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Searches of ‘who pays for tariffs’ sees massive spike after Trump’s announcementNvidia drags Wall Street from its records as oil and gold riseBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quion Burns scored 17 points as Maine beat Canisius 84-79 on Saturday. Burns had seven rebounds for the Black Bears (8-5). Kellen Tynes scored 15 points while shooting 5 of 5 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line and added nine assists. Christopher Mantis had 15 points and went 5 of 8 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Jasman Sangha led the way for the Golden Griffins (0-11) with 26 points and three steals. Paul McMillan IV added 22 points and six assists for Canisius. Tana Kopa also had 16 points and two steals. The Golden Griffins prolonged their losing streak to 11 in a row. Maine plays Saturday against Stony Brook on the road, and Canisius visits Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After three straight losses, including back-to-back blowouts, the San Francisco 49ers needed a get-right game. The Chicago Bears helped provide just that. Brock Purdy carved up Chicago’s defense to lead San Francisco to its best offensive output of the season and the defense dominated the Bears in a Sunday that looked a lot more like the team that went to the Super Bowl last season than the one that has struggled in 2024. “I think just the biggest thing was just getting some energy and momentum,” Purdy said. “This league is hard. It’s tough. If you don’t have momentum or energy and belief within a building, it can be really tough.” The problem for San Francisco (6-7) is it might be too late to salvage its playoff hopes. to division rivals and the lopsided losses and the previous two weeks leave the Niners two games out of the playoffs with only four games to go. They might need to win out to get back to the postseason for a fourth straight season, and even then they could need some help because their three division losses will make it tough to win any tiebreakers in the tightly packed NFC West. “If we win every single game, I think we’ve put ourselves in a very good position to either win the division or somehow sneak our way into playoff contention,” tight end George Kittle said. “I thought everyone’s focused on this one week. ... Forget the whole season whether you’ve played like crap the entire season, whether you’ve had missed opportunities, or whether you have a bunch of touchdowns. Whatever it is, flush all that and just focus on this one game.” What’s working Big plays. The Niners repeatedly gashed the Bears for big plays as the passing game looked as good as it has all season. Purdy had eight completions go for at least 20 yards — tied for the most in any game for the 49ers since at least 1991 — with Kittle catching four of them, Isaac Guerendo two and one each for Deebo Samuel and Jauan Jennings. What needs help Kickoffs. Jake Moody attempted two line-drive kicks as San Francisco tried to pin Chicago deep instead of allowing a touchback. But both kicks landed shy of the landing zone at the 20, giving the Bears the ball at the 40. Stock up DL Yetur Gross-Matos. The Niners have been struggling to generate a pass rush with Nick Bosa sidelined, but Gross-Matos made a big impact on Sunday. He had a career-high three sacks in the game after coming into the game with just one this season. Stock down S Ji’Ayir Brown. The second-year safety lost his starting job with the return of Talanoa Hufanga from a wrist injury. Brown played 15 defensive snaps in a spot role and was beat on a TD pass to Rome Odunze in his limited action. Injuries Guerendo has a sprained foot and will be evaluated later this week to see if he can play. ... OL Ben Bartch will likely go on IR after suffering a high ankle sprain Sunday. ... LB Dre Greenlaw could return this week for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon in the Super Bowl. ... DL Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) and LT Trent Williams (ankle) will be evaluated this week but there is no timeline on when they will return. ... LG Aaron Banks cleared the concussion protocol and should play this week. ... LB Dee Winters (ankle), S Malik Mustapha (chest, shoulder) and LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles are day-to-day. Key number 305 — The 49ers outgained the Bears by 305 yards in the first half for the ninth best advantage in a first half since at least 1991. The 319 yards for San Francisco were the most by any team in a first half this season and the 4 yards allowed were the fewest. What’s next The 49ers host the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. ___ AP NFL:
