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Grant Sergent threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns for San Diego (8-3, 6-2 Pioneer Football League) which ended the season with a four-game win streak and winners of six of seven. The Toreros finished in sole possession of second place in the PFL behind Drake (7-1), which clinched the league outright with a 49-10 win over Stetson on Saturday. Drake beat San Diego 30-28 on a walk-off field goal on Sept. 28 in Des Moines, Iowa. Bryce Patterson threw for 133 yards and a touchdown and James Louis ran for a touchdown for the Eagles (7-5, 5-3). ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP collegebasketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
10 hot-ticket gifts we predict will sell out on Black Friday 2024Amritsar: AAP Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney on Friday claimed that someone had “impersonated” the official handle of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on the microblogging platform X. He said the impersonator had created the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee parody account, which was active since Sept 2023. In a statement released here on Friday, Sahney said he had taken up the issue with the Union information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.Sahney said the parody account has over 13,500 followers, and it alarmingly holds a paid verification badge (blue tick), lending it unwarranted credibility. TNN We also published the following articles recently Baljit Singh Daduwal elected president of Shiromani Akali Dal Azad Sikh preacher Baljit Singh Daduwal was elected president of the newly formed Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Azad at a Kurukshetra gurdwara. Daduwal, also the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee's Dharam Prachar Committee chairperson, was chosen after consultations with Sikh community members and leaders. The SAD Azad, founded in November, aims to address Sikh issues and the upcoming HSGMC elections. Impersonator held for extorting money under police disguise Police in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, apprehended a man impersonating a police officer. The imposter, Shivbux, was caught photographing a motorcycle with an improper number plate. He wore a fake uniform, complete with an 'SPG' insignia, and carried counterfeit credentials. Shivbux confessed to extorting money from motorists and shopkeepers for over a month. 5 held for impersonating Maoists, extorting money in Malkangiri Five individuals posing as Maoists were arrested in Malkangiri district, Odisha, for an extortion racket. They threatened villagers with 'praja court' trials if ransom demands weren't met. A complaint by Badapada's naib sarpanch led to their apprehension. Police seized a gun, a Maoist letter, and mobile phones.For almost a decade, volunteers at the Ottawa Police Service have spearheaded the Purse Project to collect and distribute sanitary and hygiene products like pads, tampons, deodorant and shampoo to women who may not be able to afford them. This year the demand is greater than ever, but donations have been slow. Detective Dawn Neilly one of the co-organizers, has been part of the project since it started. “Your period is something that I think people are now starting to realize that it's necessary to manage. We have a lot of people who find themselves at a shelter or living on the street or maybe even they have like a fixed income but they need to supplement it by going to drop-in centres," Neilly said. "These items can cost you anywhere between $30 and $50 a month so it’s just one of those things that we just wanted to help out and see if you could just make it more accessible." The Ottawa Police Service will accept donations at 211 Huntmar Dr., 3343 St. Joseph Blvd. and 474 Elgin St. It also accepts donations at the following Shoppers Drug Mart locations: 174 Bank St., 702 Bank St., 1080 Bank St./Sunnyside, 181 Greenbank Rd. and 3781 Strandherd Dr. The Citron Hygiene warehouse located at 150-2855 Swansea Cres. is also a drop-off location, from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All items collected will be delivered by OPS to local area shelters including, but not limited to the Youville Centre, the St. Joe’s Women’s Centre, the Emily Murphy Non-Profit Housing Corporation, and la Maison d’amitié. If a monetary donation is easier, you can send an e-transfer to purseproject@ottawapolice.ca . the last day to donate is Dec. 1. 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Police chief says 'extreme left group' behind Montreal protest violence; Legault calls for more arrests Quebec Premier Francois Legault is putting pressure on the Montreal police to arrest everyone involved in an anti-NATO protest that turned violent last week. Canadian government suspends contracts with Boissonnault's former company The medical supply company co-founded by Liberal MP and former minister Randy Boissonnault has been suspended from bidding on or entering into contracts with the Government of Canada. Atlantic Nova Scotians head to the polls to vote in snap election; results delayed by an hour Nova Scotians are casting their votes Tuesday in a snap provincial election, but they won't learn the outcome until after 9 p.m., due to a delayed opening at a polling station. N.S. man charged with attempted murder after assault left victim with significant injuries A 30-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after an alleged assault in Denmark, N.S., on Monday. 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Montreal Cinemas Guzzo closing West Island theatre amid major financial troubles Cinemas Guzzo owner and reality TV star Vincenzo (Vince) Guzzo said he will close the Cinema Des Sources location as he faces financial trouble and fights to save his business. Police chief says 'extreme left group' behind Montreal protest violence; Legault calls for more arrests Quebec Premier Francois Legault is putting pressure on the Montreal police to arrest everyone involved in an anti-NATO protest that turned violent last week. 