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wolfy 14 The aching Steelers still control their destiny in the AFC North. Their grasp, however, is slippingTHIS is the moment a drunk rioter is struck in the head and groin by flying bricks after necking 10 pints as he is jailed. Rioter Brian Spencer was struck down while taunting officers in the wake of violence sparked by the Southport stabbings in July this year. Footage of the 40-year-old thug gyrating at cops circulated on social media after disorder swept the nation. Video clips showed a large brick hitting a riot shield and bouncing into his face while another hit the back of his head. When he tried to walk away, a third brick landed on his groin. Further footage revealed her punched a police vehicle several times before picking up and throwing wheelie bins at officers. He admitted violent disorder last month at Liverpool Crown Court after his vile actions at the Southport riots on July 30. The thug stood before a judge again today and the 40-year-old was thrown behind bars for two years and six months. He was also jailed for admitting to charged of racially and religiously aggravated harassment. This related to a separate incident the following day at Southport Hospital when the painter-decorator attacked a Polish-speaking patient. Detective Inspector Paula Jones said: “The actions of the people who took part in the disorder was extremely serious and many officers were injured during the despicable scenes as bricks, bins and other missiles were thrown at them. Spencer was involved in the violence and will now spend a significant amount of time in prison.” “We continue to review footage and information as it comes in, and we will not stop until we’ve put everyone we possibly can before the courts.” Merseyside Police have now arrested 163 rioters, with 117 charged and 88 sentenced to a total of 182 years and four months. Another yob who punched a cop during the violent riots was jailed for three years. Derek Drummond , 58, took part in violence that erupted in Southport on July 30. He pleaded guilty after admitting to calling officers “s**thouses” before sucker punching PC Tom Ball in the face, leaving him with bruises. Two other thugs jailed for their actions were names as Declan Geiran and Liam Riley. Geiran, 29, was found with three lighters when arrested and confessed to the attack on a police vehicle. The court heard the rioter had also sent threatening messages to a woman who slammed him online, for which he was caged for two months. Meanwhile Riley, 41, joined a 100-man march through Liverpool city centre. And, a teenager who smashed a police car during scenes of chaos in Bolton on Sunday was the first to be jailed. James Nelson, 18, appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court charged with causing criminal damage. He pleaded guilty to the offence and became the first rioter to be jailed after he was sentenced to two months' imprisonment. Investigators are still trawling through footage and cops urged anyone with information to contact the force by calling 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The violet riots were sparked after three young girls were killed at a children's Taylor Swift themed dance event in Southport on July 29. Alice Aguiar , 9, Bebe King , 6, and Elsie Stancombe , 7 were all fatally knifed. Axel Rudakubana, 18, from Banks, Lancashire, has been charged with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder. The attempted murder charges relate to eight children, who cannot be named for legal reasons, instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes. He is also charged with producing the toxin ricin and possessing an Al-Qaeda terrorism manual. Cops previously said the tragedy was not declared a terrorist attack. The teen refused to speak as pleas of not guilty were entered on his behalf last week. The case is set to go to trial in January.

