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Netanyahu blames Labor over synagogue fireThe San Francisco 49ers haven't been ruled out for the postseason yet but things really aren't going their way right now. San Francisco can't seem to catch a break and has been dealing with high-impact injuries all season to this point. The 49ers haven't been at full strength for seemingly a single game this season and won't be on Sunday when they take on the Chicago Bears. The 49ers ruled out star offensive tackle on Friday and also listed superstar defensive end Nick Bosa as doubtful for the team's showdown against the Bears, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "49ers ruled out (left tackle) Trent Williams for Sunday’s game vs. the Bears and listed (defensive end) Nick Bosa as doubtful," Schefter said. Bosa is having another solid season for the 49ers despite all of the negative chatter about the team this year. He has seven sacks in 10 games to go along with 17 quarterback hits and one interception. The $170 million 49ers star hasn't been fully ruled out for the contest against the Bears yet, but things aren't looking good. Bosa is dealing with an oblique injury and this will be something to watch over the final five weeks of the National Football League regular season. More NFL: 49ers could cut ties with $71 million All-Pro to clear cap spaceThe electric vehicle market lost some juice earlier in 2024, but October showed a sector comeback with some serious battery power. According to Cox Automotive, new EV sales were up 2.3% for the month and have cleared one million units for the year to date. Cox attributed the growth to aggressive dealer incentives and attractive vehicle leasing deals. But that growth has yet to translate into success for sector portfolio players. A case in point is the benchmark Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV), which is losing ground, down -6.61% for the year. That's the trouble with EV stocks and funds, market mavens say. While the long-term glide path looks clear enough for electric vehicles, mile marker to mile marker, the sector isn't gaining much steam. Here’s why those troubles may continue in 2025 – with one huge potential exception. “There is a lot of opportunity in the EV market, but it still faces significant challenges, mainly geared around consumer confusion," says David Boice, CEO of Team Velocity, an automotive technologies firm in Washington, D.C. "The upsides are that EVs are changing how the government can incentivize vehicles, allowing OEMs to explore new tech, and cities are constantly expanding infrastructure for mass adoption and sustainability." The downsides, unfortunately, are stacking up right now. "A lack of resources leaves consumers uncertain; tax credits, charging time, and long-term savings are all things Americans need to understand before buying an EV," Boice says. "OEMs and dealers need to be providing clear messaging about their vehicles to make sure there is as little friction surrounding the EV purchasing process as possible.” Another issue vexing potential investors is how the Trump administration's EV policies will play out. "The biggest downsides right now have to do with affordability," says KC Boyce, vice president at Escalent, a global market research and data advisory firm. "If the EV purchase tax credit goes away under Trump 2.0 and automakers don't continue a relentless pursuit of affordable models, EV adoption will run out of juice." [Two-Week Free Access to Pro-Level Trading Tools] What the Experts Are Saying About EV Stocks With that framework in mind, where are EV stocks headed in what promises to be a tumultuous 2025? Here's a snapshot of what sector plays stand out and why. Tesla (TSLA). Elon Musk's favorite car company has seen its share price rise by 34% so far in 2024, comfortably ahead of the S&P 500 Index, which is up 26% for the year. When it comes to investing, companies that show they're in it for the long haul are almost always a good bet, and Tesla follows that script to the letter. "Tesla is an obvious choice as an EV favorite — they've practically defined the electric vehicles category," says Mark Whitley, founder and CEO at Whits Corporation, a sustainable technology firm in St. Louis, Mo. Investors shouldn't pay too much attention to the highly vocal Musk, but the Trump administration's aggressive stance on tariffs and EV credits is another story. "Despite Elon Musk saying he wants Trump to kill EV tax credits, Tesla benefits greatly from the current regulatory regime," Boyce says. Chargeback (CHPT). This Campbell, Cal.-based electric vehicle charging network provider went public last March via a special purchase acquisition company (SPAC) deal and has plummeted over 90% since the rollout. Yet the company operates 315,000 charging ports in the US and abroad, giving it a big advantage in a burgeoning industry. It also has over one million roaming charging points, which represents a robust number in another growing EV sector. The company's broad-based operational stance should eventually stabilize the stock price, but it also has other advantages. "Let's not forget the infrastructure part," Whitley says. "Companies like ChargePoint, which focuses on electric vehicle charging solutions, are a way to invest in the sector without betting on any specific vehicle." BHP Group, LTD (BHP). This nickel mining company is a good supply/demand stock right now, as nickel is one EV-linked commodity company that can take advantage of rising EV battery needs. The stock is down 24% for the year, but with production pressures pushing nickel demand up, BHP may make sense for sector investors over the long haul. "There's potential in businesses that develop EV infrastructure, like battery technology and charging networks," says Dre Villeroy, CEO at Beyorch, a private equity firm in Los Angeles, Cal. "They are essential to expanding the sector." Going Forward Ultimately, investors' short-term sector issues against long-term potential will matter most, and lead them to choose sector stocks accordingly. "I suspect EV sales will be very strong in December due to the prospect of the tax credit going away and may slow down for a bit as the ultimate resolution of the tax credit is under discussion in Washington," Boyce says. "Over time, however, EVs will continue a growth trajectory." "Just how quick a growth trajectory really depends on where we land with the regulatory and tax environment in Washington," he adds. 