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Stock Picks for 2025: HDFC Bank to Senco Gold— Religare Broking suggests THESE six stocks to ‘accumulate’ for long-termDon recommends 4Rs framework for nation’s teacher, education developmentMillions of users in the European Union are finding that the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE have suddenly disappeared from Apple’s online store. This abrupt removal has left many wondering what prompted this drastic move from the tech giant. The answer lies in a recent EU regulation mandating all new smartphones to feature a USB-C charging port. Apple, known for its proprietary Lightning connector, has had to adjust its product lineup to comply with this new legislation. This shift means that as of December 28th, 2024, Apple has ceased sales of the iPhone 14 series and the iPhone SE in the EU. While this news might be disappointing for those hoping to snag these models, it marks a significant step towards standardization and reduced electronic waste in the region. The USB-C Revolution: Why Apple Made the Switch For years, Apple has resisted the industry-wide adoption of USB-C, sticking with its Lightning connector on iPhones and a variety of other devices. However, the EU’s push for a common charging solution has finally led Apple to make the switch, starting with the iPhone 15 lineup. The EU’s rationale behind this regulation is twofold: While Apple initially expressed concerns about the regulation stifling innovation, the company ultimately complied, leading to the discontinuation of older models like the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE in the EU market. What This Means for Consumers If you’re in the EU and were hoping to buy an iPhone 14 or iPhone SE, you’re out of luck – at least through official Apple channels. Here’s a breakdown of what this change means for consumers: The Bigger Picture: E-Waste and Standardization The EU’s push for USB-C on smartphones is part of a broader effort to reduce electronic waste and promote sustainability. Consider these statistics: By enforcing the USB-C standard, the EU is setting a precedent that could influence other regions and industries to adopt similar measures. This move has the potential to significantly impact global e-waste reduction efforts and promote greater interoperability between devices. My Take: A Necessary Change, Despite the Inconvenience As a tech enthusiast, I’ve always been frustrated by the proliferation of different charging cables and connectors. While I understand Apple’s desire to maintain control over its ecosystem, I believe the shift to USB-C is a positive step. From a consumer standpoint, it’s undeniably convenient to have one charger that works across multiple devices. More importantly, the environmental benefits of reducing e-waste are undeniable. Though the discontinuation of the iPhone 14 and SE in the EU might cause some short-term inconvenience, I believe the long-term benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Apple and the Industry? Apple’s compliance with the EU’s USB-C regulation signals a potential turning point in the tech industry. It will be interesting to see how this change influences other manufacturers and whether other regions follow the EU’s lead. This move could also accelerate the adoption of wireless charging technologies as the primary means of powering devices. While wireless charging is still relatively slow and inefficient, advancements in technology could make it a more viable alternative in the future. Key Takeaways This situation highlights the growing importance of sustainability and standardization in the tech industry. While change can be disruptive, it often paves the way for a better future.
