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Sad day for markets: Art Cashin dead at 83PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A pair of conservative groups on Friday challenged a Maine law that limits donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections, arguing that money spent to support political expression is "a vital feature of our democracy.” Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A pair of conservative groups on Friday challenged a Maine law that limits donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections, arguing that money spent to support political expression is "a vital feature of our democracy.” Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A pair of conservative groups on Friday challenged a Maine law that limits donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections, arguing that money spent to support political expression is “a vital feature of our democracy.” Supporters of the referendum overwhelmingly approved on Election Day fully expected a legal showdown over caps on individual contributions to so-called super PACs. They hoped the referendum would trigger a case and ultimately prompt the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify the matter of donor limits after the court opened the floodgates to independent spending in its 2010 Citizens United decision. The lawsuit brought by Dinner Table Action and For Our Future, and supported by the Institute for Free Speech, contends the state law limiting individual super PAC donations to $5,000 and requiring disclosure of donor names runs afoul of that Citizens United legal precedent. “All Americans, not just those running for office, have a fundamental First Amendment right to talk about political campaigns,” lawyers wrote in the lawsuit in federal court. “Their ‘independent expenditures,’ payments that fund political expression by those who are not running for office but nonetheless have something to say about a campaign, are a vital feature of our democracy.” Cara McCormick, leader of the Maine Citizens to End Super PACs, which pressed for the referendum, said the lawsuit attempts to undermine the will of the people after an overwhelming majority — 74% of voters — approved the referendum last month. “Super PACs are killing the country and in Maine we decided to do something about it. We want to restore public trust in the political process,” she said. “We want to say that in Maine we are not resigned to the tide of big money. We are the tide.” But Alex Titcomb, executive director of Dinner Table Action, argued Friday that the government “cannot restrict independent political speech simply because some voters wish to limit the voices of their fellow citizens.” Named in the lawsuit are Maine’s attorney general and the state’s campaign spending watchdog, the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. The ethics commission is reviewing the complaint, said Jonathan Wayne, executive director. The Maine referendum didn’t attempt to limit spending on behalf of candidates. Instead, it focused on limits on individual donations to super PACS, an area the Supreme Court has not ruled on, observers say. Harvard Law School professor Lawrence Lessig, a longtime advocate for campaign finance reform, contends the U.S. Supreme Court has not ruled on the issue of individual contributions to PACs, and long-established case law supports the notion that states can limit individual contributions to PACs despite a decision to the contrary by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Lessig, whose Equal Citizens nonprofit backed the Maine referendum, previously said the cap on donations imposed by the referendum “is not asking the Supreme Court to change its jurisprudence, not asking them to overturn Citizens United.” Advertisement
North Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position, two people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school isn't commenting publicly on its search. Belichick's interview, first reported by Inside Carolina, comes a week after the school fired its winningest coach in College Football Hall of Famer Mack Brown. The school announced Nov. 26 that Brown wouldn't return for a seventh season in his second stint at the school, with Brown staying on to coach last weekend's rivalry loss to N.C. State. Former Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens is working as the interim coach for an upcoming bowl game as UNC conducts it search. Moving on from the 73-year-old Brown to hire the 72-year-old Belichick would mean UNC is turning to a coach who has never worked at the college level, yet had incredible NFL success alongside quarterback Tom Brady throughout most of his 24-year tenure with the Patriots that ended last season . In the time since, he had been linked to NFL jobs , notably the Atlanta Falcons in January. UNC’s opening comes at a time of rapid changes in college athletics with free player movement through the transfer portal and players able to cash in on their athletic fame with endorsement opportunities. There’s also the impending arrival of revenue sharing, part of a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement proposal that gained preliminary approval by a judge in October. “I think it's a great time for me to get out,” Brown said after Saturday's loss to the Wolfpack. “This isn't the game that I signed up for. It's changed so much.” In an UNC-produced podcast earlier this week, athletic director Bubba Cunningham said all the coaches the school is talking with about its job “are playing,” with college football having reached its conference title games before unveiling the 12-team College Football Playoff and bowl assignments. Cunningham said then that “fit” was the most important thing in finding Brown’s successor. “There's a certain person that’s best suited at the right time, at the right place,” he said. “And right now, that’s we’re looking for: Where are we today, who can lead us in the next three, five, 10 years?” 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-footballNetApp earnings beat by $0.09, revenue topped estimates
