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MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State pulled off a vital win over Minnesota Saturday night in Minneapolis, earning a 26-25 win that makes the Nittany Lions 10-1 on the season and 7-1 in the Big Ten. Let’s get right into the analysis — with the good, the bad, and the ugly from PSU’s victory. Good Fourth quarter aggressiveness: As someone who will die on the hill of almost never punting, I appreciated James Franklin’s willingness to go for it on three different fourth downs on his team’s game-ending drive. The Nittany Lion head coach does not always make aggressive decisions — he even showed passivity at times Saturday — but when it mattered most he believed in his team and it got the job done. The first was a fake punt that was only successful because PSU didn’t check out of, thanks to Minnesota bringing out its punt return unit and not anticipating the fake. But the second and third were him putting it all on the line with his offense and trying to, as he put it, end it on Penn State’s terms. That’s the kind of aggressiveness that’s needed to win in big moments. Minnesota may only be a middle of the pack Big Ten team, but there was a lot on the line for Penn State Saturday. And that created the type of chances for the Nittany Lions to go out and earn what they aspire to achieve. And on those fourth downs, they did just that. Drew Allar: Saturday was not Allar’s best game, but what he did in crucial spots was more than enough to take him out of having a bad game. The junior quarterback picked up crucial yards on the ground on several occasions and on the final play of the game made the correct call to seal the win for Penn State. On that play in particular, he could have easily thrown the ball in the dirt or tried to force a throw to a covered Nick Singleton on his first read, but instead he made a play. Allar evaded a rusher and stepped up, initially looking like he was going to try and run for the first down with only a yard needed to end the game. But instead he kept his eyes downfield, hitting a wide open Tyler Warren to end it. Those are the kinds of plays that veteran quarterbacks decide to make and the kind that some of the best make consistently. Sure, there was an errant throw or two downfield on Saturday, but ultimately it was Allar who closed out the win. College Football Playoff chances: This is pretty much settled. If Penn State wins against Maryland next week, it is going to be in the 12-team College Football Playoff field and probably seeded between No. 5-8, hosting a first round game at Beaver Stadium. Frankly, the Nittany Lions might even be in with a loss now that Ole Miss has picked up a third defeat. There was a lot of discussion about this program being the primary beneficiary of a 12-team field, and we’re all seeing why. The Nittany Lions remain one of the best teams in the country year after year, even if they don’t necessarily crack the top four. And that may be the irony of all of this. There’s a good chance they finish in the top four in the final rankings — but they’d be seeded lower because they wouldn’t be a conference champ, which the top four seeds are reserved for — making it likely that without playoff expansion they’d have made a four-team field anyway. Andy Kotelnicki: Penn State’s offense isn’t the best in the country, but it is very good and a lot of the credit for that has to go to its offensive coordinator. Kotelnicki has come in and implemented a scheme that relies on complicating everything for the defense. Even the most basic of plays usually involves some sort of motion to challenge the opponents’ ability to make changes with offensive players on the move. He’s taken the group from good to great and has allowed Allar to evolve into one of the best quarterbacks in the country with tight end Tyler Warren as one of the best weapons in the nation. There will be some quibbling about exactly how he does things — some will say he gets too cute and needs to simplify his offense. But those people are wrong. Kotelnicki’s disguises are what makes this offense successful and what has helped lead this team to an eventual playoff berth. Penn State’s defense: The first drive was bad, but the rest of the game was mostly great. The Nittany Lion defense under Tom Allen has bent but not broken most of the season and that’s what happened often against the Gophers. Their first touchdown came on a long drive to begin the game, an issue PSU has had this season, but the only other one came on a trick play after a blocked punt gave the Gophers a short field. The 25 points allowed doesn’t do the defense justice in this game. Very rarely was that group at fault for the Gophers having success scoring, and when Minnesota was in desperate need of points, the Nittany Lion defenders delivered. They helped the team win the turnover battle against a group that was one of the best at getting takeaways and ultimately they kept them alive despite one facet of the game trying to give it away. Bad First quarter passivity: Franklin should be applauded for his aggressiveness late, but he should also be criticized for being passive early. Twice on the team’s first two drives they had fourth-and-1 and twice they decided to punt. And again, as someone who almost never thinks it’s a good idea to punt, I did not like those decisions. The first one is, admittedly, one that most people would punt on. The team was at its own 34-yard-line and it was the first drive of the game. That being said, you are the No. 4 team in the country with the most creative offensive mind calling your plays. You should be able to pick up a yard there. It doesn’t help that Minnesota drove down and scored a touchdown on its ensuing drive, either, rendering any field position gained pointless. The second decision to punt was even more egregious, with PSU having the ball on its own 46. Not going there is fighting for a minimal advantage and — again — not trusting that your offense can gain a single yard. Those plays proved inconsequential to the result, but had the Nittany Lions not become aggressive late and lost, that would have been one of the most obvious reasons as to why. Ugly Special teams miscues: Ryan Barker made his field goals and Luke Reynolds converted a crucial fourth down on a fake punt, but pretty much everything else went wrong for the special teams on Saturday. Riley Thompson had a punt blocked that led to a Minnesota touchdown on the next play. Then Barker had an extra point blocked and returned for two points after a Minnesota defender came through the backfield untouched. And to top it all off, Warren — who was an all-state punter in high school — shanked one 16 yards on a wildly unnecessary trick play that ended with Allar storming off the field furiously. Penn State won, so none of that will matter in the long run as long as the Nittany Lions fix the issues. But they’ll have plenty to fix when they get back from Minneapolis.Inside Trump's new administration: From business moguls to TV personalities
