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Zelensky's post, which called for peace and dialogue to resolve the crisis, caught the attention of Musk, who is known for his active presence on social media platforms such as Twitter. In response to Zelensky's message, Musk opted for a simple yet telling emoji: a raised eyebrow 🤨. This seemingly innocuous gesture stirred a flurry of reactions from their respective followers, with many interpreting it as a sign of Musk's own apprehension and uncertainty about the situation in Ukraine.Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid the ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period of 2023. The Crown corporation said Saturday that customers have been forced to turn to competitors for their deliveries amid a work stoppage that began Nov. 15 when more than 55,000 workers across the country walked off the job. The strike has centred on issues including wages and contract work, as well as job security, benefits and working conditions. Canada Post says talks continued over the weekend with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, along with the support of a special mediator. It says it has offered wage increases totalling 11.5 per cent over four years and additional paid leave, while protecting the defined benefit pension and job security provisions. But the union has called for a cumulative wage hike of 24 per cent over four years. It also wants full-time employees to deliver package shipments on weekends, while Canada Post hopes to hire contract workers. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 24, 2024. CTVNews.ca Top Stories Joly, Blair condemn anti-NATO protest in Montreal that saw fires, smashed windows Federal cabinet ministers condemned an anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday, saying 'hatred and antisemitism' were on display. Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid the ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period of 2023. NEW | Thinking about taking an 'adult gap year'? Here's what experts say you should know Canadian employees are developing an appetite for an 'adult gap year': a meaningful break later in life to refocus, refresh and indulge in something outside their daily routine, according to experts. Walking pneumonia is surging in Canada. Is it peaking now? CTVNews.ca spoke with various medical experts to find out the latest situation with the typically mild walking pneumonia in their area and whether parents should be worried. Prime Minister Trudeau attends Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Toronto with family Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a Swiftie. His office confirmed to CTV News Toronto that he and members of his family are attending the penultimate show of Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' in Toronto on Friday evening. Minister calls GST holiday, $250 cheques for 18 million Canadians 'a targeted approach' Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien is calling the federal government's proposed GST holiday and $250 rebate cheques a 'targeted approach' to address affordability concerns. Afraid of losing the U.S.-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America, and officials here are afraid a re-elected Donald Trump or politically struggling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could try to leave their country out of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. ICC warrants are binding, EU cannot pick and choose, EU's Borrell says European Union governments cannot pick and choose whether to execute arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against two Israeli leaders and a Hamas commander, the EU's foreign policy chief said on Saturday. Doctor at the heart of Turkiye's newborn baby deaths case says he was a 'trusted' physician The Turkish doctor at the center of an alleged fraud scheme that led to the deaths of 10 babies told an Istanbul court Saturday that he was a 'trusted' physician. Vancouver SPS one week away from taking over Surrey policing It’s been a long and drawn out process, but we are now a week away from Surrey’s new municipal force formally taking over policing responsibility in that city. 