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slot 4×4 AP News Summary at 1:32 p.m. ESTPresident-elect Donald Trump has once again suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley, wading into a sensitive and about what the peak should be called. Former President Barack Obama changed the official name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the as well as the preference of many Alaska residents. The federal government in recent years has endeavored considered disrespectful to Native people. “Denali” is an Athabascan word meaning “the high one” or “the great one.” A prospector in 1896 dubbed the peak “Mount McKinley” after President William McKinley, who had never been to Alaska. That name was formally recognized by the U.S. government until Obama changed it over opposition from lawmakers in McKinley’s home state of Ohio. Trump suggested in 2016 that he might undo Obama’s action, but he dropped that notion after Alaska’s senators objected. He raised it again during a rally in Phoenix on Sunday. “McKinley was a very good, maybe a great president,” Trump said Sunday. “They took his name off Mount McKinley, right? That’s what they do to people.” Once again, Trump’s suggestion drew quick opposition within Alaska. “Uh. Nope. It’s Denali,” Democratic state Sen. Scott Kawasaki posted on the social platform X Sunday night. , who for years pushed for legislation to change the name to Denali, conveyed a similar sentiment in a post of her own. “There is only one name worthy of North America’s tallest mountain: Denali — the Great One,” Murkowski wrote on X. Various tribes of Athabascan people have lived in the shadow of the 20,310-foot (6,190-meter) mountain for thousands of years. McKinley, a Republican native of Ohio who served as the 25th president, was assassinated early in his second term in 1901 in Buffalo, New York. Alaska and Ohio have been at odds over the name since at least the 1970s. Alaska had a standing request to change the name since 1975, when the legislature passed a resolution and then-Gov. Jay Hammond appealed to the federal government. Known for its majestic views, the mountain is dotted with glaciers and covered at the top with snow year-round, with powerful winds that make it difficult for the adventurous few who seek to climb it. ___ Rush reported from Portland, Oregon. Claire Rush, The Associated Press

Millions of Australians are set to swelter through a massive heatwave with temperatures set to hit the low to mid-40s in most states and territories. Sky News Meteorologist Alison Osborne said Mildura and Swan Hill in Victoria were tipped to reach temperatures as high as 46C on Monday while areas like Broken Hill could hit 44C. “For parts of western NSW including Broken Hill, Griffith, Hay, Deniliquin, temperatures once again likely to exceed that 45C mark and again the hottest in at least four years,” Ms Osborne told Skynews.com.au. “Fire weather warnings are likely to be current from eastern parts of South Australia including the Mid North and the Riverland, and then into western and central Victoria including that Melbourne region. “So all of this hot, dry and windy weather is likely to be conducive to fire becoming fast-moving, unpredictable and uncontrollable.” HEATWAVE, FIRE DANGER WARNINGS Heatwave warnings are in place across NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory over the weekend and into Monday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. “Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell,” a Bureau of Meteorology alert stated. “Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre. “Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home. “If available, use fans or airconditioners to keep cool.” Extreme fire danger warnings have been issued for Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central Victoria on Monday. Similar extreme fire danger warnings are in place across WA over Saturday and Sunday in Avon, Lockwood, Arthur, Roe, Lakes, Stirling North and Stirling West. For South Australia, extreme fire danger warnings have been issued for Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East and Lower South East on Monday. High and moderate warnings are also in place across much of the country. “ALL ABOUT THE HEAT” Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Jonathan How agreed it’s “all about the heat” for the south east and centre of the country this weekend due to a high pressure moving in. “We start to see those winds turn northerly, and that will bring some very hot air down across the centre and the south east of the country,” Mr How said.“This will drive both heat wave conditions and elevated fire dangers.” Temperatures are set to climb into the 30s and low 40s west of the divide of western Sydney with heatwave conditions on Saturday, while the temperature is set to be up to 6C above average in the ACT. Maximum temperatures in Victoria are expected to be up to 4C above average on Saturday in the south and up to 10C higher in the northwest on Saturday. “We will also see high fire dangers, often in coastal sea breezes, including for Melbourne,” Mr How said. South Australia is also in for a scorcher. “It will get quite hot and warming up on Sunday for South Australia,” Mr How said. “Hot heat wave conditions across much of the state. Maximum temperatures up to 6C above average in the southeast, but up to 12C above average in the north.” Sydney is expected to reach 32C by Tuesday while Melbourne will soar to 41C on Monday. Brisbane is set to range between 28C and 30C with Perth set to hit a maximum of 35C over the next week. The heat is set to hit Adelaide even sooner with a forecast of 40C on Sunday. Hobart is expected to rise to 32C by Monday with Canberra set to hit 38C on the same day. Darwin’s week is set to range between 34C and 35C.WillowWood Rebrand by DD.NYC Wins Gold Anthem Award for Product and Innovation in 2024 Rebrand