Jamie Carragher has revealed he's been left 'very disappointed' by Mohamed Salah after he delivered a huge Liverpool contract update. The Reds legend sees his current deal expire at the end of the season and could therefore leave after eight glittering years at Anfield. After he scored two goals in Liverpool's 3-2 win at Southampton on Sunday, Salah said he's not received any offers from the club to stay. He also claimed he's 'probably more out than in', and his comments have not sat well with fellow club legend Carragher , who called him 'selfish'. Speaking on Monday Night Football for Sky Sports on Monday, he said: "Of course there's been discussions. "Right now, there's obviously a big difference in the valuation, what Mo Salah and his agent value themselves at, whether that's financially or in terms in length of contract, to what Liverpool do. "So the reason Liverpool wouldn't have offered a contract yet is because Mo Salah will turn it down. So they're still in talks, maybe... I'm desperate for them to meet in the middle. But I must say, I am very disappointed with Mo Salah." Presenter David Jones asked why, with Carragher then replying: "That interview yesterday, last night after the game and it comes out today. "Liverpool have got Real Madrid midweek and they've got Manchester City at the weekend, that's the story for Liverpool right now. "Mo Salah, we're all quite aware, certainly the local reporters are in Liverpool, that in the seven years he's been at the football club, he's stopped in the mixed zone twice, which is his right, which is absolutely fine. "But he decided to stop for the third time away at Southampton on the back of winning Liverpool the game and putting that out. "Now, the most important thing for Liverpool Football Club this season is not the future of Mo Salah, it's not the future of Virgil van Dijk and it's not the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold. "The most important thing is Liverpool winning the Premier League, that is more important than any of those players. "And if he continues to put comments out or his agent keeps putting cryptic tweets out, that's selfish, that's thinking about themselves and not the football club." Jones then asked if perhaps that Salah does not feel as though he is getting the love he deserves at Liverpool. However, Carragher responded: "Well, he's certainly getting the love from me and Liverpool supporters and they're in talks, that is part of football. "I would say Mo Salah is in the top five players to ever play for Liverpool Football Club. I would go Steven Gerrard, Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, Ian Rush, and I'd put Mo Salah in fifth position. That's how highly I rate him, that's how special this guy is..." "So give him what he wants, surely?" asked Jones, but Carragher said: "No. It's not about giving somebody what they want. "But, what I would say is, I hope Mo Salah and the other two players who are involved in this, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, [don't] feel like this club will fall apart if they ever move on. "Steven Gerrard left the football club, the next manager came in and won the league. Steven Gerrard didn't win the league, Jurgen Klopp won the league with a new team. "Kenny Dalglish, at that time Liverpool's greatest ever player, when he stopped playing, Peter Beardsley came in and was part of probably the greatest footballing team we've ever seen in a red shirt in 1988. "Graeme Souness left, Liverpool won the double for the first time in their history two years later in 1986. Ian Rush moved on, after him came John Aldridge, and then later when Ian Rush moved on, Robbie Fowler came. "And Salah, would we miss him if he moved on? Of course we would but I can assure you, Liverpool will move on." Salah has scored 223 goals in 367 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions, with the Egyptian assisting another 99. The 32-year-old is the club's record goalscorer in the Premier League with 165 goals, which puts him eighth in the league's all-time list. He has been pivotal to Liverpool's success in recent years that has included Premier League and Champions League triumphs. However, this could be Salah's final season at the club, especially if he and the club are unable to agree on a new contract. talkSPORT reported earlier in the month that Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal want to sign the winger ahead of the Club World Cup.
The Osun State Government on Friday unveiled 16-day events to mark Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second anniversary as governor of the state. Unveiling the events lined up for the celebrations, Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Teslim Igbalaye, rated Adeleke high in terms of service delivery. Igbalaye said a health walk, novelty match, Jumaat, church service, state awards presentation, and project commissioning were some of the events that would be held during the celebrations. The SSG, who said ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, among others, would inaugurate some of the projects completed by the administration, also noted projects would be inaugurated across the 30 local government areas in the state. He added that Adeleke and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, would also perform the turning of sod for some new projects that would be flagged off during the second anniversary of the administration. Related News Adeleke accuses Ganduje of plotting to destabilise S'West Adeleke champions sports to curb youth restiveness, boost Osun economy Displaced Osun farmers seek end to land dispute “Some of the activities lined up include: Jumaat service, novelty football match, executive versus legislature, church service, and commissioning of Old Garage-Oke Fia Dual Carriage by ex President Olusegun Obasanjo. “Presentation of bond certificates to contributory pensioners and presentation of award to Governor Adeleke by the contributory pensioners would also be held. “There will also be commissioning of Osogbo Ring Road by Governor Makinde, as well as, foundation laying for Airport project by the Minister of Aviation/Works,” Igbalaye said. Commenting on the achievements of the administration in the past two years, Igbalaye, said Adeleke had surpassed expectations, assuring that an increase in political activities would not distract the governor from completing all ongoing projects.Dejounte Murray is rejoining the Pelicans vs. Toronto and drawing inspiration from his mother
