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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black has been hospitalized after suffering a bleed on his brain and is expected to have a “smooth recovery,” his office said. Black, 76, suffered a subdural hematoma earlier this week and is at a local hospital and under the care of the Capitol’s physician, said Rev. Lisa Schultz, Black’s chief of staff. A subdural hematoma is when blood builds up between the skull and the surface of the brain, increasing pressure on the brain. A familiar bow-tied presence in the hallways of the Senate, Black has been the chaplain since 2003. He opens the proceedings each day with a prayer and counsels senators and staff through prayer groups and one-on-one meetings. He was previously the chief of the Navy’s chaplains. Black is well known for his booming voice and his often prescient and timely opening prayers in times of political tension. During an extended government shutdown in 2013, he prayed to “deliver us from the hypocrisy of attempting to sound reasonable while being unreasonable.” During former President Donald Trump’s first impeachment in 2019, he asked in a prayer that “our senators not permit fatigue or cynicism to jeopardize friendships that have existed for years.” In the early morning of Jan. 7, 2021, after supporters of Trump had attacked the Capitol and Congress had certified Democrat Joe Biden’s victory, he closed a joint session in the middle of the night with a call for unity. “We deplore the desecration of the United States Capitol building, the shedding of innocent blood, the loss of life, and the quagmire of dysfunction that threaten our democracy,” he prayed. ___ Associated Press medical writer Lauran Neergaard contributed to this report.Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years. The Red Sea festival is just one sign of the industry's rise JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — “My Driver and I” was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia's decades-long cinema ban. Baraa Anwer, The Associated Press Dec 13, 2024 2:40 PM Dec 13, 2024 2:50 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message A view of the Red Sea International Film Festival banner displayed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Baraa Anwer) JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — “My Driver and I” was supposed to be made in 2016, but was scuttled amid Saudi Arabia's decades-long cinema ban. Eight years later, the landscape for film in the kingdom looks much different — and the star of “My Driver and I” now has an award. Roula Dakheelallah was named the winner of the Chopard Emerging Saudi Talent award at the Red Sea International Film Festival on Thursday. The award — and the glitzy festival itself — is a sign of Saudi Arabia's commitment to shaping a new film industry. “My heart is attached to cinema and art; I have always dreamed of a moment like this,” Dakheelallah, who still works a 9-5 job, told The Associated Press before the awards ceremony. “I used to work in voluntary films and help my friends in the field, but this is my first big role in a film.” The reopening of cinemas in 2018 marked a cultural turning point for Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy that had instituted the ban 35 years before, under the influence of ultraconservative religious authorities. It has since invested heavily in a native film industry by building theaters and launching programs to support local filmmakers through grants and training. The Red Sea International Film Festival was launched just a year later, part of an attempt to expand Saudi influence into films, gaming, sports and other cultural fields. Activists have decried the investments as whitewashing the kingdom’s human rights record as it tightly controls speech and remains one of the world’s top executioners. With FIFA awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia this week, Lina al-Hathloul, a Saudi activist with the London-based rights group ALQST, said Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman “has really managed to create this bubble where people only see entertainment and they don’t see the reality on the ground.” These efforts are part of Vision 2030, an ambitious reform plan unveiled in 2016 to ease the economy's dependence on oil. As part of it, Saudi Arabia plans to construct 350 cinemas with over 2,500 movie screens — by this past April, across 22 cities, it already had 66 cinemas showing movies from the local film industry, as well as Hollywood and Bollywood. (The Red Sea International Film Festival attracts a host of talent from the latter industries, with Viola Davis and Priyanka Chopra Jonas also picking up awards Thursday.) The country's General Entertainment Authority last month opened Al Hisn Studios on the outskirts of Riyadh. As one of the largest such production hubs in the Middle East, it not only includes several film studios but also a production village with workshops for carpentry, blacksmithing and fashion tailoring. “These facilities, when they exist, will stimulate filmmakers,” said Saudi actor Mohammed Elshehri. “Today, no writer or director