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FIBRA Prologis announces successful settlement of its Tender Offer for Terrafina (TERRA 13)By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday he was “stupid” not to put his own name on pandemic relief checks in 2021, noting that Donald Trump had done so in 2020 and likely got credit for helping people out through this simple, effective act of branding. Biden did the second-guessing as he delivered a speech at the Brookings Institution defending his economic record and challenging Trump to preserve Democratic policy ideas when he returns to the White House next month. Related Articles National Politics | Trump names Andrew Ferguson as head of Federal Trade Commission to replace Lina Khan National Politics | Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling National Politics | Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges National Politics | Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors National Politics | After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television As Biden focused on his legacy with his term ending, he suggested Trump should keep the Democrats’ momentum going and ignore the policies of his allies. The president laid out favorable recent economic data but acknowledged his rare public regret that he had not been more self-promotional in advertising the financial support provided by his administration as the country emerged from the pandemic. “I signed the American Rescue Plan, the most significant economic recovery package in our history, and also learned something from Donald Trump,” Biden said at the Washington-based think tank. “He signed checks for people for 7,400 bucks ... and I didn’t. Stupid.” The decision by the former reality TV star and real estate developer to add his name to the checks sent by the U.S. Treasury to millions of Americans struggling during the coronavirus marked the first time a president’s name appeared on any IRS payments. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris , who replaced him as the Democratic nominee , largely failed to convince the American public of the strength of the economy. The addition of 16 million jobs, funding for infrastructure, new factories and investments in renewable energy were not enough to overcome public exhaustion over inflation, which spiked in 2022 and left many households coping with elevated grocery, gasoline and housing costs. More than 6 in 10 voters in November’s election described the economy as “poor” or “not so good,” according to AP VoteCast, an extensive survey of the electorate. Trump won nearly 7 in 10 of the voters who felt the economy was in bad shape, paving the way for a second term as president after his 2020 loss to Biden. Biden used his speech to argue that Trump was inheriting a strong economy that is the envy of the world. The inflation rate fell without a recession that many economists had viewed as inevitable, while the unemployment rate is a healthy 4.2% and applications to start new businesses are at record levels. Biden called the numbers under his watch “a new set of benchmarks to measure against the next four years.” “President-elect Trump is receiving the strongest economy in modern history,” said Biden, who warned that Trump’s planned tax cuts could lead to massive deficits or deep spending cuts. He also said that Trump’s promise of broad tariffs on foreign imports would be a mistake, part of a broader push Tuesday by the administration to warn against Trump’s threatened action. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also issued a word of caution about them at a summit of The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council. “I think the imposition of broad based tariffs, at least of the type that have been discussed, almost all economists agree this would raise prices on American consumers,” she said. Biden was also critical of Trump allies who have pushed Project 2025 , a policy blueprint from the Heritage Foundation that calls for a complete overhaul of the federal government. Trump has disavowed participation in it, though parts were written by his allies and overlap with his stated views on economics, immigration, education policy and civil rights. “I pray to God the president-elect throws away Project 2025,” Biden said. “I think it would be an economic disaster.” Associated Press writer Fatima Hussein in Washington contributed to this report.
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ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home was broken into during Monday Night Football in the latest home invasion of a pro athlete in the U.S., authorities said Tuesday. No one was injured in the break-in, but the home was ransacked, according to a report provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Deputies weren't immediately able to determine what items were stolen. A person who is employed by Burrow arrived at the Anderson Township home Monday night to find a shattered bedroom window and the home in disarray. The person called their mother, and then 911 was contacted, according to the report. Deputies reached out to neighbors in an attempt to piece together surveillance footage. “Our investigators are exploring every avenue,” public information officer Kyla Woods said. The homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into in October. In the NBA , Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis had his home broken into Nov. 2 and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr.'s home was burglarized on Sept. 15 while he was at a Minnesota Vikings game. Portis had offered a $40,000 reward for information. Both the NFL and NBA issued security alerts to players after those break-ins, urging them to take additional precautions to secure their homes. In league memos previously obtained by The Associated Press, the NFL said homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” And the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets, including attempted home deliveries and posing as grounds maintenance or joggers in the neighborhood, according to officials. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflAs the high school football season winds down, only the three traditional Thanksgiving morning games remain, along with Bonner & Prendergast, Delaware County’s last team standing in the state playoffs competing in the PIAA Class 4A semifinals Friday. It’s been a memorable season from a local standpoint, one that has seen numerous records shattered, both at the team level and across the county. Before the helmets and shoulder pads are put away until next summer, it’s time for a Daily Times tradition: By The Numbers, our annual look at the season in statistical form. 1 >> Number of wins each for Chichester and Sun Valley. The bright side? Before the turkey’s out of the oven Thursday, one of these teams will have doubled its win total. 3 >> Philadelphia Catholic League teams that have advanced to the PIAA semifinals: Bonner & Prendergast (4A), Roman Catholic (5A) and St. Joseph’s Prep (6A). While the Catholic League has had multiple state champions in the same season – most recently in 2019 with Prep and Archbishop Wood – it has never crowned three champions in one year. 3 >> Single-season team records for Garnet Valley senior Caden Koehler: receptions (52), receiving yards (1,038) and touchdown catches (12). 5 >> Delco teams that achieved double-digit win seasons: Springfield (12), Bonner & Prendergast (10), Chester (10), Haverford High (10) and Strath Haven (10). 5 >> Wins for Upper Darby under second-year coach Darrell Dulany, who has made significant progress with the program. Taking over a team in disarray and coming off a two-win season in his first year, Dulany has the Royals positioned to finish with a winning record ... if they can pull off an upset against Haverford Thursday. 6-5 >> Height of Haverford School senior lineman Josh Williams, a 305-pound Stanford commit who helped the Fords to a 7-3 record and second-place finish in the Inter-Ac League. Williams was the anchor of an offensive line unit that averaged roughly 150 yards on the ground per game. 17 >> Career interceptions for Chester’s Daron Harris. The previous school record of 15, held by Jimmy King, had stood for 40 years. 27 >> Passing touchdowns this season for Chester’s Jalen Harris, who has 86 career touchdown passes, the most by any quarterback in Delco history. His 5,882 career passing yards rank fifth all-time, and he needs 1,707 yards next year to break the county record held by Desman Johnson Jr. of Penn Wood since 2019. 28 >> Touchdowns for Daron Harris this fall, which is another Chester record that belongs to him. Daron had 14 receiving TDs and seven on special teams returns (four kicks and three punts). Daron also had two interception returns for scores. He is, undoubtedly, one of the best all-around players in Delco over the last decade. 30.5 >> Average margin of victory by West Chester Rustin over its two Delco opponents, Chester and Springfield, in the District 1 Class 5A tournament. Can’t say enough about the Golden Knights. They are the real deal, absolutely manhandling two of the top programs in the area, and two wins away from a state title. 66 >> Receptions for Episcopal Academy junior Jackson Orcutt. That is good for seventh all-time in the county. He set single-season program records in catches, receiving yards (1,132) and TD receptions (15). 87 >> Sum total of career passing (43) and rushing (44) touchdowns for Sam Dixon, the awesome playmaker for Delaware County Christian School’s eight-man squad. Dixon spearheaded the Knights’ run to the Keystone State Football League championship game, ending his career with 2,843 passing yards and 2,572 rushing yards. With Dixon showing the way, DC posted an 8-1 record, its best season since 2015, back when the Knights competed in the Bicentennial Athletic Conference as one of the smallest PIAA programs in the area. 92 >> Yards Haverford High junior Liam Taylor needs Thursday to become Delco’s greatest single-season rushing champion. Taylor, who has 2,741 yards, is closing in on the record of 2,832 yards set by Interboro alum and current Yale star Abu Kamara during his Daily Times Player of the Year campaign in 2022. 875 >> Rushing yards for Interboro sophomore Momodu Rogers, who has had an outstanding season despite the Bucs’ 2-8 record, and he accomplished this while missing two games due to injury. Rogers averaged over 100 yards against five tough opponents – Strath Haven, West Chester Rustiin, Plymouth Whitemarsh, Wissahickon and Upper Moreland – all of which finished with at least five wins. He has a chance to hit the 1,000-yard mark Thursday at Ridley. 2,019 >> Passing yards for Garnet Valley quarterback Luke O’Donoghue, setting a single-season team record. Known for their run-heavy offense, the Jaguars’ success through the air this season was fun to watch and O’Donoghue was the driving force behind it. 2,396 >> Passing yards for Bonner & Prendergast sophomore Noel Campbell, who broke the 23-year-old single-season school record during the Friars’ 35-7 victory over Pope John Paul II in the PIAA Class 4A quarterfinals. Campbell’s total ranks seventh in Delco history, 501 yards from breaking the record. 2,785 >> Rushing yards in the career of Strath Haven’s Shane Green, the fourth-highest mark in program history. This year Green amassed 1,447 yards, sixth most by a Haven player, en route to helping the Panthers claim a share of the Central League title. Contact Matt Smith at msmith@delcotimes.com
