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US troops in Syria to prevent Islamic State resurgenceTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay's surest path to the NFL playoffs is a division championship. The Buccaneers will need help to repeat in the NFC South , but only if they first and foremost give themselves a chance. That means winning their remaining games at home against Carolina and New Orleans, while the Atlanta Falcons lose at least once in the final two weeks of the regular season. The Bucs (8-7) and Falcons share the best record in the division, however Atlanta holds the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series between the teams. Tampa Bay, which has won three consecutive division titles, is the only NFC team that has made the playoffs each of the past four seasons. “We’ve got to take care of business or else we’ve got no shot,” quarterback Baker Mayfield said after a 26-24 loss at Dallas cost the Bucs control of the NFC South race. “This one, we've got to take it on the chin,” Mayfield added. “It's a short week. It's Christmas week. We've got to focus on Carolina and figure out a way to win.” If Atlanta is able to maintain its lead, Tampa Bay could make the postseason as a wild card if the Bucs win out and the Commanders lose twice. Coach Todd Bowles sounds confident that his players understand the challenge ahead and will clean up mistakes that contributed to the end of their four-game win streak. “We’ve got to win a ballgame (this week). If we don’t win a ballgame, we don’t give ourselves a chance,” Bowles said Monday. “We have to focus on us like we’ve been doing,” the coach added. “We have to correct the mistakes, and we have to go out and win Sunday, and we’ve got to win the next week, and then we’ll see what happens after that.” The offense, which ranks third in the NFL at 389.8 yards per game, isn't a fluke. Despite losing to the Cowboys, Tampa Bay finished with 410 yards total offense. It was the team's fifth straight game — as well as an NFL-high ninth overall — with 400-plus yards. The Bucs are seventh in rushing (143.7 yards per game) after ranking 32nd each of the past two seasons. The defense yielded 292 yards passing against the Cowboys, 226 of it in the first half when Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb had six catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. Bowles said shoddy tackling was the biggest issue — not poor coverage. Lamb had one reception for 5 yards after halftime. Mayfield's chemistry with rookie WR Jalen McMillan, who has 27 receptions for 336 yards and five TDs, continues to grow. McMillan had five catches for 57 yards and a touchdown — his fourth in the past three games — against Dallas. He was also the intended receiver on Mayfield's deep throw that CB Jourdan Lewis intercepted in the end zone to help the Cowboys hold off the Bucs in the closing minutes. Turnovers were costly against Dallas. The end-zone interception stopped the Bucs from cutting into a 26-17 deficit with 6:22 remaining in the fourth quarter. Rachaad White's fumble with 1:31 left ended any hope for a last-minute victory. On both plays, defenders ripped the ball out of the grasp of the offensive player. “We knew they were going to rake at the ball going into the ballgame," Bowles said. "We just have to have two hands on the ball, and we have to fight for it. We have to take better care of the football. That’s priority No. 1.” Bowles said it's too early to project the status of several starters for coming games, including S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee), who has missed the past two games. TE Cade Otton (knee) and LB K.J. Britt (ankle) were inactive against the Cowboys, while reserve WR Sterling Shepard left during the game with a hamstring injury. 80. Bucky Irving leads all NFL rookie RBs with 920 yards rushing. He needs 80 over the next two games to reach 1,000. He scored his seventh rushing touchdown against Dallas. That tied Errict Rhett and Lars Tate for the second-most rushing TDs by a rookie running back in franchise history. Doug Martin set the record of 11 in 2012. Host Carolina on Sunday. NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
The world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned. But alongside his stark warning of the threats facing Britain and its allies, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there would be only a “remote chance” Russia would directly attack or invade the UK if the two countries were at war. The Chief of the Defence Staff laid out the landscape of British defence in a wide-ranging speech, after a minister warned the Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if forced to fight a war on the scale of the Ukraine conflict. The admiral cast doubt on the possibility as he gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) defence think tank in London. He told the audience Britain needed to be “clear-eyed in our assessment” of the threats it faces, adding: “That includes recognising that there is only a remote chance of a significant direct attack or invasion by Russia on the United Kingdom, and that’s the same for the whole of Nato.” Moscow “knows the response will be overwhelming”, he added, but warned the nuclear deterrent needed to be “kept strong and strengthened”. Sir Tony added: “We are at the dawn of a third nuclear age, which is altogether more complex. It is defined by multiple and concurrent dilemmas, proliferating nuclear and disruptive technologies and the almost total absence of the security architectures that went before.” The first nuclear age was the Cold War, while the second was “governed by disarmament efforts and counter proliferation”, the armed forces chief said. He listed the “wild threats of tactical nuclear use” by Russia, China building up its weapon stocks, Iran’s failure to co-operate with a nuclear deal, and North Korea’s “erratic behaviour” among the threats faced by the West. But Sir Tony said the UK’s nuclear arsenal is “the one part of our inventory of which Russia is most aware and has more impact on (President Vladimir) Putin than anything else”. Successive British governments had invested “substantial sums of money” in renewing nuclear submarines and warheads because of this, he added. The admiral described the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers on Ukraine’s border alongside Russian forces as the year’s “most extraordinary development”. He also signalled further deployments were possible, speaking of “tens of thousands more to follow as part of a new security pact with Russia”. Defence minister Alistair Carns earlier said a rate of casualties similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would lead to the army being “expended” within six to 12 months. He said it illustrated the need to “generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis”. In comments reported by Sky News, Mr Carns, a former Royal Marines colonel, said Russia was suffering losses of around 1,500 soldiers killed or injured a day. “In a war of scale – not a limited intervention, but one similar to Ukraine – our Army for example, on the current casualty rates, would be expended – as part of a broader multinational coalition – in six months to a year,” Mr Carns said in a speech at Rusi. He added: “That doesn’t mean we need a bigger Army, but it does mean you need to generate depth and mass rapidly in the event of a crisis.” Official figures show the Army had 109,245 personnel on October 1, including 25,814 volunteer reservists. Mr Carns, the minister for veterans and people, said the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Defence Secretary John Healey had previously spoken about “the state of the armed forces that were inherited from the previous government”. The spokesman said: “It’s why the Budget invested billions of pounds into defence, it’s why we’re undertaking a strategic defence review to ensure that we have the capabilities and the investment needed to defend this country.”Share this Story : OCDSB trustees censure colleague, rejecting integrity commissioner's findings Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News OCDSB trustees censure colleague, rejecting integrity commissioner's findings Trustee Donna Blackburn was the subject of code of conduct complaint that she made discriminatory comments to with Jewish community members. Get the latest from Joanne Laucius straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Joanne Laucius Published Nov 27, 2024 • 5 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee Donna Blackburn issued her own invitation to the Pride parade after the school board withdrew. Blackburn was censured by her colleagues. Photo by Tony Caldwell / POSTMEDIA Article content Trustees at Ottawa’s largest school board have voted to formally censure a colleague and require she take antisemitism training. Article content Article content The decision comes as the result of an Aug. 27 trustee code of conduct complaint over the actions of trustee Donna Blackburn following the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board’s decision to withdraw from the Capital Pride parade after organizers made a pro-Palestine statement on Aug. 6. 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We should stand together.” In her complaint to the integrity commission, trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth said Blackburn made discriminatory comments in emails with Jewish community members and staff and Blackburn had engaged in “ inappropriate lobbying” when asking staff and students to join her in a “rogue” OCDSB parade float. Behind the scenes, there was a flurry of emails and texts between Blackburn and staff, fellow trustees and members of the public, according to a 50-page report from integrity commissioner Suzanne Craig. In one email to Kaplan-Myrth, Blackburn wrote: “...your cries of antisemitism are getting really tired and I know who I am and what I stand for. While I don’t always agree with my colleagues on various matters, I don’t believe for one second any of them are antisemitic.” Evening Update The Ottawa Citizen’s best journalism, delivered directly to your inbox by 7 p.m. on weekdays. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. 