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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Rob Martin had 17 points in Southeast Missouri State's 88-39 victory against Westminster (MO) on Sunday night. Martin also contributed seven rebounds for the Redhawks (7-6). Braxton Stacker scored 16 points while going 7 of 11 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and added five rebounds. Damarion Walkup went 5 of 11 from the field (4 for 10 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points. The Blue Jays were led in scoring by Walker Gohring, who finished with 13 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on the promise that his policies would reduce high borrowing costs and lighten the financial burden on American households. But what if, as many economists expect, interest rates remain elevated, well above their pre-pandemic lows? Trump could point a finger at the Federal Reserve, and in particular at its chair, Jerome Powell, whom Trump himself nominated to lead the Fed. During his first term, Trump repeatedly and publicly ridiculed the Powell Fed, complaining it kept interest rates too high. Trump’s attacks on the Fed raised widespread concern about political interference in the Fed’s policymaking. Powell, for his part, emphasized the importance of the Fed’s independence: “That gives us the ability to make decisions for the benefit of all Americans at all times, not for any particular political party or political outcome.” Political clashes might be inevitable in the next four years. Trump’s proposals to cut taxes and impose steep and widespread tariffs are a recipe for high inflation in an economy operating at close to full capacity. And if inflation were to reaccelerate, the Fed would need to keep interest rates high. Because Powell won’t necessarily cut rates as much as Trump will want. And even if Powell reduces the Fed’s benchmark rate, Trump’s own policies could keep other borrowing costs — such as mortgage rates — elevated. The sharply higher tariffs that Trump vowed to impose could worsen inflation. And if tax cuts on things like tips and overtime pay — another Trump promise — quickened economic growth, that, too, could fan inflationary pressures. The Fed would likely respond by slowing or stopping its rate cuts, thereby thwarting Trump’s promises of lower borrowing rates. The central bank might even raise rates if inflation worsens. “The risk of conflict between the Trump administration and the Fed is very high,” Olivier Blanchard, former top economist at the International Monetary Fund, said recently. If the Fed increases rates, “it will stand in the way of what the Trump administration wants.” Yes, but with the economy sturdier than expected, the Fed’s policymakers may cut rates only a few more times — fewer than anticipated just a month or two ago. And those rate cuts might not reduce borrowing costs for consumers and businesses very much. The Fed’s key short-term rate can influence rates for credit cards, small businesses and some other loans. But it has no direct control over longer-term interest rates. These include the yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which affects mortgage rates. The 10-year Treasury yield is shaped by investors’ expectations of future inflation, economic growth and interest rates as well as by supply and demand for Treasuries. An example occurred this year. The 10-year yield fell in late summer in anticipation of a Fed rate cut. Yet once the first rate cut occurred Sept. 18, longer-term rates didn’t fall. Instead, they began to rise again, partly in anticipation of faster economic growth. Trump also proposed a variety of tax cuts that could swell the deficit. Rates on Treasury securities might then have to be increased to attract enough investors to buy the new debt. “I honestly don’t think the Fed has a lot of control over the 10-year rate, which is probably the most important for mortgages,” said Kent Smetters, an economist and faculty director at the Penn Wharton Budget Model. “Deficits are going to play a much bigger role in that regard.” Occasional or rare criticism of the Fed chair isn’t necessarily a problem for the economy, so long as the central bank continues to set policy as it sees fit. But persistent attacks would tend to undermine the Fed’s political independence, which is critically important to keeping inflation in check. To fight inflation, a central bank often must take steps that can be highly unpopular, notably by raising interest rates to slow borrowing and spending. Political leaders typically want central banks to do the opposite: keep rates low to support the economy and the job market, especially before an election. Research has found that countries with independent central banks generally enjoy lower inflation. Even if Trump doesn’t technically force the Fed to do anything, his persistent criticism could still cause problems. If markets, economists and business leaders no longer think the Fed is operating independently and instead is being pushed around by the president, they’ll lose confidence in the Fed’s ability to control inflation. Once consumers and businesses anticipate higher inflation, they usually act in ways that fuel higher prices — accelerating their purchases, for example, before prices increase further, or raising their own prices if they expect their expenses to increase. “The markets need to feel confident that the Fed is responding to the data, not to political pressure,” said Scott Alvarez, a former general counsel at the Fed. He can try, but it would likely lead to a prolonged legal battle that could even end up at the Supreme Court. At a November news conference, Powell made clear that he believes the president doesn’t have legal authority to do so. Most experts think Powell would prevail in the courts. And from the Trump administration’s perspective, such a fight might not be worth it. Powell’s term ends in May 2026, when the White House could nominate a new chair. It is also likely the stock market would tumble if Trump attempted such a brazen move. Bond yields would probably increase, too, sending mortgage rates and other borrowing costs up. Financial markets might also react negatively if Trump is seen as appointing a loyalist as Fed chair to replace Powell in 2026. Yes, and in the most egregious cases, it led to stubbornly high inflation. Notably, President Richard Nixon pressured Fed Chair Arthur Burns to reduce interest rates in 1971, which the Fed did, as Nixon sought reelection the next year. Economists blame Burns’ failure to keep rates sufficiently high for contributing to the entrenched inflation of the 1970s and early 1980s. Thomas Drechsel, an economist at the University of Maryland, said that when presidents intrude on the Fed’s interest rate decisions, “it increases prices quite consistently and it increases expectations, and ... that worries me because that means inflation might become quite entrenched.” Since the mid-1980s, with the exception of Trump in his first term, presidents have scrupulously refrained from public criticism of the Fed. “It’s amazing, how little manipulation for partisan ends we have seen of that policymaking apparatus,” said Peter Conti- Brown, a professor of financial regulation at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. “It really is a triumph of American governance.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!State, national officials remember Jimmy Carter
