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Trump's picks for key positions in his second administrationSaquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles make their second-to-last road trip of the regular season Sunday to face Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens. The NFC East-leading Eagles (9-2) have won seven in a row and play four of their final six games in Philadelphia, traveling only about 125 miles to visit the Ravens (8-4) this weekend and the Washington Commanders in Week 16. Sunday's game features the NFL's two leading rushers. Barkley (1,392 yards) and Henry (1,325) are far ahead of Green Bay's Josh Jacobs (944) in third place. Henry leads the league with 13 rushing touchdowns. Barkley (10) is tied for fourth and Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts (11) tied for second. The matchup also features two of the top candidates for Most Valuable Player honors entering Week 13 in Barkley and Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, who won his second MVP award last season. Their competition includes quarterbacks Josh Allen of Buffalo and Jared Goff of Detroit, with Allen widely considered the favorite. "Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are phenomenal football players that help their team win football games, and Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley are phenomenal football players that help their team win football games," Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. "Excited about the opportunity this week because it's our next one. It will be a really good opponent, really well coached, good players, good atmosphere that will be there. Excited about the opportunity this week. And we're going to have to be on it against a really good team." The showdown at M&T Bank Stadium also pits Baltimore's No. 1 offense (426.7 yards per game) and No. 2 scoring offense (30.3 points per game) against Philadelphia's No. 1 defense (274.6) and No. 6 scoring defense (18.1). The Eagles have held seven consecutive opponents to under 300 total yards, while the Ravens have gained at least 329 yards of offense in all 11 games. Philadelphia is coming off a 37-20 road win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night in which Barkley smashed the franchise record with 255 rushing yards. Baltimore also earned a prime-time win in Los Angeles, defeating the Chargers 30-23 in the "Harbaugh Bowl" on Monday night behind Jackson's three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing). Jackson said he's looking forward to the Barkley and Henry show. "I've known Saquon from high school. We were in the all-star game together and he jumped over somebody's head," Jackson recalled Wednesday. "So I've pretty much seen him before I even got to the league, college, anything. I've been knowing about Saquon, but Derrick Henry -- King Henry -- I'm with him every day and I'm seeing what he's capable of, so it's going to be a great matchup." Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith practiced Wednesday after sitting out Monday with a hamstring issue. Nose tackle Michael Pierce (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve. Tight end Charlie Kolar (broken arm) is out for several weeks and cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) did not practice. The Eagles lost veteran defensive end Brandon Graham to a season-ending triceps injury Sunday. Wideout DeVonta Smith (hamstring) missed the win over the Rams and did not practice Wednesday. Neither did cornerbacks Darius Slay (concussion) or Kelee Ringo (calf). Philadelphia is 5-1 away from home this season -- 6-1 if you count their season-opening "home" victory against the Packers in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Baltimore is 4-1 at home. The Ravens hold a 3-2-1 lead in the series with the Eagles. They haven't met since Baltimore's 30-28 win in Week 6 at Philadelphia in 2020. --Field Level Media

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account, and said “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” Kellogg, an 80 year-old retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President , was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The administration has begun urging Ukraine to and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more to Kyiv before Biden leaves office in less than months. Trump has criticized the billions that the Biden administration has poured into Ukraine. Washington has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. The incoming Republican president has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group’s policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025,” is a move to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. 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.” Related Articles Trump’s U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) tweeted Wednesday that “Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution.” Kellogg was a character in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence’s national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President ’s victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: “You’re not tough enough to make the call.”

