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The failed governance that plagued Syria is not unique. It is a power model that has devastated the whole region. On December 8, after a rapid offensive that lasted less than two weeks, Syrian opposition forces entered Damascus and declared the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The Syrian president and his family are believed to have flown out in an unknown direction just before the rebels entered the capital. The uprising against the Syrian government that ended the half-century of al-Assad family rule should be seen as among the most important political turning points in the modern Arab region since the end of World War II and the creation of Israel in 1948. It marks a definitive break with the legacy since the 1950s of military-anchored Arab autocrats who have long dominated and ravaged Arab societies. Many rightly celebrate the overthrow of al-Assad, and many others wonder what will happen next given the involvement of various local and external powers in Syria. The Syrian people know they want a decent life, to be treated with respect and to be heard. We should humbly watch them bring a new and stable order to their country and stop the Western silliness of analysing what the length of a beard means or entertaining conspiracy theories. It is critical now to reflect on what the devastating tale of Syrian governance and civil war mean. Syria under the Assads was neither unique nor the work of just a few local brutes. Rather, it is an example of the widespread legacy of heavy-handed, often vicious, Arab state power that has ravaged the region and demeaned its people for half a century, with the help of regional and great powers and assorted nongovernmental groups. The al-Assad regime was the longest-lasting military-based, foreign-backed, and family-anchored autocratic government to dominate the Arab region, which devastated its people, economy, and national integrity. The Syrian experience reveals all the debilitating hallmarks of shared Arab autocracy, which persist widely and must be systematically rooted out of our societies. These include a lack of genuine pluralism and accountability through credible participatory institutions; top-heavy rule anchored in military and police brutality, mass imprisonment, torture, and death; centralised economic planning that breeds corruption among the elite and deep quality-of-life disparities across the land; and no structural connections between the citizens and the state that could generate policies that reflect the consent and will of the governed. The 1952 Egyptian revolution of Gamal Abdel Nasser initiated the destructive legacy of military-run Arab governance, which expanded more quickly after Israel’s 1967 defeat of Arab armies. Bashar al-Assad’s father, Hafez, was among a cohort of Arab officers who seized power in the following two decades in various Arab countries and proceeded to drive them into the ground. These self-imposed officers could neither wage war nor govern effectively during their decades of rule. As a result, since the 1990s, most Arabs outside the few wealthy oil producers have suffered steady declines in their opportunities for decent education and healthcare, jobs, access to sufficient food, water, and electricity, and other basic necessities. Regional surveys reveal over and over again that a small percentage of Arabs (mostly in the oil-producing states and among small elites elsewhere) live comfortable lives, while the majority enjoy neither political rights nor a decent material life. Inequality and poverty within Arab societies continue to rise. Through repression, Arab governments have transformed their citizens into passive, voiceless, impotent consumers, many of whom seek to or do emigrate. Repression has generated intense anger, fear, and desperation among their citizens. They have responded by challenging the state, joining its corrupt system, or retreating from it into smaller tribal, religious, or ideological groups they form to protect themselves and survive in the face of dangers from their own state, Israel, or foreign powers. The most potent Arab movements that challenged the militarised power model were Islamist – both armed and peaceful. In Syria, when a peaceful protest movement was met with brutal military force, the uprising quickly transformed into a civil conflict, which undermined national cohesion, allowed the proliferation of armed groups and ushered in interference from foreign powers. What has happened in Syria should be a wake-up call for all Arab autocrats. The region cannot endure long the reality that not a single Arab state has been credibly validated by its own people through constitutional or electoral means. I’ve experienced and journalistically chronicled the conditions of Arab societies and citizens for over half a century, and I conclude that not a single Arab country has passed the four cardinal tests of stable statehood, genuine sovereignty, citizenship, and sustained and equitable human development. We would be fools to miss the signals that Syria sends the world about every ordinary citizen’s indomitable will to live in freedom and dignity. And we would be complicit in denying these to Arabs if we continue business as usual with the existing state and economic systems that have mostly failed their people. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance.

Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, is opening a new subway system, blending ancient archaeological treasures with modern transit technology like driverless trains and platform screen doors. The project, which began in 2003, uncovered over 300,000 artifacts, including a Roman-era thoroughfare and Byzantine relics, many of which are now displayed in its 13 stations. Despite delays caused by preserving these findings, the inaugural line has been completed, with a second line set to open next year. Conor McGregor must pay woman $250K in sexual assault case, civil jury rules LONDON (AP) — A civil jury in Ireland has found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The Dublin jury awarded the woman more than $250,000 for her lawsuit that claimed McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her on Dec. 9, 2018. The lawsuit says the assault left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified he never forced her to do anything and that the woman had fabricated her allegations after the two had consensual sex. The jury found for the woman on Friday. At least 15 people are sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall U.S. health officials say at least 15 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 160,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of the product tested positive for E. coli O157:H7, which can cause life-threatening infections. Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include fever, vomiting, diarrhea and signs of dehydration. Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star NEW YORK (AP) — Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice Thursday. Jabbari is a British dancer who had accused Majors of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship. Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday. Jabbari’s lawyer said the suit was “favorably settled” and her client is moving on with “her head held high.” Majors was convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment last December and sentenced to a yearlong counseling program. Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80. Also included are nearly 63,000 Kia EV 6 vehicles from 2022 through 2024. The affiliated Korean automakers say in government documents that a transistor in a charging control unit can be damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery. Dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed. They also will update software. Christmas TV movies are in their Taylor Swift era, with two Swift-inspired films airing this year Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding. “Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts Saturday on Lifetime. It stars Jessica Lord as the world’s biggest pop star and Laith Wallschleger, playing a pro football player, who meet and fall in love, not unlike Swift and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. On Nov. 30, Hallmark will air “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” Instead of a nod to Swift, it’s an ode to family traditions and bonding, like rooting for a sports team. Hallmark’s headquarters is also in Kansas City. Top football recruit Bryce Underwood changes commitment to Michigan instead of LSU, AP source says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top football recruit Bryce Underwood has flipped to Michigan after pledging to play at LSU. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the recruit’s plans to join the Wolverines. Underwood pinned a post on his Instagram account, showing a post in which On3.com reported that he has committed to Michigan. The 6-foot-3 quarterback played at Belleville High School about 15 miles east of Michigan's campus, and told LSU nearly a year ago he intended to enroll there. Emperor penguin released at sea 20 days after waddling onto Australian beach MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia has been released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach. The adult male was found on Nov. 1 on sand dunes in temperate southwest Australia about 2,200 miles north of the Antarctic coast. He was released Wednesday from a boat that traveled several hours from Western Australia state's most southerly city of Albany. His caregiver Carol Biddulph wasn't sure at first if the penguin would live. She said a mirror was important to his rehabilitation because they provide a sense of company. Biddulph said: “They’re social birds and he stands next to the mirror most of the time.” Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday. Ohtani was a unanimous MVP for the third time, receiving all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was second with 263 points and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte third with 229. Judge was a unanimous pick for the first time. Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points. Nick Chubb plows through heavy snow for 2-yard TD, giving Browns 24-19 win over Steelers CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb ran for a 2-yard touchdown in heavy snow with 57 seconds left, and the Cleveland Browns stunned division rival Pittsburgh 24-19, ending the Steelers’ five-game winning streak. The Browns had blown a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter and were down 19-18 before getting the ball back with 3:22 remaining after Pittsburgh punter Corliss Waitman shanked a 16-yarder. With snow piling up and covering the yard lines on the field, Cleveland’s Jameis Winston completed a third-down pass to Jerry Jeudy to the Pittsburgh 9. Two plays later, Chubb barreled into the end zone. 