Alabama football has 11 names in the NCAA transfer portal, including seven from its offense. Justice Haynes, a former five-star in the 2023 class from Buford, Ga., became the latest name Friday to enter the portal. The talented running back recorded 168 yards rushing and two touchdowns as a freshman on Alabama’s 2023 Southeastern Conference Championship team. Nick Sabam was giddy about Haynes in spring practice and his excitement for him continued into the season. Much was expected from Haynes this season and he totaled seven rushing scores and 448 yards, but did he have enough opportunities to showcase his talents? Statistics would say no as he averaged six carries per game. He is heading to place where he can be the featured back, but what does it mean for Alabama’s running back room? Jam Miller is the featured guy in the backfield. He finished the regular season with 641 yards rushing and seven touchdowns on 135 carries. The coaching staff trusted Miller more with the ball as he averaged nearly 12 carries a game (11.25). He was an exceptional pass-blocker and caught 13 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. If Miller chooses to forgo the NFL Draft and return for his senior season, he would be the biggest voice in the running back room. Richard Young, a former 5-star from the 2023 class, would be the next important back. Young, a native Floridian, would be fully healthy next season — starting in the spring. He was banged up at times this season; however, he finished with 25 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns. Young brings a physicality to him, but he also has some speed. He needs to develop more breakaway speed on big runs to be a home run hitter. Daniel Hill and Kevin Riley were freshmen this season, but now it’s time for them to be called on more. Hill, a native Mississippian, has a rushing touchdown as a power back. Riley, a Tuscaloosa native, has more speed and explosiveness. Alabama also has Akylin Dear, a freshman signee from Mississippi, in the room too. It will be interesting to see how he fits the rotation. It does not feel good to lose Haynes, but Alabama has not had a game-breaker at running back since Jahmyr Gibbs. Miller will be good for the Tide and Young has the potential, but should Alabama hit the portal for a back? We will see what the coaches do. This article first appeared on Touchdown Alabama Magazine and was syndicated with permission.Visionaries or Vague Promises? Why Companies Fail Without Leaders Who See Beyond the Bottom LineCarMax: Q3, Earnings Momentum Is Starting To Return

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Reece Potter scored 19 points off the bench to help lead Miami (OH) past Sacred Heart 94-76 on Sunday. Potter went 8 of 8 from the field (3 for 3 from 3-point range) for the RedHawks (7-4). Kam Craft scored 12 points and added five rebounds. Brant Byers had 10 points and shot 4 for 7, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc. Tanner Thomas finished with 15 points for the Pioneers (4-8). Sacred Heart also got 11 points from Griffin Barrouk. Fallou Gueye also had 10 points. Miami (OH) took the lead with 9:42 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Potter led their team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them up 50-30 at the break. Miami (OH) was outscored by Sacred Heart in the second half by a two-point margin, but still wound up on top, while Potter led the way with a team-high 10 second-half points. Miami (OH)'s next game is Monday against Defiance at home, and Sacred Heart hosts Manhattanville on Sunday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressNovember 27 - Mikaylah Williams poured in 24 points and Aneesah Morrow racked up 20 points as No. 7 LSU strolled to an 82-65 victory over No. 20 North Carolina State on Wednesday in the title game of the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship at Nassau, Bahamas. Flau'Jae Johnson added 16 points and Morrow also grabbed 15 rebounds. LSU (8-0), which led 42-29 at halftime, shot 52.7 percent (29 of 55) from the field. The Tigers held a 22-6 edge in bench scoring, led by Kailyn Gilbert's 12 points. Saniya Rivers had 21 points to lead NC State (4-3), which shot 35.9 percent (23 of 64) from the field and was unable to take full advantage of LSU's 21 turnovers. The Tigers held a 44-24 rebounding advantage. NC State was within 63-53 with seven minutes left in regulation. It was the fourth meeting since 2012, with LSU winning for the third time. No. 9 Kansas State 92, DePaul 66 Ayoka Lee scored 23 points on 11-for-16 shooting from the field and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Wildcats cruised in the third-place game of the Ball Dawgs Classic in Henderson, Nev. Serena Sundell provided 15 points and 11 assists and Zyanna Walker had 13 points for Kansas State (6-1). Temira Poindexter and reserve Taryn Sides both added 11 points. The Wildcats, who were coming off a loss to No. 13 Duke on Monday, rolled up a 53-32 halftime lead on the strength of 31 second-quarter points. Jorie Allen and Taylor Johnson-Matthews each scored 17 points for DePaul (2-5), which shot 33.3 percent (24 of 72) from the field. --Field Level Media Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man was convicted Thursday of killing two men and wounding a third in a shooting at a high school basketball game three years ago. Jadon Hardiman, 21, was found guilty in Gibson County of charges including