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Leonardo Bettiol scored 22 points as Abilene Christian beat Texas Southern 69-65 on Saturday night. Bettiol added six rebounds for the Wildcats (8-5). Quion Williams added 21 points while shooting 8 of 15 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line while they also had 11 rebounds. Hunter Jack Madden went 4 of 15 from the field (1 for 10 from 3-point range) to finish with nine points. The Tigers (1-10) were led in scoring by Kavion McClain, who finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Texas Southern also got 17 points and three steals from Zaire Hayes. Kenny Hunter had 10 points, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .EFFINGHAM — The St. Anthony Turkey Tournament ended with Effingham winning its first game of the season and the host St. Anthony Bulldogs falling to Class 2A Breese (Central). The Flaming Hearts defeated the Robinson Maroons by a score of 66-29. EHS led 24-5 at the end of the first quarter, 43-12 at halftime, and 60-24 at the end of the third. The Flaming Hearts outscored Robinson 6-5 in the fourth. Cannon Bockhorn had 16 points for EHS (1-3). Cole Phillips had eight. Brady McDaniel and KJ Kellams each had seven. Nolan Fearday, Jake Niebrugge, and Max Flack each had five. Jude Traub had three, and Hayden Wendling, Ethan Jones, Max Buzzard, Will Moser, and Jacob Warner each had two. Aiden Maxwell had eight points for the Maroons (0-4). Mason Arnone had six. Blake Green had five. Andrew Sparks had three. Luke Wernz, Jevan Wampler, and Jackson Goble each had two and Cruz Dunlap had one. St. Anthony fell to the Cougars, 46-43. Breese led 16-13 at the end of the first quarter, the Bulldogs led 25-24 at halftime, and 38-36 at the end of the third. The Cougars outscored St. Anthony 10-5 in the fourth. Brock Fearday had a pair of three-point looks as time was winding down for the Bulldogs (2-2) but missed both shots. He finished with 11 points, joining Keenan Griffith. Ryan Schmidt had nine. Will Fearday had eight and Sam Link had four. Griffen Becker had 11 points for Breese (3-1). Kaden Rakers had 10. Easton Becker had nine. Jackson Kampwerth had six. Preston Baker had four and Anthony Huegen had one. Making the St. Anthony Turkey Tournament All-Tournament Team were Brock Fearday and Schmidt from St. Anthony, Rakers from the Cougars, Lincoln Hayes from the Mattoon Greenwave, DJ Davis from the Rantoul Eagles, Chris Bush and Cayden Love from the Champaign (Central) Maroons and Herbert Martin, Miccah Butler, and Iose Epenesa from the tournament-winning Edwardsville Tigers. Martin was the Most Valuable Player. Below are other boys and girls basketball results from Friday and Saturday. Teutopolis 57 - Salem 20 The Teutopolis Wooden Shoes defeated Salem, 57-20, in its first game of the Lawrenceville Basketball Capital Classic. T-Town led 20-4 at the end of the first quarter, 42-9 at halftime, and 49-14 at the end of the third. The Wooden Shoes outscored the Wildcats 8-6 in the fourth. Mick Niebrugge had 16 points for T-Town (2-1). Alex Kremer had 13. Gavin Addis had eight. Brody Thoele, Jason Kreke, and Landyn Thoele each had four. Isaac McWhorter and Henry Thompson each had three and Drew Hoene had two. Teutopolis 60 - Fairfield 41 The Teutopolis Wooden Shoes defeated Fairfield, 60-41, to win third place at the Lawrenceville Basketball Capital Classic. T-Town led 19-14 at the end of the first quarter, 34-22 at halftime, and 48-32 at the end of the third. The Wooden Shoes outscored the Mules 12-9 in the fourth. Addis had 12 points for T-Town (3-1). Landyn Thoele had 10. Kremer and McWhorter each had eight. Jason Kreke and Mick Niebrugge each had seven. Hoene had five and Henry Thompson had three. Newton 57 - Bethany (Okaw Valley) 47 The Newton Eagles defeated Bethany (Okaw Valley), 57-47, to win seventh place at the Cumberland Turkey Tournament. Newton led 19-12 at the end of the first quarter, 28-23 at halftime, and 39-35 at the end of the third. The Eagles outscored the Timberwolves 18-12 in the fourth. Kody Bergbower had 23 points for Newton (1-2). Jacob Oldham had 12. Hayden Mulvey had six. Lance Volk had five. Carson Barthelme had four. Drew Earnest had three and Nick Bierman and Elias Weber each had two. Louisville (North Clay) 64 - Toledo (Cumberland) 58 The North Clay Cardinals defeated the Cumberland Pirates, 64-58 in overtime, to win fifth place at the Cumberland Turkey Tournament. Cumberland led 14-8 at the end of the first quarter, North Clay led 26-24 at halftime, and 37-33 at the end of the third. The Pirates outscored the Cardinals 16-12 in the fourth before North Clay bested Cumberland, 15-9, in the overtime period. Cody Zimdars had 24 points for the Cardinals (2-1). Carder Walden had 19. Mason Byers had 13. Kade Atwood had six and Lucas Griffy had two. Kelby Bierman had 16 points for the Pirates (1-2). Zack Harmon had 14. Kaleb Bierman had 10. Cameron Roedl had eight. Isaac Vanetta had six and Kade McMechan had four. Casey (C.