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'Still working full time on it:' One year later police continue to search for gunman in Caledon double murder linked to ex-Olympian One year after a couple was shot and killed in their Caledon home in what investigators have described as a case of mistaken identity, Ontario Provincial Police say they are still trying to figure out who pulled the trigger. Swifties live-streaming Eras Tour concerts say they're part of a 'community' Live streams of Taylor Swift’s sold-out Eras Tour concerts in Toronto give devoted fans a window into the spectacle of outfits, surprise songs and elaborate stages from one of the biggest cultural events in recent memory. Calgary Snowfall warning for Calgary and southern Alberta expected to continue throughout Saturday A snowfall warning for Calgary remained in effect early Saturday morning and looks poised to be hanging around all weekend. Calgary activates transit detours amid snowfall warning The City of Calgary's transit snow detours will be activated on Friday night, with the city expected to receive dozens of centimetres of snow. ‘Pinch me I’m dreaming:’ Calgary drummer pulled from crowd to play with the Arkells For young musicians, to be up on stage in front of thousands of people, would be a dream come true. That’s exactly what happened to a Calgary girl, after being invited to play with Canadian rock icons The Arkells. Ottawa 290,000 speeding tickets and counting: A look at how many photo radar tickets have been issued in Ottawa in 2024 Photo radar cameras have caught nearly 300,000 speeders on Ottawa roads so far this year, as the City of Ottawa prepares to expand the automated speed enforcement camera program to another 39 locations over the next 14 months. Seniors facing 60% hike for OC Transpo monthly transit pass in 2025 under new proposal Ottawa seniors will be facing a 60 per cent hike in transit fares in 2025, instead of a 120 per cent increase, under a new plan to halve a proposed hike in fares for riders over the age of 65. Ottawa Food Bank declares an emergency amid record-breaking usage The Ottawa Food Bank is calling the record-breaking visits to its food programs "a declaration of emergency," with children and youth and newcomers accounting for more than a quarter of visits last year. Montreal Two people stabbed in Ahuntsic-Cartierville apartment Montreal police (SPVM) have confirmed that a 34-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were stabbed Friday night in an apartment in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough. PWHL: Montreal Victoire bounces back to dominate the Ottawa Charge 6-3 The Montreal Victoire ended its preparatory mini-tournament as host team on a positive note with a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Charge on Friday afternoon at the Espace Denis-Savard rink in the Verdun Auditorium. 3 arrested at pro-Palestinian, anti-NATO protest downtown Montreal As NATO officials met up in Montreal, pro-Palestinian protesters flooded downtown in solidarity with those in Gaza. Edmonton From Instagram to IRL: Where to find this year's trendy treats in Edmonton From globally-inspired pastries to vegan fast food and Connor McDavid-themed culinary delights, Edmonton has a lot to offer anyone looking to try something trendy. Man armed with knife arrested in west Edmonton: EPS A man armed with a knife was arrested in west Edmonton Friday afternoon, police said. Afraid of losing the U.S.-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America, and officials here are afraid a re-elected Donald Trump or politically struggling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could try to leave their country out of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. Atlantic 17-year-old dies following single-vehicle crash in Turtle Creek: N.B. RCMP A 17-year-old boy from Petitcodiac, N.B., has died following a single-vehicle crash in Turtle Creek, N.B. Taylor Swift Fan brings souvenir home to Nova Scotia from the Eras tour Annie Gallant, a 10-year-old from Nova Scotia, brought home a special gift from her first concert. Walking pneumonia is surging in Canada. Is it peaking now? CTVNews.ca spoke with various medical experts to find out the latest situation with the typically mild walking pneumonia in their area and whether parents should be worried. Winnipeg Perimeter Highway reopens after semi-truck leaves overpass, collides with train The 56-year-old semi driver was airlifted to hospital by STARS and is in stable condition with serious injuries. The Thriftmas Special: The benefits of second-hand holiday shopping The holidays may be a time for family, joy and togetherness, but they can also be hard on the wallet. Manitoba reports first case of mpox, province says risk to public is low The Manitoba government is reporting the first confirmed case of mpox in the province, noting it is also a strain that has not been seen in Canada before. Regina Ministry of Highways releases annual snow campaign as Sask. braces for more snow Snowplows will be on standby ready to go as the province is expected to get more snow over the weekend. Chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting 7 women denies all allegations as part of second day of testimony Ruben Manz, a Regina-based chiropractor accused