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Police in Peterborough, Ont., say advances in DNA technology have led to a breakthrough in a cold case that began decades ago with the grisly discovery of a human skull in a river. Now they're asking the public for help solving the historical homicide of a man named Gerald Durocher who was known to frequent the Ottawa area. The partially intact skull, along with several vertebrae, was discovered by recreational divers on July 10, 1988, in the Otonabee River about 40 metres from shore, according to Det.-Sgt. Josh McGrath. Despite extensive air and underwater searches, the rest of the remains were never found and the victim's identity remained unknown for years, the detective explained. "It's always remained a true mystery," said McGrath. Then, in 2021, police started working with a Texas-based company called Othram, which as a business that combines laboratory science and software to "break through previously impenetrable forensic DNA barriers." Police said they managed to build a DNA profile which helped identify potential relatives of the person who at that point was known only as the "Ontonabee River Man." Testing carried out by the Forensic Pathology Service then confirmed his identity as Durocher, who was 38 at the time of his death. Investigators say Gerald Durocher had ties across Ontario and in B.C., but was known to frequent the Ottawa area. (Peterborough Police Service) "It is an amazing step," said McGrath, adding it's only the first step in a long investigation to come. Nearly four decades after Durocher's death, McGrath said he and other investigators are trying to piece together "who Gerald was, where he was associated to, the people that he knew, and really the circumstances that led to his death." Many of those who knew Durocher have since died, and even some of the places he was known to frequent don't exist anymore. That includes the Vendome Hotel that used to stand near Somerset and Rochester streets in Ottawa, described by investigators as a "common watering hole" for Durocher. McGrath said the disappearance of such locations that could otherwise have generated leads in the case has been a hurdle. "That's really proven difficult," he said. Police say the Vendome Hotel in Ottawa was a common hangout for Durocher. The hotel no longer exists. (Peterborough Police Service) Photos of Durocher shared by investigators show a man with long dark hair and a beard. Police said the victim appears to have lived a somewhat nomadic lifestyle. He had contacts across Ontario and in the B.C. Interior, including around the city of Quesnel. However his "home" at the time of his death was the Ottawa area, where his family and partner at the time also lived. McGrath said police have theories about why Durocher moved around so much, but they're continuing to find out more about him. Investigators are also trying to determine how his skull ended up in the river, and where the rest of his remains might be. "It is a small win," McGrath said of the positive identification. "But ... it's bittersweet, because now we have a family that we're concerned about and that we want to bring some closure to." The detective said police in Peterborough never forgot the shocking case of the skull in the river. They're asking anyone with information about Durocher or his death — even small details — to contact them. Peterborough-Northumberland Crime Stoppers is also offering a $5,000 reward for any tips that lead to an arrest.Lamar defeats Ragin' Cajuns 74-45
Qatar’s commitment to enhancing human capital development and improving public service quality has been reflected on Qatar’s general budget for 2025. Two key sectors – education and health have been allocated a significant outlay they deserve – QR41.4bn, which accounts for 20% of the total budget. Strategic sectors such as trade and industry, research and innovation, tourism, digital transformation, and information technology have also been allocated significant resources to support economic diversification and sustainable development efforts. These sectors play a vital role in shaping a knowledge-driven, innovative economy. This underscores Qatar’s commitment to the development of its nationals, recognising that the development of human capital is vital for the progress of all other sectors, be it economic or social. Qatar’s 2025 budget approved by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani clearly aligns with the country’s plans and strategies to support its ongoing economic growth and achieve economic diversification within the framework of the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030. The budget for fiscal 2025 expects total revenues of QR197bn and an expenditure of QR210.2bn with an anticipated deficit of QR13.2bn. According to HE the Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, Qatar has set an oil price of $60 per barrel in preparing the budget. HE al-Kuwari said, “Qatar continues to adopt a conservative approach in estimating oil and gas revenues, with an average oil price of $60 per barrel. This approach aims to enhance financial flexibility and ensure spending stability.” The minister noted that Qatar’s total expected revenues