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superace club Arizona AG sues Saudi firm over 'excessive' groundwater pumping, saying it's a public nuisance PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she is suing a Saudi Arabian agribusiness over what she calls “excessive pumping” of groundwater. She alleges that the Fondomonte alfalfa farm in western Arizona is violating a public nuisance law even though the area has no groundwater pumping regulations. Mayes said Wednesday that Fondomonte's use of groundwater threatens the public health, safety and infrastructure of local communities in rural La Paz County. It's Arizona's latest action against foreign companies that use huge amounts of groundwater to grow thirsty forage crops for export. The Associated Press emailed Fondomonte seeking a response to the lawsuit. US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent WASHINGTON (AP) — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November from a year earlier, up from a yearly figure of 2.6% in October. Excluding volatile food and energy costs, so-called core prices increased 3.3%. Measured month to month, prices climbed 0.3% from October to November, the biggest such increase since April. Wednesday’s inflation figures are the final major piece of data Federal Reserve officials will consider before they meet next week to decide on interest rates. The November increase won’t likely be enough to discourage the officials from cutting their key rate by a quarter-point. Albertsons sues Kroger for failing to win approval of their proposed supermarket merger Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history has crumbled. The two companies accusing each other of not doing enough to push their proposed alliance through, and Albertsons pulled out of the $24.6 billion deal on Wednesday. The bitter breakup came the day after two judges — a federal judge in Oregon and a state judge in Washington — issued injunctions to block the merger, saying it could reduce competition and harm consumers. Albertsons is now suing Kroger, seeking a $600 million termination fee, as well as billions of dollars in legal fees and lost shareholder value. Kroger says the claims are “baseless.” Donald Trump will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell as he's named Time's Person of the Year NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange for the first time and be named Time magazine's Person of the Year. Thursday's events will be a notable moment of twin recognitions for Trump, a born-and-bred New Yorker who has long seen praise from the business world and media as a sign of success. Four people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press that Trump was expected to be on Wall Street on Thursday to mark the ceremonial start of the day's trading, while a person familiar with the selection confirmed that Trump had been selected as Time's Person of the Year. Supreme Court allows investors' class action to proceed against microchip company Nvidia WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is allowing a class-action lawsuit that accuses Nvidia of misleading investors about its past dependence on selling computer chips for the mining of volatile cryptocurrency to proceed. The court’s decision Wednesday comes the same week that China said it is investigating the the microchip company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws. The justices heard arguments four weeks ago in Nvidia’s bid to shut down the lawsuit, then decided that they were wrong to take up the case in the first place. They dismissed the company’s appeal, leaving in place an appellate ruling allowing the case to go forward. Apple's latest iPhones get the gift of more AI as holiday shopping season heats up SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is pumping more artificial intelligence into the latest iPhones during the holiday shopping season. It comes in the form of a free software update that includes a feature that enables users to create customized emojis within a matter of seconds. The Wednesday release of the iPhone’s upgraded operating system extends Apple’s expansion into AI months after rivals such as Samsung and Google began implanting the revolutionary on their devices. The update builds upon another one that came out in late October. The latest round of AI tricks includes “Genmojis,” Apple’s description of emojis that iPhone users will be able to ask the technology to create and then share. EU targets Russia's ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union envoys have agreed a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine. The EU's Hungarian presidency said Wednesday that the measures will target in particular a vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and fuel. The sanctions are aimed at about 50 of what are routinely decrepit ships. The sanctions will hit more officials and entities alleged to be helping Russia to improve its military technology by evading export restrictions. EU foreign ministers are set to formally adopt the sanctions package on Monday. Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited federal permits for energy projects and other construction worth more than $1 billion. But like other Trump plans, the idea is likely to run into regulatory and legislative hurdles, including a landmark law that requires federal agencies to consider the environmental impact before deciding on major projects. Environmental groups called the plan a clear violation of the National Environmental Policy Act. The chief policy advocacy officer at the Natural Resources Defense Council says Trump should be careful what he wishes for. She said, "What if someone wants to build a waste incinerator next to Mar-a-Lago or a coal mine next to Bedminster golf course?” Trump says he'll name Andrew Ferguson head of FTC and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has made another flurry of job announcements. He said Tuesday that he had selected Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Kimberly Guilfoyle as the ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack as the ambassador to Turkey. Ferguson is already one of the FTC's five commissioners and will replace Lina Khan. She became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars’ worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior. Guilfoyle became engaged to Don Trump Jr. in 2020, adn Tom Barrack is a longtime friend who was also the former Trump inaugural chair. 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In fantasy football, nothing's worse than a player going out and being a liability in your lineup. There's not a whole lot you can do when a superstar underperforms, but it's infuriating when one of your fringe starters is one of the reasons you lost a matchup. Fantasy managers should look to avoid these disappointments at all costs. Last week, we gave you names like Deebo Samuel, Najee Harris, Dallas Goedert, and Tank Dell as players to consider benching. If you started any of these four, chances are that you were left wishing you had made a different decision. Thankfully, Week 13 is a clean slate with new matchups to analyze. It may be a new week, but the goal remains the same - avoid the lineup landmines. We'll be using a roundtable style article for our Week 13 fantasy football busts. Three of our fantasy football analysts will be taking a look at the slate and covering one player who they will be shying away from at each position. Fantasy managers could be in line for a frustrating Sunday afternoon if they choose to start any of these players. WEEK 13 FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/ST | Kickers Fantasy QB Busts Week 13 Michael O'Hara: Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals — Of all the fantasy QB1 options, none has been more inconsistent than Kyler Murray. He has four games with more than 22 fantasy points, but he also has four games with 12 or fewer points. This could be a week where we see Murray hit his floor rather than his ceiling. The Vikings' defense has caused fits for opposing quarterbacks thanks to their 36.1 percent pressure rate. Minnesota is holding opposing quarterbacks to 16.6 fantasy points per game, and we could see Murray come in below this number if Brian Flores forces him to make a few poor decisions and cause a turnover or two. Ed Williams: Jared Goff, Detroit Lions — The Lions have been red-hot, steamrolling past everyone. Some thought the Colts could be a trap game last week, but Detroit had no issues in dispatching of them. But now they host Chicago on Thanksgiving on a short week. The Bears have had some issues this year, but the defense continues to thrive against the pass. In addition to giving up the 2nd-fewest points to wide receivers, they also lead the league in how few points they give up to QBs. It might seem like going out on a limb to call the 3rd-favorite for NFL MVP based on the odds a bust, but that is the case here in Week 13. Proceed with caution if you want to play Goff. Vinnie Iyer: Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers — Love will lean a lot on the run at home vs. the Dolphins whose pass defense can give him or his more limited receivers some problems, while it remains the Josh Jacobs show. WEEK 13 FANTASY FOOTBALL WAIVER WIRE ADVICE Full Waiver Wire List | FAAB Recommendations Fantasy RB Busts Week 13 O'Hara: James Conner, Arizona Cardinals — A matchup with the Vikings spells trouble for both members of the Arizona backfield. James Conner will take on a front seven that has allowed the 3rd-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs. The Vikings also rank 1st in rushing yards allowed per game and 2nd in yards per carry. Minnesota has not allowed a running back to hit double-digit fantasy points since Week 8, and it will require an impressive performance from Conner to break that streak. The most likely outcome seems to be a day of tough sledding for the Arizona offense as a whole. Williams: Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars — The Jags are coming off a bye, but before that break, the team was in shambles. It was widely assumed that Doug Pederson would have been fired during the bye week, but that never came to pass, and he's still at the helm. Now they face the Texans who give up the 6th-fewest points to running backs. Etienne also typically has to share carries with Tank Bigsby and D'Ernest Johnson, so this is not a recipe for success. Iyer: Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers — The Browns were tough on him up front in Week 12, and that can continue against the beefed up Bengals, who are much-improved vs. the run rom earlier in the season when battling key injuries up front. Fantasy WR Busts Week 13 O'Hara: Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel was on this list last week, and we're going right back to him in Week 13. Throughout his career, Samuel has been known for generating explosive plays after the catch. If there's one thing the Buffalo defense has been known for this season, it's limiting those sorts of plays. They utilize two high safety looks at the highest rate in the league in an effort to keep everything in front of them. The Bills have also been very effective at wrapping up after the catch; their 