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Veeyapuram Chundan wins Presidents' Trophy, Karichal Chundan seizes Champions Boat League titleA handful of Kamala Harris campaign consultants made several shocking confessions while reflecting on the election cycle . David Plouffe, Stephanie Cutter, Quentin Fulks and Jen O'Malley Dillon sat down with hosts of the "Pod Save America" podcast this week to discuss her doomed campaign. The team shared their shock about post-debate public polling that contradicted their internal polling, explained why Harris struggled and afraid to differentiate herself from Joe Biden and addressed the no-show Joe Rogan podcast controversy, among other things. Worst storm for half a century blankets major city in 8 inches of snow Dr. Oz seeks to privatize Medicare as uninsured 'do not have right to health' The advisers admitted that they were "surprised" to see public polling showing Harris ahead of Donald Trump after the debate in September and October because their internal polling had her way behind. “We were behind. I mean, I think it surprised people because there were these public polls that came out in late September, early October, showing us with leads that we never saw,” said Plouffe, Harris’ senior campaign adviser. Harris/Walz senior advisor @DavidPlouffe says Democrats "have to dominate the moderate vote." Top Harris campaign staff tells us what went wrong in 2024 election in full PSA interview, dropping tomorrow wherever you get your podcasts. #PodSaveAmerica #CrookedMedia ... pic.twitter.com/Ld5LA3xfmc — Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica) November 26, 2024 The team also expressed that the lack of cohesive messaging after Harris stepped into the race contributed to her losing every single swing state. Among the messaging failures, the team admits, including the struggle to separate and distance Harris from President Biden, whether on the economy, the border and immigration or Gaza. “She felt like she was part of the administration," Cutter explained. "So why should she look back and pick out, cherry-pick, some things that she would have done differently when she was part of it? She added that Harris "also had tremendous loyalty to President Biden." This issue came to a head when Harris said on ABC's "The View" that "nothing comes to mind" when asked how her administration would differ from her predecessor’s. Cutter added, “Imagine if we said, ‘Well, we would have taken this approach on the border.’ Imagine the round of stories coming out after that of people saying, ‘Well, she never said that in a meeting,’ or ‘What meeting when she said this,’ or ‘I remember when she did that.’ And it was just, it wasn’t going to give us what we needed because it wouldn’t be a clean break.” DON'T MISS... Donald Trump's plan to use NASCAR drivers to 'guide' America's military generals Trump 'hush money' sentencing postponed in major victory for President-elect Trump's election mandate was 'very shallow' busting huge myth, says data expert Harris Campaign Senior Advisor @StefCutter explains why Kamala Harris was unwilling to differentiate herself more from Joe Biden on policy. In an exclusive interview with PSA, top Harris campaign staff reflect on the 2024 election. Out now wherever you get your podcasts.... pic.twitter.com/iqyjycjEWs — Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica) November 26, 2024 Plouffe said it is “really hard for Democrats to win battleground states" while deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks argued Democrats are “losing the culture war.” Fulks argued that Democrats are “eating” their “own” through the “woke” culture compared to mostly unapologetic Republicans. “Until that stops, we’re not going to be able to address a lot of the things that just need to be said," he said. The team also reflected on and applauded the Republican campaign for taking advantage of right-wing media, whether reaching voters on TikTok or through podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience. “The Republicans have a well-tuned, well-oiled, well-invested echo chamber that exists beyond where they’re campaigning. And it’s online. It reverberates through TikTok. It reverberates through the culture,” Fulks said. “There is a cultural dynamic that’s at play in politics today where it is converging like we’ve never seen.” Plouffe also addressed the Joe Rogan controversy and explained that there was a scheduling issue, as Rogan previously admitted on social media, as he refused to interview unless it was in his podcast studio in Austin. In total, the Harris campaign spent an eyewatering $1.5 billion over 15 weeks compared to under $1.1 billion for Trump.
