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First look: New life for popular venue as sports bar officially opensPAGBABAGO Ten years ago, an ASEAN regional workshop on journalism curriculum was held in the country. Organized by the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC) and the UNESCO National Commission, the workshop was held in partnership with the Philippine Association of Communication Educators (PACE), the Embassy of Canada, Commission on Higher Education Technical Committee, UP College of Mass Communication, St. Theresa’s College of Cebu, and Philippine Star. Earlier initiatives included an Experts’ Consultative Meeting on Journalism Education held in Paris in 2008 and two experts’ consultative meetings involving all regions of the world. The draft curricula was formally presented at the 2007 joint meetings in Singapore by the World Journalism Education Congress andAsian Media and Information Center (AMIC). Already, there was recognition of the tremendous impact of the new information technology. Change was shown in the practice of journalism, specifically in information generation, processing and delivery and exchange. No longer do we talk about print, radio or TV journalism but content, format, and processes. Convergence made it imperative for traditionally trained journalists to collaborate with emergent journalists in cyberspace – bloggers, vloggers, and members of networks. Journalism education must demonstrate a multidisciplinary and inter-sectoral approach in training and content development. The new model curricula recognizes that journalists and information professionals must be trained to become listeners, mediators, catalysts. They must be able to “triangulate” the views from above, below, and from a variety of sectors. It was also recognized that journalism curricula must operate in a “democratic” environment and within a culture of tolerance and peace. I then equated the process of information handling and transformation to that of a painter handling a brush. The new journalist and painter starts by allowing his values, intuition, passion guide the flow of words or stroke of the brush. The new curricula is built on these three lines – an axis representing the norms, values, tools, standards; the social, cultural, political economic, legal and ethical aspects within the national borders; and an axis focused on knowledge of the world and the new intellectual challenges. What then is new? At the second session series of community journalism knowledge sharing held last week, Fr. Benigno Beltran, founder of the Sandiwaan Center of Learning presented how his learning approach based on the convergence model of solidarity (collaboration), integrity (truth, transparency, empathy), and creativity (learning to work with the new media of AI and new information technology), can be tailored for the training of “digital natives.” Can we build a new approach that is responsive, rights-based, and community-centered in journalism education? The new model, which is based on democratic values and sustainable development, must inspire and ignite the values and mindsets needed to “light the fire,” awaken the learner’s passion and ensure that he/she can become a catalyst of freedom of expression and change in the communities. The Community Journalism Scholarship Fund, which started this year with six scholars one each from Mindanao State University in Marawi, University of Mindanao in Davao City, Silliman University, Visayas State University, Bicol University, and the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC), participated in the monthly zoom meet by sharing stories of innovations at their respective institutions and communities. The scholarship for two years includes costs for school fees, books and learning materials, internship and mentors’ fees. Scholars were chose on the basis of academic performance need, and leadership criteria. The fund comes from donations and sale of the author’s book (available at all Fully Booked outlets and Solidaridad) as well as art works. ( [email protected] )

NoneBy REBECCA SANTANA, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The picture of who will be in charge of executing President-elect Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration and border policies has come into sharper focus after he announced his picks to head Customs and Border Protection and also the agency tasked with deporting immigrants in the country illegally. Trump said late Thursday he was tapping Rodney Scott, a former Border Patrol chief who’s been a vocal supporter of tougher enforcement measures, for CBP commissioner. As acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Trump said he’d nominate Caleb Vitello, a career ICE official with more than 23 years in the agency who most recently has been the assistant director for firearms and tactical programs. Related Articles They will work with an immigration leadership team that includes South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as head of the Department of Homeland Security ; former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement head Tom Homan as border czar ; and immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff. Customs and Border Protection, with its roughly 60,000 employees, falls under the Department of Homeland Security. It includes the Border Patrol, which Scott led during Trump’s first term, and is essentially responsible for protecting the country’s borders while facilitating trade and travel. Scott comes to the job firmly from the Border Patrol side of the house. He became an agent in 1992 and spent much of his career in San Diego. When he joined the agency, San Diego was by far the busiest corridor for illegal crossings. Traffic plummeted after the government dramatically increased enforcement there, but critics note the effort pushed people to remote parts of California and Arizona. San Diego was also where wall construction began in the 1990s, which shaped Scott’s belief that barriers work. He was named San Diego sector chief in 2017. When he was appointed head of the border agency in January 2020, he enthusiastically embraced Trump’s policies. “He’s well known. He does know these issues and obviously is trusted by the administration,” said Gil Kerlikowske, the CBP commissioner under the Obama administration. Kerlikowske took issue with some of Scott’s past actions, including his refusal to fall in line with a Biden administration directive to stop using terms like “illegal alien” in favor of descriptions like “migrant,” and his decision as San Diego sector chief to fire tear gas into Mexico to disperse protesters. “You don’t launch projectiles into a foreign country,” Kerlikowske said. At the time Scott defended the agents’ decisions , saying they were being assaulted by “a hail of rocks.” While much of the focus of Trump’s administration may be on illegal immigration and security along the U.S.-Mexico border, Kerlikowske also stressed the importance of other parts of Customs and Border Protection’s mission. The agency is responsible for securing trade and international travel at airports, ports and land crossings around the country. Whoever runs the agency has to make sure that billions of dollars worth of trade and millions of passengers move swiftly and safely into and out of the country. And if Trump makes good on promises to ratchet up tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada, CBP will play an integral role in enforcing them. “There’s a huge amount of other responsibility on trade, on tourism, on cyber that take a significant amount of time and have a huge impact on the economy if it’s not done right,” Kerlikowske said. After being forced out under the Biden administration, Scott has been a vocal supporter of Trump’s hard-line immigration agenda. He has appeared frequently on Fox News and testified in Congress. He’s also a senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. In a 2023 interview with The Associated Press, he advocated for a return to Trump-era immigration policies and more pressure on Mexico to enforce immigration on its side of the border.Weave Communications stock hits 52-week high at $14.52

The gunman who stalked and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fled New York City by bus, police officials told CNN on Friday. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of the shooting Wednesday showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told CNN. Here's the latest: The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer may have fled the city on a bus, New York City police officials told CNN on Friday. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of the shooting Wednesday showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told CNN. “We have reason to believe that the person in question has left New York City,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. The gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer made sure to wear a mask during the shooting yet left a trail of evidence in view of the nation’s biggest city and its network of security cameras that have aided authorities piecing together his movements and his identity. A law enforcement official said Friday that new surveillance footage shows the suspect riding the subway and visiting establishments in Manhattan and provided more clues about his actions in the days before he ambushed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . The gunman’s whereabouts and identity remain unknown Friday, as did the reason for Wednesday’s killing. New York City police say evidence firmly points to it being a targeted attack . ▶ Read more about the search for the gunman In many companies, investor meetings like the one UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was walking to when he was fatally shot are viewed as very risky because details on the location and who will be speaking are highly publicized. “It gives people an opportunity to arrive well in advance and take a look at the room, take a look at how people would probably come and go out of a location,” said Dave Komendat, president of DSKomendat Risk Management Services, which is based in the greater Seattle area. Some firms respond by beefing up security. For example, tech companies routinely require everyone attending a major event, such as Apple’s annual unveiling of the next iPhone or a shareholder meeting, to go through airport-style security checkpoints before entering. Others forgo in-person meetings with shareholders. ▶ Read more about how companies protect their leaders Those images include New York’s subway system, a law enforcement official said. In establishments where the person was captured on camera, he always appeared to pay with cash, the official said. The official wasn’t authorized to discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. — Mike Balsamo Medica, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health care firm that serves 1.5 million customers in 12 states, said it’s temporarily closing all six locations. The firm has offices in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska and North Dakota, and employs about 3,000 people. Employees will work from home, Medica spokesman Greg Bury said in an email Friday. “The safety of Medica employees is our top priority and we have increased security both for all of our employees,” a statement from Medica said. “Although we have received no specific threats related to our campuses, our office buildings will be temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution.” Bury also said biographical information on the company’s executives was taken down from its website as a precaution. The insurer cited the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in its announcement about the Dec. 12 event. “All of us at Centene are deeply saddened by Brian Thompson’s death and want to express our support for all of those affected. Health insurance is a big industry and a small community; many members of the CenTeam crossed paths with Brian during their careers,” Centene CEO Sarah M. London said in a news release. “He was a person with a deep sense of empathy and clear passion for improving access to care. Our hearts are with his family and his colleagues during this difficult time.” Centene Corp. has grown in recent years to become the largest insurer in Medicaid, the state- and federally funded program that covers care for people with low incomes. Insurers manage Medicaid coverage for states, and Centene has more than 13 million people enrolled in that coverage. The insurance company also said it’s focused on ensuring the safety of employees and assisting investigators. “While our hearts are broken, we have been touched by the huge outpouring of kindness and support in the hours since this horrific crime took place,” the company said. But he said Friday that he’s confident police will arrest the shooter. “We are on the right road to apprehend him and bring him to justice,” Adams said on TV station WPIX. Later, it removed their names and biographies entirely. Police and federal agents have been collecting information from Greyhound in an attempt to identify the suspect and are working to determine whether he purchased the ticket to New York in late November, a law enforcement official said. Investigators were also trying to obtain additional information from a cellphone recovered from a pedestrian plaza through which the shooter fled. The fatal shooting of Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. Experts say today’s political, economic and technological climate is only going to make the job of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them even more difficult, experts say. Some organizations have a protective intelligence group that uses digital tools such as machine learning or artificial intelligence to comb through online comments to detect threats not only on social media platforms such as X but also on the dark web, says Komendat. They look for what’s being said about the company, its employees and its leadership to uncover risks. ▶ Read more about the steps companies take to protect their leadership Police said Thursday they found a water bottle and protein bar wrapper from a trash can near the scene of the ambush and think the suspect bought them from a Starbucks minutes before the shooting. The items were being tested by the city’s medical examiner.Prospera Financial Services Inc Increases Stock Holdings in T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS)AP News Summary at 3:43 p.m. EST

As New York City prosecutors worked Thursday to bring murder charges against Luigi Mangione in the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , supporters of the suspect are donating tens of thousands of dollars for a defense fund established for him, leaving law enforcement officials worried Mangione is being turned into a martyr. Several online defense funds have been created for Mangione by anonymous people, including one on the crowdfunding website GiveSendGo that as of Thursday afternoon had raised over $50,000. The GiveSendGo defense fund for the 26-year-old Mangione was established by an anonymous group calling itself "The December 4th Legal Committee," apparently in reference to the day Mangione allegedly ambushed and gunned down Thompson in Midtown Manhattan as the executive walked to his company's shareholders conference at the New York Hilton hotel. "We are not here to celebrate violence, but we do believe in the constitutional right to fair legal representation," the anonymous group said in a statement. The crowdfunding campaign prompted donations from more than 1,500 anonymous donors across the country, many of them leaving messages of support for Mangione, including one person who called themselves "A frustrated citizen" and thanked Mangione for "sparking the awareness and thought across this sleeping nation." The GiveSendGo fund for Mangione appeared to be briefly taken down before it was restored on Thursday. GiveSendGo did not immediately respond to ABC News' requests for comment. Other crowdfunding sites such as GoFundMe have also taken down campaigns soliciting donations for Mangione's defense. "GoFundMe's Terms of Service prohibit fundraisers for the legal defense of violent crimes," the crowdfunding website said in a statement. "The fundraisers have been removed from our platform and all donors have been refunded." Amazon and Etsy have removed from their websites merchandise featuring Mangione, including T-shirts and tote bags reading "Free Luigi" and the phrase "Deny, Defend, Depose," words police said were etched in the shell casings discovered at the scene of Thompson's homicide. "Celebrating this conduct is abhorrent to me. It's deeply disturbing," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told ABC News senior investigative reporter Aaron Katersky in an interview Wednesday night. "And what I would say to members of the public, people who as you described are celebrating this and maybe contemplating other action, that we will be vigilant and we will hold people accountable. We are at the ready." Prosecutors at the Manhattan district attorney's office have begun presenting evidence to a grand jury as they work to try to secure an indictment against Mangione, sources told ABC News on Thursday. Mangione's attorney, Thomas Dickey of Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested Monday following a five-day manhunt, said his client is presumed innocent and will plead not guilty to any charges filed against him. Mangione is contesting extradition to New York. Asked about people contributing to Mangione defense funds that have popped up, Dickey said, "People are entitled to their opinion and, like I said, if you're an American and you believe in the American criminal justice system, you have to presume him to be innocent and none of us would want anything other than that if that were us in their shoes. So, I'm glad he had some support." But law enforcement officials have expressed concern that Mangione is being turned into a martyr. Someone this week pasted "wanted posters" outside the New York Stock Exchange naming other executives. A bulletin released Wednesday by the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center, a multi-agency law enforcement intelligence-sharing network based in Philadelphia, included a photo of a banner hanging from an overpass reading, "Deny, Defend, Depose." "Many social media users have outright advocated for the continued killings of CEOs with some aiming to spread fear by posting 'hit lists,'" the bulletin, obtained by ABC News, reads. Meanwhile, New York Police Department investigators continue to build a murder case against Mangione, who is being held in Pennsylvania on charges stemming from his arrest there, including illegal possession of ghost gun and fraudulent identification. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the charges in Pennsylvania. On Wednesday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that the three shell casings recovered at the scene of Thompson's shooting matched the gun found in Mangione possession when he was arrested. She also confirmed that Mangione's fingerprints were recovered from a water bottle and the wrapper of a granola bar found near the crime scene.ALDI Ireland shoppers are set to love the new major cleaning product that will help banish hard-to-reach areas. The bargain supermarket is set to stock the shelves of the popular middle aisle with a range of cleaning products and one of them is set to fly off the shelves. The ultimate product to banish hard-to-reach dirt from your car will land from December 27. The Ambiano Portable Vacuum Cleaner is priced at €19.99. Aldi Ireland said: "Keep your spaces clean with this Portable Vacuum Cleaner!" The vacuum itself is small, making it convenient for storage and on-the-go use. And it is also lightweight and durable, perfect to have in the car. The portable vacuum is designed to remove the dirt from hard-to-reach areas, such as corners in your cars, out-of-reach corners with cobwebs and crumbs in the car handbrakes. It can also absorb liquid, which is handy if you accidentally spilt coffee in your cupholder. It comes with two capacities built into the product: a 180ml dust capacity and a 40ml water capacity. And the best thing about this product is that it lasts up to an hour, perfect for deep cleaning days. The suction power is approximately 2.1kpa when selected on low speed and 4.0kpa on high-speed. The product comes with a charging base that takes up to three hours to fully charge the product. The product is available to purchase in white, black and blue. It comes with a three-year warranty to ensure that shoppers get their money's worth. Meanwhile, Lidl Ireland shoppers are rushing to buy major winter staples after they dropped in stores this week. The bargain supermarket has stocked the shelves of the popular middle aisle with a range of affordable heaters. The first item in the range is the 2000W Fan Heater for €12.99 - and it's the perfect product for the house. The temperature is adjustable by controlling the fan strength and it provides two heat settings: 1000W and 2000W. It can also be used as a fan, perfect for summer. The fan heater is ideal for the house as it can be used in any room, making it multi-use for the home. It also comes in two colours - white and black. For those who love the 2000W Fan heater but want to have extra perks - there is a fabulous 2000W Fan Heater with Remote Control for an extra €10. It comes with an adjustable temperature of 15 to 35C and comes with an optional 75-degree oscillation for optimum heat distribution. The remote control allows the homeowner to increase/decrease the fan strength, the temperature , the mode, and the timer and to power it on/off. The German discount supermarket chain came to Ireland in 1999. Aldi’s first few shops opened in November 1999, with locations in Sandyford, Dublin, and Ballincollig, Cork. By the mid-2000s, Aldi bosses had opened numerous stores, focusing on providing high-quality products at low prices. As the recession hit 2008-2012, Aldi's popularity grew as consumers became more price-conscious. The supermarket giant continued it’s expansion in Ireland between 2013-2018, while refurbishing existing stores. By 2018, Aldi had over 130 shops throughout the country. The chain began to focus on expanding its range of Irish-made products and supporting local producers. In 2023, Aldi had over 140 stores in Ireland. The store invested in sustainability initiatives, such as reducing plastic packaging and increasing the availability of organic and eco-friendly products. Aldi chiefs said: “At Aldi we are committed to supporting Irish suppliers. Developed in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi is designed to help the very best Irish suppliers develop their brand. “To date, we’ve invested €10 million in our Grow with Aldi development programme in a bid to find the very best Irish suppliers. “As a result, for a limited time only there are over 47 new products, from 27 Irish suppliers available in store.” Aldi have introduced technological advancements with self-checkout systems and contactless payment options.

“The mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is to provide daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration, and the supporting of marine commerce.” That’s a pretty straightforward mission. In fact, it’s right there on the homepage of the NOAA on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s , which administers the weather forecasting service. Its job should be dry, scientific and factual in nature. But, leave it to the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden to decide that the folks in charge of tracking storms and forecasting whether it’ll rain or snow needed a bit of “Indigenous Knowledge” injected into it. According to a Tuesday report from the , the effort is what writer Joseph Simonson described “as part of a last-minute push in the federal government to embrace what scientists call pseudoscience. “NOAA is excited to team up with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium to accelerate information-sharing aimed at building climate resilience, adaptation and co-production of knowledge in communities across the United States and tribal nations,” said Administrator Rick Spinrad in a . “Indigenous Knowledge has made it possible for Indigenous Nations to persist and thrive for millennia. These knowledge systems are needed more than ever to inform NOAA and our nation’s approach to environmental stewardship.” “The American Indian Higher Education Consortium is honored to partner with NOAA to collaborate on shared goals and issues,” said Ahniwake Rose, AIHEC president and CEO. “This collaboration will create opportunities for our faculty and students, combine Indigenous Knowledge with western science to achieve strong climate resilience for our tribal nations and across the country and empower our tribal colleges and universities to be leaders in the ongoing response to climate change.” Now, most of these /AIHEC agenda items are vague box-checking items that sound a whole lot like gobbledygook that looks good on a website. Talk of how the agreement would “empower our tribal colleges and universities to be leaders in the ongoing response to climate change” is basically woke stuff for these kinds of media releases. However, there were a few phrases in there that, if you paid close attention in between the wokespeak, didn’t exactly augur well for how this will impact the NOAA. For instance, the release talks about how the agreement would “advance Indigenous Knowledge, science, technology, education and workforce training opportunities.” One of the bullet points of how this would have an affect is in “[i]dentifying western science and Indigenous Knowledge priorities for the AIHEC.” That may sound vague enough, but it’s not. “‘Indigenous Knowledge’ is a discredited belief system posting that native-born peoples possess an innate understanding of how the universe works,” Simonson noted in his piece. “While scientists have referred to its ideas as ‘dangerous’ and a rejection of the scientific method, those criticisms have not stopped the Biden administration from ordering the federal government to consider ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ when implementing rules and regulations. “President Joe Biden issued a memo in November 2022 that directed more than two dozen federal agencies to apply ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ to ‘decision making, research, and policies,'” Simonson continued. “The memo called on agencies to speak with ‘spiritual leaders’ and reject ‘methodological dogma.'” Considering that forecasting whether it’s going to rain cats and dogs or whether the sun will shine brightly requires a whole lot of “methodological dogma,” that is indeed an issue. And what “Indigenous Knowledge” are we going to consider at the NOAA? Because, the noted in a 2017 article, the rain dance is still a thing among many indigenous American Indian tribes. “As a Lakota, I always found it stereotypical when asked about the rain dance. In all my life, I had never heard of any rain dance taught in Lakota culture. Why? Because, we don’t practice it. The assumption of the practice still persists, however, and it’s worth investigating where this idea originated,” the writer noted. “It was only recently, for instance, that I learned the rain dance is actually a fairly common practice among southern tribes. These tribes typically reside in dry climates, where water is essential to life, making it something of a cornerstone in those cultures. Rain, specifically water, is important to sustaining life for all communities, but for some this precious resource is scarce.” “One of the tribes that practices the rain dance still today is the Ohlone, located in a small town in the southern central part of California. And in a small town, it is said, ‘when you call a rain dance, word gets around.’ In Ohlone culture, the dance is greatly respected, with pure intent and high significance. After a three-year drought, they attributed the returning rain to their dances.” Will the NOAA be holding discussions with the Ohlone? After all, this is part of the body of “Indigenous Knowledge,” which encompasses a wide variety of cultures and traditions we lump under the aegis of “Native American.” Who’s to say that tribes which place a strong emphasis on traditions that use rain dances or whose views on the environment are entwined with , say, have believes that are less valid than the Lakota, who don’t practice those things? I mean, aside from the fact that it’s entirely unscientific — but then again, “Indigenous Knowledge,” if scientific, is simply “knowledge.” Western culture managed to figure that out on its own, in fact. That means there’s no need for any sort of partnership — unless, of course, the whole idea is to eat away at Western culture. So is this just woke posturing, or are we going to see Jim Cantore consulting an Ohlone elder/NOAA surrogate on the Weather Channel the next time a ? Enquiring minds want to know — but either way, it’s a fitting manner for this wretched administration to go out on. We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. .

