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A 7.0 magnitude earthquake jolted the northern coast of California early Thursday, sparking evacuations due to an ensuing tsunami warning, which was revoked shortly afterward. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded. The powerful quake hit 39 miles off Ferndale, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. Residents in the area experienced mild chaos, with local businesses cleaning up fallen stock. Meanwhile, parts of California and Oregon were initially under a tsunami alert, affecting around 4.7 million residents. Authorities swiftly canceled warnings as threats diminished. In separate news, Governor Gavin Newsom convened with state emergency teams to address public safety concerns. (With inputs from agencies.)Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reportedly said that President-elect Donald Trump’s victory puts Americans in “a very, very dangerous world,” stressing that he plans to spend his final two years in the Senate pushing back against the growing Trump-fueled isolationism within the GOP. The 82-year-old Kentucky Republican, who last month stepped down from his role as the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, has a complicated record with the incoming president . While McConnell has worked to significantly move the country to the right — much of it under the first Trump administration — he is no fan of Trump and his isolationist worldview that’s spreading throughout the Republican Party. “We’re in a very, very dangerous world right now, reminiscent of before World War II,” McConnell told the Financial Times on Wednesday . “Even the slogan is the same, ‘America First.’ That was what they said in the ’30s.” He made similar comments before the election, telling Kristen Welker on NBC’s “Meet the Press” in April that the world is “more dangerous” than before World War II due to the increase in and evolution of terrorism. The interventionist senator highlighted how Trump and the current GOP are regressing to pre-World War II isolationism — a foreign policy position that opposes American military intervention in other countries’ political affairs, including war. Trump and his allies have called for the U.S. to stop sending money to Ukraine , a country that’s been battling Russia now for more than two years. The former and incoming president has also argued that enemies within the U.S. are more dangerous than Russia and China, a claim McConnell said he vehemently disagrees with. “The cost of deterrence is considerably less than the cost of war,” the senator said to the Times. “To most American voters, I think the simple answer is, ‘Let’s stay out of it.’ That was the argument made in the ’30s and that just won’t work. Thanks to [former President Ronald] Reagan, we know what does work — not just saying peace through strength, but demonstrating it.” In one of many examples of putting the GOP first, McConnell told Welker in April that even though he does not personally like Trump, he would support him as the Republican presidential nominee. The senator told the Times that he voted for him in November but characterized the decision as supporting “the ticket” rather than the candidate. “The election’s over and we’re moving on,” he told the publication when asked if he regrets not doing more to stop Trump from taking office again. “He has an enormous audience, and he just won a national election, so there’s no question he’s the most influential Republican out there.” Trump is no fan of McConnell either, recently calling him a “disgrace” for endorsing him. McConnell, who has had multiple health scares in recent years, was replaced as the GOP’s Senate leader by South Dakota’s John Thune and said that he will not seek reelection after finishing the two remaining years in his current term. Jimmy Fallon Proposes A New Challenge For Mitch McConnell After Health Scare Outgoing Senate GOP Leader McConnell Has A Fall In Latest Health Episode John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnellRobinson won't appear at Trump's North Carolina rally after report on online posts, AP sources say
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two days before recording another milestone, resume-building sack on Sunday at Cincinnati, Myles Garrett delivered a jarring hit — on the Browns. In this case, any roughness could be deemed necessary. Garrett piled on to what has been a painful and puzzling season in Cleveland by saying he doesn't have any interest in going through another rebuild and wants to know exactly what the organization's offseason plans are to fix things. If that wasn't enough, Garrett indicated for the first time that he would consider leaving the Browns if his vision doesn't mesh with the team's ambitions. “It’s a possibility,” he said of playing elsewhere. "But I want to be a Cleveland Brown. I want to play my career here.” It's unclear how Garrett's comments were received by owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, who have plenty to consider as the Browns (3-12) head into the final two weeks of a season that began with playoff expectations and could be followed by upheaval. The Browns haven't been this bad since going 0-16 in 2017. Garrett, who reached 100 career sacks by taking down Cincinnati's Joe Burrow late in the