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Sunday's inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff bracket reveal officially set the stage for the most anticipated postseason the sport has ever seen. Eight more spots in the playoff field have created two extra rounds to determine a national champion, which could come from the Big Ten, the Southeastern Conference or even the Mountain West! Now that the initial matchups are set, it's time to examine the FanDuel odds for the first-round games and, of course, the latest national championship odds. CFP Bracket: Odds for First-Round Games Oregon's win over Penn State in the Big Ten championship locked the Ducks into the No. 1 seed, while Georgia's overtime triumph over Texas for the SEC crown moved the Bulldogs up to No. 2. Boise State slotted in at No. 9 in the final CFP rankings but is the No. 3 seed thanks to its win over UNLV in the Mountain West championship. With SMU losing to Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, No. 12-ranked Arizona State is the four seed after it throttled Iowa State to win the Big 12. The top four teams get a bye, with the 5-12 seeds meeting in the first round. 12-seed Clemson (+330) vs. 5-seed Texas (-11.5) Texas was favored to win the SEC and lock down a top-four seed, but Clemson was not expected to beat SMU for the ACC title. The Longhorns will therefore hunt redemption, while Dabo Swinney's team is essentially playing with house money. The winner will face Arizona State in the Peach Bowl. 9-seed Tennessee (+215) vs. 8-seed Ohio State (-7.5) The third-highest-ranked team from the SEC (No. 7 Tennessee) will face off with the third-highest-ranked squad from the Big Ten (No. 6 Ohio State). This game brings the Buckeyes a chance at redemption for their embarrassing loss to Michigan to end the regular season. The winner will travel to the Rose Bowl to play Oregon. 11-seed SMU (+240) vs. 6-seed Penn State (-7.5) Concerns over strength of schedule dog both teams. Both have 11-2 records and were runners-up in their respective conferences. Penn State's only win over a ranked opponent was against then-No. 19 Illinois in Week 4, while SMU has knocked off then-No. 22 Louisville and then-No. 18 Pittsburgh. The winner will meet Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. 10-seed Indiana (+230) vs. 7-seed Notre Dame (-7.5) The Hoosiers may be the biggest surprise in college football this season, although their inclusion came with a few concerns over the strength of their schedule. After falling flat in a potential statement game against then-No. 2 Ohio State on Nov. 23, Indiana can prove its might against a Fighting Irish squad that won its last 10 games. The winner will take on Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. National Championship Odds and Picks Oregon was the betting favorite (odds via FanDuel) prior to the final rankings reveal at +230. Post-reveal, Texas and Georgia are co-favorites at +360, followed by Oregon at +380, Ohio State at +500 and Penn State at +600. Boise State is the biggest long shot at +7500 despite having a first-round bye. Like Boise State, Arizona State saw its odds go from +3500 to +6000 even though it doesn't play until the quarterfinals. The Picks are In... First-Round Best Bet: Indiana-Notre Dame UNDER 51.5-both teams have solid offenses but will find it difficult to move the ball against the other's defense. Upset Special: Clemson (+340) over Texas-Cade Klubnik will have his hands full against the Texas secondary, but the Clemson defense could be up for the challenge against Quinn Ewers and the Longhorns offense. National Championship Winner: Favorite-Oregon +380; Dark Horse-Notre Dame +1200; Long Shot-Arizona State +6000 --Field Level Media

Christmas In The Air Despite HardshipUS President-elect Donald Trump is expected to overturn California’s ban on new petrol and diesel light vehicles from showrooms by 2035, just months after the proposal was approved. In August 2022, California proposed the ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in a bid to reduce carbon emissions, with transportation responsible for approximately 50 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions and 80 per cent of air pollutants in the state. While plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are exempt from the ban they must be capable of 80km of real-world electric-only driving, and comprise no more than 20 per cent of a brand’s total sales. The rest of the vehicles must be electric vehicles (EVs). Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today The proposal was finally signed off by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week, and the framework will be adopted by 11 other states including New York. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . However, it may be short-lived, as Mr Trump has claimed he will revoke any approvals granted by the EPA to California, having been critical of the outgoing Biden Administration’s vehicle policies. This includes axing the federal tax credit for EVs, worth up to US$7500 (A$11,625), and cutting off support for charging stations, instead sending the funds to the “national defense supply chain and critical infrastructure”. Mr Trump is also reportedly planning to wind back the EPA’s emissions and fuel economy standards to 2019 levels, undoing the recent work of the government department. The EPA has a target for EVs to account for between 35 to 56 per cent of sales on the new vehicle market by 2032, however this is not an enforcement or mandate, rather an outline of what carmakers will need to do to meet wider emissions regulations across their fleets. This target was previously as high as 67 per cent before being walked back in April this year, following cooling demand for EVs. In the lead up to the US election, Mr Trump falsely claimed the US government has mandates which will require EV sales to reach 100 per cent, promising to repeal these if he was elected. Last week, Reuters reported that if the 2019 emissions regulations are revived, vehicles will on average be allowed to emit about 25 per cent more than under the 2025 regulations, while using up to 15 per cent more fuel. John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation – a US lobby group for the nation’s carmakers – criticised California’s ICE ban and said it expects “President Trump will revoke the waiver in 2025.” “We’ve said the country should have a single, national standard to reduce carbon in transportation, but the question about the general authority of California to establish a vehicle emissions program – and for other states to follow that program – is ultimately something for policymakers and the courts to sort out. “Our concerns: first, California’s Advanced Clean Cars II is an actual electrification sales mandate and ultimately a ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles. “Second, most of the states that follow California are NOT ready for these requirements. Achieving the sales mandates under current market realities will take a miracle. There needs to be balance and some states should exit the program. “Third, automakers can produce electrified vehicles, but there’s a huge gap between these EV sales mandates and a customer’s (reasonable) expectation they can still choose what kind of vehicle to drive.” California’s ICE ban proposal previously included hydrogen fuel cells vehicles (FCEVs) to account for more than 10 per cent of new cars sold in 2035, however sales of the niche technology have been declining in the state. In the first half of last year, the LA Times reports 1765 FCEVs were sold on the way to the year’s total of 2968. In the first half of this year, that number has shrunk to just 298. The publication attributes the decline to the stalling of California’s hydrogen rollout plans, which are currently well behind the initial plan of 200 refuelling stations up and running by 2025.

Hollywood Publicist Steph Jones has accused her former client, embattled filmmaker and actor , of breach of contract in a lawsuit filed against him in New York this week, just days after his on the set of the film. Baldoni, who directed and starred alongside Lively in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, signed a one-year contract at Jones’ PR firm, Jonesworks, at a rate of $25,000 per month. In August, just as It was released theatrically, Baldoni dropped Jones’ firm and followed his publicist at Jonesworks, Jennifer Abel, to her newly launched PR firm. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Court, also names Abel and publicist Melissa Nathan as conspirators in a smear campaign against Lively and asserts that they then attempted to shift the blame for besmirching the actress around the release of to Jones. In Lively’s lawsuit, filed Saturday with the California Civil Rights Department, she states that Baldoni and his team engaged in a “social manipulation” campaign to “destroy” her reputation as revenge for claiming she was subjected to sexual harassment by Baldoni. Prior to Lively filing her suit over the weekend, her attorneys managed to obtain text messages from Jonesworks’ company phones by boldly sending a pre-litigation subpoena to Jones. The rep then handed over the phone used by Abel, which she “forensically preserved” after the publicist exited her company. Text messages from the device contain correspondences, which are laid out in Lively’s suit, in which the two reps and Baldoni discuss how they plan to “bury” Lively as the filmmaker sought to shut down a possible public outing of alleged on-set sexual misconduct. Baldoni has denied all claims in Lively’s complaint, slamming them as “shameful,” and “serious and categorically false accusations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and its representatives.” In the latest suit in the spiraling drama around the movie, which happens to deal with issues around abuse and trauma, Jones’ suit claims Abel had planned for months to leave Jonesworks and abscond with the firm’s clients while also besmirching Jones’ professional reputation. Nathan stands accused in the lawsuit of encouraging Abel to leave as she was eager to gain Jonesworks’ clients. “This scheme ultimately inflicted serious damage on Jones and Jonesworks,” the suit claims. Calls placed by to Jonesworks seeking comment were not immediately returned. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter

For the first time in 15 years, Hanukkah and Christmas coincide in 2024: The Jewish holiday begins with the first candle lighting at sundown on Christmas Day. These holidays are an important affirmation of our religious heritage. America was established on a biblical worldview, and it can’t survive without it. President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “Our form of government makes no sense unless it is founded in a deeply felt religious faith, and I don’t care what it is.” Ike was not saying that religious differences are unimportant, but that faith itself is what matters. George Washington — another soldier turned statesman — cautioned in his Farewell Address that “religion and morality are indispensable supports” of political prosperity. His successor, John Adams, said: “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” President Ronald Reagan warned, “If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” Today, we are a nation adrift in a sea of doubt. According to a March Gallup survey, only 30% of Americans now attend religious services regularly, while 56% seldom or never do so. Those who don’t identify with any religion (the “nones”) rose from 13% in 2010 to 21% today. Is it so surprising then that in an Emerson College poll, 41% of adults under 30 said the cold-blooded killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was “acceptable”? This is what comes from not teaching religion to the young but instead allowing them to absorb the values of the secular culture. All of our most intractable problems — including crime, drug abuse and depression — are related to a weakening of faith. In its 12-step program, Alcoholics Anonymous explains: “Accepting a higher power helps you to see life from a different perspective and creates a sense of accountability.” Religious people are happier, healthier and more involved with their family and community. The left, which has an instinctive aversion to religion — Karl Marx called it the “opium of the masses”— keeps casting about for a substitute. The French Revolution created a Cult of Reason to replace Christianity and set up an altar to it in Notre Dame Cathedral. In 2024, the Democratic Party tried to turn democracy (a word found nowhere in America’s founding documents) into a religion. In his 2022 speech at Independence Hall , President Biden indicted his predecessor as a threat to democracy. Mr. Biden used Independence Hall as a prop without any understanding of its real significance. The Declaration of Independence, which was signed there, speaks of unalienable rights endowed by the Creator. If such a document were produced today, progressives would be screaming that the authors had violated the mythical wall separating church and state. Democrats saw the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol not as trespass and vandalism but as heresy — the pagans committing acts of sacrilege in the temple of democracy. The failure of their attempts to deify democracy may be seen in the results of the 2024 election: President-elect Donald Trump became the first Republican in 20 years to receive a majority of the popular vote . As supreme allied commander in Europe during World War II, Eisenhower was as responsible as anyone for our victory. When our forces began liberating the death camps, the future president was so moved by the horrors uncovered that he was determined to document them. On April 12, 1945, Eisenhower visited Dachau in the company of Gens. George Patton and Omar Bradley. He wrote to Winston Churchill that the English language didn’t have words to describe what he saw. What he saw was a monument to depravity — to a government based on ideology, in this case, the master race theory — the only alternative to one based on religious values. Modernity has witnessed so many horrific examples of state power driven by ideology — the Reign of Terror, communism, the Holocaust, Islamism (a cult masquerading as a religion) and the soft totalitarianism of diversity, equity and inclusion. During the Revolutionary War, Valley Forge was the low point of the American cause. A famous painting by a contemporary artist shows Washington kneeling in the snow and praying outside the Continental Army’s encampment. Such faith has sustained us in every war and national crisis. The fight to maintain our religious heritage is far more important than tariffs or tax cuts. Adapted from The Washington Times .

