For most U.S. residents, the sun went down earlier on one of the past few days than at any other time of the year. Jarringly early December sunsets are the result of the annual “fall back” from daylight saving time to standard time. But what if we had never sprung forward in the first place? Incoming Trump administration “government efficiency” advisers Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy posted recently in favor of dumping daylight saving time for good. On the flip side, in 2022, the U.S. Senate advanced a plan to make daylight saving time permanent. Either plan would get rid of the twice-a-year clock changes, as almost two-thirds of Americans say they want. But the country may be too spread out for a one-size-pleases-all solution. Depending on your latitude and how close you are to the edge of your time zone, you could end up with some unexpected daylight extremes. For example, when we moved our clocks back an hour last month, we doomed the people of northern Maine to darkness at 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 10, the earliest nightfall in the Lower 48. If we stayed on standard time year-round, those folks also would have June daylight streaming through their windows as early as 3:39 a.m. On the other hand, if we went with daylight saving time year-round, some North Dakotans wouldn’t get sunrise until after 9:45 a.m. for part of the winter. Related Articles And it’s not just a few remote places. All of Michigan and most of Indiana, including the Detroit and Indianapolis metro areas, would have at least some post-9 a.m. winter sunrises thanks to the states’ positions at the western edge of the Eastern time zone. The country attempted a two-year trial of permanent daylight saving time starting in 1974, but the experiment lasted just 10 months. Sunrise for most of the country came around 8:30 a.m. or later in the dreariest parts of winter, so most people commuted to work and school in the dark. Americans said the sunless mornings made them cranky, sad and less safe. Later research would back them up, indicating that permanent standard time works better with our biological rhythms, especially our sleep patterns. President Gerald Ford reversed the plan, and most of us have been on a clock-changing, hybrid system ever since. – – – It’s not just us The United States is among a few dozen countries that fiddle with the clocks every year. Most are in the Americas and Europe, where daylight saving time is called European Summer Time. Even within a country’s borders, some jurisdictions opt out. Hawaii, most of Arizona and most U.S. territories are permanently on standard time. Most of the Saskatchewan province of Canada doesn’t change its clocks, but most of the rest of the country does. Mexico adopted daylight saving time in 1996. Then all but a few parts of the country got rid of it again in 2022. Local experts cited widespread sleep disorders among the reasons for chucking the time changes. – – – Does more daylight save energy? Daylight saving time dates to the early 1900s and was first widely adopted during World War I by most European countries and, eventually, the United States. Longer daylight, the thinking went, would reduce the need for electric lighting in factories. Saving power was also the goal of the experiment in 1974, as the country slogged through an energy crisis so dire that only a single light adorned the National Christmas Tree in 1973. Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time /*! This file is auto-generated */!function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;iThe Memphis Grizzlies are learning the benefits of giving this season. When Memphis hosts the Indiana Pacers on Sunday, the Grizzlies will be seeking their sixth consecutive win and their 10th in their past 13 games. Their November success has been the result of an unselfish, team-oriented approach. The Grizzlies enter Saturday leading the NBA with 30.4 assists per game. Memphis dished out 36 assists on 47 made baskets in Friday's 120-109 home victory over New Orleans. "The ball movement (was) great," Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. "I think we had nine or 10 guys with two or more assists -- or 10 out of 11 guys (with) an assist, which is great." Ja Morant, who missed Wednesday's home win against Detroit due to a bruised knee, led the Grizzlies with seven assists against New Orleans, and Marcus Smart had six off the bench. Despite being limited to 10 games this season, Morant leads the team with 9.1 assists per game, followed by Scotty Pippen Jr. (5.7) and Smart (4.1). "When the ball's moving, it's about getting everyone involved," Pippen said. "It makes it a lot of fun to play with everyone. So, I feel like that's (when we are) the most dangerous, when everyone's touching the ball and everyone feels aggressive." Friday's win marked Memphis' first NBA Cup victory in the second year of the event. The Grizzlies had lost their first seven games of NBA Cup group play. As for Indiana, the Pacers were eliminated from contention for the NBA Cup knockout round with their 130-106 home loss Friday to Detroit. Indiana is 0-3 in Cup play. The Pacers had won three straight games -- all at home -- before being overpowered by the Pistons. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton led Indiana with 21 and 19 points, respectively. While the Pacers have struggled during the first two months of the season, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle said several of his younger players have shown signs of contributing at a significant level, including second-year forward Jarace Walker. Walker, 21, finished with 10 points and notched five of the team's nine steals off the bench on Friday. Additionally, third-year guard Bennedict Mathurin, 22, has excelled in a starting role and is averaging 17.7 points per game, while Quenton Jackson, 26, has averaged 10.3 points in his past three games. "(Walker) went in there (Friday against Detroit) and decisively stepped into shot and he was physical," Carlisle said. "Right now is a time for guys like Jarace and Q (Jackson) and Ben (Mathurin) to experience what it's like to have this kind of responsibility and respond as best they can." Mathurin is second on the team in scoring behind Siakam (19.9 points per game), while Haliburton's 16.6 scoring average ranks third. Sunday's game is the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams. Indiana and Memphis split last season's two meetings, with each squad winning at home. --Field Level MediaTahj Brooks shines in final home game as Texas Tech routs West Virginia 52-15
The year in money: inflation eased, optimism ticked upwardOttawa Senators (10-11-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (13-8-3, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -123, Senators +102; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators visit the Los Angeles Kings after Adam Gaudette's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Senators' 4-3 win. Los Angeles has a 13-8-3 record overall and a 7-2-1 record in home games. The Kings have conceded 65 goals while scoring 71 for a +6 scoring differential. Ottawa is 10-11-1 overall and 4-6-0 on the road. The Senators have allowed 71 goals while scoring 70 for a -1 scoring differential. Saturday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Senators won the last meeting 8-7 in overtime. Gaudette scored two goals in the win. TOP PERFORMERS: Anze Kopitar has seven goals and 20 assists for the Kings. Adrian Kempe has six goals and five assists over the past 10 games. Brady Tkachuk has 11 goals and 12 assists for the Senators. Gaudette has scored five goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Kings: 5-5-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game. Senators: 4-5-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.9 assists, 4.1 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game. INJURIES: Kings: None listed. Senators: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press
The Prime Minister insisted the UK will back Ukraine “for as long as it takes” as he made a speech at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London, but for the first time acknowledged the conflict could move towards a negotiated end. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has in recent weeks suggested he is open to a possible ceasefire with Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Kyiv and its European allies meanwhile fear the advent of Donald Trump’s return to the White House could result in American aid being halted. President-elect Trump has said he would prefer to move towards a peace deal, and has claimed he could end the conflict on “day one” of his time in power. As he attempts to strike up a good relationship with the incoming president, Sir Keir revealed he had told Mr Trump the UK “will invest more deeply than ever in this transatlantic bond with our American friends in the years to come”. In his speech at London’s Guildhall, the Prime Minister said there is “no question it is right we support Ukraine”, as the UK’s aid to Kyiv is “deeply in our self-interest”. Allowing Russia to win the war would mean “other autocrats would believe they can follow Putin’s example,” he warned. Sir Keir added: “So we must continue to back Ukraine and do what it takes to support their self-defence for as long as it takes. “To put Ukraine in the strongest possible position for negotiations so they can secure a just and lasting peace on their terms that guarantees their security, independence, and right to choose their own future.” Mr Zelensky told Sky News over the weekend he would be open to speaking with Mr Putin, but branded the Russian president a “terrorist”. He also suggested Ukrainian territory under his control should be taken under the “Nato umbrella” to try to stop the “hot stage” of the war with Russia. In a banquet speech focused on foreign affairs, the Prime Minister said it was “plain wrong” to suggest the UK must choose between its allies, adding: “I reject it utterly. “(Clement) Attlee did not choose between allies. (Winston) Churchill did not choose. “The national interest demands that we work with both.” Sir Keir said the UK and the US were “intertwined” when it came to commerce, technology and security. The Prime Minister added: “That’s why, when President Trump graciously hosted me for dinner in Trump Tower, I told him that we will invest more deeply than ever in this transatlantic bond with our American friends in the years to come.” He also repeated his commitment to “rebuild our ties with Europe” and insisted he was right to try to build closer links with China. “It is remarkable that until I met President Xi last month there had been no face-to-face meeting between British and Chinese leaders for six years,” the Prime Minister said. “We can’t simply look the other way. We need to engage. To co-operate, to compete and to challenge on growth, on security concerns, on climate as well as addressing our differences in a full and frank way on issues like Hong Kong, human rights, and sanctions on our parliamentarians,” he added. The Prime Minister said he wants Britain’s role in the world to be that of “a constant and responsible actor in turbulent times”. He added: “To be the soundest ally and to be determined, always, in everything we do. “Every exchange we have with other nations, every agreement we enter into to deliver for the British people and show, beyond doubt, that Britain is back.” Ahead of Sir Keir’s speech, Lord Mayor Alastair King urged the Prime Minister and his Government to loosen regulations on the City of London to help it maintain its competitive edge. In an echo of Sir Keir’s commitment to drive the UK’s economic growth, the Lord Mayor said: “The idealist will dream of growth, but the pragmatist understands that our most effective machinery to drive growth is here in the City, in the hands of some of the brightest and most committed people that you will find anywhere in the world.”How to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, December 1The Oklahoma City Thunder head coach had high praise for Ime Udoka. The NBA Cup, as a product, seems much better than the inaugural In-Season Tournament from a year ago. The teams that qualified are now headed to Las Vegas for a few games to determine an NBA Cup champion. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets are set to square off as they defeated the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors to advance to Vegas. They are both defense-oriented squads who can certainly provide an elite matchup. Right now, the Thunder are the top seed in the conference and are taking on the No. 2-seeded Rockets for a chance to play in the title. Ahead of the game, Oklahoma City head coach Mark Daigneault was highly complimentary of what Ime Udoka is building in Houston . Daigneault shares high praise for the Rockets and Udoka The Thunder have such a uniquely built squad, and it’s by design. General manager Sam Presti has been intentional in building a versatile roster with high-level defenders who can play all over the floor, as well as play off the dribble on the offensive side of the ball. They’ve got an identity, and that’s exactly what the Rockets are building. Daigneault, ahead of the matchup, acknowledged what Udoka and the Rockets are building in Houston and what sort of identity they have — which is crucial for a winning culture. “[Rockets] Coach [Ime] Udoka has established a culture of toughness there that is very potent and very obvious,” Daigneault said. “He’s done a great job. The athleticism of that team. They have electric athletes at multiple spots in size.” Bringing in the right players is one part, but pulling that potential together on the floor for the on-court product is just as important, and Udoka has shined at doing that as the Rockets are 17-8 on the season. “Obviously, [Amen] Thompson is the one who pops there but Eason is a very scrappy player,” Daigneault continued . “Jabari Smith has great positional size as well as [Dillon] Brooks and [Fred] VanVleet. Those guys are tough, veteran defensive-minded players.” Kendrick Perkins predicts who will win between the two teams With a tournament championship appearance on the line, the Thunder and Rockets should bring a high level of intensity. With the matchup on the horizon, former NBA champion and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins made quite a bold prediction on the matchup on an episode of “NBA Today.” “OKC is going to smoke Houston,” Perkins said. “I love the Rockets, but [Oklahoma City] is too good defensively.” The Rockets are a good defense, too, but the Thunder have one of the best offensive attacks in the league on top of their elite defense . The Rockets are two-and-a-half games behind the Thunder in the Western Conference standings, too. This game has stakes beyond the tournament, though the incentive to win the game being monetary helps, too. This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.
