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By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — Even through a year of nonstop news about elections, climate change, protests and the price of eggs, there was still time to read books. U.S. sales held steady according to Circana, which tracks around 85% of the print market, with many choosing the relief of romance, fantasy and romantasy. Some picked up Taylor Swift’s tie-in book to her blockbuster tour, while others sought out literary fiction, celebrity memoirs, political exposes and a close and painful look at a generation hooked on smartphones. Here are 10 notable books published in 2024, in no particular order. Asking about the year’s hottest reads would basically yield a list of the biggest hits in romantasy, the blend of fantasy and romance that has proved so irresistible fans were snapping up expensive “special editions” with decorative covers and sprayed edges. Of the 25 top sellers of 2024, as compiled by Circana, six were by romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas, including “House of Flame and Shadow,” the third of her “Crescent City” series. Millions read her latest installment about Bryce Quinlan and Hunter Athalar and traced the ever-growing ties of “Maasverse,” the overlapping worlds of “Crescent City” and her other series, “Throne of Glass” and “A Court of Thorns and Roses.” If romantasy is for escape, other books demand we confront. In the bestselling “The Anxious Generation,” social psychologist Jonathan Haidt looks into studies finding that the mental health of young people began to deteriorate in the 2010s, after decades of progress. According to Haidt, the main culprit is right before us: digital screens that have drawn kids away from “play-based” to “phone-based” childhoods. Although some critics challenged his findings, “The Anxious Generation” became a talking point and a catchphrase. Admirers ranged from Oprah Winfrey to Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee, who in a letter to state legislators advocated such “commonsense recommendations” from the book as banning phones in schools and keeping kids off social media until age 16. Bob Woodward books have been an election tradition for decades. “War,” the latest of his highly sourced Washington insider accounts, made news with its allegations that Donald Trump had been in frequent contact with Russian leader Vladimir Putin even while out of office and, while president, had sent Putin sophisticated COVID-19 test machines. Among Woodward’s other scoops: Putin seriously considered using nuclear weapons against Ukraine, and President Joe Biden blamed former President Barack Obama, under whom he served as vice president, for some of the problems with Russia. “Barack never took Putin seriously,” Woodward quoted Biden as saying. Former (and future) first lady Melania Trump, who gives few interviews and rarely discusses her private life, unexpectedly announced she was publishing a memoir: “Melania.” The publisher was unlikely for a former first lady — not one of the major New York houses, but Skyhorse, where authors include such controversial public figures as Woody Allen and Trump cabinet nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And its success was at least a minor surprise. Melania Trump did little publicity for the book, and offered few revelations beyond posting a video expressing support for abortion rights — a break from one of the cornerstones of GOP policy. But “Melania” still sold hundreds of thousands of copies, many in the days following her husband’s election. Taylor Swift was more than a music story in 2024. Like “Melania,” the news about Taylor Swift’s self-published tie-in to her global tour isn’t so much the book itself, but that it exists. And how well it sold. As she did with the “Eras” concert film, Swift bypassed the established industry and worked directly with a distributor: Target offered “The Eras Tour Book” exclusively. According to Circana, the “Eras” book sold more than 800,000 copies just in its opening week, an astonishing number for a publication unavailable through Amazon.com and other traditional retailers. No new book in 2024 had a better debut. Midnight book parties are supposed to be for “Harry Potter” and other fantasy series, but this fall, more than 100 stores stayed open late to welcome one of the year’s literary events: Sally Rooney’s “Intermezzo.” The Irish author’s fourth novel centers on two brothers, their grief over the death of their father, their very different career paths and their very unsettled love lives. “Intermezzo” was also a book about chess: “You have to read a lot of opening theory — that’s the beginning of a game, the first moves,” one of the brothers explains. “And you’re learning all this for what? Just to get an okay position in the middle game and try to play some decent chess. Which most of the time I can’t do anyway.” Lisa Marie Presley had been working on a memoir at the time of her death , in 2023, and daughter Riley Keough had agreed to help her complete it. “From Here to the Great Unknown” is Lisa Marie’s account of her father, Elvis Presley, and the sagas of of her adult life, notably her marriage to Michael Jackson and the death of son Benjamin Keough. To the end, she was haunted by the loss of Elvis, just 42 when he collapsed and died at