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United Kingdom Telecom Operators Country Report 2024: Total Telecom and pay-TV Service Revenue in the UK to Grow at a CAGR of 2.1%, Driven by Revenue Growth in Mobile Data, Fixed Broadband and pay-TVTesla Stock Falls As Analyst Says 'Animal Spirits' Spur Post-Election Rally, Not FundamentalsQUÉBEC — Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled an economic update on Thursday with $2.1 billion in new spending over five years amid what he described as a stronger-than-expected recovery from last year's economic slowdown. Girard painted a positive picture of the province's finances despite a projected $11-billion deficit that remains unchanged from March's budget. "Quebec is progressing," he told reporters. "The return of inflation to a low and predictable level, combined with the reduction in interest rates, favours economic recovery in Quebec in 2024 and 2025." He said real GDP growth is expected to be 1.2 per cent in 2024, compared with the 0.6 per cent that was expected. However, spending is also up, with Girard pointing to expenses related to record-breaking flooding this summer and increased health and social services costs. The new spending he announced includes more than $250 million for the forestry sector and $1.2 billion for community development, including $880 million for public transit. The government is also setting aside $250 million to assist flood victims and rebuild infrastructure following post-Tropical Storm Debby, and $208 million to promote access to housing. Girard told reporters the government is still reviewing its spending as it moves toward its goal of balancing the budget by the 2029-30 fiscal year, with more details to be provided in next year's budget. As part of the review, the government decided that Quebecers between the ages of 60 and 64 will no longer be eligible for a tax credit that was introduced in 2012 to encourage older workers to stay in the workforce. Girard said Thursday the average age of retirement in Quebec has risen to 64.7 years in 2023 from just over 61 years in 2011. "For people between the ages of 60 and 64 years old, the historic gap that existed with Ontario has practically disappeared," he said. Nearly 200,000 60- to 64-year-olds are expected to lose out on an average of about $1,000 per year due to the changing eligibility. The government is also clawing back the amount of the credit for higher earners who are 65 and over, beginning at $56,500 in net revenue. Those who make over $81,500 will get no tax credit. These changes are expected to save the government about $200 million per year, said Girard, adding that "people expect us to review measures and eliminate those that are no longer justified." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024. — With files from Morgan Lowrie in Montreal Caroline Plante, The Canadian Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Police don't know who he is, where he is, or why he did it. As the frustrating search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer got underway for a fifth day Sunday, investigators reckoned with a tantalizing contradiction: They have troves of evidence, but the shooter remains an enigma. One conclusion they are confident of, however: It was a targeted attack , not a random one. They know he ambushed Thompson at 6:44 a.m. Wednesday as the executive arrived at the Hilton for his company’s annual investor conference, using a 9 mm pistol that resembled the guns farmers use to put down animals without causing a loud noise. They know ammunition found near Thompson’s body bore the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose,” mimicking a phrase used by insurance industry critics . The fact that the shooter knew UnitedHealthcare group was holding a conference at the hotel and what route Thompson might take to get there suggested that he could possibly be a disgruntled employee or client, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. Over the weekend, police divers were seen searching a pond in Central Park, where the killer fled after the shooting. Officers have been scouring the park for days for any possible clues and found his backpack there Friday. They didn’t immediately reveal what, if anything, it contained but said it would be tested and analyzed. Early Sunday afternoon, police declined to comment on the contents of the backpack, or on the results of the search in the pond, saying no updates were planned. The bag’s apparent manufacturer did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press. Investigators have urged patience, saying the process of logging evidence that stands up in court isn’t as quick as it looks like on TV . Hundreds of detectives are combing through video recordings and social media, vetting tips from the public and interviewing people who might have information, including Thompson’s family and coworkers and the shooter’s randomly assigned roommates at the Manhattan hostel where he stayed. Investigators caught a break when they came across security camera images of an unguarded moment at the hostel in which he briefly showed his face. Retracing the gunman’s steps using surveillance video, police say, it appears he left the city by bus soon after the shooting outside the New York Hilton Midtown. He was seen on video at an uptown bus station about 45 minutes later, Kenny said. With the high-profile search expanding across state lines, the FBI announced late Friday that it was offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, adding to a reward of up to $10,000 that the NYPD has offered. Police say they believe the suspect acted alone. Police distributed the images to news outlets and on social media but so far haven’t been able to ID him using facial recognition — possibly because of the angle of the images or limitations on how the NYPD is allowed to use that technology, Kenny said. Late Saturday, police released two additional photos of the suspected shooter that appeared to be from a camera mounted inside a taxi. The first shows him outside the vehicle and the second shows him looking through the partition between the back seat and the front of the cab. In both, his face is partially obscured by a blue, medical-style mask.

