As they toiled tirelessly in their kitchen, refining their craft and perfecting their radish meatball recipe, word of their innovative creation began to spread. Soon, their humble meatballs gained popularity among friends and family, sparking a movement of radish enthusiasts eager to experience the magic for themselves. What began as a passion project had evolved into a full-fledged business opportunity, propelling the couple into the spotlight as trailblazers in the culinary world.Together, we can build a community where no one is left behind, where everyone is valued and supported, and where acts of kindness and compassion reign supreme. Let us carry the spirit of Jack and Lily in our hearts and strive to make our world a better place for all.BILLINGS, MONT. — The University of Jamestown women’s basketball team sailed to a comfortable 85-47 win over the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Canada) on Sunday, Dec. 29, at Rocky Mountain College’s Fortin Education Center. The Jimmies held the Trojans to 2-for-14 from three and 3-for-13 from the free throw line while the Jimmies shot 16-for-41 from three and 19-for-27 from the free throw line. ADVERTISEMENT The Trojans (8-2) started the game taking a 4-0 lead before the Jimmies’ Jailyn Martinson hit two at the stripe to give her team a 5-4 lead. The Jimmies never trailed again taking a 19-9 lead into the second quarter. The Jimmies (11-1) took their largest lead of the day to that point midway through the second quarter when Kate Cordes hit a layup to make it 34-19. The Jimmies kept it up from there taking a 39-25 lead into the half. Late in the third quarter, the Jimmies were able to take a 24-point lead into the final quarter of play. With 34 seconds to go in the game, the Jimmies’ Jessica Oberlander hit a free throw to give her team an 85-45 lead. The Jimmies' lopsided margin meant they could go down their bench with 14 players making an appearance and 12 players scoring. The Jimmies are back in action at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, when they go to Valley City State University. UJ 85, SAIT 47 UJ: 19 20 21 25–85 ADVERTISEMENT SAIT: 9 16 13 9–47 Points leaders: UJ: Jayden Wiest 21, Kate Cordes 16, Reagan Johnson 11 SAIT: Brook Baker 11, Kitawna Sparks 11, Macy Mulholland 6, Keneisha Nepinak 6, Addison Lybbert 4 Assists leaders: UJ: Hali Savela 3, Jessika Lofstrom 3, Kate Busek 3, Wiest 2, Sarah Lenz 2, Cordes 1, Johnson 1, Jailyn Martinson 1 SAIT: Baker 4, Lauren Bailey 2, Kyler Varga 2, Mulholland 1, Nepinak 1, Jaida Wells 1 ADVERTISEMENT Leading rebounders: UJ: Hannah Hagel 7, Jessika Lofstrom 6, Martinson 6, Busek 5, Megan Oswald 5, Hali Savela 4, Cordes 4, Johnson 4, Jessica Oberlander 2 SAIT: Baker 12, Sparks 6, Lucia Monroe 2, Nepinak 2, Wells 1, Varga 1, Mulholland 1, Shelby Dean 1
Every morning, like clockwork, the elderly man could be spotted making his way to the subway station with a determined stride. Dressed in worn-out but clean clothes, he carried a weathered leather bag that seemed to hold all of his worldly possessions. His wrinkled face bore the marks of a life well-lived, and his eyes sparkled with a sense of curiosity that defied his age.Colman Domingo Details Why ‘The Madness’ Is a Drama for Today’s Era of Media Feeding FrenziesJeju Air crash that killed 179 prompts South Korea to probe country's airline operation system
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As the situation gained traction in the media and attracted public attention, legal experts weighed in on the legal implications of John's loss in the self-discipline challenge. Questions emerged about the enforceability of the rules and regulations governing the competition, as well as the extent of the organizers' liability in cases of financial loss incurred by participants.
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In conclusion, the case of the former elite university graduates who sold national secrets serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of betrayal and the importance of upholding the highest standards of integrity and loyalty to one's country. It is a stark reminder that national security is a sacred trust that must be protected at all costs.