first half of Sunday's 24-6 loss , may have either added to the Haslams' long list of concerns — the Deshaun Watson contract situation is a priority — or brought them clarity. There's no denying that Garrett's remarks carry substantial weight, which is partly why he spoke up. He's the Browns' best player, a franchise cornerstone, a future Hall of Famer and arguably the most disruptive defensive force in the game today. He's also leading with actions. Garrett showed extraordinary effort in chasing down and tackling Burrow before tumbling out of bounds and crashing into Cleveland's bench and some portable heaters. He might be frustrated, but he's not giving up. “A testament of who he is as a player and who he is as a person,” linebacker Jordan Hicks said. What the reigning Defensive Player of the Year says matters. It will be interesting to see if the Haslams listen. At this point, there are indications the Browns intend to stick with coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry, whose major misses in recent drafts have become more magnified with each loss. There will be changes; it's just a matter of how drastic and if they'll be enough to satisfy Garrett's wishes. He turns 29 on Dec. 29 and has two years left on a $125 million contract extension. The All-Pro is in his prime and doesn't want to waste another season in a pointless pursuit of a Super Bowl title. His goal is to win a championship with Cleveland — or someone. Garrett's serious. He's asking the Browns to show him they are, too. Cleveland's defense is doing its part. For the second week in a row, the Browns contained one of the NFL's most talented offenses, holding the Bengals and their top-ranked passing game below most of their season averages. Burrow did throw three TD passes — for the seventh game in a row — but Cincinnati scored fewer than 27 points for the first time in seven games. The Browns continue to beat themselves with costly turnovers, some more costly than others. They drove to the Cincinnati 1-yard line in the opening minutes only to have D'Onta Foreman fumble as he neared the goal line. The Bengals capitalized by driving 99 yards to take a 7-0 lead that could have been Cleveland's. Running back Jerome Ford is making the most of a heavier workload and finishing strong. He ripped off a 66-yard run on the game's first play and finished with 131 all-purpose yards, including 92 on 11 carries and scored Cleveland's only TD. Ford's emergence as a potential No. 1 back — Nick Chubb's injuries have clouded his future — gives the team one less thing to worry about as it retools the roster. Kicker Dustin Hopkins hasn't shaken a startling slump. After being benched for a week to work through his struggles, Hopkins missed his only kick, pushing an extra point to the right. Hopkins felt confident going in, but he's back to trying to identify issues that could be equally mechanical and mental. He's just 16 of 25 on field goals, 16 of 19 on PATs and the Browns' decision to sign him to a three-year, $15.9 million extension this summer looks worse every week. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson injured his calf early in Sunday's game, leaving his status in doubt for a second straight start this week. If Thompson-Robinson can't go, the Browns could go back to Jameis Winston, but he's dealing with a sore right shoulder. ... Tight end David Njoku is dealing with yet another injury after hurting his knee. The team is awaiting results on an MRI, perhaps a sign of the severity. Njoku has missed time with injuries all season. He finished with eight catches for 66 yards. 20 — Interceptions for the Browns this season. Thompson-Robinson's two picks on Sunday gave the team 10 in the last four games. Probably a half-empty stadium for a final home game on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, who are still in the hunt for a wild-card spot. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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Regulatory Update As of this release, merger control clearance has been satisfied or waived in Australia , Canada , China , the United Kingdom and the United States (Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976). Additionally, investment screening approval has been satisfied in the United Kingdom . The proposed transaction is still expected to close in mid-2025, subject to the receipt of remaining regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. Arcadium Lithium Contacts Investors: Daniel Rosen +1 215 299 6208 [email protected] Phoebe Lee +61 413 557 780 [email protected] Media: Karen Vizental +54 9 114 414 4702 [email protected] About Arcadium Lithium Arcadium Lithium is a leading global lithium chemicals producer committed to safely and responsibly harnessing the power of lithium to improve people's lives and accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. 