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NoneRed Star Belgrade crush Stuttgart to earn first CL pointsLos Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 8-5 (.615); season 115-64 (.642). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 5-8 (.385); season 95-82-2 (.537). Times Pacific. TV channels are Los Angeles local. BEARS (4-7) AT LIONS (10-1) Thursday, 9:30 a.m. TV: Channel 2 (CBS) Line: Lions by 10 1/2. O/U: 48 1/2. Chicago has been playing better lately, and Keenan Allen is getting more involved. The Bears should hang in for a while, but Detroit is better all around and figures to pull away in the second half. Pick: Lions 31, Bears 20 GIANTS (2-9) AT COWBOYS (4-7) Thursday, 1:30 p.m. TV: Channel 11 (FOX) Line: Cowboys by 3 1/2. O/U: 37 1/2. The Dallas defense is getting a little healthier and quarterback Cooper Rush has done a respectable job. The Giants look like they’re tanking. Better chance with Drew Lock than injured Tommy DeVito. Pick: Cowboys 20, Giants 16 DOLPHINS (5-6) at PACKERS (8-3) Thursday night, 5:20 p.m. TV: Channel 4 (NBC) Line: Packers by 3 1/2. O/U: 471⁄2. Miami has won three in a row since the return of Tua Tagovailoa, so the Dolphins will make this interesting. But a prime time game at Lambeau Field with that familiar cold weather on tap? Go with Green Bay. Pick: Packers 28, Dolphins 24 RAIDERS (2-9) AT CHIEFS (10-1) Friday, 10 a.m. TV: Amazon Prime Video Line: Chiefs by 12 1/2. O/U: 42 1/2. The Chiefs have been more lucky than good lately, and very easily could have lost their last three. That said, they know how to win. The Raiders defense is OK, but the Chiefs wake up a bit. Pick: Chiefs 30, Raiders 21 CHARGERS (7-4) AT FALCONS (6-5) Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: Channel 2 (CBS) Line: Chargers by 1 1/2. O/U: 48 1/2. The Chargers are coming off a disappointing home loss to Baltimore, and their offense went flat in the second half. Still, they should be able to handle the Falcons, who have lost two in a row. Pick: Chargers 24, Falcons 21 STEELERS (8-3) AT BENGALS (4-7) Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket Line: Bengals by 2 1/2. O/U: 47 1/2. Jameis Winston looked good against that Pittsburgh defense in the snow last week. This is a division game and should be close, but the Steelers find a way to rebound from a loss and come out on top. Pick: Steelers 27, Bengals 24 TEXANS (7-5) AT JAGUARS (2-9) Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket Line: Texans by 4 1/2. O/U: 43 1/2. The Texans aren’t playing great, and quarterback C.J. Stroud doesn’t look as good as he was last year, and part of that falls to the offensive line. Detroit just put up 52 points on the Jaguars. Pick: Texans 24, Jaguars 20 CARDINALS (6-5) AT VIKINGS (9-2) Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket Line: Vikings by 3 1/2. O/U: 44 1/2. Seattle might have put a blueprint on tape of how to beat the physical Cardinals. Arizona couldn’t run it last week and Kyler Murray was under intense pressure. Minnesota has pass rushers who can hit home. Pick: Vikings 27, Cardinals 23 COLTS (5-7) AT PATRIOTS (3-9) Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket Line: Colts by 2 1/2. O/U: 42 1/2. Two young quarterbacks. Anthony Richardson does damage with his legs but isn’t accurate enough. Drake Maye is playing well for the Patriots but New England is short on weapons. Pick: Colts 24, Patriots 20 SEAHAWKS (6-5) AT JETS (3-8) Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket Line: Seahawks by 1 1/2. O/U: 41 1/2. Long flight for the Seahawks, although they’re coming off back-to-back division wins so they’re riding high. Seattle can run it and has some talented receivers. Nobody has much faith in the Jets anymore. Pick: Seahawks 24, Jets 20 TITANS (3-8) AT COMMANDERS (7-5) Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: NFL Ticket Line: Commanders by 5 1/2. O/U: 44 1/2. Titans quarterback Will Levis did a solid job for much of last week’s game. Despite losing three in a row, the Commanders have talent and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels should prevail at home. Pick: Commanders 27, Titans 20 RAMS (5-6) AT SAINTS (4-7) Sunday, 1:05 p.m. TV: Channel 11 (FOX) Line: Rams by 3. O/U: 49 1/2. When he gets some time, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford can still pick apart a defense, and he’s got excellent receiving weapons. The L.A. defensive line will be a big factor in this matchup. Pick: Rams 27, Saints 23 BUCCANEERS (5-6) AT PANTHERS (3-8) Sunday, 1:05 p.m. TV: NFL Ticket Line: Buccaneers by 5 1/2. O/U: 46 1/2. The Buccaneers are getting their swag back (see Baker Mayfield’s “Tommy Cutlets” celebration). Mike Evans’ return is big for them. The Panthers have looked better lately. Pick: Buccaneers 28, Panthers 17 EAGLES (9-2) AT RAVENS (8-4) Sunday, 1:25 p.m. TV: Channel 2 (CBS) Line: Ravens by 3. O/U: 51 1/2. The Ravens defense is No. 1 against the run and dead last against the pass. The Eagles can kill you both ways, and Saquon Barkley is on an MVP pace. Philadelphia defense is