Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies at 100LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leader When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. Dubbed The Kid from Akron, with a limitless future, James is now the 40-year-old from Los Angeles with wisps of gray in his beard, his milestone birthday coming Monday, one that will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. He has stood and excelled in the spotlight his entire career. 'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Sonic movie earned $38 million, while “Mufasa” brought in $37.1 million from theaters in the U.S. and Canada. The R-rated horror “Nosferatu” placed third with an unexpectedly strong $21.2 million. Thanksgiving release holdovers “Wicked” and “Moana 2” rounded out the top five. Christmas Day had several big film openings, including the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” the Nicole Kidman erotic drama “Babygirl” and the boxing drama “The Fire Inside.” Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations. Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke tells The Associated Press that the inexpensive e-cigarettes have turned into a health threat since they are an easy way for teenagers to be drawn into smoking and get hooked on nicotine. Australia outlawed the sale of “vapes” outside pharmacies earlier this year in some of the world’s toughest restrictions on electronic cigarettes. Now Belgium is leading the EU drive. Belgium's minister wants tougher tobacco measures in the 27-nation bloc. Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98 Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98. Newsday reports that a statement issued Saturday by his family says Dolan died of natural causes. Dolan’s legacy in cable broadcasting includes founding HBO in 1972, Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12 in New York City, the first U.S. 24-hour cable channel for local news. Dolan also held controlling stakes in companies that owned Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. Snoop's game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Miami of Ohio beat Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, but Snoop Dogg was the main attraction. The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop was much a spectacle as a football game. Snoop Dogg seemed to be everywhere all at once, from a pregame tailgate to the postgame trophy presentation. Snoop Dog donned a headset on Colorado State's sideline, spent some time in the broadcast and even led both marching bands as conductor during their halftime performance. Snoop Dogg saved the best for last, rolling out in a light green, lowrider Chevy Impala with gold rims and accents, the shiny Arizona Bowl trophy in his hand as fans screamed his name. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans NEW YORK (AP) — The International Chess Federation says top ranked player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition. The federation said Friday that its regulations include a dress code that bars participants from wearing jeans at the event. The Norwegian chess grandmaster says he accepted a $200 fine but refused to change his pants out of principle before leaving the competition in New York. The federation said the dress code is designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants. Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning NEW HOPE, Pa. (AP) — A trailblazing former “Sports Illustrated” model who pushed back against age discrimination has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning. Authorities in Bucks County found 76-year-old Dayle Haddon, dead in a second-floor bedroom Friday morning after emergency dispatchers were notified about a person unconscious at the Solebury Township home. A 76-year-old man who was also in the home was hospitalized in critical condition. As a model, Haddon appeared on dozens of magazine coverage in the 1970s and 1980s. She then reentered the industry in the 1990s after landing contracts with cosmetic companies to promote their anti-aging products. 2 Oregon men die from exposure in a forest after they went out to look for Sasquatch STEVENSON, Wash. (AP) — Officials say two Oregon men have died in a Washington state forest after they failed to return from a trip to look for Sasquatch. The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office says the 59-year-old and 37-year-old appear to have died from exposure. The sheriff's office says it based that conclusion on the weather and their lack of preparedness. Both men were from Portland. They were found in a heavily wooded area of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest northeast of that city. Family reported them missing after they failed to return from a Christmas Eve outing. Sasquatch is a folkloric beast thought by some to roam the forests, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.OTTAWA - The union representing rank-and-file Mounties is welcoming a federal plan to spend $1.3 billion to bolster border security and ensure the integrity of the immigration system. In its fall economic update Monday, the Liberal government said it would invest in cutting-edge technology for law enforcement, so that only people who are eligible to remain in Canada do so. The money, to be spread over six fiscal years, is earmarked for the RCMP, Public Safety Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and the cyberspies at the Communications Security Establishment. RCMP members enforce laws between official points of entry and investigate criminal activities related to the border. National Police Federation president Brian Sauvé says members have been protecting the border with limited resources, and the new money will allow them to continue delivering on their mandate. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is expected to join other ministers this afternoon to provide more details on the plan. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2024.

