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NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party headed for a victory Saturday in state elections in politically significant Maharashtra while the opposition won mineral-rich Jharkhand state. Polling in the two states are seen as a test of Modi's popularity after his party returned to power in June national elections but was forced to form a coalition government with help from regional partners. India’s Election Commission said Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have already won 183 of 288 seats and were leading in another 48 seats in Maharashtra, India’s wealthiest state and home to the country's financial and entertainment capital, Mumbai. The opposition Congress party and its allies have won 50 of 81 seats and were leading in another four seats in eastern Jharkhand state, according to the commission. It said vote counting was nearing completion and final results were expected later on Saturday. Modi's BJP and a Hindu nationalist ally currently rule Maharashtra, where Hindus constitute nearly 80% and Muslims 11.5% of its 126 million people. An opposition alliance, including the Congress party, is in power in eastern Jharkhand state. The BJP has used slogans such as, “If you divide, then you will die,” and “If we are united, then we are safe,” to attract majority Hindu votes. The opposition accused it of trying to polarize voters along Hindu-Muslim religious lines. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi from Congress party, the 52-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, is set to make her debut in Parliament after winning the race against a Communist Party candidate by a huge margin of over 400,000 votes in the Wayanad seat in southern Kerala state. She contested a special election after her brother Rahul, who was elected in two constituencies in June, had to vacate one. Her mother Sonia Gandhi is already in Parliament. The BJP had hoped to attract women with a plan that provides 1,500 rupees ($18) a month to over 20 million women in the 21-65 age group whose annual family income is less than 250,000 rupees ($3,010). The Congress party promised women double that amount and free transportation in government buses. The opposition also hoped to capitalize on the simmering disaffection with high youth unemployment, inflation and low crop prices during the BJP’s rule. In September, Congress was able to secure votes in India’s insurgency-wracked Jammu and Kashmir after a 10-year gap. But Modi’s BJP regained momentum in October and won the Haryana state election even though pollsters had predicted an easy victory for Congress.I'm an American living in the UK... these are the FIVE things that are so different about our supermarketsNicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) and F.N.B. (NYSE:FNB) Head-To-Head Contrast
Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organizer of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP), has addressed the party’s significant defeat in the December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections, calling for reflection and a renewed focus on rebuilding. In a Facebook post, Mustapha acknowledged the deep disappointment among party members, particularly the youth who were instrumental in the campaign as reported by Modern Ghana. “It’s been a little over two weeks since the December 7th elections, in which we lost, massively. I have read so many of your commentaries on various platforms about the elections and their outcomes. “I can feel your souls and spirits splitting up. For especially the youth who gave their all for this campaign, I can understand your pain. I’m more pained and saddened that we disappointed you. I feel your anger,” He emphasized the need for a thorough analysis to uncover the root causes of the defeat, aiming to implement meaningful reforms that would enable the party to bounce back stronger. Mustapha’s call for introspection comes at a time when the NPP is grappling with the aftermath of the electoral loss, seeking to understand the factors that led to their unexpected defeat. The National Youth Organizer’s statement reflects a commitment to addressing internal challenges and rebuilding the party’s connection with its base, particularly the youth, who are seen as pivotal to the NPP’s future success. As the party embarks on this period of reflection, Mustapha’s emphasis on a comprehensive postmortem analysis underscores the NPP’s dedication to learning from its setbacks and implementing strategies that resonate with the electorate. The forthcoming period will be crucial for the NPP as it seeks to rebuild trust and reestablish its position within Ghana’s political landscape. Mustapha’s message serves as a rallying call for unity and proactive engagement in addressing the issues that contributed to the party’s defeat, with the aim of emerging more resilient and attuned to the needs and aspirations of the Ghanaian people.LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The ball bounced through KaVonte Turpin's legs and stopped at the 1-yard line. He picked it up, made a spin move and was off to the races. Turpin's 99-yard kickoff return touchdown was the highlight of the Dallas Cowboys' 34-26 win at Washington on Sunday that ended their losing streak at five. That came with just under three minutes left, and then Juanyeh Thomas returned an onside kick for a TD to provide a little happiness in the middle of a lost season. "Feels good to win," coach Mike McCarthy said. “It’s been a minute.” Chauncey Golston ripping the ball out of Brian Robinson Jr.'s hands for what counted as an interception of Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and Donovan Wilson forcing a fumble of John Bates earlier in the game helped put the Cowboys in position to make it a game, as did the play of Cooper Rush. Turpin's monster return after initially muffing the retrieval had everyone buzzing. "He did that for timing," McCarthy said. “That was part of the plan. He’s a special young man. Obviously a huge play for us.” Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves, the All-Pro special teams selection two seasons ago, was the first one down the field and blamed himself for not tackling Turpin when he had the chance. “I’ve made that play 100 times,” Reaves said. “I didn’t make it today, and it cost us the game.” Turpin's spin move will likely be replayed over and over — and not stopped by many. Receiver CeeDee Lamb called it “his escape move” because Turpin has been showing it off in practice. “I know I can just get them going one way and then spin back the other way,” Turpin said. "That’s just one of my moves when I’m in trouble and I've got nowhere to go: something nobody ever seen before.” In a wacky finish that McCarthy likened to a game of Yahtzee, Thomas' return was almost as unexpected. It came with 14 seconds left after Washington kicker Austin Seibert missed the extra point following Daniels' 86-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin to leave Dallas up 27-26. “I kind of waited a second and I was like: ‘Should I try? Should I try?’” Thomas said. “I said, ‘I think I’m gonna score the ball,’ so just ran and I scored.” The Cowboys' playoff odds are still incredibly long at 4-7, but with the New York Giants coming to town next for the traditional Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas, players are willing to dream after winning for the first time since Oct. 6. “Lot of games left,” said Rush, who threw two TD passes. “Pretty insane. ... I think both sides of the ball and special teams picked each other up all game. I think it was a full team effort. Finally picking each other up like we’re supposed to.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflNone
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Quinton Cooley rushed for 166 yards and two touchdowns, Billy Lucas added 131 yards and a score, and Liberty gained 419 on the ground with four touchdowns in a 38-21 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday. Liberty (8-2, 5-2 Conference USA) has won eight-plus games for the sixth consecutive season to keep alive hopes of a second straight trip to the conference championship game. The Flames play Sam Houston (8-3, 5-2) on Friday. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Liberty (8-2, 5-2 Conference USA) has won eight-plus games for the sixth consecutive season to keep alive hopes of a second straight trip to the conference championship game. The Flames play Sam Houston (8-3, 5-2) on Friday. Liberty scored 21 straight points to close the first quarter, the last covering 90 yards in just 45 seconds to take a 21-7 lead. Amarian Williams made two interceptions, including one with 2:03 remaining to seal it. Caden Veltkamp was intercepted three times before finishing 20 of 34 for 262 yards and two touchdowns for Western Kentucky (7-4, 5-2). Cooley reached 1,000 yards rushing for the second straight season. The Flames entered ranked No. 5 nationally in rushing yards/game (249.8). Quarterback Kaidon Salter also carried 11 times for 66 yards and a touchdown. Three other players had at least two rushes for Liberty, which ended with 63 carries. The Flames, in their season finale at Williams Stadium, avoided dropping multiple conference games at home for the first time since 2005. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballWashington: In the heat of the 2000 presidential campaign, Democratic candidate vice president Al Gore took a break from barnstorming battleground states to attend a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee in East Hampton, New York. Standing behind Gore onstage was Scott Bessent, a hedge fund manager and — at the time — a major donor to Democrats who cohosted the event at his home. On Saturday AEDT, Bessent was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to be his Treasury secretary. Having won the trust of Trump and his inner circle, Bessent would lead a Republican economic agenda of cutting taxes, culling federal regulations and enacting sweeping tariffs. As Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent would help Donald Trump as he attempts to remake the US economy. Credit: AP The selection caps an extraordinary career arc for an investor who was once a protege of liberal billionaire philanthropist George Soros and gave money to top Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, John Kerry and Barack Obama. “He was very supportive of the causes and the people that we supported,” said Will Trinkle, a Democrat who cohosted the event with Gore. He noted that Bessent, who would be the first openly gay Treasury secretary, was a strong advocate for gay rights and marriage equality. If confirmed by the Senate, Bessent would help Trump as he attempts to remake the US economy. As Treasury secretary, Bessent would work to steer tax cuts through Congress, lead trade negotiations with China and help cull federal regulations that Trump believes are stifling the economy. Bessent, 62, declined to be interviewed. But friends and former colleagues described him as driven by data and as intellectually curious, with an ability to work with people from across the ideological and political spectrum. Raised in a fishing village in South Carolina, Bessent is the son of a real estate developer who experienced several of his own financial booms and busts. He went on to Yale