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jili super ace demo Michkov scores another OT winner as Flyers keep rollingConnor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. cut its holdings in shares of Powell Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:POWL – Free Report ) by 96.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,819 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 54,726 shares during the quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings in Powell Industries were worth $404,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Transform Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Powell Industries by 25,920.5% during the 2nd quarter. Transform Wealth LLC now owns 1,674,162 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $240,075,000 after acquiring an additional 1,667,728 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Powell Industries by 2.7% during the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 656,428 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $93,410,000 after purchasing an additional 17,177 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. raised its stake in Powell Industries by 15.0% during the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 274,388 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $39,347,000 after purchasing an additional 35,818 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Powell Industries by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 99,517 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $14,271,000 after purchasing an additional 1,015 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Powell Industries by 1,119.3% in the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 98,590 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $21,886,000 after purchasing an additional 90,504 shares during the last quarter. 89.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Powell Industries Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ:POWL opened at $267.38 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $267.76 and a two-hundred day moving average of $198.52. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.21 billion, a PE ratio of 21.76, a P/E/G ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 0.86. Powell Industries, Inc. has a 12 month low of $75.05 and a 12 month high of $364.98. Powell Industries Dividend Announcement Insider Activity at Powell Industries In related news, major shareholder Thomas W. Powell sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $347.74, for a total transaction of $1,738,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 677,265 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $235,512,131.10. This represents a 0.73 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 60,000 shares of company stock worth $14,679,842. Company insiders own 2.20% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Separately, StockNews.com downgraded Powell Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 23rd. View Our Latest Report on Powell Industries Powell Industries Company Profile ( Free Report ) Powell Industries, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems. The company’s principal products include integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, medium-voltage circuit breakers, monitoring and control communications systems, motor control centers, switches, and bus duct systems, as well as traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgears and control gears. Further Reading Five stocks we like better than Powell Industries Transportation Stocks Investing The Latest 13F Filings Are In: See Where Big Money Is Flowing The Significance of Brokerage Rankings in Stock Selection 3 Penny Stocks Ready to Break Out in 2025 Using the MarketBeat Stock Split Calculator FMC, Mosaic, Nutrien: Top Agricultural Stocks With Big Potential Want to see what other hedge funds are holding POWL? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Powell Industries, Inc. ( NASDAQ:POWL – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Powell Industries Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Powell Industries and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .OTTAWA—Prime Minister and a handful of his top advisers flew to Florida to dine with president-elect and members of his team Friday night. On the menu: meat loaf and a range of meaty matters, including some of the most contentious Canada-U.S. issues that have gone unresolved for years. At the end of the surprise summit, there was no indication that Trump would drop his threat to impose a massive 25-per cent surcharge on Canadian products, announced by Trump on social media Monday — a threat that, if executed, would have a devastating impact on Canadian energy, auto and manufacturing exports. Still, the meeting between Trump, Trudeau and several of the future president’s advisers and their wives lasted more than three hours, and was described by a senior Canadian official as a positive, wide-ranging discussion. Trudeau, accompanied by Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and chief of staff Katie Telford, travelled to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in West Palm Beach on a weekend in which many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. At the dinner table were key Trump officials and others, including North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, nominated for Interior Secretary who will lead Trump’s effort to open federal lands to more oil and gas drilling, and Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick, a staunch enthusiast of tariffs, and Trump’s nominee for national security adviser Mike Waltz. Other guests included Pennsylvania senator-elect Dave McCormick and his wife, Dina Powell, a former Trump deputy national security adviser. The face-to-face meeting came at Trudeau’s suggestion, said the Canadian source with knowledge of their communications. They discussed trade, border security, fentanyl, defence matters including NATO, Ukraine, and icebreakers (Canada, the U.S. and Finland recently agreed to a trilateral pact to rebuild their icebreaking fleets). The leaders and their teams also discussed China, energy issues and pipelines, including those that feed Canadian oil and gas into the U.S. like Keystone XL, Line 5, as well as the Trans-Mountain project and Canada’s liquid natural gas export capacity, the official said, speaking on a background-only basis to disclose some details of the private meeting. The two leaders also discussed next year’s G7 meeting that Trudeau will host in Kananaskis, Alta. It will be held seven years after Trump left the 2018 G7 at Charlevoix, Que., only to erupt in anger later after Trudeau said Canada would stand up and fight American steel and aluminum tariffs. That outburst led many to believe Trump retained a dislike of Trudeau, however the two leaders managed a working relationship after that and have had friendly conversations since Trump’s re-election, according to two Canadian sources. Friday night’s summit, undisclosed to media in advance, was seen as a chance to kick-start the relationship anew, and to connect with some of Trump’s advisers who will be players in his second term. The menu included a dish called “Mary Trump’s Meat Loaf,” as well as a fava bean falafel appetizer, pan seared trout with braised baby artichokes or a kimchi fried rice Asian bowl as a vegan option, said officials. The presence of LeBlanc, the minister responsible for border security, was aimed at countering Trump’s claim in his online statement that “thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before.” He said if Canada and Mexico didn’t act, he would exact a “very big price” on their economies. LeBlanc has said that the Trudeau government is prepared to beef up border security, with more money for technology, drones and more Mounties and border guards on the 49th parallel. LeBlanc, who ordered the Mary Trump meat loaf dish Friday, is also a hail-fellow-well-met political actor who is trusted by Trudeau, and gets along well with his ideological opposites, like Ontario Premier Doug Ford. It is the first meeting between the president-elect and a foreign leader, and comes just under two months before Trump is to be inaugurated as U.S. president. It also came just days after Trump threatened to impose the massive 25-per-cent tariffs on America’s three biggest trading partners, Canada, Mexico and China, with an additional 10 per cent slapped on China (possibly on top of an earlier vow to impose 60 per cent tariffs on China). Canada’s ambassador to Washington Kirsten Hillman and Trudeau’s deputy chief of staff Brian Clow were also at the Mar-a-Lago dinner, having travelled ahead to Florida to accompany the Canadian delegation. Earlier Friday, without tipping his hand, Trudeau said in Prince Edward Island that what is “important to understand is that Donald Trump, when he makes statements like that, he plans on carrying them out. There’s no question about it. “Our responsibility is to point out that in this way, he would actually not just be harming Canadians, who work so well with the United States, he would actually be raising prices for American citizens as well, and hurting American industry and businesses.” Trudeau added, “ultimately, it is through lots of constructive, real conversations with President Trump that I’m going to have that will keep us moving forward on the right track for all Canadians.” The Friday evening Mar-a-Lago high-stakes meeting occurred out of the public eye. Canadian media were not aware of Trudeau’s surprise trip until flight trackers alerted the departure of the prime minister’s plane headed south to Florida. That is in stark contrast to Trump and Trudeau’s first meeting at the White House in February 2017, which was a major bilateral shortly after Trump took power for his first term, at which border security was also front and centre. The relationship between the two leaders has been the subject of speculation since Trump’s re-election, and since his on Truth Social . “I’m surprised and impressed,” said Flavio Volpe, head of Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, that the Canadian leader was meeting with the president-elect, adding that kind of personal facetime with the former and future president is invaluable for Trudeau, and for Canada in the months ahead. “The PM is demonstrating the humility that’s required (by) going to the source. Also the prime minister is demonstrating to the contrary of all the predictions (the idea) that Donald Trump wouldn’t want to work with him is untrue.” Volpe said “nothing final” may come of the meeting, however he said the federal government may get a sense of what the next steps could be.