outstanding. Pick: Eagles 28, Ravens 23 49ERS (5-6) AT BILLS (9-2) Sunday, 5:20 p.m. TV: Channel 4 (NBC) Line: Bills by 6 1/2. O/U: 44 1/2. The Bills are rested after off week, so they’ve gotten healthier and have had a chance to self-scout. They should be able to run it on this San Francisco defense and take some weight off Josh Allen’s shoulders. Pick: Bills 28, 49ers 20 BROWNS (3-8) AT BRONCOS (7-5) Monday, 5:15 p.m. TV: ESPN Line: Broncos by 5 1/2. O/U: 41 1/2. This should be a low-scoring game. Cleveland’s defense did a great job against Pittsburgh. Denver’s defense is really tough too. With the way Bo Nix has been playing, go with Denver at home. Pick: Broncos 23, Browns 18 ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted Tuesday while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania, a day after he was arrested at a McDonald’s and charged with murder. Luigi Nicholas Mangione emerged from a patrol car, spun toward reporters and shouted something partly unintelligible referring to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people” while deputies pushed him inside. Prosecutors were beginning to take steps to bring Mangione back to New York to face a murder charge while new details emerged about his life and how he was captured. The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family was charged with murder hours after he was arrested in the Manhattan killing of Brian Thompson , who led the United States’ largest medical insurance company. At the brief hearing, defense lawyer Thomas Dickey informed the court that Mangione would not waive extradition to New York but instead wants a hearing on the issue. He has 14 days to challenge detention. Mangione, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion but was quieted by his lawyer. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press said. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive health care system in the world and that profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of his hand-written notes and social media posts. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, according to police bulletin. Mangione remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Manhattan prosecutors have obtained an arrest warrant, a step that could help expedite his extradition from Pennsylvania. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania — about 230 miles (about 370 kilometers) west of New York City — after a McDonald's customer recognized him and notified an employee, authorities said. Officers found him sitting at a back table, wearing a blue medical mask and looking at a laptop, according to a Pennsylvania police criminal complaint. He initially gave them a fake ID, but when an officer asked Mangione whether he’d been to New York recently, he “became quiet and started to shake,” the complaint says. When he pulled his mask down at officers' request, “we knew that was our guy,” rookie Officer Tyler Frye said. Images of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald's while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and beanie. In another photo from a holding cell, he stood unsmiling with rumpled hair. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Mangione was carrying a gun like the one used to kill Thompson and the same fake ID the shooter had used to check into a New York hostel, along with a passport and other fraudulent IDs. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said Mangione also had a three-page, handwritten document that shows “some ill will toward corporate America." A law enforcement official who wasn’t authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity said the document included a line in which Mangione claimed to have acted alone. “To the Feds, I’ll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country. To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with anyone,” the document said, according to the official. It also had a line that said, “I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done. Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.” Pennsylvania prosecutor Peter Weeks said in court that Mangione was found with a passport and $10,000 in cash, $2,000 of it in foreign currency. Mangione disputed the amount. Thompson, 50, was killed Wednesday as he walked alone to a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. Police quickly came to see the shooting as a targeted attack by a gunman who appeared to wait for Thompson, came up behind him and fired a 9 mm pistol. Investigators have said “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were written on ammunition found near Thompson's body. The words mimic “delay, deny, defend,” a phrase used to criticize the insurance industry . From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus. A grandson of a wealthy, self-made real estate developer and philanthropist, Mangione is a cousin of a current Maryland state legislator. Valedictorian at his elite Baltimore prep school, he went on to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a spokesperson said. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media late Monday by his cousin, Maryland Del. Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” From January to June 2022, Luigi Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. "There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, from surfing to romance, Ryan said. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. ___ Scolforo reported from Altoona and Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Contributing were Associated Press writers Cedar Attanasio and Jennifer Peltz in New York; Michael Rubinkam and Maryclaire Dale in Pennsylvania; Lea Skene in Baltimore; and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher in Honolulu.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg snapped back Thursday at criticism from airline executives who say the Biden administration over-regulated them, pointing out that some of those airlines are making large profits despite new passenger-protection rules. Buttigieg said the rules his department has imposed, including automatic cash refunds after flights are canceled, enjoy broad public support and “will stand the test of time.” The comments came after the CEOs of Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines said they hoped the government will be more pro-business when President-elect Donald Trump returns to office. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the Trump administration will be “a breath of fresh air” for his industry. “I know that some airline CEOs have expressed hopes that the next administration will be less passenger-friendly and more corporate-friendly than this administration,” Buttigieg responded during a news conference to discuss Thanksgiving travel. “The passenger protections that we have put in place deservedly enjoy broad public, bipartisan support. I just don't run into a lot of people who are against the idea that you ought to get an automatic refund without any hassle, for example.” Buttigieg argued that strong passenger protections are good for the airline business. “Some of these companies have been showing very healthy profits even at this new and higher level of consumer protection, demonstrating to me that these things can travel together,” he said. It appeared to be a reference to Delta, the most profitable U.S. airline in recent years. Delta earned $2.6 billion in the first nine months of this year and $4.6 billion last year. The airline industry has opposed many consumer-protections written by the Biden administration, even suing the Transportation Department to kill a rule requiring greater transparency over fees that airlines charge their passengers. Airlines also oppose a current department inquiry into their frequent-flyer programs. Bastian, the Delta CEO, said he expected the Transportation Department under Trump to “take a fresh look at the regulatory environment, the bureaucracy that exists in government, the level of overreach that we have seen over the last four years within our industry.” Southwest Airlines CEO Robert Jordan said last week, “We are hopeful for a DOT (Department of Transportation) that is maybe a little less aggressive in terms of regulating or rule-making.” Buttigieg noted that his department extracted a $140 million settlement from Southwest over widespread flight cancellations in December 2022 and is conducting a similar investigation into Delta, which canceled about 7,000 flights after a technology outage in July. He suggested airline CEOs should spend more time thinking about passengers and less about their regulator.AUSTIN, Texas — Any Texas or Texas A&M player has heard the lore of the rivalry between the two schools, a grudge match that dates to 1894. But for more than a decade — two generations of college football players — that's all it has been: Ghostly memories of great games and great plays made by heroes of the distant past. That changes this week when one of college football's great rivalries is reborn. Third-ranked Texas (10-1, 6-1) and No. 20 Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2) meet Saturday night for the first time since 2011, with a berth in the Southeastern Conference championship game on the line. "Guys that have been in my position and bleed burnt orange, they have not gotten to play this game," said Texas fourth-year junior safety Michael Taaffe, who grew up in Austin. "Remember them when you step on Kyle Field." For Aggies fans, who have carried the misery of Texas' 27-25 win in 2011, getting the Longhorns back in front of a frenzied crowd in College Station is a chance for some serious payback. "I was born and raised an Aggie, so I've been dreaming about playing in this game my whole life," Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III said. Zuhn played high school football in Colorado, but his parents and grandparents attended A&M. At SEC media days back in August, Zuhn said his family would turn Texas gear upside down in stores. He keeps a picture of a longhorn in his room, hanging upside down, of course. "It should be the