What Analysts Are Saying About Waters StockThe recent announcement of Gary Gensler ‘ s departure from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent ripples through the blockchain industry. Gensler, who served as the SEC Chair, was known for his stringent approach to regulating the crypto market. His tenure saw the implementation of robust rulemaking to enhance the efficiency, resiliency, and integrity of the U.S. capital markets, as well as high-impact enforcement cases to hold wrongdoers accountable. Gensler’s exit marks a significant turning point for the blockchain industry, which has long been under the scrutiny of the SEC. Under his leadership, the SEC pursued an aggressive enforcement strategy that led to numerous lawsuits and significant costs for crypto companies. This approach, while aimed at protecting investors and ensuring market integrity, has been viewed by many in the crypto space as a hindrance to innovation and growth. Gensler’s approach to regulation was often seen as aggressive, especially by those within the crypto industry. He emphasized investor protection and was vocal about the risks associated with the burgeoning market. Under his watch, the SEC took action against several key players in the crypto space for various violations. Tekedia Mini-MBA edition 16 (Feb 10 – May 3, 2025 ) opens registrations; register today for early bird discounts. Tekedia AI in Business Masterclass opens registrations here. Join Tekedia Capital Syndicate and i nvest in Africa’s finest startups here . However, Gensler’s strict regulatory stance also coincided with significant milestones for the industry. For instance, the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking the spot price of Bitcoin was a notable achievement, providing investors with easier access to the cryptocurrency. The reaction to Gensler’s resignation has been mixed. Some view it as a loss of a regulatory figure who prioritized investor protection, while others see it as an opportunity for a more lenient regulatory environment. The market’s response was immediate, with cryptocurrencies like XRP and Bitcoin experiencing notable price surges following the announcement. The blockchain industry is now at a crossroads, with Gensler’s departure signaling a potential shift in regulatory stance. The next chair will face the challenge of balancing the need for investor protection with the industry’s call for a more conducive regulatory environment that fosters innovation. The crypto community has expressed hope that the new leadership will bring a fresh perspective to digital asset regulation and engage in meaningful dialogue with market participants. The impact of this leadership change on the blockchain industry cannot be overstated. A more collaborative approach between regulators and the crypto sector could lead to the development of a regulatory framework that not only protects consumers but also supports the advancement of blockchain technology. Such a framework could position the United States as a global leader in the digital asset space, attracting investment and fostering innovation. As the industry awaits the appointment of a new SEC Chair, there is a sense of cautious optimism. The blockchain community hopes for a regulatory environment that is clear, fair, and conducive to growth. The coming months will be crucial in determining the direction of U.S. crypto policy and its implications for the global blockchain ecosystem. Gary Gensler’s resignation from the SEC opens up a new chapter for the blockchain industry. It presents an opportunity for a reset in the relationship between regulators and the crypto market. The industry looks forward to a regulatory approach that encourages innovation while upholding the integrity of the markets. The legacy of Gensler’s tenure will continue to influence the SEC’s policies, but the future now holds the promise of a fresh start for the blockchain industry.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Saturday. David Rittich made 19 saves for the Kings, who improved to 6-2-1 at home. Kempe and Byfield scored 1:44 apart in the second period. Byfield buried a sharp-angle slap shot on a power play while dropping to a knee. It was his 98th career point in 200 games. Brandon Montour got the Kraken on the board with 1:26 left in the game. He converted a long shot with Joey Daccord off for another skater, but Los Angeles held on. Daccord finished with 19 stops for Seattle. Kraken: Jordan Eberle will miss at least three months after undergoing surgery on his pelvis. He had six goals and five assists in 17 games before he got hurt against Chicago on Nov. 14. Kings: The power play had been in a 1-for-16 rut (6.25%) over the previous six games before Byfield found the net. It was the Kings' lone opportunity with the man-advantage. After following its 1-0 loss to Buffalo on Wednesday with a fourth straight period of extreme low-event hockey, Los Angeles created a lot more activity and offense to start the second and generate its two goals. The Kings know how to close out games, improving to 9-0-1 when leading after two periods. The Kraken visit Anaheim on Monday, and the Kings play at San Jose on Monday. AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl

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MUMBAI: An Enforcement Directorate (ED) money-laundering investigation related to digital loan apps operated by Chinese nationals revealed that multi-crore proceeds of crime were allegedly siphoned off outside India using crypto wallets/accounts. The funds utilised for the disbursement of short-term online loans were allegedly sourced from crypto wallets even as the subsequent loan collections were deposited in crypto wallets back again, ED sources said. They were later converted into crypto currencies and then withdrawn through wallets located overseas, while some of the wallets were allegedly accessed from Hong Kong, the agency’s probe found out. The case involves digital loan apps that allegedly indulged in disbursing short-term instant loans through various mobile applications while charging exploitative rate of interest from the public, ED sources said. ED began its investigation on the basis of several cases registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Information Technology Act and Foreigners Act against entities/persons who indulged in digital-lending transactions, based on complaints filed by number of borrowers. The agency arrested two Chinese nationals, Xiao and Wu, recently for their alleged involvement in the case. ED’s investigation revealed that a few Chinese nationals had incorporated two firms in 2020, which allegedly provided online short-term instant loans through mobile apps. The borrowers had alleged that they had been threatened and abused to repay the loan and were charged exorbitant rates of interest and processing fees. The complainants had downloaded mobile applications on their phones and applied for small loans, ranging from ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 10,000, wherein, they had to share their personal information. In case of failure to repay the loans, the borrowers were pressurised to take fresh loans from other mobile apps to repay the previous one, which drew them into the loan trap, the sources said. Once the tenure of the loan would get over and in the event of non-payment of loan before due date, their personal data was allegedly mis-used to harass and extort money from them. At the time of the loans’ disbursal, around 20 to 30% of the sanctioned amount was allegedly deducted upfront in the name of processing fees and other charges. The tenure was kept at 7 to 15 days, while the interest rate charged was on the higher side, the sources said. The agency suspects that loans worth ₹ 49.2 crore had allegedly been collected/recovered by harassing the borrowers. Funds worth ₹ 19.43 crore have been frozen by the agency across several states as part of the probe.