No. 24 UCLA is seeking its eighth straight win on Saturday against an Arizona team that is trying to right the ship after dropping four of its last six games. The game is being played in Phoenix, billed as part of the Hall of Fame Series. It's the first meeting between the storied ex-Pac-12 rivals since the conference's collapse last year and will be the first time the teams have met in a nonconference matchup since 1977. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Cardlytics reports that card-linked cash-back offers represent a strategic stocking stuffer for smart shoppers navigating the expensive holiday landscape. Click for more. Holiday spending hacks: How to unwrap savings without sacrificing festive cheerRodgers, who turns 41 next Monday, has been hampered at times during the Jets' 3-8 start by various injuries to his left leg, including a sore knee, sprained ankle and balky hamstring. Ulbrich said Monday the quarterback came back from the team's bye-week break ready to go. “All I can say, and you'd have to ask Aaron if he's fully healthy, but he's better off today than he's been as of late,” Ulbrich said. "So he's definitely feeling healthier than he has probably for the past month. A healthy Aaron Rodgers is the Aaron Rodgers we all love. “So, I'm excited about what that looks like.” NFL Network reported on Sunday that Rodgers, who missed all but four snaps last season with a torn left Achilles tendon, has declined having medical scans on his injured leg so he can continue to play. GM: The New York Jets are turning to one of their former general managers to help them find their next GM and head coach. The franchise announced Monday that The 33rd Team, a football media, analytics and consulting group founded by former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum, will assist team owner Woody Johnson in the searches. Tannenbaum and Rick Spielman, former GM of the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings, will be The 33rd Team's primary representatives in helping find replacements for former coach Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas. SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy took part in some light throwing on Monday after missing his first career game because of an injury and the 49ers are hoping he can return this week. Purdy hurt his throwing shoulder during a loss to Seattle on Nov. 17. Purdy underwent two MRIs last week that showed no structural damage. But Purdy he felt discomfort after making a few throws at practice on Thursday and was shut down for the game at Green Bay on Sunday that San Francisco lost 38-10. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy made it through the session without pain and will rest on Tuesday and hopefully be able to return to practice on Wednesday as the Niners prepare to play at Buffalo this coming week. “We rested it throughout the weekend hoping that would help,” Shanahan said. “He threw lighter today to see if that rest helps and the rest did help him. So we’ll see again, going through the same things we did last week. We’re going to let him rest all the way up to Wednesday. We’ll see how it feels on Wednesday and then we’ll take the exact same course throughout the week. Hopefully it responds better this week than it did last week with the rest.” Brandon Allen went 17 for 29 for 199 yards with a touchdown, an interception and a lost fumble in his first start since the 2021 season. Allen would play once again if Purdy is unable to go on Sunday at Buffalo. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The NFL removed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers from the commissioner exempt list on Monday, making him eligible to participate in practice and play in the team’s games. Peppers missed seven games since being placed on the list on Oct. 9 after he was arrested and charged with shoving his girlfriend’s head into a wall and choking her. The league said its review is ongoing and is not affected by the change in Peppers’ roster status. Braintree, Massachusetts, police said they were called to a home for an altercation between two people on Oct. 7, and a woman told them Peppers choked her. Police said they found at the home a clear plastic bag containing a white powder, which later tested positive for cocaine. Peppers, 29, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court to charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a Class “B” substance believed to be cocaine. At a court appearance last week a trial date was set for Jan. 22. HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the rest of the season with a broken collarbone, coach Antonio Pierce said Monday. Minshew was injured with 3:12 left in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Denver Broncos. Pierce will have to decide whether Aidan O'Connell or Desmond Ridder will start Friday's game at Kansas City. The Raiders, who have lost seven consecutive games to fall to 2-9, could use a spark. Minshew's grip on the starting job was tenuous even before he was injured. He threw 10 interceptions to just nine touchdown passes this season and Minshew also lost four fumbles. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will practice Monday and “we'll see where he's at from there,” coach Doug Pederson said. Lawrence missed the past two games, losses to Minnesota and Detroit, with a sprained left shoulder. Lawrence had extra time to rest during Jacksonville's bye week. The Jaguars (2-9) host AFC South-leading Houston (7-5) on Sunday and need a victory to avoid being eliminated from playoff contention. Pederson said Lawrence is “feeling better" and they will know more about his playing status following practice Wednesday. Lawrence took a hit to his left shoulder while scrambling at Philadelphia on Nov. 3. Instead of sliding, he chose to go head-first and got hammered by linebacker Zack Baun. Lawrence has practiced some in a limited role since, but was inactive for both games. BRIEFLY LIONS: Detroit wide receiver Jameson Williams won't be charged with a crime after he was found with a gun in a car driven by his brother in October. Prosecutor Kym Worthy says Michigan law is “far from clear” when applied to the 1 a.m. traffic stop in Detroit.None
