Ottawa firefighters evacuated an apartment building in Sandy Hill after detecting high levels of carbon monoxide on Saturday night. Ottawa Fire Services say they received a call from a monitoring company reporting an active carbon monoxide (CO) alarm inside a building in the 1-100 block of Robinson Avenue near Lees Station at approximately 10:30 p.m. Readings detected levels of CO as high as 36 parts per million, Ottawa fire says. All residents were evacuated, and an OC Transpo bus was called to shelter them. An Enbridge Gas crew was called to the scene and shut down all boilers inside and the air exchange unit. Firefighters used high-pressurized fans to ventilate the structure. Fire crews continued to take readings until the building was deemed safe. Residents were able to return to their homes shortly before 12:30 a.m. There were no injuries reported. Ottawa fire says it’s the second incident of a building being forced to evacuate because of high levels of CO this month. 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Stocks drifted higher on Wall Street in midday trading Thursday, as gains in tech companies and retailers helped boost the market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1%. The benchmark index is coming off a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 19 points, or 0.1%, as of 12:32 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was up less than 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened after the Christmas holiday. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, Intel was up 0.7% and Apple gained 0.4%. While tech stocks overall were in the green, some heavyweights were a drag on the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.9%, Amazon was down 0.5%, and Netflix gave up 1.4%. Health care stocks also helped lift the market. CVS Health rose 1.9% and Walgreens Boots Alliance rose 3.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 2.9%, Best Buy was up 2.1% and Dollar Tree gained 2.2%. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 15.8%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. Traders got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.61% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up roughly 26% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.
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Market Trading Guide: IPCA Lab, Mangalam Cement among top stock recommendations for MondayThe philosophy of Gukurahundism, as articulated by George Mkwananzi in FIGHT or PERISH, is rooted in a complex web of ethnic fears, historical grievances, and political ambitions that shaped the trajectory of Zimbabwe's post-colonial politics. According to Mkwananzi, the foundations of Gukurahundism were laid in the 1960s by Shona strategists who harbored deep anxieties about a post-colonial Zimbabwe governed by a Ndebele leader. This fear, Mkwananzi argues, stemmed from the perceived threat that the Ndebele, with their historical prominence and distinct cultural identity, could dominate a country led by the Shona. The early rifts between political leaders, such as Joshua Nkomo and the breakaway formation of ZANU in 1963, further exacerbated tensions, culminating in the idea of a monolithic, Shona-dominated Zimbabwe. Mkwananzi details the disproportionate role played by the Ndebele people in the liberation struggle, with their contributions through ZAPU and ZIPRA representing over 60% of the overall effort. This contribution, however, was viewed by the Shona as a threat to their political dominance. The history of Shona collaboration with colonial forces during the 1893 Anglo-Ndebele War only deepened the historical divide, leaving the Shona with lingering fears of being overshadowed by the Ndebele’s proud identity and cultural assertiveness. The origins of Gukurahundi, then, were not solely political but deeply intertwined with ethnic insecurities and the quest for national unity. Mkwananzi describes how the Shona strategists, fearing the potential for Ndebele political ascendancy, devised a plan to systematically suppress and eliminate Ndebele identity as a significant force in Zimbabwe's politics. The Gukurahundi strategy, as outlined by Mkwananzi, relied on multiple tactics to weaken the Ndebele people and ensure their marginalization. These tactics included physical violence, ethnically driven selective development, cultural domination, and even sexual warfare aimed at eroding the Ndebele identity. With ZIPRA soldiers disbanded and scattered across the country, the political climate became ripe for the Shona-led government to target the unarmed Ndebele population. Mkwananzi characterizes the Gukurahundi ideology as a covert, ethno-political strategy that operates under the radar, much like a predator lying in wait for its prey. The "Gukurahundist" philosophy, as he calls it, is a method of ethnic and racial domination that thrives on silence and subterfuge, often hidden beneath official rhetoric or national unity efforts. The manual for the systematic subjugation of the Ndebele, according to Mkwananzi, follows a well-organized series of steps. These include the fragmentation of Ndebele political unity, the emasculation of their leadership, the deliberate stoking of regional divisions, and the denial of political and economic opportunities to Ndebele people. The ultimate aim, he argues, is to depopulate the Ndebele through both physical and cultural means, outbreed them through intermarriage, and gradually take over their lands, economic opportunities, and political representation. Mkwananzi concludes with a chilling observation on the effectiveness of this Gukurahundi strategy. Despite the clear patterns of marginalization and violence, the Ndebele people, he laments, have struggled to mount a meaningful resistance. As a result, the Gukurahundi blueprint continues to shape Zimbabwe’s political landscape, with the Ndebele region undergoing a slow, deliberate process of demographic and political transformation aimed at ensuring the Shona remain the dominant force in the country.ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy has learned in his five years on the PGA Tour that trying to win a tournament is “designed to make you feel as uncomfortable as you possibly can.” Standing in the 18th fairway Sunday in the RSM Classic, part of a four-way tie for the lead that included Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton, the 29-year-old McNealy had every reason to be uncomfortable. He had gone nine hole without a birdie. From 185 yards away he chose a 6-iron, a club that had gone anywhere from 120 yards to 240 yards during a week of big wind and cold weather, and at that moment as warm as it had been all tournament. The shot made it look like he had been there before, covering the flag and landing 5 feet away for a birdie and his first PGA Tour victory in his 134th start as a pro. It sends him to Maui to start next year and to the Masters in April for the first time. “A moment I'll never forget,” he said. Daniel Berger missed a 20-foot birdie attempt on the 18th that preceded McNealy's winner. He tied for second with Nico Echavarria and Clanton, both of whom missed par putts from inside 8 feet on the final hole that created the four-way tie. Berger got a small consolation prize, moving inside the top 125 to keep a full PGA Tour card for 2025 when the fields will be smaller and only the top 100 keep cards. Henrik Norlander, who was No. 126 in the FedEx Cup last year, had a 63-68 weekend and joined Berger as the two players who moved into the top 125. For Joel Dahmen, it was a matter of staying there. He was at No. 124 coming into the final tournament, had to make a 5-foot par putt just to make the cut on the number and then delivered a tee-to-green clinic — along with holing a 113-yard sand wedge for eagle early in his round — for a closing 64. It was enough to stay at No. 124 with nine points to spare. “Two of the biggest pressure moments of my career I showed up, and I can take that going forward,” Dahmen said. Clanton was a shot away from joining Nick Dunlap as amateur winners on the PGA Tour this year. Clanton, who has taken over as the top-ranked amateur in the world, now has two runner-up finishes and four top 10s in the seven PGA Tour starts the last five months. He had the look of a winner, especially with McNealy stuck in neutral, when he poured in birdie putts on the 14th and 16th holes to tie for the lead. But he tugged his approach to the 18th into bunker, blasted out to 7 feet and missed his par putt. He shot 66. “It’s going to be a tough one to definitely take, for sure, after bogeying the last,” Clanton said. “But I think it’s proven to me that out here I can win, so I’ll be training for that.” Echavarria, who won in Japan a month ago, had not made a bogey all day until going long on the 18th, chipping to 9 feet and catching the lip with his par putt. Michael Thorbjornsen was poised to move into the top 125 until he pulled his approach into the water on the par-5 15th hole and made bogey, closing with three pars for a 69. He tied for eighth and finished at No. 129. Thorbjornsen still has a full card next year from being No. 1 in PGA Tour University, but his status won't be as high. McNealy, son of Sun Microsystems co-founder Scott McNealy, had been doing some of his best work outside the ropes, particularly effecting a change in FedEx Cup points distribution to make it more equitable. Missing was a victory, and this one came down to the wire. He went out in 33 and led by two going to the back nine, and then it became a grind. He holed a 15-foot par putt from the fringe on the 11th to stay in the lead, and saved par after going bunker-to-bunker on the 13th. But he dropped a shot with an errant drive on the 14th, and when Echavarria birdied the 15th ahead of him, McNealy was out of the lead for the first time all day. He answered at just the right time, a 6-iron that covered the flag and settled just over 5 feet away. The victory gets him into three $20 million events over the first two months of the year starting with The Sentry at Kapalua, along with his first trip to Augusta National. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf
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There's value in hitting your deadlines , a new study shows: work submitted late is often thought to be of lower quality, even if it's on a par with work finished on time, and the perception of the worker becomes more negative too. Late submissions will get inferior rankings even if they only slightly miss the deadline, and the study also found that submitting work early doesn't affect how it's perceived. As long as you successfully hit the deadline, it doesn't matter if you're three weeks or three hours ahead. "Everyone saw the exact same art contest entry, school submission, or business proposal, but they couldn't help but use their knowledge of when it came in to guide their evaluation of how good it was," says Sam Maglio, a social psychologist from the University of Toronto Scarborough in Canada. A total