A mission to launch 23 Starlink internet satellites is set to be carried out by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida during the early hours of Monday, November 25, 2024. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for liftoff at 4:35 a.m. EST within a 3.5-hour launch window according to several reports. Among the satellites, 12 are equipped with direct-to-smartphone technology, marking a notable enhancement to the Starlink network. Live Coverage and Booster Recovery The event will be live-streamed by SpaceX on X, commencing approximately five minutes before the scheduled launch. Should the mission proceed as planned, the Falcon 9 rocket's first stage will successfully return to Earth around eight minutes post-liftoff, landing on the droneship Just Read the Instructions stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. This mission will mark the 13th flight and landing for the booster, with six of its previous flights also dedicated to Starlink launches, according to SpaceX's mission briefing. Deployment of Satellites The upper stage of the Falcon 9 will continue its journey to deploy the 23 satellites into low Earth orbit. Deployment is expected to occur approximately 65 minutes after launch. These additions will contribute to the rapidly expanding Starlink constellation, which currently comprises over 6,600 active satellites. Significance of the Starlink Network Starlink, developed by SpaceX, is regarded as the largest satellite constellation ever assembled. According to various sources, its growth remains continuous, with nearly 70 percent of SpaceX's 115 Falcon 9 launches in 2024 dedicated to expanding this network. Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet access globally, including in remote regions. As SpaceX continues its ambitious deployment schedule, the mission underscores the company's commitment to advancing global connectivity through satellite technology.Back in 2008, Dustin Moskovitz and Justin Rosenstein had an idea. The two met at Meta Platforms' Facebook, where Moskovitz, a co-founder of the social media giant, was vice president of engineering. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.

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Jessica Kartalija, who left Channel 3 abruptly in September, has landed at Channel 6. A 6abc spokesperson said Kartalija is working at the station as a part-time reporter. At Channel 3, she was co-anchor to Ukee Washington for 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts. Kartalija’s move to Channel 6 is interesting because while personnel at most of the station’s competitors play musical chairs, “Action News” rarely takes on someone who has been on a different outlet’s air. While I can cite several notable defections from Channel 6 to other pastures — Larry Kane, Marc Howard, Dave Frankel, Steve Levy, Mike Strug — I can only think of one previous time 6abc hired someone who’d worked for a rival. That was Jillian Mele, who had been at Channel 10 and on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s “Breakfast on Broad.” Mele came and went from Channel 6 within a year. When leaving Channel 3, Kartalija said in a Facebook message that she didn’t know what was next for her but that she intended to stay in the Philadelphia area. Channel 6, with its 46-consecutive years of highest market ratings and congenial format, is a great spot for anyone in television news to find a berth. It will be interesting to see how Kartalija progresses at her new station. Meanwhile, the last person who left Channel 6 with some splash, sportscaster Jamie Apody, has surfaced periodically on Channel 29 and did well appearing recently with Fox Philly regulars Breland Moore and Jason Martinez on a “Phantastic Sports Shows” that preceded an important Eagles game (and win!). Mike Schmidt documentary Mike Schmidt, who people, and at least one Broadway play, have argued is the best third baseman in the history of baseball is the subject of a documentary, fittingly called, as Harry Kalas would say, “Michael Jack Schmidt,” and streaming at 8 p.m. Thursday on the MLB Network. The program marks the first time MLB has profiled a Phillie, or any Philadelphia athlete. Schmidt, who retired in the middle of the 1989 season, interviewed and no doubt speaks openly about his careers, which included three Most Valuable Player citations in 1980, 1981 and 1986. Subjects discussed included the love, tension, and conflict he felt towards Phillies fans. Two of Schmidt’s luminous contemporaries, catcher Johnny Bench from the Cincinnati Reds and fellow third baseman — and 1980 MVP recipient from the American League — George Brett from the Kansas City Royals, will talk about playing against Schmidt and his demeanor on the field. Like Schmidt, both Bench and Brett have been admitted to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame. Three Sixers veterans, Julius Erving, Charles Barkley, and Doug Collins will speak about what it’s like to be a professional athlete in Philadelphia. John Middleton, Phillies chief partner and CEO, is interviewed along with former Phils and Schmidt teammates Larry Bowa, Larry Andersen, John Kruk, Garry Maddox and Von Hayes. Schmidt’s wife of more than 50 years, Donna, and longtime baseball analyst Jayson Stark are also seen in the documentary. ‘Jackal’ getting renewed Good news on several fronts. Peacock has announced a second season for its currently unfolding hit, “The Day of the Jackal.” The best new series of the season, “Jackal” stars Eddie Redmayne as cold-bloodedly professional