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Jim Rossman | Tribune News Service Cord cutting used to refer to abandoning pay TV and putting up an antenna to watch free over-the-air TV. Then cord cutting expanded to include streaming services like Netflix and Hulu and individual streaming sources. Related Articles Keeping your pets safe, happy during the holidays Gift ideas for people planning their next trip Lights and decor, réveillon meals make Christmastime special in New Orleans Why American travelers are choosing Europe for Christmas Jaw-dropping holiday light displays worth the trip this December Now we also include streaming bundles, like YouTube TV or Hulu Live or DirecTV Stream. These bundled services mimic cable and satellite service, in that they have hundreds of channels. The ease or complexity of the cord cutting experience depends on how you have things set up. Let’s take a look at some gift options for your favorite cord cutter. As far as I know DirecTV is the only streaming bundle service that offers its own hardware. The Gemini Air is a small dongle that plugs into an HDMI port on your TV. It is paired with a remote control to allow for easy navigation. If you were an AT&T U-Verse TV customer, the Gemini Air/DirecTV Stream experience will be very familiar. The Gemini Air is a rarity in that it has number buttons. DirecTV Stream has the option of turning on channel numbers in the guide. I’ve used DirecTV Stream with my Roku TV and with the Gemini Air and the Air makes navigating the huge list of channels much easier. The Gemini Air runs the Google operating system, so you can see and use all your other streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Max and more. You can also load apps and games from the Google Play store. The Gemini Air connects to your home’s Wi-Fi network, and it can stream 4K content to your TV. The remote control has a microphone so you can use your voice to search or interact with Hey Google’s voice assistant. DirecTV Stream customers can get a free Gemini Air from AT&T with their service. Additional units are available for $120. There are lots of smart TV brands. Some run on the Roku operating system, some run Google TV and some use their own brand of smart TV apps. If you’d like to add Google TV to any set, you can get Google’s new TV Streamer (4K) for just $99 from store.google.com. The small device connects to your TV’s HDMI port. It also can connect to your home’s internet via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet connection. The Google TV interface is not tied to any specific streaming service. You can use any streaming service or app that’s available on the Google Play store. It features a simple remote with voice control and the Google TV Streamer is also a hub and controller for Matter and Thread home devices that work with Google’s home ecosystem. If you use an over-the-air antenna for watching your free local channels, I’m betting you’d like the option to record those channels. TiVo used to be the best/easiest way to record OTA TV, but they’ve discontinued their OTA recorders. A great alternative is from TabloTV, which is a small box that you connect to your TV antenna. The TabloTV does not directly connect to your TV. Instead it connects to your home’s Wi-Fi, and the antenna signal is wirelessly sent to any TV or compatible device in your home. Your TV picks up the signal through a free app, which is compatible with smart TV brands like Samsung, LG, Google TV, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV or Android TV. This method is extremely handy if you don’t want to be bothered running an antenna wire from your attic or roof all the way to your TV. It’s also great if you want to use an indoor antenna, but your TV is not situated in a room that faces the broadcast towers. You can place the antenna and TabloTV where you get the best reception. The TabloTV comes in two models – with either two or four tuners. This means you can record or watch two or four shows at a time. TabloTV has onboard storage to record up to 50 hours of shows, but you can plug in any USB hard drive and expand to record thousands of hours of programming. You can also bundle a TabloTV with an OTA antenna if you like, or you can use your own antenna. Two things to know, there are no ongoing subscription costs for guide data, and there is no streaming service integration. You will need another way to add in streaming services like Netflix and Hulu. TabloTV models start at $99.95 for the two tuner model at tablotv.com. The four-tuner model is $139.95, but they may be on sale during the holidays. ©2024 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Another complaint filed with ICT against Hasina, 43 others
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The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts NEW YORK (AP) — “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket sales. Their worldwide performance breathed fresh life into global box office results that have struggled lately. 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Lori Chavez-DeRemer narrowly lost her bid for a second term this month, despite strong backing from union members. They're a key part of the Democratic base but are gravitating in the Trump era toward a Republican Party traditionally allied with business interests. 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. Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary. Bessent, 62, is founder of hedge fund Key Square Capital Management. He previously had worked on and off for Soros Fund Management since 1991. Trump also said he would nominate Russell Vought, 48, to lead the Office of Management and Budget, a position he held during Trump's first term. And Trump chose Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, an Oregon Republican, as his labor secretary, and Scott Turner, a former football player who worked in Trump’s first administration, as his housing secretary. Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has been taking a bashing for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America. Officials here are terrified that a re-elected Donald Trump or politically struggling Justin Trudeau could simply expel their country from the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. Mexico's ruling Morena party is so afraid its has gone on a campaign to get companies to replace Chinese parts with locally made ones. And its legislators are consciously tweaking the wording of major laws to try to make them compatible with the trade pact's language. Mexico hopes the rules of the trade pact would prevent the U.S. or Canada from simply walking away. Australia withdraws a misinformation bill after critics compare it to censorship CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government has withdrawn a bill that would give a media watchdog power to monitor digital platforms and require them to keep records about misinformation and disinformation on their networks. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said Sunday that the government was unable to drum up the support needed to pass the legislation. The opposition spokesman, David Coleman, said the bill “betrayed our democracy” and amounted to “censorship laws in Australia.” The bill would have granted the Australian Communications and Media Authority power over digital platforms by approving an enforceable code of conduct or standards for social media companies if self-regulation fell short. He'll be the last meatpacker in the Meatpacking District. Here's how NYC's gritty 'hood got chic NEW YORK (AP) — The last meatpackers in New York's Meatpacking District have agreed to end their leases early and make way for development on their city-owned lot. A third-generation meatpacker says he is ready to retire and he'll be proud to be there when the building closes. The closure date has not been set, but will mark the end of over a century of industrial life in the Meatpacking District. Starting in the 1970s, a new nightlife scene emerged as bars and nightclubs moved in. Today it's a hub for shopping, tourism, and recreation and only echoes of that grit remain. US budget airlines are struggling. Will pursuing premium passengers solve their problems? DALLAS (AP) — Delta and United Airlines have become the most profitable U.S. airlines by targeting premium customers while also winning a significant share of budget travelers. That is squeezing smaller low-fare carriers like Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. 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Supreme Court to take up today validity of Places of Worship Act - The Times of IndiaSometimes the unpopular choice is the right one. Arizona athletic director Desireé Reed-Francois unquestionably made an unpopular choice this weekend when she committed to football coach Brent Brennan for 2025. Michael Lev is a senior writer/columnist for the Arizona Daily Star , Tucson.com and The Wildcaster . If you want to know how that went over, check out my timeline on the social-media platform formerly known as Twitter. All that’s missing are the torches and pitchforks (although Wildcat-turned-Sun Devil Jacob Kongaika might have one that you can borrow). Reed-Francois made the right choice for today and for the UA’s particular predicament. She correctly reasoned that 101⁄2 months is not enough time to accurately assess the performance of a head coach. She’s also well aware of the athletic department’s financial distress; she was brought on board to solve that very problem. It would have been extremely difficult to justify paying another coach to not work here, even if some or most of that eight-figure bill — upwards of $20 million including assistant coaches’ buyouts — came from private donations. The optics would have been terrible. (Some will argue they couldn’t be worse than they are now. They forget the truly dark days .) Arizona coach Brent Brennan gets excited as the Wildcats score a touchdown and get back into the game in the fourth quarter against Texas Tech on Oct. 5 at Arizona Stadium. Whether Reed-Francois made the right choice in the long run remains to be seen. It’s up to Brennan to prove it. He has a lot to prove. No one can dispute that Brennan didn’t get it done in 2024. He inherited a team — well, most of a team — that went 10-3 the previous year ... then crumbled under the weight of those great expectations. Picked to finish fifth in the Big 12 Conference, the 4-8 Wildcats ended in a tie for 13th. Worse, they withered down the stretch, barely competing in blowout losses to UCF and ASU. Reed-Francois didn’t hire Brennan. Who knows what she might have done had she been in charge at the time. She did know him. But she’s worked with him for less than a year. She’s been deliberate in her evaluation of coaches. She has yet to extend any current coach in any sport since she got here, no matter how deserving they might be. (Tommy Lloyd’s extension was announced Feb. 19 — the same day Reed-Francois was hired.) Arizona AD Desireé Reed-Francois, shown during her