The Canadian government is expanding its list of banned firearms, adding hundreds of additional makes, models and their variants, effective immediately. Lawful owners of these newly prohibited firearms will be granted amnesty from criminal liability while they take the steps required to comply, ahead of disposing of their firearms through the still-yet-to-be-implemented buyback program. The federal Liberals also intend to move forward with additional regulatory and legislative measures in the days and months ahead, according to government officials that briefed reporters. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is making the announcement alongside Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Defence Minister Bill Blair, in Ottawa. Prohibited firearms cannot be bought, sold, lent, or imported. Today's announcement specifically includes "104 families of assault-style firearms, encompassing 324 unique makes and models and their variants," according to briefing materials. The federal Liberals' gun control announcement comes on the eve of the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre . Ahead of the news breaking, the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights was already criticizing the move as damaging to licensed gun owners, "while doing nothing to increase the safety of Canadians." This move builds on the May 2020 announcement that saw Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reveal that the federal government was imposing a ban on more than 1,500 models and variants of certain "assault-style" weapons that have been used in mass shootings in Canada and abroad. The ban did not outlaw these weapons completely, rather the government offered current owners and retailers of these guns the same ability to be granted amnesty under specific and time-limited terms, while officials developed the mandatory compensation system. This is a breaking news story, more details to come... 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What not to do when hanging up Christmas lights The magic of the holidays wouldn't be complete for many people without Christmas lights, but there are some important tips to know before you set up your ladder. Sports Jays slugger Guerrero wins 2024 Tip O'Neill award as top Canadian player Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been named the 2024 winner of the Tip O'Neill award. Toronto Tempo unveiled as handle for new WNBA team as leak accelerates unveiling Canada's new WNBA franchise will be called the Toronto Tempo, a handle officially unveiled with some haste Thursday morning after it was leaked the previous day. George Russell accuses Max Verstappen of bullying and threatening behaviour as F1 feud deepens Mercedes driver George Russell has accused Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen of bullying and threatening behaviour as a dispute between the two at last week's race in Qatar deepened Thursday. Autos More than 200,000 SUVs recalled in Canada, U.S. over fuel leak concern Honda is recalling approximately 12,000 vehicles in Canada Electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models: Consumer Reports survey The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports. OPEC+ oil producers' alliance postpones production increases as crude prices stagnate Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries decided Thursday to put off increasing oil production as they face weaker than expected demand and competing production from non-allied countries — factors that could keep oil prices stagnant into next year. Local Spotlight N.S. woman finds endangered leatherback sea turtle washed up on Cape Breton beach Mary Janet MacDonald has gone for walks on Port Hood Beach, N.S., most of her life, but in all those years, she had never seen anything like the discovery she made on Saturday: a leatherback sea turtle. 'It moved me': Person returns stolen Prada bag to Halifax store; owner donates proceeds A Halifax store owner says a person returned a Prada bag after allegedly stealing it. 'It's all about tradition': Bushwakker marking 30 years of blackberry mead The ancient art of meadmaking has become a holiday tradition for Regina's Bushwakker Brewpub, marking 30 years of its signature blackberry mead on Saturday. Alberta photographer braves frigid storms to capture the beauty of Canadian winters Most people want to stay indoors when temperatures drop to -30, but that’s the picture-perfect condition, literally, for Angela Boehm. N.S. teacher, students help families in need at Christmas for more than 25 years For more than a quarter-century, Lisa Roach's middle school students have been playing the role of Santa Claus to strangers during the holidays. N.S. girl battling rare disease surprised with Taylor Swift-themed salon day A Nova Scotia girl battling a rare disease recently had her 'Wildest Dreams' fulfilled when she was pampered with a Swiftie salon day. Winnipeg city councillor a seven-time provincial arm wrestling champ A Winnipeg city councillor doesn’t just have a strong grip on municipal politics. Watch: Noisy throng of sea lions frolic near Jericho Beach A large swarm of California sea lions have converged in the waters near Vancouver’s Jericho and Locarno beaches. Auburn Bay residents brave the cold to hold Parade of Lights It was pretty cold Saturday night, but the hearts of those