US actress Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, hostile work environment and embarking on a “multi-tiered plan” to damage her reputation with claims of a targeted social media campaign. The legal complaint states that Baldoni, 40, hired crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan, the same publicist who actor Johnny Depp is said to have hired during his high-profile defamation trial against Heard in 2022. In a statement given to NBC News, Aquaman star Heard said: “Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying, a lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on. “I saw this first-hand and up close. “It’s as horrifying as it is destructive.” Depp successfully sued ex-wife Heard over a 2018 article she wrote for The Washington Post about her experiences as a survivor of domestic abuse, which his lawyers said falsely accused him of being an abuser. At the time, Heard said the jury’s verdict “sets back the clock to a time when a woman who spoke up and spoke out could be publicly shamed and humiliated”. Bryan Freedman, a lawyer representing Baldoni and the other named defendants, said Lively’s claims were “completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious”, adding that the studio “made the decision to proactively hire a crisis manager prior to the marketing campaign of the film”. It Ends With Us, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name, is about a woman’s pursuit of a loving and healthy relationship, with Lively playing lead character Lily Bloom and Baldoni as her love interest Ryle Kincaid amid a backdrop of domestic violence. After the legal action was filed, Hoover appeared to voice support for 37-year-old Lively, writing on her Instagram stories: “@blakelively you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met. “Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. “Never change. Never wilt.” Hoover posted a link to a New York Times article titled We Can Bury Anyone: Inside A Hollywood Smear Machine. Lively’s former cast members from the 2005 film The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel, also released a joint social media statement to defend their long-time friend. “As Blake’s friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the statement said. “Throughout the filming of It Ends With Us, we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice.” They added: “We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment,” the statement continues. “We are inspired by our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others.”

