UNIVERSITY PARK — As No. 4 Penn State went through warmups at Beaver Stadium ahead of Saturday afternoon’s regular-season finale vs. Maryland, No. 2 Ohio State and Michigan were locked in a low-scoring duel with significant implications. A loss by the Buckeyes coupled with a Nittany Lions win would propel Penn State into the Big Ten championship game Dec. 7 vs. No. 1 Oregon. The Nittany Lions got the help they needed from Michigan, which upset Ohio State, and Penn State took things from there, overcoming a sluggish start to dispatch Maryland, 44-7, on senior day while punching a ticket to the league title game for the first time since 2016. Only 11 seconds into the game, Penn State (11-1, 8-1) was down 7-0, but the Nittany Lions scored 44 unanswered points. Drew Allar finished the day 17 of 26 for 171 yards and two total touchdowns, and Tyler Warren became the Big Ten’s single-season record holder for catches by a tight end (76) in addition to Penn State’s all-time leader in touchdowns by a tight end (17). Warren caught six passes for 68 yards and a touchdown, rushing three times for an additional 32 yards. Penn State amassed 412 yards of total offense and held Maryland to 194. Nick Singleton fumbled on Penn State’s first play of the game, with Maryland recovering at the 25-yard line before MJ Morris threw a touchdown pass to Kaden Prather on the Terrapins’ opening play. Penn State answered with a 49-yard field goal by Ryan Barker, making the score 7-3 with 12 minutes, 47 seconds left in the first quarter. Neither Penn State nor Maryland (4-8, 1-8) was productive for a large chunk of the opening quarter. However, the Nittany Lions eventually got their wheels turning, embarking on a 13-play, 60-yard touchdown drive, which Singleton capped with a short run from the 2-yard line to give his team a 10-7 lead with 12:53 left before halftime. Though Penn State’s offense didn’t shower itself in glory early, the defense came up with several big plays, including three first-quarter sacks and two picks in the first half. A few minutes after Singleton’s touchdown run, Penn State stuffed a Maryland fourth-and-1 try from the Terrapins’ 30-yard line. On Penn State’s ensuing drive, Allar scored on a keeper at the goal line, giving the Nittany Lions a 17-7 lead at the 10:11 mark. A wacky play on Penn State’s next possession set up a short Beau Pribula rushing touchdown, making the score 24-7. Faking a handoff to Singleton in the backfield, Allar lost the football, with Maryland’s defense swarming the backfield. But Allar shook off the pressure and, as he was being dragged down, managed to toss the football to Warren, who turned the broken play into a 29-yard gain, with Singleton adding another 18 on the ground to get the Nittany Lions to the goal line. Pribula did the rest as Penn State went up by 17 with 6:53 remaining in the first half. Audavion Collins intercepted Morris on the Terrapins’ next drive, leading to a 7-yard scoring pass to Warren and a 31-7 advantage. The Terrapins got themselves in good position to put some points on the board at the end of the half, but Tony Rojas intercepted Morris at Penn State’s 9-yard line. Maryland made a change at quarterback in the third quarter, inserting Champ Long, but it did not lead to improved offense. Following a scoreless third, Singleton put Penn State up 38-7 with an 18-yard touchdown run 46 seconds into the fourth. Singleton led the Nittany Lions backfield with 13 carries for 87 yards and two scores. Penn State pulled Allar from the game in the fourth quarter, and the Pribula-led offense penetrated as far as Maryland’s 12-yard line before being stopped on fourth down with 3:42 to play. With Morris back in the game late, Penn State picked him off for the third time. Dejuan Lane returned it 54 yards deep into Terrapins territory. Pribula hit Tyseer Denmark for a 15-yard score as time expired in the blowout.