for the 2025 fiscal year budget are estimated at QR197bn, reflecting a 2.5% decrease compared to the 2024 budget revenues. He stated, “The anticipated oil and gas revenues for 2025 are QR154bn, down from QR159bn in the 2024 budget, marking a 3.1% decrease. Non-oil revenues for 2025 are estimated at QR43bn, which remains unchanged from 2024 levels.” The budget projection of QR43bn non-oil revenues reflects the country’s focus on non-oil sectors as part of its economic diversification policies and efforts to establish alternative income sources alongside gas and oil. Al-Kuwari said total expenditures projected at QR210.2bn next year, showed a 4.6% increase compared to 2024. He noted the expected budget deficit of QR13.2bn will be financed through local and external debt instruments, as required. Allocations for salaries and wages are set to rise by 5.5% in 2025 compared to 2024, totalling QR67.5bn. Current expenditures will see a 6.3% increase, while secondary capital expenditures are expected to grow by 7.7%. Meanwhile, major capital expenditure allocations will experience a modest 1.4% increase to ensure the ongoing implementation of strategic and developmental projects. Qatar’s economy has shown itself to be resilient following the World Cup in 2022. Caution over fluctuating oil price, reduction of national debt, and promoting private sector employment are among the priorities. The budget underscores the effectiveness of sound economic policies and strategies adopted by Qatar, particularly in achieving economic diversification in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. It aligns with the Third National Development Strategy, focusing on economic diversification and building a knowledge- and innovation-based economy. The budget clearly reflects the wise leadership’s commitment to further strengthening the national economy and fostering sustainable development. Related Story UDC, QSTP sign MoU to foster technological innovation, sustainability UDC gears up for Cityscape Qatar 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota pitchers Justin Topa and Brock Stewart agreed to one-year contracts ahead of Friday's tender deadline along with fellow right-hander Triston McKenzie of Cleveland and Cole Sulser of Tampa Bay. Agreements and non-tenders reduced players eligible for arbitration to 169 from 238 at the start of last week. Teams and players are to exchange proposed arbitration salaries on Jan. 9, 2025, and those who don’t reach agreements will be scheduled for hearings from Jan. 27 through Feb. 14, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Florida. Topa was guaranteed $1,225,000 as part of a deal that included a $1 million salary for 2025 and a $2 million team option for 2026 with a $225,000 buyout. Stewart agreed to an $870,000 salary and can earn $30,000 in bonuses for days on the active roster: $10,000 for 112 and $20,000 for 142. McKenzie agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract and Sulser to a one-year deal that pays $900,000 in the major leagues and $450,000 while in the minors. AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLBAbdelgowad scores 26 in UMass' 86-52 victory over UMass-Boston
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) witnessed an across the board selling, leading to a more than 60 points decline in the key index and more than QR2bn in capitalisation this week. The Gulf individuals were seen net profit takers as the 20-stock Qatar Index shed 0.58% this week which saw Al Mahhar Holding shareholders approve the board’s proposal to shift it to the main market from the junior bourse. The Arab retail investors turned net sellers this week which saw global credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s forecast Qatar's average debt-servicing costs to be below 5% of general government revenues by 2027, aided by debt reduction strategies and higher expected earnings related to the North Field Expansion, The industrials, telecom, insurance and consumer goods and services sectors witnessed higher than average selling pressure this week which saw the United Nations Development Programme join hands with the Ooredoo Group to establish a comprehensive policy framework to accelerate digital transformation across the Arab region. The foreign institutions continued to be bearish but with lesser intensity in the main market this week which saw Mekdam Holding bag QR71.5mn project from QatarEnergy. The Gulf funds also continued to be bearish but with lesser vigour in the main bourse this week which saw Standard and Poor’s affirm Commercial Bank’s rating at ‘A-/A-2’ with stable outlook. The domestic institutions’ substantially weakened net buying had its influence in the main market this week which saw Techno Q bag two major projects in Saudi Arabia. The local retail investors’ lower net buying had its say in the main bourse this week which saw Qatar reiterate its commitment to develop digital ecosystem. The foreign individuals were seen net buyers in the main bourse this week which saw a total of 0.18mn Masraf Al Rayan-sponsored exchange-traded fund QATR worth QR0.39mn trade across 37 deals. The Arab funds’ net selling was seen weakening in the main market this week which saw as many as 0.05mn Doha Bank-sponsored exchange-traded fund QETF valued at QR0.55mn change hands across 33 transactions. The Islamic index was seen declining faster than the other indices in the main market this week which saw the real estate and industrials