in a southeast Calgary neighbourhood warmed right up during a big annual celebration. Vancouver Fatal crash closes Vancouver intersection Police are on scene after a fatal collision between a cyclist and a vehicle in East Vancouver Thursday afternoon. No tsunami threat to B.C. after powerful earthquake off California Emergency management officials say there is no tsunami threat to British Columbia after a powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off California on Thursday morning. B.C. premier says feds and provinces plan right-left approach to Trump's tariff plans British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canada's premiers and the federal government have hatched a game plan over possible U.S. tariffs, where Conservative premiers lobby their Republican counterparts and left-leaning leaders court the Democrats, while the federal government focuses on president-elect Donald Trump. 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New Stampeder QB Vernon Adams Jr. visits McMahon Stadium with high hopes for 2025 season The Calgary Stampeders’ new number one quarterback has arrived in Calgary. After spending American Thanksgiving in Arizona, Vernon Adams checked out the facilities at McMahon Stadium and met with the media. Here's how much Calgary housing prices are expected to increase by the end of 2025 Calgary’s real estate prices are expected to continue to increase next year, according to a recent market forecast. Ottawa Sprung structures could be converted to community centres after asylum seeker use A City of Ottawa official says the proposed Sprung structures that the city wants to use to house asylum seekers could be converted to other public uses once they are no longer needed as newcomer welcoming centres. Ottawa customers turning to couriers to get holiday packages shipped as Canada Post strike continues The ongoing postal workers strike has some people turning to other delivery companies to get their holiday packages sent to loved ones in time for Christmas. OPP lay charges against two Ottawa towing companies Ontario Provincial Police have laid numerous charges against two local towing companies. Montreal WEATHER | Montreal hit with first major snowfall of the year Montrealers woke up on Thursday to the first real dump of snow as winter looks ready to set in. BREAKING | Canada expands list of banned firearms to include hundreds of new models and variants The Canadian government is expanding its list of banned firearms, adding hundreds of additional makes, models and their variants, effective immediately. The majority of 17-month-old babies in Quebec use a screen every day: study Screens have found their way into families and are now an integral part of everyday life. 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Atlantic Fifteen per cent of ER visits in Canada are not for emergencies: report A report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information says one in seven emergency room visits in Canada are for issues that could have been dealt with elsewhere. Police investigating after second homeless Nova Scotia man dies in as many weeks Police in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are investigating the second sudden death of a homeless person within the past two weeks, prompting a local social advocate to sound the alarm about worsening weather. 'It's remarkable': How rising costs could impact food banks As the cost of food continues to rise, Maritime food banks are struggling to keep their shelves stocked. Winnipeg Manitoba bill would toughen penalties for some impaired-driving offences The Manitoba government is looking to bring in tougher penalties on people who are convicted of impaired driving offences that cause injury or death. Jordan’s Principle spending, Manitoba requests only increasing In the last five years, the number of approved Jordan’s Principle requests and the subsequent spending have nearly tripled. Silver Alert issued for missing Winnipeg woman Winnipeg police are concerned about the well-being of a missing senior. Regina Affordability, carbon tax bills pass as Sask. legislature continues short sitting The Saskatchewan Party's election promises of action on affordability and continued carbon tax exemptions have been fulfilled as the short sitting of the legislature carries on. Roughriders re-sign veteran quarterback Trevor Harris, inside source confirms The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed veteran quarterback Trevor Harris, according to TSN's Farhan Lalji. 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Spring Hill School District Announces Marc Williams as Executive Director of Operations 12-11-2024 12:04 AM CET | Science & Education Press release from: ABNewswire Image: Marc Williams, Executive Director of Operations, effective July 1, 2025 Marc Williams, principal of Spring Hill High School for the past decade, has been named the district's first Executive Director of Operations. Williams will oversee key departments and continue his dedication to advancing the district's mission while fostering collaboration and operational excellence. SPRING HILL, Kan. - December 10, 2024 - The Spring Hill School District is pleased to announce that Marc Williams, current Spring Hill High School principal, has been named the district's inaugural Executive Director of Operations. Effective July 1, 2025, this newly created position will oversee critical departments, including Technology, Facilities, Nutrition Services, and Communications, and will serve as a liaison to community organizations and law enforcement to support the district's growth and operational