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AP News Summary at 6:20 p.m. ESTPETALING JAYA: The passing of Seniman Negara and renowned composer Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab (pic), whose contributions greatly enriched the local music scene, has been described as a great loss to the nation. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, in sharing his thoughts on social media, expressed profound sadness upon receiving the news. He described Ahmad Nawab’s legacy as both a cultural treasure and a unifying force within Malaysian society. “Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab was not just an exceptional composer and musician; he was the soul of Malaysian arts, touching the hearts of millions with his poetic works that were full of beauty and meaning. “His contributions will always be remembered as those of a legend without equal,” Anwar wrote on the passing of the artiste yesterday. The Prime Minister also extended his condolences to Ahmad Nawab’s family and offered his prayers. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil also honoured the late artiste, noting that the local music industry has lost a priceless gem who had made immense contributions to the field. “Since the 1950s, he composed over 2,000 songs, produced more than 200 albums, and nurtured many prominent names in the world of music. “He served with the Radio Televisyen Malaysia Orchestra for 17 years and was awarded the title of seventh National Artiste in 2006. “This loss is certainly felt, not only by industry players, but also by fans and the local music industry in general,” he said. Ahmad Nawab, whose real name was Ahmad Khan Nawab Khan, passed away yesterday at the age of 92 at his residence in Taman Melewar, Gombak. His burial is set for this morning at the Raudhatul Sakinah Islamic Cemetery in Kuala Lumpur-Karak.
Texas Supreme Court Halts Depositions in Dispute Involving AG Paxton, Curtailing Prolonged Legal SagaBiden opens final White House holiday season with turkey pardons and first lady gets Christmas tree WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has kicked off his final holiday season at the White House, issuing the traditional reprieve to two turkeys who will bypass the Thanksgiving table to live out their days in Minnesota. The president welcomed 2,500 guests under sunny skies as he cracked jokes about the fates of “Peach” and “Blossom.” He also sounded wistful tones about the last weeks of his presidency. Separately, first lady Jill Biden received the delivery of the official White House Christmas tree. And the Bidens are traveling to New York later Monday for an early holiday celebration with members of the Coast Guard. Couple charged in ring suspected of stealing $1 million in Lululemon clothes MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Connecticut couple has been charged in Minnesota with being part of a shoplifting ring suspected of stealing around $1 million in goods across the country from upscale athletic wear retailer Lululemon.Jadion Anthony Richards and Akwele Nickeisha Lawes-Richards, both of Danbury, Connecticut, were charged this month with one felony count of organized retail theft. Both went free last week after posting bail bonds of $100,000 for him and $30,000 for her. They're also suspected in thefts from Lululemon stores in Colorado, Utah, New York and Connecticut. They're due back in court next month. Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a federal investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti, who has since stepped aside. The 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer U.S. women’s national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer. Naeher is on the team’s roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States. Naeher was on the U.S. team that won the Women’s World Cup in 2019 and the gold medal at this year's Olympics in France. She’s the only U.S. goalkeeper to earn a shutout in both a World Cup and an Olympic final. Bah, humbug! Vandal smashes Ebenezer Scrooge's tombstone used in 'A Christmas Carol' movie LONDON (AP) — If life imitates art, a vandal in the English countryside may be haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Police in the town of Shrewsbury are investigating how a tombstone at the fictional grave of Ebenezer Scrooge was destroyed. The movie prop used in the 1984 adaption of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” had become a tourist attraction. The film starred George C. Scott as the cold-hearted curmudgeon who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who show him what will become of his life if he doesn’t become a better person. West Mercia Police say the stone was vandalized in the past week. Megachurch founder T.D. Jakes suffers health incident during sermon at Dallas church DALLAS (AP) — The founder of Dallas-based megachurch The Potter's House, Bishop T.D. Jakes, was hospitalized after suffering what the church called a “slight health incident.” Jakes was speaking to churchgoers after he sat down and began trembling as several people gathered around him Sunday at the church. Jakes' daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband Touré Roberts said in a statement on social media late Sunday that Jakes was improving. The 67-year-old Jakes founded the non-denominational The Potter's House in 1996 and his website says it now has more than 30,000 members with campuses in Fort Worth and Frisco, Texas; and in Denver. 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. Pilot dies in plane crash in remote woods of New York, puppy found alive WINDHAM, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a pilot and at least one dog he was transporting died when a small plane crashed in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains, though a puppy on the flight was found alive with two broken legs. The Greene County sheriff’s office says Seuk Kim of Springfield, Virginia, was flying from Maryland to Albany, New York, when the plane crashed at about 6:10 p.m. Sunday in a remote area. Officials believe the pilot died from the impact. The surviving dog was hospitalized, while a third dog was not located. The flight was connected with a not-for-profit group that transports rescue animals. 