of 18 different experiments were carried out by the team, involving 6,982 participants in total. Volunteers were asked to rate a variety of projects, while also being told whether they were submitted early, on time, or late. How much of a detrimental effect the lateness of the submission had varied between the experiments, but Maglio and his co-author, behavioral marketing scientist David Fang from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, found it was often significant. In one scenario using a -3 to +3 point scale, for example, the same work was given an average rating of 0.53 when it was labeled as submitted on time, and 0.07 when it was labeled as a day late. There's more bad news for those missing a deadline : giving a heads up in advance about the work being late doesn't make much difference, and neither does having a stellar punctuality record in the past. You and your work will still be viewed more negatively. The effects seemed to hold across ages and cultures too. In one test run by the researchers, schoolchildren in East Asia were asked to judge each other's pieces of art, and late submissions got ranked lower – showing this happens for younger people in peer-to-peer relationships too. However, there is one caveat. If you give an understandable reason why you missed the deadline , some of the damage can be repaired – though the excuse about the dog eating your papers probably isn't going to cut it. The researchers point out that lack of clarity about when work is due may impact an employee's chances of making a positive impression. "Communication around deadlines is vital," says Maglio. "If it's a hard and not a soft deadline, you as the manager should let your employees know." "If the reason why you missed the deadline was beyond your control, you as the employee should let your manager know. That seems to be one of the few instances in which people cut you a break." The research has been published in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes .
The University of Asia and Pacific (UA&P) – vivo Inter-Collegiate Futsal Tournament 2024 came to an exciting close on November 16, with Rizal Technological University (RTU) clinching the championship title in a hard-fought final match. The thrilling finale and the heartfelt awarding ceremony capped off weeks of intense competition and camaraderie at the UA&P gymnasium, leaving a lasting impression on athletes, organizers, and fans alike. The final game between UA&P and RTU was a showcase of grit, teamwork, and sheer determination. Both teams battled fiercely, keeping the crowd energized and engaged until the final whistle. RTU ultimately emerged victorious with a score of 4, securing their place as champions of this year’s tournament, while UA&P gave a valiant effort, finishing with a score of 3. Following the game, the spotlight turned to those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. The awarding ceremony recognized the project and committee heads whose dedication ensured the tournament’s success. These individuals were instrumental in fostering a sense of camaraderie and excellence throughout the league. Next, UA&P extended its appreciation to its valued partners, including vivo, whose support has been pivotal in bringing the tournament to life. This was followed by the awarding of teams, acknowledging their commitment and sportsmanship throughout the competition. UA&P Men’s Futsal Team Manager Angelica Ysabelle Ang expressed her gratitude for vivo’s partnership, emphasizing its impact on the tournament. “vivo played a huge role in making the UA&P – vivo Inter-Collegiate Futsal Tournament a success. Their phones upgraded our streaming platform, making it easier to share the games in better quality with everyone watching online. Most importantly, their trust in the players gave everyone an extra push to do their best,” she shared. vivo Philippines’ Brand Marketing Department Head, Liu Lu, shared her thoughts on the collaboration. “At vivo, we are committed to creating meaningful connections through sports. Supporting the UA&P Inter-Collegiate Futsal Tournament resonates deeply with our mission to promote active lifestyles and inspire excellence. Seeing the passion and unity fostered by this event reaffirms our belief in the power of sports to bring communities together,” she remarked. As the tournament concluded, the partnership between UA&P and vivo stood as a shining example of how sports can inspire, unite, and empower. This season of the UA&P vivo Inter-Collegiate Futsal Tournament will be remembered not only for its thrilling matches but also for the shared vision and commitment that made it possible. For those who missed the action, highlights and recaps are available on the UA&P Men’s Futsal Varsity Facebook page and follow vivo on Facebook , X , Instagram , TikTok , and YouTube . As vivo continues to support local sports, this collaboration serves as a testament to its dedication to uplifting communities and fostering a love for active lifestyles. Being business-savvy should be fun, attainable and A+. BMPlus is BusinessMirror's digital arm with practical tips & success stories for aspiring and thriving millennial entrepreneurs.By Laura Matthews NEW YORK, - After closing the books on a banner year for U.S. stocks, investors expect to ride seasonal momentum into mid-January when a slew of economic data and a transition of power in Washington could send markets moving. The S&P 500 rose roughly 25% in 2024 through Dec. 27, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite index , which surpassed 20,000 for the first time in December, is up over 31%. On Friday, however, stocks sold off amid some profit taking and questions about how markets could perform in January, according to analysts and traders. "There are concerns that maybe the first part of year can involve some repositioning and reallocation of funds and those that are trading today and next week are probably just trying to get a little bit ahead of that," said Robert Pavlik, senior portfolio manager at Dakota Wealth. Stocks tend to do well in the last five trading days of December and into the first two days of January, a phenomenon dubbed the Santa Claus rally, which has driven S&P gains of an average of 1.3% since 1969, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac. Despite the Friday selloff, for the last five trading sessions, the S&P rose 1.77%, while the Nasdaq was up 1.8%. Just how long upward momentum lasts will depend on several forces that could help drive markets in 2025. Monthly U.S. employment data on Jan. 10 should give investors a fresh view into the health and strength of the U.S. economy. Job growth rebounded in November following hurricane- and strike-related setbacks earlier in the year. The market's strength will be tested again shortly after, when U.S. companies start reporting fourth-quarter earnings. Investors anticipate a 10.33% earnings per share growth in 2025, versus a 12.47% expected rise in 2024, according to LSEG data, although excitement over President-elect Donald Trump's policies is expected to boost the outlook for some sectors like banks, energy and crypto. "There's the hope that taxes and regulations will be lowered or reduced next year, that will help support corporate profits, which are what drive the market in the first place," said Michael Rosen, chief investment officer at Angeles Investments. Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 could also throw the markets some curve balls. He is expected to release at least 25 executive orders in his first day on a range of issues from immigration to energy and crypto policy. Trump has also threatened tariffs on goods from China and levies on products from both Mexico and Canada, as well as to crack down on immigration, creating costs that companies could ultimately pass on to consumers. Helen Given, associate director of trading at Monex USA, said a new administration always brings with it a large degree of uncertainty. There is also a good chance the impact of the Trump administration's expected trade policies is far from fully priced into global currency markets, she added. "We're looking ahead to see which of those proposed policies actually are enacted, which might be further down the pipeline," Given said, adding she expected a big impact on the euro, Mexican peso, the Canadian dollar, and the Chinese yuan. The conclusion of the Federal Reserve's first monetary policy meeting of the year in late January could also present a challenge to the U.S. stocks rally. Stocks tumbled on Dec. 18 when the Fed implemented its third interest-rate cut for the year and signaled fewer cuts in 2025 because of an uncertain inflation outlook, disappointing investors who had expected lower rates to boost corporate profits and valuations. Still, that could be good for alternative assets like cryptocurrencies. The incoming crypto-friendly Trump administration is adding to a number of catalysts that are boosting crypto investors' confidence, said Damon Polistina, head of research at investment platform Eaglebrook Advisors. Bitcoin surged above $107,000 this month on hopes of friendlier Trump policies. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard , Donald Trump's pick to lead U.S. intelligence services , is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and secret meetings , as a congresswoman, with Syria’s president, a close ally of the Kremlin and Iran. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, a veteran of combat missions in Iraq, said she had concerns about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's choice to be director of national intelligence . “I think she’s compromised," Duckworth said on CNN’s “State of the Union," citing Gabbard's 2017 trip to Syria, where she held talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad. Gabbard was a Democratic House member from Hawaii at the time. “The U.S. intelligence community has identified her as having troubling relationships with America’s foes. And so my worry is that she couldn’t pass a background check,” Duckworth said. Gabbard, who said last month she is joining the Republican party, has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades. She was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait and, according to the Hawaii National Guard, received a Combat Medical Badge in 2005 for “participation in combat operations under enemy hostile fire in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III." Duckworth's comments drew immediate backlash from Republicans. “For her to say ridiculous and outright dangerous words like that is wrong," Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, said on CNN, challenging Duckworth to retract her words. “That’s the most dangerous thing she could say — is that a United States lieutenant colonel in the United States Army is compromised and is an asset of Russia.” In recent days, other Democrats have accused Gabbard without evidence of being a “Russian asset.” Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, has claimed, without offering details, that Gabbard is in Russian President Vladimir “Putin’s pocket.” Mullin and others say the criticism from Democrats is rooted in the fact that Gabbard left their party and has become a Trump ally. Democrats say they worry that Gabbard's selection as national intelligence chief endangers ties with allies and gives Russia a win. Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat just elected to the Senate, said he would not describe Gabbard as a Russian asset, but said she had “very questionable judgment.” “The problem is if our foreign allies don’t trust the head of our intelligence agencies, they’ll stop sharing information with us,” Schiff said on NBC's “Meet the Press.” Gabbard in 2022 endorsed one of Russia’s justifications for invading Ukraine : the existence of dozens of U.S.-funded biolabs working on some of the world’s nastiest pathogens. The labs are part of an international effort to control outbreaks and stop bioweapons, but Moscow claimed Ukraine was using them to create deadly bioweapons. Gabbard said she just voiced concerns about protecting the labs. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, said he thought it was “totally ridiculous” that Gabbard was being cast as a Russian asset for having different political views. “It’s insulting. It’s a slur, quite frankly. There’s no evidence that she’s a asset of another country,” he said on NBC. Sen. James Lankford, another Oklahoma Republican, acknowledged having “lots of questions” for Gabbard as the Senate considers her nomination to lead the intelligence services. Lankford said on NBC that he wants to ask Gabbard about her meeting with Assad and some of her past comments about Russia. “We want to know what the purpose was and what the direction for that was. As a member of Congress, we want to get a chance to talk about past comments that she’s made and get them into full context,” Lankford said.Luke Littler falls to familiar foe as darts superstar loses Players' Championship Final
Rico Carty, who won the 1970 NL batting title when he hit a major league-best .366 for the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 85. Major League Baseball , the players’ association and the Braves paid tribute to Carty on social media on Sunday. A family friend told Listín Diario — a newspaper in Carty’s native Dominican Republic — that he died Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.The National Police Association (NPA) has endorsed Kash Patel to serve as the FBI director in President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, citing his “extensive career in national security, law enforcement, and public service.” Patel, former chief of staff to the Department of Defense (DOD), deputy director of National Intelligence, and deputy assistant to then-President Trump, was announced as Trump’s FBI nominee on November 30: Establishment federal law enforcement officials and Democrat politicians immediately protested Patel’s nomination, with former FBI deputy director and current CNN analyst Andrew McCabe calling it “a terrible development for the men and women” of the agency. California Senator-elect and longtime nemesis of Patel, Rep. Adam Schiff (D), demanded that the Senate “reject” his nomination: Despite the meltdown from certain officials, the NPA said Friday in a news release that Patel has “demonstrated his unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law, defending justice, and protecting the American people.” The nonprofit organization said: Throughout his distinguished career, Kash Patel has consistently prioritized transparency, accountability, and the safety of our nation. As a federal prosecutor, he worked alongside law enforcement to dismantle international drug trafficking organizations, combat violent crime, and bring dangerous offenders to justice. His tenure as a legal liaison to the Joint Special Operations Command further illustrates his ability to operate effectively in high-stakes environments, forging critical partnerships across federal, state, and local agencies. Going on to cite Patel’s “expertise in counterterrorism and intelligence,” the NPA argued that the Trump nominee is the “ideal candidate to restore faith in the FBI’s mission and ensure it remains a steadfast ally to our nation’s police forces.” “We firmly believe that Kash Patel’s appointment as FBI Director will mark a pivotal moment for law enforcement and public safety across the United States,” the group stated. “His leadership will bring a renewed focus on collaboration, ethical standards, and the relentless pursuit of justice.” Inside the Pete Hegseth Confirmation Battle with Matt BoyleSome quotations from Jimmy Carter: We have a tendency to exalt ourselves and to dwell on the weaknesses and mistakes of others. I have come to realize that in every person there is something fine and pure and noble, along with a desire for self-fulfillment. Political and religious leaders must attempt to provide a society within which these human attributes can be nurtured and enhanced. — from 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Our government can express the highest common ideals of human beings — if we demand of government true standards of excellence. At this Bicentennial time of introspection and concern, we must demand such standards. — “Why Not the Best?” I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry. — “Why Not the Best?” Christ said, “I tell you that anyone who looks on a woman with lust has in his heart already committed