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Xavier aims to rebound from a tough week and get one more critical tune-up for a rivalry matchup when it hosts Morgan State on Tuesday night in Cincinnati. The Musketeers (7-2) were ranked No. 22 in the AP poll two weeks ago but fell out after a 25-point loss to Michigan in the Fort Myers Tip-Off tournament final on Nov. 27. Xavier then barely escaped with a 71-68 home win over South Carolina State on Dec. 1 before losing 76-72 at TCU on Thursday. Dante Maddox Jr. came off the bench to score nine points in 20 minutes on three 3-pointers against the Horned Frogs. He also grabbed six rebounds before fouling out. The Musketeers have been waiting for the Toledo transfer to add a punch to an underwhelming bench cast that many thought would be a strength for Xavier coming into the season. "I really feel like you can almost be baited into a false sense of how deep your team is because you're around guys every day and have a good, older group, which we do," Musketeers coach Sean Miller said. "You see the good in a lot of different guys. It's not until you get 8 to 10, 10 to 15 games in when you truly understand how deep your team is." Maddox hit a 3-pointer and started a fastbreak with a steal that gave Xavier a 60-54 lead with 7:28 remaining, but the Musketeers faded down the stretch and lost for the second time in three games. Maddox is averaging 4.7 points per game, while Ryan Conwell leads the team with 16.6. Tuesday's game will be the last chance for Xavier to straighten up before visiting No. 22 Cincinnati on Saturday for the teams' annual intense crosstown showdown. Morgan State (5-7) is coming off a 102-81 road loss at Bowling Green on Saturday. Preseason All-MEAC First Team selection Will Thomas led the Bears with 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field, while Kameron Hobbs scored 12 points off the bench. Amahrie Simpkins made all five of his field-goal attempts to add 11 points and Wynston Tabbs had 10 points, six rebounds and six assists. Tabbs leads Morgan State in scoring this season at 16.8 points per game, while Simpkins (12.8) and Thomas (12.2) round out the Bears' double-digit scorers. The Bears have struggled away from home, losing all five road contests this season. --Field Level Media
believe an ancient structure discovered during the construction of a new road could be thousands of years old. known simply as ‘Structure 1’, was found as workers erected the Pachuca-Huejutla highway in San Agustín Metzquititlán, a town in central-eastern Mexico. The astonishing find was uncovered in June this year. Experts from the National Institute of and History (INAH) are inspecting the site and believe it to be dated from either the Epiclassic period - from 650-950 CE - or the later Late Postclassic period which accepted to be from 1350 to 1519 CE. The site was under the control of the “Metzca lordship”, which INAH says had a “multi-ethnic imprint”. Boffins also believe settlements in the area go back around 14,000 years. “This archaeological record provides valuable insights into the human occupation of the Sierra Alta region, particularly in the Barranca de Metztitlán area, where historiography traces settlements back 14,000 years,” the INAH said in a report. The pyramid is around 42 metres long and 11 metres high. Further excavation could be tricky, however, with the pyramid’s base lying beneath the highway. Héctor Labra Chávez, Director of Tourism for San Agustín Metzquititlán, said according to Archaeology Mag: “There are no known remnants of pre-Hispanic civilizations in this immediate area. Deeper studies are essential to uncover the cultural context of this significant find.” Last month, history boffins in the UK looked to recover King Richard III’s voice. The state-of-the-art technology even gave the King a Yorkshire accent. Richard III was King of England from 1483 until his death in 1485 at the age of 32. His remains were discovered in 2012 under a car park in Leicester by Philippa Langley through her Looking For Richard Project. They were identified using a range of scientific disciplines including DNA analysis. A team at Face Lab at Liverpool John Moores University created an avatar based on a reconstruction of Richard III’s head, led by cranio-facial identification expert Professor Caroline Wilkinson. Experts from various fields helped put the pieces of the puzzle together, including speech and language therapy, dentistry, forensic psychology and archaeology.