Ledecka says 2026 Winter Olympic schedule will hurt her medal hopesArchaeologists believe they’ve found the São Jorge , the famed sunken ship from Vasco da Gama’s final voyage, off the coast of Kenya. The remains of a shipwreck, first spotted on a coral reef between 2013 and 2016, sparked an investigation. Now, researchers have published a new paper in the Journal of Maritime Archaeology detailing their analysis of artifacts recovered by the local community and timbers from the ship’s hull and frame that they excavated themselves. Despite the challenges posed by the shipwreck’s condition and location, evidence suggests this Portuguese vessel sank over 500 years ago. Identifying a long-lost Portuguese vessel from the 16th century Earlier this year, nautical archaeologist Filipe Castro announced the discovery of a galleon from Vasco da Gama’s third armada in shallow waters off the coast of Malindi, Kenya. While the vessel’s identity remains unconfirmed, it is potentially one of eight known Portuguese shipwrecks from that period found in the area. An international team of archaeologists from the University of Coimbra, the National Museum of Kenya, and the Bergen Maritime Museum have narrowed the possibilities down to the São Jorge or the Nossa Senhora da Graça. “The provisional dates of the artifacts,” such as elephant tusks and copper ingots, “point to a shipwreck on the outward journey to India and a shipwreck date in the first quarter of the sixteenth century .” Castro told Live Science that if the wreckage does belong to the São Jorge, “it may be one of the earliest European shipwrecks in the Indian Ocean.” Furthermore, the “treasure,” though wrecked, would have “significant historical and symbolic value as a physical testimony to the presence of Vasco da Gama’s third armada in Kenyan waters.” “It’s not every day that you get to be part of something timeless, standing at the edge of history and peering into the depths of our shared past,” wrote Faith Milgo, who attended the media launch for the ship in Kenya . “Laden with ivory, copper, and cinnabar, it represented the bustling commerce of a bygone era.” Could it be the São Jorge? The São Jorge carries immense historical significance. Vasco da Gama was the first European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa in 1497, forever etching his name in history books by linking Europe and Asia via the ocean route. His final voyage to India in 1524, with a fleet of 20 ships, adds to the potential importance of this discovery, especially given the scarcity of surviving Portuguese maritime vessels from this period. According to The Independent , Portuguese shipbuilding in 1513 focused on vessels with dual sailing and war capabilities. These ships, equipped with artillery around their three to four masts, could attack in any direction, a feature the São Jorge likely possessed. These details may help archaeologists definitively identify the ship and highlight the innovative maritime technology of the Portuguese during this period. Researchers are currently surveying 15 miles of the coral reef to solve this maritime mystery. If the wreck proves to be the São Jorge, lost in 1524, its discovery would be, as described by the study authors, “archaeologist stardust”—pure magic.

