BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Nyla Harris had 14 points and Jayda Curry scored 10 of her 14 points in the fourth quarter to help No. 24 Louisville get past Colorado 79-71 on Saturday. The Cardinals led 56-55 after three quarters before pulling away in the fourth by scoring 16 unanswered points, capped by a fast-break layup by Curry, before Colorado made its first field goal of the frame with 2:48 left. Colorado scored the next six points to get within single digits at 72-63, but freshman Tajianna Roberts banked in a jumper in the lane at the other end. Izela Arenas sealed it on two free throws with 24.9 seconds left for a nine-point lead. Roberts finished with 13 and Arenas had 11 for Louisville (5-2). Frida Formann scored 25 points for Colorado (6-2). Jade Masogayo added 12 points, Nyamer Diew scored 10 and Kindyll Wetta matched her career-high with 10 assists. Formann went on a personal 8-0 run to give Colorado a 43-37 lead with 7:38 left in the third. She reached 20 points during the run, while no other player had scored in double figures. Louisville plays No. 8 Oklahoma on Wednesday in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Colorado continues a five-game homestand against Tennesse Tech on Tuesday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketball
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By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — A ransomware attack that hit a major software provider last week caused disruptions for a handful of companies over recent days, from Starbucks to U.K. grocery giant Morrisons. Blue Yonder, which provides supply chain technology to a range of brands worldwide, said that it experienced disruptions to services it manages for customers on Thursday, which the third-party software supplier determined to be “the result of a ransomware incident.” Some systems went offline, impacting clients using Blue Yonder’s software. A spokesperson for Starbucks, for example, said that the chain’s ability to manage barista schedules and track hours was disrupted — meaning store leaders across North America are currently being instructed to use manual workarounds. Starbucks maintained that the outage is not impacting how customers are served and that ensuring workers get paid for all hours worked is a top priority. While the company continues to work towards full recovery, the spokesperson added that Starbucks was able to process payroll again as of Tuesday morning. Two of the U.K.’s biggest grocers, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, were also affected — with both telling CNN over the weekend that they had turned to contingency plans to keep operations flowing. A spokesperson for Morrisons confirmed to The Associated Press that the outage “impacted our warehouse management systems for fresh and produce” and that it was continuing to operate on back up systems Tuesday. Sainsbury’s, meanwhile, said Tuesday that its service was restored. Related Articles National News | Man found guilty of holding down teen while he was raped at a youth center in 1998 National News | What Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024 National News | New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants National News | Walmart becomes latest – and biggest – company to roll back its DEI policies National News | Today in History: November 26, Mumbai terror attacks of 2008 begin Blue Yonder declined to disclose how many of its customers were impacted by the hack. In a statement sent to the AP, a spokesperson maintained that it had notified “relevant customers” and would continue to communicate as needed. The spokesperson also maintained that recovery efforts were still underway — noting that Blue Yonder “has been working diligently together with external cybersecurity firms to make progress,” including the implementation of several defensive and forensic protocols. Blue Yonder’s website touts an extensive global roster of customers — including Gap, Ford and Walgreens. Walgreens and Gap were not impacted following the ransomware attack, spokespeople for the companies said. Ford shared that it was investigating whether the incident affected its operations earlier this week, but had no further updates when reached Tuesday. Blue Yonder, based in Arizona, is a subsidiary of Japan’s Panasonic Corp. Panasonic acquired the supply chain software firm in September 2021.Sweet Boston Woman Treated her Dog 'Buddha' Like Her Own Child — And Then All Hell Broke LooseMarsha Blackburn, Claudia Tenney Unveil DOGE Acts to Slash Wasteful Spending
Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis has ruled out running for the presidency of Greece, following a proposal by former PM Antonis Samaras. Speaking at a book presentation in Patra, Karamanlis stated, “While the offer honors me, I must clarify that the matter neither concerns nor interests me.” Karamanlis indirectly addressed the recent expulsion of Samaras from the ruling party, emphasizing that strong criticism should not be demonized or met with disciplinary measures, as these only hinder national unity. Karamanlis condemned Turkey for raising “arbitrary and unfounded” claims regarding sovereignty and the demilitarization of islands, asserting that such issues are firmly grounded in international law. He called on Greece to decisively confront Turkey’s aggression and revisionism, maintaining clear positions on the sole dispute between the two countries: the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf. Turning to Greece’s economic crisis, Karamanlis criticized the austerity measures imposed during the bailout era, calling the policies punitive and ineffective. He highlighted the devastating impact on Greece, noting, “We lost 30% of our national income and nearly 50% of our standard of living.” Karamanlis also criticized the European Union for failing to address economic disparities effectively. “Faced with a major challenge, European leadership chose a shortsighted and miserly approach. Instead of resource transfers from the wealthy North to the struggling South or debt mutualization through Eurobonds, ideologies of blame and distortion were deployed against entire nations,” he said. The former PM blamed Germany’s dominant influence for steering the EU away from its founding principles, eroding citizens’ faith in the European vision.After a thrilling double-overtime win over Fresno State, California Baptist makes the nearly 2,500-mile trip to Orlando to face Central Florida on Sunday. The Lancers (5-3) capped their time at the Acrisure Holiday Invitational in Palm Springs, Calif., with an 86-81 victory over the Bulldogs on Wednesday. That followed a last-second, 79-77 loss to SMU the day before. Dominique Daniels Jr. played 45 minutes against Fresno State and led California Baptist with 29 points. He paces the Lancers with 20.3 points per game, while Kendal Coleman averages 15.1 points and is shooting 59.7 percent form the floor. However, coach Rick Croy's team has struggled from 3-point range, shooting just 30.7 percent entering its first true road game this