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Nashville Predators (7-11-3, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (14-7-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the New Jersey Devils after Roman Josi scored two goals in the Predators' 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets. New Jersey has a 5-3-2 record in home games and a 14-7-2 record overall. The Devils have a 14-2-2 record in games they score three or more goals. Nashville is 7-11-3 overall and 2-5-3 on the road. The Predators are 7-2-0 in games they score at least three goals. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hischier has 10 goals and 11 assists for the Devils. Luke Hughes has over the last 10 games. Filip Forsberg has eight goals and eight assists for the Predators. Adam Wilsby has over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 7-3-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.6 penalties and 9.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game. Predators: 3-5-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.2 assists, 4.9 penalties and 11 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. INJURIES: Devils: None listed. Predators: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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West sacrificed Ukraine, Western countries used Ukraine for their political interests, which caused a conflict in the territory of this post-Soviet republic, said Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to 's Supreme Leader Ayatollah . He said West sacrifices Ukraine. He said the West had backed an “an ambitious leader with little understanding of international affairs was brought to power and provoked against .” He also emphasized that Western strategies consist of engaging in proxy wars with opponents instead of directly intervening in conflicts. Velayati also mentioned a possible decline in 's support for Kiev in the event of a change of power in the United States in 2025. He further added to West sacrifices Ukraine, “The Zionist regime is in decline, and even its staunch allies have welcomed the International Criminal Court's ruling,” referring to Thursday , IFP. “Alongside this ruling, student and public movements in support of the oppressed people of Palestine continue to grow in , Europe, and other parts of the world, indicating the regime's severe weakening,” he concluded. According to The , Though Trump has said he will bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, the people who he might actually end up negotiating with in earnest are the Europeans and Britain. We are the ones who can offer something interesting. incentives for America. Greater spending on . More pressure on Iran. “Peacekeeping” boots on the ground inside Ukraine. Help in the upcoming US economic skirmishes with . If the EU and UK sitting in Euroclear, money Putin has long written off, we can bring serious funding to the table. Trump does not need to spend any more money on Ukraine – we can buy the . America can even make a profit while securing peace in Europe. Trump would be able to show how he got those parasitic Europeans to up, prove his detractors wrong by rebooting America's most traditional alliances – all while putting “America first”.
Predators play the Devils following Josi's 2-goal gameThe number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a seven-month low last week, suggesting that job growth likely rebounded in November after abruptly slowing last month amid hurricanes and strikes. It is, however, taking longer for the unemployed to find new work. The report from the Labor Department on Thursday also showed unemployment rolls swelling to levels last seen in late 2021. Labor market slack keeps the door open for a third interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month, despite a recent lack of progress lowering inflation to its 2% target. “There is no sign of incipient recession in these figures,” said Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics. “The labor market is softening but not imploding.” Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 213,000 for the week ended Nov. 16, the lowest reading since April. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 220,000 claims for the latest week. The data included the Veterans Day holiday, which could have injected some volatility. Unadjusted claims decreased 17,750 to 213,035 last week. Filings in California dropped 4,657, almost reversing the prior week’s 5,906 jump. The state offered no comment for that increase. There were also notable declines in applications in New Jersey, Ohio, Georgia, Texas and Indiana. Filings had surged in New Jersey and Texas in the prior week, blamed on layoffs in the educational services industry as well as the healthcare and social assistance sector. Though overall claims soared in early October amid disruptions caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton as well as strikes by factory workers at Boeing BA.N and another aerospace company, layoffs have remained low. That is softening the hit on the labor market from sluggish hiring. The claims data covered the period during which the government surveyed businesses for the nonfarm payrolls component of November’s employment report. Claims fell considerably between the October and November survey weeks. The dollar was little changed against a basket of currencies. Stocks on Wall Street were poised to open higher. Government data on Tuesday confirmed that Helene, Milton and the aerospace strikes had accounted for much of the sharp slowdown in job growth in October. The state employment and unemployment report also showed the labor market steadily slowing. Economists estimated that the strikes and storms probably