NoneWhen you’re a Russian retiree living on a limited income, it’s bad enough trying to contend with skyrocketing prices for staples like eggs, potatoes, or butter. Now add to the list of worries: a swooning ruble hitting lows not seen in years. “I see these prices, my eyes get wide,” said one retired history teacher who lives in St. Petersburg and tries to get by on a 19,100-ruble ($187) monthly pension. “What's going on? Prices are rising for absolutely everything.” “Polite words fail me, of course” the 72-year-old woman told RFE/RL’s Russian Service. She asked for her name not to be used to avoid police harassment. “I have to joke about it to cool down my anger,” she added. Nearly three years into the Kremlin’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s economy has defied expectations and the experts who predicted that it would be crippled by sweeping Western sanctions imposed in response to Moscow’ military aggression. Fueled by the flood of government spending that’s prioritizing the war above all else, is expected to clock in at 3.6 percent growth this year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). But the torrid pace of spending is overheating the economy. Grappling with inflation hovering above 8 percent, the Central Bank has already hiked rates and could raise them even further in the coming weeks. That in turn has pushed up residential mortgages, not to mention business loans, prompting vocal complaints from business leaders. Now comes another symptom of an increasingly unhealthy economy: the plunging Russian currency, hitting levels not seen since March 2022, weeks after Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine. As of December 5, the ruble stood at 103 to the U.S. dollar. That’s down from 85 in September, but up from its lowest recent level -- 113 -- which it hit in the final days of November. The main -- though not only -- reason for the drop? A new set of sanctions that the United States announced on November 21, targeting dozens of Russian banks, including the largest bank to avoid sanctioning to date. The state-owned Gazprombank had dodged that bullet mainly due to its role as a conduit for transactions related to oil and gas exports. Washington had previously feared that sanctioning it would disrupt global oil markets and send oil prices skyrocketing. Russians -- individuals, banks, and businesses -- were rushing to make transactions ahead of December 20, when the restrictions take effect, Sergei Aleksashenko, a former top official in the Central Bank, said, and that has flooded the market with rubles. “It seems to me that the sharp jump in the ruble (or dollar) is explained by the fact that the rules of the game will be changed, and no one knows what the new rules will be,” . Officials, including President Vladimir Putin, have tried to calm jittery nerves for both average consumers and business leaders. “As often happens in such situations, there is currently an excessive emotional component on the currency market,” Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov on November 27. “Experience shows that, after a period of increased volatility, the rate always stabilizes.” The economic crosswinds are causing headaches for policymakers, both big and small. Regular Russians -- particularly those in poorer regions far from urban centers like St. Petersburg -- have benefited from the torrent of cash in government spending. Dizzyingly high wages paid to men who volunteer to fight in Ukraine -- not to mention the bonuses and benefits paid to war widows – have spurred consumers to spend -- or even splurge. High war wages, however, have forced civilian factories, particularly military industrial enterprises, to hike wages to compete, and fill vacancies. Putin himself has publicly lamented that labor shortages have been a problem. Elevated salaries have , driving up the cost of everyday goods, including butter, potatoes, and eggs. Several regions have reported a rash of thefts of butter and other dairy products, as prices climb. Some retailers have taken to putting dairy products under lock-and-key to prevent theft. Rates on residential , in conjunction with the Central Bank’s interest hikes, which has in turn choked off home and apartment sales in a growing number of regions. The ruble’s drop, meanwhile, will make imported goods more expensive -- at a time when Russian consumers are ramping up spending for the long New Year’s and Christmas holidays. It’s also pinching migrant workers, many of whom hail from Central Asia and send much of their Russian wages back home to support families. The current drop means less money to send. “If you have to live in Russia, then it makes no difference,” one Uzbek man who works as a taxi driver told RFE/RL. “But if you have to work here and send money back to Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan, then there’s no point in working here. Better just to go home.” Few experts are predicting outright economic collapse anytime soon. More likely the flashing warning lights are pointing to a cooling off, which is what the Central Bank director Elvira Nabiullina has said is the goal of the recent rate hikes. The IMF predicts that the economy will slow to around 1.3 percent growth next year. “Economic growth has to slow down,” Laura Solanko, an expert on the Russian economy at the Bank of Finland’s Institute for Economies in Transition, told RFE/RL. “But cooling growth is no sign of economic collapse. Russia can sustain broadly [the] current level of household consumption and of warfare with broadly [the] current level of economic activity.” “It’s becoming [all too clear] that there are no good remedies for the Russian economy’s malaise apart from ending the war; the mother of Russia’s problems,” Alexander Kolyandr, a researcher with the Center for European Policy Analysis, last month. By RFE/RLAnother Rate Cut Incoming? US Fed Could Push BTC Price to $110K, But SHIB and DTX Exchange Rally Higher

There appears to be no end in sight to the strike paralyzing Canada’s postal system, a fact causing headaches both for B.C. charities and British Columbians waiting for their passports. Members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have been on the picket lines for weeks, calling for higher wages, better medical benefits and changes to the postal service’s use of temporary workers. The frozen mail service has left Bryan Kurtz with a dilemma. The Revelstoke resident applied for his passport weeks ago, and has learned the travel document is ready for pickup at the post office, but now inaccessible. He’s hoping to travel internationally to visit his mother, and is now weighing re-applying for the document. “No I am in this limbo where my trip is just after Christmas, and I have to decide whether I should go and get an express one and pay for it again, which is possible to do, but it just kind of bothers me that I know it is sitting two kilometres down the road sitting in a drawer somewhere,” he said. Kurtz said he supports the workers’ right to strike, but was surprised the postal service hadn’t made allowances for critical documents such as his. He said he’s concerned he’ll go through the expense and effort of replacing it, only for the strike to end shortly afterward. “It’s not my Amazon package sitting and waiting, it’s my passport,” he said. Meanwhile, the passport office in Vancouver has become a busy scene, with scores of people lining up every day to apply for or pick up their travel documents in person. Mark Slattery gave kudos to Service Canada staff, who he said had made the process efficient. But he said he’d like the two sides to reach a deal as soon as possible. “I wish they could all get back to work,” he said. “It’s like anything else, if two parties can get together and negotiate at a bargaining table and get it done is the best course of negotiation.” B.C. charities, who often rely on the holiday season to conduct much of their fundraising, are also feeling the pressure. The St. James Music Academy in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside loans instruments to children free of charge, offers lessons, and also runs a food program for youth who need it. The group says the majority of its donations come through the mail, with nearly half its revenue arriving in the final two months of the year. “Music education is very expensive, especially classical music, the instruments as you know are very costly,” academy executive director Sarah Godoy said. “That’s why the music school exists, as a means for people to give their children a chance to access music without having the barrier of financial costs.” The organization is appealing for online donations to make up the gap as it waits for the postal service to restart. Earlier this week, federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon called the ongoing strike “ highly disrespectful ” of Canadians, adding the two sides remained “very far apart.” Mediated talks between the Crown corporation and posties were temporarily suspended last week .NEW YORK , Dec. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global online therapy services market size is estimated to grow by USD 16.16 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 28.09% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecast and historic data on regions,market segments, customer landscape, and companies- Click for the snapshot of this report Report Attribute Details Base Year 2023 Forecast period 2024-2028 Historic Data for 2018 - 2022 Segments Covered Type (Cognitive behavioral therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, and Personal centered therapy), Application (Residential use and Commercial), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World (ROW)) Key Companies Covered 7 Cups of Tea Co., American Well Corp., BreakThrough Counseling Services, Calmerry, CareMe Health, Cerebral Inc., Doctor On Demand Inc., DocVita Inc., Felicity, Heart it out, Manastha, MDLIVE Inc., Mind Voyage, ReGain, TALKSPACE INC, Teladoc Health Inc., ThriveTalk, Thriveworks Counseling, HopeQure Wellness Solutions Pvt. Ltd., and Mental Fuel Inc. Regions Covered North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World (ROW) Region Outlook 1. North America - North America is estimated to contribute 42%. To the growth of the global market. The Online Therapy Services Market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels from 2017 to 2027. The online therapy services market experienced significant growth in 2022, with North America leading the charge. The region's dominance can be attributed to the presence of major market players in the US and Canada . The increasing recognition of online therapy services and in substance abuse cases in the US are expected to fuel market expansion. According to The World Bank Group, US healthcare expenditure reached USD4.1 trillion or USD12,530 per person in 2020, representing a 9.7% increase. This substantial investment in healthcare creates a favorable environment for online therapy services to thrive. For more insights on North America's significant contribution along with the market share of rest of the regions and countries - Download a FREE Sample Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a significant segment in the thriving online therapy services market. Traditionally, CBT has utilized evidence-based techniques to tackle various mental health concerns. With digital platforms' emergence, CBT has transformed into a convenient and effective psychological support system for individuals worldwide. CBT combines cognitive and behavioral approaches, enabling users to recognize and modify detrimental thought patterns and behaviors causing emotional distress. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 shifted the medical world's perspective on mental health. Lockdowns, social isolation, and heightened stressors led to in demand for remote mental health services. Online CBT, previously an excellent alternative, became a necessity. Post-pandemic, the future of online CBT remains promising. The pandemic normalized telehealth services, and users have grown accustomed to seeking therapy through digital channels. This trend is expected to persist. Online CBT's benefits, including convenience, accessibility, and privacy, make it an attractive choice for diverse users, such as busy professionals and those in remote areas with limited access to traditional therapy. These factors will fuel the expansion of the global online therapy services market during the forecast period. Research Analysis The Online Therapy Services market encompasses various forms of mental health treatment delivered through digital platforms. These include live video chat sessions, messaging apps, and mobile device apps. While traditional in-person therapy remains a gold standard, online therapy offers flexibility and convenience for individuals seeking help. Cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and person-centered therapy are among the approaches offered through teletherapy and telehealth counseling. Qualified therapists provide online counseling using smartphone features to enhance the therapeutic experience. Patient privacy is a top priority, with secure platforms ensuring confidentiality. Commercial use of these services is on the rise, with relationship problems, depression, and anxiety among the common reasons for seeking online mental health resources. Mobile health apps, wearable technology, and digital apps are also part of the digital mental health landscape, offering additional tools for mental health treatment. In-person treatment remains an option for those who prefer it, but online therapy is becoming an increasingly viable alternative. Market Overview The Online Therapy Services Market encompasses various digital platforms that offer mental health treatment and support, including live video chat, messaging apps, and cell phones. These services cater to both residential and commercial use, providing alternatives to traditional in-person therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, person-centered therapy, and other therapeutic approaches are now available through mobile device apps and real-time instant messaging. Telephone and video conferencing are also popular methods for teletherapy and telehealth counseling. Mental health awareness and telehealth adoption have led to an increase in the use of online therapy services for various mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Artificial intelligence-based chatbots and machine learning technologies are being integrated into free therapy apps to provide additional resources. Dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR therapy, family therapy, and other forms of mental health treatment are also offered online. Qualified therapists provide online counseling through these platforms, ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality. Smartphone features, such as personalized reminders and progress tracking, enhance the user experience. The market includes various mental health resources, from digital apps and wearable technology to ambulatory centers, hospitals, and suicide prevention programs. Substance abuse disorders and prescription medications are also addressed through these services. Young people are increasingly turning to online therapy services for relationship issues and other mental health concerns. Start exploring market insights by Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/online-therapy-services-market--42-of-growth-to-originate-from-north-america-technavio-302331301.html SOURCE TechnavioJon Moxley talks how AEW can learn from challenge of rapid expansion: 'We've maybe gotten things out of order'