(Source: Nasdaq) The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq extended recent gains on Tuesday, as technology stocks rebounded, while investors parsed Donald Trump’s tariff pledges on top trade partners and awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting. President-elect Trump said he would impose a 25% conditional tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports that could violate a free-trade deal he negotiated during his previous term. He also outlined “an additional 10% tariff, above any additional tariffs” on imports from China, raising the risk of trade wars. Automakers such as Ford (F.N), opens new tab and General Motors (GM.N), -that have highly integrated supply chains across Mexico, the U.S. and Canada – lost 2.1% and 7.2%, respectively. “The concern is that some products are going to become more costly and that will mean revenue for those companies that are possibly manufacturing those goods overseas is going to decline,” said Robert Pavlik, senior portfolio manager at Dakota Wealth. “It’s a lot of back and forth right now because investors are trying to position themselves for January and the days after and they’re not really sure.” At 11:32 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI), fell 161.03 points, or 0.36%, to 44,575.54, the S&P 500 (.SPX), gained 21.45 points, or 0.36%, to 6,008.82 and the Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC), gained 102.77 points, or 0.54%, to 19,157.61. Gains in megacaps such as Nvidia (NVDA.O), Microsoft (MSFT.O), and Apple (AAPL.O), boosted the information technology sector (.SPLRCT), and the tech-heavy Nasdaq. The blue-chip Dow was weighed down by declines in Amgen (AMGN.O), which slid 11% after its experimental obesity drug fell short of expectations. Yields on Treasury bonds that slipped in the previous session following Scott Bessent’s selection as incoming Treasury secretary, rose and kept a lid on equities’ gains. The S&P 500 touched a record high on Monday and logged its sixth-straight session of gains, while the Russell 2000 (.RUT), also scaled an all-time high after three years. On the day, the small-cap index fell 0.6%. Later in the day, investors will parse minutes from the central bank’s meet earlier this month for any clues on its policy trajectory next year, ahead of Wednesday’s personal consumption expenditure report. Analysts say Trump’s trade and fiscal policies, though seen as a positive for companies and economic growth, could stoke inflation pressures and slowdown the Fed’s monetary policy easing cycle. Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari, typically seen as hawkish on monetary policy, said he is open to cutting interest rates again next month. Traders have recently swayed in placing their bets on the central bank’s move in December and currently favor a 25-basis point interest rate cut by a 56.2% chance, as per the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool. Among others, Eli Lilly rose 5.9% after U.S. President Joe Biden was set to propose expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs. Best Buy (BBY.N), lost 6.9% and was among top decliners on the S&P 500 after trimming its annual profit and sales forecasts. Declining issues outnumbered advancers by a 1.95-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.49-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P 500 posted 38 new 52-week highs and three new lows, while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 78 new highs and 66 new lows. Source: Reuters (Reporting by Johann M Cherian and Purvi Agarwal in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Last season, Manchester United finished in a respectable position in the Premier League table, albeit falling short of their own high standards. Despite some inconsistent performances, there were glimpses of promise that led fans to believe in better days ahead. However, the start of the current season has been nothing short of a nightmare for the Red Devils.CHICAGO — Former state Rep. Edward Acevedo’s name has been thrown around five separate federal criminal trials in recent years involving the sweeping corruption probe of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan. But Acevedo, 61, a Chicago Democrat and onetime member of Madigan’s leadership team, has never been called to testify — until now. Prosecutors late Thursday filed a motion in U.S. District Court saying they intend to call Acevedo as a witness in Madigan’s ongoing corruption trial, and are seeking permission of the chief judge to compel his testimony if he invokes his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination as expected. Attached to the motion was a letter dated June 1, 2022, from the U.S. Attorney General’s office signing off on an immunity request for Acevedo, which had been sought by then-U.S. Attorney John Lausch. U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey granted the request Friday, writing in a two-page order that Acevedo “shall not be excused from testifying or producing evidence...on the ground that the testimony or evidence may tend to incriminate him.” As part of the deal, prosecutors cannot use anything Acevedo says on the witness stand to bring criminal charges against him — as long as he tells the truth. If the U.S. attorney’s office believes he lied under oath, however, Acevedo can be charged with perjury. The move injects some late-hour drama into Madigan’s trial, which began Oct. 8 and is now in the final stages of the prosecution’s evidence. Prosecutors have said they could rest their case in chief by the end of next week. Acevedo is central to two of the schemes alleged in the indictment accusing utility giants Commonwealth Edison and AT&T Illinois