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WACO, Texas (AP) — Sawyer Robertson threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns as Baylor won its sixth straight to keep alive its slim hopes for a berth in the Big 12 championship game, beating Kansas 45-17 on Saturday. The Bears (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) scored touchdowns on three consecutive possessions in the first half to take a 21-7 lead, then found the end zone on all three of their drives in the third quarter. Bryson Washington ran for 192 yards on 27 carries that included a 10-yard TD run and punching in from the 1 in the second half for Baylor. Kansas (5-7, 4-5) entered on a three-game winning streak — all against ranked teams — to be in position for bowl eligibility with a win. But the Jayhawks had no answers for Baylor’s offensive. Baylor, which started 0-3 in league play, had to wait for the outcomes of games later Saturday. Arizona had to beat Arizona State, Kansas State had to beat Iowa State and Houston had to beat BYU for the Bears to get into next week's conference title game. Robertson was 23-for-31 passing, with TDs of 36- and 39-yards to Monaray Baldwin in the first quarter before a 14-yard score to Josh Cameron in the second. Baldwin caught seven passes for 119 yards, and Cameron added eight receptions for 102. Devin Neal ran for 133 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries for Kansas. Jalon Daniels was 12-of-23 passing for 280 yards passing, and had two passes intercepted by Baylor safety Devyn Bobby. Kansas: The Jayhawks rarely had issues moving the ball in the first half. Despite trailing 21-10 at intermission, the Jayhawks had outgained Baylor 301-283. Their problems came with holding onto the ball and scoring when they had the chance. Tabor Allen missed a 38-yard field goal to end the Jayhawks’ first possession, and they had promising drives end on a Daniels interception and Tevita Noa fumble after a 39-yard reception. Baylor: The Bears made a remarkable turnaround in the second half of the season. They began the year with coach Dave Aranda’s future considered tenuous at best, and a 2-4 start only made calls for him to be replaced louder. But Aranda and Baylor haven’t lost since Oct. 5 against Iowa State. Kansas’ season is over. Baylor had to wait to see when and where it will play its next game. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football( MENAFN - IANS) Melbourne, Dec 27 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has questioned the Rohit Sharma-led side over playing two spinners in Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar if they weren't to be trusted much with bowling duties in the ongoing Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne cricket Ground. In India bowling out Australia for 474, as Steve Smith top-scored with 140, left-arm spin all-rounder Jadeja picked 3-78 in 23 overs while off-spin all-rounder Sundar, brought in for Shubman Gill in the playing eleven, bowled only 15 overs and took 1-49. Both Jadeja and Sundar got to bowl only after 40 overs were done on day one's play. “I thought the bowling was pretty ordinary. They ran out of ideas, India. Spin wasn't used as much as it should have. It took a gap of 40 overs before Jadeja was introduced into the attack. “It took a long time for Washington Sundar to bowl his first over. So when you're playing two spinners, you have to ask the question, why did you play two spinners? What was the need if you don't trust them?" said Shastri on Star Sports. He also called India's bowling performance ordinary and pointed out that they looked bereft of ideas in stopping a sparkling Australian batting performance.“I think India ran out of ideas. There's absolutely no doubt about that. Because what Australia did was, there would have been a game plan. “Let's make sure we don't lose too many wickets in that first 45 minutes. Try and get another 50 runs on the board. They were 311 for 6. Their first aim would have been 350. But the rate at which they scored the runs made the job far easier," he added. Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar felt the second new ball was 'wasted' by India's bowlers. "Pretty ordinary blowing. If you have to bowl a bouncer, you get it around the helmet's badge and not around the waist. “I'm very disappointed, I'm sorry. This new ball had been wasted. Akash Deep was all over the place. He wasted the new ball by bowling way outside the off stump. The Indians had also been sloppy in the field," said Gavaskar. Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody was also critical of India and how their playing eleven was selected for the crunch game. 