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( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) HONESDALE, Pa., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwood financial Corp (NASDAQ: NWFL) (“Norwood” or the“Company”) today announced the pricing of a public offering of 1,000,000 shares of its common stock, $0.10 par value (the“Common Stock”), at a public offering price of $26.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $26 million. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 150,000 shares of common stock (the“over-allotment option”) at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts. If the over-allotment option is exercised in full by the underwriters, the aggregate gross proceeds to the Company would be approximately $30 million. The Company expects to close the offering, subject to customary conditions, on or about December 19, 2024. Norwood expects to use the net proceeds from this offering for investment into its bank subsidiary to support its capital ratios in connection with the repositioning of a substantial portion of the Company's available-for-sale debt securities portfolio, and for general corporate purposes, repurchase of our common stock and support acquisitions of other institutions or branches if opportunities for such transactions become available. Piper Sandler & Co. acted as lead book-running manager for the offering, and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC acted as joint book-running manager for the offering. The Common Stock will be issued pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement (File No. 333-279619) (including base prospectus) and a preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the“SEC”), and a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC. 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Any offering of the Common Stock is being made only by means of a written prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The securities being offered have not been approved or disapproved by any regulatory authority, nor has any such authority passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the prospectus supplement or the shelf registration statement or prospectus relating thereto. The securities being offered are not savings accounts, deposits or other obligations of any bank or non-bank subsidiary of Norwood and are not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other governmental agency. ABOUT NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP Norwood Financial Corp is the parent company of Wayne Bank, which operates from fourteen offices throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania and fifteen offices in Delaware, Sullivan, Ontario, Otsego and Yates Counties, New York. The Company's stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol“NWFL”. 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RAYVER CRUZ – Celebrity couple Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose impressed fans with their new duet. Kapuso power couple Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz never fail to captivate their fans with their extraordinary talent and undeniable chemistry. Renowned for their dynamic musical collaborations and engaging presence on social media, the pair has been making headlines with their electrifying dance challenges and heartfelt song renditions. Recently, they thrilled their followers with a series of dance videos, including their unique take on Charlie XCX’s “Apple” dance challenge. Their flawless moves highlighted not just their rhythm and coordination but also their playful, endearing rapport that fans adore. In addition to dancing, Julie Anne and Rayver have amazed audiences with their musical harmony. They’ve delivered breathtaking covers of songs like Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather,” Extreme’s “More Than Words,” and Richard Marx’s “Now and Forever.” These performances emphasize their impeccable vocal chemistry and emotional connection, solidifying their reputation as one of the industry’s most talented duos. Their latest musical masterpiece—a rendition of Radiohead’s iconic hit “Creep”—has once again captured the hearts of netizens. Shared by Julie Anne on her social media, the video showcases the couple’s powerful and complementary vocals in a deeply moving performance. Adding a nostalgic touch, Julie Anne captioned the post, “Huling hirit bago matapos ang taon” (“One last hurrah before the year ends”). Fans and celebrities alike showered the video with praise, applauding their soulful delivery and seamless harmony. The performance stands as a testament to their shared love for music and their ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level. Julie Anne and Rayver continue to prove that their partnership is not only filled with affection but also overflowing with creativity and talent. Whether through their fun and energetic dance challenges or their soul-stirring musical pieces, they consistently inspire and bring joy to their ever-growing fanbase. As the year comes to a close, fans are eager to see what surprises the couple has in store for them next. READ ALSO: Rayver Cruz Breaks Silence on Julie Anne San Jose’s S*xy Calendar Shoot
