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It was no different for Jimmy Carter in the early 1970s. It took meeting several presidential candidates and then encouragement from an esteemed elder statesman before the young governor, who had never met a president himself, saw himself as something bigger. He announced his White House bid on December 12 1974, amid fallout from the Vietnam War and the resignation of Richard Nixon. Then he leveraged his unknown, and politically untainted, status to become the 39th president. That whirlwind path has been a model, explicit and otherwise, for would-be contenders ever since. “Jimmy Carter’s example absolutely created a 50-year window of people saying, ‘Why not me?’” said Steve Schale, who worked on President Barack Obama’s campaigns and is a long-time supporter of President Joe Biden. Mr Carter’s journey to high office began in Plains, Georgia where he received end-of-life care decades after serving as president. David Axelrod, who helped to engineer Mr Obama’s four-year ascent from state senator to the Oval Office, said Mr Carter’s model is about more than how his grassroots strategy turned the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary into his springboard. “There was a moral stain on the country, and this was a guy of deep faith,” Mr Axelrod said. “He seemed like a fresh start, and I think he understood that he could offer something different that might be able to meet the moment.” Donna Brazile, who managed Democrat Al Gore’s 2000 presidential campaign, got her start on Mr Carter’s two national campaigns. “In 1976, it was just Jimmy Carter’s time,” she said. Of course, the seeds of his presidential run sprouted even before Mr Nixon won a second term and certainly before his resignation in August 1974. In Mr Carter’s telling, he did not run for governor in 1966, he lost, or in 1970 thinking about Washington. Even when he announced his presidential bid, neither he nor those closest to him were completely confident. “President of what?” his mother, Lillian, replied when he told her his plans. But soon after he became governor in 1971, Mr Carter’s team envisioned him as a national player. They were encouraged in part by the May 31 Time magazine cover depicting Mr Carter alongside the headline “Dixie Whistles a Different Tune”. Inside, a flattering profile framed Mr Carter as a model “New South” governor. In October 1971, Carter ally Dr Peter Bourne, an Atlanta physician who would become US drug tsar, sent his politician friend an unsolicited memo outlining how he could be elected president. On October 17, a wider circle of advisers sat with Mr Carter at the Governor’s Mansion to discuss it. Mr Carter, then 47, wore blue jeans and a T-shirt, according to biographer Jonathan Alter. The team, including Mr Carter’s wife Rosalynn, who died aged 96 in November 2023, began considering the idea seriously. “We never used the word ‘president’,” Mr Carter recalled upon his 90th birthday, “but just referred to national office”. Mr Carter invited high-profile Democrats and Washington players who were running or considering running in 1972, to one-on-one meetings at the mansion. He jumped at the chance to lead the Democratic National Committee’s national campaign that year. The position allowed him to travel the country helping candidates up and down the ballot. Along the way, he was among the Southern governors who angled to be George McGovern’s running mate. Mr Alter said Mr Carter was never seriously considered. Still, Mr Carter got to know, among others, former vice president Hubert Humphrey and senators Henry Jackson of Washington, Eugene McCarthy of Maine and Mr McGovern of South Dakota, the eventual nominee who lost a landslide to Mr Nixon. Mr Carter later explained he had previously defined the nation’s highest office by its occupants immortalised by monuments. “For the first time,” Mr Carter told The New York Times, “I started comparing my own experiences and knowledge of government with the candidates, not against ‘the presidency’ and not against Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. It made it a whole lot easier”. Adviser Hamilton Jordan crafted a detailed campaign plan calling for matching Mr Carter’s outsider, good-government credentials to voters’ general disillusionment, even before Watergate. But the team still spoke and wrote in code, as if the “higher office” were not obvious. It was reported during his campaign that Mr Carter told family members around Christmas 1972 that he would run in 1976. Mr Carter later wrote in a memoir that a visit from former secretary of state Dean Rusk in early 1973 affirmed his leanings. During another private confab in Atlanta, Mr Rusk told Mr Carter plainly: “Governor, I think you should run for president in 1976.” That, Mr Carter wrote, “removed our remaining doubts.” Mr Schale said the process is not always so involved. “These are intensely competitive people already,” he said of governors, senators and others in high office. “If you’re wired in that capacity, it’s hard to step away from it.” “Jimmy Carter showed us that you can go from a no-name to president in the span of 18 or 24 months,” said Jared Leopold, a top aide in Washington governor Jay Inslee’s unsuccessful bid for Democrats’ 2020 nomination. “For people deciding whether to get in, it’s a real inspiration,” Mr Leopold continued, “and that’s a real success of American democracy”.NEW YORK — Eager to preserve President-elect Donald Trump's hush money conviction even as he returns to office, prosecutors suggested various