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Will Trump's return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?The 51st annual Brazosport ISD Holiday Classic will give the Columbia Roughnecks much-needed games to get back into a groove and out of a season-long rut. Meanwhile, the previously state-ranked Lady ’Necks will look to build on a strong start to the season as they close the 2024 year. Either way, a pair of freshmen will get plenty of reps before the new year. The Roughnecks’ (6-11) first game of the Classic will tip off at 1 p.m. Friday against Foster inside E.E. “Flash” Walker Gymnasium at Brazosport High School. Columbia enters Friday’s opener on a four-game losing skid and losses in five of its last six games. The last two defeats have come by a combined three points against District 29-4A foes Brazosport and Wharton, and three of the last four losses have come by seven points or fewer. Columbia has been a victim of close games throughout the season, but a holiday break followed by a rush of games might help. Six losses have come by eight points or fewer this season. The Roughnecks hope for a better result in the Classic than a year ago. Columbia went 0-4 at the Brazosport ISD-hosted tournament and lost by an average of 34.2 points per game. The Classic will give freshman center Drake Autenrieth valuable experience, especially in balancing his height advantage under the basket and staying out of foul trouble, which he encountered in the team’s District 29-4A-opening loss to Brazosport. The Lady ’Necks rushed to a strong start to the 2024-25 season, eventually earning a state ranking in the Texas Girls Coaches Association girls basketball poll. A couple of lengthy winning streaks aided the early burst, including five games from Nov. 16 to Dec. 5 and another five from Dec. 6 to Dec. 13. However, the Lady ’Necks enter Friday’s meeting with The Woodlands at Brazoswood High School on a two-game skid — both losses coming in district play. The 8:30 a.m. tip-off will take place inside the B Gym. Freshman Avery White has come on to lead the Lady ’Necks’ offense and take over as the team’s point guard. Meanwhile, head coach Maurice Jones has size under the basket in Hayley Broussard and Ayvah Fields. If those two can stay out of foul trouble, the Lady ’Necks can be hard to beat in the tournament. The tournament features 16 teams in the boys’ and girls’ brackets. Tournament hosts Brazosport and Brazoswood fill the bracket as well as Southern Brazoria County regular Angleton. Other Brazoria County schools, Alvin and Pearland Dawson, will play. The tournament includes Alief Elsik, Clear Brook, Euless Trinity, South Houston, Alief Taylor, Royse City, Kingwood Park, Foster and The Woodlands. The girls championship game will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by the boys at 7 p.m. Both games will be at Brazoswood High School. The tournament is a fundraiser for the Brazoswood and Brazosport basketball programs.
Inside Trump's new administration: From business moguls to TV personalitiesDriving in the UAE this weekend? Be aware of significant road closures that could disrupt key routes. As part of the Dubai Run and charity runs, motorists are urged to plan their journeys to avoid traffic congestion and delays. Get exclusive content with Gulf News WhatsApp channel Several roads across the UAE will be temporarily closed on race day to accommodate runners and fitness enthusiasts. Additionally, a temporary traffic diversion will be in place on Sharjah's Dibba Al Hisn Corniche Road for Eid Al Etihad Day celebrations, as announced by the emirate's police on Friday. Authorities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah have announced temporary closures of these routes, which are likely to lead to delays and affect traffic flow. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience during the extended weekend , here’s a roundup of the latest traffic updates, road closures, alternative routes, and more to help you navigate your weekend travel. The RTA has announced several traffic changes to accommodate the Dubai Run on Sunday, November 24. Sheikh Zayed Road, from Trade Centre Roundabout to Al Qusais, will be closed from 3:30 am to 10:30 am. Motorists are advised to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes. Additionally, Dubai Metro services will be extended to midnight to ensure convenient transportation for participants. Infinity Bridge or Al Shindagha Tunnel via Tariq Bin Ziyad Road, Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, and Al Khaleej Street Dubai's Al Maktoum Bridge will be closed during certain hours until January 16, 2025, for maintenance. As a result, several bus routes will be temporarily diverted to ensure smooth traffic flow while the work is underway. The RTA has also advised motorists to plan and use alternative routes during these times. For more details on these alternative routes, check out this guide. From Deira to Bur Dubai: From Bur Dubai to Deira: For more details on these alternative routes, check out this guide . The 23rd edition of the Zayed Charity Run will begin at 7:00 am on Saturday from Erth Abu Dhabi, with over 10,000 participants from around the world. The event includes multiple race categories starting with the 10km race for people of determination, followed by the 10km professional race, 5km professional race, and various open registration categories. The 1km race will start at 8:00am, with the winners' ceremony at 9:00 am. In preparation for the run, roads will be closed from 6:00am, with parking and shuttle services available at Wahat Al Karama (4:00 am to 5:30 am) and Zayed Sports City (4:00 am to 6:30 am). The Abu Dhabi Mobility Department has announced partial lane closures on key Abu Dhabi roads this weekend, urging drivers to proceed with caution due to the