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Muriel's ability to handle pressure and deliver in key moments has been a defining factor in Atalanta's title challenge. Whether it's scoring crucial goals or creating opportunities for his teammates, Muriel consistently steps up when his team needs him the most. His experience at the highest levels of European football has also played a significant role in his ability to perform under pressure.
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In continuation of Homecoming tradition, each of Lee University’s 11 departments and schools recently presented Alum of the Year awards. Those chosen were recognized for their honors at their department’s breakfast or reception during the school’s Homecoming festivities this fall. For the College of Arts and Sciences, the award winners include: • Camden Morgante, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Morgante graduated from Lee in 2008 with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and currently works as a licensed clinical psychologist in Knoxville. She recently published a book, “Recovering from Purity Culture,” in which she explores the harmful messages of purity culture within a faith-based context to help promote healing and hope. • Jessica Juarez, Department of Communication Arts. Juarez graduated from Lee in 1994 with a degree in communication studies and minor in theology and was the recipient of the Most Outstanding Communication Student Award. In 2015, she graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law, going on to work for her local district attorney’s office, the Dallas Court-Appointed Special Advocates for children (CASA), and the Texas attorney general’s office. Juarez served as a councilwoman on the Keller, Texas, City Council from 2022 to 2024, advocating for children in the state welfare system, and was named Lee University’s 2023 Distinguished Alumna of the Year last Homecoming. • Chris Cretton, Department of History, Political Science and Humanities. Cretton has taught 7th grade history at Ocoee Middle School since his graduation from Lee in 2006. A Cleveland native, Cretton and his wife, Bonnie, a Lee alumna and the founder and director of the Woodsong Forest School, have significantly invested in the educational opportunities of their community. Before becoming a beloved local educator, he was known as one of the best rafting guides on the Ocoee. • Janet Rahamut, Department of Language and Literature. Rahamut graduated from Lee in 1970 with a bachelor of arts in English, receiving the department award. Post-graduation, she continued her education, going on to earn her master’s, an Ed.S., and her Ph.D., while pastoring alongside her husband. In 1977, the two returned to Cleveland and Rahamut took a position as an English professor at Lee, a position she held for over two decades. She was known for the high standards she expected from her students, but also for her dedication to them inside and outside the classroom. After her death in 2000, Lee created an award in her honor, given each year to a faculty member who exhibits a heart for students, evidenced by frequent interaction and positive involvement with them outside of the classroom. • Brittany Deaton, Department of Mathematical Sciences. Deaton, a 2014 graduate, graduated from Lee with a bachelor of science in mathematics with an emphasis in actuarial science. Following graduation, she went on to complete all 10 required actuarial exams in five years, surpassing the national average rate of completion, and gaining status as a full Fellow. Deaton recently participated in the Financial Modeling World Cup held on ESPN 3. She is married to Brett Deaton, a fellow 2014 Lee alum. • Matthew Workman from the Department of Natural Sciences. Workman has been active in the Cleveland community since his graduation from Lee in 2012 with a bachelor of science in biological sciences, pre-professional emphasis, and winner of the department’s Most Outstanding Student Award. Now a board-certified pediatrician, Workman works at Peerless Pediatrics in Cleveland and continues to invest in the Lee community through his meaningful participation and sponsorship of the Guatemala medical mission Global Perspectives trip, serving as both a participant and mentor for the university and its current students. Others awarded include: • Gary T. Ray from the Helen DeVos College of Education. Ray graduated from Lee in 1981 and went on to complete a master's degree with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, furthering his education with several educational leadership courses from various universities. He has worked at Lee twice in his career, serving as a faculty member in the education department from 1984 to 1986, before leaving and returning in November 1990 to work as Lee’s director of admissions. In 1998, Ray was promoted to assistant vice president for institutional advancement, and again in 2000, as vice president for enrollment management. Since 2016, he has served as associate vice president for enrollment management at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. His wife, Anita, their two children, and their two children-in-law are all Lee alums. • Nate Tucker, School of Business. Tucker graduated from Lee in 1995 with a double major in computer information systems and business administration. He began working at Lee before his graduation and became the university’s director of information technology in 2011, a position he served until his promotion to vice