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9ybet 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 MediaBOULDER, 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

EDITOR'S NOTE: On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. No one wants to see any player take a vicious hit like the one that knocked Trevor Lawrence out of the game. It’s easy to agree on that point. Eliminating violent shots is the hard part. The NFL has instituted several rules to protect quarterbacks but football is a physical sport and players have to react instantly and make split-second decisions going at high speeds so injuries keep occurring. Lawrence was carted off the field in the first half of Jacksonville’s 23-20 loss to Houston on Sunday after Azeez Al-Shaair leveled the defenseless quarterback with a forearm to the facemask. The late hit put Lawrence in the fencing position — both fists clenched — and he stayed on the ground for several minutes, while a brawl ensued. Lawrence didn’t require hospitalization for his concussion but it’s unknown when he’ll return. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out/been praying for me,” Lawrence wrote on X. “I’m home and feeling better. Means a lot, thank you all.” Al-Shaair was ejected from the game and faces a fine and potential suspension after his latest unsportsmanlike penalty. The Texans' linebacker was flagged and later fined $11,255 for a late hit out of bounds on Titans running back Tony Pollard last week. He was fined earlier this year after he punched Bears running back Roschon Johnson on the sideline in Week 2. That occurred during a scuffle that started after his hard shot on quarterback Caleb Williams near the sideline that wasn’t flagged. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during the first half of a game on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. Al-Shaair once got away with grabbing Tom Brady by the throat on a pass rush in a game between the 49ers and Buccaneers. Outraged Jaguars players called Al-Shaair’s hit “dirty” and Texans coach DeMeco Ryans made it known he didn’t condone it. “It’s not what we’re coaching,” Ryans said. “Want to be smart in everything we do and not hurt the team, get a penalty there. Have to be smarter when the quarterback is going down. Unfortunate play. Not representative of who Azeez is. He’s a smart player, really great leader for us. We felt his presence not being there. His loss really affected us on the defensive side. Just not what we’re coaching. Didn’t want to see the melee and all the aftermath. That’s not what we’re about. Not representative of us. I’ll talk to Azeez, address him personally, and we’ll move forward from it.” Fox Sports color analyst Daryl Johnston, a former fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, didn’t hold back his criticism, calling it a “cheap shot.” “It’s everything you’re not supposed to do,” Johnston said. “Everything. You’ll see this in slow motion and Azeez Al-Shaair does everything you’re trying to prevent in this situation. It’s reckless. It’s disrespectful. There’s an honor that you give to your opponent on the football field and you respect him. And there’s opportunities to be physical and give big hits and play this game in that manner. And there’s other times when there’s a respect that you grant to your opponent.” Some former NFL quarterbacks blasted Al-Shaair on social media. “There is no place in the game of football for dirty hits like this one,” Robert Griffin III wrote on X. Chase Daniel called it “one of the dirtiest hits” he’s ever seen on a quarterback. Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram, right, jumps on Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after his late hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence, bottom, during the first half of a game on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Even defensive players struggled to defend Al-Shaair. “That was uncalled for,” Hall of Fame defensive lineman Michael Strahan said on Fox’s studio show while fellow Hall of Famer Howie Long agreed. But the play also sparked debate about the quarterback slide. Lawrence slid feet first, which signals that he’s giving himself up on the play. The NFL rulebook states: “A defender must pull up when a runner begins a feet-first slide.” But defensive players aren’t automatically penalized if they make contact with a sliding quarterback if they already committed and the contact is unavoidable. The rules state it’s a foul when “the defender makes forcible contact into the head or neck area of the runner with the helmet, shoulder, or forearm, or commits some other act that is unnecessary roughness.” Al-Shaair did that so he was penalized and will face other repercussions. Still, given the hard-hitting nature of the sport, it won’t be the last time this happens. When Caleb Williams took the field for the Chicago Bears' first regular season game against the Tennessee Titans, the anticipation for the rookie's debut game—possibly the most ever—was on full display. Despite a tough debut for the quarterback, the Bears secured a 24-17 win, a notable feat for the rookie. The victory made Williams the first #1 overall pick with a Week 1 win in over 20 years. Going forward this season, Williams is expected to eclipse C.J. Stroud's record-breaking 2023 rookie campaign with the Houston Texans. However, Stroud's success is an anomaly. Drafting a successful quarterback, especially one who is effective right away, is difficult. When teams have a high first-round draft pick, and they're coming off an unsuccessful few seasons, it's assumed that they will use their first pick on a quarterback . That player will assume the title of "the face of the franchise" and will get the central attention, win or lose. To see which quarterbacks have faced that challenge and triumphed, ATS.io compiled a ranking of the 10 best rookie quarterbacks since 1960 using data from StatHead . Rookies were defined as players who are in their first season of professional football and have not been on the roster of another professional team. Quarterbacks were ranked according to adjusted net yards per pass attempt, which quantifies efficient passing skill. Ties were broken using passer rating. Only rookie quarterbacks with at least 10 games played and 200 total passing attempts were considered. Since 1967, 130 quarterbacks have been drafted in the first round. Of those drafted, only 61 have won a playoff game as a starter, according to The Athletic, which used data from NFL Research . The biggest reason this success rate is not guaranteed is because there are differences between college and pro offensive systems. In the collegiate game, the ball is snapped at different points on the field, passing windows are wider, and defenders and linemen are not as quick, making the adjustment to the pro level more difficult. NFL scouts and general managers are gambling on what skills can be transferable and how long those adjustments might take, which is why some teams prefer redshirt quarterbacks to ease the transition. However, just because a team may not want to use their first-round pick on a quarterback, doesn't mean they can't find a diamond in the rough later in the draft. Think about Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, and Dak Prescott, all of which were not first-round picks, but have gone on to make a name for themselves in the NFL. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.44 - Passer rating: 91.2 - Season stats: 3,271 yards, 21 touchdowns, 6 interceptions Coming out of college, Gardner Minshew was not a highly sought-after quarterback for NFL teams. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 draft—a draft that was headlined by Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins, and Daniel Jones. Nonetheless, Minshew's rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars was filled with many accomplishments. He won Rookie of the Week seven times despite not winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Minshew also had the highest passer rating of any rookie quarterback that started in 2019. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.77 - Passer rating: 93.7 - Season stats: 3,725 yards, 27 touchdowns, 14 interceptions Pressure was high for Baker Mayfield as the first overall pick in the 2018 draft. When he joined the Cleveland Browns, there was an expectation that once the team figured out the quarterback position, it could be playoff-ready. After trading for Jarvis Landry, a young wide receiver from the Miami Dolphins, in the offseason, the Browns were on their way. Mayfield's rookie season was filled with many firsts, and the Landry-Mayfield connection filled the stat sheet. Mayfield set the record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback in 2019 with 27 surpassing prior marks from Payton Manning and Russell Wilson. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.84 - Passer rating: 98.3 - Season stats: 4,336 yards, 31 touchdowns, 10 interceptions Justin Herbert was the third quarterback selected in the 2020 NFL draft behind Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa. As the No. 6 overall pick, expectations were high, but there was also an assumption that it would be a few years before Herbert's development would take shape. Then, Chargers starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor was accidentally punctured in the lung by a team doctor administering a painkiller before the second game of the season, and it wasn't clear what Taylor's status would be moving forward. When Herbert was given the nod to start minutes before the game, fans didn't know what to expect. Herbert shocked viewers when he threw for over 300 yards and only one interception in that game. He continued his strong rookie showing throughout the season and went on to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.93 - Passer rating: 98.1 - Season stats: 2,621 yards, 17 touchdowns, 11 interceptions Ben Roethlisberger was the third quarterback selected in his draft class behind the likes of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers—though fans wouldn't have been able to tell. From the moment Roethlisberger was called up by the Pittsburgh Steelers to play in his first game—Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens—it was clear he had a special arm, gaining the nickname "Golden Arm." While the next several games were bumpy for Steelers fans, it was clear that Roethlisberger was the future of the franchise. The Steelers had a solid running game and its receiving core, led by Hines Ward, was one of the best in the league . Once Roethlisberger gained his footing a few games in, he was unstoppable. He led Pittsburgh to its best record ever: 15-1. He also started the season on an eight-game winning streak, becoming the first rookie to do so. Additionally, Roethlisberger became the first quarterback to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.01 - Passer rating: 87.7 - Season stats: 3,440 yards, 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions As the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, there were high expectations on Matt Ryan's shoulders heading to the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons were coming off back-to-back losing seasons and off-the-field legal troubles with its starting quarterback Michael Vick overshadowing the team's play. Ryan was expected to pick up the pieces. He did that immediately, leading the Falcons to an 11-5 record in his rookie season and becoming the clear favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year halfway through the season, which he went on to win. The tag team of Ryan and running back Michael Turner was one of the best offensive forces in the sport that season. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.01 - Passer rating: 100 - Season stats: 3,118 yards, 26 touchdowns, 10 interceptions Russell Wilson was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Considering Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck headlined the NFL Draft that year, it was not believed that Wilson would be a starter come Week 1, but that quickly changed. Going into the 2012 NFL Draft, Tarvaris Jackson was the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback, and the team signed NFL veteran quarterback Matt Flynn as an insurance policy on the injury-prone Jackson . It was assumed in the short term that either Jackson or Flynn would lead the franchise. Once training camp arrived, however, the Seahawks' quarterback position was uncertain. Jackson was traded to the Buffalo Bills, and Flynn was underwhelming at camp, forcing Head Coach Pete Carroll to take a gamble on his rookie quarterback, Wilson, in Week 1. Carroll, nor Wilson, ever looked back. Wilson was one of the best passing quarterbacks that season. He led the Seahawks to an 11-5 record and went on to win NFL Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.39 - Passer rating: 96 - Season stats: 2,210 yards, 20 touchdowns, 6 interceptions When Dan Marino was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1983, the NFL looked very different. Running the ball was the name of the game. The quarterback would either run the football himself at the line of scrimmage or hand it off to the running back, and the offensive linemen would claw and push the pile forward as the runner powered his legs. It was not a pretty sight. However, Marino took a different approach, throwing the ball with a unique quick release for that era. He led the Dolphins to a 9-1 record after replacing David Woodley midway through his rookie season, ending with a 12-4 record. He went on to win Rookie of the Year and was the first rookie to start a Pro Bowl. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.47 - Passer rating: 100.8 - Season stats: 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, 5 interceptions When C.J. Stroud was drafted No. 2 by the Houston Texans last year, there were a lot of questions, not about his ability, but about the organization that he would be playing for. The Texans were coming off of a 3-13-1 season in 2022, finishing with the worst record in the league, and a lot of volatility in its front office. The team fired its head coach and a top executive before the draft. Weeks later, the team hired former Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans as its next head coach. While Ryans is a defensive-minded coach, Stroud was seen as a key ingredient to the team's success since Ryans hired his coaching staff around the quarterback. Stroud led the NFL in yards and TD-to-interception ratio during his rookie season, which is an efficiency statistic considering he didn't get his first interception until his sixth regular-season game against the New Orleans Saints. While Stroud was a part of the league MVP conversation for most of the season, he didn't ultimately win the title. However, he was named 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and his rookie season is seen as one of the best in NFL history. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.47 - Passer rating: 102.4 - Season stats: 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns, 5 interceptions Leading into the 2012 draft, it wasn't a matter of whether Washington would pick a quarterback, it was a matter of who. After several seasons of mediocre quarterback play and losing seasons from the likes of Jason Campbell, Donovan McNabb, and Rex Grossman, it was time for a new face to lead the offense. At No. 2, Washington selected Robert Griffin III making him the second quarterback selected in the 2012 NFL draft behind Andrew Luck. Griffin started his rookie year campaign with one of the best performances football fans have ever seen. He completed 19 of his 26 pass attempts for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns, beating the New Orleans Saints. That game earned him the highest passer rating by a rookie ever, 158.3. He now shares that record with Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. Griffin III went on to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.86 - Passer rating: 104.9 - Season stats: 3,667 yards, 23 touchdowns, 4 interceptions Dak Prescott is statistically the best rookie quarterback ever, racking up the best passer rating as a rookie. After losing his first game, he led the Cowboys on an 11-game winning streak. That season, he led the team to its fourth-best season ever with a 13-3 record. Prescott was the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and became the first NFL quarterback to be drafted in the fourth round or later to start all 16 regular season games. Data reporting by Karim Noorani. Story editing by Shanna Kelly. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Robert Wickwire. Photo selection by Clarese Moller. This story originally appeared on ATS.io and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Houston's Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jacksonville's Lawrence that led to concussion HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair took to X to apologize to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow to the quarterback’s facemask led to him being carted off the field with a concussion. Back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained left shoulder, Lawrence scrambled left on a second-and-7 play in the second quarter of Houston’s 23-20 win on Sunday. He initiated a slide before Al-Shaair raised his forearm and unleashed on the defenseless quarterback. In the long post, Al-Shaair says "To Trevor I genuinely apologize to you for what ended up happening.” Jets are sticking with struggling Aaron Rodgers as their starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets’ starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him in what has been a disappointing season. Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said during a video call that he still believes Rodgers, who turned 41 on Monday, gives the Jets their best chance to win. Rodgers was 21 of 39 for 185 yards and touchdown passes to Davante Adams and Isaiah Davis but also had an interception returned 92 yards for a touchdown by Leonard Williams in the Jets’ 26-21 loss to Seattle on Sunday. Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals he's 'battling something' internal and asks for prayers Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss revealed he’s dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family. The 47-year-old ESPN football analyst made the announcement on Instagram from the set of the network’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” show. He directed his message to men and urged them to get checkups and bloodwork done, without specifying for any particular illness. Moss explained why he’s been wearing tinted sunglasses, saying, “I’m battling something, man, and it’s something internal, your boy is going to get through it.” College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands The next set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night under heavy scrutiny before the final bracket is set on Sunday. It will be one last chance to see just how much the selection committee loves the Southeastern Conference. The best gauge will be whether Miami, which suffered its second loss over the weekend, is placed behind any or all three SEC teams with three losses — Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina, all of which are coming off wins. Whatever happens, the SEC is likely to have at least five teams in the 12-team field when the final bracket comes out. Mollie Marcoux Samaan stepping down as LPGA commissioner after 3 1/2 years of record prize money Mollie Marcoux Samaan is leaving after more than three years as LPGA commissioner. In a surprise announcement Monday, Marcoux Samaan says she will step down in January, just three weeks before the LPGA starts its 75th season. Liz Moore is the chief legal and technology officer. She'll be serving as interim commissioner until a search committee can find a permanent replacement. Marcoux Samaan was the athletic director at Princeton when she took over the LPGA in May 2021. Prize money has soared during her tenure. She also has faced criticism for the LPGA not gaining in popularity during a rise in women's sports. Kansas holds off Auburn for No. 1 in AP Top 25 as SEC grabs 3 of top 4 spots; UConn slides to No. 25 Kansas continues to hold the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. Auburn is pushing the Jayhawks in the latest poll after winning the Maui Invitational and checked in at No. 2. Two-time reigning national champion UConn nearly fell out entirely after an 0-3 week at Maui, falling from No. 2 to 25th. The Southeastern Conference had three of the top four teams with No. 3 Tennessee and No. 4 Kentucky behind the Tigers. The poll featured six new teams, headlined by No. 13 Oregon, No. 16 Memphis and No. 18 Pittsburgh. TCU, Duke climb into top 10, Notre Dame drops in women's AP Top 25; UCLA and UConn remain 1-2 TCU has its best ranking ever in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll after a convincing win over Notre Dame. The Horned Frogs jumped eight spots to No. 9, the first time the school has ever been in the top 10. The Fighting Irish, who were third last week, fell seven spots to 10th after losses to TCU and Utah. UCLA remained No. 1, followed by UConn, South Carolina, Texas and LSU. USC, Maryland and Duke are next. USC QB Miller Moss enters transfer portal after losing starting job to Jayden Maiava LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Miller Moss is entering the transfer portal after losing the Trojans’ starting job last month. Moss started the Trojans’ bowl victory last season and their first nine games this season before coach Lincoln Riley replaced him with Jayden Maiava in early November. Moss signed with USC before Riley arrived at the school. Moss also stayed after Caleb Williams transferred from Oklahoma to rejoin Riley, and he served as Williams’ backup for two seasons before getting his chance to play with six touchdown passes in last year’s Holiday Bowl. Michael Andretti's Formula 1 dream comes to bittersweet fruition without his involvement Michael Andretti has been sidelined from his namesake motorsports organization and won’t have any role with the Formula 1 program he spent the last four years desperately trying to launch. His effort to get a program partnered with General Motors into F1 was approved last week, a month after he stepped aside from his teams. F1’s decision to expand its grid for Cadillac F1 came amidst a federal antitrust investigation into why Liberty Media refused to admit Andretti Global and after Andretti partners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter claimed controlling interest of the fledgling effort. Ryan Poles to remain Bears general manager and lead search for new head coach LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren said Ryan Poles will remain the general manager and serve as the point person in the search for a head coach to replace the fired Matt Eberflus. He says Poles will have the “final say” if the two have differing opinions on who should get the job. Chicago had never fired a coach during a season. But a six-game losing streak marked by questionable coaching decisions spurred the founding NFL franchise to change course. The Bears let Eberflus go Friday and replaced him on an interim basis with offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.