of sexually assaulting seven women from 2010 through 2021, denied ever touching any of the alleged victims in a sexual nature while under oath. Here's a look inside the Globe Theatre before it reopens The format is the same, but the venue looks very different from the last time audiences were inside Regina's Globe Theatre after extensive renovations. Kitchener Advocates push for anti-renoviction bylaws as Waterloo Region reports affordable housing progress On National Housing Day, housing advocacy group ACORN continued to push for anti-renoviction bylaws. Man charged in Kitchener crash involving Grand River Transit LRT Charges were laid after a crash between an LRT train and a Dodge vehicle shut down a busy Kitchener street for more than eight hours on Thursday. How University of Waterloo researchers could help charge your devices by moving your body Imagine being able to charge your devices through your body’s movements. Saskatoon 'I'm excited to take it on': Saskatoon businesses weigh in on GST exemption Some local businesses say the federal government’s recent plan to pull back GST on several items is a positive initiative, but it should have been rolled out earlier in the holiday season. Why isn't Saskatoon's new downtown shelter open yet? Saskatoon's new downtown shelter must undergo renovations before it can open, according to the operator of the site. Sask. principal has sexual assault conviction overturned in light of 'butt-grabbing game' A Saskatchewan principal sentenced to six months behind bars for sexual assault has another chance to prove he’s the victim of a middle-school prank that escalated out of control. Northern Ontario Northern Ont. First Nation files claim against Ontario and Newmont mining Taykwa Tagamou Nation, a Cree First Nation located within Treaty 9, has filed a statement of claim against the Province of Ontario and Newmont, a mining company that owns properties in Timmins. Senior killed in dog attack in northern Ont. An 81-year-old was killed in a dog attack this week in Bonfield, Ont. Police believe three dogs were involved. Whole Foods carrots pulled in expanded recall for E. coli: CFIA The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced an expanded recall on carrots over risks of E. coli O121 contamination, according to a notice issued Friday. London Nuclear operator helps fund affordable housing project in Goderich The operators of the Bruce Nuclear Plant near Kincardine just donated $1 million towards Huron County’s largest affordable housing project in years. Wingham area raises $3.6 million for new CT scanner Wingham will be getting its first ever CT Scanner thanks to a multimillion dollar fundraising campaign that just came to a close. Next week’s weather will put the 'brr' in November We’re off to a damp start this weekend, “Cloudy conditions to kick off your Saturday with the chance of rainfall first thing in the morning [due to] lake effect showers,” said CTV London Meteorologist Julie Atchison. “Over the next 36 hours we will see the chance for showers lingering.” Barrie Highway 400 reopens in Muskoka Lakes after fatal propane truck rollover Highway 400 reopened late Friday night in Georgian Bay Township after emergency crews tended to a fatal tanker truck rollover Friday morning. Drug trafficking investigation results in largest fentanyl seizure in Simcoe County: OPP Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after what provincial police are calling the largest fentanyl seizure in Simcoe County. Barrie magic mushroom dispensary closed after company announces its shuttering Ont. locations The doors are locked and the OPEN sign is off on Friday at an illegal magic mushroom dispensary in downtown Barrie one day after FunGuyz announced it would shutter its 30 Ontario locations. Windsor Truck fire on the Ambassador Bridge Windsor fire responded to a transport truck fire on Friday afternoon on the Ambassador Bridge. Highway 401 offramp closed The OPP have confirmed an off ramp off Highway 401 is closed for the time being. 4 Windsor, Chatham-Kent councillors oppose use of notwithstanding clause on encampments Four councillors from Windsor and Chatham-Kent are among 72 municipal leaders opposing a letter from 15 Ontario mayors that supports Premier Doug Ford's push to use the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments. Vancouver Island Victoria police face being understaffed amid proposed budget cuts Layoffs could be imminent for the Victoria Police Department if it adheres to the requests of the City of Victoria, and cuts over $2 million from its budget. Campbell River high school closure extended due to fire Carihi Secondary school in Campbell River is closed due to a fire on the property overnight – drawing a firefighting response from