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The has passed the Source Code Harmonization and Reuse in Information Technology Act, which would direct federal agencies to and eliminate duplicative government contracts when building software. The SHARE IT Act seeks to end wasteful federal spending on redundant software by directing agencies to publicly list their custom codes, allowing them to be reused across the government to save time and money, Rep. , R-N.Y., said in a Wednesday press release. Table of Contents Safeguarding Sensitive and Classified Data Langworthy noted that while the proposal promotes information-sharing, it also includes provisions to protect sensitive and classified data, ensuring that U.S. national security and individual privacy are not compromised. In addition, the bill would require agencies to provide sufficient rights allowing the sharing and modification of their custom software codes. When enacted into federal law, the bill would mandate government agencies’ chief information officers to oversee its implementation. Under the law, the federal CIOs should also submit annual compliance reports to Congress using existing government platforms and private sector options. Parallel Senate Measure The Act has a , which the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced in early 2024, according to Nextgov/FCW. However, the measure has yet to pass through the Senate floor.
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NoneLarge political rallies, both for and against Yoon, expected today in run-up to impeachment vote Published: 07 Dec. 2024, 07:00 LEE SOO-JUNG [email protected] Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Protesters rally and call for the resignation of President Yoon Suk Yeol in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul on Friday. [NEWS1] Political rallies, both for and against, Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment are set to begin across the capital on Saturday. Traffic controls are expected to follow. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said on Friday that it will restrict traffic in the Yeouido area near the National Assembly as tens of thousands of protesters are likely to gather in Saturday’s demonstration. Over 230 police officers will be deployed for traffic control and safety measures. The protestors are expected to flock on the streets of Uisadang-daero, Yeouigongwon-ro and Eunhaeng-ro, adjacent roads near the parliament in western Seoul. As it marks the first weekend since the six-hour-long introduction of martial law on late Tuesday, a large crowd is expected to gather to protest Yoon. Related Article 70% support Yoon's impeachment after martial law debacle: Survey Public turns out for candlelight vigils protesting Yoon after martial law order — in pictures Large-scale rally paralyzes downtown Seoul as unionists demand Yoon's resignation The liberal Korea Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) said it will stage an assembly and march near the parliament from 2 p.m. on Saturday. The KCTU also added that a public candlelight vigil will start at 3 p.m. on the same day. Kim Bong-sik, head of the Seoul police agency, said its personnel will “manage the protests based on public safety and peace” regarding the mass demonstration planned in western Seoul. Also, a conservative civic group will stage a protest advocating Yoon and condemning Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung on the same day at 3 p.m. in Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. The group reported that around 12,000 participants will gather at its rally. BY LEE SOO-JUNG [ [email protected] ] var admarutag = admarutag || {} admarutag.cmd = admarutag.cmd || [] admarutag.cmd.push(function () { admarutag.pageview('3bf9fc17-6e70-4776-9d65-ca3bb0c17cb7'); });
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2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in DecemberAlex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left legLONDON (AP) — West Ham forward Michail Antonio was taken to hospital after being involved in a road traffic incident on Saturday. West Ham added the 34-year-old player was in a stable condition. “Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital," the Premier League club said in a statement. “At this difficult time, we kindly ask everyone to respect the privacy of Michail and his family. “The club will make no further comment this evening, but will issue a further update in due course.” Unverified images of a heavily damaged Ferrari in the Essex area were shared on social media on Saturday. It was not known if it was the car involved in the accident. Antonio signed for West Ham in 2015 and has made more than 300 appearances. West Ham doesn't have a league game until Monday. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
