474p, and Melrose Industries, up 18.6p to 526.8p. The biggest fallers on the FTSE 100 were NatWest Group, down 9.8p to 390.7p, Barclays, down 5.45p to 257.2p, JD Sports, down 1.98p to 93.46p, Antofagasta, down 25p to 1664.5p, and Standard Chartered, down 13.4p to 945.6p.Inside Celtic on-field crisis meeting as Schmeichel explains CCV own goal

Father Gerald Murray and Rabbi Elliot Mathias join 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the opportunity for peace with Christmas and Hanukkah landing on the same day. Every year growing up, there was an orange in my Christmas stocking. It commemorated an occasion I do not remember: my first Christmas, when my Jewish father and Catholic mother, newly married, were too broke to buy me anything else. By the time I can remember anything, conditions had gotten better, and for my dad, the traditions and trappings of yuletide became something of an obsession. It was with the zeal of the convert, though he never converted, that he was the architect of Christmas joy. THE GRAHAM FAMILY'S CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS My father was of the opinion that a household Christmas tree should be visible to the naked eye from space. Even my Irish Catholic mother would say, "Really? More lights, Bobby?" To which the reply was always, "Yes, more lights, Suze." Until the age of 10, I would retire to bed on Christmas Eve, the tree in the living room still as bare as a forest pine. I would struggle to fall asleep amid the murmuring of aunts and uncles, clinking eggnog glasses, and the low intones of Bing Crosby, below. David Marcus (center), recalls learning from his Jewish father, Bobby (r.), how to make Christmas special for his younger brother, Jon (l.). When I woke in the morning, there it was, our tree, dazzling, blinking, so ablaze with light that Moses might have mistaken it for God himself. But it was never dad who got the credit, it was Santa, of course, who made the tree magic. When I was 10, my little brother was born, and something incredible happened. On Christmas Eve, after Jon was put to bed, I was invited to stay up and decorate the tree for him with my family. As my adult relatives discussed politics or the previous weekend’s Eagles game, my dad showed me step by step, first the beads, then the first set of lights, then the garland, then more lights, and finally, the ornaments, including some which were homemade by my mother for that first poor Christmas of the orange. David would warn his little brother not to question who brought the Christmas magic. For the rest of my childhood, with the possible exception of a toy Star Wars At At, the best thing about Christmas was helping to craft the joy, surprise and wonder in my brother’s eyes those mornings. As Jon grew older and wiser he started to doubt that it was Santa who transformed our living room into a Macy’s holiday window every year. I never wanted to flat out lie to him, but when he doubted, I would tell him what my dad had told me. "I don’t think you’d want Santa hearing you say that this close to Christmas," he would gravely warn. "It could be a big mistake." And so I took that approach with my little brother, and decades later with my son. Today, I think my dad’s overabundance of Christmas spirit was rooted in his joy at seeing those he loved be happy, merry even. It was also about this time that I was baptized as a Catholic. My parents had taught me both traditions and left it to me to pick one or the other by age 10. It wasn’t really until then that I started to wonder why my Jewish dad loved the birth of Christ so much, even though He was not his Lord and Savior. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION I still can’t fully answer that question, and with both my parents passed, there is nobody left to ask. Today, I think my dad’s overabundance of Christmas spirit was rooted in his joy at seeing those he loved being happy. Merry, even. And it is truly a testament to the child we call wonderful, born of meager means to Jewish parents, that his birth is cause for celebration, even among those who have yet to accept his divinity. For unto us, in accordance with the scriptures, a Son was born, and for Dad, well, being a dad was really the only thing that mattered. Christmas was not so much the birth of Jesus, as it was a celebration of the holy bonds of family. A half century after my first Christmas, my son receives an orange in his stocking every year. He misses his grandfather very much, as do I, but he also resembles him. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP All December he pesters me, "What are we gonna get for mom?" Like my father, my son seems to take the most pleasure in seeing others light up with smiles of joy as bright as my dad’s Christmas tree. This Christmas Eve, under the cold dark skies in the land where children sleep, across broad and deep America, fathers like mine will toil to craft wonder come morning. All who try will succeed. So from me, and my father, I wish you a very merry Christmas. And remember, be careful what you say about Santa. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS David Marcus is a columnist living in West Virginia and the author of " Charade: The COVID Lies That Crushed A Nation ."