his Graceland home while young Lisa Marie was asleep. “She would listen to his music alone, if she was drunk, and cry,” Keough, during an interview with Winfrey, said of her mother. Meanwhile, Cher released the first of two planned memoirs titled “Cher” — no further introduction required. Covering her life from birth to the end of the 1970s, she focuses on her ill-fated marriage to Sonny Bono, remembering him as a gifted entertainer and businessman who helped her believe in herself while turning out to be unfaithful, erratic, controlling and so greedy that he kept all the couple’s earnings for himself. Unsure of whether to leave or stay, she consulted a very famous divorcee, Lucille Ball, who reportedly encouraged her: “F— him, you’re the one with the talent.” A trend in recent years is to take famous novels from the past, and remove words or passages that might offend modern readers; an edition of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” cuts the racist language from Mark Twain’s original text. In the most celebrated literary work of 2024, Percival Everett found a different way to take on Twain’s classic — write it from the perspective of the enslaved Jim. “James,” winner of the National Book Award, is a recasting in many ways. Everett suggests to us that the real Jim was nothing like the deferential figure known to millions of readers, but a savvy and learned man who concealed his intelligence from the whites around him, and even from Twain himself. Salman Rushdie’s first National Book Award nomination was for a memoir he wished he had no reason to write. In “Knife,” he recounts in full detail the horrifying attempt on his life in 2022, when an attendee rushed the stage during a literary event in western New York and stabbed him repeatedly, leaving with him a blinded eye and lasting nerve damage, but with a spirit surprisingly intact. “If you had told me that this was going to happen and how would I deal with it, I would not have been very optimistic about my chances,” he told The Associated Press last spring. “I’m still myself, you know, and I don’t feel other than myself. But there’s a little iron in the soul, I think.”Biden seizes on Israel-Hezbollah deal to push for broader Mideast peaceSAN DIEGO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors of Humacyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUMA). The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors who acquired securities between May 10, 2024 and October 17, 2024. Investors have until January 17, 2025, to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. If you incurred significant losses and want to act as the lead plaintiff in the Humacyte class action lawsuit or determine if you are eligible to receive a potential recovery of your losses, please submit your details here: https://www.johnsonfistel.com/investigations/humacyte Contact for More Information: James Baker, (619) 814-4471, jimb@johnsonfistel.com or fjohnson@johnsonfistel.com According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Humacyte’s Durham, North Carolina facility failed to comply with good manufacturing practices, including quality assurance and microbial testing; (2) the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) review of the Biologics License Application (“BLA”) would be delayed while Humacyte remediated these deficiencies; and (3) as a result, there was a substantial risk to FDA approval of Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel (“ATEV”) for vascular trauma; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about Humacyte’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. Investor Action Steps: Shareholders who incurred losses during the class period, have until January 17, 2025 , to move the court to become a lead plaintiff in this action. A lead plaintiff will act on behalf of all other class members in directing the class-action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the class-action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share any potential future recovery of the class action lawsuit is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. About Johnson Fistel, LLP | Top Law Firm, Securities Fraud, Investors Rights: Johnson Fistel, LLP is a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm with offices in California, New York, Georgia, and Colorado. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in shareholder derivative and securities class action lawsuits. 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NEW YORK — After Hassan Naveed, City Hall’s former hate crimes prevention director, was fired earlier this year , he alleged his axing was the result of religious-based workplace discrimination and said he would take legal action against Mayor Adams’ administration over the matter. A notice of claim filed by Naveed reveals he also plans to take legal action directly against Adams over allegations that the mayor defamed and retaliated against him in the aftermath of his termination. Naveed’s notice, filed in July, marks the first formal step in his planned lawsuit against the city and charges Adams made the “false and defamatory” comments about him during an April 30 press conference at City Hall. “When asked why [Naveed] was terminated, Mayor Adams stated, along the lines of, ‘you’re given a responsibility in a role, you’re