American University to Welcome Recent Graduate Sean Astin, SPA/MPAP '24, as Commencement Speaker for Fall CommencementThis is how much conferences will make for each team in College Football Playoff
A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challengeKyle Tucker has been traded to the Cubs . The 27-year-old slugger sits at the center of a deal with the Astros . Tucker is headed to Wrigley Field, while Chicago sent two infielders and a relief pitcher to Houston. The Astros' front office notoriously doesn't like dishing out big-money contracts. When George Springer and Carlos Correa were due to receive big paydays, Houston let both walk in free agency. Springer signed with the Blue Jays , and Correa had a more chaotic free agency but eventually landed with the Twins . At least this time, the Astros got some players back in the deal and didn't lose one of their best players for nothing. How did Houston and Chicago make out in the trade? Sporting News grades both sides of the deal. MORE MLB NEWS: Why did Juan Soto choose Mets over Yankees? First look at Mets' projected lineup with Juan Soto How Mets' future projects with Juan Soto's 15-year contract Kyle Tucker trade grades Cubs receive: OF Kyle Tucker Astros receive: IF Isaac Paredes RP Hayden Wesneski 3B Cam Smith MORE MLB TRADES : Brewers send Williams to Yankees for Cortes Cubs grade: A- Chicago should feel great about this trade. The Cubs got a player they don't have to extend, but they probably will. Tucker is one of the better all-around hitters in baseball, so locking him down as a foundational piece for the foreseeable future would be smart. Tucker's presence allows some protection in the outfield if the Cubs find a trade partner for Cody Bellinger. Tucker will turn 28 before next season, entering his prime. While he only played half of the 2024 season due to injury, the career .274 hitter's shin fracture shouldn't linger. Not counting his injury-shortened 2024, Tucker has had at least a 5.0 WAR in each the last three seasons. Even in 2024, when he played only half the season, he had a 4.7 WAR. Astros grade: B (...for now) We won't know Houston's official grade for a few years due to the young players involved in the trade. With Jose Abreu practically getting the yips at the plate and Alex Bregman currently a free agent, Paredes provides some needed corner-infield stability. The Astros have plenty of time to make more moves, but for now, he projects to be the Opening Day third baseman. Houston also has a short porch in left field, playing to Paredes' pull strength. He only hit three home runs in 52 games for Chicago but knocked 31 for the Rays in 2023. Wesneski should join the Houston bullpen. Since the Astros still have Ryan Pressly and Josh Hader, he won't be a closer or set-up man. Wesneski figures to be used as a middle reliever or a backend starter in the rotation. He pulled double duty during his time in Chicago. Wesneski made 28 appearances last season, starting seven games. He finished with a 3-6 record with two holds and a 3.86 ERA. The biggest question mark is Smith. He was the 14th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft and was promoted to Chicago's AA affiliate by the end of the season. He is the 73rd overall prospect, according to MLB.com , and is expect to arrive in the big leagues in 2026. If Smith does stick to that timeline, he would likely play third base, Paredes could play first or another infield spot and current first baseman Jon Singleton could platoon. Expectations are high for Smith, and if he can be a productive contributor to the Astros by the end of the 2026 season, this trade grade should arguably improve.
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Celebrated filmmaker Prakash Jha captivated audiences at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa as he delved into the nuances of his latest film, ‘Amar Aaj Marega’. Known for his gripping narratives and socially charged cinema, Jha described the film as a deeply relatable exploration of a pivotal human experience. “The story of ‘Amar’ is timeless,” Jha shared during an interaction with ANI. “At some point, everyone feels they’ve reached a breaking point where life needs reevaluation. This film reflects that universal sentiment.” Directed by Rajat K, ‘Amar Aaj Marega’ was unveiled at IFFI on November 24, garnering attention for its dark humor and layered storytelling. Advertisement Jha praised the director’s vision, saying, “Rajat’s approach to the narrative is unique. He’s infused humor into dark themes, creating a rich tapestry of emotions. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore such a complex character on screen.” Confident in the film’s impact, Prakash Jha added, “It’s a powerful story that will resonate with audiences. The film is not only well-made but also highly relatable.” Jha, who boasts an illustrious career with National Award-winning works such as ‘Damul’, ‘Mrityudand’, ‘Gangaajal’, ‘Apaharan’, and ‘Raajneeti’, also hinted at exciting projects in the pipeline. He revealed plans for a third installment in the ‘Gangaajal’ series and a sequel to the political drama ‘Raajneeti’. “Political narratives have evolved significantly over the last decade,” he explained. “We’re weaving these changes into compelling stories. However, my current focus is on ‘Janadesh’.” Meanwhile, IFFI 2024 continues to shine as a global cinematic platform, showcasing over 180 films from 81 countries. The festival includes 16 world premieres, 43 Asian premieres, and 109 Indian premieres. This year’s edition also features a heartfelt tribute to Indian cinema icons Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and Mohammed Rafi, marking their 100th birth anniversaries. Running until November 28, IFFI 2024 offers an unparalleled celebration of storytelling, innovation, and cultural diversity. AdvertisementLOS ANGELES — The family of a missing Hawaii woman, Hannah Kobayashi , has strongly