ways forward — including one based on how some courts handle criminal cases when defendants die. In court papers made public Tuesday, the Manhattan district attorney's office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books. The proposals include freezing the case until Trump is out of office, or agreeing that any future sentence wouldn't include jail time. Another idea: closing the case with a notation that acknowledges his conviction but says that he was never sentenced and his appeal wasn't resolved because of presidential immunity. The last is adopted from what some states do when a criminal defendant dies after being convicted but before appeals are exhausted. It is unclear whether that option is viable under New York law, but prosecutors suggested that Judge Juan M. Merchan could innovate in what's already a unique case. "This remedy would prevent defendant from being burdened during his presidency by an ongoing criminal proceeding," prosecutors wrote. But at the same time, it wouldn't "precipitously discard" the "meaningful fact that defendant was indicted and found guilty by a jury of his peers." Expanding on a position they laid out last month, prosecutors acknowledged that "presidential immunity requires accommodation during a president's time in office," but they were adamant that the conviction should stand. They argued that Trump's impending return to the White House should not upend a jury's finding. Trump wants the case to be thrown out in light of his election. His communications director, Steven Cheung, called prosecutors' filing "a pathetic attempt to salvage the remains of an unconstitutional and politically motivated hoax." Trump has fought for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Prosecutors said he fudged the documents to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He claims they didn’t and denies wrongdoing. Trump portrays the case as a political attack ginned up by District Attorney Alvin Bragg and other Democrats. Trump's legal team argues that letting the case continue would present unconstitutional "disruptions" to his upcoming presidential term. Trump's attorneys also cited President Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted of tax and gun charges. Biden complained that his son was unfairly prosecuted for political reasons — and Trump's lawyers say he was, too. Trump's lawyers argued that the possibility of a jail sentence — even if it's after he leaves office — would affect his presidency. Prosecutors suggested Merchan could address that concern by agreeing not to put him behind bars. It's unclear how soon Merchan could decide what to do next with the case. He could grant Trump's request for dismissal, go with one of the suggestions from prosecutors, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump's parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court, or choose some other option. Trump, a Republican, takes office Jan. 20. He was scheduled for sentencing late last month. After Trump's Nov. 5 election win, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed the former and future president's sentencing so the defense and prosecution could weigh in on the future of the case. Merchan also delayed a decision on Trump's prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. A dismissal would erase Trump's conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. The hush money case was the only one of Trump's four criminal indictments to go to trial. Since the election, special counsel Jack Smith ended his two federal cases, which pertained to Trump's efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss and allegations that he hoarded classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. A separate state election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, is largely on hold. Trump denies wrongdoing in each case.
Despite keeping it close in the first quarter, the Nacogdoches boys basketball team was unable to keep up with Lufkin as the Dragons fell to the Panthers 57-20 Friday night. The loss gives Nacogdoches an overall record of 4-6 and a district record of 0-2 while the Panthers are 15-2 overall and 2-0 in district play. Nearly four minutes went by before the first points were scored. Tyren Mathews’ layup gave Nacogdoches a 2-0 lead. Marcellus Parks quickly tied it up before Micah Lockett drained a three to break the tie. Austin Brown switched hands in the air on his way to tie the game up at 4. Parks attacked the glass and gave the Panthers their first lead. Jonas Hollins knocked down a jumper to tie the game up at 6-6. Brown went 2-for-2 from the free-throw line to score the final points of the first quarter, giving the Panthers an 8-6 lead heading into the second quarter. More than four minutes had passed in the second quarter before the next points were scored. Benjamin Cox banked it in from under the hoop to tie the game up at 8-8. Parks drained a three before Brycen Skinner tossed in a layup and tipped it in for two more. That gave Lufkin a 15-8 lead. Jakevion Sanders launched himself to grab a pass before throwing it down for an alley-oop dunk. Casey Burse Jr. scored the final points of the first half from beyond the arc to give the Panthers a 20-8 halftime lead. Brown scored the first points of the second half from three-point range. Parks did the same moments later as the Panthers continued to add to their lead. A pair of free throws from Parks was followed by another three from Brown, then a timeout from the Dragons was called as they trailed 31-8 with 5:13 left in the