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Global shares fall, dollar climbs ahead of inflation reportDETROIT LAKES — The 2023-24 Detroit Lakes boys basketball season was the best under fourth-year head coach Brett Maass and the first time the Lakers eclipsed 20 wins in nine seasons. Records were broken and career milestones were achieved in what felt like an every night occurrence. Detroit Lakes dominated its way to a 24-4 overall record , an undefeated 8-0 Mid-State Conference record and crowned the undisputed conference champions. ADVERTISEMENT The season ended in a Section 8AAA quarterfinals loss to the section runner-up St. Cloud Tech . The squeaks of a fresh pair of kicks being dragged on the court filled The Hive during a scrimmage hosted by Perham on Saturday, Nov. 23. Maass expressed his team’s excitement for the upcoming journey following a long morning of four consecutive games. “They've been working hard every day at practice,” he said. “You saw it here today in the scrimmage. We played really good team basketball offensively and defensively and moved the ball and guys are positive with each other. It's early but his kind of gave us a gauge of what we really need to work on and things that we need to get better. We're excited, kids are excited, and the coaches are excited. We're just ready to play some games for sure.” Detroit Lakes was the only team out of the five to play all four sessions. They had matchups against Morris Area, Moorhead, Perham and Hillcrest Lutheran. There were good plays and bad ones throughout the three hours. But the Lakers were without their big man senior Ryan Brinkman who was dealing with some knee issues. But Maass learned that he’s got a ship full of scrappy sailors who are willing to do the dirty work to be successful. “We got kids that are gonna work hard and dive on the floor for loose balls and box out and do those little type things,” Maass said. “We're not gonna be the biggest team this year. we're going to have a lot of heart. We're going to play hard. Win or lose, you know, we're going to leave it all out on the floor. And you definitely saw that just in the scrimmage today.” Maass has implemented a fast-paced, high-pressure style of basketball, which has resulted in a record of 52-28 in three seasons. Detroit Lakes has been blessed with the top athletes the school has to offer which has aided in the play style Maass looks for in his players. ADVERTISEMENT Last season, the team’s production mostly came from leading scorer Mason Carrier , assister Devon Berg and rebounder Brandton Marsh. Carrier became the program’s all-time leading scorer and rebounder. Berg eclipsed 1,000 career points, became the program’s all-time assists leader, and set the single-game record for assists (16). Their athleticism was the perfect fit. This season should be no different. The Lakers might not have a triple threat that can fly up and down the floor but they still have some boys with some bounce and shooters who will push the pace. “That's the style that we play,” Maass said. “That's a style our kids like to play. That's a style I believe our fans like to come watch. Basketball is a fun game and we're going to play it that way. We're going to play it with pace. We're going to continue doing those things and, try to continue how we've been playing the last few years and keep it going and make sure that everybody's on the same page with it.” Detroit Lakes has the luxury of returning three key assets: Seniors Nick Buboltz, Tyler Bye and Caden Strand. “Those guys are ready to go,” Maass said. “They played a whole year of varsity basketball last year and it's not going to be too fast for them. They'll be just fine and they'll be leading us for sure.” But that doesn’t go without Maass recognizing some of the other names people will see getting major minutes on the court. Detroit Lakes will look to these guys to figure out the speed and strength that comes with varsity basketball. “We had two juniors last year that played extensively on the JV that really did well in Dawson VonRuden and Damarion Moss,” Maass said. “It's going to take them a little bit to get ready for high-level varsity basketball. But, as you saw today, they'll be fine. They can fill it up, and score it because they are skilled. Then Mikail Ramsey and Jaxon Borash will give us some good minutes.” ADVERTISEMENT With the Mid-State Conference disbanded, the Lakers had a successful bid to join the Central Lakes Conference. Maass described Detroit Lakes’ position in the conference as “a small fish in a big pond.” The competition is ramped up with set to see teams like Alexandria, the Section 8AAA champions, and St. Cloud Tech, Section 8AAA runner-ups, twice during the regular season. But there’s a positive that comes with the tougher competition. The Lakers have their eyes set on a section championship game where they haven’t been since in since 2012, their last state tournament appearance. “We're going to be used to playing that type of competition, and it's not going to be much of a shock when we go to section play,” Maass said. “We played St. Cloud Tech last year, and we hadn't played them in the regular season. We saw film, scouted them, we knew who they had, but, our kids hadn't seen that type of athleticism and physicality. Now we see it every single night. So they're going to adapt their kids. They understand and they'll get better and rise to the challenge.” The season and home opener is on Dec. 5 against Fergus Falls. 