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Amid what he called “angst” over the departure of a successful defensive coordinator, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule on Wednesday named an interim replacement for Tony White while resisting any firm timeline for hiring the permanent guy. “I have no timetable other than to get it right,” Rhule said as part of his Signing Day press conference. “Just to make it right.” White left Monday for the same job at Florida State. Defensive backs coach John Butler, a longtime NFL assistant who also coordinated Penn State’s defense in 2013, will oversee the Husker defense in a bowl game later this month. Butler is also a candidate for the permanent role, Rhule said, and ran the unit in Wednesday’s practice. “I’ve had a lot of players come into me and voice their opinions,” Rhule said. “A lot of guys love John on the staff, on the team.” People are also reading... Whether Butler or some other coach fills the coordinator role, Rhule intends to continue running the 3-3-5 system Whie brought with him from Syracuse. The scheme favors an aggressive blitz scheme and can be hard for opposing offenses to decipher when rushing the ball. “I don’t want to switch to something different,” Rhule said. “I want to do this defense. Whoever that is, I don’t want to make that decision for the short term — where we all feel good about it — and I don’t want to make a ‘splashy’ hire.” Two years ago White fit that bill coming from Syracuse. In two seasons at NU, he coordinated national top-20 defenses in both points and yards per game allowed. On Sunday, two days after his defense allowed just 164 yards in a 13-10 loss to Iowa, Rhule said White came to him and desired to take the Florida State job for “family reasons.” Terrance Knighton, the team’s defensive line coach, has left, too, according to reports and his own X social media account, although Rhule deemed Knighton still “with” the team on Wednesday. The same was true of receivers coach Garret McGuire, who has the option, Rhule said, to remain with the team in an adjusted role after Rhule made official the hire of Kentucky receivers coach Daikiel Shorts, who had previously played and coached under new Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. “It was Dana’s only request,” Rhule said. Holgorsen would like to retain offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas, running backs coach EJ Barthel and tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield, demoted in early November from the playcaller role. Shorts, Rhule said, is a strong recruiter who understands Holgorsen’s system. “The offense will be better,” that it had been for the first 21 games of his tenure, Rhule said, thanks to Holgorsen’s addition and more time in the system. Nebraska’s defense will continue to play well, Rhule said, regardless of the coordinator. “Did I want Tony to leave? No. But it’s OK,” Rhule said. “Coaches are going to leave. If we have good players and we have good coaches, people are going to come try to get them. If no one’s trying to take our players and no one’s trying to take our coaches, that means we’re in trouble. “So that’s what it’s going to be. And the thing I’m seeing is, people all over the country are saying ‘Nebraska is a place with resources’ so it’s ‘hey Coach, I’d love to come coach there.’” Subscribe for the best Husker news & commentary Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Program Announced at Rutgers Men's Basketball Game as Part of LG's Life's Good Night PISCATAWAY, N.J. , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA , a proud partner of Rutgers Athletics, announced the creation of two positions in its annual LG Summer Internship Program exclusively for Rutgers student-athletes. The announcement was made at a recent Rutgers men's basketball game, which also featured a series of Life's Good giveaways for fans, including LG TVs and LG XBOOM Audio products. As part of the company's commitment to fostering young talent, interns will have the chance to work alongside experienced professionals, gaining exposure to various areas of LG's organizations and making important contributions to real-world projects as part of the internship program. "LG is a very meaningful and impactful place to work," said Audrey Cha , a junior at Rutgers and former LG brand marketing summer intern who was on hand to help make the announcement. "I'm really passionate about the field of marketing, and my internship allowed me to experience a lot of real-world work in my field. I was also able to make a lot of connections that I've maintained even after my internship ended," she added. LG also added multiple Life's Good moments throughout the game for the fans. As part of the company's sponsorship, LG brought "Life's Good" to center court at Jersey Mike's Arena with a friendly head-to-head competition and product giveaways. Following the game, fans enjoyed a meet-and-greet with Rutgers guard and team captain, Jeremiah Williams . "LG recognizes the importance of investing in the next generation of leaders, and our internship program provides a unique opportunity for students to gain enriching experiences in a variety of fields in a dynamic corporate environment," said Louis Giagrande , LG USA head of marketing. "We are proud to partner with Rutgers Athletics to support their student-athletes both on and off the court." "LG's summer internship program continues to create exceptional opportunities for our