Middle East latest: WHO chief says he was at Yemen airport as Israeli bombs fell nearbyJonah Goldberg: This is the trouble with Elon Musk's debut as a federal budget negotiatorNick Kern came off the bench for 20 points and 13 rebounds as Penn State remained unbeaten with an 85-66 thumping of Fordham in a semifinal of the Sunshine Slam on Monday in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Nittany Lions (6-0), who will play either San Francisco or Clemson for the tournament title on Tuesday, put four other players in double figures. Zach Hicks scored 16 points, while Puff Johnson added 15. Ace Baldwin and Yanic Konan Niederhauser each chipped in 12 points. Penn State sank nearly 53 percent of its field goal attempts and earned a 38-30 advantage on the boards, more than enough to offset missing 12 of its 32 foul shots. Four players reached double figures for the Rams (3-4), led by 15 points apiece from Jackie Johnson III and reserve Joshua Rivera. Romad Dean and Jahmere Tripp each added 13. Fordham was as close as 56-49 after Tripp made a layup with 14:25 left in the game. But the Nittany Lions responded with a 16-1 run, capped with a layup by Kern for a 22-point lead at the 9:33 mark, and they never looked back. The main storyline prior to tipoff was whether Penn State could continue its torrid early start that saw it come into the day leading Division I in steals and ranked second in scoring at 98.2 points per game. The Nittany Lions certainly played to their billing for most of the first half, establishing a 21-8 lead at the 10:08 mark via Hicks' three-point play. Fordham predictably struggled early with the pressure defense, committing four turnovers in the first four minutes. But the Rams got their bearings over the last 10 minutes and made some shots. They got as close as four on two occasions late in the half before Penn State pushed the lead to 42-34 at the half. The officials were busy in the half, calling 23 fouls and administering 27 free throws. --Field Level Media
Half of businesses lack strong confidence in deepfake detectionMotoring News Don't miss out on the headlines from Motoring News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Elon Musk is officially the world’s richest man. But while he enjoys global financial success, Tesla’s fortunes in Australia have taken a hit. The latest figures reveal a concerning 21 per cent decline, equivalent to approximately $600 million, in Tesla sales in Australia. Tesla Model 3 and Toyota Camry Hybrid. Photo: Camber Collective MORE: 15 yrs later: Aussie fave’s ‘ludicrous’ return It’s a significant difference to the previous year’s growth. Tesla, was once a dominant force in the Australian electric vehicle (EV) market but now faces rising competition from other brands, such as Chinese automaker BYD, which are outperforming Tesla in other regions. Specifically, BYD’s Seal and Atto 3 continue to attract Australian buyers due to their aggressive pricing and advanced technology. BYD’s Atto 3 is a popular Tesla alternative. Supplied M ORE: Catch: Buy a ‘Lambo’ for 20pc of the price The automaker’s momentum is undeniable, with its most recent quarterly revenue of US $28.4 billion surpassing Tesla’s US $25.18 billion for the same period. According to Stake market analyst Samy Sriram the shift in the market is also reflected in trading data for 2024 with both companies seeing strong stock performance. 2022 Tesla Model Y RWD. Photos by Thomas Wielecki. “We’re seeing some of that sentiment reflected in trading data. In 2024, while sentiment towards both TSLA and BYD was positive, the latter saw more bullish bets. On Stake, 64 per cent of TSLA trades were buys, whereas 75 per cent of BYD trades for the year were buy orders.” she said. Sriram explained BYD has performed well in 2024 with a strong 45 per cent increase in stock value this year. However, Tesla’s performance was even more impressive. Tesla rivals include the Nissan Leaf, Polestar 2, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Porsche Taycan, Volvo XC40 Recharge. Photo: Thomas Wielecki “Tesla has seen an even stronger run, rallying around 30 per cent since Trump’s election win in November, and almost 70 per cent year to date, helping Elon Musk to regain his position as the world’s richest person.” she said. This rally helped Musk return to the top spot on the world’s wealthiest ranking. But with sales down in Australia, will this impact Musk? Likely no. Australia is a small market, accounting for just 3 per cent of Tesla’s global sales, with the U.S. and China continuing to be its largest market. However, Sriram explained the potential impact of Trump’s trade policies with China may force Tesla to refocus their efforts on places like Australia. “As Tesla continues to compete with newer entrants to the market, it might be forced to lower prices and see a considerable drawdown in its operating margins.” she said. Originally published as Musk loses $600 million in Aussie market More related stories Motoring EV that will finally convert the sceptics This stunning new EV is one that will likely turn the disbelievers around but there is one rather large catch. Read more Motoring News Best end-of-year deals on new cars Want to start the new year with a fresh ride? Here’s how to save thousands on new models. Read more
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (6-4) were just one play away from taking down the only ranked team they have played this season, but their Week 13 game against the No. 25 Illinois Fighting Illini instead ended in heartbreak. Rutgers found themselves with a 31-30 lead late in the fourth quarter thanks to a touchdown pass from Athan Kaliakmanis to Kyle Monangai. With just 1:08 remaining in the game, Illinois looked to answer with a score of its own. After getting into Rutgers' territory, Illinois found itself in a 4th-and-13 situation from the 40 with 14 seconds remaining. Illinois sent out the field goal kicker for a potential game-winner from beyond 50 yards, only for Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano to call a timeout to ice him. The Fighting Illini then opted to go for it, which led to the unthinkable. Quarterback Luke Altmyer hit Pat Bryant over the middle for what would have been a first down if he was tackled, but he instead took it 40 yards for the game-winning touchdown. PAT BRYANT SCORES THE GAME-WINNING TD ON 4TH DOWN! 😱 @IlliniFootball pic.twitter.com/ndso5u3X8B It appears that Schiano played himself a bit, and the defense will have a brutal film session on Monday. To add salt to the wound for Rutgers, the Illinois kicker actually missed the kick when Schiano called for the timeout. On top of that, Illinois' kicker, Daid Olano, had already missed an extra point earlier in the game and had a career-long of 50. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images With the win, Illinois officially clinched a second-consecutive eight-win season for the first time since the 1989-90 seasons. The Fighting Illini will finish the season with a clash against the struggling Northwestern Wildcats. As for Rutgers, they will finish the season against a Michigan State team that is one win away from bowl eligibility. Related: Paul Finebaum Has Embarrassing Wardrobe Mishap Ahead of Texas-Kentucky
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