I HAVE received a bit of heat this week for some comments on Mohamed Salah — so let me talk you through it. I claimed Salah is NOT world class. The Liverpool player is a brilliant winger, his goalscoring numbers are incredible and he has achieved some truly amazing things at the club. But world class? No. Let me make this clear — this is not a personal attack on Salah. I think he is a top player and a great guy. I played against him a lot in my career and can appreciate just how good he is. But trying to be everyone’s friend? That’s not my bag. I will say it how it is. In general, this is about the term "world class" as a whole — what does it actually mean and when can we use it? Firstly, it is a very lucid way to describe a footballer. It's not like at The Masters when you get your Green Jacket and you are a champion of Augusta forever, regardless of how bad you play afterwards. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS It is something as a player that takes ages to earn and probably half a season to lose, and then the fight to get it back begins again. Some players — great players — have struggled to earn that title at all during their careers. Gary Neville is one of the most decorated full-backs of all time, but we all considered Roberto Carlos or Cafu to be a level above. Yet if I had Neville’s career behind me, would I care if someone said I wasn’t world class? Of course not. No player is safe from dropping out of this subjective, opinionated category, but there is always a way back. For instance, someone like Kylian Mbappe I would argue is also currently NOT world class. An incredible player, won plenty, got his big move to Real Madrid this summer , but his form has not been at the level of previous seasons. To earn and keep that world class tag, I believe you need to be able to transcend your whole team, transcend the game — not simply by having the most shirt sales, but being able to consistently lift a club to glory by yourself. Can Mbappe at 25 get back to being world class? Definitely. But for now, he has some work to do. As for Salah, you can look at his stats — 165 Prem goals in 274 games — and say this and that but ultimately, it is about what he brings to the team and the impact he has season after season, not just in certain games and moments. I was on the end of loads of drubbings at Watford when Salah was amazing for Liverpool. But when we prepared to face them, it was not just a case of "stop Salah and you win". It was a lot harder when they also had Sadio Mane in the side who, in my opinion , was more effective over that period than Salah. And if we were basing this purely off numbers and goals, then Bruno Fernandes would be one of the best midfielders in the world, but he is not. You see where I am coming from? I can remember Graeme Souness once telling me his theory on whether you were world class, and it was based on whether you could walk into any starting XI in world football. With that in mind, here are the five players currently in world football who, for me, can be deemed world class — who could stroll into any team on the planet and start: Saying all this, it is just my opinion . Someone can turn around and tell me I am wrong and that is absolutely fine. And if Salah is worrying about what I think, then he is definitely not world class.A Denver City Council committee on Wednesday advanced a measure that would ban sales of most flavored tobacco and nicotine products in the city, despite strong objections from the industry and retailers that sell e-cigarettes and vapes. The council’s Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee voted 6-1 to move the ban on for consideration at the full council. The final vote would be the second attempt to pass a flavored tobacco ban in the last three years. The measure would ban nearly every kind of flavored tobacco and nicotine product from being sold within the city’s borders, including menthol cigarettes and flavored e-cigarettes and vapes. The goal, according to the ordinance’s sponsors, is to protect the health of young people. Retailers — including Phil Guerin, the owner of vape shop Myxed Up Creations, which has a Denver location — argued the ban would punish law-abiding business owners who do not sell to underage customers and would deprive the city of millions in sales tax revenues. Colorado law sets the minimum age for tobacco products at 21. The proposed ordinance was introduced in late October , but its progress was delayed through November while sponsors met with industry representatives and incorporated feedback. The updated ordinance discussed Wednesday exempts flavored tobacco smoked out of hookah pipes, a common practice in Middle Eastern and North African cultures. The ordinance, including the hookah exemption, closely mirrors the progress of a similar ban that the council passed in 2021. Then-Mayor Michael Hancock vetoed that law , arguing that Denver acting alone — while surrounding municipalities continued to allow sales of flavored products — would not keep tobacco out of the hands of kids. His successor, Mike Johnston, has affirmed his support for the flavor ban if it passes. A public hearing is possible later this month before the full body votes on the measure. 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LUMBERTON — The Empty Stocking Fund, which hopes to bring Christmas to 1,532 Robeson County children this year, is still well short of its goal. In past years, the spirit of giving shown by business leaders, political leaders and the wonderful individuals in the community, have come together to fund the project Donations help fund a $60 voucher per eligible child. The project is administered by the Lumber River United Way in Lumberton in partnership with The Robesonian and the Robeson County Department of Social Services. While this year’s total to date has a way to go before reaching the demand expected, local United Way Director Tate Johnson, said there’s still time to accomplish the $91,920 goal, which is slightly higher than last year’s mark. The fund saw some notable increases in recent days from several local individuals, including a $1,000 donation in “loving memory of Walt and Marie Townsend” from Cheryl Sessome. The Lumberton Rotary club stepped up to give $500 to the fund. And William and Mary Tubbs made a contribution of $600 to the Empty Stocking Fund in memory of “Mayme & Bill Tubbs.” A small handful of $100 donors also contributed to grow the fund, including a check from the Inquirers’ Club and another from Daniel and Carol Prevatee. The Empty Stocking Fund was established in the late 1970s to help children who might otherwise not have any presents to open on Christmas Day. Since 1996, the fund has raised close to $1.8 million, enough to help more than 36,000 children. How to donate : There are four ways to donate: by visiting The Robesonian at 2175 Roberts Ave. in Lumberton between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; sending donations to Lumber River United Way, c/o The Empty Stocking Fund, 301 N Water St, Lumberton, N.C., 28358; by using a credit card and calling either Linda Currie at 910-816-1980 or Clarissa Jackson at 910-416-5235; or online by going to www.lumberriveruw.org, clicking the donate button, filling out the necessary information and selecting Empty Stocking Fund-Robeson County. David Kennard is the executive editor of the Robesonian. Reach him by email at dkennard@robesonian.com.Welcome