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Microsoft Corporation intends to lessen its reliance on OpenAI , the company that created ChatGPT after investing nearly $14 billion in OpenAI. ET Year-end Special Reads Corporate Kalesh: Top family disputes of India Inc in 2024 The world of business lost these eminent people in 2024 Fast, faster, fastest: How 2024 put more speed into your shopping What exactly happened? According to Reuters, which cited people familiar with the endeavour, Microsoft has been working on incorporating both internal and external artificial intelligence models into its AI product, Microsoft 365 Copilot . This is a calculated move to cut expenses and diversify from OpenAI's current foundational technology. According to the report, which cited sources, the Satya Nadella-led company is also reducing 365 Copilot's reliance on OpenAI because of worries about cost and speed for enterprise users. 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Company says GPT-5 running behind schedule, with results that don’t justify the enormous costs Why is it important? Other Microsoft business units have changed how they use OpenAI models, and this move is similar to theirs. For instance, GitHub, acquired by Microsoft in 2018, added models from Anthropic and Alphabet Inc.'s Google in October as alternatives to OpenAI's GPT-4. Previously, it was reported that company insiders were concerned about Microsoft’s AI strategy being heavily reliant on its partnership with OpenAI. The two businesses held discussions in October to determine how Microsoft's $14 billion investment in OpenAI would be turned into stock in the AI company. According to a report released in December, OpenAI intends to eliminate a provision that limits Microsoft's access to its most sophisticated AI models once artificial general intelligence is achieved. FAQs Why is Microsoft reducing its reliance on OpenAI? Microsoft intends to address concerns about cost, speed, and flexibility by incorporating internal and third-party AI models into products such as Microsoft 365 Copilot. How does this change impact Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI ? No, OpenAI is still a key partner. Microsoft continues to integrate OpenAI models alongside its own and others to ensure diverse AI capabilities. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel )Furious Cucurella changes cleats after slipping twice to concede early goals, then helps Chelsea winPrince Harry is set to spread some festive cheer with a special Christmas party on December 10 via video call, in what will be another solo engagement. The Duke of Sussex has extended invitations for an intimate virtual gathering with children involved with Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity supporting children affected by the loss of a parent serving in the military. This heartwarming event follows his recent efforts when he penned a heartfelt letter for Remembrance and provided treats for kids marching at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. Read more: Meghan Markle's statement in FULL after professional 'separation' from Prince Harry Read more: Royal Family's Christmas plans thrown into chaos by unlikely arrivals An email from the charity inviting members stated: "Prince Harry would like to jump on a call with as many of our members as possible to wish them all a Merry Christmas . He appreciates that the festive season can be hard for our members and wants them to know he is thinking of them." Not only will the occasion offer warm holiday wishes, but it's also a chance for charity members to submit questions to Harry , encouraging them to: "This is your chance to get to know the Duke loads better and find out what Christmas is like for a Prince!". The uplifting virtual event comes right before both Harry and Meghan are due to make more solo public appearances. On December 4, Harry is scheduled to attend the New York Times DealBook Conference in NYC, reports the Mirror . Harry is set to join forces with journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin at the annual conference, an event Meghan graced back in 2021. Coincidentally, the conference clashes with the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala, where their friend Tyler Perry will receive The Paley Honors Award. As members of the hosting committee, Harry and Meghan were anticipated to be present at the gala. However, with Harry's New York engagement now confirmed, it appears Meghan may be the only one attending. Just last week, Harry was seen in Vancouver on his own, championing his Invictus Games for injured service personnel and veterans, scheduled for February 2025. This follows a pattern of separate engagements for the couple over recent months, despite Meghan once famously comparing them to "salt and pepper" that always "move together". Earlier this autumn, Harry embarked on a two-week solo journey, touching down in New York, London, and Southern Africa, while Meghan dazzled on the red carpet alone. These solo ventures have sparked conversation, particularly as Meghan had previously accompanied Harry on a trip to Vancouver in February. However, it appears there was a tactical motive behind Meghan's journey, with insiders revealing to HELLO! that the Sussexes are planning to focus on solo projects. They shared: "Harry and Meghan have consistently pursued solo ventures in connection with their individual interests, but remain deeply committed to their joint efforts through Archewell. Together they have exciting projects in the pipeline, all driving forward their shared mission for positive global impact."