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Blackburn responded: “I have no desire to connect ... it is clear to me that my struggles matter not ... the fact I live in daily fear matters not ... what matters is the power of the Jewish community ... as it always does.” In her report, Craig did not find Blackburn in breach of the code of conduct. Courts and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario “differentiate between comments that are perceived as offensive and those that are discriminatory. Words can be personally offensive and hurtful but not amount to substantive discrimination,” Craig wrote. Several of Blackburn’s comments stemmed from her “interpersonal difficulties” with Kaplan-Myrth, said Craig. “[Blackburn] and Trustee Kaplan-Myrth do not see eye to eye about what constitutes discrimination in the matters under this complaint.” Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content But Craig also found that Blackburn did not intend to cause harm or to engage in a manner that was hurtful, although Craig did find the comments crossed the line of respectful comments and strayed from the civility requirements for trustees. Blackburn made an “error in judgement” in failing to give sufficient context for her words to be understood as she intended them, said Craig. “I find that the comments leading up to and the action of participating in the Parade, while received as offensive and hurtful, do not rise to the level of being discriminatory within the meaning of the Human Rights Code.” Craig also noted that the OCDSB human rights policy “does not provide a definition of antisemitism upon which I can rely.” That creates difficulties as antisemitism is not consistently defined, she said. Addressing trustees via a video link on Nov. 26, Craig said the board of trustees might disagree with her findings or interpret things differently. “I just want to remind the board respectfully that I will not reopen my investigation.” Trustees did indeed disagree with Craig’s conclusions. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content The report dismisses and diminishes the harm to the Jewish community on the basis that there is no commonly understood definition of antisemitism, said Kaplan-Myrth. “Her report sends a signal to the Jewish students, staff and community, and to me as a Jew, that the OCDSB will not recognize and address every form of antisemitism the same way we recognize and address every other form of discrimination,” she said. “What happened when trustee Blackburn spoke to the Jewish teacher and referred to Jews as ‘having power’ was antisemitism under any definition, said Kaplan-Myrth. “She (Craig) refuses to acknowledge discrimination targeting Jews, or to hold Trustee Blackburn accountable for her undeniable antisemitism.” After finding Blackburn in breach of the trustee code of conduct, trustees voted eight to three to formally censure Blackburn. They also voted unanimously to require Blackburn to take mandatory anti-semitism training. The comment about the power of the Jewish community is a well-known anti-semitic trope, said trustee Lyra Evans. “We have a bar that is higher than criminal when it comes to accountability for trustees. We have an expectation of politeness, we have expectations of civility that are higher than are set out in a criminal court. And so I am of the position that a trustee who has spouted an antisemitic trope has violated section 3.5 of our code of conduct, which says we must inspire public confidence in the abilities and integrity of the board.” Advertisement 6 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Blackburn was censured and asked to resign in June 2020 what the board described as “an act of anti-Black racism” against a teenager playing basketball by himself in a park that was closed due to COVID-19. At the time, Blackburn said she would not resign. Trustees voted unanimously to bar Blackburn from attending one meeting and from sitting on committees for six months, the most severe penalty allowed under the code of conduct. Trustee Cathryne Milburn said she was disappointed that the board was in the midst of another code of conduct investigation. “To me, the facts are clear. Harm has been done to our community and in particular to our Jewish staff member. The level of respect I want around this table has not been met.” Blackburn did not respond to a request for comment. Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : OCDSB trustees censure colleague, rejecting integrity commissioner's findings Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Comments You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments. Create an Account Sign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. 