EU Universal Charger Rules Come Into ForceOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Notre Dame forward Danny Nelson scored twice, Western Michigan’s Hampton Slukynsky made 25 saves and the defending champion United States beat Latvia 5-1 on Saturday in the world junior hockey championship. The United States improved to 2-0 in Group A play, while Latvia dropped to 1-1 a day after stunning Canada with a 3-2 victory in a shootout. Boston College’s Ryan Leonard, Denver’s Zeev Buium and Minnesota Duluth’s Max Plante also scored for the Americans. They will be back in action Sunday at Canadian Tire Centre against Finland, then close group play Tuesday night against Canada. Davids Livsics scored for Latvia. Linards Feldbergs stopped 36 shots after making 55 saves against Canada and stopping all eight attempts in the shootout. In the only other game of the day, Czechia beat Kazakhstan 14-2 at TD Place. Czechia and Sweden are both 2-0 in Group B. Matej Mastalirsky, Vojtech Hradec and Jakub Stancl had hat tricks, with Hradec and Stancl also each assisting on two goals. ___ AP sports:

STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Victor Gabalis and Kayvon Britten each accounted for two touchdowns, Darius Cooper had 190 yards receiving with a score and No. 13 seed Tarleton State won its inaugural FCS playoff game with a 43-29 victory over unseeded Drake on Saturday in a first-round matchup. Tarleton State (10-3) will travel to No. 4 seed South Dakota (9-2) in a second-round game on Dec. 7. Drake jumped out to a 14-3 lead late in the first quarter behind Blake Ellingson’s 2-yard touchdown run and Luke Bailey’s 9-yard touchdown pass to Taj Hughes. Britten answered with a 6-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter and his 1-yard TD run stretched the Texans’ lead to 29-14 late in the third. made it 36-21 with 10:49 remaining. Gabalis was 26-of-36 passing for 337 yards with two touchdowns. Cooper finished with 11 catches and Britten added 146 yards rushing on 29 carries. Kyle Weber also scored on a pair of short-yardage touchdown runs for the Texans. Bailey and Hailey connected again with a 10-yard score late in the third quarter that pulled the Bulldogs to 29-21. Bailey completed 31 of 49 passes with three touchdown passes and two interceptions. Hughes made 11 catches for 63 yards for Drake (8-3). __ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP collegebasketball: and

EA FC 25 vs FIFA 19 compared - I played both to find out if EA Sports' game has actually improvedI'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! viewers have predicted that Coleen Rooney is the winner of the 2024 series - after her choice of three-course meal. The final episode of the 2024 series is here, and Coleen, 38, has made it to the end alongside Richard Coles and Danny Jones. As a treat for making it to the final, the trio were allowed to choose a three-course slap-up meal to celebrate - after living on a diet of rice and beans for over three weeks. The trio got to enjoy the food they had won in the trial. Danny went for a starter of mozzarella sticks with sweet chilli sauce, a buttermilk chicken burger and chips for his main course, fresh cream profiteroles with warm Nutella sauce for dessert and a cold glass of beer for his drink. Meanwhile, Coleen had a starter of bruschetta, spaghetti bolognese with flaky parmesan cheese and garlic bread for her main course, fresh cream profiteroles with warm Nutella sauce for dessert (the same as Danny) and a glass of French pale Provence rose for her drink. Viewers supported Coleen for her desire to have a glass of vodka as dessert. "Coleen wanting a vodka for dessert is so real #ImACeleb ," one joked. While another added: "Coleen is a woman after my own heart with the vodka." "Coleen skipping desert for a Vodka Pepsi Max... you can take the girl out of Liverpool #imaceleb ," another added. Someone else predicted that Coleen is the winner due to her dinner choices. "Coleen having vodka with Pepsi max for pudding is icon behaviour. Shes the queen of the jungle for sure #ImACeleb ." Meanwhile, was Richard's food choices that got viewers talking. The former pop-star had a starter of king prawn cocktail with salad, cottage pie with peas, carrots and gravy for his main course, fruit cake for dessert and Chablis Grand Cru for his drink. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter , to share their thoughts on Reverend Richard's dinner choices, one viewer quipped: "I would never be attending one of Rev Richard's dinner parties because what the heck is he having prawns and fruitcake for after being stuck in a jungle for that long." Another echoed: "The Reverend could have literally had any meal he wanted omg. Why would he willingly choose to eat fruitcake over something delicious. Strange choices." And another chimed: "Actually offended by the Reverend's dinner. How revolting." Tonight, I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! will be crowning the latest King or Queen of the Jungle. The bookies odds have shifted around over the course of the competition so far - with Danny and Coleen jostling at the top. The King or Queen of the Jungle for 2024 will finally be announced at the end of tonight's show. Stars who have already been given the boot include Loose Women star Jane Moore and radio presenters Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom. N-Dubz singer Tulisa, Love Island star Maura Higgins and boxing champion Barry McGuigan also left the jungle this week after being voted out by the public. So that left WAG Coleen Rooney , social media GK Barry, Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse, broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles, Corrie star Alan Halsall and McFly's Danny Jones remaining. In another double elimination Alan and GK left the camp, and Oti was voted out last night, meaning the final three who will be heading into the final three Coleen, Danny and Richard. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads.

LUSAIL, Qatar — One week after clinching his fourth Formula One world championship in Las Vegas, Max Verstappen reminded his rivals why he is so hard to beat. After toiling to eighth place in the Qatar sprint race earlier in the day, unable to even catch the Haas of Nico Hülkenberg, Verstappen roared back in qualifying by taking his first pole position since the Austrian Grand Prix in June. Advertisement But three hours after the conclusion of qualifying, the stewards announced that Verstappen had received a one-place grid penalty for driving unnecessarily on a cool-down in qualifying, dropping him to P2 and giving pole to George Russell. Both Russell and Verstappen managed to leapfrog the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who, after sealing a 1-2 finish in the sprint, would surely have been giving thought to a potential constructors’ championship victory in Qatar. McLaren needs to outscore Ferrari by 15 points on Sunday to secure its first teams’ title since 1998, making the grid spots from third to seventh — Lewis Hamilton is the interloper in the second Mercedes — important to follow when the lights go out. This year’s Qatar race promises to be very different from 2023 when skyrocketing temperatures and limited stint lengths led to one of the most physically challenging events in F1 history. If anything, the weekend thus far has felt cool due to the breezy conditions, which, combined with no repeat of last year’s tire issues, should make for a more ‘normal’ race, even if Qatar’s high-speed layout will put a toll on the drivers’ bodies. Here are the key storylines to watch out for in Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix. What’s at stake for McLaren? By this time tomorrow, McLaren could be celebrating its first constructors’ championship in almost three decades. It’s been a long title drought for the Woking-based team, and that same year, Mika Häkkinen and David Coulthard led the team to victory over Ferrari. But to secure the title in Qatar, McLaren would need a 45-point lead over second-place Ferrari. It entered the weekend with a 24-point lead, and with a 1-2 finish in the sprint race, Piastri and Norris extended the gap to 30 points. McLaren needs to outscore Ferrari by 15 points in the Qatar Grand Prix, or else the battle will rage on to the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Advertisement Piastri and Norris already have an edge over Ferrari’s duo. They may not have continued the fast pace from earlier on Saturday, but they secured a McLaren second-row lockout while Leclerc will line up in P5 and Sainz in P7, split by Hamilton. Q3 wasn’t particularly smooth for Norris, who really was in charge of the sprint race. The Briton said he made a mistake on his first push lap, dipping his wheel into the gravel. He ended up in dirty air, and it wasn’t a stellar lap. Though, as he pointed out, it was his “first mistake really of all of the qualifying and the whole weekend so far.” The second push lap of Q3 was one he felt “pretty happy” about as “I feel like I got everything out of it.” Piastri echoed a similar feeling. “I was happy with the lap that I did. I don’t think there was much left on the table at all.” One big push to come on Sunday! 🙌 #QatarGP 🇶🇦 pic.twitter.com/OjOsj3ZCUc — McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 30, 2024 There have been a number of weekends recently where McLaren was the fastest car, but Norris does not believe that is the case in Qatar. “I think the clean air that I had earlier today made us look probably a bit better than we were. I don’t think we’ve necessarily been the quickest, to be honest, this weekend – I think Mercedes have, so (I’m) expecting a tough battle and excited to see what we can do,” he said. “I would like to give the guys ahead a little battle tomorrow and, of course, go forward. Our target would be to try and win the race, but these two guys (are) probably going to make my life pretty tough tomorrow.” Piastri acknowledged one of this track’s unique elements: “Whatever your qualifying pace is is pretty much your race pace as well because of the nature of the track and how much you can push.” The best way to take care of the battle with Ferrari, though, is to win, he said. Advertisement Why Ferrari needs to overperform on Sunday Ferrari always anticipated struggling in Qatar against McLaren, given how the high-speed layout would suit the papaya cars. The 1-2 finish for Piastri and Norris in the sprint seemed to confirm those fears, turning the screw on Ferrari in the constructors’ fight. McLaren remained a step ahead of Ferrari through qualifying, but the step forward from Verstappen and Russell limited Norris and Piastri to the second row. If the cars finish tomorrow in the same positions as they qualified, then Ferrari will keep the title fight alive to Abu Dhabi. But Charles Leclerc, the lead Ferrari in P5, knew the team needed more to seriously stand a chance of the championship. “If we want to win the constructors’, we’ve got to finish in front this weekend,” Leclerc said. “We cannot afford to just take the points available. We need to overperform in order to target the constructors. Tomorrow, we’ve got to do something special in order to gain some points on them.” Leclerc admitted that Ferrari was closer to McLaren than expected in Qatar, giving him and teammate Carlos Sainz some hope they could get in the fight. The difficulty in overtaking at the Lusail track will make a good start vital, but the surprise surge from Red Bull and Mercedes might actually help Ferrari. “It depends (on) the way you see it,” Leclerc said. “Because if tomorrow we overtake (the McLarens) at the start, then I wish the two in front were not there. If we stay behind at the start, then I’m happy if they can keep the first and second place.” Ferrari knows the odds are stacked against it in the constructors’ race. But there’ll be a sliver of added hope post-qualifying compared to post-sprint when it did look like McLaren could sweep the weekend and wrap things up in dominant fashion. Can Verstappen cap off Red Bull’s surprise turnaround? It’s rare to hear Verstappen celebrate a pole position