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The U.S. House of Representatives will decide Jan. 3 whether to re-elect Speaker Mike Johnson to the top GOP job after he faced a contentious vote to avert a government shutdown at the last minute just before the holidays, leaving some Republicans skeptical of his prospects. All of Minnesota’s four Republican members of Congress say they plan to back Johnson, including Rep. Tom Emmer, the House majority whip and No. 3 Republican in the House. Emmer came close himself to becoming speaker before Johnson clinched the role last year. “Whip Emmer supports Speaker Johnson and is focused on doing the job he was elected to do,” a spokesperson for Emmer said when asked if he plans to support Johnson and if he would be interested in running for the role himself if Johnson loses support. President-elect Donald Trump and his allies sent Johnson scrambling last week to put together a new plan to avoid a government shutdown after he had worked with Democrats on an initial agreement with bipartisan support. In that chaos, some Republicans reportedly said Emmer and other lawmakers were being floated as possible contenders for speaker. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said over the weekend that Johnson is at risk of losing his speakership and that there will be “no Democrats available to save him” Jan. 3, following the speaker’s decision to move away from the bipartisan bill. DFL Reps. Ilhan Omar and Angie Craig have said they plan to back Jeffries for speaker. With a slim 219-215 GOP majority, Johnson can only risk losing one Republican vote to get re-elected to the role if all Democrats vote against him. So far, at least one Republican lawmaker, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has said he will not back Johnson, and other Republicans have indicated they are still undecided. “I believe Johnson will prevail — but not without making promises that won’t be able to be kept,” outgoing DFL Rep. Dean Phillips, who is leaving his seat Jan. 2 and will not be voting, said in a text. “Tom Emmer is broadly respected among a diverse array of his conference, and I foresee a race between him and [House Majority Leader] Steve Scalise should Mike Johnson find himself unable to secure 218 votes,” Phillips continued. Emmer emerged as a contender for speaker last year after a group of Republicans ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. However, Emmer eventually dropped out after Trump and his allies spoke out against his bid on social media But Emmer and Trump have since grown close. Emmer secured a prime-time spot defending the president-elect during the Republican National Convention, and he spent election night with Trump in Florida. Nevertheless, Trump has also previously said he’s with Johnson “all the way.” Before the government shutdown dispute last week, Republicans had appeared unified after Trump’s victory in the Nov. 5 election. Johnson, Scalise and Emmer were all easily re-elected to their jobs during the November leadership elections. --------- ©2024 The Minnesota Star Tribune. Visit at startribune.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Lil Wayne, GloRilla, Camila Cabello to perform at College Football National Championship
Rafael Nadal has addressed his controversial Saudi Arabia tennis deal after being criticised for helping promote the sport in the Middle East. The 38-year-old signed a lucrative deal in January 2024 worth a reported £598.6million ($750m) to become an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation. Nadal was one of the star names enticed by the £1.2m entrant fee and £5m prize money on offer for the winner at the Six Kings Slam, which took place in Riyadh two months as the likes of Novak Djokovic , Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz also competed. However, there are legitimate concerns about Saudi Arabia's human rights record and its stance on LGBTQ+ relationships, with critics such as Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova voicing their opposition to events such as the WTA Finals being held there. Nadal admitted he understood why he was being criticised and would not correct his detractors. “So I accept the critics, especially I respect the critics who criticise things while respecting other people," Nadal told The National. "When they don’t respect, it’s a different story. “But at the end of the day, I know when I make the decision that’s [criticism] going to be happening. "But in some way I don’t care that much if I really achieve the goal that I want to achieve here. In the end it’s to improve the life, promoting sport in this country." Nadal retired at the Davis Cup in Malaga in November this year, ending his 23-year career as a professional in which he won 92 titles, including 22 Grand Slams. But he didn't stay away from the tennis court for too long, having been flown to Jeddah for a three-day trip to take in the action at the NextGen ATP Finals tournament, which was won by Brazilian talent Joao Fonseca. During his visit, he spent time in meet-and-greet sessions and worked with hundreds of children from the Arabian Gulf in tennis clinics. When he signed the deal in January 2024, Nadal was clear in his mission to create a legacy in Saudi as a pioneer for growing the game in Asia and he remains committed to doing that. “For me, it’s an opportunity, first of all, to know a different culture. Second, to promote our sport in a region that is really growing in that regard," he added. "I want to be remembered here as a person that is here to help the new generations to practice and play more and more tennis.”Eagles security muscle Big Dom had to separate Nick Sirianni, Zach Ertz during postgame dust-up
EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential ethics rule changes become law. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * EDMONTON - Alberta's Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential ethics rule changes become law. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? EDMONTON – Alberta’s Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential ethics rule changes become law. United Conservative Party legislature committee members are urging the government to exempt most political staffers from being bound by conflict of interest rules. Those rules currently limit how much staffers can accept in the form of gifts and spell out if they need to be reported. NDP justice critic Irfan Sabir says if adopted, the proposals would mean no one would know who might be buying the government. He says loosened restrictions made last year already shield the government from being transparent and it would be worse if the new rules went ahead. 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. The push comes after multiple ministers said they accepted hockey playoff tickets from a medical supplier involved in a $70-million deal to purchase medication from Turkey that has yet to be delivered. UCP backbencher Grant Hunter says Alberta is an outlier among the provinces in including senior public servants under ethics rules. AdvertisementHagerty: Public doesn't care if FBI does background check of Hegseth
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presidio Property Trust, Inc. ("Presidio” or the "Company”) (NASDAQ: SQFT; SQFTP; SQFTW), an internally managed, diversified real estate investment trust ("REIT”), today announced that the Company has been granted an additional 180-day period from Nasdaq's Listing Qualification Department, through June 2, 2025, to regain compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company's common stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "SQFT.” If at any time until June 2, 2025, the closing bid price of the Company's common stock is at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive trading days, Nasdaq will provide the Company with written confirmation of compliance. If compliance cannot be demonstrated during the additional 180-day grace period, Nasdaq will provide written notification that the common stock will be subject to delisting. At such time, the Company may appeal the determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel. The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its common stock between now and June 2, 2025, and intends to consider available options to cure the deficiency and regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement within the compliance period. About Presidio Property Trust Presidio is an internally managed real estate investment trust with holdings in model home properties, which are triple net leased to homebuilders, and office, industrial, and retail properties. Presidio's model homes are leased to homebuilders located in Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. Presidio's office, industrial, and retail properties are located primarily in Colorado, with properties also located in Maryland, North Dakota, Texas, and Southern California. Presidio also owns approximately 4.3% of the outstanding common stock of Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc., a disease agnostic multi-asset clinical-stage life science company providing an efficient model for compound development. For more information on Presidio, please visit Presidio's website at https://www.PresidioPT.com . Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that are "forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and other federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical, including statements regarding management's intentions, beliefs, expectations, representations, plans or predictions of the future, and are typically identified by such words as "believe,” "expect,” "anticipate,” "intend,” "estimate,” "may,” "will,” "should” and "could.” Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes please refer to the Company's filings with the SEC, including those under "Risk Factors” therein, copies of which are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov . Investor Relations Contact: Presidio Property Trust, Inc. Lowell Hartkorn, Investor Relations [email protected] Telephone: (760) 471-8536 x1244 This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.
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In a groundbreaking research published in the International Journal of Computer Engineering and Technology, technology expert Jagadish Raju explores the critical transformation of banking infrastructure . Based in the USA, his analysis reveals how financial institutions are navigating the delicate balance between traditional mainframe systems and modern cloud solutions. The Power of Legacy Systems Traditional mainframe systems continue to be the backbone of banking operations, processing an impressive 31 billion transactions daily with remarkable reliability. These systems maintain uptimes of 99.999%, demonstrating their crucial role in maintaining the stability of global financial operations. However, the challenge lies in adapting these robust systems to meet modern digital demands. Cloud Revolution in Banking The banking sector is witnessing a dramatic shift toward cloud adoption, with the global cloud computing market in banking projected to surge from $24.13 billion in 2021 to $112.44 billion by 2030. This transformation is driven by the need for greater agility and innovation in financial