multiple departments and a crowd of onlookers. Grey Cup streaker fined $10K, banned from BC Place The woman who ran across the field wearing nothing but her shoes at last weekend’s Grey Cup has been given a fine and banned from BC Place. Kelowna Man in hospital following targeted shooting in Kamloops Police are appealing for information on a targeted shooting that resulted in the hospitalization of a man in Kamloops. Police cleared of fault in fatal 2023 crash in B.C.'s Interior British Columbia's independent police watchdog has cleared officers of wrongdoing in a crash where three people were killed south of Kamloops in July of last year. B.C. woman sentenced for stealing $14K in funds raised for schoolkids A B.C. woman who stole more than $14,000 in volunteer-raised funds that were supposed to be spent on school supplies and programs – including hot meals for vulnerable kids – won't spend any time in jail. Lethbridge Lethbridge’s Ron Sakamoto honoured at Country Music Awards in Nashville Lethbridge’s Ron Sakamoto is bringing home the hardware from this year’s Country Music Awards. Snowfall warning issued for Lethbridge as organizations, businesses prepare for winter weather Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a snowfall warning for Lethbridge and parts of southern Alberta, with about 20 to 30 centimetres of snow expected to fall by Sunday. Hurricanes kick off U.S. road trip with a loss, falling 4-0 to Silvertips The Hurricanes launched a three-game road trip south of the border Wednesday dropping a 4-0 game to the league-best Everett Silvertips. Sault Ste. Marie Hockey rivalry goes to the next level on both sides of the Sault border Practice this week for the Sault College Men’s Hockey Team was taken to another level, as the Cougars face off against cross-border rival Lake Superior State University this weekend. After a year of struggle, centre that helps Sault youth to move to a building with heat Sault-based charity Save Our Young Adults, or SOYA, will soon move to a new home -- for good reason. $3M donation to help repair arena in Elliot Lake The City of Elliot Lake said Thursday it has received a $3-million donation from Edward and Suzanne Rogers for the Centennial Arena restoration. N.L. As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched A Newfoundland energy company's embrace of data centres is raising doubts about eastern Canadian hopes of harnessing the region's howling winds to supply Germany with power from green hydrogen. Canadian leads group pushing Vatican for zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy An international group led by a Canadian is in Rome this week to push the Catholic Church to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy. Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags A company hoping to build a multi-billion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland is eyeing other options as Canada's plans to supply Europe with green energy have not yet materialized. Local Spotlight Video shows octopus 'hanging on for dear life' during bomb cyclone off B.C. coast Humans weren’t the only ones who struggled through the bomb cyclone that formed off the B.C. coast this week, bringing intense winds and choppy seas. B.C. man reunites with Nova Scotia stranger, 56 years after being saved from drowning After driving near the water that winter day, Brian Lavery thought he saw a dog splashing in the waves – then realized it was way too cold for that. 'It's nice to just talk to people': Toronto podcaster prank calling Nova Scotians Toronto radio and podcast host Jax Irwin has recently gone viral for videos of her cute -- and at times confusing -- phone conversations. 'I'm just tickled pink': Childhood friends from New Brunswick named Rhodes Scholars Two young women from New Brunswick have won one of the most prestigious and sought-after academic honours in the world. B.C. man to cycle length of New Zealand to raise funds for Movember Stretching 3,000 kilometres from the tip of New Zealand to its southernmost point, with just a bicycle for transport and a tent to call home, bikepacking event Tour Aotearoa is not for the faint of heart. 'She's a people person': Urban chicken inspires positivity in B.C. neighbourhood When he first moved to his urban neighbourhood, Barry Devonald was surprised to be welcomed by a whole flock of new neighbours. 