most amazing atmosphere that I've ever experienced," Zuhn said. "I can't wait for that, and I feel bad for Texas having to play in that." Texas players said they are ready. "That place is going to be rocking," Texas senior cornerback Jahdae Barron said. "It's good to go on the road and play in hostile environments." The Longhorns have overcome big and loud road crowds before. They won at Alabama in 2023. They won at Michigan and Arkansas, another old rival, this year. The Longhorns have won 10 in a row on an opponent's home field. "When the hate is on us, we love it. We enjoy it," Taaffe said. But some former Texas players say the current group has faced nothing like what awaits them in College Station. Playing at Texas A&M is more than just noise and a lot of "Horns down" hand signals. The "Aggie War Hymn" fight song calls for Aggies to "Saw varsity's horns off." Beating Texas is their passion, said former Longhorns All-American offensive lineman Dan Neil, who won at Texas A&M in in 1995. He calls that win one of the best of his career. "I was done showering and getting ready to leave, and their fans were still standing outside the locker room screaming and throwing things," he said. "The (Texas) players have no idea what they are walking into. They have no clue. No one on that team has walked into that stadium in burnt orange." The rivalry broke up when Texas A&M left the Big 12 for the SEC in 2012. The Aggies have twice finished tied for second but have otherwise found little success there. Texas is in its first year in the SEC and has smashed its way to the top. Texas is the only SEC team with one loss this late in the season, which would make beating Texas that much sweeter for A&M. "The hype is definitely saying it's a rivalry. History says it's a rivalry, but for us, it's the football game we have this week," Texas senior center Jake Majors said. "It's important for us to not let the environment, the game, get the best of us. ... I get to go out there and play not only for me and my team, but for the guys who came before me, so that's a true honor to have." Even though the game hasn't been played since 2011, there has always been an element of the rivalry simmering under the surface, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said. Elko is in his first year as the Aggies' coach, but he was the Texas A&M defensive coordinator under Jimbo Fisher from 2018-2021. "Even though it hasn't been played, it just doesn't feel like it's ever really left the fabric. I really don't think it's as removed from the psyche as maybe it feels," Elko said. "I think our kids are very much aware of what this is all about."Trump selects longtime adviser Keith Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine and Russia
The Federal Government has introduced a new strategy focused on promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and raising the overall standard of education. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while declaring open the stakeholders’ consultative dialogue on the Education Sector Renewal Initiative (ESRI) 2024–2027. Alausa outlined the strategic goals, which include reducing the number of out-of-school children, addressing learning poverty, and enhancing skills development and human capital for the labour market. READ ALSO: Dangote refinery is Nigeria’s pride – former NOA boss He noted the importance of integrating out-of-school children and the Almajiri system into formal education. He added that this should be complemented by initiatives such as conditional cash transfers, school feeding programmes, and Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) to promote the education of girls and other vulnerable groups. “As we all know, the education sector faces numerous challenges, ranging from infrastructural decay and funding issues to unreliable data collection, poor planning, inadequate teacher development, and the persistent issue of out-of-school children. “We have one of the highest numbers of out-of-school children in the world. “As a ministry, we are committed to providing quality education to all Nigerians, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. “This commitment aims to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education and to promote lifelong learning opportunities for all,” he said. READ ALSO: Lagos partners NDPA, NITDA to increase revenue generation Alausa also stressed the importance of strengthening governance and management within the education sector, which includes organizational reforms for relevant institutions. He emphasized the need for enhanced oversight of programmes and sub-national implementation, alongside improved planning, resource allocation, tracking, research, and monitoring. The Minister announced plans to develop a robust data architecture and strengthen the Education Management Information System (EMIS) to support better decision-making and accountability across the sector. READ ALSO: Why Nigeria must transcend mining predicament to achieve prosperity On her part, the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to providing quality education in line with global standards and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Ahmad noted that achieving these objectives would require collaboration with development partners, stakeholders, and the private sector. The meeting was attended by representatives from the UN Children’s Fund, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the World Bank, the European Union, and others.