University, where he was class treasurer, wrote for The Yale Daily News and wanted to become a journalist. In college, Bessent reflected on the challenges of being a Southerner in New England, writing in the paper in 1981: “I was the only one in the dorm who was heartbroken when George Wallace decided not to run for president.” Bessent studied political science but ended up working in finance after getting an internship with Jim Rogers, an investor and business partner of Soros’. In the 1990s, he worked as a partner at Soros Fund Management, gaining notoriety by betting against the British pound and earning the firm $US1 billion. After leaving to start his own fund, Bessent returned in 2011 to become Soros’ chief investment officer. By then, Bessent had become a major donor to Republican candidates. According to a summary of his donations provided by his office, Bessent has given about $US15 million ($23 million) to political causes over the years, and all but $US300,000 has gone to Republicans. He gave $US1 million to Trump’s inauguration in 2016. Scott Bessent has described tariffs as a useful tool for achieving foreign policy objectives. Credit: Bloomberg Bessent was not part of Trump’s political orbit during his first campaign or term as president but has known the Trump family for decades and was close friends with the president-elect’s late brother, Robert. This past spring, when many business leaders were hesitant to back Trump publicly as his legal troubles mounted, Bessent took a different view. He saw Trump as a “stock that goes up on bad news”, as he explained it to political analyst Mark Halperin last month, because every apparent setback appeared to strengthen his candidacy. Concerned about the exploding national debt and the need to change the international trading system, Bessent set up a meeting with Trump and started exchanging economic policy ideas. In recent months, Bessent has pitched a “3-3-3” plan that would aim for 3 per cent economic growth, reduce the budget deficit to 3 per cent of gross domestic product and increase domestic oil production by 3 million barrels per day. He also came up with an idea that would allow the president to essentially sideline the chair of the Federal Reserve, although he has backed down from that proposal in the face of opposition. In some policy areas, Bessent has demonstrated an inclination to temper Trump’s economic impulses. He suggested that Trump’s idea of assigning a 15 per cent tax rate to companies that produce their products in the US could run afoul of international trade laws. And he has described Trump’s plan for blanket tariffs as a “maximalist” negotiating strategy, suggesting that tariffs should be phased in to give markets time to adjust. Bessent was chosen after an internal tussle among Trump’s aides over the job. Howard Lutnick, Trump’s transition team co-chair and chief executive of Cantor Fitzgerald, made a late pitch to secure the Treasury secretary role for himself. As Trump was deciding, sceptics of Bessent raised concerns about his ties to Soros and suggested he was not a true believer in tariffs. However, he won the public support of key advisers to Trump such as Larry Kudlow and Steve Bannon, who viewed him as the best choice. Loading For Bessent, the challenge now will be remaining in Trump’s good graces as the president-elect once again looks to upend the international trading system and rewrite the tax code. Trump’s first Treasury secretary, Steven Mnuchin, often tried to dissuade Trump from imposing new tariffs and would attempt to calm markets as trade tensions flared. Still, he managed to maintain Trump’s trust. Stanley Druckenmiller, a hedge fund investor who worked with Bessent at Soros Fund Management, said that although Bessent is soft-spoken, he can also be “tough and persuasive” and that he has the right temperament to work for a demanding boss such as Trump. “If anybody can handle it, it’s Scott,” Druckenmiller said. This article originally appeared in The New York Times . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. US Votes 2024 USA US politics Donald Trump For subscribers Most Viewed in World LoadingJ&K Police recover Rs 4.48 lakh from financial frauds in Pulwama
Quest Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Altair Engineering Inc. ( NASDAQ:ALTR – Free Report ) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 6,459 shares of the software’s stock, valued at approximately $617,000. Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans boosted its holdings in Altair Engineering by 1.5% in the third quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 13,961 shares of the software’s stock worth $1,333,000 after acquiring an additional 201 shares in the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation N.A. raised its position in shares of Altair Engineering by 17.4% in the 3rd quarter. Zions Bancorporation N.A. now owns 22,493 shares of the software’s stock worth $2,148,000 after purchasing an additional 3,326 shares during the last quarter. KBC Group NV grew its position in Altair Engineering by 17.9% during the 3rd quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 1,640 shares of the software’s stock valued at $157,000 after purchasing an additional 249 shares during the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its position in Altair Engineering by 25.2% during the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 388,089 shares of the software’s stock valued at $37,066,000 after purchasing an additional 78,048 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Versor Investments LP purchased a new position in Altair Engineering in the third quarter worth about $487,000. 