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, Nobel winner, dies at 100Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Dec. 8, 2024Skeena Resources Limited ( TSE:SKE – Get Free Report )’s share price was up 2.1% on Friday . The stock traded as high as C$13.44 and last traded at C$13.41. Approximately 296,787 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 9% from the average daily volume of 324,396 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$13.13. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of brokerages have issued reports on SKE. Desjardins upgraded Skeena Resources to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 31st. CIBC dropped their price objective on Skeena Resources from C$17.00 to C$16.00 in a research report on Monday, December 2nd. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Skeena Resources from C$17.00 to C$18.00 in a research note on Friday, December 6th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Skeena Resources presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of C$16.96. View Our Latest Research Report on SKE Skeena Resources Price Performance Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, Director Craig Andrew Parry sold 70,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$10.58, for a total value of C$740,509.00. Company insiders own 1.51% of the company’s stock. About Skeena Resources ( Get Free Report ) Skeena Resources Limited explores for and develops mineral properties in Canada. The company explores for gold, silver, copper, and other precious metal deposits. It holds 100% interests in the Snip gold mine comprising one mining lease and nine mineral tenures that covers an area of approximately 4,724 hectares; and the Eskay Creek gold mine that consists of eight mineral leases, two surface leases, and various unpatented mining claims comprising 7,666 hectares located in British Columbia, Canada. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Skeena Resources Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Skeena Resources and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Logistical issues meant that thousands of Namibians were still waiting to vote in pivotal presidential and legislative elections late on Wednesday as the polling stations were scheduled to close. The vote could usher in the desert nation's first woman leader even as her party, the ruling South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) faces the strongest challenge yet to its 34-year grip on power. Some voters told AFP they queued all day, for up to 12 hours, blaming technical problems which included issues with voter identification tablets or insufficient ballot papers. According to Namibia's electoral law, those in the queue before the polls closed -- scheduled at 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) -- should be allowed to vote. "We have the obligation to make sure that they pass their vote," said Petrus Shaama, chief officer of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). The main opposition party, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has blamed the ECN for the long lines and cried foul play. "We have reason to believe that the ECN is deliberately suppressing voters and deliberately trying to frustrate voters from casting their vote," said Christine Aochamus of the IPC. She said the party had "started the process" of approaching a court "to order the ECN to extend the voting time". At one polling station inside Namibia's University of Science and Technology in the capital Windhoek, hundreds of people were still in line at 09:00 pm despite some having arrived at 6:00 am, an hour before polls opened. It was a similar situation at the Museum of Independence, according to an AFP reporter, where one voter said he arrived 12 hours earlier and was still in line with hundreds of others. SWAPO's candidate and current vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, was one of the first to vote and called on Namibians "to come out in their numbers". An estimated 1.5 million people in the sparsely populated nation had registered to cast their ballot. SWAPO has governed since leading mineral-rich Namibia to independence from South Africa in 1990 but complaints about unemployment and enduring inequalities could force Nandi-Ndaitwah into an unprecedented second round. Leader of the IPC, Panduleni Itula, a former dentist and lawyer said he was optimistic he could "unseat the revolutionary movement". "We will all march from there and to a new dawn and a new era of how we conduct our public affairs in this country," the 67-year-old told reporters after voting. Itula took 29 percent of votes in the 2019 elections, losing to SWAPO leader Hage Geingob with 56 percent. It was a remarkable performance considering Geingob, who died in February, had won almost 87 percent five years before that. Namibia is a major uranium and diamond exporter but not many of its nearly three million people have benefitted from that wealth. "There's a lot of mining activity that goes on in the country, but it doesn't really translate into improved infrastructure, job opportunities," said independent political analyst Marisa Lourenco, based in Johannesburg. "That's where a lot of the frustration is coming from, (especially) the youth," she said. Unemployment among 15- to 34-year-olds is estimated at 46 percent, according to the latest figures from 2018, almost triple the national average. For the first time in Namibia's recent history, analysts say a second round is a somewhat realistic option. That would take place within 60 days of the announcement of the first round of results due by Saturday. "The outcome will be tight," said self-employed Hendry Amupanda, 32, who queued since 9:00 pm the night before to cast his ballot. "I want the country to get better and people to get jobs," said Amupanda, wearing slippers and equipped with a chair, blanket and snacks. Marvyn Pescha, a self-employed consultant, said his father was part of SWAPO's liberation struggle and he was not going to abandon the party. "But I want SWAPO to be challenged for better policies. Some opportunistic leaders have tarnished the reputation of the party, they misuse it for self-enrichment," the 50-year-old said. While lauded for leading Namibia to independence, SWAPO is nervous about its standing after other liberation-era movements in the region have lost favour with young voters. In the past six months, South Africa's African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority and the Botswana Democratic Party was ousted after almost six decades in power. clv/br/lhd/sbk