services, enabling banks to reduce infrastructure costs by 25% to 30% through strategic cloud adoption. Breaking Down the Innovation Barriers The industry faces a significant challenge: approximately 44% of banks still heavily rely on legacy mainframe systems for core operations, while 92% of IT leaders acknowledge these systems hinder innovation. This disparity highlights the urgent need for modernization while maintaining the reliability that mainframes are known for. The Hybrid Solution Modern banking is embracing a hybrid approach, combining the strengths of traditional mainframes with the flexibility of cloud platforms. This integration allows banks to maintain their robust security and high-volume transaction processing capabilities while gaining the scalability and innovation potential of cloud technologies. Performance Metrics That Matter The transformation is yielding impressive results. Banks implementing modernized systems have reported 15-20% cost savings and 30-40% improvement in application performance. Additionally, the adoption of cloud technologies has led to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and a 15% reduction in fraud incidents. Security and Compliance in the Digital Age The transition to cloud-based solutions addresses critical security concerns, with advanced features matching or exceeding traditional mainframe security levels. Modern hybrid solutions provide up to 99.999% uptime, ensuring both reliability and enhanced protection against evolving cyber threats. The integration of advanced security protocols has become a cornerstone of modern banking infrastructure. Innovation at Scale Cloud adoption is revolutionizing banking operations by enabling rapid deployment of new services and features. Banks leveraging cloud technologies have reduced their time-to-market for new offerings by 40% while improving risk assessment accuracy by 30% through advanced analytics capabilities. These improvements demonstrate the tangible benefits of technological modernization in banking. Future of Banking Technology As the banking sector continues to evolve, the focus remains on creating a balanced technological ecosystem that combines the best of both worlds. The industry is moving toward a future where traditional banking reliability meets modern innovation, ensuring better service delivery and enhanced customer experiences. Digital Transformation Journey The transition represents more than just a technological shift; it's a strategic imperative for banks aiming to remain competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace. The modernization journey enables financial institutions to harness advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning while maintaining the robust foundation that traditional systems provide. In conclusion, the future of banking technology presents a unique opportunity to blend the best of both worlds. Rather than forcing a choice between mainframes and cloud computing, the path forward lies in harmonious integration. This balanced approach allows financial institutions to maintain their traditional reliability while embracing cutting-edge innovations. As Jagadish Raju demonstrates in his research, this strategic combination will be crucial for banks to thrive in an increasingly digital future, ensuring both stability and innovation in financial services.Hayes to make injury return as coaches turn to debutants for HSBC SVNS series opener in Dubai
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Harry and Meghan’s polo docuseries to highlight ‘grit behind the glamour’LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, Juanyeh Thomas returned the ensuing onside kick attempt for a touchdown and the Dallas Cowboys pulled out a 34-26 victory Sunday that extended the Washington Commanders’ skid to three games. Seibert, who missed the previous two games with a right hip injury, was wide left on the point-after attempt following a low snap. Thomas then took the kick back 43 yards as the Cowboys (4-7) ended their losing streak at five in improbable fashion. Part of that was the play of backup Cooper Rush, who threw for 247 yards and two TDs in his third start in place of starter Dak Prescott. Part was also the defense forcing two turnovers, as Chauncey Golston ripped the ball out of Brian Robinson Jr.’s hands for what was called an interception of Daniels in the second quarter, and Donovan Wilson stripped John Bates midway through the fourth. KaVonte Turpin provided the fireworks with a spinning, 99-yard kickoff return TD seconds after Daniels found Zach Ertz in the end zone and scored on a 2-point conversion to cut the deficit to three with 3:02 left. In the final three minutes alone, the Commanders (7-5) scored 10 points and allowed Thomas’ TD. All that after the score was 10-9 through three quarters before madness ensued. CHIEFS 30, PANTHERS 27 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns , Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and Kansas City beat Carolina to reach double-digit wins for the 10th straight season. Noah Gray caught two TD passes as the Chiefs (10-1) bounced back from last week’s 30-21 loss at Buffalo and won at the buzzer yet again in a season of narrow escapes. DeAndre Hopkins also had a touchdown catch for the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, who scored on their first five possessions. Bryce Young finished 21 of 35 for 262 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers (3-8), who had their two-game winning streak snapped. David Moore had six receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown. Trailing 27-19, Young completed a fourth-down pass to Adam Thielen to