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. Pop star Ed Sheeran apologizes to Man United boss Ruben Amorim for crashing interview MANCHESTER, England (AP) — British pop star Ed Sheeran has apologized to Ruben Amorim after inadvertently interrupting the new Manchester United head coach during a live television interview. Amorim was talking on Sky Sports after United’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich on Sunday when Sheeran walked up to embrace analyst Jamie Redknapp. The interview was paused before Redknapp told the pop star to “come and say hello in a minute.” Sheeran is a lifelong Ipswich fan and holds a minority stake in the club. He was pictured celebrating after Omari Hutchinson’s equalizing goal in the game at Portman Road.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the football world for a period spanning over a decade The two football veterans have scored hundreds of goals, broke many records, and have won countless trophies Legendary Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini appeared to settle the endless debate with a unique remark CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! Giorgio Chiellini has offered his perspective on the age-old debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, explaining why he believes the Portugal captain has an edge. The argument over which of the two football superstars is the greatest of all time has consistently divided many across the sports spectrum. The so-called GOAT debate has lasted for more than a decade now, with Ronaldo and Messi dominating the football space during the period, per Sportskeeda. The two veterans have engaged in numerous on-field clashes throughout their careers, most notably in fierce El Clasico battles for Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. Read also Ronaldo teaches YouTuber Mr Beast how to do 'siuu' celebration, video PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Needs Your Help! Take our Survey Now and See Improvements at LEGIT.NG Tomorrow Both players have been recurring contenders at the Ballon d'Or awards as well. Chiellieni settles GOAT debate Chiellini, who played alongside Ronaldo at Juventus and faced him during his time at Real Madrid, also squared off against Messi at both club and international levels. The defender's unique insight stems from witnessing the brilliance of both players up close. Speaking on The Overlap , Chiellini highlighted Ronaldo's unparalleled ability to step up in crucial moments. "Well, Ronaldo, when you are losing, he had the balls, no matter what, to try to win. Shoot from everywhere in order to lead the team to win," the Italian legend said. "And it is not easy to do for a lot of players. I loved to play with him because working with him and looking at him every day, with little details, is very nice." "I was 35 and he was 34, and we weren't obviously in our prime. But it was very funny to play with him. And look how big is his personality." Read also Jude Bellingham insists Real Madrid teammate Vincicius deserved 2024 Ballon d'Or He recalled instances at Juventus where Ronaldo's decisive contributions turned games in their favour. While he acknowledged Messi's extraordinary talent, Chiellini emphasised that Ronaldo’s mentality and clutch performances set him apart, particularly when his team needed him the most. Chiellini's unique bond with Cristiano Ronaldo Giorgio Chiellini shared the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo both as a rival and a teammate, giving him a distinctive perspective on the Portuguese superstar's brilliance. The two faced each other six times during Ronaldo's spell at Real Madrid. Of those encounters, Ronaldo emerged victorious in three, suffered two defeats, and one match ended in a stalemate. As teammates at Juventus, Chiellini and Ronaldo featured together in 55 matches, during which the duo combined for two goals. Their time as colleagues offered Chiellini firsthand insight into Ronaldo's work ethic, leadership, and match-winning mentality. Ronaldinho refused to name Messi as GOAT Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ronaldinho hailed Lionel Messi as one of football’s all-time greats but stopped short of declaring him the greatest. Read also Arda Güler Delivers Stunning Nutmeg in Real Madrid's Victory Over Leganés Having shared the pitch with a young Messi at Barcelona for two years before moving to AC Milan, Ronaldinho expressed his deep admiration without settling the debate definitively. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: YEN.com.gh
The trustees of Missouri’s largest state employee retirement system voted Thursday to prohibit the use of pension funds for political contributions. The Missouri State Employees Retirement System board, responding to donations made this year by two smaller systems, made it the responsibility of the executive director to make sure money doesn’t flow into campaigns for ballot measures or candidates. “Missouri pension systems funds should never be used to make contributions to political campaigns,” said Rep. Dirk Deaton, R-Noel, who is one of four legislators on the 11-member board. Deaton also said he intends to introduce legislation for the upcoming session to ban political contributions by all pension systems. The legislation, he said, will mirror the policy adopted Thursday by the trustees and be similar to the law barring political subdivisions from using public money for political purposes. In the policy change, the trustees made it the responsibility of the system executive director to ensure “no contribution or expenditure of system funds shall be made by MOSERS to advocate, support, or oppose the passage or defeat of any ballot measure or the nomination or election of any candidate for public office, or to direct any System funds to, or pay any debts or obligations of, any committee supporting or opposing such ballot measures or candidates.” The MOSERS fund pays pension benefits to 56,205 retirees and beneficiaries and covers state employees in most agencies