third quarter. Tyren Mathews was driving toward the basket before dishing it off to Cameron Brady, whose jumper hit nothing but net. BJ Thomas knocked down back-to-back threes and moments later, gave his team a 30-point lead, 42-12. Christopher Gardner scored the final points of the third quarter from the corner in front of his team’s bench, making the score 42-15 heading into the final quarter. Javarius White recorded an and-one to extend the lead to 47-15 before Cameron Brady knocked down a jumper on the other end. Hollins knocked down a jumper before Lufkin called a timeout with 4:26 remaining. The Panthers kept it on cruise control and sealed up the 57-20 win. Hollins led the Dragons in scoring with six points. Brady was next in line with five. Gardner recorded three points while Mathews, Cox and Lockett each scored two points. Parks led the Panthers in scoring with 14 points. Brown was next in line with 11. Thomas and White each scored eight points. Burse scored five points while Sanders and Kevo Moore scored two points each. Nacogdoches will travel to Whitehouse Friday to take on the Wildcats. The Panthers will be home against Tyler.
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Oncology Information System Market Entry Strategies And Marketing Channels and Forecast To 2031 | McKesson Corporation, Siemens Healthineers, Elekta AB 11-21-2024 08:43 PM CET | Health & Medicine Press release from: DataM Intelligence 4 Market Research LLP DataM Intelligence The latest report on Oncology Information System Market offers valuable insights into emerging trends and pivotal developments within the market. It highlights significant growth opportunities that market participants can leverage, alongside strategic recommendations for capitalizing on these trends. This report serves as an indispensable tool for stakeholders seeking to deepen their understanding of the market landscape and identify actionable pathways for growth. By utilizing this in-depth analysis, stakeholders will gain the insights necessary to effectively adapt to shifting market conditions and strengthen their competitive position. Download a Free sample PDF (Use Corporate email ID to Get Higher Priority) at: - https://datamintelligence.com/download-sample/oncology-information-system-market Oncology Information Systems (OIS) play a critical role in managing and streamlining data for cancer patient care. These systems are designed to handle a wide range of functions, including patient hospitalization records, treatment plans, diagnostic results, and treatment delivery documentation. By centralizing and organizing this data, OIS improve the efficiency and accuracy of cancer treatment processes across various healthcare departments. Key features of OIS include the ability to integrate with hospital information systems, enabling seamless data sharing and communication between different departments, such as radiology, pathology, and oncology. This integration is essential for the evaluation and improvement of treatment protocols, as it ensures that healthcare providers have access to real-time, comprehensive information on a patient's cancer stage, treatment history, and progress. OIS also contribute to medical safety and clinical effectiveness by reducing the risk of errors, supporting treatment personalization, and enhancing decision-making. By enabling clinicians to easily access and track treatment outcomes, OIS help improve patient care and ensure that treatments are continuously optimized based on the latest data. Moreover, the system supports data retention through both digital and paper-based methods, such as hospital registries, ensuring that patient information is securely maintained and accessible for future evaluations. As healthcare systems continue to prioritize digital transformation, the role of OIS in improving cancer care management is expected to expand, further enhancing treatment outcomes and patient safety. Market Dynamics The increasing global incidence of cancer is indeed a primary driver for the growth of the Oncology Information Systems (OIS) market. As cancer cases continue to rise worldwide, there is a growing need for effective management systems to streamline patient data, treatment plans, and clinical processes. The significant surge in cancer diagnoses, as reported by Globocan 2020 and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, highlights the pressing need for advanced data management tools like OIS, which enable healthcare providers to track and manage the growing volume of cancer cases efficiently. In particular, the aging global population is contributing to a higher prevalence of cancer, further increasing the demand for oncology-focused healthcare systems. 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Key Developments: In September 2020, Siemens Healthineers entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Varian Medical Systems. This acquisition will strengthen the company's existing portfolio of oncology information systems List of the Key Players in the Oncology Information System Market: Koninklijke Philips N.V., Varian Medical Systems Bayer, McKesson Corporation, Siemens Healthineers, Elekta AB, Epic Systems Corporation, IBM, Cerner Corporation, Advanced-Data Systems, Bogardus Medical Systems, Inc. Research Process: Both primary and secondary data sources have been used in the global Oncology Information System Market research report. During the research process, a wide range of industry-affecting factors are examined, including governmental regulations, market