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Toronto could pass largest road safety budget in Vision Zero's historyDemocrats voted for more of the same on Tuesday , electing 74-year-old Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly to lead the House Oversight Committee, beating out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , 35, despite violating existing stock trade law, according to a report. Connolly, who will oversee investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption in the federal government when President-elect Donald Trump starts his second term next month, violated the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act after he failed to disclose three stock transactions ahead of the 45-day reporting deadline in January 2023, a Raw Story analysis found. All three stocks Connolly failed to disclose have government contracts. They were Dominion Energy Inc ., a power generation company that provides service to several government agencies, Science Applications International Corporation , an information technology (IT) company and key contractor for the Department of Homeland Security, and Leidos , another major IT company and contractor for the Pentagon. The Virginia rep. later told the publication he was late because his financial advisers did not notify his wife, who files his congressional disclosure reports, on time about the stock sales. Another controversial report from ProPublica also found that Connolly, who championed the HEROES Act, a $3 trillion COVID-19 relief package, included "a section that will funnel money to defense and intelligence companies and their top executives." The report asserted the legislation was a "stealthy way to bail out the defense and intelligence government contracting industry and their executives at taxpayer expense," Mandy Smithberger, former director of the Center for Defense Information at the Project on Government Oversight, a watchdog group, told ProPublica. Originally published by Latin Times

2025 Budget: Uba Sani holds townhall meeting, stakeholders make inputsSupporting the Next Generation of Engineers and Clean Energy Leaders DIAMOND BAR, Calif. , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6th , the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) Governing Board approved a $150,000 sponsorship to California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in partnership with Cerritos College to support their efforts in the Battery Workforce Challenge (BWC)—a national program to train future electric vehicle (EV) battery engineers and technicians. Both colleges are the only competitors selected from the South Coast Air Basin. Presented by the U.S. Department of Energy and Stellantis and managed by Argonne National Laboratory, the BWC is a three-year collegiate competition where teams design, build, test, and integrate advanced EV battery pack for a Stellantis Ram ProMaster electric vehicle. Students gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge battery technology, preparing them for careers in the clean energy sector. Teams must also follow industry milestones focused on battery design, simulation, control development, testing, vehicle integration, and demonstration. "This program is more than a competition, it's a launchpad for future engineers and innovators," said Wayne Nastri , South Coast AQMD's Executive Officer. "This program aligns perfectly with our vision of a cleaner, more sustainable future." The design and development of advanced batteries form a key component to electrify the transportation sector. The deployment of EVs within the South Coast region will create a demand for a domestic EV battery workforce. Engineering a battery pack is challenging and takes years and requires variety of skill sets. Students participating in this competition will be educated and trained to become skilled engineers advancing battery technology. Cal State LA is one of 12 universities from North America selected for the challenge that has assembled the Charging Eagles , a team of 66 engineering students. During the first year, the team designed an 62-kWh battery pack to meet rigorous performance and safety standards. In years two and three, they'll test and integrate the battery pack into the Ram ProMaster and compete against other schools on key performance measures. "This generous award from South Coast AQMD is a transformative opportunity for our team, allowing us to hire additional student researchers, purchase critical components for the competition, and cover travel expenses so more students can participate," said Isabel Builes , Cal State LA Student Project Manager. "With this support, we can dedicate more time to advancing our project and enhancing students' hands-on experience in sustainable battery technology." "We are confident that our mission to train the next generation of vehicle electrification engineers aligns perfectly with the South Coast AQMD's goal of enabling clean transportation projects with a qualified workforce," said Dr. David Blekhman , Cal State LA's Technical Director of the Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility and the Charging Eagles team's co-advisor. "This effort builds on the support previously extended to the EcoCAR3 project from 2014-2018, which was also honored by the South Coast AQMD with the 30th Annual Clean Air Awards." South Coast AQMD's sponsorship will fund critical hardware, software, and travel expenses, helping the team excel in this competition. It also supports Cal State LA's efforts to develop a diverse, skilled workforce ready to meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions. South Coast AQMD's sponsorship establishes a public-private partnership to help support the workforce demand for a domestic electric