detours. The transport authority detailed these closures on its social media platforms, accompanied by images indicating the affected lanes. Lanes marked in red will be closed, while those in green will remain open. Motorists are advised to plan their routes carefully and follow traffic regulations during this time. Road closures and traffic diversions on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street in Al Ain from 1:00 am Friday, November 22, 2024, to Monday, November 25, 2024. A partial road closure is scheduled on Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan Street in Al Tiwayya, Al Ain from Friday, November 22, 2024, to Friday, June 20, 2025. Sharjah's Dibba Al Hisn Corniche Road will be temporarily closed in both directions on Saturday for UAE National Day celebrations, the emirate's police announced on Friday. The road, from the Diwan Al Amiri Square to Heritage Village Square, will be closed from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The police urged motorists to take alternative routes during this time. Fujairah residents are advised that several roads in the city will be temporarily closed on Saturday, November 23 from 6:30 am to 8:30 am to accommodate the Fujairah Bank Run. This year’s event will feature the following categories: 11 km trail run, 10 km road run, 5 km road run, 3 km fun run, The “Determined Ones” run The start and finish of the run will be at Fujairah Festival Square, opposite Fujairah Hospital near Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Be there at least 30 minutes before the start of the run. The event includes exciting cash prizes, goodies, and various fun activities for the entire family – it’s the perfect day out! Please note: The following times are subject to change. Check the final schedule closer to the event. Check Traffic Updates: Stay informed about the latest traffic conditions and road closures. Plan your route: Use alternative routes to avoid congestion. Allow extra time: Be prepared for potential delays. Use public transport: Consider using public transportation to reduce traffic congestion. By following these tips, you can enjoy a hassle-free weekend.A Lewiston man was arrested Thursday following a high-speed chase and hourslong manhunt after he fled on foot and was eventually tracked down by police using two police dogs, a drone equipped with thermal image detection, a game camera that snapped a photograph of him on the run, and numerous tips from residents who reported on his travels. Nicholas Derosby, 28, formerly of Waterville, was eventually found hiding under leaves next to a pond off North Main Street in North Monmouth, near Tex Tech Industries. Police found Derosby there after he was reported in the area by residents. Police used the Monmouth Police’s Facebook page to post a photograph of the suspect caught on a resident’s game camera, and residents responded by calling in sightings of him as he passed through their yards in different parts of town. Police alerted the community out of concern Derosby might try to break into homes or steal a car in the area. “I posted something on Facebook and we started getting calls, people seeing him in the area, so we kept following up on that,” said Monmouth Lt. Dana Wessling. “We were all over the place. We were really concerned, and citizens really did a fantastic job, that was helpful for us to start pinning him down to one area.” Wessling said a couple of days ago a Winthrop officer spotted a car making bad passes and driving erratically, but by the time the officer had turned around to pursue, the car had sped off. Police ran the license plate and discovered the car had an expired registration. They said the listed owner did not appear to be who was driving that day, but they suspected it may have been the owner’s son, Derosby. Thursday, around 11 a.m., police received reports of that same car on U.S. Route 202 heading from Winthrop toward Monmouth, again making bad passes and speeding. A Winthrop officer tried to catch up to the vehicle and Wessling came upon it on U.S. Route 202, turning around to pursue it. “I turned around on it and it took off at a high rate of speed, it shot off like a rocket down 202 passing cars, going in the breakdown lane ...” Wessling said. Speeds approached 111 mph, and the car turned onto Back Street, a side road, going an estimated 90 mph. Wessling said he slowed down to allow some distance between his cruiser and the car, but still followed its path. He said on Old Lewiston Road the driver of the car went airborne off a hill in the road, and appeared to have damaged the vehicle, allowing Wessling to catch up to it. The driver got out and fled on foot, past a residence, running through a field. A female passenger police said was with Derosby was taken into custody but later released, without being charged. Police believed the driver was Derosby who, Wessling said, was on probation and had a revoked driver’s license. He remained on the lam for several hours, despite police tracking dogs from Androscoggin and Kennebec county sheriff’s offices assisting in the search. Police also used a drone that shows thermal images, indicating where there could be a person on the ground below. Derosby was arrested Thursday evening on charges of eluding an officer, driving to endanger, violating conditions of release, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, operating after revocation, and operating with a suspended registration. We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. 