conditions, competitive levels, historical data, market situation, technological advancements, upcoming developments, in related businesses, as well as market volatility, prospects, potential barriers, and challenges. Segment Covered in the Oncology Information System Market: By Product & Services (Software, Services) By Application (Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology) By End User (Hospitals & Diagnostic Imaging Centers, Government Institutions, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Research Facilities) Regional Outlook: The global Oncology Information System Market report focuses on six major regions: North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Get Customization in the report as per your requirements+Exclusive Bundle & Multi-User Discounts: https://datamintelligence.com/customize/oncology-information-system-market Regional Analysis: The global Oncology Information System Market report focuses on six major regions: North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The report offers detailed insight into new product launches, new technology evolutions, innovative services, and ongoing R&D. 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Opposition fighters are closing in on Syria’s capita l in a swiftly developing crisis that has taken much of the world by surprise. Syria's army has abandoned key cities with little resistance. Nervous residents in Damascus describe security forces on the streets. The state news agency has been forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad has left the country. Who are these opposition fighters? If they enter Damascus after taking some of Syria’s largest cities , what then? Here’s a look at the stunning reversal of fortune for Assad and his government in just the past 10 days, and what might lie ahead as Syria’s 13-year civil war reignites. > Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7 The aim? Overthrow the government This is the first time that opposition forces have reached the outskirts of the Syrian capital since 2018, when the country’s troops recaptured the area following a yearslong siege. The approaching fighters are led by the most powerful insurgent group in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, along with an umbrella group of Turkish-backed Syrian militias called the Syrian National Army. Both have been entrenched in the northwest. They launched the shock offensive on Nov. 27 with gunmen capturing Aleppo, Syria’s largest city, and the central city of Hama, the fourth largest. The HTS has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the United Nations. But the group said in recent years it cut ties with al-Qaida, and experts say HTS has sought to remake itself in recent years by focusing on promoting civilian government in their territory as well as military action. HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani told CNN in an exclusive interview Thursday from Syria that the aim of the offensive is to overthrow Assad’s government. Possible rifts ahead The HTS and Syrian National Army have been allies at times and rivals at times, and their aims might diverge. The Turkish-backed militias also have an interest in creating a buffer zone near the Turkish border to keep away Kurdish militants at odds with Ankara. Turkey has been a main backer of the fighters seeking to overthrow Assad but more recently has urged reconciliation, and Turkish officials have strongly rejected claims of any involvement in the current offensive. Whether the HTS and the Syrian National Army will work together if they succeed in overthrowing Assad or turn on each other again is a major question. Others take advantage While the flash offensive against Syria’s government began in the north, armed opposition groups have also mobilized elsewhere. The southern areas of Sweida and Daraa have both been taken locally. Sweida is the heartland of Syria’s Druze religious minority and had been the site of regular anti-government protests even after Assad seemingly consolidated his control over the area. Daraa is a Sunni Muslim area that was widely seen as the cradle of the uprising against Assad’s rule that erupted in 2011. Daraa was recaptured by Syrian government troops in 2018, but rebels remained in some areas. In recent years, Daraa was in a state of uneasy quiet under a Russian-mediated ceasefire deal. And much of Syria's east is controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led group backed by the United States that in the past has clashed with most other armed groups in the country. Syria's government now has control of only three of 14 provincial capitals: Damascus, Latakia and Tartus. What’s next? Much depends on Assad’s next moves and his forces' will to fight the rebels. A commander with the insurgents, Hassan Abdul-Ghani, posted on the Telegram messaging app that opposition forces have started carrying out the “final stage” of their offensive by encircling Damascus. And Syrian troops withdrew Saturday from much of the central city of Homs, Syria's third largest, according to a pro-government outlet and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. If that city is captured, the link would be cut between Damascus, Assad’s seat of power, and the coastal region where he enjoys wide support. “Homs to the coastal cities will be a very huge red line politically and socially. Politically, if this line is crossed, then we are talking about the end of the entire Syria, the one that we knew in the past,” said a Damascus resident, Anas Joudeh. Assad appears to be