assassin who nonetheless wins audience support, even after the sad killing of someone who helped him in one of his more complicated assignments. It prominently features Lashana Lynch as an equally ruthless MI-6 agent in what turns out to be frustrated pursuit of the Jackal. Knowing there’s to be a second season answers one question. The Jackal survives his current skein of assassinations, unlike the outcomes in the 1971 novel by Frederick Forsyth or the 1973 movie with Edward Fox, on a mission to kill Charles DeGaulle. There is also a 1997 movie starring Bruce Willis, but that veers markedly from the tone and story of Forsyth’s thriller. “Thriller” is the perfect way to denote the Peacock series with the excellent Redmayne, who can chill and charm as needed. “Jackal” is episodic, so it keeps fans on tenterhooks awaiting each Thursday when a new hourlong program is released. The final episode of Season 1, which goes into much more than the Jackal’s murderous ways or his adversaries’ unlikeable tactics in trying to foil him, airs this week. Lynch’s agent can seem more disregarding and willing to use or expend people than the Jackal. Can’t wait. For either the ending or Season 2. ‘Before’ looking good, too Another episodic show that keeps me returning to see all of its intricacies is “Before,” on Apple TV, which is steadily becoming a outlet to keep constant track of. “Before” has so many twists and turns, it keeps you active in wondering how everything ties together. Threads include a boy, age 8 (Jacobi Jupe) who keeps hovering around the Brooklyn home of a renowned but mostly retired child psychologist (Billy Crystal) who has secrets and mysteries on his own. One involves the death of his wife (Judith Light) by alleged suicide but possible murder just before the boy begins to be seen or leave traces of himself. The psychologist is so talented, he is drawn back to practice by social workers and court officials who believe he alone can help specific children. It is in this context that he agrees to tackle a new case, one that turns out to be — you guessed it! — the troubled boy who keeps seeking his attention. The psychologist has become familiar with the boy, a frequently placed and frequently returned foster child, now in the care of a woman (Rosie Perez) who lives a few blocks from him, albeit in an apartment, in Brooklyn. The plot becomes complex when the child seems to know the psychologist and, on some level, fear him. Meanwhile, the doctor is sincere in wanting to quell the boy’s debilitating anxiety. The weekly release of each part of “Before” adds to its suspense. So many threads are dangled, so much engages your attention and starts you guessing, you look forward to Fridays and each new set of information and clues. For Crystal, an executive producer of “Before,” the psychologist’s role is a change of pace. While Crystal’s doctor gets to reel off some of the caustic bon mots for which the comedian is known, his part is serious, and he approaches it so. In fact — and this may only be me — I know I’m watching Billy Crystal, a performer I’ve enjoyed since his days as Jody on “Soap,” but I have the impression I’m seeing Dustin Hoffman. That’s a compliment. Crystal brings so much nuance and texture to the psychologist, especially when the doctor is trying to solve some conundrum in the boy’s care or is confronted with something difficult about his alleged past or relationship with his late wife, he mirrors the depth and intensity of Hoffman. Jacobi Jupe also has remarkable range for a child actor, good as that breed is these days. He makes you share his fears and apprehensions and believe there is truth behind what at first sounds like strange pronouncements or an unexpected explanation, as when he is showing the psychologist a picture he’s painted and pointing out who different figures are. Writer Sarah Thorp keeps you coming back to each episode and some key information has yet to be revealed. For instance, it would be odd for a performer of the caliber of Judith Light to accept a role that is so unfulfilled eight episodes into a 10-part series. I, for one, am waiting for the sequence in which we learn more about Light’s character and see a proven actress doing work that might daunt others. Rosie Perez is touching as the foster parent who wants a child and is keen to have Jupe’s troubled child in her life. There is also fine work by Sakina Jaffrey and Ava Lalezarzadeh. Naked appeal Six stars, five from show business, one from football, strip to bring attention to charities involved in men’s health on a two-hour special, “The Full Monty,” airing at 8 p.m. Monday on Fox (Channel 29). Lighting will mask the final moment when “black-ish’s” Anthony Anderson, James Van Der Beek, Taye Diggs, “Dancing with the Stars’ ” Bruno Tonioli, Tyler Posey, and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones bare all in an effort to create awareness and boost gifts to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, and the Testicular Cancer Society. In addition to their strip, you’ll see footage of the men working with choreographer Mandy Moore. Van Der Beek, for one, talks about his experience with cancer. Among his and his castmates’ goals is to encourage men to be tested for illnesses that are better controlled the earlier they are found. Nick Kayal shoutout Nick Kayal, who helms the 6 to 10 a.m. weekday show on WPHT (1210 AM), impressed by having a piece he wrote about Pennsylvania politics picked up by one of my favorite news sources, Real Clear Politics (RCP). I depend on RCP and other