to Week 15 of the NFL season, a week that is synonymous with the start of Fantasy football postseasons. Fortunately for you, we've got a rundown of every team's injury report so you know who to start ahead of this week's games. Even if you're not a Fantasy football player (or unfortunately did not make your league's postseason), there are still a litany of injuries to keep an eye on this week. The Buffalo Bills are monitoring the statuses of wideout Keon Coleman (wrist) and tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee). In Pittsburgh, the Steelers are continuing to monitor George Pickens ' hamstring injury that will likely keep him out of Sunday's in-state showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles. And the Los Angeles Chargers are dealing with a new injury to quarterback Justin Herbert , who, according to coach Jim Harbaugh, will be "doing everything and anything in his power to play on Sunday." The Bengals also limited quarterback Joe Burrow (right wrist/knee) on Wednesday ahead of their matchup at Tennessee on Sunday. Here's a rundown of each team's Wednesday injury report. We'll be updating this throughout the evening as more injury reports come in. Rams at 49ers (Thursday) 49ers: OT Trent Williams (ankle), G Ben Bartch (ankles), S Malik Mustapha (chest/shoulder) OUT; DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique), RB Isaac Guerendo (foot), LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles), DT Khalil Davis (knee) QUESTIONABLE Rams: CB Cobie Durant (chest), TE Tyler Higbee (knee) OUT; DE Tyler Davis (calf), WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder), TE Davis Allen (shoulder), WR Demarcus Robinson (shoulder), OL Beaux Limmer (knee), OL Alaric Jackson (knee) QUESTIONABLE Bosa and Guerendo will both listed as limited during Wednesday's walkthrough. The 49ers will have to activate Greenlaw to the 53-man roster if he is going to play Thursday night. Greenlaw, who hasn't played since sustaining his injury in last year's Super Bowl , was a full participant during Wednesday's walkthrough. With Durant out, the Rams will likely activate Emmanuel Forbes , the 16th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft who was recently claimed off of waivers after being released by Washington. Bengals at Titans Running back Tony Pollard (hamstring) and kicker Nick Folk (groin) were among the six Titans players who did not practice Wednesday . Linebacker Otis Reese (ankle) was limited. Four Bengals didn't practice in Cincinnati on Wednsday: offensive tackle Orlando Brown (fibula), defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (illness), wide receiver Charlie Jones (groin) and linebacker Joe Bachie (groin). Three key offensive starters were limited: quarterback Joe Burrow (right wrist/knee), wide receiver Tee Higgins (vet rest day) and offensive tackle Amarius Mims (rest day). Commanders at Saints For the Commanders, wideout Noah Brown (kidney), tight end Zach Ertz (hamstring, rest) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee, rest) did not practice on Wednesday. Kicker Zane Gonzalez (left foot) and safety Quan Martin (shoulder) were limited. The Commanders claimed veteran wideout K.J. Osborn off waivers as Brown is expected to be out for the remainder of the season. The Saints haven't put quarterback Derek Carr on injured reserve yet despite him fracturing his left hand on Sunday at the Giants, so he was listed as one of three New Orleans players who didn't practice on Wednesday. Running back Alvin Kamara (illness) and linebacker D'Marco Jackson (ankle) also didn't practice. Two players were limited: tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) and wide receiver Bub Means (ankle). Ravens at Giants The Giants had a slew of players on Wednesday's injury report. Quarterback Drew Lock (heel, left elbow) and offensive tackle Evan Neal (hip, ankle) were among the six Giants players who did not practice . Wideout Malik Nabers (hip) was limited. Regarding lock, Giants coach Brian Daboll said earlier in the day that Tommy DeVito will start in place of Lock this Sunday. Only one Baltimore Raven didn't practice fully on Wednesday: backup safety Sanoussi Kane , who didn't participate while dealing with a hamstring injury. Cowboys at Panthers Running back Raheem Blackshear (chest) and linebacker Trevin Wallace (shoulder) were the only Panthers who did not practice Wednesday for injury-related reasons. Three Panthers, including running back Chuba Hubbard , were given veteran's days off. Carolina had several defensive players practice in a limited capacity, including linebackers Josey Jewell (hamstring) and D.J. Wonnum (knee) and defensive backs Jaycee Horn (groin) and Lonnie Johnson (neck). The Dallas Cowboys had a walkthrough on Wednesday after playing on Monday night, and four players were limited: CB Trevon Diggs (knee), CB C.J Goodwin (hamstring), WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and CB Jourdan Lewis (hamstring). Center Cooper Beebe (concussion) didn't practice after going in and out of Monday night's game against the Bengals. Linebacker Eric Kendricks also didn't participate because of a personal reason and a shoulder injury. Jets at Jaguars The Jets had four players who didn't practice Wednesday, including running back Breece Hall (knee), linebacker Haason Reddick (illness) and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle). Fellow offensive lineman Morgan Moses (wrist) and cornerback D.J. Reed (groin) were among the Jets players limited. In Jacksonville, tight end Evan Engram (shoulder) was the only player that did not practice. Guard Ezra Cleveland (knee), tight end Josiah Deguara (shoulder) and guard Brandon Scherff (knee, shoulder) were limited. Dolphins at Texans A dozen Dolphins either did not practice or were limited. Among those who did not practice were tackles Terron Armstead (knee) and Kendall Lamm (back). Wideouts Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle (hamstring), fullback Alec Ingold (ankle) and linebacker Bradley Chubb (knee) were among Miami's limited participants. Safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder) and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (foot) were the only Texans players who didn't practice due to injury. Defensive end Denico Autry (knee) and guard Kenyon Green (shoulder) were among Houston's limited players. Colts at Broncos The Colts, who are coming off of their bye week, had two players not practice: right tackle Braden Smith (personal) and wideout Ashton Dulin (ankle). Wideout Josh Downs (shoulder) and center Ryan Kelly (knee) were limited. The Broncos had just two players on Wednesday's injury report. Defensive back