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announced that he has hired longtime rival to be his new coach ahead of the 2025 season. The two shared the news in a statement and video on social media Saturday, explaining Murray, who retired from his competitive career after the Olympics in July, would work with Djokovic during the offseason and at least through the Australian Open. "I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net as my coach," Djokovic said. "Looking forward to [the] start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on the Australian soil." Murray added he was "really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals." Djokovic and Murray, both 37, were born one week apart in May 1987 and first played against each other as promising 11-year-olds. Since that first meeting, which Murray won, the pair would go on to have dozens of memorable matches at the junior level and on the ATP Tour. Djokovic ultimately held a 25-11 career record over Murray, including four victories in Australian Open finals. Murray defeated Djokovic for two of his three career major titles at the 2012 US Open and Wimbledon in 2013. In March, Djokovic split with coach Goran Ivanisevic after six years -- and 12 Grand Slam titles -- together and had not hired a permanent replacement since. After winning three major titles, including his record-tying 24th overall, during the 2023 season, Djokovic uncharacteristically struggled in 2024 and failed to win a Grand Slam or a tour-level tournament of any kind. He did win his first Olympic gold medal in Paris, something he had never been able to achieve in his previous four Games appearances. Having skipped the year-end ATP Finals, in which he was the defending champion, Djokovic ended the season at No. 7. In a post on Instagram and X announcing Murray's hire, Djokovic wrote, "He never liked retirement anyway," alluding to in which he joked he "never even liked tennis anyway." "We had some of the most epic battles in our sport. I thought our story may be over, [but it] turns out it has one final chapter," Djokovic narrated in the video. "It's time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner." The 2025 Australian Open gets underway in Melbourne on Jan. 12. Already the winningest singles player in the Open era at the event, Djokovic will be looking for his 11th title, which would tie him with Margaret Court for the most ever. It would also break his tie with Court for the most major singles titles in tennis history.Methode Electronics to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results on Thursday, December 5, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump’s second term could bring big changes to Main Street, but small business advocacy groups have mixed views about his agenda. It comes as the National Federation of Independent Business’ measure of uncertainty is at its highest level on record, according to a newly released survey taken before the election. In addition to the shifting political environment, many business owners are grappling with inflation and workforce shortages. “With the election over, small business owners will begin to feel less uncertain about future business conditions,” said NFIB chief economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Although optimism is on the rise on Main Street, small business owners are still facing unprecedented economic adversity.” It comes as some small business owners are bracing for the impact of increased tariffs. On Monday, Trump posted on Truth Social that one of his first executive orders will impose a 25% tax on all products coming into the United States from Mexico and Canada. “This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country! Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem,” Trump furthered. Ris Lacoste, a restaurant owner in Washington, D.C., is concerned prices for some ingredients could go up. “We do get some produce from the warmer climates, and that includes Mexico, so I think that's going to affect us, especially over the winter,” Lacoste said. “I think it's going to be difficult. I’m hoping not. I'm hoping that a lot of these things don't happen.” She's not the only one with concerns. "Small business owners are already hunkering down to weather the painful impact of a potential trade war. They're stocking up on inventory. They're even thinking of moving operations offshore to manufacture for the export market, if they're able to do that," said John Arensmeyer, the founder and CEO of Small Business Majority. NFIB’s vice president of federal government relations, Jeff Brabant, said they're not taking a formal stance on Trump’s tariffs proposal at this point, but, generally, their members are optimistic about his re-election. "They're hopeful there will be less burdensome regulations, and they're hopeful that they're not going to see a massive tax increase at the end of next year,” Brabant said. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed during Trump’s first term, allowed eligible small business owners to deduct up to 20 percent of their business income. Supporters say the provision, also called the pass-through deduction, leveled the playing field with big corporations. “It was a resounding success, but unfortunately, a lot of those provisions are about to expire,” Brabant said. Brabant believes Congress, which will soon be controlled by Republicans, is well-positioned to extend the policy or make it permanent. However, critics of the pass-through deduction argue it disproportionately benefits the wealthiest Americans and excludes some small businesses. They are calling for a different approach to help Main Street. “We've proposed a $25,000 standard deduction to small business income that would be from the bottom up so that those smaller businesses would be actually getting a bigger percentage benefit than those larger businesses,” Arensmeyer said. As lawmakers prepare to revisit that tax debate next year, it’s still unclear who will lead the Small Business Administration during Trump’s second term. As of Saturday morning, Trump had not announced his pick to lead the agency, but it’s likely to be a new face. Trump has already tapped his former SBA administrator, Linda McMahon, to lead the Department of Education. Molly Day, vice president of public affairs for the National Small Business Association, said the choice will be a chance for Trump to signal his priorities for the agency. “The pick for SBA administrator should support a fully staffed SBA Office of Advocacy which has been absent a chief counsel for years. This small office plays a major role in protecting small businesses when it comes to regulations, and they need someone with robust legal and small business experience. The next SBA administrator should also be committed to maintaining SBA’s strong lending programs as well as increasing the federal government’s federal contracting goal from 23 percent to 30 percent,” Day wrote in a statement.