with quite as much vigor as he did on Saturday night in Qatar. Given that he opened the year with seven poles in a row and had already clinched the championship, the result may not seem like a big deal. But it was clear from his expletive-filled radio call back to the Red Bull pit wall just how much it meant to Verstappen. After struggling through the sprint race, losing places on the opening lap due to snaps of oversteer and then limping home in eighth place for a solitary point, Verstappen was not expected to be a factor in the fight for pole. Advertisement Until he was. Red Bull made a series of changes to the setup of its RB20 car in response to the sprint race stuggles, believing it could unlock more pace, but it also required Verstappen to turn in the kind of impressive performance that has made him a four-time world champion. “Honestly, I didn’t expect that,” Verstappen admitted after qualifying, even joking that “a miracle happened” for him to (temporarily) get pole. The added stability that Verstappen felt with his car, which he described as more “connected,” allowed him to really throw it into the high-speed corners. Verstappen has been trying to combat balance issues with his car for much of this year. Even if the title is already wrapped up, learning how to cure those problems will be valuable for next year. You have to go back to the Spanish Grand Prix in June for the last time that Verstappen won a race in the dry (he executed his comeback from 17th on the grid in Brazil in the wet). While there’ll be obvious pressure from Mercedes, McLaren and potentially even Ferrari in Qatar, and an extra place to make up after his penalty, the Dutchman will know this is an excellent chance to give a late, unexpected confidence boost to his latest championship year. He admitted the long-run pace of the Red Bull was “still a bit of a question mark,” given how much he struggled in the sprint. “This is great, to be on pole, but I’m not sure yet if it’s going to be enough to really be the outright fastest,” Verstappen said. “We’ll find out tomorrow.” Russell leads Mercedes’ bid for back-to-back wins At the end of a season that increasingly looked like a write-off for Mercedes as it dwindled toward its lowest constructors’ championship finish since 2012, this final triple-header has become increasingly fruitful. Russell qualified P2 for the sprint and finished third, believing he only failed to beat Piastri thanks to McLaren’s team DRS tactics. He kept up the impressive pace by grabbing second place on the grid for Sunday’s grand prix before his late promotion to P1, giving him back-to-back pole positions. Mercedes’ pace in Qatar is not a total shock. The W15 car has always performed better in cooler conditions and on a smoother track, as the 1-2 proved last week in Las Vegas, setting things up nicely for Russell. Advertisement “It’s just great to be in this groove at the moment for front row starts, which has been really pleasing considering where we were three or four races ago,” Russell said. “The race pace this morning looked great. Max did a great job. Red Bull seemed to turn it around a little bit since yesterday, but let’s see what tomorrow brings.” Teammate Hamilton has endured a tougher time lately and again trailed Russell by half a second in qualifying as he slipped to P6. Hamilton said after sprint qualifying on Friday that he was “definitely not fast anymore,” but after qualifying, he appeared to hook that assertion more on his car not responding as he wanted, saying: “I know I’ve still got it.” Russell anticipates a close fight against Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren in Qatar, but Mercedes has every reason to feel confident off the back of its Vegas success. The battle for P6 in the constructors’ championship heats up All eyes may be on the battle between McLaren and Ferrari, but the tighter fight is at P6, where six points cover Haas, Alpine and RB after the sprint race. Out of that group, Haas’ Kevin Magnussen was the only driver to advance to Q3, qualifying 10th. But it is a prime spot because DRS trains can easily form. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, though, isn’t far off after qualifying 11th, just 0.012 seconds from the cutoff. It’ll come down to who has the stronger long-run pace. Haas’ was notable during the sprint race, with Hülkenberg scoring two points, but Magnussen noted to F1 TV that Gasly’s race pace was quick as well. On Friday, RB team boss Laurent Mekies described it as “a crazy intense battle.” “Of course, it gets a bit less interest compared to what’s happening at the very top. But to have three teams after 22 races separated by four points, it’s very much, you work all these years as mechanics, as engineers, as staff to be involved in this sort of battle. That’s why you love the sport,” Mekies continued. “So I think it’s great for the team to be part of that. It’s pushing us to improve. It’s pushing us to learn, sometimes in a hard way. But it’s a great battle to be involved in.” Advertisement The P6 battle likely won’t be decided in Qatar, but it shows the improvement rate and notable car development trajectory from all three teams. They’ve had their difficult spells and standout moments — some bigger than others, like Alpine’s double podium in Brazil. “We all have a car that is able to produce a top 10,” Mekies said. “So, you know, everybody has been trying to develop their cars throughout the whole seasons, and the fact that at the very end of that, we have a car that is able to fight for P10 is a good sign. “So I don’t know how it will finish in Abu Dhabi, but for sure, in terms of the team growing through that battle, it was extremely helpful.” Top photos of Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris: SIPA USAWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he wants real estate developer Charles Kushner , father of Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, calling Charles Kushner “a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker." Kushner is the founder of Kushner Companies, a real estate firm. Jared Kushner is a former White House senior adviser to Trump who is married to Trump’s eldest daughter, Ivanka. The elder Kushner was pardoned by Trump in December 2020 after pleading guilty years earlier to tax evasion and making illegal campaign donations. People are also reading... Charles Kushner arrives July 20, 2022, for the funeral of Ivana Trump in New York. Prosecutors alleged that after Charles Kushner discovered his brother-in-law was cooperating with federal authorities in an investigation, he hatched a scheme for revenge and intimidation. Kushner hired a prostitute to lure his brother-in-law, then arranged to have the encounter in a New Jersey motel room recorded with a hidden camera and the recording sent to Kushner's own sister, the man’s wife, prosecutors said. Kushner eventually pleaded guilty to 18 counts including tax evasion and witness tampering. He was sentenced in 2005 to two years in prison — the most he could receive under a plea deal, but less than what Chris Christie, the U.S. attorney for New Jersey at the time and later governor and Republican presidential candidate, sought. Christie blamed Jared Kushner for his firing from Trump’s transition team in 2016, and called Charles Kushner’s offenses “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes that I prosecuted when I was U.S. attorney.” Trump and the elder Kushner knew each other from real estate circles and their children were married in 2009. Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far President-elect Donald Trump Among President-elect Donald Trump's picks are Susie Wiles for chief of staff, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, former Democratic House member Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, 67, was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 presidential campaign and its de facto manager. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State Trump named Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making a former sharp critic his choice to be the new administration's top diplomat. Rubio, 53, is a noted hawk on China, Cuba and Iran, and was a finalist to be Trump's running mate on the Republican ticket last summer. Rubio is the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said of Rubio in a statement. The announcement punctuates the hard pivot Rubio has made with Trump, whom the senator called a “con man" during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. Their relationship improved dramatically while Trump was in the White House. And as Trump campaigned for the presidency a third time, Rubio cheered his proposals. For instance, Rubio, who more than a decade ago helped craft immigration legislation that included a path to citizenship for people in the U.S. illegally, now supports Trump's plan to use the U.S. military for mass deportations. Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, 44, is a co-host of Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend” and has been a contributor with the network since 2014, where he developed a friendship with Trump, who made regular appearances on the show. Hegseth lacks senior military or national security experience. If confirmed by the Senate, he would inherit the top job during a series of global crises — ranging from Russia’s war in Ukraine and the ongoing attacks in the Middle East by Iranian proxies to the push for a cease-fire between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah and escalating worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea. Hegseth is also the author of “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free,” published earlier this year. Pam Bondi, Attorney General Trump tapped Pam Bondi, 59, to be attorney general after U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his name from consideration. She was Florida's first female attorney general, serving between 2011 and 2019. She also was on Trump’s legal team during his first impeachment trial in 2020. Considered a loyalist, she served as part of a Trump-allied outside group that helped lay the groundwork for his future administration called the America First Policy Institute. Bondi was among a group of Republicans who showed up to support Trump at his hush money criminal trial in New York that ended in May with a conviction on 34 felony counts. A fierce defender of Trump, she also frequently appears on Fox News and has been a critic of the criminal cases against him. Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a well-known conservative who faced sharp criticism for telling a story in her memoir about shooting a rambunctious dog, to lead an agency crucial to the president-elect’s hardline immigration agenda. Noem used her two terms leading a tiny state to vault to a prominent position in Republican politics. South Dakota is usually a political afterthought. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, Noem did not order restrictions that other states had issued and instead declared her state “open for business.” Trump held a fireworks rally at Mount Rushmore in July 2020 in one of the first large gatherings of the pandemic. She takes over a department with a sprawling mission. In addition to key immigration agencies, the Department of Homeland Security oversees natural disaster response, the U.S. Secret Service, and Transportation Security Administration agents who work at airports. Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior The governor of North Dakota, who was once little-known outside his state, Burgum is a former Republican presidential primary contender who endorsed Trump, and spent months traveling to drum up support for him, after dropping out of the race. Burgum was a serious contender to be Trump’s vice presidential choice this summer. The two-term governor was seen as a possible pick because of his executive experience and business savvy. Burgum also has close ties to deep-pocketed energy industry CEOs. Trump made the announcement about Burgum joining his incoming administration while addressing a gala at his Mar-a-Lago club, and said a formal statement would be coming the following day. In comments to reporters before Trump took the stage, Burgum said that, in recent years, the power grid is deteriorating in many parts of the country, which he said could raise national security concerns but also drive up prices enough to increase inflation. “There's just a sense of urgency, and a sense of understanding in the Trump administration,” Burgum said. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ran for president as a Democrat, than as an independent, and then endorsed Trump . He's the son of Democratic icon Robert Kennedy, who was assassinated during his own presidential campaign. The nomination of Kennedy to lead the Department of Health and Human Services alarmed people who are concerned about his record of spreading unfounded fears about vaccines . For example, he has long advanced the debunked idea that vaccines cause autism. Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, 62, is a former George Soros money manager and an advocate for deficit reduction. He's the founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management, after having worked on-and-off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be the nation’s first openly gay treasury secretary. He told Bloomberg in August that he decided to join Trump’s campaign in part to attack the mounting U.S. national debt. That would include slashing government programs and other spending. “This election cycle is the last chance for the U.S. to grow our way out of this mountain of debt without becoming a sort of European-style socialist democracy,” he said then. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Labor Secretary Oregon Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her reelection bid this month, but received strong backing from union members in her district. As a potential labor secretary, she would oversee the Labor Department’s workforce, its budget and put forth priorities that impact workers’ wages, health and safety, ability to unionize, and employer’s rights to fire employers, among other responsibilities. Chavez-DeRemer is one of few House Republicans to endorse the “Protecting the Right to Organize” or PRO Act would allow more workers to conduct organizing campaigns and would add penalties for companies that violate workers’ rights. The act would also weaken “right-to-work” laws that allow employees in more than half the states to avoid participating in or paying dues to unions that represent workers at their places of employment. Scott Turner, Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner is a former NFL player and White House aide. He ran the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council during Trump’s first term in office. Trump, in a statement, credited Turner, the highest-ranking Black person he’s yet selected for his administration, with “helping to lead an Unprecedented Effort that Transformed our Country’s most distressed communities.” Sean Duffy, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is a former House member from Wisconsin who was one of Trump's most visible defenders on cable news. Duffy served in the House for nearly nine years, sitting on the Financial Services Committee and chairing the subcommittee on insurance and housing. He left Congress in 2019 for a TV career and has been the host of “The Bottom Line” on Fox Business. Before entering politics, Duffy was a reality TV star on MTV, where he met his wife, “Fox and Friends Weekend” co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy. They have nine children. Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy A campaign donor and CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, Write is a vocal advocate of oil and gas development, including fracking — a key pillar of Trump’s quest to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright also has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change. He said the climate movement around the world is “collapsing under its own weight.” The Energy Department is responsible for advancing energy, environmental and nuclear security of the United States. Wright also won support from influential conservatives, including oil and gas tycoon Harold Hamm. Hamm, executive chairman of Oklahoma-based Continental Resources, a major shale oil company, is a longtime Trump supporter and adviser who played a key role on energy issues in Trump’s first term. Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education President-elect Donald Trump tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump promised to dismantle. McMahon led the Small Business Administration during Trump’s initial term from 2017 to 2019 and twice ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut. She’s seen as a relative unknown in education circles, though she expressed support for charter schools and school choice. She served on the Connecticut Board of Education for a year starting in 2009 and has spent years on the board of trustees for Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development, is a longtime Trump associate who served as White House domestic policy chief during his first presidency. The 52-year-old is president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a group helping to lay the groundwork for a second Trump administration. She previously served as an aide to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry and ran a think tank, the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce Trump chose Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carrying out Trump's plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Trump made the announcement Tuesday on his social media platform, Truth Social. Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration. Both are tasked with putting forward candidates for key roles in the next administration. The nomination would put Lutnick in charge of a sprawling Cabinet agency that is involved in funding new computer chip factories, imposing trade restrictions, releasing economic data and monitoring the weather. It is also a position in which connections to CEOs and the wider business community are crucial. Doug Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins is a former Republican congressman from Georgia who gained recognition for defending Trump during his first impeachment trial, which centered on U.S. assistance for Ukraine. Trump was impeached for urging Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden in 2019 during the Democratic presidential nomination, but he was acquitted by the Senate. Collins has also served in the armed forces himself and is currently a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command. "We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need," Trump said in a statement about nominating Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 27, was Trump's campaign press secretary and currently a spokesperson for his transition. She would be the youngest White House press secretary in history. The White House press secretary typically serves as the public face of the administration and historically has held daily briefings for the press corps. Leavitt, a New Hampshire native, was a spokesperson for MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting Trump, before joining his 2024 campaign. In 2022, she ran for Congress in New Hampshire, winning a 10-way Republican primary before losing to Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas. Leavitt worked in the White House press office during Trump's first term before she became communications director for New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's choice for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Tulsi Gabbard, National Intelligence Director Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been tapped by Trump to be director of national intelligence, keeping with the trend to stock his Cabinet with loyal personalities rather than veteran professionals in their requisite fields. Gabbard, 43, was a Democratic House member who unsuccessfully sought the party's 2020 presidential nomination before leaving the party in 2022. She endorsed Trump in August and campaigned often with him this fall. “I know Tulsi will bring the fearless spirit that has defined her illustrious career to our Intelligence Community,” Trump said in a statement. Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider compared to her predecessor. The current director, Avril Haines, was confirmed by the Senate in 2021 following several years in a number of top national security and intelligence positions. John Ratcliffe, Central Intelligence Agency Director Trump has picked John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman who served as director of national intelligence during his first administration, to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency in his next. Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during the final year and a half of Trump's first term, leading the U.S. government's spy agencies during the coronavirus pandemic. “I look forward to John being the first person ever to serve in both of our Nation's highest Intelligence positions,” Trump said in a statement, calling him a “fearless fighter for the Constitutional Rights of all Americans” who would ensure “the Highest Levels of National Security, and PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH.” Lee Zeldin, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Trump has chosen former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to serve as his pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency . Zeldin does not appear to have any experience in environmental issues, but is a longtime supporter of the former president. The 44-year-old former U.S. House member from New York wrote on X , “We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the US the global leader of AI.” “We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water,” he added. During his campaign, Trump often attacked the Biden administration's promotion of electric vehicles, and incorrectly referring to a tax credit for EV purchases as a government mandate. Trump also often told his audiences during the campaign his administration would “Drill, baby, drill,” referring to his support for expanded petroleum exploration. In a statement, Trump said Zeldin “will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.” Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Trump has named Brendan Carr, the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, as the new chairman of the agency tasked with regulating broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband. Carr is a longtime member of the commission and served previously as the FCC’s general counsel. He has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate three times and was nominated by both Trump and President Joe Biden to the commission. Carr made past appearances on “Fox News Channel," including when he decried Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' pre-Election Day appearance on “Saturday Night Live.” He wrote an op-ed last month defending a satellite company owned by Trump supporter Elon Musk. Elise Stefanik, Ambassador to the United Nations Rep. Elise Stefanik is a representative from New York and one of Trump's staunchest defenders going back to his first impeachment. Elected to the House in 2014, Stefanik was selected by her GOP House colleagues as House Republican Conference chair in 2021, when former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was removed from the post after publicly criticizing Trump for falsely claiming he won the 2020 election. Stefanik, 40, has served in that role ever since as the third-ranking member of House leadership. Stefanik’s questioning of university presidents over antisemitism on their campuses helped lead to two of those presidents resigning, further raising her national profile. If confirmed, she would represent American interests at the U.N. as Trump vows to end the war waged by Russia against Ukraine begun in 2022. He has also called for peace as Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon to target Hezbollah. Matt Whitaker, Ambassador to NATO President-elect Donald Trump says he's chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO. Trump has expressed skepticism about the Western military alliance for years. Trump said in a statement Wednesday that Whitaker is “a strong warrior and loyal Patriot” who “will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended” and “strengthen relationships with our NATO Allies, and stand firm in the face of threats to Peace and Stability.” The choice of Whitaker as the nation’s representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an unusual one, given his background is as a lawyer and not in foreign policy. Pete Hoekstra, Ambassador to Canada A Republican congressman from Michigan who served from 1993 to 2011, Hoekstra was ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term. “In my Second Term, Pete will help me once again put AMERICA FIRST,” Trump said in a statement announcing his choice. “He did an outstanding job as United States Ambassador to the Netherlands during our first four years, and I am confident that he will continue to represent our Country well in this new role.” Mike Huckabee, Ambassador to Israel Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel and his intended nomination comes as Trump has promised to align U.S. foreign policy more closely with Israel's interests as it wages wars against the Iran-backed Hamas and Hezbollah. “He loves Israel, and likewise the people of Israel love him,” Trump said in a statement. “Mike will work tirelessly to bring about peace in the Middle East.” Huckabee, who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2016, has been a popular figure among evangelical Christian conservatives, many of whom support Israel due to Old Testament writings that Jews are God’s chosen people and that Israel is their rightful homeland. Trump has been praised by some in this important Republican voting bloc for moving the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Steven Witkoff, Special Envoy to the Middle East Trump on Tuesday named real estate investor Steven Witkoff to be special envoy to the Middle East. The 67-year-old Witkoff is the president-elect's golf partner and was golfing with him at Trump's club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sept. 15, when the former president was the target of a second attempted assassination. Witkoff “is a Highly Respected Leader in Business and Philanthropy,” Trump said of Witkoff in a statement. “Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE, and make us all proud." Trump also named Witkoff co-chair, with former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler, of his inaugural committee. Keith Kellogg, Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Gen. Keith Kellogg to serve as assistant to the president and special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, a retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as National Security Advisor to Trump's former Vice President Mike Pence. For the America First Policy Institute, one of several groups formed after Trump left office to help lay the groundwork for the next Republican administration, Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib) Mike Waltz, National Security Adviser Trump asked Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., a retired Army National Guard officer and war veteran, to be his national security adviser, Trump announced in a statement Tuesday. The move puts Waltz in the middle of national security crises, ranging from efforts to provide weapons to Ukraine and worries about the growing alliance between Russia and North Korea to the persistent attacks in the Middle East by Iran proxies and the push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas and Hezbollah. “Mike has been a strong champion of my America First Foreign Policy agenda,” Trump's statement said, "and will be a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength!” Waltz is a three-term GOP congressman from east-central Florida. He served multiple tours in Afghanistan and also worked in the Pentagon as a policy adviser when Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates were defense chiefs. He is considered hawkish on China, and called for a U.S. boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to its involvement in the origin of COVID-19 and its mistreatment of the minority Muslim Uighur population. Stephen Miller, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner , was a vocal spokesperson during the presidential campaign for Trump's priority of mass deportations. The 39-year-old was a senior adviser during Trump's first administration. Miller has been a central figure in some of Trump's policy decisions, notably his move to separate thousands of immigrant families. Trump argued throughout the campaign that the nation's economic, national security and social priorities could be met by deporting people who are in the United States illegally. Since Trump left office in 2021, Miller has served as the president of America First Legal, an organization made up of former Trump advisers aimed at challenging the Biden administration, media companies, universities and others over issues such as free speech and national security. Tom Homan, ‘Border Czar’ Thomas Homan, 62, has been tasked with Trump’s top priority of carrying out the largest deportation operation in the nation’s history. Homan, who served under Trump in his first administration leading U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was widely expected to be offered a position related to the border, an issue Trump made central to his campaign. Though Homan has insisted such a massive undertaking would be humane, he has long been a loyal supporter of Trump's policy proposals, suggesting at a July conference in Washington that he would be willing to "run the biggest deportation operation this country’s ever seen.” Democrats have criticized Homan for his defending Trump's “zero tolerance” policy on border crossings during his first administration, which led to the separation of thousands of parents and children seeking asylum at the border. Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, 64, is a former heart surgeon who hosted “The Dr. Oz Show,” a long-running daytime television talk show. He ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate as the Republican nominee in 2022 and is an outspoken supporter of Trump, who endorsed Oz's bid for elected office. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to advise White House on government efficiency Elon Musk, left, and Vivek Ramaswamy speak before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at an Oct. 27 campaign rally at Madison Square Garden in New York. Trump on Tuesday said Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency" — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. The acronym “DOGE” is a nod to Musk's favorite cryptocurrency, dogecoin. Trump said Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance” and will partner with the Office of Management and Budget to “drive large scale structural reform, and create an entrepreneurial approach to Government never seen before.” He added the move would shock government systems. It's not clear how the organization will operate. Musk, owner of X and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a constant presence at Mar-a-Lago since Trump won the presidential election. Ramaswamy suspended his campaign in January and threw his support behind Trump. Trump said the two will “pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.” Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought held the position during Trump’s first presidency. After Trump’s initial term ended, Vought founded the Center for Renewing America, a think tank that describes its mission as “renew a consensus of America as a nation under God.” Vought was closely involved with Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for Trump’s second term that he tried to distance himself from during the campaign. Vought has also previously worked as the executive and budget director for the Republican Study Committee, a caucus for conservative House Republicans. He also worked at Heritage Action, the political group tied to The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. Additional selections to the incoming White House Dan Scavino, deputy chief of staff Scavino, whom Trump's transition referred to in a statement as one of “Trump's longest serving and most trusted aides,” was a senior adviser to Trump's 2024 campaign, as well as his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. He will be deputy chief of staff and assistant to the president. Scavino had run Trump's social media profile in the White House during his first administration. He was also held in contempt of Congress in 2022 after a month-long refusal to comply with a subpoena from the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. James Blair, deputy chief of staff Blair was political director for Trump's 2024 campaign and for the Republican National Committee. He will be deputy chief of staff for legislative, political and public affairs and assistant to the president. Blair was key to Trump's economic messaging during his winning White House comeback campaign this year, a driving force behind the candidate's “Trump can fix it” slogan and his query to audiences this fall if they were better off than four years ago. Taylor Budowich, deputy chief of staff Budowich is a veteran Trump campaign aide who launched and directed Make America Great Again, Inc., a super PAC that supported Trump's 2024 campaign. He will be deputy chief of staff for communications and personnel and assistant to the president. Budowich also had served as a spokesman for Trump after his presidency. William McGinley, White House counsel McGinley was White House Cabinet secretary during Trump's first administration, and was outside legal counsel for the Republican National Committee's election integrity effort during the 2024 campaign. In a statement, Trump called McGinley “a smart and tenacious lawyer who will help me advance our America First agenda, while fighting for election integrity and against the weaponization of law enforcement.” Jay Bhattacharya, National Institutes of Health Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya is a physician and professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, and is a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates. He promoted the idea of herd immunity during the pandemic, arguing that people at low risk should live normally while building up immunity to COVID-19 through infection. The National Institutes of Health funds medical research through competitive grants to researchers at institutions throughout the nation. NIH also conducts its own research with thousands of scientists working at its labs in Bethesda, Maryland. Jamieson Greer, U.S. trade representative Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council Trump is turning to two officials with experience navigating not only Washington but the key issues of income taxes and tariffs as he fills out his economic team. He announced he has chosen international trade attorney Jamieson Greer to be his U.S. trade representative and Kevin Hassett as director of the White House National Economic Council. While Trump has in several cases nominated outsiders to key posts, these picks reflect a recognition that his reputation will likely hinge on restoring the public’s confidence in the economy. Trump said in a statement that Greer was instrumental in his first term in imposing tariffs on China and others and replacing the trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, “therefore making it much better for American Workers.” Hassett, 62, served in the first Trump term as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. He has a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania and worked at the right-leaning American Enterprise Institute before joining the Trump White House in 2017. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter.