-Westfield) 59 - Dieterich 48 The Dieterich Movin Maroons fell to Casey-Westfield, 59-48, in the championship game of the Cumberland Turkey Tournament. Casey-Westfield led 10-6 at the end of the first quarter, 30-16 at halftime, and 45-27 at the end of the third. Dieterich outscored the Warriors 21-14 in the fourth. Lucas Westendorf had 18 points for the Movin Maroons (2-1). Landen Keck had nine. Tanner Will and Brock Niemerg each had five. Jaxon Funneman and Bryce Bohnhoff each had four and Tanner Niemerg had three. Making the Cumberland Turkey Tournament All-Tournament Team were Keck and Westendorf from Dieterich, Payton McGuire from Marshall, Bergbower from the Eagles, Zimdars from North Clay, Braden Montgomery from Bethany (Okaw Valley), Wade Brannon from Vandalia, Nolan Clement and Hayden Parcel from Casey-Westfield, and Roedl from Cumberland. Champaign (St. Thomas More) 58 - Cowden (C.-Herrick)/Beecher City 49 The Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Bobcats fell to Champaign (St. Thomas More), 58-49, in the Cerro Gordo/Bement Turkey Tournament. Both teams were tied at the end of the first quarter. St. Thomas More led 23-18 at halftime and both teams were tied at 35 at the end of the third. The Sabers outscored CHBC 23-14 in the fourth. Wyatt Rueff had 24 points for the Bobcats (0-4). Kaidyn Calame had 11. August Cosart had six and Griffin Vaughn and AJ Radloff each had four. LeRoy 57 - Windsor/Strasburg (Stewardson-S.) 52 The Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg Hatchets fell to LeRoy, 57-52, in the seventh-place game of the Cerro Gordo/Bement Turkey Tournament. LeRoy led 18-2 at the end of the first quarter, 31-19 at halftime, and 41-34 at the end of the third. WSS outscored the Panthers 18-16 in the fourth. Jackson Gurgel had 24 points for the Hatchets (2-2). Aiden Sayers had 11. Seth Rincker had eight. Brody Bible had six. Rylan Rincker had two and Tyler Vonderheide had one. Nokomis 39 - Neoga 20 The Neoga Indians fell to Nokomis, 39-20, in its first game of the Neoga Mary Sur Thanksgiving Tournament. Nokomis led 13-2 at the end of the first quarter, 18-10 at halftime, and 33-15 at the end of the third. The Redskins outscored the Indians 6-5 in the fourth. Brayden Ray had seven points for Neoga (1-1). Cayden Hakman had six. Landon Titus had three and Gavin Ray and Luke Keller each had two. Cisne 55 - Neoga 40 The Neoga Indians fell to Cisen, 55-40, in its second game of the Neoga Mary Sur Thanksgiving Tournament. Cisne led 10-9 at the end of the first quarter, 28-21 at halftime, and 46-33 at the end of the third. The Runnin' Lions outscored the Indians 9-7 in the fourth. Titus had 13 points for Neoga (1-2). Brayden Ray had 11. Keller had six. Gavin Ray had five. Hakman and Garret Ballinger each had two and Kyle Will had one. St. Elmo/Brownstown 77 - Lebanon 50 The St. Elmo/Brownstown Eagles defeated Lebanon, 77-50, in the fifth-place game of the Mulberry Grove Turkey Tournament. SEB led 25-13 at the end of the first quarter, 40-26 at halftime, and 58-37 at the end of the third. The Eagles outscored the Greyhounds 21-11 in the fourth. Graidon Wilhour had 24 points (10-13 shooting), eight rebounds, and six assists for SEB (3-1). Gavin Sanders had 13 points (4-11 shooting) and three rebounds. Lowell Wilhour had eight points (4-9 shooting), four rebounds, and three assists. Trenton Monnet had eight points (4-6 shooting) and eight rebounds. Jayden Hughett had six points (2-5 shooting) and four rebounds. Vadim Plum had five points (2-2 shooting), three rebounds, two steals, and two assists. Jack Wilhour had five points (2-2 shooting), two rebounds, and one assist. Ryan Powell had three points (1-1 shooting), three rebounds, one steal, and two assists. Parker Doty had three points (1-2 shooting) and one rebound and Benji Lowe had two points (1-1 shooting). Farina (South Central) 54 - Mulberry Grove 38 The South Central Cougars defeated Mulberry Grove, 54-38, in the third-place game of the Mulberry Grove Turkey Tournament. South Central led 20-13 at the end of the first quarter, 30-26 at halftime, and 38-32 at the end of the third. The Cougars