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — First it was , then the . Now, again wants . The President-elect is renewing unsuccessful for the U.S. to buy Greenland from Denmark, adding to the list of allied countries with which he's picking fights even before taking office on Jan. 20. In a Sunday announcement naming his ambassador to Denmark, Trump wrote that, “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity." Trump again having designs on Greenland comes after the President-elect suggested over the weekend that the U.S. could retake control of the Panama Canal if something isn't done to ease rising shipping costs required for using the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He's also been suggesting that Canada become the 51st U.S. state and referred to Canadian Prime Minister as “governor” of the “Great State of Canada.” Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, said Trump tweaking friendly countries harkens back to an aggressive style he used during his days in business. “You ask something unreasonable and it’s more likely you can get something less unreasonable,” said Farnsworth, who is also author of the book “Presidential Communication and Character.” Greenland, the world’s largest island, sits between the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. It is 80% covered by an ice sheet and is home to a large U.S. military base. It gained home rule from Denmark in 1979 and its head of government, Múte Bourup Egede, suggested that Trump’s latest calls for U.S. control would be as meaningless as those made in his first term. “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale,” he said in a statement. “We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom.” Trump after his was rejected by Copenhagen, and ultimately . He also suggested Sunday that the U.S. is getting “ripped off” at the Panama Canal. “If the principles, both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving are not followed, then we will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America, in full, quickly and without question,” he said. Panama President responded in a video that “every square meter of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to,” but Trump fired back on his social media site, “We’ll see about that!” The President-elect also posted a picture of a U.S. flag planted in the canal zone under the phrase, “Welcome to the United States Canal!” The United States built the canal in the early 1900s but relinquished control to on Dec. 31, 1999, under a treaty signed in 1977 by President . The canal depends on reservoirs that were hit by 2023 droughts that forced it to substantially reduce the number of daily slots for crossing ships. With fewer ships, administrators also increased the fees that shippers are charged to reserve slots to use the canal. The Greenland and Panama flareups followed Trump recently posting that “Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State" and offering an image of himself superimposed on a mountaintop surveying surrounding territory next to a Canadian flag. Trudeau about annexing his country, but the pair met recently at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida to discuss Trump's threats to impose on all Canadian goods. “Canada is not going to become part of the United States, but Trump’s comments are more about leveraging what he says to get concessions from Canada by putting Canada off balance, particularly given the precarious current political environment in Canada,” Farnsworth said. “Maybe claim a win on trade concessions, a tighter border or other things.” He said the situation is similar with Greenland. “What Trump wants is a win," Farnsworth said. "And even if the American flag doesn’t raise over Greenland, Europeans may be more willing to say yes to something else because of the pressure.” __ Associated Press Writer Gary Fields in Washington contributed to this report.Dundee’s latest capture Cesar Garza has already taken on and beaten footballing royalty in his short career. Now he wants to face the best that Scottish football has to offer after joining the on a . In doing so, Garza becomes the third Mexican to arrive at Dens Park under Tony Docherty’s stewardship. The 19-year-old is lodging with former Monterrey defender Antonio Portales while he settles in the city after moving out of the family home in Mexico. “It was always my dream, like every little kid in Mexico, to come play in Europe,” Garza told . “Dundee went for me and I really liked the club. I talked to Antonio and I liked everything, so I decided to take the new challenge in my life. “I knew Antonio was here and I knew Dundee had talks with Monterrey and then I started investigating a little bit. “It’s a great club and I’m so excited to be here. “It’s a big step to come away before Christmas but I really want to get fit again because we were on vacation in Mexico. “I want to get fit and play as soon as possible.” Garza is a rookie in senior football, making just 12 appearances for Monterrey so far but has won the CONCACAF U/20 Championships – the North American equivalent of the Euros. And has twice appeared in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the second of which saw him come up against his idol. Not only was Lionel Messi leading the line for the opposition but also on the pitch for Inter Miami were Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba. More importantly it was Monterrey who came out on top, . “Yes, that was a really exciting game,” he recalled. “Messi is my idol, I’ve been a Barcelona fan since I was a little kid, so it was great to be next to him and Busquets and Jordi Alba. “Messi and Busquets were still playing but Jordi Alba got sent off five minutes before I went on. “With Messi, I did one play and he tried to defend me and I advanced so I was pleased with that! “I have a photo and a video of it I look at all the time. “I have a picture with Messi and I tried to get Busquets shirt but he denied, he had said to another player.” The 19-year-old met his new team-mates on Monday and was put through his paces by the club’s coaching staff. There will be no language issues with Garza fluent in English. Though what he makes of Dundonian remains to be seen. And he revealed a chat with manager Tony Docherty convinced him to swap a Mexican Christmas for a Scottish one. “I’m a very aggressive player and box-to-box, so the manager really showed me what I will do and that’s what convinced me coming here,” Garza added. “He knew about my game and that it could really transfer here, so that’s what got me excited about this club.” He isn’t, though, officially a Dundee player until the transfer window opens on January 1. The first match he can play in is Dundee United at Dens Park on January 2. Quite a welcome to Scottish football, should the Mexican be involved. “I can’t play until January but I hope I can play the first game of January,” Garza said. “The derby against United will be a great game to start. “I know about the two stadiums being very close and I know they hate each other, so we must win every game against them!” Garza will be in the stands when Dundee are next in action at home to Ross County on Boxing Day.