excellence. Williams, who has been the principal of Spring Hill High School for the past decade, expressed bittersweet feelings about transitioning from the day-to-day engagement with students, staff, and parents. "Spring Hill High School is a special place," said Williams regarding his time leading staff and students at the high school. "I have been very fortunate to be the principal for the last 10 years. I will miss my daily interactions with staff, students, and parents, but I am extremely fortunate that I will continue to work in Spring Hill." Williams' passion for the district is evident. "This district truly cares about students and getting them prepared for post-graduation. I have also admired the way the district and community have worked together to handle the rapid growth we have experienced, all while focusing on providing our students with the best education possible." Williams believes his 19 years as a high school principal have prepared him for the new role by fostering strong relationships with staff and community members. "I don't know if any one thing has prepared me for this new role. Being a high school principal for 19 years, I have learned the importance of creating working relationships with community members and staff. I have great working relationships with others in the district and will continue to work together to enhance Spring Hill USD 230." This new role also aligns with his career aspirations. "It provides me the opportunity to work in the district office and see the district as a whole and not just through the lens of Spring Hill High School. As one who desired to advance in their career, this provides me an opportunity to learn from some outstanding individuals while continuing to work for USD 230," Williams added. The Executive Director of Operations position is central to the district's strategic goals, as outlined by Dr. Link Luttrell, Superintendent of Schools. "Marc's wealth of experience and dedication to Spring Hill Schools make him the ideal candidate for this pivotal new role. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow and enhance our operational systems to best serve our students and community," Luttrell said. Dr. Joshua Robinson, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, echoed this sentiment. "This role requires a leader who understands the complexities of school operations and the importance of collaboration across departments. Marc's track record of excellence and his passion for education will make a significant impact in this position." Williams officially begins his new role on July 1, 2025. A search for a new principal for Spring Hill High School will commence immediately to ensure a smooth transition. About Spring Hill Schools Spring Hill Schools is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in education. Serving more than 4,000 students across ten schools, the district prioritizes preparing learners for a bright and prosperous future. Media Contact Company Name: Spring Hills (USD 230) Contact Person: Stephanie Neiger Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=spring-hill-school-district-announces-marc-williams-as-executive-director-of-operations ] Phone: 913-592-7258 City: Spring Hill State: Kansas Country: United States Website: http://www.usd230.org This release was published on openPR.WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer. The announcement caps a turbulent eight-day period in which Trump sought to capitalize on his decisive election win to force Senate Republicans to accept provocative selections like Gaetz, who had been investigated by the Justice Department before being tapped last week to lead it. The decision could heighten scrutiny on other controversial Trump nominees, including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth , who faces sexual assault allegations that he denies. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition,” Gaetz, a Florida Republican who one day earlier met with senators in an effort to win their support, said in a statement. “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I’ll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump’s DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1," he added. Trump, in a social media post, said: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect. Matt has a wonderful future, and I look forward to watching all of the great things he will do!” He did not immediately announce a new selection. Last week, he named personal lawyers Todd Blanche, Emil Bove and D. John Sauer to senior roles in the department. Another possible contender, Matthew Whitaker, was announced Wednesday as the U.S. ambassador to NATO. The withdrawal, just a week after the pick was announced, averts what was shaping up to be a pitched confirmation fight that would have tested how far Senate Republicans were willing to go to support Trump’s Cabinet picks. The selection of the fierce Trump ally over well-regarded veteran lawyers whose names had circulated as possible contenders stirred concern for the Justice Department's independence at a time when Trump has openly threatened to seek retribution against political adversaries. It underscored the premium Trump places on personal loyalty and reflected the president-elect's desire to have a disruptor lead a Justice Department that for years investigated and ultimately indicted him. In the Senate, deeply skeptical lawmakers sought more information about Justice Department and congressional investigations into sex trafficking allegations involving underage girls, which Gaetz has denied. Meanwhile, Justice Department lawyers were taken aback by the pick of a