Experts and specialists in artificial intelligence (AI) have called for thinking about how to turn this technology into a tool that benefits all of humanity, with a focus on bridging digital divide, combating cybercrime, and establishing regulatory frameworks to ensure its responsible use. This was discussed during a session held Sunday as part of the Doha Forum 2024, titled "The Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence." The session explored the geopolitical implications of this emerging technology, its growing influence on global power dynamics, its transformative potential to improve quality of life, and the challenges posed by its rapid expansion. Featuring President of World Economic Forum Borge Brende, Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organisation Deemah al-Yahya, and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute and President of Global Affairs Jared Cohen, the session focused on finding a balance between the opportunities AI presents and the challenges it imposes, particularly amid the rising geopolitical rivalry between major powers such as the US and China. The session emphasised that countries that effectively invest in AI will see a boost in their global influence, while those that fall behind in this area may face negative impacts on their economic and social stability. In this context, the President of World Economic Forum explained that countries with the financial resources and energy capacity to develop AI will be better positioned to lead in this field. He pointed out that developing countries face significant challenges due to a lack of basic infrastructure, such as electricity and internet access, which limits their ability to participate in the global technological revolution. He also noted that these challenges mean that countries lacking these resources could fall further behind, stating there is a fear that the gap between developed and developing nations will continue to widen unless we can turn AI into a tool for balance rather than a source of division. He further stressed the urgent need for international cooperation to reduce this disparity and ensure that everyone can benefit from AI's potential. Deemah al-Yahya highlighted the significant gap in access to modern technology between countries. She explained that the digital divide, particularly in regions like Africa, poses a major obstacle to utilizing AI, stating that in Africa, only 20% of the population has access to the internet, explaining that without electricity or infrastructure, AI cannot become a tool for progress, and that this gap threatens to exclude millions of young people with exceptional technical abilities. She added that AI has vast potential to improve lives if used correctly, offering examples of how it can enhance healthcare in rural areas and improve education by providing virtual lessons from global experts. However, she stressed that tapping into this potential requires global cooperation to close the digital divide and ensure equitable technological development. Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute and President of Global Affairs Jared Cohen addressed the risks posed by cybercrime, noting that losses from these crimes could reach $10tn annually by 2025. He emphasised that major powers like the US and China must agree on strong measures to combat these crimes. He added that all must recognize that cybercrime is a threat to everyone, and that cooperation in this area is not a luxury but a necessity. If major powers can agree on measures to curb cybercrime, it would be a crucial step toward safer and more effective use of AI. In discussing the competition between major powers, the speakers compared the AI race to the post-World War II nuclear arms race, pointing out that the international community had, to some extent, managed to establish treaties to limit nuclear proliferation. They suggested that this could serve as a model for regulating AI. However, Brende pointed out that reaching treaties to regulate AI might be more complex due to the rapid pace of technological advancements. He warned that unlike nuclear weapons, AI holds tremendous positive potential, but without clear regulatory frameworks, the world risk turning that potential into tools for conflict rather than progress. The session concluded by emphasizing that investing in the Middle East presents a unique opportunity for nations seeking to leverage AI, given the regions abundance of affordable energy and infrastructure capable of executing large-scale projects quickly. The potential for using advanced technologies in areas like water desalination and data center cooling was also highlighted. It was noted that data is now the "new oil" in the age of AI. In closing, the session stressed the importance of balancing competition and cooperation in AI use, emphasizing that the race to dominate this technology should not come at the expense of developing countries or global stability, and that the future depends on the ability of all nations to work together to develop AI responsibly. 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Former chairman of state-owned bank China Everbright Group jailed for 12 years for corruption BEIJING (AP) — Chinese official broadcaster CCTV says a former chairman of the state-owned bank China Everbright Group has been jailed 12 years for embezzlement and bribery. Tang Shuangning, who had also held senior posts at the People’s Bank of China and the China Banking Regulatory Commission, was arrested in January, part of a wider wave of prosecutions of senior officials accused of financial crimes. A court in the city of Tangshan, about 100 miles east of Beijing, found him guilty of taking advantage of his position at the state-owned bank in “seeking convenience for others” in jobs and loans, in exchange for illegal payments. The court said he had accepted illegal property with a total value of more than $1.5 million. US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has met with officials in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea. Austin’s visit on Tuesday also came amid growing concerns over the safety of Ospreys. The military aircraft have been grounded in the United States following a near crash at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico last month. The incident was caused by weakened metal components. It was similar to a fatal crash off southwestern Japan last year. The U.S. measure prompted the suspension of Ospreys operated by Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force. Trustee over Infowars auction asks court to approve The Onion's winning bid A trustee who oversaw the bankruptcy auction of Alex Jones’ Infowars is asking a judge to approve The Onion’s winning bid for the conspiracy-filled platform. Trustee Christopher Murray took the stand Tuesday in the second day of testimony at a hearing where a judge is scrutinizing the satirical news outlet’s winning offer. He told U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston that he was there asking a court to approve the sale of Infowars’ parent company to The Onion’s parent company. It is not clear how quickly Lopez will rule. The Onion wants to turn Infowars’ website and social media accounts into parodies. Small businesses plan events, start marketing earlier to deal with shorter holiday shopping season The holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period. Only 27 days separate Thanksgiving and Christmas — five fewer than last year. But there are still ways to make the most of a shorter season. One key strategy is for owners to promote deals to customers wherever they can, from social media to physical ads. The National Retail Federation predicts that retail sales will rise between 2.5% and 3.5% compared with same period a year ago. Online shopping is expected to grow too. Adobe Digital Insights predicts an 8.4% increase online for the full season. 10 notable books of 2024, from Sarah J. Maas to Melania Trump NEW YORK (AP) — Even through a year of nonstop news about elections, climate change, protests and the price of eggs, Americans still found time to read. Sales held steady according to Circana, which tracks around 85% of the print market. Many chose the release of romance, fantasy and romantasy. Some picked up the tie-in book to Taylor Swift’s blockbuster tour, which had the best opening week of 2024. Others sought out literary fiction, celebrity memoirs, political exposes and a close and painful look at a generation hooked on smartphones. Boeing is building new 737 Max planes for the first time since workers went on strike Boeing is resuming production of its bestselling plane, the 737 Max. It's the first time that Max jets have moved down the assembly line since September, when about 33,000 workers went on strike for higher pay. Boeing said Tuesday that work on the Max has resumed at its factory in Renton, Washington, near Seattle. Both the Max and another Boeing plane, the 787 Dreamliner, have been plagued by manufacturing problems in recent years. The Federal Aviation Administration is limiting Boeing’s production of Max jets until the agency is convinced that Boeing has corrected quality and safety issues during manufacturing. Stock market today: Wall Street slips to a rare back-to-back loss NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower in the runup to the highlight of the week for the market, the latest update on inflation. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Tuesday for its first back-to-back losses in nearly a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite also fell 0.3%. Oracle dragged on the market after reporting weaker growth than analysts expected. Treasury yields rose in the bond market ahead of Wednesday’s inflation report, which will be among the final big pieces of data before the Federal Reserve's meeting on interest rates next week. Alaska Airlines will spread its wings by flying to Tokyo and Seoul beginning next year NEW YORK (AP) — Alaska Airlines says it will launch service from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul next year as part of a plan to boost international flying in the next several years. Alaska announced the new routes as it prepared to hold an investor day Tuesday. The airline raised its fourth-quarter profit outlook and publicized a plan to boost profit by $1 billion over three years. And Alaska Airlines is announcing a plan to spend $1 billion buying back its own stock. Share buybacks are often popular with investors because they make existing shares more valuable. A Southwest jet and a small plane wound up on the same runway after being cleared to land WASHINGTON (AP) — A Southwest Airlines jet and a small plane wound up on the same runway in California in October after an air traffic controller cleared both planes to land on the same runway. The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that the planes came within 900 feet of each other before the smaller plane taxied away. The incident happened Oct. 19 at the airport in Long Beach, California. It's the latest in a number of recent cases in which planes came unnecessarily close due to errors by air traffic controllers or pilots.NoneTrump Warns BRICS Nations Of 100% Tariffs If They Challenge The US Dollar