'Broken lives and families': former members of Quebec religious community speak out Several former members of fringe religious community the Mission de L’Esprit Saint are urging the Quebec government to intervene following claims that it was a cult that brainwashed some members. Their stories are being told in a new documentary by Noovo Info. Northern Ontario Police seize $1M in drugs in northwestern Ont. bust Suspects from Alberta and B.C. are in custody after Ontario Provincial Police made a massive drug bust at a rental unit near Kenora, Ont. Sudbury resident scammed out of $20K, suspect from southern Ont. charged A 21-year-old from southern Ontario has been charged with several offences after a victim from Greater Sudbury was tricked into giving him $20,000. Sudbury driver arrested for impaired twice in 8 hours A 38-year-old Sudbury man arrested for impaired driving Monday afternoon was arrested for the same offence early Tuesday morning. Windsor Two suspects wanted for pharmacy break-in Windsor police are searching for two suspects after a break-in at a pharmacy on Tecumseh Road East. Lakeshore man facing more sex assault charges after second alleged victim comes forward Essex County OPP say a Lakeshore man is facing more sexual assault charges after a second alleged victim has come forward. Amicable end proposed for former Grace Hospital site The Corporation of the City of Windsor and Fairmount Properties LLC issued a joint statement about the former Grace Hospital site near downtown Windsor. London Police look to identify 3 suspects in shooting investigation, arrest 4th suspect London police are asking the public for help identifying suspects involved in a break, enter and shooting investigation. Sarnia councillor won't apologize to mayor and staff for vulgar attacks during meeting A controversial Sarnia councillor is under fire for a vulgar exchange during a city budget meeting on Tuesday. 'What I envision is a low barrier shelter': Woodstock council endorses mayor’s proposal for homelessness service centre Woodstock City Council has endorsed a proposal by Mayor Jerry Acchione to create a new shelter for those currently living on Woodstock streets and in encampments. Kitchener Guelph man guilty in hit-and-run crash that killed cyclist A Guelph man has pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in the death of a cyclist and community advocate. Paul Bernardo denied parole after victims' families plead he be kept behind bars Notorious killer and rapist Paul Bernardo has been denied parole for a third time after the families of his victims made an emotional plea to the Parole Board of Canada on Tuesday to keep him behind bars. 24 arrests as part of Hamilton, Ont. street gang investigation, with ties to Toronto, Waterloo and Brantford Police in Hamilton, Ont. have arrested 24 people as part of a street gang investigation with connections to Toronto, Halton, Waterloo and Brantford. Barrie One person seriously injured in collision with dump truck Emergency crews are at the scene of a serious collision between a dump truck and a minivan in Clearview Township. 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A man accused of stealing military weaponry will face court over the alleged theft of a missile launcher and firearm parts. or signup to continue reading Police searched the home of the 55-year-old from South Plympton, a suburb southwest of CBD, on December 28 after receiving a tip that stolen weapons were stashed in his house. A decommissioned missile launcher and an empty dual carrier for missiles were allegedly found at the Jervois Street home. A "large amount of firearms" including rifle barrels, magazines, firing pins and trigger assemblies were also seized, investigators said. A number of and a military backpack were found with the weapons, police said. The seized items were allegedly stolen from another house in South Plympton. The 55-year-old man has been charged with serious criminal trespass and theft along with a number of other offences. He was refused bail to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on December 30. Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement
Europe’s tallest building, the Lakhta Center, is a stunning architectural marvel standing at an astonishing 1,515 feet tall. Located in Saint Petersburg , Russia , this sleek, spiralling tower is a landmark that redefines the city’s skyline and serves as a testament to modern engineering. Completed in 2018, the Lakhta Center was commissioned by Gazprom, one of the world’s largest energy companies, and it currently serves as its headquarters. Designed by architectural firm RMJM, the tower’s twisting form minimises wind resistance, making it both practical and aesthetically striking. The Lakhta Center overtook Moscow’s Federation Tower to claim the title of Europe’s tallest building, and it’s 500ft taller than The Shard in London, which measures 1,016 feet. With its record-breaking height, the Lakhta Center ranks among the 20 tallest buildings in the world. The Lakhta Center isn’t just tall, it’s green, too. The building incorporates advanced energy-saving technologies, including a double-skin facade that improves thermal insulation and a sophisticated heating and cooling system that minimises its environmental impact. Its construction adhered to international environmental standards, earning it a LEED Gold certification. The tower features 87 floors, housing a mix of offices, observation decks, and public spaces. Its observation deck, perched near the top of the structure, offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Finland and the historic city of Saint Petersburg. Standing far taller than the city’s traditional low-rise architecture, the Lakhta Center is not without controversy. Some critics argue that its immense height disrupts the aesthetic balance of the UNESCO World Heritage site. However, supporters claim that the building is a symbol of progress and modernity, reflecting Russia ’s ambition to blend heritage with innovation. The Lakhta Center has inspired a wave of urban development in Saint Petersburg, including new residential and commercial projects in its surrounding district. The skyscraper also serves as a cultural hub, with an amphitheater, planetarium, and exhibition spaces open to the public.