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Andrew Luck returns to Stanford as the GM of the football programBy KENYA HUNTER, Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — As she checked into a recent flight to Mexico for vacation, Teja Smith chuckled at the idea of joining another Women’s March on Washington . As a Black woman, she just couldn’t see herself helping to replicate the largest act of resistance against then-President Donald Trump’s first term in January 2017. Even in an election this year where Trump questioned his opponent’s race , held rallies featuring racist insults and falsely claimed Black migrants in Ohio were eating residents’ pets , he didn’t just win a second term. He became the first Republican in two decades to clinch the popular vote, although by a small margin. “It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.” After Trump was declared the winner over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris , many politically engaged Black women said they were so dismayed by the outcome that they were reassessing — but not completely abandoning — their enthusiasm for electoral politics and movement organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote in their communities. They had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Harris, who would have been the first woman of Black and South Asian descent to win the presidency. Harris’ loss spurred a wave of Black women across social media resolving to prioritize themselves, before giving so much to a country that over and over has shown its indifference to their concerns. AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy in the United States was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, with Trump set to return to office in two months, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. “America is going to have to save herself,” said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of the national voting rights group Black Voters Matter. She compared Black women’s presence in social justice movements as “core strategists and core organizers” to the North Star, known as the most consistent and dependable star in the galaxy because of its seemingly fixed position in the sky. People can rely on Black women to lead change, Brown said, but the next four years will look different. “That’s not a herculean task that’s for us. We don’t want that title. ... I have no goals to be a martyr for a nation that cares nothing about me,” she said. AP VoteCast paints a clear picture of Black women’s concerns. Black female voters were most likely to say that democracy was the single most important factor for their vote, compared to other motivators such as high prices or abortion. More than 7 in 10 Black female voters said they were “very concerned” that electing Trump would lead the nation toward authoritarianism, while only about 2 in 10 said this about Harris. About 9 in 10 Black female voters supported Harris in 2024, according to AP VoteCast, similar to the share that backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. Trump received support from more than half of white voters, who made up the vast majority of his coalition in both years. Like voters overall, Black women were most likely to say the economy and jobs were the most important issues facing the country, with about one-third saying that. But they were more likely than many other groups to say that abortion and racism were the top issues, and much less likely than other groups to say immigration was the top issue. Despite those concerns, which were well-voiced by Black women throughout the campaign, increased support from young men of color and white women helped expand Trump’s lead and secured his victory. Politically engaged Black women said they don’t plan to continue positioning themselves in the vertebrae of the “backbone” of America’s democracy. The growing movement prompting Black women to withdraw is a shift from history, where they are often present and at the forefront of political and social change. One of the earliest examples is the women’s suffrage movement that led to ratification in 1920 of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution , which gave women the right to vote. Black women, however, were prevented from voting for decades afterward because of Jim Crow-era literacy tests, poll taxes and laws that blocked the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Most Black women couldn’t vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Black women were among the organizers and counted among the marchers brutalized on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Alabama, during the historic march in 1965 from Selma to Montgomery that preceded federal legislation. Decades later, Black women were prominent organizers of the Black Lives Matter movement in response to the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police and vigilantes. In his 2024 campaign, Trump called for leveraging federal money to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government programs and discussions of race, gender or sexual orientation in schools. His rhetoric on immigration, including false claims that Black Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating cats and dogs, drove support for his plan to deport millions of people . Related Articles Tenita Taylor, a Black resident of Atlanta who supported Trump this year, said she was initially excited about Harris’ candidacy. But after thinking about how high her grocery bills have been, she feels that voting for Trump in hopes of finally getting lower prices was a form of self-prioritization. “People say, ‘Well, that’s selfish, it was gonna be better for the greater good,”’ she said. “I’m a mother of five kids. ... The things that (Democrats) do either affect the rich or the poor.” Some of Trump’s plans affect people in Olivia Gordon’s immediate community, which is why she struggled to get behind the “Black women rest” wave. Gordon, a New York-based lawyer who supported the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s presidential nominee, Claudia de la Cruz, worries about who may be left behind if the 92% of Black women voters who backed Harris simply stopped advocating. “We’re talking millions of Black women here. If millions of Black women take a step back, it absolutely leaves holes, but for other Black women,” she said. “I think we sometimes are in the bubble of if it’s not in your immediate circle, maybe it doesn’t apply to you. And I truly implore people to understand that it does.” Nicole Lewis, an Alabama-based therapist who specializes in treating Black women’s stress, said she’s aware that Black women withdrawing from social impact movements could have a fallout. But she also hopes that it forces a reckoning for the nation to understand the consequences of not standing in solidarity with Black women. “It could impact things negatively because there isn’t that voice from the most empathetic group,” she said. “I also think it’s going to give other groups an opportunity to step up. ... My hope is that they do show up for themselves and everyone else.” Brown said a reckoning might be exactly what the country needs, but it’s a reckoning for everyone else. Black women, she said, did their job when they supported Harris in droves in hopes they could thwart the massive changes expected under Trump. “This ain’t our reckoning,” she said. “I don’t feel no guilt.” AP polling editor Amelia Thomson DeVeaux and Associated Press writer Linley Sanders in Washington contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.ALTOONA — Down to its final shot on fourth-and-3 in the red zone, trailing Pittsburgh Central Catholic with less than a minute left, there was still never much doubt as to whether or not Harrisburg was capable of extending its season. After all, the Cougars were written off time and time again this year. And while that last shot ended in an intercepted pass by Chrys Black Jr. from Jaiyon Lewis, the entirety of the PIAA Class 6A semifinal was a microcosm of Harrisburg’s 2024 season. The Cougars never held a lead at Mansion Park Stadium on Saturday, but they didn’t exactly go away quietly, either. • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter Playing from behind all afternoon, closing the gap here and there, the Cougars were nipping at the heels every minute. When the Vikings threw a punch, Harrisburg took it and offered one back. But Pittsburgh Central Catholic was the one left standing when the final bell rang, a 38-33 win to punch its ticket to the PIAA 6A Championship. “It’s tough right now just trying to digest everything. But at the end of the day, I’m proud of my guys,” Cougars coach Calvin Everett said. “We fought through a lot of adversity all season long. We fought through a lot of adversity throughout the duration of this football game, and we just fought and fought and fought and never gave up.” Everett coached his program to its fourth consecutive District 3 6A title, but it might’ve been his hardest path yet. With All-State quarterback and safety Shawn Lee Jr. ruled ineligible mere days before the start of the season , being dealt a 45-7 drubbing by La Salle College to open the campaign and four-star offensive tackle Kevin Brown suffering a Jones fracture right after that sidelined him from Week 2 to the District 3 6A semifinals, it was blow after blow for Harrisburg. The Vikings, too, dealt blows of their own on Saturday. Senior quarterback Jy’Aire Walls threw 7-of-15 for 91 yards, connecting with Max Roman and Penn State recruit Xxavier Thomas on scoring connections of 25 and 23 yards respectively, while adding a pair of rushing touchdowns. Elijah Faulkner set the tone early with a 42-yard rushing touchdown to go up 6-0 in the first quarter. The biggest blow, though, was a 10-point swing in the third frame, and one that in the end, proved to be just too much to recover from. “Always remember the losses more than the wins,” Brown said. “Especially last year when we lost to North Allegheny (in the PIAA 6A semifinals), I pushed myself harder than I ever thought possible and next year, no doubt I’m going to do the same.” Along with Brown, Harrisburg tapped into the rest of its deep well of junior starpower to claw back against Pittsburgh Central Catholic. Four-star Penn State pledge Messiah Mickens took 18 carries for 89 yards and two touchdowns. His second score came on a 15-yard run up the gut to chop the Cougars’ deficit, 21-14 with 4:57 to go before halftime. Jaiyon Lewis, who since filled in as the Cougars’ starting quarterback in place of Lee Jr., threw 14-of-24 for 298 yards and a pair of touchdowns to one interception, adding another 68 yards and a rushing touchdown on 15 keepers. And with 6:37 left in a need-to-have-it moment, Elias Coke extended for a 30-yard touchdown reception in the back of the end zone to cut the game within five points. It’s a junior class that wields three players — Coke, Brown and Mickens — in the ESPN Junior 300, just three of nine players in Pennsylvania’s Class of 2026 on the list. But their dynamic extends beyond themselves, and their leadership was contagious in the locker room.” “The chemistry. Whether it be on the field, off the field, we had crazy chemistry,” Brown said. “Even if I was on the bench, we were still together. This last game tore us apart, but it is what it is. We’ll get back in the lab.” Like Harrisburg’s moments in the PIAA 6A semifinal, the Cougars had them aplenty in the rollercoaster that was 2024. Winning the Battle of the Burg over Bishop McDevitt in the return to one of Pennsylvania’s greatest rivalry after seven years removed was the first. A 7-6 thriller with State College featuring a winning field goal block was the next. A six-game win streak and hoisting the program’s fourth consecutive District 3 6A trophy are other punches the Cougars threw back. But when it’s all said and done, today’s juniors will be next year’s leaders. And Everett, echoing Brown’s words, hopes his crew remembers what they felt in Altoona these past two years as they enter their final ride through varsity. “We just have to remember this and we just have to learn from it,” Everett said. “That’s the biggest thing, you have to learn from it.” Thanks for visiting PennLive. Quality local journalism has never been more important. We need your support. 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As the 49ers head to Green Bay to play the Packers, the status of their quarterback is up in the air. Brock Purdy has been dealing with a shoulder injury all week, making it unclear if he will play Sunday. Purdy has started every game this season and is the only quarterback to throw a pass for the 49ers in 2024. San Francisco faces a crucial game against the Packers, as the 49ers are fighting for playoff positioning in the NFC. If Purdy can't go on Sunday, it would be a huge loss. Here is the latest on his status ahead of Sunday's game. NFL HQ: Live NFL scores | Updated NFL standings | Full NFL schedule Is Brock Purdy playing this week? Purdy will miss this week's game against the Packers, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Friday. The game will mark the first time this year that Purdy will not start at quarterback. Shanahan said he was "surprised" by Purdy's lack of progress throughout the week. BREAKING: Brock Purdy (shoulder) ruled OUT vs Packers. Kyle Shanahan says the lack of progress throughout the week “surprised him and surprised us.” pic.twitter.com/FzQxpY5QAl Purdy popped up on the 49ers injury report with a right shoulder injury after playing the entire Week 11 game against the Seahawks. While it is unclear when Purdy first suffered the injury, head coach Shanahan called him "day-to-day" on Monday. From there, Purdy was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, as the quarterback had to leave practice Thursday after participating to start. On Friday, Purdy did not practice at all, which was a precursor to San Francisco ruling him out. WEEK 12 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/ST | Kickers 49ers QB depth chart Rank Name No. 1 Brock Purdy No. 2 Brandon Allen No. 3 Josh Dobbs Allen is behind Purdy on the depth chart and in line since Purdy's injury is too serious for him to play. The well-traveled veteran has started nine games in his NFL career and has 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. Behind Allen is Dobbs, who has more recent starting experience, having started 12 games just last year between the Cardinals and Vikings. In his 2023 season, Dobbs threw for 2,464 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Allen has spent the year as the primary backup, so he will ascend to start on Sunday. Dobbs will most likely be the backup, but he has more starting experience than most third-string quarterbacks typically have. MORE: NFL playoff picture | Week 12 NFL Power Rankings | Week 12 NFL picks | Week 12 NFL picks against the spread Brock Purdy stats Games 10 Completion percentage 66% Passing yards 2,613 Touchdowns 13 Interceptions 8Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for childrenPurdy hurt his throwing shoulder during a loss to Seattle on Nov. 17. Purdy underwent two MRIs last week that showed no structural damage. But Purdy he felt discomfort after making a few throws at practice on Thursday and was shut down for the game at Green Bay on Sunday that San Francisco lost 38-10 . Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy made it through the session without pain and will rest on Tuesday and hopefully be able to return to practice on Wednesday as the Niners prepare to play at Buffalo this coming week. “We rested it throughout the weekend hoping that would help,” Shanahan said. “He threw lighter today to see if that rest helps and the rest did help him. So we’ll see again, going through the same things we did last week. We’re going to let him rest all the way up to Wednesday. We’ll see how it feels on Wednesday and then we’ll take the exact same course throughout the week. Hopefully it responds better this week than it did last week with the rest.” Brandon Allen went 17 for 29 for 199 yards with a touchdown, an interception and a lost fumble in his first start since the 2021 season. Allen would play once again if Purdy is unable to go on Sunday at Buffalo. Purdy wasn't the only star player missing for the 49ers on Sunday with defensive end Nick Bosa missing the game with injuries to his left hip and oblique and left tackle Trent Williams out with an ankle injury. “Just waiting to see how they respond,” Shanahan said. “They didn’t respond great last week. That’s why they weren’t able to go. Nick and Trent are both in the same boat. ... We’ll evaluate as this week progresses and hopefully it turns a better corner than it did last week.” In other injury news, linebacker Dre Greenlaw will return to practice this week for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon in the Super Bowl last season. Greenlaw will likely need at least a couple of weeks of practice before being able to return to play. Offensive lineman Jon Feliciano will be shut down for the rest of the season after his knee injury didn't fully heal. Feliciano's three-week practice window ended Monday and the Niners decided to keep him on injured reserve instead of activating him. Left guard Aaron Banks, defensive tackle Jordan Elliott and receiver Jacob Cowing all remain in concussion protocol to start this week and their status is unknown. Right guard Dominick Puni (shoulder) and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (knee) underwent MRIs on Monday and the team is waiting for results. Cornerback Renardo Green (neck) and linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (knee) are day to day. Defensive tackle Kevin Givens is expected to return to practice this week after missing the past four games with a groin injury. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

43 jili Syrian opposition fighters have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus, and government forces are withdrawing from the strategic city of Homs as the rebels' surprising offensive picks up speed and President Bashar Assad's whereabouts are unknown. Homs is an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces that are the Syrian leader’s base of support. In Damascus, residents described a city on edge, with security forces on the streets and many shops running out of staple foods. The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too. Eight key countries gathered with the U.N. special envoy on Syria on the sidelines of the Doha Summit for two hours of discussions Saturday night, and more will follow. The U.N. envoy seeks urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Here's the Latest: Two officials with Iran-backed Iraqi militias in Syria say the militias are monitoring the situation and have not made a decision to enter in support of Iran’s ally, Syrian President Bashar Assad. One of the officials said Iranian militias had withdrawn to Iraq from their positions in Syria. “All the militias are waiting to see what Bashar Assad will do in Damascus. If he resists and does not allow Damascus to fall, it is possible that the Iraqi factions will intervene for the purpose of support,” he said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. -- Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad Multi-country discussions on Syria have ended on the sidelines of the Doha Summit. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says the countries will issue a statement, and there will be follow-up talks “taking into consideration the practical and real situation on the ground.” He said the talks, which lasted over two hours Saturday evening, focused on how to stop the fighting. Eight key countries including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran gathered with the U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen. When asked where Syrian President Bashar Assad is, Iraq's foreign minister replied, “I don’t know.” He declined to speculate on whether Assad would be overthrown. Opposition fighters have reached the Damascus suburbs. BEIRUT — Lebanon’s Health Ministry says two Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday killed six people and wounded five others. The ministry said an airstrike on the village of Beit Leif killed five people and wounded five, while a drone strike on the village of Deir Serian killed one person. Israel’s military said it was looking into the report. Despite a ceasefire that went into effect on Nov. 27 to end the 14-month fighting between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants that had escalated into all-out war, violations of the truce have continued. The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza says the facility came under heavy Israeli bombardment again on Saturday and three medical staff were killed. Dr. Hussam Abu Safia in a statement posted by Gaza’s Health Ministry said the hospital was hit by over 100 projectiles and bombs, and electricity was cut off. He said the surgery department and neonatal unit were hit, and he pleaded for “immediate coordination for repair operations.” Kamal Adwan is one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza. Israeli forces are pressing an offensive that has almost completely sealed off the area from humanitarian aid for two months. Israel’s military said it wasn’t aware of any attack Saturday. The hospital director on Friday said Israeli strikes had killed at least 29 people including four medical staff. Israeli Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi says the military is monitoring the Syrian border to make sure that “local factions do not direct actions towards us,” adding that Israel is not intervening in the events in Syria. Israel’s military has said it is reinforcing its deployment along the border with Syria. Halevi said if “confusion” arises and actions are directed toward Israel by “local factions” taking control of parts of Syria, Israel has a strong “offensive response.” The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Syria says the U.N. is relocating non-critical staff outside the country. Adam Abdelmoula in a statement Saturday called it a precautionary measure to protect U.N. teams. “Let me emphasize—this is not an evacuation and our dedication to supporting the people of Syria remains unwavering,” Abdelmoula said. The statement did not say how many U.N. staffers were leaving Syria as opposition fighters reached the suburbs of Syria’s capital, Damascus. The statement said the fighting in Syria has displaced over 370,000 people as the humanitarian situation deteriorates, “with many seeking refuge in the northeast and others trapped in frontline areas, unable to escape.” Foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran have gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit along with the U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, to discuss the situation in Syria. The talks continued late Saturday and no details were immediately available. Qatar, Jordan and Iraq also were part of the discussions as opposition fighters closed in on the Syrian capital, Damascus. BAGHDAD — An Iraqi government spokesperson says about 2,000 Syrian army soldiers have crossed into Iraq seeking refuge as opposition forces advance in Syria. Bassem al-Awadi said the soldiers’ equipment and weapons were registered and taken into custody by the Iraqi army. “We dealt with them according to the principle of good neighborliness and humanity,” he said Saturday. Al-Awadi also said Iraqi officials are concerned about the security of the al-Hol camp and other facilities in northeast Syria where suspected Islamic State group members and their families are detained. The facilities are guarded by U.S.-backed Kurdish forces. Al-Awadi said there is “high security coordination” between Iraqi officials and those forces to “prevent the prisoners from escaping.” Syria's army says it is fortifying its positions in the suburbs of Damascus and in the country’s south, as opposition fighters close in on the capital. The army statement on Saturday also asserted that Syria is being subjected to a “terrorist” and propaganda campaign aiming to destabilize and spread chaos. The statement also said the military is continuing with operations in areas including the central provinces of Hama and Homs, and that it has killed and wounded hundreds of opposition fighters. At least two people were wounded in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank on Saturday, according to the Israeli army and rescue services. The army said the attack took place in the area of the Fawwar refugee camp, near the city of Hebron. It said a soldier was severely wounded, and security forces were looking for the attacker. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said another man in his 40s suffered light injuries from shrapnel. The West Bank has seen a surge in violence since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack out of Gaza sparked the war there. Israel has intensified its military raids in the West Bank, targeting what it says are militants planning attacks, and there has also been a rise in Palestinian attacks on Israelis. The Israeli military says it is helping United Nations forces to head off an attack on a U.N. position in Syria close to the Israeli border. The army said in a statement Saturday that an attack was carried out by “armed individuals” on a U.N. post near the Syrian town of Hader and it was “assisting U.N. forces in repelling the attack.” On Friday, Israel’s military said it would reinforce its forces in the Golan Heights and near the border with Syria, where civil war has reignited between the government and opposition fighters. Hamas has released a video showing Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker making an emotional plea for his release and describing the conditions he and other hostages face in Gaza after being seized in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. His mother, Einav, has become a symbol of the fight to bring back the hostages and is an outspoken critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Matan Zangauker, speaking under duress, appealed to the public to protest in front of Netanyahu’s home and “not let him sleep even for a minute.” Zangauker also referred to 420 days of being held by Hamas militants. “We want to return before we go crazy. Isolation is killing us, and the darkness here is frightening,” he said, describing having little food and medicine and “undrinkable” water. President-elect Donald Trump has made his first extensive comments on dramatic advances by opposition fighters in Syria, saying the besieged President Bashar Assad didn’t deserve U.S. support to stay in power. “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT,” Trump posted on the Truth Social platform on Saturday. Syrian opposition activists and regional officials have been watching closely for any indication from both the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration of how the U.S. would handle the sudden advances against Syria’s Russian- and Iranian-allied leader. Trump condemned the overall U.S. handling of the 13-year civil war in Syria, but spoke favorably of the routing of Assad and Russian forces. ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that there was “now a new reality in Syria” following the rapid advance of rebel forces. Speaking in Gaziantep, a city less than 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the Syrian border, Erdogan said that “increasing attacks on civilians” in Syria’s northwest Idlib province “triggered the latest events like the straw that broke the camel’s back.” It was not possible for Turkey to ignore developments in a country with which it shares a lengthy border and it would not allow any threats to its national security, he added in a televised speech. “Our wish is for our neighbor Syria to attain the peace and tranquility it has been longing for for 13 years,” he told a rally of supporters. “We want to see a Syria where different identities live side by side in peace. We hope to see such a Syria in the very near future.” Erdogan claimed President Bashar Assad had erred in rebuffing Turkey’s previous efforts to establish relations, saying Damascus “could not appreciate the value of the hand Turkey extended.” Ankara has supported anti-Assad rebel groups since the early months of the conflict and hosts 3 million refugees dislodged by the fighting. While Turkey lists HTS, the group leading the latest offensive, as a terrorist organization, the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army has worked alongside it. BEIRUT — A resident of the Syrian capital of Damascus says the city is very tense as troops and members of security agencies are deployed on main streets and intersections. The resident told The Associated Press that many shops are closed and those that are open have run out of main commodities such as sugar. He added that if food products are available, some shops are selling them for a price three times higher than usual. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said on condition of anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” — Bassem Mroue in Beirut DOHA, Qatar — Russia’s foreign minister says he has met his Turkish and Iranian counterparts in Doha and that all three countries were calling for an “immediate end to hostile activities” in Syria. Russia and Iran are the chief supporters of Syria’s government, while Turkey backs opposition fighters trying to remove President Bashar Assad from power. Speaking at the annual Doha Forum, Sergey Lavrov said Russia continues to help the Syrian army confront insurgents, military via airstrikes. Asked whether Assad’s rule is threatened by the fast-moving rebel offensive, he said, “We are not in the business of guessing what’s gong to happen.” He blamed the United States and the West for the events in Syria and said, “We are very sorry for the Syrian people who became a subject of another geopolitical experiment. “We are doing everything we can not to make terrorists prevail, even if they say they are not terrorists,” Lavrov said, referring to the de facto leader of the Syrian insurgents, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, who says he has cut links with al-Qaida. His group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is listed as a terrorist organization by the U.S. and United Nations. He said Russia, Iran and Turkey want the full implementation of a U.N. resolution, which endorsed a road map to peace in Syria. Resolution 2254 was adopted unanimously in December 2015. The measure called for a Syrian-led political process, starting with the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Lavrov also downplayed reports that Moscow had withdrawn ships from Russia’s base in Syrian city of Tartus, saying that the vessels had left to take part in naval exercises in the Mediterranean. DOHA, Qatar — The U.S. envoy who brokered the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah says the deal has created a new opportunity for Lebanon to reshape itself. Amos Hochstein told the Doha Forum that the weakness of Hezbollah after nearly 14 months of fighting along, along with blows to its Syrian and Iranian allies, give the Lebanese military and government a chance to reassert itself. “Now is the moment with this ceasefire to rebuild Lebanon again for a much more prosperous future and stronger state institutions,” Hochstein told The Associated Press on the sidelines of the conference. He said Lebanon needs “to do its part” by rebuilding its economy, choosing a president after years of delays and strengthening its central government to attract investors. “And the international community has a requirement and a responsibility to support Lebanon after this devastating conflict and after years of Hezbollah control,” he said. Hochstein told the conference that the turning point in ceasefire efforts was Hezbollah dropping its pledge to keep fighting as long as the war in Gaza continues. He said the change in position was the result of the heavy losses inflicted on Hezbollah, and Lebanese public opinion in favor of delinking the two conflicts. He said key tests for the ceasefire will be whether Israel carries out its promised phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon over the coming two months and whether the Lebanese army is able to move into those areas. BEIRUT — Insurgents and a war monitor say opposition fighters are taking over military posts evacuated by Syrian government forces in the country’s south, bringing them closer to the capital, Damascus. An insurgent official known as Maj. Hassan Abdul-Ghani posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition fighters are now in the town of Sanamein, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the southern outskirts of Damascus, President Bashar Assad’s seat of power. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said insurgents have entered the town of Artouz, which is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Damascus. Opposition fighters have captured wide parts of Syria, including several provincial capitals, since they began their offensive on Nov. 27. BEIRUT — Lebanon’s government has approved a plan to deploy more troops along the border with Israel, part of the ceasefire deal that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a rare Cabinet meeting outside of Beirut, held Saturday at a military base in the southern port city of Tyre, the government also approved a draft law to reconstruct buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hezbollah war that broke out in October 2023 and ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last week. Information Minister Ziad Makary told reporters after the meeting that the committee whose job is to monitor the ceasefire that went into effect on Nov. 27 will hold its first meeting on Monday. The committee is made up of military officials from the U.S., France, Israel and Lebanon as well as the U.N. peacekeeping force deployed along the border. As part of the ceasefire deal, during the first 60 days Israeli troops will have to withdraw from Lebanon, while Hezbollah will have to pull its heavy weapons away from the border area to north of the Litani river. The Lebanese army said this week it will begin recruiting more soldiers, apparently to deploy them along the border with Israel. BEIRUT — The Syrian army withdrew from much of southern Syria on Saturday, leaving more areas of the country, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters, the military and an opposition war monitor said. The redeployment away from the provinces of Daraa and Sweida came as Syria’s military sent large numbers of reinforcements to defend the key central city of Homs, Syria’s third largest, as insurgents approached its outskirts. The rapid advances by insurgents are a stunning reversal of fortunes for Syria’s President Bashar Assad , who appears to be largely on his own, with erstwhile allies preoccupied with other conflicts. His chief international backer, Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine, and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up his forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran, meanwhile, has seen its proxies across the region degraded by Israeli regular airstrikes. JERUSALEM — Israeli security forces killed a Palestinian man after he attacked them at a border crossing in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday morning, police said. The man shot firecrackers at security forces at the checkpoint and threatened them with a knife, the police statement said. The man wore a t-shirt emblazoned with a symbol of the Islamic State militant group, according to an Associated Press reporter Israeli fire has killed at least 700 Palestinians in the West Bank since the Israel-Hamas war began last year, Palestinian health officials said. In that time, Palestinian militants have launched a number of attacks on soldiers at checkpoints and within Israel. DOHA, Qatar — The prime minister of Qatar says he has seen new momentum in Gaza ceasefire efforts since the U.S. presidential election, with the incoming Trump administration seeking an end to the conflict before it takes office. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, a key mediator in the ceasefire efforts, declined to give specifics of the negotiations but told an international conference in Doha that the gaps between the sides are not large. Qatar, which has served as a mediator throughout the 14-month war, suspended its efforts last month in frustration over the lack of progress. But Sheikh Mohammed said his government has re-engaged in recent days after determining a new willingness by both parties to reach a deal. ’We have sensed after the election that the momentum is coming back,” he told the Doha Forum on Saturday. He said has been in touch with both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration and found that while there are some differences in approach, both are committed to the same goal of ending the war. ’We have seen a lot of encouragement from the incoming administration in order to achieve a deal, even before the president comes to the office,” Sheikh Mohammed said. He declined to discuss details, saying he wanted to “protect the process,” but expressed hope for a deal “as soon as possible.” ’If you look at the gaps and the disagreements, they are not something substantial that really affects the agreement,” he said. CAIRO — At least 29 people were killed, including four medical staff, when Israeli strikes pummeled the area around one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials said. The situation in and around the Kamal Adwan hospital is “catastrophic,” according to Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the director of the hospital. The dead included five children and five women, according to the hospital casualty list, which was obtained by The Associated Press. Friday’s strikes also wounded 55 people including six children and the five women, according to the hospital. Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya is one of the few hospitals still partially operating in the Gaza’s northernmost province , where Israeli forces are pressing an offensive that has almost completely sealed off the area from humanitarian aid for two months. Israel’s military denied that its forces had struck the hospital or operated inside it. The army said that in the past few weeks, “coordinated efforts with international organizations have been underway in order to transfer patients, companions, and medical staff to other hospitals.” An Indonesian medical team which had been assisting in Kamal Adwan for the past week was forced to evacuate on foot after the area was surrounded by Israeli soldiers, according to a statement from the team. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the medical team’s expulsion. Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization representative in the Palestinian territories, said an Israeli tank approached the hospital at around 4 a.m. Friday. Although no official Israeli evacuation order was issued, “people started to climb the wall to escape, and this panic attracted IDF (Israeli) fire,” he said. He spoke by video from Gaza to journalists in Geneva. Kamal Adwan Hospital has been struck multiple times over the past two months since Israel launched a fierce military operation in northern Gaza against Hamas militants. In October, Israeli forces raided the hospital, saying that militants were sheltering inside and arrested a number of people, including some staff. Hospital officials denied the claim. MANAMA, Bahrain — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has reiterated the kingdom’s call for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip. Prince Faisal bin Farhan described Israel as acting with “impunity and is getting away without punishment” in its war on Hamas there. The prince said that any permanent solution requires a two-state solution, with the Palestinians having east Jerusalem as their capital. After the speech, Prince Turki al-Faisal, a prominent royal in the kingdom who led Saudi intelligence for more than two decades and served as ambassador to the U.S. and Britain, took the stage. He harshly criticized Israel’s conduct in the wars. “Israel has become an apartheid, colonial and genocidal state,” Prince Turki said. “It is about time for the world to address that issue and take the necessary steps to bring those who are thus charged by the International Criminal Court to justice.” Israeli officials could not be immediately reached for comment on Prince Turki’s remarks. The Saudis spoke at the International Institute for Security Studies’ Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.