and state universities. It receives approximately $700 million in contributions annually from the state and employees to support those benefits. At the end of fiscal 2023, the system had $8.7 billion in net assets. The fund has never made political contributions and the policy means it won’t in the future, Deaton said. “State employees covered by MOSERS can be confident their retirement funds will be used solely for their benefit and meeting their pension obligations,” he said. The vote is a reaction to contributions made this year by the Missouri Sheriffs’ Retirement System and Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System. On Oct. 2, the sheriffs system gave $30,000 to support passage of Amendment 6, which would have imposed fees on criminal cases to fund pensions for sheriffs and prosecutors. The prosecutors system on Oct. 8 gave $50,000 to the campaign. Voters rejected Amendment 6 by a margin of 61% to 39%. If retirement funds became involved regularly in politics, the donations could be larger than any seen in state history. MOSERS covers most state employees, but it is not the only system for state workers nor is it the largest retirement fund operated by the state. The fund for Missouri Department of Transportation workers and Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers has $3.7 billion in assets. Education employees are covered by a fund known as PSRS/PEERS, which held $55 billion in assets June 30, 2023. And many local government employees are enrolled in LAGERS, which has about $11 billion in assets. The Independent sought reaction to the MOSERS action and the plans for legislation from executive staff at all three funds but did not receive an immediate response. Amendment 6 would have allowed collection of a $3 fee per case where a guilty verdict or plea is reached in criminal cases to fund sheriff’s pensions and $4 per case to fund the pensions for prosecutors. The fees had been in place for years, but in 2021, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that they were an unconstitutional bar to the courts, which are to be open to all and where “justice shall be administered without sale, denial or delay.” During calendar year 2023, without the fees, the sheriffs fund received $89,502 in contributions, had $38.4 million in assets and had lost $15 million in value over the previous two years. To shore up its finances, lawmakers this year appropriated $5 million in general revenue to the sheriffs fund. The prosecutors fund does not have a website where its financial statements can be found. Melissa Lorts, the treasurer of the Amendment 6 campaign committee, is also executive director of the sheriffs’ retirement system. She did not respond to a request for comment. During the campaign, she said the donations were a responsible use of the pension funds. “I have a legal opinion, and these are not public dollars,” Lorts said. “I’m not a political subdivision, and they’re not public dollars.” Other lawmakers also raised questions about the donations.
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No. 22 Xavier aims to keep its perfect record intact Monday night in Fort Myers, Fla., when it takes on South Carolina in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. The Musketeers (5-0) are coming off an 80-55 victory on Wednesday over Siena, while the Gamecocks (3-2) beat Mercer on Thursday 84-72. Against Mercer, South Carolina sank a season-best 12 3-pointers -- tied for the fourth-most in a single game under third-year coach Lamont Paris. Jamarii Thomas, a senior transfer from Norfolk State, had 19 points and swished 4 of 5 shots from behind the arc. "Thomas got some good, clean looks," Paris said. "It was good to see those guys make their shots. Hopefully it gets those guys going in the right direction." On the season, the Gamecocks are making 7.8 3-pointers per game and shooting 32.5 percent from deep. Senior guard Jacobi Wright makes a team-best 1.8 3-pointers per game and shoots 37.5 percent from behind the arc. At 13.0 ppg, he is second on the team behind Collin Murray-Boyles (15.8). Xavier is allowing eight makes from deep per game and is letting opponents shoot 38.5 percent from behind the arc, which ranks 337th in the country. And despite an undefeated record so far for the Musketeers, third-year coach Sean Miller is worried about his players developing bad habits. "We have a virus that everybody is looking at the stat sheet, trying to get as many points as they possibly can," Miller said after the win over Siena. "They want to win, but they really want to win and score. We need a couple of guys that are willing to rebound, defend, make the extra pass, play at a high level defensively and understand what makes a team great." Marcus Foster did a decent job of doing a little bit of everything for Xavier against Siena, piling up 12 points, five rebounds, five assists and a steal. It was the first double-digit scoring outing for Foster -- a grad transfer from Furman -- in a Xavier uniform. Since 2008, Xavier is 25-11 against teams from the Southeastern Conference, but it hasn't played South Carolina in that stretch. --Field Level MediaIf you’re ready to transform your living room into a cinematic paradise, this massive Sony 85 Inch 4K Ultra HD TV is your ticket to an extraordinary viewing experience. For Black Friday, it is currently at a record low price of $998, a massive 33% off its original price of $1,498 . The previous record low was $1,199 (during last year’s Black Friday), so this is $200 less than that amount. For an 85-inch TV, we’ve never seen a lower price. See at Amazon For those concerned about holiday shopping logistics, Amazon offers an extended return policy for this product. Customers have until January 31, 2025, to return items purchased during this period, which is particularly convenient for holiday gift-giving. Amazon also provides a price guarantee during the Black Friday period: if the price drops further after your purchase, they will refund the difference. XXXXXL 4K TV The Sony X77L boasts a 4K Processor X1 which enhances picture quality by upscaling HD content to near-4K resolution so that all your favorite shows