A group of 75 Nobel Prize winners have issued an open letter calling on members of the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ’s nomination to become Secretary of Health and Human Services. “Placing Mr. Kennedy in charge of DHHS would put the public’s health in jeopardy and undermine America’s global leadership in the health sciences,” the laureates write, according to a copy of the letter obtained by The New York Times . Richard Roberts, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1993, told the Times that there there are some who will read this and think, ‘Well, we really do want to protect the health of our citizens [...] They didn’t elect us so that we could kill them.'” President-elect Donald Trump’s nominating Kennedy to lead the HHS by has raised alarm bells across multiple fields, primarily those working in the medical profession. The vaccine conspiracy theorist has a long track record peddling junk science. In 2013, Kennedy called for vaccine scientists to be jailed during an autism conference, and he has falsely accused vaccine research of being the cause of diseases like HIV, Spanish Flu, and Lyme Disease. He has also railed against antidepressants, claimed that man-made chemicals are “raining down on our children” and causing “very profound sexual changes in them,” and claimed WiFi causes cancer without providing evidence. Kennedy has threatened to fire large swatches of the federal government’s health care and scientific workforce, accusing them of waging a “war on public health.” The letter notes Kennedy’s “lack of credentials or relevant experience in medicine, science, public health or administration,” as well as how he “has been an opponent of many health-protecting and live-saving vaccines, such as those that prevent measles and polio.” “The leader of DHHS should continue to nurture and improve — not to threaten — these important and highly respected institutions and their employees,” the letter continues.Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines' 4th straight win in the bitter rivalry COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10, likely ending the Buckeyes’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game next week. Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up the Wolverines at Ohio State’s 17-yard line with two minutes remaining. The drive stalled at the 3, and Zvada came on for the chip shot. Ohio State got the ball back but couldn’t move it, with Will Howard throwing incomplete on fourth down to seal the Wolverines’ fourth straight win over their bitter rival. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union’s executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the US by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the US Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump.Virginia Beach has agreed to give Something in the Water up to $500,000 for next year’s festival, but only if organizers meet specific goals and are transparent in the planning. Details of a contract signed last week were released Tuesday after The Virginian-Pilot/Daily Press filed a Freedom of Information Act request for specifics. The contract gives an initial $100,000 to the festival, which was started by native son and music mogul Pharrell Williams. To receive the next $200,000 the festival must give the city a lineup list by Dec. 31, then complete a “promoter’s special event permit application” for the final $200,000 installment. The city will give the festival five days’ notice if there is a breach of contract and festival organizers must remedy the problem within five days or forfeit the money. The contract aims to ensure transparency. In September, Williams postponed the festival from October until 2025 within hours of tickets going on sale. City leaders were blindsided as was a local business community that had banked on projected revenue related to the event. The new agreement spells out issues concerning copyrights, public safety and inclement weather procedures after weeks of delays and negotiations that frustrated city leadership. The contract — signed last Friday by festival-authorized signatory Penni Thow and Deputy City Manager Amanda Jarratt — finalized the festival’s dates as April 26-27. Organizers also agreed to “increase its efforts to reasonably collaborate” with City Council liaisons and staff to produce a festival “that highlights the City of Virginia Beach.” The city agrees to provide financial sponsorship equal to tax revenue generated by the event within its “official festival grounds” at the Oceanfront, between 2nd Street and the Virginia Beach Fish Pier. The local admissions tax is 10% for concert tickets, 5.5% tax on prepared foods and drinks, and 1% of the 6% sales tax will go to the city. The final amount of the sponsorship will be determined after the event’s conclusion. The contract states the city has the right to audit books and records related to the agreement including those of the festival, its employees and agents. While the contract does not obligate the music festival remain in Virginia Beach, it does state that organizers must include event dates and try to provide timelines for ticket sales and artist lineups in any future agreements such as 2026 and 2027 festivals. 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Dana Hull | (TNS) Bloomberg News Jared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’ National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action National Politics | A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own National Politics | President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America’s tallest peak But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Political Moves Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Tuition Costs Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” With assistance from Sophie Alexander and Kara Carlson. ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. 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STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Keitenn Bristow had 23 points in Tarleton State's 70-60 victory over Florida A&M on Sunday. Bristow also had six rebounds and three blocks for the Texans (5-10). Bubu Benjamin added 17 points and 11 rebounds. Marty Silvera pitched in with nine points, five rebounds and six steals. The Rattlers (3-8) were led by Sterling Young with 16 points. Jordan Chatman added 11 points and Kaleb Washington totaled seven points, eight rebounds and two steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .The management of Maurid Polytechnic, Mbiaso, Akwa Ibom State has clarified the allegations against the institution and its board chairman, Godwin Umontuen Tom Fredfish, the registrar of the institution, said the institution is licenced on NBTE and is listed by JAMB for admission The statement further clarified that the Maurid Polytechnic has acquired the legal status to operate and has been admitting and producing graduates CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! The management of Maurid Polytechnic, Mbiaso, Akwa Ibom State , has responded to allegations circulating on social media against the institution's management and governing board chairman, Dr. Godwin Umontuen. In a statement signed by the Registrar, Dr. Tom Fredfish and sent to Legit.ng, the institution clarified that it is licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and is listed on the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for admission. The statement emphasized that Maurid Polytechnic has acquired the legal status to operate and has been admitting and graduating students from its approved departments over the years. However, a controversy arose regarding the department of Public Health Science, where students were admitted to study for a National Diploma and Higher National Diploma. The issue began when Gregory University , which was affiliated with Maurid Polytechnic for the top-up degree program, announced that it would no longer issue degrees due to low quota. Read also FG sacks workers with Benin, Togo degrees? Authority opens up Maurid Polytechnic assures of ND, HND admission According to the statement, the institution immediately informed the affected students about the new development and intends to offer them ND and HND as contained in their admission letters . This move aims to facilitate the quick indexing of students into the National Association of Public Health Science for their Council Examination and subsequent licensing. PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! Maurid Polytechnic has taken steps to address the issue, including suspending two staff members who were found culpable of misinforming students about the issuance of degree certificates in Public Health Science . The institution has also acquired provisional approval from the National Association of Public Health Science to recruit and present students for the award of National Diploma in Public Health and Higher National Diploma in Public Health. The institution has scheduled its students to join their counterparts in other higher institutions to write the bi-annual examination on December 2nd and 3rd, 2024. The statement warned that the institution will not tolerate baseless allegations and will take steps to ensure that errant students face the consequences of their actions. Source: Legit.ngNone
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