63.38% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In ALTR has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Royal Bank of Canada increased their target price on Altair Engineering from $90.00 to $113.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 31st. William Blair reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of Altair Engineering in a report on Thursday, October 31st. Loop Capital reaffirmed a “hold” rating and issued a $113.00 price objective on shares of Altair Engineering in a research note on Thursday, October 31st. Needham & Company LLC restated a “hold” rating and set a $100.00 target price on shares of Altair Engineering in a research note on Thursday, October 31st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lowered shares of Altair Engineering from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating and dropped their price target for the stock from $85.00 to $71.00 in a research report on Friday, August 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $100.71. Insider Buying and Selling at Altair Engineering In other news, major shareholder Christ Revocable Trust sold 50,048 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $95.07, for a total transaction of $4,758,063.36. Following the sale, the insider now directly owns 149,952 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,255,936.64. This represents a 25.02 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website . Also, insider Ravi Kunju sold 360 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $103.65, for a total transaction of $37,314.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 30,305 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,141,113.25. This trade represents a 1.17 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 362,544 shares of company stock worth $35,717,201. Insiders own 21.75% of the company’s stock. Altair Engineering Price Performance ALTR stock opened at $105.20 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 3.27 and a current ratio of 3.27. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $99.20 and its 200-day moving average price is $93.83. Altair Engineering Inc. has a one year low of $68.87 and a one year high of $113.12. The company has a market capitalization of $8.95 billion, a PE ratio of 276.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 11.98 and a beta of 1.44. About Altair Engineering ( Free Report ) Altair Engineering Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation and design, high-performance computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Software and Client Engineering Services. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Altair Engineering Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Altair Engineering and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .CEDAR FALLS — End of an era. A fourth straight championship game appearance is something to be proud about. But in the end, West Hancock of Britt could not overcome Tri-Center of Neola in the Class A state championship game Thursday at the UNI-Dome. The Trojans (12-1) pulled out a 14-10 victory to dethrone the defending champion Eagles (12-1), earning the school's first state football title in program history. West Hancock's Ray Gretillat hoists the Eagles' runner up trophy after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Gustavo Gomez runs the ball for a touchdown against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. “Championship games are about who makes the biggest plays or who makes the most plays,” running back Gustavo Gomez said. “It looks like they did today.” “I’m proud of my guys,” quarterback Zephyr Jamtgaard said. “They took it seriously and I’m really proud of that. We’re a program that gets to the championship. Win or lose, I’m still proud of this team. I don’t think this game defines our season at all.” West Hancock nearly pulled it off despite a pair of devastating injuries. A week ago, the Eagles lost second-leading rusher and top tackler Creighton Kelly to a knee injury. Kelly tried to make a go of it in pre-game but was immediately ruled out. Then in the second half, leading rusher Brady Bixel went down and had an arm in a sling by the end of the game. “Down here that’s part of the game,” West Hancock head coach Mark Sanger said. “In Class A football, when you lose kids like Creighton Kelly and Brady Bixel, I’d be lying to you if it didn’t affect what your gameplan was and what you’re doing. We got guys who stepped in, and we prepared for it.” West Hancock celebrates after forcing a turnover on downs against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Brady Bixel is tackled by Tri-Center's Zach Nelson as he runs the ball on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. “Brady was out so I had to step in at fullback,” Gomez said. “I have experience playing fullback, so it didn’t really increase my workload or anything.” Tri-Center made it tough on the Eagles and forced them into things a typical West Hancock team does not have to do, especially playing from behind and without its two best offensive weapons. For a team that didn’t throw the ball once in the semi-final game against Madrid, the Eagles quarterback Zephyr Jamtgaard was forced to throw more than normal as he finished just 3 for 9 for 33 yards. Bixel had 100 rushing yards before he went out with injury. Tri-Center, on the other hand, was also firing on all cylinders offensively with Carter Kunze running for 168 yards and a rushing touchdown paired with 62 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. Quarterback A.J. Harder had 207 passing yards with the touchdown to Kunze. Zach Nelson led the Trojans in receiving yards with 78. The game started