largely on his own as allies Russia and Iran are distracted by other conflicts and the Lebanon-based Hezbollah has been weakened by its war with Israel, now under a fragile ceasefire. The U.N. special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, seeks urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition,” saying the situation is changing by the minute. He met with foreign ministers and senior diplomats from eight key countries including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Turkey and Iran on the sidelines of the Doha Summit. President-elect Donald Trump in his first extensive comments on the developments in Syria said the besieged Assad didn’t deserve U.S. support to stay in power. “THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT,” Trump posted on social media. ___ Associated Press writer Abby Sewell in Beirut contributed.Alina Habba, President-elect Donald Trump 's lawyer, praised the appointments of the billionaires in Trump's upcoming administration on Friday for helping Trump "clean up" the government. Since winning his second term, Trump has named several billionaires to top roles in his next administration. His upcoming administration is set to feature at least 11 key appointees who either hold billionaire status, have spouses in the billionaire club, or are on the cusp of reaching that financial milestone. The staggering collective wealth of this potential administration is estimated at $340 billion, making it the richest in American history, according to the Hill. The number could climb even higher. The Guardian reported that Trump is eyeing at least three more billionaires for strategic positions, further solidifying the unprecedented financial standing of a president's inner circle. The most notable appointment is Tesla CEO, Elon Musk , one of the richest people in the world, and worth more than $330 billion, according to Forbes. Musk and fellow billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy were tapped to lead what Trump announced as the "Department of Government Efficiency" or (DOGE) in a November 12 statement. The advisory commission is intended to "dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies." Trump's statement said DOGE "will provide advice and guidance from outside of Government, and will partner with the White House and Office of Management & Budget." Musk and Ramaswamy were at the Capitol on Thursday to speak with lawmakers—mostly Republicans , according to the Associated Press. They discussed budget-slashing proposals and other ways to cut programs and "Save America." In a Fox News interview on Friday, Habba spoke about the appointment of billionaires, praising them for helping to "clean up a government" "We have billionaires who have created companies now helping to clean up a bad economy, clean up a government where we don't have efficient spending and run the country like they run their businesses much like Donald Trump. That's why he is a billionaire," Habba said. Newsweek has reached out to Trump's campaign via email for comment. Linda McMahon, the nominee for education secretary, who is a former World Wrestling Entertainment executive and whose husband, Vince McMahon, is worth an estimated $3 billion. Other wealthy nominees include, Howard Lutnick, the chair and chief executive of Cantor Fitzgerald, who has been nominated as commerce secretary; and Scott Bessent, a hedge-fund manager and former partner at Soros Investment Management, who has been nominated as treasury secretary. Meanwhile, this comes after Habba said last month she would "seriously" consider accepting an offer to be his White House press secretary. "I'm very loyal to President Trump. I would think about it very seriously," Habba told Sean Hannity during an appearance on Fox News . The lawyer did not directly answer questions about whether she was in talks with the president-elect to join his new administration. "I leave it to the president and three people that are on my board of directors," she told Hannity, referring to her children. The lawyer gained prominence in 2021 after joining Trump's legal team. She represented the president-elect in several civil cases, including E. Jean Carroll 's defamation suit, which resulted in Trump being ordered to pay $88.3 million . During the trial, the judge frequently reprimanded Habba for being argumentative and violating basic rules of the court. Habba has become a regular fixture in the media, speaking about Trump's cases and defending him against criticism. She has also been photographed socializing with him and his family members at Mar-a-Lago. During Trump's criminal trial in New York, which stemmed from a hush-money payment to the adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election, Habba became his " legal spokesperson ," as she does not practice criminal law and could not represent him in the case.