second-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, district attorney Frederick Agee said in a statement. He faces up to 76 years in prison at sentencing in April. Hardiman, of Jackson, attended a basketball game between Humboldt and North Side high schools on Nov. 30, 2021. Then 18, Hardiman entered the Humboldt gymnasium's crowded concession area and pulled a semi-automatic .40 caliber handgun, prosecutors said. He fired three shots at Justin Pankey, a 21-year-old former Humboldt basketball player. Pankey was hit one time and died within seconds, Agee said. A second bullet hit Xavier Clifton, a former North Side student and basketball player, who was standing in the concession line. Clifton was shot in the neck and paralyzed. He died in March 2022. A third shot struck another man in the back of the head. He survived. “Many people were placed in fear of imminent bodily injury by Hardiman’s shooting, as shown by video footage of their fleeing into the gym, into bathrooms, and other areas of the school,” Agee said. Hardiman ran away and drove to Jackson, disposing of the murder weapon along the way, the district attorney said. The U.S. Marshals Service contacted his family, and he was arrested the next day. Agee said the shooting "frightened every adult, student, and child present, who were only there to support their team and enjoy a good game.” Hardiman's lawyer did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

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Last Nov. 25, Warren Buffett announced that he would donate a substantial portion of the shares he owned in Berkshire Hathaway to his four family foundations. In his announcement, he included a letter which contained some important personal finance lessons that we can apply to our own situation. One of my favorites is his comment that hugely wealthy parents should only leave their children enough so they can do anything but not enough that they can do nothing. Despite being one of the richest men in the world, Buffett shared that his children only received $10 million each when his wife died. Although $10 million is a lot of money, it’s less than 1% of his wife’s estate. I am not hugely wealthy, nor do I have $10 million. However, Buffett’s comment about just giving our children enough made me reflect on the importance of also making our children resilient. Many of us want to make sure that our children will be financially secure by the time we pass away. While there is nothing wrong with this, sometimes we go overboard in making sure that this goal is met. For example, sometimes my husband and I are guilty of overindulging our children. Warren Buffett’s comment reminded me that we should also allow our children to go through difficulties so that they will become resilient and learn how to survive comfortably with less. Aside from letting them know that they shouldn’t expect much in terms of inheritance, this could mean limiting their allowance, allowing them to commute to school when there is no car available, and saying “no” to their request to buy nice and expensive things like the latest top of the line gadgets. Another thing that we are guilty of (especially if you are Filipino Chinese like me) is thinking that we need to build a successful business so that our children will eventually have a steady source of income and the bragging rights of being their own boss. Although there is nothing wrong with building a successful business, passing it on to our children should not be a priority. This is because there’s no guarantee that our children will want to run our business. In fact, they might not be equipped to run the business properly. If that is the case, they may end up running our business to the ground. This would put them in a worse position, especially if they were raised to think that they do not have to worry about money because they have a business that will take care of them. Another personal finance lesson Warren Buffett shared is the importance of being grateful and learning to give back. In his comments, Warren Buffett acknowledged the role of luck in making him wealthy—being born in the US as a white male in 1930 and living long enough to enjoy the power compounding. However, he recognized that not everyone is as lucky as he is. Because of this, Buffett and his family are focused on giving back so that others who were given a very short straw at birth would have a better chance at gaining wealth. Learning how to be grateful is very important. We cannot be truly happy unless we are grateful for what we have. In fact, many people who are rich are unhappy because they constantly compare themselves to others who have something that they don’t. Meanwhile, giving back is a natural outcome of being grateful. It is also very fulfilling. For example, in my company COL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves to be rich. This is why we actively educate Filipinos on personal finance and the stock market. Helping Filipinos better manage their hard-earned money is one of the greatest fulfillments of my career as an analyst. In fact, this is one of the reasons why I have stayed as an analyst despite the availability of other higher paying jobs. Finally, Warren Buffett shared the importance of learning how to say no. People who are wealthy will always be approached by friends, family and others seeking help. Although giving back is important, there is a limit as to how much we can give. Because of that, we