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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown and the Dallas Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Washington Commanders’ skid to three games. Seibert, who missed the previous two games with a right hip injury, was wide left on the point-after attempt following a low snap. Thomas then took the kick back 43 yards as the Cowboys (4-7) ended their losing streak at five in improbable fashion. Part of that was the play of backup Cooper Rush, who threw for 247 yards and two TDs in his third start in place of starter Dak Prescott. Part was also the defense forcing two turnovers, as Chauncey Golston ripped the ball out of Brian Robinson Jr.’s hands for what was called an interception of Daniels in the second quarter, and Donovan Wilson stripped John Bates midway through the fourth. KaVonte Turpin provided the fireworks with a spinning, 99-yard kickoff return TD seconds after Daniels found Zach Ertz in the end zone and scored on a 2-point conversion to cut the deficit to three with 3:02 left. In the final three minutes alone, the Commanders (7-5) scored 10 points and allowed Thomas’ TD. All that after the score was 10-9 through three quarters before madness ensued. CHIEFS 30, PANTHERS 27 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and , Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and Kansas City beat Carolina to reach double-digit wins for the 10th straight season. Noah Gray caught two TD passes as the Chiefs (10-1) bounced back from last week’s 30-21 loss at Buffalo and won at the buzzer yet again in a season of narrow escapes. for the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, who scored on their first five possessions. Bryce Young finished 21 of 35 for 262 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers (3-8), who had their two-game winning streak snapped. David Moore had six receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown. Trailing 27-19, Young completed a fourth-down pass to Adam Thielen to move the chains, then went deep for the veteran receiver, who drew a pass-interference penalty on Chamarri Conner. That set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Chuba Hubbard. LIONS 24, COLTS 6 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — and David Montgomery added a third touchdown run, leading Detroit to a victory over Indianapolis. Gibbs finished with 21 carries for 90 yards as the Lions (10-1) extended their league-high winning streak to nine straight. Detroit has its been 11-game record since the franchise’s inaugural season in 1934. Jared Goff continued his sensational season, too, completing 26 of 36 throws for 269 yards. The Colts (5-7) lost their second straight home game and for the fourth time in their past five games. with 172 yards while rushing 10 times for 61 yards. the NFL’s highest-scoring offense largely in check Sunday, it was doomed by its inability to finish drives with touchdowns. BUCCANEERS 30, GIANTS 7 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Baker Mayfield catapulted into the end zone for one of Tampa Bay’s four rushing touchdowns, and the Buccaneers beat the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito, snapping a four-game losing streak and extending New York’s skid to six. The Giants’ decisions this week to bench and then release quarterback Daniel Jones did nothing to help the NFL’s lowest-scoring offense. DeVito threw for 189 yards, mostly in the second half with New York well on its way to its sixth straight loss at home, where it is winless. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers dominated in every phase in a near-perfect perfect performance that featured TD runs of 1 yard by Sean Tucker, 6 yards by Bucky Irving and 1 yard by Rachaad White. After recent losses to the Ravens, 49ers and Chiefs, Tampa Bay (5-6) moved within one game of idle Atlanta in the NFC South. Tampa Bay scored on five of its on first six possessions to open a 30-0 lead, and none was more exciting than Mayfield’s TD run with 12 seconds left in the first half. On a second-and-goal from the 10, he avoided pressure and went for the end zone. He was hit by Cor’Dale Flott low and Dru Phillips high around the 2-yard line, and he was airborne when he crossed the goal line. The ball came loose when he hit the turf but he jumped up and flexed — — as the Bucs took a 23-0 lead. DOLPHINS 34, PATRIOTS 15 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns, including two scores to running back De’Von Achane, and Miami routed New England. The Dolphins (5-6) have a thin margin for error the rest of the season but have kept themselves afloat with a three-game winning streak. With their win at New England (3-9) in Week 5, the Dolphins have swept their division rivals in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1999-2000. Tagovailoa, who moved to 7-0 in his career against New England, entered the game with