has an excuse to imagine and say, ‘I cannot implement my imagination.’” The facilities are one part of the equation — the content itself is another. One of the major players in transforming Saudi filmmaking has been Telfaz11, a media company founded in 2011 that began as a YouTube channel and quickly became a trailblazer. Producing high-quality digital content such as short films, comedy sketches and series, Telfaz11 offered fresh perspectives on Saudi and regional issues. In 2020, Telfaz11 signed a partnership with Netflix to produce original content for the streaming giant. The result has been movies that demonstrate an evolution on the storytelling level, tackling topics that were once off-limits and sensitive to the public like secret nightlife in “Mandoob” (“Night Courier”) and changing social norms in “Naga.” “I think we tell our stories in a very simple way, and that’s what reaches the world,” Elshehri says of the changing shift. “When you tell your story in a natural way without any affectation, it will reach every person.” But the films were not without their critics, drawing mixed reaction. Social media discoursed ranged from pleasure that Saudi film were tackling such topics to anger over how the films reflected conservative society. As Hana Al-Omair, a Saudi writer and director, points out, there are still many stories left untold. “We certainly have a long time ahead of us before we can tell the Saudi narrative as it should be,” she said, acknowledging that there are still barriers and rampant censorship. “The Goat Life,” a Malayalam-language movie about an Indian man forced to work without pay in Saudi Arabia, is not available on Netflix's platform in the country. Movies that explore political topics or LGBTQ+ stories are essentially out of the question. Even “My Driver and I,” featured at the Red Sea festival alongside 11 other Saudi feature-length films, was initially too controversial. It centers on a Sudanese man in Jeddah, living away from his own daughter, who feels responsible for the girl he drives as her parents are absent. It was initially blocked from being made because of the relationship between the girl and the driver, filmmaker Ahd Kamel has said, even though it's not a romantic relationship. Now in 2024, the film is a success story — a symbol of the Saudi film industry's evolution as well as the growing role of women like Kamel behind the camera and Dakheelallah in front of it. “I see the change in Saudi cinema, a very beautiful change and it is moving at a wonderful speed. In my opinion, we do not need to rush,” Dakheelallah said. “We need to guide the truth of the artistic movement that is happening in Saudi Arabia.” Baraa Anwer, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message More Entertainment News How to write a holiday rom-com for TV, according to the experts Dec 13, 2024 3:16 PM Saudi Arabia banned film for 35 years. 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Coming as a big win for Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's Hemant Soren and his allies this election , the party and its allies have managed to retain the state for a second consecutive term. Hemant Soren has also won from Barhait constituency by over 39,000 votes. As of 7 PM, the Election Commission of India's website reported JMM leading in 34 seats while its ally, the Congress, was leading in 16. Jharkhand has had a history of political turmoil, fragmentation and frequent changes of Chief Ministers. JMM's Hemant was also being jailed earlier this year. BJP had banked on leveraging anti-incumbency, corruption charges against Hemant and making inroads into the tribal vote-bank. But JMM has managed to render a huge defeat to BJP and fared well in its performance. Kalpana Soren, Hemant's wife, also contributed in revitalising the party's performance on ground. She has also won from the Gandey seat in Jharkhand with over 17,000 votes. “We passed exam of democracy in Jharkhand, will finalise strategy post election results," said Hemant Soren while addressing a press conference in Ranchi. Meanwhile, Kalpana also told ANI, "This government is the Abua government, this government is the government of the people of Jharkhand. The people have expressed their unwavering faith in Hemant Soren..." But what were the reasons that led towards victory for JMM-led alliance and an electoral defeat for BJP? ADVERTISEMENT REMOVE AD Hemant Soren's Incarceration The arrest of Hemant Soren seemed to have backfired on the BJP. Earlier this year, he was jailed for 5 months for an alleged land scam case. He resigned hours after being arrested on corruption charges, but it seems the sympathy from the incarceration has struck a chord with the people of Jharkhand, especially his already established, strong connection with Adivasi voters. "Jail ke tale tut gaye, Hemant Soren chuth gaye" was the slogan raised by his supporters and JMM saw his arrest as a dent on Adivasi honor. Soren had brought up the fact that he was falsely implicated and this has inadvertently culminated into political ramifications in the election. à¤à¤3⁄4रà¤à¤à¤¡à¥ à¤à¤ à¤1à¥à¤ ठ̧à¥à¤« à¤1à¥à¤à¥¤ à¤à¤à¥ à¤à¥ ठ̈à¤3⁄4 बà¤à¤à¥à¤à¤à¥ - ठ̧िरà¥à¤«à¤1⁄4 