'A little piece of history': Winnipeg homeowner finds 80-year-old letters hidden in walls When George Arcioni began renovating his kitchen last summer, he didn’t expect to find a stack of letters hidden in the wall behind his oven. Love story: Nova Scotia couple gets engaged at Taylor Swift’s Toronto show A Nova Scotia couple fulfilled their wildest dreams Thursday night when they got engaged at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Toronto. WATCH | 'Fireball' meteor lights up Calgary's sky Some Calgary residents caught what appeared to be a meteor streaking across the sky early on Wednesday morning. Politics Joly, Blair condemn anti-NATO protest in Montreal that saw fires, smashed windows Federal cabinet ministers condemned an anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday, saying 'hatred and antisemitism' were on display. Afraid of losing the U.S.-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America, and officials here are afraid a re-elected Donald Trump or politically struggling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could try to leave their country out of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. Minister calls GST holiday, $250 cheques for 18 million Canadians 'a targeted approach' Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien is calling the federal government's proposed GST holiday and $250 rebate cheques a 'targeted approach' to address affordability concerns. Health Whole Foods carrots pulled in expanded recall for E. coli: CFIA The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced an expanded recall on carrots over risks of E. coli O121 contamination, according to a notice issued Friday. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. Tracking respiratory viruses in Canada: RSV, influenza, COVID-19 As the country heads into the worst time of year for respiratory infections, the Canadian respiratory virus surveillance report tracks how prevalent certain viruses are each week and how the trends are changing week to week. Sci-Tech Fast-forming alien planet has astronomers intrigued Astronomers have spotted orbiting around a young star a newborn planet that took only three million years to form, quite swift in cosmic terms. Elon Musk has pledged to settle Mars. This book offers a reality check The promise of starting life anew on Mars may appear alluring as the climate crisis intensifies and space and rocket technology advances. But the reality would be dreadful, according to experts. 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Here's what experts say you should know Canadian employees are developing an appetite for an 'adult gap year': a meaningful break later in life to refocus, refresh and indulge in something outside their daily routine, according to experts. The Thriftmas Special: The benefits of second-hand holiday shopping The holidays may be a time for family, joy and togetherness, but they can also be hard on the wallet. Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress Travel can be stressful in the best of times. Now add in the high-level anxiety that seems to be baked into every holiday season and it's clear that travelers could use some help calming frazzled nerves. Sports Skilled burglars are targeting pro athletes' homes, leagues warn. 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Alan Shearer left stunned by Man City's late collapse against Feyenoord - and pinpoints the moment which sums up their struggles: 'Weak, frail... an absolute disaster'With 50 seconds left in the first half of the OU-Alabama game, the Sooners faced a second-and-10 from the Crimson Tide 30-yard line. Offensive coordinator Joe Jon Finley dialed up an option play. Sure, the Sooners were running the ball reasonably well. Sure, an OU pass play never is the optimal call. But still. Running the ball on 2nd-and-10 with 50 seconds left in a half is field-goal strategy 101. Quarterback Jackson Arnold kept the ball, swept to the left and gained 12 yards. The Sooners hurried to the line, ran an option play right, tailback Xavier Robinson busted it clear and scored on an 18-yard touchdown via pylon dive, with 37 seconds left in the half. Welcome to the new-look OU offense. All-in on the running game. Pass only under threat of Chinese water torture. People are also reading... Bill Haisten: ‘Why would you even say that?’ OSU fund-raising was damaged by Gundy comments Former senior administrator at Tulsa Public Schools sentenced to prison Pagan prayer before Tulsa City Council meeting riles up Gov. Stitt, Ryan Walters What's the latest with Michael Fasusi? An update on OU's top 2025 recruiting target POLL CLOSED: Vote for the Bill Knight Automotive high school football player of the week for Week 12 State Department of Education bought 532 Trump Bibles, purchase order shows Berry Tramel: $100k in fines is worth the cost to restore optimism in Oklahoma football Where to eat on Thanksgiving Day Union sixth-graders could be relocated amid planned renovations, declining district enrollment Roster cuts are coming to Oklahoma State and Mike Gundy is dreading it Is GJ Kinne out of reach? What about Brennan Marion? A look at possible TU