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New York, NY (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) Bernie Sanders, the Vermont senator who caucuses with Democrats, argues for increased oversight of assistance to Israel, in the U.S. Senate, Jan. 15, 2024. (Screenshot) Nineteen Senate Democrats backed a failed attempt to block weapons shipments to Israel on Wednesday, a sign of growing criticism of -- and division over -- Israel in the party. The three resolutions that came before the Senate, each aiming to block different offensive U.S. weapons shipments to Israel, were put forward by Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sanders, who is Jewish, is seen as the unofficial leader of progressives in Congress and has been calling to stop military aid to Israel for months. The resolutions were opposed by all Republicans as well as most Democrats in the Senate, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a pro-Israel stalwart who is Jewish. The Biden administration, which has sent billions in military aid to Israel, also came out against the measures. Those who supported the resolutions said their votes were a way to register symbolic opposition to Israel's conduct of its war against Hamas in Gaza, which has killed tens of thousands of people. Those who opposed the measures said they supported Israel and did not want to block aid to an ally. A resolution to block tank munitions was voted down 79-18; another aimed at mortar ammunition 78-19; and a resolution aimed at blocking guidance systems for bombs fell 80-17. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin voted present on all three. The votes represented around one-third of the Democratic conference in the Senate. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate's number-two Democrat, voted in favor of all three. The 19 senators who voted for at least one of the three resolutions included three Jews: Sanders, Brian Schatz of Hawaii and Jon Ossoff of Georgia. Ossoff's support of two of the three measures was particularly notable because he represents a swing state with a sizable Jewish community that he is close to. Ahead of the vote, the resolutions divided Jewish groups. The liberal Israel-focused lobby J Street encouraged senators to vote for the resolution, marking a shift to the left for the organization. The dovish rabbinic human rights group T'ruah and Americans for Peace Now also backed the resolutions. A range of centrist and conservative Jewish groups lobbied against the legislation, including the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC, the Republican Jewish Coalition, the Jewish Democratic Council of America, the Orthodox Union and the Jewish Federations of North America. Both sides said the vote advanced their goals. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee said on X that to support the resolutions would have been a vote "to prolong the war, not shorten it." "We applaud the majority of the Senate for rejecting these anti-Israel resolutions and sending a clear message that America stands with Israel against our common enemies," the group said. After the votes, J Street CEO Jeremy Ben-Ami said in a statement, "This vote marks a milestone in the ongoing evolution of the US-Israel relationship." He added, "This debate and vote signify another step toward a relationship in which the US can hold Israel accountable for its actions and its use of the weapons we provide." Sanders, who is Jewish, introduced the resolutions in September. He supported Israel's war against Hamas after the terror group's Oct. 7, 2023, attack, but has called for a halt to military aid for Israel for nearly a year. In January, he said, "The U.S. should not provide another nickel to the Netanyahu government unless there is a fundamental change in military policy and their response to the humanitarian crisis." He has repeated variations on that demand in the months since. In a Tuesday press briefing, Sanders argued that the weapons sales were illegal according to U.S. law because, he said, Israel was in violation of international humanitarian law due to its conduct in Gaza. He said that should preclude the arms sales, which are worth about $20 billion and include several categories of offensive weapons and aircraft. In October, the United States threatened to cut military assistance if Israel did not meet certain benchmarks in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. But the government took no action when the deadline passed last week, saying Israel had made progress in delivering more aid despite not achieving all of the benchmarks. But those opposed to the resolution said Israel continues to face myriad threats in its multi-front war. "Israel is surrounded by enemies dedicated to its annihilation from Hamas to Hezbollah to the Houthis to most threateningly of all, Iran," Schumer said, according to The Hill. "These threats have been for a long time and will persist for many years into the future." Also Wednesday, in a show of support for Israel from Washington, the U.S. mission to the United Nations vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that demanded a ceasefire in Gaza. The United States voted against because the ceasefire was not conditioned on the release of Israeli hostages. Support the Jewish Telegraphic Agency Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today. Donate This story is provided as a service of the Institute for Nonprofit News’ On the Ground news wire. The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a network of more than 475 independent, nonprofit newsrooms serving communities throughout the US, Canada, and globally. 