move the chains, then went deep for the veteran receiver, who drew a pass-interference penalty on Chamarri Conner. That set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Chuba Hubbard. LIONS 24, COLTS 6 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for two scores and David Montgomery added a third touchdown run, leading Detroit to a victory over Indianapolis. Gibbs finished with 21 carries for 90 yards as the Lions (10-1) extended their league-high winning streak to nine straight. Detroit has its been 11-game record since the franchise’s inaugural season in 1934. Jared Goff continued his sensational season, too, completing 26 of 36 throws for 269 yards. The Colts (5-7) lost their second straight home game and for the fourth time in their past five games. Anthony Richardson was 11 of 28 with 172 yards while rushing 10 times for 61 yards. While Indy managed to hold the NFL’s highest-scoring offense largely in check Sunday, it was doomed by its inability to finish drives with touchdowns. BUCCANEERS 30, GIANTS 7 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Baker Mayfield catapulted into the end zone on a spectacular 10-yard scramble for one of Tampa Bay’s four rushing touchdowns, and the Buccaneers beat the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito, snapping a four-game losing streak and extending New York’s skid to six. The Giants’ decisions this week to bench and then release quarterback Daniel Jones did nothing to help the NFL’s lowest-scoring offense. DeVito threw for 189 yards, mostly in the second half with New York well on its way to its sixth straight loss at home, where it is winless. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers dominated in every phase in a near-perfect perfect performance that featured TD runs of 1 yard by Sean Tucker, 6 yards by Bucky Irving and 1 yard by Rachaad White. After recent losses to the Ravens, 49ers and Chiefs, Tampa Bay (5-6) moved within one game of idle Atlanta in the NFC South. Tampa Bay scored on five of its on first six possessions to open a 30-0 lead, and none was more exciting than Mayfield’s TD run with 12 seconds left in the first half. On a second-and-goal from the 10, he avoided pressure and went for the end zone. He was hit by Cor’Dale Flott low and Dru Phillips high around the 2-yard line, and he was airborne when he crossed the goal line. The ball came loose when he hit the turf but he jumped up and flexed — seemingly mocking DeVito’s go-to celebration — as the Bucs took a 23-0 lead. DOLPHINS 34, PATRIOTS 15 MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns, including two scores to running back De’Von Achane, and Miami routed New England. The Dolphins (5-6) have a thin margin for error the rest of the season but have kept themselves afloat with a three-game winning streak. With their win at New England (3-9) in Week 5, the Dolphins have swept their division rivals in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1999-2000. Tagovailoa, who moved to 7-0 in his career against New England, entered the game with a league-high 73.4% completion rate and went 29 for 40. Backup Skylar Thompson replaced Tagovailoa with about 11 minutes left in what was already a blowout, but a bad handoff on his first play resulted in a fumble that was recovered by cornerback Christian Gonzalez and returned 63 yards for a touchdown. It cut New England’s deficit to 31-15, and Tagovailoa returned the next drive. TITANS 32, TEXANS 27 HOUSTON (AP) — Will Levis threw for 278 yards and his 70-yard touchdown pass to Chig Okonkwo put Tennessee on top in the fourth quarter and the Titans held on for a win over the Texans. Okonkwo grabbed a short pass and rumbled for the touchdown to put the Titans (3-8) up 30-27 with 91⁄2 minutes remaining. Safety Eric Murray missed a tackle that would have stopped him near midfield. The Texans (7-5) had a chance to tie it with less than two minutes remaining, but Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 28-yard field-goal attempt sailed wide left. He fell to the ground after the miss before getting up and slamming his helmet on the field. Titans coach Brian Callahan held both hands in the air and smiled after watching the miss that allowed his team to win on a day it had three turnovers. The Texans forced a three-and-out, but couldn’t move the ball after that and Harold Landry sacked C.J. Stroud in the end zone for a safety to make it 32-27 and allow Tennessee to snap a two-game skid. VIKINGS 30, BEARS 27, OT CHICAGO (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for 90 of his 330 yards in overtime to set up Parker Romo’s game-ending 29-yard field goal , and Minnesota outlasted Chicago after giving up 11 points in the final 22 seconds of regulation. Darnold threw two touchdown passes, Jordan Addison caught eight passes for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown, and T.J. Hockenson had 114 yards receiving for the Vikings (9-2), who remained one game behind Detroit in the rugged NFC North. Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight. Minnesota appeared to have the game in hand, leading 27-16 with 1:56 left after Romo kicked a 26-yard field goal. But the Bears weren’t finished. Deandre Carter made up for a muffed punt that led to a touchdown in the third quarter with a 55-yard kickoff return to the 40. Williams took it from there, capping an eight-play drive with a 1-yard touchdown pass to Keenan Allen. A 2-point conversion pass to DJ Moore made it 27-24 with 22 seconds remaining. The Bears recovered the onside kick and Williams hit Moore over the middle for a 27-yard gain to the 30 before spiking the ball. Cairo Santos made a 48-yard field goal as time expired.