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Are you looking for a new addition to your traditional Christmas decor? After much digging, I'm making a case for this 100-year-old German tradition that is the answer to all my whimsical, folky Christmas dreams. Sure, we all know the Christmas decorating classics: tree ornaments, fairy lights, pine cones, Christmas wreaths , and Christmas garlands , but have you ever considered a putz house or two? The charm of the vintage Christmas decor trend isn't fading just yet, so I've been on the hunt for something sugary sweet, and totally retro to add to my collection of paper garlands, mercury baubles, and icicle tinsel. Here, I'm making a case for the return of putz houses. So I'm sure you're wondering what is a 'putz house' anyway? These miniature festive houses hail from Germany and became popular in the early 20th century, around 100 years ago. Designed to look like little festive European homes with pitched roofs and pretty decor, the name comes from the German word putzen , which means 'to decorate' or 'to adorn'. Usually around 5-10 inches tall, the original versions were typically handmade using paper or cardboard and accessorized with glitter to create a nostalgic Christmas village to display on the mantel, window, or under the tree. When you bring a cluster of them together, they create an enchanting, magical display that is perfect for capturing that cozy, vintage Christmas vibe we're all seeking. Today, you'll find them made from paper, ceramic, or wood and can pick them up from Target for as little as $5, shop handcrafted versions from small sellers, or go all out and score this rare Complete set of 8 Christmas Putz Houses at 1st Dibs that is currently selling for just under $7,000. Here are a few of my favorites I have found to shop now in time for Christmas. Surprisingly, Amazon have a great selection of handmade putz houses from small sellers including this pretty pink townhouse complete with miniature red bows. I want to move in. Dating from the early 1940s and made in the U.S.A, these four vintage putz houses depict a snowy chalet scheme and are in great condition. They might be tiny and a little fragile, but nothing does it like the real thing. This light-up LED paper house from Target is just as sweet as its vintage counterparts. I love the soft green color scheme and mini car, this will cast a warm glow from your mantel once you add the included batteries. Super sturdy thanks to being made from clay, these intricately decorated village houses from Pottery Barn are finished with a hint of glitter and gingerbread-style trim. They also have LED bulbs fitted inside. Another rare vintage find, these 6 little pink, blue, and white glittered houses hail from 1950s Japan (the seller has noted a stamp on the bottom). Sure, shopping vintage isn't budget-friendly, but they're so irresistibly charming. For a more contemporary take, the team at Terrain has adorned this large faux foliage wreath with tiny, colorful paper putz houses and brush trees for a really cheerful addition to your front door. MacKenzie-Childs home decor is always hand-crafted and hand-painted, so to get this set for just under $90 feels like a good deal. Featuring her signature check print, they're a lovely mix of old and new charm. These 2 coordinating houses from Amazon are full of rustic charm. Made from wood, they can be powered with 2AA batteries to glow from within. I love the bottle trees and soft pink roofs. Finally, if you feel like doing a little DIY, this crafting kit from Anthropologie helps you to build 3 houses, 3 delicately decorated trees, 1 mailbox (for Santa, of course), and a clock. A fun stocking filler for sure. If you’re looking to add a unique and personal touch to your Christmas decorations, putz houses might just be the missing piece you've been looking for. Beyond just being super cute, they embody a rich heritage of craftsmanship and will bring a sense of warm nostalgia to your home.
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ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Industrial Development Board announced Thursday that the county has been recertified as an ACT Work Ready Community. The First Tennessee Development Districts annual meeting presented the honor to IDB Executive Administrative Coordinator Rebecca Baker. “It’s kind of hard to quantify the importance of that program.” Michael Parker, Director of Economic Development at NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership said. “Workforce challenges exist from coast to coast ... and the communities that really can benchmark and quantitatively show their progress in the workforce, such as through this program, are the ones that are going to excel, they can really make that business case for new industry to relocate there.” Baker said it was all possible because it was a group effort. “It’s not just the industrial board, it’s not just the Board of Education,” Baker said. “It’s a group effort.” HCIDB Chairman Larry Elkins said that was the reason they involved the BOE and Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), to help produce a skilled workforce, ready when industries want to move to the area. TCAT “We’ve had a productive few weeks since we last met,” TCAT Campus Coordinator Charles Johnson said. He reported that the process of getting a grant for an automatic truck and flatbed trailer looks to be successful. A reverse job fair for cosmetology also looked promising for some of the students. “We had 10 girls from Hawkins County campus ... 10 girls from the Greeneville campus,” Johnson said. “All of them got offered at least one job.” He said this year the employers brought the applications for the students to fill out at the fair. “They are in demand,” Johnson said. “And that is ... a very lucrative field.” He said the welding shop is in the “best shape it’s ever been.” Elkins praised Johnson for his hard work and noted how important the TCAT education was for the area. “Thank you, Charles, for the work that you do up there,” Elkins said. “And how that helps with our economic development issues ... the education in that area is unbelievable.”
Sinn Fein actively pursuing route into government, insists leader McDonaldHormel Foods ( HRL 1.60% ) is a Dividend King offering a historically high 3.6% dividend yield. It appears to be on the sale rack right now, and a few years from now, long-term dividend investors will probably wish they had bought it. Here are four reasons why you should consider adding Hormel to your portfolio despite the headwinds it is facing today. 1. Hormel has an insider that thinks like you Companies answer to their investors. In theory, that should mean they make decisions that are in the best long-term interests of their investors. However, most companies know that their shares are owned by large institutions and asset management shops. So, the interests of small investors can often be overlooked. That's not likely to happen at Hormel. The Hormel Foundation controls roughly 46.8% of Hormel's stock. It was created by the founding family to ensure that Hormel would remain an independent company and support the local community in a philanthropic way. The stock control handles the first task; the dividends that Hormel pays are used to fund the second task. Or, to put it more simply, The Hormel Foundation wants Hormel, the food maker, to pay a sustainable and growing dividend over time. And Hormel, the food maker, has no choice but to listen because The Hormel Foundation is its largest shareholder. The best part of this, however, is that The Hormel Foundation's goal is likely to align with your own, assuming you are a conservative long-term dividend investor . 2. Hormel has a great track record Hormel is run for the long term, which is great. However, even better, Hormel's long-term success is really impressive. As noted, the company is a Dividend King . The dividend has been increased every single year for 58 consecutive years. That's not something that happens by accident; it requires a strong business model that is well executed over time. Given the involvement of The Hormel Foundation, it probably isn't shocking that Hormel is a Dividend King, but the proof of success is still nice to see. HRL data by YCharts 3. Every company goes through tough times That said, even the best companies in the world face periods where they underperform. That's just the normal business cycle at work. Clearly, Hormel has had to deal with some tough periods over the past 58 years. That span includes the raging inflation of the 1970s, the Dot.com bust, the Great Recession , and the COVID-19 pandemic, just to pick some notable highlights. It muddled through them all, with the exception of the pandemic impact, which is a lingering headwind right now. Given the history, though, there's no particular reason to believe Hormel won't muddle through again. 4. The list is long, but the problems are all manageable What is wrong today that has investors so worried about Hormel while the stock's yield is near historic highs? There's a list. The company has had a difficult time passing inflationary input costs on to consumers, the avian flu has been more difficult than usual, China's pandemic recovery has been slower than expected, and Hormel bought the Planters brand right when the nut segment of the snacking niche started to slow down. That is a long list, and it is understandable that investors are concerned. However, none of the issues is, individually, a company killer. Each one will either resolve itself or will be dealt with in time. The near-term impact of the collection, however, is weak financial results, which isn't good news. But Hormel isn't sitting around and waiting for better days. It is taking action. For example, cost-cutting efforts that had to be put on hold during the pandemic are now back up and running. The company is leaning into innovation to help boost demand in the U.S., China, and specifically for the Planters brand, which didn't see much innovation under the former owners. Notably, innovation is a key historical strength for Hormel. There's no reason to believe that this lever can't be used to reinvigorate consumer demand again. The real problem here is that solving the current slate of problems will take time, and Wall Street is looking for quick results. A quick recovery isn't in the cards at Hormel, but that's exactly why long-term dividend investors have the opportunity they have in front of them. If you can handle collecting a large yield while you wait for Hormel to muddle through another difficult period, then this stock could be a great addition to your income portfolio. Hormel is different today, but the goal is still the same To be fair, Hormel has changed over the last decade or so, going from a meat producer to a branded products company. So, this isn't the same business it was before. However, the goal of steady long-term business growth, supporting reliable dividend growth, hasn't changed. It is possible that Wall Street is reevaluating the stock and placing a lower valuation on the shares because of the changed business. Or it could just be investors thinking short-term, creating an investment opportunity for long-term income investors. The interesting thing is you can pretty much win either way. If this is a revaluation, then you are buying with a historically high yield that becomes the new normal yield. Hormel is still a well-run company that pays a large and reliable dividend. If investors are underestimating Hormel's ability to return to a faster growth path, then you will get a high yield and capital appreciation when Wall Street catches up to Hormel's improving performance.None
NEW YORK , Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by The Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG ) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Omnicom (NYSE: OMC ). Stockholders will receive 0.344 shares of Omnicom common stock for each share of Interpublic Group stock that they hold. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025. If you are a stockholder of Interpublic Group and are interested in obtaining additional information regarding this investigation, please visit us at: http://www.rowleylawpllc.com/investigation/ipg /. You may also contact Shane Rowley, Esq. at Rowley Law PLLC, 50 Main Street Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606, by email at [email protected] , or by telephone at 914-400-1920 or 844-400-4643 (toll-free). Rowley Law PLLC represents shareholders nationwide in class actions and derivative lawsuits in complex corporate litigation. For more information about the firm and its attorneys, please visit http://www.rowleylawpllc.com . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. SOURCE Rowley Law PLLCWindsor Wolves win B.C. football title with strong 2nd half vs Vernon