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No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15Inc. Names PROLIM as a 2024 Power Partner Award WinnerIsrael cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Zvi Kogan was killed, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. Hezbollah fires more than 180 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding at least 7 BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has fired at least 185 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding seven people in the militant group's heaviest barrage in several days. The attacks in northern and central Israel happened Sunday in response to deadly Israeli strikes in central Beirut on Saturday. Meanwhile, negotiators pressed on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. Lebanon's military says an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center in the southwest killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. Israel's military has expressed regret and said its operations are directed solely against the militants. Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister condemned the latest strike as an assault on the U.S.-led cease-fire efforts. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles WASHINGTON (AP) — During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump had hailed what would become Project 2025 as a conservative roadmap for “exactly what our movement will do." Trump pulled an about-face when Project 2025 became a political liability. He denied knowing anything about the “ridiculous and abysmal” plans, even though some were written by his former aides and many allies. Now, after winning the 2024 election, Trump is stocking his second administration with key players in the effort he temporarily shunned. Trump has tapped Russell Vought for an encore as director of the Office of Management and Budget; Tom Homan, his former immigration chief, as “border czar;” and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain this weekend while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Saturday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Parts of the Northeast and Appalachia also began the weekend with heavy precipitation. Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan has suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital. The government and Interior Ministry made the announcement on X, which is banned in Pakistan. Sunday's protest is to demand Khan's release. He has been in prison for more than a year but remains popular. His supporters rely heavily on social media and messaging apps to coordinate with each other. Pakistan has already sealed off Islamabad and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with Khan's power bases. Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change. But it’s a far-from-perfect arrangement, with many parties still unsatisfied but hopeful that the deal will be a step in the right direction. Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions SADO, Japan (AP) — Japan has held a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines despite a last-minute boycott of the event by South Korea that highlighted tensions between the neighbors over the brutal wartime use of Korean laborers. 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HUNTINGTON, W.V. -- Marshall has withdrawn from the Independence Bowl after a coaching change resulted in much of its roster jumping into the transfer portal. The Thundering Herd were slated to play Army on Dec. 28 in Shreveport, Louisiana. But the Independence Bowl and Louisiana Tech announced on Saturday that the Bulldogs will take on the 19th-ranked Black Knights instead. Marshall said it pulled out “after falling below the roster minimum that was deemed medically safe.” The Herd (10-3) beat Louisiana-Lafayette 31-3 last weekend to win the Sun Belt Conference Championship for the first time. The program has won seven games in a row in the same season for the first time since 2020. “We apologize for the nature and timing of this announcement and for the turmoil it has brought to bowl season preparations for Army, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, the American Athletic Conference and ESPN,” Sun Belt Commissioner Keith Gill said in a statement. Coach Charles Huff left Marshall for Southern Miss last Sunday, and Tony Gibson, the defensive coordinator at North Carolina State, was announced as his replacement less than an hour later. By Thursday, at least 25 Marshall players had entered the transfer portal. Gibson held a meeting shortly after arriving on campus in Huntington to introduce himself to the team. He followed that up with phone calls, text messages and more meetings Friday and Saturday. “Any time coaches leave to take other jobs, it is emotional,” Gibson said at a news conference Thursday. “And kids that are 18-to-22 years old are going to make emotional decisions instead of just breathing for a day or two.” It's the first bowl for Louisiana Tech (5-7) since 2020. The Bulldogs have won two of their last three games, but they haven't played since a 33-0 victory over Kennesaw State on Nov. 30. “We are excited to accept the opportunity to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl against a fantastic and storied program as Army,” Louisiana Tech athletic director Ryan Ivey said in a release. “I believe our football program is moving toward positive structure and the opportunity to play in this bowl adds to that momentum. We are looking forward to being in Shreveport for this matchup.” ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballKendrick Bourne explains why he received a trash can for Christmas one year

Lamar Jackson ran toward the goal line, nonchalantly stopped at the 1, and quickly crossed the plane with the football for a 10-yard touchdown run. Jackson’s 40-yard touchdown pass to Rashod Bateman just before halftime, gave the Ravens a lead they never relinquished. His touchdown pass to Mark Andrews, and a 51-yard touchdown run by Justice Hill put the game away in the fourth quarter. Jackson and the Ravens got back on track, rebounding from their Week 11 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. Was Jackson’s performance enough to seize the top spot in the MVP race? Here are our USA TODAY Sports’ NFL MVP rankings after Week 12: NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. 5. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, stock even Jalen Hurts did just enough to stay in fifth in our MVP rankings. And by just enough, we mean hand the ball off to Saquan Barkley. The Eagles’ star running back scored two touchdowns of 70 yards or more during the 37-20 win over the Rams on Sunday night. The Eagles gained 481 yards, and 255 of them were on the ground by Barkley, while Hurts threw a touchdown pass and completed 15 of 22 passes for 179 yards in the win. Does Barkley deserve the real MVP consideration here? Sure, but this is a quarterback award. Hurts has also taken advantage of his share of tush-push touchdowns to boost his case this season, and has one more rushing touchdown than Barkley (11 to 10) through Week 12. Hurts is in the Top 10 with a 69.1 completion percentage, 102.3 passer rating, 63.7 QBR, while adding 13 touchdown passes for the 9-2 Eagles, who trail the Detroit Lions for the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff race. 4. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, stock even The reigning two-time Super Bowl champions – one week after their first loss of the season – found themselves tied with 1:46 left against one of the NFL’s worst teams stuck in rebuilding mode. So, Patrick Mahomes did what Patrick Mahomes does. He put on his cape and saved the Chiefs. Mahomes shook free for a 33-yard run to set up Spencer Schrader's 31-yard game-winning kick in a 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers. The Chiefs won how they’ve typically won games this season: It was the fifth time this season they won in the final seconds and their eighth victory by one score. It was enough to keep the Chiefs with the best record in the AFC, and Mahomes’ MVP case steady after Week 12. 3. Lions QB Jared Goff, stock down Jared Goff turned in another winning performance, completing 26 of 36 passes for 269 yards in Detroit’s 24-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. It was Detroit's ninth straight win, keeping the Lions in the No. 1 seed atop the NFC playoff standings. The Lions relied on two rushing touchdowns by Jahmyr Gibbs, and a rushing touchdown by David Montgomery to cruise to their 10 th win of the season. Goff has the second-best completion percentage in the NFL at 72.9, just behind Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa. His 20 touchdown passes are fifth in the NFL, while his 9.0 yards per attempt lead the league. If Goff can turn some of his touchdown handoffs into touchdown passes, his MVP case would improve greatly. 2. Bills QB Josh Allen, stock down The Bills (9-2) were on a bye in Week 12 and host the struggling San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football this week. Sorry, Josh. The MVP race waits for no one. But you’ve got a good chance to regain the top spot next week. 1. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, stock up Jackson threw two touchdowns and ran for another in Baltimore’s 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. Jackson leads the NFL with 27 touchdown passes (tied with Joe Burrow), while also leading the league with 3,053 passing yards, a 75.9 QBR and a 117.9 quarterback rating. The stats, undeniably, put Jackson ahead of the competition for what could be his third NFL MVP. It was a nice bounce-back game for Jackson and the Ravens, who fell 18-16 to the Steelers last week. They face Hurts and the Eagles in Week 13 in a game that could heavily influence the MVP conversation this season.