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Washington : Kamala Harris has spoken out about her election defeat in a widely pilloried video in which she talked up her losing campaign’s record fundraising haul and urged demoralised Democrats to continue to mobilise against Donald Trump. After weeks of silence and a brief holiday in Hawaii, the vice president appeared in a 10-minute video to thank supporters and encouraged them to remain resilient in the face of Trump’s election victory. “Ability to engage and inspire”: Vice President Kamala Harris. Credit: X/TheDemocrats “The outcome of this election, obviously, is not what we wanted,” she said. “It is not what we worked so hard for, but I am proud of the race we ran, and your role in this was critical. What we did in 107 days was unprecedented... Don’t let anyone take your power.” The video went viral on social media, but was widely mocked by critics noting the vice-president’s tired and somewhat rattled appearance, with some even going so far as to question whether she was under the influence of alcohol. In a sentiment shared by many, TV personality Megan McCain, the daughter of former Arizona Republican Senator John McCain, also called for Democrats to remove the short clip posted to the party’s X account. Attendees react as US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, speaks at Howard University in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: Bloomberg “Take this down,” McCain wrote. “She’s still the sitting Vice President for God’s sake - this is awful. Like really, really awful.” But it was Harris’ comments about the “historic $1.4 billion” raised from grassroots supporters that angered some donors, who questioned how so much money could be spent, only to lose all seven battleground states, the popular vote and both houses of Congress. Speaking on News Nation, mega-donor John Morgan, who refused to back Harris’s presidential bid at all, said the expenditure would “follow Harris for the rest of her career.” “I think this disqualifies her forever,” said the founder of Washington-based law firm Morgan & Morgan. “If you can’t run a campaign, you can’t run America.” Elise Stefanik Credit: Bloomberg Harris’ video was the first time she has spoken publicly about the election since her concession speech at Howard University on November 6. It came as Trump’s campaign revealed that several of his cabinet and staffing picks had been targeted by bomb threats and swatting - a process that has become quite common in America, whereby police are called to someone’s home to check what often turns out to be a hoax. The campaign has not disclosed who was targeted, however, the office of New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for UN ambassador, posted that she was among them. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them,” said Trump’s spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. Loading “In response, law enforcement acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted. President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action.” President Joe Biden’s decision to stand down on July 21 and elevate Harris as the Democratic candidate changed the trajectory of the 2024 presidential race and broke fundraising records in the three-month period to election day. However, in the aftermath of her crushing defeat, the campaign’s spending and political strategy have come under growing scrutiny amid recriminations about what went wrong. As the soul-searching continued, Harris campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon, senior adviser David Plouffe, deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks and senior adviser Stephanie Cutter, appeared on the left-leaning Pod Save America podcast to provide their insights, blaming everything Biden, the media, and the truncated campaign time frame. Kamala Harris and Joe Biden at a rally together for her campaign in Maryland in August. Credit: Eric Lee/The New York Times Plouffe, a former Obama adviser, rejected as “nonsense” the idea that Harris should have done more to educate voters about who she was as a candidate, rather than focus on Trump. “To win a race like this given the political atmospherics, which were quite challenging, we had to raise the risk of a Trump second term,” he said. Dillon, meanwhile, said perceptions that the vice president spent too many weeks avoiding interviews was “completely bulls***” and said that when Harris did do interviews, the questions were “small and processy” and they did not help to inform voters wanting to know about her. Cutter added that many of the questions