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Lucknow, Nov 24 (PTI) BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday alleged irregularities in voting in the recent Uttar Pradesh bypolls and said her party will not contest by-elections in the future, particularly in the state, “until the Election Commission takes measures to prevent fake voting”. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also held the Yogi Adityanath-led state government responsible for the violence in Sambhal district over the survey of a mosque. Bypolls to nine Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh were held on November 20 and the results were declared on Saturday. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) contested all the seats unsuccessfully. The BSP candidates were pushed to the third spot in seven seats while in two seats, they came fifth, even behind the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidates. The party’s poor show led to the charge of being a “vote katwa” — a term meant to accuse it of cutting into the Samajwadi Party’s (SP) votes, especially in Katehari and Phulpur, in favour of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Mayawati-led party posted its best performance in Katehari, where its candidate Amit Verma got 41,647 votes to emerge third. SP leaders alleged that the BSP helped the BJP’s Dharamraj Nishad win the seat by cutting into the votes of its candidate, Shobhawati Verma, who lost the contest by a margin of 34,514 votes. The BSP’s worst show was in Kundarki, where its candidate Rafatulla polled a meagre 1,099 votes. Ramveer Singh of the BJP won the seat, defeating SP’s Mohammad Rizwan by a massive margin of 1,44,791 votes. Singh received 1,70,371 votes against Rizwan’s 25,580 votes. “In the bypolls to the nine Assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, there was widespread discussion about the votes cast and the results announced on Saturday. I am not saying this myself, it is a common perception among people that earlier, during elections conducted with ballot papers, fake votes were cast by misusing the system, often through fraud. “Now, similar practices are being carried out using EVMs (electronic voting machines), which is a matter of deep sorrow and concern for democracy,” Mayawati told a press conference here. These activities are now being executed more openly, especially during bypolls, she claimed. “We witnessed this in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. Similar concerns have also been raised regarding the recent (Assembly) election in Maharashtra. This is a major warning bell for democracy in our country,” the BSP chief said. “Given this situation, our party has decided that until the Election Commission takes strict measures to prevent fake voting, we will not participate in any bypoll across the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. I am specifically referring to bypolls here,” she added. As far as the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls are concerned, there is a somewhat better safeguard because the fear of power changing hands makes the state machinery more cautious, Mayawati said. “In these elections, it is not guaranteed that the ruling party will retain power and there are chances that another party may take over. This fear keeps the government machinery somewhat restrained,” she added. Considering all these factors, the BSP will contest elections to the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies with full preparation and strength, Mayawati stressed. In the bypolls, the BJP and its ally, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), won seven seats together while SP candidates emerged victorious in two. Mayawati noted that after the BSP formed an independent majority government in Uttar Pradesh in 2007, the Congress, the BJP and their “caste-based” allies became highly anxious. “They feared that if the BSP comes to power at the Centre, it would realise the incomplete dreams of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar and his follower, the respected Kanshi Ramji, in every aspect. To prevent this, these casteist parties — Congress, BJP and their associates — secretly colluded. “Together, they manipulated and used opportunistic, self-serving individuals from the Dalit community to create numerous parties. These parties are entirely funded by the same groups to serve their interests,” Mayawati claimed. This is why these parties travel with dozens of vehicles and even use helicopters and aeroplanes for their election campaigns. These things are widely discussed among the public, she said. The BSP, on the other hand, raises funds independently through memberships and other contributions. It is worth noting that these opposing parties are weakening the BSP for their political gains by fielding candidates who align with their interests, Mayawati said. “Furthermore, to strengthen these self-serving and opportunistic groups, our opponents are even transferring their votes to them and ensuring that one or two MPs or MLAs from such groups get elected in each state,” she claimed. “Therefore, it is imperative for Dalits, Adivasis and other backward communities not to waste even a single vote on these selfish and opportunistic parties,” the BSP chief said. Mayawati pointed out that this pattern was witnessed in the recent Assembly polls in Haryana, Maharashtra and Jharkhand as well as in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. She blamed the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh for the unrest in Sambhal. “Following Saturday’s unexpected bypoll results in the state, there has been significant tension in Sambhal district and the entire Moradabad division. In such a situation, the administration should have postponed the survey of mosque and temple properties in Sambhal to maintain peace. “Instead, the survey conducted on Sunday has led to unrest and violence, for which the Uttar Pradesh government and administration are entirely responsible. This is highly condemnable. Such actions should have been carried out peacefully by involving both sides, which was not done. I appeal to the people of Sambhal to maintain peace and order in these challenging times,” Mayawati said. Three persons were killed and scores of people, including around 20 security personnel and four personnel of the administration, were injured as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque clashed with police in Sambhal on Sunday. PTI KIS NAV RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. 