Tharman Shanmugaratnam We can only address these long challenges by stretching our economic and political horizons, says President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Our largest governance challenges, internationally, are now the long ones: where decisions today will determine if we secure people’s well-being not only today but also for our children’s generation and those that come after. Climate change is foremost. Ways must be found to win popular support to accelerate the shift to a low-carbon future. It requires a fair transition, one that overcomes the anxieties over costs that have led to pushback within many populations. But it also means overcoming the short-sightedness that is now the norm in most societies, so as to ensure fairness not only today but also for future generations. Likewise, the challenge of meeting the needs of steadily ageing societies, without sending the invoice to the next generation. And so too, dealing with AI (artificial intelligence) – the most profound technological change of our times, with benefits as well as risks that are likely to grow exponentially in the coming decade and beyond. We can address these long challenges only by stretching our economic and political horizons. And by finding ways to rebuild optimism and solidarity within our societies, so that people can imagine how the future can be better for all. The collective belief in the future has to be both the means and the end. Building a realistic optimism We are starting from a difficult place. Confidence in the future has been on the decline in most societies. They are also more divided. A survey of 19 high- and middle-income societies by Pew Research in 2022 found the majority feeling more divided than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. Only three countries avoided this, including Singapore, where 75 per cent of people felt more united than before the pandemic. On top of all this, confidence in the multilateral order is at its lowest point. Yet, to tackle problems like climate change, we must first recognise the scale and seriousness of the challenge – not so we add to the mood of despondency, but so we build realistic optimism. The world is far behind the actions it needs to stay within 1.5 deg C of global warming, and to prevent accelerated warming after we hit 1.5 deg C. The best scientific estimates tell us that the remaining carbon budget, or the maximum amount of emissions the world can make so that global warming remains below 1.5 deg C, is likely to be used up in about five years’ time. Even more worrying: there is radical uncertainty as to what comes next. The planet is losing its critical buffers against warming – the natural ecosystems on land and in the oceans, that have been soaking up more than 50 per cent of carbon dioxide that the world emits, are losing that ability. It is also beginning to cross tipping points – such as the melting of the Greenland ice sheet, and the shift in the Amazon from being a huge carbon sink to being a net emitter – which can lead to runaway global warming. The implications are clear. First, tackling climate change will be much more costly, and vastly more complex and difficult, if we defer action. We must act early, especially to develop scale in clean energy and green technologies, so that they become as affordable and as reliable as what we do with fossil fuels. Second, clear and credible public policies are key to achieving the scale and speed that is required. Carbon pricing has to be the centrepiece. It will help catalyse the needed shift in private investments towards green opportunities in every sector, and also provide the revenues needed to support the transition and ensure poorer segments of the population are not disadvantaged. But it is generally understood that carbon pricing, within socially realistic limits, will not on its own be adequate. Targeted regulations in specific sectors, which in many cases such as in aviation and maritime transport will have to be internationally managed, are needed to provide certainty for businesses and spur innovation. We also need public investment in R&D and to build out new grids and other public infrastructure for a clean energy future. But higher spending will be a problem in many countries – given already large public debts, and interest rates which are no longer low. They have to find a pragmatic path, to protect future generations from exploding debt burdens, but also protect them from the huge costs that climate change will cause. Europe epitomises this challenge. Eminent former leaders like Italy’s Mario Draghi and Germany’s Angela Merkel – who had herself pushed for Germany’s conservative “debt brake” laws when she was the country’s chancellor – have now proposed that the public sector be allowed to borrow for a transitional period for investments in the green transition and other critical needs. Third, and the most challenging governance task: we need international coordination to solve the climate crisis. Otherwise, we risk carbon leakage – where higher-emitting companies and activities shift to countries with more accommodating policies. But besides their differing levels of political will, the complexity comes from the fact that countries have been using different sets of measures to encourage decarbonisation. Europe has been relying on the full mix of carbon pricing, regulation and subsidies, whereas China has introduced only limited pricing and the US has eschewed it altogether. Finding some equivalence between the measures taken by these major emitters so as to determine their “effective” carbon pricing rates will be a difficult matter. But it cannot be avoided. Reframing the debate We need a new understanding in trade, investments and technology transfers, to enable the world to benefit from China’s low-cost clean energy technologies, such as its solar panels, wind turbines and batteries. And likewise, to take advantage of innovations in the United States, such as in hydrogen power, carbon capture and other next-generation clean technologies. The key goal must be to maximise scale, affordability and the speed of the global transition, recognising that the world is far behind in the race against climate change. It will be aided by not limiting market access to products and technologies based on where they come from, but instead pursuing the solutions that still exist for win-win economic outcomes. We must also overcome the perennial tensions over climate financing for the developing world, which are not getting us anywhere. The debate has to be reframed; from viewing it not as a matter of how much aid should be given from rich nations to poor, but as investment in the global commons that all nations will benefit from. Dollar for dollar, investments in climate transition in the developing world in fact have a more significant impact on global emissions than in the advanced economies. Blended finance, where we bring together monies from the public sector, the multilateral development banks and the private sector, and where possible philanthropies, is an important way to scale up these investments. That’s why Singapore launched the Fast-P (Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership) programme this year, to help spur the transition to low carbon in Asia. The good news recently has been in