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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay's surest path to the NFL playoffs is a division championship. The Buccaneers will need help to repeat in the NFC South , but only if they first and foremost give themselves a chance. That means winning their remaining games at home against Carolina and New Orleans, while the Atlanta Falcons lose at least once in the final two weeks of the regular season. The Bucs (8-7) and Falcons share the best record in the division, however Atlanta holds the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series between the teams. Tampa Bay, which has won three consecutive division titles, is the only NFC team that has made the playoffs each of the past four seasons. “We’ve got to take care of business or else we’ve got no shot,” quarterback Baker Mayfield said after a 26-24 loss at Dallas cost the Bucs control of the NFC South race. “This one, we've got to take it on the chin,” Mayfield added. “It's a short week. It's Christmas week. We've got to focus on Carolina and figure out a way to win.” If Atlanta is able to maintain its lead, Tampa Bay could make the postseason as a wild card if the Bucs win out and the Commanders lose twice. Coach Todd Bowles sounds confident that his players understand the challenge ahead and will clean up mistakes that contributed to the end of their four-game win streak. “We’ve got to win a ballgame (this week). If we don’t win a ballgame, we don’t give ourselves a chance,” Bowles said Monday. “We have to focus on us like we’ve been doing,” the coach added. “We have to correct the mistakes, and we have to go out and win Sunday, and we’ve got to win the next week, and then we’ll see what happens after that.” The offense, which ranks third in the NFL at 389.8 yards per game, isn't a fluke. Despite losing to the Cowboys, Tampa Bay finished with 410 yards total offense. It was the team's fifth straight game — as well as an NFL-high ninth overall — with 400-plus yards. The Bucs are seventh in rushing (143.7 yards per game) after ranking 32nd each of the past two seasons. The defense yielded 292 yards passing against the Cowboys, 226 of it in the first half when Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb had six catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. Bowles said shoddy tackling was the biggest issue — not poor coverage. Lamb had one reception for 5 yards after halftime. Mayfield's chemistry with rookie WR Jalen McMillan, who has 27 receptions for 336 yards and five TDs, continues to grow. McMillan had five catches for 57 yards and a touchdown — his fourth in the past three games — against Dallas. He was also the intended receiver on Mayfield's deep throw that CB Jourdan Lewis intercepted in the end zone to help the Cowboys hold off the Bucs in the closing minutes. Turnovers were costly against Dallas. The end-zone interception stopped the Bucs from cutting into a 26-17 deficit with 6:22 remaining in the fourth quarter. Rachaad White's fumble with 1:31 left ended any hope for a last-minute victory. On both plays, defenders ripped the ball out of the grasp of the offensive player. “We knew they were going to rake at the ball going into the ballgame," Bowles said. "We just have to have two hands on the ball, and we have to fight for it. We have to take better care of the football. That’s priority No. 1.” Bowles said it's too early to project the status of several starters for coming games, including S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee), who has missed the past two games. TE Cade Otton (knee) and LB K.J. Britt (ankle) were inactive against the Cowboys, while reserve WR Sterling Shepard left during the game with a hamstring injury. 80. Bucky Irving leads all NFL rookie RBs with 920 yards rushing. He needs 80 over the next two games to reach 1,000. He scored his seventh rushing touchdown against Dallas. That tied Errict Rhett and Lars Tate for the second-most rushing TDs by a rookie running back in franchise history. Doug Martin set the record of 11 in 2012. Host Carolina on Sunday. NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflMarin park managers complete Roy’s Redwoods revampOTTAWA — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Carney, who is currently a special adviser to the Liberal party, made those comments during an event in Ottawa held by Cardus, a Christian think tank. Carney says Canada let newcomers down by admitting more workers and students than it could provide for, including with housing, health care and social services. Earlier this fall, the Liberal government announced a plan to significantly reduced its immigration target for permanent residents and to dramatically scale back the number of temporary residents in Canada. Those changes came about after a period of strong population growth that led to mounting criticism of the Liberal government's immigration policies. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that the federal government did not get the balance right on immigration after the COVID-19 pandemic. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press