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Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas has also resigned as vice-president of the animal welfare organisation, with both of them expressing their “sadness” over leaving the roles. It comes after an Animal Rising investigation made claims of cruelty at “RSPCA Assured” slaughterhouses in England and Scotland, with the campaign group sharing footage of alleged mistreatment. RSPCA Assured is a scheme whereby approved farms must comply with the organisation’s “stringent higher welfare standards”, according to its website. Mr Packham shared the news of his resignation on social media, saying: “It is with enormous sadness that I have resigned from my role as president of the RSPCA. “I would like to register my respect and admiration for all the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect animals from cruelty.” Ms Lucas said she and Mr Packham failed to get the charity’s leadership to act. She posted on X, formerly Twitter: “With huge sadness I’m resigning as VP of the RSPCA, a role I’ve held with pride for over 15 years. “But their Assured Schemes risk misleading the public & legitimising cruelty. “I tried with @ChrisGPackham to persuade the leadership to act but sadly failed.” In June, the RSPCA commissioned an independent review of 200 farms on its assurance scheme which concluded the scheme was “operating effectively” to assure animal welfare on member farms. Following Animal Rising’s release of footage last week, the charity said it was “appalled” by what was shown, adding that it launched an immediate investigation and suspended three slaughterhouses from the scheme. In the wake of Mr Packham and Ms Lucas’ resignations, an RSPCA spokesperson said it is “simply not true” that the organisation has failed to take urgent action. They said: “We agree with Chris and Caroline on so many issues and have achieved so much together for animals, but we differ on how best to address the incredibly complex and difficult issue of farmed animal welfare. “We have discussed our work to drive up farmed animal welfare standards openly at length with them on many occasions and it is simply not true that we have not taken urgent action. “We took allegations of poor welfare incredibly seriously, launching an independent review of 200 farms which concluded that it was ‘operating effectively’ to improve animal welfare. “We are taking strong steps to improve oversight of welfare, implementing the recommendations in full including significantly increasing unannounced visits, and exploring technology such as body-worn cameras and CCTV, supported by £2 million of investment.” The charity insisted that while 94% of people continue to choose to eat meat, fish, eggs and dairy, it is the “right thing to do” to work with farmers to improve the lives of animals. “RSPCA Assured visit all farms on the scheme every year, but last year just 3% of farms were assessed for animal welfare by state bodies,” the spokesperson continued. “No-one else is doing this work. We are the only organisation setting and regularly monitoring animal welfare standards on farms. “We have pioneered change through RSPCA Assured, which has led to improvements throughout the industry including CCTV in slaughterhouses, banning barren battery cages for hens and sow stalls for pigs, giving salmon more space to swim and developing slower growing chicken breeds who have better quality of life.”Packham resigns as RSPCA president after animal cruelty claims at approved farms
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RESEARCHERS from the University of the Philippines Diliman-College of Science (UPD-CS) are recipients of UP's first-ever recognition for its research, extension, and professional staff (REPS). The UP Diliman REPS Chair and REPS Awards aims to recognize the achievements of the REPS in the fields of research and creative work, extension services, and professional public service. Register to read this story and more for free . Signing up for an account helps us improve your browsing experience. OR See our subscription options.NEW YORK (AP) — Ayden Pereira rushed for 136 yards on 17 carries and threw for a touchdown and Merrimack's defense smothered Fordham 19-3 in a season finale. Jay Thompson had three solo sacks and was credited with four of Merrimack’s 11 sacks. The Rams (2-10) finished with just four first downs and were held to minus-29 yards rushing and 31 total yards offense. The Warriors (5-6) also made two interceptions. Pereira was 12-of-15 passing for 131 yards, connecting with Jalen McDonald for a 12-yard touchdown and a 16-3 lead late in the third quarter. Lliam Davis's field goal made it 19-3 in the fourth quarter. After Kendal Sims blocked a Fordham punt out of the end zone for a safety, Jermaine Corbett went over from a yard out for a 9-0 lead in the first quarter. Bennett Henderson had Fordham's only points with a 43-yard field goal. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football . Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25
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