need to learn how to say no, even if it is difficult or unpleasant. To make it easier for his children to say no, Buffett’s foundations have a “unanimous decision” provision which states that unless all his three children agree, the foundations cannot distribute funds to grant seekers. Although most of us are not as rich as Buffett, we can also benefit from having an accountability partner to help us say no to requests for help. That person can be our spouse, our sibling, or someone who shares our values and understands that while we want to be generous, our resources are limited. Our accountability partner can also help us decide who we should or should not help which is also a difficult task. Warren Buffett ended his letter by saying that his children spend more time directly helping others than he has and are financially comfortable but not preoccupied with wealth. Because of that, his late wife would be proud of them and so is he. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . As a parent, I’d be happier to have children who grow up to become productive citizens with good values rather than to have children who become very rich but are dishonest and greedy. INQBUFFALO — The University at Buffalo’s WNY Sophomore Externship Experience (SEE) program is set to return in 2025, offering paid opportunities for undergraduate sophomores from UB and across the region to gain hands-on experience with some of Western New York’s top companies. Designed to help students develop their skills, expand their networks, and deepen their understanding of professional opportunities in the region, the program aims to foster a new generation of talented individuals who can make a lasting impact on the local economy. The program is run by the Division of Student Life’s Startup and Innovation Collaboratory Powered by Blackstone LaunchPad (UB CoLab) at UB. Through the SEE program, participating students are matched with leading Western New York companies and organizations, where they can apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings, explore career paths, and enhance their professional readiness. Each extern will receive a $4,000 stipend for the nine-week program, which will run from June 2 to July 31, 2025. Additionally, externs will earn one course credit through UB (pass/fail) and a micro-credential they can showcase on their LinkedIn profiles and resumes. The SEE program is supported by The Prentice Family Foundation and administered by UB CoLab, powered by Blackstone LaunchPad, with collaboration from a wide range of campus and community partners. “We were thrilled by the success of last year’s inaugural SEE program, which exceeded our expectations in terms of student engagement and employer participation,” said Hadar Borden, director of UB CoLab. “With more than 200 applicants and 47 students placed in externships across 25 host companies, the program demonstrated the immense value of exposing students to real-world opportunities in Western New York.” Borden adds: “This year, we are looking forward to expanding the program to include even more students, businesses and industries. It is an exciting time to grow this initiative and help connect our students with the workforce of the future while also showing them the incredible professional possibilities right here in our region.” The SEE program is open to all undergraduate sophomores who have completed their fourth semester by the spring of 2025. This includes students from UB, other Western New York colleges and universities, and those who graduated from a local high school. The externship is designed to be a part-time, immersive experience, with approximately 25 hours per week working with the host company and engaging in professional development activities. Externs will have the opportunity to engage in various professional development activities, including weekly meetups with fellow students, community-building events like Food Truck Tuesdays, and cultural experiences such as Shakespeare in the Park and an Explore Buffalo tour of Silo City. Last year’s program saw participation from students across a variety of majors, including arts and sciences, engineering, business, and health fields. The host companies and organizations in 2024 included ACV Auctions, Buffalo Zoo, Chautauqua Institution, M&T Bank, Kaleida Health, NOCO Energy Corp., People Inc., and many others across industries like technology, health care, finance and manufacturing. “UB SEE offers the opportunity to companies and organizations to apply and join this program as leaders in workforce development in Western New York,” said Borden. “Not only are we providing an opportunity for students at UB, and beyond, to get meaningful experience early in their college careers, we are working with reputable employers in our region to help bolster the workforce in the years ahead.” By participating as host sites, companies gain access to emerging talent and fresh perspectives, all while contributing to the growth of Western New York’s future workforce. Interested companies can apply online via this application form. 2024 program outcomes and impact: • 47 students from 20+ colleges and universities participated. • 25 host companies offered students exposure to over 140 hours of professional experience. • 98% of students reported expanding their professional network, while 93% felt more confident in their problem-solving abilities. • Host companies reported a 96% satisfaction rate, with