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District has been commended over the Bills he sponsored seeking to establish a School of Nursing in Patani, in Patani Local Government Area and a Polytechnic in Bomadi in Bomadi Local Government Area both in Ijaw areas of Delta State. This commendation was made by Ijaw National Congress(INC), main umbrella body of Ijaw ethnic nationality in a statement signed by Prof Benjamin O. G. Okaba, President General, Ijaw National Congress (Worldwide). Prof. Okaba stated that the Ijaws in Delta State and across the globe are thrilled at the prospects of having such higher institutions finally located in their long-neglected communities. According to Prof. Okaba, “” Ijaw National Congress (INC) is aware of two critical Bills currently before the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. These bills, sponsored by Senator Joel-Onowakpo, who represents Delta South Senatorial District seeks to establish a School of Nursing in Patani in Patani Local Government Area and a Polytechnic in Bomadi in Bomadi Local Government Area both within Ijaw areas of Delta State. “We, the Ijaws in Delta State and across the globe are particularly thrilled at the prospects of having such higher institutions finally located in our long-neglected communities.” Giving a brief historical perspective, Prof Okaba stated that for decades, the Ijaw people of Delta State have consistently advocated for the establishment of higher institutions in their areas, he regretted that hose appeals fell on deaf ears, adding, “even though, Delta State boasts of the highest number of higher institutions in Nigeria. Prof. Okaba spoke further, “nearly all other ethnic groups within the state have benefited from these institutions, with some ethnic nationalities enjoying the presence of multiple federal and state institutions, including Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, Nursing Schools, and specialized Medical Schools. In contrast, the Ijaw areas have been systematically overlooked. “Regrettably, this marginalization persisted despite the fact that Ijaw representatives have served in parliament for extended periods some for over two decades. “This makes Senator Joel Onowakpo’s efforts even more commendable, as he has demonstrated rare leadership and inclusiveness in championing the cause of the Ijaw people .To Senator Joel- Onowakpo, the Ijaw National Congress says: The reward for hard work is more work. The Ijaw National Congress (INC) then appealed to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to ensure that the two Bills are expedited through the legislative process, adding that the significance of the Bills cannot be overemphasized, “as they directly address the long-standing educational aspirations of the Ijaw people of Delta State.” Prof. Okaba also called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to add his voice to, adding, “furthermore, we humbly call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to leverage his Presidential influence to support the swift passage of these Bils through the National Assembly and to give his Assent promptly once they are passed. At this critical juncture in history, these projects represent the most meaningful way to address the developmental yearnings of the Delta Ijaws. “Mr. President, we trust in your leadership and commitment to equity and inclusivity. This is a golden opportunity to bring lasting change to a group of people that has endured decades of neglect.”

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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abacus Life, Inc. ("Abacus” or the "Company”) (NASDAQ: ABL), a pioneering alternative asset manager specializing in leveraging longevity and actuarial technology to offer uncorrelated investment opportunities, today announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering of 12,500,000 shares of its common stock, including 10,000,000 shares of common stock to be sold by the Company and 2,500,000 to be sold by certain stockholders of the Company (the "Selling Stockholders”). The Company and the Selling Stockholders also expect to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,500,000 shares of common stock from the Company and up to an additional 375,000 shares of common stock from the Selling Stockholders. Abacus intends to use net proceeds of the primary portion of the offering for its operations, including the purchase of life settlement policies, to support its overall business strategy, for working capital purposes, and for general corporate purposes, which may include funding previously announced and future acquisitions and repayment and refinancing of its indebtedness. Abacus will receive no proceeds from the secondary portion of the offering. The offering is subject to general market conditions, and there can be no assurances as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the size or terms of the offering. Piper Sandler & Co., TD Securities (USA) LLC, KKR Capital Markets LLC, B. Riley Securities, Inc. and SG Americas Securities, LLC are acting as joint book-running managers and representatives of the underwriters of the proposed offering. The registration statements on Form S-3 (including the accompanying prospectuses for each registration statement) relating to the proposed offering have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) and became effective on November 14, 2024. Copies of the prospectus supplements relating to the offering, when filed, may be obtained on the SEC's website located at https://www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the prospectus supplements related to the offering may also be obtained from: Piper Sandler & Co. by mail at 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10020 or by email at [email protected] ; TD Securities (USA) LLC by mail at 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017, by telephone at (855) 495-9846 or by email at [email protected] ; KKR Capital Markets LLC by mail at 30 Hudson Yards, 75th Floor, New York, NY 10001, Attention: Prospectus Delivery; B. Riley Securities, Inc. by mail at 1300 17th Street North, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22209, by telephone at (703) 312-9580 or by email at [email protected] ; or SG Americas Securities, LLC by mail at 245 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10167 or by email at [email protected] . The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in the final prospectus supplements to be filed with the SEC. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the shares of the Company's common stock or any other securities, nor shall there be any sale of such shares of common stock or any other securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buys, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended. About Abacus Abacus is a pioneering global alternative asset manager and market maker specializing in uncorrelated financial products. The Company leverages its longevity data and actuarial technology to purchase life insurance policies from consumers seeking liquidity. This creates a high-return asset class uncorrelated to market fluctuations for institutional investors. With nearly $3 billion in assets under management, including pending acquisitions, Abacus is the only publicly traded global alternative asset manager focused on lifespan-based financial products. Forward Looking Statements All statements in this press release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this press release) other than historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, many of which are outside the control of Abacus. Forward-looking information includes but is not limited to statements regarding the proposed offering, including the expected closing of the proposed offering; Abacus's financial and operational outlook; Abacus's operational and financial strategies, including planned growth initiatives and the benefits thereof, Abacus's ability to successfully effect those strategies, and the expected results therefrom. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe,” "project,” "estimate,” "expect,” ‎‎”intend,” "anticipate,” "goals,” "prospects,” "will,” "would,” "will continue,” "will likely result,” and similar expressions (including the negative versions of such words or expressions). While Abacus believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, it cautions that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors that could impact the future performance or results of its business. The factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the ‎fact that Abacus's loss reserves are bases on estimates and may be inadequate to cover ‎its actual losses; the failure to properly price Abacus's insurance policies; the ‎geographic concentration of Abacus's business; the cyclical nature of Abacus's industry; the ‎impact of regulation on Abacus's business; the effects of competition on Abacus's business; the failure of ‎Abacus's relationships with independent agencies; the failure to meet Abacus's investment ‎objectives; the inability to raise capital on favorable terms or at all; the ‎effects of acts of terrorism; and the effectiveness of Abacus's control environment, including the identification of control deficiencies. These forward-looking statements are also affected by the risk factors, forward-looking statements and challenges and uncertainties set forth in documents filed by Abacus with ‎the SEC from time to time, including the Annual ‎Report on Form 10-K, as amended, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent ‎periodic reports. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Abacus cautions you not to place undue reliance on the ‎forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Abacus assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Abacus does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations. Contacts: Robert Phillips - SVP Investor Relations [email protected] (321) 290-1198 David Jackson - IR/Capital Markets Associate [email protected] (321) 299-0716 Abacus Life Public Relations [email protected]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lance Ware had 17 points in UT Arlington's 77-68 win over UL Monroe on Saturday. Ware had six rebounds and three blocks for the Mavericks (5-6). Diante Smith shot 5 of 11 from the field, including 2 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to add 16 points. Brody Robinson shot 2 for 5 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points. Makai Willis led the Warhawks (4-8) in scoring, finishing with 18 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. Tyreese Watson added 15 points, six rebounds and four assists for UL Monroe. Jalen Bolden also had 13 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists and three steals. UT Arlington next plays Wednesday against Evansville at home, and UL Monroe will host Houston Christian on Tuesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .‘More than just cherries’: Low cherry stock at Manjimup festival but organisers not worried

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jackie Johnson III led Fordham with 29 points and Joshua Rivera hit the game-winning 3-pointer with eight seconds left as the Rams knocked off Bryant 86-84 on Saturday. Johnson added four steals for the Rams (7-5). Rivera scored 17 points and added five rebounds. Japhet Medor shot 5 for 12 (0 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 17 points. The Bulldogs (6-7) were led in scoring by Kvonn Cramer, who finished with 23 points. Bryant also got 21 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and two steals from Earl Timberlake. Barry Evans had 10 points, nine rebounds and two steals. Medor scored 12 second-half points for Fordham. Up next for Fordham is a matchup Saturday with Albany (NY) at home. Bryant visits Towson on Sunday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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