carbon markets. Consensus on how to operationalise Article 6 of the Paris Agreement – governing how countries can trade carbon credits – was finally achieved at COP29 in Baku, with Singapore playing the role of co-facilitator. It will also add impetus to efforts to develop a voluntary carbon market with credible standards and verification mechanisms. The challenge is in the doing. An example is the Transition Credits Coalition that MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) is working on, to make possible an early phase-out of coal-fired power plants in Asia. Finally, we need a new narrative on climate change that has appeal to populations. Pushback has come from those who feel they have to bear the costs of decarbonisation today, in exchange for benefits to society in the distant future. Part of the solution must be to ensure that adjustments are fair to ordinary households. But decarbonising the economy can itself be a growth opportunity in the coming decade itself – with heightened investments creating many jobs and new businesses. It is an opportunity for clean air today – remember that millions of people each year die from air pollution caused by fossil fuel-based energy, with many more suffering from ill health. And nature-based solutions will help give populations clean water supply, and provide a buffer against flood and other weather extremities. So while the largest benefits come decades later, the dividends for populations from climate action begin flowing early. AI: focus on early wins, and avoiding the worst possible harms The second looming issue is AI. It presents massive opportunities for improved well-being – from better healthcare to productivity in every sector. But there are also major risks. There are bleak scenarios of how AI will remove a large segment of jobs, including those of the middle class. No one can say for sure that it won’t happen. There is also the prospect of AI systems moving beyond our control, as most AI programs get to be written by AI itself. And as Dr Henry Kissinger warned in his final book, AI poses a global security dilemma of an existential nature. More immediately, there’s the risk that AI poses for democracy itself, by accentuating misinformation and social polarisation. We already see this today, but it will only grow in the next decade and beyond. Yet, we must have a sense of realism when we think of how we should regulate AI. There will remain a fundamental mismatch between the pace at which AI is developing and regulators’ ability to set rules around it. We cannot delay AI until we are perfectly sure it is safe; in fact, we should assume that there will be some bad. Our approach should be to maximise the benefits of AI and minimise the risk of the worst possible harms to safety and society, and not think we can regulate AI comprehensively to avoid all that could be bad. Look for early wins. In healthcare, for instance, through much earlier and better diagnosis and treatment. In learning, with the potential that AI offers for personalised tutoring, through life. In improving farming yields. And in virtually every sector, to improve the productivity of those in the workforce by having an AI tool to augment your own capabilities. Further, not every problem created by AI will be best solved by trying to regulate AI. The real solutions to avoid job and income losses, which could come in both advanced and developing countries, lie in other economic and social strategies. We’ve got to double down on preparing young people and the workforce of today for an AI era. Countries may have to introduce new wage subsidies, or use progressive tax and transfer systems to mitigate inequalities. Every society has to be ready with these strategies, to ensure we can benefit from AI whilst buffering its downsides. Critically, too, we will need international cooperation to govern AI. It must involve the US and China talking directly with each other. But we must carry on with the important work of building a broad coalition of interests that can make the most of expertise from every source. Don’t send the invoice to the next generation The third long challenge: preserving optimism as societies age. Almost every higher-income country is ageing, and a few emerging countries too. We will see this go further in the next 30 years, changing the nature of society. However, many systems of financing healthcare and pensions are unsustainable, and are now likely to pose a major burden on the next generation. Unfortunately, most are also dealing with this challenge late in the day, when a large segment of the population is already retired or close to doing so. Reforms are still possible, but now come at greater political cost, which many democracies are finding insurmountable. Healthcare spending will have to go up, if we are to provide quality and affordable care for growing older populations. The costs have to be paid for fairly, across a population. We should start by recognising that there is no such thing as free healthcare for people anywhere – even in the systems like the UK’s where you pay little or nothing when you turn up in hospital, people pay for it through taxes or mandatory national insurance contributions. But a key lesson from most countries is that to keep the system fair, and keep healthcare costs from going up excessively, we have to avoid a heavy reliance on just one source of payments. We need a balance between government subsidies, co-payments by individuals when they are treated, and insurance policies – as we have in Singapore, for example. It is also how we ensure that those who can afford it get less subsidies and pay their fair share. More importantly, staying healthy and keeping healthcare costs down doesn’t just depend on healthcare systems. In fact, much of it depends on our habits and the social environment around us as we age. Are we staying active? Do we have regular friends? Do we have hobbies? Are we still learning something and staying curious? Are we countering the ageing brain? That’s all critical in staying healthy, and to living long and satisfying lives. And in Singapore, we are very serious about making this possible. Rebuilding solidarity Finally, as I mentioned at the start, we have to rebuild the collective belief that the future can be better for all. We have to find ways to get beyond the zero-sum thinking that is now prevalent within many societies – where each group feels that its future is pitched against another. Find ways to address the concerns of segments in each population who feel that the elite do not understand their day-to-day problems. And find ways to rebuild a sense of common humanity, by sustaining the international rule of law and norms of conduct, and by pitching in to strengthen the global commons. Yet, solidarity, a sense that our lives are connected and indeed enriched by what we do for each other, is a neglected dimension of democracy. We understand very well the importance of justice, and the freedoms that different democracies are organised around, but it requires something more for democracies to work well in today’s world. Where we’re not just individuals wanting to be equal and free, but we have bonds of reciprocity with one another, and we know it’s those bonds that will help us tackle the challenges we now face and take us forward. Solidarity has to be rebuilt into how we practise democracy, how societies are governed, and how we respect one another in our lives. Find out more about climate change and how it could affect you on the ST microsite here. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel now