with an explosive drive by the Trojans. The Trojans pounded the ball 42 yards down the field before Kunze picked up his first touchdown of the game on a 38-yard reception to give them the early 7-0 lead. After trading defensive stops, the Eagles finally answered back in a big way. After forcing a turnover on downs on the West Hancock 45-yard line, Gomez took off from the Tri-Center 49-yard line and tied the game up 7-7. “I ran my hardest,” Gomez said. “I only had one touchdown. It was all that I could get today.” West Hancock head coach Mark Sanger directs his players on the field against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock reacts after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Tri-Center closed the first half with a nearly five-minute drive dominated by Kunze’s ground game and the Trojans took back the lead with a Kunze four-yard touchdown with 40 seconds left in the half. The Eagles tried to tie the game back up, but a forward pass on a trick play past the line of scrimmage left the game 14-7 in favor of the Trojans as both teams headed into the locker room. The Eagles were the only team to score in the second half. Bixel exploded in the first two plays for a 28-yard rush followed by a 15-yard rush to get the ball in scoring position. However, a strong defensive showing by Tri-Center, West Hancock was forced to kick their first field goal of the year to make the game 14-10. “It was just a battle in the second half,” Sanger said. “We tried to figure out what we could do and couldn’t do. Defensively, we gave them some yards, but we turned them away when we had to. We turned them away in the second half, but we couldn’t make enough plays in the end to win that game.” The West Hancock senior class finished their football careers doing something that no team in school history has ever done by making the championship game for all four years of high school. West Hancock's Brady Bixel is tackled by Tri-Center's Zach Nelson as he runs the ball on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. “I couldn’t ask for a better senior class,” Sanger said. “There may be more athletic classes that come through but the way these guys compose themselves, the way they work, the example they set, the things they do, they’re going to be fine young men in our society as they go forward. That’s the goal isn’t it?” “This season has been great,” Jamtgaard said. “We finished 12-1 and were district champs, which is something we didn’t do last year. It’s really something to be proud of.” West Hancock's Ray Gretillat hoists the Eagles' runner up trophy as they depart the field after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Gustavo Gomez runs the ball for a touchdown against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock head coach Mark Sanger directs his players on the field against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Teague Smith grabs the feet of Tri-Center's Cael Witt as he runs the ball on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Gustavo Gomez dives as he is tackled while running for yardage against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Zephyr Jamtgaard hands the ball off to Gustavo Gomez against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Ray Gretillat tackles Tri-Center's Carter Kunze as he runs the ball against on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock reacts after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Gustavo Gomez runs the ball for yardage against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Brady Bixel is tackled by Tri-Center's Zach Nelson as he runs the ball on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Ray Gretillat hoists the Eagles' runner up trophy after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock celebrates after forcing a turnover on downs against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Gustavo Gomez runs the ball for a touchdown against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock reacts after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Gustavo Gomez loses grip of a long pass down field against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Gustavo Gomez has a pass go through his hands as Tri-Center's Carter Kunze defends on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock head coach Mark Sanger jokes with Brady Bixel as they leave the field for halftime against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock celebrates after Gustavo Gomez (24) scores against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock reacts after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Brady Bixel is tackled by Tri-Center's Zach Nelson as he runs the ball on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock reacts after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock reacts after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock players console each other after their loss against Tri-Center on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Reese Luedtke wraps around Tri-Center's AJ Harder as he runs the ball on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. West Hancock's Zach Beukema rushes Tri-Center's AJ Harder as he makes a throw on Thursday during the eight-player championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Final kneeldown of Tri-Center's first-ever football state title in a 14-10 win over West Hancock at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Sent weekly directly to your inbox! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Young children may be off school for winter break, but museums in Ottawa are still offering a chance for kids to learn in new and fun ways. The Canada Science and Technology Museum and the Aviation and Space Museum are running their Winter Wonders program, which offers kids hands-on learning and activities. Eight-year-old Deslie Ndifor was at the aviation museum and learned all about drones, including flying safety and what they can be used for in the Drone's 101 program. Using the technology for the first time, she's already a fan. "I think it's really cool – and now I want a drone," she said in an interview on Saturday. Deslie's uncle Manny Makia says it's a great way for kids to apply things they have already learned. "It mirrors a lot of what they do as far as video games and things like that and so they already have some of the skills that are necessary. And it's good to learn how to apply those skills beyond just playing video games, how those skills are applied in real life," Makia said. The museum also has a tour called The Kuujjuaq Christmas Candy Drop where kids can learn about life in Nunavik, in Quebec's far north, as well as a unique holiday tradition of dropping candy from a bush plane. It's based on the story of a real pilot named Johnny May, which was written into a book. Stephanie Beaudette says it's a great way to teach kids at a young age. "They don't really know a ton about the north, so that was really interesting for them to actually learn it in a fun way, because they're a stuffed animals involved and you learn pretty much anything when there's a stuffed animal involved," Beaudette said. The Canada Science and Technology Museum has its own Winter Wonders programming, featuring sound and music. Visitors like Maddie Bechorner can put skills to the test, playing music on PVC pipes, which the museum says helps kids understand that music can come from many different places, even with every day materials. "I like playing the music because I play some piano," she said. "It makes different sounds than the piano, but the same music." There are also antique music boxes and demonstrations on at various times. Dad Lawson LeBlanc says coming here let's his 15-month-old daughter try new things, even at a young age. "It's just a great environment," he said. "Lots of space for the kids to run around and be able to kind of get rid of their energy and then fall asleep on the way home." The winter programming at the museums will run until Jan. 5. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. 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These LEGO Kits Are On Sale For Boxing Day 2024 The Waterpik Advanced Water Flosser Will Make Cleaning Your Teeth So Much Easier — And It's 41% Off For Boxing Day Ottawa Top Stories G2 driver stopped going more than 100 km/h over the speed limit on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario Here's how you can watch CTV News at Six tonight during the NFL game FREEZING RAIN WARNING | Freezing rain warning in effect for Ottawa this Saturday Families enjoy unique programming at Ottawa museums over holiday break TC Energy says early morning gas leak near Cornwall, Ont. resolved Here’s what’s next for your Christmas tree Police watchdog investigating after officer shot crowd control gun at Ottawa man What's happening in Ottawa over the Christmas holidays CTVNews.ca Top Stories Canadian model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning Dayle Haddon, an actor, activist and trailblazing former 'Sports Illustrated' model who pushed back against age discrimination by reentering the industry as a widow, has died in a Pennsylvania home from what authorities believe was carbon monoxide poisoning. Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal joins growing chorus of Liberals calling for Trudeau to step down Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal has publicly released letters he sent to the Liberal caucus and president of the Liberal Party of Canada, calling on them to begin the process of moving on from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Magnus Carlsen quits World Rapid and Blitz Championships after refusing to change out of jeans World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid Chess Championship on Friday after he refused to change out of the jeans he was wearing, according to the International Chess Federation (FIDE). If you're mentally struggling during the holidays, here’s how to cope For many people, celebrating New Year’s Day can include reflecting on a life well lived or a chance to start anew. But for some, the holiday may have dark undertones, according to a recent large study. Friend of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion says his sister also injured A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion earlier this week says one of the victim's sisters was among the other six passengers injured in the blast. Trudeau, Carney push back over Trump's ongoing 51st state comments Two senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada's new $1.3 billion border plan with members of Donald Trump's transition team, a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself appeared to finally push back at the president-elect over his social media posts about turning Canada into the 51st state. G2 driver stopped going more than 100 km/h over the speed limit on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario A 17-year-old driver is facing charges after being caught speeding and driving dangerously on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario Friday evening, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Physical therapy is 'the best-kept secret in health care' If you think physical therapy is only about rehabilitation after surgery or recovering from an accident, think again. For the vast majority, seeing