sectors together constitute about 53% of the total trade volumes. Market capitalisation melted 0.35% to QR617.32bn on the back of small and microcap segments this week, which saw no trading of treasury bills. Trade turnover and volumes were on the decrease in the main market, whereas it showed expansion in the junior bourse this week, which saw no trading of sovereign bonds. The Total Return Index shed 0.58%, the All Share Index by 0.49% and the All Islamic Index by 0.73% this week. The industrials sector index tanked 1.08%, telecom (0.99%), insurance (0.93%), consumer goods and services (0.74%), transport (0.49%), banks and financial services (0.17%) and real estate (0.16%) this week. Major losers in the main bourse included Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance, Aamal Company, Beema, Widam Food, Al Khaleej Takaful, Qatar Islamic Bank, Alijarah Holding, Dlala, Salam International Investment, Woqod, Al Faleh Educational Holding, Qatar Electricity and Water, Industries Qatar, Estithmar Holding, Mazaya Qatar, Ooredoo and Gulf Warehousing. In the venture market, Techno Q saw its shares depreciate in value this week. Nevertheless, Ezdan, QIIB, QLM, Medicare Group and Qatari Investors Group were among the gainers in the main market. In the junior bourse, Al Mahhar Holding saw its shares appreciate in value this week. The Gulf individuals turned net sellers to the tune of QR7.2mn compared with net buyers of QR3.03mn the week ended November 14. The Arab retail investors were net sellers to the extent of QR3.53mn against net buyers of QR10.35mn the previous week. The domestic institutions’ net buying weakened substantially to QR80.11mn compared to QR191.34mn a week ago. The local retail investors’ net buying declined significantly to QR11.24mn against QR47.45mn the week ended November 14. However, the foreign individuals turned net buyers to the tune of QR4.72mn compared with net sellers of QR0.55mn the previous week. The foreign institutions’ net profit booking shrank drastically to QR73.29mn against QR200.48mn a week ago. The Gulf institutions’ net selling decreased considerably to QR12.06mn compared to QR51.1mn the week ended November 14. The Arab institutions’ net profit booking eased marginally to QR0.02mn against QR0.03mn the previous week. The main market witnessed a 22% contraction in trade volumes to 552.73mn shares, 28% in value to QR1.45bn and 24% in deals to 57,955 this week. In the venture market, trade volumes gained 17% to 4.58mn equities, value by 22% to QR11.59mn and transactions by 9% to 337. Related Story QCAA holds training programme for 3rd batch of Egyptian air traffic controllers QNL explores strategies to support language development among childrenAMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Malek Abdelgowad scored 26 points as UMass beat UMass-Boston 86-52 on Saturday. Abdelgowad also contributed 14 rebounds for the Minutemen (4-7). Daniel Rivera added 11 points while going 4 of 6 and 3 of 7 from the free-throw line while they also had 10 rebounds. Jaylen Curry had 10 points and finished 4 of 7 from the field. The Beacons were led in scoring by Cameron Perkins, who finished with 13 points, six rebounds and two steals. Xavier McKenzie added 13 points, two steals and two blocks for UMass-Boston. Raphel Laurent also recorded eight points. UMass took the lead with 15:49 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 47-24 at halftime, with Abdelgowad racking up 18 points. UMass extended its lead to 66-36 during the second half, fueled by a 14-2 scoring run. Abdelgowad scored a team-high eight points in the second half as their team closed out the win. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
The holidays loom large. Parties, gift-shopping, school programs, recitals, family gatherings — there’s really no time to cook. But there is! Here are three quick and easy recipes you can hustle to the table in 30 minutes or less. Relax, take a deep breath and know that dinner is served. Making grilled cheese for more than one can be tricky. Here, the sheet pan does the work; the sandwiches are ready all at once. Try our suggested fillings or just enjoy them plain in all their gooey deliciousness. Crispy–Garlicky Sheet Pan Grilled Cheese 1⁄4 c. butter, softened 8 slices bread, cook’s choice 8 slices Gruyère and/or Cheddar cheese 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 c. fillings, such as sliced pickled peppers, sliced cherry tomatoes, olive tapenade or sauerkraut or kimchee Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the butter to the edge of 4 slices of bread. Place the slices butter-side down on the sheet pan. Top with the sliced cheese and add a layer of the filling, then top with the remaining slices of bread. Put the pan in the oven and cook until the butter is thoroughly melted and bottom slices are turning golden and the cheese is melting, about 8 to 10 to minutes. Flip the sandwiches. Continue cooking until the top layer of bread begins to turn golden and the cheese is melted. Turn the oven to broil and toast the top layer, watching closely, this goes quickly, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip the bread and toast the other side, about 15 to 20 seconds or so. Remove, cut and serve. Serves 4. A simple marinade of pantry staples — lemon, tahini, olive oil and a little honey — keeps the chicken moist and becomes the sauce for finishing Quick Skillet Chicken with Lemon, Tahini and Warm Spices. Serve on a bed of dark greens or cooked rice. Quick Skillet Chicken with Lemon, Tahini and Warm Spices 1⁄4 c. fresh lemon juice 1⁄4 c. tahini 1 tbsp. honey 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus extra for skillet 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 6 oz. each Pinch coarse salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 3 tbsp. chopped parsley or cilantro (or a mix) Lemon slices for garnish In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon, tahini, honey and olive oil. Measure out 1⁄2 of the mixture into a separate bowl. This is to sauce the chicken after it’s cooked. If it seems too thick, whisk in a little water. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and pound with the flat edge of a knife to even out the width a bit. Put the chicken into the bowl of marinade and turn to coat. Film a heavy skillet with more oil and set over high heat. When the oil begins to ripple, add the chicken, reduce the heat to medium and cook, flipping after about 5 to 7 minutes, and continuing, until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. (The chicken should reach 165 on an instant-read thermometer when done.) Remove the chicken from the skillet, set on a cutting board to rest for about 10 minutes. Slice the meat in long strokes against the grain. Serve on a bed of greens or rice, garnished with a drizzle of sauce, chopped herbs and a few thinly sliced lemons. Pass additional sauce on the side. Serves 4 to 6. You only need one pot for a simple pasta with sausage, tomatoes and spinach. The sausage adds the seasoning, the onions turn sweetly golden, cherry tomatoes burst into a luscious sauce. A squeeze of lemon at the end livens things up. One-Pot Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes and Spinach 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 lb. ground Italian sausage 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 5 to 6 c. chicken stock Water as needed 1 lb. pasta of choice 1 large handful fresh spinach 4 oz. shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese Lemon juice, to taste Chopped parsley, for garnish Film a large heavy pot or Dutch oven with the oil and set over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until it turns limp and golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage, breaking apart with a spatula until it crumbles, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and the stock, scraping up the bottom of the pan to release browned bits that stick to the bottom. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta, stirring well and continue boiling for about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to a brisk simmer, stirring to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. If the sauce becomes too thick and the pasta begins to stick, stir in water, about 1⁄4 cup at a time. Simmer until the sauce is mostly absorbed and the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach, then stir in the cheese. Add lemon juice to taste. Serve garnished with the chopped parsley. Serves 4 to 6. Beth Dooley is the author of “The Perennial Kitchen.” Find her at bethdooleyskitchen.com .
With the (ASX: XJO) hitting dozens of new record highs and milestones in 2024, it's safe to say that most ASX 200 shares have had a good year. That's certainly the case for like ( ), ( ), ( ) and ( ). However, the rising market tides haven't lifted all boats this year. Some ASX 200 shares have spent 2024 either treading water or going backwards. Today, let's discuss two of these ASX 200 shares and why I think there's a reasonable chance they can bounce back in 2025. Of course, I could be wrong, but we'll only know with the benefit of hindsight. Two ASX 200 shares that could bounce back in 2025 First up is ASX 200 BHP, which has had a pretty awful 2024, dropping close to 17% since the start of January. This poor performance has largely mirrored weak commodity markets, with iron ore in particular also having a rough year this year. However, I think there's a good chance that BHP's fortunes will rebound in 2025. There are reports that the Chinese government is planning some major stimulus programs next year. If enacted, these programs should help iron ore prices recover significantly. Additionally, the plans of incoming US President Donald Trump to enact large-scale tariffs on imports entering the American markets could also conceivably boost iron ore and steel prices if followed through. As such, I wouldn't be surprised to see BHP shares recover some, or even all, of their lost ground next year. Woolworths is another ASX 200 share that has had an awful year. Not just awful in Woolworths' case, but one of its worst in recent memory, with the company losing almost 20% of its value over 2024 so far. An arguably botched CEO transition, as well as several updates and , are the likely culprits behind Woolies' year to forget. However, I also think that this is an ASX 200 share that might well recover in 2025. When bad news seems relentless, investors can sometimes oversell a stock. With Woolworths at its cheapest valuation in years right now, as well as its continued dominant position (despite the recent setbacks) in the grocery market, investors might feel more generous in the coming months. Particularly if Woolies' next earnings reports show it has stemmed the bleeding. In my view, the company's huge investments in supply chain automation, distribution, and online delivery also bode well for future earnings.None