president for IT last month. Besides serving his alma mater for the past 30 years, Tucker has been dedicated to his community, serving as a Cleveland City School Board Member, Junior Achievement of the Ocoee Region board member and member of the Rotary Club of Cleveland. He has also served the Southeast Education User’s Group Board in various capacities, as well as the North Cleveland Church of God Pastors and Church Council. Tucker also holds a master’s degree from UTC. • Mary Beth Wickes, honorary alumna of the School of Music. Wickes, an honorary alumna of Lee’s School of Music, has been an integral employee in the department since 1986. Serving in various capacities, she has been the administrative assistant to the dean, director of accompanying, a teacher, an accompanist, and collaborative pianist for countless Lee events. Wickes is beloved by those she works with who praise her “extraordinary musicianship and her kind, loving, and supportive presence.” She currently serves in the School of Music as a collaborative pianist working with vocal and instrumental faculty and students. • Kelsey Yoder, School of Nursing. Yoder, a 2021 nursing graduate, was passionate about fighting human trafficking and fundraised, while at Lee, to build a home in Thailand for impoverished young girls who are at risk of this fate. Within the last months, five girls have moved into a home in Thailand built by Yoder’s fundraising efforts. They now have a chance for education and a better life thanks to her passion and the action she took as a result. The 2022 Zeno C. Tharpe Award winner, Yoder currently works in Indianapolis, Indiana, as a pediatric nurse at Riley Children's Hospital. • Douglas LeRoy from the School of Theology & Ministry. LeRoy, a 1965 biblical education graduate, was president of the student body, vice president of Upsilon Xi, president of Pioneers for Christ, associate editor of the Vindagua, and a member of Pi Delta Omicron during his time at Lee. Following graduation, LeRoy became an ordained bishop and went on to earn a doctor of ministry from the European Theological Seminary in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Since 1982, he has served Church of God World Missions in various ministries and has served on numerous boards and committees and four terms as a member of the International Executive Council. LeRoy has preached in 125 countries and has authored 24 books. LeRoy is retired from World Missions but continues to serve on the boards of Serving Orphans Worldwide, Volunteers in Medical Missions, Global Pastors Network, and the Church of God Historical Commission. He is married to Wanda Thompson, with whom he shares three children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg snapped back Thursday at criticism from airline executives who say the Biden administration over-regulated them, pointing out that some of those airlines are making large profits despite new passenger-protection rules . Buttigieg said the rules his department has imposed, including automatic cash refunds after flights are canceled, enjoy broad public support and “will stand the test of time.” The comments came after the CEOs of Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines said they hoped the government will be more pro-business when President-elect Donald Trump returns to office. Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the Trump administration will be “a breath of fresh air” for his industry. “I know that some airline CEOs have expressed hopes that the next administration will be less passenger-friendly and more corporate-friendly than this administration,” Buttigieg responded during a news conference to discuss Thanksgiving travel. “The passenger protections that we have put in place deservedly enjoy broad public, bipartisan support. I just don’t run into a lot of people who are against the idea that you ought to get an automatic refund without any hassle, for example.” Buttigieg argued that strong passenger protections are good for the airline business. “Some of these companies have been showing very healthy profits even at this new and higher level of consumer protection, demonstrating to me that these things can travel together,” he said. It appeared to be a reference to Delta, the most profitable U.S. airline in recent years. Delta earned $2.6 billion in the first nine months of this year and $4.6 billion last year. The airline industry has opposed many consumer-protections written by the Biden administration, even suing the Transportation Department to kill a rule requiring greater transparency over fees that airlines charge their passengers. Airlines also oppose a current department inquiry into their frequent-flyer programs . Bastian, the Delta CEO, said he expected the Transportation Department under Trump to “take a fresh look at the regulatory environment, the bureaucracy that exists in government, the level of overreach that we have seen over the last four years within our industry.” Southwest Airlines CEO Robert Jordan said last week, “We are hopeful for a DOT (Department of Transportation) that is maybe a little less aggressive in terms of regulating or rule-making.” Buttigieg noted that his department extracted a $140 million settlement from Southwest over widespread flight cancellations in December 2022 and is conducting a similar investigation into Delta, which canceled about 7,000 flights after a technology outage in July. He suggested airline CEOs should spend more time thinking about passengers and less about their regulator.