a physical therapist should be about prevention, routine assessment and staying well. Delta, B.C., port terminals closed after 'machinery fire' Saturday morning A large fire at the port in Delta, B.C., sent a plume of smoke into the sky Saturday morning. Atlantic No one injured after vehicle crashes into Shoppers Drug Mart: N.S. RCMP RCMP is investigating after a vehicle crashed into a Shoppers Drug Mart in Lower Sackville, N.S. on Saturday. Nova Scotia Muslim Society making hot meals and winter care packages for those in need For the fourth consecutive year, the Nova Scotia Islamic Society got together on Saturday to prepare warm meals and winter care packages to hand out for their community. Environment Canada forecasts mix of freezing rain and rain for parts of Maritimes Some nasty weather is headed toward parts of the Maritimes over the next few days, bringing with it a mix of freezing rain, rain and snow. Toronto One person injured, suspect charged with arson following Etobicoke apartment fire A suspect has been charged with arson after a two-alarm fire at an Etobicoke apartment complex early Saturday morning left one person with injuries. Motorcyclist dead after 2-vehicle crash in Stouffville, Ont.: police A 21-year-old man is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Stouffville, Ont. early Saturday morning. Trudeau, Carney push back over Trump's ongoing 51st state comments Two senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada's new $1.3 billion border plan with members of Donald Trump's transition team, a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself appeared to finally push back at the president-elect over his social media posts about turning Canada into the 51st state. Montreal Friend of Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion says his sister also injured A childhood friend of the Quebec man killed in a Florida boat explosion earlier this week says one of the victim's sisters was among the other six passengers injured in the blast. Dobes gets shutout in NHL debut, Canadiens blank Panthers 4-0 Jakub Dobes stopped 34 shots in his NHL debut, Kirby Dach had his first two-goal game in nearly two years, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday. Cyprus-flagged ship MV MACCOA remains stuck near Verchères The MV MACCOA, a cargo ship registered in Cyprus, that ran aground on Christmas Eve in the St. Lawrence River near Verchères, Que., was still trapped on Saturday, after the Friday’s attempt to refloat it failed. Northern Ontario Serious crash closes Hwy. 11 near North Bay A serious collision has closed Highway 11 between the Bay Truck Stop in North Bay and Highway 64 in Marten River. Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal joins growing chorus of Liberals calling for Trudeau to step down Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal has publicly released letters he sent to the Liberal caucus and president of the Liberal Party of Canada, calling on them to begin the process of moving on from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Five southern Ont. hunters fined $37K for moose hunt offences in northern Ont. A multi-year moose hunting investigation resulted in five people being convicted of moose hunting offences and fined a total of $37,000, plus $9,250 in victim surcharges. Windsor Community partners in Windsor propose education campaign to veer people away from payday loans In a move aimed at combatting the financial strain caused by payday loans, the City of Windsor is considering the launch of a comprehensive education campaign to promote alternative financial options. Ex-boyfriend arrested for violating bail conditions Chatham-Kent police have made an arrest after a man allegedly violated his bail conditions. Trudeau, Carney push back over Trump's ongoing 51st state comments Two senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada's new $1.3 billion border plan with members of Donald Trump's transition team, a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself appeared to finally push back at the president-elect over his social media posts about turning Canada into the 51st state. London St. Thomas fraud victim loses nearly $100K to job scam According to police, the victim was investing money into a company that they believed they were employed by for over a month. Ending the year with above seasonal temperatures Warmer conditions are expected in the London, Ont. region this weekend, with the high forecast in the double digits. Trudeau, Carney push back over Trump's ongoing 51st state comments Two senior members of the federal cabinet were in Florida Friday pushing Canada's new $1.3 billion border plan with members of Donald Trump's transition team, a day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself appeared to finally push back at the president-elect over his social media posts about turning Canada into the 51st state. Kitchener Minor flooding possible with snow melt, rain on way: GRCA The Waterloo Region and the city of Guelph will be wrapping up 2024 with unusually warm weather over the weekend. Stretch of Kitchener road closed after gas leak at abandoned building Kitchener Fire is investigating after a "strange odor" was reported on Courtland Avenue East Saturday. Cambridge structure fire leads to road closure Emergency Services are on scene of a Cambridge structure fire Saturday morning. Barrie Boxing Day bust: Police allege shopper stole from LCBO amid holiday rush While Boxing Day is known for securing the best deals, one local shopper took things too far and allegedly tried to score a deal at a free cost. Deluxe taxi goes up in flames in Barrie parking lot Some locals were quick to pull out their cellphones