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US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The government also revised up its estimate of job growth in September and October by a combined 56,000. Friday’s report also showed that the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.1% in October to a still-low 4.2%. The November data provided the latest evidence that the U.S. job market remains durable even though it has lost significant momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom, when the economy was rebounding from the pandemic recession. TikTok's future uncertain after appeals court rejects its bid to overturn possible US ban A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law - which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January - is constitutional, rebuffing TikTok’s challenge that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and unfairly targeted the platform. TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. Stock market today: Wall Street drifts around its records after a solid jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting around their records after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy going, but not so strong that it raises immediate worries about inflation. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Friday and was just above its all-time high set on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 108 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.7%. Expectations rose among traders that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again at its next meeting in two weeks after the jobs report showed stronger hiring than expected but also an uptick in the unemployment rate. Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass NEW YORK (AP) — In an era when online anger and social tensions are increasingly directed at the businesses consumers count on, Meta last year spent $24.4 million to surround CEO Mark Zuckerberg with security. But the fatal shooting this week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. And experts say the task of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them is getting more difficult. One of the primary worries are loners whose rantings online are fed by others who are like-minded. It’s up to corporate security analysts to decide what represents a real threat. Gunman's steps after killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO gives police new clues in hunt for the killer NEW YORK (AP) — Police hunting the gunman who killed the head of the largest U.S. health insurer are piecing together new surveillance video from across New York City and evidence left behind by the shooter. Three days after the ambush, the gunman’s whereabouts and identity are still unknown, as is the reason for the killing. A law enforcement official says police have obtained surveillance images of the suspect on the subway system and visiting local establishments. The official who was not authorized to discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. The Agriculture Department on Friday said raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be tested on request starting Dec. 16. Testing will begin in six states — California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon and Pennsylvania. The move is aimed at eliminating the virus, which has infected more than 700 dairy herds in 15 states. Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were written on the ammunition used to kill UnitedHealthcare's CEO. That's according to two officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday. The words are similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend.” That's how attorneys describe insurers denying services and payment, and the title of a 2010 book critical of the industry. Police haven’t officially commented on the words. But Thompson’s shooting and the messages on the ammunition have sparked outrage on social media and elsewhere, reflecting frustration Americans have over the cost and complexity of getting care. Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year. A bill to protect digital reproductive health data including data logged on menstrual cycle tracking apps is a Democratic priority as lawmakers meet this month. Democratic women and supporters of the legislation say they are acting with new urgency before President-elect Donald Trump takes office because they don't believe his campaign promise to leave abortion to the states. The rush is also a reaction to Republicans taking control of the state House in January. 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China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy BANGKOK (AP) — China has banned exports of key materials used for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems and CT scanners, swiping back at Washington after it expanded export controls to include dozens of Chinese companies that make equipment used to produce computer chips. Both sides say the controls are justified by national security concerns. Analysts say they could have a much wider impact on manufacturing in many industries and supply chains, depending on the ability of each side to compensate for loss of access to strategically important materials, equipment and components. Here's why this could be a tipping point in trade conflict between the two biggest economies.The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands beat Germany to reach the Davis Cup final