Thinglass Intro & Thesis Update I began covering Dell Technologies Inc. ( NYSE: DELL ) stock on September 26, 2024 , "Strong Buy," believing that Dell's ISG growth was going to rise due to higher revenue share leading to rapid earnings Hold On! Can't find the equity research you've been looking for? Now you can get access to the latest and highest-quality analysis of recent Wall Street buying and selling ideas with just one subscription to Beyond the Wall Investing ! There is a free trial and a special discount of 10% for you. Join us today! Beyond the Wall Investing Learn more Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of DELL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.NEW YORK , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Council for Autism Service Providers (CASP) honored ABA Centers, the nation's fastest growing autism care provider, by partnering to ring the iconic Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange together. Lorri Unumb , Chief Executive Officer of CASP; Christopher Barnett , Founder & Chairman of ABA Centers; and his daughter, Madison Mulvey , were the official bell ringers during the 1 pm ceremony, marking an early close of the markets in preparation for the upcoming Christmas holiday. ABA Centers was founded as a testament to a father's love for his daughter, sparked from Mr. Barnett's personal experience attempting to acquire a diagnosis and then quality care for his own child, Ms. Mulvey, who spent years dealing with a misdiagnosis and missing out on the proper treatment that she desperately needed. What Mr. Barnett experienced as the parent of a child on the spectrum – the inadequacies, the lack of services available, and the long wait lists within the autism care system – were simply unacceptable. As a longtime healthcare entrepreneur, Mr. Barnett recognized that he already harnessed the infrastructure to effectuate real change within the autism care industry, so he set out to create a mission-driven organization, where every employee throughout the corporate and clinical teams is dedicated to making a lasting impact in the lives of autistic children and their families. "I hope that the sound waves of this bell ringing transcend the trading floor and serve as a rally call for quick, compassionate, and top quality autism care across our country," remarked Mr. Barnett. "Seeing CASP and ABA Centers on the New York Stock Exchange podium should encourage other decision makers and deal makers alike to find ways in which they can positively impact the autism care industry further because there are millions of children currently languishing on wait lists and missing out on the autism care that they deserve during the most crucial times." In 2024, ABA Centers achieved the following monumental milestones, which served to amplify its commitment to providing every kid in the country with world class autism care: "For mission-driven organizations like CASP and ABA Centers, this bell ringing ceremony offers a platform to amplify our message and highlight the importance of autism care, as well as the challenges faced by the autism community, to a robust and influential audience," stated Mrs. Unumb. Mrs. Unumb and Mr. Barnett were joined on the bell ringing podium by the C-suite of ABA Centers: Jason Barker ; Joseph Heilner ; Kristy Johnson ; Quatiba Davis; Michael Holohan ; Michael Holzum ; Michael Holzum, Jr. ; and Ted Bender ; members of The Christopher M. Barnett Family Foundation: Julie Barnett , Kaitlyn Mulvey , Madison Mulvey , and Kennedy Mulvey ; and Dan Unumb of the Autism Legal Resource Center. About ABA Centers ABA Centers provides applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services to children with autism spectrum disorder through a play-based approach rooted in positive reinforcement. The company was designed to disrupt the autism care industry by demolishing wait times traditionally experienced by those in search of a diagnosis or treatment. Its strategically designed behavioral care centers offer the greatest opportunity for growth to young clients and their families. In-home and in-school therapy services are also available to deliver the most impactful continuum of care and to best meet each client's specific needs. In 2024, ABA Centers was named the No. 5 fastest growing private company in America on the Inc. 5000. More information can be found at www.abacenters.com . About the Council of Autism Service Providers Founded in 2016, the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) is a non-profit trade association of over 380 autism service provider organizations from all 50 states and multiple countries. It supports members by cultivating, sharing, and advocating for best practices in autism services. From developing clinical practice guidelines for applied behavior analysis to educating legislators about good policy, CASP works every day to ensure individuals with autism receive quality care. Learn more at www.CASProviders.org . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-council-of-autism-service-providers-and-aba-centers-partner-to-ring-closing-bell-at-the-new-york-stock-exchange-302337682.html SOURCE ABA Centers