Hospitality workers’ wages get unprecedented boost with 30% wage increasesJUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO has opened up about the "never-ending nightmare" his life has become due to horrendous knee injuries. The Argentine, 36, who won the US Open in 2009, played his last professional game in January 2022. He attempted a comeback last year and targeted a return to the US Open, but abandoned those plans due to his physical condition. Del Potro was plagued by injuries throughout his career and underwent his first knee surgery in 2019 having fractured it the previous year. Five years on and he has now had eight surgeries but is still in extreme pain. And the former world No3, who will play a farewell exhibition against Novak Djokovic in Buenos Aires on December 1, has released a video on social media documenting the torture he continues to go through. Speaking on Instagram , he said: "When I had my first surgery in June (2019), the doctor told me I would play in three months. I even signed in for three indoor tournaments at the end of the year. "After that first surgery until today, I’ve never been able to go up a set of stairs without pain. "It hurts many times when I try to sleep, when I turn on my side, or when I wake up because I get these sharp pains. It’s like a never-ending nightmare that I’m trying daily to find solutions and alternatives for, but I can’t find them. "It all started with that first surgery... every time I think about it, it stirs up so much bad emotion; it makes me really angry, very frustrated, but I can’t change it. "My daily life isn’t what I would like it to be. I can’t play [football], I can’t play Padel. It’s terrible. They took me the chance to do what I loved the most, which was to play tennis. "It’s very tough. There are moments where I have no more strength. I’m not indestructible. "I have good things, bad things, but most of the times I have to fake it and put a good face, but many times I feel terrible." Del Potro, who earned £21million in prize money during his tennis career, revealed he has even considered a prosthetic to relieve the pain. He added: "There are doctors that tell me that I can put a prosthesis so I can regain some life quality. But others tell my that I’m too young for a prosthesis. They tell me to wait until I’m 50. "But since I was 31, I can’t run, I can’t climb stairs, can’t kick a ball, never played tennis again. I need to wait 15 years more of this? It’s terrible. "I hope this will finish someday, because I want to live my life without pain." Del Potro's best Grand Slam performance aside from his US Open triumph came in his final appearance in New York nine years later. He reached the final at Flushing Meadows before losing to Djokovic in straight sets.

HAMZA IGAMANE is certainly taking his chance to make his mark at Rangers. And Light Blues fans reckon he could be the second coming of a former Ibrox favourite. Advertisement 3 Hamza Igamane blasted Rangers' third goal against Kilmarnock Credit: Willie Vass 3 The 22-year old is quickly becoming a firm fans' favourite Credit: Getty 3 Rangers fans reckon Igamane could be the 'new' Morelos Credit: The Sun Igamane was handed a surprise start in last Thursday's Europa League clash with Nice. The 22-year old Moroccan put in some shift, scoring twice as the Gers secured a memorable 4-1 win in France . While he couldn't score again against St Johnstone on Sunday , he retained his place in Philippe Clement 's starting XI for the visit of Kilmarnock. Once again, he hugely impressed. Advertisement READ MORE RANGERS STORIES WORLD WIDE WEB My dad played for Rangers and now I plan to follow in his footsteps at Ibrox FREE BETS Deposit & Bet £10 to Get £60 in free bets for Scottish football at William Hill Igamane grabbed his third goal in as many games early in the second half, firing Rangers' third of the game in what would end up a thumping 6-0 win . He showed great composure to take possession of a loose ball before firing an unstoppable strike from range into the bottom corner. It's safe to say Rangers fans have a new hero - and he's beginning to remind the Ibrox faithful of one of their former stars! Alfredo Morelos was one of Gers supporters' favourites during his six-year spell at Ibrox between 2017 and 2023. Advertisement Most read in Football CUMMING AND GOING Celtic could lose red-hot young striker who has lit up Europe to England RAISE THE BAR Rangers target 'wanted by Barcelona' in stunning transfer twist 'TRUE GREAT' Ex-Man Utd star Young, 71, dies as tributes paid to 'proper Manchester lad' GER HIT Rangers star sent off in B team game for off the ball clash He played a key role in the club's 2021 title triumph. Regularly a match winner, the Colombian striker imposed himself especially in Europe where he's the club's record scorer. James Tavernier on his chances of earning a Rangers testimonial BR And although it's early days in Igamane's Rangers career, many fans are already seeing signs the young striker could be about to make a similar impact. One fan said: "Brilliant from Igamane. There's the new Morelos." Advertisement Another posted: "Morelos has the opportunity to be as popular as Morelos." A third added: "Igamane giving serious Morelos vibes." A fourth commented: "Igamane is a Morelos regen." Another post read: "Igamane has a bit of the Morelos about him." Advertisement Away from the Morelos comparisons, plenty of other fans were happy to max lyrical about Igamane's showing. Another Rangers fan said: "What a performance. Igamane is the man." Another posted: "Igamane is the real deal!" A third added: "Hagi and Igamane are a breath of fresh air to see the first team." Advertisement Another said: "Igamane going to be a big player for us. Showing good signs." Read more on the Scottish Sun DECEMBER MISERY Scots face blizzards and travel chaos as weather map reveals 75mph storm CHOC OFF Mums fume at Poundland’s ‘rotten’ advent calendar they thought was ‘for dogs’ Igamane struck the third after James Tavernier and Danilo had scored. Vaclav Cerny scored the fourth before Cyriel Dessers came off the bench to score the fifth and sixth. Keep up to date with ALL t h e latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page Advertisement

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