adultery.” I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times. This is something that God recognizes I will do — and I have done it — and God forgives me for it. But that doesn’t mean that I condemn someone who not only looks on a woman with lust but who leaves his wife and shacks up with somebody out of wedlock. — Interview, November 1976 Playboy. This inauguration ceremony marks a new beginning, a new dedication within our Government, and a new spirit among us all. A President may sense and proclaim that new spirit, but only a people can provide it. — Inaugural address, January 1977. It’s clear that the true problems of our nation are much deeper — deeper than gasoline lines or energy shortages, deeper even than inflation and recession. ... All the legislation in the world can’t fix what’s wrong with America. ... It is a crisis of confidence. — So-called “malaise” speech, July 1979. But we know that democracy is always an unfinished creation. Each generation must renew its foundations. Each generation must rediscover the meaning of this hallowed vision in the light of its own modern challenges. For this generation, ours, life is nuclear survival; liberty is human rights; the pursuit of happiness is a planet whose resources are devoted to the physical and spiritual nourishment of its inhabitants. — Farewell Address, January 1981. We appreciate the past. We are grateful for the present and we’re looking forward to the future with great anticipation and commitment. — October 1986, at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum. War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a good. We will not learn to live together in peace by killing each other’s children. — December 2002, Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. Fundamentalists have become increasingly influential in both religion and government, and have managed to change the nuances and subtleties of historic debate into black-and-white rigidities and the personal derogation of those who dare to disagree. ... The influence of these various trends poses a threat to many of our nation’s historic customs and moral commitments, both in government and in houses of worship. — From 2005 book “Our Endangered Values.” I think that this breakthrough by Barack Obama has been remarkable. When he made his speech (on race) a few months ago in Philadelphia, I wept. I sat in front of the television and cried, because I saw that as the most enlightening and transforming analysis of racism and a potential end of it that I ever saw in my life. — August 2008, commenting on then-Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy. I think it’s based on racism. There is an inherent feeling among many in this country that an African-American should not be president. ... No matter who he is or how much we disagree with his policies, the president should be treated with respect. — September 2009, reacting to Rep. Joe Wilson’s shout of “You lie!” during a speech to Congress by President Barack Obama. I’m still determined to outlive the last guinea worm. — 2010, on The Carter Center’s work to eradicate guinea worm disease. You know how much I raised to run against Gerald Ford? Zero. You know how much I raised to run against Ronald Reagan? Zero. You know how much will be raised this year by all presidential, Senate and House campaigns? $6 billion. That’s 6,000 millions. — September 2012, reacting to the 2010 “Citizens United” U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting unlimited third-party political spending. I have become convinced that the most serious and unaddressed worldwide challenge is the deprivation and abuse of women and girls, largely caused by a false interpretation of carefully selected religious texts and a growing tolerance of violence and warfare, unfortunately following the example set during my lifetime by the United States. — From 2014 book “A Call to Action.” I don’t think there’s any doubt now that the NSA or other agencies monitor or record almost every telephone call made in the United States, including cellphones, and I presume email as well. We’ve gone a long way down the road of violating Americans’ basic civil rights, as far as privacy is concerned. — March 2014, commenting on U.S. intelligence monitoring after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks We accept self-congratulations about the wonderful 50th anniversary – which is wonderful – but we feel like Lyndon Johnson did it and we don’t have to do anything anymore. — April 2014, commenting on racial inequality during a celebration of the Civil Rights Act’s 40th anniversary. I had a very challenging question at Emory (University) the other night: “How would you describe the United States of America today in one word?” And I didn’t know what to say for a few moments, but I finally said, “Searching.” I think the country in which we live is still searching for what it ought to be, and what it can be, and I’m not sure we’re making much progress right at this moment. — October 2014 during a celebration of his 90th birthday. The life we have now is the best of all. We have an expanding and harmonious family, a rich life in our church and the Plains community, and a diversity of projects at The Carter Center that is adventurous and exciting. Rosalynn and I have visited more than 145 countries, and both of us are as active as we have ever been. We are blessed with good health and look to the future with eagerness and confidence, but are prepared for inevitable adversity when it comes. — From 2015 book, “A Full Life.”