Kevin Greenard: Time horizon and the impact of variable returns Kevin Greenard Nov 22, 2024 1:00 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Kevin Greenard Listen to this article 00:09:35 The variability of investment returns can have a material impact in the early years of investing. Over time, the variability of returns is smoothed out. There are methods and strategies to reduce the variability for investors who have cash and want to get these funds invested. Over the years, we have received hundreds of calls from individuals who have accumulated significant savings, sold a business or home, or received an inheritance. All have the same desire to protect the capital and get a satisfactory rate of return. Timing in the short term For the most part, the timing of when funds are received by clients may or may not be ideal with respect to where the equity market cycle is positioned — that part can not always be controlled. However, the timing of getting funds invested can be controlled and managed by a Portfolio Manager. Long-term returns Canada in review In the past 25 years, there have been seven years in which the S&P/TSX Composite Index posted declines and 18 years in which there were positive returns. We also noted the extremes of a loss of 33 per cent in 2008, and a gain of 35.1 per cent in 2009. The above information reinforces something we already know: The stock market does not move in a straight line. The total cumulative rate of return during this 25-year period is 517 per cent. This equates to an annualized 7.55 per cent return over the last 25 for the TSX Composite Index. United States in review In the past 25 years, there have been six years where the S&P 500 posted declines and 19 years in which there were positive returns. We also noted the extremes of a loss of 37 per cent in 2008, and a gain of 32.4 per cent in 2013. The total rate of return during this 25-year period is 519 per cent. This equates to an annualized 7.56 per cent return over the last 25 within the S&P500. The stock market has provided solid long-term returns in both Canada and south of the border. Establishing a geographically diversified and disciplined long-term approach helps overcome short-term variable returns. Variable returns in the short term To see how both positive and negative years in the equity markets impacts your portfolio in the short term, we have developed the Greenard Group Variability Chart which we have published multiple times over the years. The table below shows how the first-year actual investment returns impact the required average annual returns to reach annual short-term growth targets of six and eight per cent. Greenard Group Variability Chart If the above chart was stretched out over a 25-year time horizon the variability of the first-year returns would have an even smaller impact. First year of investing An investor who began investing in early 2010 may have a significantly different outcome than an investor who began investing at the beginning of this year. When we have new clients with a lump sum to invest, we communicate the importance of reducing market risk. Market risk is simply the risk of the market pulling back — it is not specific to any one security. With the rise in exchange-traded funds and mutual funds, when investors are selling, all constituents of these structured investments will decline. Components to manage market risk The strategy of how to manage market risk is dependent on many components. The three main components include: • What stage of the market cycle we are in; • Client’s net worth, cash flow needs, and risk tolerance; and • Age, time horizon, and past investment experience. The Greenard Group approach is customized to each client. We have provided a few examples below. Sandra Smith At the end of 2019, we received a call from Sandra. She was referred to us by a friend that is a client of ours. Sadly, she lost her husband during the year who had been handling the finances. In addition, she received $750,000 as a lump sum payout from an insurance company. Assessing the three main components above: • Sandra came to see us at the end of 2019 with markets at historic highs. • Net worth was high — excluding principal residence the investable assets were $1.6 million. • Other income sources were low, cash flow needs were high, and risk tolerance was medium. • Sandra was 59, wanted to plan to age 95, and had limited investment knowledge. The components mapped out for Sandra involved preparing a financial plan, ensuring she prepared a summary of her cash flow needs/budget, focusing on low beta dividend paying stocks, and getting the funds invested over time. On the first meeting, we invested only 25 per cent of the cash to get the baseline core names in the model portfolio and to start receiving dividend income. We also mapped out a plan of what the portfolio will look like once fully invested. As Portfolio Managers, we have the discretion to react quickly if market opportunities present themselves. Heather and Thomas White Heather and Thomas sold their house for $1.3 million in December 2021 to capitalize on the hot housing market. They decided to rent and not buy back into the real estate market. Heather and Thomas already had $1 million invested in non-registered, TFSA and RRIF accounts. Assessing the three main components above: • Heather and Thomas came to see us at the end of 2021 — markets were again at an all-time high. • Net worth was high with investable assets at $2.3 million. • Other income sources were moderate (registered pension plan, CCP and OAS), and cash flow needs were moderate-to-high as they required cash flow to pay rent and to travel. • They had over 20 years of investment experience, high investment knowledge, and a moderate risk tolerance. • Heather and Thomas were both 78 and wanted to plan for at least one of them living to age 95. The components mapped out for Heather and Thomas involved updating their retirement financial plan for the recent sale of the house. The plan required us to send $10,000 automatically every month from their investment account to their bank account. We set aside $240,000 into a special money market ear-marked for their cash flow needs for two years — we refer to this as a cash wedge. We added some of remaining amount to the existing investments, which involved restructuring the placement of the investments and position sizes. The discussions also focused on tax efficiency and generating stable income to replenish the cash wedge for the monthly withdrawals. Given that markets were at an all time high, and they had an existing portfolio already, we invested only 25 per cent of the lump sum deposit. Our advice was that if the markets pulled back, we would view this as an opportunity to get the remaining funds invested. Within six months, we were able to get 75 per cent of the cash invested. John Johnston John was a dentist who had recently sold his dental practice for $2 million. He was still planning to work for another three years. His other investments were primarily in real estate. John had moderate knowledge of financial investments. Assessing the three main components above: • John came to see us in 2022 — markets had pulled back substantially. • Net worth was high, excluding principal residence the investable assets were $2 million. • Other income sources were high, there were no cash flow needs from the portfolio for three years, and John had high risk tolerance. • John was 54, wanted to plan to age 90, and had moderate investment knowledge. The components mapped out for John involved preparing a retirement financial plan. John was planning to make further deposits into his investment accounts over the next three years, did not require any cash flow from the investments in the short term, and wanted to focus on capital growth. During the first meeting, given the stage of the market cycle, we invested 50 per cent of the cash to get the baseline core names in the portfolio, and to position the portfolio for growth. We also mapped out a plan of what the portfolio would look like once fully invested; taking into consideration that John would be making ongoing large deposits that would also need to be invested over time. Our recommendations were aided by the fact that in addition to his professional income, he had stable rental income that would support his cash flow needs. Kevin Greenard CPA CA FMA CFP CIM is a Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager, Wealth Management with The Greenard Group at Scotia Wealth Management in Victoria. His column appears every week at timescolonist.com. Call 250.389.2138 , email [email protected] , or visit greenardgroup.com . See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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Elon Musk reiterated his support for the far-right Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, in an opinion piece published by the Welt am Sonntag newspaper less than two months before Germans go to the polls. “The AfD, even though it is described as far-right, represents a political realism that resonates with many Germans who feel their concerns are ignored by the establishment,” the billionaire wrote in comments published on Saturday. “It addresses the problems of the day — without the political correctness that often obscures the truth.” A key adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump, Musk has extensive business interests in Germany, including a Tesla Inc. factory in the town of Gruenheide near Berlin. After frequently railing against German bureaucracy in the past, he has waded deeper into the country’s politics in recent weeks, disparaging Chancellor Olaf Scholz in posts on his social media platform X and using populist tropes to clamor for the anti-immigrant party that is campaigning for a German exit from the European Union and the euro. Three state chapters of the AfD in the former communist east are classified as extremist and are under surveillance by Germany’s domestic intelligence service. “The AfD advocates a controlled immigration policy that prioritizes integration and the preservation of German culture and security,” Musk wrote. “This is not about xenophobia, but about ensuring that Germany does not lose its identity in the pursuit of globalization. A nation must preserve its core values and cultural heritage in order to remain strong and united.” The piece was cited by Alice Weidel, the AfD’s candidate for chancellor in the Feb. 23 snap elections, on Musk’s social network X, which the billionaire subsequently reposted. Musk is making a major mistake when he argues that it’s wrong to classify AfD as extremist, Welt’s designated Editor-in-Chief Jan Philipp Burgard wrote in comments accompanying the column, pointing to the party’s positions on ties with the European Union and Russia, as well as its position on immigration. Scholz’s Social Democrats are trailing behind the AfD and the conservative CDU/CSU bloc in election polls. The conservatives are in the lead with about 31%, while the AfD has seen its support climb to 19%, according to the latest Bloomberg polling average. The Social Democrats hold 16%.INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:TPH) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $250 million of common stock through December 31, 2025 (the “Repurchase Program”), which succeeds the stock repurchase program that the Board of Directors authorized in December 2023 (the “2024 Repurchase Program”). For the fourth quarter through December 17, 2024, under the 2024 Repurchase Program, the Company repurchased 1,202,913 shares of common stock at a weighted average price per share of $41.57 for an aggregate dollar amount of $50.0 million. For the full year through December 17, 2024, under the 2024 Repurchase Program, the Company repurchased 3,964,537 shares of common stock at a weighted average price per share of $36.97 for an aggregate dollar amount of $146.6 million. Purchases of common stock pursuant to the Repurchase Program may be made in open market transactions effected through a broker-dealer at prevailing market prices, in block trades, or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws, including pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company is not obligated under the Repurchase Program to repurchase any specific number or dollar amount of shares of common stock, and it may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Repurchase Program at any time. Company management will determine the timing and amount of any repurchases in its discretion based on a variety of factors, such as the market price of the Company’s common stock, corporate requirements, general market economic conditions, legal requirements, and applicable tax effects. About Tri Pointe Homes® One of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH) is a publicly traded company operating in 12 states and the District of Columbia, and is a recognized leader in customer experience, innovative design, and environmentally responsible business practices. The company builds premium homes and communities with deep ties to the communities it serves—some for as long as a century. Tri Pointe Homes combines the financial resources, technology platforms and proven leadership of a national organization with the regional insights, longstanding community connections and agility of empowered local teams. Tri Pointe has won multiple Builder of the Year awards, was named to the 2024 Fortune World’s Most Admired CompaniesTM list, is one of the 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and was designated as one of the PEOPLE Companies That Care® in 2023 and 2024. The company was also named as a Great Place To Work-CertifiedTM company for four years in a row (2021 through 2024), and was named on several Great Place to Work ® Best Workplaces lists (2022 through 2024). For more information, please visit TriPointeHomes.com . Forward-Looking Statements Various statements contained in this press release, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our strategy, projections and estimates concerning the timing and success of specific projects and our future production, land and lot sales, operational and financial results, including our estimates for growth, financial condition, sales prices, prospects, and capital spending. 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The Yomiuri Shimbun 2:00 JST, December 29, 2024 Former Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa stated during a Japan-U.S. summit in April 1993 that China would have ample room to demonstrate its military ambitions if its economy continued to grow, according to diplomatic documents released Thursday. Miyazawa expressed his view that “China will not pose a threat for the time being,” but he also pointed out that “there is no guarantee that it will remain so.” Miyazawa also said that he didn’t think China had territorial ambitions but he thought that China would likely try to become a strong power. At that time, China’s gross domestic product was lower than Japan’s, but Miyazawa appeared to anticipate that China would eventually become a threat to Japan. He also expressed skepticism over rising living standards for the Chinese people naturally leading to the establishment of democracy, stating, “I am doubtful of that theory.” At the same time, Miyazawa also suggested that China’s economic development could lead to improved human rights for its citizens. He expressed support for safeguards over trade measures against China that were under consideration by the United States.Children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit originally brought against 17 schools. Georgetown’s then-president, for example, listed a prospective student on his “president’s list” after meeting her and her wealthy father at an Idaho conference known as “summer camp for billionaires,” according to Tuesday court filings in the price-fixing lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court in 2022. Although it’s always been assumed that such favoritism exists, the filings offer a rare peek at the often secret deliberations of university heads and admissions officials. They show how schools admit otherwise unqualified wealthy children because their parents have connections and could possibly donate large sums down the line, raising questions about fairness. Stuart Schmill, the dean of admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, wrote in a 2018 email that the university admitted four out of six applicants recommended by then-board chairman Robert Millard, including two who “we would really not have otherwise admitted.” The two others were not admitted because they were “not in the ball park, or the push from him was not as strong.” In the email, Schmill said Millard was careful to play down his influence on admissions decisions, but he said the chair also sent notes on all six students and later met with Schmill to share insight “into who he thought was more of a priority.” The filings are the latest salvo in a lawsuit that claims that 17 of the nation’s most prestigious colleges colluded to reduce the competition for prospective students and drive down the amount of financial aid they would offer, all while giving special preference to the children of wealthy donors. “That illegal collusion resulted in the defendants providing far less aid to students than would have been provided in a free market,” said Robert Gilbert, an attorney for the plaintiffs. Since the lawsuit was filed, 10 of the schools have reached settlements to pay out a total of $284 million, including payments of up to $2,000 to current or former students whose financial aid might have been shortchanged over a period of more than two decades. They are Brown, the University of Chicago, Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Northwestern, Rice, Vanderbilt and Yale. Johns Hopkins is working on a settlement and the six schools still fighting the lawsuit are the California Institute of Technology, Cornell, Georgetown, MIT, Notre Dame and the University of Pennsylvania. MIT called the lawsuit and the claims about admissions favoritism baseless. “MIT has no history of wealth favoritism in its admissions; quite the opposite,” university spokesperson Kimberly Allen said. “After years of discovery in which millions of documents were produced that provide an overwhelming record of independence in our admissions process, plaintiffs could cite just a single instance in which the recommendation of a board member helped sway the decisions for two undergraduate applicants." In a statement, Penn also said the case is meritless that the evidence shows that it doesn't favor students whose families have donated or pledged money to the Ivy League school. “Plaintiffs’ whole case is an attempt to embarrass the University about its purported admission practices on issues totally unrelated to this case," the school said. Notre Dame officials also called the case baseless. “We are confident that every student admitted to Notre Dame is fully qualified and ready to succeed,” a university spokesperson said in a statement. The South Bend, Indiana, school, though, did apparently admit wealthy students with subpar academic backgrounds. According to the new court filings, Don Bishop, who was then associate vice president for enrollment at Notre Dame, bluntly wrote about the “special interest” admits in a 2012 email, saying that year's crop had poorer academic records than the previous year's. The 2012 group included 38 applicants who were given a “very low” academic rating, Bishop wrote. He said those students represented “massive allowances to the power of the family connections and funding history,” adding that “we allowed their high gifting or potential gifting to influence our choices more this year than last year.” The final line of his email: “Sure hope the wealthy next year raise a few more smart kids!” Some of the examples pointed to in this week's court filings showed that just being able to pay full tuition would give students an advantage. During a deposition, a former Vanderbilt admissions director said that in some cases, a student would get an edge on the waitlist if they didn’t need financial aid. The 17 schools were part of a decades-old group that got permission from Congress to come up with a shared approach to awarding financial aid. Such an arrangement might otherwise violate antitrust laws, but Congress allowed it as long as the colleges all had need-blind admissions policies, meaning they wouldn't consider a student’s financial situation when deciding who gets in. The lawsuit argues that many colleges claimed to be need-blind but routinely favored the children of alumni and donors. In doing so, the suit says, the colleges violated the Congressional exemption and tainted the entire organization. The group dissolved in recent years when the provision allowing the collaboration expired. The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org . Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. 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NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards was fined $100,000 by the NBA on Sunday for using profanity during a live television interview, with the league increasing the amount after penalizing the Minnesota Timberwolves star for the third time in three weeks. This penalty was for comments Edwards made after the Timberwolves rallied for a 113-112 victory Friday in Houston. The NBA said in the announcement that it was taking into account “Edwards’ history of using profane language during media interviews.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a weekBritish financial institution Salad Money has named Klarna’s former U.K. CEO to chair its board. Alex Marsh , whose appointment was announced Wednesday (Dec. 18) in a news release provided to PYMNTS, succeeds Sir Tim Melville-Ross , who has held the chair position since Salad launched in 2019. “Alex brings over 20 years of leadership experience in financial and professional services, with a proven track record of harnessing technology to drive growth in the fintech and consumer lending sectors,” the release said. The appointment of Marsh — who has served as a non-executive board director since last year — comes as Salad continues to develop its lending platform. The company is now the U.K.’s largest community development finance institution (CDFI) and the first to be registered as an account information service provider with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Since its launch, the company says it has lent more than 130 million pounds ($163 million) to 90,000-plus customers, earning upwards of 9,600 five-star Trustpilot reviews. “As pioneers in using open banking data to power lending decisions, it has set a new standard for fairness and transparency in credit, while also equipping consumers with tools to strengthen their financial resilience,” the release said. The announcement comes in the closing weeks of a year that saw open banking reach a milestone in the U.K., marking 10 million active users in July, a number that equals 15% of Great Britain’s total population. “It’s a very good number,” Marion King , chairperson and trustee of the U.K.’s Open Banking Ltd regulatory and advocacy group, told PYMNTS. “We’re seeing really strong double-digit growth. And I think this is just the beginning, because you need to remember that this is only measured from the nine banks that were involved in the Competition and Market Authority’s initial open banking effort — so it could actually be higher,” King added. “So double-digit growth month on month is very positive, and I think it shows pent-up demand for secure data exchange as we move forward with all of this.” In that interview, King also mentioned Salad Money’s role in helping bring open banking to the not-for-profit sector, using the concept to provide secure loans to those traditionally underserved by the regular banking system.