season. UCF (5-2) is coming off of an 84-76 win over Milwaukee last Wednesday despite being outrebounded 41-31. The Knights were helped by the heroics of senior guard Darius Johnson, who had 28 points as he shot a career-best 8-for-10 from beyond the arc. "Darius was terrific," UCF coach Johnny Dawkins said. "He's so comfortable in his leadership role now, he's leading our team and running the show, and our new players are becoming more comfortable playing with him. He's been a rock for us this season, and you love to see it out of a senior point guard." "I had an extraordinary night shooting the ball from three," Johnson said. "I rarely think that would happen again, but it's great. I know my teammates are going to have nights like that as well." Johnson is among the nation's leaders in minutes per game (36.6) and is shooting a team-high 50 percent from 3-point range (23 of 46). He, along with his fellow guard Jordan Ivy-Curry, are each averaging 16.9 points to lead UCF. The Knights opened the season with an impressive win over Texas A&M, now No. 20 in the AP poll, but lost both games at last weekend's Greenbrier Tip-Off, including a triple-overtime defeat against LSU on Sunday. UCF has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2018-19. This will be the first meeting between the Knights and the Lancers, who will each have time off afterwards. UCF won't play until Dec. 8 against Tarleton State, while California Baptist is idle until its Dec. 11 game at San Diego State. --Field Level Media
PALERMO, Calif. (AP) — Two children were wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a small religious K-8 school in Northern California and the shooter died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot, sheriff’s officials said. The children’s conditions were not immediately known. The shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, a private, K-8 school in Palermo, a community of 5,500 people about 65 miles (104 km) north of Sacramento. Related Articles National News | Abandoned mines in the US pose dangers to people and property when land gives way National News | Dog food recalled in 7 states for salmonella risk after puppy litter gets sick, FDA says National News | White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign National News | Powell: Fed’s independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions National News | United Healthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York Butte County Sheriff Kory L. Honea said the 911 calls reported “an individual on campus who had fired shots at students,” and said that the shooter did not appear to have a connection to the school. The motive was not immediately known, he continued. One student was flown to a nearby hospital, Honea said. Authorities rushed students to the Oroville Church of the Nazarene to be reunited with their families, the sheriff’s office said. The school has been open since 1965 and caters to fewer than three dozen children, according to its website.
Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC street NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours before the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police said. The shooter appeared to be “lying in wait for several minutes” before approaching Thompson from behind and opening fire, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Police had not yet established a motive. “Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target,” Tisch said, adding that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence.” Surveillance video reviewed by investigators shows someone emerging from behind a parked car, pointing a gun at Thompson’s back, then firing multiple times from several feet away. The gunman continues firing, interrupted by a brief gun jam, as Thompson stumbles forward and falls to the sidewalk. He then walks past Thompson and out of the frame. “From watching the video, it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday's targeted fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk thrust the executive and his business into the national spotlight. Thompson, who was 50, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group Inc for 20 years and run the insurance arm since 2021 after running its Medicare and retirement business. As CEO, Thompson led a firm that provides health coverage to more than 49 million Americans — more than the population of Spain. United is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run versions of the U.S. government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older. The company also sells individual insurance and administers health-insurance coverage for thousands of employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. The business run by Thompson brought in $281 billion in revenue last year, making it the largest subsidiary of the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group. His $10.2 million annual pay package, including salary, bonus and stock options awards, made him one of the company's highest-paid executives. Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump's defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host's personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation. Hegseth met with legislators on Capitol Hill, conducted a radio interview and released an opinion article denying allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. He insisted he was “not backing down one bit," that Trump was still supporting him and he planned to return Thursday for more meetings with lawmakers. But the president-elect's team was looking at alternatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trump himself remained quiet about Hegseth while issuing a flurry of statements on social media Wednesday about other nominees and his news coverage. Hegeth, asked if he'd meet with Trump on Thursday, said he'd meet with him “anytime he'd like." Hegseth is the latest nominee-designate to be imperiled by personal baggage after the recent withdrawal of Trump’s initial pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose vulnerabilities were well-documented. But Hegseth’s past, including the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies, was not widely known. Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors WASHINGTON (AP) — Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The justices’ decision, not expected for several months, could affect similar laws enacted by another 25 states and a range of other efforts to regulate the lives of transgender people, including which sports competitions they can join and which bathrooms they can use. The case is being weighed by a conservative-dominated court after a presidential election in which Donald Trump and his allies promised to roll back protections for transgender people, showcasing the uneasy intersection between law, politics and individual rights. The Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer warned a decision favorable to Tennessee also could be used to justify nationwide restrictions on transgender healthcare for minors. In arguments that lasted more than two hours, five of the six conservative justices voiced varying degrees of skepticism of arguments made by the administration and Chase Strangio, the ACLU lawyer for Tennessee families challenging the ban. Peter Navarro served prison time related to Jan. 6. Now Trump is bringing him back as an adviser WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House adviser Peter Navarro, who served prison time related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, will return to serve in Donald Trump’s second administration, the president-elect announced Wednesday. Navarro, a trade adviser during Trump’s first term, will be a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, Trump said on Truth Social. The position, Trump wrote, “leverages Peter’s broad range of White House experience, while harnessing his extensive Policy analytic and Media skills.” The appointment was only the first in a flurry of announcements that Trump made on Wednesday as his presidential transition faced controversy over Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief. Hegseth faces allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement, and Trump has considered replacing him with another potential nominee. As he works to fill out his team, Trump said he wanted Paul Atkins, a financial industry veteran and an advocate for cryptocurrency, to serve as the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. He wrote on Truth Social that Atkins “recognizes that digital assets & other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before.” Trump also said he was changing course on his choice for White House counsel. He said his original pick, William McGinley, will work with the Department of Government Efficiency, which will be run by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy with the goal of cutting federal spending. Now David Warrington, who has worked as Trump’s personal lawyer and a lawyer for his campaign, will serve as White House counsel. Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes tore through a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza on Wednesday, sparking fires and killing at least 21 people, according to the head of a nearby hospital, in the latest assault on a sprawling tent city that Israel designated a humanitarian safe zone but has repeatedly targeted. The Israeli military said it struck senior Hamas militants “involved in terrorist activities” in the area, without providing additional details, and said it took precautions to minimize harm to civilians. The strike on the Muwasi tent camp was one of several deadly assaults across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. An Israeli attack in central Gaza killed at least 10 more people, including four children, according to Palestinian medics. Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, launched after Hamas’ October 2023 attack, shows no signs of ending after nearly 14 months. Hamas is still holding dozens of Israeli hostages, and most of Gaza’s population has been displaced and is reliant on international food aid to survive. Israel is also pressing a major offensive in the isolated north, where experts say Palestinians might be experiencing famine. The Biden administration has pledged to make a new push for a Gaza ceasefire now that there's a truce in Lebanon between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, ending more than a year of cross-border fighting. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump demanded this week the release of hostages held by Hamas before he is sworn into office in January. South Korean President Yoon's martial law declaration raises questions over his political future SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours, but experts say it raised serious questions about his ability to govern for the remaining 2 1/2 years of his term and whether he will abide by democratic principles. The opposition-controlled parliament overturned the edict, and his rivals on Wednesday took steps to impeach him. One analyst called his action “political suicide.” Yoon’s political fate may depend on whether a large number of people in coming days take to the streets to push for his ouster. Here's a look at the political firestorm caused by the martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years. Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law on Tuesday night was accompanied by a pledge to eliminate “shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces at a single stroke.” He vowed to protect the country from “falling into the depths of national ruin.” Yoon, a conservative, cited repeated attempts by his liberal rivals in control of parliament to impeach his top officials and curtail key parts of his budget bill for next year. French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962 PARIS (AP) — France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed. President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027. However, he will need to appoint a new prime minister for the second time after July’s legislative elections led to a deeply divided parliament. Macron will address the French on Thursday evening, his office said, without providing details. Barnier is expected to formally resign by then. A conservative appointed in September, Barnier becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in France’s modern Republic. White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could still grow. The U.S. believes that the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. Harris found success with women who have cats, but Trump got the dog owner vote: AP VoteCast WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead-up to the 2024 election was all about cat owners. But in the end, the dogs had their day. President-elect Donald Trump won slightly more than half of voters who own either cats or dogs, with a big assist from dog owners, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters. Dog owners were much more likely to support the Republican over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Cat owners were split between the two candidates. About two-thirds of voters said they own a dog or cat, but pet owners don't usually get much attention from politicians. This year, however, past comments by Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, about “childless cat ladies” briefly became a campaign issue — and Taylor Swift signed her Instagram endorsement of Harris in September as “Taylor Swift Childless Cat Lady.” Harris did end up decisively winning support from women who owned a cat but not a dog. Still, those voters were a relatively small slice of the electorate, and pet owners as a whole did not seem to hold Vance's remarks against the GOP ticket. Childless or not, women who only owned a cat were more likely to support Harris than were dog owners, or voters who had a cat and a dog. About 6 in 10 women who owned a cat but not a dog supported Harris, according to AP VoteCast. She did similarly well among women who did not own either kind of pet.