FLARE-CARRYING ultras from Greek giants Panathinaikos are about to invade Shrewsbury. At least 900 of the Athens giants’ fans look set to descend on the Shropshire town to watch their club take on Welsh Premier League minnows The New Saints at The Croud Meadow. Advertisement 3 Shrewsbury's Croud Meadow is set to host TNS vs Panathinaikos Credit: Getty 3 Panathinaikos ultras are known for creating a lively atmosphere Credit: AFP 3 Croud Meadow was vandalised by Djurgårdens last time out Credit: Shrewsbury Town FC The Greek side’s Gate 13 ultras are famous for the noise, passion and atmosphere they create home and away . TNS are playing their Conference League games at the home of the League One club because their own Park Hall Ground in Oswestry does not meet Uefa regulations. And 19 miles along the A5, the locals are gearing up for tonight’s showdown in the hope that Craig Harrison’s players will smash some plates in their history-making campaign. As SunSport paid a visit, the only proper Greek restaurant in Shrewsbury — Exo Poli, just over a mile away from the ground — promises “a little bit of Crete” for customers heading to the match. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL SPECIAL REQUEST Fans call for Mourinho to stick to his word as Millwall hunt for new boss Closer still is the Charles Darwin pub, named after the “theory of evolution” naturalist who was born in the town. Manager Katy Hutchings coped with plenty of visiting supporters after 1,800 Swedes descended on Shrewsbury for last month’s visit of Djurgarden. Those fans left The Croud Meadow in a mess — despite the visitors winning 1-0 — with graffiti sprayed on three sides of the ground and damage in Smithy’s Bar while two dozen seats were ripped out. But in the Charles Darwin there were no problems. Hutchings said: “We had some bouncers on the doors but we didn’t need them. Advertisement Most read in Football SWIFT THREADS Viral fashion designer famous for Taylor Swift dress makes football strip HOME AWAY FROM HOME Aberdeen perform huge U-turn and SHELVE plans for new £80m stadium DINAMO 0 CELTIC 0 Hoops on NINE Champs Lg points but leave Zagreb with sense of anti-climax FASHION STATEMENT 'Humbled' Rangers fans' favourite wins coveted Man of the Year award “And I’m pretty good at throwing customers out myself anyway! “We’re well-used to visiting fans coming in here for Shrewsbury’s games and the Swedish lads were fine. “These games are great for the local economy — and in this town we’re proud of the way we always welcome visitors.” At the Oxon Priory pub close to the Roman Road, general manager Pam Hayward said: “The more the merrier. We’ll have extra staff in. Advertisement “And we look forward to entertaining as many Greeks as want to join us before the game. Everybody around here is hoping The New Saints stay in the competition.” The Croud Meadow safety officer Lawrence Ellerby added: “There was talk on social media that there might be as many as 4,000 Panathinaikos fans coming. What we know is about 900 visitor tickets have been sold, with plenty of Greek ex–pats here buying them. “Damage done by Djurgarden fans was disappointing but we know how to cope with big numbers at this club. “We’ve had the likes of Liverpool and West Ham and never had any big problems. Advertisement “We’re looking forward to the Panathinaikos game and their fans and good luck to TNS, we’re happy to give them a temporary home.” The campaign is not just a money-spinner for the town but also for 16-time domestic champs TNS — the first-ever Welsh League club to qualify for a European competition proper — as they made £4.1million in reaching the league stage. Goals from Rory Holden and Declan McManus gave them a 2-0 victory over Astana from Kazakhstan at The Croud Meadow to register another first by a Welsh outfit in a major European competition and a £330,000 win bonus. There was the TNS trip of a lifetime to Florence and a 2–0 loss to Fiorentina plus the 2-1 Dublin defeat to Shamrock Rovers . Advertisement But a win over 20-time Greek title winners Panathinaikos would open the way to another Welsh League first — qualification for a European knockout stage. Last up is a visit to Celje in Slovenia and TNS are just one point off the Conference League’s play-off zone. Read more on the Scottish Sun SCOT MY FIRST RODEO! Popular music festival coming to three Scots cities for first time CHILL OUT Scots to be gripped by grim -10C freeze as weather map reveals temperature plunge Boss Harrison said: “Panathinaikos is huge for this club but if we could even come away from our last two games with four points to reach a total of seven we could have a chance of going through. “We’ve lost games but we haven’t conceded more than two in any — goal difference could be the deciding factor, if we can get seven points or more!” AdvertisementAmid 23andMe's Turbulence, Can You Delete Your Genetic Data? What We Know

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Share Tweet Share Share Email Materials testing is a key component of quality assurance in a number of industries. These tests verify that materials meet the necessary standards for strength, durability, and performance. While the focus often falls on sophisticated testing equipment, consumables-such as abrasive papers, test specimens, and mounting compounds-are equally vital. These seemingly small components can have a significant impact on test results accuracy and reliability. High-quality consumables work smoothly with testing equipment, minimizing variability and resulting in consistent outcomes. On the other hand, substandard consumables introduce uncertainties that compromise data integrity, potentially leading to costly errors and equipment wear. The purpose of this article is to examine the importance of consumables in material testing, exploring how their quality affects test accuracy. 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Investing in Quality Consumables for Accurate Testing Material testing accuracy and reliability are directly influenced by the quality of the consumables used. High-quality consumables contribute to consistency, minimize contamination risks, and protect testing equipment from unnecessary wear and damage. Conversely, using inferior materials can lead to unreliable results, increased operational costs, and even long-term harm to testing systems. To maintain testing precision, it is essential to adopt best practices. These include sourcing consumables from reputable suppliers, assuring material compatibility, and implementing regular inspection and replacement routines. Additionally, training staff and enforcing standard operating procedures helps maintain testing integrity and extend consumable lifespan . Investing in quality consumables is not merely an operational expense—it is a strategic decision that increases material testing accuracy, efficiency, and reliability. By prioritizing this often-overlooked aspect of testing, organizations can safeguard their results, optimize costs, and uphold the highest standards in material evaluation. Related Items: Quality Consumables , techj Share Tweet Share Share Email Recommended for you How To Save Money While Buying an Air Conditioner CommentsGus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida's head coach to become 's offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Seminoles have not confirmed Malzahn's move, which is pending a state background check. ESPN first reported the decision. The Knights made official that Malzahn is leaving in a statement released a day after UCF (4-8) concluded its season with to Utah. “We would like to thank Coach Malzahn for his contributions to our football program over the past four seasons, including our transition into the Big 12 Conference," the school said. "We appreciate his professionalism and dedication to our student-athletes throughout his tenure at UCF and wish he and his wife, Kristi, the very best in their future endeavors.” Malzahn finished with a 28-24 mark in four years at UCF, the last two ending with losing records after joining the Big 12. He coached at Auburn for eight seasons in 2020. Malzahn replaces offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins, who was fired Nov. 10 following a 52-3 loss at Notre Dame. The Seminoles rank 131st out of 134 in total offense and scoring offense, averaging 15.8 points a game heading into Saturday night's rivalry game against Florida. The Seminoles (2-9) have dropped significantly since going 13-1 last season and winning the Atlantic Coast Conference championship. The Knights, meanwhile, struggled mightily in Malzahn's fourth season — most of it because of quarterback issues. Four players took snaps from center as the Knights finished 2-7 in conference play. It was the program's worst record since going 0-12 in former coach George O’Leary’s final season in 2015. Florida State coach Mike Norvell fired Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and receivers coach Ron Dugans amid the Seminoles' season-long skid. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and Mark Long, The Associated PressFianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said it “remains to be seen” whether he will be the next Taoiseach, as he predicted an outperformance of an exit poll which placed his party closely trailing in third. Mr Martin was comfortably elected on the first count after topping the poll in the Cork South Central constituency, and was hoisted into the air by his sons Cillian and Micheal Aodh. The exit poll put his party on 19.5%, behind its Civil War rival-turned coalition partner Fine Gael at 21%, and the largest opposition party Sinn Fein at 21.1%. Speaking immediately after his election, a jubilant Mr Martin predicted: “It transpires that we’ll probably exceed that exit poll prediction above the margin of error [of 1.4%] – we could be looking at 21.9% now.” He said the day following the poll had been a “rollercoaster”, reflecting that the party had been “left wondering ‘where were we?'” after the exit poll. Asked about that possibility he would become Taoiseach as the leader of the largest party in the next coalition, he told reporters he was now awaiting the national results – which could take days to finalise. He added: “That remains to be seen, obviously, in terms of the results the length and breadth of the country.” He further warned that the election remains “extraordinarily competitive” and added: “There’s going to be a lot of twists and turns.” Mr Martin thanked the people of Cork South Central for re-electing him, adding that he feels a “huge sense of responsibility”. “I will also be grateful to them for enabling me to have the honour of representing them in Dail Eireann – that is my first task, a representative of Cork South Central and advance the interests of Cork more generally.” He also thanked his family, saying: “I want to thank my wife Mary who really worked night and day when I was around the country, leading the campaign with Micheal Aodh and Aoibhe and Cillian.” Speculation has begun on what parties or independents may join with Fianna Fail – and Fine Gael – in a future coalition. Both those parties have ruled out a coalition with Sinn Fein. Turning to that process of government formation, he said he would like to see that happen faster than in 2020 – when it took several months. That process resulted in Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, two parties forged from opposing sides of Ireland’s Civil War of the 1920s, agreeing to set aside almost a century of animosity and share power. The Greens joined as a junior partner, but early indications showed the party could be facing an electoral wipeout. Mr Martin said: The Greens, to their credit, didn’t buckle over the four and a half years. “Being in government can be difficult for any political party. “It is to the credit of the Greens that they went into government. We had challenges, we had different priorities of three political parties, but this government went full term, and I think Ireland was for the better for that.” Taking the previous formation talks into consideration, Mr Martin predicted the future will involve very difficult negotiations between parties: “It will be challenging. This is not easy.” He said there has to be “real clarity” around a programme for government before forming a coalition. Asked how important it is to form a government before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, Mr Martin said: “I think we have to... to be honest with you, in the best interests of Ireland in the first instance.” Fianna Fail had campaigned on a message of stable financial management in the face of potential economic shocks caused by policy decisions from the next US administration. Asked why he felt Fianna Fail was underestimated in the polls, he said: “Look, I’m not going to go on about polls but I would have had a better evening last night if they had been more accurate.” He added: “I mean the polls give Fianna Fail heart attacks all the time.”Telangana: Woman waiting at bus stop raped in Nirmal

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts third-straight winning week: Live updatesSome concert-goers are making the naughty list this year after a physical fight broke out during Mariah Carey's Christmas time concert in Baltimore. As Mariah sang her Christmas classic All I Want for Christmas Is You chaos erupted in the crowd as four to five people began yelling and throwing drinks and punches during the show . The altercation, which was captured on video, has spread all across social media and appears to have began between an argument between two women during the closing number. The fight ignited when a curly-haired brunette woman appeared to push a blond woman standing in front of her and the blond woman reacted by turning around and throwing her beer. The brunette women then smacked the other women and two men then seemed to get involved while others in the crowd stepped in to break up the brawl. American Music Awards fans think Mariah Carey 'knew the rent was due' as she takes to the stage Nick Cannon calls ex-wife and mother of twins Mariah Carey his 'best friend' The scene was pure chaos as the women are seen fighting in the crowd while Santas are dancing on stage and confetti rained down from the sky. According to reports by TMZ , the concert-goers involved were escorted out of the venue by private security. While it's difficult to make out exactly what occurred, fans were stunned by the wild turn of events. Under a viral TikTok of the moment , one user that claimed to have witnessed the fight first-hand and commented: "We were right next to them on the way out of the show. The woman was screaming at the man saying 'this was supposed to be a magical night and you were acting like a teenager' and then smacked him." To which the creator replied: "They were acting up all night, seemed like a fun couple haha." In response another person joked: "Ahh, that true American holiday spirit right there." Another replied: "Fighting at a Mariah show is crazy work." While someone else commented: "Fighting while Santa dances in the background is wild." And another person chimed in: "and that confetti was a paid actor." This comes as Mariah is currently on a Christmas concert tour across the US to celebrate the 30th year anniversary of her famous 'Merry Christmas' album. The album has been a staple for fans for decades with Mariah's hit song “All I Want for Christmas is You" topping the Billboard Holiday 100 chart every year since it's release in 1994. The 55-year-old pop star has since been dubbed the "Queen of Christmas" and has been getting fans into the holiday spirit all across the nation. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sport and entertainment stories. All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team. Follow the Mirror US News page on Facebook to make sure you're not missing out. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.

The NCAA is set to punish unruly passengers who vandalise airport facilities or assault airline staff The authority plans to implement penalties through the establishment of magistrate and mobile courts at airports It added that such passengers would be arrested, prosecuted and made to pay for damages caused CHECK OUT: Learn at Your Own Pace! Our Flexible Online Course allows you to fit copywriting skills development around your busy schedule. Enroll Now! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering Energy, MSMEs, Technology and the Stock Market. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is finalising plans to introduce a “No Fly List” to address the disruptive actions of unruly passengers who vandalise airport facilities or assault airline staff due to flight delays or cancellations. While the authorities emphasised that they do not condone airlines' violation of passenger rights, they stressed that flight delays or cancellations are not an excuse for destructive behaviour or airside disruptions that interfere with aircraft operations. At a stakeholders’ forum held yesterday in Lagos , Captain Chris Najomo, Acting Director General of NCAA, strongly criticised the disorderly actions of agitated passengers, labelling such behaviour as unacceptable. Read also Air Peace addresses alleged plane crash in Western Sahara region PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! He revealed plans to leverage legal measures to address the issue, ensuring that offenders are arrested, prosecuted, and held accountable for any damages caused. Najomo expressed concern over incidents of passengers harassing, attacking, and assaulting airline employees. He disclosed ongoing efforts to implement stricter penalties by establishing magistrate and mobile courts at airports to effectively address such misconduct. According to TheNation, Captain Najomo highlighted the ongoing collaboration between agencies to develop revised procedures for airside access. These measures aim to prevent chaos and potential stampedes as passengers board aircraft on the tarmac. Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the NCAA threatened to penalise airlines for flight cancellations and delays, urging them to strictly adhere to reimbursement schedules to safeguard passenger rights. It added that it would fine domestic and international carriers N10,000 and $170, respectively, for delayed passenger luggage. The Chairman and CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, urged the Federal Government to implement decisive actions against individuals who vandalise airport facilities, using flight delays or cancellations as an excuse. Read also NECA reacts to Lagos Govt decision to seals 3 manufacturing companies Onyema emphasised that the issue has reached a critical point, necessitating concrete and effective measures rather than superficial remedies. Air Peace addresses alleged plane crash In related news, Legit.ng reported that Air Peace has clarified allegations that one of its planes crashed in the Western Sahara region and killed people are untrue. Ejike Ndiulo, the airline's head of corporate communications, signed a statement the airline released on Thursday, December 22. Ndiulo asserts that the pictures going around with the artificially generated reports are computer-generated. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng

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