A cast member from US reality show The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City showed her injuries from a horrific dog attack in the latest episode of the series. Housewife Bronwyn Newport, who joined the show’s cast this season, fronted up for a group trip to Mexico in this week’s episode nursing some gruesome injuries on her arm and leg, which she explained she’d suffered being attacked by a dog in a park. Her ordeal only received a few seconds of screentime, but fans of the show were shocked by the extent of her injuries. Newport opened up about what had happened in a new interview with People magazine , revealing that she was left with “37 separate bites” on her arms and legs in the terrifying attack. Bronwyn's leg injuries from the dog attack. The Bravo star suffered 37 puncture wounds. She told the outlet that she was at a local park with one of her six dogs when another dog, unaccompanied by any human, came close to her. She said it wasn’t showing any signs of aggression and she reached out for a pat. From there, the dog circled around and lunged at her from the back. She conceded that she then did “everything wrong”, screaming and panicking as the dog took hold. “I totally lost my mind, and I honestly think I made it worse,” she told People. The dog continued biting her on the leg and arm until eventually, a bystander intervened to stop the attack. She was rushed to hospital where her injuries were stitched up and, in the process, it was discovered one of the bites had fractured her bicep. Newport said she later learned the dog was a foster dog, and its caretaker was out of sight taking a call when the attack occurred. She did not press charges. Fans of the show rushed to her social media channels after this week’s episode aired to offer their support. Bronwyn with her husband Todd. The dog also repeatedly bit her arm. “Can we just acknowledge you showing up after a horrific and traumatic injury. You are giving life to this season!’ one fan of the show wrote. “Regardless of how people feel about her on the show, she took responsibility for trying to pet the dog and still feels compassion toward it. She has a good heart,” another fan wrote on X . Others said they were shocked at how quickly the ordeal was dealt with on the show – and her castmates’ seemingly muted reaction to the news. “I still can’t believe the other ladies lack of concern. They all may as well have shrugged their shoulders for all they cared,” wrote one viewer. Newport told People that she is now “healed” and is moving past an initial fear of dogs that plagued her after the attack. More Coverage Star’s awkward video sparks feud rumours Riley Cardoza – Page Six US actress unrecognisable in shocking photos Tilly Pearce – The Sun Originally published as ‘37 bites’: TV star survives horrific dog attack Entertainment Don't miss out on the headlines from Entertainment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Music Tours Rock icon’s Aussie act proves massive point One of the biggest names in music has descended on Sydney to remind everyone in this city how to actually be cool. Read more Celebrity Life Real reason Megan Gale isn’t married yet They’ve been engaged since 2017 and share two children. Now Megan Gale has revealed why she ‘isn’t in a rush’ to tie the knot with fiance Shaun Hampson. Read moreA nonprofit leader who supports at-risk New Orleans youth. A social worker who fosters animals. A postdoctoral researcher. They are among the roughly 1,540 people whose sentences were commuted or who were pardoned by President Joe Biden on Thursday in what was the largest single-day act of clemency in modern history. But not everyone was pleased by Biden’s decisions. A Republican state senator said a commutation for a woman who stole $54 million from a small town in Illinois was “a slap in the face” to residents. The Democratic governor of Pennsylvania said Biden "got it absolutely wrong” when he commuted the sentence of a judge who orchestrated a scheme to send children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks. Here are some of their stories: Fulton was pardoned after pleading guilty to participating in a payroll fraud scheme while serving as a New Orleans middle school teacher in the early 2000s. She was convicted of a felony and sentenced to three years of probation in 2008. Fulton, who has two children and works as an elementary school teacher, said that for years she had lived with “a sense of embarrassment and shame” about the felony conviction. Even though she completed a master’s degree in educational leadership in 2017, Fulton felt that her criminal record disqualified her from applying for principal positions she felt she could handle. “The conviction has served as a mental barrier for me, limiting my ability to live a full life,” Fulton said. Nearly a decade after she first applied for a presidential pardon, Fulton this week received a phone call informing her that it had been granted. “It was astonishing for me, I wasn’t expecting a call,” Fulton said, adding that the pardon will enable her to explore more career opportunities. A White House news release commended Fulton as “someone who goes above and beyond for her community.” For years, Fulton has helped lead a nonprofit supporting at-risk New Orleans youth with hot meals, clothing and shelter and mental health referrals. Doyle applied for a pardon six years ago. It had been so long that she had all but forgotten about it — until Wednesday. “I was in shock,” Doyle said of the call she received from a Justice Department pardon attorney. “And honored.” Doyle, who was once addicted to meth, had pleaded guilty to drug possession and check forging charges when she was 24. She served more than two years in state and federal prison. Released in 2006, Doyle resolved to stay clean. She started a family, earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees and now works as a social worker with a behavioral health center. Doyle applied for a pardon in 2018 and heard nothing until 2020, when the FBI reached out — and the vetting began. “They talked to my boss, my boss’ boss, they talked to my mother’s boss, they called my doctors," Doyle said. “Just pretty much anybody that had any type of relationship with me in the past 20 years they contacted.” After the vetting was over, she would have to wait some more: four years, it turned out. “I just want people to know that are in the throes of addiction, or families to know that when they have somebody in their family that is addicted, that there is hope,” Doyle said Thursday. “This has just brought so much joy to me and my family and is just the continuation of my recovery.” She has five children and three grandchildren, volunteers in her community, fosters animals and competes in roller derby. Crundwell was sentenced to more than 19 years in prison in 2013 for stealing about $54 million over two decades when she was in charge of finances for Dixon, Illinois. She was released to a halfway house program in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic before moving to home confinement. Biden’s commutation releases Crundwell from any restrictions. Paul Gaziano, a lawyer who represented Crundwell in federal court, declined to comment Thursday. Dixon Mayor Glen Hughes said he believes most of the town is probably stunned, and maybe even angry, that Biden would provide clemency to Crundwell. Republican state Sen. Andrew Chesney called Biden’s act “nothing short of a slap in the face to the people of Dixon.” Dixon, best known as the childhood home of President Ronald Reagan, sued auditors and a bank after Crundwell’s theft was revealed and recovered $40 million in settlements. Crundwell, who was a horse breeder, told a judge in 2020 that more than $15 million was repaid from the sale of her horses and other assets. “I am going to do everything possible to make up for my mistakes," she told the judge in a handwritten letter that described various health problems. “I have taken responsibility for my actions since the first day.” Conahan was sentenced to 17 years in prison for helping orchestrate one of the worst judicial scandals in U.S. history: a scheme to send children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks . Biden’s decision to commute his sentence angered many in northeastern Pennsylvania, from the governor to the families whose children were victimized by the disgraced former judge. Conahan had already served the vast majority of his sentence, which was handed down in 2011. “I do feel strongly that President Biden got it absolutely wrong and created a lot of pain here in northeastern Pennsylvania,” Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said Friday. A message seeking comment was sent to an attorney who recently represented Conahan, the former judge of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. In what came to be known as the kids-for-cash scandal, Conahan and Judge Mark Ciavarella shut down a county-run juvenile detention center and accepted $2.8 million in illegal payments from a friend of Conahan’s who built and co-owned two for-profit lockups. Sandy Fonzo, whose son killed himself at age 23 after Ciavarella locked him up as a teen, called Conahan’s commutation an “injustice.” “I am shocked and I am hurt,” Fonzo said in a statement provided to The Citizens’ Voice of Wilkes-Barre. “Conahan‘s actions destroyed families, including mine, and my son‘s death is a tragic reminder of the consequences of his abuse of power." The Juvenile Law Center, which represented plaintiffs in a $200 million civil judgment against Conahan and Ciavarella, said it “supported President Biden’s actions” but wants to see the “same kind of compassion and mercy” extended to juvenile defendants around the country. When he pleaded guilty in 2010, Conahan apologized to the youths he had hurt. “The system is not corrupt,” Conahan said at the time. “I was corrupt.” Becklin was 21 when she got into trouble, which she said was due to trying to get money to support her drug addiction. She pleaded guilty to a nonviolent felony charge for failing to provide information to police about a 2007 bank robbery. She served four months in a halfway house, four months of home confinement and three years of probation. She found out she was pregnant after she’d been out of custody for about a year. She said she had her “aha moment” when her son was 1 year old. “And I was living at home with my parents. I had, like, no job, no education, no future,” Becklin said. “Had a felony on my record. I had substance use history, you know, all these things. And he was 1. And I just remember, like looking at him and realizing that his whole life was, like, really dependent on what I did with mine.” Within days, she said, she enrolled at a community college. She recently earned her doctoral degree in comparative molecular biosciences at the University of Minnesota. For her doctorate, she used stem cell biology and genetic engineering to better understand how pediatric cancers grow and develop. She’s still working in the cell and gene therapy space, now as a postdoctoral researcher at the university. The White House noted in its announcement that Becklin also mentors currently and previously incarcerated people who are seeking to pursue higher education. She said she does it as part of a program called Prison to Professionals. They help guide people on the unique issues they’ll face in higher education and provide them with a support network. She said she still doesn’t know exactly how being pardoned and having her record cleared will affect her future. “I think there was a point in my life where it really mattered if I, like, had a certain career path or if I did that. But I have found that, kind of wherever I am, I find my purpose and my need there. And, you know, it’s kind of a beautiful way to live,” she said. Associated Press writers Jack Brook in New Orleans, Ed White in Detroit, Mead Gruver in Cheyenne, Wyo., Michael Rubinkam in Pennsylvania; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; and Lisa Baumann in Bellingham, Wash., contributed to this report.