à¤à¤à¥ बढà¤1⁄4à¥à¤à¤à¥à¥¤ pic.twitter.com/OQTkwoNxRL — Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (@JmmJharkhand) November 23, 2024 BJP's Communally Charged Campaign Failed In last elections, JMM got 30 seats while BJP settled with only 25. This time, BJP tried hard to cut into and expand their base among tribals with slogans like "Batenge toh katenge," "ek hain toh safe hain," "ghuspethiye," "love jihad" and "land jihad. " Right from Assam's chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Home Minister Amit Shah, all of them pushed the rhetoric of "Bangladeshi infiltrators." After losing Jharkhand, Sarma posted on X how the defeat was "deeply painful for him personally." The loss in Jharkhand is deeply painful for me personally, even though we secured victory in all five by-elections in Assam. I have witnessed the unwavering dedication and relentless efforts of our Karyakartas in Jharkhand, who gave their all in this election. We fought with a⦠— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 23, 2024 BJP claimed that 'maati, beti and roti' is in peril due to 'infiltrators' marrying tribal women and seizing their lands and resources. BJP had also shared a deeply anti-Muslim and hateful ad which attracted censure from The Election Commission of India. To counter this alleged outsider influx in tribal areas, BJP had also promised NRC and Uniform Civil Code that would be implemented if they would have won. JMM's 'Maiya Samman Yojana' Push The Jharkhand politics was also dominated by women welfare schemes this election as the state has an astounding 12.8 million women voters. It seems that JMM's Maiya Samman Yojana stood as a better counter to BJP's 'Gogo Didi' scheme, both aiming to woo women voters. JMM offered Rs 1,000 to underprivileged women in the scheme. In response to JMM, BJP said that through their 'Gogo Didi' scheme, they promised Rs 2,100 per month to all women in the state. BJP pledged to transfer money to beneficiaries from the first month after coming to power but it looks like it didn't work. There was also a significant turnout of women voters as it was higher than men in over 85% out of the total 81 assembly constituencies, according to ECI. à¤à¥à¤¤ ठà¤à¥ à¤à¤° à¤aà¥à¤°à¤à¤à¤¡ à¤1à¥à¤à¥à¥¤ pic.twitter.com/mk3Ie2ARui — Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (@JmmJharkhand) November 23, 2024 The Tribal Backlash There are 28 out of the 81 seats which are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and nine are for Scheduled Castes. Adivasis, who make up a quarter of the state's population, are vital to putting together a winning social collation. During the Lok Sabha polls, BJP had lost all 5 tribal-dominated seats - Khunti, Singhbhum, Lohardaga, Rajmahal, and Dumka. Most tribal concentrated regions are Kolhan, Santhal Pargana as well as South Chhotanagpur. In ST seats, JMM and Congress, both seem to have made more headway. BJP also tried to win over tribal voters by bringing back former CM Babulal Marandi and getting JMM-turncoat Champai Soren on their side. But it doesn't seem to have succeeded in countering Hemant Soren's Adivasi-centered campaign. The Jairam Mahato Factor The rise of Jairam Mahato of Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantrikari Morcha may have also affected the BJP adversely. A young OBC Kurmi leader, he is also called 'Tiger Jairam.' He contested from two seats: Dumri and Bermo. The ECI website reported, as of 7 PM that Mahato won from Dumri but lost Bermo constituency to INC's Kumar Jaimangal. Mahatos, who are Kurmis, form around 14% of Jharkhand’s population, making them the largest OBC group in the state. His party may have won over a section of Kurmis who were disenchanted with the Soren government. This vote may have otherwise gone to the BJP and its ally AJSU (All Jharkhand Student's Union). Some other key candidates such as Babulal Marandi won from Dhanwar seat, Champai Soren won from Seraikella and Irfan Ansari of Congress won against Hemant Soren's sister-in-law Sita Soren in Jamtara seat. Back in 2019, JMM won 30 seats while BJP won 25. In 2014, JMM won 19 and BJP managed to win 37 seats. While most exit polls suggested a victory for NDA, few others such as Axis My India had projected 25 seats for BJP and 53 seats for JMM-Congress alliance. The sixth Jharkhand Assembly election was held in two-phases on 13 and 20 November. It saw a record turnout of 67.74% — the highest since the state’s creation in 2000. (At The Quint, we question everything. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member today.) Read Latest News and Breaking News at The Quint, browse for more from news and politics Topics: Jharkhand Hemant Soren jharkhand electionsBrock Boeser has hit a half-millennium. When he was drafted 23rd overall in 2015, Jim Benning highlighted all the offensive strengths the then-North Dakota winger had. “He’s not afraid to go to the net. He has a high-end release on his shot,” the former Canucks GM said at the time. Boeser has proven to be an adept NHL scorer. Last season, he finally put it all together and took the big step forward that he had always hoped to take, scoring 40 goals. He is in a contract year this season and he’s on a similar scoring pace. That’s good news for Boeser. But he has become much more than a quality goal scorer. He is the 27th to play his 500th NHL game while wearing a Canucks jersey. Tyler Myers has been Boeser’s teammate for five years and glowed when asked about his friend’s achievement. “To see him grow as a player, and to see the adversity he’s come through on and off the ice, it’s awesome to see,” Myers said. “It shows what kind of character guy he is. He’s an awesome guy to have in the room. He’s really stepping up as a leader as well. He’s got a bigger voice in the room the last couple years.” Let’s dive into the numbers. The goals are why he’s here. He’s scored 186 in 499 career games. That is a goal every three games. In truth, that’s a 30-goal per season average. But the 30 goal barrier eluded him until last season, despite his best hopes. Injury has always intervened. In his rookie campaign, he had 29 goals, then an unfortunate collision with an open bench door ended his season early. The next season, he had 26 goals in 69 games, but struggled with a groin injury in the early going that limited his mobility, and then he sat out a while getting healthy. COVID ended the next season early, although he also wasn’t scoring at his usual clip that season. He was the Canucks’ leading scorer in the otherwise COVID-shortened 2020-21 season and was on a 30-goal pace. Too bad the season was just 56 games long. The 2021-22 season was a bizarre campaign. He had four goals in the first nine games, but then the whole team stopped putting up points. Boeser went a month without scoring — his goal on Dec. 6, breaking the long slump, was scored in Bruce Boudreau’s first game in charge. His second half was fine enough, but he missed 11 games between injuries and a bout with Omicron, and scored just 23 times. That’s also the season when his dad’s health finally failed. The emotional burden was immense. The next season was the true nadir, though. He didn’t score his first goal until Nov. 18, a brutal start to the year, and he was going to be a scratch on Hockey Fights Cancer night but then wasn’t. Things were going so badly he was ready to be traded elsewhere. He found his way in the second half and was the team’s Masterton Trophy nominee, as put forward by the local chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. (Yours truly is chapter president.) He was still processing his father’s death, he acknowledged post-season. Which brings us to last season’s triumph. He changed how he prepared himself for the season. There’s a new jump in his step. And he and J.T. Miller finally meshed as a pairing. The rate of goals generated off high-danger chances, according to Natural Stat Trick, is at a career low for Boeser. The opposition is scoring less than a goal per game from in tight at five-on-five when he’s on the ice. That’s outstanding. Only Jake DeBrusk, Elias Pettersson and Conor Garland have better rates — and they are all well-known strong defensive players. For Boeser to be in their company so far this season speaks volumes about where the action is happening when he’s on the ice. Coach Rick Tocchet made note of how last season, he made of point of getting Boeser out on the ice in tough defensive situations, such as when the other team has pulled their goalie. Tocchet had faith in the winger, that he’d get the job done. Boeser did, and then some, picking up a handful of empty-net goals. “I don’t know in the past if coaches put him out there with an empty net or not, probably not. But I think trying to give him confidence to play good defence has really helped him,” Tocchet said. Going into Thursday’s game, Boeser had played 101 games since the start of the 2023-24 season. He’s scored 47 goals in that stretch. That’s one more than Connor McDavid. McDavid also went into Thursday’s action having skated in 101 regular season games since the beginning of last season, but has managed “just” 46 goals in that span. Boeser is known for his wrist shot, but it’s his work around the net that deserves more attention. Since the start of last season, he’s scored the third-most goals by tipping point shots in the NHL. He’s also tied for fourth in the league in backhand goals, which tend to be off rebounds. 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( MENAFN - PR Newswire) HONG KONG, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883 (HKD Counter) and 80883 (RMB Counter), SSE: 600938) announces that CNOOC energy Holdings U.S.A. Inc., a US-based subsidiary of its wholly owned subsidiary CNOOC International Ltd., has entered into the Stock Purchase Agreement (the "SPA") with a subsidiary of INEOS Energy for the sale of CNOOC Holdings U.S.A. Inc. The SPA involves the Company's upstream oil and gas business located in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, mainly consisting of non-operating interests in oil and gas projects including the Appomattox and Stampede fields. Mr. Liu Yongjie, Chairman of CNOOC International Ltd., said, "The transaction follows general business principles and aims to further optimize the Company's global asset portfolio. It will close upon obtaining regulatory approvals