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A war monitor said late Saturday that Islamist-led rebels had entered the strategic city of Homs, on the way towards Damascus where Syria's embattled government said it was setting up an impenetrable security cordon. The capture of Homs, Syria's third-largest city, would cut the seat of power in the capital Damascus from the Mediterranean coast, a key bastion of the Assad clan which has ruled Syria for the past five decades. Homs would be the third major city seized by the rebels who began their advance 10 days ago, reigniting a years-long war that had become largely dormant. "Rebel factions entered the city of Homs and took control of some neighborhoods after the withdrawal of security forces and the army from their last positions in the city," said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Commander Hassan Abdel Ghani, of the rebel alliance that launched the offensive, said on Telegram that "our forces have begun advancing into the city of Homs." Aron Lund, a fellow of the Century International think tank, has said that should the government of President Bashar al-Assad lose Homs, it wouldn't mean the end of his rule, but "with no secure route from Damascus to the coast, I'd say it's over as a credible state entity." In Damascus, about 140 kilometers (85 miles) south of Homs, Interior Minister Mohammed al-Rahmoun told state television that "a very strong security and military cordon" was being established around the capital "and no one... can penetrate this defensive line that we, the armed forces, are building." Earlier, Assad's government denied the army had withdrawn from areas around Damascus. - 'Scared' - Rebel commander Ghani had said his forces had "begun the final phase of encircling the capital." The leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist group which heads the assault, told fighters to prepare to take the capital. "Damascus awaits you," he said on Telegram, using his real name instead of his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. Residents of the capital described to AFP a state of panic as traffic jams clogged the city center, people sought supplies and queued to withdraw money from ATMs. "The situation was not like this when I left my house this morning... suddenly everyone was scared," said one woman, Rania. A few kilometrers away, the mood was starkly different. In a Damascus suburb, witnesses said protesters toppled a statue of Assad's father, the late president Hafez al-Assad. AFPTV images from Hama, Syria's fourth-largest city, showed abandoned tanks and other armored vehicles, one of them on fire. Hama resident Kharfan Mansour said he was "happy with the liberation of Hama and the liberation of Syria from the Assad regime." The president's office denied reports Assad had left Damascus, saying he was "following up on his work and national and constitutional duties from the capital." - Soldiers 'fled' - As government forces fall back, a war monitor and Abdel Ghani said rebels were within 20 kilometers of Damascus. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said government forces had ceded more key ground, losing control of all southern Daraa province, cradle of the 2011 uprising. The army said it was "redeploying and repositioning" in Daraa and another southern province, Sweida. The Britain-based Observatory said troops were also evacuating posts in Quneitra, near the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Jordan has urged its citizens to leave neighboring Syria "as soon as possible," as have Assad ally Russia and the United States, which both keep troops in Syria. An AFP correspondent in Daraa saw local fighters guarding public property and civil institutions. In Sweida, a local fighter told AFP that after government forces withdrew "from their positions and headquarters, we are now securing and protecting vital facilities." An Iraqi security source told AFP that Baghdad has allowed in hundreds of Syrian soldiers, who "fled the front lines," through the Al-Qaim border crossing. A second source put the figure at 2,000 troops, including officers. - 'Tired of war' - HTS is rooted in the Syrian branch of al-Qaida. Proscribed as a terrorist organization by Western governments, it has sought to soften its image in recent years, and told minority groups living in areas they now control not to worry. Since the offensive began, at least 826 people, mostly combatants but also including 111 civilians, have been killed, the Observatory said. The United Nations said the violence has displaced 370,000 people. U.N. special envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, called for "urgent political talks" to implement Security Council Resolution 2254 of 2015, which set out a roadmap for a negotiated settlement. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that the United States should "not get involved", after outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Friday for a "political solution to the conflict", in a call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. After Fidan and his Iranian and Russian counterparts discussed Syria in Qatar on Saturday, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said they agreed on the initiation of "political dialogue between the Syrian government and legitimate opposition groups." Russia's Sergei Lavrov said it was "inadmissible" to allow a "terrorist group to take control" of Syrian territory. Moscow and Tehran have supported Assad's government and army during the war, as has Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. 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Syrian opposition fighters have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus, and government forces are withdrawing from the strategic city of Homs as the rebels' surprising offensive picks up speed and President Bashar Assad's whereabouts are unknown. Homs is an important intersection between Damascus and Syria’s coastal provinces that are the Syrian leader’s base of support. In Damascus, residents described a city on edge, with security forces on the streets and many shops running out of staple foods. The rapidly developing events have shaken the region. Lebanon said it was closing all its land border crossings with Syria except for one that links Beirut with Damascus. Jordan closed a border crossing with Syria, too. Eight key countries gathered with the U.N. special envoy on Syria on the sidelines of the Doha Summit for two hours of discussions Saturday night, and more will follow. The U.N. envoy seeks urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” Here's the Latest: Two officials with Iran-backed Iraqi militias in Syria say the militias are monitoring the situation and have not made a decision to enter in support of Iran’s ally, Syrian President Bashar Assad. One of the officials said Iranian militias had withdrawn to Iraq from their positions in Syria. “All the militias are waiting to see what Bashar Assad will do in Damascus. If he resists and does not allow Damascus to fall, it is possible that the Iraqi factions will intervene for the purpose of support,” he said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. -- Qassim Abdul-Zahra in Baghdad Multi-country discussions on Syria have ended on the sidelines of the Doha Summit. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says the countries will issue a statement, and there will be follow-up talks “taking into consideration the practical and real situation on the ground.” He said the talks, which lasted over two hours Saturday evening, focused on how to stop the fighting. Eight key countries including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran gathered with the U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen. When asked where Syrian President Bashar Assad is, Iraq's foreign minister replied, “I don’t know.” He declined to speculate on whether Assad would be overthrown. Opposition fighters have reached the Damascus suburbs. BEIRUT — Lebanon’s Health Ministry says two Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday killed six people and wounded five others. The ministry said an airstrike on the village of Beit Leif killed five people and wounded five, while a drone strike on the village of Deir Serian killed one person. Israel’s military said it was looking into the report. Despite a ceasefire that went into effect on Nov. 27 to end the 14-month fighting between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants that had escalated into all-out war, violations of the truce have continued. The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza says the facility came under heavy Israeli bombardment again on Saturday and three medical staff were killed. Dr. Hussam Abu Safia in a statement posted by Gaza’s Health Ministry said the hospital was hit by over 100 projectiles and bombs, and electricity was cut off. He said the surgery department and neonatal unit were hit, and he pleaded for “immediate coordination for repair operations.” Kamal Adwan is one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza. Israeli forces are pressing an offensive that has almost completely sealed off the area from humanitarian aid for two months. Israel’s military said it wasn’t aware of any attack Saturday. The hospital director on Friday said Israeli strikes had killed at least 29 people including four medical staff. Israeli Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi says the military is monitoring the Syrian border to make sure that “local factions do not direct actions towards us,” adding that Israel is not intervening in the events in Syria. Israel’s military has said it is reinforcing its deployment along the border with Syria. Halevi said if “confusion” arises and actions are directed toward Israel by “local factions” taking control of parts of Syria, Israel has a strong “offensive response.” The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Syria says the U.N. is relocating non-critical staff outside the country. Adam Abdelmoula in a statement Saturday called it a precautionary measure to protect U.N. teams. “Let me emphasize—this is not an evacuation and our dedication to supporting the people of Syria remains unwavering,” Abdelmoula said. The statement did not say how many U.N. staffers were leaving Syria as opposition fighters reached the suburbs of Syria’s capital, Damascus. The statement said the fighting in Syria has displaced over 370,000 people as the humanitarian situation deteriorates, “with many seeking refuge in the northeast and others trapped in frontline areas, unable to escape.” Foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran have gathered on the sidelines of the Doha Summit along with the U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, to discuss the situation in Syria. The talks continued late Saturday and no details were immediately available. Qatar, Jordan and Iraq also were part of the discussions as opposition fighters closed in on the Syrian capital, Damascus. BAGHDAD — An Iraqi government spokesperson says about 2,000 Syrian army soldiers have crossed into Iraq seeking refuge as opposition forces advance in Syria. Bassem al-Awadi said the soldiers’ equipment and weapons were registered and taken into custody by the Iraqi army. “We dealt with them according to the principle of good neighborliness and humanity,” he said Saturday. Al-Awadi also said Iraqi officials are concerned about the security of the al-Hol camp and other facilities in northeast Syria where suspected Islamic State group members and their families are detained. The facilities are guarded by U.S.-backed Kurdish forces. Al-Awadi said there is “high security coordination” between Iraqi officials and those forces to “prevent the prisoners from escaping.” Syria's army says it is fortifying its positions in the suburbs of Damascus and in the country’s south, as opposition fighters close in on the capital. The army statement on Saturday also asserted that Syria is being subjected to a “terrorist” and propaganda campaign aiming to destabilize and spread chaos. The statement also said the military is continuing with operations in areas including the central provinces of Hama and Homs, and that it has killed and wounded hundreds of opposition fighters. At least two people were wounded in a car-ramming attack in the West Bank on Saturday, according to the Israeli army and rescue services. The army said the attack took place in the area of the Fawwar refugee camp, near the city of Hebron. It said a soldier was severely wounded, and security forces were looking for the attacker. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said another man in his 40s suffered light injuries from shrapnel. The West Bank has seen a surge in violence since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack out of Gaza sparked the war there. Israel has intensified its military raids in the West Bank, targeting what it says are militants planning attacks, and there has also been a rise in Palestinian attacks on Israelis. The Israeli military says it is helping United Nations forces to head off an attack on a U.N. position in Syria close to the Israeli border. The army said in a statement Saturday that an attack was carried out by “armed individuals” on a U.N. post near the Syrian town of Hader and it was “assisting U.N. forces in repelling the attack.” On Friday, Israel’s military said it would reinforce its forces in the Golan Heights and near the border with Syria, where civil war has reignited between the government and opposition fighters. Hamas has released a video showing Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker making an emotional plea for his release and describing the conditions he and other hostages face in Gaza after being seized in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. His mother, Einav, has become a symbol of the fight to bring back the hostages and is an outspoken critic of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Matan Zangauker, speaking under duress, appealed to the public to protest in front of Netanyahu’s home and “not let him sleep even for a minute.” Zangauker also referred to 420 days of being held by Hamas militants. “We want to return before we go crazy. Isolation is killing us, and the darkness here is frightening,” he said, describing having little food and medicine and “undrinkable” water. President-elect Donald Trump has made his first extensive comments on dramatic advances by opposition fighters in Syria, saying the besieged President Bashar Assad didn’t deserve U.S. support to stay in power. “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT,” Trump posted on the Truth Social platform on Saturday. Syrian opposition activists and regional officials have been watching closely for any indication from both the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration of how the U.S. would handle the sudden advances against Syria’s Russian- and Iranian-allied leader. Trump condemned the overall U.S. handling of the 13-year civil war in Syria, but spoke favorably of the routing of Assad and Russian forces. ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that there was “now a new reality in Syria” following the rapid advance of rebel forces. Speaking in Gaziantep, a city less than 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the Syrian border, Erdogan said that “increasing attacks on civilians” in Syria’s northwest Idlib province “triggered the latest events like the straw that broke the camel’s back.” It was not possible for Turkey to ignore developments in a country with which it shares a lengthy border and it would not allow any threats to its national security, he added in a televised speech. “Our wish is for our neighbor Syria to attain the peace and tranquility it has been longing for for 13 years,” he told a rally of supporters. “We want to see a Syria where different identities live side by side in peace. We hope to see such a Syria in the very near future.” Erdogan claimed President Bashar Assad had erred in rebuffing Turkey’s previous efforts to establish relations, saying Damascus “could not appreciate the value of the hand Turkey extended.” Ankara has supported anti-Assad rebel groups since the early months of the conflict and hosts 3 million refugees dislodged by the fighting. While Turkey lists HTS, the group leading the latest offensive, as a terrorist organization, the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army has worked alongside it. BEIRUT — A resident of the Syrian capital of Damascus says the city is very tense as troops and members of security agencies are deployed on main streets and intersections. The resident told The Associated Press that many shops are closed and those that are open have run out of main commodities such as sugar. He added that if food products are available, some shops are selling them for a price three times higher than usual. “The situation is very strange. We are not used to that,” the resident said on condition of anonymity, fearing retributions. “People are worried whether there will be a battle (in Damascus) or not.” — Bassem Mroue in Beirut DOHA, Qatar — Russia’s foreign minister says he has met his Turkish and Iranian counterparts in Doha and that all three countries were calling for an “immediate end to hostile activities” in Syria. Russia and Iran are the chief supporters of Syria’s government, while Turkey backs opposition fighters trying to remove President Bashar Assad from power. Speaking at the annual Doha Forum, Sergey Lavrov said Russia continues to help the Syrian army confront insurgents, military via airstrikes. Asked whether Assad’s rule is threatened by the fast-moving rebel offensive, he said, “We are not in the business of guessing what’s gong to happen.” He blamed the United States and the West for the events in Syria and said, “We are very sorry for the Syrian people who became a subject of another geopolitical experiment. “We are doing everything we can not to make terrorists prevail, even if they say they are not terrorists,” Lavrov said, referring to the de facto leader of the Syrian insurgents, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, who says he has cut links with al-Qaida. His group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is listed as a terrorist organization by the U.S. and United Nations. He said Russia, Iran and Turkey want the full implementation of a U.N. resolution, which endorsed a road map to peace in Syria. Resolution 2254 was adopted unanimously in December 2015. The measure called for a Syrian-led political process, starting with the establishment of a transitional governing body, followed by the drafting of a new constitution and ending with U.N.-supervised elections. Lavrov also downplayed reports that Moscow had withdrawn ships from Russia’s base in Syrian city of Tartus, saying that the vessels had left to take part in naval exercises in the Mediterranean. DOHA, Qatar — The U.S. envoy who brokered the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah says the deal has created a new opportunity for Lebanon to reshape itself. Amos Hochstein told the Doha Forum that the weakness of Hezbollah after nearly 14 months of fighting along, along with blows to its Syrian and Iranian allies, give the Lebanese military and government a chance to reassert itself. “Now is the moment with this ceasefire to rebuild Lebanon again for a much more prosperous future and stronger state institutions,” Hochstein told The Associated Press on the sidelines of the conference. He said Lebanon needs “to do its part” by rebuilding its economy, choosing a president after years of delays and strengthening its central government to attract investors. “And the international community has a requirement and a responsibility to support Lebanon after this devastating conflict and after years of Hezbollah control,” he said. Hochstein told the conference that the turning point in ceasefire efforts was Hezbollah dropping its pledge to keep fighting as long as the war in Gaza continues. He said the change in position was the result of the heavy losses inflicted on Hezbollah, and Lebanese public opinion in favor of delinking the two conflicts. He said key tests for the ceasefire will be whether Israel carries out its promised phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon over the coming two months and whether the Lebanese army is able to move into those areas. BEIRUT — Insurgents and a war monitor say opposition fighters are taking over military posts evacuated by Syrian government forces in the country’s south, bringing them closer to the capital, Damascus. An insurgent official known as Maj. Hassan Abdul-Ghani posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition fighters are now in the town of Sanamein, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the southern outskirts of Damascus, President Bashar Assad’s seat of power. Rami Abdurrahman, who heads the Britain-based opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said insurgents have entered the town of Artouz, which is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) southwest of Damascus. Opposition fighters have captured wide parts of Syria, including several provincial capitals, since they began their offensive on Nov. 27. BEIRUT — Lebanon’s government has approved a plan to deploy more troops along the border with Israel, part of the ceasefire deal that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war. In a rare Cabinet meeting outside of Beirut, held Saturday at a military base in the southern port city of Tyre, the government also approved a draft law to reconstruct buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hezbollah war that broke out in October 2023 and ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last week. Information Minister Ziad Makary told reporters after the meeting that the committee whose job is to monitor the ceasefire that went into effect on Nov. 27 will hold its first meeting on Monday. The committee is made up of military officials from the U.S., France, Israel and Lebanon as well as the U.N. peacekeeping force deployed along the border. As part of the ceasefire deal, during the first 60 days Israeli troops will have to withdraw from Lebanon, while Hezbollah will have to pull its heavy weapons away from the border area to north of the Litani river. The Lebanese army said this week it will begin recruiting more soldiers, apparently to deploy them along the border with Israel. BEIRUT — The Syrian army withdrew from much of southern Syria on Saturday, leaving more areas of the country, including two provincial capitals, under the control of opposition fighters, the military and an opposition war monitor said. The redeployment away from the provinces of Daraa and Sweida came as Syria’s military sent large numbers of reinforcements to defend the key central city of Homs, Syria’s third largest, as insurgents approached its outskirts. The rapid advances by insurgents are a stunning reversal of fortunes for Syria’s President Bashar Assad , who appears to be largely on his own, with erstwhile allies preoccupied with other conflicts. His chief international backer, Russia, is busy with its war in Ukraine, and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah, which at one point sent thousands of fighters to shore up his forces, has been weakened by a yearlong conflict with Israel. Iran, meanwhile, has seen its proxies across the region degraded by Israeli regular airstrikes. JERUSALEM — Israeli security forces killed a Palestinian man after he attacked them at a border crossing in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday morning, police said. The man shot firecrackers at security forces at the checkpoint and threatened them with a knife, the police statement said. The man wore a t-shirt emblazoned with a symbol of the Islamic State militant group, according to an Associated Press reporter Israeli fire has killed at least 700 Palestinians in the West Bank since the Israel-Hamas war began last year, Palestinian health officials said. In that time, Palestinian militants have launched a number of attacks on soldiers at checkpoints and within Israel. DOHA, Qatar — The prime minister of Qatar says he has seen new momentum in Gaza ceasefire efforts since the U.S. presidential election, with the incoming Trump administration seeking an end to the conflict before it takes office. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, a key mediator in the ceasefire efforts, declined to give specifics of the negotiations but told an international conference in Doha that the gaps between the sides are not large. Qatar, which has served as a mediator throughout the 14-month war, suspended its efforts last month in frustration over the lack of progress. But Sheikh Mohammed said his government has re-engaged in recent days after determining a new willingness by both parties to reach a deal. ’We have sensed after the election that the momentum is coming back,” he told the Doha Forum on Saturday. He said has been in touch with both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration and found that while there are some differences in approach, both are committed to the same goal of ending the war. ’We have seen a lot of encouragement from the incoming administration in order to achieve a deal, even before the president comes to the office,” Sheikh Mohammed said. He declined to discuss details, saying he wanted to “protect the process,” but expressed hope for a deal “as soon as possible.” ’If you look at the gaps and the disagreements, they are not something substantial that really affects the agreement,” he said. CAIRO — At least 29 people were killed, including four medical staff, when Israeli strikes pummeled the area around one of the last remaining hospitals in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials said. The situation in and around the Kamal Adwan hospital is “catastrophic,” according to Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the director of the hospital. The dead included five children and five women, according to the hospital casualty list, which was obtained by The Associated Press. Friday’s strikes also wounded 55 people including six children and the five women, according to the hospital. Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya is one of the few hospitals still partially operating in the Gaza’s northernmost province , where Israeli forces are pressing an offensive that has almost completely sealed off the area from humanitarian aid for two months. Israel’s military denied that its forces had struck the hospital or operated inside it. The army said that in the past few weeks, “coordinated efforts with international organizations have been underway in order to transfer patients, companions, and medical staff to other hospitals.” An Indonesian medical team which had been assisting in Kamal Adwan for the past week was forced to evacuate on foot after the area was surrounded by Israeli soldiers, according to a statement from the team. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the medical team’s expulsion. Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization representative in the Palestinian territories, said an Israeli tank approached the hospital at around 4 a.m. Friday. Although no official Israeli evacuation order was issued, “people started to climb the wall to escape, and this panic attracted IDF (Israeli) fire,” he said. He spoke by video from Gaza to journalists in Geneva. Kamal Adwan Hospital has been struck multiple times over the past two months since Israel launched a fierce military operation in northern Gaza against Hamas militants. In October, Israeli forces raided the hospital, saying that militants were sheltering inside and arrested a number of people, including some staff. Hospital officials denied the claim. MANAMA, Bahrain — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has reiterated the kingdom’s call for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip. Prince Faisal bin Farhan described Israel as acting with “impunity and is getting away without punishment” in its war on Hamas there. The prince said that any permanent solution requires a two-state solution, with the Palestinians having east Jerusalem as their capital. After the speech, Prince Turki al-Faisal, a prominent royal in the kingdom who led Saudi intelligence for more than two decades and served as ambassador to the U.S. and Britain, took the stage. He harshly criticized Israel’s conduct in the wars. “Israel has become an apartheid, colonial and genocidal state,” Prince Turki said. “It is about time for the world to address that issue and take the necessary steps to bring those who are thus charged by the International Criminal Court to justice.” Israeli officials could not be immediately reached for comment on Prince Turki’s remarks. The Saudis spoke at the International Institute for Security Studies’ Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.