a league-high 73.4% completion rate and went 29 for 40. Backup Skylar Thompson replaced Tagovailoa with about 11 minutes left in what was already a blowout, but a bad handoff on his first play resulted in a fumble that was recovered by cornerback Christian Gonzalez and returned 63 yards for a touchdown. It cut New England’s deficit to 31-15, and Tagovailoa returned the next drive. TITANS 32, TEXANS 27 HOUSTON (AP) — Will Levis threw for 278 yards and his 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo put Tennessee on top in the fourth quarter and the Titans held on for a win over the Texans. Okonkwo grabbed a short pass and rumbled for the touchdown to put the Titans (3-8) up 30-27 with 91⁄2 minutes remaining. Safety Eric Murray missed a tackle that would have stopped him near midfield. The Texans (7-5) had a chance to tie it with less than two minutes remaining, but Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 28-yard field-goal attempt sailed wide left. He fell to the ground after the miss before getting up and slamming his helmet on the field. Titans coach Brian Callahan held both hands in the air and smiled after watching the miss that allowed his team to win on a day it had three turnovers. The Texans forced a three-and-out, but couldn’t move the ball after that and Harold Landry sacked C.J. Stroud in the end zone for a safety to make it 32-27 and allow Tennessee to snap a two-game skid. VIKINGS 30, BEARS 27, OT CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up , and Minnesota outlasted Chicago after giving up 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation. Darnold threw two touchdown passes, Jordan Addison caught eight passes for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown, and T.J. Hockenson had 114 yards receiving for the Vikings (9-2), who remained one game behind Detroit in the rugged NFC North. Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight. Minnesota appeared to have the game in hand, leading 27-16 with 1:56 left after Romo kicked a 26-yard field goal. But the Bears weren’t finished. Deandre Carter made up for that led to a touchdown in the third quarter with a 55-yard kickoff return to the 40. Williams took it from there, capping an eight-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen. A 2-point conversion pass to DJ Moore made it 27-24 with 22 seconds remaining. The Bears recovered the onside kick and Williams hit Moore over the middle for a 27-yard gain to the 30 before spiking the ball. Cairo Santos made a 48-yard field goal as time expired.There are a lot of ways for investors to gain exposure to artificial intelligence ( ) on the ASX. Some shares are directly involved with the technology, others have indirect exposure. With that in mind, let's take a look at two Australian AI shares that could be top options for investors looking to gain access to this thematic in 2025. They are as follows: ( ) It might seem like an odd ASX share to buy for AI exposure, but Bell Potter doesn't see it that way. It highlights that the retail giant stands to benefit greatly from an AI driven major upgrade/replacement cycle of devices purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recently said: [W]e see a sizable upside from the AI driven upgrade cycle/replacement cycle of devices purchased during COVID-peak to Consumer Electronics sales at HVN ahead. We view HVN as supported by exclusive access from brands/chip manufacturers given large format stores globally which are attractive to global technology brands/suppliers when launching new products. We see trading in the Black Friday weekend from today and into Christmas as a near-term catalyst with early signs to-date appearing supportive. Bell Potter has a buy rating and $5.80 price target on its shares. Another bonus is that it expects above-average of over 5% in both FY 2025 and FY 2026. ( ) Another Australian AI share that could be a top pick in 2025 is NextDC. It is one of the region's most innovative data centre-as-a-service providers. The team at Morgans believe that it is one of the biggest winners from the AI boom. That's because AI needs an obscene amount of data centre capacity to work its magic. The broker recently said: Enjoying all the benefits of the AI growth opportunity with less volatility are the operators of data centres. Data centres are facilities that store, process, and manage the vast amounts of data foundational to AI, ensuring secure and efficient data flow, backup, and recovery. Digital Realty recently reported a record sales quarter during which it sold double the data centre capacity of its previous high and about four times more capacity than it usually sells in a quarter. This reinforces our view that the significant demand for cloud computing and AI-related digital infrastructure is going to underpin attractive returns and long-term growth. Morgans currently has an add rating and $20.50 price target on NextDC's shares.