student-athletes," said Carey Loch , Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development and Success at Rutgers University . "The presence of LG at this game had a powerful impact, energizing fans, strengthening the LG-Rutgers partnership and showcasing LG's investment in our students' futures." In addition to highlighting the internship program, the halftime competition featured a head-to-head challenge where fans tested their basketball shooting skills for a chance to win LG prizes. During the post-game meet and greet with Williams, fans also had the opportunity to take pictures, get his autograph and win LG products including XBOOM XL7 and XBOOM XG2T portable audio speakers. To learn more about LG's commitment to student-athletes, visit https://www.lg.com/us/ncaa . About LG Electronics USA LG Electronics USA , Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. , is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $68 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States , LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com . Media Contacts: LG Electronics USA Chris De Maria christopher.demaria@lge.com 908-548-4515 Kristi Hubert Kristi.Hubert@LG-One.com 630-995-5444 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lg-usa-announces-creation-of-2025-summer-internships-exclusively-for-rutgers-student-athletes-302332916.html SOURCE LG Electronics USA
Remember in when Dorothy stepped out of her sepia world and into a land of vibrant color? That same wonderment is what you'll be feeling when you upgrade from your crusty cookware to a spiffy new set of pots and pans. But not just any set will do — you want kitchenware that's durable, easy to clean, easy to use and looks good. Hybrid Cookware Set, 6 Pieces Hybrid Perfect Pots & Pans Set, 12 Pieces HexClad Damascus Steel Knife Set, 7 Pieces Hybrid Pot Set with Lids, 6 Pieces Salt and Pepper Grinder Set HexClad 1-Quart Hybrid Stainless Steel Pot HexClad 12-Inch Hybrid Nonstick Wok Not sure of where to look? In the words of Gordon Ramsay, "Don't get your knickers in a twist!" The celebrity chef is a fan of , the brand behind the cookware "cooks to absolute, utter perfection." As if a celeb endorsement wasn't enough, the is already in full swing, with discounts of up to 40% on nonstick cookware sets and kitchen tools. 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MEMPHIS, Tenn. , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- uLab Systems ® announces an exciting new strategic collaboration with Voxel Dental and LuxCreo, Inc., two other leaders in the orthodontic industry, aimed at advancing the use of direct print aligner technology. All three companies share the vision of transforming the landscape of in-office manufacturing capabilities for orthodontists. Together they will streamline the overall workflow for direct print appliances and further the adoption of this promising technology. "We could not be happier to team up with Voxel and LuxCreo," said Charlie Wen, Co-founder and President of uLab Systems. "This collaboration will enable us to deliver needed advancements in direct print technology workflow, ultimately benefiting our customers and their patients with fast, precise, and cost-effective solutions." Mark Bacino , Vice President of Orthodontic Solutions at Voxel, added, "We're thrilled about the future of direct print aligners with the LuxCreo system. Previously, we were concerned about the lengthy digital workflow, but now, with the integration of uLab's uDesign platform and LuxCreo FastTrack AI, setting up direct print cases is much easier. The reduction in labor time is invaluable, eliminating the need for physically blocking out, thermoforming, cutting, and trimming in-office aligners." Mike Yang , CEO of LuxCreo, commented, "We are excited to partner with Voxel and uLab, uniting our shared commitment to enhance patient care through disruptive solutions. Together, we are advancing the frontier of digital dentistry, empowering doctors with elegant solutions and the ability to create lasting value for their business and patients. This collaboration underscores our collective vision to shape a brighter, more connected future." uLab's uDesign software has been the established leader in digital aligner treatment planning platforms since its commercial launch in 2019. Since then, the company has been focused on creating flexible workflows to empower orthodontists, giving them greater control over their treatment plans and aligner manufacturing. uLab recently enabled direct print capabilities for the uDesign software application and is working with LuxCreo on integrations that will save time for users. Register for an upcoming event to learn more: Hands-On with 3D Printed Aligners: From Treatment Planning to Finished Aligner 1/31/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/21/25 LuxCreo, Inc., Headquarters – Chicago, IL Register Now! https://voxeldental.com/products/luxdemo Digital Workflows for In-office Printing with uLab 3/7/25 Voxel Dental Headquarters – Houston, TX Register Now! https://ulabsystems.swoogo.com/ulabvoxel About uLab Systems uLab's mission is to advance the orthodontic industry with aligner products and digital treatment planning software that let orthodontists take back control of their treatment plans to provide the best outcomes for their patients. uLab sustainably manufactures uSmile aligners in Memphis, Tennessee , recycling over 80% of manufacturing mold materials. uSmile clear aligners, the uAssist concierge