A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul Donald Trump's health team picks include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal roles in fulfilling an agenda that could change how the government goes about safeguarding Americans’ health, from health care and medicines to food safety and science research. In line to be Trump's health secretary is anti-vaccine organizer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He says his task is to “reorganize” federal health agencies. They employ 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials, and effect Americans’ daily lives. Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill at least 20 as diplomats push for a cease-fire BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people and injured dozens in central Beirut, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without warning. Diplomats are scrambling to broker a cease-fire but say obstacles still remain. The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon in the months of fighting that have turned into all-out war. Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries. Instead, voters dealt them big losses in the November elections. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota all rejected proposed changes to their voting systems. In Alaska, a proposal to repeal ranked choice voting appears to have narrowly fallen short. The losses in many states came even though election reform supporters raised more than $100 million, easily outpacing opponents. Supporters say they aren't giving up but plan to retool their efforts. The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside Russian territory and ended with Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon that has alarmed the international community and heightened fears of further escalation. US reels from rain, snow as second round of bad weather approaches for Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. is reeling from snow and rain while preparing for another bout of bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving that could disrupt holiday travel. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Parts of the Northeast and Appalachia are also starting the weekend with heavy precipitation. Meanwhile thousands remain without power in the Seattle area after a “bomb cyclone” storm system roared ashore the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications. The response to the drugs varies from person to person and can depend on genetics, hormones and differences in how the brain regulates energy. Undiagnosed medical conditions and some drugs can prevent weight loss. Experts say it can take experimentation to help so-called nonresponders find results. Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 37 people PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 people. The overnight violence was the latest to rock Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and comes days after a deadly gun ambush killed 42 people. The officer said Saturday that armed men torched shops, houses and government property overnight. Gunfire is ongoing between rival tribes. Although Sunnis and Shiites generally live together peacefully in Pakistan, tensions remain in some areas, especially Kurram. Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience. One expert traveler suggests making a list a week before you go of things you need to do and pack. Cross off each item as you complete it during the week. Another tip is to carry your comfort zone with you. That could mean noise-canceling headphones, playlists meant to soothe airport travelers, entertainment and snacks from home. Carry a change of clothes and a phone charger in case of delays. Stay hydrated. Leave extra time. And know your airline's rules. Downloading the airline's app can help with that. Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic through the Australian Open Recently retired Andy Murray will team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January. Murray’s representatives put out statements from both players on Saturday. Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam champion who has spent more weeks at No. 1 than any other player in tennis history. Murray won three major trophies and two Olympic singles gold medals who finished 2016 atop the ATP rankings. He retired as a player after the Paris Summer Games in August.
Barclays PLC raised its stake in Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. ( NASDAQ:BHRB – Free Report ) by 204.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 22,225 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 14,915 shares during the period. Barclays PLC’s holdings in Burke & Herbert Financial Services were worth $1,357,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in BHRB. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services during the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Quadrature Capital Ltd increased its holdings in Burke & Herbert Financial Services by 4.8% during the 3rd quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd now owns 12,309 shares of the company’s stock worth $750,000 after purchasing an additional 566 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC increased its holdings in Burke & Herbert Financial Services by 6.9% during the 3rd quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 18,772 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,145,000 after purchasing an additional 1,218 shares during the period. Moors & Cabot Inc. raised its position in Burke & Herbert Financial Services by 6.9% during the 2nd quarter. Moors & Cabot Inc. now owns 28,872 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,472,000 after purchasing an additional 1,851 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new stake in shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services in the 3rd quarter worth $118,000. Burke & Herbert Financial Services Stock Performance Shares of BHRB stock opened at $62.44 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $67.13 and its 200 day moving average is $61.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 0.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.15. The firm has a market cap of $934.60 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.12. Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. has a 52-week low of $46.00 and a 52-week high of $75.32. Burke & Herbert Financial Services Increases Dividend Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on Burke & Herbert Financial Services from $72.00 to $79.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 4th. DA Davidson started coverage on shares of Burke & Herbert Financial Services in a report on Wednesday, October 16th. They set a “buy” rating and a $76.00 target price on the stock. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on Burke & Herbert Financial Services Insider Buying and Selling In other news, Director Shawn Patrick Mclaughlin acquired 555 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 9th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $69.35 per share, with a total value of $38,489.25. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 61,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,230,350. This represents a 0.92 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Also, Director Gary L. Hinkle bought 3,652 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 15th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $68.56 per share, with a total value of $250,381.12. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 236,807 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,235,487.92. The trade was a 1.57 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here . Insiders purchased 8,950 shares of company stock worth $614,711 in the last three months. 9.65% of the stock is owned by insiders. Burke & Herbert Financial Services Profile ( Free Report ) Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. operates as the bank holding company for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company that provides various community banking products and services in Virginia and Maryland. It offers consumer and commercial deposit products, such as digital banking, demand, negotiable order of withdrawal, money market, and savings accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding BHRB? 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By LEWIS BROWNING Published: 23:05, 12 December 2024 | Updated: 00:18, 13 December 2024 e-mail 73 shares 1 View comments Enzo Maresca has heaped praise on his young Chelsea side that helped the Blues beat Astana in Kazakhstan on Thursday. Chelsea confirmed their spot in the next round of the Conference League with a 3-1 win, racing into a 3-1 lead before their opponents got one back before half time. Marc Guiu and Renato Veiga were on the scoresheet for the visitors, with an Aleksandr Marochkin own goal putting the icing on the cake to continue the Blues' perfect record in the competition. Chelsea took a fringe side to the game, with a number of key players left at home and the likes of Samuel Rak-Sakyi (19), Josh Acheampong (18) and Tyrique George (18) all afforded starts and, in some cases, 90 minutes. The substitutes' bench was made up entirely of academy products, too, with Harvey Vale, Kiano Dyer and Shumaira Mheuka among those to be afforded minutes in the second half. And after the game, Maresca spoke highly of his young team, picking out three players in particular for praise. Enzo Maresca has heaped praise on his young Chelsea team after their win over Astana Josh Acheampong was on the scoresheet and was one of three players singled out for praise Maresca also praised the efforts of Tyrique George (left) and Samuel Rak-Sakyi (right) 'I was impressed by all of them,' the Italian said. 'The ones that started, Tyrique, Sam and Josh, they all have done very good. Very happy for them. 'Also, the ones that came on in the second half. So I'm pleased for them.' Chelsea were playing in minus 15 degree conditions, with Maresca among those to wrap up in a stadium that saw the pitch at time prove difficult to play on. Blues fans who made the journey to watch Maresca's side were given a touching commerative gift to mark the mammoth journey, with the Conference League tie in Almaty is the furthest that the Blues have ever travelled for a European game , the Almaty Ortalyk stadium a staggering 3,485 miles from Stamford Bridge. Read More From London to Almaty: A Chelsea fan's 7,000-mile journey to watch their Conference League tie But the Blues remained professional to get the job done, and can now look forward to their spot in the next round of a competition they really should be winning. Up next, it's Brentford at the weekend as Maresca and Co look to continue their perhaps shock Premier League title charge. 