NEW YORK (AP) — Ayden Pereira rushed for 136 yards on 17 carries and threw for a touchdown and Merrimack's defense smothered Fordham 19-3 in a season finale. Jay Thompson had three solo sacks and was credited with four of Merrimack’s 11 sacks. The Rams (2-10) finished with just four first downs and were held to minus-29 yards rushing and 31 total yards offense. The Warriors (5-6) also made two interceptions. Pereira was 12-of-15 passing for 131 yards, connecting with Jalen McDonald for a 12-yard touchdown and a 16-3 lead late in the third quarter. Lliam Davis's field goal made it 19-3 in the fourth quarter. After Kendal Sims blocked a Fordham punt out of the end zone for a safety, Jermaine Corbett went over from a yard out for a 9-0 lead in the first quarter. Bennett Henderson had Fordham's only points with a 43-yard field goal. 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 AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25Karad (Maharashtra), Nov 24 (PTI) NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the Ladki Bahin scheme, women's participation in voting in large numbers, and religious polarisation may have played a role in Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra assembly polls. He said the election results, declared on Saturday, are not on the expected lines but he would revitalise the party. Responding to a query on his retirement from active politics, Pawar tersely said he and his party colleagues will decide. Speaking to reporters in Karad city in Satara district, Pawar acknowledged that the NCP led by his nephew and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar secured more seats than the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar), adding "Everyone knows who founded the NCP". "The Ladki Bahin scheme and religious polarisation played a role. Women's participation in large numbers could be the reason for the Mahayuti sweep in Maharashtra. We will study the reasons for the debacle and take necessary steps," he said. Pawar asserted that the NCP (SP) would go to people by re-energising the new leadership. Responding to a query on EVMs, a day after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut expressed doubts over the massive verdict in Mahayuti's favour, Pawar said he would speak about EVMs only if he has official data. Pawar suffered the worst-ever defeat in his political career in Maharashtra polls with the NCP faction led by him winning only 10 seats in the 288-member House, while the Ajit Pawar-led NCP bagged 41. The Mahayuti scored a massive victory with the BJP winning 132 seats, Shiv Sena led by Shinde 57, and NCP 41. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi was restricted to 46 seats. Pawar said the poll outcome he had witnessed in his public life was unprecedented. "The MVA coalition put in a lot of hard work but the desired results were not achieved even though people responded positively to MVA during campaigning," the NCP (SP) chief added. He said the MVA was more confident after achieving success in Lok Sabha elections, adding that more work needs to be done. When asked if he was jolted by the poll outcome, Pawar said, "The poll results were declared yesterday. Today I am in Karad. Those who were demoralised would have sat at home". He also said fielding his grandnephew Yugendra Pawar against Ajit Pawar on the home turf of Baramati wasn't a wrong decision as someone had to contest the elections. Ajit Pawar defeated Yugendra by a margin of over 1 lakh votes to win the eighth term in Baramati. "Ajit Pawar and Yugendra Pawar cannot be compared. We were aware of this fact," Sharad Pawar added. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)Investing in assets can put you in a better position by the time you’re ready to retire. While stocks and real estate have received plenty of attention over the years, gold remains a reliable investment that has been around for thousands of years. It’s an essential resource for many industries, is a medium of exchange and serves as a safe-haven asset during geopolitical unrest or periods of market volatility. Gold is a hedge against inflation and can thrive during economic uncertainty. That last advantage is a key distinction that separates it from stocks and real estate. However, physical gold doesn’t produce yield like dividend stocks or cash flow like investment properties. 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For example, while the VanEck Gold Miners ETF has a dividend that yields around 1.34%, it gained 41.55% over the past five years compared to the 70% return for physical gold. Buy physical gold and exchange it when necessary It takes more time to buy physical gold than buying a stock, including finding a reputable and trustworthy gold dealer . Physical gold isn’t as liquid, and you are responsible for storage (and optional gold insurance , as well). However, a key advantage of physical gold is that you claim full ownership of the asset. While gold ETFs and IRAs give you exposure to gold and better liquidity, buying the physical asset gives you the most control. Some people value having control over the asset instead of trusting a custodian, gold miner or fund manager. Luckily, physical gold commands a lot of value without taking up much space. A kilogram of gold is smaller than most iPhones, and an ounce of gold is about half the size of an iPhone. 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IRAs are attractive options for gold investors who want to capitalize on tax benefits while growing their portfolios. Conventional IRAs reduce your present taxable income, while Roth IRAs shield you from taxes on your distributions and capital gains. While those types of accounts can hold gold-backed equities like stocks and ETFs, only gold IRAs can hold precious metals. Investors should assess their long-term goals and financial situations before accumulating gold.