of funneling money through do-nothing consulting contracts to a group of Madigan associates in exchange for the speaker’s support for the companies’ legislative agendas in Springfield. Prosecutors alleged Acevedo received about $120,000 from ComEd over a two-year period after he left the General Assembly in 2017. The indictment also alleges he was paid another $22,500 in 2017 by AT&T, which hid the payments in a subcontract with Tom Cullen, a lobbyist and former Madigan political guru. Acevedo is not charged in the Madigan case, but pleaded guilty to related tax fraud counts in 2022 and was sentenced to six months in prison . His sons, Alex and Michael Acevedo, also were convicted of tax charges related to the money Acevedo took in through his consulting firm. Meanwhile, Acevedo was a feature of testimony in the “ComEd Four” bribery trial last year, as well as the trials of former Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes and ex-AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza. Jurors in Madigan’s trial have also heard much about Acevedo, including a number of unflattering comments in emails and wiretaps accusing him of boorish behavior and excessive drinking. But he has not appeared in any of the audio or video recordings in the case, and the only image of him seen so far in court has been his driver’s license photo. Prosecutors first revealed their intent to call Acevedo before testimony began Thursday. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu told the judge that in addition to invoking the Fifth, Acevedo’s attorney had signaled that she would try to keep him off the stand on grounds that he is not competent to testify. It’s a tactic the U.S. attorney’s office has employed liberally in the Madigan probe, with w itnesses such as Will Cousineau, a former top political aide to the speaker, and legendary 13th Ward precinct captain Ed Moody , and several others all being compelled to testify under immunity agreements. Mapes, meanwhile, was granted immunity but later charged with perjury after prosecutors alleged he lied to the federal grand jury investigating Madigan’s operation. Mapes was convicted last year at trial and is serving a 2 1/2 year prison sentence. Acevedo’s attorney, Gabrielle Sansonetti, declined to comment Friday. But in a sentencing filing two year ago, Sansonetti filed a memo from Acevedo’s doctor on the public docket saying he had myriad health issues, including mild cognitive impairment, gout, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression and anxiety. “Currently, Mr. Acevedo reports misplacing items, forgetting grandchildren’s names, conversations and passwords, and difficulty paying his bills,” the physician wrote in the assessment. “His family and friends have also noticed waxing and waning forgetfulness.” A former Chicago police officer from the South Side, Acevedo served as Madigan’s assistant majority leader in the House before retiring in 2017. He went on to work as a consultant paid by former state Rep. John Bradley, a Democrat from Downstate Marion and a onetime contract lobbyist for ComEd. He also worked as a consultant for Shaw Decremer, a former Democratic House staffer and campaign operative ousted from Madigan’s political organization following complaints that he was abusive. The jury in Madigan’s trial has seen emails and heard wiretapped recordings detailing the push to get Acevedo some money as he transitioned out of politics, an assignment that was largely handled by Madigan’s longtime confidant and now-codefendant, Michael McClain. One of the conspiracy counts against Madigan and McClain alleges that La Schiazza agreed to pay $22,500 to Acevedo for a do-nothing consulting job in exchange for Madigan’s help passing a bill to end mandated landline service. As usual, the request came from McClain, who emailed AT&T governmental affairs officer Bob Barry in his not-so-subtle style. “Bob, I hope this note finds you well,” McClain wrote in the Feb. 14, 2017, email. “BOB, is there even a small contract for Eddie Acevedo? My best, Mike McClain.” The payments were approved even though La Schiazza and others at AT&T were aware that Acevedo’s overly partisan style rubbed many of his colleagues across the aisle the wrong way, according to testimony in La Schiazza’s trial in September. “Eddie tended to go out in the evenings in Springfield after session and on occasion would have too much to drink,” testified Stephen Selcke, who worked for years as one of AT&T’s top internal lobbyists. “And when he drank too much, he could get belligerent and, to a degree, a little loose-lipped.” Selcke was also granted immunity before his testimony. Acevedo also allegedly was hired by ComEd as a favor to Madigan, one of many people whom prosecutors say were given jobs as part of a bribery scheme. Jurors last month saw a memorable email in which then-ComEd executive Fidel Marquez seemingly lost his cool after Acevedo asked for a job for a friend. “Geez...he has a son and a nephew at ComEd. He’s got a contract at ComEd. Has he no limit?” Marquez emailed McClain. McClain responded using his frequent euphemism for Madigan, saying that Marquez’s rant “sounded like our Friend.” Jurors also heard a November 2018 wiretapped call where John Bradley, one of the former Madigan staffers who allegedly took on ComEd subcontractors, told McClain he hadn’t “heard any complaints from anybody.” “Unless Eddie Acevedo doesn’t get his check within 12 hours of when he thinks he’s supposed to get it,” Bradley said. McClain burst into laughter. “Yeah. He’s something isn’t he?’ ©2024 Chicago Tribune. Visit at chicagotribune.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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