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Percentages: FG .342, FT .688. 3-Point Goals: 6-26, .231 (Davis 2-5, Jennings 1-1, Ousmane 1-1, Avery 1-4, Keller 1-4, Dean 0-2, Thompson 0-2, Brantley 0-3, Newman 0-4). Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 2 (Brantley, Ousmane). Turnovers: 14 (Jennings 3, Avery 2, Brantley 2, Ousmane 2, Davis, Dean, Keller, Newman, Thompson). Steals: 11 (Brantley 3, Dean 3, Avery 2, Davis, Jennings, Ousmane). Technical Fouls: Avery, 15:46 second. Percentages: FG .423, FT .714. 3-Point Goals: 7-23, .304 (Tandy 4-9, Carroll 1-2, Miller 1-2, Evans 1-3, Langenfeld 0-1, Moretti 0-1, Walker 0-2, Glenn 0-3). Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 5 (Vokietaitis 3, Evans, Miller). Turnovers: 15 (Carroll 3, Miller 3, Moretti 3, Evans 2, Glenn 2, Vokietaitis, Walker). Steals: 5 (Walker 3, Evans, Glenn). 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Fiona Donaldson and her mum had finally arrived at their hotel in Hong Kong after a long day of travel when they faced an unexpected obstacle. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue Ms Donaldson is a wheelchair user and, like more than 5.5 million Australians, encounters difficulties while travelling . "It was a well-known hotel and I booked an accessible room and we got all the way there, and it had a bath instead of a rolling shower," she said. "It was really difficult for that time that we were there but luckily I had someone with me." Fiona Donaldson from Supported Travel eXperiences. Picture supplied Ms Donaldson now works with Supported Travel eXperiences and with Spinal Life Australia has called for the federal government to declare 2025 the National Year of Accessible Tourism. The call has been supported by more than 200 businesses that participated in Queensland's Year of Accessible Tourism in 2023. Advocates argue the push could unlock billions in revenue from not just Australians but around the world . Ms Donaldson said a national framework would make it "easier" for businesses to provide for someone with a disability. "It provides a consistent approach to accessibility across the country," she said. "This will make it easier for tourism and businesses to understand and implement accessibility best practices. "It raises awareness and also it's great economically, the economic benefits ... the sky is the limit." Accessible tourism could range from ensuring ramps are in place for people with wheelchairs or walkers to ensuring staff were properly trained to help visually or hearing-impaired tourists . Youtuber Shane Hryhorec, who goes by WheelAroundTheWorld, demonstrated what bad accessibility can look like when he booked an eight-day cruise from Marseille to Florence. Despite being informed he would have an accessible room, he was faced with challenges from the beginning, including his room being on the wrong side of the ship from any elevators and a step preventing him from using the bathroom. "I really felt for that guy," Ms Donaldson said. "This is what we're up against ... I had a similar thing [in Hong Kong], but luckily, my mum was with me years ago. "It's a bit of a minefield and people are really not 100 per cent sure what accessibility means to each and every one of us." Ms Donaldson wants every Australian to promote accessibility while travelling. "If they find they're going on holidays or they're visiting somewhere on a weekend and they see a place is particularly accessible, it'd be great for them to champion it," she said. "We need advocates from all walks of life to able to get this across the line." A beach access mat in Queensland. Picture from Shutterstock Awareness and pressure Spinal Life Australia CEO Mark Townend said the number one priority was awareness. "People don't mean to do it wrong, they don't mean to make it hard, but they don't think," he said. "I realised how bad it was and that we actually don't treat people with disabilities correctly and we should make changes. "COVID was great because all of a sudden, the restaurant had tables that are spread out 1.5 metres, and you can get a wheelchair through." Mr Townend said the best way for Aussies to get involved was to put pressure on their local members. "Australians could ask their federal members when they're seeing them down the street or in their office, 'What are you doing about supporting accessible tourism'? "Then there's some pressure on the government and the cabinet to make a decision." Mr Townend said with just a few changes the economic impact could be huge. "In Cairns, we've run some campaigns, and those hotel operators, those entertainment facilities, they've made a few changes to make it easier for people with disabilities to come to their facilities. "There are 5 million people [with a disability in Australia], if you've got 25 per cent of that, this is billions of dollars worth of extra revenue." Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy Joel Ehsman Reporter Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering the local community. Got a tip? Send it through to me at joel.ehsman@austcommunitymedia.com.au. He/Him Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering the local community. Got a tip? 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