and satisfaction with the terms of the SPA. During this period, the Company will work closely with INEOS Energy to ensure a smooth and orderly transition." - End - Notes to Editors: More information about the Company is available at . *** *** *** *** This press release includes forward looking information, including statements regarding the likely future developments in the business of the Company and its subsidiaries, such as expected future events, business prospects or financial results. The words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by the Company as of this date in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Company currently believes are appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will meet the current expectations and predictions of the Company is uncertain. Actual results, performance and financial condition may differ materially from the Company's expectations, including but not limited to those associated with macro-political and economic factors, fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices, the highly competitive nature of the oil and natural gas industry, climate change and environmental policies, the Company's price forecast, mergers, acquisitions and divestments activities, HSSE and insurance policies and changes in anti-corruption, anti-fraud, anti-money laundering and corporate governance laws and regulations. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations. *** *** *** *** For further enquiries, please contact: Ms. Cui Liu Media & Public Relations CNOOC Limited Tel: +86-10-8452-6641 Fax: +86-10-8452-1441 E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Bunny Lee Porda Havas International Finance Communications Group Tel: +852 3150 6707 Fax: +852 3150 6728 E-mail: [email protected] SOURCE CNOOC Limited MENAFN13122024003732001241ID1108992006 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
A pair of teams with minimal rest will face off in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday when No. 22 St. John takes on Georgia. St. John's (5-1), which will play its third game in four days, began the stretch in the Bahamas Championship on Thursday, dropping a heartbreaker to No. 13 Baylor. The Red Storm led by 18 in the first half before Baylor forced overtime. From there, St. John's rallied from five down with 1:47 left to send the game to a second overtime, where it saw Baylor knock down a pair of 3-pointers in the final seven seconds -- including Jeremy Roach's buzzer-beater -- to knock off the Red Storm 99-98. In the third-place game on Friday, St. John's breezed past Virginia 80-55. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 18 points and four steals, followed by Kadary Richmond's 12 points, as the Red Storm took a one-point lead with 15:21 left in the first half and didn't trail again. "I'm really impressed with our guys, coming off a double-overtime, extremely emotional loss," St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said. "To respond that way was extremely impressive, both offensively and defensively." Pitino, in his second year with the Red Storm, was moved by something off the court on Friday, involving captain Zuby Ejiofor, who chipped in eight points, nine boards, two steals and two blocks. Ejiofor was serenaded by St. John's fans during the win, following his two missed free throws at the end of double overtime against Baylor. "When you've only been in a job for a year, you search for things you love about a place," Pitino said. "Tonight I found out what I love about St. John's. Our fans chanted Zuby's name the whole game, which doesn't happen anywhere else in America. I was really impressed with our fans and I thank them for making Zuby feel good, because he gives you all the energy." Luis leads the Red Storm with 17.3 points per game, followed by Ejiofor (10.7), Aaron Scott (10.5), Deivon Smith (10.3) and Richmond (10.2). Georgia enters Sunday's matchup looking to rebound from its first loss after falling to No. 15 Marquette 80-69 on Saturday. Georgia (5-1) battled back from a 15-point, second-half deficit, but was held to just three points over the final 4:57 in Saturday's loss. Blue Cain led the Bulldogs with a season-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers. "It's a process. It's a journey with this team," Bulldogs head coach Mike White said. "It's about continuing to make strides, continuing to protect our culture. ... At the end of the day, wins and losses are going to take care of themselves. We just have to embrace the process and enjoy it." Five-star freshman recruit Asa Newell was held to a season-low nine points but leads the team with 15.5 points per game. Silas Demary Jr. is second with 13.8. --Field Level Media
Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education separately announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates who meet certain income requirements, reflecting a growing nationwide effort to make college more affordable. The schools span states from Massachusetts to New Mexico, and include some of the country's leading universities. They all announced their initiatives within days of each other. And while the specific financial requirements for current students applicants vary between schools, all are slated to take effect in fall 2025. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, for example, says undergraduates with family income below $200,000 can attend tuition free starting next year, up from its current threshold of $140,000. It said in its announcement that 80% of American households meet the updated threshold. "The cost of college is a real concern for families across the board, and we're determined to make this transformative educational experience available to the most talented students, whatever their financial circumstances," said President Sally Kornbluth. "So, to every student out there who dreams of coming to MIT: Don't let concerns about cost stand in your way." Nearly 2,000 miles away, the University of Texas System announced that undergraduates at any of its nine academic institutions whose families make $100,000 or less will receive free tuition and fees. "To be in a position to make sure our students can attend a UT institution without accruing more debt is very important to all of us, and as long as we are here, we will continue our work to provide an affordable, accessible education to all who choose to attend a UT institution," Kevin Eltife, chairman of the Board of Regents, said in a statement . The average college sticker price — which covers tuition and fees before scholarships and other aid are factored in — increased by about 5.5% for private schools and roughly 2.3% for public schools in the 2024-2025 academic year, according to U.S. News and World Report . The average in-state cost of tuition and fees to attend a public college this year is $11,011, compared to $24,513 for out-of-state students. The average cost for private colleges is $43,505. The flurry of announcements comes as a growing number of Americans seem to be questioning whether college is worth the cost. This year saw a drop in freshman enrollment and a rise in acceptance rates , at least at some schools — a sign that young people may have less interest in going to college these days. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found that only one in four U.S. adults say it's extremely or important to have a four-year college degree in order to get a well-paying job these days, while only 22% say the cost of getting a four-year college degree is worth it even if someone has to take out loans. Americans owe some $1.6 trillion in student loans as of June of this year, a 42% increase from a decade ago, according to Pew Research Center . Thirty-six percent of adults under 40 who have at least a four-year college degree have outstanding student loan debt. President Biden's efforts at student loan relief remain largely tied up in the courts , and the future of federal forgiveness is even more uncertain under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. Free tuition is one way that some colleges may be trying to win over wary would-be applicants. All of the institutions that announced free tuition this week acknowledged the high cost of college, and the role they can play in making it more accessible. Here's a look at the initiatives: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) MIT says tuition will be free for students whose families make less than $200,000 a year. And for those whose families make less than $100,000, "parents can expect to pay nothing at all toward the full cost of their students' MIT education" — meaning the school will cover not only tuition but housing, dining, fees and an allowance for books and personal expenses. That threshold will rise from $75,000 this year. MIT says the average cost of attending without financial aid is about $86,000, though most students pay a median annual cost of $12,938. The school is one of only a handful in the U.S. that does not consider applicants' ability to pay as part of its admissions process — one of a number of steps it says it is taking to make an MIT education more accessible. "With the need-based financial aid we provide today, our education is much more affordable now than at any point in the past, even though the 'sticker price' of MIT is higher now than it was when I was an undergraduate," said Stu Schmill, dean of admissions and student financial services who was a member of the class of 1986. The University of Texas system The UT system will cover tuition and fees for undergraduates whose families make $100,000 or less, after its board voted to send $35 million — from endowment distributions and other resources — directly to all nine of its universities. In their announcement , officials said this move makes the UT system "the first in Texas, and one of the few in the U.S., to offer such a sweeping financial aid benefit." It's one of the largest state university systems in the country, with more than 256,000 students enrolled at its academic and health institutions . Eligible students must be Texas residents, enroll full-time in undergraduate programs and apply for applicable federal and state financial aid. Officials describe this week's announcement as just the latest step in their effort to ensure that "every qualified Texan who aims to earn a bachelor's degree from a UT institution can do so, regardless of financial circumstances." In 2019, the Regents set up an endowment to cover tuition and fees at UT Austin for in-state students from families making up to $65,000. In 2022, they expanded that program to all UT academic institutions. Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh says students from families earning less than $75,000 annually will be able to attend tuition free starting in 2025 thanks to its new CMU Pathway Program . Additionally, students from families earning less than $100,000 annually will "have the opportunity to pursue their studies without the burden of federal student loans." Eligible students are new and returning undergraduates who are either U.S. citizens or permanent residents and whose families have typical assets for their income, officials say. "We want every student who has earned a spot at CMU to be able to join us and thrive regardless of their family's financial resources or socioeconomic status," said President Farnam Jahanian. "The CMU Pathway Program represents our greatest investment so far in realizing this powerful vision." The university said it has increased its investment in undergraduate financial aid from $76 million in 2015 to $141 million in 2024, and that the percentage of CMU students with federal loans has dropped from 52% in 2019 to 28% in 2024. St. John's College St. John's College — the third-oldest college in the country, with campuses in Annapolis, Md., and Santa Fe, N.M. — says it will soon cover tuition for students from families who make $75,000 or less. "U.S. citizens and permanent residents who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), show total income of $75,000 or less, and have typical assets are guaranteed to receive institutional and federal grants equal to or greater than the cost of freshman year tuition," officials announced this week . Those grants will remain the same after freshman year unless income or assets change, they added. Students may also receive grants, loans and work study opportunities to reduce the cost of housing and food, depending on individual financial need. The college previously raised more than $326 million to lower tuition by a third in 2018 — undergraduate tuition for this academic year costs $39,356. "St. John's has benefited from the unwavering commitment of our alumni and friends," said St. John's College Santa Fe President J. Walter Sterling. "Their generous philanthropic support has been decisive in sustaining the excellence and integrity of our academic programs and extending the scholarships needed to open the door wide to students from all walks of life." Brandeis University Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., announced a new financial aid initiative called The Brandeis Commitment . Starting next fall, incoming students from families with total incomes of less than $75,000 annually will receive total grants and scholarships covering their full tuition, while those from families earning less than $200,000 annually will receive grants and scholarships totaling 50% of their tuition. Tuition for the current academic year is about $67,000, according to the university. In its announcement , Brandeis said students don't need to fill out an extra application for the program — they will be considered for it when they submit their financial aid applications. The program is not available to returning, international and graduate students, though Brandeis stresses it will continue to meet 100% of demonstrated need for all current and future students. "The Brandeis Commitment will provide more clarity for prospective students and families who want to have a better sense of the aid they will receive before they apply," said Jennifer Walker, dean of admissions. Copyright 2024 NPRBy Associated Press Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump ‘s inauguration fund. The donation comes just weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Trump privately at Mar-a-Lago. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the offering Thursday. The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. Stephen Miller, who has been appointed deputy chief of staff for Trump’s second term, has said that Zuckerberg, like other business leaders, wants to support Trump’s economic plans. The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company’s perception on the right following a rocky relationship with Trump. Trump was kicked off Facebook following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The company restored his account in early 2023. During the 2024 campaign, Zuckerberg did not endorse a candidate for president but has voiced a more positive stance toward Trump. Earlier this year, he praised Trump’s response to his first assassination attempt. Still, Trump had continued to attack Zuckerberg publicly during the campaign. In July, he posted a message on his own social network Truth Social threatening to send election fraudsters to prison in part by citing a nickname he used for the Meta CEO. “ZUCKERBUCKS, be careful!” Trump wrote. Corporations have traditionally made up a large share of donors to presidential inaugurals, with an exception in 2009, when then-President-elect Barack Obama refused to accept corporate donations. He reversed course for his second inaugural in 2013. Facebook did not donate to either Biden’s 2021 inaugural or Trump’s 2017 inaugural. Google donated $285,000 each to Trump first inaugural and Biden’s inaugural, according to Federal Election Commission records. Inaugural committees are required to disclose the source of their fundraising, but not how they spend the money. Microsoft gave $1 million to Obama’s second inaugural, but only $500,000 to Trump in 2017 and Biden in 2021. Be civil. Be kind.