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jason Drake had 21 points in Drexel's 68-65 victory over Howard on Tuesday night. Drake shot 8 for 17 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Dragons (8-4). Yame Butler went 6 of 10 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 16 points. Marcus Dockery led the Bison (5-7) in scoring, finishing with 14 points and two steals. Blake Harper added 11 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Cameron Shockley-Okeke had 10 points. Drexel went into halftime leading Howard 36-34. Butler put up 10 points in the half. Drexel used an 8-0 run in the second half to build an 11-point lead at 49-38 with 13:07 left. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .None
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — School district officials who punished two parents for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” during a soccer game featuring a transgender player defended their decision Friday at a hearing on whether they can take similar action while they are being sued. Kyle Fellers and Anthony Foote were banned from school grounds after the September game by officials who viewed the wristbands as intimidation or harassment of a transgender player. They later sued the Bow school district, and while the no-trespass orders have since expired, a judge is deciding whether the plaintiffs should be allowed to wear the wristbands and carry signs at upcoming school events, including basketball games, swim meets and a music concert, while the case proceeds. Both men testified Thursday that they didn’t intend to harass or otherwise target a transgender player on the opposing team, and their attorneys have argued they did nothing more than silently express their support for reserving girls’ sports for those born female. But school officials testified Friday that they had reason to believe the men wouldn’t stop there. Superintendent Marcy Kelley and Bow High School Athletic Director Michael Desiletes described receiving strongly-worded emails from Foote in which he called himself a “real leader” who was prepared to take action and seeing his social media posts urging others to attend the game. In the days leading up to the game, another parent told school officials she overheard others talk about showing up to the game wearing dresses and heckling the transgender player. “When we suspect there’s some sort of threat ... we don’t wait for it to happen,” Kelley said, comparing it to the way school officials wouldn’t wait until a fight broke out between two students to intervene if they got wind of it beforehand. Kelley also pushed back on the idea that the plaintiffs were simply expressing support for their daughters and their teammates in general, noting that they chose the one game involving a transgender player to begin wearing the wristbands. “This was organized and targeted,” she said. “If we were to allow harassment, we’re liable.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The transgender player in question, Parker Tirrell, and another student athlete are challenging the state law that bans transgender athletes in grades 5 to 12 from teams that align with their gender identity. A federal judge ruled in their case that they can play sports during the ongoing lawsuit that seeks to overturn the law. Gov. Chris Sununu, who signed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act into law in July, has said it “ensures fairness and safety in women’s sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions.” About half of states have adopted similar measures. Advertisement AdvertisementAnti-fraud efforts meet real-world test during ACA enrollment period
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Article content The 2025 Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup truck lineup bowed mid-December, introducing an array of enhanced features across its twelve trims, and offering a choice between gasoline and hybrid powertrains. Starting prices range from $48,170 for the base SR5; to $84,589 for the hybrid-powered Trailhunter. The new fourth-generation Tacoma was launched last year. The Tacoma’s engine lineup includes a 2.4L turbocharged four-cylinder available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid models utilize the i-Force Max system, good for 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque. Select hybrid trims offer a towing capacity of up to 5,950 pounds. 2025 Toyota Tacoma pricing *Note: Estimated Vehicle Price includes MSRP/freight and PDI/AC charge/maximum dealer fees/maximum other fees and charges, and excludes taxes, license, insurance and registration. The gasoline-powered lineup begins with the SR5 trim ($48,170), which includes features like an 8-inch touchscreen, heated front seats, and Blind Spot Monitor. The off-road-focused TRD Off Road ($51,850) adds Bilstein shocks, a locking rear differential, and multi-terrain controls. Sportier variants like the TRD Sport ($51,250) incorporate sport-tuned suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels. Enhanced trims such as the TRD Sport + ($55,649) add premium features like a JBL audio system, moon roof, and trailer brake controller. At the higher end, the TRD Sport Premium ($59,806) offers a 14-inch touchscreen with Drive Connect, dual-zone climate control, and ventilated seats. Models with a shorter 5-foot bed include the manual-transmission TRD Off Road 6MT ($49,749); and the upgraded TRD Sport + 6MT ($53,548). The range-topping gasoline trim, the TRD Off Road Premium, starts at $60,006. The hybrid i-Force Max powertrain appears in four high-performance trims. The Tacoma Hybrid i-Force Max Limited starts at $64,590 and features full-time four-wheel-drive, Softex upholstery, and advanced multimedia technology. The TRD Off Road Premium hybrid trim ($66,505) builds on off-road capability with features like Bilstein shocks, crawl control, and a multi-terrain monitor. The top-tier off-road trims include the TRD Pro ($78,674) and Trailhunter ($84,589). Both feature FOX shocks, skid plates, and recovery tools, with the Trailhunter offering additional rugged upgrades like ARB steel bumpers and onboard air compressors. All 2025 Tacoma models come equipped with the Toyota Multimedia system, which is now offered with Drive Connect on select trims. Safety features include Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, eight airbags, and a Blind Spot Monitor. The 2025 Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid i-Force Max are now available at Toyota dealerships across Canada. Sign up for our newsletter Blind-Spot Monitor and follow our social channels on Instagram , Facebook and X to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.