were just “dumb”. Loading Harris also received a lot of criticism during the campaign over comments she made on the TV show The View in which she said there wasn’t anything she would have done differently than Biden. This became an instant attack ad for the Trump campaign, and one of the most damaging errors for Harris as she tried to present herself to voters as the candidate of change. Asked about this on the podcast, Cutter said that the campaign tried to differentiate Harris from Biden by talking about her as a new generational leader who spent most of her career outside of the Washington beltway. “We were trying to tell a story and give the impression that she was different without pointing to a specific issue,” she explained. Elsewhere, veteran Democratic Party strategist James Carville hit out at young progressives in the Harris campaign, suggesting their role in thwarting her interview with Joe Rogan may have contributed to her crushing defeat. “The vice president was thinking about going on Joe Rogan’s show and a lot of the younger, progressive staffers pitched a hissy fit,” he said. “What I would tell them: ’Not only am I not interested in your f---ing opinion, I’m not even gonna call you by your name. You’re 23 years old, I don’t really give a s--- what you think.” Harris, meanwhile, used her video to urge supporters to stay positive. “You have the same ability to engage and inspire,” she said. “So don’t ever let anybody or any circumstance take your power from you.” Get a note directly from our foreign correspondents on what’s making headlines around the world. Sign up for the weekly What in the World newsletter here . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. License this article Kamala Harris Donald Trump Farrah Tomazin is the North America correspondent for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. Connect via Twitter or email . Most Viewed in World LoadingIsrael cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Zvi Kogan was murdered, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. 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After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles WASHINGTON (AP) — During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump had hailed what would become Project 2025 as a conservative roadmap for “exactly what our movement will do." Trump pulled an about-face when Project 2025 became a political liability. He denied knowing anything about the “ridiculous and abysmal” plans, even though some were written by his former aides and many allies. Now, after winning the 2024 election, Trump is stocking his second administration with key players in the effort he temporarily shunned. Trump has tapped Russell Vought for an encore as director of the Office of Management and Budget; Tom Homan, his former immigration chief, as “border czar;” and immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of policy. Trump's Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It's a shift seen in his labor pick WASHINGTON (AP) — Working-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members. It's a political shift spotlighting one of President-elect Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet picks: a GOP congresswoman, who has drawn labor support, to be his labor secretary. Oregon Rep. 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. Will a winter storm hit the US over Thanksgiving week? Here's what forecasts show so far 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 this weekend 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 also started the weekend with heavy precipitation. Meanwhile, thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Saturday afternoon after a “bomb cyclone” storm system roared ashore the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan says it is suspending mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan gear up for a protest in the capital. The government and Interior Ministry made the announcement on X, which is banned in Pakistan. Sunday's protest is to demand Khan's release. He has been in prison for more than a year but remains popular. His supporters rely heavily on social media and messaging apps to coordinate with each other. Pakistan has already sealed off Islamabad and shut down major roads and highways connecting the city with Khan's power bases. Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change. But it’s a far-from-perfect arrangement, with many parties still unsatisfied but hopeful that the deal will be a step in the right direction. Japan holds Sado mines memorial despite South Korean boycott amid lingering historical tensions SADO, Japan (AP) — Japan held a memorial ceremony on Sunday near the Sado Island Gold Mines despite a last-minute boycott of the event by South Korea that highlighted tensions between the neighbors over the issue of Korean forced laborers at the site before and during World War II. South Korea’s absence at Sunday’s memorial, to which Seoul government officials and Korean victims’ families were invited, is a major setback in the rapidly improving ties between the two countries, which since last year have set aside their historical disputes to prioritize U.S.-led security cooperation. Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of 'Love Connection' and 'Scrabble,' dies at 83 NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. Mark Young, Woolery’s podcast co-host and friend, said in an email early Sunday that Woolery died at his home in Texas with his wife, Kristen, present. Woolery, with his matinee idol looks, coiffed hair and ease with witty banter, was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978. He teamed up with Young for the podcast “Blunt Force Truth” and became a full supporter Donald Trump.