The Los Angeles Clippers are navigating a tumultuous season, with Kawhi Leonard yet to play a single game due to lingering knee issues. Leonard’s absence comes after a strong 2023-24 season, during which he played 68 games, earned All-NBA honors, and averaged 23.7 points per game. As the shadow of Leonard’s injury status lingers over the future of the team, coach Ty Lue dished on a possible return. Kawhi Leonard’s status was a major topic on The Stephen A. Smith Show, where host Stephen A . Smith had previously labelled the Clippers player, the ‘worst superstar in the league.’ Clippers HC Tyronn Lue offered insight into the star player’s emotional and physical struggles. Lue revealed that Leonard has been deeply frustrated with his situation, a sentiment that resonated strongly in his conversations with the player. For him, it’s more frustrating. He wants to be on the floor every single night, and it’s just bad timing. It’s not like we got to the playoffs, and he said, ‘I don’t want to play.’ There’ve been nights when he’s almost crying, feeling like he let the team down. But injuries are beyond anyone’s control . Ty Lue says there’s been nights where Kawhi Leonard is almost in tears because he thinks his injuries have let the Clippers down. Lue: “I’ve talked to Kawhi, nights where he’s almost crying just talking about how he’s let the team down.” : @stephenasmith pic.twitter.com/KmEHGEWv1E Ty Lue spoke about the emotional toll Leonard’s injuries have taken, not just on the player but also on the organization. He especially emphasized the difficulty of seeing Leonard work tirelessly in rehabilitation and the weight room, only to be unable to suit up when it matters most. Kawhi Leonard’s injury woes are not new, but the current situation has exacerbated questions about his durability and value to the team. Despite appearing in over 65 games last season and playing some of his best basketball, his postseason availability has been inconsistent since joining the Clippers. With a quarter of the season already done, his availability does not seem to be any closer. Kawhi Leonard injury update The Clippers have reported progress in Kawhi Leonard ’s recovery. Cleared for on-court activities in November, Leonard has been ramping up his workload, participating in practices, and engaging in light drills. However, there’s no definitive timeline for his return, with rumors suggesting a possible debut before Christmas, although there has been no official update. Coach Lue has maintained that Leonard will only return once fully cleared, emphasizing the importance of long-term health over short-term gain. We want him at 100%, not rushing back and risking further setbacks . Despite Leonard’s absence, the Clippers have managed to stay competitive, currently holding a 14-10 record and sixth place in the Western Conference despite the Clippers’ off-court clashes with Leonard . Key contributors like Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac have stepped up, helping the team remain in playoff contention. However, the Clippers’ reliance on their depth only goes to show the importance of Kawhi Leonard’s eventual return. Although many have hinted at the possibility of the superstar retiring to preserve his future, his ability to perform at an elite level is crucial for the team’s playoff aspirations, especially as they aim to contend in a stacked Western Conference. This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.'Billionaire' Selena Gomez marks major milestone amid whirlwind year
A fugitive gains fame in New Orleans eluding dart guns and nets NEW ORLEANS (AP) — For months, a fugitive dog known as Scrim has transfixed the city of New Orleans. The 17-pound mutt has gained fame eluding a tenacious band of citizens wielding a tranquilizer dart gun and night vision binoculars. He's already escaped two homes. Now his sightings are plotted on a crowd-sourced Google map. Animal rescuers hope to capture the renegade pooch and put him in a place that's safe and secure. But there's a backlash, fueled by the now-viral video of Scrim leaping out a two-story window, under the hashtag #FreeScrim, as some think the dog should be able to roam free. McConnell falls and sprains wrist after GOP luncheon, colleague says he is 'fine' WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell fell and sprained his wrist while walking out of a GOP luncheon on Tuesday, the latest in a series of medical incidents for him in recent years. That's according to a senator who was with him when it happened. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the No. 3 Senate Republican and a doctor, said McConnell walked back to his office after the fall with no assistance and had “a small scratch.” Medical staff were seen taking a wheelchair into McConnell’s office just before a scheduled weekly news conference. McConnell, who is stepping down from his leadership post at the end of the year, did not attend the news conference. Who is Tony Buzbee, the lawyer suing Jay-Z as part of civil cases against Sean 'Diddy' Combs? HOUSTON (AP) — High-profile legal battles are nothing new for Texas attorney Tony Buzbee. His latest is a lawsuit he’s filed against rapper Jay-Z. Buzbee is accusing the iconic rapper as well as Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting a minor at an awards show after-party in 2000. The lawsuit against Jay-Z is part of multiple civil cases Buzbee has filed on behalf of more than 150 people who allege sexual abuse and exploitation at the hands of Combs, who denies the claims. In his legal career, Buzbee has represented a variety of clients, including victims of sexual assault and well-known politicians. His critics say he’s full of bluster and bombast. Buzbee's firm says he's worked to “pursue justice against powerful figures.” OpenAI releases AI video generator Sora but limits how it depicts people SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — OpenAI has publicly released its new artificial intelligence video generator Sora but won’t let most users depict people as it monitors for patterns of misuse. Users of a premium version of OpenAI’s flagship product ChatGPT can now use Sora to instantly create AI-generated videos based on written commands. Among the highlighted examples are high-quality video clips of sumo-wrestling bears and a cat sipping coffee. 