Labor axes R&D tax refunds for poker machines, tobaccoNEW YORK — In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs — including Apple’s Tim Cook, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January. “The first term, everybody was fighting me,” Trump said in remarks at Mar-a-Lago. “In this term, everybody wants to be my friend.” Tech companies and leaders have now poured millions into his inauguration fund, a sharp increase — in most cases — from past pledges to incoming presidents. But what does the tech industry expect to gain out of their renewed relationships with Trump? Clearing the way for AI development A clue to what the industry is looking for came just days before the election when Microsoft executives — who’ve largely tried to show a neutral or bipartisan stance — joined with a close Trump ally, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, to publish a blog post outlining their approach to artificial intelligence policy. “Regulation should be implemented only if its benefits outweigh its costs,” said the document signed by Andreessen, his business partner Ben Horowitz, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and the company’s president, Brad Smith. They also urged the government to back off on any attempt to strengthen copyright laws that would make it harder for companies to use publicly available data to train their AI systems. And they said, “the government should examine its procurement practices to enable more startups to sell technology to the government.” Trump has pledged to rescind President Joe Biden’s sweeping AI executive order, which sought to protect people’s rights and safety without stifling innovation. He hasn’t specified what he would do in its place, but his campaign said AI development should be “rooted in Free Speech and Human Flourishing.” Easier energy for data centers Trump’s choice to head the Interior Department, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, has spoken openly about the need to boost electricity production to meet increased demand from data centers and artificial intelligence. “The AI battle affects everything from defense to healthcare to education to productivity as a country,′′ Burgum said on Nov. 15, referring to artificial intelligence. “And the AI that’s coming in the next 18 months is going to be revolutionary. So there’s just a sense of urgency and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration′′ to address it. Demand for data centers ballooned in recent years due to the rapid growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence, and local governments are competing for lucrative deals with big tech companies. But as data centers begin to consume more resources, some residents are pushing back against the world’s most powerful corporations over concerns about the economic, social and environmental health of their communities. Changing the antitrust discussion “Maybe Big Tech should buy a copy of ‘The Art of The Deal’ to figure out how to best negotiate with this administration,” suggested Paul Swanson, an antitrust attorney for the law firm Holland & Hart. “I won’t be surprised if they find ways to reach some accommodations and we end up seeing more negotiated resolutions and consent decrees.” Although federal regulators began cracking down on Google and Facebook during Trump’s first term as president — and flourished under Biden — most experts expect his second administration to ease up on antitrust enforcement and be more receptive to business mergers. Google may benefit from Trump’s return after he made comments on the campaign trail suggesting a breakup of the company isn’t in the U.S. national interest, after a judge declared its search engine an illegal monopoly. But recent nominations put forward by his transition team have favored those who have been critical of Big Tech companies, suggesting Google won’t be entirely off the hook. Fending off the EU Cook’s notoriously rocky relationship with the EU can be traced back to a 2016 ruling from Brussels in a tax case targeting Apple. Cook slammed the bloc’s order for Apple to pay back up to 13 billion euros ($13.7 billion) in Irish back taxes as “total political crap.” Trump, then in his first term as president, piled on, referring to the European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, who was spearheading a campaign on special tax deals and a crackdown on Big Tech companies, as the “tax lady” who “really hates the U.S.” Brussels was eventually vindicated after the bloc’s top court rejected Apple’s appeal this year, though it didn’t stop Cook from calling Trump to complain, Trump recounted in a podcast in October. Trump hosted Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resort, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly. Neither Apple nor the Trump transition team has commented on the nature of their discussions. Making amends? Altman, Amazon and Meta all pledged to donate $1 million each to Trump’s inaugural fund. During his first term, Trump criticized Amazon and railed against the political coverage at The Washington Post, which billionaire Bezos owns. Meanwhile, Bezos had criticized some of Trump’s past rhetoric. In 2019, Amazon also argued in a court case that Trump’s bias against the company harmed its chances of winning a $10 billion Pentagon contract. More recently, Bezos has struck a more conciliatory tone. He recently said at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit in New York that he was “optimistic” about Trump’s second term, while also endorsing president-elect’s plans to cut regulations. The donation from Meta came just weeks after Zuckerberg met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago. During the 2024 campaign, Zuckerberg did not endorse a candidate for president, but voiced a more positive stance toward Trump. Earlier this year, he praised Trump’s response to his first assassination attempt. Still, Trump in recent months had continued to attack Zuckerberg publicly. And Altman, who is in a legal dispute with AI rival Elon Musk, has said he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence in the incoming administration. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging that the maker of ChatGPT betrayed its founding aims of benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits.