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Emma Shaw from the Phoenix Education Centre Stormont decision makers need to rethink how they hand out funding if they want to make real difference in disadvantaged communities, a major conference is expected to hear on Thursday. Emma Shaw, Executive Director of East Belfast ’s Phoenix Education Centre, says huge sums have been paid out over the years and many reports written on educational disadvantage but the problems they aim to address persist. Meanwhile, the community activist is running a programme aimed at helping steer young people away from trouble who might otherwise be getting involved in anti social behaviour. Emma helps young people some of whom have not left home in two years and others who are tackling trauma including drug and alcohol addiction as well as interactions with paramilitaries. Read more: Life-saving defibrillators to be rolled out to all NI schools Read more: Belfast children 'deserve better' as youth club wrecked during Storm Bert But she insists that staff at the Phoenix who are “on the ground” could do much more if funding providers stopped “playing it safe” by funnelling large sums to “established” groups. On Thursday, the Summit on Educational Disadvantage, at the Stormont Hotel, will “bring together educators, community leaders, and youth advocates to address the pressing issue of educational inequitable access to resources in East Belfast”. Emma told Belfast Live: “I feel like we’ve had so many reports about educational disadvantage in East Belfast, so many people weighing in about it in terms of policy makers, politicians. But it’s always a very top-down approach. But I feel like no one really engages with the people who live there or the people who work there and do this sort of work and actually understand what the complexities are.” She adds that reports and policy decisions “really miss out working class opinion”, with authors and decision makers “engaging with policy makers, politicians and big charities” but not “people like me on the ground”. Grass roots projects run by Phoenix include Step Up For Change which Emma says has been ongoing since October and has 11 “young people on it who were not going to school or were involved in anti-social behaviour getting referred into it”. Among them are young lads “some of those young people haven’t left the house in two years” but are now getting up every morning much to the delight of their families. The larger organisations that Emma says swallow up much of the funding aimed at tackling educational disadvantage are not on the ground and “don’t have that relationship component, whereas smaller organisations like ourselves, we’re able to be more flexible, we’re having those one-to-ones with them [young people] on a regular basis”. Emma says “the people who are doing the work are maybe overlooked” for much funding. Thursday’s summit is being co-hosted by Unite the union. Susan Fitzgerald, Unite’s regional secretary said: “Educational disadvantage is a class issue. Academic selection and an education system built around the interests of grammar and private schools are failing working class children. “Northern Ireland has the highest proportion of young people leaving school without five GCSEs as a result. A staggering one in twelve 16-24 year olds are not in employment, education or training - higher than anywhere else on these islands. “Poverty and inter-generational deprivation reinforce and perpetuate educational disadvantage. Even the apprenticeships which used to offer an alternative to working class young people these days have academic entry grades beyond reach of young people from working class areas, added to the fact that there simply aren’t enough genuine apprentice opportunities in the first place. “Educational disadvantage feeds into wider social problems. Young people suffering social exclusion, especially young men, can be easy prey for divisive narratives. We have to force our Governments to make sure no child is left behind and that those who have already been failed are given access to skills, decent employment and the respect they deserve.” Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow BelfastLive Facebook Twitter Comment More On East Belfast Stormont Education Real Life
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