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Tottenham scout highly-rated Sunderland talent Chris Rigg against Millwall Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a productive summer transfer window where Daniel Levy brought in some highly regarded young players through the doors at White Hart Lane. The Spurs chairman has been looking to compound on their transfer policy of getting talented young players through the doors who can prove their potential in the future at the Hotspur Way. The Lilywhites are said to have laid out the road map of giving young players an opportunity with the likes of Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall and Wilson Odobert. Now, they are planning to bolster their pool of talents at the club by bringing in a hugely sought-after player from the Championship. According to an exclusive report from TBR Football , Tottenham had scouts watching Sunderland talent Chris Rigg against Millwall on Saturday. The game ended in a 1-1 draw with the midfielder playing the full 90 minutes . Sunderland's 17-year-old wonderkid Chris Rigg is sending shockwaves through the Championship ⚡️ But is he the real deal #safc | #football pic.twitter.com/sGzfH58sKf Sunderland have been the surprise package of the ongoing Championship campaign, with newly-appointed boss Regis Le Bris showing faith in young talents at the club. Chris Rigg has been the key beneficiary of Le Bris’ trust in young guns. The teenager has broken into the first-team picture at Sunderland and played a leading role in the club’s push for promotion to the Premier League. The Black Cats’ No.11 has scored three goals in 15 appearances thus far as Le Bris’ side sit second in the table. Rigg is set to be a player in high demand in 2025 following his impressive ongoing breakout campaign at the Stadium of Light. The teenage prodigy, who has been compared to former Manchester United captain Roy Keane , is one of the brightest young talents outside the Premier League. So, it is obvious he is being tracked by several clubs. As Sunderland are in the midst of an unlikely push for promotion to the top flight, signing the England under-18 international during the January transfer window appears to be unlikely unless an interested party becomes ready to pay a sizeable fee. Reports claim admirers will have to splash up to £30million in order to persuade the Championship side into sanctioning Rigg’s departure in the New Year. Although Rigg is expected to wait until the summer before deciding on his future, Tottenham must do everything within their powers to agree a deal with Sunderland for the all-action midfielder. Spurs and Daniel Levy have created a clear pathway for young players to progress within the first-team setup, and in order to bring Rigg to N17, the chiefs at Hotspur Way will have to act quickly to fend off interest from Premier League rivals for his signature. This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.
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US job growth surged in November after being severely hindered by hurricanes and strikes, but a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.2 percent pointed to an easing labour market that should allow the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again this month. The labour market's resilience is driving the economy through strong consumer spending, with the closely watched employment report from the Labor Department on Friday showing solid wage growth last month. The economy created 56,000 more jobs in September and October than previously estimated. "The report should soothe bears and bulls alike," said Scott Anderson, chief US economist at BMO Capital Markets. "The solid nonfarm payroll gain and strong earnings growth should keep the economic expansion on a sturdy foundation, even as a gradually rising unemployment rate moderates demand and inflationary pressures over time." Nonfarm payrolls increased by 227,000 jobs last month after rising by an upwardly revised 36,000 in October, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls would gain 200,000 jobs following a previously reported rise of 12,000 in October. Job growth averaged 173,000 per month over the past three months. Economists had anticipated a payrolls boost of at least 90,000 from the end of strikes at Boeing and another smaller aerospace company as well as a reversal of the disruptions wrought by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Capital Economics estimated the total contribution was about 70,000, leaving an underlying increase in payrolls of 157,000. "It still implies that underlying employment growth was a touch stronger than October," said Stephen Brown, deputy chief North America economist at Capital Economics. "That matches the message from some of the alternative indicators suggesting that conditions in the labour market are stabilizing at a healthy level." The acceleration in employment gains was led by healthcare, with a rise of 54,000 jobs spread across ambulatory healthcare services, hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities. Leisure and hospitality payrolls increased by 53,000 jobs, which were concentrated at restaurants and bars. Government employment increased by 33,000 positions, lifted by gains in state government. Manufacturing payrolls rebounded by 22,000, with transportation equipment jobs increasing by 32,000 as the striking workers returned to the job. The rise suggests not all of the 38,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers who were on strike in October returned to work. They could be reflected in December's data. Social assistance payrolls increased by 19,000 jobs. Construction employment rose marginally, hinting at slow rebuilding efforts in the areas devastated by the hurricanes. There were also gains in financial activities and professional and business services employment. Temporary help services employment rebounded slightly after dropping by 