partisan lawmaker with limited legal experience who has echoed Trump's claims of a weaponized criminal justice system. As Gaetz sought to lock down Senate support, concern over the sex trafficking allegations showed no signs of abating. In recent days, an attorney for two women said his clients told House Ethics Committee investigators that Gaetz paid them for sex on multiple occasions beginning in 2017, when Gaetz was a Florida congressman. One of the women testified she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old at a party in Florida in 2017, according to the attorney, Joel Leppard. Leppard has said that his client testified she didn’t think Gaetz knew the girl was underage, stopped their relationship when he found out and did not resume it until after she turned 18. The age of consent in Florida is 18. "They’re grateful for the opportunity to move forward with their lives,” Leppard said Thursday of his clients. “They’re hoping that this brings final closure for all the parties involved.” Gaetz has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. The Justice Department’s investigation ended last year with no charges against him. Gaetz’s political future is uncertain. He had abruptly resigned his congressional seat upon being selected as attorney general, a move seen as a way to shut down the ethics investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. He did win reelection in November for the new Congress, which convenes Jan. 3, 2025, but he said in his resignation letter last week that he did not intend to take the oath of office. There are plans for a special election in Florida for his seat. Republicans on the House Ethics Committee declined this week to release the panel's findings, over objections from Democrats in a split vote. But the committee did agree to finish its work and is scheduled to meet again Dec. 5 to discuss the matter. As word of Gaetz's decision spread across the Capitol, Republican senators seemed divided. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who served with Gaetz in the House, called it a “positive move." Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz “put country first and I am pleased with his decision.” Others said they had hoped Gaetz could have overhauled the department. Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close ally of Trump, said he was “disappointed. I like Matt and I think he would have changed the way DOJ is run.” Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said he hopes Trump will pick someone “equally as tenacious and equally as committed to rooting out and eliminating bias and politicization at the DOJ.” Gaetz is not the only Trump pick facing congressional scrutiny over past allegations. A detailed investigative police report made public Wednesday shows that a woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth, the former Fox News host now tapped to lead the Pentagon, after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave. “The matter was fully investigated and I was completely cleared,” Hegseth told reporters Thursday at the Capitol, where he was meeting with senators to build support for his nomination. Associated Press writers Michelle L. Price, Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Adriana Gomez Licon contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A Russian woman with permanent U.S. residency who was returned to the United States after authorities said she sneaked on board a flight from New York to Paris made her first appearance in court Thursday, claiming she has been abused. Svetlana Dali, wearing jeans, seemed agitated as she spoke through a Russian interpreter to her attorney during a brief appearance before a Brooklyn magistrate judge. Her lawyer, Michael Schneider, said she claims she was poisoned after arriving in Paris and then was returned to the United States despite requesting asylum there. She also claimed through Schneider that her treatment at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn amounted to torture after she was placed in a “very cold” room where she felt sick and eventually lost consciousness. “She believes if she’s staying at the MDC, her life will be in danger,” Schneider said. When he told Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy that she was requesting a spectrometer be used to test her blood and determine if she had been poisoned, the judge responded that he’s “not sure” the device was in the jail’s commissary. RELATED COVERAGE Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games US first lady Jill Biden in the capital of the United Arab Emirates on her last solo foreign trip France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon She will be housed in the federal lockup a second night after lawyers agreed to postpone a bail hearing until Friday so enough information could be gathered to create a bail package. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brooke Theodora said the government’s chief concern was that Dali was a risk of flight. She did not protest when Schneider said the single federal stowaway charge she faced was a “minor charge” comparable to being arrested for jumping a turnstyle to enter the city’s subway system. A criminal complaint filed in Brooklyn federal court said Dali admitted to an FBI agent who interviewed her when she returned to Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday that she flew to Paris as a stowaway on a Delta Air Lines flight on Nov. 26. The complaint said airport surveillance footage showed that she was initially rebuffed by a Transportation Security Administration official because she lacked a boarding pass when she first tried to enter Kennedy’s Terminal 4. Five minutes later, she successfully accessed the security screening machines without a boarding pass by entering a special lane for airline employees at the same time that a large Air Europa flight crew walked through, the complaint said. It said she got onto the Delta flight without presenting a boarding pass as airline agents who were helping other ticketed passengers board failed to stop her or ask her to present a boarding pass. Once on the flight but before it landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Delta employees realized she was not authorized to be on the plane and asked for her boarding pass, which she could not provide, the complaint said. When the plane landed in Paris early on Nov. 27, French law enforcement met her at the gate and detained her before she entered customs, it said. During her interview with U.S. law enforcement, Dali was shown images from airport security showing her bypassing TSA officials and Delta employees. The complaint said she confirmed the images were of her and “also stated that she knew her conduct was illegal.” In a statement, Delta Air Lines thanked French and U.S. authorities for their assistance and said a review had concluded that its security infrastructure was “sound and that deviation from standard procedures is the root cause of this event.” It added: “We are thoroughly addressing this matter and will continue to work closely with our regulators, law enforcement and other relevant stakeholders. Nothing is of greater importance than safety and security.”
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — A ransomware attack that hit a major software provider last week caused disruptions for a handful of companies over recent days, from Starbucks to U.K. grocery giant Morrisons. Blue Yonder, which provides supply chain technology to a range of brands worldwide, said that it experienced disruptions to services it manages for customers on Thursday, which the third-party software supplier determined to be “the result of a ransomware incident.” Some systems went offline, impacting clients using Blue Yonder’s software. A spokesperson for Starbucks, for example, said that the chain’s ability to manage barista schedules and track hours was disrupted — meaning store leaders across North America are currently being instructed to use manual workarounds. Starbucks maintained that the outage is not impacting how customers are served and that ensuring workers get paid for all hours worked is a top priority. While the company continues to work towards full recovery, the spokesperson added that Starbucks was able to process payroll again as of Tuesday morning. Two of the U.K.’s biggest grocers, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, were also affected — with both telling CNN over the weekend that they had turned to contingency plans to keep operations flowing. A spokesperson for Morrisons confirmed to The Associated Press that the outage “impacted our warehouse management systems for fresh and produce” and that it was continuing to operate on back up systems Tuesday. Sainsbury’s, meanwhile, said Tuesday that its service was restored. Blue Yonder declined to disclose how many of its customers were impacted by the hack. In a statement sent to the AP, a spokesperson maintained that it had notified “relevant customers” and would continue to communicate as needed. The spokesperson also maintained that recovery efforts were still underway — noting that Blue Yonder “has been working diligently together with external cybersecurity firms to make progress,” including the implementation of several defensive and forensic protocols. Blue Yonder’s website touts an extensive global roster of customers — including Gap, Ford and Walgreens. Walgreens and Gap were not impacted following the ransomware attack, spokespeople for the companies said. Ford shared that it was investigating whether the incident affected its operations earlier this week, but had no further updates when reached Tuesday. Blue Yonder, based in Arizona, is a subsidiary of Japan’s Panasonic Corp. Panasonic acquired the supply chain software firm in September 2021.Dec. 5—Jeff Costello, who has served as a Mechanicsburg football assistant coach in various roles for 31 years, is expected to be hired as the head coach at Northern, pending approval at the district's next school board meeting scheduled for Dec. 17. PennLive's Eric Epler reported that Costello was Northern's choice to succeed Bill Miller, who was not retained after the 2024 season, his ninth year at the helm. The Polar Bears went 4-6 this fall. Costello was Mechanicsburg's assistant head coach under Dave Heckard in 2024. The Wildcats finished the season with an 11-1 record and won their first district playoff game since 2008. "Beyond his success on the field, Coach Costello is deeply committed to fostering a culture of champions, focused on responsibility, pride and personal growth," Northern athletic director Angie Gaido said in a press release Thursday. "He believes in the life lessons that football offers and always puts the players, the program and the school first." (c)2024 The Sentinel (Carlisle, Pa.) Visit The Sentinel (Carlisle, Pa.) at www.cumberlink.