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Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to change his family’s trust over Fox News media empire control rejected RENO, Nev. (AP) — A sealed document obtained by The New York Times says a Nevada commissioner has ruled against Rupert Murdoch’s effort to change his family’s trust to give his son Lachlan Murdoch control of his media empire and ensure Fox News maintains its conservative editorial slant. The commissioner concluded in a decision filed on Saturday that the two men had acted in “bad faith” in their bid to amend the irrevocable trust. Lachlan Murdoch is the head of Fox News and News Corp. The trust divides control of the company equally among Murdoch’s four oldest children after his death. A lawyer for Rupert Murdoch says he and his son intend to appeal the ruling. Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's racing minister says the country will outlaw greyhound racing, citing the injury rates for racing dogs. He says it will be shut down over the next 20 months, allowing time for those it employs to find other work and homes to be found for the 2,900 racing dogs. New Zealand is one of only a handful of countries where commercial greyhound racing is held. The industry body says the government has not recognized the progress it has made in animal welfare. The government passed an urgent law Tuesday barring greyhound owners from killing dogs as the industry winds down. Trustee over Infowars auction asks court to approve The Onion's winning bid A trustee who oversaw the bankruptcy auction of Alex Jones’ Infowars is asking a judge to approve The Onion’s winning bid for the conspiracy-filled platform. 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EPR Properties ( NYSE:EPR – Get Free Report ) declared a dec 24 dividend on Thursday, December 12th, RTT News reports. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be given a dividend of 0.285 per share by the real estate investment trust on Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a dividend yield of 7.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. EPR Properties has increased its dividend payment by an average of 29.6% annually over the last three years. EPR Properties has a dividend payout ratio of 125.7% meaning the company cannot currently cover its dividend with earnings alone and is relying on its balance sheet to cover its dividend payments. Equities analysts expect EPR Properties to earn $4.78 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $3.42 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 71.5%. EPR Properties Stock Down 0.6 % Shares of NYSE EPR opened at $43.90 on Friday. 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See Also Receive News & Ratings for EPR Properties Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for EPR Properties and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron expressed “gratitude” Saturday to those who saved, helped and rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral. “I stand before you ... to express the gratitude of the French nation,” Macron said at the reopening ceremony. “Tonight, the bells of Notre Dame are ringing again. And in a moment, the organ will awaken,” sending the “music of hope” to Parisians, France and the world. Macron spoke in front of 1,500 guests invited to celebrate the restoration of Paris’ 12th-century cathedral which was nearly destroyed by a fire in 2019. They included world leaders like President-elect Donald Trump , U.S. first lady Jill Biden, Britain’s Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. PARIS (AP) — Howling winds couldn’t stop Notre Dame Cathedral ’s heart from beating again. With three resounding knocks on its doors by Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich, wielding a specially designed crosier carved from fire-scorched beams, the monument roared back to life Saturday evening. For the first time since a devastating blaze nearly destroyed it in 2019, the towering Gothic masterpiece reopened for worship, its rebirth marked by song, prayer, and awe beneath its soaring arches. The ceremony, initially planned to begin on the forecourt, was moved entirely inside due to unusually fierce December winds sweeping across the Île de la Cité, flanked by the River Seine. Yet the occasion lost none of its splendor. Inside the luminous nave, choirs sang psalms, and the cathedral’s mighty organ, silent for nearly five years, thundered to life in a triumphant interplay of melodies. The restoration, a spectacular achievement in just five years for a structure that took nearly two centuries to build, is seen as a moment of triumph for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline — and a welcome respite from his domestic political woes . The evening’s celebration, attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, underscored Notre Dame’s enduring role as both a spiritual and cultural beacon. Observers see the event as Macron's, and his intention to pivot it into a fully fledged diplomatic gathering, while highlighting France’s ability to unite on the global stage despite internal political crises. Monumental feats of restoration Inside, 42,000 square meters of stonework — an area equal to six soccer pitches — were meticulously cleaned, revealing luminous limestone and intricate carvings. Overhead, 2,000 oak beams, nicknamed “the forest,” were used to rebuild the spire and roof, restoring the cathedral’s iconic