5.12 YAC per reception is the 6th-best mark in the NFL. Against a defense that limits the big play, Samuel is a bust candidate amid his recent struggles. Williams: Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions — Williams is a boom-or-bust player, and going up against the Bears on a short week seems much closer to a bust scenario. Chicago gives up the 2nd-fewest points to wide receivers, and since we already have Jared Goff as a bust, this correlates. Amon-Ra St. Brown may have more success as he runs more routes out of the slot, but Chicago is very stingy on the outside. Iyer: Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns — Jeudy has been rejuvenated as a key target for Jameis Winston, but expect his revenge game to be more revenge lame against Denver's nasty cover cornerbacks, inside and out. This feels like an ugly, low-scoring game in the elements, except with Jeudy not repeating what he did vs. the Steelers. Fantasy TE Busts Week 13 O'Hara: Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons — Kyle Pitts' role within the Atlanta offense has been unpredictable throughout the year; his weekly target share has ranged from 4.2 to 25 percent. Given his inconsistent usage, it's hard to rely on Pitts to begin with. Against a stout Chargers defense, he's best left on the bench. Los Angeles has the No. 11 pass defense in the NFL, and they have been especially effective at shutting down tight ends. Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and Travis Kelce are the only tight ends to hit 50 yards against this defense. This trio makes up some of fantasy's elite tight ends, but Kelce was the only one to score more than 12 PPR points against the Chargers. It wouldn't be surprising at all to see Pitts held in the single digits. Williams: Dalton Kincaid/Dawson Knox, Buffalo Bills — The Bills are coming off a bye, but we still don't know if Dalton Kincaid will be ready to go as he's been dealing with a knee injury. Either way, whoever is starting at TE for the Bills, should be left out of fantasy lineups. Kincaid has been a big disappointment all season as Buffalo just isn't giving him enough volume to be a valuable fantasy asset this year. On top of that, while the 49ers have struggled in some areas on defense, they're giving up the 6th-fewest points to the tight end position. You should be able to find better alternatives. Iyer: Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens — Isaiah Likely has resurfaced as a factor, and the wide receivers are more involved. The Eagles have been very good in coverage in the middle vs. tight ends, so you can afford to sit him if you have a favorable depth play. Fantasy Defense Busts Week 13 O'Hara: Pittsburgh Steelers — The Pittsburgh defense has been an every-week starter this year, but fantasy managers should have second thoughts this week. The Bengals have scored at least 27 points in three straight games and hold the No. 6 scoring offense in the NFL. The Cincinnati offense will likely be pulling out all the stops in a must-win divisional matchup. Williams: San Francisco 49ers — The 49ers have a reputation for being a great defense, but that hasn't always been the case the last couple of years, and this year in particular, there seem to be more cracks in the foundation than usual. With a well-rested Bills team up next, this unit should not be in starting lineups. Iyer: Chicago Bears — They struggled more than expected vs. the Vikings' passing offense overall, and you'll want to park them on the road in the division against the mightier, less-giving Lions.One Piece Chapter 1132: See release date, time, where to read and spoilers

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By Olusola Jide Jide Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has announced plans to review the minimum salary for players following the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season. Speaking during a roundtable with journalists in Akure on Tuesday, Elegbeleye emphasized the importance of transparency, credibility, and professional refereeing in attracting investors to the league. “Starting next season, we will implement an upward review of players’ salaries,” he said. Elegbeleye, a former Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), reiterated the league’s zero-tolerance policy for hooliganism and violence at match venues. He also highlighted the league’s progress in officiating, starting with the introduction of communication gadgets, which lays the groundwork for the eventual adoption of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology. According to Elegbeleye, young referees will undergo training on VAR usage, adding that all Nigerian referees are graduates of higher institutions. He further assured stakeholders of the NPFL’s commitment to upholding standards and adhering to league rules without favoritism. He pointed to the league’s enforcement of penalties, including point deductions and financial sanctions, as a means of discouraging violence and intimidation at match venues. According to him, “we have started with the reduction of three points from any erring team and financial punishment to ensure that the visiting teams are not intimidated. “Since we started reducing three points it is the home teams that are now protecting away teams. The home team must win syndrome has reduced drastically, on match day one of the current season, we recorded no fewer than four away wins. “We must insist on the rule and not compromising the standards to get it right. There are lots of investors who are ready to partner us for the growth of the league.” Elegbeleye noted. The NPFL Chairman also emphasized the importance of checks and balances to foster growth in the league. “There are many investors ready to partner with us to elevate the league. By adhering to the rules and maintaining transparency, we can get it right,” he said. Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur hopes the homework he did earlier this month will help his team deal with its compressed schedule over the next couple of weeks. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur hopes the homework he did earlier this month will help his team deal with its compressed schedule over the next couple of weeks. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur hopes the homework he did earlier this month will help his team deal with its compressed schedule over the next couple of weeks. The Packers’ 38-10 victory Sunday over the San Francisco 49ers began a 12-day stretch in which they play three games. They’re back at Lambeau Field on Thursday night to host the Miami Dolphins before visiting the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions the following Thursday. LaFleur prepared for this. When the Packers had a bye Nov. 10, LaFleur said he spent the extra time studying the Dolphins, knowing he’d have little time to prepare for them this week. “I watched pretty much every snap of Miami knowing this was coming, so made my notes, had kind of a preliminary plan for that,” LaFleur said. The Packers (8-3) showed they could thrive in these quick turnaround situations last year, when they won a Thanksgiving Day game at Detroit four days after beating the Los Angeles Chargers at Lambeau Field. The difference this time is that the Packers will play another Thursday game a week after their Thanksgiving matchup against the Dolphins. Playing three games in so short a time frame could take a long-term physical toll as they head into the stretch run of the regular season. They started this three-game set by producing their highest point total since winning 38-20 at Chicago in their 2023 season opener. “I think collectively as a whole, especially on offense, I feel we’re getting back into a rhythm,” quarterback Jordan Love said. The Packers understand the importance of this stretch, particularly with the NFC North-leading Lions looming next week. Although Green Bay has put itself in good position to earn a playoff berth, the Packers have little margin for error if they want to catch up to the Lions (10-1) or Minnesota Vikings (9-2) in the NFC North race. The Packers already lost to both those teams at home and are just 1-2 within the division. “We know going down this stretch every game is going to be important, every practice is going to be important, every meeting, whatever the case may be is going to be important,” safety Xavier McKinney said. “So we’re looking forward to this challenge.” What’s working The Packers shored up their red zone offense by scoring touchdowns on each of their five trips inside the 49ers 20-yard line. It was the first time since 2017 the Packers had posted a perfect red zone percentage in a game while getting inside the opponent’s 20 at least five times. Green Bay entered the game having converted just 48.7% of its red zone possessions into touchdowns to rank 27th in the NFL. ... The Packers had 169 yards rushing to increase their season total to 1,668. That’s their highest total through the first 11 games of a season since 2003. ... After allowing a season-high 179 yards rushing in a 20-19 victory at Chicago, the Packers limited the 49ers to 44 yards on 16 carries. What needs work Not much. The Packers squandered a scoring opportunity late in the second quarter and could have led by more than 17-7 at the beak considering how they had dominated play up to that point, but this otherwise was a pretty crisp performance. Stock up McKinney broke up a fourth down pass and had a 48-yard interception return that led to a touchdown. McKinney has seven interceptions this season to tie Detroit’s Kerby Joseph for the NFL lead. ... RB Josh Jacobs rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns. Jacobs has seven touchdowns (six rushing, one receiving) over his past five games. ... DL Rashan Gary has 2 1/2 sacks over his past three games. Gary also forced a fumble Sunday. ... One week after blocking a field-goal attempt as time expired to preserve Green Bay’s victory at Chicago, DL Karl Brooks recovered a fumble to set up a touchdown. ... K Brandon McManus made a 51-yard field goal, converting Green Bay’s first attempt from 50-plus yards this season. Stock down WR Christian Watson had no catches and dropped a potential 49-yard touchdown pass. Watson’s struggles came just a week after he caught four passes for a career-high 150 yards against the Bears. Injuries WR Romeo Doubs left the game with a concussion. CB Jaire Alexander (knee) and LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) didn’t play. Key numbers Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 800/6: Jacobs has rushed for 944 yards and seven touchdowns this season which means he has run for at least 800 yards and six touchdowns in each of his first six NFL seasons. The only other players since 2000 to rush for at least 800 yards and six touchdowns in each of their first six seasons are Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson, Ezekiel Elliott and Adrian Peterson. Next steps The Packers could get a strong test from the Dolphins (5-6), who are playing better than their record indicates. Miami has won three straight games by a combined score of 91-49. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Advertisement Advertisement

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