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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Eleven members from two subsets of a Southeast Queens crime syndicate were indicted after a nearly four-year investigation into a gang turf war, in which five victims were identified, one of whom was left paralyzed from the waist down, announced the office of District Attorney Melinda Katz on Thursday. Five of the defendants in the “Deadliest Catch” investigation were apprehended and arraigned on a 57-count indictment for conspiracy in the first degree, attempted murder in the second degree, attempted assault in the first degree, reckless endangerment in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and are expected back in court later this month or January, said prosecutors. If convicted on the first charge, three defendants could spend a maximum of 25 years in prison and two others face potential life sentences. The defendants are allegedly part of the 8 Trey Movin Crips street gang, which includes the Hollis subset, Whole Blocc Boys (Trevor Bailey, Isaiah Raymond, Raynaldo Lynch, Shawn Cole and Tavion Scott) and the South Jamaica subgroup, Score on Anything (Alphati Tanis, Seth Johnson, Hiswan Simmons, Amir Harris, Isaiah Garcia and Tajh Parker John), who are said to be involved in nine shootings from March 2021 to December 2022, said prosecutors. Tanis and Bailey are said to be the ringleaders of the group. Eleven guns were seized during the course of the investigation. WBB and SOA members were allegedly involved in crimes committed in parks, playgrounds, near a bodega and even by a daycare because they wanted to protect their territory from members of rival groups such as Folk Nation, Money World, Mac Ballers, Dream Team and others, said authorities. The DA’s Office did not have a breakdown as to where the competing gangs were located, but a spokesperson said the general gang activity took place in Southeast Queens in roughly the same areas. Katz said in a statement that she will not stand for the frenzied violence. “Violent gang activity places countless lives in danger and we cannot and will not surrender our streets to reckless gang warfare,” she said. “Seven of the defendants including two alleged ringleaders stand accused of conspiracy in the first degree, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.” The SOA gang was allegedly involved in a shooting on May 22, 2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m. at Sutphin Boulevard and 112th Avenue in South Jamaica, near the Afro-American Parents Day Care–Educational Center 2, said prosecutors. After a Dream Team member parked his Hyundai Accent on 112th Street, another member of that group allegedly exited the vehicle and fired in the direction of the SOA members. Surveillance video footage showed an alleged SOA member walk toward the Hyundai and shoot at it several times as it drove away. The vehicle hit several others at a stop sign on 148th Street and eventually rammed into a parked car at the corner of Linden Boulevard, causing all occupants to flee on foot. Investigators determined that the incident was retaliation for an earlier altercation that took place inside Roy Wilkins Park, where an SOA member allegedly robbed a Dream Team member at gunpoint. On June 27, 2021, a Dream Team member shot at several purported WBB gang members, who allegedly returned fire, inside Daniel M. O’Connell playground in St. Albans at 2:40 p.m., said prosecutors. Several children and families were at the playground at the time of the shooting. On Sept. 14, 2022, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police responded to a report about shots fired at Sutphin Boulevard and 123rd Avenue in South Jamaica near PS 233 and Sutphin Playground. Investigators determined that an SOA member who drove by allegedly shot at a Money World rival, who was walking home from a bodega. Officers found the Money World member with wounds to his leg inside a residential hallway two blocks from the crime scene, where five 9 mm bullet casings were discovered. The defendants were also accused of using social media platforms such as Snapchat to allegedly provoke and lure rival gang members to carry out more violent acts, said prosecutors. “The senseless violence described in this indictment has no place in our city, and we are committed to using all available resources to identify and dismantle gangs and crews wherever they operate,” said Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Bailey, 29, and Cole, 18, both from St. Albans, remain at large but once caught could face life and 10 years in prison, respectively, if convicted. Bailey was charged with conspiracy in the first degree and Cole with conspiracy in the second degree, said the DA’s Office. Tanis, 33, and Haris, 22, both of Jamaica, along with Raymond, 20 of Queens Village, are expected back in court on Jan. 2. Tanis was indicted on conspiracy in the first degree and could spend life in prison if convicted. Haris and Raymond were charged with conspiracy in the second degree and could spend 25 years in prison if convicted. Garcia, 24, of Yonkers, NY, was ordered to return to court on Jan. 7. If convicted on a conspiracy in the first degree charge, he could face life in prison. Johnson, 20, of Jamaica, was ordered to return to court on Dec. 20. If convicted on a conspiracy in the second degree charge, he could spend 25 years in prison. Parker-John, 23, of Cambria Heights, and Scott, 22, of Queens Village, are in state prison and will be arraigned at a later date. Lynch, 23, previously of Jamaica, is in a state prison in Massachusetts, and will be extradited at a later date. Simmons, 22, of Arverne, is currently hospitalized for an unrelated incident and his arraignment is pending. The DA’s Violent Crime Enterprise Bureau and the NYPD’s Gun Violence Suppression Division, along with members of the 103rd, 105th and 113th precincts under the supervision of the Police Department’s Specialty Enforcement Division, conducted the 44-month-long investigation.