subtracted between 100,000 and 125,000 jobs from payrolls last month. Nonfarm payrolls increased by a scant 12,000 jobs in October, the smallest gain since December 2020, after rising by 223,000 in September. The Boeing strike ended early this month after workers accepted a new contract, while rebuilding is underway in the areas devastated by the hurricanes. That creates a base of at least 100,000 jobs for November’s payrolls. Data next week on unemployment rolls could offer more clarity on the state of the labor market in November. The number of people receiving benefits after an initial week of aid, a proxy for hiring, increased 36,000 to a seasonally adjusted 1.908 million during the week ending Nov. 9, the claims report showed. The so-called continuing claims have been boosted by Boeing-related furloughs and the hurricanes. The employment report for November could determine if the Fed cuts rates again in December. The U.S. central bank trimmed rates by 25 basis points earlier this month, lowering its benchmark overnight interest rate to the 4.50%-4.75% range. The Fed embarked on its policy easing cycle with an unusually large half-percentage-point rate cut in September, its first reduction in borrowing costs since 2020. It hiked rates by 525 basis points in 2022 and 2023 to curb a surge in inflation. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Lucia Mutikani; Editing by Paul Simao, Chizu Nomiyama and Andrea Ricci)
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BEIRUT — Israel's military launched airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 31 while Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group. Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential buildings in Beirut as well as in the port city of Tyre. Military officials said they targeted areas known as Hezbollah strongholds. They issued evacuation orders for Beirut's southern suburbs, and strikes landed across the city, including meters from a Lebanese police base and the city's largest public park. The barrage came as officials indicated they were nearing agreement on a ceasefire, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's Security Cabinet prepared to discuss an offer on the table. Bulldozers remove the rubble of a destroyed building Monday that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. Foreign ministers from the world’s leading industrialized nations also expressed cautious optimism Monday about possible progress on a ceasefire. People are also reading... 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"Let's hope it's true and that there's no backing down at the last-minute.” A ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon was foremost on the agenda of the G7 meeting in Fiuggi, outside Rome, that gathered ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, in the last G7 encounter of the Biden administration. For the first time, the G7 ministers were joined by their counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, as well as the Secretary General of the Arab League. Thick smoke, flames and debris erupt Monday from an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Tayouneh, Beirut, Lebanon. Meanwhile, massive explosions lit up Lebanon's skies with flashes of orange, sending towering plumes of smoke into the air as Israeli airstrikes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs Monday. The blasts damaged buildings and left shattered glass and debris scattered across nearby streets. Some of the strikes landed close to central Beirut and near Christian neighborhoods and other targets where Israel issued evacuation warnings, including in Tyre and Nabatiyeh province. Israeli airstrikes also hit the northeast Baalbek-Hermel region without warning. Lebanon's Health Ministry said Monday that 26 people were killed in southern Lebanon, four in the eastern Baalbek-Hermel province and one in Choueifat, a neighborhood in Beirut's southern suburbs that was not subjected to evacuation warnings on Monday. The deaths brought the total toll to 3,768 killed in Lebanon throughout 13 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah and nearly two months since Israel launched its ground invasion. Many of those killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah have been civilians, and health officials said some of the recovered bodies were so severely damaged that DNA testing would be required to confirm their identities. Israel claims to have killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Lebanon's Health Ministry says the war has displaced 1.2 million people. Destroyed buildings stand Monday in the area of a village in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel. Israeli ground forces invaded southern Lebanon in early October, meeting heavy resistance in a narrow strip of land along the border. The military previously exchanged attacks across the border with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group that began firing rockets into Israel the day after the war in Gaza began last year. Lebanese politicians have decried the ongoing airstrikes and said they are impeding ceasefire negotiations. The country's deputy parliament speaker accused Israel of ramping up its bombardment to pressure Lebanon to make concessions in indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hezbollah. Elias Bousaab, an ally of the militant group, said Monday that the pressure has increased because "we are close to the hour that is decisive regarding reaching a ceasefire." Israeli officials voiced similar optimism Monday about prospects for a ceasefire. Mike Herzog, the country's ambassador to Washington, earlier in the day told Israeli Army Radio that several points had yet to be finalized. Though any deal would