service, and the uDesign software are available to orthodontic practices in the USA . To learn more, visit www.ulabsystems.com. Contact: Johanna Beckmen , pr@ulabsystems.com . About Voxel Dental Voxel Dental is the #1 provider of digital orthodontic workflow solutions, offering the industry's top brands along with decades of combined experience in dental technologies. The Voxel team field tests every digital technology we provide to recommend the highest quality tailored solutions for our customers across a comprehensive product line. Focusing on a high-tech, high-touch philosophy, we specialize in 3D printers, intraoral scanners, digital X-ray, laser welding, thermoforming plastics, and wire-bending robotics with an emphasis on providing unmatched education, training, and technical support. For more information, please visit our website at voxeldental.com or call us at 281.789.7270. Contact: Chris Koch , marketing@voxeldental.com . About LuxCreo, Inc. LuxCreo, Inc., is the leading platform for personalized medical and dental devices, dedicated to transforming patient care through innovation, speed, and customer success. We empower doctors to design, create, and deliver same-day treatments that enhance smiles, health, and well-being for a wider variety of patients. Our unique ecosystem supports dental and medical professionals with onsite, scalable solutions and flexible production with laboratory design and production services. LuxCreo helps doctors grow their practices and improve patient care by delivering more customized and effective treatments with convenience and precision. For more information, visit LuxCreo.com © 2024 uLab Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. uSmile and Reva are trademarks and uLab, uLab Systems, uAssist and uDesign are registered trademarks of uLab Systems, Inc. MAR-0001792 Rev 1 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ulab-announces-strategic-collaboration-with-voxel-and-luxcreo-to-revolutionize-direct-print-aligner-technology-302330747.html SOURCE uLab Systems, Inc.
Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Lemonade. Our analysis of options history for Lemonade LMND revealed 20 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 70% of traders were bullish, while 20% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 11 were puts, with a value of $1,950,705, and 9 were calls, valued at $1,190,845. Expected Price Movements Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $15.0 to $55.0 for Lemonade during the past quarter. Insights into Volume & Open Interest Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Lemonade's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Lemonade's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $15.0 to $55.0 over the preceding 30 days. Lemonade Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days Biggest Options Spotted: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume LMND PUT SWEEP BULLISH 11/29/24 $4.6 $3.7 $4.3 $49.00 $460.2K 5.0K 1.2K LMND PUT TRADE BULLISH 11/29/24 $4.1 $3.6 $3.8 $49.00 $440.0K 5.0K 2.7K LMND CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/15/27 $38.6 $38.5 $38.6 $15.00 $386.0K 84 275 LMND CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/15/27 $38.7 $38.6 $38.7 $15.00 $263.1K 84 275 LMND PUT SWEEP BULLISH 11/29/24 $2.65 $2.55 $2.55 $48.00 $250.5K 91 3.6K About Lemonade Lemonade Inc operates in the insurance industry. The company offers digital and artificial intelligence based platform for various insurances and for settling claims and paying premiums. The platform ensures transparency in issuing policies and settling disputes. The company is using technology, data, artificial intelligence, contemporary design, and social impact to deliver delightful and affordable insurances. Geographically, it operates in California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Georgia, Washington, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Oregon and others. Present Market Standing of Lemonade With a volume of 2,396,176, the price of LMND is up 0.08% at $50.4. RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought. Next earnings are expected to be released in 95 days. Expert Opinions on Lemonade A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $33.4. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Lemonade, maintaining a target price of $44. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Neutral rating for Lemonade, targeting a price of $25. * An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Underweight rating on Lemonade, maintaining a target price of $23. * An analyst from BMO Capital persists with their Underperform rating on Lemonade, maintaining a target price of $15. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JMP Securities keeps a Market Outperform rating on Lemonade with a target price of $60. Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Lemonade options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro . © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Prospera Financial Services Inc Raises Stock Position in Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (NYSEARCA:CGBL)