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Ajman [UAE], November 30 (ANI/WAM): Marwan Hussein Al Shaali, Member of Ajman Chamber's Board of Directors, participated in the 13th Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum held in Athens, Greece. The forum aimed to enhance economic cooperation, increase the volume of Arab-Hellenic investments, and explore partnership opportunities, with a focus on developing mutual investments in the energy and construction sectors. Also Read | Relations with India Changed After August 5, Says Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Mohammed Touhid Hossain. The forum was attended by officials and representatives from government and economic institutions of Arab countries and Greece, along with leaders of companies, entrepreneurs, experts, and specialists in the fields of energy, construction, and related sectors. Al Shaali commended the UAE-Greece relations, emphasising the mutual commitment of both countries to diversifying areas of cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, and promoting mutual investments. Also Read | Pakistan Government and PTI Spar Over Casualties, Fresh Row Over Plans To Ban Imran Khan's Party. He reiterated Ajman Chamber's commitment to enhancing and expanding cooperation with Greece and organising future forums between the business communities of Ajman and Greece to support the growth of trade and mutual investments. Al Shaali also emphasised the importance of the forum as a strategic platform for strengthening Arab-Hellenic economic relations, particularly highlighting the energy and construction sectors as some of the fastest-growing and most impactful in promoting sustainable economic development and increasing joint investment opportunities. He noted that these sectors hold strategic significance in the UAE, particularly in Ajman, stressing that the emirate offers an ideal environment for investment growth in both sectors. This is due to Ajman's strategic location and advanced infrastructure, which supports the aspirations of investors and entrepreneurs. Al Shaali further pointed out that the real estate, building, and construction sectors contributed 29 per cent to the GDP of Ajman in 2023. The forum focused on a series of sessions covering a range of topics, including "Successive Changes and Opportunities for Traditional Energy Alternatives," "Electrical Interconnection Projects," "Capabilities and Investment Opportunities in Energy," "Green Energy Project Map," "Clean Energy," "Infrastructure and Construction Projects," "Opportunities for Cooperation in Energy and Infrastructure Projects," "Sustainability, Innovation, and Smart Technology in City Development and Future Cities," as well as "Green Buildings and Construction Industry Technologies." On the sidelines of the forum, Al Shaali held a series of bilateral meetings with Greek officials and representatives from Arab countries participating in the forum. The discussions centred on ways to enhance joint cooperation, expand investment opportunities in the energy and construction sectors, and explore possibilities for organising future bilateral forums. (ANI/WAM) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)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. New York - Dow: UP 1.1 percent at 43,870.35 (close) New York - S&P 500: UP 0.5 percent at 5,948.71 (close) New York - Nasdaq: UP less than 0.1 percent at 18,972.42 (close) London - FTSE 100: UP 0.8 percent at 8,149.27 (close) Paris - CAC 40: UP 0.2 percent at 7,213.32 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: UP 0.7 percent at 19,146.17 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 0.9 percent at 38,026.17 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 0.5 percent at 19,601.11 (close) Shanghai - Composite: UP 0.1 percent at 3,370.40 (close) Euro/dollar: DOWN at $1.0476 from $1.0544 on Wednesday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2587 from $1.2652 Dollar/yen: DOWN at 154.54 yen from 155.44 yen Euro/pound: DOWN at 83.20 pence from 83.33 pence Brent North Sea Crude: UP 2.0 percent at $74.23 per barrel West Texas Intermediate: UP 2.0 percent at $70.10 per barrel bur-jmb/mdMacron brings Trump, Zelensky together ahead of ceremony

EDMONTON - LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they're working as quickly as possible to ask a court to stop the Alberta government from bringing into force a transgender law they say will cause immediate harm. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * EDMONTON - LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they're working as quickly as possible to ask a court to stop the Alberta government from bringing into force a transgender law they say will cause immediate harm. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? EDMONTON – LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they’re working as quickly as possible to ask a court to stop the Alberta government from bringing into force a transgender law they say will cause immediate harm. The Alberta government’s law will ban doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for those under 16. Bennett Jensen, legal director at Egale Canada, said the groups, which also include Skipping Stone and five Alberta families, will call for an injunction to protect young people’s access to health care while the courts decide whether the law is constitutional. “This is harmful immediately, and there’s enough reason to doubt the constitutionality of this for the judge to preserve the status quo while they consider the broader arguments,” Jensen told The Canadian Press on Monday. In documents filed with the Court of King’s Bench on Monday, they cite five transgender youth who will be directly affected. One applicant, kept anonymous in the legal filing, is 10 years old, transgender and intersex. She was assigned male at birth but was born with a chromosome abnormality. Under the law, she will be prevented from accessing puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormones for six years, until she is 16. Another applicant described in the filing is 11 years old, was assigned male at birth, but uses the pronouns she and her. She, too, will be prevented from accessing puberty blockers or gender-affirming hormones until she is 16 years old. The filing says that if puberty blockers are delayed, irreversible physical development will occur. None of the individual applicants will be able to access gender-affirming “top surgery” until they are 18 years old. The surgical ban went into effect as soon as the bill received royal assent Thursday, but other prohibitions are expected to come into force in the coming months. The LGBTQ+ groups argue changes to health law violate gender-diverse young people’s Section 7 Charter right to security of the person, their Section 12 right to be free from cruel and unusual treatment and their Section 15 right to equality. They also say it also violates the Alberta Bill of Rights. A spokesperson for Alberta’s justice minister said in an email Monday the government believes this legislation “strikes an appropriate balance,” but that it would be inappropriate to comment further since the matter is now before the courts. A Court of King’s Bench of Alberta hearing scheduled for Dec. 16 in Calgary is expected to outline the next procedural steps. The health-care bill is one of three that will affect transgender people in the province and were passed last week by Premier Danielle Smith’s government. Among other new requirements in two other bills expected to come into force next fall, children under 16 will need parental consent if they want to change their names or pronouns at school. A similar law governs school policy in Saskatchewan, where the government invoked the notwithstanding clause last year, a measure that allows governments to override certain Charter rights for up to five years. Smith has said she doesn’t believe she’ll need to invoke the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to shield her government’s bills from legal challenges. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “We will put forward a robust case — that this (legislation) is reasonable in a free, democratic society, that it’s evidence-based, and that we’re protecting children and their right to be able to make adult decisions as adults,” Smith said last week. Smith has said it’s about preserving that adult choice, and that making “permanent and irreversible decisions” about one’s biological sex while still a child can limit that. The bills also state parents will also have to opt in for their children to receive lessons in school on sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity. Transgender athletes will no longer be allowed to compete in female amateur sports, and sports organizations would be required to report eligibility complaints to the government. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 9, 2024. Advertisement AdvertisementThe Bucs announced on Monday afternoon that they have waived punter Trenton Gill following their Week 13 win over the Panthers by a score of 26-23 in overtime. Gill struggled heavily in the game which led to the decision. No corresponding move has been made yet as the Bucs have an extra spot open on the roster. It went from bad to worse for Gill through the afternoon and evening. While his first three punts in the game averaged over 52 yards, he had a clunker of a punt from Tampa Bay’s own 14 that went 22 yards, setting up the Panthers at the Bucs’ 36 yard line. This eventually led to a Bryce Young rushing touchdown and Gill did not have a punt go further than 54 yards in the game averaging for 45.6 yards per attempt. When it came down to a crucial moment in the game, Gill squandered another situation. With the Bucs extending their lead to 20-16 and 3:05, Gill’s ensuing kickoff landed short of the designated kickoff area, resulting in a penalty that gave Carolina the ball at the 40. This gave less of a field that the Panthers had to drive, eventually scoring the go-ahead touchdown before with 30 seconds to go before the Bucs tied it up. “They were very concerning, almost cost us the game basically,” head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday about the poo kicks. “The field position cost us. We got them out and we got them off the field but it’s very concerning and we’re definitely going to take a look at it.” Where Do The Bucs Go With Their Punting Situation? This is the second time that Tampa Bay has waived a punter this season after previously releasing former fourth round pick Jake Camarda. It was Gill that came in to replace Camarda, playing in eight games this season. He made Tampa Bay debut in Week 4 against the Eagles and was again elevated from the practice squad for Week 6. The Bucs game Camarda another chance in Week 6 against the Saints, but ultimately they let him go and signed Gill to the active roster and played him up until this last game. The Bucs currently have rookie punter Jack Browning on their practice squad that they could sign to the 53-man active roster, or use him for a couple of practice squad elevations until they make a decision on whether or not to go and sign him. Browning played three years at San Diego State where he spent the last two seasons punting while also kicking field goals and extra points. Presumably, if the Bucs went the route of signing Browning he could also hand off kicking duties. Tampa Bay might hold off on making another roster move just yet because the practice window is still open for outside linebacker Markees Watts , and they could use the roster spot on him. Since outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka missed last game, the Bucs are a little thin at the position. The Bucs relied heavily on Yaya Diaby and Anthony Nelson, who made the play of the game with a forced fumble. They seldomly played Chris Braswell and we hardly saw Jose Ramirez, so Watts might immediately get playing time when available. They’ll still need a punter one way or another, but may waive a player at another position to best fill out the roster. This article first appeared on Pewter Report and was syndicated with permission.

TORONTO (AP) — Hannah Miller scored a power-play goal with 1:38 remaining in the game, lifting the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season opener on Saturday. With Boston standout Hilary Knight in the penalty box for a vicious boarding penalty on Sceptres defender Renata Fast, Miller made good on her rebound attempt on a shot by Daryl Watts with a half-open net. Fast recovered for an assist on the winner before 8,089 fans at Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Fleet challenged the goal, but video review deemed Miller’s shot was good. Sarah Nurse got Toronto on the board with a short-handed tally 11:50 into the first period and Emma Maltais added an empty-net strike with 12 seconds left. Boston’s Hilary Knight opened the scoring 3 minutes in, sending a slap shot past Toronto goalie Kristen Campbell, who registered 18 stops on the night. Toronto outshot Boston 41-19. Boston goalie Aerin Frankel, a big reason why her team advanced to the Walter Cup final last spring, had 38 saves. Takeaways Sceptres: Billie Jean King MVP Natalie Spooner missed the season opener. The PWHL scoring champion underwent left knee surgery in June after getting injured in Game 3 of Toronto’s first-round series against Minnesota. Fleet: Defender Emma Greco played her first game for Boston. She was part of the Walter Cup-winning Minnesota team that defeated Boston in a three-game series last spring. Key moment With the game tied 1-1, the Sceptres failed to score during a 59-second 5-on-3 advantage midway through the second period. Boston blocked five shots during the span. Key stat Last year, Toronto enjoyed an 11-game win streak en route to its regular-season championship, including three wins against Boston. Up next Boston will play its home opener on Wednesday, a rematch with the Walter Cup-champion Minnesota. Toronto visits Ottawa on Tuesday. ___ AP women’s hockey: https://apnews.com/hub/womens-hockeyOracle Earnings Are Here. What to Know. - Barron's

Black Friday is upon us once again, and that means great deals on all the gear you've been eyeing that seemed just a bit too pricey. Below we've rounded up our favorite Black Friday Best Buy deals, bringing the best of the store into your living room. Now is the time to strike, so whether you're after a sweet new screen , a smarter security camera , or any number of cool gadgets with a temptingly slashed price tag, you'll find the perfect holiday shopping fare below. Updated Saturday, November 30: We've checked prices and added three new deals. Featured Deals A bright baby: Hisense - 43-inch QD5 Series QLED for $160 ($140 off) A powerful Roku steamer: Roku Ultra Streaming Box for $80 ($20 off) A MacBook below $1,000: Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (16GB, 2024) for $849 ($250 off) A smart speaker with great sound: Sonos Era 100 Smart Speaker for $199 ($50 off) TV and Audio Deals Hisense U7N Hisense 65-inch U7N QLED TV for $700 ($150 off) Hisense's U7N QLED TV (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sits atop our best TV list as the best option for most people thanks to the serious value it provides. You'll get excellent brightness, striking quantum dot colors, and impressive black levels with