In a candid interview, Yee underscored the significance of cultivating a strong sense of social responsibility as a young actor. He articulated that beyond mere performance skills, actors have a unique platform through which they can influence and inspire audiences worldwide. Yee emphasized that embracing this influence entails a deep commitment to using one's craft for positive change and social impact.Meanwhile, Real Madrid will take on Shakhtar Donetsk in a crucial matchup. Zinedine Zidane's men are always a force to be reckoned with in the Champions League, and they will be looking to get their campaign off to a strong start against the Ukrainian side.Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States on Monday sent its long-awaited report to President Joe Biden, a longtime opponent of the deal. Some federal agencies represented on the panel were skeptical that allowing a Japanese company to buy an American-owned steelmaker would create national security risks. That's according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Both Biden and President-elect Donald Trump opposed the merger and vowed to block it. Nippon Steel says it is confident the deal will go ahead. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. What a merger between Nissan and Honda means for the automakers and the industry BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan will attempt to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses. Honda will initially lead the new management, retaining the principles and brands of each company. Following is a quick look at what a combined Honda and Nissan would mean for the companies, and for the auto industry. Survey: Small businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy after the election A survey shows small business owners are feeling more optimistic about the economy following the election. The National Federation of Independent Businesses’ Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, its highest reading since June 2021. The Uncertainty Index declined 12 points in November to 98, following October’s pre-election record high of 110. NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg said small business owners became more certain about future business conditions following the presidential election, breaking a nearly three-year streak of record high uncertainty. The survey also showed that more owners are also hoping 2025 will be a good time to grow. Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about one hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by an issue with a vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. Aviation analytics company Cirium said flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time. Nineteen flights were cancelled. Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. Nordstrom shareholders will receive $24.25 in cash for each share of Nordstrom common stock, representing a 42% premium on the company’s stock as of March 18. Nordstrom’s board of directors unanimously approved the the proposed transaction, while Erik and Pete Nordstrom — part of the Nordstrom family taking over the company — recused themselves from voting. Following the close of the transaction, the Nordstrom Family will have a majority ownership stake in the company. Stock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was little changed at 4.59% An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump won a return to the White House in part by promising big changes in economic policy — more tax cuts, huge tariffs on imports, mass deportations of immigrants working in the United States illegally. In some ways, his victory marked a repudiation of President Joe Biden’s economic stewardship and a protest against inflation. It came despite low unemployment and steady growth under the Biden administration. What lies ahead for the economy under Trump? Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics spoke recently to The Associated Press. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. American consumers feeling less confident in December, Conference Board says American consumers are feeling less confident in December, a business research group says. The Conference Board said Monday that its consumer confidence index fell back in December to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Consumers had been feeling increasingly confident in recent months. The consumer confidence index measures both Americans’ assessment of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months. The measure of Americans’ short-term expectations for income, business and the job market tumbled more than a dozen points to 81.1. The Conference Board says a reading under 80 can signal a potential recession in the near future. Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Honda's U.S.-listed shares rose sharply after the company said it was in talks about a combination with Nissan in a deal that could also include Mitsubishi Motors. Eli Lilly rose after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Treasury yields rose in the bond market.
The weak peso prompted investors to sell off their positions yesterday, pushing the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) back to the 6,700 territory. The benchmark index dropped 1.53 percent, or 104.27 points, to settle at 6,702.59 while the broader All Shares Index slipped 0.96 percent, or 36.46 points, to close at 3,760.08. Philstocks Financial Inc. senior analyst Japhet Tantiangco said the peso, which continued to play with its all-time low of P59 against the dollar, had dragged investor sentiment. READ: Asian markets mixed as traders eye fresh trade tensions “The local market extended its decline as investors continued to digest the latest tariff threats from president-elect Donald Trump against China, Canada and Mexico,” he added. Imposing tariffs on goods can put pressure on consumer prices, translating to higher inflation that decreases a currency’s buying power. All subsectors ended in the red. Holding firms and property indices were the biggest losers after dropping by 2.40 percent and 1.61 percent, respectively. About 375.48 million shares valued at P4.27 billion were traded. Losers led gainers, 125 to 60, while 49 issues were unchanged. The most actively traded shares were that of International Container Terminal Services Inc., which declined by 1.28 percent to P385 each. It was followed by BDO Unibank Inc., up 0.13 percent to P153.10; Bank of the Philippine Islands, down 1.88 percent to P130.50; Ayala Corp., down 3.50 percent to P619.50; Ayala Land Inc., down 2.36 percent to P29; and PLDT Inc., down 2.57 percent to P1,290. Other active names were SM Investments Corp., down 2.44 percent to P879; SM Prime Holdings, down 1.64 percent to P27; Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., down 0.84 percent to P77; and DigiPlus Interactive Corp., up 1.71 percent to P20.80. —Tyrone Jasper C. Piad Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .
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One of the most significant influences on ten Hag's coaching philosophy has been Edwin van der Sar. As the CEO of Ajax, van der Sar has overseen the club's resurgence and return to the upper echelons of European football. His experience as a player, including his time at Ajax and Manchester United, has provided invaluable insight and guidance to ten Hag. Van der Sar's leadership and vision have been crucial in shaping the club's long-term strategy and success.Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th
The escalating tensions between Syria and Israel have raised concerns about the potential for a wider regional conflict. The United Nations Security Council has been called upon to convene an emergency session to address the situation and explore diplomatic solutions to de-escalate the conflict.Market Supervision Bureau Initiates Investigation into NVIDIA: In a surprising turn of events, the Chinese Market Supervision Bureau has launched an investigation into NVIDIA, a leading technology company known for its graphic processing units and artificial intelligence products. The reasons behind this probe remain undisclosed, leaving industry experts and consumers speculating about the potential implications for NVIDIA and its operations in the Chinese market.In a recent development that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, it has been reported that Google is facing an investigation by the European Union over an alleged secret advertising deal with Meta. The European Commission, which is the executive arm of the EU, is said to be looking into the details of this deal and the potential anti-competitive practices that may have been involved.