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Empowered Funds LLC Has $654,000 Holdings in Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE:EXP)Jarrod Bowen held Antonio’s number nine shirt aloft after scoring the winner in support of the Hammers striker, who is recovering after a horror car crash on Saturday. Boss Julen Lopetegui said: “He is not in his best moment but he kept his humour. It was a special moment for us. “I think we have a lot of reason to win matches but this was one reason more. He’s alive so we are happy.” MA9 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fXwtdSQWYE — West Ham United (@WestHam) December 9, 2024 West Ham players wore ‘Antonio 9′ shirts while warming up and walking out before kick-off. The shirts will be signed by the players, including Antonio, and auctioned off with the proceeds going to the NHS and Air Ambulances UK. Tomas Soucek headed West Ham into the lead and held up nine fingers to a TV camera. The Czech midfielder told Sky Sports: “He’s been here since I came here. He is really my favourite. I said it would be tough for me to play without him. "He was here since I came and he's really my favourite" Tomáš Souček on dedicating his goal to Michail Antonio ❤️ pic.twitter.com/smNy26wmuX — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 9, 2024 “I was so scared what was going to happen. It was a really tough week for him, his family and us.” Matt Doherty equalised for Wolves, and boss Gary O’Neil felt they should have had two penalties for fouls on Goncalo Guedes and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, both of which were checked by VAR. But Bowen’s winner – O’Neil believed there was a foul in the build-up – condemned Wolves to a 10th defeat of the season and a third in a row. While under-pressure Lopetegui may have earned a stay of execution, O’Neil’s future as Wolves manager is now in serious doubt. “A lot of things went against us but ultimately we have not found a way to turn the game in our favour,” he said. “But the players showed they are still fighting for me, for the fans and the group. “Where does this leave me? In the same place I was. I’m aware of the noise. But if anyone expected this to be easy – I’m happy to be judged on results but it should be done in context. “Whenever this journey ends with Wolves I’ll be proud of it.” There was an acrimonious end to the match as captains Bowen and Mario Lemina scuffled after the final whistle, with the Wolves midfielder angrily shoving people including one of his own coaches, Shaun Derry. “I just went to shake his hand after the game,” Bowen said. “He didn’t want to shake my hand, two captains together just to say ‘well done’ after the game. “I know it’s difficult when you lose. I’ve been on the end of that situation.” O’Neil added: “Mario is calm now. He’s a passionate guy and something was said that upset him. “The instinct of the staff was to make sure he didn’t get into trouble, but he took some calming down.”It's the Friday before Black Friday, and Walmart is kicking off the weekend with an early Black Friday sale. While Walmart's official sale starts Monday at noon, the retailer has early you can shop for today. You can find record-low prices on best-selling kitchen appliances, Apple devices, TVs, vacuums, clothing and toys. • As TechRadar's deals editor, with seven years of experience writing about Black Friday an avid Walmart shopper, I've analyzed this weekend's sale and hand-picked the 21 best deals. I selected the offers based on price, popularity, and sheer value from brands like Apple, Ninja, LG, and Dyson. I've listed links below to Walmart's most popular sale categories, including Christmas decor, toys, and TVs, followed by today's stand-out deals. A few highlights include Apple's all-new , this , and this Keep in mind that the deals listed below are at their lowest-ever prices, with rare discounts that you won't find outside of holiday sales like Black Friday. Walmart Black Friday sale - quick links Black Friday at Walmart: 21 editor-approved picksCEO killing and rage over insurance plunges UnitedHealth into crisis