'We knew it would be cold,' Maresca added. 'We tried to adapt. The players did fantastically with the weather conditions, long flight yesterday and also the pitch probably was not ideal. But I'm very happy for the players. 'We will land at around six o'clock (in the morning) UK time, but we are going to try to prepare the game in the best way we can as we have always done this season.' Enzo Maresca Chelsea Share or comment on this article: Enzo Maresca picks out three Chelsea youngsters for praise after 3-1 win over Astana as the Blues boss hails his young side for their performance e-mail 73 shares Add commentSyria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections
It’s been a hard, hard 18 months. Mom got sick and died. The election was crazy. Job security diminished. In response, well-meaning people invited me to destroy my marriage, abandon my children, get into car wrecks and die a decade or three prematurely. No one actually said that, but it’s what I heard. Because I am a recovering alcoholic. You who can drown your sorrows in booze for one night only and get on with your life probably aren’t bothered by the casual, jovial encouragement to “pour yourself a stiff drink” after a difficult period. Not “snort a line of cocaine” or “inject heroin”; those our society apparently recognizes as serious hazards that are no matter for a lighthearted quip. But the one drug available almost everywhere and impossible to avoid — joke away! Added bonus: It’s the holidays, a time of joy for many (good excuse to drink) and crippling loneliness for others (even better excuse). Problem, meet solution. Never mind the, well, sobering reality that annual deaths from alcohol-related diseases have more than doubled among American adults since 2000, according to new research. Opiate overdoses worry people, as they should. Meanwhile, the steady hardening of our livers and weakening of our hearts from alcohol abuse — especially among adults 25 to 34, who have seen a fourfold increase in deaths — appears to have barely registered beyond the advertising disclaimer to “please drink responsibly.” Ten-plus years into sobriety, I’ve had good practice raising a placid cup of water among the colorful wine glasses for joyful toasts (of which there are so, so many this time of year). I’ve also laughed off the drinking jokes or advice of friends to imbibe during hard times. I’m sober today, and I’m confident I will be sober tomorrow. But that certainly isn’t true of all recovering alcoholics. Everyone has their first days, weeks, months of sobriety. And world events and holiday seasons show no consideration for your fragile station in life. That’s why “one day at a time” guides so many of us — the task at hand is to stay sober now, in this moment. It’s a mantra I too must repeat sometimes, even more than 3,900 days since I last took a drink. Some of us in recovery might have a harder time resisting the constant invitations to relapse. So maybe find some other way to express solidarity in hard times than telling people to drink up. “Call if you need to talk” works fine. As for alcoholics in recovery, navigating whatever upheaval complicates your sobriety — politics, war, personal relationships, holiday joy or loneliness, you name it — all of this is to say that, for what it’s worth right now, someone sees you, even if it’s just the person writing in this space. And right now, I’ll tell you what has worked for me: More than anything else, it’s the feeling that drinking is pain. Not in an intellectual, pros-versus-cons sense. This is a gut feeling, an association, deep in the lizard brain, of drinking with physical agony. So when someone says “we all deserve a drink after today,” I feel pangs of hangover headaches and lethargy. I think of the unforgiving loneliness of drunkenness and the first, grueling, interminable day of sobriety. And then I’m grateful I don’t have to experience any of that right now. I also find great comfort in talking to other alcoholics, whether in recovery meetings (which really are everywhere in Los Angeles), at everyday gatherings or even holiday parties. We tend to find each other. The best thing about talking to recovering alcoholics? They won’t say you deserve a stiff drink, because they know you deserve something far better: sobriety, no matter how dark everything else about the world might seem.Inuwa Yahaya Wins ‘Security Role Model Gov Of Year’ Award