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A late-game rally derailed by a missed extra point and Cowboys stun CommandersIn 2024, President Vladimir Putin further cemented his grip on power and sought to counter Russia's isolation from the West over the war in Ukraine. But he faced continuing challenges, with a deadly attack by gunmen in Moscow and an incursion by Kyiv's troops on his territory. As Russia's nearly 3-year-old war in Ukraine enters a new, potentially pivotal phase amid a new U.S. administration and its uncertain support for Kyiv, here's a look back at how the year unfolded for Putin: January: A presidential campaign with no real opponents Putin ran for a fifth term in office with his top opponents either jailed or exiled abroad. But in a rare show of defiance, thousands of Russians queued in the January cold to sign petitions for an unlikely challenger. Boris Nadezhdin, a 60-year-old legislator and war critic, got the 100,000 signatures needed to put him on the ballot, but election authorities eventually barred him from running. Still, the support he received reflected anti-war sentiment and public longing for political competition in an embarrassment for Putin. February: Alexei Navalny dies in prison On Feb. 16, Putin's longtime foe Alexei Navalny died in an arctic prison colony while serving a 19-year sentence on charges widely seen as politically motivated. The news of his death at age 47 shocked the world and robbed the opposition of its most charismatic leader. No exact cause of death was given, and his family and allies blamed the Kremlin, which denied involvement. Tens of thousands of mourners attended his Moscow funeral two weeks later in a show of defiance. March: A concert massacre darkens Putin's election win On March 17, Putin secured his expected election triumph, which will keep him in office until 2030, following the harshest crackdown on dissent since Soviet times. Five days later, gunmen stormed a concert hall on Moscow's outskirts, killing over 140 people and setting the venue ablaze. An affiliate of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility, although the Kremlin, without evidence, tried to blame Ukraine for the deadliest attack on Russian soil in almost two decades. The assault stunned the capital and rekindled memories of other attacks in the early years of Putin’s presidency. June: Putin visits North Korea to forge stronger ties Putin made a two-day visit to North Korea in June — his first in 24 years — as the countries deepened their ties in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington. The pact signed by Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un envisions mutual military assistance if either country is attacked. The new agreement marked their strongest link since the end of the Cold War, adding to concerns in Washington and Seoul. July: Reporter Gershkovich convicted in a trial denounced as a sham Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich , arrested in March 2023 and accused of espionage, was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison in a swift trial. His employers and the U.S. government denounced the process as a sham and rejected the charges as fabricated. Without presenting evidence, authorities claimed he was gathering secret information for the U.S. Gershkovich, the American-born son of Soviet immigrants , was the first Western reporter arrested on espionage charges in post-Soviet Russia, in a chilling signal to international journalists. August: Mass prisoner swap and Ukraine's push into Kursk On Aug. 1, Washington and Moscow completed the biggest East-West prisoner swap in post-Soviet history. Those released included Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan , along with prominent Russian dissidents like Vladimir Kara-Murza and Ilya Yashin . The multinational deal freed two dozen people — including Vadim Krasikov , serving a life sentence in Germany for killing a former Chechen militant in Berlin. Also in August, Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into Russia’s Kursk region in the largest cross-border raid by Kyiv’s forces. It exposed Russia’s vulnerabilities and dealt an embarrassing blow to the Kremlin, with tens of thousands of civilians fleeing the region. With the bulk of the Russian army engaged in eastern Ukraine, few troops were left to protect the Kursk region. Russia forces have since regained control over part of the territory but have so far failed to completely dislodge Kyiv's troops. September: Putin visits Mongolia without fear of arrest Putin traveled to regional ally Mongolia in September in a move widely seen as an attempt to counter Western efforts to isolate him over the Ukraine war. Mongolia was among the countries that ratified a treaty establishing the International Criminal Court, which in 2023 issued an arrest warrant for Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Mongolia ignored calls to arrest the Russian leader and gave him a red-carpet welcome, with both countries signing deals on energy supplies and power plant upgrades. October: US says North Korean troops are in Russia In October, the Pentagon announced North Korea sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to join the fighting against Ukraine — a move Western leaders said will intensify the war and jolt relations in Asia. Moscow and Pyongyang have remained tight-lipped about the claims of deployment. Putin also hosted a summit of the BRICS bloc of nations, attended by leaders or representatives of 36 countries, in what many saw as an effort to highlight the failure of U.S.-led efforts to isolate Russia. November: A T rump victory and a new lethal Russian missile Former President Donald Trump won a new term in the White House in November, raising concerns that his administration would cut military support for Ukraine and force it to negotiate with Moscow. Current President Joe Biden allowed Kyiv to use U.S.-supplied longer-range weapons for deeper strikes on Russian soil. Russia responded by firing a new hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile — called the Oreshnik — at a city in central Ukraine. Putin boasted the missile can't be intercepted by air defenses. He warned that Moscow could use it for more strikes on Ukraine and also potentially to hit military facilities of NATO countries giving military support to Ukraine. December: An ally falls, a bomb rocks Moscow and a plane crash draws an apology The government of Syrian leader Bashar Assad crumbled after a lightning offensive by rebels. Putin granted asylum to Moscow's longtime ally Assad and his family, but the Kremlin's failure to prevent his downfall nine years after it intervened militarily to prop up his rule exposed the limits of Russia’s power and dented its international clout at a pivotal stage of its war in Ukraine. Then, an embarrassing attack again brought the war to the streets of Moscow. Lt. Gen Igor Kirillov, the chief of Russia’s Radiation, Biological and Chemical Protection Forces, was killed alongside an aide by a bomb planted outside his apartment building. Putin described Kirillov’s killing as a “major blunder” by security agencies. On the final weekend of the year, Putin apologized for what he called a “tragic incident" in Russian airspace involving the Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani jetliner that killed 38 people in neighboring Kazakhstan. His statement came amid mounting allegations the plane was shot down by Russian air defenses trying to stop a Ukrainian drone attack near Grozny in the Russian republic of Chechnya. While Russian officials acknowledged that air defense systems were at work, Putin's apology to Azerbaijan's leader stopped short of saying Moscow took responsibility.

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Interviewed by Mike Awoyinfa and Dimgba Igwe When I appointed Chief Obafemi Awolowo as Commissioner for Finance, it was because of his experience in economics. That is what he studied before he studied law. So he was a very good man for the job. I remember some of the things he had done in the West, all the industries, the various things that he had done. Is it education? Is it finance in the West? Certainly, his experience I thought would be useful. And let me say this: Because he is an Ijebu man, I know how frugal he is with money. I say that with regret because it got to the time when the vote for looking after me in the State House got exhausted and this is all for some of the entertainment I do to members of council when they come to meeting and to have breakfast or lunch, refreshment and so on, a lot of it went there. Not only for my own feeding, which would have been sufficient, but this we did not take into consideration in asking for the votes. And when the money finished and we requested for more money, the old man said “No, there is no vote. You expended your votes and you should not have done that.” I told him: “It is because of the feeding I am feeding you.” And of course, he would not have anything. He would only have his bottle of water and may not take anything at all. So we had to beg him for me to be able to survive as Head of State. When it comes to that, I can assure you he was very frugal and very, very careful with finances. And we had to live within our means. Every kobo was accounted for. And he really kept a meticulous attention to details as far as finances were concerned. And he would not brook any break from the correct procedure as far as our finance was concerned. And as a result of that, we were able to carry out little developments that we could carry out at that time. Particularly we were able to prosecute the Nigeria’s Civil War without borrowing a kobo from anywhere. He left Nigeria in very good financial health. He ensured that we didn’t live the next generation with unnecessary debt. He made sure that sufficient money was provided for all sections of the government activities, for the various ministries. We discussed our budget usually within the council, with every member of the council, both military and civilian as well as the permanent secretaries that were there. And we argued those issues in a way that you would never believe. You would come and you would think it was a debating society. You do not know who the leader is, and who is the led, because everybody that is in that council had the right to be able to express honest and sincere views on the issue being discussed. And I can assure you we listened just to the best advice. We listened to all the debates and in the end I sifted all the advice and suggestions given. I was given that right to decide which of the various options provided that I should recommend for the acceptance of the government. And by the time one had done that and you had the good old man’s full support of that particular financial decision, then of course it is carried out. And as a result of that, we were able to ensure that we continued to live within our means during all the period that he was part of my government until he decided to return to politics after I had announced that we were going to return to politics in 1974 or 76. So he wanted to go and have a bit of a rest and start organizing for his future political activity. But he was really a man of great experience and great wisdom. And he gave us certainly his total loyalty and support and advice in order to get it right in many areas. And for which I would remain ever grateful. I cannot say what it would have been if Awolowo had ruled Nigeria. Would it be the same way he had run the West? That is the only thing I can say. If he had ruled Nigeria, it would have depended on the various skirmishes that he would have received. But I am sure he would try to do his best as he did when he was premier of the West. But then, you saw what happened: the crisis that really crept in within his party and his region and that brought about schism in his region and got him in trouble with the law of the land at the time. For him not to have the opportunity to probably one day lead the country. So you can never tell what it would be. All that I can say is that I am sure that he would try to give the country the same high level of leadership and development and progress as he did in the West when he was premier. When you think of all that he did, is it in the area of education? His free primary education which was later adopted for the whole country in 73, 74 by the federal government. And this is something that he would ever be remembered for by generations to come. I have met so many people who are beneficiaries of his universal primary education programme. And when you think of what Awo did in the area of commerce and industry, all the cocoa business he created during his time, the encouragement he gave them, even to build the Cocoa House and whatnot. And then you think of all the industries that he created in Ikeja and in various parts of the West. These are all to his credit. And that was one of the reasons why when I was creating Lagos State and I had to include Ikeja, I can remember the battle I had with them. And I wanted to create more states in the West. I can assure you there was very strong objection. But when you look at the development, business, industries that were created during his time, that was to his credit. I think that is why the people still sing praises of him. And all leadership in the West wherever, they are all trying to emulate the good work he left behind. He is a man of immense value and stature. He made his contribution not only to his region but the country as a whole. And don’t forget that he made contribution towards the independence of Nigeria. That was one of the first contributions he made to Nigeria as a whole, not only to his region. And then of course, he came to participate in my government in order to help Nigeria move forward. Yes, it is appreciated very, very much indeed. Just like I believe all Nigerians appreciate him. And let me salute all our forefathers. He is one of our forefathers. Zik, Sardauna and Awolowo. The most important thing they did was that they loved Nigeria, they loved their people, they believed in Nigeria. That was why they agreed for us to have independence and to give us our sovereignty. So, that sovereignty had already been given to us. Anybody who is calling for sovereignty for Nigeria again, I am afraid it is wrong. Because our forefathers have already gotten that for us. All that we need to do is that the good work that they have started, the good house that they have built, let us continue to build it and to make it even better. It would be to their joy that all of us, the coming generation from them, would do that. If we are able to do it, when we go there to meet them, they would come and tap us at the back and say “well done, you didn’t let us down, you’ve made the country better.”