CIBC Asset Management Inc Acquires Shares of 1,875 Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ)Published 4:48 pm Friday, December 6, 2024 By Data Skrive There are four games on the college basketball schedule on Saturday that feature a ranked team. That includes the Louisville Cardinals versus the UConn Huskies. Watch women’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Nov, 2024) has vowed his commitment to ending violence against , calling it a matter of not only human rights but of national . He said this in a special message on the International Day for the 'elimination of violence against ' here on . He emphasized that societies and nations move forward when are empowered and allowed to thrive in areas of life. Governor Kundi said that the elimination of violence against is not merely an aspiration but a fundamental necessity for the development of any society. He acknowledged that true is achieved when are treated as equal participants in economic, political, and social spheres. In his message, the highlighted that the silence around violence must be broken and that the systemic norms which perpetuate such abuse need to be challenged. He stressed that this day serves as a powerful reminder that it is the collective duty of every individual, community, and institution to protect violence and discrimination. Governor Kundi also called for the empowerment of survivors, ensuring they have access to justice, resources, and the support necessary to rebuild their lives. He emphasized that nations thrive when are given the opportunity to contribute fully to their families, communities, and nations. The concluded by urging to take immediate and meaningful action to end violence against and build a future where every can live with safety, dignity, and respect. APP/ash/
Ant and Dec 'panicked' the millions who tuned into watch I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here on Thursday news, by dropping the bombshell of a double elimination within seconds of the show starting. Having hosted the ITV programme since day one, the Geordie lads are back at the helm for another series of I'm A Celebrity in Australia, as a new batch of famous faces aim to follow in the footsteps of former champions like Vicky Pattison, Harry Redknapp, Jill Scott and last year's winner, Sam Thompson. With just days to go until the 2024 final, competition is heating up in the jungle and vote-offs coming thick and fast, as Jane Moore, Dean McCullough, Tulisa and, most recently, Melvin Odoom, were all given their marching orders, As Melvin became the latest celeb to leave camp, the big news for I'm A Celebrity fans at home and his co-stars, was that there'd be no-one leaving on Wednesday, as all the remaining campmates were given the chance to win immunity. Up for grabs was the chance to guarantee their safety in both Thursday and Friday's vote-offs, meaning they'd also be sure to take on iconic I'm A Celeb challenge, the Celebrity Cyclone. Viewers saw all of the stars take part in round one on Wednesday night, with them all competing to win a place in the crucial final. And the repercussions of the game were even greater than originally anticipated as, right at the start of Thursday's episode, Ant and Dec officially confirmed that, by the end of the live broadcast, two celebs would be getting the boot. Given that many fans have admitted to finding it tough who to pick as their winner this year, news that two would be leaving caused serious alarm on social media. Rushing to X, one exclaimed: "Double elimination which means we lose two more people that we like," as another posted: "DOUBLE ELIMINATION TONIGHT!!!"JACK GREALISH'S partner and newborn daughter were in attendance at the Etihad to watch Manchester City take on Tottenham. Childhood sweethearts Grealish and Sasha celebrated becoming parents for the first time in with September after the birth of their baby girl Mila. And Sasha and Mila were seen at the Etihad on Saturday. Taking to Instagram, Sasha posted a photo of herself sitting down with a blue and white stripe coat while holding Mila. Grealish, 29, was named on the bench for the clash. That meant he was powerless to prevent Man City from going 3-0 down. He then came on in the 74th minute to replace Rico Lewis. However, he was unable to turn the game around before Brennan Johnson scored a fourth goal for Spurs. That final goal compounded City to their fifth defeat in a row, something they have not seen since Stuart Pearce was in charge in 2006. It also saw Pep Guardiola suffer his worst ever home defeat. BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER S Grealish has played 11 games this season. He is yet to score but has contributed three assists in all competitions . Sasha works as a model and influencer. She has been backed to make millions as the "ultimate muminfluencer" . Sasha Attwood and Jack Grealish have become parents for the first time, but their relationship started well over a decade ago... The pair met as teens in Solihull, West Midlands at secondary school, with Sasha previously saying they have been together since she was 15. Jack was already on his way to becoming a professional footballer when he met Sasha. Despite the long-term nature of their relationship, she remained on the sidelines when his career took off. However, intense interest in Jack's private life came to a head in 2021 when England reached the final of Euro 2020, delayed a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Because of their romance, Sasha was cruelly targeted by trolls on TikTok and Instagram, receiving 200 death threats a day from "young girls". The pair were spotted on holiday together following the tournament and slowly began showing more of their relationship on social media when the vile trolling died down. In 2022, they celebrated their 10-year anniversary and purchased a seven-bed mansion set in 24 acres worth £5.6 million. They moved in to the home in late 2023, but Sasha and members of Jack's family were subject to a terrifying robbery while cheering on the Manchester City star during a televised match just after Christmas. Their latest milestone is Sasha's pregnancy , which they announced on social media on July 7, and the birth of daughter Mila Rose on September 27.Wikipedia Searches Reveal Differing Styles of CuriosityUnrivaled, the new 3-on-3 women's basketball league launching this winter, signed LSU star guard Flau'jae Johnson to a name, image and likeness deal. Johnson is the second college player to ink an agreement with Unrivaled, following UConn's Paige Bueckers. They won't be participating in the upcoming inaugural season, but Johnson and Bueckers will have equity stakes in the league. Unrivaled dropped a video on social media Thursday showing Johnson -- who also has a burgeoning rap career -- performing a song while wearing a shirt that reads, "The Future is Unrivaled." The deal will see Johnson create additional promotional content for the league. Johnson, 21, was a freshman on the LSU team that won the 2023 national championship. Now in her junior year, Johnson is averaging career highs of 22.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game through 10 games for the No. 5 Tigers (10-0). She ranks eighth in Division I in scoring. Johnson has career averages of 14.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 82 career appearances (80 starts) for LSU. --Field Level Media