Riley Moss (knee) did not practice, while fellow defensive back Brandon James (abdomen) was limited. Bills at Lions Buffalo got some good news with wideout Keon Coleman (wrist) and tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) being full practice participants. Defensive backs Rasul Douglas (knee) and Taylor Rapp (neck, shoulder) were the only Bills players who did not practice. Defensive end Casey Toohill (ribs) was Buffalo's only limited participant during Wednesday's walkthrough. Detroit is close to full strength entering this marquee matchup with Buffalo. Defensive tackle D.J. Reader (shoulder) was the only player who didn't practice Wednesday. Defensive linemen Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and Joshua Paschal (knee) were the Lions' only limited participants. Steelers at Eagles As expected, Steelers receiver George Pickens did not practice due to his hamstring injury. Safety DeShon Elliott (hamstring) and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi (groin) were also held out of practice. Pittsburgh had a slew of veterans taking a rest day as the Steelers are bracing to play three games in an 11-day span. Defensive back Sydney Brown (knee) was the only Eagles player who missed practice due to an injury. Safety Reed Blankenship (concussion), defensive lineman Jalen Carter (shoulder), wideout Britain Covey (neck) and defensive back Cooper DeJean (rest) were limited. Chiefs at Browns A big reason for the Chiefs' 12-1 start has been health. That continues to be the case, as tackle D.J. Humphries (hamstring) was the only player that did not practice Wednesday. Kicker Harrison Butker (left knee) and tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) were the only Chiefs players who were limited. It was a different story in Cleveland as 10 players either did not practice or were limited. Defensive end Myles Garrett (personal), tight end David Njoku (hamstring) and guard Joel Bitonio (back) were the three Browns players who did not practice. Guard Wyatt Teller (glute) and wideout Cedric Tillman (concussion) were among Cleveland's limited practice participants. Patriots at Cardinals Defensive backs Kyle Dugger (ankle) and Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) were two of 10 Patriots players limited . Wideout Javon Baker (concussion) and cornerback Marcus Jones (illness) did not practice for New England. Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (knee) was limited during Wednesday's practice. McBride's status is obviously something to monitor this week as he has received double-digit targets in each of Arizona's last three games. Buccaneers at Chargers Injuries continues to play a significant role in the Buccaneers' season. Among Tampa's players who didn't practice are wideout Mike Evans (hamstring), running back Bucky Irving (back/hip), safety Antoine Winfield Jr . (knee) and tackle Tristan Wirfs (foot, knee). Winfield is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert did not practice and was listed with ankle and thigh injuries. Earlier in the day, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh informed reporters that Herbert is dealing with a leg contusion and ankle injury. Herbert, who labeled himself Wednesday as day-to-day , has yet to miss a game this season despite battling through various injuries. Linebackers Joey Bosa (hip) and tight end Will Dissly (shoulder) also did not practice. Packers at Seahawks Safety Javon Bullard (ankle) was the only Packers player who did not practice. Tight end Luke Musgrave , who is still within the team's 21-day practice window, was a limited participant as he continues to work through his ankle injury. Cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) was a full practice participant. In Seattle, running back Kenneth Walker III did not practice as he continues to deal with his injured calf. Wideout DK Metcalf (shoulder) was a full practice participant. Bears at Vikings (Monday) TBA Falcons at Raiders (Monday) TBAJapanese auto giants Honda Motor and Nissan Motor will start negotiations to merge as they face growing competition from bigger global electric vehicle makers, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday. The carmakers have increased ties in recent months as they wrestle with the changing EV landscape. Heavy competition from Tesla and local rivals in China, a nation rapidly adopting EVs, and stalling demand in Europe and the U.S. have intensified the pressure traditional automakers face. Honda and Nissan on Tuesday issued identical statements saying no merger had been announced by either company. Reuters has not independently verified the report. “As announced in March of this year, Honda and Nissan are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, leveraging each other’s strengths,” the companies said in separate statements, adding they will inform stakeholders of any updates at an appropriate time. In addition, French automaker Renault, a major Nissan shareholder, said it has no information on the matter and declined to comment. Over the past year, an EV price war launched by Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD has only intensified pressure on any companies losing money on the next-generation vehicles. That has put pressure on companies like Honda and Nissan to seek ways to cut costs and speed vehicle development, and mergers are a major step in that direction. Honda’s market capitalization is 5.95 trillion yen ($38.8 billion), while Nissan’s is 1.17 trillion yen ($7.6 billion). Any deal would be the biggest in the industry since the $52 billion merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA in 2021 to create Stellantis. Honda’s U.S.-listed shares were up 1.3% in afternoon trading. Nissan and Honda, Japan’s third- and second-biggest automakers, respectively, after Toyota, have been losing market share in China. That nation accounted for almost 70% of global EV sales in November, with more than 1.27 million in purchases for the month. The two had combined global sales of 7.4 million vehicles in 2023, but are grappling with challenges from EV makers, particularly in China, where BYD and others have surged ahead. Global automakers General Motors and Ford have slowed investments in EVs as high borrowing costs and poor charging infrastructure hinder their adoption despite government incentives. In September, GM said it was in talks with South Korea’s Hyundai Motor to explore ways to collaborate in a move to cut costs, including on joint vehicle development. Europe’s car sector is in turmoil, with thousands of jobs on the line as automakers suffer from a weakening market, high costs, a slower-than-expected takeup of EVs and increasing competition