POLAND - 2023/09/19: In this photo illustration, a WhatsApp logo seen displayed on a smartphone with ... [+] stock market percentages in the background. (Photo Illustration by Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Facebook-owned WhatsApp , launched in 2009, has become the most used mobile messenger app in the world, with nearly three billion users. It's often used for work these days, as well as for chatting with friends. As a result, getting hacked can cause significant problems for users, with attackers using their access to steal money and scam the user's contact. And it can happen to anyone, through methods such as social engineering , web hacking, spyware and Forward Call. We look at the warning signs that your WhatsApp account is hacked , and how you can recover your account if it has. Did Your WhatsApp Get Hacked? WhatsApp users are generally alerted to the fact that their account has been hacked after one of a number of warning signs. Generally, this is strange activity, such as messages from unknown contacts, unread messages marked as read, or the arrival of unsolicited verification codes. Often, you may be alerted to this unauthorised activity on your account by friends and family, who may have received fake messages from you, perhaps asking for money or personal information, or containing fraudulent links. In some cases, WhatsApp users discover that their profile details have been changed, perhaps with a new photo — this allows the attackers to impersonate someone else as part of a wider scam. You may also realise that further devices have been logged in to your account without your permission. It's also a warning sign if you find that your phone is running slowly — this may mean that the hackers are running hidden applications. What To Do If Your WhatsApp Is Hacked? If you think that your WhatsApp account has been hacked, you'll need to try and undo any damage caused, get your account back under your control and take steps to make sure it doesn't happen again. Recovering a WhatsApp account is usually a very simple process — see “How Can You Recover Your WhatsApp Account?” below. But there's a little more time and effort involved in clearing up any problems that may have been caused by the hack and doing a better job of protecting your account from future attacks. Here's what you'll need to do to make that happen. This Viral Smart Bassinet Is 30% Off With The Snoo Black Friday Sale The 50 Best Black Friday Deals So Far, According To Our Deals Editors Step 1: Delete Fake Messages Once you've regained control of your WhatsApp account, the first step is to delete any messages that the hacker may have sent from your account. This should be very straightforward. If your profile picture or other account information has been altered, then you should change back to the original version. You should also check whether the hacker has added any new contacts — if so, delete those too. Step 2: Check For Unexpected Apps The hackers may well have installed new apps on your phone in order to help them target new victims. Check through all the apps you have, and delete any that weren't installed or approved by you. Step 3: Check For Unauthorized Devices WhatsApp accounts can be accessed on multiple linked devices, and you'll need to make sure that you've booted the hacker out. You can remove any unauthorized devices by opening the app and going to Settings, where you'll see a list of Linked Devices. If there are any that you don't recognize, you can log them out of your account simply by tapping on them. Step 4: Tell Your Friends Your WhatsApp contact may well have been receiving messages purporting to be from you, but in fact sent by the hacker. These messages may ask for personal data, contain fraudulent links, or even ask them for their own WhatsApp verification codes under some or other pretext. You should alert anybody on your contacts list to what's happened, and tell them to ignore any such messages they may have received. Step 5: Secure Your Account For The Future If you haven't already set up two-step verification then this is the time to do it. It's a very speedy process — simply go to Settings, then Account, then Two step verification. You'll be asked to set a PIN; and then you're done. You may also choose to protect your data by only allowing your contacts to see your profile. To do this, go to Settings, Account, Privacy, Profile Photo and then select My contacts. How Can You Recover Your WhatsApp Account? Recovering a WhatsApp account is a very straightforward process. You simply need to sign into WhatsApp with your phone number and re-register — to do this, you'll be sent a six-digit code via SMS or a phone call. Once you've done this, because WhatsApp can only be registered with one phone number at a time, anybody using your account will automatically be logged out. You may also be asked to enter a two-step verification PIN. If you don't know it, this means that the hacker may have enabled two-step verification themselves. In that case, there will be a short delay in getting your account back, as there's a seven-day wait before you can sign in without the two-step verification PIN. Bottom Line Recovering a hacked WhatsApp account is a simpler process than is the case with many other apps. You'll also need to alert your contact that they too may be vulnerable and take steps to avoid being hacked again, but this too is fairly straightforward.RICHMOND, B.C. — A serial property flipper in British Columbia has been convicted of tax evasion and fined more than $2 million for failing to report nearly $7.5 million in earnings. 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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission . He will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars’ worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior . Ferguson is already one of the FTC’s five commissioners, which is currently made up of three Democrats and two Republicans. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding, “Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History.” Related Articles National Politics | Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. 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Deals that were blocked by the Biden administration could find new life with Trump in command. For example, the new leadership could be more open to a proposed merger between the country’s two biggest supermarket chains, Kroger and Albertsons, which forged a $24.6 billion deal to combine in 2022. Two judges halted the merger Tuesday night. The FTC had filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this year to block the merger, claiming the deal would eliminate competition, leading to higher prices and lower wages for workers. The two companies say a merger would help them lower prices and compete against bigger rivals like Walmart. One of the judges said the FTC had shown it was likely to prevail in the administrative hearing. Yet given the widespread public concern over high grocery prices, the Trump administration may not fully abandon the FTC’s efforts to block the deal, some experts have said. And the FTC may continue to scrutinize Big Tech firms for any anticompetitive behavior. Many Republican politicians have accused firms such as Meta of censoring conservative views, and some officials in Trump’s orbit, most notably Vice President-elect JD Vance, have previously expressed support for Khan’s scrutiny of Big Tech firms. In addition to Fergson, Trump also announced Tuesday that he had selected Jacob Helberg as the next undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment.NRL Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. The NRL has gone all out in its latest Las Vegas campaign, securing one of the biggest names in American sports to promote its upcoming 2025 season opener. NFL legend Rob Gronkowski has lent his voice to help promote rugby league in the US as part of an advertising blitz ahead of the four-game extravaganza. Gronkowski is front and centre of the advertisement, which is expected to hit US screens this weekend and be shown during NFL matches watched by millions of people. The retired NFL megastar – who was Tom Brady’s go-to-guy during their Super Bowl-winning run with New England and Tampa Bay – describes some of the biggest rugby league action in the 30-second advertisement, which features NRL and Super League highlights plus footage of Australia’s women’s team, the Jillaroos. The NRL 2025 Las Vegas ad featuring Rob Gronkowski. Introduced as a “rugby league expert”, Gronkowski explains to US fans the high-octane action heading their way in March. “You feel that?,” Gronkowski asks as footage rolls of Canberra prop Joseph Tapine crunching Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh in a brutal tackle. “That’s your off-season sorted. It’s football, but not as you know it. “No pads, no armour, no time-outs.” That’s followed by North Queensland wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo levelling Leo Thompson, and monster hits involving Canterbury’s Viliame Kikau and Penrith’s Moses Leota. “The very best rugby league players from around the world collide in Las Vegas. 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"The Investigator considers this scenario, which he has described in the conditional tense, to be possible, no less, no more," Cottier wrote. Even without the contaminated-noodles theory, Cottier found problems with the way WADA and the Chinese handled the case but ultimately determined WADA had acted reasonably in not appealing China's conclusion that its athletes had been inadvertently contaminated. Critics of the way the China case was handled can't help but wonder if a wider exploration of the noodle theory, details of which were discovered by The Associated Press via notes and emails from after the meeting where it was delivered, might have lent a different flavor to Cottier's conclusions. "There are more story twists to the ways the Chinese explain the TMZ case than a James Bond movie," said Rob Koehler, the director general of the advocacy group Global Athlete. "And all of it is complete fiction." In April, reporting from the New York Times and the German broadcaster ARD revealed that the 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for the banned heart medication trimetazidine, also known as TMZ. China's anti-doping agency determined the athletes had been contaminated, and so, did not sanction them. WADA accepted that explanation, did not press the case further, and China was never made to deliver a public notice about the "no-fault findings," as is often seen in similar cases. The stock explanation for the contamination was that traces of TMZ were found in the kitchen of a hotel where the swimmers were staying. In his 58-page report, Cottier relayed some suspicions about the feasibility of that chain of events — noting that WADA's chief scientist "saw no other solution than to accept it, even if he continued to have doubts about the reality of contamination as described by the Chinese authorities." But without evidence to support pursuing the case, and with the chance of winning an appeal at almost nil, Cottier determined WADA's "decision not to appeal appears indisputably reasonable." A mystery remained: How did those traces of TMZ get into the kitchen? Shortly after the doping positives were revealed, the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations held a meeting on April 30 where it heard from the leader of China's agency, Li Zhiquan. Li's presentation was mostly filled with the same talking points that have been delivered throughout the saga — that the positive tests resulted from contamination from the kitchen. But he expanded on one way the kitchen might have become contaminated, harkening to another case in China involving a low-level TMZ positive. A pharmaceutical factory, he explained, had used industrial alcohol in the distillation process for producing TMZ. The industrial alcohol laced with the drug "then entered the market through illegal channels," he said. The alcohol "was re-used by the perpetrators to process and produce cooking wine, which is an important seasoning used locally to make beef noodles," Li said. "The contaminated beef noodles were consumed by that athlete, resulting in an extremely low concentration of TMZ in the positive sample. "The wrongdoers involved have been brought to justice." This new information raised eyebrows among the anti-doping leaders listening to Li's report. So much so that over the next month, several emails ensued to make sure the details about the noodles and wine made their way to WADA lawyers, who could then pass it onto Cottier. Eventually, Li did pass on the information to WADA general counsel Ross Wenzel and, just to be sure, one of the anti-doping leaders forwarded it, as well, according to the emails seen by the AP. All this came with Li's request that the noodles story be kept confidential. Turns out, it made it into Cottier's report, though he took the information with a grain of salt. "Indeed, giving it more attention would have required it to be documented, then scientifically verified and validated," he wrote. Neither Wenzel nor officials at the Chinese anti-doping agency returned messages from AP asking about the noodles conspiracy and the other athlete who Li suggested had been contaminated by them. Meanwhile, 11 of the swimmers who originally tested positive competed at the Paris Games earlier this year in a meet held under the cloud of the Chinese doping case. Though WADA considers the case closed, Koehler and others point to situations like this as one of many reasons that an investigation by someone other than Cottier, who was hired by WADA, is still needed. "It gives the appearance that people are just making things up as they go along on this, and hoping the story just goes away," Koehler said. "Which clearly it has not." Get local news delivered to your inbox!Blame it on the food and drink?