disputed the statement made by LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell that Kobayashi “intentionally” missed her connecting flight at Los Angeles International Airport. Kobayashi went missing Nov. 8 after catching a flight from Hawaii to Los Angeles, with a connecting flight that would ultimately take her to New York, where she planned to visit relatives. Her family became worried after she landed at LAX and sent them cryptic text messages, suggesting that someone was trying to steal her money and identity. No one has heard from her since. McDonnell briefed the L.A. Police Commission about the case during a Nov. 26 meeting . “On Friday, November 8th, 23-year-old Hannah Kobayashi missed her connecting flight from LAX to New York, which the investigation determined was intentional,” McDonnell said. Kobayashi’s sister, Sydni, responded to the statement in a social media post, disputing the development in the case and pointing out that McDonnell incorrectly gave Kobayashi’s age, which is actually 30 years old. Kobayashi’s family also said McDonnell gave an incorrect timeline of Kobayashi’s disappearance. “Based on information, surveillance footage reviewed and information shared with us, these are the facts known to my mother and I: It does not appear that Hannah intentionally missed her flight,” Sydni Kobayashi wrote. “The lack of communication surrounding some important details has left us feeling excluded from potentially crucial developments,” Sydni Kobayashi’s statement said. “However, we do remain hopeful and optimistic that the Los Angeles Police Department is doing everything in their power to assist us in locating Hannah.” According to Kobayashi’s family, she landed at LAX on Nov. 8 and missed her connecting flight to New York City because of a short layover. Kobayashi stayed overnight in Los Angeles and was seen the next day at the Taschen bookstore at the Grove, an open-air shopping mall in the Fairfax District. On Nov. 10, Kobayashi was captured on video outside of a Nike event near the Grove and was believed to have returned to LAX, according to her family’s statement. On Nov. 11, Kobayashi was seen talking to a ticketing agent at LAX; she then boarded the LAX Metro C line at the Aviation/Century station around 9 p.m., her family wrote. She transferred at the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks station and was seen in video footage leaving the Pico station with an unknown person. On Nov. 12, Kobayashi was captured again on video footage at the Greyhound bus terminal at Union Station in downtown L.A. around 6:30 a.m., according to her family. LAPD spokesperson Jeff Lee confirmed that the agency is still investigating Kobayashi’s disappearance as an active missing persons case. He said there were no updates to share Monday morning. Anyone with more information has been asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 527-3247. After Kobayashi’s disappearance, her father, Ryan, flew to Los Angeles to help look for his daughter. The elder Kobayashi was found dead last week near LAX in what police say was an apparent suicide. The body of Ryan Kobayashi, 58, was found in a parking lot in the 6100 block of Century Boulevard. According to the Los Angeles County medical examiner, the elder Kobayashi died from blunt force traumatic injuries. “Our hearts go out to the Kobayashi family during this unimaginable time of grief,” McDonnell said during the Police Commission meeting. “We remain fully committed to locating Hannah and supporting the family as they navigate their way through this tragedy.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Odisha GP Reviews Security Arrangements For President’s Visit To Puri
Penny will join Trump at gameBanque Cantonale Vaudoise cut its holdings in shares of Gatos Silver, Inc. ( NYSE:GATO – Free Report ) by 17.2% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 6,734 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,396 shares during the period. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise’s holdings in Gatos Silver were worth $102,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of GATO. Tidal Investments LLC bought a new stake in Gatos Silver during the first quarter valued at about $17,397,000. Versor Investments LP bought a new stake in Gatos Silver during the third quarter valued at about $2,953,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in Gatos Silver by 18.4% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 943,823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,853,000 after acquiring an additional 146,462 shares during the period. U S Global Investors Inc. bought a new stake in Gatos Silver during the second quarter valued at about $940,000. Finally, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC bought a new stake in shares of Gatos Silver in the second quarter worth about $702,000. 44.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Analyst Ratings Changes GATO has been the topic of several research reports. CIBC lifted their target price on Gatos Silver from $15.00 to $17.50 and gave the stock an “outperformer” rating in a report on Thursday, September 26th. Royal Bank of Canada lifted their target price on Gatos Silver from $11.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 10th. Canaccord Genuity Group cut Gatos Silver from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Gatos Silver in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $12.90. Gatos Silver Trading Down 2.1 % GATO opened at $15.84 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $1.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.32 and a beta of 2.05. Gatos Silver, Inc. has a 12 month low of $5.42 and a 12 month high of $20.31. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $16.75 and a 200 day moving average of $13.53. Gatos Silver Profile ( Free Report ) Gatos Silver, Inc engages in the exploration, development, and production of precious metals. It primarily explores for silver deposits. The company also explores for zinc, lead, copper, and gold ores. Its flagship asset is the Los Gatos District, including the Cerro Los Gatos mine in Chihuahua, Mexico. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding GATO? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Gatos Silver, Inc. ( NYSE:GATO – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Gatos Silver Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Gatos Silver and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Puri: Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania on Sunday reviewed the security arrangements for the visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Odisha’s Puri. The DGP had darshan in Jagannath temple and then went to Blue Flag beach, Raj Bhavan, Samang parking and sea beach to take stock of the security arrangements. Later, he held a meeting with senior police officers in the district SP’s office. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Khurania said tight security would be put in place during the President’s visit to Puri on December 4. “Special attention has been given to vehicular traffic from Bhubaneswar to Puri and inside the Pilgrim Town. Parking of vehicles and security of VIPs accompanying the President were also discussed. Total 80 platoons of police force under the supervision of 300 senior officers will be deployed on the President’s route and inside the town,” he said. According to the itinerary, President Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar on December 3 by a special Indian Air Force flight and unveil the statue of Pandit Raghunath Murmu at Niladri Vihar in Bhubaneswar in the evening. The following day, she will visit Puri and have darshan of the sibling deities at Jagannath Temple. Thereafter, she will attend the 75th-anniversary celebration of Gopabandhu Ayurveda College and later, witness the Indian Navy’s display of its formidable maritime capabilities and operational strength at Blue Flag beach on the occasion of Navy Day. Khurania said 25 Indian Navy ships along with 40 fighter aircrafts will participate in the military show on the day. Since general public will also attend the show, special attention has been given to the President’s security, he added. : Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Prev Posthas revealed that she was “tormented” over the vote result and saw it as a “humiliation” for the . The former German chancellor wrote in her new autobiography Freedom that she ruminated on whether she could have done more to help the then-British prime minister prevent . However, in the extracts from the book, which is set to be published on Tuesday, Ms Merkel, who left office three years ago, concluded it was only himself that Mr Cameron could blame. Upon reflection, she said Brexit was a possibility as soon as he suggested in 2005 that Conservative Party MEPs should quit the European People’s Party (EPP) over the parliamentary allliance’s support of the Lisbon treaty in 2009 – which they did, with Eurosceptics criticising the changes the treaty introduced as undemocratic. In the five pages she dedicated to Brexit in her 700-page memoir, the reported Ms Merkel wrote: “To me, the result felt like a humiliation, a disgrace for us, the other members of the European Union – the United Kingdom was leaving us in the lurch. This changed the European Union in the view of the world; we were weakened.” Risking the ire of other EU leaders, Ms Merkel disclosed that she “tried wherever possible to help David Cameron”, including reaching out to him as he attempted to secure changes over freedom of movement and trade with a view to pitching a reformed EU. Referring to an EU summit in February 2016 at which a deal over the UK’s renegotiation demands was hoped to be reached, she said: “My support of him rendered me an outsider with my other colleagues ... The impact of the euro crisis was still lingering, and I was also being repeatedly accused of stinginess. “And yet, during the summit, I steadfastly remained by David Cameron’s side for an entire evening. In this way I was able to prevent his complete isolation in the council and eventually move the others to back down. I did this because I knew from various discussions with Cameron that where domestic policy was concerned, he had no room for manoeuvre whatsoever.” However, Ms Merkel said there reached a limit at which point she could no longer help Mr Cameron. She argued the UK had not helped itself, making the mistake of not introducing restrictions on eastern European workers after 10 new countries joined the EU in May 2004. The then-Labour government vastly underestimated the number of people who would come to the country, and following the influx of workers, the Eurosceptics were able to cast freedom of movement in a negative light. France and Germany, on the other hand, gradually phased in eastern Europeans’ rights to work, only giving them full access to their labour markets in 2011. Ms Merkel then described Mr Cameron’s proposal the Tories to leave the EPP as the final stop on the inevitable road to the referendum outcome. “He therefore, from the very beginning, put himself in the hands of those who were sceptical about the European Union, and was never able to escape this dependency,” she wrote, concluding the Brexit, “demonstrated in textbook fashion the consequences that can arise when there’s a miscalculation from the very start”. Although she said she was still pained about whether there was more she could have done. “After the referendum, I was tormented by whether I should have made even more concessions toward the UK to make it possible for them to remain in the community. I came to the conclusion that, in the face of the political developments taking place at the time within the country, there wouldn’t have been any reasonable way of my preventing the UK’s path out of the European Union as an outsider. Even with the best political will, mistakes of the past could not be undone.”NRMA Insurance launches its ‘Summer of Community Cricket’ campaign via Accenture Song