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Conference title games a chance at a banner, bragging rights and, for some, a season-wrecking lossMumbai: BJP MLA Ashish Shelar Raises Concerns Over Sub-Standard Road Concretisation Work In Santacruz, Demands AuditNEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XION , the first walletless layer one blockchain, and Thrive Protocol, the industry leader in ROI-positive capital allocations today announced the launch of a one-of-a-kind 12.6 million dollar funding program aimed at accelerating mainstream adoption of Web3 through comprehensive builder support. The program, named the "Anti-Grant-Grant Program," seeks to address the limitations of traditional blockchain grant models by prioritizing sustainable builder growth, utility development, and innovation within the XION ecosystem. The initiative is designed to incentivize developers to create practical, real-world applications leveraging XION's blockchain technology. Unlike conventional grant systems, the program adopts a structured approach to ensure accountability. Mercenary developers who accept funds without delivering on their intention to build will be featured on XION's Wall of Shame – a deterrent to others who plan to do the same. "We hate crypto grants. It's simple. Said Burnt Bansky, Core Contributer to XION. The industry has given them a terrible connotation, and it's hurt promising builders the most. Through this initiative, we're excited to work with Thrive to support talented entrepreneurs as they take their first step into the XION ecosystem." Thrive Protocol, which has successfully collaborated with platforms such as Arbitrum, Polygon, and Hedera, will bring its proven proof-of-value (POV) mechanism to the program. This methodology leverages a decentralized network of expert reviewers to evaluate the impact and feasibility of projects, ensuring efficient capital allocation. "At Thrive, we make sure builders get paid for creating enormous value—and we help well managed treasuries deploy funds even more efficiently. Our partnership with XION delivers upfront funding for builders, proof-of-value for XION, and clear ROI for everyone. Builders win. XION wins. Crypto levels up," Daniel Jacobs, Founder, Thrive Protocol. The program launches on December 13, 2024, and invites developers to apply via thrivexion.com . Applications will be evaluated based on criteria including their potential to drive Web3 adoption, technical feasibility, and alignment with XION's mission of simplifying blockchain technology for everyday users. This initiative builds on the success of XION's mainnet launch and underscores the platform's commitment to supporting a thriving ecosystem of builders and applications that contribute to genuine user engagement. About XION XION is the first walletless layer one blockchain purpose-built for consumer adoption through crypto abstraction. Utilizing protocol-level implementations related to abstracted accounts, signatures, fees, interoperability, and more, XION enables secure, intuitive, and seamless user experiences. The project has previously raised over $36M from top-tier investors, including Animoca, Circle Ventures, Multicoin, Draper Dragon, Spartan, and more. About Thrive Protocol Thrive is the first protocol for proof of value (POV), a pioneering consensus mechanism that streamlines the crypto funding process. Thrive's decentralized network of expert reviewers validate when value is actually created at key milestones, helping to make grant and capital allocations more efficient. Thrive partners with leading chains like Polygon, Abritrum, XION, ApeCoin, and Hedera to fund builders who are delivering real impact in crypto. Contact M Group on Behalf of Burnt burnt@mgroupsc.com A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/53b2e20e-530a-4c87-873a-02cb38d73301 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Universities are liking and following the idea of content creation as a viable career choice. The move comes as the influencer marketing industry — now valued at more than $21 billion, according to Statista — has become popular among a generation of heavily influenced young people. In fact, more than half of Gen Zers believe they could easily make a lucrative career out of content creation and digital product pushing and many universities and experts are beginning to take them seriously. The University of Texas has even partnered with the United Nations to create a class to teach influencers how to handle misinformation. The free, online four-week course, is being offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. Nearly 10,000 people from 170-plus countries have enrolled so far. “It’s incredible. It’s probably one of the most successful courses that we’ve done in terms of the number of participants, and then also in terms of engagement for the very first live session that we had,” Summer Harlow, the associate director of the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, told The Hill. The UN-backed partnership came together as experts “kept seeing these different voices having influence on the news,” and wanted to “understand how digital content creators were changing the journalism field.” Other universities have even gone as far as creating an entire major for influencing. Arkansas Tech University recently began offering a “Bachelor of Arts in Social Media Influencing,” which incorporates classes in film production, journalism and public relations. “I think it’s communication, I think it’s production and I think it’s business,” Kate Stewart, assistant professor of public relations at Jacksonville State University, said of influencing and content creation. “I think it’s that idea where communication and marketing is going to give them the strategies and the ethical grounding to understand what they’re about to embark on as an influencer. Two, I think production is needed because it’s highly visual. They’re producing videos. They’re editing videos. They’re putting text on video. There’s a production value,” Stewart explained. “And then, lastly, business, they have to understand the business behind the management companies, the agencies, the brands, the other media companies that they’re working with to be able to have the background to be successful.” ATU isn’t the first university to offer a degree or courses in the field. Last year, the South East Technological University in Carlow, Ireland announced it expanded its “Digital Hustle,” a summer crash course taught by viral TikTokkers and field experts, into a bachelor of the arts degree. Other universities including the University of Alabama, USC, Cornell, Duke, Chapman and Columbia offer courses in influencer strategy, business and communications. “One thing that’s really great about teaching college classes is that I’m teaching digital natives — they live and breathe this stuff,” Tom Hafen, professor of brand management in the digital age at Columbia University, previously told The Post. Rather than explaining execution — like how to post on Instagram or piece together a TikTok — he can focus on the theories behind influencer advertising. This is especially pertinent as social media platforms and algorithms constantly change — will TikTok even be legal next year? IIn recent years, there has been increased demand from employers for content creation and social media savvy from Gen Z, Hafen pointed out. “So it’s absolutely critical, particularly for entrepreneurs, but big companies are using it more and more,” he explained. But it’s not just about posting strategic and creative TikTok videos, some experts point out — content creation as a career choice can be a risky one, given the fickle nature of markets and viewers limited attention spans, for example. “As we think about what it would be like to have a degree program focused on influencers, it’s important that there is recognition of the often overlooked downsides of the career, and that includes the volatility,” Brooke Erin Duffy, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University, told The Hill.FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard , Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence services , is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and secret meetings , as a congresswoman, with Syria’s president, a close ally of the Kremlin and Iran. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, a veteran of combat missions in Iraq, said she had concerns about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s choice to be director of national intelligence . “I think she’s compromised,” Duckworth said on CNN’s “State of the Union,” citing Gabbard’s 2017 trip to Syria, where she held talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad. Gabbard was a Democratic House member from Hawaii at the time. “The U.S. intelligence community has identified her as having troubling relationships with America’s foes. And so my worry is that she couldn’t pass a background check,” Duckworth said. Gabbard, who said last month she is joining the Republican party, has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades. She was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait and, according to the Hawaii National Guard, received a Combat Medical Badge in 2005 for “participation in combat operations under enemy hostile fire in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III.” Duckworth’s comments drew immediate backlash from Republicans. “For her to say ridiculous and outright dangerous words like that is wrong,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, said on CNN, challenging Duckworth to retract her words. “That’s the most dangerous thing she could say — is that a United States lieutenant colonel in the United States Army is compromised and is an asset of Russia.” In recent days, other Democrats have accused Gabbard without evidence of being a “Russian asset.” Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, has claimed, without offering details, that Gabbard is in Russian President Vladimir “Putin’s pocket.” Story continues below video Mullin and others say the criticism from Democrats is rooted in the fact that Gabbard left their party and has become a Trump ally. Democrats say they worry that Gabbard’s selection as national intelligence chief endangers ties with allies and gives Russia a win. Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat just elected to the Senate, said he would not describe Gabbard as a Russian asset, but said she had “very questionable judgment.” “The problem is if our foreign allies don’t trust the head of our intelligence agencies, they’ll stop sharing information with us,” Schiff said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Gabbard in 2022 endorsed one of Russia’s justifications for invading Ukraine : the existence of dozens of U.S.-funded biolabs working on some of the world’s nastiest pathogens. The labs are part of an international effort to control outbreaks and stop bioweapons, but Moscow claimed Ukraine was using them to create deadly bioweapons. Gabbard said she just voiced concerns about protecting the labs. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, said he thought it was “totally ridiculous” that Gabbard was being cast as a Russian asset for having different political views. “It’s insulting. It’s a slur, quite frankly. There’s no evidence that she’s a asset of another country,” he said on NBC. Sen. James Lankford, another Oklahoma Republican, acknowledged having “lots of questions” for Gabbard as the Senate considers her nomination to lead the intelligence services. Lankford said on NBC that he wants to ask Gabbard about her meeting with Assad and some of her past comments about Russia. “We want to know what the purpose was and what the direction for that was. As a member of Congress, we want to get a chance to talk about past comments that she’s made and get them into full context,” Lankford said.Qatar tribune Ayeni Olusegun DOHA The Nigerian community in Qatar has been encouraged to be active participants in building the nation at home and in the Diaspora. Speaking at a ceremony in Doha to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, Ajibade Lateef, President of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Qatar (NIDO-Qatar), stressed that despite the challenges the nation faces, the unity in diversity still remains a rallying call for Nigerians to collaborate and drive progress. The event, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, was attended by top officials from the Nigerian embassy in Qatar, members of the diplomatic corps, and well-meaning Nigerians. “I would like to implore Nigerians to come out and join the community groups because being in a group is more advantageous than staying alone. We believe that working together as a community will propel us forward together,” Lateef said. “This event is an avenue for us to communicate, network, and share ideas of new things about how we can improve, fix our failures, and explore what every member of the community can contribute to ensure that we give back to the community. The country cannot fix things itself. We have to fix it together as Nigerians.” During the event, the NIDO-Qatar leader noted that the Nigerian embassy will soon start the passport production process after receiving approval as a capturing centre in the Middle East. This news was met with enthusiasm by Nigerians in Qatar, who have faced challenges in renewing or obtaining travel documents. “I am excited about the passport production updates,” said Mike, a Nigerian resident in Doha for over 10 years. “I have been here a while and know firsthand the challenges a lack of this service has posed, so it is great to see changes are being made. It is also lovely to be among Nigerians to celebrate as a nation and remind us that we have a nation to build despite living in the diaspora.” Lateef also disclosed that the organisation will launch ‘Reenergise the Community’ programme for Nigerians in need in Qatar. According to him, the initiative will begin in the first quarter of 2025 to support Nigerians who are unemployed, facing delayed salaries, those with health challenges and other vulnerable Nigerians who need support from the community. “With this, we will be able to have a community that is full of healthy, strong and stable members. I believe that we can all support each other knowing that they aren’t neglected, and in the long run, we can reduce negative social biases.” Meanwhile, businessman and Walking Football Qatar President Farhan Al Sheikh Al Sayed commended the strong Nigerian community presence in Qatar. He also lauded the bilateral ties between Qatar and Nigeria. “The Nigerian community is well-established in Qatar and deeply connected with the African and international communities. Nigerian music and culture are globally recognised and even receive airtimes on Qatar Radio,” Al Sayed said. He added that with the current administration in Nigeria, he hopes to see more business opportunities and partnerships across both sides of the aisles and robust bilateral relations between Qatar and Nigeria. The event served as a reminder of the importance of unity and collaboration within the diaspora and the broader effort to build a stronger Nigeria. Copy 22/11/2024 10