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The mysterious drone sightings across several counties in New Jersey during recent weeks were launched by an Iranian “mothership,” according to a congressman who spoke to Fox News on Wednesday. And while it seems like a completely outlandish claim given everything we know publicly right now, this isn’t some random crank on the internet. It’s an elected leader in the U.S. who sits on powerful committees and claims to have sources who can be trusted. The mysterious flying vehicles have blinking lights and have sometimes been described as being as large as a car. Walt Miller, chief of police in New Jersey’s Evesham township, gave a press conference Friday where he said cops have been flooded with calls about the flying objects. But it’s unclear to most people who might be behind them. At least it was unclear until Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a Republican from New Jersey, said Wednesday that he knows for certain what they are. Rep. Drew is a member of the U.S. House Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and says he has reliable information that these drones are from a hostile source. “I’ve gotten to know people and from very high sources, very qualified sources, very responsible sources, I’m going to tell you the real deal,” Van Drew said, prefacing his remarks on Fox News while talking with Harris Faulkner. “Iran launched a mothership, probably about a month ago, that contains these drones. That mothership is off the east coast of the United States of America. They’ve launched drones—this is everything that we can see and hear. Again these are from high sources, I don’t say this lightly.” Rep. Van Drew then goes on to admit there was a “probability” whatever these flying objects are could’ve been American, either as hobbyists or U.S.-government run, but he insisted, “we know it’s not our own government.” “The third possibility was somebody, an adversarial country, doing this. Know that Iran made a deal with China to purchase drones, motherships, and technology in order to go forward,” said Rep. Van Drew. “The sources I have are good. They can’t reveal who they are because they are speaking to me in confidentiality. These drones should be shot down.” But as insistent as Rep. Van Drew was that he knew where these drones were coming from, he did eventually start to hedge that it merely “could be” a mothership from Iran. “Whether it was some crazy hobbyist that we can’t imagine, or whether it is Iran—and I think it very possibly could be—they should be shot down. We are not getting the full deal and the military is on alert with this,” Rep. Van Drew said. Rep. Van Drew has called for the drones to be shot down. But the Pentagon denied that these are Iranian drones during a press conference on Wednesday. “At this time we have no evidence that these activities are coming from a foreign entity or the work of an adversary,” said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh . “We’re going to continue to monitor what is happening, but, you know, at no point were our installations threatened when this activity was occurring.” Asked by a reporter specifically about the Iranian mothership idea, Singh reiterated, “There is no Iranian ship off the coast of the United States, and there’s no so-called mothership launching drones towards the United States.” Experts aren’t quite sure what to make of wild claims that these could be from a hostile nation. As several people have pointed out on social media, these flying objects would likely be intercepted in some way rather quickly if they really were being operated by a foreign government. “Regarding the New Jersey mystery drones that are appearing over military bases (among other locations), I think it’s rather key to note they aren’t being shot down or intercepted, even though military bases would be permitted to do this for security reasons,” Faine Greenwood, a researcher who’s worked for years on UAVs, wrote Tuesday on Bluesky . Whatever happens, it’ll be interesting to see whether anyone in the intelligence community leaks any info to support any of Rep. Van Drew’s claims. Because as of right now we only have his word on the topic. And while it’s entirely possible the Pentagon is lying about something, it would be odd if these were Iranian and nobody came forward to leak that very important information. “This isn’t just Jeff Van Drew... oh let’s you know let’s get on Harris’s show and say something outrageous,” Rep. Van Drew said of himself. “I’m telling you the straight deal from very high-positioned individuals who are telling me this. And the bottom line is they’re launching them. They are across the country.” Van Drew even insisted that the U.S. government doesn’t have anything so advanced, another claim that seems a bit outrageous. “We don’t even have anything like this. Our government, and certainly our hobbyists don’t. So think about it. Not only do I have the information but it’s also common sense,” Rep. Van Drew said.
LAKE MILLS — DeForest handed Lakeside Lutheran its first loss of the season, 38-33 in nonconference girls basketball at LLHS on Saturday. "The girls played their hearts out today," Lakeside Lutheran girls basketball coach Andy Asmus said. "With only 18 hours of rest, they gave them a run. We had the lead in the first half until the final few minutes."
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