33,300 jobs in October. But the retail sector shed 28,000 jobs, mostly reflecting losses at general merchandise retailers. A late Thanksgiving holiday also could have delayed hiring. Electronics and appliance retailers, however, added 4,000 jobs. The share of industries reporting job growth rose to 56.2 percent from 53.2 percent in October. Financial markets see a roughly 89 percent chance of a quarter-percentage-point rate cut at the US central bank's Dec. 17-18 policy meeting, up from 72 percent earlier, CME Group's FedWatch tool showed. The Fed has lowered interest rates by 75 basis points since September, when it launched its easing cycle. Its policy rate is now in the 4.50 percent-4.75 percent range, having been hiked by 5.25 percentage points between March 2022 and July 2023. Stocks on Wall Street were mostly trading higher. The dollar advanced against a basket of currencies. Yields on longer-dated US Treasuries fell. A bar chart titled "Monthly change in US jobs by sector" that ranks the major sectors of the economy by the number of jobs added or lost in the most recent month. The increase in the jobless rate after holding at 4.1 percent for two straight months reflected weakness in household employment. The smaller and volatile household survey from which the unemployment rate is compiled showed a decline of 355,000 jobs. Household employment dropped in October as well. Tepid hiring, rather than rising layoffs, is lifting the unemployment rate. Weekly claims for state unemployment benefits are at historically low levels. About 193,000 people left the labor force last month, pushing the participation rate, or the proportion of working-age Americans who have a job or are looking for one, down to 62.5 percent from 62.6 percent in October. The employment-to-population ratio, viewed as a measure of an economy's ability to create employment, dropped to 59.8 percent from 60.0 percent in October. The number of people who have permanently lost jobs increased to 1.893 million from 1.835 million in October. The median duration of unemployment spells rose to 10.5 weeks, the highest in nearly three years, from 10 weeks in October. That aligns with the elevation in continuing claims. Some economists cautioned against putting too much weight on the divergence between payrolls and household employment and the continued fall in participation given the survey's volatility. They also argued that household employment and labor supply should have rebounded after being held down by the storms. "Given everything else we know about the labor market, I feel safe in declaring that these November household survey figures are wholly out of line with the underlying reality," said Stephen Stanley, chief US economist at Santander US Capital Markets. "I would expect a rebound in household employment and a drop of at least several basis points in the jobless rate in December." Average hourly earnings increased 0.4 percent last month, matching October's gain. In the 12 months through November, wages advanced 4.0 percent after rising by the same margin in October. The average workweek increased to 34.3 hours from 34.2 hours in October. Aggregate payroll income jumped 0.8 percent after gaining 0.2 percent in October, which should continue to fuel spending. With the economy expanding at a healthy pace, inflation stuck above the central bank's 2 percent target and uncertainty about the policies of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, the outlook for further rate cuts in 2025 is unclear. Business sentiment perked up in the aftermath of Trump's victory in the Nov. 5 election on hopes of less regulation and tax cuts. But his promises to raise tariffs on imports and carry out mass deportations of migrants have raised concerns of higher prices and labor market disruptions. "While these measures can stimulate job growth and raise wages, they need careful implementation to balance potential inflationary risks and fiscal deficits," said Sung Won Sohn, a finance and economics professor at Loyola Marymount University. "Their effectiveness will depend on how they interact with monetary policies and global economic trends."US expected to send £1 billion in weapons to Ukraine before Trump takes office
DAMASCUS, Syria — Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria’s navy. Israel acknowledged pushing into a buffer zone inside Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. But it remained unclear if its soldiers had gone beyond that area, which was established more than 50 years ago. Israel denied that it was advancing on the Syrian capital of Damascus. The Israeli military said Tuesday that it carried out more than 350 strikes in Syria over the last 48 hours, hitting “most of the strategic weapons stockpiles” in the country to stop them from falling into the hands of extremists. The targets included air defense systems, military airfields, missile depots and dozens of weapons production sites in Damascus and other cities. Associated Press reporters in the capital heard heavy airstrikes overnight and into Tuesday morning. Israeli missile ships also simultaneously struck two Syrian navy facilities, where the military said 15 Syrian naval vessels were docked. Israel did not specify how many Syrian naval vessels it struck, but the private security firm Ambrey said it had seen evidence that at least six Soviet-era Syrian navy missile ships had been hit. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel intended to establish a demilitarized zone in southern Syria. Speaking at a navy base in Haifa, Katz said the army will create “defense zone free of weapons and terrorist threats in southern Syria, without a permanent Israeli presence, in order to prevent terrorism in Syria from taking root.” He gave few details on what that entailed, but warned Syria’s rebels that “whoever follows Assad’s path will end up like Assad. We will not allow an extremist Islamic terrorist entity to act against Israel.” In an area where so many geopolitical lines are packed closely together, any military movement can spark regional fears. It is barely 25 miles (60 kilometers) from Damascus to the buffer zone, and only a few more miles to Israeli territory. There was no immediate comment from the insurgent groups — led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS – that have taken control of much of the country. Their lightning advance brought an end to the Assad family’s half-century rule after nearly 14 years of civil war, leaving many questions about what comes next . Members of the ousted Syrian government will gradually transfer power to a new transitional cabinet headed by Mohammed al-Bashir, who reportedly headed the rebel alliance's “salvation government” in its southwest Syrian stronghold. Outgoing officials met for the first time Tuesday with al-Bashir, who told reporters that the transitional period would last until the beginning of March. ‘Damascus is more beautiful now’ Life in the capital is slowly returning to normal after the overthrow of Assad, who fled the country over the weekend and has been granted political asylum in Russia . Private banks reopened on instructions from the central bank, said Sadi Ahmad, who runs a branch in the upscale Abu Rummaneh neighborhood. He said all his employees returned to work. Shops also reopened in the city's ancient Hamidiyeh market, where armed men and civilians could be seen buying perfume and ice cream. A clothing shop owner, who asked not to be named for fear of retribution, said he hoped vendors would no longer have to pay bribes to security officials. At Bakdash, a famous ice cream shop, a poster outside read: “Welcome to the rebels of free Syria. Long live free Syria.” “Damascus is more beautiful now," said Maysoun Qurabi, who was shopping in the market. “It has a soul, and people feel at ease and secure.” Under Assad, she said, “people were hungry and scared. The regime was strong." Syrians across the city celebrated the fall of Assad, and hoped for an end to the relentless bribery demands that governed much of life. “We are happy to get rid of the corrupt regime," said Abdul-Jalil Diab, who was strolling through a square in western Damascus with his brothers. Diab said he was living in Jordan until the city fell, studying German in hopes of moving to Germany. Now he is reconsidering those plans. “The whole country feels better,” he said. Israeli incursion draws condemnation In the immediate aftermath of Assad's fall, Israeli forces moved into a roughly 400-square-kilometer (155-square-mile) buffer zone inside Syria that was established after the 1973 Mideast war, a move it said was taken to prevent attacks on its citizens. Israel has a long history of seizing territory during wars with its neighbors and occupying it indefinitely , citing security concerns. Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it in a move not recognized internationally, except by the United States. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which has closely tracked the conflict since the civil war erupted in 2011, said Israel has carried out more than 300 airstrikes across the country since the rebels overthrew Assad. The Observatory, and Beirut-based Mayadeen TV, which has reporters in Syria, said Israeli troops are advancing up the Syrian side of the border with Lebanon and had come within 25 kilometers (15 miles) of Damascus, which the Israeli military denied. Israel denies advancing toward Damascus Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, an Israeli military spokesperson, said “reports circulating in the media about the alleged advancement of Israeli tanks towards Damascus are false.” He said Israeli troops are stationed within the buffer zone in order to protect Israel. Israel's military had previously said troops would enter the buffer zone “and several other places necessary for its defense.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later confirmed the airstrikes, saying they aimed to destroy the toppled government’s leftover “military capabilities,” and said Israel wants relations with the new government in Syria. He spoke in a video statement recorded after his first day of testimony in his corruption trial . Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israel’s incursion, accusing it of exploiting the disarray in Syria and violating international law. Turkey, which has been a main backer of the Syrian opposition to Assad, also condemned Israel’s advance. The Turkish Foreign Ministry accused Israel of“displaying a mentality of an occupier” at a time when the possibility of peace and stability had emerged in Syria. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday said Israel's incursion constitutes a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement and called on both Israel and Syria to uphold it.