coaching candidates Bill Haisten: ‘Hungrier than ever’ Mike Gundy says, ‘I ain’t going out this way’ McAlester football coach Forrest Mazey faces criminal misdemeanor charges Police, sheriff talk about what Trump's mass deportation plan could mean for Tulsa Video: Stephen Colbert counts Ryan Walters among 'far-right weirdos' Trump could hire OU beat Alabama 24-3, and Arnold threw only 11 times, completing nine for 68 yards. Closer to Air Force than an air force. The Sooners rushed for 257 yards — against Alabama! — and dominated the game. The run-game wrinkles, including misdirection and counters and Arnold running more than throwing, kept the Crimson Tide off balance. But is that sustainable? Going forward, the element of surprise is gone. Alabama was not prepared. Louisiana State on Saturday night will be ready for such an attack. I chatted with a former Sooner the other day. He was elated with the victory. But he also pointed out that Finley’s strategy was a “one-game gameplan.” Not that OU has to shirk the run in Baton Rouge. But that the Sooners will have to tweak this run-heavy offense. Heck, Alabama was adjusting quickly to the Sooner ground game. OU first-half rushing yards: 205, on 29 carries. OU second-half rushing yards: 52, on 21 carries. The Sooners won the second half 14-0. They scored on a 14-yard drive, set up by Eli Bowen’s interception, and a 49-yard interception return by Kip Lewis. If you’ve done it once, you can do it again. And LSU has been susceptible to running quarterbacks. But the pressure is on Finley to produce another run-heavy gameplan that can keep the Tigers off balance. I’m guessing he does. Let’s get to the predictions. Oklahoma at Louisiana State: Sooners 19-17. OU has played 11 games. Seven of those opponents are in The Associated Press top 25 this week. Oklahoma State at Colorado: Buffaloes 45-25. To reach the Big 12 Championship Game, CU needs a win and at least two losses by Iowa State, Arizona State or Brigham Young. Florida Atlantic at Tulsa: Golden Hurricane 31-24. American Athletic Conference teams are 3-2 this season in their first game after firing the head coach. East Carolina, Charlotte and Rice won; Temple and FAU lost. Texas at Texas A&M: Aggies 24-20. When the complete history of the world is written, and we’re in a New Heaven and a New Earth, and all that’s left from the old days are Lee Corso and cockroaches, scholars will ask a solitary question. Why did A&M and UT go a dozen years without playing football? Tennessee at Vanderbilt: Volunteers 22-10. If the Commodores pull the upset and knock Tennessee out of the playoff, the Southeastern Conference offices will declare war and fire cannonballs across the Mason-Dixon Line. Mississippi State at Ole Miss: Rebels 38-14. I wish the Egg Bowl still was on Thanksgiving night. Georgia Tech at Georgia: Bulldogs 37-17. I guess I’m the only one still picking Georgia to win the Big Bowl in late January. I’ve seen too much National Football League to write off great teams who play a rugged schedule. South Carolina at Clemson: Gamecocks 24-21. Underrated game alert! Underrated game alert! This winner still has a reasonable shot at the playoff. Auburn at Alabama: Crimson Tide 34-7. In my unofficial role as Life Coach to college football coaches, my recommendation to Kalen DeBoer is this. Beat Auburn. Arkansas at Missouri: Razorbacks 24-17. I’ve seen both teams play live, and let me say, I’ll take Arkansas’ team, Mizzou’s uniforms and Arkansas’ coach. Florida at Florida State: Gators 41-17. If Florida wins and gets to 7-5, I need a compelling argument why Billy Napier shouldn’t be SEC coach of the year, and yes, I know Clark Lea of Vandy remains an SEC coach. Louisville at Kentucky: Cardinals 24-6. Dud game, except for the spectre that this could be Mark Stoops’ final game in Wildcat blue. Kansas State at Iowa State: Cyclones 28-27. Among the four teams tied atop the Big 12, ISU is the only one that controls its destiny. Win, and the ‘Clones are Arlington-bound. Arizona State at Arizona: Sun Devils 38-20. With a win, ASU makes it to the Big 12 Championship Game UNLESS Houston beats Brigham Young, Texas Tech beats West Virginia, Baylor beats Kansas and Cincinnati beats Texas Christian. Got that. Houston at Brigham Young: Cougars 21-16. BYU needs either Iowa State or Arizona State to lose. Kansas at Baylor: Jayhawks 38-34. Nine teams remain alive for a berth in Arlington; KU is not one of them but might be the most feared team in the league. Texas Christian at Cincinnati: Horned Frogs 30-27. Bearcats need the victory to be bowl eligible. West Virginia at Texas Tech: Red Raiders 48-44. Combined overall record: 13-11. And both teams remain alive for the Big 12 Championship Game. Utah at Central Florida: Utes 18-16. The only Big 12 