Women more likely to need walking aids but less likely to use them – studyNew Collaboration with Green Dot Enables Cash Deposits at Over 7,500 CVS Pharmacy Locations AUSTIN, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Varo Bank , the first all-digital nationally chartered bank in the U.S., today announced a collaboration with Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) to enable deposits for no fee for millions of Varo Bank customers at over 7,500 participating CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide. 1 Utilizing Green Dot's embedded finance platform (Arc) and expansive money movement network, the "Green Dot Network," Varo customers can now deposit cash at participating CVS Pharmacy locations 2 with zero fees. For customers who deposit cash regularly, this means saving $120 or more per year. Traditional banks often charge fees unless customers maintain specified minimum balances in their accounts or meet monthly direct deposit requirements. In addition, unlike fintech companies that must work through partner banks to set their fee policies, Varo's charter enables the bank to offer preferential fees and products to its customers. "As an all-digital bank, Varo is creating low-cost financial solutions designed specifically for the needs of everyday Americans," said Colin Walsh , Chief Executive Officer at Varo Bank. "This Green Dot collaboration at participating CVS Pharmacy locations eliminates cash deposit fees, making basic banking more convenient and affordable." Varo customers have access to a suite of primary banking products that support their financial stability and wellness, including: "We are thrilled to work with Varo and CVS Pharmacy to make banking accessible to millions of American consumers," said Crystal Bryant-Minter , SVP, Money Movement at Green Dot. "With more than 20 years' experience delivering seamless banking and payment solutions to consumers and businesses, Arc by Green Dot powers some of the world's most trusted brands and thousands of other businesses at all stages of growth with seamless, secure and useful financial tools and experiences." About Varo Bank Varo Bank is a new kind of bank - the first nationally chartered consumer tech bank in the U.S., built from the ground up with a focus on the needs of Americans striving to get ahead. From credit building to savings to faster payments, Varo has a complete solution to help everyday Americans make progress in their financial lives. Varo combines the capabilities and nimbleness of a technology company with the security and oversight of a regulated financial institution, enabling agile product design that provides technology-first solutions such as Varo Believe, a secured card to help build credit; Varo Advance, to help stretch hard-earned dollars between paychecks; and a high-yield savings account, offering one of the nation's highest APYs. Varo has been named as one of the Inc. 5000 2023 fastest growth companies in the U.S., CNBC's 2023 list of the World's Top Fintech Companies, one of Forbes' World's Best Banks, and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. For more information on Varo Advance, Varo Believe, and other offerings such as Perks, visit www.varomoney.com , like Varo Bank on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @varobank. ©2024 Varo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC. 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Pundits and analysts will scratch their heads for years to come, trying to understand how Donald Trump won an unprecedented second term. With an overwhelming majority in the popular vote and the Electoral College, expert models, polls and “vibes” never prepared them for this upset as they gleefully and obediently prepared for President Kamala Harris. Thankfully, looking beyond the political rhetoric, America dodged a big bullet Nov. 5th. After twenty-five years in Navy Special Operations, including combat in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia, and managing a $140 billion budget for our military, I cannot help but assess threats wherever I go. I look for potential dangers – finding primary and secondary escape points when I walk into a room, step out of a vehicle or fly into a new area. Threat assessment is merely putting yourself in the enemy’s place and determining where they would strike. So, what are the threats that lurk in our shadows? Over the last four years, I have witnessed the rapid decline of safety and security in our country. Under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, America’s enemies have numerous options to attack – whether through a military that aids our enemies and leaves our allies behind, a wide-open southern border or leaders more focused on the issues that divide us. The Biden-Harris administration left our military and allies at risk during the disastrous and tragic Afghanistan withdrawal that left eleven Marines, one sailor and one soldier dead. We saw the Pentagon obsess over Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; hiring drag queens instead of addressing all-time lows in military recruitment. Our Democrat leaders’ complacency led our country down a dark path of rising crime rates, terror attacks and wars across the world. Under President Trump, that all ends. One of my greatest honors is proudly serving our country. I spent twenty-five years in the Navy to repay my debt to America – the country that saved my life. We must undo the Biden-Harris administration’s failures and rebuild our military. We need to modernize and innovate our armed services. Fifteen years of infighting within Congress, an inability to get things done and Continuing Resolutions have hampered our ability to compete with China and Russia in technological innovation. I spent four years in the Pentagon managing a $140 billion budget, defining requirements and next-generation equipment for Sailors. I understand how our leaders have placed unnecessary restraints on the military defense industry. The truth is that the United States is trailing far behind our adversaries. A potential conflict against China will be predominantly a Navy and Marine Corps fight. Deferred upkeep and maintenance, compounded by supply chain shortages, have left us with a Navy fleet consisting of ships that cannot get underway, aircraft that cannot fly and submarines that cannot dive. The workforce industrial base cannot produce ships and submarines at the rate needed to attain the required 350 inventory for any worldwide response quickly. Furthermore, the antiquated acquisition process has caused serious delays in the production of the next generation of submarines and frigates. We need new leaders to balance the capacity and capabilities of the Navy. Simply put, if we cannot have more ships and submarines in time then we must make the existing ships more lethal with electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons. Again, this takes visionary leadership which has been nonexistent in the Pentagon. But even if the Navy has all the ships and aircraft it requires, it does not have the manpower required to operate. We need alpha men and women — the best of the best — to want to serve our country. With a strong Commander-in-Chief like President Trump who respects their service and will continue to give them the resources they need, we can rebuild our military. On Nov. 5th, a silent majority said, ‘Enough is enough’ and elected President Trump. Enough of putting illegal aliens before our homeless veterans. Enough of enabling China, Russia and North Korea while stifling our allies like Israel. Yes, America dodged a big one one on election day. Our country’s motto is E Pluribus Unum: Out of many, One. We are not bigots, racists, deplorables or garbage. We are Americans! President Trump is here to save America and our best days are ahead of us. I stand with millions of other Americans ready to step up and do anything President Trump needs to serve this country. Hung Cao is a retired Navy Captain who served in Special Operations for 25 years. CAPT Cao is the author of Call Me an American, serves as a senior advisor with POLARIS National Security and was the 2024 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Virginia. The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller.