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Women from different organisations organised a rally in Valletta to express their collective anger at the culture of violence that permeates in society, a statement by the groups read. The 25th of November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The theme chosen for this year is Her Plight, Our Fight, "because the suffering, the oppression, the abuse, the murder of every woman in society make us stronger to continue fighting against this wound in our society," they said. "Gender-based violence and abuse is widespread in our patriarchal society where women tend to be the worst victims. Women suffer violence in all its forms, not only in the domestic sphere by their partners or relatives, but also in the public sphere, such as when they are raped or killed in the street or public places, trafficked to work in the sex industry, abused by their employers, neglected by politicians, disrespected by the justice system, and ignored by the police and sent to their death by a society which does not care enough. Women are abused by men physically, sexually, morally, psychologically, economically, politically in their everyday lives because society is not doing enough to protect women and to fight the violence," the statement read. "By joining together for this rally, we wanted to show that we care and that we want change. We wanted to send a clear message that the plight of every woman in society is our fight, and that our fight will continue until our streets, our homes, our places of work, are safe for us. We will continue to fight until the authorities invest in the fight against gender-based violence, until the police force recognises the seriousness of this problem and starts taking women seriously when they report abuse and feel threatened by men, until the justice system realises the needless suffering that victims of violence and their families go through by the inefficiencies and the injustices of the system." "We have seen sentences handed down which do not make any sense and long years of waiting for action to be taken or for justice to be served, such as in the case of Sion Grech, which caused a great deal of suffering to victims or their loved ones. We have witnessed women who continually reported their vulnerable situation but ended up being murdered because the system did not care enough to protect them against their aggressor," the statement continued. Gender-based violence is a scourge in society which we need to fight together, the groups said. "Over the past decades, Malta has witnessed the murder of 32 women by male aggressors, most of whom were intimate partners. Intimate partner violence is one of the worst and most widespread forms of violence against women. The ugly impact of violence is not only experienced by the victims but by their children, their families and close friends. Until we confront this problem seriously and fight it with all our strength, women, including trans women, will continue to experience fear and insecurity when they walk in the streets, when they are at work, or at home where they are supposed to feel safest. Unless we join forces and fight to make our society free of gender-based violence, women will continue to be the main victims of sexual abuse, trafficking, intimidation, fear, harassment, rape, stalking, murder, porn and cyberbullying." During the rally, demonstrators held banners and placards with messages against gender-based violence. The rally was organised by Moviment Graffitti and YPB and endorsed by the following organisations: aditus foundation, Dance Beyond Borders, Department of Gender and Sexualities, Fidem#, Humanists Malta, IVY - Interrupting Violence towards Youth, Malta Women's Lobby, Marceline Naudi, MGRM, SOAR, Women for Women Foundation, Women's Rights Foundation (WRF), YMCA, Żminijietna Voice of the LeftMedia Release Mangaluru, Nov 23: St. Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru, witnessed the grand inauguration of its Sustainable Engineering Club, affiliated with the Bamboo Society of India, on November 22. The event, organized by the department of mechanical engineering in association with the Industry Innovation Group, was held at Prerana Hall and brought together academic and industry leaders to emphasize sustainability in engineering. The event commenced with an invocation and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, setting the tone for an inspiring session. Dr Vijay V S, faculty advisor and assistant professor, introduced the club and welcomed the dignitaries, followed by the official inauguration and the unveiling of the logo of the club. Punati Shridhar, chairman of the Bamboo Society of India and former principal chief conservator of forests (IFS Retd), K P Murthy, NGC member of the Bamboo Society of India and former senior general manager at Bosch India and Dr. Shashikantha Karinka, controller of examinations and professor at Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology, Moodbidri, and management council member of SAEINDIA Bangalore section graced the occasion. Chief guests included Fr Kenneth Rayner Crasta, assistant director, SJEC, Dr Sudheer M (in-charge principal and dean academics), and Dr Purushothama Chippar (vice principal, dean R&D), while Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, director, SJEC presided over the programme. Dr Shashikantha Karinka delivered an insightful address, highlighting the critical role of engineering in advancing sustainable development and underscoring the importance of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in shaping future industry practices and academic policies. Punati Shridhar shed light on the Bamboo Society of India’s mission to promote eco-friendly materials in engineering and industry. He discussed various bamboo species, their unique properties, and diverse applications, inspiring the audience to adopt sustainable practices. K P Murthy delivered an engaging session titled ‘Bamboo Applications in Sustainable Engineering – A Deep Dive’, exploring the versatility and potential of bamboo in tackling modern engineering challenges. He also outlined the club’s objectives and emphasized its pivotal role in driving future initiatives through innovative projects. Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, in his presidential address, lauded the initiative and reaffirmed SJEC’s commitment to equip students with skills and values aligned with sustainability. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the club's student president, Suhas L Karanja followed by an engaging networking session. More than 100 students from different branches participated in the event. The Sustainable Engineering Club aims to serve as a hub for fostering innovation, research, and awareness about eco-friendly engineering practices among students and professionals. Its affiliation with the Bamboo Society of India strengthens its objective to promote sustainable materials and methodologies in engineering. This significant milestone underscores SJEC's leadership in advancing sustainability within the academic and industrial spheres.