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Luann de Lesseps decided to kiss and tell about her alleged hookup with actor Hugh Grant. The “Real Housewives of New York City” alum claimed that she and the “Notting Hill” star previously ended up “making out ... heavily ” during a run-in at Pierre’s restaurant in the Hamptons. “A girlfriend of mine called me and was like Hugh Grant is at Pierre’s. I said, ‘I’ll be right over.’ I called and said, ‘Get the table right next to Hugh Grant,'” de Lesseps told TooFab in an interview published Friday. “I had my family over, my brother was visiting me, and I said, ‘Let’s go.'” The Bravolebrity, 59, then shared how she began flirting with Grant, 64, before their purported meet-cute got hot and heavy. “I said, ‘Sit me right behind him.’ I pushed out my chair real fast and I bumped into him — flirting 101 — I bumped into him and said, ‘Oh I’m so sorry,'” de Lesseps claimed. She went on to say that the Golden Globe winner recognized her because they are both friends with Andy Cohen. After de Lesseps “bumped into” Grant, she said she offered to buy him a drink. “I go, ‘I’m so sorry. Can I buy you a shot? I feel terrible.’ He goes, ‘OK, but I’ll come have a shot with you if you do one with me,'” she claimed. “Before you know it, we are taking shots and making out ... heavily at the table! My brother was like, ‘I can’t believe you’re making out with Hugh Grant’, and I was like, ‘Neither can I.'” Before changing the subject, the mother of two playfully claimed that she and Grant were “kinda tipsy at that point.” De Lesseps first teased her alleged hookup with Grant during the Nov. 11 episode of “Watch What Happens Live.” Cohen, de Lesseps and “RHOP” star Stacey Rusch were answering “never have I ever” questions during a game of “Let Your Freak Flags Fly.” When Cohen said “never have I ever hooked up with someone famous,” both he and de Lesseps waved their flags. “Remember Hugh Grant?” she asked, to which Cohen replied, “Well, nothing happened.” “Well, making out!” she clapped back. “That doesn’t count?” Cohen, 56, then confirmed that he did remember the alleged makeout session, however, he wasn’t there when it happened. Although de Lesseps didn’t reveal the timeline of when she allegedly kissed Grant, he has been married to TV producer Anna Eberstein since 2018. De Lesseps was previously married to Alexandre de Lesseps from 1993 to 2009. Later, she tied the knot with Tom D’Agostino Jr. for one year before they called it quits by 2017.Around 2.5 crore devotees likely to visit Ayodhya between Jan 13-Feb 12 after attending Maha KumbhIndia has emerged as a major innovation hub with developers saying global capacity centres (GCCs) account for about half the fresh quality office property inventory in the country. Between Q1 2023 and Q4 2024, 124 new companies transacted GCC deals and took up office space for greenfield capability or R&D centres, according to Cushman & Wakefield, a global property consultancy firm. Almost two-thirds of them were from the United States. For most of them, India is now the biggest office hub. "India has, over the years, developed a competent and hard working talent pool which is available in abundance and at lower costs compared to the developed economies. Global companies are elegantly leveraging this. And also leveraging on global quality Grade A++ solutions available in India also at a fraction of the costs compared to developed economies," said Sriram Khattar, managing director, DLF Rental Business. Khattar said that commercial real estate demand from global capability centres will grow for high quality developments. "India has emerged as a global leader in the evolution of GCCs, transitioning from traditional back-office operations to strategic hubs driving innovation, digital transformation, and business excellence. This shift is fuelled by India's unparalleled talent pool and its dynamic innovation ecosystem," said Alok Aggarwal, MD and CEO, Brookfield Properties in India. More than 15 million square feet of the company's 55-million-square-foot portfolio hosts GCCs. Small and mid-sized new companies accounted for a large share of GCC transactions between Q1 2023 - Q2 2024. Over Q1 2023 - Q2 2024, 55 out of the 124 new GCC companies (44% share) that transacted GCC deals had annual revenue less than $ 1 billion. 