vehicle battery design and development. The team at Cal State LA has secured over $500,000 in funding from competition sponsors, including the Sikand Center for Sustainable and Intelligent Infrastructure (Sikand SITI Center) and its faculty in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology (ECST). South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles , Orange , Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. For news, air quality alerts, event updates and more, please visit us at www.aqmd.gov , download our award-winning app, or follow us on Facebook , X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/south-coast-aqmd-grants-cal-state-la-150-000-for-advanced-battery-competition-302334164.html SOURCE South Coast Air Quality Management District © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chargers by 1 1/2 Series record: Falcons lead 8-4. Against the spread: Chargers 7-3-1, Falcons 5-6. Last meeting: Chargers beat Falcons 20-17 on Nov. 6, 2022, in Atlanta. Last week: Ravens beat Chargers, 30-23; Falcons had bye week following 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17. Chargers offense: overall (21), rush (13), pass (20), scoring (18). Chargers defense: overall (13), rush (10), pass (10), scoring (13). Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (14), pass (5), scoring (16). Falcons defense: overall (25), rush (19), pass (26), scoring (26). Turnover differential: Chargers plus-8, Falcons minus-3. Chargers player to watch RB Gus Edwards will move up as the lead back for Los Angeles after J.K Dobbins (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Edwards was activated from IR earlier this month following an ankle injury and had nine carries for 11 yards with a touchdown in Monday night's 30-23 loss to Baltimore. Falcons player to watch WR Drake London has 61 catches, leaving him four away from becoming the first player in team history to have at least 65 receptions in each of his first three seasons. London has 710 receiving yards, leaving him 140 away from becoming the first player in team history with at least 850 in each of his first three seasons. Key matchup Falcons RB Bijan Robinson vs. Chargers' run defense. Robinson was shut down by Denver, gaining only 35 yards on 12 carries, and the Atlanta offense couldn't recover. The Chargers rank 10th in the league against the run, so it will be a challenge for the Falcons to find a way to establish a ground game with Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. A solid running attack would create an opportunity for offensive coordinator Zac Robinson to establish the play-action passes for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Key injuries Besides Dobbins, the Chargers also placed S Alohi Gilman (hamstring) on injured reserve. CB Cam Hart (ankle) and LB Denzel Perryman (groin) also have been ruled out. ... The Falcons needed the bye to give a long list of injured players an opportunity to heal. WR WR KhaDarel Hodge (neck) did not practice on Wednesday. WR Darnell Mooney (Achilles), CB Kevin King (concussion), DL Zach Harrison (knee, Achilles) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) were hurt in the 38-6 loss at Denver on Nov. 17 and were limited on Wednesday. CB Mike Hughes (neck), nickel back Dee Alford (hamstring), ILB Troy Andersen (knee), TE Charlie Woerner (concussion) and ILB JD Bertrand (concussion) also were limited on Wednesday after not playing against Denver. C Drew Dalman (ankle) could return. Series notes The Chargers have won the past three games in the series following six consecutive wins by the Falcons from 1991-2012. Los Angeles took a 33-30 overtime win in Atlanta in 2016 before the Chargers added 20-17 wins at home in 2020 and in Atlanta in 2022. The Falcons won the first meeting between the teams, 41-0 in San Diego in 1973. Stats and stuff Each team has built its record on success against the soft NFC South. Atlanta is 4-1 against division rivals. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the NFC South this season. The Chargers have a four-game winning streak against the division. ... Atlanta is 0-2 against AFC West teams, following a 22-17 loss to Kansas City and the lopsided loss at Denver. The Falcons will complete their tour of the AFC West with a game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 16. ... The Falcons are the league's only first-place team with a negative points differential. Atlanta has been outscored 274-244. 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This is a two-pack with 25 cloths each. 48% off a 12-pack of stringed fairy lights These fairy lights have bestseller status and over 34,000 five-star ratings. Why do people love them so much? First off, they're battery-powered, so they can be used anywhere. And they're waterproof, so that means they can even be used outside or in your bathroom. These lights also emit a warm white glow that's oh-so-cozy, whether you use them for crafting, decor, or accent lighting.Labour is prioritising pay rises for “union paymasters” over keeping the public safe, Robert Jenrick has warned. The Government wants to build four new prisons in seven years to ease the overcrowding crisis behind bars. But Mr Jenrick, the Shadow Justice Secretary, claimed the new Prison Capacity Strategy does not include “any money for new prisons”, adding that career criminals are declaring they are “Labour voters for life”. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the new jails will create an additional 6,400 places by 2031, costing £2.3billion. On Wednesday, Ms Mahmood will confirm plans to generate another 6,400 places by expanding cell blocks in some of the existing institutions. Ministers are expected to force the new prisons on communities across the UK by changing planning laws to declare them as “sites of national importance”. This will prevent furious locals from blocking the plans, it is understood. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) also confirmed it will buy up more land “for potential future prisons” in case demand continues to outstrip supply. Ministers are relying on a combination of sentencing reforms – which will mean fewer criminals sent to jail – and more prison places to prevent a repeat of the crisis this summer. At one point there were only 100 empty cells left. But Mr Jenrick said: “Despite all the fanfare, Labour are not announcing any money for new prisons. Reeves could fund inflation-busting pay rises for her trade union paymasters, but not new prisons to keep the public safe. “Labour could be maximising court capacity and expediting the deportation of foreign criminals, but instead they are rushing to release prisoners. It’s little wonder career criminals pop champagne and declare that they are now Labour voters for life.’’ However, Ms Mahmood said: “The last government pretended they could send people away for longer and longer without building the prisons they promised. “This strategy reveals that their prison-building plans were years delayed and nearly £5billion over budget. They left our prisons in crisis, on the edge of collapse. “Part of our plan for change, this capacity strategy, alongside an independent review of sentencing policy, will keep our streets safe and ensure no government runs out of prison places again.” The announcement comes after government estimates published last week indicated more than 100,000 prisoners could be held in jails in England and Wales by 2029. Since September, thousands of inmates have been freed early in a bid to cut jail overcrowding by temporarily reducing the proportion of sentences which some prisoners must serve behind bars in England and Wales, from 50% to 40%. But prisons are still expected to reach critical capacity again by July. MoJ figures show there were 86,089 adult prisoners behind bars in England and Wales on Monday. The so-called operational capacity for English and Welsh men's and women's prisons is 88,822, indicating there is now cell space for 2,733 criminals. The National Audit Office (NAO) last week warned prison expansion plans are "insufficient to meet future demand" amid a projected shortage of 12,400 prison places by the end of 2027, with costs expected to be at least £4billion higher than initially estimated. The watchdog also said the then-government's 2021 pledge to create an extra 20,000 cells spaces by building more prisons, temporary wings and refurbishing existing cell blocks is now not expected to be met until 2031 - about five years later than promised. As of September, a third (6,518) of the 20,000 had been made available, according to the NAO. Reasons behind delays include "unrealistic timelines" and overestimating the ability to get planning permission for three out of the six new prisons due to be built. The plans are now expected to cost between £9.4billion and £10.1billion - least £4.2billion more than 2021 estimates amid a rise in construction prices, the report said. The NAO also warned the government department "does not have any contingency plans to increase prison capacity as it views it has limited options left to do this". Ministers have admitted that fewer criminals will be sent to prison in future years because of the overcrowding crisis. Changes to sentencing will end short custodial terms and ensure more criminals are punished in the community through house arrest and greater use of technology such as electronic tagging to restrict their movements. Ms Mahmood has said she wants to “reshape­ and redesign what punishment outside of a prison looks like”. A MoJ source said last week: “This damning report sets out the true scale of the inheritance we were left with. We will build the places the last government did not. But, as this report shows, we cannot build our way out of this crisis, and this sets the terms for the sentencing review.” Ms Mahmood said on Tuesday that the Government's independent review of sentencing would serve as a separate way of freeing up places. The shortage of available places for prisoners led to thousands being released early after spending 40% of their jail term behind bars. Speaking during justice questions in the House of Commons on Tuesday, she said: "Even with the new supply that we are building, we are still going to run out of prison places because the demand into the system is much higher than the building that is being planned. "We simply cannot build our way out of this problem, so in order to make sure there's always a prison place for the people that need to be locked up and that we never run out of prison places again, we do have to have an independent review of sentencing." Chairman of the Justice Committee, Andy Slaughter, said some of the UK's existing prisons are "little more than a human warehouse". The Labour MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick said: "The condition, especially of our Victorian prisons, is not conducive to rehabilitation or preparation for life on release. The Government is pressing ahead with the construction of 20,000 new prison places, which their predecessor failed to honour. "What thought in the design and operation of these major new prisons has been given to the training, education, addiction and mental health needs (of) inmates for whom prison is currently little more than a human warehouse?" Justice minister Sir Nicholas Dakin replied: "Obviously these new prisons will be built with all the things he mentioned taken fully into account, and the Government is determined to put 14,000 places in place."

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