and capture a minivan as it went up in hot flames in a Barrie parking lot. County Road 56 reopens following afternoon collision County Road 56 in Essa Township was closed for an afternoon collision. Winnipeg The most-read stories on CTV Winnipeg in 2024 Historic events, community pride and significant losses dominated headlines in Manitoba in 2024. Here’s a list of the most-read stories of each month of 2024 on CTV News Winnipeg. Cross-country ski race returns to Windsor Park The Prairie Holiday Loppet made its long-awaited return to Winnipeg’s Windsor Park Saturday, with dozens of racers hitting the trails. Experts, province urge caution over ice conditions after man dies in Hanover The province, along with outdoor enthusiasts, are urging people to use caution near frozen bodies of water after a man died when his skid steer loader fell through the ice. Calgary Calgary Skyview MP George Chahal joins growing chorus of Liberals calling for Trudeau to step down Calgary Liberal MP George Chahal has publicly released letters he sent to the Liberal caucus and president of the Liberal Party of Canada, calling on them to begin the process of moving on from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Calgary Boxing Day crash victim identified, mother and sister still in hospital A nine-year-old girl has died in hospital after the vehicle she was in was struck by a driver in a stolen vehicle fleeing from police. Family and friends grieve death of 36-year-old Lethbridge man in motorcycle crash Family members and friends are mourning the loss of a 36-year-old Lethbridge man killed in motorcycle crash just two days before Christmas. Edmonton Edmonton street photographer captures moments and people one frame at a time A local photographer who is passionate about capturing moments in one-hundredth of a second embraced many styles of his trade before landing on one which truly represents his mantra: street photography. 2 vehicles fall through ice at Sylvan Lake, promoting police warning RCMP issued a warning Saturday after two vehicles fell through the ice on Sylvan Lake. Physical therapy is 'the best-kept secret in health care' If you think physical therapy is only about rehabilitation after surgery or recovering from an accident, think again. For the vast majority, seeing a physical therapist should be about prevention, routine assessment and staying well. Regina 'A great holiday memory': Echo Valley Provincial Park gets plenty of visitors at Skate the Park launch Families and groups of friends made use of the good weather as the new season of Skate the Park got underway at Echo Valley Provincial Park. Moose Jaw Police Service asks public to help locate 89-year-old man The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) is asking the public for help in locating an 89-year-old Moose Jaw resident who was last seen on Dec. 25, 2024. Regina police chief says new initiatives to enhance community safety will come in 2025 Looking back after one year in his new role as the chief of the Regina Police Service, Farooq Hassan Sheikh is highlighting challenges the city faces, what has worked during his tenure and what can be done to improve policing in 2025. Saskatoon The thrill is gone from Boxing Week shopping, Saskatoon residents say Christmas has come and gone for most people, but the shopping hype continues as some get out of the house to take in the post-Christmas scene. Police made two arrests following a shooting in Saskatoon A swift response from Saskatoon police led to the arrest of a man and woman following a reported shooting Friday afternoon. Saskatoon fire crews battle house fire Saskatoon firefighters responded to a house fire on the 100 block of Klassen Crescent Friday afternoon. Vancouver Delta, B.C., port terminals closed after 'machinery fire' Saturday morning A large fire at the port in Delta, B.C., sent a plume of smoke into the sky Saturday morning. 2 dozen guns, 'significant amount' of foreign currency stolen in Chilliwack, RCMP say Police in Chilliwack are warning the public after as many as two dozen firearms were stolen during a break-in at a home in the city this week. New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C. Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived. Vancouver Island New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C. Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived. 'We're sending a clear message': B.C. prepares for home flipping tax amid criticism Next week, when the calendars turn to 2025, the provincial government will begin imposing a 20-per-cent tax on all profits if a home is sold within a year of purchasing it. Former B.C. lawyer disbarred for 2nd time over sexual harassment A former lawyer who was convicted of sexual assault in 2020 and disbarred last year has been handed a second disbarment for sexual harassment of a different client. Kelowna B.C. team building 100 beaver 'starter homes' in the name of wetland preservation More than 70 manmade beaver dams have been installed in Interior waterways since the B.C. Wildlife Federation project launched last year with the goal of building 100 dams by the end of 2025. B.C. man charged with drug trafficking and weapons offences after CBSA investigation A resident of B.C.'s Interior has been charged with weapon and drug trafficking offences after an investigation launched by border agents at Vancouver International Airport earlier this year. B.C woman awarded nearly $750K in court case against contractor A B.C. woman has been awarded nearly $750,000 in damages in a dispute with a contractor who strung her along for a year and a half and failed to complete a renovation, according to a recent court decision. Stay Connected