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WEST CHESTER, Pa., Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Verrica" or the "Company") VRCA , a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions, today announced that Verrica's Compensation Committee granted David Zawitz, Verrica's new Chief Operating Officer, a nonqualified stock option to purchase 950,000 shares of its common stock under the Company's Inducement Plan, effective December 9, 2024. The stock option was granted as a material inducement to Mr. Zawitz's employment with Verrica in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee or non-employee director of Verrica (or following a bona fide period of non-employment), as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Verrica, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The option award will have an exercise price equal to the closing price of Verrica's common stock on December 9, 2024. The option award will vest and become exercisable as to 1/8th of the shares on the date that is six months following Mr. Zawitz's start date, and 1/48th of the shares each month thereafter on the same day of the month as the start date, subject to Mr. Zawitz's continuous service with Verrica on such vesting dates. The option award is subject to the terms and conditions of the Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement covering the grant. About Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. Verrica is a dermatology therapeutics company developing medications for skin diseases requiring medical interventions. Verrica's product YCANTH® (VP-102) (cantharidin), is the first and only commercially available treatment approved by the FDA to treat adult and pediatric patients two years of age and older with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection affecting approximately 6 million people in the United States, primarily children. YCANTH® (VP-102) is also in development to treat common warts and external genital warts, two of the largest remaining unmet needs in medical dermatology. Verrica is developing VP-103, its second cantharidin-based product candidate, for the treatment of plantar warts. Verrica has also entered a worldwide license agreement with Lytix Biopharma AS to develop and commercialize VP-315 (formerly LTX-315 and VP-LTX-315) for non-melanoma skin cancers including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. For more information, visit www.verrica.com . FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Investors: Kevin Gardner LifeSci Advisors kgardner@lifesciadvisors.com Chris Calabrese LifeSci Advisors ccalabrese@lifesciadvisors.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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The confidential briefing note is part of the tranche of documents made public in the annual release of State papers from the Irish National Archives. An Irish Department of Foreign Affairs official focusing on justice and security created the list in October 2002. The document starts by referencing a 1999 interview given by George Mitchell, the chairman of the Good Friday Agreement negotiations, in which he claimed the British and Irish governments, as well as Northern Ireland’s political parties, had leaked information to manipulate public opinion. However, he further accused the NIO of attempting to sabotage the process by leaking information on British Government policy to the media. Mr Mitchell, a former US senator, is said to have expressed alarm and anger over the frequency of leaks from the NIO – saying they were uniquely “designed to undermine the policy of the British Government of which they were a part”. The Irish civil servant notes Mr Mitchell himself was subjected to an attempted “smear” when he first arrived in Northern Ireland, as newspaper articles falsely claimed his chief of staff Martha Pope had had a liaison with Sinn Fein representative Gerry Kelly with ulterior motives. The Irish civil servant goes on to list several “leaks”, starting with the publication of a proposed deal in a newspaper while “intense negotiations” for the Downing Street Declaration were under way. Next, the Department lists two “high-profile and damaging leaks issued from the NIO”. A so-called “gameplan” document was leaked in February 1998, showing papers had been prepared weeks before the Drumcree march on July 6, 1997. In the preceding years, there had been standoffs and clashes as nationalists opposed the procession of an Orange parade down Garvaghy Road in Portadown. The gameplan document showed then secretary of state for Northern Ireland Mo Mowlam, who was publicly expressing a desire for a negotiated solution to the 1997 parade, advocated “finding the lowest common denominator for getting some Orange feet on the Garvaghy Road”. In 1997, a large number of security forces were deployed to the area to allow the march to proceed. The incident sparked heightened tension and a wave of rioting. The document further describes the release of a document submitted by the NIO’s director of communications to the secretary of state as a “second major leak”. It claims a publicity strategy was released to the DUP in the aftermath of the Good Friday Agreement and showed how the UK Government would support a yes vote in a referendum following any talks agreement. In addition, it is claimed unionists used leaked sections of the Patten report on policing to invalidate its findings ahead of its publication in 1999. The report recommended the replacement of the Royal Ulster Constabulary with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the changing of symbols, and a 50-50 recruitment policy for Catholics and Protestants. At the time, UUP leader David Trimble said the recommendations would lead to a corruption of policing in Northern Ireland. Chris Patten, chairman of the independent commission on policing, said some of the assertions were a “total fabrication” and designed to “muddy the waters” to create a difficult political atmosphere. Elsewhere, the author notes it was leaked to the media there was serious disagreement between the governments of the UK and Ireland on the composition of that commission – with not a single name submitted by