Ifedi starts at left tackle for Browns in prime-time matchup against AFC North-leading SteelersKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nico Iamaleava threw for 209 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 10 Tennessee to a 56-0 victory over UTEP on Saturday. The Volunteers (9-2) overcame a sluggish start to roll up the impressive win. Both teams were scoreless in the first quarter, but Tennessee found its rhythm. Grad student receiver Bru McCoy, who hadn't caught a touchdown pass this season, had two. Peyton Lewis also ran for two scores. Tennessee's defensive line, which had no sacks in last week's loss to Georgia, had three against the Miners. UTEP (2-9) struggled with two missed field goals and three turnovers. Tennessee's offense came alive with 28 points in the second quarter. In the final four drives of the quarter, Iamaleava completed 11 of 12 passes for 146 yards and touchdowns to Squirrel White, Ethan Davis and McCoy. UTEP was the dominant team in the first quarter. Tennessee managed just 37 offensive yards and, thanks to an interception near the end zone and a missed field goal by the Miners, both teams were scoreless after 15 minutes. POLL IMPLICATIONS Tennessee’s convincing victory, coupled with losses by Mississippi and Indiana, should put the Volunteers in a good position when the next College Football Playoff poll is released. The Vols were ranked No. 11 going into this week’s games. THE TAKEAWAY UTEP: The Miners will head into a very winnable game against New Mexico State having won two of their last five games. First-year coach Scotty Walden will try to build on that success in the offseason to help enhance his roster. Tennessee: Even a lopsided win won’t carry much weight where it means the most — in the College Football Playoff rankings. The Vols will have to rely on a convincing win against Vanderbilt next week, a team that has shown a lot of improvement this season, to help their standing for those coveted spots. UP NEXT UTEP: The Miners will finish their season at New Mexico State Saturday. Tennessee: The Vols will finish their regular season at Vanderbilt next Saturday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
Stocks drifted higher on Wall Street in midday trading Thursday, as gains in tech companies and retailers helped boost the market. The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1%. The benchmark index is coming off a three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 19 points, or 0.1%, as of 12:32 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was up less than 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened after the Christmas holiday. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.9%, Intel was up 0.7% and Apple gained 0.4%. While tech stocks overall were in the green, some heavyweights were a drag on the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.9%, Amazon was down 0.5%, and Netflix gave up 1.4%. Health care stocks also helped lift the market. CVS Health rose 1.9% and Walgreens Boots Alliance rose 3.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 2.9%, Best Buy was up 2.1% and Dollar Tree gained 2.2%. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 15.8%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. Traders got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.61% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up roughly 26% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.
NEW YORK :TikTok advertisers were in no rush to shift their marketing budgets after a U.S. appeals court upheld a law on Friday requiring a divestment or ban of the popular Chinese-owned short video app, citing TikTok's continued survival despite years of threats. Chinese tech firm ByteDance must sell TikTok's U.S. assets by Jan. 19 or the app that is used by 170 million Americans will face an unprecedented ban that jeopardizes billions in ad revenue. TikTok and ByteDance had argued that the law is unconstitutional and violates Americans' free speech rights. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. With TikTok's future in the U.S. uncertain, advertising executives said brands are maintaining their activities on the app, while ensuring they have a plan B. "Advertisers have not pulled back from TikTok, though several are developing contingency plans for potential reallocation of investment should there be a ban," said Jason Lee, executive vice president of brand safety at media agency Horizon Media. Horizon is working with clients to prepare for a variety of scenarios if the app is sold or banned, Lee said. Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, stands to gain the majority of TikTok's ad revenue if the app is banned, followed by Alphabet's YouTube, said Erik Huberman, CEO of marketing agency Hawke Media. Both companies have introduced short-form video features in the past few years to compete with TikTok. Still, "there's no decision to make until there's a decision to make," he said. TikTok's U.S. ad revenue is expected to reach $12.3 billion this year, according to estimates from research Emarketer. By comparison, analysts on average expect Meta Platforms' advertising revenue in 2024 to reach about $159 billion, according to LSEG data. The potential boon for rivals propelled stocks on Friday. Meta Platforms shares rose to an all-time record high of $629.78 earlier on Friday, and were up 2.3 per cent at $622.85 in late afternoon regular trading. Alphabet shares were up 1.1 per cent at $176.21. Trump Media & Technology, which operates the Truth Social app and is majority-owned by President-elect Donald Trump, rose 3 per cent to $34.78. Shares of Snap, owner of messaging app Snapchat, rose 1.89 per cent to $12.40.Villanova vies to subdue high-powered MarylandArtificial intelligence (AI) offers many exciting long-term possibilities, but the technology's thirst for computing power is a certainty that's fueled remarkable growth in semiconductors. Chip companies like Nvidia ( NVDA -2.09% ) and Broadcom ( AVGO -1.47% ) have soared on the realization that AI is creating billions of dollars in opportunities for each. Since January, both stocks have outpaced the S&P 500 , though Nvidia has led the way, up over 180%. Both companies expect big things in 2025. Nvidia is rolling out its successor to its wildly popular Hopper AI chip architecture. At the same time, Broadcom has recently announced significant AI chip deals that should ignite growth for the next several years. But which stock is the better buy for 2025? Both stocks are AI winners Nvidia is arguably the household name in AI among investors. The company's expertise in GPU (graphics processing unit) chips translated well to AI . Nvidia's Hopper accelerator chip architecture became the gold standard for technology companies developing AI, which requires lots of computing power to train on vast amounts of data. The H100 chip remains popular, but Nvidia is rolling out Blackwell chips, the next-generation architecture, to meet the increased demands of smarter AI models. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes Blackwell could be the company's most successful product . Analysts estimate that Nvidia will grow earnings by an average of 38% over the long term, reflecting these high expectations. Broadcom has a long, successful history in semiconductors, specializing in networking and other connectivity applications. However, it's no longer a pure chip business; the company has diversified into enterprise infrastructure software, now representing approximately 41% of total revenue. Broadcom has also become increasingly involved in AI chips. In fiscal year 2024, its AI-related revenue totaled $12.2 billion, a 220% increase from last year. Management recently acknowledged multiple blockbuster deals to develop AI inference chips for prominent AI companies (unnamed but rumored to include OpenAI and Apple ) using its XPU (extreme processing unit) chips. Broadcom believes its total AI opportunity could range from $60 billion to $90 billion by 2027, with management predicting a substantial market share. Analysts believe Broadcom's long-term earnings growth will average almost 22% annually. In all, both companies have seemingly found room to thrive in AI. It could come down to the better value between the two Since both companies seem well-positioned for growth, the better buy could boil down to which offers the best bang for your buck. The PEG ratio is excellent for this. It compares a stock's valuation to the company's anticipated growth. The lower the ratio, the better the deal you're getting. For high-quality stocks, I'm generally comfortable buying stocks at PEG ratios up to 2.0 to 2.5. Here is how each company stacks up: NVDA PE Ratio (Forward) data by YCharts Based on these numbers, Nvidia's PEG ratio is 1.2 versus Broadcom's 1.8. Remember, this ratio only tells you how much you pay for potential growth. Estimates are only that, meaning they could change. A company's future earnings volatility could also impact investors' willingness to pay. Nvidia is the better value based on numbers. Still, Blackwell could do better or worse than expected, so there is an argument that Nvidia's a riskier stock than Broadcom, a more diverse business. Is there a winner? This stock is the better buy heading into the new year Since both stocks trade at PEG ratios comfortably below what I consider reasonable, long-term investors can buy either (or both) today. That said, there is a winner. I'd probably opt for Broadcom if both stocks traded at similar PEG ratios because it's less dependent on AI. However, Nvidia and its lower PEG ratio seem to appreciate that risk. A 1.2 PEG ratio is a bargain for most stocks, let alone arguably the world's dominant AI company. It also doesn't seem likely that AI is a fad; there's too much money piling into the sector for that. Meanwhile, Blackwell seems poised to continue Nvidia's dominance, and innovation in AI technology could fuel demand for increasingly complex AI chips beyond that. Therefore, the future looks bright for both companies, but Nvidia is the better buy heading into 2025.