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Chargers QB Justin Herbert does not practice because of left ankle injuryQatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Citibank New York has awarded Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) the 2024 Excellence Award for Straight Through Processing (STP) in international payments. The recognition highlights QIIB’s professionalism in executing operations and its remarkable achievements in this field. Mohammed Khair Barhoumeh, Chief Operation Officer at QIIB, received the award from Mohamed Ahmed Al Hammadi, Head of Middle East & Pakistan – Financial Institutions Sales at Citibank, during a ceremony held at QIIB’s headquarters. The event was also attended byMohammed Galadari, Vice President, Financial Institution Sales at Citibank, andNajeeb Ahmed Nasiruddin, Head of Payments & International Operations at QIIB. Citibank explained that the award was granted to QIIB in recognition of its outstanding performance, which exceeded expectations in the execution of international payments. The award also recognizes QIIB’s dedication to maintaining the highest global standards and enhancing its technological infrastructure, enabling exceptional performance in processing international payments. On the occasion of receiving the award, Barhoumeh stated: “We are honored to receive the Excellence Award in International Payment Processing from Citibank New York. This prestigious recognition reaffirms our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in our operations. It is not the first time we have received this award, which reflects our ongoing dedication to excellence and innovation. At QIIB, STP for international payments is a key area of focus, alongside other banking services. We will continue to work closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure our customers receive the best-quality services and an exceptional banking experience.” He added: “Receiving this award from Citibank reflects QIIB’s excellence in managing international payment operations, meeting the high standards of precision and efficiency required in the banking sector. Our team’s expertise ensures that systems operate seamlessly without manual intervention, guaranteeing that funds are delivered to beneficiaries promptly, accurately, and without errors.” Barhoumeh further noted: “QIIB remains committed to significant investments in modern banking technology, ensuring alignment with the latest advancements in digital transformation. We have made remarkable progress in executing our digital transformation strategy, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction with the technological enhancements they have experienced. These advancements have also driven continuous improvements in QIIB’s operational efficiency.” He concluded: “QIIB is focused on further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Citibank, fostering mutual benefits for both institutions and delivering exceptional value to our esteemed customers. Copy 09/12/2024 10
The South Carolina women's basketball team has been defeated for the first time since March 31, 2023. The No. 1 Gamecocks fell Sunday in Los Angeles as Lauren Betts posted a double-double effort to lead No. 5 UCLA to a 77-62 triumph. The Gamecocks (5-1) suffered their first defeat after 43 consecutive victories, dating back to the loss to Iowa 77-73 in the NCAA Tournament semifinals. South Carolina defeated Iowa last season for the national championship. Betts finished with 11 points, a game-high 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks to power the Bruins (5-0) to a historic victory. UCLA also got 15 points from Londynn Jones on 5-of-5 shooting from 3-point range, 13 points from Elina Aarnisalo and 11 each from Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jacquez. It's the first time UCLA has beaten South Carolina since 1981. The Bruins lost twice to the Gamecocks in the 2022-23 season, including in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Te-Hina Paopao had 18 points for South Carolina on 4-of-4 3-point shooting, while Tessa Johnson had 14 points. UCLA won the rebounding battle 41-34, marking the second time this season the Gamecocks have been outrebounded. South Carolina also got outscored in the paint 26-18. It's rare that a Dawn Staley-coached team -- units that typically revolve around dominant centers from A'ja Wilson to Aaliyah Boston to Kamilla Cardoso -- gets beat in the paint and on the glass, but with 6-foot-7 Betts, UCLA had the recipe to outmuscle the Gamecocks in those areas of the game. South Carolina never led after UCLA began the game with an 18-5 run, capped off by back-to-back 3-pointers from Jones. The Gamecocks cut the deficit to nine points in the second quarter, but the Bruins responded with a 17-5 run and entered halftime ahead by 21 points. Aarnisalo scored seven points during that run. From there, the Gamecocks never got within single digits of the lead in the second half. It's the first time in 21 tries that UCLA has beaten an AP-ranked No. 1 team. And it's the first time South Carolina lost a true road game since 2021, a streak of 33 games. The schedule doesn't get any easier for South Carolina. While UCLA faces UT Martin next on Friday, the Gamecocks play No. 8 Iowa State on Thursday. --Field Level MediaDonald Trump appointed the ex-girlfriend of his eldest son as the ambassador to Greece