Bryce Thompson scored 17 points and achieved a milestone as Oklahoma State defeated Miami 80-74 on Friday afternoon in a Charleston Classic consolation game in Charleston, S.C. Thompson made 6-of-14 shots from the floor, surpassing 1,000 points for his career at Oklahoma State (4-1), which also got 15 points from Marchelus Avery. The Cowboys won in large part thanks to their impressive 3-point shooting (10-for-22, 45.5 percent). Oklahoma State backup guard Arturo Dean, a Miami native, posted eight points and one steal. He led the nation in steals last season while playing for Florida International. Miami (3-2) has lost two straight games in Charleston, failing to take a lead at any point. They will play on Sunday against either Nevada or VCU. The Hurricanes on Friday were led by Nijel Pack, who had a game-high 20 points. Brandon Johnson had a double-double for Miami with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Matthew Cleveland scored 11 points and Lynn Kidd and Paul Djobet added 10 points apiece for Miami. Miami, which fell behind 7-0 in Thursday's loss to Drake, got behind 9-0 on Friday as Abou Ousmane scored six of his eight points. Oklahoma State stretched its lead to 18 before settling for a 43-27 advantage at the break. Pack led all first-half scorers with 10 points, but Miami shot just 29.6 percent from the floor, including 3-of-13 on 3-pointers (23.1). Oklahoma State shot 48.4 percent, including 8-for-15 on 3-pointers (53.3 percent) before intermission. The Cowboys also had a 14-8 edge in paint points. In the second half, Miami closed its 20-point deficit to 55-42 with 12:12 left. Miami got a bit closer as two straight short jumpers by Kidd, trimming the deficit to 73-62 with 3:25 to play. The Hurricanes cut it to 77-70 on Pack's 3-pointer with 34 seconds remaining, but the Cowboys hit their free throws to close out the win. --Field Level Media

DK Metcalf is happy to block as Seahawks ride streak into Sunday night matchup with PackersToronto police have installed books of condolence at three locations for people who wish to leave messages of support for family, friends, and colleagues of the late Det. John Park. A 14-year veteran of the force who has been serving as a member of the hold-up squad, Park experienced a medical episode while executing a search warrant in connection with an ongoing robbery investigation in North York on Dec. 19. He died suddenly. Park, who was 40 and began his career with Toronto Police Service (TPS) at 22 Division, leaves behind his wife Tina and their two children, Madison, age 9, and five-year-old Austin, as well as his parents Lorne and Theresa, his sister Jennifer and her husband Anthony, his grandparents Leslie and Louise. An for Park said that he was a dear son-in-law to Brenda and Orlando, a beloved brother-in-law to Christopher and Vanessa, and the proud of Rocco, Michael, Tiago and Mia. He will also be fondly remembered by his many aunts, uncles and cousins, it read. “John’s life was one filled with love for his family, friends, and colleagues. His memory will forever create smiles, laughter, tears, and inspiration. John will be missed by all who knew him,” the obituary said. The books of condolence will be located at Toronto Police Service Headquarters, 40 College St., from Dec. 23 to 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm., 33 Division, 50 Upjohn Rd. in North York, from Dec. 23 to 29 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and at 22 Division, 3699 Bloor St. W. in Etobicoke, also from Dec. 23 to 29 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Members of the public should note that they will need to go through a security check point to enter TPS Headquarters and sign the book. Park’s unexpected and untimely death has prompted an outpouring of support from other first-responders in the GTA, including Toronto Paramedics Services, York Regional Police, and Durham Regional Police, who have all posted messages of condolences on social media. Several officers also lined the street outside Humber River Hospital when Toronto police held a Dec. 19 news conference announcing his death. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow as well as Premier Doug Ford also offered their condolences. Further, the CN Tower was dimmed for five minutes at the top of each hour on Thursday night in Park’s honour. Visitation for Park will be held at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes at 8088 Yonge St. in Thornhill on Dec. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. His funeral service is set for Dec. 30 at Bayview Glen Church, 300 Steeles Ave. E. in Thornhill at 1 p.m. A has also been created to help pay for Park’s funeral and support his widow and children. His family is requesting donations in lieu of flowers.