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Current federal law, , also requires 3D-printed guns meet specific guidelines, even if they firearms components. Under the rule, makers of ghost gun kits must obtain a , record information about their customers and add serial numbers to their products. The type of weapon also matters when determining the legality of a 3D-printed firearm. Automatic weapons, or machine guns, can continue to fire ammunition as long as the user holds the trigger down. These weapons have been for almost 90 years. Criminals have used , which . That turns those items into machine guns under federal law, making them . Owning this kind of 3D-printed conversion device can lead to a . In the states The states can also regulate firearms, and many are trying to get control of 3D-printed guns. By November 2024, , though exact requirements vary. The rules typically require a serial number, background checks for component purchases and reporting to authorities that a person is producing 3D-printed guns. For instance, in New Jersey, a 2019 law mandates that all ghost guns . Under current New York law, possession or distribution of a 3D-printed gun is classified as a misdemeanor. However, a proposed law seeks to elevate the manufacturing of firearms using 3D-printing technology . As technology advances and rules evolve, criminals who use 3D-printed firearms will continue to pose threats to public safety and security, and governments will continue playing catch-up to effectively regulate these weapons. This article is republished from under a Creative Commons license. Read the .Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and DAVE COLLINS BOSTON (AP) — After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey , elected officials are urging action to identify and stop the mysterious flights. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said on “Fox News Sunday.” “’We don’t know’ is not a good enough answer,” he said. National security officials have said the drones don’t appear to be a sign of foreign interference or a public safety threat. But because they can’t say with certainty who is responsible for the sudden swarms of drones over parts of New Jersey, New York and other eastern parts of the U.S. — or how they can be stopped — has led leaders of both political parties to demand better technology and powers to deal with the drones. Sen. Chuck Schumer called Sunday for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify the drones and their operators. “New Yorkers have tremendous questions about it,” Schumer, the Senate Majority leader, told reporters about the drone sightings. “We are going to get the answers for them.” The federal government did little to answer those questions in its own media briefings Sunday morning. “There’s no question that people are seeing drones,” U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. “But I want to assure the American public that we are on it. We are working in close coordination with state and local authorities.” Some of the drones reported above parts of New York and New Jersey have turned out to be “manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones,” Mayorkas said. “We know of no foreign involvement with respect to the sightings in the Northeast. And we are vigilant in investigating this matter.” Last year, federal aviation rules began requiring certain drones to broadcast their remote identification, including the location of their operators. It’s not clear whether that information has been used to determine who is behind the drones plaguing locations over New York and New Jersey. Mayorkas’ office didn’t respond to questions about whether they’ve been able to identify drones using this capability. Schumer wants the federal government to use a recently declassified radio wave technology in New York and New Jersey. The radio wave detector can be attached to a drone or airplane and can determine whether another flying object is a bird or a drone, read its electronic registration, and follow it back to its landing place. Schumer said state and local authorities do not have the authority to track drones. On Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said federal officials were sending a drone detection system to the state. “This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations,” Hochul said in a statement. The governor did not immediately provide additional details, including where the system will be deployed. Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month over parts of New Jersey, raising concerns among residents and officials. Part of the worry stems from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use, but they are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified. Drones are now being reported all along the northern East Coast, with suspicious sightings in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia, according to news reports. Some U.S. political leaders, including Trump, have called for much stronger action against these drones, including shooting them down. Certain agencies within the Department of Homeland Security have the power to “incapacitate” drones, Mayorkas said Sunday. “But we need those authorities expanded,” he said. A bill before the U.S. Senate would enhance some federal agencies’ authority and give new abilities to local and state agencies to track drones. It would also start a pilot program allowing states and local authorities to disrupt, disable or seize a drone without prior consent of the operator. “What the drone issue points out are gaps in our agencies, gaps in our authorities between the Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement, the Defense Department.,” said Rep. 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Ondo: Don’t sweep my attack case under carpet, UK-based bizman tells PoliceITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Daugherty helped lead Illinois State over Cornell with 16 points off of the bench in an 80-77 victory on Sunday. Daugherty went 5 of 8 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Redbirds (8-4). Chase Walker scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 7 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line and added seven rebounds. Logan Wolf shot 4 for 5, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points. Nazir Williams led the Big Red (7-4) in scoring, finishing with 19 points and seven rebounds. Cornell also got 19 points, six rebounds and four assists from AK Okereke. Guy Ragland Jr. had 12 points. Daugherty scored 12 points in the first half and Illinois State went into the break trailing 45-43. Illinois State used a 12-2 second-half run to erase a four-point deficit and take the lead at 70-64 with 5:48 left in the half before finishing off the victory. Wolf scored 13 second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment on Thursday took place just “meters away” as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa. He says a crew member was hurt. The strikes followed several days of Houthi attacks and launches setting off sirens in Israel. Israel's military says it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The Israeli military didn't immediate respond to questions about the WHO chief's statement. Trump has pressed for voting changes. 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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Max Burton and Brandon Muntu both had 18 points in Western Michigan's 73-62 victory against Youngstown State on Wednesday. Burton had 12 rebounds for the Broncos (3-4). Muntu went 6 of 9 from the field (4 for 4 from 3-point range). Markhi Strickland had 16 points and shot 5 of 13 from the field and 5 of 11 from the free-throw line. The Penguins (2-5) were led by EJ Farmer, who posted 20 points. Juwan Maxey added 12 points and seven assists for Youngstown State. Nico Galette finished with nine points, seven rebounds and four steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Stock market today: Wall Street rises to records despite tariff talk

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SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks took a bumpy path to sole possession of first place in the NFC West. Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets featured several special teams miscues, including a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by New York. On the flip side, the Seahawks got their second pick-6 in as many weeks and just enough production by Geno Smith and the offense. The Seahawks' uneven performance was characteristic of a season in which they started 3-0, then lost five of six before winning another three in a row to take command of their underachieving division. Seattle (7-5) leads Arizona by one game, with a matchup against the Cardinals looming next weekend. Zach Charbonnet gave Seattle its first lead of the day on an 8-yard touchdown run with 5:37 to go, and the Seahawks' defense capped another strong outing with a game-sealing stop on fourth down. After a sack by Leonard Williams gave the Jets a fourth-and-15 at the 34-yard line, Aaron Rodgers threw a desperation pass to Garrett Wilson that fell incomplete, giving Seattle the ball with 33 seconds left. What’s working Williams is on a tear. After losing out on NFC defensive player of the week honors last week to teammate Coby Bryant despite 2 1/2 sacks and four quarterback hits, “Big Cat” had an even better game. Williams finished with two sacks, three tackles for loss, a 92-yard interception return for a touchdown that was the longest pick-6 in NFL history by a defensive lineman, and a blocked extra point. The touchdown was the first of Williams’ career. He became the first player since 1982 with multiple sacks, an interception return for a touchdown and a blocked kick in a game. Maybe this week the league will agree he was the NFC's best defender. What needs help The special teams could not have been much worse in the first half. The Seahawks fumbled three kickoffs, losing two, and allowed Kene Nwangwu's 99-yard kickoff return for a TD. Dee Williams fumbled on a kickoff in the first quarter to give New York the ball at the 27-yard line, and four plays later, Rodgers hit Isaiah Davis for a touchdown to give the Jets a 14-0 lead. Laviska Shenault Jr. muffed two kicks and fumbled at the Seattle 38-yard line in the second quarter. Seattle also had an extra point blocked. Stock up Smith led his third game-winning drive of the season and his 11th since he became Seattle’s starting quarterback in 2022. Facing the team that drafted him in 2013, Smith went 20 of 31 for 206 yards and a touchdown. For the first time in five weeks, he was not intercepted. The Seahawks trailed by 14 points on two occasions, but Smith brought Seattle back while avoiding the untimely picks that dogged him recently. He threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Barner in the second quarter, and led the Seahawks on a go-ahead nine-play, 71-yard touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter. Stock down Coach Mike Macdonald and his staff have to address the problem with their kick returners, Shenault and Dee Williams. Two lost fumbles and several muffs could have easily cost Seattle the game. Injuries WR DK Metcalf left the game briefly with a knee issue but returned. ... P Michael Dickson was unavailable in the fourth quarter because of back spasms. Key number 38 — The Seahawks decided to go for it on fourth-and-6 at their own 33-yard line with 9:34 left in the game. A primary reason was that Dickson was unavailable to punt because of back spasms. The Jets were flagged for having 12 men on the field after sending a punt returner out, which gave Seattle fourth-and-1 at the 38. The Seahawks got a first down after Jets cornerback Quantez Stiggers was flagged for pass interference on Metcalf, and eight players later, Charbonnet scored to put Seattle ahead. Without going for it on fourth down from their own 38, the Seahawks likely would’ve lost. Up next The Seahawks will seek a season sweep of the Cardinals. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflMan Utd wonderkid 'on track to make history' after impressing Ruben Amorim