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Gratifying as it was for Sean McDermott to catch up with his family and get some rest during Buffalo’s bye week, the Bills coach on Wednesday found comfort returning to his weekly routine and familiar wardrobe — a gray T-shirt and sweatpants. “When I’m not wearing those, I go to my closet and I don’t know what to wear. I’m kind of like not myself,” he said before pulling up his hoodie for emphasis to reveal the gray shirt he had on underneath. “So I was telling some of the guys this morning, ‘It’s good to be back.’” Though there remain challenges ahead, these are upbeat times in Buffalo . The Bills (9-2) are off to their best start since 1992. They remain in contention for the AFC’s top seed by entering their break following a 30-21 win over Kansas City (10-1). And Buffalo is in position to clinch its fifth straight AFC East title as early as Sunday. To do so, the Bills would need Miami to lose to Green Bay on Thursday night, and Buffalo to win its game over San Francisco (5-6) on Sunday night. Buffalo has won six straight since back-to-back losses at Baltimore and Houston, and scored 30 or more points in each of its past five outings. Refreshed as McDermott sounded and appeared, it didn’t take long for him to revert to his game-at-a-time script when assessing what’s on the line this weekend. “We’re mostly focused on our level of play this week against a good football team,” he said. McDermott shed little light on the status of Buffalo’s lengthy list of injured players. There’s no timetable yet on Matt Milano being activated off injured reserve, even though the starting linebacker practiced fully for the first time since tearing his left biceps during a training camp practice in mid-August. Milano has actually missed nearly 14 months since sustaining a season-ending injury to his right leg in Week 5 last season. Milano revealed little during a brief interview following practice. “I feel all right. Getting back into it with the team,” said Milano, who no longer wore a red non-contact jersey in practice. Meantime, rookie receiver Keon Coleman, who has missed two games with a right wrist injury, and starting right tackle Spencer Brown, who missed one game with an ankle injury, were limited in practice. Tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) was Buffalo's only player not practicing. The Bills also opened the three-week window for backup rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (wrist) and backup offensive lineman Tylan Grable (groin) to return. McDermott has another positive going for him revolving around the bye week. The Bills are 8-0 coming out of their break since McDermott took over as coach in 2017. “I don’t really have the, hey, this is exactly what we do formula,” McDermott said on whether he’s changed his bye week approach. “It’s more of us really just getting back to what we do, getting back to basics.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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In the latest quarter, 16 analysts provided ratings for NOV NOV , showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 5 4 3 4 0 Last 30D 0 0 1 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 1 0 0 2M Ago 4 2 0 3 0 3M Ago 1 2 1 1 0 Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $20.06, a high estimate of $25.00, and a low estimate of $15.00. Experiencing a 9.84% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $22.25. Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive NOV is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Waqar Syed ATB Capital Maintains Sector Perform $19.00 $19.00 Scott Gruber Citigroup Lowers Neutral $18.00 $21.00 Roger Read Wells Fargo Lowers Underweight $15.00 $16.00 David Anderson Barclays Lowers Underweight $16.00 $17.00 Marc Bianchi TD Cowen Lowers Buy $22.00 $28.00 Charles Minervino Susquehanna Lowers Positive $21.00 $22.00 Stephen Gengaro Stifel Lowers Buy $24.00 $25.00 David Anderson Barclays Lowers Underweight $17.00 $20.00 Saurabh Pant B of A Securities Lowers Buy $20.00 $22.00 Stephen Gengaro Stifel Lowers Buy $25.00 $26.00 Charles Minervino Susquehanna Lowers Positive $22.00 $26.00 Phillip Jungwirth BMO Capital Lowers Market Perform $20.00 $22.00 Scott Gruber Citigroup Lowers Buy $21.00 $24.00 Arun Jayaram JP Morgan Lowers Overweight $22.00 $23.00 Roger Read Wells Fargo Lowers Underweight $16.00 $20.00 Elizabeth Porter Morgan Stanley Lowers Overweight $23.00 $25.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to NOV. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company. Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of NOV compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for NOV's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations. Capture valuable insights into NOV's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on NOV analyst ratings. About NOV NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) is a leading supplier of oil and gas drilling rig equipment and products, such as downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. The company operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two thirds of its annual revenue. NOV: Financial Performance Dissected Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity. Revenue Growth: NOV displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 0.27% . This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector. Net Margin: NOV's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.93% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability. Return on Equity (ROE): NOV's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 2.02%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health. Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.14%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets. Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.37 . Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are. Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update. Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability. Breaking: Wall Street's Next Big Mover Benzinga's #1 analyst just identified a stock poised for explosive growth. This under-the-radar company could surge 200%+ as major market shifts unfold. 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