minimal light bleed, or “blooming.” Videophiles may see some screen aberrations (aka the dirty screen effect) but it's something most folks won't notice in most scenarios. The U7N's impressive performance is backed by great gaming features, including VRR (variable refresh rate) for gaming at up to 144Hz, and a breezy Google TV interface. Bose Smart Soundbar for $399 ($100 off) Bose’s new Smart Soundbar ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) is a killer compact bar, updating the Smart Soundbar 600 with all new tricks. The biggest improvement is the bar's new AI dialog mode, which brilliantly clarifies dialog and center channel information. Another new trick is the ability to add Bose's Ultra Open Earbuds for personalized surround, which creates an almost AR effect. Apart from the new tricks, the bar offers impressive Dolby Atmos immersion with upfiring drivers and a balanced, musical sound profile. It's not the bassiest bar in its price class, but features like Wi-Fi streaming and the ability to connect other Bose speakers later provide loads of value that let the system grow with your needs. Hisense - 43-inch QD5 Series QLED for $160 ($140 off) This baby Hisense isa Best Buy exclusive and e had not reviewed it until I bought it a few days ago as a Christmas gift to my mother who needed a TV that would fit in a specific space. I have been wowed by how good a TV this cheap can look—budget sets often tend to be too dark but Hisense is known for its blinding brightness at every tier—and the smart functions work just as well as they do on the Hisense I have that costs 15 times as much. —Martin Cizmar Apple AirPods Pro (Gen 2) for $160 ($30 off) Apple's AirPods Pro are the best earbuds for anyone with an iPhone. They offer excellent sound, great noise canceling, and advanced features like transparency mode that can suppress loud sounds so your ears don't get blown out. The controls are brilliantly simple to use, and Apple continues to update the firmware to unlock innovations, including a new over-the- counter hearing aid option . With all that and more in a supremely light and comfy design, it's no wonder these are the most popular buds (according to Apple) on the planet. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $33 ($27 off) Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max is one of the best streaming sticks available, especially for those who watch a lot of Amazon Prime Video TV shows and movies. The second-gen device provides plenty of apps, 16GB of storage, and Wi-Fi 6E support for ultra-fast streaming. Alexa fans will be particularly pleased thanks to features like built-in voice control and a picture-in-picture mode for supported security cameras. Sonos Era 100 Smart Speaker for $199 ($50 off) Sonos' Era 100 ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends ) is one the best-sounding smart speakers you can buy. It offers particularly impressive detail and balance, and more bass than you'd expect, not only serving but even elevating your catalog. Its smarts include voice control via Amazon Alexa and Sonos' built-in voice assistant, and its network skills let you connect it with other Sonos speakers in a surround system or as part of a multi-room audio system. The Sonos app has had its troubles of late, but it seems to be back on track, providing simplified control and tons of usability. If you're after a small and elegant speaker that sounds bigger than its size, the Era 100 is a top pick. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for $329 ($100 off) Bose's QuietComfort Ultra headphones ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends ) are the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy. That's a serious distinction given the competition, but nobody can strangle the sonic world around you quite like Bose's current flagships. They match that feat with a posh and luxurious design, tactfully balanced sound, and loads of features. The only downside to these cans is their launch price of well over $400. With this sale, they may just be the best value in the genre right now. JBL Authentics 200 Smart Speaker for $200 ($50 off) Sonos may be the first name in smart speakers, but don't sleep on JBL's retro-styled Authentics 200 ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends ). The speaker blends vintage looks with innovative smarts, including the ability to use Google Assistant and Alexa interchangeably for all sorts of tasks. Most importantly, the speaker serves up fabulous sound, with a rich and detailed midrange, crisp treble, and way more bass than you'd expect. This beauty was already awesome at full price, and with this latest deal, it's a serious steal. Roku Ultra Streaming Box for $80 ($20 off) Roku's streaming interface is so intuitive and convenient, the company finally went out on its own to create a line of TVs powered by its popular software. If you don't have one of those, just grab this high-powered purveyor of all things Roku. This box makes everything easier, from grabbing virtually any app in existence to streaming over AirPlay 2 or Chromecast or watching your favorite show in any major flavor of HDR . If you've been looking for the easiest way to upgrade your TV experience, your search is over. LG 65-inch C4 OLED TV for $1,500 ($300 off) LG's C4 ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends ) holds a yearly reservation on our list of the best TVs you can buy. This is about as close to a perfect TV as you'll find, and it's not even the top model LG makes (see the G4 OLED ). It's not the brightest OLED you can buy, but it's got plenty of Dolby Vision HDR spunk, matched by dazzling contrast, perfect black levels, accurate colors, and fabulous 4K detail. LG's webOS smart interface is a little odd, but it's ultra-fast, and the Magic remote lets you point and click your way through the menu (or simply use your voice). You'll also get four HDMI 2.1 inputs loaded with advanced gaming features like VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto low latency mode) for seamless next-gen gaming. A TV this good makes you never want to leave the house again, which is really what an online Black Friday sale is all about, after all. Panasonic Streaming 4K Blu Ray Player for $400 ($98 off) If you're in need of a Blu-Ray player for all the physical media you're stocking up on again, this Panasonic 4K player is a great to snag and get the most out of every disc you own since it supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. WIRED reviewer Parker Hall says that while the software within the player is a is a little dated, the device itself is easy to use. It makes for a good gift for your favorite disc hoarder, too. Sony 65-inch Bravia 9 QLED TV for $2,700 ($300 off) Sony’s Bravia 9 ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends ) is our favorite QLED TV thanks to its mini-LED backlighting system that makes it one of the brightest TVs we've ever tested. It combines that mini-LED system with a proprietary dimming technology to achieve fantastic contrast and black levels, plus you get truly vivid details thanks to Sony's picture processing. And don't worry—it's beautifully bright without blinding you. There's only two HDMI 2.1 ports, so those with several gaming consoles might not be happy with this TV. But otherwise, it's a great sale on a great TV. Hisense 65-inch U7N QLED TV for $700 ($100-$150 off) Our favorite TV for most people—aka, you!