and movies are displayed with sharp details and vibrant colors. The TV supports 4K HDR which allows for a wider range of colors and improved contrast and results in lifelike images that pop on the screen. This Sony 85-inch TV also features a wide viewing angle which makes it ideal for larger rooms where viewers may be seated at various positions. This characteristic ensures that everyone can enjoy a consistent picture quality regardless of where they are sitting. The TV also incorporates Motionflow XR technology which reduces motion blur during fast-paced scenes. This model also includes smart capabilities powered by Google TV which allows users to access a vast array of streaming services and apps conveniently from one interface. With Google Assistant built-in , you can use voice commands to search for content, control playback and even manage smart home devices directly from your TV. Finally, in terms of connectivity, the Sony X77L is well-equipped with multiple HDMI ports so that you can connect various devices such as gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and sound systems. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity, allowing for wireless audio streaming from compatible devices. This versatility ensures that you can create a complete home theater setup tailored to your preferences. To see the current Black Friday deal, here it is: See at AmazonMISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr.'s 19 points helped CSU Northridge defeat Denver 89-60 on Monday night. Adams also added 11 rebounds for the Matadors (5-1). Keonte Jones added 17 points while shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 8 for 8 from the line and also had five rebounds and three blocks. PJ Fuller shot 2 of 8 from the field, including 0 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line to finish with 10 points. Nicholas Shogbonyo led the way for the Pioneers (3-4) with 15 points. Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente added 10 points and two blocks for Denver. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from .When the scientist and inventor Prof Archibald Montgomery Low predicted “a day in the life of a man of the future” one century ago, his prophesies were sometimes dismissed as “ruthlessly imaginative”. They included, reported the London Daily News in 1925, “such horrors” as being woken by radio alarm clock; communications “by personal radio set”; breakfasting “with loudspeaker news and television glimpses of events”; shopping by moving stairways and moving pavements. One hundred years after Low’s publication of his book The Future some of his forecasts were spot on. Others, including his prophesy that everyone would be wearing synthetic felt one-piece suits and hats, less so. Researchers from the have excavated accounts of Low’s predictions from its extensive digital archive of historical newspapers available to the public and included them in a of forecasts made for 2025 by people a century ago. Low, born in 1888, was an engineer, research physicist, inventor and author. A pioneer in many fields, he invented the first powered drone, worked on the development of television, was known as the “father of radio guidance systems” for his work on planes, torpedo boats and guided rockets and reportedly attracted at least two unsuccessful assassination attempts by the Germans. In 1925, he predicted how home loudspeakers and “a television machine” would replace “the picture paper” – or newspapers – for information and on demand entertainment; access to global broadcasting at the press of a button; and the use of . He foresaw the use of moving pavements and stairs, essentially the escalators and travelators of today, as well as “automatic telephones” with the benefit of getting the right number every time, as opposed to the 1920s rotary dial phones. Some outlandish imaginings included new ways of illuminating streets by herbs (1926), jets of electrically charged water to replace cavalry (1923) and mind-to-mind electrical communication (1925). Others, such as women in trousers becoming the norm (1924) and sex determination before birth (1926) are very much on the mark. The major investment in offshore wind and solar power of recent years appears to fulfil another prediction: that “wind and tide are also to be harnessed to the service of man”. Yet another was: “Life is to be made far easier by the use of machinery that will do all the heavy and disagreeable work.” The average man, according to one newspaper report, “will be called punctually by a radio alarm clock set to pick up the particular signal at the time he wishes to rise”. Before the rise of automated alarms, people would be woken for work by an early-morning “knocker upper”, a person going door-to-door tapping windowpanes with a long wooden stick, which did not die out in Britain until the 1940s and 50s. However, Low’s prediction that the alarm clock would be set for “probably nine-thirty” was optimistic. Another prophesy, that each morning people would enjoy “a few moments radio light treatment or massage in order to keep fit and alert for the day’s business,” does seem to tap into the modern health and wellness trends of today. Jen Baldwin, a research specialist at Findmypast, which has more than 87m digitised historical newspaper pages, said: “It’s amazing that a century ago, one visionary scientist could predict how emerging technology – in its infancy at the time – could have changed the world by 2025. It makes you stop to wonder how the advancements we see around us today will be experienced by our own descendants.” Low, who died aged 68, carried on making predictions throughout his life. Not all found favour. In 1929, the Daily Express reported, with some outrage, the professor was in some ways an “arrant conservative” who had declared it would be centuries before “women approach men in intelligence” and then only when they take on “men’s physical characteristics”. “A woman doctor in Munich has just been prophesying that women who bob their hair will in time grow beards. She and Professor Low ought to meet,” the paper said.
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