in charge of hate crimes. I’m seeing an increase in hate crimes,’ and ‘people have to live up to what they’re hired to do, taxpayers deserve that,'” states the notice, a copy of which was obtained by the Daily News via a Freedom of Information Law request. “Mayor Adams made such statements with the personal knowledge that they were false and harmful to plaintiff’s reputation, but stated them publicly anyway in retaliation and to punish [Naveed], such that [Naveed] may not receive a job in the future.” The notice, which has never previously been reported, specifies Naveed’s lawsuit will allege “defamation of character” and “retaliation,” in addition to wrongful termination and violations of his freedom of religion. Naveed is Muslim and said upon his April 18 sacking that he had “definitely been fired because” of his faith, as first reported by The News. In response to his defamation accusations, Adams spokeswoman Kayla Mamelak said Wednesday that Naveed is the one making “false” comments. “This individual was an at-will employee who, after being terminated, went to the press and made false statements about why he was let go. The press then asked Mayor Adams for his explanation and he responded with the truth,” Mamelak said. “The mayor has every right to set the record straight when false claims are made about the administration.” In an interview with The News this week, Naveed elaborated on his notice’s defamation claim, saying Adams’ April 30 remarks about him were contradicted by his City Hall job performance reviews, which he claimed gave him positive grades. “And the idea that occasional fluctuations in hate crime data shows success is superficial,” Naveed said. “We are supposed to look at things from a much larger perspective, beyond politics.” At the time Naveed was canned, hate crime rates were spiking in the city following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, with the NYPD receiving 136 hate crime complaints and conducting 76 hate crime-related arrests in the first quarter of 2024. Those rates have since increased further, with 153 complaints and 79 arrests logged by the NYPD in the third quarter of 2024. In addition to his performance reviews, Naveed said he sent emails while at City Hall urging then-Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks’ office to allocate more resources for Naveed’s team amid the city’s early 2024 hate crime uptick. Those requests went unfulfilled, according to Naveed. In April, Mamelak, Adams’ spokeswoman, said Naveed was let go because “it was determined that the important mission of this office should be led by someone who puts bringing hate crimes down first and themself second.” Naveed’s position hasn’t been filled nearly eight months later. Naveed’s former deputy, Eunice Lee, the only other staffer in the hate crimes prevention office, resigned in July , and her role hasn’t been filled either. Mamelak said City Hall is in the process of “onboarding” a new executive director to replace Naveed, but didn’t offer a timeline for when a hire will be made. She also said the office has hired two new staffers since the spring. ©2024 New York Daily News. Visit at nydailynews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.As we reported last night, president-elect Trump announced he intends to levy a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on imports from China. Tariffs on Mexico and Canada would remain in place until the flow of “drugs, in particular fentanyl, and all illegal aliens stop,” while tariffs on China would remain in place “until such time as [the drugs that are pouring into our country] stop”. He also stated that on January 20th he would “sign all necessary documents” to implement the tariffs on Mexico and Canada as one of his “many first Executive Orders”. To be sure, Trump has proposed most of this before, in different forms: Overall, the announcement is more reminiscent of the first Trump administration, when such tariffs were announced as a negotiating tactic, rather than the more systematic tariff policies (e.g., the 10-20% “universal baseline tariff”) Trump frequently discussed during the campaign. Some more details: 43% of US goods imports come from Mexico (15.4%), Canada (13.6%), and China (13.9%). At the proposed tariff rates, this would generate slightly less than $300bn (or 1.0% of GDP) in tariff revenue annually , without accounting for dynamic effects, such as changes to import volumes and prices or taxable incomes, and boost the US effective tariff rate by 8.6% (Goldman's rule of thumb is that every 1% increase in the effective tariff rate would raise core PCE prices by 0.1%), while the proposed tariff increases would also boost core PCE prices by 0.9% if implemented. In its commentary on the tariff announcement, Goldman political analyst Alex Phillips writes that while he had assumed tariffs on imports from China will rise early next year, it is more likely Mexico and Canada will avoid across-the-board tariffs. Phillips also notes that if implemented, these are about three times as large as the China and auto tariffs the bank assumes in its baseline economic forecasts but slightly smaller than a 10% universal tariff. In a separate note from Goldman Delta One trader Rich Privorotsky ( available here for pro subs ), he writes that the bigger surprise in the Trump proposal is Canada. To