—is on sale right now. The Hisense's 65-inch U7N QLED TV ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) packs an impressive set of features for the money before it's on sale, and you can get it for a nice little discount right now during Black Friday. The TV uses mini LED backlights for great brightness and deep black levels, has great gaming features like VRR (variable refresh rate) for gaming at up to 144 kHz from its high-refresh panel, plus Google TV built into the device to make it all work. It's not perfect—some folks will notice a dirty screen effect (normal for a value TV) and the off-axis viewing could be better. Still, it's a fantastic TV for a great price, especially right now. Roku 55-inch Plus Series QLED TV for $400 ($100 off) If you're looking for a good TV without spending much, Roku's Plus Series is a good option, and it's on sale right now. Roku's built-in operating system makes it easy to grab any streaming service, call up connected devices, and even find your remote. (That particular feature should be required on all modern TVs.) There's just a 60-Hz refresh rate, so it’s not the best option for serious gamers. But besides that, it's a solid performer with good brightness and colors, and local dimming will keep any blotchy patches away. There's support for all kinds of smart home users, too, from Apple Homekit to Alexa and Google Assistant. Tech Deals Apple Watch Series 10 Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) for $359 ($70 off) The Apple Watch is a perennial smartwatch leader, and the latest Series 10 ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) is another winner. The bigger and brighter display is easier to see than ever, the latest WatchOS has some great new features, and the sleep-apnea tracking is a game changer for the snorers among us (guilty). I love my Apple Watch's ability to track things like my water intake, exercise routines, and environmental noise to keep from blowing my ears out–not to mention the insanely convenient phone finder. Whatever you're into, if you haven't yet jumped on the Apple Watch, it could be the new Robin to your iPhone's Batman. Google Pixel Watch 3 45-MM Smartwatch for $330 ($70 off) The newest Pixel Watch 3 ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) comes in two sizes, and WIRED reviewer Julian Chokkattu recommends going for the larger 45-mm size. It gets a much better battery life—just over a full 24 hours—than the smaller variant, and he says it doesn't look that big on small wrists. There's fantastic health and fitness tracking abilities, and unique Loss of Pulse feature coming to the US that could be great for anyone worried about cardiac arrest. iMac (M4, 2024) for $1,199 ($108 off) The colorful iMac with M4 ( 9/10, WIRED Recommends ) is our favorite desktop in our guide to Best All-in-One Computers . It's powered by the latest M4 chip, giving it great performance. It has some fun upgrades, too, including the 12-megapixel webcam with support for Center Stage and the option to add a nano-texture display. The iMac's accessories now come with USB-C ports, which is great too. Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (16GB, 2024) for $849 ($250 off) The stylish new MacBook Air ( 7/10, WIRED Recommends ) isn't a massive upgrade over last year, moving from the ultra-fast M2 chipset to the ultra-faster M3. That said, it's an ample bump from older models, including the M1, offering an 8-core CPU that hums along with up to 60 tabs open in our testing. The computer is still short on ports, but can support up to two external displays at 6K and 5K resolutions simultaneously at a 60Hz refresh rate. Its battery life is hefty at around 15 hours per charge (or even a bit more) depending on your demands. This isn't the top option for graphics-intensive work, but it's a slick and speedy laptop for anyone with a basic workload (i.e. most of us). Apple iPad Mini 128GB (7th Generation) for $469 ($30 off) Apple's miniature iPad is the best option for those who want a tiny tablet to bring along wherever you roam. The 7th-generation model ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) offers improved performance with the new A17 Pro chipset, savvy smarts via Apple Intelligence, and compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro. This is a sweet little machine at a more manageable price than Apple's top models, especially on sale. iPad Pro (13-inch, M4, 2024) for $1,099 ($200 off) Apple’s latest iPad Pro tablet ( 6/10, WIRED Review ) has a bunch of new features, upgrading it with a bigger, brighter display and an OLED screen. There's also a front-facing camera with landscape mode. It's all powered by the latest M4 chip, which gives it a nice, snappy performance. It's compatible with a ton of new accessories, like the Apple Pencil Pro ($99, $30 off) , so your shopping doesn't have to end at the tablet itself. We still prefer the 2022 M2-powered iPad Pro , though. Apple iPad (10th Generation) for $279 ($70 off) The 10th gen Apple iPad ( 7/10, WIRED Review ) is our favorite iPad for most people. The A14 Bionic chip has never felt sluggish in our testing, and it packs a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina (IPS LCD) display, with a USB-C port for charging. It has a nice modernized design, too, with slim bezels around that screen. Touch ID is built into the power button, and there's a 12-megapixel selfie camera in the center of the iPad for better video chatting. It comes with support for the first-gen stylus or the USB-C Apple Pencil ($69, $10 off) as well as the Magic Keyboard Folio ($199, $50 off) and the original Smart Folio case ($79) . Amazon Kindle 7-inch Paperwhite (16GB) for $130 ($30 off) If you haven't yet joined the Kindle world, it's a game-changer. The latest Paperwhite model ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends ) is a fantastic way to get acquainted, offering a larger display with improved contrast, faster page-turning, and a slightly longer battery life than previous versions. The paper-like Paperwhite provides backlighting for when the lights are off (and your S.O. is asleep) and makes grabbing the latest titles from the Kindle shop or your local online library convenient. We could all use some literary elevation in our lives, and the Paperwhite is one of the best ways to bone up. Google Pixel 9 Pro (256GB) for $899 ($200 off) WIRED Senior Reviews Editor Julian Chokkattu said the latest Pixel phones gave an impression that the hardware is finally “all grown up." The Pixel line now leads the charge as one of the best Android phones you can buy. The Pro version is a great package, offering excellent camera performance, a stellar OLED display, and loads of software features. If you're looking for a top-tier phone not made by Apple, this is an awesome device at an awesome price. Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired) Security Camera for $70 ($30 off) Google's Nest Cam is one of the best indoor security cameras you can buy thanks to its subtle styling, clear and focused 1080p HDR resolution, and accurate detection of people, animals, and the ever-present delivery man your dog is trying to chase away for good. It would be nice if you could get more than three hours of history without a Nest Aware subscription , but this is one of the most accurate such cameras we've tested and worth grabbing on sale. Microsoft - Xbox Series X 2TB Console - Galaxy Black Special Edition (free $75 gift card) The bad news is you're not going to save any money with the purchase of the Xbox Series X console. The good news is you get a free $75 game card which is enough to buy several games that Best Buy has on sale including EA SPORTS FC 25 for $29 ($40 off) and S tar Wars Jedi: Survivor for $20 ($50 off). ASUS - ROG Ally 7-inch Gaming Handheld for $500 ($150 off) We didn't give this gaming handheld a great review (in fact it was a 3/10 – ouch! ) but the user reviews are slightly more positive and it can any Windows-compatible library. If you want a Steam deck alternative this is a sizable discount.A controversy is unfolding in Israel over the leak of classified military documents to international media that prosecutors say may have harmed efforts to free hostages held by Hamas. An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been charged. He is accused of passing on top-secret information with the intent to sway public opinion and damage state security. An Israeli soldier was separately charged for handing over the documents, which were allegedly retrieved from Gaza. Mr Netanyahu has not been charged, but questions have been raised by opposition politicians, Israeli media and hostage families over his involvement. There has been speculation the leaks were aimed at giving the prime minister political cover over failed ceasefire talks in September. The information emerged days after six hostages were found executed in a Hamas tunnel in southern Gaza, which sparked mass protests in Israel and outraged hostage families. Mr Netanyahu's office has denied any wrongdoing, downplaying the affair and publicly calling for the gag order to be lifted. The prime minister said the person in question "never participated in security discussions, was not exposed to or received classified information, and did not take part in secret visits". A full picture of the case is yet to emerge, but the indictment and other legal documents tell part of the story. This is what we know. How it all started At the centre of the case is an article published in Germany's tabloid newspaper the Bild on September 6. It was labelled as an exclusive and claimed to outline the hostage plans of Hamas. The report cited documents said to have been taken from the computer of the organisation's then-leader, Yahya Sinwar. The documents detailed how the militant group was purportedly drawing out ceasefire and hostage talks as a form of psychological warfare to increase public pressure on the Israeli government. The article came out as the United States, Qatar and Egypt were mediating ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas, which also included a deal to release hostages. Hamas rejected the demand and accused Mr Netanyahu of deliberately sabotaging the talks. Israel blamed Hamas for the deadlock. Mr Netanyahu pointed to the article after it was published, saying it vindicated his hardline position on a hostage deal. "Last weekend, the German newspaper Bild published an official Hamas document that revealed its action plan: To sow discord among us, to use psychological warfare on the hostages' families ... to tear us apart from within, and to continue the war until further notice," he said in remarks ahead of a cabinet meeting. Another article had appeared earlier in the London-based Jewish Chronicle newspaper claiming that Sinwar planned to smuggle himself and Israeli hostages out of Gaza through the border area with Egypt known as the Philadelphi Corridor. In the ceasefire talks, Mr Netanyahu was also calling for lasting Israeli control over the Philadelphi Corridor. The Jewish Chronicle later withdrew the article. Next, the arrests An investigation was launched into the articles, jointly conducted by the Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency, the Israeli police and the military. Little had been known about the case until the Rishon Le-Zion Magistrates' Court partially lifted a gag order late last month. It revealed that several arrests had been made, and identified the central suspect in the case as Eli Feldstein. Mr Feldstein was one of Mr Netanyahu's media advisers, according to Israeli media reports. The magistrate's ruling said classified and sensitive intelligence information was illegally taken from Israel Defense Forces (IDF) systems, which may have caused "serious damage to the state's security and posed a risk to information sources". "As a result, there could have been damage to the security forces' ability to achieve the goal of releasing the hostages, as part of the war objectives," it said. The court referred to Mr Feldstein as a "civilian" and said three other suspects in the case were members of the military and security establishment. They have not been publicly named. The media reported that Mr Feldstein was hired weeks after October 7, 2023, and previously worked as an adviser to far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Mr Netanyahu has said the person in question "never participated in security discussions, was not exposed to or received classified information, and did not take part in secret visits". Indictment reveals more details An Israeli state attorney has now indicted Mr Feldstein. He has been charged with leaking classified information with the intent of harming state security and obstruction of justice. An Israeli soldier was also charged, accused of passing on the documents. Both men deny the charges, which carry lengthy prison terms. The indictment identified two other Netanyahu aides as being connected to the incident, but they were not charged. Rather than leaking the information to Israeli media, Mr Feldstein is accused of handing it to Bild to bypass local censors, who would have banned its publication. The indictment said the two suspects had created a mechanism for passing on information that bypassed accepted protocols for sharing such documents. "The two charged suspects acted in order to extract information that was classified to the most confidential level, while taking the concrete risk of causing serious harm to critical national security interests," it said. It added that the the leaks were meant "to create media influence on the public discourse in Israel in regards to the handling of the hostage situation, after the news of the murder of six hostages". Asked about the investigation earlier this month, Bild said that it did not comment on its sources. "The authenticity of the document known to us was confirmed by the IDF immediately after publication," it said. The country reacts Mr Netanyahu has faced criticism from families of the hostages in Gaza, who blame him for the failure to reach a deal. They were among the tens of thousands of protesters taking to the streets, accusing the prime minister of torpedoing the ceasefire talks for political reasons. Hamas has said there would be no hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless the war in the Palestinian enclave ended. The militant group, which Australia lists as a terrorist organisation, stormed southern Israel on October 7 last year, taking about 250 hostages to Gaza, according to Israeli authorities. About 1,200 people were killed in the terror attacks. Israel's subsequent strikes on Gaza have claimed the lives of more than 43,000 Palestinians , according to the Gaza Health Ministry. About 97 people taken captive by Hamas on October 7, 2023, remain in Gaza. At least a third of them have been declared dead by Israeli authorities. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a group that represents many of the families of the hostages still held in Gaza, has called the leaks "one of the greatest frauds in the country's history". "The [hostage] families demand an investigation against all those suspected of sabotage and undermining state security," the forum said in a statement. The Bild article came out six days after Hamas killed a group of hostages as Israeli troops closed in on them. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid said Mr Netanyahu was either incompetent or "complicit in one of the most serious security offences" on the books. In a video posted to social media, the prime minister called the investigation a "witch-hunt" targeting him and his advisers. ABC/Wires ABC