DirecTV extends its agreement as title sponsor of the Holiday BowlChandigarh: After the go ahead from the govt, the Haryana State Election Commission (SEC) is all set to conduct the elections to 27 civic bodies, including three municipal corporations and an equal number of municipal councils, in the first week of Feb. The commission is expected to release the draft electoral rolls next week. Objections will be called for the preparation of the final list of electoral rolls by the first week of Jan. Since one week’s time is mandatory between the publishing of the final list of electoral rolls and the announcements of polls, it is expected that the poll schedule could be announced by the second week, latest by Jan 14, sources said. Enquiries revealed that the three municipal corporations expected to go to polls include Gurugram, Faridabad, and Manesar, while the municipal councils where the elections will be held include Ambala Cantonment, Pataudi Mandi, and Sirsa. The commission is expected to announce the election schedule in the second week of Jan if all goes as per the plan. As of now, the deputy commissioners, who also hold the positions of district election officers, have been directed to complete the formalities related to final ward-wise electoral rolls by the first week of Jan. According to sources, the govt has recommended elections to 34 civic bodies. Elections for the remaining civic bodies, as well as for the mayoral posts in Ambala and Sonipat, can be held in the second round. Political parties have also started their preparations for the civic polls. Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Kaushik on Friday chaired a joint meeting of the core group of the party in Delhi to chalk out a strategy for the civic polls. After the meeting, the two called on senior BJP leaders, including Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Deb. Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee president Udai Bhan also indicated that the party was gearing up for the municipal elections in Gurugram, Faridabad, and Manesar. The party will decide on a strategy for participation in the elections to municipal councils and municipal committees, he added. Last week, AAP Haryana unit chief Sushil Gupta, the former Rajya Sabha MP, had announced their participation in the civic polls. We also published the following articles recently State poll commissioner crucial for civic elections: SEC officials Maharashtra's State Election Commissioner position has been vacant since September, delaying crucial local body elections. With the new government formed, officials urge swift appointment of a commissioner to schedule upcoming municipal and gram panchayat polls. Opposition criticizes the delay, citing the importance of the SEC in overseeing local elections. Hry races to finalise civic poll schedule before Jan 4 Haryana's government has committed to holding long-delayed municipal elections by February 4, 2025. The announcement comes after a High Court petition highlighted the disruption caused by postponed polls, including sanitation issues and infrastructure decay in major cities like Gurgaon and Faridabad. The state will release the election schedule by January 4, 2025, following a delimitation process. Ludhiana municipal corporation elections: 34 candidates file nominations ahead of December 21 polls Nominations for the Ludhiana municipal corporation elections are underway, with 34 candidates filing papers on the third day, bringing the total to 26. Nine additional nominations were submitted for Sahnewal and Malaud Nagar Panchayat elections. The deadline is December 12, followed by scrutiny on December 13 and withdrawal until December 14.