this point, Goldman tried to calibrate the FX impact of tariffs by assessing the importance of US trade for different economies and the complexity of the products they produce: here the Loonie stands out too. Privo also found it curious that China's HSI was actually up for most the session having now eventually back some its gains (now unch) and believes that " if tariffs on China went up only another 10% I think relative to expectations that have been built up this might be taken as a modest positive." Privorotsky also suggests that Trump's announcement is another part of the wall of worry for Europe. Tariffs are known risk (unknown in magnitude) and "it's the waiting that is really the problem." So while it make sense for European stocks to be down in sympathy on the news (especially after some hopefulness that recent cabinet picks might mean a less hawkish approach), he would argue that a 25% tariff on Canada (biggest source of trade is the import of energy) is likely more of a negotiating tactic rather than a likely outcome. Bottom line: while the CAD will lurch lower on this, it will likely find support. Turning to China, Goldman's EM strategist Sun Lu focuses on the silver lining, i.e., "it's priced in", and lays out the following analysis (excerpted from her full note available to pro subs ). Dovish views: FX response: What trades does Lu like? Continue to like owning 1y USDCNH, USDTWD and USDSGD topside, funded by selling short-dated downside. The Goldman strategist prefers to be long USD ahead of actual tariff announcements rather than just headlines. Finally, we go to Goldman EM vol trader trader Sanjiv Nanwani who writes that "the market remains in a holding pattern despite early AM tariff headlines – but as far as China is concerned, the tariffs seem to underwhelm what is already expected, and in any case, the authorities are clearly unwilling to let FX move as evidenced by the ~unchanged USDCNY fix today." The vol market seems to suggest the same – don’t expect spot to do a whole lot before the inauguration. Nanwani found that a little surprising, "as we now have confirmation that Trump is already contemplating tariff policy and is prepared to announce them ahead of his formal inauguration, which the market will surely have to re-price in response to." Nanwani likes owning some cheap 1mth USD calls here, notwithstanding the poor realized performance (suppressed by the fix) over the past 1-2 weeks. Further out, the market remains very keen on holding onto term premium, keeping calendars uber steep but creating a very high bar for the delivery of realized performance – there is a real risk that the premium decay on some option structures will more than offset expected gains from delta. He therefore likes vol-selling strategies in 3mth+ expiries, particularly via USD bull seagulls, to benefit from both the inverted forward curve and steep vol curve. ATM run: 1m 4.6 3m 6.1 6m 6.6 1y 6.9. It's not just Goldman however: in a note to clients ( available to pro subs ), SouthBay Research this morning reminds us that while attention is focused on China, it really should be on Vietnam; here's why: Here is the timeline to consider: Next, and especially for all the inflation alarmists, it is worth noting that there was minimal inflationary impact in the last trade war: In this context, the real question - according to Southbay - is why doesn't Trump also Tariff Vietnam? Consider this: in 2023, registered Chinese investment in Vietnam was $8.3B. Thanks to offshoring production by Chinese manufacturers, Vietnam has become a player in the global supply chain. This is a response to Trump initiated tariffs whereby OEMs like Apple want to de-risk their exposure to China. Despite proclamations of de-risking and 'internationalizing the supply chain', these moves don't really change the reality that products and components are still sourced from Chinese producers. Given that it's obviously a shell-game, why isn't Trump lumping Vietnam into the anti-China trade tariffs? Here, geopolitics is the most likely reason. There is a containment policy in place. While it's nice to talk about democracy, the major reason for US support of Taiwan is power projection: Taiwan sits at the underbelly of China. With South Korea and Japan to the East, and Taiwan and the Philippines to the South, the US and allies have China surrounded. In case war breaks out with China, a naval blockade would be very effective and complete. Or almost complete, as Vietnam would seal the deal. Turning Vietnam into a friendly ally would plug a big hole in the shipping routes out of Hong Kong. Ships would have to thread a path between Vietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan. In other words, it's not just negotiation, but more like foreplay... and at the moment there is a courtship underway. China is throwing billions of dollars at Vietnam. The US not so much. But Vietnam is wary of China and might want an American military presence. Trump belligerence towards Vietnam would not create necessary goodwill. Which also means that as long as Trump plays softball with Vietnam, China will continue to bypass most if not all of the tariff threat. More in the full note from Southbay available to pro subs .