from Chinese rivals. Volkswagen has threatened to close plants in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history, cut jobs and slash wages to reduce costs and boost profit. Last week, Europe’s top carmaker said it will close its Audi plant in Brussels next year. In Europe, Volkswagen is locked in acrimonious talks with its union over cost cuts as it struggles with falling demand and rising costs. The global auto industry is also bracing for a potential rollback of EV-friendly policies by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Reuters has reported. Any merger would face significant U.S. scrutiny and Trump has vowed to take a hard line on imported vehicles – including threatening 25% tariffs on vehicles shipped from Canada and Mexico – and he could seek concessions from Honda and Nissan to approve any deal, auto industry officials said. During his first term, Trump threatened tariffs on Japanese vehicles. Honda and Nissan in March agreed to cooperate in their EV businesses, and in August deepened their ties, agreeing to work together on batteries, e-axles and other technology. The automakers are looking to operate under a single holding company and are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding soon for the new merged entity, the Nikkei reported. Honda and Nissan are also looking to bring in Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan is the top shareholder with a 24% stake, under the holding company, to create one of the world’s largest auto groups, the report said. Mitsubishi officials did not have an immediate comment. The stakes of Honda and Nissan in the new entity, along with other details are to be decided later, Nikkei said. Nissan has been reeling from weak demand in China and the U.S., prompting the Japanese automaker to take cost-saving measures such as corporate rejigs. Last month, the company said its half-year net earnings were down more than 90% from a year ago and cut its annual operating profit forecast by about 70%. Nissan had been at the forefront of EVs in the 2010s with the Leaf model, but has been overtaken this decade by newcomers and pure players. ($1 = 153.2800 yen)John Nacion/Getty is opening up about his painful past, as well as his hopes and fears for the future, in a wide-ranging sit-down interview in New York City. On Dec. 4, the Duke of Sussex, 40, stepped out in N.Y.C. to attend the 2024 DealBook Summit organized by . Prince Harry joined Andrew Ross Sorkin, a columnist and founder of the outlet's DealBook business and policy column, for a conversation on the main stage about disinformation in the media. "I've seen stories written about myself not exactly based in reality." Prince Harry said at the event. "When you grow up with that environment, you find yourself questioning the validity of the information, but also what other people are thinking as well, and how dangerous it can be over the course of time." "I think again, when you are kind of trapped within this bubble, it kind of feels like there's no way out," he added. "What happened to my mom and the fact that I was a kid and felt helpless, there comes the inner turmoil. I felt helpless. One of my biggest weaknesses is feeling helpless." Harry said, "What worried me most was worrying that would happen to me, or to my wife, or to my kids." Eugene Gologursky/Getty Of reading about himself in the press, he told Sorkin, "Throughout my life there would be moments in my life when I read a lot and moments when I read nothing. I highly recommend the latter," he added to laughter from the audience. "Once you stop reading the stuff about yourself, you automatically remove the power from their hands. With that element of fear comes an element of control. and one of the reasons I probably didn't, I guess, remove myself from that situation sooner was that very fear: 'Well, they control the narrative,' whatever I do or say, they can effectively control me and keep me in that space.'" Of his complicated relationship with the press since the death of his mother in 1997 when he was just 12 years old, he said: "I was always convinced I needed to be angry or frustrated towards the press because of what they did to my mom," adding that going to therapy a "blessing," like "cleaning the windshield." He also divulged that to protect his peace, he doesn't have Google alerts on himself and he doesn't have social media. Related: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Of his forthcoming phone hacking case in the U.K., he said, "This claim, the hacking stuff, is almost 15 years old. The coverup of the hacking is relatively new. I think that will be the piece that shocks the world. I scratch my head thinking, 'You know, has this passed?' And certainly that's what they would like to think. In these five years, the retaliation and the intimidation for me as a witness has been extraordinary, especially towards my wife and children." Of the dangers of social media, an issue that has become increasingly important to his work through his and Meghan's Archewell Foundation, he said: "I try to think at these things through the lens as a dad." Eugene Gologursky/Getty "That's one of the reasons we're so focused on The Parents Network," he said, referring to a piece of the work he and Meghan do with their non-profit Archewell for parents whose children's lives have been lost to social media. "It's not a coincidence that the world has become more volatile and more divided since social media has been around for 20 years," Harry added. Harry expressed his desire to collaborate with shareholders of social media companies to discuss better protections for children. “I would welcome the chance to sit down with the shareholders, because their shareholders are the ones that really are in control.” He added, “I’m sure they are parents, and I’m sure hopefully they would agree that kids need to be kept safe.” When asked what he thought of the First Amendment, he said to laughter, "There's no way I'm going to talk about that." Closing out his panel discussion, Sorkin asked Harry what he wants to be known for in 30 years' time, to which Harry replied: "The main goal for me at the moment is being the best husband and the best dad that I can be." "The thing that means the most to me and the things I want to be known for is that no matter what was happening around [is] that he stuck to his values and he always stayed true to that principle," he added. Michael M. Santiago/Getty The 2024 DealBook Summit has a starry lineup, and other mainstage interviews include , , , (a friend of Harry and Meghan's), Open AI co-founder Sam Altman, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Prince Harry's appearance at the DealBook Summit may