James Gunn has wrapped filming for Peacemaker Season 2. The DC Studios co-head shared on social media that the filming for the second season of the superhero series starring John Cena has been completed. “And that is a WRAP on #Peacemaker season 2, including our last remaining actors Steve Agee, Tim Meadows, Sol Rodriguez & Brandon Stanley (& our DP Sam McCurdy pictured here moments after the last shot.),” Gunn posted on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, formerly known as Twitter. Gunn continued, “Thanks to our entire cast & crew who made this a wonderful experience. My relief to have a break from shooting after ten months straight is countered by how much I’ll miss all of you!” Gunn had previously shared photos of Cena and Jennifer Holland wrapping up their time on the show’s set. “And that’s a Peacemaker Season Two wrap on @johncena & @jenniferlholland, who both turned in wonderful performances this season as Christopher Smith and Emilia Harcourt,” he posted on X . “To top it off, shooting yesterday was one of the most fun days of shooting I have EVER had! Thanks to the incredible people of Savannah, Georgia for making the Peacemaker crew’s stay here so special. ONE DAY LEFT!” Season 2 of the HBO series will welcome Frank Grillo to the cast. Grillo will play Rick Flag Sr. in live-action form. Grillo first voiced the animated version of his character in the Max animated series Creature Commandos . “This isn’t just a good guy, not at all,” Gunn told EW recently. “We see all different sides of his character. He is morally a complex human being. Grillo is somebody who I’ve known for a little while, and I’ve wanted to work with him for a long time. He was one of the first people that I talked to when I took over the studio, like ‘we’re going to find something cool for you,’ and now he is everywhere.” Gunn had also teased a new character joining the series in its sophomore season. “Who might this be?” Gunn captioned the photo he posted on X. The photo shows the back of a person sitting in front of a campfire. Fans of DC Comics took their guesses as to who the mystery character might be, with some speculating it’s the Apache Chief, while others guessed it could be Long Shadow, a character inspired by the former.Energy bulls are looking for top energy stocks that pay good and offer a shot at decent long-term total returns. Oil and gas price outlook Natural gas is trading near its high point for the year, while oil prices continue to face headwinds. Analysts expect the trend to continue into 2025. International demand for Canadian and U.S. natural gas soared after the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Europe historically relied on natural gas from Russia to fuel its manufacturing and household energy needs. In an effort to secure reliable supplies, Europe and other international buyers are seeking out liquified natural gas (LNG) shipments from North American producers. The United States already has several LNG export facilities in operation. Canada is in the process of building new sites on the coast of British Columbia. Increased access to global markets should be positive for Canadian natural gas producers. Domestic natural gas demand is also expected to be strong. Gas-fired power generation is forecast to grow due to rising electricity demand from new artificial intelligence data centres. Oil’s outlook over the medium term is less positive. Weak demand from China is combining with growing supply from non-OPEC countries, including the United States and Canada. OPEC just announced it will delay a planned supply increase until next spring, citing the soft demand outlook. That being said, an escalation in the conflict in the Middle East could quickly send oil prices higher. For example, an attack by Israel on Iranian oil facilities or the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran would severely disrupt oil markets. Given the market uncertainties, it makes sense for energy investors to look for companies that have diversified revenue streams and solid balance sheets to ride out volatility. Suncor ( ) is known for its oil sands production, but the company also owns refineries that turn crude oil into gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, plastics, and asphalt. In addition, Suncor operates Petro-Canada retail locations. The downstream businesses, as the refineries and service stations are known, provide a good hedge against dips in oil prices that reduce margins on the production side of the business. Suncor is making good progress on its turnaround efforts. Costs are down, production is growing, and the refineries are running at near capacity. The slowdown in the adoption of electric vehicles by consumers will prolong the need for gasoline and diesel fuel. Airlines are adding planes and routes, so jet fuel demand should remain robust. Suncor recently raised its dividend by 5%. The stock is down from $58 a few weeks ago to about $44 at the time of writing. Investors who buy SU stock at the current level can get a dividend yield of 4.2%. Canadian Natural Resources ( ) is a major natural gas producer in Canada, along with being an oil giant. The company has production operations that span the hydrocarbon spectrum, including oil sands, conventional heavy oil, conventional light oil, offshore oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas. CNRL recently announced a US$6.5 billion deal to buy Chevron’s Alberta assets. The purchase will boost revenue and reserves. The anticipated cash flow growth should support the 7% dividend increase the board is giving shareholders for 2025. Investors who buy CNQ stock at the current level can get a dividend yield of 4.9%. The share price is down about 7% in the past six months, so there is an opportunity to take advantage of a pullback. The bottom line on energy stocks In the current market conditions, it makes sense for energy investors to look for big names that pay solid dividends. If you are searching for energy stocks to add to your portfolio, Suncor and CNRL deserve to be on your radar.