outscored the Aces 16-6 in the fourth. Brody Markley had 20 points for South Central (3-1). Westin Neilson had 17. Kage Hiestand had 10. Hudson Moore had three and Evan Hoover and Seth Bergmann each had two. Effingham (St. Anthony) 49 - Robinson 27 The St. Anthony Bulldogs defeated Robinson, 49-27, in its first game of the Robinson Thanksgiving Tournament. St. Anthony led 9-6 at the end of the first quarter, 18-13 at halftime, and 35-24 at the end of the third. The Bulldogs outscored the Maroons 14-3 in the fourth. Nancy Ruholl had 23 points for St. Anthony (4-1). Adysen Rios had nine. Addi Nuxoll had six. Lilly Gannaway had four. Kallie Kabbes had three and Ava Faber and Addie Lauritzen each had two. Effingham (St. Anthony) 49 - Fairfield 29 The St. Anthony Bulldogs defeated Fairfield, 49-29, in its second game of the Robinson Thanksgiving Tournament. St. Anthony led 8-7 at the end of the first quarter, 20-15 at halftime, and 41-21 at the end of the third. Both teams scored eight points in the fourth. Ruholl had 18 points for the Bulldogs (5-1). Rios had 11. Gannaway, Nuxoll, and Alisyn Kollmann each had six, and Lauritzen had two. Making the Robinson Thanksgiving Tournament All-Tournament Team from St. Anthony were Ruholl and Gannaway. Louisville (North Clay) 58 - Farina (South Central) 43 The North Clay Lady Cardinals defeated the South Central Lady Cougars, 58-43, in the seventh-place game of the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament. North Clay led 17-13 at the end of the first quarter, 38-19 at halftime, and 48-28 at the end of the third quarter. South Central outscored the Lady Cardinals 15-10 in the fourth. Matia Price had 20 points for North Clay (3-3). Sydney Kincaid had 13. Violet Price had 13. Ava Fleener had four. Emersyn Thompson had two and Leah Weatherholt had two. Kennah Hiestand had 19 points for the Lady Cougars (1-5). Kyra Swift had eight. Addie Conant had six. Lorelai Rose had five. Baylee Brown had three and Perci Reid had two. Toledo (Cumberland) 60 - Dieterich 38 The Cumberland Lady Pirates defeated Dieterich, 60-38, in the third-place game of the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament. Cumberland led 17-13 at the end of the first quarter, 32-22 at halftime, and 45-29 at the end of the third. The Lady Pirates outscored the Movin Maroons 15-9 in the fourth. Raegan Jones had eight points for Cumberland (3-3). Jude Miller had 14. Jade Carr had five. Ava Long had two. Suzy Fritts had 21 and Alysa Dittamore had 10. Brittney Niemerg had 11 for Dieterich (2-4). Ella Kreke had 10. Addison Miller had five. Brehea Russel and Sammi Goebel each had four and Kady Tegeler and Addi Huber each had two. Cowden (C.-Herrick)/Beecher City 55 - Effingham (H.S.) JV 47 The Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Bobcats defeated the Effingham Flaming Hearts, 55-47, to win the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament. Effingham led 17-11 at the end of the first quarter. Both teams were tied at 29 at halftime and CHBC led 41-30 at the end of the third. The Flaming Hearts outscored the Bobcats 17-14 in the fourth. Averie Vaughn had eight points and six rebounds for CHBC (5-2). Macee Rodman had 24 points, five rebounds, three steals, two assists, and one blocked shot. Ethel Stuckemeyer had six points, seven rebounds, two steals, and one assist. Haley Doty had 15 points, two rebounds, four steals, and four assists. Carissa Wakefield had two points and five rebounds and Ellie Miller had seven rebounds and two assists. McKenzie Love had 15 points for EHS. Drew Weis had 11. Mara Braun had 10. Maci Hayes had five, Melia Wendling had four and Emery Spicer had two. Making the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Thanksgiving Tournament All-Tournament Team were senior Rodman and sophomore Doty from the Bobcats, sophomores Weis and Braun from the Flaming Hearts, freshman Jude Miller from the Lady Pirates, senior Niemerg from the Movin Maroons, Amiya Ray from Sandoval and Kelsey Hayes from Ramsey. Rodman was the Most Valuable Player. Neoga 58 - Bethany (Okaw Valley) 31 The Neoga Indians defeated Bethany (Okaw Valley), 58-31, in its first game of the Neoga Mary Sur Thanksgiving Tournament. Neoga led 17-11 at the end of the first quarter, 27-17 at halftime, and 44-23 