game this weekend without potential Arlington ramifications. Michigan at Ohio State: Buckeyes 26-17. Can first-year Michigan coach Sherrone Moore get the jump on Ohio State and extend the Wolverines’ series winning streak to four? Washington at Oregon: Ducks 35-15. UW beat Oregon twice last season in classics and went on to the national championship game, but the Ducks are the star-kissed team of 2024. Purdue at Indiana: Hoosiers 44-7. IU likely sews up a playoff berth with a victory over its hapless arch-rival. Maryland at Penn State: Nittany Lions 32-14. Penn State has lost star offensive tackle Anthony Donkoh to a knee injury. Not good for the Nittanys’ playoff hopes. Notre Dame at Southern Cal: Fighting Irish 27-20. Notre Dame secures a playoff berth with a win, but the Trojans might be playing loose. They got bowl eligible last week. Minnesota at Wisconsin: Golden Gophers 26-14. 134th series meeting. They first met in 1890. Laura Ingalls Wilder might have been in attendance. She was a 23-year-old teacher in Minnesota in 1890. Nebraska at Iowa: Hawkeyes 31-21. The Cornhuskers are bowl eligible, and yes, their fans stormed the field after the win over Wisconsin last week. Northwestern at Illinois: Illini 34-16. Bret Bielema’s team is 8-3; Illinois’ fine coach has a chance at his first 10-win season since leading Wisconsin to an 11-3 season in 2011. Rutgers at Michigan State: Spartans 25-24. State needs a victory, else it’s assured of a third straight losing season. Fresno State at UCLA: Bruins 22-21. UCLA offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s career continues to slide. The Bruins have scored more than 20 points only twice in 11 games; 35 at Rutgers, 27 at Nebraska. California at Southern Methodist: Mustangs 29-21. SMU already has secured a berth in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game. Miami at Syracuse: Hurricanes 42-31. With a win, Miami joins SMU in the ACC title game, beating out Clemson via tiebreaker. Pittsburgh at Boston College: Eagles 27-17. Pitt might be without redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein, whose leg injury forced him out of the Louisville game last week. Duke at Wake Forest: Blue Devils 35-31. With a win, Duke secures a tie for fourth in the 17-team ACC. North Carolina State at North Carolina: Wolfpack 37-31. So long, Mack Brown. Great guy; great career. Virginia at Virginia Tech: Hokies 24-16. Ultimate pressure game. Both teams are 5-6. The winner gets a bowl. Stanford at San Jose State: Cardinal 27-20. This will be Stanford’s third game against a Pacific Time Zone opponent. The Cardinal has played six teams from the Eastern Time Zone. Texas-San Antonio at Army: Black Knights 24-10. Potential letdown game. Over four consecutive Saturdays, Army had/has Notre Dame, the AAC title game and Navy. This is the only routine game. Memphis at Tulane: Green Wave 33-24. The only Thanksgiving Day college game, and it’s a good one. Navy at East Carolina: Pirates 31-26. ECU gave its permanent head coaching job to interim Blake Harrell, who is 4-0 since replacing the fired Mike Houston. North Texas at Temple: Mean Green 44-14. A five-game losing streak has UNT needing to beat Temple to get bowl eligible. South Florida at Rice: Bulls 38-18. USF’s first-ever visit to Rice Stadium, home of Super Bowl 8. Alabama-Birmingham at Charlotte: 49ers 28-26. Charlotte had zero penalties last week against Florida Atlantic. Oregon State at Boise State: Broncos 35-16. Beavers not an easy out for Boise State. Oregon State upset Washington State last week. Nevada at Nevada-Las Vegas: Rebels 41-14. Barry Odom’s UNLV team is back in the driver’s seat for a berth in the Mountain West title game. Wyoming at Washington State: Cougars 52-10. Another chance for OU fans to check out quarterback John Mateer, whom some have mentioned as a package deal with WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle. Utah State at Colorado State: Rams 28-16. Jay Norvell’s CSU team lost at Fresno State last week, likely costing the Rams a berth in the Mountain West championship game. Air Force at San Diego State: Falcons 26-7. The Academy beat Nevada last week without throwing a pass. New Mexico at Hawaii: Lobos 38-28. New Mexico, coming off its first victory over a top-25 team (Washington State) since beating Utah in 2003, needs the victory for bowl eligibility. Last week: 35-10. Season: 440-165.The designation of Nezha Motors as a judgment debtor has significant implications for the company's operations and reputation. As a prominent player in the automotive industry, Nezha Motors now faces heightened scrutiny from stakeholders, including investors, creditors, and consumers.