Scoot Henderson OK After Minor Traffic AccidentLas Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew is out for the season due to a broken collarbone, head coach Antonio Pierce confirmed on Monday, leaving the Raiders with a short week to determine their starter. Minshew suffered the injury when he was sacked and landed on his left shoulder late in the fourth quarter of Las Vegas' 29-19 home loss to the Denver Broncos. Former starter Aidan O'Connell, who was sidelined by a thumb injury in Week 7, could return off injured reserve in time for the Raiders (2-9) to face the two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs (10-1) on Friday in Kansas City. "We'll see if Aidan is good to go," Pierce said. "He's been ramping up." O'Connell entered the 21-day practice window on Monday as the Raiders determine when to activate him. "Seeing him able to grip the ball comfortable, hopefully, no pain there, and just being able to be efficient," Pierce said. "To put a player out there that's hurting or injured still, that's not to the benefit of the player or our team." O'Connell, 26, has played in four games this season, starting two (both losses). He is 52 of 82 (63.4 percent) for 455 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. As a rookie last season, O'Connell started 10 of 11 games, going 5-5, and completed 213 of 343 passes (62.1 percent) for 2,218 yards, 12 TDs and seven interceptions. The Raiders selected O'Connell in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. "Obviously at the quarterback position, you've got to be smart," Pierce said. "I think with Aidan, his future's much brighter looking ahead. ... I'll have to really rely on our doctors and medical staff." Desmond Ridder replaced Minshew and went 5 of 10 for 64 yards. Ridder, 25, has appeared in three games this season for Las Vegas and is 16 of 26 (61.5 percent) for 138 yards and one TD. Ridder played the previous two seasons for the Atlanta Falcons, who selected him in the third round of the 2022 draft. For his career, he is 338 of 529 (63.9 percent) for 3,682 yards, 15 TDs and 12 interceptions in 22 games (17 starts, 8-9 record). Minshew, 28, completed 25 of 42 passes for 230 yards with one touchdown and one interception against the Broncos. He finished his first season with the Raiders with 2,013 yards, nine TDs and 10 picks on 66.3 percent passing. He joined the Raiders in free agency after stints in Jacksonville (2019-20), Philadelphia (2021-22) and Indianapolis (2023) and won the starting job in camp. But he was benched multiple times for O'Connell as the Raiders struggled as a team. --Field Level Media
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New Collaboration with Green Dot Enables Cash Deposits at Over 7,500 CVS Pharmacy Locations AUSTIN, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varo Bank , the first all-digital nationally chartered bank in the U.S., today announced a collaboration with Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT ) and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS ) to enable deposits for no fee for millions of Varo Bank customers at over 7,500 participating CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide. 1 Utilizing Green Dot's embedded finance platform (Arc) and expansive money movement network, the "Green Dot Network," Varo customers can now deposit cash at participating CVS Pharmacy locations 2 with zero fees. For customers who deposit cash regularly, this means saving $120 or more per year. Traditional banks often charge fees unless customers maintain specified minimum balances in their accounts or meet monthly direct deposit requirements. In addition, unlike fintech companies that must work through partner banks to set their fee policies, Varo's charter enables the bank to offer preferential fees and products to its customers. "As an all-digital bank, Varo is creating low-cost financial solutions designed specifically for the needs of everyday Americans," said Colin Walsh , Chief Executive Officer at Varo Bank. "This Green Dot collaboration at participating CVS Pharmacy locations eliminates cash deposit fees, making basic banking more convenient and affordable." Varo customers have access to a suite of primary banking products that support their financial stability and wellness, including: Zero bank fees: No monthly, minimum balance, transfer, or overdraft fees Free and fast access to cash: Free cash deposits at 7,500+ CVS Pharmacy locations Free withdrawals at 40,000+ Allpoint® ATMs nationwide 2-day early payday with direct deposits Automatic cash back rewards on purchases Ability to qualify for Varo Advance and Varo Line of Credit over time "We are