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THE Met Office has confirmed that Brits will wake up to a 'green Christmas' and exceptionally warm weather. For those celebrating around the country, festive cheer will have to be enough, as there is set to be no snow or frost to be expected on December 25. Forecasters said the "exceptionally mild" temperatures seen on Christmas Eve will likely continue until closer to the new year. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said this year will be a "green Christmas" as no snow or frost is expected anywhere in the country. "So great news if you do have travel plans over the next few days, no weather warnings are expected, no disruptive weather - but, as I say, not great news if you want a festive feel and certainly no snow or frost on the way. He added: "Christmas Eve has been very mild - we haven't broken any records, but we did see a high temperature today of 14.8C in Aberdeen, which is exceptionally mild for Christmas Eve. read more on weather "It's going to stay very similar through the Christmas period, so Christmas Day will dawn cloudy and very mild once again." Those living in Scotland will have to hold on to their Santa hats as The Met Office confirms "it's going to be quite windy with gales in the far north and some rain." Sadly, the absence of snow on Christmas Day will not be compensated by much sunshine as skies across the country are expected to remain overcast, with a few exceptions. Mr Morgan said: "Most places will have a dry and cloudy day. Most read in The Sun "A few places will see a few glimmers of sunshine, but you'll be fairly lucky to see much brightness on Christmas Day." "Glimmers of brightness" will be seen in a few more places on Boxing Day, Mr Morgan added. " Boxing Day will be very similar - it's another cloudy and mild day, with a few glimmers of brightness, particularly in north east England and the Midlands. "Some places in northern Scotland like the Shetland Isles should see some sunshine." The Met Office said the weather is expected to turn towards January 30, with colder and rainier weather to settle across the UK. Mr Morgan said: "Not a lot changes through the rest of this week and indeed this weekend, but as we move towards the New Year, we could see a change to cooler conditions and wetter conditions more widely. "There could be some heavy rain at times and there is an increasing chance of some snow - but it's too early to say where that snow is going to fall." This was possibly not the news Brits were hoping for with some taking to social media to express their disappointment. One user wrote: "Fed up with a mild and wet Christmas now." Another added: "What bad Christmas weather." A third complained: "Rubbish as usual." READ MORE SUN STORIES Despite the UK not getting any snow, there will be some spread out over the rest of Europe , especially in higher parts of Croatia , Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Some are even hoping to see snow fall in Italy 's Colosseum. The weather forecast according to the Met Office Wednesday 25 December: On Christmas Day it'll be largely cloudy with some rain and drizzle at times, especially over the hills though some brighter breaks in the east. There could be mild temperatures with strong winds in the north. Thursday 26 December - Saturday 28 December: It's looking to be overcast after Christmas with some rain in north Scotland on Boxing Day. Otherwise largely dry for most with a few sunny breaks at times. For the time of year, it's regarded as rather mild.Women more likely to need walking aids but less likely to use them – studyEuropean shares close higher despite weak data todayRegina O’Brien will start a new job in January. That means Eagle County will have a new clerk and recorder. O’Brien will step down from the elected seat as of Jan. 4 to accept a new position as assistant to the county manager. Chief Deputy Clerk and Recorder Stacy Jones will take on O’Brien’s duties until the Eagle County Board of Commissioners appoints a replacement. That person will serve until voters elect someone to the position in 2026. O’Brien has served in the clerk’s office for the past 11 years. She was appointed to the top job in 2016 and reelected in 2018 and 2022. O’Brien said her job as clerk has been “fantastic. It’s been meaningful, challenging ... I’ve never been bored a single day.” Still, she said she didn’t think that job was where her career would end. Throughout her career with Eagle County, O’Brien found herself interested in the operations of other departments and divisions. During director meetings, she said she enjoyed learning about the successes and challenges facing those departments, from the airport to information technology. Still, she added, anything besides her elected position had to be the right thing, and she didn’t want to leave Eagle County. When the assistant to the county manager’s job came up, she saw her chance. “I read the job description and thought, ‘These are my strengths,'” she said. “The job was still with Eagle County, so I threw my name into the ring.” County Manager Jeff Shroll has known O’Brien for several years, and said hiring her was a “no-brainer.” Shroll noted that “you will have a difficult time finding a nicer human being in Eagle County.” And, he added, O’Brien has also proven she can assemble “an amazing team with top-notch people.” That goes beyond the election team, Shroll added, pointing to the motor vehicle team, a job he called “really complicated.” That’s going to be important in this new role, which will mostly involve a lot of work building relationships outside the county, particularly with the county’s municipal partners. “People should feel pretty confident they’re in good hands,” Shroll said, adding that O’Brien is a “great listener and problem-solver.” While O’Brien is looking forward to getting started, she said the timing of the job opening was critical in her decision to seek the position. If the job had been offered a year ago, she wouldn’t have considered it, she said. Eagle County is nearly a year away from the next coordinated election, and four years away from the next presidential election. This way, the next person in the clerk and recorder’s job will have plenty of time to understand the job, she said. And, since she’ll still be in the building, she’ll be available to answer whatever questions might come up. “It was the right time for me to grow and stretch,” she said.