more than 80% indicating interest in returning as host sites in 2025. The 2025 WNY Sophomore Externship Experience application deadline for externs is Jan. 31. For companies and organizations interested in hosting externs, priority will be given to those that apply by Jan. 24. Prospective applicants can learn more about the program and how to apply by attending one of the upcoming informational sessions, available both virtually and in person. Interested companies and organizations will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested students and companies can visit UB’s SEE program website or contact the Startup and Innovation Collaboratory at UB. About UB Startup and Innovation Collaboratory (CoLab) Startup and Innovation CoLab powered by Blackstone LaunchPad opened its doors in March 2016. Located in the Student Union on UB’s North Campus, CoLab provides students with experiential learning, individualized mentorship and ideation support, and seminars and training sessions related to starting and growing a business. The CoLab is one of over 60 campus programs part of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation’s LaunchPad program. Blackstone LaunchPad seeks to close the opportunity gap by equipping primarily first generation and underrepresented college students with key entrepreneurial skills and career exposure, such as paid internships, to build lasting careers.AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. It was still swinging open when Arizona State waltzed in and won the league title in its debut season. And now the old Big 12 champs meet the new Big 12 champs on the path toward a potential national title. The fifth-seeded Longhorns and fourth-seeded Sun Devils play News Years Day in the Peach Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff . Both had their doubters they could get here. Texas (12-2) still had to prove is was “ready” for the SEC. Arizona State (11-2) was picked to finish last in the Big 12. But the Sun Devils quickly started winning and having fun in some new road environments in college towns smaller than some of their stops in the more cosmopolitan old Pac-12. All-American running back Cam Skattebo led the barnstorming tour. “We were not used to getting tortillas thrown at us at Texas Tech. You're not used to some of these environments," Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday. “When you're in the Pac-12, you're playing in Seattle, you're playing in L.A., you're playing in Salt Lake City. We got to face a lot more small college town football with really, really great environments. ... It was definitely fun to join a new league," Dillingham said. And Dillingham laid down some Texas roots. The Sun Devils are recruiting Texas players out of high school, and the current roster has six transfers who started their college careers in burnt orange in Austin. “The guys we’ve gotten from Texas and coach (Steve Sarkisian's) program have been unbelievable,” Dillingham said. “We know what we’re getting when we’re getting a guy from that program, and that’s a guy who has worked really hard, competed and been pushed. Those are the things that we like to bring in.” Safety Xavion Alford was named All-Big 12 . Defensive end Prince Dorbah is another Sun Devils starter. Defensive lineman Zac Swanson, who has two sacks this season, is another former Longhorn who said he relished a chance to beat his former team. Recruited by Texas out of Phoenix, Swanson was a reserve in 2022 and 2023 behind future NFL draft picks T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy. “That's a team who kicked me out and said I'd never I was never going to be good enough to play there,” Swanson said last week. “That's something that has been on my agenda for a while.” Dillingham joked he'd like to get more Texas transfers this week. Sarkisian simply noted that he wished he'd signed Skattebo, a Californian who transferred from Sacramento State after the 2022 season. “I was unaware, so kudos to them. They found him, he's a heckuva player,” said Sarkisian, who also is a California native. Sarkisian said he was impressed by the Sun Devil's first-year success in the Big 12. “We were in that Big 12, what, for 27 years? We won four. This is their first year in and they won a Big 12 Championship. It’s a really hard thing to do,” Sarkisian said. “They’re playing with a ton of confidence right now. The last two months, I think they’re playing as good a football as anybody in the country.” Despite wining that last Big 12 title and a playoff appearance in 2023, Texas still faced skeptics that the Longhorns would take their lumps in the SEC this year. Texas was more than ready for the league and the Longhorns made it to the SEC championship game. Their only two losses have been to Georgia, the No. 2 seed in the playoff. Sarkisian still remembers his 5-7 Texas debut in 2021. The program wasn't ready for the SEC and the playoff back then, but it certainly is now. Texas is the only one of last year's four playoff teams to make the expanded 12-team field this year. “There’s a lot to be proud of, but mostly I’m proud of our veterans, our leaders, our seniors, because those guys went from 5-7 in year one, they went through 8-5 in year two, and they didn’t jump ship. They hung in there with us. They believed in what they were doing,” Sarkisian said. 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-football

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