Faster, Smarter, and More Affordable – The U.S.-Made GEN3 Model Delivers Endless Hot Water, Exceptional Efficiency, and Adaptable Design for Every Home SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TrutanklessTM (OTC: TKLS), the premier name in residential electric tankless water heaters, proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated GEN3 model. Known for its innovation and engineering excellence, Trutankless is back with a cutting-edge solution that promises unmatched reliability, efficiency, and performance for every household. The Trutankless GEN3, shipping now from a U.S.-based manufacturing partner, is built to meet the needs of today's homeowners, combining professional-grade durability with advanced technology for a superior user experience. With faster time-to-temperature – reaching the set point in just 15 seconds, twice as fast as previous models – the GEN3 delivers endless hot water with exceptional energy efficiency. Its sleek, compact, wall-mounted design saves up to 9 square feet of space compared to traditional tanks, making it ideal for modern homes. "Our goal with the GEN3 is to redefine what homeowners can expect from a water heater," said Guy Newman , CEO of Trutankless. "We've taken everything our customers love about Trutankless and made it even better, more reliable, more efficient, and more adaptable to modern living, while keeping affordability in focus." The Trutankless GEN3 is packed with features that set it apart: Every Trutankless GEN3 unit is engineered, tested, and built in the U.S. to meet the highest standards of quality. Backed by an industry-leading protection plan for sellers with a 5-year parts warranty and a 2-year full system warranty, GEN3 ensures long-term peace of mind for homeowners. Trutankless has a legacy of innovation, previously recognized as the Best Home Technology Product by the National Association of Home Builders. With GEN3, the brand continues to lead the electric tankless water heater industry, setting new benchmarks in performance and sustainability. The Trutankless GEN3 is available for purchase through authorized dealers and installers. For more information or to find a local installer, visit https://www.trutankless.com/ . About TrutanklessTM TrutanklessTM is a leading innovator in electric tankless water heating technology. Dedicated to providing efficient, reliable, and eco-friendly solutions, Trutankless continues to set the standard for performance and innovation in the residential water heating industry. https://www.instagram.com/trutankless/ https://www.facebook.com/trutankless https://www.linkedin.com/company/trutankless / View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trutankless-shipping-gen3-redefining-electric-tankless-water-heating-302320061.html SOURCE Trutankless, Inc.NoneUnselfish Grizzlies carry 5-game win streak into clash vs. Pacers
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49ers running back Christian McCaffrey headed to IR with an injured right kneeNashville Predators (7-12-5, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (15-4-4, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wild -153, Predators +128; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild host the Nashville Predators after Jared Spurgeon's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Wild's 3-2 win. Minnesota is 15-4-4 overall and 3-2-2 against the Central Division. The Wild are 7-1-2 in games they score one or more power-play goals. Nashville has gone 7-12-5 overall with a 4-1-1 record in Central Division games. The Predators are 7-2-0 when scoring at least three goals. The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Kirill Kaprizov has 14 goals and 22 assists for the Wild. Marco Rossi has four goals and three assists over the past 10 games. Roman Josi has seven goals and 13 assists for the Predators. Steven Stamkos has scored three goals and added two assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Wild: 6-2-2, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.1 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game. Predators: 3-3-4, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.1 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game. INJURIES: Wild: None listed. Predators: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . The Associated Press
Champions Trophy: PCB chief hints at 'long-term' formula applicable to all ICC eventsThe year in money: inflation eased, optimism ticked upwardWASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - In its latest jab at Beijing, the U.S. will empower companies like Google and Microsoft to act as gatekeepers worldwide for highly sought-after access to AI chips, two people familiar with the draft plan said. Under the regime, to be released as soon as this month, these companies would have to comply with strict requirements, from reporting key information to the U.S. government to blocking Chinese access to AI chips. That would permit them to offer AI capabilities within the cloud overseas without a license, the sources said. The new rules, some of whose details are being reported for the first time, show officials are scrambling in the waning days of the Biden administration to streamline the process for approving AI chip exports while also preventing bad actors from accessing them. The U.S. fears China could harness the power of AI to supercharge its military, unleash powerful cyber attacks or even train a bioweapon. The Commerce Department declined to comment on the content and timing of the new regulations. Sources cautioned the administration's plans may change. Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) , opens new tab Google and Microsoft (MSFT.O) , opens new tab did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The measure takes a page from a national security agreement Microsoft inked with the U.S. government in April allowing it to provide AI technology to Emirati firm G42, the people said, whose historic ties to China fueled worry in Washington. Under the new draft rules, other companies beyond those with gatekeeper status will compete for licenses to import a smaller number of high-end Nvidia (NVDA.O) , opens new tab and AMD (AMD.O) , opens new tab artificial intelligence chips in each country, one of the sources said. Nvidia, which makes the world’s most powerful AI chips, said it is ready to work with the administration on the rules. AMD did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Exempted from the regime's caps would be 19 allied countries like the Netherlands and Japan plus Taiwan, which would have unlimited access to the AI chips or the capability they provide, two of the sources said. Also outside the framework would be a list of nuclear embargoed countries, including Russia, China, Iran and Venezuela, which are already blocked from acquiring U.S. AI semiconductors and would remain so. The U.S. government is conducting a final review of an "Artificial Intelligence Diffusion" rule drafted by the Commerce Department, according to a government posting this week, indicating it may be closing in on publication. Three sources said the posting referred to the AI caps. The Information Technology Industry Council, an advocacy association whose members include AMD and Google, is concerned the Biden administration is rushing the complex rule out without industry input that could head off adverse consequences. “If reports are accurate, such changes would dramatically expand the scope of export controls and have significant global implications," Naomi Wilson, the council’s senior vice president of Asia and global trade policy, said in a statement. The rules build on a program unveiled in September that gives permission to pre-approved data centers overseas to receive AI chips without a license, two sources said. To achieve that status, data centers must provide information about customers, business activities, access restrictions and cybersecurity. Sign up here. Reporting by Alexandra Alper and Karen Freifeld; additional reporting by David Shepardson; editing by Chris Sanders and Chizu Nomiyama Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab
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Kingsview Wealth Management LLC lessened its position in iShares U.S. Technology ETF ( NYSEARCA:IYW – Free Report ) by 33.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,019 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 1,026 shares during the period. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in iShares U.S. Technology ETF were worth $306,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in IYW. International Assets Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in iShares U.S. Technology ETF by 29,435.7% in the 3rd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 3,190,156 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $483,691,000 after buying an additional 3,179,355 shares in the last quarter. 1832 Asset Management L.P. boosted its holdings in shares of iShares U.S. Technology ETF by 173.9% during the 2nd quarter. 1832 Asset Management L.P. now owns 1,022,598 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $153,901,000 after acquiring an additional 649,192 shares during the last quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC grew its stake in shares of iShares U.S. Technology ETF by 1,170.2% in the second quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 572,587 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $86,174,000 after acquiring an additional 527,510 shares during the period. Sanctuary Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of iShares U.S. Technology ETF during the second quarter valued at approximately $57,410,000. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in iShares U.S. Technology ETF by 3.2% during the second quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 11,813,520 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $1,777,935,000 after purchasing an additional 371,517 shares during the period. iShares U.S. Technology ETF Trading Up 0.9 % NYSEARCA:IYW opened at $159.33 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $19.57 billion, a PE ratio of 38.84 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $155.00 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $149.05. iShares U.S. Technology ETF has a 12 month low of $114.84 and a 12 month high of $161.49. iShares U.S. Technology ETF Profile iShares U.S. Technology ETF, formerly iShares Dow Jones U.S. Technology Sector Index Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified fund. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Dow Jones U.S. Technology Index (the Index). Read More Want to see what other hedge funds are holding IYW? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for iShares U.S. Technology ETF ( NYSEARCA:IYW – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for iShares U.S. Technology ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for iShares U.S. Technology ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea
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