JAMAICA, N.Y. , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) today announced that Turkish Airlines will begin operations at the new terminal when it opens in 2026. Turkish Airlines will also unveil a brand new, state-of-the-art lounge for its premium customers, launching the next phase of the award-winning airline's growth at its top U.S. gateway. The New Terminal One, set to be the largest international terminal in the United States , will offer best-in-class amenities and innovative technology for a transformational and efficient travel experience. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. Turkish Airlines, which currently flies 19 times weekly from JFK Airport to its hub at Istanbul , providing seamless connections to its extensive global network, will continue to offer top-tier service from the new terminal. As part of its expansion in the JFK market, Turkish Airlines will open an 11,000-square-foot lounge in the New Terminal One – twice the size of the airline's lounge at the existing Terminal 1. The new lounge will feature premium amenities, expansive views of JFK Airport's airfield and provide direct boarding access to aircraft, offering unmatched convenience for Turkish Airlines' business class customers and top-tier frequent flyers. Recognized for its exceptional in-flight service, Turkish Airlines recently received the World Class Award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the fourth consecutive year, placing it among just 10 airlines in the world to have received this prestigious recognition. Turkish Airlines was also chosen as the Best Airline in Europe nine times by Skytrax. Over the years Turkish Airlines also received accolades from Skytrax and other prestigious organizations numerous times for its Business and Economy Class offerings and Lounges. Turkish Airlines offers service to 351 destinations, including 25 in the Americas. Turkish is a member of the Star Alliance and will join other alliance members at the New Terminal One: LOT Polish Airlines, EVA Air and Air China. "We are thrilled to welcome Turkish Airlines to the New Terminal One at JFK, where their commitment to world-class customer service aligns perfectly with our mission to provide an unparalleled customer experience," said The New Terminal One Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Aument . "We look forward to working closely with our colleagues at Turkish Airlines to elevate the travel experience for customers from 2026 and beyond." Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat stated: "We are excited to bring Turkish Airlines' world-class service to the New Terminal One at JFK, further enhancing our passengers' travel experience with a state-of-the-art-lounge. This move underlines our commitment to continue our growth in the U.S market." In addition to Turkish Airlines, the New Terminal One has partnered with several other global carriers, including Air France, KLM, Etihad, LOT Polish Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Air Serbia, SAS, Neos and Philippine Airlines. Air China is also partnering with the terminal on elevating the travel experience for Chinese customers visiting New York . The New Terminal One is focused on improving the customer experience by collaborating with potential airline partners. This includes working with airline teams across all customer journey touchpoints. Set to be JFK Airport's largest terminal when complete, the New Terminal One will offer a world-class customer experience and additional widebody aircraft gate capacity – providing international airlines a unique opportunity to grow their service at JFK, the top global gateway to the U.S. About The New Terminal One The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport is a bold and exciting project to develop a world-class international terminal that will serve as an anchor terminal in the Port Authority's $19 billion transformation of JFK into a global gateway to the New York metropolitan area and the United States . The New Terminal One will set a new standard for design and service, aspiring to obtain a Top 5 Skytrax ranking and be considered one of the finest airport terminals in the world. The New Terminal One is being built on sites now occupied by Terminal 1 and the former Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, where it will anchor JFK's south side. Construction is taking place in phases. The first phase, including the new arrivals and departures halls and first set of 14 new gates, is expected to open in 2026. At completion, anticipated in 2030, the New Terminal One will be 2.6 million square feet, making it the largest terminal at JFK and nearly the same size as LaGuardia Airport's two new terminals combined. The New Terminal One will be a 23-gate, state-of-the-art, international-only terminal. Sustainably designed and future-focused, the terminal will feature expansive, naturally lit public spaces, cutting-edge technology, and an array of amenities, all designed to enhance the customer experience and compete with some of the highest-rated airport terminals in the world. The New Terminal One consortium of labor, operating, and financial partners is led by Ferrovial, JLC Infrastructure, Ullico, and Carlyle. The New Terminal One is being built by union labor and is committed to local inclusion and labor participation, focusing on diversity and capacity-building opportunities, including ambitious participation goals of 30% for minority and women-owned enterprises, 10% for local business enterprises and 3% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. To learn more about the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport, visit https://www.anewjfk.com/projects/the-new-terminal-one/ About Turkish Airlines Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 491 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 351 worldwide destinations in 130 countries (298 international destinations and 53 domestic destinations within Turkiye). More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/turkish-airlines-to-begin-operations-at-the-new-terminal-one-at-jfk-and-unveil-world-class-lounge-302331710.html SOURCE The New Terminal One at JFKWednesday, December 18, 2024 The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Cvent have announced a three-year partnership, with Cvent joining as AHLA’s latest silver premier partner. Under this collaboration, Cvent will serve as the preferred registration technology platform and event registration sponsor for AHLA’s key signature events. As a global leader in event and hospitality technology, Cvent will enhance AHLA’s capabilities as the association continues to expand its portfolio of trade shows and conferences. The partnership also includes thought-leadership initiatives, offering AHLA members essential industry insights, expert event management strategies, and best practices for innovative technology solutions. “Cvent is a longtime global leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, and we are thrilled to be working hand-in-hand with them to foster meaningful connections across our industry,” said AHLA Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President Kevin Carey . “Cvent will be a vital collaborator as AHLA continues to unite hoteliers, employees, vendors, and other industry partners via our world-class events and conferences.” “As the largest hotel association representing all segments of the U.S. lodging industry with a highly engaged network of hospitality professionals, we are incredibly excited to embark on this partnership with AHLA,” said Cvent Head of Hospitality Bharet Malhotra . “Over the last 25 years, Cvent has become a global marketplace where hoteliers and event professionals collaborate to create exceptional event experiences, and we are honored to bring our expertise to AHLA’s distinguished events. We look forward to collaborating with AHLA to support their member community and accelerate their success.” Through this partnership, Cvent will soon provide comprehensive support for AHLA and AHLA Foundation events, including registration, event diagramming, attendee management, engagement tools, a mobile event app, and onsite check-in with badging. Events benefiting from this technology include ForWard, Night of a Thousand Stars, OFF-SITE The Classic, and regional editions of The Hospitality Show.