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid a mixed Monday of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% from its all-time high set on Friday to post a record for the 54th time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared 28.7% to lead the market. Following allegations of misconduct and the resignation of its public auditor , the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board. It also said that it doesn’t expect to restate its past financials and that it will find a new chief financial officer, appoint a general counsel and make other moves to strengthen its governance. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up the market. Gains of 1.8% for Microsoft and 3.2% for Meta Platforms were the two strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500. Intel was another propellant during the morning, but it lost an early gain to fall 0.5% after the chip company said CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board. Intel is looking for Gelsinger’s replacement, and its chair said it’s “committed to restoring investor confidence.” Intel recently lost its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to Nvidia, which has skyrocketed in Wall Street’s frenzy around AI. Stellantis, meanwhile, skidded following the announcement of its CEO’s departure . Carlos Tavares steps down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales and an inventory backlog at dealerships. The world’s fourth-largest automaker’s stock fell 6.3% in Milan. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 likewise fell, including California utility PG&E. It dropped 5% after saying it would sell $2.4 billion of stock and preferred shares to raise cash. Retailers were mixed amid what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record and coming off Black Friday . Target, which recently gave a forecast for the holiday season that left investors discouraged , fell 1.2%. Walmart , which gave a more optimistic forecast, rose 0.2%. Amazon, which looks to benefit from online sales from Cyber Monday, climbed 1.4%. All told, the S&P 500 added 14.77 points to 6,047.15. The Dow fell 128.65 to 44,782.00, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 185.78 to 19,403.95. The stock market largely took Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The president-elect on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a group of developing economies if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump said he wants the group, headlined by Brazil, Russia, India and China, to promise it won’t create a new currency or otherwise try to undercut the U.S. dollar. The dollar has long been the currency of choice for global trade. Speculation has also been around a long time that other currencies could knock it off its mantle, but no contender has come close. The U.S. dollar’s value rose Monday against several other currencies, but one of its strongest moves likely had less to do with the tariff threats. The euro fell amid a political battle in Paris over the French government’s budget . The euro sank 0.7% against the U.S. dollar and broke below $1.05. In the bond market, Treasury yields gave up early gains to hold relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed above 4.23% during the morning before falling back to 4.19%. That was just above its level of 4.18% late Friday. A report in the morning showed the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again last month, but not by as much as economists expected. This upcoming week will bring several big updates on the job market, including the October job openings report, weekly unemployment benefits data and the all-important November jobs report. They could steer the next moves for Federal Reserve, which recently began pulling interest rates lower to give support to the economy. Economists expect Friday’s headliner report to show U.S. employers accelerated their hiring in November, coming off October’s lackluster growth that was hampered by damaging hurricanes and strikes. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this Goldilocks zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide. In financial markets abroad, Chinese stocks led gains worldwide as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration next month. Both official and private sector surveys of factory managers showed strong new orders and export orders, possibly partly linked to efforts by importers in the U.S. to beat potential tariff hikes by Trump once he takes office. Indexes rose 0.7% in Hong Kong and 1.1% in Shanghai. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.CHANTILLY, Va., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), announced today that the official inauguration took place on 27 November 2024 for the $27 billion Riyadh Metro. Parsons is one of three consultants working as part of a Parsons-led joint venture known as the Riyadh Metro Transit Consultants (RMTC), along with Egis and SYSTRA, providing project and construction management on two of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City’s (RCRC) Riyadh Metro contracts which Parsons has now successfully delivered. “From its inception, the Riyadh Metro was conceived as a transformative project to reshape urban mobility and dramatically improve the lives of residents and visitors alike. On behalf of Parsons, a long-term partner of the RCRC, and the lead consultant for the delivery of this world-class system, I would like to congratulate His Majesty King Salman and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman on its first day of operations,” said Pierre Santoni, President, Infrastructure EMEA at Parsons. “We look forward to supporting the city of Riyadh and the Kingdom in the successful completion of subsequent stages of the metro and the wider Saudi Vision 2030, by using global experience and deep local expertise to deliver excellence on every project.” The Riyadh Metro is set to be the longest driverless metro line in the world, made up of 176.5 kilometers of track, 86 transit stations, and 7 rail depots. The project marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom's infrastructure development journey. In addition to using the latest technology to provide a world-class transportation experience, the project addresses Riyadh’s traffic challenges and will improve traffic flows, reduce commute times and alleviate traffic congestion creating a more sustainable future for the capital city in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. As of August 2024, RMTC worked more than 7 million hours lost time injury free, which is a testament to the health, safety and environment (HSE) measures implemented on the project. The project has had more than 450,000 HSE inductions and over 13,000 HSE campaigns. Parsons has partnered with more than 400 rail and transit clients, working on large, complex brownfield expansion and greenfield projects around the world. With a presence in EMEA spanning more than 65 years, Parsons brings deep domain expertise across project and program management, urban development, transportation (including rail, metro, aviation, roads, and ports), smart mobility, asset management, and master planning. About Parsons Parsons (NYSE: PSN) is a leading disruptive technology provider in the national security and global infrastructure markets, with capabilities across cyber and intelligence, space and missile defense, transportation, environmental remediation, urban development, and critical infrastructure protection. Please visit Parsons.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn how we’re making an impact. To join Parsons in creating the future of the Middle East, visit parsons.com/mea . Media Contact: Lara Masri +971 4 4029767 Lara.Masri@parsons.com Investor Relations Contact: Dave Spille + 1 703.775.6191 Dave.Spille@parso ns.comIowa's O hopes to stay hot vs. defense-minded Northwestern