require agreement from the government, Herzog said Israel and Hezbollah were "close to a deal." "It can happen within days," he said. Israeli officials have said the sides are close to an agreement that would include withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and a pullback of Hezbollah fighters from the Israeli border. But several sticking points remain. A member of the Israeli security forces inspects an impact site Sunday after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an area in Rinatya, outskirts of Tel Aviv, Israel. After previous hopes for a ceasefire were dashed, U.S. officials cautioned that negotiations were not yet complete and noted that there could be last-minute hitches that either delay or destroy an agreement. "Nothing is done until everything is done," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday. The proposal under discussion to end the fighting calls for an initial two-month ceasefire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. The withdrawals would be accompanied by an influx of thousands more Lebanese army troops, who have been largely sidelined in the war, to patrol the border area along with an existing U.N. peacekeeping force. Western diplomats and Israeli officials said Israel demands the right to strike in Lebanon if it believes Hezbollah is violating the terms. The Lebanese government says such an arrangement would authorize violations of the country's sovereignty. Shoppers say they want eco-friendly products, so why aren't they buying them? Shoppers say they want eco-friendly products, so why aren't they buying them? On paper, being more sustainable and eco-friendly while shopping sounds great—so why don't more people do it? There is growing consumer consciousness about the environmental impact of where people choose to shop and the sustainability of the products they buy. According to McKinsey, over 60% of individuals surveyed in 2020 said they would be willing to pay more for a product that is packaged in an eco-friendly way. Since 2019, products marketed as being environmentally sustainable have seen a 28% growth in revenue compared to 20% for products with no such marketing, a 2023 McKinsey and NielsenIQ report found. Much of this is thanks to the preferences and attitudes of Gen Z, who, on average, care more than their older counterparts about being informed shoppers. The younger generation also has more social justice and environmental awareness altogether. Shoppers are willing to spend around 9.7% more on a product they know is sourced or manufactured sustainably, with 46% saying they would do so explicitly because they want to reduce their environmental footprint, according to a 2024 PwC report. Sustainable practices consumers look for from companies include production methods, packaging, and water conservation. But despite the growing consciousness around being more environmentally responsible, consumer actions don't always align with their values. In psychology, this is defined as the "say-do gap": the phenomenon wherein people openly express concern and intention around an issue, but fail to take tangible action to make a change. According to the Harvard Business Review in 2019, most consumers (65%) say they want to buy from brands that promote sustainability, but only 1 in 4 follow through. So why don't people actually shop sustainably, despite how much they express a preference for eco-friendly products—and how can we close the gap? The RealReal examined reports from the Harvard Business Review and other sources to explore why some shoppers want to buy sustainably but struggle to follow through. This lack of action isn't due to a lack of caring—in many cases, it's hard to know how to be a sustainable consumer and other factors are often outside of shoppers' control. But the more people shop sustainably, the easier and more accessible that market will be for everyone—making it much easier for folks to buy aligned with their values. Barriers to sustainable shopping There are many obstacles preventing shoppers from upholding eco-friendly habits as much as they may want to—but not all of these barriers are necessarily real, or accurately understood. Shopping sustainably simply isn't convenient or accessible for many. Those who live in apartment buildings are 50% less likely to recycle , according to Ipsos. Reasons for this can vary from lack of space to buildings being excluded altogether because of recycling contamination issues. Many believe that sustainable products are too expensive or of a lower quality. The former is often true, which does create a hurdle for many: The manufacturing processes and materials for sustainable products are pricey. For instance, organic cotton requires an intensive production process free of certain chemicals or pesticides; by definition, true eco-friendly products can't be mass-produced, further upping their price tag. Using recycled materials for packaging, or obtaining an eco certification, can also be expensive. However, although the narrative of eco-friendly products being more expensive is true, there is often more of an effort to use better quality materials that last longer than their noneco-friendly counterparts. This could end up saving consumers money in the long run: By paying more upfront, they can get more wear out of sustainable fashion, for instance. There is also undeniable political rhetoric surrounding eco-friendly products—however, despite many Conservative politicians decrying sustainable products, members of all generations are increasingly choosing to prioritize shopping sustainably regardless of their political affiliation, according to research from NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business . This finding shows a trend toward seeing sustainability as a nonpartisan subject everyone can benefit from, no matter where they lie on the political spectrum. Some might think eco-friendly clothing, in particular, is not fashion-forward; after all, many of the top clothing retailers in the world partake in fast fashion. However, brands are increasingly being recognized as 'cool' and 'trendy' for supporting environmentally ethical practices, particularly as younger generations prioritize sustainability, as noted before. Many increasingly popular online stores are taking advantage of this paradigm shift by offering secondhand shopping options that are not only fashionable, but also more affordable, like ThredUp or Poshmark. Additionally, many legacy large-name brands are hopping on the sustainability movement and are gaining appreciation from loyal customers. Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly program partners with third-party certification bodies to make it easier for shoppers to identify eco-friendly products as they browse the website. H&M's newly launched H&M Rewear program debuts a resale platform that allows the resale of all clothing brands—not just their own. Similarly, Patagonia's Worn Wear program allows shoppers to trade in and buy used gear and clothing. The federal government is also working to close this gap. The Environmental Protection Agency's Safer Choice program is attempting to make sustainable shopping easier for consumers and companies alike. It includes a directory of certified products, a list of safer chemicals to look out for on labels, a "Safer Choice" label that products can earn to denote they are eco-friendly, and resources for manufacturers looking to adopt more sustainable practices. Most of all, though, the biggest way shoppers can shift toward sustainable shopping is through their behaviors and attitudes amongst their peers and communities. Studies show that humans largely care what others think of their actions; the more shoppers make environmentally conscious shopping the norm, the more others will follow suit. From an economic perspective, the more consumers shop eco-friendly, the more affordable and accessible these products will become, too: Sustainable products are currently more expensive because they are not in high demand. Once demand rises, production rates and prices can lower, making these products more accessible for all. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn. This story originally appeared on The RealReal and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Jordan Sears scores 25 points, Jalen Reed has double-double and LSU outlasts UCF 109-102 in 3OTKennesaw State Researchers Innovate Healthcare Technology
BILLINGS — Sam Petersen had a good feeling about this year’s Chase Hawks Rough Stock Rodeo. The 21-year-old Helena cowboy knew he was in good position to put on a show for the fans. “I’m super excited,” Petersen said as he stood near the sandstone bluffs outside the back entry to First Interstate Arena at MetraPark as cowboys made their way into the facility late Saturday afternoon to prepare for the rodeo. “I got an awesome horse tonight, Lonesome Smile of Brookman Rodeo. This is my first rodeo of the 2025 season, and I couldn’t be more excited.” Petersen would end up starting his 2025 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association season just the way he wanted. The likeable bareback bronc rider . Petersen and Bradlee Miller of Huntsville, Texas — who posted a score of 88.5 points aboard Sankey Pro Rodeo & Phenom Genetics’ Mustard — each claimed $8,825 for the bareback victory. Before the event Petersen told The Billings Gazette and 406 MT Sports that he was aiming to net a victory at the . The Chase Hawks rodeo attracts 20 of the top cowboys in bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding for 60 entries total. “You go win Chase Hawks, there’s a big purse,” said Petersen. “You can get a jump start in the world standings and it’s only going to propel you throughout the year.” Petersen explained that being a Montana cowboy, he’s always dreamt of winning Chase Hawks. “This will be my third year competing here. I got close once, but I’m ready to go win for sure.” “I’ve grown up here in Montana all of my life. I grew up going to Chase Hawks. It’s just an awesome rough stock event. You get to grow up watching your heroes compete, and now that I’m here and able to compete it’s awesome.” Petersen finished this past year 20th in the world standings with winnings of $97,405.46. The top 15 in the standings qualified for the recently-concluded Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. After the NFR was finished, Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman, Nebraska, So, naturally, Petersen aims to take the next step in 2025 and qualify for the grand finale. This past year, Petersen — who has been a PRCA member since 2022 — just may have done that for the first time but he suffered a collarbone injury in April while competing at a college rodeo in Texas for Clarendon College (Texas). During his rookie season of 2023, Petersen was 19th in the final standings with $97,447.52. “Last year, I sustained a broken collarbone in April. It kept me — I think I was out for about 10 weeks — from going to my first NFR, but I'm excited for this year,” Petersen said. “It's everything I could dream of.” Petersen explained that he’s feeling good, and the injury has healed heading into the 2025 campaign. “I was out for 10 weeks and came back strong. ... But, you know, just 10 weeks is a long time, but, this year is going to be a totally different story,” Petersen said. “I've been working harder than I ever have. I’ve got the best mindset I ever have. I’ve got that world champ mindset, and I'm ready to go put it to use.”