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Lai Lifuge, known for his versatility and basketball IQ, has been a consistent performer for his team throughout the season. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively has made him a valuable asset, and his inclusion in the best lineup for the 15th round comes as no surprise to fans and analysts alike.A key figure in a trucker protest that jammed Canada's capital and sparked a global movement against Covid mandates was found guilty Friday for his role in the blockade. The self-styled "Freedom Convoy" of big rig drivers and protesters rolled into Ottawa in early 2022 from across Canada to express anger at government protocols imposed to contain Covid-19. After three weeks of turmoil, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked rarely used emergency powers to dislodge the protesters. Pat King was among hundreds of people arrested, and the first of the protest leaders to be convicted. Two other organizers, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber faced a separate criminal trial but those verdicts are not expected until 2025. King faces up to 10 years in prison after being convicted on five charges, including mischief, counselling others to commit mischief and disobeying a court order. Acquitted of more serious charges, he smiled at a packed courtroom of supporters as the judge read the verdict. "Mr King was not merely engaging in political speech," Justice Charles Hackland said. "Rather, he was inciting the protesters to continue their ongoing blockade of downtown Ottawa." King led hundreds of big rigs and thousands of protestors to Ottawa, bringing the capital to a standstill for more than three weeks. Residents and business owners complained of incessant honking and harassment. As the demonstrators' demands expanded to a broader anti-establishment agenda, solidarity rallies popped up at Canada-US trade corridors and various places abroad. Most of the evidence at trial consisted of videos King posted on social media in which he urged his nearly 300,000 followers to rail against government overreach. "Hold the line," he said in video posts, appearing also to delight in the gridlock and misery of locals: "Pretty hilarious that people haven't been able to sleep for 10 days." Trudeau faced strong criticisms from civil liberties groups and the opposition Conservatives for invoking the Emergencies Act to dislodge the protestors. But a commission of inquiry ruled it had been "appropriate," calling it "a drastic move, but... not a dictatorial one." amc/bs/bfm

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump ‘s team still hasn’t signed agreements that are required to formally begin the transition process to the White House — meaning the government can’t provide security clearances and briefings to incoming administration officials and the FBI can’t screen his rush of picks for the Cabinet and other key posts. The importance of strenuous federal background screenings — and the fact that Trump’s team has not been subjecting the president-elect’s selections to such vetting — was evident Thursday, when former Florida Rep. withdrew as Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a that cast doubt on whether he could be confirmed by the Senate. The continued delay on agreeing to start the formal transition process may eventually force senators to vote on Trump’s choices without the benefit of the usual background checks. That process is designed to uncover personal problems, criminal histories and other potential red flags that would raise questions about a nominee’s suitability for key jobs. Beyond the top personnel picks that Trump already has announced, good governance activists and other experts on the transition process have warned for weeks that refusing to sign the transition documents will for potentially hundreds of Trump national security appointees to get clearances. And that means the new administration won’t be fully prepared to govern when Trump takes power on Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2025. Here’s a look at where things stand and what effect the delay might have: What hasn’t the Trump team signed and why? At issue are memorandums of understanding under which the incoming administration agrees to work with the outgoing one while also submitting requests for name and background checks. The FBI then commits to flagging to the White House any adverse information uncovered during the process. Congressionally mandated ethics disclosures and donor contribution limits are required as part of the agreements needed to begin the transition process. A reluctance to comply with those has been a factor in the Trump team’s hesitance to sign them, according to a person familiar with the process who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal discussions. Is it too late? No. There’s still time for the agreements to be signed. A Justice Department spokesperson said discussions were ongoing with the Trump transition team, which did not respond to a request for comment on Thursday. But transition spokesman Brian Hughes said earlier this month that the team’s “lawyers continue to constructively engage with” lawyers and officials from ‘s outgoing administration and promised updates “once a decision is made.” In the meantime, Trump’s team has relied on internal campaign aides, allied groups and outside law firms to support its personnel effort. Trump for years has regarded FBI leadership with suspicion — in part because of the that shadowed his first term, and more recently because of FBI investigations into his and his efforts to undo the results of the 2020 election that led to his indictment last year. What effect is this having? During a normal transition period, the new administration uses the time before taking office to begin working to fill 4,000 government positions with political appointees, or people who are specifically tapped for their jobs by Trump’s team. That includes everyone from the secretary of state and other heads of Cabinet departments to those selected to serve part-time on boards and commissions. Around 1,200 of those presidential appointments require Senate confirmation — which should be easier with the in January. Trump has moved at record-setting speed to , and Senate GOP leaders say they plan to launch confirmation hearings as soon as the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3 — potentially allowing them to begin voting on nominees as soon as Inauguration Day. But about what they see as insufficient screening of the picks they’re being asked to consider. Some Senate Republicans have expressed concern about alleged wrongdoing by some Trump selections and two Democratic House members — Don Beyer of Virginia and Ted Lieu of California — introduced a proposal seeking to codify the FBI’s role in the background check process for political appointees of the president. And, while Gaetz is no longer an issue, he’s not the only Trump pick with an eyebrow-raising background. The president-elect’s nominee to be defense secretary, former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California, but was not charged after a police investigation. A released Thursday contains graphic details of the sexual assault allegations. The selection of for director of national intelligence has alarmed some U.S. intelligence analysts. They point to her past criticism of Ukraine, and meetings with Syrian President Bashar Assad, a close ally of Russia and Iran. What effect will this have? Incoming members of Trump’s administration aren’t getting briefings and other information from their outgoing Biden administration counterparts that can help them better prepare for their new jobs. And Trump appointees with positions involving a security clearance won’t be able to begin work without a required background check. Once the president-elect takes office, however, he could simply order that officials be given a security clearance, as he was reported to have done for Whether the delay thus far will have any longer-term effects is impossible to yet know. The delayed process may not matter much given that Trump has already served as president and has a much better understanding of how to run an administration than he did in 2016, when he won his first term. But there is precedent for problems. The suggested that the disputed election of 2000 — which delayed the start of the transition between outgoing President Bill Clinton and incoming President George W. Bush — raised questions about national security gaps from one administration to the other that may have contributed to the U.S. being underprepared for the Sept. 11 attacks the following year. 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OpenAI and military defense technology company Anduril Industries said Wednesday that they would work together to use artificial intelligence for "national security missions." The ChatGPT-maker and Anduril will focus on improving defenses against drone attacks, the companies said in a joint release. The partnership comes nearly a year after OpenAI did away with wording in its policies that banned use of its technology for military or warfare purposes. Founded in 2017, Anduril is a technology company that builds command and control systems and a variety of drones, counting the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom among its customers, according to its website. OpenAI said in October that it was collaborating with the US military's research arm DARPA on cyber defenses for critical networks. "AI is a transformational technology that can be used to strengthen democratic values or to undermine them," OpenAI said in a post at the time. "With the proper safeguards, AI can help protect people, deter adversaries, and even prevent future conflict." The companies said the deal would help the United States maintain an edge over China, a goal that OpenAI chief Sam Altman has spoken of in the past. "Our partnership with Anduril will help ensure OpenAI technology protects US military personnel, and will help the national security community understand and responsibly use this technology to keep our citizens safe and free," Altman said in Wednesday's release. Anduril was co-founded by Palmer Luckey, after Facebook bought his previous company Oculus VR in a $2 billion deal. The new partnership will bring together OpenAI's advanced AI models with Anduril systems and software, according to the companies. "Our partnership with OpenAI will allow us to utilize their world-class expertise in artificial intelligence to address urgent Air Defense capability gaps across the world," Anduril co-founder and chief executive Brian Schimpf said in the release. Schimpf said the collaboration would allow "military and intelligence operators to make faster, more accurate decisions in high-pressure situations." gc/aha

East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel Jr., a potential first-round pick, declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday. Revel, who sustained a torn left ACL in practice in September, had one season of eligibility remaining. "After an incredible journey at East Carolina, I am officially declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft," the senior posted on social media. "... Pirates nation, thank you for your unwavering energy and support every game. Representing ECU is an honor, and I look forward to continuing to do so on Sundays!" Revel recorded two interceptions in three games this season, returning one 50 yards for a touchdown on Sept. 14 against Appalachian State. Over three seasons with the Pirates, Revel had three interceptions, 15 passes defensed and 70 tackles in 24 games. He was a second-team All-American Athletic Conference selection last season. ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Revel as the No. 2 cornerback and No. 23 overall prospect in the 2025 draft class. --Field Level MediaWild first season in expanded Big 12 comes down to final weekend