online news outlets, such as The Free Press and Substack, to offer a panoply of stories from several publications and broadcast organizations, even X, to keep me informed about what folks on both sides of an issue. While the sites I mentioned lean toward the conservative, as do I, a down-the-line libertarian, they carry articles offering opposing and alternative points of view. They allow me to compare issues from varying angles and determine where I stand, rather than offering the outright propaganda and skewed ideology that mar most newspapers and render television news — networks, cable, or streamers — frequently unwatchable. Kayal’s sidekicks on ‘PHT are Greg Stocker and Dawn Stensland, who takes the mic from 10 a.m. to noon with her own show. Others on 1210 are my estimable friend, Dom Giordano (noon to 3 p.m.), with whom I hope to be heard again now that some of the politics has cooled down, and Rich Zeoli (3 to 7 p.m.). Cable news ratings The recent election inflated some cable news stations’ ratings. Since the Nov. 5 voting, which declared Donald Trump the winner over Kamala Harris, both CNN and MSNBC have seen diminished ratings. On some days, they look like half of what they were when Trump and Harris were vying for the presidency. ‘Good Neighbor’ award Alas, there was no Philadelphia finalist in 2024 for Kelly Clarkson’s “Good Neighbor of the Year Award,” but while listening to the stories of this year’s group of nominees, the second in which Clarkson and staff did an extensive national search to nominate local charities doing extraordinary work, I thought back to the amazing young local man I saw during Clarkson’s 2023 “Good Neighbor” cycle. Tyrique Glasgow confronted what seemed like the overwhelming adversity of his past to positively renew his life by founding the Young Chances Foundation that does a wealth of important work in his South Philadelphia community. Nominated last year by Channel 10’s Frances Wang, Glasgow used earnings and donations triggered by “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (3 p.m. weekdays on Channel 10) to obtain a 25-passenger van to transport seniors and others in his community, only one among several services Young Chances provides. Tyrique was so impressive, I recalled him as this year’s candidates were speaking. The winner and recipient of a $100,000 prize last year was A Place at the Table from Raleigh, N.C. This year’s finalists hale from Phoenix, D.C., Dallas, Atlanta, Kansas City, Cleveland and Seattle.Courtland Sutton's surge is helping rookie Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos make a playoff push

A 7-year-old dispute between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence "dictatorship" is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker's ongoing shift into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging it had betrayed its founding aims as a nonprofit research lab benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. The world's richest man, whose companies include Tesla, SpaceX and social media platform X, last year started his own rival AI company, xAI. Musk says it faces unfair competition from OpenAI and its close business partner Microsoft, which has supplied the huge computing resources needed to build AI systems such as ChatGPT. “OpenAI and Microsoft together exploiting Musk’s donations so they can build a for-profit monopoly, one now specifically targeting xAI, is just too much,” says Musk's filing that alleges the companies are violating the terms of Musk’s foundational contributions to the charity. OpenAI is filing a response Friday opposing Musk’s requested order, saying it would cripple OpenAI’s business and mission to the advantage of Musk and his own AI company. A hearing is set for January before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. At the heart of the dispute is a 2017 internal power struggle at the fledgling startup that led to Altman becoming OpenAI's CEO. Musk also wanted the job, according to emails revealed as part of the court case, but grew frustrated after two other OpenAI co-founders said he would hold too much power as a major shareholder and chief executive if the startup succeeded in its goal to achieve better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence , or AGI. Musk has long voiced concerns about how advanced forms of AI could threaten humanity. “The current structure provides you with a path where you end up with unilateral absolute control over the AGI," said a 2017 email to Musk from co-founders Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman. “You stated that you don't want to control the final AGI, but during this negotiation, you've shown to us that absolute control is extremely important to you.” In the same email, titled “Honest Thoughts,” Sutskever and Brockman also voiced concerns about Altman's desire to be CEO and whether he was motivated by “political goals.” Altman eventually succeeded in becoming CEO, and has remained so except for a period last year when he was fired and then reinstated days later after the board that ousted him was replaced. OpenAI published the messages Friday in a blog post meant to show its side of the story, particularly Musk's early support for the idea of making OpenAI a for-profit business so it could raise money for the hardware and computer power that AI needs. It was Musk, through his wealth manager Jared Birchall, who first registered “Open Artificial Technologies Technologies, Inc.”, a public benefit corporation, in September 2017. Then came the “Honest Thoughts” email