thrilled to work with Varo and CVS Pharmacy to make banking accessible to millions of American consumers," said Crystal Bryant-Minter , SVP, Money Movement at Green Dot. "With more than 20 years' experience delivering seamless banking and payment solutions to consumers and businesses, Arc by Green Dot powers some of the world's most trusted brands and thousands of other businesses at all stages of growth with seamless, secure and useful financial tools and experiences." About Varo Bank Varo Bank is a new kind of bank - the first nationally chartered consumer tech bank in the U.S., built from the ground up with a focus on the needs of Americans striving to get ahead. From credit building to savings to faster payments, Varo has a complete solution to help everyday Americans make progress in their financial lives. Varo combines the capabilities and nimbleness of a technology company with the security and oversight of a regulated financial institution, enabling agile product design that provides technology-first solutions such as Varo Believe, a secured card to help build credit; Varo Advance, to help stretch hard-earned dollars between paychecks; and a high-yield savings account, offering one of the nation's highest APYs. Varo has been named as one of the Inc. 5000 2023 fastest growth companies in the U.S., CNBC's 2023 list of the World's Top Fintech Companies, one of Forbes' World's Best Banks, and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. For more information on Varo Advance, Varo Believe, and other offerings such as Perks, visit www.varomoney.com , like Varo Bank on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @varobank. ©2024 Varo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. About Arc by Green Dot Arc is the embedded finance platform of services featuring all of Green Dot's secure banking and money processing capabilities designed to fuel value, loyalty and growth for consumers and businesses. Arc by Green Dot powers some of the world's most trusted brands and thousands of other businesses with seamless, secure and useful financial tools and experiences. Integrated with Green Dot Bank 3 Arc provides partners with leading FDIC-insured banking products and tools, plus regulatory and compliance expertise, oversight and support. The Arc platform is cloud-based, modular and scalable by design – configurable to meet a wide range of business needs and goals, and flexible to adapt as our partners grow. Arc's end-to-end banking services are powered by enterprise-grade APIs and offer partners access to comprehensive customer support, fraud protection, the largest retail deposit and ATM network in the U.S., and much more. For more information, visit greendot.com/arc . Media Contact Audrey Jacobson , for Varo Bank: [email protected] 1 Fees for optional service may apply 2 Cash deposit is available at all stand-alone CVS locations (through Green Dot Network®) with a cashier in the U.S. except those located within hospitals, on military bases, or in Target. You can deposit between $20 - $500 per transaction. A fee may apply for depositing cash at other Green Dot Network® locations. 3 Green Dot Bank also operates under the following registered trade names: GO2bank, GoBank and Bonneville Bank . All of these registered trade names are used by, and refer to, a single FDIC-insured bank, Green Dot Bank. Deposits under any of these trade names are deposits with Green Dot Bank and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage up to the allowable limits. Green Dot Corporation NMLS #914924; Green Dot Bank NMLS #908739. SOURCE Varo BankOne person injured in school bus collisionWhether you're a home chef, a new home buyer, or just want to re-create a viral recipe you found on social media, you're probably looking for some new pieces to add to your cookware collection. High-quality pots, pans, and even salt and pepper grinders make all the difference in homemade meals, so investing in the right pieces is important. Wondering which ones are worth the money? One expert-recommended brand I've been seeing over and over again is Hexclad . Countless reviewers praise Hexclad's cookware as the best they've ever used, and after doing a bit more research into the science behind it, I can see why the brand gets so much positive press from Michelin chefs and home cooks alike. 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If you want to try out this brand for yourself, you're in luck: Hexclad is extending its holiday sale until December 29, so now's your chance to get up to 41% off best-selling sets and 20% off other expert-recommended pieces. Ready to elevate your cooking? Keep reading to shop our top picks.