Madison, WI - The Wisconsin women's hockey team has one goal in mind this season: winning an NCAA-record eighth national championship . The past two seasons, the Badgers and Ohio State Buckeyes have split a pair of national title games, each decided by a score of 1-0. UW entered last weekend unbeaten at 12-0 when it traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to face OSU. Like the previous two national title games, the #1 and #2 ranked teams in the country split the two-game series. Despite not coming out with a sweep as the Badgers had hoped, a pair of assists by one of the Badgers' captains inched her ever closer to the top of a record that had stood for over 17 years. On Saturday evening, that record fell, as the Badgers hope that individual accolade is just one of many collected before winning the ultimate prize at the Frozen Four in March. Wisconsin Women's Hockey Center Casey O'Brien Sets Program Assists Record © Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK UW hosted the St. Thomas Tommies for a two-game series this weekend at LaBahn Arena. With a pair of assists on Friday night, Wisconsin center Casey O'Brien tied the Badgers' program leader in total assists in a career. The WCHA Forward of the Month got finishes from a crafty goal by Kirsten Simms and a funny bounce off a defender's skate on a power play. That wily bounce put O'Brien in a tie atop the program record book with 138 assists, but she would soon stand alone. After O'Brien put the puck on the net in Saturday's series finale, winger Laila Edwards snuck the loose puck behind Tommies goaltender Dani Strom. To add to the drama, the officials went to the monitor to review for goaltender interference, but soon enough, O'Brien's record-shattering 139th career assist was confirmed. The fifth-year forward holds the record for most assists in a career and a single season in a Badgers uniform. In last year's campaign, the Milton, Massachusetts native became the first Wisconsin women's hockey player to record 50 assists in a season, one year removed from leading UW in goals and assists en route to the Badgers' seventh national championship. Related: Wisconsin Women's Hockey: "All or Nothing" for Record 8th National Title Sara Bauer previously held the record for most assists in a career with the Wisconsin women's hockey team. In her career, spanning from 2003-07, the UW Athletic Hall of Famer became the first Badger to win the Patty Kazmaier Award (given to the top female college hockey player in the United States), led Wisconsin to back-to-back national championships in 2006 and 2007, and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2007 Frozen Four. Badgers Co-Captains Celebrate O'Brien's Program Record © Mark Stewart / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK "Oh, wow," was Caroline Harvey 's, O'Brien's co-captain's, unfiltered reaction earlier this week when she realized how close O'Brien was to reaching the career milestone. "Her game is just so unselfish." Aside from being co-captains, Harvey and O'Brien have been tied at the hip through the beginning of the season. The duo shared the Hockey Commission Association National Player of the Month Award for September/October. In addition to their accolades on the ice for the Badgers, O'Brien, and Harvey also shared the ice earlier this month for Team USA in a three-game rivalry series against Team Canada. So familiar with O'Brien' s ability on the ice, Harvey said the center is "always looking for the right pass, setting other people up for them to finish. And then also, she can finish herself, of course - easily." That scoring prowess, while sometimes secondary to her playmaking talent, makes O'Brien a threat from anywhere on the ice. The 2024 Patty Kazmaier Award Top-3 Finalist also sits at 11th all-time in most goals scored in a career by a Wisconsin women's hockey player - just one shy of reaching Bauer at 10th. Harvey finished her praise for her teammate by adding, "I can't wait to celebrate that when she reaches that milestone." With this group, there are sure to be more celebrations yet to come. Related: Wisconsin Women's Hockey Transfer Finds Opportunity in 6-1 Victory Stay in the loop with all things Wisconsin Badgers by visiting AllBadgers.com for more updates. Ready to join the community? Follow Athlon Sports on YouTube , Facebook , and X to join in on the conversation. You can also follow Kedrick Stumbris at @KedrickStumbris on X
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The County of Haliburton is aiming to make play more accessible to all residents and park visitors with the installation of communication boards in county parks. The county announced on Tuesday (December 10) that it has installed the first augmentative and alternative communication (ACC) boards at Head Lake Park and at Rotary Beach Park in Haliburton. The move targets ensuring that people of all abilities can enjoy meaningful communication and social interaction together, a media release from the county noted. Haliburton County warden Liz Danielsen told kawarthaNOW the new boards are a feature that have been discussed and desired for a few years, and an initiative that will benefit residents and others who use the parks. “The newly created communication board will truly enhance accessibility for those with speech and reading disabilities and are an exciting addition to our community,” Danielsen said. “The idea was raised during brainstorming discussions by the county’s accessibility committee several years by a member and have finally come to fruition,” she said about the impetus for the project. The communication boards are strategically placed in the playgrounds and feature a range of picture communication symbols — images and words — that allow people to communicate their needs, wants and ideas, or to simply play and engage