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Kobe Stewart scored 17 points as Presbyterian beat Monmouth 71-61 on Saturday. Stewart had five rebounds and six assists for the Blue Hose (5-3). Kory Mincy added 16 points while shooting 4 for 11 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while they also had five rebounds. Jamahri Harvey shot 5 for 14, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc to finish with 13 points. The Hawks (0-8) were led in scoring by Jack Collins, who finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and two steals. Monmouth also got 12 points and two steals from Justin Ray. Madison Durr had seven points. The loss is the eighth straight for the Hawks. Presbyterian took the lead with 4:56 left in the first half and never looked back. Stewart led his team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put them ahead 45-32 at the break. Presbyterian used an 8-0 run in the second half to build a 17-point lead at 61-44 with 8:51 left in the half before finishing off the win. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart's sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are revaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business. The changes announced by the world's biggest retailer followed a string of legal victories by conservative groups that have filed an onslaught of lawsuits challenging corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minority and women-owned businesses and employees. The risk associated with some of programs crystalized with the election of former President Donald Trump, whose administration is certain to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority. Trump's incoming deputy chief of policy will be his former adviser Stephen Miller , who leads a group called America First Legal that has aggressively challenged corporate DEI policies. “There has been a lot of reassessment of risk looking at programs that could be deemed to constitute reverse discrimination,” said Allan Schweyer, principal researcher the Human Capital Center at the Conference Board. “This is another domino to fall and it is a rather large domino,” he added. Among other changes, Walmart said it will no longer give priority treatment to suppliers owned by women or minorities. The company also will not renew a five-year commitment for a racial equity center set up in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd. And it pulled out of a prominent gay rights index . Schweyer said the biggest trigger for companies making such changes is simply a reassessment of their legal risk exposure, which began after U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 that ended affirmative action in college admissions. Since then, conservative groups using similar arguments have secured court victories against various diversity programs, especially those that steer contracts to minority or women-owned businesses. Most recently, the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty won a victory in a case against the U.S. Department of Transportation over its use of a program that gives priority to minority-owned businesses when it awards contracts. Companies are seeing a big legal risk in continuing with DEI efforts, said Dan Lennington, a deputy counsel at the institute. His organization says it has identified more than 60 programs in the federal government that it considers discriminatory, he said. “We have a legal landscape within the entire federal government, all three branches -- the U.S. Supreme Court, the Congress and the President -- are all now firmly pointed in the direction towards equality of individuals and individualized treatment of all Americans, instead of diversity, equity and inclusion treating people as members of racial groups,” Lennington said. The Trump administration is also likely to take direct aim at DEI initiatives through executive orders and other policies that affect private companies, especially federal contractors. “The impact of the election on DEI policies is huge. It can’t be overstated,” said Jason Schwartz, co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group at law firm Gibson Dunn. With Miller returning to the White House, rolling back DEI initiatives is likely to be a priority, Schwartz said. “Companies are trying to strike the right balance to make clear they’ve got an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, and they want to get the best talent, while at the same time trying not to alienate various parts of their employees and customer base who might feel one way or the other. It’s a virtually impossible dilemma,” Schwartz said. A recent survey by Pew Research Center showed that workers are divided on the merits of DEI policies. While still broadly popular, the share of workers who said focusing on workplace diversity was mostly a good thing fell to 52% in the November survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associated at Pew called it a small but significant shift in short amount of time. There will be more companies pulling back from their DEI policies, but it likely won’t be a retreat across the board, said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at New York University. “There are vastly more companies that are sticking with DEI," Glasgow said. "The only reason you don’t hear about it is most of them are doing it by stealth. They’re putting their heads down and doing DEI work and hoping not to attract attention.” Glasgow advises organizations to stick to their own core values, because attitudes toward the topic can change quickly in the span of four years. “It’s going to leave them looking a little bit weak if there’s a kind of flip-flopping, depending on whichever direction the political winds are blowing,” he said. One reason DEI programs exist is because without those programs, companies may be vulnerable to lawsuits for traditional discrimination. “Really think carefully about the risks in all directions on this topic,” Glasgow said. Walmart confirmed will no longer consider race and gender as a litmus test to improve diversity when it offers supplier contracts. Last fiscal year, Walmart said it spent more than $13 billion on minority, women or veteran-owned good and service suppliers. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations that that have partnered with Walmart on its diversity initiatives offered a cautious response. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a non-profit that last year named Walmart one of America's top corporation for women-owned enterprises, said it was still evaluating the impact of Walmart's announcement. Pamela Prince-Eason, the president and CEO of the organization, said she hoped Walmart's need to cater to its diverse customer base will continue to drive contracts to women-owned suppliers even if the company no longer has explicit dollar goals. “I suspect Walmart will continue to have one of the most inclusive supply chains in the World,” Prince-Eason wrote. “Any retailer's ability to serve the communities they operate in will continue to value understanding their customers, (many of which are women), in order to better provide products and services desired and no one understands customers better than Walmart." Walmart's announcement came after the company spoke directly with conservative political commentator and activist Robby Starbuck, who has been going after corporate DEI policies, calling out individual companies on the social media platform X. Several of those companies have subsequently announced that they are pulling back their initiatives, including Ford , Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply . Walmart confirmed to The Associated Press that it will better monitor its third-party marketplace items to make sure they don’t feature sexual and transgender products aimed at minors. The company also will stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s annual benchmark index that measures workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. A Walmart spokesperson added that some of the changes were already in progress and not as a result of conversations that it had with Starbuck. RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, senior director of the HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, said companies that “abandon” their commitments workplace inclusion policies “are shirking their responsibility to their employees, consumers, and shareholders.” She said the buying power of LGBTQ customers is powerful and noted that the index will have record participation of more than 1,400 companies in 2025.