Even before special counsel Jack Smith formally asked that his criminal cases against Donald Trump be dismissed, it was already guaranteed the president-elect would never see a jury. Smith on Monday dropped both the 2020 election subversion prosecution against Trump and the charges accusing Trump of mishandling classified documents. The special counsel stressed his decision was not about the strength of his case against Trump, but his reasoning hung on the Justice Department’s long-held belief that the Constitution prohibits prosecutions against sitting presidents. Even if prosecutors had believed that they could have kept the cases on life support into the second Trump presidency, the president-elect had already indicated that he planned to fire Smith and his team, a vow that breached the usual norms surrounding a special counsel investigation. Trump’s reelection this month was the straw that broke the back of a camel that had been buckling under slow-walking courts and novel legal arguments. Smith’s filings suggested he could bring the charges again, though Trump may seek to foreclose that possibility by pardoning himself – an unprecedented move. Also looming over Trump’s second term is the Republican’s promises to go after those who prosecuted him, a vow echoed by his pick for attorney general. Here are takeaways from Smith’s move to seek the cases’ dismissal and how his prosecutions got to this point: Trump’s reelection earlier this month ensured that his federal criminal cases would face an early end. The former president vowed during his campaign to fire Smith if voters sent him back to the White House – a move at odds with how other presidents have handled special counsels. “Oh, it’s so easy. It’s so easy,” Trump said in October when asked by conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt whether he would “pardon yourself” or “fire Jack Smith” if reelected. “I would fire him within two seconds.” In the end, though, Trump didn’t need to sack the special counsel to kill the two cases. He was already benefiting from a legal strategy of delay that made sure no trials got underway before Election Day – which ultimately forced Smith’s hand. A few days after Trump’s reelection, the special counsel asked the judge overseeing the DC case to pause deadlines in that matter so his team could assess how to move forward with the unprecedented prosecution. Nearly three weeks after Election Day, he submitted his filings to the courts in DC and Florida. The president-elect, meanwhile, has repeatedly promised to seek political retribution against Smith and others whom he believes have unfairly pursued him during his four years out of office. His pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi , appears ready to be a loyal foot soldier in those efforts. “The Department of Justice, the prosecutors will be prosecuted — the bad ones,” Bondi, who served for a time as Florida’s attorney general, said in a TV appearance in August 2023. “The investigators will be investigated. Because the deep state, last term for President Trump, they were hiding in the shadows. But now they have a spotlight on them, and they can all be investigated,” she added. Before Trump takes his oath of office next year, Smith plans to release a final report as required by law on his investigations into Trump, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN. Attorney General Merrick Garland is expected to publicly release it, as he has with past special counsel reports. But it’s unclear how much new information would be included, especially in the election subversion case, where Smith recently filed hundreds of pages of legal arguments and evidence gathered for that prosecution. If part of what happened was that Smith simply ran out of time to pursue the case against Trump, then the six-justice conservative majority on the Supreme Court had a key role to play in slowing things down. The high court granted Trump sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution for official actions in a highly anticipated 6-3 decision that was handed down in July, limiting the special counsel’s ability to move forward. Some of Trump’s critics slammed the decision itself , but others faulted the court for the time it took to deliver it. It was clear that several conservative justices saw the ruling not as a gift to Trump but as a way to head off spiraling and potentially politically motivated prosecutions. While the court’s decision may ultimately meet that goal, the ruling is also widely viewed as removing a check on presidents. Chief Justice John Roberts, a conservative, wrote that Congress couldn’t criminalize a president’s conduct when he is “carrying out the responsibilities of the executive branch.” Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a liberal, warned in dissent that the decision would set up future presidents to be “a king above the law.” The Supreme Court initially denied Smith’s effort to resolve the immunity questions in December – allowing the normal process to play out with a federal appeals court wading in first. Two months later, in mid-February, after the appeals court ruled in Smith’s favor, it was Trump who asked the justices to review the question of presidential immunity. The court granted the case in February but did not hear arguments until the end of April. It handed down its decision on the final day of its term, on July 1. And the case was finally returned to the trial-level court in DC in August. The election subversion case was always expected to face years of litigation over the questions it raised about criminalizing acts taken by a sitting president. But the case in which Trump was accused of mishandling national defense information – was viewed as a much more straightforward prosecution, for how it focused on Trump’s post-presidency conduct and dealt with a well-established area of law. Trump, however, hit the jackpot with the assignment of that case to Judge Aileen Cannon, an appointee of his with little trial experience who had already treated the investigation with remarkable hostility when she oversaw pre-indictment lawsuit Trump brought challenging the FBI’s search of his Florida Mar-a-Lago resort. Cannon threw a number of wrenches into the prosecutors’ case before dismissing it entirely this summer on the grounds that Smith was unlawfully appointed. Her handling of the charges was widely panned by legal experts, and her dismissal ruling as set for review by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals until those deadlines were postponed with Trump’s win. Notably, Smith is not ending the Justice Department’s pursuit of the two Trump employees, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, who were charged with allegedly assisting their boss in efforts to hinder the federal probe. What to do next in the case will be a question for the incoming Trump Justice Department. While Trump might want to have the charges