COMMERCE, Texas (AP) — Zach Calzada passed for 333 yards and three touchdowns, and he rushed for a score as Incarnate Word beat East Texas A&M 38-24 on Saturday to claim the Southland Conference title. Incarnate Word (10-2, 7-0) became the first team in program history to finish undefeated in conference play. The No. 6 Cardinals await the FCS selection show on Sunday to learn the playoff matchups. Calzada came in leading the FCS in passing touchdowns with 30 on the season and No. 6 for passing yards (3,018). He finished 26 of 40 with an interception against East Texas A&M. Incarnate Word linebacker Darius Sanders made his third interception in two games then Calzada launched a 43-yard pass to Jalen Walthall to tie it at 14 midway through the second quarter. The Cardinals’ Marcus Brown blocked a 45-yard field-goal attempt that would have broken a tie at 24 early in the fourth. Calzada found wide-open Logan Compton in the end zone for a 31-24 lead. Mason Pierce was also left wide open for an 18-yard score with 2:43 left. Ron Peace was 21 of 38 for 165 yards with one touchdown and one interception for East Texas (3-9, 2-4). He also rushed for a score. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and
Like a football off McBride's helmet, the Cardinals aren't getting many lucky bounces these days3D printing has been a major leap forward in technology, allowing the creation of products with the press of a button. While hobbyists have definitely taken advantage of 3D printing to manufacture costumes and collectibles with something like a beginner-level Anycubic Photon M3 printer , professionals have been able to leverage it to cut costs, labor, and project's completion time. It's not just civilians benefiting from 3D printing. The Department of Defense refers to it as additive manufacturing, but the U.S. military is taking advantage of this technology in a number of ways. The Pentagon and every branch of the U.S. military is so invested in 3D printing that they're even developing larger than average printers. The U.S. Army is making strides in improving 3D printing technology, creating the world's largest metal 3D printer. It can manufacture hulls for ground vehicles left and right, potentially cutting production time in half. The U.S. DEVCOM Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) started the Jointless Hull Project in 2021. This project is being coordinated and led by prime contractor ASTRO America with several other subcontractors. Edward Flinn, director of the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence at RIA-JMTC said (via U.S. Army ), "[The technology] opens up the aperture of our capabilities." Building vehicle parts is just one use for additive manufacturing in the military. According to Forbes , in 2022, the Defense Department wrote a report that recommended the military expand on its use of additive manufacturing because of how useful of a tool it is. Here are the many ways 3D printing is helping the United States military. Whenever there's a supply chain shortage, it's 3D printing the U.S. military turns to in order to keep operations running smoothly. When there's any kind of shortage, it can hold plans back and when that happens in the military, that could be the difference between life and death. There's a little device that gets mounted on vehicles that help soldiers see in low-light conditions called a hatch plug. The Army found themselves in a shortage in 2020 due to the manufacturer discontinuing it. In order to get a replacement order up and running with a different vendor, it would have taken three months and $10,000. With 3D printing, though, it took a couple of days at a fraction of the cost and the Army was able to print two versions of the hatch plug. In 2022, the U.S. Navy initiated a program that paired suppliers of submarine components struggling to meet demands with 3D printing companies to keep supply chains running smoothly. Of course, these 3D printing companies needed to be able to print with metal, otherwise the subs' integrity wouldn't hold. This is beneficial for submarine contractors by allowing them to share different workloads with another company. Many submarine contractors are the sole source of various components, which can add a lot of pressure when there are deadlines for new submarines on the books. Sometimes there are components in an aircraft or vehicle that manufacturers replace with more efficient parts, or the entire vehicle isn't made anymore. Every branch of the U.S. military faces issues with legacy components, and it can lead to delays in objectives timetable as well as inflated costs. The Defense Department has looked for methods to make this problem obsolete itself, and it looks like 3D printing is the best solution. It's not uncommon for the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) to use a 3D printer for parts found in older aircraft, including B-52s, C-5M Super Galaxy, and even the B-2 Spirit ( the stealth bomber ). The Air Force has been leveraging 3D printing for years and is now exploring methods that will increase the hardware's durability while simultaneously decreasing its weight, which could lead to better fuel economy for its aircraft. The U.S. Navy and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) started looking into additive manufacturing for not only obsolete parts, but also the ability to print these parts on a vessel that's at sea. Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University virtually taught sailors aboard the USS Tulsa to set up, operate, and maintain 3D printers, giving them the skills to build components on-demand rather than waiting to return to port or a supply drop. Soldiers and Marines have to regularly trek long distances across tumultuous terrain in any weather, and it's not uncommon for them to do this carrying hundreds of pounds of gear. Sure, this can arguably make a person a stronger physically and mentally, but it more likely tires them out before they've reached their destination. Nobody is good to anybody dripping sweat and breathing heavy. By 3D printing certain components, the military can lighten their load, letting them trek those same distances at a quicker rate with more energy in reserve. The Army Research Laboratory has partnered up with the University of Central Florida to improve the additive the military uses in its 3D printers. The goal of this partnership is to eventually manufacture lightweight mission components that U.S. Army soldiers use in the field. It's not just field equipment used by the boots on the ground being lightened. The Research Laboratory is also developing lightweight vehicle components, such as brackets, propulsion systems, weapons, and turret components. The Army's Next-Gen Combat Vehicles (NGVC) program is exploring titanium and other lightweight metals to use as additive. The Marine Corps has access to heavy-duty 3D printers significantly larger than something like the Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Combo printer that can use quick-drying cement to "print" bunkers large enough to contain a truck-mounted multiple rocket launcher system. Moreover, this construction-grade printer can build these bunkers in under 36 hours. It would depend on the size of the bunker, but using conventional means, it could take two days or more to build a bunker large enough for a single family. The Defense Department partnered with private businesses in 2022 and used similar technology to build three transient training barracks that are each more than 5,700 square feet. Army Lt. Gen. Doug Gabram, commander of U.S. Army Installation Management Command said (via Defense.gov ), "Constructing facilities using this cutting-edge technology saves labor costs, reduces planning time, and increases the speed of construction of future facilities." The material used in the construction process is proprietary to ICON, the construction technology company chosen for the project, called Lavacrete. It can withstand different forms of extreme weather and has the compressive strength of 2,000 to 3,500 pounds per square inch. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers developed a 3D printer that can be brought into the field through its Automated Construction of Expeditionary Structures program, or ACES. One of its 3D printers, known as ACES Lite, lets the Army swiftly build structures to keep personnel safe from shrapnel. The ACES Lite can connect to any concrete mixer, fits in a 20-foot container, and can be loaded up and ready to move in 45 minutes, building another gatehouse or even bunker wherever the Army needs.ROWLEY NOT HAPPY
Indiana aims to run its winning streak to five games Friday night when Nebraska welcomes the Hoosiers to Lincoln, Neb. Indiana (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) has lost the past three meetings with Nebraska after winning seven straight. The Hoosiers are led by center Oumar Ballo, a transfer from Arizona who averages 13.2 points and 9.1 rebounds per game, and forward Malik Reneau (team-best 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds). Reneau, according to Indiana, is one of five major-conference players to average at least 10 points per game with a field goal percentage of at least 60 and 80 percent from the free-throw line. Off Indiana's 82-67 home win over Minnesota on Monday, head coach Mike Woodson said there are things to work on going forward. "When you get a team down 15, 20 points, you got to remember how you got them down and continue to do the same things that got you the lead," said Woodson, "and I don't think we did that coming down the stretch." Nebraska's best win this season was over then-No. 14 Creighton in an in-state battle last month. But the Cornhuskers (6-2, 0-1) haven't played a very difficult schedule, and were blown out 89-52 by current No. 21 Michigan State on the road last weekend. The Spartans became the first team in 25 games to make more than 50 percent of their shots against Nebraska, so improved defense will be key for the Huskers. Nebraska was also outrebounded 48-19. "That hadn't been us all year, and that was the disappointing thing," coach Fred Hoiberg said. "The physicality of the game in this league ... we're going to see it every night. I've been pleased with how they've responded, but we'll see how they step up to the challenge Friday night." If Nebraska can turn things around on offense, it is 38-2 under Hoiberg when scoring at least 80 points, including 4-0 this season. Brice Williams is Nebraska's leading scorer at 17.5 points per game. Connor Essegian adds 13.0 ppg and shoots 42.6 percent from 3-point range. --Field Level MediaMembers of New Hampshire's congressional delegation are reacting to news of the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Carter died Sunday at the age of 100. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is remembering Carter as her mentor and friend: "I’m devastated by the passing of my mentor and friend, Jimmy Carter, and join the nation in grieving the loss of this incredible leader,” said Shaheen. “He led this country with empathy, grace and determination, and I owe my journey in politics to him. From working on his primary presidential campaign in New Hampshire in 1975, I became inspired by his compassion for people and vision to make this country a better place. The values he passionately advocated for inspired my run for office, and I’ve made it my mission in the Senate to take the mantle of fighting for working families and justice. We have lost a titan of American politics, but our country is better for his unwavering service. I join with all Granite Staters in keeping the Carter family in our thoughts. May he rest in peace.” Sen. Maggie Hassan is also reacting to the news: "Jimmy Carter dedicated his life to building a more equitable country and world. As President, he strengthened our education system, protected the environment, and helped make possible the historic peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. In the years following his presidency, he continued to lead international peace-keeping efforts and championed human rights. "President Carter made it his mission to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world. His commitments to building a more perfect union and advancing peace have helped to leave this world better than he found it. I join with people across New Hampshire, our country, and the world today in mourning his loss, and my prayers are with his loved ones at this time." Read a statement from Rep. Annie Kuster: "President Jimmy Carter was a tremendous force for good, both as president and private citizen, during his accomplished life," Kuster said. "I’m sending his family, friends, and loved ones my prayers and love during this somber time." Rep. Chris Pappas also released a statement about Carter's death: “President Carter was a statesman, humanitarian, and dedicated public servant who committed his life to peacemaking, human rights, and bettering the economic and living conditions of those in the United States and around the world. From his humble origins in Georiga, President Carter served his nation in the Navy, as Governor of his home state, and as President. After leaving office, President Carter continued to lead an impactful life of service, advocating for those in need and bringing people together for the common good. Tonight, my thoughts are with his family and those who knew him best.” >> See statements from President Biden and President-elect Trump :
The Seahawks made one move involving their 53-man roster Tuesday, claiming safety AJ Finley off waivers from the Chargers. Defensive lineman Myles Adams was waived to make room. The 6-foot, 188-pound Finley, who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2023 out of Ole Miss, has played in 22 games the past two seasons, including 10 this year. He has seen most of his time on special teams and has 13 tackles in his career. Adams has been on and off the 53-man roster and practice squad since the 2020 season and has played in 25 games, three this year with three tackles. The Seahawks could look to re-sign him to the practice squad if he clears waivers. The Seahawks also released cornerback Faion Hicks and running back Brittain Brown off the practice squad and signed cornerback Ryan Cooper and receiver Cornell Powell to take their place. Cooper, a rookie, played at Oregon State and was most recently on the Ravens’ practice squad. Powell, from Clemson, was a fifth-round pick of the Chiefs in 2021 and has appeared in three NFL gamesThe Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), India on Sunday proposed the introduction of a "faceless" GST audit system to boost ease of doing business in the country. The apex engineering exports promotion body's proposal comes following the successful implementation of 'faceless assessment' by the Income Tax department. ET Year-end Special Reads What kept India's stock market investors on toes in 2024? India's car race: How far EVs went in 2024 Investing in 2025: Six wealth management trends to watch out for "The faceless GST audit system, by using technology and ensuring anonymity, will reduce compliance costs. A faceless system will streamline procedures allowing MSMEs to focus on growth and innovation," said Pankaj Chadha, chairman of EEPC India . The proposal is a part of EEPC India's Budget 2025 recommendation. By introducing a "faceless" GST audit system, India can further improve its ranking in the Ease of Doing Business index, making it a more attractive destination for foreign investors, it said. It also proposed that Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) related liabilities should be eligible for the 'Amnesty Scheme' to address challenges faced by exporters, who may be unaware of foreign bank charges and foreign business services. Nominations for ET MSME Awards are now open. The last day to apply is December 31, 2024. Click here to submit your entry for any one or more of the 22 categories and stand a chance to win a prestigious award. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
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