Inuwa Yahaya Wins ‘Security Role Model Gov Of Year’ AwardLoras had the magic. It just ran out in the clutchest of moments. Kyndall Kells made a penalty kick save in the final round of the shootout, but Emory’s goalkeeper did the same as the Eagles ousted top-seeded Loras in the NCAA Division III tournament sectional semifinal on Saturday at the Rock Bowl. Emory won the shootout, 4-3, after the teams battled to a 1-1 draw through 110 minutes. Emory (13-3-4) advanced to play Amherst or Illinois Institute of Technology in Sunday’s sectional final at the Rock Bowl. Loras (20-0-2) was seeking its second trip to the Elite Eight and was in the Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive season. “I’m so proud of the whole team, it’s an amazing accomplishment,” Loras coach Matt Pucci said. “We’re one of three teams in the country to be in four straight Sweet 16s and that’s not easy to do. Our seniors graduate with four losses in their career. That’s absurd. Four goals against all season. That’s absurd. “Credit to the whole team and the program before and after us as well because to do this year in and year out, I think it becomes white noise and it shouldn’t because this is an incredible accomplishment. I’ve said it before, there’s over 430 schools (in Division III) and four years in a row we’re in the top 16 and one of those years we’re in the top four, so credit to all our players.” Savannah Johnson, Sierra Morgano and Isabel Russmann scored in the shootout for Loras. Emerson Gasmann’s shootout attempt missed wide right and Reagan Lindsay’s shot in the fifth and final round was saved by Emory goalkeeper Sophia Garcia. “Penalties are tough,” Pucci said. “It’s a mental thing as much as a technical thing. We train it, we work hard and I have full faith in every one of the 10 that went up there. Credit to their keeper, she made a save in a big moment. Our keeper made a save in her big moment as well. It was just kind of indicative of what the game was like: back and forth and two good teams going at it.” The Eagles, who also defeated Loras in the 2012 Sweet 16, will be making their third appearance in the Elite Eight. They finished as national runners-up in 2012. “We’re sad about losing in the Sweet 16 (but) we hold our chin high with that,” Russmann said. “We get here every year and if this is the worst part of our season, I’ll take it. We work hard day in and day out and I think that coming into here, it wasn’t like this when we got here. Having four seasons in a row getting to the Sweet 16, getting to the Final Four, can’t ask for more. Johnson opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Lindsay sent a free kick into the box, but it eventually came back to her after a failed clearance attempt by the Emory defense. Lindsay sent it into the box again and Athena Sheets tapped it over to Johnson, who slotted it past a diving Garcia. It was Johnson’s 18th goal of the season and the 53rd of her career, which left her fourth on the program’s all-time list behind Ryleigh O’Brien (54), Katie Truesdale (58) and Michelle Wieser (87). “When she came in, we didn’t know we were getting a future All-American,” Pucci said. “She worked her butt to get to where she’s at and that’s just the mantra of who we are as a team. Everybody comes in and starts at a certain level and nowhere near their ceiling. I like to think that our seniors get to that ceiling by the end of their career. Savannah is another one just like the rest, you come in and see what’s it like and you can either raise the bar or stand still and she sure as heck didn’t stand still.” Johnson, a fifth-year senior, finishes with two entries on the program’s single-season goals chart. Her career-high 24 goals last year ranks third; her total from this season is tied with Wieser’s 2001 freshman season for seventh. It was also the first goal allowed in the tournament by Emory, which out had outscored its first two NCAA opponents, 7-0. The Eagles pulled even with just less than 25 minutes left in the match. Samantha Lim drove toward the corner before sending the ball back for Kaitlyn Nimmer to take a shot. Emily Woodall was in the perfect spot to redirect and used her head to deflect the shot past Loras goalkeeper Kyndal Kells. Kells, who has already shattered the program’s career record with 44 shutouts, finished with 11 saves, including a punch over the crossbar that denied Emory a potential-go-ahead goal with 9 minutes left in regulation.
Holly Valance’s property tycoon husband to become Reform UK’s treasurerBy FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life that I’m eager to pursue with my wife and my family.” The announcement comes a day after Gaetz, a Florida Republican, stepped aside from the Cabinet nomination process amid growing fallout from federal and House Ethics investigations that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The 42-year-old has vehemently denied the allegations against him. Gaetz’s nomination as attorney general had stunned many career lawyers inside the Justice Department, but reflected Trump’s desire to place a loyalist in a department he has marked for retribution following the criminal cases against him. Hours after Gaetz withdrew, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, who would come to the job with years of legal work under her belt and that other trait Trump prizes above all: loyalty. It’s unclear what’s next for Gaetz, who is no longer a member of the House. He surprised colleagues by resigning from Congress the same day that Trump nominated him for attorney general. Some speculated he could still be sworn into office for another two-year term on Jan. 3, given that he had just won reelection earlier this month. But Gaetz, who has been in state and national politics for 14 years, said he’s done with Congress. “I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress,” he said.