In the latest quarter, 10 analysts provided ratings for Public Service Enterprise PEG , showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 0 6 4 0 0 Last 30D 0 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 0 2 2 0 0 3M Ago 0 4 2 0 0 Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $94.0, along with a high estimate of $100.00 and a low estimate of $85.00. This current average has increased by 7.77% from the previous average price target of $87.22. Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Public Service Enterprise. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Nicholas Campanella Barclays Lowers Overweight $88.00 $98.00 Ross Fowler UBS Raises Neutral $98.00 $94.00 James Thalacker BMO Capital Raises Market Perform $89.00 $86.00 Neil Kalton Wells Fargo Raises Overweight $100.00 $85.00 Nicholas Campanella Barclays Raises Overweight $98.00 $80.00 Greg Gordon Evercore ISI Group Raises Outperform $95.00 $92.00 Nicholas Campanella Barclays Raises Overweight $98.00 $80.00 Ross Fowler UBS Raises Neutral $94.00 $87.00 David Arcaro Morgan Stanley Raises Overweight $95.00 $83.00 Paul Zimbardo Jefferies Announces Hold $85.00 - Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Public Service Enterprise. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Public Service Enterprise compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Public Service Enterprise's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Public Service Enterprise's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Public Service Enterprise analyst ratings. About Public Service Enterprise Public Service Enterprise Group is the holding company for a regulated utility (PSE&G) and other nonregulated businesses such as nuclear power generation and clean energy projects. PSE&G provides regulated gas and electricity delivery services in New Jersey to a combined 4.3 million customers. Public Service Enterprise Group also operates the Long Island Power Authority system. In 2022, the company sold its gas and oil power plants in the mid-Atlantic, New York, and the Northeast. Financial Milestones: Public Service Enterprise's Journey Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence. Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Public Service Enterprise's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 7.57% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Utilities sector. Net Margin: Public Service Enterprise's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 19.68% . This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health. Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.26%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital. Return on Assets (ROA): Public Service Enterprise's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 0.98% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns. 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TOWSON, Md. — The clean-cut streets outside Baltimore where Luigi Mangione grew up are a picture of suburban idyll: Tidy lawns, flowering bushes, stately Colonials and Capes in muted colors. Mangione enjoyed all the trappings of that privilege. He went to the high-end Gilman private school where he became valedictorian, got into an Ivy League School and earned a master’s in computer science. He had every opportunity to make a difference. But that stereotype was shattered with the caught-on video cold-blooded killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . And since Mangione’s arrest last week, a critical question has gone unanswered: Why would someone with so much privilege and promise allegedly turn to cold-blooded murder to make his point? Dr. Naftali Berrill, a forensic psychologist, said it’s not as uncommon as people might think for someone with Mangione’s history and resources to commit acts of violence. “It’s that privilege that leads to a grandiose sense of self , a sense that they’re entitled to pursue a certain course of action. ‘I’m a hero. I’m so brazen, that I think I can shoot someone in broad daylight,” Dr. Berrill said. Mangione, who grew up seemingly with everything, might have felt he had a “unique perspective,” and an ability to “outfox law enforcement” with his Ivy League education, Dr. Berrill speculated. “There’s a grand delusion that to do this is OK because they’re serving a greater good . And that he’s so special that he’s so special that he wouldn’t get caught,” he added. Five days after the Dec. 4 killing outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown, where Thompson was scheduled to speak, Mangione was spotted in a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He is now in a Pennsylvania prison as he awaits extradition to NYC, where he will be tried on a charge of second-degree murder . 'Bright and kind soul' Mangione’s paternal grandfather, Nicholas Mangione, built the family’s wealth as a real-estate developer after being born into poverty, the son of an Italian immigrant in Baltimore’s Little Italy, according to a 1995 profile in The Baltimore Sun . One of 37 cousins , Mangione grew up in a modest Colonial home on the corner of Buckley Court near Chatterleigh Circle, a sleepy cul-de-sac in Towson where neighbors were stunned to hear the news. “I couldn’t believe it,” one neighbor said. “I’m shocked.” “I knew his parents. The parents were very nice people. They were pretty much to themselves. But very nice people,” he said. “They didn’t really socialize with the community to my knowledge. ...They were well-off. You’d never know, they were down-to-earth people.” His cousin, Nino Mangione , a GOP lawmaker who represents a suburban Baltimore district in the state’s House of Delegates, posted a statement from the family expressing their shock over the brutal slaying. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Nino Mangione posted on Facebook. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” A similar theme was picked up by many of his friends. A high school friend, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Daily News he is “truly saddened and speechless” at the allegations, saying they don’t align with the Mangione he knew. “Luigi Mangione was, is, and will continue to be loved by his friends, family, and everyone he came into contact with,” the friend said in a statement. “He is a bright and kind soul, motivated by a deep care for the world and improving it for everyone around him. He is a creator and scholar. I truly hope he will have a chance to speak for himself at the appropriate time because I have full confidence that his words are worth listening to.” Other high school pals described him to the New York Times as intelligent and driven, “a big believer in the power of technology to change the world,” according to one of those friends, Aaron Cranston. He graduated as valedictorian of the private all-boys Gilman School where he played soccer and ran track. He went to the University of Pennsylvania , earned a master’s degree in computer science, and co-founded a video game development lab at the Ivy League school. According to a LinkedIn profile, after his internship, Mangione was a teaching assistant at the University of Pennsylvania in data structures and algorithms and also worked as a teaching assistant at Stanford University for a summer program in AI. Since graduation, Mangione had been working as a data engineer for TrueCar , a California-based online car marketplace, according to the LinkedIn profile. Dr Louis Schlesinger, a professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice said, the narrative has come to revolve around Mangione, instead of his victim, partly because of his background. “The offender intrigues everybody because it’s the opposite of what you expect,” Schlesinger said. “He’s obviously intelligent, went to U Penn, his family is super wealthy, and it just doesn’t compute with average people. “It’s not that we’re surprised. We’re intrigued because it flies in the face of what we think and what we hear.” Health care anger Cops are looking into an emergency room visit by Mangione, who suffered a back injury on July 4, 2023. The visit is being investigated in connection with the alleged killer’s apparent animosity towards the health care industry. Investigators are monitoring his Facebook account, which was said to have highlighted the difficulties he went through as a result of the injury. Michael TenEyck, an assistant professor of criminology at the University of Texas at Arlington said that while Magione had a lot going for him — attractiveness, a charming personality, wealth — that all may have been canceled out by his physical pain. “If you wake up every day with back pain, it may not matter. Just mere discomfort every day might push someone over that edge,” TenEyck said. R.J. Martin, who founded a co-living space called Surfbreak in Honolulu, where Mangione lived for six months, said Mangione told him he was suffering from a spinal misalignment, the Times reported. A photo posted on X believed to belong to Mangione shows an x-ray of a spine with screws in it, and his Goodreads.com account included reviews of several books about back pain. “He knew that dating and being physically intimate with his back condition wasn’t possible,” Martin told the Times. “I remember him telling me that, and my heart just breaks.” At some point, Mangione became focused on the ills of the health care industry — a theme that has resonated with many following the saga across the nation. Mangione’s now-taken-down Goodreads.com account offered a glimpse at the books he was reading and contemplating over the last year. Included in an online list of books he read this year is Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski’s “Industrial Society and its Future,” which Mangione rated four out of five stars. “He was a violent individual — rightfully imprisoned — who maimed innocent people. While these actions tend to be characterized as those of a crazy luddite, however, they are more accurately seen as those of an extreme political revolutionary,” his review said. “When all other forms of communication fail, violence is necessary to survive,” the post went on to say. “It’s not terrorism, it’s war and revolution.” Mangione had a 260-word manifesto on him when he was arrested, which gave an apparent confession to the execution, police sources said. The note made clear he acted alone— and that while what he did “had to be done,” he’s sorry for the harm it caused. “Frankly, these parasites had it coming,” police sources said he wrote. Mangione also noted that people in the United States pay more in health care expenses than those in any other country but Americans’ life expectancy is ranked at No. 42 worldwide. Dr. Berrill said his manifesto only furthers his point that Mangione may have had an inflated ego due to his background. “I’m unique. I’m special. I’m entitled. It speaks to that grandiosity,” Dr. Berrill said. Cops found the words “Deny,” “Delay,” and “Depose” written on the bullets — a supposed insurance industry mantra for delaying claims and maximizing profits — leading police to believe that the killer was, in fact, motivated by a beef with the insurance industry. “The castings on the shell — that shows he put thought into it. It wasn’t a crime of passion ,” said TenEyck. Mental health concerns Another key question, experts say, is whether Mangione was suffering from some sort of mental illness. There were several signs of potential instability in the months leading up the shooting. Around six months ago, Mangione cut off contact with his friends and family, according to the Times. Mangione’s last known address is Honolulu, and also had connections to San Francisco, police said. In January Mangione pleaded no contest to trespassing at Nu’uanu Pali Lookout, a public park in Kaneohe, Hawaii, and paid a $100 fine. “He seems to be a very smart individual,” forensic psychologist, Dr. Alexis Reyes said, noting Mangione’s academic achievement, privilege, seemingly close family ties, and ability to remain employed.“ For the most part up until at least a few months ago,” she said. “That’s what we really want to pay attention to from a mental health aspect.” “His mother had filed a missing person report six months ago. We start to feel this normally social individual become very isolated,” Reyes continued. Schlesinger said there aren’t any clear answers about potential mental illness quite yet. Nothing has been raised in court. “It’s more speculation based on no facts. We’re just going to have to wait, and even then, there are different degrees of mental illness . It’s way more complicated than what we can put in a sound bite,” he said. Mangione lashed out as he arrived at court for a hearing on Tuesday about an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” Appearing clad in an orange jumpsuit, media crews captured Mangioni appearing to be upset, struggling with court security officers and yelling to members of the press in mostly inaudible statements, describing something as “completely out of touch” as officers slammed him up against a wall. Manhattan psychiatrist, Dr. Gail Saltz, said Mangione’s arrest has garnered harsh reactions across the board. “Many of us think that if we had what he has and where he came from, that we would protect all that, and not risk it, not do something like this,” Dr. Saltz said. “It’s sort of a perfect storm here. It’s not just those things,” she said of Mangione’s apparent advantages in life. “It’s somebody planning and carrying out a murder in New York City in broad daylight of a CEO of a major company. It’s the audacity of the crime and who was killed.” “It challenges our ideology as a society,” Dr. Reyes added. “The reality is we are all humans. Just because he is a privileged individual who is better equipped doesn’t necessarily mean that is enough to prevent him or anyone from a similar background from acting in a similar way,” Reyes said. ©2024 New York Daily News. Visit nydailynews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Transcripts: Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy share final updates ahead of 49ers-Bears Week 14 matchupMiss America Madison Marsh’s journey from pageant to pilotBy Kemberley Washington, CPA, Bankrate.com (TNS) As the end of the year approaches, now’s the time to start preparing for filing your 2024 tax return in 2025. When it comes to tax strategies, generally Dec. 31 is the deadline to make changes that might lower your tax bill. One major exception is the deadline for contributing to a Roth or traditional IRA : You have until April 15, 2025, to make a contribution to a Roth or traditional IRA for tax year 2024. If you qualify for deductible IRA contributions , then a contribution to your traditional IRA can reduce your taxable income for 2024. Here are tips and strategies to prepare now for the 2025 tax-filing deadline. If you had significant changes in your life in 2024 — maybe you got married or divorced, started your own business, or had to claim unemployment benefits — your taxes may be more complicated. As a result, you might need to hire a certified public accountant (CPA), enrolled agent (EA) or other tax professional to prepare and file your taxes. If you decide to hire someone, it’s best to start planning for that sooner rather than later. Waiting until the calendar flips to April could cost you. The average fee for a professional to prepare and file a simple Form 1040 tax return, with no itemized deductions, is about $220, according to a survey by the National Society of Accountants in 2020-2021, the most recent data available. But that amount rises quickly for more complex returns, and varies depending on where you live. For example, a Form 1040 with itemized deductions costs an average of $432 in states on the Pacific Coast, compared with $285 in New England. 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For the 2024 tax season (2023 tax returns), taxpayers’ adjusted gross income (AGI) couldn’t exceed $79,000. •The IRS also offers its Direct File program, a free tool that allows you to file your federal income tax return directly with the IRS at no cost. The program supports simple tax returns and is available only in certain states. Check to see if you qualify here. •Another free-filing option is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. IRS-certified volunteers offer free basic tax preparation in person to people who earn less than $67,000 a year, are disabled or whose English is limited. The IRS has an online location tool for hundreds of free tax preparation sites in the U.S. (the locator tool is updated from February through April). Some VITA sites also offer online tax-prep assistance. Now is a good time to create an IRS online account. If you want to see your Form 1040 from last year, or you’re missing a prior year Form W-2 or mortgage interest statement, you can find your documents using this free tax tool. Another benefit of creating an IRS online account is that it allows you to quickly obtain your prior year’s tax information without sitting on the phone for hours with an IRS representative, says Carl Johnson, a certified public accountant in New Orleans. An IRS online account also lets you view your account balance and payment history for each year. You can also create a payment plan to settle your federal income tax debt within minutes. If you’re 73 years old and have enjoyed watching your 401(k) or IRA grow tax-free without touching it, remember that the IRS is going to want its share each year. That means you’ll have to make withdrawals — and pay income tax. If you turned 73 in 2024, plan to take your required minimum distribution (RMD) at the latest by April 1, 2025. Read this IRS bulletin for more information. The amount of your RMDs is based on your age and the year-end values of your retirement accounts. A Roth IRA has two big tax advantages over a traditional IRA : Qualified withdrawals are not considered income for federal (and usually state) tax purposes, and you don’t have to take distributions from a Roth every year once you reach age 73. Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA may save you money in the long run. Just know that when you convert an IRA to a Roth, it’s considered taxable income, which will raise your tax bill for that year. Generally, it’s best to convert to a Roth IRA when you’re in a low-income year. As tax season approaches, many people start receiving phone calls, emails and texts from entities claiming to be the IRS. Be wary, and understand that these are scams. Typically, the IRS will mail you a notice before using any other method of communication to notify you concerning issues with your tax return. The IRS won’t reach out via social media or text messaging. Relatedly, the IRS warns taxpayers to be careful when choosing a tax preparer. Taking time to vet your tax preparer is crucial to protect yourself from tax scams and fraud. Before hiring a tax professional, search that person’s name in the IRS database of federal tax return preparers to avoid dishonest “professionals.” “Taxpayers should check the tax professional’s credentials,” Johnson says. Tax pros without credentials “may take questionable positions without any degree of scrutiny or fear of losing their access to the profession,” Johnson says. Taxpayers who don’t file a tax return and owe a tax bill, or who file but don’t pay their tax bill on time, risk severe penalties. The IRS can even seize assets if necessary. Respond quickly if the IRS has been sending you letters because it found an error on your return or claims you owe back taxes. Typically, the IRS will send you a notice if you have a balance due, changes were made to your tax return, or the agency needs additional information. “If you ignore a collection letter from the IRS, you may face wage garnishments, liens, bank levies, and other adverse action. And in some cases, the amount due may increase for failure to respond,” Johnson says. Keep in mind the IRS does offer installment plans and other payment plans. Make copies of your correspondence and use only the U.S. Postal Service, the postmark from which is your proof of timeliness when responding. But whatever you do, don’t ignore the IRS because this may cause more issues in the future. ©2024 Bankrate.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.jilibay.con 。

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Shelia Poole | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA — Holidays are a time for families and friends to gather, but for older people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, it can cause so much stress and confusion that they could be in danger of what experts calls wandering. Related Articles Millions will see rise in health insurance premiums if federal subsidies expire What Americans think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his health stances Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US What’s behind rising autism rates: A broader definition of autism and better screening Most US teens are abstaining from drinking, smoking and marijuana, survey says “I would say around the holiday time is the biggest challenge for people with dementia,” said Kim Franklin, senior manager of programs and services at the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Schedules are changing, people are traveling, families are coming together and friends are coming over. There’s a lot of chaos going on and that can cause a person to wander. They want to get away. It’s hard for them to process what’s happening.” The Alzheimer’s Association reports 72% of dementia patients who wander are found alive by the next day. Alerting 911 as soon as the person goes missing is critical. The odds of survival decrease as more time passes. Angel Alonso, president of Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery based in Gwinnett County, said the vast majority — between 60% and 70% — of the 30 to 40 calls the nonprofit received last year involved people with the disease. The GESAR is a volunteer-driven organization that works with law enforcement to find people who have gone missing, including children, people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and people lost during major disasters. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Vice President John Clark, who is also volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. For caregivers and loved ones, a relative who goes missing is devastating. Two of Clark’s grandparents had dementia, so he gravitated to search and rescue to help other families and caregivers keep their loved ones safe. He’s consulted with police departments across metro Atlanta on the best ways to find people with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can cause people to lose their ability to recognize people and places that are familiar. According to the Alzheimer’s Association there are often warning signs that a person might wander. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander during the course of the disease. That includes people returning from a regular walk or drive later than usual. Or they may talk about fulfilling former obligations, such as going to work or talk about going home even when they’re at home. Sometimes they become restless and pace or make repetitive movements. Clark recounted one call for help when a family reported a missing relative, but they insisted she couldn’t have gone far because of a bad knee that limited her to walking no further than the mailbox. Searchers found the missing woman 7 miles from home. Even those who have never shown an interest in wandering might start without warning. Dan Goerke is fortunate. His late wife, Diane, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012, once went missing from the car of a caregiver. The caregiver had stopped for an errand. Diane had waited alone in cars as people ran errands before. But this time, when the caregiver returned, Diane was gone but her seat belt was still fastened. “It was like she disappeared into thin air,” said Goerke, who said he doesn’t blame the caregiver. Fortunately, she was found uninjured and nearby a short time later that same day. Goerke said it’s hard for caregivers to always be on guard for wandering. “We have so many things to juggle that’s not necessarily at the top of our minds. We have to manage medications, take them to doctor’s appointments, cook meals and taking care of things day to day,” he said. Clark said when searching for someone with dementia, one of the keys is to know what the person was like before their diagnosis. Often their long-term memories are still strong. They once found a woman who walked out of her home and went to where she used to shop and to her old job, although it had closed. Recently, GESAR unveiled a new tool to search for missing people: Maverick. An 8-month-old chocolate Labrador retriever, Maverick is in training to be part of the GESAR search and research team that will track missing people, including wandering dementia patients in metro Atlanta. In cases involving children and people with dementia, a dog’s personality can also be an asset. Labs like Maverick are friendly and affectionate, not imposing or threatening like some other breeds — and less likely to scare the person who is lost. Canines can be used in searches in both rural and urban areas. “He’s an asset,” said Maverick’s handler, Carmen Alonso. “His nose can pick up odors and track where a person has been that we might not think to go that direction.” At the Cobb County Police Department, Public Information Officer Sgt. Eric Smith said if dogs are needed to search for a wanderer they call the sheriff’s department, which has bloodhounds. “They’re not apprehension dogs so there’s little or no likelihood of a bite,” he said. Technology can also help, Smith said. Searchers can use drones and families can install technology on a person’s car to help locate it or use other kinds of trackable devices including on their phone. “We get so many Alzheimer’s calls,” said Clark, who is also a volunteer instructor with the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Most cases they’ve worked on have had favorable results, according to the Georgia Emergency Search and Recovery organization. No two searches are the same, said Sgt. Jeremy Blake of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. “When responding to calls for a missing person, the response is different than that of a fleeing suspect,” he wrote in an email. “The K-9s that are used to track missing persons are not trained in the apprehension of suspects. ... Often times, if the K-9 cannot locate the missing person, they can provide officers with a more accurate direction of travel than they may previously had.” Nearly 7 million U.S. residents age 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s according to the most recent Facts & Figures report . Of those, more than 188,000 Georgians ages 65 and older also have been diagnosed with the disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter. Facts on wandering: There is a better chance of being found in urban environments because of a higher probability of a “good Samaritan” stepping in. Wanderers may give no forewarning. Often those with memory issues wander away during activities they’ve done safely in the past, such as shopping or sitting on a front porch. Some people who still drive can become disoriented and drive for miles away from home. According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, on average, half the calls for missing persons involve the elderly or someone with disabilities. If a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia disappears: Call 911 as soon as possible. Have a photograph available for first responders and an article of clothing to provide a scent for search dogs. Sharing what the missing person liked to do in prior years can be a key: Did they have a job they went to every day? Did they like to fish or go to a certain spot? Searchers will need to know the last time the person was seen to help determine how far a person might have wandered. (Source: Alzheimer’s Association and Cobb County Police Department.) ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Srinagar, Dec 8: J&K Police have decided to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards individuals spreading false propaganda, particularly those aimed at disrupting peace and influencing youth with anti-national ideologies. “Coordinated efforts are underway to dismantle the ecosystem of misinformation and radicalisation in J&K,” a senior Police officer here said. “The individuals involved in such activities, whether through social media or on-ground networks, will face strict action.” He said peace in J&K had been hard-earned, and any attempt to destabilise it would be dealt with firmly. “We have observed that certain groups and individuals are deliberately spreading false information and target the youth. Such attempts will not be tolerated,” the senior Police officer said. He said that law enforcement agencies were identifying networks actively engaged in disseminating anti-national propaganda. “These networks, often operating anonymously on social media platforms, are using fake news and inflammatory content to radicalise impressionable minds. Every effort is being made to dismantle this ecosystem,” the senior Police officer said. He said that the crackdown would involve monitoring digital platforms, intercepting harmful content, and prosecuting individuals found guilty under stringent laws. “We have increased surveillance on online activities and are identifying people behind such narratives. Their time is up,” the senior Police officer said. He said that the law enforcement agencies were also focusing on counter-radicalisation measures, offering support and guidance to the vulnerable youth. “While punitive measures are important, we are equally focused on steering our young population away from the clutches of such propaganda. Counselling programmes, job opportunities, and skill-development initiatives are being prioritised,” another Police officer said. At the same time, Police have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities. “This is a collective responsibility. The people should play a role in preserving peace by rejecting divisive narratives and cooperating with law enforcement,” the Police officer said. “Misinformation spreads like wildfire. We request everyone to verify the authenticity of any content before forwarding it. Anyone found sharing anti-national propaganda will also be held accountable.” Officials said that the crackdown would extend at all levels, targeting not just individuals but also organisations supporting such activities. “We will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that peace and stability prevail in J&K. Those who think they can destabilise things through falsehood and hatred will face the full force of the law,” the officer said. Earlier, Greater Kashmir reported that the law enforcement agencies in J&K have intensified surveillance of social media platforms to curtail anti-national propaganda and avert adverse fallout on the peace and stability in J&K. Senior Police officials said that around 150 social media handles were being closely monitored. These handles are suspected to be spreading extremist ideologies and fake news, all of which are under scrutiny as part of a comprehensive strategy against terrorism. According to officials, platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, and X are being exploited to circulate anti-national propaganda, fake news, inflammatory videos, and manipulated images targeting youth. In the past, cybercrime units identified multiple pages promoting radical ideologies and glorifying militancy.