2024-25 Schedule Dec. 5 vs. Fergus Falls, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 6 at Bemidji, 7:15 p.m. Dec 10 vs. St. Cloud Tech, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 13 vs. St. Cloud Tech, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 17 vs. Rocori, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 20 at Hawley, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27 vs. Fargo Shanley at Moorhead High School, 3:15 p.m. (Tournament) Dec. 28 vs. Fargo North at Moorhead High School, 3:30 p.m. (Tournament) Jan. 3 vs. Sartell, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 7 vs. Little Falls, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 10 at Willmar, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 vs. Sauk Rapids-Rice, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 17 at Alexandria, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 21 vs. Park Rapids, 6 p.m. Jan. 24 vs. Perham, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 28 at Ferugs Falls, 7:15 p.m. Jan. 31 vs. St. Cloud Apollo, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 4 vs. DGF, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 7 at St. Cloud Tech, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 11 at Rocori, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 14 at Sartell, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 18 vs. Willmar, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 20 at Sauk Rapids-Rice, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 25 vs. Alexandria, 7:15 p.m. Feb. 28 at Brainerd, 7:15 p.m.None
DA suggests unusual idea for halting Trump's hush money case while upholding convictionAsante Kotoko head coach, Prosper Narteh Ogum, is confident that his team is primed for victory in the much-anticipated Super Clash against arch-rivals Hearts of Oak. The fixture, set for Sunday, December 15, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, marks the first clash between the two teams in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Kotoko enters the showdown with renewed optimism following a vital victory over Aduana Stars on matchday 12. Speaking about his team's preparation, Coach Ogum emphasised the growing self-belief among the players, attributing it to their recent success. “This win [against Aduana Stars] has brought some self-belief into the players. They now believe that they can do it. They now believe it is doable. It is something that can be done, so going into our next game [against Hearts of Oak] we are going with a lot of confidence," he noted. Coach Ogum expressed confidence that the positive atmosphere within the team would translate into hard work and focus during training sessions. “I’m sure there will be a lot of smiles at training, there will be a lot of joy at training, and people will be ready to work harder. The key thing for our next game is that players will be more confident and believe in themselves that everything is doable and we can do it,” he added. Both Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak are currently preparing for what promises to be a thrilling showdown on Sunday.Daniel Jones released: Cowboys' Mike McCarthy, Stephen Jones address possibility of adding former Giants QB - CBS Sports
Judge hears closing arguments on whether Google's advertising tech constitutes a monopoly ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The Justice Department and Google have made their closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online advertising technology constitutes an illegal monopoly. The arguments in federal court Monday in northern Virginia came as Google already faces a possible breakup of the company over its ubiquitous search engine. The Justice Department says it will seek the breakup of Google to remedy its search engine monopoly. The case in Virginia focuses not on the search engine but on technology that matches online advertisers to consumers on the internet. A judge is expected to rule by the end of the year. ‘Busiest Thanksgiving ever’: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel DALLAS (AP) — The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday and next Monday — most of them by car. Thanksgiving Day falling so late this year has altered traditional travel patterns. At airports, the Transportation Security Administration says it could screen a record number of U.S. air travelers on Sunday. Meanwhile, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration says a shortage of air traffic controllers could cause flight delays. Transportation analytics company INRIX says roads could be congested on Monday with both commuters and returning holiday travelers. Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, delaying Q3 earnings Macy’s says it’s delaying the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings results after it discovered an up to $154 million accounting-related issue. The company did provide some preliminary results for its third quarter, including that net sales fell 2.4% to $4.74 billion. It anticipates reporting its full third-quarter financial results by Dec. 11. Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle rebates if Trump eliminates federal tax credit SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Gov. Gavin Newsom says Monday he'll propose creating a new version of the state’s successful Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which was phased out in 2023 after funding nearly 600,000 new cars and trucks. Officials didn’t say how much the program would cost or how the rebates would work. Newsom’s proposal is part of his plan to protect California’s progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. But a budget shortfall could complicate California’s resistance efforts. Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans for distributing his $147B fortune after his death OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family's foundations Monday, and he offered new details about who will be handing out the rest of his fortune after his death. Buffett has said previously that his three kids will distribute his remaining $147.4 billion fortune in the 10 years after his death, but now he has also designated successors for them because it’s possible that Buffett’s children could die before giving it all away. Buffett said he has no regrets about his decision to start giving away his fortune in 2006. Stock market today: Dow hits another record as stocks rise NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% Monday to pull closer to its record set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 440 points to its own record set on Friday, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%. They got a boost from easing Treasury yields after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent to be his Treasury Secretary. Smaller companies can feel a big boost from easier borrowing costs, and the Russell 2000 index of small stocks finished just shy of its record. Workers at Charlotte airport, an American Airlines hub, go on strike during Thanksgiving travel week CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American Airlines says it doesn’t expect significant disruptions to flights this week as a result of a labor strike at its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. Service workers there walked out Monday during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services authorized the work stoppage. Union spokesperson Sean Keady says the strike is expected to last 24 hours. The companies contract with American Airlines to provide services such as cleaning airplane interiors, removing trash and escorting passengers in wheelchairs. The companies have acknowledged the seriousness of a strike during the holiday travel season. At the crossroads of news and opinion, 'Morning Joe' hosts grapple with aftermath of Trump meeting The reaction of those who defended “Morning Joe” hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for meeting with President-elect Trump sounds almost quaint in the days of opinionated journalism. Doesn't it makes sense, they said, for hosts of a political news show to meet with such an important figure? But given how “Morning Joe” has attacked Trump, its viewers felt insulted. Many reacted quickly by staying away. It all reflects the broader trend of opinion crowding out traditional journalist in today's marketplace, and the expectations that creates among consumers. By mid-week, the show's audience was less than two-thirds what it has typically been this year. Eggs are available -- but pricier -- as the holiday baking season begins Egg prices are on the rise again as a lingering outbreak of bird flu coincides with high demand during the holiday baking season. The average price for a dozen eggs in U.S. cities was $3.37 in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That was up 63% from October 2023, when a dozen eggs cost an average of $2.07. Avian influenza is the main culprit. The current bird flu outbreak that began in February 2022 has led to the slaughter of more than 111 million birds, mostly egg-laying chickens. But the American Egg Board says egg shortages at grocery stores have been isolated and temporary so far. ‘Buy now, pay later’ is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think NEW YORK (AP) — More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those who use credit cards for the service face higher interest expenses. The data firm Adobe Analytics predicts shoppers will spend 11.4% more this holiday season using buy now, pay later than they did a year ago.
November 22, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by University of New Hampshire An archaeologist from the University of New Hampshire and her team have collected data which indicates the presence of a large-scale pre-Columbian fish-trapping facility. Discovered in the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (CTWS), the largest inland wetland in Belize, the team dated the construction of these fisheries to the Late Archaic period (cal. 2000-1900 BCE), pre-dating Amazonian examples by a thousand years or more. "The network of canals was designed to channel annual flood waters into source ponds for fish trapping and would have yielded enough fish to feed as many as 15,000 people year-round, conservatively," said Eleanor Harrison-Buck, professor of anthropology and director of the Belize River East Archaeology (BREA) project. "The dates indicate that the fisheries were initially constructed by Late Archaic hunter-gatherer-fishers and continued to be used by their Formative Maya descendants (approximately 2000 BCE to 200 CE). For Mesoamerica in general, we tend to regard agricultural production as the engine of civilization, but this study tells us that it wasn't just agriculture—it was also potential mass harvesting of aquatic species." Published in the journal Science Advances , the research used 26 radiocarbon dates from test excavation sites in the CTWS, which indicate that such landscape-scale wetland enhancements may have been an adaptive response to long-term climate disturbance recorded in Mesoamerica between 2200 and 1900 BCE. "The early dates for the canals surprised us initially because we all assumed these massive constructions were built by the ancient Maya living in the nearby city centers," said Harrison-Buck. "However, after running numerous radiocarbon dates, it became clear they were built much earlier." Sediment