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic converted 11 of 15 from the free throw line and scored 20 points as California held off a late rally to post an 83-77 win over Sacramento State in the Cal Classic tournament on Sunday. Cal came into its tournament without three starters, Jovan Blacksher Jr., DJ Campbell and BJ Omot and the Golden Bears earned back-to-back wins over Air Force and the Hornets. Stojakovic scored a career-high 21 points and freshman guard Jeremiah Wilkinson stepped up with career-best 23 points against the Falcons. Against Sacramento State, Wilkinson came off the bench to score 16 points. Sacramento State took an early 12-7 lead after Emil Skytta hit a pair of free throws five minutes into the game, but Wilkinson hit back-to-back buckets and Stojakovic drew a foul on a three-point attempt and hit all three foul shots to take a 14-12 lead and the Bears pulled away to take a 40-33 lead at intermission. Julian Vaughns knocked down a trey three minutes into the second half to pull Sacramento State even at 43 and his free throw put the Hornets in front. Ryan Petraitis and Wilkinson hit back-to-back 3-pointers to put Cal up 51-47 and the Bears never trailed the rest of the way. Petraitis finished with 13 points, five assists and three steals for Cal (5-1). Joshua Ola-Joseph and Mady Sissoko each added 10 points. Jacob Holt scored 25 points with eight rebounds, two assists and a steal to lead Sacramento State (1-4). Vaughns scored 18 points and EJ Neal added 16. The game was just the third meeting between schools separated by roughly 80 miles, and first since 1992. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college basketball: and
Tech review: Gift options for the cord cutterThe heartbroken families of have launched an awareness campaign to protect future travellers from the same fate. or signup to continue reading Best friends were in the popular Laos tourist town Vang Vieng when they consumed drinks suspected of containing dangerous levels of methanol, a potentially deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol, in mid-November. Ms Jones died in a Thai hospital on November 21 and Ms Bowles died the following day. They are among six tourists killed in the suspected mass poisoning after two Danish women, one British woman and an American man died. Bianca's father Mark Jones has thanked the Australian public for the "overwhelming" support and vowed to campaign for answers after his daughter's death. "We can't have the passing of our daughter not lead to change to protect others," he said. "I would like to take this opportunity to urge the Laos government to investigate this to the fullest extent, to make sure this incident doesn't happen again." The Laos Government said it has been "conducting investigations to find causes of the incident and to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with the law", in a statement. "The government of the Lao PDR is profoundly saddened over the loss of lives of foreign tourists in Vangvieng District, Vientiane Province and expresses its sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to the families of the deceased," the statement said. The Jones and Bowles families have launched a fundraiser to campaign for awareness among tourists, business owners and communities over the danger of methanol. Almost $115,000 had been within the first 14 hours of the fundraiser with donations from more than 1400 people. "We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this devastating time. Every donation, no matter the size, will not only help us honour Bianca and Holly's memory but also work to prevent other families from experiencing the same heartbreak," the families said on the fundraising page. "This campaign is being run by the families of Bianca and Holly, and we are committed to ensuring that every dollar raised is used transparently and meaningfully." The families said the money would be used to repatriate the young women to Australia and to launch education initiatives about the dangers of methanol poisoning and how it can be avoided. The money will also be used to support existing organisations tackling methanol poisoning through education and prevention efforts. "We want to honour the memory of Bianca, Holly and others impacted by methanol poisoning by turning this tragedy into a mission for change," the families said. Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au Anna Houlahan reports on crime and social issues affecting regional and remote Australia in her role as national crime reporter at Australian Community Media (ACM). She was ACM’s Trainee of the Year in 2023 and, aside from reporting on crime, has travelled the country as a journalist for Explore Travel Magazine. Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement AdvertisementSouth Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol banned from leaving country