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Pete Hegseth , Donald Trump ’s pick for defense secretary , has said that leftists are America’s “internal enemies” and suggested a Democratic victory could have ended in a civil war. Trump named the 44-year-old veteran and Fox News host as his nominee for secretary of defense earlier this month. Now, The Guardian reports the man who could lead the Pentagon once wrote in 2020 that the U.S. might undergo “civil war” if Democrats won. In his book American Crusade , Hegseth laid out “the strategy we must employ in order to defeat America’s internal enemies” and called on the GOP to “mock, humiliate, intimidate, and crush our leftist opponents.” “America will decline and die,” Hegseth wrote, referring to a now-moot future where the Joe Biden won the election, according to The Guardian . “A national divorce will ensue. Outnumbered freedom lovers will fight back.” The U.S. armed forces are similarly-minded freedom lovers who would have to “make a choice,” he continued. If confirmed, Hegseth would lead the Pentagon and assume the second-most powerful position in the military’s chain of command. “The military and police, both bastions of freedom-loving patriots, will be forced to make a choice,” Hegseth wrote. “It will not be good. Yes, there will be some form of civil war.” John Whitehouse, news director at Media Matters for America told The Guardian the veteran has “always given off a proto-fascist vibe.” “The thing that appealed to him was going into Iraq as a crusader, and when that went wrong he started looking at America through the same lens,” Whitehouse told the outlet. The Independent has contacted Trump’s transition team for comment. In the days since Trump tapped him to lead the Pentagon, allegations against Hegseth of sexual misconduct and white supremacist associations have come to light. Hegseth was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Monterey, California in 2017 . The woman said Hegseth took her phone, blocked the door to a hotel room and refused to let her leave before assaulting her, according to a police report of the incident released Wednesday . The veteran has denied all wrongdoing. “The matter was fully investigated and I was completely cleared,” he said of the incident. Meanwhile, Hegseth has the phrase “Deus Vult” tattooed on his bicep, which has been used by white supremacists . "Deus Vult" is Latin for "God Wills It," and was a rallying cry for Christian crusaders in the Middle Ages. The tattoo previously resulted in Hegseth being flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to its associations with white supremacy, the Associated Press reported. “Mr. Hegseth has the necessary experience and qualifications to implement President Trump’s pro-America policies, and none of these left-wing media concocted falsehoods will work to stop that mission,” Steven Cheung, Trump’s communications director, previously said in a statement regarding the tattoo.Big News!! Best Sac Homes Group Partners with LPT Realty

Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad's rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip. Daraa was dubbed "the cradle of the revolution" early in Syria's civil war, after activists accused the government of detaining and torturing a group of boys for scribbling anti-Assad graffiti on their school walls in 2011. While Aleppo and Hama, the two other main cities taken from government control in recent days, fell to an Islamist-led rebel alliance, Daraa fell to local armed groups, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. "Local factions have taken control of more areas in Daraa province, including Daraa city... they now control more than 90 percent of the province, as regime forces successively pulled out," the Britain-based Observatory said late Friday, which relies on a network of sources around Syria. Daraa province borders Jordan. Despite a truce brokered by Assad ally Russia, it has been plagued by unrest in recent years, with frequent attacks, clashes and assassinations. Syria's civil war, which began with Assad's crackdown on democracy protests, has killed more than 500,000 people and forced more than half the population to flee their homes. Never in the war had Assad's forces lost control of so many key cities in such a short space of time. Since a rebel alliance led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched its offensive on November 27, the government has lost second city Aleppo and subsequently Hama in central Syria. The rebels were on Friday at the gates of Homs, Syria's third city, as the government pulled out its troops from Deir Ezzor in the east to redeploy towards to the centre. In an interview published on Friday, the leader of HTS, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, said the aim of the offensive was to overthrow Assad. "When we talk about objectives, the goal of the revolution remains the overthrow of this regime. It is our right to use all available means to achieve that goal," Jolani told CNN. HTS is rooted in the Syrian branch of Al-Qaeda. Proscribed as a terrorist organisation by Western governments, it has sought to soften its image in recent years. According to Fabrice Balanche, a lecturer at France's Lumiere Lyon 2 university, HTS now controls 20,000 square kilometres (more than 7,700 square miles) of territory, nearly seven times as much as it did before the offensive started. As the army and its Iran-backed militia allies pulled out of Deir Ezzor in eastern Syria, Kurdish-led forces said they crossed the Euphrates and took control of the territory that had been vacated. The Observatory said government troops and their allies withdrew "suddenly" from the east and headed towards the oasis town of Palmyra on the desert road to Homs. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, who are backed by the United States, expressed readiness for dialogue with both Turkey and the rebels, saying the offensive heralded a "new" political reality for Syria. The rebels launched their offensive the same day a ceasefire took effect in neighbouring Lebanon in the war between Israel and Hezbollah. The Lebanese militant group has been an important Assad ally, alongside Russia and Iran. Turkey, which has backed the opposition, said it would hold talks with Russia and Iran in Qatar this weekend. Ahead of the talks, the top diplomats of Iran, Iraq and Syria met in Baghdad, where Syria's Bassam al-Sabbagh accused the government's enemies of seeking to "redraw the political map". Iran's Abbas Araghchi pledged to provide Assad's government with "whatever (support) is needed". In Homs, scene of some of the war's deadliest violence, tens of thousands of members of Assad's Alawite minority were fleeing, fearing the rebels' advance, residents and the Britain-based Observatory said. Syrians who were forced out of the country years ago by the initial crackdown on the revolt were glued to their phones as they watched current developments unfold. "We've been dreaming of this for more than a decade," said Yazan, a 39-year-old former activist who now lives in France. Asked whether he was worried about HTS's Islamist agenda, he said: "It doesn't matter to me who is conducting this. The devil himself could be behind it. What people care about is who is going to liberate the country." On the other side of the sectarian divide, Haidar, 37, who lives in an Alawite-majority neighbourhood, told AFP by telephone that "fear is the umbrella that covers Homs now". The army shelled the advancing rebels as Syrian and Russian aircraft struck from the skies. At least 20 civilians, including five children, were killed in the bombardment, the war monitor added. At least 826 people, mostly combatants but also including 111 civilians, have been killed since the offensive began last week, according to the Observatory's figures, while the United Nations said the violence has displaced 280,000 people. Many of the scenes witnessed in recent days would have been unimaginable earlier in the war. In Hama, an AFP photographer saw residents set fire to a giant poster of Assad on the facade of city hall. "Our joy is indescribable, and we wish this for every honourable Syrian to experience these happy moments that we have been deprived of since birth," said Hama resident Ghiath Suleiman. Online footage verified by AFP showed residents toppling a statue of Assad's father Hafez, under whose brutal rule the army carried out a massacre in the city in the 1980s. Aron Lund, a fellow of the Century International think tank, called the loss of Hama "a massive, massive blow to the Syrian government". Should Assad lose Homs, it wouldn't mean the end of his rule, Lund said, but "with no secure route from Damascus to the coast, I'd say it's over as a credible state entity". bur-ser/rsc

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.

SANTA CLARA – Practicing behind a patchwork line is not how Brock Purdy dreamed of spending his 25th birthday Friday, never mind that he just gifted 49ers linemen a caravan of trucks and sports-utility vehicles on two-year leases. The 49ers are poised to field their most inexperienced offensive line in at least coach Kyle Shanahan’s eight seasons. Monday night’s chore for whoever blocks: protect Purdy and clear lanes for ball carriers Isaac Guerendo and Deebo Samuel against the NFC-leading Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium. Injuries have so thoroughly depleted the Niners (6-9) that 3-of-5 spots could feature linemen making their 49ers’ starting debuts. The only healthy starters are center Jake Brendel and right guard Dominick Puni, who might have to shift to other spots to provide for the best five-man look. Left tackle Trent Williams and his backup, Jaylon More, both went this week on injured reserve, which is where left guard Aaron Banks is expected to land before Monday night’s 5:15 p.m. kickoff. Right tackle Colton McKivitz did not practice Thursday, after being limited by a knee issue, and versatile backup Spencer Burford has been out with a calf injury he sustained as the sub at left tackle in Sunday’s loss at Miami. Offensive linemen Ben Bartch and Jon Feliciano are on injured reserve. Nick Zakelj is expected to make the first start of his career, most likely at left guard. “I know it’s just an amazing opportunity to have,” Zakelj said. “I can’t wait to go grasp it and go out there, fly off the ball and let it loose.” Charlie Heck, poached Wednesday off the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad, made 21 career starts for the Houston Texans from 2020-23, and Thursday acquisition Matt Hennessy made 22 starts as the Atlanta Falcons’ 2020-22 center. No other linemen have starting experience, including Zakelj, Austen Pleasants, Sebastian Gutierrez, Isaac Alarcon and undrafted rookie center Drake Nugent. If McKivitz is healthy, he’s an option to move to left tackle, where he made spot starts at left tackle in 2021 and ’22 in place of Williams. Burford, unbeknownst until last game, had practiced as the No. 3 left tackle most of the season. LYNCH’S STATE OF FRANCHISE General manager John Lynch, speaking for the first time since Sunday’s official elimination from the playoffs, is in the investigation process of examining the 49ers’ 2024 woes and potential cures. “I can’t believe we’re here, but we are. We have to accept that. We have to learn from that,” Lynch said on KNBR 680-AM. “We can’t just chalk it up to, ‘There were a lot of injuries.’ The team we’re playing, Detroit, they had a lot of injuries but they found a way. We have to look at the root, and we have been looking at the root causes. We’ll fix it.” One obvious issue is the 49ers’ inability to close out games, something that’s carried over from past playoff defeats to this season’s four NFC West defeats. Lynch noted that the absences of All-Pros Williams and Christian McCaffrey factors into that. “But we can’t chalk it up to just that. We have to go deeper,” Lynch said. “There are ways we could have gotten it done. When you have division opponents (down) multiple scores, you have to put people away, and that’s what we didn’t do this year. We have to own that. We have to get to the bottom of why exactly that happened, with every decision we make.” HEALTH CENTER Fullback Kyle Juszczyk did not practice because of illness. Juszczyk has played every game this season after taking a pay cut in the spring. He is aiming for his ninth straight Pro Bowl invitation. Running back Isaac Guerendo participated in a second straight practice and looks on track to make his third career start; he did not play in Sunday’s loss at Miami because of hamstring and foot injuries. Running back David Montgomery (knee) was the only player on the Lions’ active roster not to practice. Cornerback Terrion Arnold (illness) was limited after missing Thursday’s session. Full participants were guard Graham Glasgow (knee), wide receiver Kalif Raymond (foot) and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (neck). GAMEDAY GUIDE Levi’s Stadium parking lots are to open at 1:45 p.m. Stadium gates open 30 minutes later for club- and suite-ticket holders, with entry for all others starting at 3:15 p.m. Halftime entertainment will feature MIMS and Freedom Williams (from the C+C Music Factory). Tony Lindsay will perform the national anthem.North Dakota’s John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer tout counter-UAS, mental health provisions in defense policy billjilibay_official 。

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89bio to Participate in the 7th Annual Evercore HealthCONx ConferenceNEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — A Louisiana civil court judge on Monday halted state agencies' plans to forcibly clear homeless encampments in New Orleans. Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Ethel Julien issued a temporary restraining order blocking state police and two other agencies from evicting homeless people from their encampments in New Orleans or seizing their property without following city laws and due process. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry had called earlier this month for the City of New Orleans to remove a large encampment before Thanksgiving and warned he would intervene if the city did not comply. “If a judge believes that people have a right to be on whatever public space they choose, maybe that judge should have them move into her chambers and courtroom," Landry said after the judge issued the restraining order Monday. Louisiana State Police spokesperson Sgt. Katharine Stegall said the agency’s legal team and the state Attorney General’s Office are reviewing the order. State police have “promptly halted activities” and are “complying with the restrictions” of the order, Stegall said. Landry and New Orleans officials have repeatedly clashed over how to address the issue of homelessness in the city. New Orleans City Councilmember Lesli Harris said Monday that directing more resources towards moving homeless people into stable housing was “infinitely more effective than punitive sweeps” of encampments. “Coordination between the government and service providers on the housing of people is imperative, and continuously moving people only makes it that much harder to house them,” Harris said. But the governor has pushed to clear homeless encampments. In late October, Louisiana State Police, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Department of Transportation and Development converged on a homeless encampment under a highway to remove and relocate dozens of people prior to pop star Taylor Swift’s concerts in the nearby Superdome. Some people who had been away at the time of the clearances returned to the area to find they had lost their personal property including family heirlooms, identification documents and medication, according to testimony in court documents. City officials and advocates for homeless people decried the evictions and said they disrupted ongoing efforts to secure long-term housing for these individuals because they became harder to locate. A judge later granted a temporary restraining order preventing more clearances but declined to extend it beyond early November after lawyers representing the state police indicated in court that removals tied to the Taylor Swift concerts had ceased. But on Friday, homeless people began receiving flyers from state police officers ordering them to leave their encampments within 24 hours, according to a motion for relief filed on behalf of two homeless plaintiffs by the Southern Poverty Law Center and two other legal groups. The planned sweeps preceded the Bayou Classic football game on Saturday between Southern University and Grambling State University at the Superdome. “Your presence is considered a violation,” the flyers stated, according to the motion for relief. However, they were halted by the new temporary restraining order. On Dec. 3, the judge is scheduled to deliberate on whether to issue a preliminary injunction against the three state agencies. “The vulnerable people with disabilities who make up the vast majority of people living in the street deserve to be treated with sensitivity and compassion,” said Joe Heeren-Mueller, director of community engagement for Unity of Greater New Orleans, a homeless outreach organization. There are about 1,450 homeless people in New Orleans and neighboring Jefferson Parish, according to a January survey by the nonprofit Unity of Greater New Orleans. The city has committed to securing housing for these individuals by the end of 2025. Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96Orchestra BioMed to Participate in the Piper Sandler 36th Annual Healthcare Conference