introductory news conference Feb. 20, knows how vital it is that football be successful; it generates about 64% of the athletic department's revenue. Reed-Francois told the Star that Brennan “deserves a fair chance to be successful” — and boy, let me tell you, the “fair chance” part of that statement did not sit well with fans in the social-media sphere. Their assertion: He already had a fair chance. He was handed a top-15 team that brought back its quarterback (Noah Fifita), at least two projected first-round draft picks (Tetairoa McMillan and Jonah Savaiinaea), most of the offensive line and a standout secondary. It’s a fair point. But it doesn’t paint a complete picture of what the roster actually looked like. Arizona lost massive production to the NFL, graduation and the transfer portal — especially at the skill positions and along the defensive line. It was especially challenging to replace those players with a starting point of mid-January. Last year’s fall transfer portal window ran from Dec. 4-Jan. 2. Brennan’s primary focus was on retention and that was the smart play. He kept most of the core intact . Arizona coach Brent Brennan, left, congratulates defensive back Demetrius Freeney (7) after his coverage on a punt put Colorado deep in its own territory in the fourth quarter of the Buffaloes' Big 12 victory over the Wildcats on Oct. 19 at Arizona Stadium. Many believe he’ll never have a roster as talented as this one, but that’s only true to an extent. Arizona probably won’t have multiple first-rounders at one time again if history is any indicator. But Brennan can build a team that’s deeper than this one. The Wildcats landed in the preseason Top 25 because of their top 25 or so players. Depth was always a concern, especially at key positions such as offensive tackle and cornerback. When attrition hit, the product suffered. The Never Brenters will insist he shouldn’t have been hired in the first place — that the entire situation was rushed and that his résumé didn’t warrant a promotion to the Power Four. Regarding the former, then-AD Dave Heeke had to act fast . If he didn’t, Fifita and McMillan likely would’ve been gone — and many others undoubtedly would have followed them into the portal. Regarding the latter, Brennan led San Jose State to three seven-win seasons in his final four seasons there, including a 7-1 record during the pandemic year (when the Spartans had to practice several hundred miles away from campus). From 1993-2019, SJSU had three winning seasons. Additionally, the Spartans ranked at or near the bottom of the Mountain West Conference in total football operating expenditures throughout Brennan’s tenure, per the Knight-Newhouse College Athletics Database . Many of us theorized that if Brennan could do more with less at SJSU, he could do more with more at Arizona. That obviously didn’t materialize in Year One. The Wildcats seem to be in a good place from a culture standpoint, something that also factored into Reed-Francois’ decision. Brennan is well-liked among players and their families. That doesn’t mean the team was well-coached. Arizona coach Brent Brennan, left, shown against BYU on Oct. 12, went 4-8 in his first season at the UA and has a lot to prove entering Year Two in Tucson. Changes are needed, especially on offense. The system never fit the personnel. An identity was never established. Reed-Francois said changes would be coming but deferred to Brennan to announce any staff firings. I asked her whether it was a mandate or something the two had agreed upon. She said they were “in alignment” on that issue. Stay tuned. Rapid turnarounds are achievable in the current iteration of college football. Look at ASU and BYU. Both went from 2-7 in conference play to 7-2. We live in a world where SMU is 11-1 in its first year in a power conference; where Indiana won 11 games for the first time in its history; where Vanderbilt has the same record as Oklahoma (both 6-6). Thanks to NIL and the portal, there’s an open invitation to college football’s parity party. The programs that have risen rapidly might very well have better coaches and support systems. Reed-Francois insists Brennan will have every resource he needs. She knows how vital it is that football be successful; it generates roughly 64% of the athletic department’s revenue. The next month will be critical. Brennan has to show he can not only retain but recruit. He has to inspire some degree of hope. What does next year have to look like for Brennan to make it to 2026? The schedule is arguably tougher than this season; progress might not be evident in the win-loss ledger. In lieu of that, the Wildcats must be more competitive. They must be tougher, sounder and smarter. Being more exciting wouldn’t hurt either. Part of Brennan’s appeal was the possibility of stability. Unlike Kevin Sumlin, Brennan wanted to be here. Unlike Jedd Fish, Brennan wouldn’t be looking for the next-best job as soon as it opened. But you have to produce to turn that ideal into a reality. Brennan hasn’t done it yet. He’s getting another chance to prove he’s the right man for the job. The clock is ticking. Contact sports reporter/columnist Michael Lev at mlev@tucson.com . On X (Twitter): @michaeljlev. On Bluesky: @ michaeljlev.bsky.social Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Reporter/Columnist