Nutanix, Inc. NTNX reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results on Tuesday . Nutanix reported quarterly earnings of 42 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 31 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $590.96 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $571.78 million. “During our first quarter we delivered outperformance across our guided metrics,” said Rajiv Ramaswami, President and CEO of Nutanix. “We also continued to bring innovations to the market supporting our vision of becoming the leading platform for running apps and managing data, anywhere, while strengthening our partner ecosystem.” Nutanix said it sees FY25 revenue of $2.435 billion to $2.465 billion, non-GAAP operating margin of 16% to 17% and free cash flow of $560 million to $610 million. Nutanix shares fell 7.4% to trade at $66.99 on Wednesday. These analysts made changes to their price targets on Nutanix following earnings announcement. Needham analyst Mike Cikos maintained Nutanix with a Buy and raised the price target from $80 to $90.. Northland Capital Markets analyst Nehal Chokshi reiterated Nutanix with a Market Perform and raised the price target from $74 to $77. Barclays analyst Tim Long maintained the stock with an Overweight and increased the price target from $75 to $87. Morgan Stanley analyst Meta Marshall maintained Nutanix with an Overweight and raised the price target from $72 to $78. Piper Sandler analyst James Fish maintained Nutanix with an Overweight and raised the price target from $77 to $83. Wells Fargo analyst Aaron Rakers maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $60 to $75. Considering buying NTNX stock? Here’s what analysts think: Read This Next: Urban Outfitters To Rally Around 47%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Wednesday © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
December 23, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by Chinese Academy of Sciences Postharvest chilling injury (PCI) is a major challenge in the horticulture industry, resulting in significant losses due to the perishable nature of fruits when stored at low temperatures. Chilling stress disrupts cellular homeostasis, induces oxidative damage, and alters membrane protein structures, which in turn hampers electron transport and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. Despite ongoing efforts to mitigate PCI, the mechanisms behind this injury remain incompletely understood, prompting a need for deeper research into the biochemical and physiological responses of fruits under chilling conditions. On July 26, 2024, researchers from the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management published a comprehensive review in Horticulture Research , focusing on ATP's role as a signaling regulator in postharvest chilling tolerance of fruits. The study critically examines the key pathways involved in ATP supply, underscoring their significance in maintaining membrane integrity under chilling stress. This review delves into the complex functions of ATP in fruit physiology, with a particular focus on its regulation of chilling tolerance postharvest. Key metabolic pathways such as the Embden–Meyerhof–Parnas pathway , the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and the pentose phosphate pathway are identified as major contributors to ATP production, which is essential for energy metabolism and stress response in fruits. The study explores how ATP's intracellular and extracellular forms interact to mediate chilling stress, highlighting the γ-aminobutyric acid shunt pathway and the cytochrome pathway as important players in ATP generation. Notably, the research also discusses the potential of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in mitigating PCI and the signaling role of extracellular ATP through its receptor DORN1, which triggers protective responses against oxidative damage . These findings deepen our understanding of fruit stress tolerance and pave the way for targeted postharvest treatments to preserve fruit quality. Dr. Sunil Pareek, lead author of the study, emphasizes, "Our review underscores the pivotal role of ATP in postharvest fruit management. By understanding ATP's regulatory mechanisms, we could revolutionize the preservation of fruit quality, especially in cold storage , which is crucial for global trade and food security ." The findings of this study hold significant promise for the horticulture industry. By developing novel treatments to enhance chilling tolerance, this research could reduce food waste, extend shelf life, and improve the nutritional value of fruits for consumers worldwide. Moreover, the study opens new avenues for exploring the intricate relationship between ATP metabolism and chilling stress in horticultural produce, potentially leading to more sustainable practices in fruit preservation. More information: Hansika Sati et al, Is ATP a signaling regulator for postharvest chilling tolerance in fruits?, Horticulture Research (2024). DOI: 10.1093/hr/uhae204 Journal information: Horticulture Research Provided by Chinese Academy of Sciences