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Services of America Corporation (the "Company" or "Energy Services") (Nasdaq: ESOA) has completed the previously announced purchase of Tribute Contracting & Consultants, LLC ("Tribute"), an underground utility contractor that employs approximately 90 construction workers and primarily specializes in water and wastewater system installations in Ohio , Kentucky , and West Virginia. As previously noted, Energy Services purchased substantially all of the assets of Tribute for $22 million in cash, less any assumed debt and working capital adjustments, and $2.0 million of Energy Services' common stock. Todd Harrah and Tommy Enyart will continue their employment with Energy Services' new subsidiary and commented on the announcement, "We are excited to join forces with Energy Services and look forward to contributing to the company's continued success." Douglas Reynolds , President, commented on the announcement. "We are excited to add Tribute to the Energy Services team. This acquisition is consistent with our strategy of buying companies that are familiar to us and further enhances our presence in the water distribution and wastewater categories." About Energy Services Energy Services of America Corporation (NASDAQ: ESOA), headquartered in Huntington, WV , is a contractor and service company that operates primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the United States and provides services to customers in the natural gas, petroleum, water distribution, automotive, chemical, and power industries. Energy Services employs 1,200+ employees on a regular basis. The Company's core values are safety, quality, and production. Certain statements contained in the release including, without limitation, the words "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "expects" or words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, general economic and business conditions, changes in business strategy or development plans, the integration of acquired business and other factors referenced in this release. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/energy-services-of-america-completes-acquisition-302319926.html SOURCE Energy Services of America Corporation
Olivia Olson scored 18 points, including eight straight to open the fourth quarter, as the No. 23 Michigan Wolverines survived a 60-54 scare from the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten opener for each team in Ann Arbor, Mich. Northwestern (4-4, 0-1 Big Ten) led throughout the third quarter and took a four-point lead into the fourth, but Olson capped her 8-0 burst with a 3-pointer, and Syla Swords also nailed a trey to put the Wolverines (8-1, 1-0) ahead 50-44. Michigan has won eight straight games since opening the season with a six-point loss to then-No. 1 South Carolina. Caileigh Walsh's 3-pointer put the Wildcats back in front 53-52 with 3:36 to go. Michigan responded by scoring eight of the game's last nine points, six by Jordan Hobbs. Hobbs finished with 16 points and teammate Mila Holloway had 10. Kyla Jones led Northwestern with 14 points and Walsh notched 10 before fouling out. No. 4 Texas 93, James Madison 62 Madison Booker, Jordan Lee and Rori Harmon dominated the first half as the Longhorns clobbered the host Dukes in Harrisonburg, Va. Booker scored 21 points, Lee added 20 and Harmon 19 by combining on 25-of-33 shooting. They had 49 of their points in the first half as Texas (7-1) piled up a 58-29 halftime lead. The Longhorns, who entered seventh in the nation in scoring at 90 points per game, shot 54 percent for the game to 40 percent for the Dukes. Roshala Scott led James Madison (7-3) with 22 points and Peyton McDaniel and Ashanti Barnes had 12 apiece. McDaniel added eight rebounds for the Dukes, who had 24 turnovers. No. 10 Notre Dame 93, Syracuse 62 The Fighting Irish pulled away from a seven-point halftime lead to demolish the host Orange in the ACC opener for both schools. The trio of Sonia Citron, Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles led Notre Dame's win with double-doubles. Citron had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Hidalgo racked up 24 and 10, respectively, and Miles shone with 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Hidalgo, third in Division I in scoring (24.6 ppg), netted nine points and Citron had eight in the third quarter, as Notre Dame (7-2, 1-0 ACC) outscored Syracuse (4-6, 0-1) 29-13 to pull away. Keira Scott posted 16 points and Sophie Burrows tacked on 13 for the Orange, who shot only 32.5 percent. The Irish shot 50 percent and thrived despite 20 turnovers. No. 16 North Carolina 72, Coppin State 46 The Tar Heels built a comfortable halftime lead and used its bench players freely in devouring the Eagles in Chapel Hill, N.C. North Carolina (9-1) entered second-best in the nation in scoring defense at 49.1 points per game and excelled again, holding Coppin State to 27.3 percent shooting. Meanwhile, the Tar Heels shot 44.4 percent while having 12 players enter the scoring column, led by Maria Gakdeng's 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Reniya Kelly scored six of her eight points in the first quarter as North Carolina took a 23-13 lead. The Tar Heels grew the lead to 46-27 by intermission. Tiffany Hammond and Angel Jones scored 12 points apiece for Coppin State (6-5), and Laila Lawrence added 10 points with 10 rebounds. No. 18 Ole Miss 85, Tennessee State 38 The Rebels had more points by halftime than the Lady Tigers scored in the game after jumping out to a 14-2 lead in the first quarter and 44-19 by intermission. Kennedy Todd-Williams led Ole Miss (6-3) with 15 points and seven rebounds, and Sira Thienou added 12 and six, respectively. The Rebels shot 46 percent for the game. Ole Miss began the day seventh in the nation in scoring defense at 49.8 points allowed per game, and it punished Tennessee State to the tune of 23.6 percent shooting and 22 forced turnovers. XaiOnna Whitfield led the Lady Tigers (4-6) with 10 points. No. 20 Iowa State 82, Central Michigan 56 Audi Crooks scored 19 points on 9-of-12 shooting and added 10 rebounds as the Cyclones slammed the Chippewas in Ames, Iowa. Emily Ryan netted 10 of her 12 points in the first quarter and Crooks scored nine in the period as Iowa State (8-2) jumped out to a 31-13 lead and enjoyed a cushion of at least 18 points the rest of the way. Addy Brown added 18 points for the Cyclones, who shot 52.5 percent and rolled despite having 20 turnovers. Jayda Mosley led Central Michigan (3-6) with 11 points and Madi Morson and Ayanna-Sarai Darrington added 10 apiece. The Chippewas shot only 33.3 percent from the floor and had 26 turnovers. No. 24 Michigan State 89, DePaul 61 The unbeaten Spartans put four scorers in double figures as they systematically disposed of the Blue Demons in East Lansing, Mich. Jaddan Simmons finished with 18 points, five rebounds and five assists, and Julia Ayrault stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals for Michigan State (9-0). Emma Shumate and Jocelyn Tate had 12 and 10 points, respectively. Jorie Allen put up 15 points, 11 boards, seven assists and three steals and Grace Carstensen also notched 15 points for DePaul (3-7), which shot just 28.8 percent despite hitting 9 of 18 of its 3-point attempts. The Spartans led by seven after one quarter and 17 at halftime before coasting through the second half. No. 25 Nebraska 84, Minnesota 65 Strong first quarters by Callin Hake and Amiah Hargrove sent the Cornhuskers on their way to pinning the first loss on the Golden Gophers in the Big Ten Conference opener for each team. Hake scored eight of her 11 points in the first period and Hargrove eight of her 10 as Nebraska (8-1, 1-0 Big Ten) seized a 27-11 lead and never looked back. Hargrove scored eight of the Cornhuskers' 10 straight points to end the quarter. Alberte Rimdal led the winners with 12 points and Alexis Markowski added 11 with nine rebounds. Mallory Heyer collected 12 points and eight rebounds for Minnesota (10-1, 0-1). Tori McKinney scored 11 points and Grace Crocholski and Alexsia Rose 10 apiece, but the Golden Gophers hit just 35.2 percent of their shots. --Field Level Media
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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announces his immediate retirement, marking the end of a challenging era for ... [+] the chipmaker. Intel’s announcement that CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired effective “immediately” marks a pivotal moment in the semiconductor giant’s history. The decision was surprising yet inevitable, signaling the end of an era that began with Gelsinger’s return to the company in 2021. As the company struggles with a challenging market and internal pressures, the question arises: Can Intel reclaim its edge in a fiercely competitive industry, or has it lost the "paranoia" that once made it an unstoppable force? Only the Paranoid Survive —But Has Intel Forgotten? Intel’s legendary former CEO, Andy Grove, famously declared, “Only the Paranoid Survive.” Under his leadership, this mantra became the company’s guiding principle. Grove’s paranoia wasn’t about fear; it was about constant vigilance and the relentless drive to innovate. This mindset propelled Intel from a struggling memory-chip maker to the leader in microprocessors, where it dominated the market for decades. When Pat Gelsinger returned as CEO in 2021, following his successful leadership roles at EMC and VMware , there was hope that he could restore Intel’s innovative edge and strategic clarity. A seasoned technologist with deep roots at Intel, Gelsinger took on the daunting task of rejuvenating the company’s fortunes. His bold IDM 2.0 strategy aimed to transform Intel into a manufacturing powerhouse and a leading foundry player. However, despite his clear vision and undeniable passion, the outcomes fell short of expectations. Intel’s stock has plummeted by over 50% this year, and the company suffered a record $17 billion loss last quarter, laying off over 15% of its workforce . Its manufacturing delays and missteps in AI left it far behind competitors like Nvidia, which has seized the leadership in AI chips, and TSMC, which has become the dominant force in chip manufacturing. To make matters worse, Intel was removed from the Dow Jones Industrial Average earlier this year—a symbolic blow to a company once at the pinnacle of tech innovation. While Gelsinger inherited significant challenges, his inability to execute at the pace required in today’s rapidly changing tech landscape led to his ousting. Intel, once the apex predator of the semiconductor world, is now scrambling to regain its footing. Save Up To 75% With The Best Black Friday Clothing Deals That Are Still Running 10 Unofficial Hoka Cyber Week Sales You Don’t Want To Miss The End of an Era—And The Start Of A Crossroads The abrupt departure of Gelsinger, following the board’s decision to replace him, marks the end of an era at Intel. While Gelsinger’s efforts to restore the company’s manufacturing capabilities and reestablish its competitive edge were admirable, they ultimately fell short in a market where innovation waits for no one. Intel’s board, frustrated with the pace of change, made the difficult decision to part ways with its CEO. With CFO David Zinsner and Client Computing Group GM Michelle Johnston Holthaus stepping in as interim co-CEOs, Intel is at a critical juncture. The next permanent CEO will face the monumental task of charting a new course for the company. Intel’s future depends on how well it adapts to new market realities and navigates the fierce competition in the semiconductor space. Three questions about Intel’s future have emerged: Rediscovering The Paranoid Spirit For Intel to succeed, it must rediscover the spirit of paranoia that served it so well in the past. Grove’s mantra wasn’t about fear—it was about staying ahead of the curve, anticipating disruption before it happened . In an industry where technological cycles are measured in months, not years, survival demands constant reinvention. Intel needs a leader who can reignite that hunger for innovation and disruption, one who can act with the same urgency that defined the company in its heyday. The next CEO must be someone who understands that, in today’s world, complacency is the greatest risk. There’s no time to dwell on past glory. What Lies Ahead Pat Gelsinger’s sudden departure is both a reflection of Intel’s struggles and a moment ripe for renewal. The company now faces a defining question: Will it reclaim the vigilance and boldness that once made it a powerhouse, or will it join the growing list of cautionary tales in the tech industry? As Andy Grove said, “Success breeds complacency. Complacency breeds failure. Only the paranoid survive.” Intel’s survival hinges on how deeply it can reconnect with that ethos—embracing a culture of relentless innovation and adaptability before external forces dictate its fate. The tech industry offers countless examples of once-dominant players that failed to pivot in the face of disruption . Intel’s challenges highlight a universal truth for leaders: nostalgia and legacy, while inspiring, are not strategies. Success demands not just vision, but flawless execution, especially in industries where the pace of innovation is unrelenting. For Gelsinger, this marks a bittersweet end to a remarkable career at the forefront of technological transformation. For Intel, it’s a stark reminder that even industry giants are not immune to irrelevance if they fail to adapt. As the world watches, Intel must answer the critical question Gelsinger himself posed at MIT just a year ago: “Will we manufacture the future?” The stakes couldn’t be higher. The tech industry—and its next chapter—depends on what happens next.
Investing in Hilltop Holdings (NYSE:HTH) five years ago would have delivered you a 36% gainPolice hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC street NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours before the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police said. The shooter appeared to be “lying in wait for several minutes” before approaching Thompson from behind and opening fire, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Police had not yet established a motive. “Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target,” Tisch said, adding that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence.” Surveillance video reviewed by investigators shows someone emerging from behind a parked car, pointing a gun at Thompson’s back, then firing multiple times from several feet away. The gunman continues firing, interrupted by a brief gun jam, as Thompson stumbles forward and falls to the sidewalk. He then walks past Thompson and out of the frame. “From watching the video, it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. UnitedHealthcare CEO kept a low public profile. Then he was shot to death in New York NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday's targeted fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk thrust the executive and his business into the national spotlight. Thompson, who was 50, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group Inc for 20 years and run the insurance arm since 2021 after running its Medicare and retirement business. As CEO, Thompson led a firm that provides health coverage to more than 49 million Americans — more than the population of Spain. United is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run versions of the U.S. government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older. The company also sells individual insurance and administers health-insurance coverage for thousands of employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. The business run by Thompson brought in $281 billion in revenue last year, making it the largest subsidiary of the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group. His $10.2 million annual pay package, including salary, bonus and stock options awards, made him one of the company's highest-paid executives. Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump's defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host's personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation. Hegseth met with legislators on Capitol Hill, conducted a radio interview and released an opinion article denying allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. He insisted he was “not backing down one bit," that Trump was still supporting him and he planned to return Thursday for more meetings with lawmakers. But the president-elect's team was looking at alternatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Trump himself remained quiet about Hegseth while issuing a flurry of statements on social media Wednesday about other nominees and his news coverage. Hegeth, asked if he'd meet with Trump on Thursday, said he'd meet with him “anytime he'd like." Hegseth is the latest nominee-designate to be imperiled by personal baggage after the recent withdrawal of Trump’s initial pick for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, whose vulnerabilities were well-documented. But Hegseth’s past, including the revelation that he made a settlement payment after being accused of a sexual assault that he denies, was not widely known. Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors WASHINGTON (AP) — Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The justices’ decision, not expected for several months, could affect similar laws enacted by another 25 states and a range of other efforts to regulate the lives of transgender people, including which sports competitions they can join and which bathrooms they can use. The case is being weighed by a conservative-dominated court after a presidential election in which Donald Trump and his allies promised to roll back protections for transgender people, showcasing the uneasy intersection between law, politics and individual rights. The Biden administration's top Supreme Court lawyer warned a decision favorable to Tennessee also could be used to justify nationwide restrictions on transgender healthcare for minors. In arguments that lasted more than two hours, five of the six conservative justices voiced varying degrees of skepticism of arguments made by the administration and Chase Strangio, the ACLU lawyer for Tennessee families challenging the ban. Peter Navarro served prison time related to Jan. 6. Now Trump is bringing him back as an adviser WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House adviser Peter Navarro, who served prison time related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, will return to serve in Donald Trump’s second administration, the president-elect announced Wednesday. Navarro, a trade adviser during Trump’s first term, will be a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, Trump said on Truth Social. The position, Trump wrote, “leverages Peter’s broad range of White House experience, while harnessing his extensive Policy analytic and Media skills.” The appointment was only the first in a flurry of announcements that Trump made on Wednesday as his presidential transition faced controversy over Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief. Hegseth faces allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement, and Trump has considered replacing him with another potential nominee. As he works to fill out his team, Trump said he wanted Paul Atkins, a financial industry veteran and an advocate for cryptocurrency, to serve as the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. He wrote on Truth Social that Atkins “recognizes that digital assets & other innovations are crucial to Making America Greater than Ever Before.” Trump also said he was changing course on his choice for White House counsel. He said his original pick, William McGinley, will work with the Department of Government Efficiency, which will be run by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy with the goal of cutting federal spending. Now David Warrington, who has worked as Trump’s personal lawyer and a lawyer for his campaign, will serve as White House counsel. Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes tore through a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza on Wednesday, sparking fires and killing at least 21 people, according to the head of a nearby hospital, in the latest assault on a sprawling tent city that Israel designated a humanitarian safe zone but has repeatedly targeted. The Israeli military said it struck senior Hamas militants “involved in terrorist activities” in the area, without providing additional details, and said it took precautions to minimize harm to civilians. The strike on the Muwasi tent camp was one of several deadly assaults across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. An Israeli attack in central Gaza killed at least 10 more people, including four children, according to Palestinian medics. Israel’s devastating war in Gaza, launched after Hamas’ October 2023 attack, shows no signs of ending after nearly 14 months. Hamas is still holding dozens of Israeli hostages, and most of Gaza’s population has been displaced and is reliant on international food aid to survive. Israel is also pressing a major offensive in the isolated north, where experts say Palestinians might be experiencing famine. The Biden administration has pledged to make a new push for a Gaza ceasefire now that there's a truce in Lebanon between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, ending more than a year of cross-border fighting. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump demanded this week the release of hostages held by Hamas before he is sworn into office in January. South Korean President Yoon's martial law declaration raises questions over his political future SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning martial law declaration lasted just hours, but experts say it raised serious questions about his ability to govern for the remaining 2 1/2 years of his term and whether he will abide by democratic principles. The opposition-controlled parliament overturned the edict, and his rivals on Wednesday took steps to impeach him. One analyst called his action “political suicide.” Yoon’s political fate may depend on whether a large number of people in coming days take to the streets to push for his ouster. Here's a look at the political firestorm caused by the martial law declaration, the first of its kind in more than 40 years. Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law on Tuesday night was accompanied by a pledge to eliminate “shameless North Korea followers and anti-state forces at a single stroke.” He vowed to protect the country from “falling into the depths of national ruin.” Yoon, a conservative, cited repeated attempts by his liberal rivals in control of parliament to impeach his top officials and curtail key parts of his budget bill for next year. French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962 PARIS (AP) — France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. The National Assembly approved the motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed. President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027. However, he will need to appoint a new prime minister for the second time after July’s legislative elections led to a deeply divided parliament. Macron will address the French on Thursday evening, his office said, without providing details. Barnier is expected to formally resign by then. A conservative appointed in September, Barnier becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in France’s modern Republic. White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Neuberger divulged the scope of the hack a day after the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued guidance intended to help root out the hackers and prevent similar cyberespionage in the future. White House officials cautioned that the number of telecommunication firms and countries impacted could still grow. The U.S. believes that the hackers were able to gain access to communications of senior U.S. government officials and prominent political figures through the hack, Neuberger said. “We don’t believe any classified communications has been compromised,” Neuberger added during a call with reporters. Harris found success with women who have cats, but Trump got the dog owner vote: AP VoteCast WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead-up to the 2024 election was all about cat owners. But in the end, the dogs had their day. President-elect Donald Trump won slightly more than half of voters who own either cats or dogs, with a big assist from dog owners, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters. Dog owners were much more likely to support the Republican over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Cat owners were split between the two candidates. About two-thirds of voters said they own a dog or cat, but pet owners don't usually get much attention from politicians. This year, however, past comments by Trump's running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, about “childless cat ladies” briefly became a campaign issue — and Taylor Swift signed her Instagram endorsement of Harris in September as “Taylor Swift Childless Cat Lady.” Harris did end up decisively winning support from women who owned a cat but not a dog. Still, those voters were a relatively small slice of the electorate, and pet owners as a whole did not seem to hold Vance's remarks against the GOP ticket. Childless or not, women who only owned a cat were more likely to support Harris than were dog owners, or voters who had a cat and a dog. About 6 in 10 women who owned a cat but not a dog supported Harris, according to AP VoteCast. She did similarly well among women who did not own either kind of pet.