in creative games. In addition to providing people of all abilities with more opportunities in county parks, the boards are also a tool aimed at promoting inclusion and raising awareness and education of complex communication needs, as well as augmentative and alternative communication, the county noted. “Communication boards highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusion in our county for all residents, including people who communicate in a variety of ways,” Danielsen, who is also mayor of Algonquin Highlands, stated. Haliburton company MacArt Studios created the layout and production of Haliburton County’s playground communication board in collaboration with municipal staff, and with feedback from area residents, the county’s joint accessibility committee, speech language pathologists and occupational therapists, along with caregivers, organizations and agencies that support people with communication challenges. The first county-funded communication board was installed in the fall in Head Lake Park. Then, through federal and provincial funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, a second board was installed by the Municipality of Dysart et al at Rotary Beach Park. “This project reflects our ongoing dedication to accessibility and community-building and I am proud to see it come to life,” said Walt McKechnie, deputy mayor of Dysart et al, and member of the County of Haliburton joint accessibility committee. The joint accessibility committee plans to expand the initiative to additional playgrounds across the county in 2025, “continuing its commitment to working toward a barrier-free community where all people have equal opportunity to live, visit, raise a family, work, and retire.” For more information about the county’s joint accessibility committee communication board project, visit .Qatar tribune Agencies Beijing China’s exports slowed sharply and imports unexpectedly shrank in November, in a worrying sign for the world’s No 2 economy as Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House brings fresh trade risks. The disappointing trade figures follow other indicators showing patchy growth in November, suggesting Beijing needs to do more to shore up a faltering economy that is only likely to face further challenges next year. Outbound shipments grew 6.7 percent last month, customs data showed on Tuesday, missing a forecast 8.5% increase and down from a 12.7 percent rise in October. Of more concern for authorities, imports shrank 3.9 percent, their worst performance in nine months and dashing expectations for a 0.3 percent increase, keeping alive calls for more policy support to prop up domestic demand. Top leaders on Monday vowed to ramp up stimulus in 2025, shifting the language around China’s monetary and fiscal settings to more accommodative wording in a bid to rev up demand and entice consumers back into spending. “Global demand is not super strong, data from other major exporters like South Korea and Vietnam point to different levels of slowdown too,” said Xu Tianchen, senior economist at the Economist Intelligence Unit. “Early signs of trade frontloading in anticipation of Trump’s tariffs next year have started to emerge, but the full impact will not be felt until the coming months, especially December and January,” he added. US President-elect Trump has pledged to slap an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods in a bid to force Beijing to do more to stop the trafficking of chemicals used to make fentanyl. He had previously said he would introduce tariffs in excess of 60 percent. His threats have rattled China’s industrial complex, which sells goods worth more than $400 billion annually to the US. Ahead of expected tariff hikes, exporters rushed to shift stock to US warehouses in October, anticipating shipments for fresh orders once global demand recovers. While that trend slowed sharply in November, frontloading ahead of expected tariffs may still support exports. “We expect exports to accelerate again in the coming months, supported by gains in export competitiveness and exporters front-running tariffs,” said Zichun Huang, China economist at Capital Economics. However, unresolved tensions with the European Union over tariffs of up to 45.3 percent on China-made electric vehicles threaten to open a second front in Beijing’s trade war with the West. China’s trade surplus grew to $97.44 billion last month, up from $95.72 billion in October. US tariffs pose a bigger threat to China than they did during Trump’s first term as the $19 trillion-dollar economy’s exports are one of its main growth drivers, with household and business confidence dented by a prolonged property crisis. While manufacturers reported the best business conditions in seven months in a November factory survey, suggesting stimulus is trickling through, they also warned they were receiving fewer export orders. Those trends have prompted calls by analysts and policy experts for a shift away from an economic over-reliance on manufacturing and exports. Government advisors have recommended Beijing keeps its growth target unchanged at around 5 percent next year and implements more forceful stimulus to mitigate the expected US tariffs by leaning on the country’s vast domestic consumer market. China’s economic woes prompted policymakers to act in September, with the central bank unveiling its most aggressive monetary easing since the pandemic, cutting interest rates and injecting 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) into