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SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 45Drives , globally recognized for its innovative, open-source enterprise storage solutions, announces the launch of its most advanced storage server to date—the Stornado F16. Designed to address the ever-growing demands of enterprise data management, the Stornado F16 combines groundbreaking speed, scalability, and versatility, positioning it as the definitive solution for industries requiring high-performance storage. The Future of Enterprise Data Storage With data workloads growing exponentially across AI, machine learning, video production, and large-scale analytics, organizations face increasing pressure to adopt storage systems that are both fast and flexible. The Stornado F16 delivers unmatched power to meet these challenges, boasting: Lightning-Fast Performance: Sequential read speeds of 56.5 GB/s and write speeds of 55.0 GB/s. Random write performance of 10.2M IOPS and random read of 8.7M IOPS - ideal for intensive, real-time data processing tasks. 16 U.3 NVMe Drive Bays: Supporting high-density 15mm drives with a raw storage capacity of up to 480 TB. Next-Gen Connectivity: Equipped with a tri-mode backplane, enabling seamless integration of U.3 NVMe, SATA, and SAS drives to maximize flexibility. Future-Proof Design: 4x PCIe Gen4 lanes per drive and up to six PCIe Gen5 expansion slots (on Intel configurations) ensure compatibility with the latest hardware innovations. Engineered for Maximum Efficiency The Stornado F16 is designed for organizations looking to streamline operations and eliminate inefficiencies. Its innovations include: Busbar Power Delivery: A cableless power system that reduces complexity and enhances reliability. Caddie-Less Design: Simplifies drive installation and replacement, reducing downtime and costs. Compact 2U Form Factor: Packs enterprise-grade performance into a sleek design, optimizing rack space utilization. Doubling Down on Performance Compared to its predecessor, the Stornado F2, the F16 doubles PCIe Gen4 lanes per drive and increases bandwidth significantly, unlocking the full potential of NVMe drives. This upgrade ensures ultra-fast data transfers and positions the F16 as the ideal choice for businesses deploying large-scale, open-source storage solutions like Ceph clusters. "The Stornado F16 represents the pinnacle of our engineering efforts," said Dr. Doug Milburn, President of 45Drives. "It's more than just a server - it's a tool that empowers businesses to manage their data with unmatched speed, efficiency, and flexibility. Whether you're running AI workloads, processing massive datasets, or managing high-demand enterprise environments, the Stornado F16 is built to deliver." Standing Out from the Competition Unlike competitors which lack centralized support and use older U.2 technology, the Stornado F16 is supported end-to-end by 45Drives' expert team. Its tri-mode backplane offers unparalleled versatility, while its busbar power system and streamlined design deliver superior operational efficiency. Key Technical Specifications CPU Options: AMD EPYC 8004 Series or Intel Xeon 4th Gen CPUs, offering up to 64 cores and 128 threads. Memory: Expandable up to 4TB (Intel) and 3TB (AMD). Networking: Standard 10GbE with options for 25, 40, and 100GbE add-ons. Operating System: Preloaded with Rocky Linux or Ubuntu, paired with 45Drives' user-friendly Houston UI. Power Supply: Dual 1350W redundant PSUs for reliability. About 45Drives 45Drives is a leader in providing open-source storage solutions for enterprises worldwide. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, 45Drives empowers organizations with scalable, high-performance systems designed for modern workloads. CONTACT: Jon Lindsay Phillips 704.942.1557 45Drives@phillcomm.global © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was nominating staunch loyalist and retired general Keith Kellogg as his Ukraine envoy, charged with ending the two-and-a-half-year Russian invasion. Trump campaigned on a platform of ushering a swift end to the Ukraine war, boasting that he would quickly mediate a ceasefire deal between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. But his critics have warned that the incoming Republican will likely leverage US military aid to pressure Kyiv into an agreement that left it ceding occupied territory permanently or agreeing not to join NATO. "I am very pleased to nominate General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia," Trump said in a statement on social media. "Keith has led a distinguished Military and Business career, including serving in highly sensitive National Security roles in my first Administration." A fixture on the cable news circuit, the 80-year-old national security veteran co-wrote an academic paper earlier this year calling for Washington to leverage military aid as a means of pushing for peace talks. Ukraine has received almost $60 billion from Washington for its armed forces since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022, but with the more isolationist Trump taking over the White House, supporters fear the spigot will run dry. "The United States would continue to arm Ukraine and strengthen its defenses to ensure Russia will make no further advances and will not attack again after a cease-fire or peace agreement," Kellogg's research paper for the Trumpist America First Policy Institute think tank said. "Future American military aid, however, will require Ukraine to participate in peace talks with Russia." Kellogg served in several positions during Trump's first term, including as chief of staff on the White House national security council and national security advisor to then-vice president Mike Pence. Kellogg told Voice of America at the Republican convention in July that Ukraine's options were "quite clear." "If Ukraine doesn't want to negotiate, fine, but then accept the fact that you can have enormous losses in your cities and accept the fact that you will have your children killed, accept the fact that you don't have 130,000 dead, you will have 230,000–250,000," he