Queen Camilla’s polite attempt at breaking the royal protocol was blocked by her sister-in-law, Princess Anne, during a royal engagement. The pair attended a joint engagement at the University of London’s Foundation Day this past week. As chancellor, the Princess Royal, 74, presented Camilla with an honorary doctorate of literature certificate as a sweet nod to her ongoing efforts in promoting literature in the UK. Britain's Queen Camilla prepares to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Literature at the University of London on November 20, 2024. Picture: Arthur EDWARDS / POOL / AFP The award was presented to Queen Camilla by the University's Chancellor and her sister-in-law, Princess Anne. Picture: Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images MORE: Prince Williams’ dodgy $1.5b property empire revealed After the pair arrived together at the university, they were escorted into the Senate House, where the ceremony took place. But to show respect to Anne, Camilla invited her to enter the room first — breaking the first step of the royal protocol that has been in place since 1066. Anne, who is all too familiar with the royal family’s order of precedence, “smiled and politely refused” — instead welcoming Camilla to enter the room first, the Express reports. Princess Anne respected royal protocol from start to finish. Picture: Arthur EDWARDS / POOL / AFP Queen Camilla joins other awardees after being presented with an honorary doctorate. Picture: Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images MORE: Harry, Meghan’s insane US costs exposed During public-facing duties, royals are expected to respect the “sequential hierarchy of nominal importance” — meaning that Their Majesties are to always enter the room first. And while Anne, who is the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, was born into royalty, she still ranks below King Charles’s wife within the Firm. Camilla, 77, and Anne have grown close since Her Majesty joined the royal family in 2005 following her wedding to Charles, 76. At the event, the duo were seen exchanging laughs and posing for photos together, as they joined four other recipients of honorary doctorates at the university. Just days after the outing, Camilla was forced to pull the plug on her appearance at the Royal Variety Performance following a chest infection that she’s been battling for the better part of this month. After the pair arrived together at the university, they were escorted into the Senate House, where the ceremony took place. Picture: Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images Camilla missed Friday night’s glitzy event, held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, to nurse her ongoing infection, the palace said. In a statement before the event, Buckingham Palace said the queen “continues to experience some lingering post-viral symptoms” and doctors had advised her to rest. “With great regret, she has therefore withdrawn from attendance at tonight’s Royal Variety Performance. His Majesty will attend as planned,” the statement added. Charles attended the star-studded event for the first time as monarch after having taken over as the patron of the Royal Variety Charity from his late mother. This article originally appeared in New York Post and was reproduced with permission More Coverage Noughties pop star now looks half her age Kelsey Stewart – Page Six Paris Hilton’s ‘proud’ surgery claim Sara Whitman - Page Six Originally published as Princess Anne blocks Queen Camilla’s attempt to break royal protocol Royals Don't miss out on the headlines from Royals. Followed categories will be added to My News. More related stories Royals ‘Lonely’: Queen Mary announces podcast Australian-born Queen Mary is following in the footsteps of Meghan Markle by launching a new podcast. Read more Royals ‘Final years’: Ominous Charles admission One comment the King made in the recent past has just resurfaced, and it reveals something very grim about His Majesty’s future. Read moreBy Elizabeth Ayoola, NerdWallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Kids are often pretty good at being consumers. If you’re a parent with a small business, you have the opportunity to show your kids firsthand what it means to be a producer. Small Business Saturday, which takes place on Nov. 30 this year, may be a great time to do just that. Small Business Saturday was established by American Express in 2010 and encourages consumers to patronize their local stores as a way to keep dollars circulating within their community. Here are three reasons you should consider getting your kids involved in Small Business Saturday, according to two mompreneurs. Ronne Brown is the owner of HERLISTIC, a plant-derived beauty and feminine care brand in Washington, D.C. She’s been participating in Small Business Saturday since she established her business in 2020. The entrepreneur gets her kids (ages 24, 18 and 12), plus her bonus daughter, 10, to help out on Small Business Saturday and beyond. Brown’s kids help with customer service, shipping and fulfillment tasks. That could include counting inventory, quality control or packaging boxes. Other times, help looks like Brown’s 12-year-old daughter keeping her up-to-date with TikTok trends and influencers in the beauty field. “I just want them to understand the price and the value of a dollar and what it actually costs to make it,” Brown says. The mompreneur also hopes her kids learn the benefits of commitment and hard work. “What I want to show them is that you have to work hard every day. And there are gonna be moments where you’re gonna be tired, you’re gonna be exhausted, and you’re not gonna want to do things, and you’re going to have to push through,” she says. Hiring your kids to do legitimate work during Small Business Saturday provides a chance for them to learn pillars needed for a strong financial foundation: earning money , saving money and investing. That said, before