samples were collected along the walls of the excavation units and sequenced for specific elements, such as nitrogen and carbon, to look for environmental changes over time. The sediment showed a strong tropical forest dominance during that period and no evidence of crop cultivation, specifically maize. Along with a lack of any pollen from domesticated crops, there were not any signs of ditched and drained agricultural fields in the immediate area dating to that time. The multiproxy data gathered suggests the distinctive long linear zigzag channels served primarily as large-scale fish-trapping facilities. "It seems likely that the canals allowed for annual fish harvests and social gatherings, which would have encouraged people to return to this area year after year and congregate for longer periods of time," said Marieka Brouwer Burg, professor of anthropology at the University of Vermont and BREA co-director. "Such intensive investments in the landscape may have led ultimately to the development of the complex society characteristic of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization, which subsequently occurred in this area by around 1200 BCE." "Wetlands have always been a critical ecosystem for humans across the globe," said Samantha Krause, professor of geography and environmental studies at Texas State University. "Knowing how to manage wetland resources responsibly is essential for the continued resilience of these ecosystems both in the past and today. The Archaic hunter-gatherer-fishers knew how to protect their resources and use them in a way that could sustain these habitats, not exhaust them, which explains their long-lasting occupation in this area." With the support of the local community, the team plans to return to Crooked Tree to investigate a larger sample of these landscape-scale modifications that they have identified across a broad area of northern Belize, hoping to more fully understand the complexity of human-wetland interactions in the past. Other co-authors include Mark Willis, department of archaeology, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia; Angelina Perrotti, Palynology & Environmental Archaeology Research Lab; Monona, Wisconsin; and Katie Bailey, department of anthropology, University of Vermont. More information: Eleanor Harrison-Buck et al, Late Archaic large-scale fisheries in the wetlands of the pre-Columbian Maya Lowlands, Science Advances (2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adq1444 Journal information: Science Advances Provided by University of New HampshireNone(The Center Square) – Prosecutors introduced secretly recorded audio and video along with a troubled star witness at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis returned to the Everett McKinley U.S. Courthouse Monday. Solis is facing one federal count of bribery under a deferred prosecution agreement. The ex-alderman began cooperating with federal investigators in 2016. Separately Monday, former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and Madigan codefendant Michael McClain enter the federal court building in Chicago Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. U.S. government attorney Diane MacArthur first introduced a recording of Madigan and Solis nearly two years before the alderman started cooperating with the government. The recording involved a conversation with Chinese developer, See Wong, who wanted to build a hotel on a parcel of land in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood. The land was owned by the state of Illinois at the time, but Solis said a zoning change would be required from the city in order for a hotel to be built. At Madigan’s request, Solis said he facilitated the meeting on Aug. 8, 2014, at Madigan’s law firm, Madigan and Getzendanner, about the land along Wentworth Avenue between Archer Avenue and Cermak Road. Madigan’s law partner, Bud Getzendanner, discussed how successful the firm had been in working with hotels to make sure they were not taxed more than necessary. ”A large component of your expense for hotels is real estate taxes,” Getzendanner said during the recorded meeting. Getzendanner said the firm charged 12.5% of the tax savings obtained. Madigan told Wong and an interpreter about the quality of service his firm provided. “We don’t take a second seat to anybody,” Madigan said. The developer then asked for a picture with Madigan and Solis. Solis told the group that Wong would benefit from working with Madigan. “If he works with the Speaker, he will get anything he needs for that hotel,” Solis said on the recording. Solis testified that he meant the city would provide the zoning change the developer needed from the city if the developer hired Madigan’s law firm. Solis said the zoning change was approved, but the proposed hotel was never built. MacArthur asked Solis about the bribery charge he is still facing, which Solis said involved the redevelopment of a property in Chicago from a restaurant to a residential building in 2015. Solis said two problems prevented the project from moving forward: labor unions’ perceived lack of representation in the development and residents' concerns in the ward. The former alderman admitted that he solicited a campaign contribution from the developer or from one or more of the developer’s vendors while the project’s zoning change was still under consideration. Solis said he believed the developer was on board and that he would be getting donations from the developers’ vendors. The zoning change was approved by the city council, Solis said. He testified he solicited and accepted campaign contributions from other developers who had