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow addressed the break-in that occurred at his home while the team was in Dallas. The Bengals are coming off a win against the Cowboys during Monday Night Football. While Burrow was away for the Monday night game, however, his house was broken into. It was reported around 9:14 p.m. Monday, while Burrow was playing in MNF, according to an incident report. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office confirmed the break-in, but did not share more details. “I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one.” Joe Burrow opens his press conference with a statement on the break-in at his home this week. #Bengals | @WLWT pic.twitter.com/LB470oopJc "Obviously, everybody has heard what has happened, I feel like my privacy has been violated in more ways than one, and way more is already out there than I would want out there and that I care to share," Burrow said. It's the latest burglary involving the homes of professional athletes across multiple sports. The NFL issued a security alert recently to teams and the players’ union last month following recent burglaries involving the homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. At this moment, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department can't say if detectives think this could be connected to any of the other NFL break-ins. Speaking on Wednesday, Burrow said he felt his privacy has been violated in the aftermath of the break-in. "We live a public life and one of my least favorite parts of that is the lack of privacy, and that has been difficult for me to deal with in my entire career, still learning," Burrow said. According to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations, the burglary at Burrow's house is being investigated by the Southwest Ohio Burglary Task Force. BCI said the task force is operated under the attorney general’s Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission and was formed to investigate a string of burglaries targeting neighborhoods in Hamilton County. The task force is led by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Indian Hills PD and includes more than a dozen different agencies.
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Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) Given New $80.00 Price Target at Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUS President-elect Donald Trump has been announced as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year for the second time in his life. The prestigious magazine each year names a person, group or concept that has had the most significant impact, for better or worse, on the world over a 12-month period. Previous selections include legendary singer songwriter Taylor Swift, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Greta Thunberg, Jeff Bezos and Ronald Reagan. It is the second time in Trump’s life he has been named as the magazine’s Person of the Year, with the first in 2016 when he entered the White House for his first term as president. Other candidates for the gong in 2024 were US Vice President Kamala Harris, Catherine the Princess of Wales, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and podcaster Joe Rogan. Editor in Chief at Times Sam Jacobs said this year’s pick for Person of the Year was not a difficult one. “For 97 years, the editors of TIME have been picking the Person of the Year: the individual who, for better or for worse, did the most to shape the world and the headlines over the past 12 months,” he said. “In many years, that choice is a difficult one. In 2024, it was not.” Mr Jacobs said Trump has marshalled a comeback of “historic proportions”. The magazine also published the full transcript of an interview with the US President-elect in which he described his election campaign as “flawless”. “Well, I think we ran a flawless campaign. It was, it was really quite something,” Trump said. “I called it 72 Days of Fury. There were no days off. There were no timeouts. If you made a mistake, it would be magnified at levels that nobody's ever seen before. So you couldn't make a mistake. And I think we just really ran well.” Trump appeared to celebrate the Time’s award on Thursday (local time) as he rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange. He stood alongside his wife Melania Trump and daughters Ivanka and Tiffany as onlookers watched on and cheered. Vice president-elect JD Vance was also in attendance.S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed
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