said. Trump's announcement came as the outgoing administration of Democrat Joe Biden was hosting a news conference to urge Ukraine to enlist more recruits by reducing the minimum age of conscription to 18. Facing a much larger enemy with more advanced weapons and with stocks of volunteers dwindling, Ukraine is facing an "existential" recruitment crunch, a senior administration official told reporters. "The simple truth is that Ukraine is not currently mobilizing or training enough soldiers to replace their battlefield losses while keeping pace with Russia's growing military," said the official, speaking on the condition of anonymity. He was pressed on what Washington considers an appropriate minimum age and he replied that "we think there's real value in them considering lowering the recruiting age to 18" -- in line with the US benchmark. He added that an additional 160,000 troops would be "on the low end" to fill out Ukraine's ranks -- but "a good start." The former Soviet republic's population has fallen by more than a quarter since its mid-1990s peak of 52 million, and authorities are desperate to shield the younger generation -- but a US congressional report in June estimated the average Ukrainian soldier is 40. Zelensky signed a decree in April lowering the draft age from 27 to 25 but the move did not alleviate the chronic troop shortages, according to US officials. ft/bjt
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Article content The Montreal Canadiens face off against the newly relocated Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre. Game starts just after 7 p.m. (TSN2, RDS, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM) . The former Arizona Coyotes left the desert for Salt Lake City, Utah in the offseason. The name is only temporary; they’re expected to get a full rebranding in time for next season. It’s the first of a back-to-back for the Habs. They meet the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road tomorrow.NoneMartinez parades goalkeeper awards and justifies them with wonder save for Villa in Champions League
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. The offers an impressive color screen, but it’s not for everybody. Luckily, if you don’t want to lock yourself into Amazon’s ecosystem, the is that’s on sale for an all-time low of $199.99 ($20 off) at and for Black Friday. You can also buy it for the same price from , and if you purchase it with a $50 gift card, the retailer is throwing in a $10 credit that’s good toward , , and audiobooks. Personally, I am a big fan of the Kobo Libra Colour. The waterproof e-reader features the same color E Ink technology used in the Kindle Colorsoft, along with the same crisp 300ppi resolution, which is halved in color mode. There are some subtle differences, though. For example, the Colorsoft’s screen appears more vibrant and neutral than that of the Kobo, and ultimately, preferred it. Still, that doesn’t make the Colour’s inferior. Its 7-inch screen is warm and bright, and Kobo offers an adjustable natural light slider if you want to change up the hue. The ad-free Kobo Libra Colour is a color e-reader with physical page-turning buttons and a 7-inch E Ink display. It also boasts IPX8 waterproofing and compatibility with the Kobo Stylus 2. However, perhaps the biggest selling points of the Libra Colour are the additional features it offers, which come at a cheaper price. It costs $80 less than the Colorsoft at $199.99, but unlike the Colorsoft, the Libra Colour offers stylus support (though you’ll have to purchase the ). That’s handy, particularly if you want to highlight passages in whatever you’re reading. What’s more, the Libra Colour features physical page-turning buttons, which I feel makes an e-reader more intuitive to use. The Libra Colour offers a few software perks, too, including native support for read-it-later app Pocket so you can read articles offline. You can even borrow free library ebooks directly on your Kobo, thanks to its built-in support for Overdrive. Obviously, the main drawback is that the Kobo doesn’t natively support Kindle books. That being said, you can still convert your Kindle library and read them on your Libra Colour, even if it does take some extra steps. / /NEW YORK (AP) — Right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga is guaranteed $5 million in his one-year contract from the New York Yankees as he returns from Tommy John surgery and could earn up to $10.5 million over two seasons. Loáisiga gets a $500,000 signing bonus and a $4.5 million salary next season as part of the agreement announced Saturday. New York has a $5 million team option for 2026 with no buyout. Loáisiga could earn $500,000 in performance bonuses in 2026: $100,000 apiece for 50 innings and each additional five through 70. Pitching coach Matt Blake said last week the 30-year-old right-hander could return in late April or May from Tommy John surgery last May 1. “I imagine him being one of the high-leverage guys,” Blake said. “Obviously, we got to take some time to get him right, make sure we don’t rush him into competition.” Loáisiga had a $2.5 million salary this year in his final season of arbitration eligibility and became a free agent. He made three relief appearances during the first seven days of the season, then went on the injured list because of a strained right flexor muscle, then had Tommy John surgery with team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad. Loáisiga was limited to 17 games in 2023 by right elbow inflammation that sidelined him from the Yankees between April 5 and Aug. 8. He is 19-11 with a 3.44 ERA in 11 starts and 152 relief appearances over seven seasons, striking out 207 and walking 72 in 219 2/3 innings. Loáisiga averaged 97.8 mph with his sinker in 2023. ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press