matters pending before the city council’s zoning committee. Solis then testified about about a variety of things like massages that turned sexual, trips to Las Vegas, tickets to professional sporting events, no-paperwork six-figure loans he'd paid back. He even admitted to an extramarital affair he had with an interpreter. Solis said he was separated from his wife for about five years and their house went into foreclosure. He also confessed that he lied to a collection agency by saying he was out of work. MacArthur asked Solis about his sister, Patti Solis Doyle, who worked on campaigns for former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, former President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton, D-New York. Solis Doyle also managed Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign in 2008. Solis said his sister was involved in a hotel project in which the developer offered her $100,000. Solis said his sister offered to split the sum with her brother. As chairman of the city’s zoning committee, Solis said he told his sister he could not accept money regarding a hotel development. Solis said his sister told him there would be another way she could compensate him. The former alderman said he did receive funds from his sister for referring her to his friend Brian Hynes’ state vendor assistance program. Monday afternoon, Solis testified that FBI agents visited his home on June 1, 2016, and played audio and video recordings. After considering an attorney, Solis said he decided to cooperate with the FBI a few days later and agreed to let investigators tap his phone. Solis also said he told an attorney friend that he was cooperating with the FBI in regard to an investigation of an organization he was involved in. Solis said he made recordings for several investigations he was involved in as part of his deferred prosecution agreement. He began communicating with Madigan after receiving a voicemail message on June 12, 2017. Solis said he discussed the Chinatown land deal, his interest in getting a state board appointment, and referring clients to Madigan’s law firm while cooperating with the government from June 2016 to December 2017. Solis admitted that he was not really interested in a state board appointment, but he raised the issue with Madigan at the direction of law enforcement. Solis said he began communicating with Madigan codefendant Michael McClain about the Chinatown parcel in the fall of 2017. He said he had to continue to perform his duties as an alderman while cooperating with the FBI because of “the farce” that he was involved in. Solis discussed a 2017 redevelopment project that required a zoning change involving a Union West development in Chicago’s West Loop. MacArthur played a recording, dated June 12, 2017, of Madigan asking Solis about the development. During the call, Solis told the speaker he would try to arrange an introduction for Madigan with the developers. In a subsequent call, Solis promised to arrange a meeting and said, “I think these guys get it, the quid pro quo and how it works.” When MacArthur asked Solis why he said that, Solis said he didn’t know and said it was “dumb.” MacArthur asked Solis if he used the words “quid pro quo” at the direction of law enforcement. “No,” Solis said. Union West developer Andrew Cretal agreed to meet with Madigan and told Solis, “confidentially,” that his company was working with Goldman Sachs as an equity partner and that he would “circle back” with Solis. MacArthur played a recording of Madigan privately telling Solis not to use the words, “quid quo pro.” The conversation immediately preceded the meeting Cretal and the Union West group had at Madigan's and Getzendanner’s law office. During the meeting, Madigan repeated to Cretal’s group what he had said to See Wong. “We don’t take a second seat to anybody,” Madigan said. Solis said he met with Madigan again privately after the meeting with the intention of discussing the Chinatown parcel. Solis said he had been having frequent meetings about the land with potential developers. During the recording, Solis said that nothing could really happen until the state transferred the land. Connie Mixon, professor of Political Science and director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University, served as an expert witness at the corruption trial of longtime Chicago Democrat Ed Burke, who served on the city council from 1969 to 2023. A jury convicted Burke in December 2023 on 18 counts of racketeering, bribery, attempted extortion and conspiracy to commit extortion and using interstate commerce to facilitate an unlawful activity. Mixon said that Solis also testified as a cooperating witness during Burke’s trial. “It seemed as if, in the sentencing for the Burke trial, the judge did take a bit of exception to the fact that Solis, who also had potential criminal charges, was essentially getting away without any sort of repercussions,” Mixon told The Center Square. Mixon described Solis as a damaged witness. “He’s absolutely damaged, but as much as he’s damaged, you have the words on the wiretap. Having the defendants’ words played in the courtroom, they are really the witness against themselves when you have those wiretaps,” Mixon explained. Before the jury was seated Monday morning, prosecutors said they would provide the court with revised jury instructions by Dec. 3. Judge John Robert Blakey said he could deny admittance of new materials after that date if he deemed them to be untimely. Madigan and McClain are charged with 23 counts of bribery, racketeering and official misconduct. The trial is scheduled to resume Tuesday morning in Chicago.