silhouette. The thunderous great organ, with 7,952 pipes ranging from pen-sized to torso-wide, resounded for the first time since the fire. Its newly renovated console, boasting five keyboards, 115 stops, and 30 foot pedals, was a marvel of restoration, reawakening a cornerstone of Notre Dame’s identity. Guests gradually filing into the cathedral for the evening reopening ceremonies were awestruck by the renovated interiors, many whipping out cellphones to capture the moment. “It’s a sense of perfection,” said François Le Page of the Notre Dame Foundation, which raised nearly half of the €900 million ($950 million) in donations for the restoration. He last visited in 2021, when the cathedral was cloaked in scaffolding. “It was somber,” he said. “It’s night and day.” The Rev. Andriy Morkvas, a Ukrainian pastor who leads the Volodymyr Le Grand church in Paris, reflected on his first visit to Notre Dame in over a decade. “I didn’t recognize it,” he said. “God is very powerful; He can change things.” He expressed hope that the cathedral’s revival could inspire peace in his homeland, drawing strength from the presence of Ukraine’s president. “I think that will have a big impact,” he said. “I hope Notre Dame and Mary will help us resolve this conflict.” The reopening of Notre Dame comes at a time of profound global unrest, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East. For Catholics, Notre Dame’s rector said the cathedral “carries the enveloping presence of the Virgin Mary, a maternal and embracing presence.′′ “It is a magnificent symbol of unity,” Dumas said. “Notre Dame is not just a French monument—it is a magnificent sign of hope.” The international range of dignitaries coming to Paris underline the cathedral’s significance as a symbol of shared heritage and peace. Canadian visitor Noelle Alexandria, who had traveled to Paris for the reopening, was struck by the cathedral’s ability to inspire. “She’s been nearly ruined before, but she always comes back,” Alexandria said. “Not many of us could say the same after such tragedy, but Notre Dame can.” Historical details enrich the occasion Guests entered through Notre Dame’s iconic western façade, whose arched portals adorned with biblical carvings were once a visual guide for medieval believers. Above the central Portal of the Last Judgment, the Archangel Michael is depicted weighing souls, as demons attempt to tip the scales. These stone figures, designed to inspire both awe and fear, set the stage for a ceremony steeped in history. Inside, the hum of hundreds of guests awaiting the service filled the cathedral with human sounds once more — a stark contrast to the construction din that echoed there for years. Tuners restoring the great organ often worked through the night to find the silence needed to perfect its 7,952 pipes, ranging from pen-sized to torso-wide. Notre Dame echoed to the sound of a sustained standing ovation after the showing of a short movie that documented the gargantuan rebuilding effort. Outside, the word “MERCI” — thank you — was projected against the cathedral’s iconic western facade. The movie showed the terrible wounds left by the inferno — the gaping holes torn into its vaulted ceilings and the burned roof. But that was followed by images of all types of artisans, many using traditional handicraft techniques, who collectively restored Notre Dame to look better now than ever. "We went from night to light," said one of the workers in the movie. Macron's political woes The celebration is expected to give a much-needed boost to embattled Macron, whose prime minister was ousted this week , plunging the nation’s politics into more turmoil. The French president, who has called Notre Dame's reopening “a jolt of hope,” will address the gathering. He had hoped the occasion would briefly silence his critics and showcase France’s unity and resilience under his leadership. Macron's presidency now faces its gravest crisis after the government's collapse this week in a historic no-confidence vote that toppled Prime Minister Michel Barnier. The vote followed months of political gridlock after snap elections in June. Calls are now growing louder from opposition forces for Macron to resign. But he vowed Thursday to remain in office until the end of his term in 2027, and said he'll name a new prime minister within days. As France struggles with economic woes and social unrest, Notre Dame's rebirth celebrations form a stark contrast. Security is tight for this global event Security will be high through the weekend, echoing measures taken during the Paris Olympics earlier this year. The Île de la Cité — the small island in the River Seine that is home to Notre Dame and the historic heart of Paris— is closed to tourists and non-residents. Police vans and barriers blocked cobblestoned streets in a large perimeter around the island, while soldiers in thick body armor and sniffer dogs patrolled embankments. A special security detail is following Trump. Public viewing areas along the Seine’s southern bank will accommodate 40,000 spectators, who can follow the celebrations on large screens. For many, Notre Dame’s rebirth is not just a French achievement but a global one — after the reopening, the cathedral is set to welcome 15 million visitors annually, up from 12 million before the fire. Sylvie Corbet, Yesica Brumec, Marine Lesprit and Mark Carlson in Paris contributed. Associated Press religion coverage receives support through The AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.
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