the financial system. China recorded large falls in imports of commodities such as vegetable oils, rare earths and fertilisers. Much of that was due to declines in commodity prices although that also helped volumes, which increased for crude oil, coal and copper. Top policymakers are expected to meet this week to set key targets and policy intentions for next year. Investors will be watching for remarks that suggest Beijing will prioritise the consumer sector in its policies, having focused this year mostly on upgrading its export-reliant manufacturing sector. Economists expect China’s imports will recover in the coming months, not least because policymakers are expected to expand the fiscal headroom next year. “Robust fiscal expenditure, much of it likely directed toward investment, should boost demand for industrial commodities in the coming months,” Capital Economics’ Huang said. Copy 13/12/2024 10WASHINGTON — The FBI should have done more to collect intelligence before the Capitol riot even though the bureau did prepare for the possibility of violence on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a watchdog report Thursday. It also said no undercover FBI employees were present that day and none of the bureau’s informants was authorized to participate. The report from the Justice Department inspector general’s office knocks down a fringe conspiracy theory advanced by some Republicans in Congress that the FBI played a role in instigating the events that day, when rioters determined to overturn Republican Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden stormed the building in a violent clash with police. The review was released nearly four years after a dark chapter in history that shook the bedrock of American democracy. Though narrow in scope, the report aims to shed light on gnawing questions that have dominated public discourse, including whether major intelligence failures preceded the riot and whether anyone in the crowd was for some reason acting at the behest of the FBI. It’s the latest major investigation about a day unlike any other in U.S. history that has already yielded congressional inquiries and federal and state indictments. The watchdog found that 26 FBI informants were in Washington for election-related protests on Jan. 6, and though three entered either the building or a restricted area outside, none had been authorized to do so by the bureau or to break the law or encourage others to do so. The report also found that the FBI did take appropriate steps to prepare for the events of Jan. 6, but failed to scour its 56 field offices across the country for relevant intelligence. The watchdog’s lengthy review was launched days after the riot, following revelations that a Jan. 5, 2021, bulletin prepared by the FBI’s Norfolk, Virginia, field office that warned of the potential for “war” at the Capitol. The former head of the FBI’s office in Washington has said that once he received that Jan. 5 warning, the information was quickly shared with other law enforcement agencies through a joint terrorism task force. But Capitol Police leaders have said they were unaware of that document at the time and have insisted that they had no specific or credible intelligence that any demonstration at the Capitol would result in a large-scale attack on the building. FBI Director Chris Wray, who announced this week his plans to resign at the end President Joe Biden’s term in January, has defended his agency’s handing of the intelligence report. He told lawmakers in 2021 that the report was disseminated though the joint terrorism task force, discussed at a command post in Washington and posted on an internet portal available to other law enforcement agencies. “We did communicate that information in a timely fashion to the Capitol Police and (Metropolitan Police Department) in not one, not two, but three different ways,” Wray said at the time. The conspiracy theory that federal law enforcement officers entrapped members of the mob has been spread in conservative circles, including by some Republican lawmakers. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., recently suggested on a podcast that agents pretending to be Trump supporters were responsible for instigating the violence. And former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who withdrew as Trump’s pick as attorney general amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations, sent a letter to Wray in 2021 asking how many informants were at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and if they were “merely passive informants or active instigators.” It wasn’t previously clear how many FBI informants were in the crowd that day. Wray refused to say during a congressional hearing last year how many of the people who entered the Capitol and surrounding area on Jan. 6 were either FBI employees or people with whom the FBI had made contact. But Wray said the “notion that somehow the violence at the Capitol on January 6 was part of some operation orchestrated by FBI sources and agents is ludicrous.” One FBI informant testified last year at the trial of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio about marching to the Capitol with his fellow extremist group members, and described communicating with his handler as the mob of Trump supporters swarmed the building. But the informant wasn’t in any of the Telegram chats the Proud Boys were accused of using to plot violence in the days leading up to Jan. 6.