against his allies dropped, the DOJ will have to balance that against an institutional desire to wipe off the books a dismissal ruling that could undermine special counsel investigations in the future. In both of his cases against Trump, Smith said he was dropping the charges against the president-elect “without prejudice,” which in theory would keep open the door for charges to be brought again in the future. While pointing to the immunity Trump was about to receive by reentering the White House, Smith repeatedly said characterized that immunity as “temporary.” Smith’s filing in the election subversion case in Washington, D.C., included a longer discussion of how he had come to the decision to drop that case, where he had to weigh the longstanding DOJ position barring prosecutions of sitting president against the principle that no man is “above the law.” Smith said he consulted with DOJ lawyers on the question, and they also weighed the possibility of pausing the case until Trump no longer had the immunity of the presidency protecting him. Ultimately, however, the Department’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that the prohibitions on prosecuting sitting presidents is “categorial,” including for indictments handed up before a defendant enters office, Smith said. Monday’s move by Smith will likely bring attention – and perhaps criticism – to the Justice Department’s views, which have not yet been tested directly by courts. Smith’s dismissal filings bring to a close a chapter for the criminal attorneys who were mostly successful in staving off the criminal prosecutions against Trump. But a new chapter has already opened for several members of the Trump legal team who have already been rewarded with plum positions in his incoming administration. Todd Blanche, who played a central role in the DC prosecution and in other Trump cases, has been tapped by Trump for the DOJ’s No. 2 role, deputy attorney general. John Sauer, who argued the immunity dispute on Trump’s behalf before the Supreme Court, has been selected by Trump to be U.S. solicitor general, the federal government’s top lawyer before the high court. Both positions are subject to Senate confirmation. Additionally, Trump announced that another member of his personal legal team, Emile Bove would serve as acting deputy attorney general while Blanche was waiting for confirmation and then move to principal associate deputy attorney general, a position that does not go before the Senate.The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Wake Forest Demon Deacons 2024 editionNew Delhi: Some industry experts are skeptical whether Elon Musk’s unconventional methods and Donald Trump’s leadership will ultimately benefit AI regulation and the market at large, according to a new report. Trump has been re-elected as President of the US with Musk appointed to lead the newly established Department of Efficiency. Musk’s role focuses on streamlining government processes and integrating advanced technologies, a development that marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. However, some industry experts remain skeptical, said GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to forecasts, the global AI market is set to reach over $1 trillion by 2030, up from $103 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39 per cent over the period. Kamilla Kan, senior data scientist, Medical Devices team at GlobalData, said that with the increasing adoption of AI across sectors, the need for robust, forward-thinking regulations is more critical than ever. “AI technologies are becoming integral to a range of industries, and we expect this trend to accelerate globally in the coming years. However, it remains uncertain whether Musk’s approach will truly enable the responsible growth of AI or if it may inadvertently create regulatory gaps that could hinder the technology’s safe and ethical integration,” Kan emphasised. Musk’s efficiency-focused mandate includes developing frameworks aimed at streamlining AI compliance while fostering innovation, though there is uncertainty about how effective his approach will be in practice. His appointment reflects the government’s intention to strengthen the US position in AI and technology, which are now viewed as critical for economic growth and national security. Musk’s Department of Efficiency is expected to provide some regulatory consistency and clear guidelines to help businesses harness AI responsibly. However, concerns remain about whether this approach will adequately balance public trust with the rapid demands of technological advancement, said the report.Raiders confirm QB Gardner Minshew out for season, look to Aidan O'Connell
— Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, a feared gang leader and head of the G9 coalition, evaded capture during a police operation in the Delmas neighborhood of Haiti’s capital. The operation, led by the Haitian National Police, aimed to dismantle barricades and regain control of gang-occupied territories. The raid resulted in the deaths of several gang members and the seizure of firearms. Police also cleared roadblocks in parts of Delmas, allowing limited movement in areas previously paralyzed by gang violence. Despite these efforts, Chérizier managed to escape. Authorities believe he continues to move across the city, rallying support for his coalition, which seeks to overthrow the government . The operation comes as Haiti faces a severe security crisis, with gangs controlling an estimated 80 per cent of Port-au-Prince. The violence has paralyzed vital infrastructure, including the capital’s main port, which has been shuttered since earlier this year due to gang activity. Efforts to stabilize the country include a transitional governing body supported by international organizations such as the UN and CARICOM. However, public confidence in these measures remains low, given Haiti’s long history of foreign intervention and political instability . The police vowed to continue their efforts to reclaim territories and restore order, though the scale of the challenge highlights the deep entrenchment of gang influence and the limited resources of the Haitian state . Showcase your business with a personalized page on McKoy’s News. Highlight your products or services with multiple photos, contact information, and detailed descriptions Capture attention with visually stunning banner ads that promote your brand across our website, reaching a large audience with every click. Tell your story with impactful video advertisements, designed to engage viewers and drive traffic to your business. Gain credibility and visibility with feature articles on McKoy’s News. Share your success stories, latest offerings, and expert insights with our readers. Contact us today and let McKoy’s News be your partner in success.
Can Quantum Computers break RSA encryption: An analysis by GQI in partnership with the NATO Innovation Fund