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I don’t know about you, but as someone heavily involved in stock analysis on a regular basis, I often feel like there must be a better way to approach the markets. Just imagine how much time you could save if, instead of poring over the details of each individual stock out there, you had a tool that could do so for you. Well, that’s exactly what we’ve aimed to create with Auspex, our latest stock picking system. You may already be familiar. Indeed, over the past few days, we’ve offered glimpses into this tool’s inner workings. In short, Auspex leverages fundamental, technical, and sentimental data to help us find the stocks with the strongest possible setup. That way, we have the opportunity to get into the most promising stocks at the best time – before they go on to rise. We’ve spent the past several months developing, testing, even using Auspex to help us home in on such up-and-coming market winners. And today, we finally revealed this new system for the very first time. But... before you check out the replay of that exciting broadcast ... I would like to finish explaining just how this innovative model helps uncover the market’s future top performers. That is, in yesterday’s issue , we discussed how Auspex uses a series of fundamental factors to narrow down a universe of ~14,000 potential picks to uncover just those that meet our very strict criteria. And today, I want to explain how Auspex takes those fundamentally strong stocks and whittles the list down even further, ultimately landing on the best picks the market has to offer . Using Fundamentals, Technicals and Sentiment to Reveal Top Stocks As we’ve mentioned previously, when we have Auspex scan the markets, it analyzes a universe of roughly 14,000 stocks. And in our scan from early December, only about 300 of those 14,000 stocks were deemed fundamentally strong, with accelerating sales and earnings growth and swelling profit margins. But we don’t stop there. After receiving those results, we incorporate additional technical and sentimental parameters to continue paring down that list. And ultimately, only a few stocks make the final cut. For example, out of 14,000 possible stocks, Auspex identified just 10 picks for the month of December. OK... so, how does this system deem which stocks are worthy investments? Well, when it comes to technicals, we’re essentially looking for stocks with strong upward price momentum. We want to see the 200-day moving average ( MA ) sloping higher, indicating that the stock’s primary long-term price trend is positive. We also want to see the 50-day MA trading above the 100-day, as well as the 100-day trading above the 200-day MA. That indicates that short- and medium-term price momentum are both growing stronger. Additionally, positive action on the moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) line – with the MACD above the signal line – is also ideal. It’s another indication of strengthening price momentum. And, lastly, we want to make sure the stock isn’t “too hot” or overbought. That’s why we look for stocks where the relative strength index ( RSI ) measures less than 70. Now, on the sentimental side of things, we hope to find stocks that analysts are getting more bullish on and that have investors flocking to get positioned in. Specifically, we want to see earnings estimates moving higher and trading volume on the rise. Then we layer these technical and sentimental filters on top of the fundamental filters we’ve discussed to find the stocks that are strong in every way. The Final Word on This Stock Picking Innovation And as we said earlier, that list can be quite short. Auspex scans about ~14,000 stocks every time we run the model. Typically, only around five to 20 stocks make each final cut – sometimes fewer, sometimes more; but typically within that range. Ultimately, that is less than 0.1% of the total stocks Auspex analyzes. And that is how we use Auspex to help identify the most promising stocks at the best time to buy them. This innovative system blends rigorous fundamental, precise technical, and forward-looking sentimental analysis to uncover future market leaders... before the crowd catches on. With Auspex, you can gain a critical edge, identifying stocks poised for success while saving your valuable time. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how this robust tool can elevate your investing approach. Click here to access the replay now , and take the first step toward smarter, more confident stock picking. The next market winner is waiting. Let Auspex help you find it before it takes off. On the date of publication, Luke Lango did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. P.S. You can stay up to speed with Luke’s latest market analysis by reading our Daily Notes! 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