The Jacksonville Jaguars placed quarterback Trevor Lawrence (concussion) on injured reserve Wednesday, likely ending his season after a vicious illegal hit in last week's loss to the Houston Texans. Lawrence, slammed in the head and neck by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after giving himself up, would be eligible to return Week 18. However, the 2-10 Jags are already eliminated from playoff contention. Mac Jones will start for the Jags this week against the Tennessee Titans. Al-Shaair, meanwhile, was suspended three games by the NFL on Tuesday. Lawrence, 25, has thrown for 2,045 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 10 starts this season. He also missed time with a left (non-throwing) shoulder injury. Lawrence was carrying the ball and went into a feet-first slide at Houston's 45-yard line during the second quarter of Sunday's game. Al-Shaair launched into him and delivered a forearm shot near the quarterback's head and shoulder. Multiple skirmishes erupted as Lawrence lay prone on the field. Al-Shaair was ejected, along with Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones. Lawrence immediately displayed the hand motion known as the fencing posture that is associated with traumatic brain injury. However, he was able to stand after being attended to briefly, and he sat up while being taken to the locker room on a cart. Al-Shaair took to social media Monday to apologize but the NFL was unmoved, announcing the three-game suspension on Tuesday. He is appealing. Al-Shaair, 27, is a repeat offender this season, having just been fined $11,255 for a late hit on Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard last week. He was also fined $11,817 for punching Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson in a Week 2 game. That came after a sideline skirmish that began after Al-Shaair hit Bears quarterback Caleb Williams late out of bounds but wasn't flagged. Lawrence has thrown for 13,815 yards, 69 TDs and 46 INTs since being selected No. 1 overall by the Jags in the 2021 draft out of Clemson. --Field Level MediaCorner kings Arsenal back in title hunt after punishing Man Utd
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Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey, listed as questionable due to a shoulder issue, is expected to play Monday night against the visiting Baltimore Ravens, NFL Network reported. McConkey missed practice on Thursday and was limited on Friday and Saturday. Star linebacker Khalil Mack, who was questionable because of a groin injury and was a limited participant, also is expected to play, according to the report. The Chargers (7-3) made several moves Monday ahead of the game against the Ravens (7-4), placing tight end Hayden Hurst (hip) on injured reserve, activating cornerback Deane Leonard (hamstring) off IR, signing cornerback Eli Apple from the practice to the active squad, and elevating linebacker Caleb Murphy and safety Tony Jefferson for game day. McConkey, 23, has started nine of 10 games and has 43 receptions on 63 targets for 615 yards and four touchdowns. The Chargers drafted the 6-foot, 185-pound McConkey in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Georgia. Mack, 33, is a three-time first-team All-Pro, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and the 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He has started the nine games he has played and has 26 tackles and 4.5 sacks this season. For his career, Mack has 617 tackles, 106 sacks, 141 tackles for loss, 178 quarterback hits, three interceptions -- two returned for touchdowns -- 32 forced fumbles and 13 fumble recoveries in 160 games (159 starts). He has played for the Raiders (2014-17), Chicago Bears (2018-21) and Chargers. Hurst, 31, has started two of seven games in his first season with the Chargers. He has seven receptions on 12 targets for 65 yards. A first-round pick (25th overall) by Baltimore in the 2018 NFL Draft out of South Carolina, Hurst has 202 receptions for 1,967 yards and 15 TDs in 86 games (41 starts) for the Ravens (2018-19), Atlanta Falcons (2020-21), Cincinnati Bengals (2022), Carolina Panthers (2023) and Chargers. Apple, 29, has two tackles in three games this season, his first with the Chargers. The 10th overall selection in the 2016 draft, Apple has 383 career tackles and six interceptions in 101 games (82 starts) for the New York Giants (2016-18), New Orleans Saints (2018-19), Panthers (2020), Bengals (2021-22), Miami Dolphins (2023) and Chargers. Leonard, who turned 25 last Tuesday, has four tackles in four games this season. His 21-day practice window on IR opened Wednesday. --Field Level MediaChinese President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that there would be "no winners" in a trade war with the United States and vowed the country would hit its growth goals for the year. Donald Trump -- who returns to the White House next month -- unleashed a grueling trade war with China during his first term in office, lambasting alleged intellectual property theft and other "unfair" practices. He has pledged to impose even higher tariffs on China after taking office on January 20, as Beijing is grappling with a shaky post-pandemic economic recovery. "Tariff wars, trade wars, and technology wars go against historical trends and economic rules, and there will be no winners," Xi said of China-U.S. relations while meeting several heads of multilateral financial institutions in Beijing, according to state broadcaster CCTV. "China is willing to maintain dialogue with the U.S. government, expand cooperation, manage differences and promote the development of China-U.S. relations in a stable, healthy and sustainable direction," said Xi. Beijing is targeting annual growth this year of around five percent, despite sluggish domestic consumption, high unemployment and a prolonged crisis in the vast property sector. Xi also said during Tuesday's meeting that China had "full confidence" in achieving its 2024 growth goal, state media reported. His remarks came as official data showed the country's exports rose last month at a slower rate than expected while imports shrunk further, underscoring the challenges China is still facing. The latest reading reinforced the need for more support a day after top officials pledged to bolster stuttering growth. Overseas shipments this year have represented a rare bright spot in the Chinese economy, with domestic spending mired in a slump and persistent woes in the property sector spooking investors. Exports jumped 6.7 percent on-year to $312.3 billion last month, China's General Administration of Customs said. But the figure was much slower than the 8.7 percent anticipated by economists in a Bloomberg survey and well down from the 12.7 percent leap in October, which was the strongest in more than two years. The data showed exports grew 5.4 percent on-year in January-November. "China's exports were perhaps the biggest upside surprise for the economy in 2024," wrote Lynn Song, chief economist for Greater China at ING. This is "one of the main reasons China is set to achieve its 'around five percent' growth target" for this year, he added. Analysts have suggested the recent surge in shipments is because foreign buyers fearing another trade standoff were racing to beat any possible tariffs on Chinese goods by Trump. "We could see some frontloading of exports in the coming few months but momentum is likely to soften after this is done, unless the outcome of tariff negotiations is surprisingly positive," wrote Song. The 3.9 percent drop in imports last month extended a slide in the previous month -- and was much worse than the 0.9 percent rise forecast -- as domestic demand continues to be dampened by lackluster consumer spending. The readings come as investors closely watch signals from Chinese leaders, who are convening this week in Beijing for a series of key meetings on economic planning for the coming year. The Politburo, China's top decision-making body, on Monday urged "vigorous" support for consumption and a loosening of monetary policy in 2025. But observers are still waiting for the announcement of specific policies, particularly any measures to significantly bolster consumption. Zhang Zhiwei, president and chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, said in a note that another key meeting on economic policy -- expected to take place in the coming days -- could "shed more light, particularly on the fiscal policy front".
Bringing the right questions to your home inspection can set you up for success. Here are some questions you should always ask your home inspector. Your first question should always be “What does the inspection include?” Make sure you have a good understanding of what it includes and what it leaves out so you’re as informed as possible. Ask them for proof of general liability insurance as well as errors and omissions insurance. This insurance protects both you and the inspector in the event they make a mistake (and even the most experienced professionals sometimes make mistakes). When hiring, ask what kind of technology they use. A home inspector’s most vital tools are always their eyes and experience, but some tools help conduct a more comprehensive inspection in a shorter period of time. Common home-inspection tools include thermal imaging, video scopes, drones for an aerial view of the roof, leak detectors, electrical circuit monitors and moisture meters. Keep in mind that while home inspectors are experienced with plumbing and electricity, they’re not usually licensed professionals in those fields. A home inspector can only note visible problems and point you to the right pro to handle them. They’re not likely to detect problems behind the walls without some kind of visible clue, such as stains that indicate leaks. Ask your inspector to identify which issues are the most important ones to fix and which ones are just minor imperfections. Not only is it no problem for you to accompany them on the inspection, it’s often encouraged so you can ask questions and learn about your home and how it works. Pay extra attention to the condition of costly components like the foundation, roof and HVAC system. These components are often difficult and expensive to fix, so you should have a clear understanding of any flaws. Once the inspection is over, ask the inspector what the biggest issues are. They’ll sort through everything they found during the inspection and tell you which problems actually pose a threat. They can also give you an estimated cost of repairs to help you make an informed decision. Afterward, you’ll receive a detailed written report that details their findings and recommendations. Hiring a home inspector usually costs about $450, though the price can change based on specific purposes, home size and where you live. Not all states, cities or municipalities license home inspectors. If your area requires it, verify that your inspector holds the proper licensing. Look for certification from a reputable professional organization such as the American Society of Home Inspectors.A majority of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court appear supportive of keeping intact a Tennessee law that forbids gender-affirming treatment options for transgender youth. Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care , often referred to as SB1, restricts health care providers from issuing trans children prescriptions for puberty blockers or hormone treatments. It also bans surgeries for transgender minors, a treatment option that is only used on older teenagers and only in extreme situations, typically after several years of therapy. Twenty-six states in the U.S. currently have bans or restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, and in some cases, for trans adults, too. The Tennessee law does not forbid the same treatment options when they are being used by cisgender children in the state for other health needs. The discrepancy prompted children, their family members and their health care providers to file a lawsuit against the law. The case, titled U.S. v. Skrmetti , was argued by ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Strangio made history by being the first openly trans person to argue a case before the court , doing so for around 40 minutes. U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, representing the federal government, also argued before the court in support of blocking the ban. Tennessee Solicitor General J. Matthew Rice spoke on behalf of Tennessee lawmakers in favor of keeping the ban in place. Strangio and Prelogar argued that the ban amounted to sex-based discrimination, in violation of the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause. Because the law barred doctors from prescribing transgender youth medications that could be used by cisgender peers for other health issues, they argued, the law was discriminatory on the basis of sex. “SB1 has taken away the only treatment that relieved years of suffering for each of the plaintiffs,” Strangio said in his statements . Gender-affirming treatments aren’t just safe, but are also overwhelmingly viewed by the medical community as being potentially life-saving — a point that Strangio himself noted in a personal essay for Truthout in 2021 . Conservative bloc members of the court made it clear to observers that they were likely to favor Rice’s position on the question before them, with many refusing to acknowledge established facts about gender-affirming care. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, for example, wrongly suggested that both allowing and banning gender-affirming care presented equal potential “harms,” implying that youth who receive gender-affirming treatment could, in the future, regret their decision. “For us to come in and choose one side of that, knowing that either way people are going to be harmed — there’s no perfect way out,” Kavanaugh said . In fact, there is a multitude of evidence demonstrating that detransitioning is incredibly rare, with one recent study showing that it happens in fewer than 1 percent of cases . Kavanaugh also tried to interject the issue of transgender athletes in youth sports. In response to Kavanaugh’s comments, Prelogar noted that the issues were unrelated . Justice Clarence Thomas attempted to claim that Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth wasn’t really a ban at all, in terms of sex discrimination , but rather that it disallowed such care based on a person’s age. “Why isn’t this simply a case of age classification?” Thomas posited during the hearing. Notably, cisgender children in the state can still access these types of medication, as long as the medication is not prescribed for reasons relating to their gender identity. Chief Justice John Roberts suggested that the matter should be left to the states, despite such bans unfairly restricting the right of trans children to seek adequate medical care. The Constitution leaves the question over whether medical care is safe or requires regulation “to the people’s representatives, rather than to nine people, none of whom is a doctor,” Roberts said . On at least two separate occasions, observers of the case noted that conservative justices actually had to assist Rice with some of his arguments and responses, as he appeared to slip up while trying to make his points in favor of the anti-trans law. Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation , noted that Roberts had to jump in at one point “to try to save the floundering Rice” when the lawyer struggled to respond to questions from liberal bloc Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Mystal, who frequently reports on goings-on at the court, wrote in a Bluesky post that Roberts “only does this when his side is getting the shit kicked out of it by the liberal women, as was just happening.” Alejandra Caraballo, a transgender clinical instructor at Harvard Law’s Cyberlaw Clinic, also recognized that Thomas was helping Rice during the hearing , noting there was “a lot” of “back and forth” between the two. “Clearly, [Thomas is] trying to salvage some of his mistakes earlier,” Caraballo added. Notably silent during the ordeal was Justice Neil Gorsuch, a conservative who authored an opinion in favor of trans rights four years ago. Caraballo and others interpreted his silence as an indication that he was possibly shifting his views toward accepting Tennessee’s ban , in line with the other conservative justices. Caraballo expressed pessimism about the chance of a ruling overturning the state ban. “I can easily see a 6-3 decision from [Justice Samuel] Alito that basically says it is not a sex based discrimination and trans people are not a quasi suspect class which would relegate explicit discriminations to rational basis,” Caraballo wrote on social media . “This would be a catastrophic decision.” Evan Urquhart, founder of Assigned Media , a news site that focuses on combating anti-trans propaganda, expressed similar sentiments. “The law doesn’t care about our lives. That was my big takeaway,” Urquhart wrote on Bluesky . “It doesn’t care if our treatments are necessary or unnecessary, and it doesn’t care if the states help us or harm us. Some of the judges may care. But the law doesn’t.”, /PRNewswire/ -- Wavegate Corporation, a pioneering developer of neuromodulation technology for chronic pain management, has secured a lead investor in their Series A funding round led by UCEA Capital Partners Ltd., a -based investment firm. This financing will accelerate the development of Wavegate's proprietary Ellipse platform, featuring StimuLux technology, designed to provide breakthrough therapeutic solutions for chronic pain patients. Wavegate's Ellipse spinal cord stimulator uses optical reflectometry to provide closed-loop adaptive modulation, uniquely adjusting stimulation in real-time based on spinal cord movement. This technology, which received FDA Breakthrough Device designation, offers significant potential to improve the lives of chronic pain sufferers by maintaining consistent pain relief across a range of patient activities using either paresthesia-based or paresthesia-free neuromodulation. Wavegate also recently achieved successful first-in-human data, further validating the clinical promise of its Ellipse platform. "Securing this funding represents a pivotal moment for Wavegate as we continue to push the boundaries in neuromodulation technology," said Dr. , CEO of Wavegate Corporation. "UCEA's investment validates the potential of our innovations and supports our vision of advancing effective, patient-centered pain management solutions." The investment by UCEA Capital Partners aligns with its strategic focus on supporting transformative healthcare technologies. "Wavegate's approach to neuromodulation reflects exactly the type of high-impact, innovation-driven opportunity we seek to champion. We are thrilled to support their journey in addressing a critical area of unmet medical need," noted , Chairman of UCEA Capital Partners Ltd. 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Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has been attacked in the street as he went shopping in Central London – amid fears he was targeted over his political views. Harrowing footage captured the moment the undefeated fighter and his security entourage were set upon by a group of people gathered in the street after leaving they had been shopping at a famous jewellery store. BOXING: INOUE VS GOODMAN | TUE 24 DEC 7PM AEDT | Australia’s Sam Goodman is set for a blockbuster Christmas Eve fight against undefeated Naoya ‘The Monster’ Inoue in Tokyo | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports . The 47-year-old was easy to spot dressed in a green jacket as he left the exclusive Hatton Garden jewellers and he must have had no idea he was walking into an angry mob when he stepped into the public street. The former world champion was visibly furious as he was led away by bodyguards into a black four-wheel-drive, The Sun reports. Representatives for Mayweather have told The Sun that the retired fighter was at no point touched during the fracas. Social media users, however, claim there is one camera angle that appears to show the American getting grazed by a loose hand that was thrown at him from a member of the chasing mob. Mayweather’s representatives also said “the crowd used racial slurs” towards him. One witness, who declined to be named, filmed the incident after it spiralled out of the store and into the street. He told The Sun: “There were maybe about eight to ten people involved in going after him, and about 20 or 25 watching on. Floyd Mayweather was attacked on the street. Photo: Twitter, @UB1UB2 and @Tam_Khan. “Mayweather’s security team were outnumbered. “Someone said that Mayweather had been shopping when he was asked why he supported Israel. He doubled down and said he was proud to support the Jews. “Then someone took a swing at him because of that. It looked very targeted. “He was bundled out of the shop but by then there were multiple people trying to hit him, and pushing his security guards.” The eyewitness continued: “Floyd took a few hits during it, but his security was trying to push people back. “I couldn’t really see Floyd trying to throw any punches back. His guards were just trying to get distance between him and them. “They got him into a car and tapped the roof two times, then it sped off. Clearly they were desperate to get him out of there. “It was over within two minutes.” It is feared Mayweather was targeted by pro-Gaza supporters over his staunch backing of Israel. Floyd Mayweather was ready tho throw down. Photo: Twitter. Floyd Mayweather had been enjoying retirement. Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images. The attack came days after the boxer launched the Mayweather Israel Initiative, which he says will give every orphan in Israel a free birthday present. Mayweather has also visited the Middle East and in October branded Israel his “home away from home”. In one of the videos a man can be heard saying: “You’re not gonna believe this man. “Money Mayweather just got punched up bro.” Mayweather appeared to be followed by a group of men as he and his security team walked towards a black car. With tensions rising, the ex-boxing champion then got into his car as they drove off amid ugly scenes. In another video, Mayweather was seen browsing in a store with expensive watches and jewellery on show. Mayweather was one of the first major Western stars to visit Israel in the aftermath of Hamas’ October 7 attacks last year, when 1,200 Israeli civilians were killed by Islamic terrorists. In February, the boxer was confronted by a pro-Palestinian activist during a press conference in Las Vegas to launch his new vape brand. His security team reportedly confiscated a Palestinian flag from an audience member – prompting loud chants of “Free Palestine”. During a visit last month, Mayweather joined Israel Defense Forces troops at a military base, where he hosted a barbecue. Floyd Mayweather in action in Ls Vegas. Photo by AL BELLO / GETTY IMAGES. And he was a guest of Netanyahu, 75, at a private meeting to discuss the history of Israel. Mayweather wrote online: “It was an honour to meet with you today. “Your strength and courage are unmatched, and your commitment to protecting the Jewish people and citizens of Israel is truly inspiring. Keep using your voice and never back down. “This week in Israel has been deeply emotional for me. “Visiting injured soldiers, meeting families of fallen heroes, and connecting with the people of Israel has been a humbling experience.” Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor, 36, but he has continued to box in exhibitions. The boxing legend boasts an incredible array of wealth, including the tallest commercial building in the USA as one of NINE skyscrapers that he owns. His other business ventures also include the ownership of boxing and fitness gyms around the world, a NASCAR team and a 26,000-square-foot skate park facility. Mayweather also has a foundation welfare cause set up since 2009 which provides a range of services such as free food and learning opportunities for youngsters. It comes after reports the boxer splashed out more than £300million ($400m) for a set of New York apartments. Mayweather has a vast business empire including property, cars and watches. However, he is set to add to that empire after agreeing a mega-money deal for a block of Manhattan apartments. — This story originally appeared on The Sun and has been republished with permission More Coverage ‘Stop the rot’: Postecoglou storm erupts Tyson Otto Aussie boxer stuns with body transformation Originally published as Crazy footage shows Floyd Mayweather attacked by mob in street brawl Boxing/MMA Don't miss out on the headlines from Boxing/MMA. 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 Boxing/MMA Aussie boxer stuns with body transformation Australian boxer Avril Mathie has stunned her followers after showing off a big transformation that’s changed her life. 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A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul Donald Trump's health team picks include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show host. All could play pivotal roles in fulfilling an agenda that could change how the government goes about safeguarding Americans’ health, from health care and medicines to food safety and science research. In line to be Trump's health secretary is anti-vaccine organizer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He says his task is to “reorganize” federal health agencies. They employ 80,000 scientists, researchers, doctors and other officials, and effect Americans’ daily lives. Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill at least 20 as diplomats push for a cease-fire BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 20 people and injured dozens in central Beirut, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without warning. Diplomats are scrambling to broker a cease-fire but say obstacles still remain. The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon in the months of fighting that have turned into all-out war. Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries. Instead, voters dealt them big losses in the November elections. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota all rejected proposed changes to their voting systems. In Alaska, a proposal to repeal ranked choice voting appears to have narrowly fallen short. The losses in many states came even though election reform supporters raised more than $100 million, easily outpacing opponents. Supporters say they aren't giving up but plan to retool their efforts. The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside Russian territory and ended with Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon that has alarmed the international community and heightened fears of further escalation. US reels from rain and snow as second round of bad weather approaches for Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. is reeling from snow and rain while preparing for another bout of bad weather ahead of Thanksgiving that could disrupt holiday travel. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Parts of the Northeast and Appalachia are also starting the weekend with heavy precipitation. Meanwhile thousands remain without power in the Seattle area after a “bomb cyclone” storm system roared ashore the West Coast earlier in the week, killing two people. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications. The response to the drugs varies from person to person and can depend on genetics, hormones and differences in how the brain regulates energy. Undiagnosed medical conditions and some drugs can prevent weight loss. Experts say it can take experimentation to help so-called nonresponders find results. Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 37 people PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 people. The overnight violence was the latest to rock Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and comes days after a deadly gun ambush killed 42 people. The officer said Saturday that armed men torched shops, houses and government property overnight. Gunfire is ongoing between rival tribes. Although Sunnis and Shiites generally live together peacefully in Pakistan, tensions remain in some areas, especially Kurram. Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience. One expert traveler suggests making a list a week before you go of things you need to do and pack. Cross off each item as you complete it during the week. Another tip is to carry your comfort zone with you. That could mean noise-canceling headphones, playlists meant to soothe airport travelers, entertainment and snacks from home. Carry a change of clothes and a phone charger in case of delays. Stay hydrated. Leave extra time. And know your airline's rules. Downloading the airline's app can help with that. Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic through the Australian Open Recently retired Andy Murray will team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January. Murray’s representatives put out statements from both players on Saturday. Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam champion who has spent more weeks at No. 1 than any other player in tennis history. Murray won three major trophies and two Olympic singles gold medals who finished 2016 atop the ATP rankings. He retired as a player after the Paris Summer Games in August.LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Saturday. David Rittich made 19 saves for the Kings, who improved to 6-2-1 at home. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Donegal Group Inc sees $271,376 in stock purchases by major shareholder
Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR , whose shares have surged over 376% year-to-date, was better understood by retail investors than institutional ones during its challenging period in 2022 , according to Wedbush Securities Managing Director Dan Ives . What Happened : “Institutional investors were stuck in group-think when it came to Palantir as an investment in 2022. It wasn’t part of the cool kids club,” Ives said in an interview with Palantir investor Amit Kukreja . “People didn’t understand the culture of Palantir. We’re talking about the elite of the elite.” The data analytics company’s stock performance has made it the S&P 500’s top performer this year, pushing its market capitalization to $176.47 billion. However, this surge has raised valuation concerns among analysts, with the stock trading at 172 times its projected 2025 earnings – nearly triple the industry average of 59.4. See Also: Veteran Investor Bets Big On S&P 500 Hitting 7,000 By End Of 2025: These Sectors Could Lead The Charge Why It Matters : Despite the lofty valuation, Ives maintains his bullish stance with a $75 price target, describing Palantir as “the Messi of AI” and predicting significant AI spending growth in 2025 . UBS recently set a higher $80 target while maintaining a neutral rating, though expressing concerns about the current valuation at 49 times revenue. Former Palantir employee Alex Fishman , now with Empros Capital , reinforced the optimistic outlook : “When I look at Palantir, it’s one of the few companies where I can easily envision it becoming 10 or 20 times its current size.” The broader Wall Street consensus remains cautious, with an average price target of $35.58 based on 20 analyst ratings, suggesting potential downside risk despite the company’s strong momentum in artificial intelligence and data analytics. Price Action : Palantir stock closed at $79.08 on Friday, down 3.73% for the day, with after-hours trading seeing a further decline of 0.35%. Year to date, the stock has surged 376.96%. It has a 52-week range of $15.66 to $84.80 and a market capitalization of $176.47 billion. The stock’s price-to-earnings ratio stands at 410.70, with a 14-day Relative Strength Index of 56, suggesting neutral momentum, according to data from Benzinga Pro . Read Next: Boeing In Spotlight After Fatal 737-800 Crash In South Korea, Stock Declined 28% Amid Deepening 2024 Challenges Image Via Shutterstock Disclaimer : This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Global Ship Lease Declares Quarterly Dividend on its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares
GameStop Sales Drop 20% From Last Year. The Stock Is Still Rising.Drake wins 65-46 against BelmontFormer President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Carter died Sunday, coming up on two years after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. At age 52, Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. Carter left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Here's the latest: Carter's state funeral will be Jan. 9 President Joe Biden has scheduled a state funeral in Washington for former President Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9. Biden also declared Jan. 9 as a National Day of Mourning across the U.S. Carter, the longest-lived former president, died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100. Biden also ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days from Sunday. Guterres' remembrance focuses on Carter's contributions to peace United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday praised Carter for his significant contributions to international peace through the Camp David Accords, the SALT II Treaty and the Panama Canal treaties. “President Carter’s commitment to international peace and human rights also found full expression after he left the presidency,” Guterres said in a statement. "He played a key role in conflict mediation, election monitoring, the promotion of democracy, and disease prevention and eradication. These and other efforts earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and helped advance the work of the United Nations. “President Carter will be remembered for his solidarity with the vulnerable, his abiding grace, and his unrelenting faith in the common good and our common humanity,” Guterres said. Reflections from King Charles III King Charles III joined leaders from around the world in issuing their condolences and sharing their reflections on the former president. “It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of former President Carter," the king said in a public statement. “He was a committed public servant, and devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights. His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977." Biden remembers Carter for his decency President Joe Biden broke from his family vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands to remember Carter, recalling his predecessor as a role model and friend. America and the world lost a “remarkable leader” with Carter’s death, Biden said, adding that he had spoken to several of the former president's children and was working with them to formalize memorial arrangements in Washington. Speaking for roughly 10 minutes, Biden remembered Carter as a humanitarian and statesman, someone he couldn't imagine walking past a person in need without trying to help them. He represented “the most fundamental human values we can never let slip away,” Biden said. The president repeatedly praised Carter's “simple decency” and his values, saying some will see him as a man of honesty and humility from a bygone era. “I don’t believe it’s a bygone era. I see a man not only of our time, but for all times,” Biden said. “To know his core, you need to know he never stopped being a Sunday school teacher at that Baptist church in Plains, Georgia.” Egyptian president notes historic Camp David Accords Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said on X that Carter's significant role in achieving the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel "will remain etched in the annals of history.” He went on to say Carter's “humanitarian work exemplifies a lofty standard of love, peace, and brotherhood.” Carter will be remembered as “one of the world’s most prominent leaders in service to humanity,” el-Sissi said. Biden to speak on Carter's death President Joe Biden will speak about Carter Sunday evening. The president will make his address from a hotel in St. Croix, from the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he is on a holiday vacation with his family. Carter’s relationship with his wife Rosalynn spanned a near-lifetime Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter had one of the great love stories and political partnerships in U.S. presidential history. The former president sometimes called his wife, who died Nov. 19. 2023, “Rosie,” which is a good way to remember how her name actually is pronounced. It is “ROSE-uh-lyn,” not, repeat NOT, “RAHZ-uh-lyn.” They were married more than 77 years but their relationship went back even further. Jimmy’s mother, “Miss Lillian,” delivered Eleanor Rosalynn Smith at the Smith home in Plains on Aug. 18, 1927. The nurse brought her eldest child back a few days later to visit, meaning the longest-married presidential couple met as preschooler and newborn. She became his trusted campaign aide and White House adviser, surprising Washington by sitting in on Cabinet meetings. Then they traveled the world together as co-founders of The Carter Center. Most of the nation saw the former president for the last time at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral. Grandson Jason Carter says Plains kept his grandparents humble Jason Carter is now the chairman of The Carter Center’s board of governors. He said his grandparents “never changed who they were” even after reaching the White House and becoming global humanitarians. He says their four years in Washington were just one period of putting their values into action and that the center his grandparents founded in Atlanta is a lasting “extension of their belief in human rights as a fundamental global force.” Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter traveled the world advocating for democracy and fighting disease, but Jason Carter said they weren’t motivated by pity, or arrogance that a former American president had all the answers — they ventured to remote places because they could “recognize these people.” They too were from “a 600-person village” and understood that even the poorest people “have the power ... the ability ... the knowledge and the expertise to change their own community.” President Biden mourns his predecessor As reaction poured in from around the world, President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” and he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocacy for the disadvantaged as an example for others. Biden said he is ordering a state funeral for Carter in Washington. Pelosi says Carter’s life ‘was saintly’ in devotion to peace Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is remembering Carter as a man steeped “in devotion to public service and peace.” The California Democrat said in a statement Sunday that Carter was committed to “honoring the spark of divinity within every person,” something she said manifested in “teaching Sunday school in his beloved Marantha Baptist Church, brokering the landmark Camp David Accords to pave the way to peace or building homes with Habitat for Humanity.” Pelosi also said Carter led “perhaps the most impactful post-presidency in history.” Historical praise from the United Kingdom British Prime Minister Keir Starmer noted in a post on X the special contribution Carter made by brokering the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt and through his work with the Carter Center. “Motivated by his strong faith and values, President Carter redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad,” Starmer said. Commemoration in New York City To commemorate Carter’s death, officials with the Empire State Building said in a post on social media that the iconic New York City landmark would be lit in red, white and blue on Sunday night, “to honor the life and legacy” of the late former president. The Obamas recall Carter's Sunday services In a statement issued Sunday, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama said Carter’s beloved Maranatha Baptist Church “will be a little quieter on Sunday,s” but added that the late former president “will never be far away -- buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels.” Noting the “hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews” to see the former president teach Sunday school, as he did “for most of his adult life,” the Obamas listed Carter’s accomplishments as president. But they made special note of the Sunday school lessons, saying they were catalysts for people making a pilgrimage to the church. “Many people in that church on Sunday morning were there, at least in part, because of something more fundamental: President Carter’s decency.” A somber announcement The longest-lived American president died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care , at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023 , spent most of their lives. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” The Carter Center said in posting about his death on the social media platform X. It added in a statement that he died peacefully, surrounded by his family. A Southerner and a man of faith In his 1975 book “Why Not The Best,” Carter said of himself: “I am a Southerner and an American, I am a farmer, an engineer, a father and husband, a Christian, a politician and former governor, a planner, a businessman, a nuclear physicist, a naval officer, a canoeist, and among other things a lover of Bob Dylan’s songs and Dylan Thomas’s poetry.” A moderate Democrat, Carter entered the 1976 presidential race as a little-known Georgia governor with a broad smile, outspoken Baptist mores and technocratic plans reflecting his education as an engineer. After he left office and returned home to his tiny hometown of Plains in southwest Georgia, Carter regularly taught Sunday School lessons at Maranatha Baptist Church until his mobility declined. Those sessions drew visitors from around the world. Former Vice President Gore remembers Carter for life "of purpose” Former Vice President Al Gore praised Jimmy Carter for living “a life full of purpose, commitment and kindness” and for being a “lifelong role model for the entire environmental movement.” Carter, who left the White House in 1981 after a landslide defeat to Ronald Reagan. concentrated on conflict resolution, defending democracy and fighting disease in the developing world. Gore, who lost the 2000 presidential election to George W. Bush, remains a leading advocate for action to fight climate change. Both won Nobel Peace Prizes. Gore said that “it is a testament to his unyielding determination to help build a more just and peaceful world” that Carter is often “remembered equally for the work he did as President as he is for his leadership over the 42 years after he left office.” During Gore’s time in the White House, President Bill Clinton had an uneasy relationship with Carter. But Gore said he is “grateful” for “many years of friendship and collaboration” with Carter. The Clintons react to Jimmy Carter's death Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, remember Carter as a man who lived to serve others. “Hillary and I mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others — until the very end." The statement recalled Carter's many achievements and priorities, including efforts “to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David." After he left office, the Clinton statement said, Carter continued efforts in "supporting honest elections, advancing peace, combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn’s devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity — he worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world,” the statement said.
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