be his debut appearance at the event, but he's actually following in his wife's footsteps! Meghan, 43, was by Sorkin as part of DealBook Online Summit in November 2021. The Duchess of Sussex participated in a discussion titled "Minding the Gap" about how women can reach economic and professional parity, where spoke about her view of paid leave as a "humanitarian issue." While Prince Harry is out on the East Coast, Meghan has a glamorous night ahead on the West Coast. The Duchess of Sussex is expected to attend the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala tonight in Beverly Hills, where she’ll help honor Perry with The Paley Honors Award, the highest honor from The Paley Center for Media. Kevin Mazur/Getty; Monica Schipper/Getty The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were both on the hosting committee for their friend Perry, who is a godfather to their daughter, , 3, and appeared in their 2022 Netflix docuseries, . (Prince Harry and Meghan also share son , 5.) As for Harry's calendar, described the DealBook Summit as a live journalism event which "will feature wide-ranging discussions on the most important stories across business, politics and culture." A previous about Prince Harry's participation listed his roles as the co-founder of the Archewell Foundation and Chief Impact Officer of BetterUp. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex launched the Archewell charity as a vehicle for their philanthropic work after stepping back from their royal roles and relocating to her home state of California in 2020. He took on the CIO role with BetterUp, a coaching and mental health platform, in 2021. Prince Harry's solo trip to N.Y.C. is his second in two months. In September, the Duke of Sussex spent a few days in New York City for a that a spokesperson said would "advance a number of his patronages and philanthropic initiatives." Riccardo Savi/Getty Harry's busy itinerary included a dinner with the World Health Organization, Concordia Summit panel for The Diana Award (the only charity established in memory of his mother, the late ) and engagements with The HALO Trust (the landmine-clearing charity that Princess Diana famously backed), African Parks and Travalyst. He also spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative about the Archwell Foundation's and the United Nations for an event hosted by Lesotho, where his charity Sentebale works. Christina Williams is a Diana Award recipient who spoke onstage with Prince Harry, and told PEOPLE that his empathy left an impression. "I think my impression of him was that here is someone who is in a high-level role, who really cares about young people — cares about our voices and our actions," Williams, 27, told PEOPLE. "He really cares about the causes that he represents." Read the original article on
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The net is tightening on three people alleged to have displayed terror symbols as anti-semitism in Australia rises. or signup to continue reading Police are confident they're closing in on those responsible for inciting fear in Jewish communities but critics say they have acted too slowly. Australia's special envoy to combat anti-Semitism Jillian Segal said a lack of accountability had set a "tone of permissiveness". There were no serious penalties for people displaying terrorist symbols and committing anti-Semitic acts, she said. Australian Federal Police deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett said prosecuting the display of a prohibited terrorist symbol was more than proving someone had waved a flag. Federal police had been working on evidence that would reach the burden of proof required for a successful prosecution, she said, following investigations into the waving of flags at a pro-Palestinian rally. "We have had a lot of back and forth with the (Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions) about the evidence, we are confident we are close on at least three matters," she told ABC radio. "I know this can be frustrating for the community but I want to make sure that we have the best chance of a successful prosecution because that will be the strongest deterrent." Hate laws needed to be strengthened if they weren't adequate enough to prosecute under, Ms Segal said. The special envoy also called for an end to pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking over cities, saying they could be held elsewhere, and said universities needed to do more to make Jewish students feel safer on campus. Anti-Semitism on campuses will be investigated during parliamentary hearings on Thursday with representatives from a number of major tertiary institutions and departmental officials giving evidence. Ms Segal previously told the inquiry universities were a "cauldron of anti-Semitism". Minister for Youth Anne Aly called for Australians to support the Jewish community that was feeling unsafe as they did when Muslims were fearful in the wake of the Christchurch attack. "When it happened to the Muslim community, it hurt us," she told ABC radio. "Remember how the community came together after Christchurch, remember that there is strength in community, remember there is strength in reaching out to each other." The Australian Human Rights Commission is looking into the impact of racism at universities, with a number of institutions suggesting it was a more appropriate avenue for action given a probe should include all forms of religious intolerance. Anti-Semitism, Islamophia, anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab racism had dramatically increased, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman. "Racism" poured out when there were ruptures in society, he said, adding the way it was tackled was disjointed and ad hoc. 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Starting Jan. 3, basic fare passengers on trips within North America and to sun destinations will have to check duffel bags, rolling suitcases and large backpacks for a fee — $35 for the first, $50 for the second. A small personal item such as a purse or laptop bag will be allowed on board for free, as will strollers, mobility aids and medical devices. The country’s largest airline also said that as of Jan. 21, lower-tier customers will have to pay if they want to change the seat assigned to them at check-in — a policy it had suspended just two days after implementation earlier this year amid backlash from travellers. The moves mark a shift toward a budget airline-style offering from Canada’s flag carrier, which along with rivals has relied increasingly on ancillary fees for formerly bundled services that range from checked bags to on-board snacks and Wi-Fi access. Air Canada says the changes align its fare structure with similar ticket options from other Canadian carriers and “better distinguish its fare brands.” In June, WestJet rolled out its “UltraBasic” fare. The ticket tier allows no more than a personal item on board — stored under the seat — and charges a fee for seat selection, including after check-in, whether online or in-person. Discount carrier Flair Airlines always charges for a carry-on, which costs between $29 and $74 depending on its size. No-frills fares carry growing appeal for big airlines seeking to capture cost-conscious travellers as budgets tighten after inflation and interest rate hikes. “They’re competing with these low-cost carriers on various routes,” said Richard Vanderlubbe, founder of Hamilton, Ont.