hiring kids, it’s critical to understand the child labor laws for your state in addition to the IRS’ rules around hiring kids. Brown says she pays all of her children, including her 24-year-old son who is on payroll. Additionally, she teaches them about investing in the stock market. “I want them to understand the importance of making money, but also investing the money that they’re making,” she says. “Because when I pay them, I always ask them, ‘so what are you gonna do to double this money?’” If you hire your minor kids, they could get a headstart on investing by putting some of their income into a custodial Roth IRA , which requires earned income to open. You could also open them a custodial brokerage account. Another perk of your kids earning income by working for you is that they may be exempt from paying federal income taxes if they earn less than the standard deduction . In 2024, that threshold is $14,600. Having your kids add helping hands, whether it be doing administrative tasks or helping customers, can ensure you keep up with a potential increase in sales. A 2024 NerdWallet holiday spending report found that 16% of 2024 holiday shoppers plan to shop on Small Business Saturday this year. Lisset Tresvant, owner of Glow Esthetics Spa in Hollywood, Florida, has been participating in Small Business Saturday since the genesis of her business in 2019. “I do tend to sell more because people are usually more inclined to purchase because of the sales, and it gives them a reason to support us,” she says. To help with the demand, Tresvant’s daughter, 12, and son, 9, fill her skincare products, add labels and help prep items for shipping. Tresvant says she decided to let her kids get involved in her business so they have a better understanding of what she does. Looking beyond Small Business Saturday, hiring your child can also help with succession planning , which is about planning for your departure from your business. Tresvant hopes to pass hers down to her kids one day. “They understand that I’m building this legacy just for not myself, but for them as well,” says Tresvant. More From NerdWallet Elizabeth Ayoola writes for NerdWallet. Email: eayoola@nerdwallet.com. The article 3 Reasons to Involve Your Kids in Small Business Saturday originally appeared on NerdWallet .‘Disastrous’: Coca-Cola responds to backlash
As Ireland's political landscape undergoes post-election shifts, center-right parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fail face the challenge of forming a stable government. Despite securing significant votes, they find themselves in need of a smaller coalition partner to achieve a majority, casting uncertainty over the next administration's stability. The election results indicated a complex political scenario with Fine Gael at 20.5% and Fianna Fail at 21.9% of first-preference votes. Left-wing Sinn Fein, until recently a strong contender, was decisively ruled out as a coalition partner. The focus is now on whether the center-right bloc can gather enough seats for a majority. Economic concerns intensify as Ireland braces for potential impacts from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's corporate tax plans, which threaten Ireland's economic well-being. With looming coalition talks and economic uncertainties, the path ahead for Ireland's political and economic future remains unclear. (With inputs from agencies.)
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LOS ANGELES — Top-ranked South Carolina felt something it hasn't known in over 2 1/2 years. The sting of defeat after being thoroughly dominated in a 77-62 loss to No. 5 UCLA on Sunday. Gone was the overall 43-game winning streak. Done was the run of 33 consecutive road victories. And the No. 1 ranking it's held for 23 consecutive polls will disappear Monday. "This is what we usually do to teams," coach Dawn Staley said. "We were on the receiving end of it." South Carolina hadn't lost since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat the Gamecocks in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins (5-0) shot 47% from the floor and 3-point range, hit 11 of 14 free throws and had five players in double figures. "They actually executed our game plan to a T," Staley said. People are also reading... The Gamecocks (5-1) were held to 36% shooting, had just two players in double figures and neither was leading scorer Chloe Kitts, who was held to 2 points on 1 of 7 shooting. They never led, got beat on the boards, 41-34, and were outscored 26-18 in the paint and 8-1 in fast break points. They only made eight trips to the free throw line. "Our kids fought," Staley said, "but we ran into a buzzsaw." South Carolina did manage to limit 6-foot-7 UCLA star Lauren Betts, who had 11 points and 14 rebounds, despite no longer having a dominant center of their own. The Bruins responded by getting the ball to others and eight of their 10 players scored. "We did an excellent job on Betts and we got killed by everyone else," Staley said. Tessa Johnson was the only other Gamecock in double figures with 14. "We needed a lot more than Tessa today," Staley said. The Gamecocks never got their offense in gear, starting the game 0 for 9 before trailing 20-10 at the end of the first quarter. They were down 43-22 at halftime. "Our shot selection is something we're dealing with on a daily basis," Staley said. The Gamecocks outscored UCLA 40-34 in the second half, but the Bruins' big early lead easily held up. "Beautiful basketball by UCLA," Staley said. "You can't help but to love up on it cause it was fluid on both sides of the ball." Given that it's only late November, the Gamecocks have plenty of time to figure things out. "We had some really good contributions from people that don't play a whole lot and we could probably give a little bit more minutes to," Staley said. "Taking a loss will help us focus on anybody that we play." Be the first to know
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