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BOGOTA: Colombia coffee crop will likely yield 13.6 million 60-kg bags in 2024, the head of the country's coffee federation said on Wednesday, up 20% compared to production last year due largely to improved pest controls and adaptations to climate change . Colombia is the world's top producer of arabica beans, well-known for their high-quality and aromatic properties. Last year's national crop yielded 11.3 million 60-kg bags. The crop's value should total more than 14 trillion pesos, or about $3.14 billion, German Bahamon , head of the national coffee farmer federation, told reporters at the start of an annual coffee conference. Last year's coffee crop brought in $11.1 trillion pesos, while output rose just 2% in 2023, following three consecutive seasons of falling output. 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The updated policies would rule out eligibility for Hailey Davidson, who missed qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open this year by one shot and came up short in LPGA Q-school. Davidson, who turned 32 on Tuesday, began hormone treatments when she was in her early 20s in 2015 and in 2021 underwent gender-affirming surgery, which was required under the LPGA's previous gender policy. She had won this year on a Florida mini-tour called NXXT Golf until the circuit announced in March that players had to be assigned female at birth. “Can't say I didn't see this coming,” Davidson wrote Wednesday on an Instagram story. “Banned from the Epson and the LPGA. All the silence and people wanting to stay ‘neutral’ thanks for absolutely nothing. This happened because of all your silence.” By making it to the second stage of Q-school, Davidson would have had very limited status on the Epson Tour, the pathway to the LPGA. The LPGA and USGA say their policies were geared toward being inclusive of gender identities and expression while striving for equity in competition. The LPGA said its working group of experts advised that the effects of male puberty allowed for competitive advantages in golf compared with players who had not gone through puberty. “Our policy is reflective of an extensive, science-based and inclusive approach,” said LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, who announced Monday that she is resigning in January. "The policy represents our continued commitment to ensuring that all feel welcome within our organization, while preserving the fairness and competitive equity of our elite competitions.” Mike Whan, the former LPGA commissioner and now CEO of the USGA, said it developed the updated policy independently and later discovered it was similar to those used by swimming, track and field, and other sports. “It starts with competitive fairness as the North star,” Whan said in a telephone interview. “We tried not to get into politics, or state by state or any of that stuff. We just simply said, ‘Where would somebody — at least medically today — where do we believe somebody would have a competitive advantage in the field?’ And we needed to draw a line. “We needed to be able to walk into any women's event and say with confidence that nobody here has a competitive advantage based on their gender. And this policy delivers that.” The “Competitive Fairness Gender Policy” for the USGA takes effect for the 2025 championship season that starts with the U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball on May 10-14. Qualifying began late this year, though there were no transgender players who took part. “Will that change in the years to come as medicine changes? Probably,” Whan said. “But I think today this stacks up.” The LPGA “Gender Policy for Competition Eligibility” would apply to the LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, Ladies European Tour and qualifying for the tours. Players assigned male at birth must prove they have not experienced any part of puberty beyond the first stage or after age 12, whichever comes first, and then meet limitation standards for testosterone levels. The LPGA begins its 75th season on Jan. 30 with the Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida.
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NoneOTTAWA - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Read this article for free: Already have an account? As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed. Now, more than ever, we need your support. Starting at $14.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website. or call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527. Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community! OTTAWA - Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? OTTAWA – Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says Canada didn’t live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb. Carney, who is currently a special adviser to the Liberal party, made those comments during an event in Ottawa held by Cardus, a Christian think tank. Carney says Canada let newcomers down by admitting more workers and students than it could provide for, including with housing, health care and social services. Earlier this fall, the Liberal government announced a plan to significantly reduced its immigration target for permanent residents and to dramatically scale back the number of temporary residents in Canada. Those changes came about after a period of strong population growth that led to mounting criticism of the Liberal government’s immigration policies. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has acknowledged that the federal government did not get the balance right on immigration after the COVID-19 pandemic. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. AdvertisementLuigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's death