the Irish side being accepted by the other. The author notes this incident, still under the heading “NIO leaks”, was believed by British officials to have emanated from the Irish side. The report turns to leaks of other origin, claiming “disgruntled Special Branch officers in Northern Ireland” were blamed by the British Government for a series of releases about the IRA which were designed to damage Sinn Fein in the 2001 general election in Northern Ireland. One senior Whitehall source was quoted in the Guardian as complaining that Special Branch was “leaking like a sieve” after details of an IRA intelligence database containing the names of leading Tories – described at the time as a “hit list” – was passed to the BBC in April 2002. The briefing note adds: “This was followed days later by a leak to The Sunday Telegraph which alleged that senior IRA commanders bought Russian special forces rifles in Moscow last year. “The newspaper said it was passed details by military intelligence in London.” The briefing note adds that other Special Branch leaks were associated with the Castlereagh break-in. The final incident in the document notes the Police Ombudsman’s Report on the Omagh bombing was also leaked to the press in December 2001. Then Northern Ireland secretary John Reid said at the time: “Leaks are never helpful and usually malicious – I will not be commenting on this report until I have seen the final version.” The reason for creating the list of leaks, which the Irish National Archives holds in a folder alongside briefing notes for ministers ahead of meetings with officials from the UK Government and NIO, is not outlined in the document itself. – This document is based on material in 2024/130/6.Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Carolina Panthers ’ fear regarding their rookie running back Jonathon Brooks was confirmed on Monday, as the second-round pick re-tore his ACL, rendering him out for the remainder of the season. It’s a sad situation for Brooks, the second-round pick out of Texas, as he tore the same right ACL he rehabbed from last year’s tear during his final season with the Longhorns , the team announced on Monday. Brooks had only returned to the Panthers three weeks ago, but an extensive rehab will be the plan yet again after getting his ligament repaired. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks during pregame warmups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) The injury was a non-contact situation, as Brooks tried to cut to his left, planting on his right foot, but he quickly went down as he felt something was wrong. It was only the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles . Brooks attempted to walk to the sideline on his own power, but he fell to the turf and needed help to get off the field. The running back tore his ACL in November 2023 during Texas’ run to the College Football Playoff, which was a tough blow not just for the Longhorns, but Brooks’ draft stock. Brooks totaled 1,139 rushing yards and 286 receiving yards with 11 total touchdowns over 11 games for the Longhorns prior to his injury in 2023 – his first year as a lead back in college football. Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks runs as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum defends at Bank of America Stadium. (Bob Donnan-Imagn Images) Many believed he would be a first-round selection because of his success in Austin last year, but he dropped to the second round where the Panthers snagged him No. 46 overall following the ACL injury. Teams knew he needed time to continue rehab, and the Panthers were willing to help him through that process. There were some who questioned whether Brooks should even see the field this season, as Carolina once again had a rough go of it after finishing 2-15 last season. But Brooks was on the field making his NFL Debut in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs, though Chuba Hubbard remained the lead back for the offense. Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Bank of America Stadium. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Brooks, being used sparingly, rushed for 25 yards on eight carries prior to Sunday’s game against the Eagles. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
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New Matthew (late-running second last time) and Trinity River (just two lengths behind "Matthew" on Nov. 3) could easily impact if pace meltdown ensues. FIFTH: Patty Van Twinkle makes first start since moving to Charlie Baker barn; big effort on tap. Snappin Buttons owns a win and two seconds from three starts; likely underlay. Diamond Status could prove very tough on an unchallenged lead. SIXTH: Giant's Audible drops and moves to main track; breakthrough effort expected. Awesome Roberta was an improved third in last; big-time player. Take Me to Londyn makes second career start for Brad Cox; be no surprise. SEVENTH: Crazy Mason is training sharply for first start since May; ready. War Stride ships in from Finger Lakes after winning two in a row; very interesting. Vettriano has won three of last four starts; paltry price is the problem. EIGHTH: Aggelos the Great should pack intensified wallop with cutback to shorter sprint; 5-furlong bullet last week seals the deal. Yo Banana Boy , a front-running winner in last, could play out as the controlling speed once again. Flying Emperor also is fleet-footed and is working sharply; right in the thick of this. NINTH: Pretty Ana tallied swift late-pace figure when third in last; rail draw is the clincher. Audacious could play out as the main speed in field that's light on front-runners. Alpine Princess bested a next-out victor by nearly 10 lengths when winning Remington Park Oaks last time; must be factored into the mix. 10TH: Unlimitedpotential has the potential to deliver a huge effort based on front-end score on July 25; swift half-mile breeze for return seals it. Liberte de Bayeux owns sprinter's speed and must be given serious consideration. Striking Sparks owns three wins and three seconds from last seven starts; obvious threat. Smile Mon is another that holds razor-sharp current condition; hard to ignore.Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has flown to Florida to have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Joining Trump and Trudeau at dinner were Trump's picks for commerce secretary, interior secretary and national security adviser, and the three men's wives. From the Canadian side, the dinner guests included Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose responsibilities include border security. Trump’s transition did not respond to questions about what they had discussed or whether the conversation alleviated Trump’s concerns about the border. A smiling Trudeau declined comment upon returning to his West Palm Beach hotel late Friday. 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Syrian insurgents are inside Aleppo in a major setback for Assad as government forces regroup BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Syrian insurgents have fanned out inside Syria's largest city Aleppo a day after storming it with little resistance from government troops. Syria's army said troops have redeployed to prepare for a counteroffensive. Witnesses said insurgents were seen Saturday at landmarks in Aleppo for the first time since 2016, when they were expelled by government forces backed by Russia and Iran. The surprise offensive is a major embarrassment for Syrian President Bashar Assad, who has regained total control of the city eight years ago. Israeli strike in Gaza allegedly kills workers with World Central Kitchen charity DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a car in Gaza has killed five people, according to a senior Palestinian health official. An aid worker says three of the people killed were employees of the charity World Central Kitchen. The charity's aid delivery efforts in Gaza were temporarily suspended earlier this year after an Israeli strike killed seven of its workers. Israel's military says it struck a wanted militant who had been involved in the Hamas attack that sparked the war. In a later statement, it said that the alleged attacker had worked with WCK and it asked “senior officials from the international community and the WCK administration to clarify” how that had come about. Lebanese fisherman hope ceasefire with Israel means normal life returning TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is bringing hope for normality back to many in southern Lebanon. That includes fishermen who’ve long launched their single-engine wooden boats into the Mediterranean at dawn. For months, Israel imposed a siege that kept hundreds of fishermen at this ancient Phoenician port ashore. That upended their lives and dealt the industry a major blow. The port siege also cut people off from key ingredients for traditional Lebanese dishes. As war devastated their country, the loss of fish damaged a deep association with home. Now, the possibility of renewed fishing is helping fuel hope. How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have formally accused former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of plotting a coup to keep him in office. The plot was allegedly comprised of several components and substantiated by evidence and testimony in the agency's 884-page report. The pieces of the puzzle include laying the groundwork by systematically sowing distrust of the electoral system among the populace. It also includes drafting a decree to give the plot a veneer of legal basis and pressuring top military brass to go along with the plan. Bolsonaro and his main allies have denied any wrongdoing or involvement and accuse authorities of political persecution. More than 100 arrested as Georgian police clash with protesters over suspension of EU talks TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — More than 100 demonstrators were arrested overnight in Georgia as protesters clashed with police following the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union, the country’s Interior Ministry said. Friday marked the second straight night of protests after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the country’s ruling Georgian Dream party announced the suspension the previous day. The Associated Press saw protesters in Tbilisi being chased and beaten by police as demonstrators rallied in front of the country's parliament building. The violence follows Georgian Dream’s disputed victory in the Oct. 26 election, which was widely seen as a referendum on the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. Romania's parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians are preparing to go to the polls in a parliamentary vote that will determine a new government and prime minister to lead the European Union and NATO member country. However, Sunday's vote is sandwiched between a two-round presidential race and is overshadowed by controversies and chaos following the outcome of the first vote. While the president has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security and foreign policy, the prime minister is the head of the nation’s government. Sunday’s vote will determine the formation of the country’s 466-seat legislature. North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's visiting defense chief. A Russia military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday as international concerns about the two countries’ expanding cooperation deepened after North Korea sent thousands of troops to Russia. During a Friday meeting, Kim and Belousov reached “a satisfactory consensus” on issues on how to further boost strategic partnership and defend each country’s sovereignty and security interests, state media said. Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest forecast to be hit with snow and dangerous cold into next week BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The first big snow of the season has the potential to bury towns in New York along lakes Erie and Ontario during a hectic holiday travel and shopping weekend. Forecasters says winter storm conditions could persist into next week and cause hazards in the Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest regions. Forecasters predict 4 to 6 feet of blowing and drifting snow could fall in Watertown and other areas east of Lake Ontario through Monday. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a disaster emergency in affected areas.
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Founder of proposed cannabis facility in Le Sueur waits for next steps in stalled licensing lotteryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — David Green scored 20 points as Rhode Island beat Detroit Mercy 81-75 on Wednesday. Green also contributed eight rebounds for the Rams (6-0). Cam Estevez scored 15 points, shooting 5 for 6 from beyond the arc. Jamarques Lawrence shot 4 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points. The Rams picked up their sixth straight victory. Orlando Lovejoy finished with 28 points, seven assists and two steals for the Titans (3-5). Legend Geeter added 11 points, six rebounds and four steals for Detroit Mercy. Jared Lary also had 10 points and six rebounds. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
The Oklahoma Sooners , led by quarterback Jackson Arnold , face the LSU Tigers , led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 (11/30/24) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for free via a trial of DirecTV Stream or fuboTV . You can also watch via a subscription to Sling TV , which is offering half off your first month. Here’s what you need to know: What: NCAA Football, Week 14 Who: Oklahoma vs. LSU When: Saturday, Nov. 30 (11/30/24) Where: Tiger Stadium Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Live stream: fuboTV (free trial) , DirecTV Stream (free trial) *** Here are the best streaming options for college football this season: Fubo TV (free trial): fuboTV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS. DirecTV Stream (free trial) : DirecTV Stream carries ESPN, FOX, NBC and CBS. Sling TV ( $25 off the first month) - Sling TV carries ESPN, FOX, ABC and NBC. ESPN+ ($9.99 a month): ESPN+ carries college football games each weekend for only $9.99 a month. These games are exclusive to the platform. Peacock TV ($5.99 a month): Peacock will simulstream all of NBC Sports’ college football games airing on the NBC broadcast network this season, including Big Ten Saturday Night. Peacock will also stream Notre Dame home games. Certain games will be streamed exclusively on Peacock this year as well. Paramount+ (free trial): Paramount Plus will live stream college football games airing on CBS this year. *** Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press: Oklahoma (6-5, 2-5 SEC) at LSU (7-4, 4-3), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN) BetMGM College Football Odds: LSU by 6. Series record: LSU leads 2-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? For Oklahoma, a win guarantees the Sooners a 25th winning record in the past 26 seasons and probably a more attractive bowl bid than they’d get with a .500 regular season. LSU can reach the nine-victory plateau for a third straight season by winning its regular-season finale and its bowl game. KEY MATCHUP Oklahoma’s running game vs. LSU’s defensive front. The Sooners are averaging 226.8 yards rushing during their last four games. That includes a 257 yards on the ground in the upset win over Alabama . The Tigers come in allowing an averaged of 144.7 yards rushing per game. PLAYERS TO WATCH Oklahoma: QB Jackson Arnold has passed for 773 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions, and has rushed for 231 yards since regaining his starting role five games ago. LSU: WR Kyren Lacy leads the SEC in TD receptions with eight, is fourth in the conference in yards receiving with 825 and is fifth in catches with 55. He FACTS & FIGURES Oklahoma and LSU have never met in the regular season, and the Sooners have never played at Tiger Stadium. ... Oklahoma coach Brent Venables has faced LSU three times, but never as a head coach. He was the opposing defensive coordinator in three bowl games and went 1-2 in those meetings. The lone victory and one of the losses came with Clemson and the first loss came with Oklahoma. ... The Oklahoma defense ranks sixth nationally in allowing 2.9 yards per rush this season, and that average has been even lower — 2.6 yards per carry — during the past five games. ... Oklahoma’s only victory over LSU came in the state of Louisiana, at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 2, 1950. ... LSU has won 18 of its past 20 games in Tiger Stadium and the Tigers are 14-1 at night in Death Valley under third-year coach Brian Kelly. ... Kelly is 16-7 in SEC regular-season games with LSU — 9-2 in Tiger Stadium. ... LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier ranks second in the SEC in TDs passing (23), yards passing per game (314.4), and total offense (310.9). He has completed 290 of 459 passes for 3,458 yards and 23 TDs with 11 interceptions. ... In addition to Lacy, LSU’s offense includes two other players with at least 50 receptions: TE Mason Taylor (52 receptions, 518 yards and two TDs) and WR Aaron Anderson (52 catches, 778 yards and five scores). (The Associated Press contributed to this report) Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription.Published 10:20 pm Sunday, December 29, 2024 By Data Skrive The Cleveland Cavaliers (27-4) will attempt to continue a six-game winning streak when they visit the Golden State Warriors (16-15) on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Chase Center as 4.5-point favorites. The game airs at 10:00 PM ET on NBCS-BA and FDSOH. Place your bets on any NBA matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link. Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason. Under (231.5) Put your picks to the test and bet on the Cavaliers with BetMGM Sportsbook. Looking for officially licensed NBA gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they undercut US dollarThe Sarathi Initiative, a volunteer-based programme at PGIMER, has successfully reduced patient wait times at the hospital’s OPDs, with the average time dropping from 4.2 hours to just 2.8 hours, according to a post-implementation impact study by the hospital’s department of community medicine. Launched in May 2024, the programme has streamlined patient navigation, easing the burden on hospital staff and enhancing the overall patient experience. The initiative, which enlists student volunteers from local colleges and Panjab University, assists patients in areas such as registration, lab tests and queue management. According to the study, surveys of 237 OPD patients revealed that 60% were aware of the programme and 54% used its services. An impressive 76% of those who participated found the help valuable, citing navigation (27%), registration (22%) and lab test support (13%) as the most beneficial aspects. Patient satisfaction reached a remarkable 4.8 out of 5, highlighting the positive impact of the initiative. Also helpful during staff strikes With over 350 volunteers supporting various hospital units, including the New OPD and Advanced Eye Centre, Sarathi has not only improved operational efficiency but also ensured continued patient care during staff strikes. The programme’s success has prompted healthcare workers to suggest expanding volunteer roles, including administrative tasks like form-filling, to further boost efficiency. The initiative’s roots trace back to deputy director Pankaj Rai’s visit to Henry Ford Health Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, in 2019, where he observed a similar model. Recognising PGIMER’s high patient volume—over 30 lakh annual visits, Rai adapted the concept for Chandigarh, involving NGOs and educational institutions to establish a sustainable volunteer system. NGOs, such as the Vishav Manav Ruhani Satsang Kendra and Sukh Foundation, were roped in, for volunteering during times when student availability was limited, like exam seasons or holidays. Beyond its immediate impact on patient care, Sarathi also fosters empathy and social responsibility among volunteers, the post-implementation impact study notes. The programme has been adopted by over 250 hospitals across 25 states and is set to expand to more than 700 hospitals nationwide. PGIMER director Vivek Lal praised the initiative’s success, saying, “The outcomes of Project Sarathi demonstrate a collaborative effort to enhance patient care. We are eager to implement the recommendations to sustain this momentum.” Streamlining patient navigation, boosting satisfaction The Sarathi Initiative is a volunteer-based programme launched at PGIMER to improve patient navigation and reduce operational inefficiencies in the hospital. By providing assistance to patients, especially first-time visitors, volunteers help guide them through the complex hospital systems, such as registration, lab tests and navigating queues. It was launched in May 2024 after a successful pilot with 22 volunteers from Government Polytechnic College for Women, Chandigarh, in April 2024. Currently, it enlists National Service Scheme (NSS) student volunteers from local institutions like Panjab University and DAV College. In seven months, about 350 volunteers have supported the New OPD, Advanced Eye Centre and other specialised units, reducing the average wait time for patients, from 4.2 hours to 2.8 hours, enhancing overall patient care and reducing the non-clinical workload for hospital staff. PGIMER SFC approves new faculty for satellite centre The 130th meeting of PGIMER’s Standing Finance Committee (SFC), chaired by secretary (health), ministry of health and family welfare, approved several key initiatives to enhance infrastructure and academic excellence at the premier medical institute. Among the highlights of the Wednesday meeting was the approval to establish regular faculty and non-faculty positions at PGIMER’s satellite centres in Sangrur, Ferozepur and Una, ensuring strengthened health care delivery in underserved regions. The committee also green-lit major IT upgrades, including cybersecurity enhancements and the creation of a centralised data centre to support the implementation of Hospital Information System (HIS) version-2 project. Engineering upgrades focusing on fire safety were also endorsed to bolster operational safety across PGIMER facilities. Additionally, the establishment of a medical museum was also approved. PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal said all agendas tabled in the meeting were approved. Now, these will be taken up in the governing body for final approval.