Asia’s gasoline margins continued to climb on Wednesday, as 300,000 barrels of the benchmark grade of octane exchanged hands at the closing window. The margins rose to $9.57 per barrel over Brent crude, from $9.02 on Tuesday. In naphtha, the margins were flat amid weaker regional demand. The margins dipped by $1.13 to $91.28 per metric ton over Brent crude. Light distillate stocks, including naphtha and gasoline, at the Fujairah commercial hub rose by 416,000 barrels to 6.949 million barrels in the week ending Dec. 2, S&P Global Commodity Insights data showed. U.S. gasoline inventories rose by 2.85 million barrels, and distillate stocks rose by 2.45 million barrels in the week ending Dec. 6, market sources said, citing American Petroleum Institute figures on Tuesday. Oil prices climbed 1% on Wednesday as market participants anticipated a rise in demand from top importer China following Beijing’s latest plans to boost economic growth. O/R Four gasoline deals and no naphtha trade. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Haridas; Editing by Eileen Soreng)
UN General Assembly calls for 'unconditional' ceasefire in Gaza
Who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson? What we know about the suspect on the runShares of Marvell Technology ( MRVL 23.19% ) surged 23.2% on Wednesday following the data infrastructure semiconductor specialist's release on the prior afternoon of its report for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2025 (ended Nov. 2, 2024). Investors' positive reaction can be attributed to the quarter's revenue and earnings beating Wall Street's consensus estimates, and fourth-quarter guidance for both the top and bottom lines speeding by analysts' expectations. Powerful demand for artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities was the driver of Marvell's quarterly growth and better-than-expected guidance. Marvell Technology's key numbers Metric Fiscal Q3 2024 Fiscal Q3 2025 Change YOY Revenue $1.42 billion $1.52 billion 7% GAAP operating income ($146.3 million) ($702.8 million) Loss widened 380% GAAP net income ($164.3 million) ($676.3 million) Loss widened 312% Adjusted net income $354.1 million $ 373 .0 million 5% GAAP earnings per share (EPS) ($0.19) ($0.78) Loss widened 311% Adjusted EPS $0.41 $0.43 5% Data source: Marvell Technology. YOY = year over year. GAAP = generally accepted accounting principles. Fiscal Q3 2025 ended Nov. 2, 2024. Investors should focus mainly on the adjusted numbers, which exclude one-time items. Adjusted net income excludes $715.1 million in restructuring charges, $264.9 in amortization of acquired intangible assets, $158.4 million in stock-based compensation, and a few other smaller positive and negative items. Wall Street was looking for adjusted EPS of $0.40 on revenue of $1.45 billion, so Marvell surpassed both expectations. In the quarter, Marvell generated cash of $536.3 million running its operations, up 7% from the year-ago period. The company ended the quarter with cash and equivalents of $868.1 million, up 7% from the prior quarter, and long-term debt of $3.97 billion on its balance sheet. Performance by end market End Market Fiscal Q3 2025 Revenue Change YOY Data center $1.10 billion 98% Enterprise networking $150.9 million (44%) Carrier infrastructure $84.7 million (73%) Consumer $96.5 million (43%) Automotive/industrial $82.9 million (22%) Total $1.52 billion 7% Data source: Marvell Technology. YOY = year over year. The data center end market's phenomenal growth of 98% year over year was driven by strong demand for the company's AI -related products. These mainly include its custom AI chips -- which are application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) -- and interconnect products for AI-enabled data centers. In fiscal Q3, the data center end market accounted for a whopping 72% of Marvell's total revenue. This is up from just 39% in the year-ago quarter, clearly showing how the company's business profile has changed considerably in just one year. The other four end markets continued to struggle on a year-over-year basis, dragging down the company's overall results. This is a semiconductor industrywide phenomenon, not specific to Marvell. What the CEO had to say In the earnings release, CEO Matt Murphy commented on the quarter's results and the outlook for Q4: Moreover, in addition to expecting a "strong finish to this fiscal year," Murphy said management projects the "substantial momentum to continue in fiscal 2026." Guidance For the fiscal Q4 (which ends in late January/early February 2025), management expects: Revenue of $1.80 billion, which equates to growth of 26% year over year. Adjusted EPS of between $0.54 and $0.64, which equates to growth of 17% to 39% (28% at the midpoint). Going into the release, Wall Street had been expecting fiscal Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.52 on revenue of $1.65 billion, so Marvell's outlook sprinted by both expectations. Management sees accelerating growth on the horizon Marvell's overall fiscal Q3 results were just so-so with year-over-year revenue and adjusted EPS only increasing a modest 7% and 5%, respectively. But its fiscal Q4 guidance looks great, with expected revenue growth of 26% year over year and adjusted EPS growth of 17% to 39%. This robust outlook reflects management's confidence that strength in its AI-powered data center end market will continue and that demand in some of its other markets will improve.Tweet Facebook Mail Big tech companies could be forced to pay for Australian journalism under a reported plan from the federal government. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today reveal a plan to impose financial penalties on tech companies such as Meta if they don't negotiate "in good faith" with news organisations. It's expected to pressure tech giants to commit to a bargaining code with publishers and pay for news content shared on their platforms. READ MORE: Baby toy pulled off shelves over choking fears Tech giants could be penalised for not paying for Australian news under a new plan. (Getty) Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, is currently at the centre of the stand-off, after its existing agreements with news publishers expired. The other major player, Google, has current payment agreements in place but hasn't promised to renew them. Existing laws in Australia designed to encourage tech companies to pay for news can be circumvented if platforms such as Facebook remove traditional media entirely from their site. READ MORE: Meta 'working to fix' outage impacting Facebook and Instagram globally Time's Person of the Year shortlist revealed View Gallery Meta has done just that in Canada, and reportedly has suggested it could do so in Australia. The Herald reported that the upcoming plan would also levy penalties on companies that were greater than the cost of publishing bargains, which are estimated to be worth a collective $1 billion over four years. DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .
Two New "Angel Fleet" Trailers Premiering Nationwide During Primetime 11-22-2024 09:32 PM CET | Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: Pressat Audiences nationwide are set for a first look at the acclaimed short film "Angel Fleet" as two new trailers debut during primetime programming on streaming platforms and TV devices. Beginning Wednesday, November 20, the 15 and 30-second trailers will be broadcast between 7-10 p.m across US time zones, delivering a sneak peek at the aviation drama that has already captivated viewers at international film festivals. The trailers, designed to introduce a broader audience to Angel Fleet, feature key moments from the film, blending historical drama with emotional storytelling and its powerful soundtrack. Without revealing too much, these previews highlight the film's heartfelt tribute to aviation crews who have made the ultimate sacrifice throughout history. Viewers will get glimpses of Europe's last airworthy B-17 Flying Fortress, a central visual and symbolic element of the film. Filmmakers Tristan Loraine and Herb Jackson Jr. teamed up on the project to tell a unique story that captures hearts and minds. Following an impressive festival run, Angel Fleet has won awards and been recognized at multiple events, including the Birmingham Film Festival in the UK where it won the Audience Vote Award and the Culver City Film Festival. The team is now setting its sights on broader industry recognition. Recently, the film was officially submitted to the Academy Awards in the highly competitive Live Action Short category, reflecting its high-caliber storytelling and technical achievements. Executive Producer, Herb Jackon Jr, commented: "I believe that the magic of flight really captivates people, and it's clear that our film resonates not just with aviation enthusiasts but with a wider audience as well. The element of experiencing trauma from losing a loved one, especially a respected father figure in the industry, seems to strike a chord with many viewers. Throughout the filmmaking process, I learned that collaboration is absolutely essential. Having talented individuals makes a significant difference - our lead, Darcy Jacobs, truly delivered an outstanding performance, as did her co-star, Millie Lewis. This wonderful experience wouldn't have been possible without the guidance of our director, Tristan Lorraine, and our award-winning cinematographer, Anya Krasnikova." The primetime trailer debuts for Angel Fleet serve as a testament to how independent filmmaking can enter the mainstream and deliver compelling, socially resonant stories to diverse audiences. To learn more about the film visit the official website, angelfleetfilm.com [ https://angelfleetfilm.com/ ] About Fact Not Fiction Films Founded in 2006, Fact Not Fiction Films is an award-winning production company specializing in aviation-themed films, documentaries, and socially conscious storytelling. Based in Sussex, the studio has produced a number of critically acclaimed projects, including "A Dark Reflection," "Shady Lady," and "Spitfire Sisters." The company is dedicated to creating factually accurate, high-quality productions that inform, inspire, and entertain. For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact: Iain Alexander: press@iconicamedia.com Media Contact Company Name: Fact Not Fiction Films Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=two-new-angel-fleet-trailers-premiering-nationwide-during-primetime ] Country: United Kingdom Website: https://factnotfictionfilms.com This release was published on openPR.Global stocks mostly rose Thursday following strong earnings from artificial intelligence leader Nvidia as bitcoin prices zoomed near $100,000 and oil prices rose. Nvidia itself had a volatile day, finishing modestly higher after several reversals. The chip company reported a whopping $19 billion in profits, although investors wondered if its current rate of stupendous growth is sustainable. But stocks rose as a "relief trade" after the Nvidia report, said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare, who noted that investors had feared a disappointing Nvidia announcement would spark a tech sell-off. All three major US indices rose, led by the Dow, which won more than one percent. The pickup on US markets also helped European bourses shake off early weakness. O'Hare called Thursday's rally a "broad-based move," noting nine of 11 US sectors rose and adding that investors are hopeful about a year-end rally. But worsening tensions between Russia and Ukraine also loom as a risk. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the conflict in Ukraine had characteristics of a "global" war and did not rule out strikes on Western countries. Putin spoke out after a day of frayed nerves, with Russia test-firing a new generation intermediate-range missile at Ukraine. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky branded the strike a major ramping up of the "scale and brutality" of the war by a "crazy neighbor", while Kyiv's main backer the United States said that Russia was to blame for escalating the conflict "at every turn". The tension helped push oil prices up around two percent and played a role in lifting natural gas prices to their highest level in a year. The dollar also continued to push higher, boosted by the falling odds of further Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, as well as the greenback's status as a haven currency. But the day's most impressive action may have been bitcoin, which soared above $99,000. The cryptocurrency has been lifted by expectations that Donald Trump, spurred by cryptocurrency cheerleader Elon Musk, will bring it further into everyday use upon re-entering the White House in January. "Will Americans be able to use crypto to pay their taxes in the future? There is a bigger possibility of this happening now than before the election," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB. In Asia, shares in Indian conglomerate Adani Group tanked after US prosecutors charged its owner Gautam Adani with handing out more than $250 million in bribes for key contracts. Flagship operation Adani Enterprises dived almost 20 percent, while several of its subsidiaries -- from coal to media businesses -- lost 10 to 20 percent. Among other companies, Google parent Alphabet tumbled 4.6 percent after the Justice Department asked a federal court to order Google to sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown. DOJ also asked the court to ban deals for Google to be the default search engine on smartphones and prevent it from exploiting its Android mobile operating system. 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Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said Tuesday that personal electronics could become more expensive if President-elect Donald Trump carries out his threat to slap new tariffs on foreign goods , as large retailers scramble to assess the potential impact of the proposed levies on their business. The warning came one day after Trump said he would impose a new round of tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on his first day in office. Before the Nov. 5 election, he had proposed a baseline 10% tariff on all U.S. imports and a 60% tariff on goods shipped from China, arguing the such levies protect domestic manufacturers and encourage American companies to create jobs at home. Any added costs on U.S. imports from the three counties "will be shared by our customers," Barry told investors in the company's Nov. 26 earnings call, noting that "there's very little in [the] consumer electronics space that is not imported." "These are goods that people need, and higher prices are not helpful," she added. Price hikes are not guaranteed, Barry cautioned, saying that any impact on the retailer's costs and prices are contingent on how any new tariffs might be implemented. "I think it's going to be a very fluid situation as we continue to work through it," she said, adding that the company will "make sure we do everything we can to keep prices right for our customers." Best Buy could try to partly offset the impact of new tariffs by importing more goods ahead of levies taking effect in 2025, as well as working with vendors to source products from countries other than China, Barry said during the call. Roughly 60% of the goods Best Buy sells are imported from China. "We are already planning for and working with our vendor partners on next steps," she said. Barry's comments are echoed by other retailers and manufacturers bracing for the impact of higher tariffs on their supply chains. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has warned that Trump's proposed tariffs could lead to higher prices for smartphones, laptops and tablets, connected devices, video game consoles, and computer accessories. Ed Brzytwa, the CTA's vice president of international trade, said a number of the trade group's members are "front-loading 2025 imports into 2024 to get out ahead of the tariffs." As far as possible price hikes for consumers, "A number of people are waking up now to the fact that this could be a reality," he said. Tariffs Donald Trump Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting.People who own a home in the US may live longer, research published Wednesday said. For American men in early adulthood who were born in the early twentieth century – from the first years of the 1900s – four months were added to their life expectancy. Oxford University said this was likely owing to positive factors tied to homeownership, including accumulation of wealth, stronger social ties, better living conditions, and mental health benefits. “My study finds homeownership has a meaningful positive impact on life expectancy,” Casey Breen, a senior postdoctoral research fellow at Oxford, said in a statement . “These results suggest that social policies that equitably expand homeownership opportunities for Black Americans may help narrow the gap between Black and white male life expectancy in the US.” Breen’s work was published Wednesday in the journal Demography . While physicians have said mortality rates between Black and white Americans have have narrowed in recent years, there are still discrepancies. “These varied outcomes in life expectancy raise significant questions. Why is life expectancy worse for some and better for others?” Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, said in a statement in 2022. He noted that systemic historical issues have played a role. There were even fewer opportunities for Black Americans to own their own homes in 1940. That year, fewer than 10 percent between the age of 18 and 25 were homeowners and only 40 percent over the age of 65 owned their homes. Whereas, white Americans were nearly twice as likely to own a house as Black Americans. Breen also found that owning a home was associated with 0.36 years of additional life expectancy for Black American men who were born during that time, and 0.42 years for white men. To reach these conclusions, he used data from 1920 and 1940 census records, including social security death records, and a sibling-based identification strategy. They looked at life expectancy outcomes for American men who were between the ages of 24 and 35 and owned a home. Controlling for factors like education, race, income, marital status, and family background, the study found that property value had very little impact on life expectancy. Although, Oxford noted that the data of people used was restricted in terms of gender, ethnicity, nationality, and historical context. “This study also shows that there is a meaningful, statistically significant difference in life expectancy between Americans owning their home and those who rent, with homeowners in early adulthood living approximately six months longer at age 65 than those who rent,” Breen added. The study said that, going forward, expanding homeownership opportunities for minorities could be helpful in mitigating racial disparities in mortality in the US. Although, there are multiple factors complicating home ownership these days, like the economy and climate change . Decades later, the gaps remain. The homeownership rate in the US is nearly 66 percent , according to financial services company Bankrate . Bankrate said that it increased by just over 10 million from 2010 to 2020: a smaller increase than in any other decade between 1950 and 2010. Among young adults, it said homeownership had declined from 45 percent in 1990 to 39 percent. Agency Simply Insurance said that while 74 percent of white Americans own their home, only 47 percent of Black Americans are homeowners. A National Association of Realtors report from last year said that the gap between Black and white Americans was the largest in a decade, and Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies found that Black, Hispanic, and Native American households were less likely to be homeowners in every US state but Hawaii. More single women own homes than men, but the Pew Research Center said in 2023 that the edge was narrowing. Single women owned 58 percent of the nearly 35.2 million homes owned by unmarried Americans, while single men owned 42 percent. Among households headed by an unmarried person ages 65 and older, about 6 million more were headed by women: which could be because women live longer than men. A LendingTree analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data said single women own 2.71 million more homes than single men. Breen told The Independent that the data were limited to men because women often change their names during marriage, and he plans to investigate the link between homeownership on life expectancy for women in a follow-up study. “I anticipate I’ll find similar mortality benefits for women, but of course I won’t know until I have completed the follow-up study,” he said via email.Earlier this month, former Oklahoma state Rep. Monroe Nichols (D) was elected the first Black mayor of Tulsa. Among other plans, Nichols wants to help heal a community still grappling with the legacy of a racist massacre that killed at least 300 people more than a century ago. The Department of Justice recently announced a review of the Tulsa Race Massacre , a two-day event in 1921 when a white mob terrorized a 35-square block area known as “Black Wall Street,” which consisted mostly of affluent homes and thriving Black-owned businesses. There has been a sustained push in Tulsa for the city government to issue reparations of some kind to the descendants of those affected by tragedy, and to the larger community of Greenwood, the neighborhood that now stands on the site of the massacre. Nichols told HuffPost he supports the effort to resolve the pain that descendants of the massacre ― and the two remaining survivors of the event, both now over 100 years old ― still face. But he has not yet established a hard stance on reparations. Nichols’ campaign was based on rehabilitating Tulsa’s education system and addressing affordable housing issues in order to combat homelessness. Black Tulsa residents have long suffered from a dearth of economic opportunity, Nichols said. “My election was a strong statement that Tulsans are ready to respectfully and meaningfully close a painful chapter in our city’s history and move forward together,” he told HuffPost in an email. “My time in office is about the future and I don’t believe a better future is possible until we do the hard work of healing the wounds of the past.” The DOJ review will assess what occurred during the riots. It is unclear if the review will lead directly to a local reparations effort. But the city started the Beyond Apology Commission this year to reconcile and unite Tulsa residents in the Greenwood community and the descendants of those affected by the riot. Under the leadership of Tulsa’s current mayor, G.T. Bynum, t he commission has not seen much progress regarding reparations. It was tasked with reviewing two reports, one from 2023 and one from 2001, that both called for reparations for descendants and survivors of the massacre. “I believe it’s essential for survivors and descendants of massacre victims to find closure from this painful chapter in our history,” Nichols said. “Once the