at the end of the third. The Indians outscored the Timberwolves 14-8 in the fourth. Malory Henderson had eight points for Neoga (3-1). Brynn Richards had 20. Laura Knobloch had two. Kendal Lindsay and Brooklyn Graziano each had four and Atalie Osborn had 20. Neoga 53 - Wayne City/Cisne 19 The Neoga Indians defeated Wayne City/Cisne, 53-19, in its second game of the Neoga Mary Sur Thanksgiving Tournament. Neoga led 19-10 at the end of the first quarter, 34-19 at halftime, and 44-19 at the end of the third. The Indians outscored Wayne City/Cisne 9-0 in the fourth. Henderson, Kalli Reynolds, Lindsay, Natalie Ballinger, Molly Moran and Graziano each had two points for Neoga (4-1). Richards had 20. Audrey Kepp had 10 and Osborn had 11. Brownstown/St. Elmo 38 - Highland 28 The Brownstown/St. Elmo Bombers defeated Highland, 38-28, to win third place at the Pana Tournament. Highland led 10-6 at the end of the first quarter, BSE let 17-13 at halftime, and the Bulldogs led 26-23 at the end of the third. The Bombers outscored Highland 15-2 in the fourth. Dayana Haslett and Madi Miller each had 14 points for BSE (5-2). Presley Williams had six and Addie Sasse had four. Broadlands (Heritage) 69 - Cowden (C.-Herrick)/Beecher City 66 The Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Bobcats fell to Broadlands (Heritage), 69-66, in the Cerro Gordo/Bement Turkey Tournament. Heritage led 15-12 at the end of the first quarter, 32-25 at halftime, and 46-42 at the end of the third. The Bobcats outscored the Hawks 17-13 in the fourth. Calame had 20 points for CHBC (0-3). Rueff had 16. Radloff had 13. Cosart had seven. Clive Schlanser had five. Griffin Vaughn had three and Hunter Pope had two.
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DEEP Announces Selection Of 4 New Clean Energy ProjectsGuwahati: BJP Assam Pradesh has termed the state cabinet’s decision to ban beef consumption in hotels, restaurants and public functions as a historic and momentous step towards preserving the state’s cultural and religious sentiments . The party’s senior spokesperson Subhash Dutta said the decision reflects state govt’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding Assamese values, respecting religious beliefs and fostering a harmonious society. “The initiative to regulate the public consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels and public places is anticipated to fortify Assam’s rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions. The decision aligns with the aspirations of the people of Assam, who have long acknowledged the significance of cattle preservation. BJP believes in cultivating a society where religious sentiments are honoured while ensuring unity and advancement for all communities,” he said, adding that the move will strengthen the Assam Cattle Preservation Act , 2021. “With this ban coming into effect, Assam will establish a precedent for other states by encouraging peaceful coexistence, while maintaining respect for local customs and traditions,” he added. We also published the following articles recently Assam govt bans consumption of beef in hotels, public spaces Assam's cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, banned beef consumption in hotels, restaurants, and public gatherings, effective immediately. This expands the existing restrictions under the 2021 Cattle Preservation Act, which previously limited the ban to areas near temples. Assam government expands beef ban to restaurants, hotels and public spaces Assam's government has banned beef consumption in restaurants, hotels, and public spaces statewide. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the cabinet decision, expanding a previous ban near temples. This follows accusations by Congress leaders of the BJP distributing beef during recent bypolls, with a state minister challenging Congress to support the ban or "settle in Pakistan. BJP state unit terms cabinets decision as historic step The Assam state cabinet's decision to ban beef consumption in public spaces has been hailed by BJP Assam Pradesh as a historic move upholding cultural and religious sentiments. Spokesperson Subhash Dutta emphasized the ban's alignment with Assamese values and the 2021 Cattle Preservation Act. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .