ROCKTON — The H.O.P.E. Foundation’s 23rd Annual “Touch of Spring” fundraiser/dinner and dance to benefit Hononegah High School will be held on Saturday, April 5 at the American Center in Rockton. The theme this year will be a “Touch of the Tropics.” The evening includes a social hour from 5:30 — 6:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and dancing from 7:30 — 10 p.m. with music provided by Nauti, Nauti. Dress for the evening is business casual or come decked out in your best tropics attire. Only 168 tickets will be available to this event, so early reservations are encouraged. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
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How much is our Christmas fueled by AI?Percentages: FG .455, FT .750. 3-Point Goals: 7-18, .389 (T.Thomas 4-5, Camara 1-2, Carralero Martin 1-3, Willoughby 1-3, Rouzan 0-1, Ward 0-1, Freeman 0-3). Team Rebounds: 5. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 3 (Carralero Martin 2, Willoughby). Turnovers: 9 (Carralero Martin 2, Freeman 2, T.Thomas 2, Ward 2, Rouzan). Steals: 13 (Camara 3, Carralero Martin 3, Freeman 3, Ward 3, Love). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .373, FT .625. 3-Point Goals: 7-31, .226 (Eaglestaff 3-10, Panoam 1-3, R.Thomas 1-3, King 1-5, Woodson 1-7, Kuljuhovic 0-1, Mara 0-1, Natsvishvili 0-1). Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 3 (Woodson 2, King). Turnovers: 17 (Eaglestaff 5, Kuljuhovic 3, Panoam 3, King 2, Woodson 2, Mara, Mayar). Steals: 7 (R.Thomas 2, Eaglestaff, King, Mara, Mathews, Natsvishvili). Technical Fouls: None. A_123 (1,000).
A voting machine firm suing Fox News now wants to probe Murdoch family trust fightREADY to wave goodbye to 2024 and see what lies in store for the next 12 months? The Sun’s astrologer shares twists and turns for the different zodiac signs in 2025 when it comes to work, finances and good fortune. Find out if it will be a year of celestial celebration for you. And don’t miss tomorrow’s paper, when Maggie maps out events that await at home, in health and on new horizons. CAREER: Your “take charge” Mars magic swells throughout spring and, by mid-June, you can make your boldest move. Work-based new moons on August 23 and September 21 rejig false starts into genuine opportunities. CASH: Saturn’s steady hold on Aries from May to September chairs great negotiations – you possess a prime poker face! February 4 and April 30 are rich dates for finding lost tickets, accounts or legacies. Answer questions honestly in November. CHANCE: Neptune enhances intuition in everything from number choices to lucky colours from March onwards. Teams of three, packs of four, and any talking or rapid-response challenge, are Aries-significant. CAREER: Friends or family who dream together can make a great business team, taking shape over the summer. With Pluto set for 20 years in your success sector, your future can break records. An October choice is a key decision. CASH: Until June, Jupiter spotlights smart ways into and out of some big money situations. Your smile can be worth a fortune! Around July 4, you can identify earning potential in a learning scenario. CHANCE: Staying silent and keeping secrets is a challenge, but with potential rich rewards. You can also find 2025 luck with music played by trios and dates that include a three. CAREER: Closing a decision around January 13 can lead to open doors by September 7. You see many clever ways to pivot your career profile in 2025, guided by mentor Mercury. Late November, surf a success wave straight into 2026. CASH: You have Jupiter financial flair all year – but build in Saturn common sense, too. A saving goal can come closer by September. Vintage records hide new value. CHANCE: Number two, twinned towns or cities and second-time-around entries can all have a Gemini luck link. Uranus, with its “try anything” vibe, finds success for you in contests with unusual settings, or hi-tech themes, July to November. CAREER: Your work journey speeds up from January and Saturn-strong shoots push through in June and July. Yes, you can learn and lead. An unusual ambition around the time of October 7 deserves your full attention. CASH: Mars boosts risk taking from day one – April to June you reap rewards. Then Mercury steps in with smart strategies to double that. Stick to a money plan in September, even when temptation is strong. CHANCE: As Jupiter’s number one, by June you can feel personal luck flow. First answers, especially under pressure, your first initial and any list of number ones, past or present, can be winners. CAREER: Take the first three months to suss out what you really need from work – in April and May, Mars encourages action. Saturn supports learning all summer to ace any test or interview, however many times you’ve tried. CASH: The March 14 eclipse mixes emotions and finances – and people who love each other can enrich each other. Double new money moons in August and September show that you can start again, no matter what. Believe in better! CHANCE: Number 12, December dates/birthdays and following clue trails can lead to luck. Team up with your least-likely friend or colleague for summer success. CAREER: Look for Mercury career guidance and intelligence and it’s there for you, all year. From March to May, you have crystal clear future vision. Your personal moon shines so bright in August and September, nothing can stop you. CASH: Pluto’s new position underlines that people matter more than possessions – review 2025 spending plans accordingly. Wellbeing businesses, tests of patience and “H” addresses carry cash potential. CHANCE: A silly family game, a new social media connection and a local celebrity challenge can all be luck-linked for Virgo. So can football teams, November journeys and someone who changes their name in 2025. CAREER: Valentine’s Day to mid-April, you hit your Mercury progress stride, pushing obstacles aside and embracing challenges. June to late August, your best friend at work can be your best promotion ally. “Six” dates are career firsts. CASH: Set high saving/spending standards as the year begins, and Mars helps you meet them, maybe exceed them. Pluto’s willingness to break rules and be creative brings rich Libra chances all year, but especially when things feel toughest. CHANCE: Jackpots that double daily, sets of ten questions and a person or place first encountered in October can all add extra luck to 2025. CAREER: Planet leader Pluto transforms what job security means to you – for the next 20 years, you can run risks, aim for the sky. The solar eclipse makes March 29 super-special. Neptune endows summer insight to read bosses’ lips – and minds. CASH: Creative skills – your own or others’ – can boost your 2025 bank balance as soon as Saturn gets involved. Productivity is off the scale. Minor plans that start around August bank holiday build to major profits by Christmas. CHANCE: Old maps, new languages and a decision to believe in your ability to learn, no matter what, enhance Scorpio’s winning streak. CAREER: Saturn helps secure success where you are in 2025, with roles or responsibilities you may not have considered. But big offers can be irresistible in August and September. On October 29 and December 11, follow facts, not fantasy. CASH: Start 2025 taking stock of what you have, as financial genius Venus backs you until summer to build on this brilliantly. In July, only invest in people and projects that mean something. Mars goes big or goes home around December 15. CHANCE: Fortune flows from feelings, so trust yours implicitly. Figures of eight and August trips can also have lucky influence. CAREER: Talk your way to success in March, put in extra hours in June. Maverick planet Uranus upends your career chart from July to November, and cautious Capricorn is no more. Get ready to surprise everyone, especially yourself. CASH: Your inner voice counts most from January to June, so ignore external spending pressures. Two travel moons, in August and September, spot some big cash chances on the move. Pluto power helps focus on the financial future, so ditch the past. CHANCE: Combining birthday dates, wedding planning and brokering deals can spell 2025 luck. An old family story can scoop a unique prize. CAREER: The positive vibes of Jupiter are zooming in on your work zone, so you approach serious ambitions with a lighter touch. Reinventing yourself can start with the full moon on January 13, alongside the “never say no” spirit of Mars. You’ve got this. CASH: Saturn has been on call in your money chart for years – but 2025 is the last one. So spend it finishing what you have started with a cool, clear head. April 7 and October 22 are crucial cash decision dates. CHANCE: Six o’clock, contests in three rounds and an event that has been postponed until next June can be Aquarius luck-finders. CAREER: Mercury focuses your work mind from July to September, when you can visualise yourself in an exciting new role. February 28 and September 7 are Pisces push harder days. Pluto toughens up secret ambitions, giving an inner shine. CASH: Go your own way until May, when Saturn’s six-month shift encourages pooling money plans, working and winning as part of an “F” team. Pisces’ key money moon is October 7, so swap distractions for determination. CHANCE: Neptune’s natural number-choosing and success-seeking instincts kick in strongest April to October. Families of five and locations to the east can be lucky all year.
T he two big worries about AI are that it is going to take over the world and it is going to do us all out of a job. I’m agnostic on the first but certain the second is misplaced, and I have new evidence to support my view: the Oura ring. This latest item of wearable tech was, I understand, de rigueur in the celebrity Christmas stocking. For those losers (including me) who hadn’t heard of it till yesterday, it’s a ring that monitors your vital signs when you’re asleep and tells you next morning whether you slept well. For only £299 plus a £5.99 monthly subscription you can have cutting-edge technology tell you what your brain already told you the moment you woke up.Find the daily horoscope of the 26th day of November 2024, and navigate your day accordingly. Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20): Avoid ingesting foods with a high cholesterol content. Strive to fully understand the investment ideas that have caught your attention and get advice from an experienced specialist before making any judgements. Before implementing any modifications in your home environment, it is advisable to solicit the viewpoints of all those involved. You may consider organising an excursion to revitalise your vigour and zeal. You will receive much acclaim for your artistic and imaginative talents. Notwithstanding a hectic agenda, you will manage to allocate some personal time for yourself today. Today, you have the opportunity to engage in a creative activity during your leisure time. Today is the perfect day to immerse yourself in a state of intense excitement and passion, as you will reach the pinnacle of love with your partner. Taurus (Apr 21–May 20): Make an effort to depart from your workplace ahead of schedule to engage in a creative activity. There is a potential for a quarrel to occur between you and your partner today around a money matter. However, your calm and composed behaviour will resolve any scenario. Before making any changes inside the household, it is recommended to consult with your elders, since neglecting to do so may lead to their dissatisfaction and anger. Today, your romantic relationship will encounter challenges and the lavish gifts you offer will not yield the intended outcome. Remain vigilant and attentive when conversing with influential individuals, since you may get significant insights or concepts. You will have leisure time today, which you can utilise for engaging in the practice of meditation. Today, you will experience a sense of tranquillity and calmness in your mind. Your spouse has the potential to slightly damage your reputation. Gemini (May 21–Jun 21): Before negative thoughts take the form of mental illness, you should eliminate them. You can do this by participating in some charity work, which will give you mental satisfaction. By spending money on essential household items, you will definitely have financial problems today, but this will save you from many future problems. Your spouse will support you and prove helpful. This is the time to revive old memories and refresh friendships. If you are thinking of adding a new partner in business, then it will be necessary that you check all the facts thoroughly before making any promise to him. After completing the household chores, housewives of this zodiac sign can watch a movie on TV or mobile in their leisure today. Today you can taste the real taste of married life. Cancer (Jun 22–Jul 22): Get together with other people to improve your happiness. These days, you'll be able to make money on your own. You will be happy to get a gift from a family member who lives abroad. An affair with someone other than your spouse can hurt your image. To get good results, you need to do your very best. Today, you will be happy for many reasons thanks to planets that are in your favor. Expenses can cause arguments with your mate. Leo (Jul 23-Aug 23): You will feel calm and ready to enjoy life today. Putting money into the advice of people who think outside the box and have a lot of experience is the key to success today. When things go wrong, your family will be there for you and help. You can learn from what other people have been through. To feel better about yourself, do this very important thing. Love will bring new hope. At work, the person you thought was your enemy might turn out to be someone who wants the best for you. When it gets dark, you'll want to get away from your family and go for a walk on your porch or in a park. Today, your partner is feeling good. You might find out something. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Virgo (Aug 24-Sep 23): Your health will also improve if you share your happiness with other people. Remember, though, that ignoring it could cost you in the long run. Today, when you leave the house, ask the elders for their wishes. This could help you make money. Be patient with kids and people who aren't as skilled as you are. You should spend time with your partner today and make your point clear if you think they don't understand you. Partners will be excited about your business plans and ideas. During your free time, you could watch a movie. You might not enjoy it, and you'll feel like you lost your time. When it comes to love, today is a good day to be married. Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23): Being kind will protect you from bad traits like doubt, greed, attachment, and suspicion. Don't make long-term purchases. Instead, spend some time with your friends and have fun. The kids will help you with chores around the house. If you go out with friends in the evening, you might meet someone romantically who you didn't expect. Still, you need to keep your cool, even though some adults will not like it. Do your best things alone when you have free time to get the most out of it. You will also make good changes in yourself by doing this. Today might be the best day of your marriage. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22): Scorpions will have some free time today, so use it wisely and go for a walk for your health. A shortage of money can lead to fights at home. Don't hesitate to talk with your family members on this matter and listen carefully to what they have to say. Children may want to attract your attention, but at the same time, they also prove to be the reason for happiness. Your partner thinks about your well-being, so sometimes he gets angry at you. Instead of getting angry at your anger, it would be better to understand what he says. It is a good day for businessmen, as they can suddenly make a big profit. Today the mood of the weather will be such that you will not be willing to get up from bed. You will feel terrible when you get out of bed because you wasted so much time. Someone may be very interested in your partner, but you will understand that there is nothing wrong with it in the end. Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21): Today, you'll feel more confident, and moving forward is a given. People who have work that requires them to leave the house today should be very careful with their money. There is a possibility of money theft. You may be upset due to the behaviour of a family member. You need to talk to them. Ignoring your loved one can cause tension at home. If you put too much pressure on work, people may get angry. Try to understand the needs of others before making any decision. Students are advised not to waste these precious moments in the name of friendship. Friends can also be found in the future but this is the best time for studies. Your spouse's bad behaviour can hurt you. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 21): The health will stay good. Today, your land in another country might sell for a good price, making you money. The people you live with will not be very happy with you, no matter what you do for it. Resolve long-standing disputes today itself, because it may be too late tomorrow. You can buy things that have to do with technology to make your work go faster. Other people in your family will talk about their problems with you today, but you will be busy with something you enjoy in your free time. Some bad things happen when you're married, and you might have to deal with them today. Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19): Don't worry or stress today. You'll be able to save money by the end of the day because money will keep coming in all day. Small changes in and around the house will add to the beauty of the home. Change your habit of falling in love every day. Things look better at work. You will be in a good mood throughout the day. Today you will be able to spend time with your lover and express your feelings to him. Interference from neighbours may try to create problems in married life, but the bond between you and your spouse is very strong and it is not easy to break it. Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20): Stress and fear can be bad for your health. Get rid of confusion and anger to keep your mind clear. Giving money to someone in need will make you feel better today, even though no one likes to do it. Everyone in the family will be happy to get a letter or email with good news. Spend time with your partner and forget about your problems. Work hard and stay away from things that make you feel bad. Today, people born under this sign can use their free time to try to solve a problem. Today is one of the best days of being married. You will feel how deep love goes.
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House Republican leadership is blocking a proposal to narrow a controversial provision that grants intelligence agencies the power to spy on a vast number of American businesses to help the government spy. Congress in April reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial surveillance designed to target foreign adversaries; however, it often surveils American citizens without a warrant. Tucked within this law is a provision, known as the electronic communications service provider (ECSP) definition, which broadly expanded the types of business and service providers that can be forced to assist the program to “any other service provider who has access to equipment that is being or may be used to transmit or store wire or electronic communications.” The dramatic expansion of the ECSP raised alarm bells. Privacy advocates decried it as a “trojan horse” for “PATRIOT Act 2.0.” Marc Zwillinger, a top FISA expert and one of the FISA Court Amici, wrote that any American business could have its communications tapped by a landlord: The new amendment would — notwithstanding these exclusions — still permit the government to compel the assistance of a wide range of additional entities and persons in conducting surveillance under FISA 702. The breadth of the new definition is obvious from the fact that the drafters felt compelled to exclude such ordinary places such as senior centers, hotels, and coffee shops. But for these specific exceptions, the scope of the new definition would cover them. That’s not a “narrow” change. ... It also means that any U.S. business could have its communications (if one side is foreign) tapped by a landlord with access to office wiring, or the data centers where their computers reside, even if it eliminates the possibility that the same surveillance could be conducted with the assistance of hotels, restaurants, community centers, and other public retail establishments. For a specific hypothetical example of how this surveillance could occur, see our prior blog post . Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), a former attorney general, in April argued that the FBI has proven they do not deserve to have more power to surveil Americans, given their history of abuse. However, despite the widespread concern about the provision, the Senate moved to pass the FISA reauthorization bill since it faced a time crunch to pass the Section 702 reauthorization bill. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), the Senate Intelligence Committee chairman, promised he would fix the apparent issues with the definition in another intelligence bill in 2024. Now that Congress is wrapping up its work ahead of the holiday season, lawmakers are slipping the intelligence bill into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a must-pass defense bill. The Senate’s version of the intelligence bill included an amendment to limit the ECSP definition to cloud computer servers, rather than the seemingly endless number of businesses that might have to help the government spy. The New York Times reported that House Republican negotiators have insisted that the amendment to fix the ECSP definition stay out of the NDAA. House Republicans with authority to decide what will be folded into the defense bill include Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH). Spokesmen for each office did not respond to the Times . A spokeswoman for Warner’s office said that he determined to fix the provision “whether it’s in this Congress or the next.” The ESCP definition was purposely written vaguely to mark its purpose from foreign adversaries, and the Times noted that its motivation was a secret FISA court opinion, which stated that the original definition of the law did not cover cloud servers. House Republican leadership’s objection to the ECSP amendment in the NDAA raises questions as to whether or not leadership intends for Section 702 to apply to more Americans, businesses, and service providers. Speaker Johnson’s office did not respond to a comment request as to whether Johnson backs the removal of the ECSP fix in the NDAA, or if this means that the Speaker wants Section 702 to apply to more Americans, businesses, or service providers than what Chairmen Turner or Warner claimed during this year’s FISA debate, given that the fix specifically scopes the expansion to the FISA court opinion Turner and Warner cited. Chairman Turner’s office did not respond to a similarly worded comment request. Privacy advocates’ best shot at addressing this provision, in and out of Congress, would likely be in mid-2026 when Section 702 expires again. Many of these advocates said that there is a dire need for reform to address this issue. Bob Goodlatte, the former chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and senior policy adviser to the Project for Privacy and Surveillance Accountability (PPSA), told Breitbart News in a written statement: This measure passed because of assurances that this insanely broad authority would be narrowed. The promise of a fix was made and accepted in good faith, but that promise is being trashed by advocates for greater surveillance of our citizens. Unless Congress reverses course, Americans’ data that runs through the Wi-Fi and servers of millions of small businesses, ranging from fitness centers to department stores, small office complexes, as well as churches and other houses of worship, will be fair game for warrantless review. This would truly transform our country into a thorough surveillance state. I can’t imagine the next Congress and new Administration would welcome that. [Emphasis added] “The current definition of an electronic communication service provider (ECSP) is way too broad under RISAA, sweeping in not just communication service providers, but any service provider, expanding the covered entities by tens of thousands. This is an unacceptable outcome, and Congress should take advantage of the opportunity to fix this overbroad definition issue in the NDAA,” James Czerniawski, a senior policy analyst at Americans for Prosperity, told Breitbart News. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) said, “If that fix doesn’t go through and the next administration misuses these sweeping new FISA powers ... no one will be able to claim they didn’t see it coming.” Sean Moran is a policy reporter for Breitbart News. Follow him on X @SeanMoran3 .Fans Divided Over Toni Breidinger's Full-Time 2025 NASCAR Seat
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, passed away at the age of 100 on Sunday (local time) at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100 years old. The longest-lived US president passed away more than a year after entering hospice care at his home in the small town of Plains, according to The Carter Center. Chip Carter, the former president’s son, in a statement released by The Carter Center said, "My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love. "My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs." Carter is survived by his children—Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Rosalynn, and one grandchild. Carter was the third American leader to visit India during which a village in Haryana was named Carterpuri in his honour. He was the longest-lived president in US history. He was regarded as a friend of India. He was the first American president to visit India after the lifting of the Emergency and the victory of the Janata Party in 1977. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden mourned the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, describing him as an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian. In his statement, Biden said over six decades, with his compassion and moral clarity, Carter worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among the people. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe. “He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together. The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism. We will miss them both dearly, but take solace knowing they are reunited once again and will remain forever in our hearts,” said Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden. President-elect Donald Trump said while he "strongly disagreed" with Carter "philosophically and politically", he also realised that he truly loved and respected "our country, and all it stands for". "He worked hard to make America a better place, and for that I give him my highest respect. He was a truly good man and, of course, will be greatly missed. He was also very consequential, far more than most Presidents, after he left the Oval Office,” Trump said.Corey puts up 27 and South Alabama knocks off East Texas A&M 81-72