Beyond Apology Commission releases its recommendation and the DOJ investigation has concluded I believe my role is to act on the recommendation and focus on uniting our city.” Bynum has said people in Tulsa “view reparations as not just cash payments,” and that there is also interest in economic, educational and housing opportunities ― issues that Nichols named as his priorities during his campaign. In August, Nichols said education was something the city should be laser-focused on. “We’ve got to take this talk of reparations out of the political sense and focus on other areas,” he told The Associated Press . “Education is an area where we should really sink our teeth into quite a bit.” It’s not clear whether any potential reparations would actually take the form of cash payments. Joyce Williams, a longtime Tulsa resident who voted for Nichols, said she expects him to be “open to the community” and make a real effort to provide “some means of compensation” to descendants and survivors. “I expect that he will attempt to impact our ability to get in the position to have a hearing on the loss of a strong financial system brought on by [the massacre], and I expect we are going to have to push him just like anyone else,” Williams told HuffPost. “I’m not naive to think that this man is not going to be able to do a whole lot without some push and support.” Damario Solomon-Simmons, executive director of Justice for Greenwood, an advocacy group for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and descendants, told HuffPost that addressing the terror and trauma that erupted in 1921 should be a “top priority” for Nichols. “We are excited because we want to see policies and laws implemented that benefit our community, and at the top of our list is justice and reparations for the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, particularly as it relates to the two living survivors,” Solomon-Simmons told HuffPost. “That has to be one of the things he does in the very beginning to move this issue forward and have actual progress, and not just another Black face in a high place,” Solomon-Simmons said. The last two living survivors of the massacre ― Viola Fletcher, 110, and Lessie Benningfield Randle, 110 ― have, along with several descendants, been fighting in courts in their quest for reparations. In June, the Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected a request to reconsider a dismissed lawsuit filed by Fletcher and Randle. The aim of the lawsuit was to force the city of Tulsa to pay reparations to Fletcher and Randle for their sufferings after the massacre. After the rejection, Solomon-Simmons, who represents the two survivors, requested a federal review from the Department of Justice, and met with Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general for civil rights, in Washington, D.C. The announcement of the review came months later. “My election as Mayor shows that Tulsans are ready for a new kind of leadership ― one committed to building a city where we can live and work together, regardless of race,” Nichols told HuffPost. “I know that I’m able to serve today because I stand on the shoulders of those who sacrificed for our community before, during, and after the race massacre.” Solomon-Simmons told HuffPost that addressing the city’s racial issues and history was one of the main driving factors for voters this year. Now, the community waits for results. “This is one of the reasons North Tulsans and Black Tulsans voted in such high numbers for Monroe,” Solomon-Simmons said. “Because they believe he will do something that has never been done. To make sure reparations are implemented correctly.” Descendants Of Tulsa Massacre Victims Are Skeptical Of Justice Department Review Justice Department To Launch Review Into 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre And What Survivors And Descendants Are Owed
Squid Game Season 2 Trailer Shows New Games With New Stakes By has officially released a new , previewing the highly anticipated upcoming season and inviting fans back into the games. What happens in the new Squid Game Season 2 trailer? The latest trailer once again highlights the return of Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456 (played by Lee Jung-jae) to the Squid Game. The trailer shows off more of the action that fans can expect in the second season, and some of the new games as well. Squid Game Season 2 will be released on December 26, 2024, on Netflix. Check out the new Squid Game Season 2 teaser trailer and posters below ( ): The cast of the new season of Squid Game includes Gong Yoo, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Lee Jin-uk, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, and Won Ji-an. Hwang Dong-hyuk serves as the writer, director, and executive producer for the new season of the series. He said of Squid Game Season 2 when speaking to in 2022, “There’s definitely a lot of pressure on how to make [Season 2] even better. I know that a lot of the different fans and audiences have enjoyed the series very much, but, really, we’re focusing on how to make it even more joyful to the global audience.” The first season of Squid Game was released in September 2021. It quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched series of all time and then went on to win a number of different awards, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Lee Jung-jae), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Hwang Dong-hyuk), and more. Anthony Nash has been writing about games and the gaming industry for nearly a decade. When he’s not writing about games, he’s usually playing them. You can find him on Twitter talking about games or sports at @_anthonynash. Share articleAlgert Global LLC Decreases Position in Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE:AMR)