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Now the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable, or if Trump's other picks might exceed his party's willingness to overlook concerns that would have sunk nominees in a prior political era. The next test will likely be Pete Hegseth, who Trump wants to lead the Pentagon despite an allegation of sexual assault that he's denied. So far, Republicans are rallying around Hegseth , an Army veteran and former Fox News host. Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the controversy over Gaetz would have little bearing on Trump’s other choices. He said they would be considered “one at a time.” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, suggested otherwise, claiming “the dominoes are falling.” “The drip drip of evidence and truth is going to eventually doom some others,” he said. Trump's election victory was a sign that there may not be many red lines left in American politics. He won the presidential race despite authoritarian, racist and misogynist rhetoric, not to mention years of lies about election fraud and his role in sparking the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was also criminally convicted of falsifying business records to pay hush money, and he was found liable for sexual abuse in a civil case. Empowered by voters who looked past his misconduct and saw him as a powerful agent of change, Trump has shown no deference to Washington norms while working to fill his second administration . The transition team hasn't pursued federal background checks for Trump's personnel choices. While some of his selections have extensive experience in the areas they've been chosen to lead, others are personal friends and Fox News personalities who have impressed and flattered Trump over the years. Several have faced allegations involving sexual misconduct . Hegseth is facing the most scrutiny after Gaetz. Once Trump announced Hegseth as his nominee for Pentagon chief, allegations emerged that he sexually assaulted a woman in California in 2017. The woman said he took her phone, blocked the door to the hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a police report made public this week. Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing, the report said. However, he paid the woman a confidential settlement in 2023. Hegseth's lawyer said the payment was made to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit. Trump’s choice for secretary of health and human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has faced allegations of misconduct too. A woman who babysat for him and his second wife told Vanity Fair magazine that Kennedy groped her in the late 1990s, when she was 23. Kennedy did not deny the allegation and texted an apology to the woman after the article was published. That isn't the only hurdle for Kennedy; he's spent years spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines, raising fears about making him a top health official in the new administration. Linda McMahon, chosen by Trump to be education secretary, is fighting a lawsuit connected to her former company, World Wrestling Entertainment. She’s accused of knowingly enabling sexual exploitation of children by an employee as early as the 1980s, and she denies the allegations. Tulsi Gabbard is another person who could face a difficult confirmation battle, but for very different reasons. The former Democratic representative from Hawaii has been a vocal Trump ally, and he chose her to be national intelligence director. But there's grave concern by lawmakers and national security officials over Gabbard’s history of echoing Russian propaganda. Critics said she would endanger relationships with U.S. allies. Gaetz was investigated by federal law enforcement for sex trafficking, but the case was closed without charges and Republicans have blocked the release of a related report from the House Ethics Committee. However, some allegations leaked out, including that Gaetz paid women for sex. One of the women testified to the committee that she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old girl, according to a lawyer for the woman. As Gaetz met with senators this week, it became clear that he would face stubborn resistance from lawmakers who were concerned about his behavior and believed he was unqualified to run the Justice Department. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction,” Gaetz wrote on social media when announcing his withdrawal. Sen. 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North Yorkshire Police have launched their Christmas drink and drug driving campaign with a hard-hitting short film viewers are calling "powerful." The short film showcases the harrowing impact of driving under the influence, and how it can shatter people’s lives forever. The annual campaign launches on Sunday, December 1, with officers increasing proactive drink and drunk driving patrols throughout the month of December. The heart-breaking film highlights how mindless actions can leave others with an empty chair at the Christmas table with real life cases. The film, produced by North Yorkshire Police ’s corporate communications team, starts by asking three individuals what they like about Christmas. One of those people is Angie - the sister of late Carol Jones. Eight years ago Carol was driving to work at Harrogate Police Station, when Simeon Denny crashed into her at the junction of Otley Road and Cold Bath Road. Denny drove through a red light at 60mph, hitting Carol's car and killing her instantly. The 29-year-old was jailed at York Crown Court for five years, nine months. He was also banned from driving for six and a half years. Investigations found that Denny was over the limit for both alcohol and cannabis. In the film, Carol's sister Angie says: “It doesn’t get any easier. And every year now, there’s an empty chair at my Christmas table.” The two-minute film was shared to the official Facebook page of North Yorkshire Police and has already resonated with many. One social media user Richard Martin penned: "Very powerful, so sorry for the loss of your family members", while Jimmy Wyatt said: "These should be put back on the TV, however shocking they maybe but if it saves lives then?" And Pat Mather responded with: "The sentences do not fit the crime. Five years for a life is no deterrent to these perpetual drinks drivers. My thoughts go out to everyone who has lost someone to a drink or drugged drivers." While Mandy Riley agreed, writing: "Drink and drug driving needs a bigger sentence!! 5 years for killing innocent people is not enough! A life for a life. Thoughts go out to carols family." Throughout the Christmas period, officers will be using marked and unmarked vehicles along with a range of specialist tactics to target those driving under the influence. Officers hope to intervene and bring drunk and drug drivers to justice, before they have a chance to bring misery to families. Patrols will be taking place around the clock and static patrols will also be in place on various key routes around the country. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Remember, it isn’t just about having an alcoholic drink or taking drugs and getting straight into the car – you can also be over the limit or under the influence the morning after.” During last year’s campaign, North Yorkshire officers conducted 731 roadside tests with 18.6 per cent of those testing positive to being over the limit for drink or drug driving. This was a 6.9 per cent increase from the same period in 2022. Get all the latest crime and court stories in Yorkshire news straight to your mobile via WhatsApp by clicking here . Whether it's breaking news straight from a crime scene, live updates from big court cases happening in our region or police appeals, you'll get it all. If you don’t like our community, you can leave any time. We also treat members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Read our privacy notice here . Superintendent Andrew Berriman from NYP Specialist Operations Unit said: “Every year, police officers have to deliver the devastating news to people that their loved one has been killed in a collision relating to drink or drugs. “The video which we have released today shows how the loss of one person can cause a lifetime of devastation. If you drink or drug drive, you are putting your own life and those of others in danger.” Officers have urged individuals to report drunk and drug driving by disclosing the vehicle, registration, and location to police on 999. Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. This year’s campaign is a joint project between North Yorkshire Police and colleagues from the York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership. Get all the latest and breaking news in Yorkshire by signing up to our newsletter here. Get all the latest big and breaking Yorkshire news straight to your mobile via WhatsApp by clicking here . If you don’t like our community, you can leave any time. We also treat members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Read our privacy notice here .

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AP News Summary at 8:29 p.m. ESTModel Dayle Haddon died and another person was hospitalized after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Friday, authorities said. Records show the home is owned by Haddon's daughter, former journalist Ryan Haddon, and Ryan's husband, actor Marc Blucas. Solebury Township police say authorities were investigating a property on the 6900 block of Phillips Mill Road after a resident called 911 at around 6:30 a.m. to report a 76-year-old man had passed out on the first floor of a detached office or in-law suite on the property. The Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad was first on the scene and removed the man from the building. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey and his condition was not immediately available. A second victim, a 76-year-old woman, later identified by the Bucks County Coroner's Office as Dayle Haddon was found dead in a second-floor bedroom in the in-law suite. Haddon rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as a supermodel and later became an ambassador for the humanitarian aid organization, UNICEF. She is also the founder of WomenOne , a 501(c)3 organization based in New York, focused on creating educational opportunities for girls and women, according to her website . Officials did not immediately identify the 76-year-old man or say if Blucas or Ryan Haddon were in the home at the time. The New Hope Eagle Volunteer Fire Company detected high levels of carbon monoxide in the building, police said. "Preliminary investigation is showing that a heating unit malfunctioned exposing a large amount of carbon monoxide within the carriage house," said Detective Sgt. Jonathan Koretzky. Two medics were taken to Doylestown Hospital for treatment after the exposure and a Solebury Township police officer was treated at the scene. All three are said to be stable, according to officials. According to public records, Ryan Haddon and Blucas purchased the home in 2012 for just over $1 million. Blucas has said in multiple interviews that he is restoring the home, which was built in 1711. The former Wake Forest University basketball player pursued a career in Hollywood and eventually appeared in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" as Riley, one of Buffy's love interests. He's also appeared in "Blue Bloods" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," with lead roles in the TV series "Necessary Roughness" and "Killer Women." He once played Katie Holmes' love interest in the movie "First Daughter," where Holmes plays the daughter of the president of the United States. Michael Keaton plays the president in the film. In an appearance on the Hallmark Channel promoting the 2016 movie "Operation Christmas," Blucas spoke about restoring the centuries-old property with his wife and kids. "It was before George Washington was born... it's pretty amazing, and it's a way to stay creatively stimulated when I'm not out filming," he told hosts Mark Steines and Debbie Matenopoulos. The Butler, Pennsylvania, native said he wanted to be closer to family so they moved back to the East Coast. "It's the only part of the United States that has that kind of architecture with old stone barns and old stone houses," Blucas said. "And so I knew it would be projects for life, which it is." The family lived in the guest house on the property while the main house was being renovated and then started getting animals like chickens and rabbits, he said in the interview. Ryan Haddon now works as a life coach and hypnotherapist, according to her social media profiles. She was married to actor Christian Slater for several years and they had two children together. Pennsylvania Carbon Monoxide New Hope Bucks County Joe Brandt has been a digital content producer for CBS News Philadelphia since 2022. He is a Temple University graduate and was born and raised in Pitman, NJ.

Getting whipped by a downtrodden Oklahoma squad came back to haunt Alabama. So did a historic loss to Vanderbilt. That's because the Crimson Tide (9-3) were passed over for the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff when the selections were announced on Sunday. Alabama appeared in good shape to make the playoffs until visiting the Sooners and losing 24-3 on Nov. 23. Oklahoma finished the regular season with a 6-6 mark. SMU (11-2) earned the final at-large spot despite losing to Clemson 34-31 in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game on Saturday night. "I think it's the right decision," Mustangs coach Rhett Lashlee told CBS Sports said. "... We didn't ever have a bad loss." Selection committee chairman Warde Manuel said it was a tough choice to take the Mustangs over the Crimson Tide. "We looked at the number of wins Alabama had against ranked opponents," Manuel, the Michigan athletic director, told ESPN. "We looked at SMU's schedule and they were undefeated in conference. Their losses were to ranked teams. "We also looked at Alabama's losses to unranked teams. It was quite a debate. We value strength of schedule and that's why Alabama as a three-loss team is ranked ahead of teams that have two losses." SMU's loss to then-No. 17 Clemson came on a last-second field goal in Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference title game. The Mustangs also lost 18-15 at BYU on Sept. 6. SMU beat then-No. 22 Louisville on the road and then-No. 18 Pitt in Dallas. "Losing on a last-second field goal ... we felt SMU still had the nod over Alabama," Manuel said of the Mustangs' loss to Clemson. "... It's just looking at the entire body of work over both teams." Alabama's other two losses included the shocking 40-35 stumble at Vanderbilt on Oct. 5 that marked the Commodores' first-ever win over a No. 1-ranked team. The Crimson Tide also lost 24-17 to then-No. 11 Tennessee on Oct. 19. The Crimson Tide posted three ranked victories, beating then-No. 2 Georgia, then-No. 21 Missouri and then-No. 15 LSU. Alabama will face Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa on Dec. 31. It is a rematch from last season when the Wolverines defeated the Crimson Tide 27-20 in the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Rose Bowl. The second team out was No. 13 Miami (10-2), which saw its chances plummet by losing two of its last three regular-season games. The Hurricanes, who started 9-0, lost 28-23 to host Georgia Tech on Nov. 9 and completed the regular season with a 42-38 road loss against Syracuse. Miami didn't play a Top 25 team this season. Instead of navigating the playoff field, Miami will face No. 18 Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando on Dec. 28. "Everyone that doesn't get in feels disappointment," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said of being passed over. "We will have the onus of just doing better. Go forward and have the opportunity to get better. ... "We have a ton to play for and we'll thankful for the opportunity." SMU plays No. 6 Penn State in its first-round playoff game on Nov. 21. "We're excited about the challenge and the opportunity to prove that the committee made the right decision," Lashlee said. --Field Level Media

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