Island residents, including members of the Taiwanese community, are hopeful that Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Guam will revive the island’s tourism and strengthen the relationship between the two. Emma Chen, who works at Guam Postal Express and moved to Guam four years ago from Taiwan, expressed excitement about the rare opportunity to meet such a high-profile figure. “It’s very exciting,” she said. “We’re here because we don’t have a lot of opportunities to be so close to the president in Taiwan, so good.” Chen was among those at a luncheon hosted by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Guam in Lai’s honor, held at Hyatt Regency Guam in Tumon. She emphasized the visit’s potential to positively impact Guam’s economy, particularly by reinstating direct flights from Taiwan, which had been halted. “Maybe it’s an opportunity to let the military in Guam visit Taiwan, and also Taiwanese people will come here, because I have friends who always ask me about it. I want to go to America. I want to go to Guam but for now, it’s really hard to get that because we need to transfer,” Chen said. “But for now, I’m really happy to have United Airlines and China Airlines that have direct flights to go here.” While Chen hopes the visit will strengthen Guam’s ties with Taiwan and boost tourism, she acknowledges the strained political relationship between China and Taiwan, noting that some Chinese residents on Guam may view the visit negatively. “We don’t talk about anything about our president, or their president. Our relationship is ‘we are in America’,” she said. “We don’t talk about something that makes us nervous because that’s not our problem. We are still friendly and we are still close because we are here.” Chen believes the disagreements are between their governments rather than the people themselves. “We always know that that’s not our fault,” she said. James Dino, a resident of Upper Tumon, believes Lai’s visit will positively impact Guam, citing Taiwan’s peaceful nature and the good relations between Taiwan and Guam. “[Taiwan’s] a very peaceful country. I think we also are on good terms with them. So whatever it is, it’s gonna bring positivity to an already positive relationship,” he said. He noted that both Taiwanese and Chinese communities reside on Guam and doesn’t anticipate any negative effects on tourism from China. “It will only affect us in good terms or in good ways, because I don’t see any problem between us and the Chinese community here,” Dino said. “I think it will only have a positive effect because it will increase Chinese tourists who would like to come here.” Ling-Chi “Rich” and Kylie Yang Huang, owners of American Chocolate Family and Ice Una, also from Taiwan, and in attendance at the luncheon for Lai, said they are aware of the political and economic implications of the visit amid tensions between China and Taiwan. “[President Ching-te’s visit] is very emotional for me, because I think Taiwan represents democracy and then, of course, there’s always the outside forces that want to control that, or diminish the democracy,” Rich Huang said. “But when our president could come and be out here, or even to the U.S. and forge stronger support for democracy, I think that’s very meaningful.” Kylie Huang moved to Guam 15 years ago. “I feel like Taiwanese always know the majority of everywhere, even in other Asian countries, we are just a very small country. But I feel like Taiwanese people are always very kind, like to help, let’s make friends and we’re similar with Guam people,” Kylie Huang said. “I feel like we are very connected together, so it’s really happy to see that the president of Taiwan can visit Guam and make friendship with each other.” Like Chen, the Huangs believe that both the Taiwanese and Chinese communities on Guam have coexisted peacefully despite tensions between the two countries. “There’s so many Chinese people [here]. We also have a lot of Chinese friends. And I feel maybe they have a different view from the government of China. I don’t know about that, but I feel like this is the right thing. We need to do this, even though someone will not be happy with it, but we just keep doing the right things.” As business owners, they hope the visit will bring awareness to Taiwan as a tourism destination. “It’s extra publicity for the people of Taiwan, then hopefully that could spark and let them remember that, hey, Guam is a beautiful island to visit,” they said. “With more news out there, more publicity, hopefully more Taiwan tourists could come here, and especially right now with the direct flight resumed, so that’s definitely gonna help.” Kylie Huang also hopes the visit will shed light on Guam’s Taiwanese community and encourage the island community to visit Taiwan. “I hope this also has Guam people know more about Taiwan, and now hopefully the direct line will bring our Guam people over there,” she said. “Maybe there’s more ideas coming up, maybe some people will bring business from Taiwan over here. You know, we never know. So I’m really excited about the idea of connecting Taiwan and Guam together, and then we can help each other to improve.” Peter Quiogue, who works at American Printing, sees the visit as a positive event, especially for the Taiwanese community on Guam. “The company I work for, the owner, is from Taiwan, and they’ve been here 50 years or more, so it seems that everything moving forward is good,” he said. “As far as our business relationship, we bring in a lot of supplies from Taiwan, and we also own a company in Taiwan, and they own a company here in Guam.” While Quiogue sees the visit as a chance to increase tourism from Taiwan and strengthen peaceful relations, he is concerned the visit could escalate tensions with China, which views Taiwan as its territory. “I’m not into the politics part of it, but I believe that it is going to ignite something. We don’t need another war,” he said. “The way I’m looking at it, it looks like if there’s something wrong between the Philippines and China, that’s probably the start of World War III right here because it’s getting more and more intense.” Despite these concerns, Quiogue hopes for a peaceful resolution, especially as Guam also has a relationship with China. “I just hope that the Chinese president doesn’t hold any opposition because the Taiwan president has been here,” he said. “We do a lot of business with China. We bring a lot of products from China. Everything comes from China. We’ll see what happens.” Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has also extended an invitation for China’s leader to visit Guam, stating the island must continue its international relationships with other countries. Lai’s visit is part of a weeklong tour of Pacific allies, which sparked intense criticism from China. Lai met with the 37th Guam Legislature Thursday morning, where Speaker Therese Terlaje presented him with a resolution recognizing Taiwan’s significant contributions to Guam’s economy and community. Through a translator, Lai delivered a speech acknowledging the ongoing support for Taiwan’s international standing through the passage of Taiwan-friendly resolutions, emphasizing the strong relationship between Taiwan and Guam based on shared values and heritage. “We are both part members of the Austronesian family, and we are like family members to each other. We share the universal values of democracy, freedom, and human rights, and we are like-minded partners,” Lai said. “So, based on the solid foundations of the resolutions that have been passed and will be passed by the Guam Legislature, Taiwan and/or the Guam Legislature, and the people of Guam will enjoy deeper cooperation and collaboration moving forward.” Lai envisions deeper cooperation in various sectors and invited Guam’s elected officials to visit Taiwan in exchange as an opportunity for increased tourism, agriculture, and cultural exchange. The speaker called for continued collaboration to strengthen ties and defend democracy in the region. “Direct flights between Taiwan and Guam began to resume just last week. I want to take this opportunity to invite all senators to visit Taiwan, in addition to allowing you to experience the warmth and hospitality of the Taiwanese people,” Lai said. “This would further advance exchanges between Taiwan and Guam in such areas as tourism, agriculture and indigenous culture, creating even greater well being for our peoples.”Vega-C Rocket Reignites European Space Ambitions
South Korea's parliament on Saturday failed to pass President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment motion as most of ruling People Power Party lawmakers refused to vote on it. After voting against a bill to investigate scandals involving Yoon's wife, most of the 108 ruling party lawmakers left the parliament hall. One ruling party lawmaker remained at the hall and two came back after leaving. Of 300 National Assembly lawmakers, 198 voted for the bill on the special prosecutor investigation of the first lady, with 102 against it. At least two-thirds of the lawmakers need to vote yes to pass the bill in revote. Lawmakers of the opposition parties, including the main liberal Democratic Party, named the ruling party lawmakers one by one in unison, calling on them to come back and cast ballots. More than 200 lawmakers are required to vote yes to pass the impeachment motion. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik ended the voting process about three hours after waiting for the ruling party lawmakers, announcing the impeachment motion was scrapped on lack of quorum. Outside the parliament building, hundreds of thousands of civilians held a candlelight rally to demand the vote for Yoon's impeachment. The Democratic Party and five other minor parties submitted the impeachment motion over the president's martial law declaration Wednesday. Yoon declared an emergency martial law Tuesday night before repealing it early Wednesday as the parliament voted against it. The revocation was approved at a cabinet meeting. According to the proposed motion, the declaration can be made only when the country faces "state of war, serious incident or other comparable national emergency" that led to engagement with the enemy or extreme disturbance of social order. The opposition noted that no sign of national emergency was detected at the time of Yoon's declaration, denouncing Yoon for not notifying the National Assembly the martial law imposition which violates both the constitution and the martial law. The opposition said in the motion that Yoon committed an attempted treason to evade public calls to investigate and punish himself and his wife for criminal acts by instructing the defense minister to mobilize troops illegally and paralyze the parliament. According to a survey of 504 voters conducted on Wednesday by the local pollster Realmeter, 73.6 percent were in favor of Yoon's impeachment, while 24.0 percent were against it. Even in North Gyeongsang province and the city of Daegu, regraded as a traditional home turf for the conservative bloc, 66.2 percent agreed on the impeachment. Those who termed Yoon's martial law declaration as insurrection hit 69.5 percent, while 24.9 percent disagreed with it. Yoon has struggled with scandals involving his wife Kim Keon-hee during a presidential campaign and since he won the single five-year presidency in May 2022. Kim was suspected of having been involved in stock price manipulation to gain illicit profits while having interfered in candidate nominations for the 2022 by-elections and the 2024 parliamentary elections and even in public opinion manipulation during the 2022 presidential election. According to a Gallup Korea poll, Yoon's approval rating dived 3 percentage points from a week earlier to 16 percent this week, marking the lowest since Yoon took office in May 2022.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has reflected about many things since having his 2024 season end in Week 9 because of a hamstring tear. That includes taking a look around the rest of the NFC and appreciating some of the high level football around being played around the league. When asked on Tuesday who his top NFC contenders are, Prescott named just one team as being head and shoulders above the rest: the 11-1 Detroit Lions . His reasons for his selection included the various ways they've won with quarterback Jared Goff throwing for as many incompletions as touchdowns in some weeks (Week 8 vs. the Tennessee Titans ) or throwing five interceptions (Week 10 at the Houston Texans ). Detroit also made quite an impression when the Lions smacked the Cowboys 47-9 in Week 6 . "Right now, I think it's hard to look any further than Detroit," Prescott told CBS Sports on Tuesday. "Just obviously with the way that they're playing, the momentum that they've carried it from last year into this year with the team that they're, they're able to put out there on the field. Obviously, the way that they handled us at here at home [in Week 6] plays part in me choosing those guys. They're lights out. You watch that offense, you watch a team where quarterback goes and puts those numbers up and has two incompletions and six touchdowns or whatever and they win by a lot. Then, they come back and the guy may throw five interceptions and the team still finds a way to win is impressive to the coaching and to that whole outfit. So they've got it right now." Detroit is on pace for their best regular season on franchise history, just one win away from tying their most wins in a season (12, which they did in 1991 and in 2023). Their current 11-1 start is their best 12-game beginning to a season in team history, and their current 10-game winning streak is tied for their longest in Lions history, along with a 10-game streak they had back in the 1934 season. The Lions also currently possess the No. 1 scoring offense (31.9 points per game) and the No 2 scoring defense (16.9 points per game) this season. If they can improve upon this pace and run their scoring defense's production to the top of the league, then they can expect to be hoisting their first Vince Lombardi trophy as Super Bowl champions at the end of the 2024 season. Only two teams since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger have finished with the NFL's No. 1 scoring offense and No. 1 scoring defense, per CBS Sports Research. Those teams were the 1972, perfect season Miami Dolphins and the 1996 Green Bay Packers , both of whom won the Super Bowl in their respective such seasons.