that Musk described as the “final straw.” “Either go do something on your own or continue with OpenAI as a nonprofit,” Musk wrote back. Musk didn't immediately respond to emailed requests for comment sent to his companies Friday. Asked about his frayed relationship with Musk at a New York Times conference last week, Altman said he felt “tremendously sad” but also characterized Musk’s legal fight as one about business competition. “He’s a competitor and we’re doing well,” Altman said. He also said at the conference that he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence with President-elect Donald Trump. OpenAI said Friday that Altman plans to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with the incoming administration. —————————— The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement allowing OpenAI access to part of the AP’s text archives.2025 is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to reflect on your financial journey in 2024 and where you want to be next year and beyond. While part of that reflection can include hopes and dreams, it's also important to identify some mistakes to avoid next year so that you can stay on track to hit your financial planning goals. The pitfalls of sector rotations One of the worst moves an investor can make is jumping out of a company or sector just because it is underperforming in the short term and putting that money into a hotter sector. There are countless examples of where this strategy fails and leads to missed opportunities. But perhaps the most potent is 2022, when several mega cap growth stocks got hammered due to valuation concerns, inflation, and slowing growth. At the end of 2022, the combined market capitalization of Apple , Microsoft , Alphabet , Amazon , Tesla , Nvidia , and Meta Platforms was $6.9 trillion. Less than two years later, the combined market cap of those same seven companies is $17.6 trillion. Investors who panic-sold out of growth stocks just because they were out of favor would have missed a historic rally. AAPL Market Cap data by YCharts Other noteworthy examples include selling out of oil and gas stocks during the downturn of 2020. In the last four years, the energy sector is up 129%. Or selling out of the financial sector in 2023 in the wake of the banking crisis that saw some small to mid-size banks fail. So far this year, financials are the best-performing sector -- outperforming tech and many growth-focused ETFs . The key takeaway is that the market moves in cycles. Sectors and themes can go in and out of favor for various reasonable or silly reasons. But smooth out the trend over time, and quality companies with earnings growth tend to win out in the long term. Managing momentum Building upon the last point, another mistake worth avoiding is overhauling your investment strategy based on short-term momentum drivers. If you are unfamiliar with cryptocurrency, it would be a bad idea to buy Bitcoin just because it is up so much in a short period. But if you did research and discovered that you want to own Bitcoin long-term, that's a different case. Another example would be piling into hot tech stocks just because they are going up without doing research. That being said, there are valid reasons to invest in artificial intelligence themes. For example, seeing Nvidia continue to hold off the competition and sustain its ultra-high margins is highly encouraging . Similarly, we are seeing enterprise software companies like Salesforce that had been lagging the sector successfully monetize AI and break out to new highs. The AI-driven rally is largely based on existing earnings growth -- not potential growth. However, you don't want to dive headfirst into red-hot AI stocks just because they are going up, but rather take the time to research the industry and find the companies you have the most conviction in and would be willing to hold through periods of volatility. Be proactive, not reactive Each year brings a new set of expectations, challenges, and fears. It's easy to get caught up and develop recency bias based on factors that seem to carry the most influence in a moment. While it's essential to be aware of these factors and how they can influence the companies you are invested in, it can be a big mistake to overreact to these factors. For example, the new administration will bring policy changes that will likely impact corporate taxes, trade policy, energy policy, renewable energy tax credits, and more. Right now, there is no shortage of media devoted to speculating what the new administration will do, and that speculation can collide with markets to spur some highly volatile price action in various assets. Making big changes to your portfolio based on near-term guesses isn't a good idea. A better exercise would be to look at the companies you are invested in and ensure they can do well no matter what administration is in charge. In other words, do they have the ability to endure challenges and even take market share during an industrywide downturn, or could their financials be squeezed or maybe even compromised? And if so, is that risk already baked into the price and something you're willing to accept? Mistakes happen all the time Every investor makes mistakes. And the longer you travel on your investment journey, chances are you'll build up your fair share of regrets, but hopefully also a consistent process for aligning your investments with your financial goals. Now is a great time to take a deep breath and identify some mistakes you may be prone to making to prevent them before they occur.