-based travel agency Tripcentral.ca. “This is what wins in the price-sensitive area of the market.” Criticism of bare-bones ticket offerings is “easy,” Vanderlubbe said, but the fare tiers — up to seven at Air Canada — give travellers choice. U.S. carriers such as United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines have similar categories, though American and Delta still allow basic economy travellers to bring a bag onto the plane at no cost. “It’s a market solution to kind of an ugly problem,” Vanderlubbe said. “If you’re paying the lowest of the low, then who should get the middle seat at the back?” He added that customers need to be aware that what they see as the lowest fare on a price comparison search may not wind up being the cheapest option once the fees are tallied. “It’s not transparent until you’ve gotten a certain depth into the booking: ‘Oh, here’s the seat selection fee. Oh, here’s the baggage fee. Oh, here’s the carry-on fee.’ And watch out if you don’t check in online, there’s a massive penalty if you don’t,” Vanderlubbe said. “It’s kind of drip, drip, drip, drip. And it works,” he said, calling the trend “troublesome.” Transport Minister Anita Anand agreed. “I was just made aware of a decision by Air Canada to introduce new carry-on baggage fees. I am extremely concerned. Canadians work hard and save up to travel. They rightly expect excellent service, not extra fees,” she said Wednesday in a social media post on X, formerly known as Twitter. Some competitors sought to seize on Air Canada’s announcement to highlight their own offerings. “Now the choice should be clear,” Flair said in a post on X. “The products are the same, one just costs way less.” That’s not always true. Some Toronto-Vancouver tickets in March start at $129 for Flair and $135 for Air Canada and WestJet. Other routes see a bigger difference, with Calgary-Toronto priced at $139 for Flair, $209 for Air Canada, $175 for WestJet and $198 for Porter. Air Canada noted that basic fare passengers who arrive at the boarding gate with ineligible bags will be charged $65 per item to check them. It also announced that customers on its “comfort economy” fare — the middle of the seven tiers — can check two bags for free starting Jan. 3, rather than one. Air Canada took in nearly US$2 billion in so-called ancillary revenue in 2022, up by nearly 50 per cent from five years earlier, according to airline consulting firm IdeaWorksCompany. The category’s share of total revenue for the company grew to more than 15 per cent from below 11 per cent in the same five-year period.
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Elon Musk has hit back at the Sydney Morning Herald after the masthead wildly predicted the billionaire would quit Tesla in 2025. SMH published an opinion piece by technology editor David Swan on Sunday evening which shared a series of predictions for tech in the new year. One of the predictions centred on Musk and whether his busy list of commitments would force him to part ways with Tesla as he focuses on a new role in 2025 as the joint lead of the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration. "To be juggling leadership roles at X, Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, the Boring Company and Neuralink was already unsustainable," the SMH op-ed read. "Musk has already found himself at loggerheads with MAGA diehards like Steve Bannon over immigration issues, and the inauguration is still weeks away. He’s also been at loggerheads with the justice system, after a US judge blocked Musk’s $US56 billion ($90 billion) pay package from Tesla. "After constant controversies and distractions, it will all come to a head in 2025, and Musk will be forced to hand over the reins at Tesla, a company many mistakenly think he founded." The 53-year-old hit back with a tongue-in-cheek reply on X, after a Musk supporter shared the article's headline with a quote from the prediction. "I predict that the Sydney Morning Herald will continue to lose readership in 2025 for relentlessly lying to their audience and boring them to death," he said. Social media influencer and journalist at The Post Millennial Andy Ngo, also chimed in on the thread, saying the SMH had previously published lies about him after it claimed he had been banned from X before being reinstated. "The Sydney Morning Herald published these lies. I was never banned on this platform, even under the worst times from the prior regime," he said. Musk's comments come after the SMH was forced to issue an apology for falsely identifying South Australian barrister Ian Roberts as one of the two men who died during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Friday. NSW Police confirmed two men, aged 55 and 65, had died but neither was publicly identified initially. Authorities confirmed the 65-year-old was aboard the Bowline and was a native of South Australia in a press conference on Friday morning. Hours later, the SMH published an article identifying the man as Mr Roberts, the skipper and owner of the Bowline. However, that article was taken down within an hour after it emerged the Adelaide-based barrister was in fact alive and well. The paper subsequently issued a public apology to the 65-year-old after the error was identified. "The Sydney Morning Herald incorrectly named Adelaide barrister Ian Roberts as one of the victims in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race," the SMH said in a statement. "This was incorrect. We apologise to Mr Roberts and his family." Nick Smith, 55, and Roy Quaden, 65, were later identified as the men to have died. The Sydney Morning Herald’s circulation has been steadily declining for several years, losing more than a million readers since 2022 across digital and print. In May, the paper bragged about having 7.3 million readers across all platforms, but that figure was down 1.1 million from its 2022 results.Mercer secures 86-72 victory over West Georgia