Anxiety about money, gun violence and hate crimes ranked high on list of American's concerns Limiting your news consumption may help ease stress and anxiety More than before, Americans surveyed say they'll make mental health resolutions for 2025 FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Should you cut back on doom scrolling in 2025? Worries about money, gun violence and hate crimes ranked high among many people's lists of worries at the end of 2024, according to a poll that is part of American Psychiatric Association (APA) Healthy Minds Monthly opinion poll series. The survey included 2200 U.S. adults. Reducing news consumption may be beneficial for your mental health , experts say. "If current events seem overwhelming it may be time to limit your news consumption,” Dr. Marketa Wills , medical director of the APA, said. “While we like to stay informed, the news can also impact our mental health, and being mindful of that impact is important," Wells said in a news release. According to the APA's research, American adults have remained most anxious about the economy and gun violence throughout 2024. Looking ahead to 2025, more than 1/3 of Americans surveyed (33%) say they will make mental health-related New Year’s resolutions, which is a 5% increase from last year. In fact, the increase is the highest result the APA has collected since it began asking the question in 2021. As usual, many people report that they will pledge to be more physically active in 2025; other resolutions focus on participating in mentally healthy activities. Spend more time in nature (46%) Meditation (44%) Focus on spirituality (37%) Take a social media break (30%) Journaling (29%) “A new year brings with it new opportunities but also renewed concerns about the very important issues that impact our lives,” Wills said, adding that “any time of the year, mental health matters. Staying mindful of how we’re doing while taking active steps to care for ourselves is a terrific resolution.” More information The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has more on stress and anxiety management. SOURCE: American Psychiatric Association (APA), news release, Dec. 13, 2024; APA, press release, Dec. 18, 2024 If you make resolutions, consider starting or re-starting a practice that will nurture your mental health, such as meditating or taking a break from social media.Luxembourg – 11 December 2024 – Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced the award of a substantial 1 contract for a subsea tieback development in the US Gulf of Mexico. Subsea7's scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of subsea equipment, including structures, umbilicals, production risers, and flowlines. 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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was on the verge of backing a 16-week federal abortion ban earlier this year when aides staged an intervention. According to Time magazine's cover story on his selection as its 2024 Person of the Year, Trump's aides first raised concerns in mid-March that the abortion cutoff being pushed by some allies would be stricter than existing law in numerous states. It was seen as a potential political liability amid ongoing fallout over the overturning of Roe v. Wade by a conservative majority on the Supreme Court that includes three justices nominated by Trump in his first term. Trump political director James Blair went to work assembling a slide deck — eventually titled “How a national abortion ban will cost Trump the election" — that argued a 16-week ban would hurt the Republican candidate in the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, the magazine reported. “After flipping through Blair’s presentation" on a flight to a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in April, Trump dropped the idea, according to the report. "So we leave it to the states, right?" Trump was quoted as saying. He soon released a video articulating that position. At the time, Trump’s campaign denied that he was considering supporting the 16-week ban, calling it “fake news” and saying Trump planned to “negotiate a deal” on abortion if elected to the White House. Here are other highlights from the story and the president-elect's 65-minute interview with the magazine: Trump reaffirmed his plans to pardon most of those convicted for their actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. “It’s going to start in the first hour,” he said of the pardons. “Maybe the first nine minutes.” Trump said he would look at individuals on a “case-by-case" basis, but that “a vast majority of them should not be in jail.” More than 1,500 people have been charged with federal crimes stemming from the riot that left more than 100 police officers injured and sent lawmakers running into hiding as they met to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 victory . More than 1,000 defendants have pleaded guilty or been convicted at trial of charges, including misdemeanor trespassing offenses, assaulting police officers and seditious conspiracy. Trump insisted he has the authority to use the military to assist with his promised mass deportations , even though, as his interviewers noted, the Posse Comitatus Act prohibits the use of the military in domestic law enforcement. “It doesn’t stop the military if it’s an invasion of our country, and I consider it an invasion of our country," he said. “I’ll only do what the law allows, but I will go up to the maximum level of what the law allows. And I think in many cases, the sheriffs and law enforcement is going to need help." Trump did not deny that camps would be needed to hold detained migrants as they are processed for deportation. “Whatever it takes to get them out. I don’t care," he said. “I hope we’re not going to need too many because I want to get them out and I don’t want them sitting in camp for the next 20 years.” Trump told Time he does not plan to restore the policy of separating children from their families to deter border crossings, but he did not rule it out. The practice led to thousands of children being separated from their parents and was condemned around the globe as inhumane. “I don’t believe we’ll have to because we will send the whole family back,” he said. “I would much rather deport them together, yes, than separate.” Trump dismissed the idea that Elon Musk will face conflicts of interest as he takes the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency , an advisory group that Trump has selected him to lead. The panel is supposed to find waste and cut regulations, including many that could affect Musk's wide-ranging interests , which include electric cars, rockets and telecommunications. “I don’t think so," Trump said. “I think that Elon puts the country long before his company. ... He considers this to be his most important project." Trump lowered expectations about his ability to drive down grocery prices. “I’d like to bring them down. It’s hard to bring things down once they’re up. You know, it’s very hard. But I think that they will,” he said. Trump said he is planning “a virtual closure" of the "Department of Education in Washington.” “You’re going to need some people just to make sure they’re teaching English in the schools," he said. “But we want to move education back to the states.” Yet Trump has proposed exerting enormous influence over schools. He has threatened to cut funding for schools with vaccine mandates while forcing them to “teach students to love their country" and promote “the nuclear family,” including “the roles of mothers and fathers” and the “things that make men and women different and unique.” Asked to clarify whether he was committed to preventing the Food and Drug Administration from stripping access to abortion pills , Trump replied, “It’s always been my commitment.” But Trump has offered numerous conflicting stances on the issue, including to Time. Earlier in the interview, he was asked whether he would promise that his FDA would not do anything to limit access to medication abortion or abortion pills. "We’re going to take a look at all of that,” he said, before calling the prospect “very unlikely.” “Look, I’ve stated it very clearly and I just stated it again very clearly. I think it would be highly unlikely. I can’t imagine, but with, you know, we’re looking at everything, but highly unlikely. I guess I could say probably as close to ruling it out as possible, but I don’t want to. I don’t want to do anything now.” Pressed on whether he would abandon Ukraine in its efforts to stave off Russia's invasion , Trump said he would use U.S. support for Kyiv as leverage against Moscow in negotiating an end to the war. “I want to reach an agreement,” he said, “and the only way you’re going to reach an agreement is not to abandon.” Trump would not commit to supporting a two-state solution, with a Palestinian state alongside Israel, as he had previously. “I support whatever solution we can do to get peace," he said. "There are other ideas other than two state, but I support whatever, whatever is necessary to get not just peace, a lasting peace. It can’t go on where every five years you end up in tragedy. There are other alternatives.” Asked whether he trusted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , he told Time: “I don’t trust anybody.” Trump would not rule out the possibility of war with Iran during his second term. “Anything can happen. It’s a very volatile situation," he said. Asked if he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin since the Nov. 5 election, Trump continued to play coy: "I can’t tell you. It’s just inappropriate.” Trump insisted that his bid to install Matt Gaetz as attorney general ”wasn’t blocked. I had the votes (in the Senate) if I needed them, but I had to work very hard.” When the scope of resistance to the former Republican congressman from Florida became clear, Trump said, “I talked to him, and I said, ‘You know, Matt, I don’t think this is worth the fight.'" Gaetz pulled out amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations, and Trump tapped former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the Cabinet post. Trump, who has named anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, did not rule out the possibility of eliminating some childhood vaccinations even though they have been proved safe in extensive studies and real world use in hundreds of millions of people over decades and are considered among the most effective public health measures in modern history. Pressed on whether “getting rid of some vaccinations” — neither Trump nor the interviewers specified which ones — might be part of the plan to improve the health of the country, Trump responded: “It could if I think it’s dangerous, if I think they are not beneficial, but I don’t think it’s going to be very controversial in the end.” “I think there could be, yeah," Trump said of the prospect of others in his family continuing in his footsteps. He pointed to daughter-in-law Lara Trump , who served as co-chair of the Republican National Committee and is now being talked about as a potential replacement for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whom Trump has chosen for secretary of state. Trump said the former and soon-to-be first lady Melania Trump will be joining him at the White House during second term and will "be active, when she needs to be.” “Oh yes,” he said. “She’s very beloved by the people, Melania. And they like the fact that she’s not out there in your face all the time for many reasons.”WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s personnel choices for his new Cabinet and White House reflect his signature positions on immigration and trade but also a range of viewpoints and backgrounds that raise questions about what ideological anchors might guide his Oval Office encore. With a rapid assembly of his second administration — faster than his effort eight years ago — the former and incoming president has combined television personalities , former Democrats, a wrestling executive and traditional elected Republicans into a mix that makes clear his intentions to impose tariffs on imported goods and crack down on illegal immigration but leaves open a range of possibilities on other policy pursuits. “The president has his two big priorities and doesn’t feel as strongly about anything else — so it’s going to be a real jump ball and zigzag,” predicted Marc Short, chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence during Trump’s 2017-21 term. “In the first administration, he surrounded himself with more conservative thinkers, and the results showed we were mostly rowing in the same direction. This is more eclectic.” Indeed, Secretary of State-designee Marco Rubio , the Florida senator who has pilloried authoritarian regimes around the world, is in line to serve as top diplomat to a president who praises autocratic leaders like Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Hungary’s Viktor Orban. Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer of Oregon has been tapped to sit at the Cabinet table as a pro-union labor secretary alongside multiple billionaires, former governors and others who oppose making it easier for workers to organize themselves. The prospective treasury secretary, Scott Bessent , wants to cut deficits for a president who promised more tax cuts, better veterans services and no rollbacks of the largest federal outlays: Social Security, Medicare and national defense. Abortion-rights supporter Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Trump's choice to lead the Health and Human Services Department, which Trump’s conservative Christian base has long targeted as an agency where the anti-abortion movement must wield more influence. Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich allowed that members of Trump’s slate will not always agree with the president and certainly not with one another. But he minimized the potential for irreconcilable differences: “A strong Cabinet, by definition, means you’re going to have people with different opinions and different skills.” That kind of unpredictability is at the core of Trump’s political identity. He is the erstwhile reality TV star who already upended Washington once and is returning to power with sweeping, sometimes contradictory promises that convinced voters, especially those in the working class, that he will do it all again. “What Donald Trump has done is reorient political leadership and activism to a more entrepreneurial spirit,” Gingrich said. There's also plenty of room for conflict, given the breadth of Trump's 2024 campaign promises and his pattern of cycling through Cabinet members and national security personnel during his first term. This time, Trump has pledged to impose tariffs on foreign goods, end illegal immigration and launch a mass deportation force, goose U.S. energy production and exact retribution on people who opposed — and prosecuted — him. He's added promises to cut taxes, raise wages, end wars in Israel and Ukraine , streamline government, protect Social Security and Medicare, help veterans and squelch cultural progressivism. Trump alluded to some of those promises in recent weeks as he completed his proposed roster of federal department heads and named top White House staff members. But his announcements skimmed over any policy paradoxes or potential complications. Bessent has crusaded as a deficit hawk, warning that the ballooning national debt , paired with higher interest rates, drives consumer inflation. But he also supports extending Trump’s 2017 tax cuts that added to the overall debt and annual debt service payments to investors who buy Treasury notes. A hedge-fund billionaire, Bessent built his wealth in world markets. Yet, generally speaking, he’s endorsed Trump's tariffs. He rejects the idea that they feed inflation and instead frames tariffs as one-time price adjustments and leverage to achieve U.S. foreign policy and domestic economic aims. Trump, for his part, declared that Bessent would “help me usher in a new Golden Age for the United States.” Chavez-DeRemer, Trump promised, “will achieve historic cooperation between Business and Labor that will restore the American Dream for Working Families.” Trump did not address the Oregon congresswoman’s staunch support for the PRO-Act, a Democratic-backed measure that would make it easier for workers to unionize, among other provisions. That proposal passed the House when Democrats held a majority. But it’s never had measurable Republican support in either chamber on Capitol Hill, and Trump has never made it part of his agenda. When Trump named Kennedy as his pick for health secretary, he did not mention the former Democrat’s support for abortion rights. Instead, Trump put the focus on Kennedy’s intention to take on the U.S. agriculture, food processing and drug manufacturing sectors. The vagaries of Trump’s foreign policy stand out, as well. Trump's choice for national security adviser , Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, offered mixed messages Sunday when discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, which Trump claims never would have started had he been president, because he would have prevailed on Putin not to invade his neighboring country. Speaking on “Fox News Sunday,” Waltz repeated Trump’s concerns over recent escalations, which include President Joe Biden approving sending antipersonnel mines to Ukrainian forces. “We need to restore deterrence, restore peace and get ahead of this escalation ladder, rather than responding to it,” Waltz said. But in the same interview, Waltz declared the mines necessary to help Ukraine “stop Russian gains” and said he’s working “hand in glove” with Biden’s team during the transition. Meanwhile, Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence , the top intelligence post in government, is an outspoken defender of Putin and Syrian President Bashar al Assad, a close ally of Russia and Iran. Perhaps the biggest wildcards of Trump’s governing constellation are budget-and-spending advisers Russell Vought, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Vought led Trump’s Office of Management and Budget in his first term and is in line for the same post again. Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, and Ramaswamy, a mega-millionaire venture capitalist, are leading an outside advisory panel known as the “Department of Government Efficiency.” The latter effort is a quasi-official exercise to identify waste. It carries no statutory authority, but Trump can route Musk’s and Ramaswamy’s recommendations to official government pathways, including via Vought. A leading author of Project 2025 , the conservative movement’s blueprint for a hard-right turn in U.S. government and society, Vought envisions OMB not just as an influential office to shape Trump’s budget proposals for Congress but a power center of the executive branch, “powerful enough to override implementing agencies’ bureaucracies.” As for how Trump might navigate differences across his administration, Gingrich pointed to Chavez-DeRemer. “He might not agree with her on union issues, but he might not stop her from pushing it herself,” Gingrich said of the PRO-Act. “And he will listen to anybody. If you convince him, he absolutely will spend presidential capital.” Short said other factors are more likely to influence Trump: personalities and, of course, loyalty . Vought “brought him potential spending cuts” in the first administration, Short said, “that Trump wouldn’t go along with.” This time, Short continued, “maybe Elon and Vivek provide backup,” giving Vought the imprimatur of two wealthy businessmen. “He will always calculate who has been good to him,” Short said. “You already see that: The unions got the labor secretary they wanted, and Putin and Assad got the DNI (intelligence chief) they wanted. ... This is not so much a team-of-rivals situation. I think it’s going to look a lot like a reality TV show.”Movie Review: ‘September 5’ goes inside a newsroom during the Munich Olympics hostage crisis

Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick will be named the next coach of the North Carolina football program, sources tell CBS Sports , completing one of the biggest surprises in recent football history and pausing -- if not potentially ending -- Belichick's chase for the NFL all-time wins record. Belichick has agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal, according to The Athletic , which will reportedly be approved by the UNC Board of Trustees on Thursday. Belichick brings to college perhaps the best coaching resume in history: 333 NFL wins, eight total Super Bowl victories (two as an assistant) and 12 Super Bowl appearances. At age 72, he will be making his first foray into college football after a half-century in the professional ranks, and he does so promising to deliver a pro-like program for the Tar Heels. Belichick's interest in UNC and the finalization of this deal were first reported by Inside Carolina , marking the earliest known contact he had with a college job since leaving the New England Patriots in 2023. For North Carolina, a school best known for its men's basketball program, the football team credibly moves from a national championship coach in Mack Brown to a multi-time Super Bowl winner in Belichick whose resume can be used to further entice recruits and transfer players hoping to make it to the NFL. The Tar Heels have produced just one double-digit win season since the turn of the century, and the school now appears poised to spend millions of dollars hoping to break through into the upper echelons with Belichick leading the charge. The UNC community has spent the last week split about the Belichick hire. His age and perceived level of commitment were at the forefront of those worries given Belichick is only eight months younger than Brown, 73, who was jettisoned six years into his second stint leading the program. Brown in 2024 was the only FBS coach age 70 or older. Some prominent members of UNC's Board of Trustees, led by chairman John Preyer, championed Belichick's candidacy, sources told CBS Sports. Preyer, who led that charge while making the ambitious run at Belichick, rubbed some the wrong way. University chancellor Lee Roberts, who just received his post earlier in 2024, had to weigh Preyer's desires alongside those of athletic director Bubba Cunningham. The hiring of Belichick ends the most newsworthy head-coaching search process for North Carolina since then-AD Dick Baddour lured Roy Williams away from Kansas in 2003 to lead the storied men's basketball program after a previously failed recruiting attempt. Belichick and UNC initially spoke early last week. At the time, sources believed there wasn't much to the conversation. The belief was that Belichick wanted to coach in the NFL while UNC was simply looking to make its opening appear as a more desirable option. Interest between the sides escalated as the week continued, though. Cunningham and Roberts met with Belichick in New York on Thursday, as previously reported by CBS Sports . That led to another in-person meeting in Massachusetts on Sunday that lasted nearly five hours, sources said. The latter meeting dealt mostly with program structure -- "an organizational flow chart," one source said. On Monday, Belichick confirmed his talks with North Carolina during an interview on "The Pat McAfee Show" but declined to go into specifics. He did interject with a general pitch -- primarily directed at UNC -- about what a college program would look like under his direction. "If I was in a college program, the college program would be a pipeline to the NFL for the players that had the ability to play in the NFL," Belichick said Monday . "It would be a professional program: training, nutrition, scheme, coaching, techniques that would transfer to the NFL. It would be an NFL program at a college level and an education that would get the players ready for their career after football, whether that was the end of their college career or the end of their pro career." A source within UNC texted immediately after Belichick's appearance: "Sign me up." Not everyone was convinced, though. A source familiar with Belichick disputed the notion of a "pipeline" in a world where the transfer portal dominates college athletics. The idea of developing players is more difficult with one-year rentals. "He's talking about draft-and-develop when the game now is free agency," a source said. North Carolina had shown interest in other coaches during its hiring process. The school interviewed former Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks, a Charlotte native who is well respected in the area for his time with the Panthers both as a defensive coordinator and interim head coach. Wilks had the support of Julius Peppers, a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer who spent his college career in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Before Belichick entered the picture, and even throughout the process, UNC kept its eye on Tulane coach Jon Sumrall, one of the hot names in a coaching cycle that didn't have many major openings. Sumrall dropped his last two games at Tulane and opted to stay with the Green Wave over the weekend following an infusion of money from the school and donors. By Sunday evening, Belichick became he sole focus for North Carolina, which was facing the opening of the transfer portal the next day. Army coach Jeff Monken had drawn some interest as well, but Belichick remained the goal. Sources said the school needed to make a "respectable" offer for Belichick's salary. In his final years with New England, he was making upwards of $20 million per year. Georgia's Kirby Smart, a two-time national champion, is the highest-paid coach in college football with compensation falling just shy of $14 million. As one university source put it, UNC has been blessed in recent years by having great coaches on below-market deals. Williams won three titles but didn't ask for John Calipari money. Before his firing, Brown was one of just three active coaches who had won a national championship, and he was on a deal averaging $5 million. Belichick also required a financial commitment from UNC as a means of attracting players. From revenue-sharing to NIL, Belichick needed the Tar Heels to be willing to compete players at the highest level -- one comparable to other programs competing for national titles. Clearly he was satisfied with that commitment; however, there are unique challenges to coaching at UNC. What makes coaching at North Carolina unique The men's basketball program is a blue blood, and many within the university community fear a financial commitment to Belichick and football will take away from basketball as it seeks a seventh NCAA title. North Carolina also has a proud Olympic sports program. The women's soccer team just won its 23rd national championship Monday night, and field hockey is going for its 12th overall title this year. Baseball, men's and women's tennis, soccer and lacrosse regularly compete for national titles as well. There was a hesitation to potentially drain the well for programs at the top of their class simply to finance football. Furthermore, as much as Belichick knows football, he's an outsider in Chapel Hill. His father, Steve, was an assistant coach at UNC in the mid 1950s where a young Bill sat on the steps of Kenan Stadium. Belichick has connections with some in the Heels' lacrosse program, and he made some stops to Chapel Hill on the pro day circuit in years past. But North Carolina is a school that doesn't typically hire coaches so far outside the family. The last time UNC made a big football coaching hire from the NFL was Butch Davis, who wound up delivering a Music City Bowl victory and an NCAA scandal that lasted the better part of a decade. Why not the NFL? North Carolina's yearning for Belichick has been obvious, but his fascination with the position is not. First, there is no path toward breaking Don Shula's all-time NFL wins record in Chapel Hill. Belichick stands 15 wins shy of eclipsing the mark, and that could have been accomplished with two solid seasons in the NFL. The Chicago Bears, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints all have vacancies; however, league sources have not believed Belichick would be a fit for any of those teams (and he would not have entertained coaching the Jets). Sources anticipated the Jacksonville Jaguars will have an opening at the end of the year, and most have believed that was the place he fit the best given he could have full control over a program with a great new facility, relatively weaker divisional competition and a franchise quarterback with several talented, young players on the roster. Some thought Belichick wanted his conversations with UNC to be made public so he would get more NFL job interviews. Sources said Belichick would not have necessarily demanded full organizational control to coach an NFL team . Whether Belichick could have gotten an NFL job this cycle will never be known. Because he was't under contract with another team, a club with an opening could have interviewed him before the end of the season. Instead, his foray to North Carolina comes a year after Belichick went through an entire NFL coaching cycle after not being hired following his mutual parting in New England. There were six openings -- not including the Patriots -- and only the Falcons interviewed Belichick. Atlanta hired Raheem Morris to be its next coach, and Belichick spent the year collecting information from various colleagues across football preparing for his next opportunity. During that time, Apple TV's "The Dynasty: New England Patriots" premiered and left a bad taste in Belichick's mouth, sources said. The 10-part docuseries chronicled his two-plus decades of success in New England but went short on a few of the Super Bowl wins and long on controversies. There was an overwhelming feeling that Belichick got too much of the blame and not enough of the credit, and sources said that impacted the coach. Though Belichick will have people to answer to at North Carolina, there is no equivalent of an NFL owner equivalent within the university's structure. He expects to run the program how he sees fit, and that's what the week-plus worth of conversations have been about. Belichick's removal from the NFL coaching pool could shake up that coaching cycle. Agents have mused that his move to college weakens a candidate pool that is bottom heavy. If there are ultimately six to eight openings, as has been anticipated, are there credibly six to eight candidates who will be better than those who previously held the post? That's not Belichick's problem anymore. Now he gets to focus on NIL, the transfer portal and cutting the sleeves of his North Carolina hoodies ensuring the Jumpman logo remains visible.

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