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Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday, most of them by car. However, travelers could be impacted by ongoing weather challenges and those flying to their destinations could be grounded by delays brought on by airline staffing shortages and an airport service workers strike . Here's the latest: U.S. airlines are preparing for a Thanksgiving holiday rush, and so are the U.S. Postal Service, United Parcel Service and FedEx. Shipping companies will deliver about 2.2 billion packages to homes and businesses across the U.S. from Thanksgiving to Dec. 31, said Satish Jindel, a shipping and logistics expert and president of ShipMatrix. That’s down from 2.3 billion packages last year. Because the shopping period is a week shorter than in 2023, consumers are shopping further ahead of Black Friday and more purchases are taking place in physical stores, he said. The number of holiday package shipments grew 27% in 2020 and by more than 3% the following year during the pandemic. The numbers have been falling since then, with a projected decline of about 6% this holiday season. Looking to de-stress while waiting for your flight? Many airports have a fleet of therapy dogs — designated fidos and puppers that are eager to receive pets and snuggles from weary travelers. Rules and schedules vary from airport to airport, but the group AirportTherapyDogs uses online crowdsourcing to share the locations of therapy dogs across its various social media accounts. Today, Gracie, a toy Australian shepherd, and Budge, an English bulldog, wandered the concourses at Denver International Airport, and an American Staffordshire Terrier named Hugo greeted travelers at Punta Gorda Airport in Florida. Some airports even feature other therapy pals. San Francisco International Airport’s fleet of animals includes a Flemish Giant rabbit and a hypoallergenic pig. “We cannot live on the wages that we are being paid,” ABM cabin cleaner Priscilla Hoyle said at a rally earlier Monday. “I can honestly say it’s hard every single day with my children, working a full-time job but having to look my kids in the eyes and sit there and say, ‘I don’t know if we’re going to have a home today.’” Timothy Lowe II, a wheelchair attendant, said he has to figure out where to spend the night because he doesn’t make enough for a deposit on a home. “We just want to be able to have everything that’s a necessity paid for by the job that hired us to do a great job so they can make billions,” he said. ABM said it is “committed to addressing concerns swiftly” and that there are avenues for employees to communicate issues, including a national hotline and a “general open door policy for managers at our worksite.” Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. They described living paycheck to paycheck while performing jobs that keep planes running on schedule. Most of them earn $12.50 to $19 an hour, union officials said. Rev. Glencie Rhedrick of Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice said those workers should make $22 to $25 an hour. The strike is expected to last 24 hours. Several hundred workers participated in the work stoppage. Forty-four fights have been canceled today and nearly 1,900 were delayed by midday on the East Coast, according to FlightAware . According to the organization’s cheekily named MiseryMap , San Francisco International Airport is having the most hiccups right now, with 53 delays and three cancellations between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST. While that might sound like a lot of delays, they might not be so bad compared to last Friday when the airport suffered 671 delays and 69 cancellations. In an apparent effort to reduce the headaches caused by airport line cutting, American Airlines has rolled out boarding technology that alerts gate agents with an audible sound if a passenger tries to scan a ticket ahead of their assigned group. This new software won’t accept a boarding pass before the group it’s assigned to is called, so customers who get to the gate prematurely will be asked to go back and wait their turn. As of Wednesday, the airline announced, the technology is now being used in more than 100 U.S. airports that American flies out of. The official expansion arrives after successful tests in three of these locations — Albuquerque International Sunport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Tucson International Airport. ▶ Read more about American Airlines’ new boarding technology Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it’s clear travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Here are a few ways to make your holiday journey a little less stressful: 1. Make a checklist of what you need to do and what you need to bring 2. Carry your comfort with you — think noise-canceling headphones, cozy clothes, snacks and extra medication 3. Stay hydrated 4. Keep up to date on delays, gate changes and cancellations with your airline’s app ▶ Read more tips about staying grounded during holiday travel Thanksgiving Day takes place late this year, with the fourth Thursday of November falling on Nov. 28. That shortens the traditional shopping season and changes the rhythm of holiday travel. With more time before the holiday , people tend to spread out their outbound travel over more days, but everyone returns at the same time, said Andrew Watterson, the chief operating officer of Southwest Airlines . Story continues below video “A late Thanksgiving leads to a big crush at the end,” Watterson said. “The Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving are usually very busy with Thanksgiving this late.” Airlines did a relatively good job of handling holiday crowds last year, when the weather was mild in most of the country. Fewer than 400 U.S. flights were canceled during Thanksgiving week in 2023 — about one out of every 450 flights. So far in 2024, airlines have canceled about 1.3% of all flights. Drivers should know that Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons will be the worst times to travel by car, but it should be smooth sailing on freeways come Thanksgiving Day, according to transportation analytics company INRIX. On the return home, the best travel times for motorists are before 1 p.m. on Sunday, and before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on Monday, the company said. In metropolitan areas like Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and Washington, “traffic is expected to be more than double what it typically is on a normal day,” INRIX transportation analyst Bob Pishue said. Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker said last week that he expects his agency to use special measures at some facilities to deal with an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. In the past, those facilities have included airports in New York City and Florida. “If we are short on staff, we will slow traffic as needed to keep the system safe,” Whitaker said. The FAA has long struggled with a shortage of controllers that airline officials expect will last for years, despite the agency’s lofty hiring goals. 5. Auto club and insurance company AAA predicts that nearly 80 million Americans will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday. Most of them will travel by car. 6. Drivers should get a slight break on gas prices . The nationwide average price for gasoline was $3.06 a gallon on Sunday, down from $3.27 at this time last year. 7. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 18.3 million people at U.S. airports during the same seven-day stretch. That would be 6% more than during the corresponding days last year but fit a pattern set throughout 2024. 8. The TSA predicts that 3 million people will pass through airport security checkpoints on Sunday; more than that could break the record of 3.01 million set on the Sunday after the July Fourth holiday. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the next busiest air travel days of Thanksgiving week. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving travel across the U.S. Workers who clean airplanes, remove trash and help with wheelchairs at Charlotte’s airport, one of the nation’s busiest, went on strike Monday to demand higher wages. The Service Employees International Union announced the strike in a statement early Monday, saying the workers would demand “an end to poverty wages and respect on the job during the holiday travel season.” The strike was expected to last 24 hours, said union spokesperson Sean Keady. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a hub for American Airlines. The two companies contract with American, one of the world’s biggest carriers, to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. ▶ Read more about the Charlotte airport workers’ strike Parts of the Midwest and East Coast can expect to see heavy rain into Thanksgiving, and there’s potential for snow in Northeastern states. A storm last week brought rain to New York and New Jersey, where wildfires have raged in recent weeks, and heavy snow to northeastern Pennsylvania. The precipitation was expected to help ease drought conditions after an exceptionally dry fall. Heavy snow fell in northeastern Pennsylvania, including the Pocono Mountains. Higher elevations reported up to 17 inches (43 centimeters), with lesser accumulations in valley cities including Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Around 35,000 customers in 10 counties were still without power, down from 80,000 a day ago. In the Catskills region of New York, nearly 10,000 people remained without power Sunday morning, two days after a storm dumped heavy snow on parts of the region. Precipitation in West Virginia helped put a dent in the state’s worst drought in at least two decades and boosted ski resorts as they prepare to open in the weeks ahead. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecasts Two people died in the Pacific Northwest after a rapidly intensifying “ bomb cyclone ” hit the West Coast last Tuesday, bringing fierce winds that toppled trees and power lines and damaged homes and cars. Hundreds of thousands lost electricity in Washington state before powerful gusts and record rains moved into Northern California. Forecasters said the risk of flooding and mudslides remained as the region will get more rain starting Sunday. But the latest storm won’t be as intense as last week’s atmospheric river , a long plume of moisture that forms over an ocean and flows over land. “However, there’s still threats, smaller threats, and not as significant in terms of magnitude, that are still going to exist across the West Coast for the next two or three days,” weather service forecaster Rich Otto said. As the rain moves east throughout the week, Otto said, there’s a potential for heavy snowfall at higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada, as well as portions of Utah and Colorado. California’s Mammoth Mountain, which received 2 feet (0.6 meters) of fresh snow in the recent storm, could get another 4 feet (1.2 meters) before the newest system clears out Wednesday, the resort said. Another round of wintry weather could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, according to forecasts across the U.S., while California and Washington state continue to recover from storm damage and power outages. In California, where two people were found dead in floodwaters on Saturday, authorities braced for more rain while grappling with flooding and small landslides from a previous storm . Here’s a look at some of the regional forecasts: 9. Sierra Nevada: The National Weather Service office issued a winter storm warning through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at higher elevations and wind gusts potentially reaching 55 mph (88 kph). Total snowfall of roughly 4 feet (1.2 meters) was forecast, with the heaviest accumulations expected Monday and Tuesday. 10. Midwest and Great Lakes: The Midwest and Great Lakes regions will see rain and snow Monday and the East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, forecasters said. 11. East Coast: A low pressure system is forecast to bring rain to the Southeast early Thursday before heading to the Northeast. Areas from Boston to New York could see rain and breezy conditions, with snowfall possible in parts of northern New Hampshire, northern Maine and the Adirondacks. If the system tracks further inland, there could be less snow and more rain in the mountains, forecasters said. ▶ Read more about Thanksgiving week weather forecastsUniCredit CEO says $10.5 billion Banco BPM bid is fair as offer becomes binding
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