Syrians celebrate changeSaquon Barkley becomes ninth running back to rush for 2,000 yards in a seasonMOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Isaiah Smith ran for a career-high 205 yards on 31 carries and scored a touchdown and San Diego beat Morehead State 37-14 in a season-ending contest for both teams on Saturday. Grant Sergent threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns for San Diego (8-3, 6-2 Pioneer Football League) which ended the season with a four-game win streak and winners of six of seven. The Toreros finished in sole possession of second place in the PFL behind Drake (7-1), which clinched the league outright with a 49-10 win over Stetson on Saturday. Drake beat San Diego 30-28 on a walk-off field goal on Sept. 28 in Des Moines, Iowa. Bryce Patterson threw for 133 yards and a touchdown and James Louis ran for a touchdown for the Eagles (7-5, 5-3). ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP collegebasketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 21, 2024-- The Board of Directors of UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI ) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.375 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable January 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 16, 2024. About UGI UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) is a distributor and marketer of energy products and services in the US and Europe. UGI offers safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions to customers through its subsidiaries, which provide natural gas transmission and distribution, electric generation and distribution, midstream services, propane distribution, renewable natural gas generation, distribution and marketing, and energy marketing services. Comprehensive information about UGI Corporation is available on the Internet at https://www.ugicorp.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121095960/en/ CONTACT: INVESTOR RELATIONS 610-337-1000 Tameka Morris, ext. 6297 Arnab Mukherjee, ext. 7498 KEYWORD: PENNSYLVANIA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENERGY OTHER ENERGY UTILITIES OIL/GAS SOURCE: UGI Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/21/2024 04:15 PM/DISC: 11/21/2024 04:15 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121095960/en
Journalist Verónica Linares took to her social networks to report an unfortunate incident that occurred last Saturday, December 28. In a video shared on her official Instagram account, the host of ‘América Noticias’ narrated how she was the victim of her bank card being stolen while she was enjoying a family outing with her husband and children at a restaurant. A detail that caught attention was that the criminals left both his wallet and his purse intact, taking only his credit card, which generated concern and alert among his followers. In the video, Veronica Linares He explained that the incident occurred so subtly that he did not realize it at the time, describing it as “the typical, I fell,” referring to the cunning with which this type of criminals usually operate. The journalist took advantage of her platform to warn her followers about the importance of being attentive and taking additional precautions in public spaces. Verónica Linares recounts the theft of her card in a restaurant In her Instagram video, Verónica Linares expressed her frustration at having suffered this assault. According to what he said, this time he did something he had never done before: he neglected himself for a few moments. “Well, I wanted to tell you that they robbed me. I feel very foolish because how many times have I told you not to be careless, but well, I was careless for a little while. I was in a restaurant, with my children, and I never leave my wallet hanging, I always put it in front of me so I can see it,” he said. In his story, Veronica Linares He described in detail how he realized that his card had disappeared, revealing the sophistication with which those responsible for the theft acted. The journalist mentioned that initially she thought it was all a simple oversight, but when she got home and searched other belongings, she confirmed that the card was not in her possession. “When I wanted to pay, I no longer had the card. My husband paid and I thought I had dropped it, because otherwise they would steal your entire wallet or steal your entire wallet. So, when I went home and searched my other wallet, my card wasn’t there, so I hadn’t dropped it, it wasn’t in the car either...”, he concluded. Join our entertainment channel