What’s Poppin’: Dec. 7 and 8 Saturday: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ashley HomesStore, 640 Balmoral St, will have its inaugural Toys for Tots event. They will collect donations for a free picture with Santa, plus an entry for a chance to win an Ashley Rocker Recliner. École publique des Vents du Nord, 511 Victoria Ave. W, will have a craft show starting at 1 p.m. Head over to the Thunder Bay Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. as a new book, Lighthouse Dispatches is launched. Free entry to follow author Paul Morralee’s journey from rookie lightkeeper to seasoned veteran. Link to register. From 4 to 5 p.m. at River Terrace Park, Applauze Productions will be holding its 5th annual Carolling for Charity event in support of Precious Bundles and the RFDA. The 25th annual Thunder Bay Police Association Parade of Lights presented by Tbaytel will begin at 7 p.m. In Superior International Junior Hockey League action, the Kam River Fighting Walleye welcome the Thunder Bay North Stars to the Norwest Arena to complete a weekend home-and-home series. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. Sunday: Pancakes for Pups will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Murillo Community Centre, enjoy a pancake breakfast in support of Northern Critters In Need and Want A Pet. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. Events listed here are submitted by the community. If you want to see your event listed or you know What's Poppin' on upcoming weekends, let us know by emailing us before 4 p.m. on Friday. Be sure to include as much info as possible!AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Any Texas or Texas A&M player has heard the lore of the rivalry between the two schools, a grudge match that dates to 1894. But for more than a decade — two generations of college football players — that's all it has been: Ghostly memories of great games and great plays made by heroes of the distant past. That changes this week when one of college football's great rivalries is reborn. Third-ranked Texas (10-1, 6-1) and No. 20 Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2) meet Saturday night for the first time since 2011, with a berth in the Southeastern Conference championship game on the line . “Guys that have been in my position and bleed burnt orange, they have not gotten to play this game,” said Texas fourth-year junior safety Michael Taaffe, who grew up in Austin. “Remember them when you step on Kyle Field.” For Aggies fans, who have carried the misery of Texas' 27-25 win in 2011, getting the Longhorns back in front of a frenzied crowd in College Station is a chance for some serious payback. “I was born and raised an Aggie, so I’ve been dreaming about playing in this game my whole life,” Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III said. Zuhn played high school football in Colorado, but his parents and grandparents attended A&M. At SEC media days back in August, Zuhn said his family would turn Texas gear upside down in stores. He keeps a picture of a longhorn in his room, hanging upside down, of course. “It should be the most amazing atmosphere that I’ve ever experienced,” Zuhn said. "I can’t wait for that, and I feel bad for Texas having to play in that." Texas players said they are ready. “That place is going to be rocking,” Texas senior cornerback Jahdae Barron said. “It's good to go on the road and play in hostile environments.” The Longhorns have overcome big and loud road crowds before. They won at Alabama in 2023. They won at Michigan and Arkansas, another old rival, this year. The Longhorns have won 10 in a row on an opponent’s home field. “When the hate is on us, we love it. We enjoy it,” Taaffe said. But some former Texas players say the current group has faced nothing like what awaits them in College Station. Playing at Texas A&M is more than just noise and a lot of “Horns down” hand signals. The “Aggie War Hymn” fight song calls for Aggies to “Saw varsity’s horns off." Beating Texas is their passion, said former Longhorns All-American offensive lineman Dan Neil, who won at Texas A&M in in 1995. He calls that win one of the best of his career. “I was done showering and getting ready to leave, and their fans were still standing outside the locker room screaming and throwing things,” he said. “The (Texas) players have no idea what they are walking into. They have no clue. No one on that team has walked into that stadium in burnt orange.” The rivalry broke up when Texas A&M left the Big 12 for the SEC in 2012. The Aggies have twice finished tied for second but have otherwise found little success there. Texas is in its first year in the SEC and has smashed its way to the top. Texas is the only SEC team with one loss this late in the season, which would make beating Texas that much sweeter for A&M. “The hype is definitely saying it's a rivalry. History says it's a rivalry, but for us, it's the football game we have this week,” Texas senior center Jake Majors said. “It's important for us to not let the environment, the game, get the best of us. ... I get to go out there and play not only for me and my team, but for the guys who came before me, so that's a true honor to have.” Even though the game hasn't been played since 2011, there has always been an element of the rivalry simmering under the surface, Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said. Elko is in his first year as the Aggies' coach, but he was the Texas A&M defensive coordinator under Jimbo Fisher from 2018-2021. “Even though it hasn’t been played, it just doesn’t feel like it’s ever really left the fabric. I really don’t think it’s as removed from the psyche as maybe it feels,” Elko said. “I think our kids are very much aware of what this is all about.” Rieken reported from College Station, Texas. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. 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