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y88888 Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in Electronic Arts Inc. ( NASDAQ:EA – Free Report ) by 31.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 290 shares of the game software company’s stock after purchasing an additional 70 shares during the quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC’s holdings in Electronic Arts were worth $42,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC increased its position in Electronic Arts by 5.1% during the 3rd quarter. Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,572 shares of the game software company’s stock worth $225,000 after purchasing an additional 76 shares during the period. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. raised its position in Electronic Arts by 2.9% in the second quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 2,828 shares of the game software company’s stock worth $394,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Shepherd Financial Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Electronic Arts by 1.6% in the third quarter. Shepherd Financial Partners LLC now owns 5,690 shares of the game software company’s stock valued at $816,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares during the period. Grove Bank & Trust boosted its position in shares of Electronic Arts by 23.5% during the 2nd quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 494 shares of the game software company’s stock worth $69,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CWM LLC grew its stake in shares of Electronic Arts by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 6,302 shares of the game software company’s stock worth $904,000 after purchasing an additional 95 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.23% of the company’s stock. Insider Buying and Selling at Electronic Arts In related news, insider Vijayanthimala Singh sold 1,000 shares of Electronic Arts stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $151.70, for a total value of $151,700.00. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 30,190 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,579,823. This trade represents a 3.21 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Also, CEO Andrew Wilson sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $141.50, for a total value of $353,750.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 54,247 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,675,950.50. This trade represents a 4.41 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold 20,000 shares of company stock worth $3,073,520 in the last 90 days. 0.22% of the stock is owned by company insiders. Electronic Arts Price Performance Electronic Arts Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 27th will be paid a $0.19 dividend. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.46%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 27th. Electronic Arts’s payout ratio is 19.54%. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several brokerages recently commented on EA. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on shares of Electronic Arts from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Argus upped their price target on Electronic Arts from $161.00 to $183.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and issued a $150.00 price objective on shares of Electronic Arts in a research note on Wednesday, September 18th. StockNews.com upgraded Electronic Arts from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 31st. Finally, DZ Bank upgraded Electronic Arts from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the company from $135.00 to $177.00 in a research report on Thursday, October 31st. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have issued a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $165.37. View Our Latest Stock Analysis on EA Electronic Arts Profile ( Free Report ) Electronic Arts Inc develops, markets, publishes, and distributes games, content, and services for game consoles, PCs, mobile phones, and tablets worldwide. It develops and publishes games and services across various genres, such as sports, racing, first-person shooter, action, role-playing, and simulation primarily under the Battlefield, The Sims, Apex Legends, Need for Speed, and license games from others, including FIFA, Madden NFL, UFC, and Star Wars brands. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding EA? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Electronic Arts Inc. ( NASDAQ:EA – Free Report ). 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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Wesley Celichowski's 22 points helped Air Force defeat Stony Brook 69-61 on Saturday. Celichowski shot 6 of 10 from the field, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 8 from the line for the Falcons (3-7). Ethan Taylor scored 17 points while going 6 of 11 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and added eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Caleb Walker shot 6 of 6 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 14 points. The Seawolves (2-7) were led by CJ Luster II, who recorded 27 points. Stony Brook also got 13 points from Collin O'Connor. Andre Snoddy finished with 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar . For copyright information, check with the distributor of this item, Data Skrive. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Aidan Bouman, Quaron Adams rally South Dakota past Tarleton State 42-31 in FCS second-round duelChess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen returns to a tournament after a dispute over jeans is resolved NEW YORK (AP) — Top ranked chess player Magnus Carlsen is headed back to the World Blitz Championship on Monday. That's after its governing body agreed to loosen a dress code that got him fined and denied a late-round game in another tournament for refusing to change out of jeans. The International Chess Federation president said in a statement Sunday that he’d let World Blitz Championship tournament officials consider allowing “appropriate jeans” with a jacket, as well as other "minor deviations” from the dress code. Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships on Friday. He said Sunday he would play — and wear jeans — in the World Blitz Championship. 'Sonic 3' and 'Mufasa' battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office Two family films are dominating the holiday box office, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” winning the three-day weekend over “Mufasa” by a blue hair. According to studio estimates Sunday, the Sonic movie earned $38 million, while “Mufasa” brought in $37.1 million from theaters in the U.S. and Canada. The R-rated horror “Nosferatu” placed third with an unexpectedly strong $21.2 million. Thanksgiving release holdovers “Wicked” and “Moana 2” rounded out the top five. Christmas Day had several big film openings, including the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” the Nicole Kidman erotic drama “Babygirl” and the boxing drama “The Fire Inside.” Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ filmmaker, dies at 83 An Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride," Charles Shyer has died. He was 83. On Sunday his daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer told The Associated Press that he died Friday in Los Angeles. No cause was disclosed. Born in Los Angeles in 1941 to a filmmaker father, Shyer's big breakthrough came with co-writing “Private Benjamin” for which he and Nancy Meyers received an Oscar nomination. He and Nancy Meyers were frequent collaborators through their nearly 20-year marriage, including on the remake of “The Parent Trap," starring Lindsay Lohan. LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leader When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. Dubbed The Kid from Akron, with a limitless future, James is now the 40-year-old from Los Angeles with wisps of gray in his beard, his milestone birthday coming Monday, one that will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. He has stood and excelled in the spotlight his entire career. Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations. Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke tells The Associated Press that the inexpensive e-cigarettes have turned into a health threat since they are an easy way for teenagers to be drawn into smoking and get hooked on nicotine. Australia outlawed the sale of “vapes” outside pharmacies earlier this year in some of the world’s toughest restrictions on electronic cigarettes. Now Belgium is leading the EU drive. Belgium's minister wants tougher tobacco measures in the 27-nation bloc. Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98 Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98. Newsday reports that a statement issued Saturday by his family says Dolan died of natural causes. Dolan’s legacy in cable broadcasting includes founding HBO in 1972, Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12 in New York City, the first U.S. 24-hour cable channel for local news. Dolan also held controlling stakes in companies that owned Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and the New York Knicks and New York Rangers sports franchises. Snoop's game: Snoop Dogg thrills the crowd in the bowl that bears his name TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Miami of Ohio beat Colorado State in the Arizona Bowl, but Snoop Dogg was the main attraction. The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop was much a spectacle as a football game. Snoop Dogg seemed to be everywhere all at once, from a pregame tailgate to the postgame trophy presentation. Snoop Dog donned a headset on Colorado State's sideline, spent some time in the broadcast and even led both marching bands as conductor during their halftime performance. Snoop Dogg saved the best for last, rolling out in a light green, lowrider Chevy Impala with gold rims and accents, the shiny Arizona Bowl trophy in his hand as fans screamed his name. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans NEW YORK (AP) — The International Chess Federation says top ranked player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition. The federation said Friday that its regulations include a dress code that bars participants from wearing jeans at the event. The Norwegian chess grandmaster says he accepted a $200 fine but refused to change his pants out of principle before leaving the competition in New York. The federation said the dress code is designed to ensure professionalism and fairness for all participants.

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell showcased their semi-final performances on BBC Strictly Come Dancing , wowing crowds once again with their incredible routines. The duo, who have been fan favourites since the competition kicked off in September, have battled through some tough competition and are now tantalisingly close to next week's grand finale where a new Glitterball champion will be crowned. Pro dancer Dianne Buswell was moved to tears after their second performance of the evening, which followed their Charleston to When You're Smiling by The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn. Their final performance of the night was a Viennese Waltz to Metallica's Nothing Else Matters, a unique fusion of heavy metal and traditional ballroom. After the performance, she embraced Chris and told him: "I'm so proud of you." Shirley Ballas priased the pair, saying: "Some beautiful footwork, when she went between your legs it was seamless, it was just stunning you should be so proud of yourself." Anton chimed in: "It was super duper, your movement was exemplary, you move like nobody else in the show. You're an inspiration." Following a critical review of their first dance, Craig commented: "Magical darling, very emotional." Motsi Mabuse concurred with Craig, adding: "The change of atmosphere brought us back down, doing your thing... It's just very beautiful to see from the outside." While chatting with Claudia Winkleman, the Liverpool-born comedian tearfully confessed: "I'm an emotional wreck tonight." His admission came just before they were delighted with a score of 36 – thanks to each judge's generous 9. Emotions ran high on social media too, as fans noticed the professional dancers also getting teary-eyed, reports the Liverpool Echo . One fan posted: "Seeing all the pros crying at Chris and Dianne is giving me all the feels #strictly." (sic) While another emotionally charged plea read: "all of the pros crying omg- GET CHRIS AND DIANNE TO THE FINAL. RIGHT NOW. NO ONE DESERVES IT MORE." (sic) The sentiment reached viewers at home following the Viennese Waltz as well, with one gushing: "Sat here crying at Chris and Dianne! if anyone deserves the final it's those two! ! I couldn't be more proud." (sic) And yet another said: "Anyone else crying after that from ? ? What an inspiration Chris has been throughout this series, it's an honour to watch." (sic) As the public vote looms, Chris and Dianne are currently ranked fourth based on the judges' scores. The leaderboard is heating up as we edge closer to next Saturday's climactic final. Strictly Come Dancing: The Results airs tomorrow at 7.20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell showcased their semi-final performances on BBC Strictly Come Dancing , wowing crowds once again with their incredible routines. The duo, who have been fan favourites since the competition kicked off in September, have battled through some tough competition and are now tantalisingly close to next week's grand finale where a new Glitterball champion will be crowned. Pro dancer Dianne Buswell was moved to tears after their second performance of the evening, which followed their Charleston to When You're Smiling by The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn. Their final performance of the night was a Viennese Waltz to Metallica's Nothing Else Matters, a unique fusion of heavy metal and traditional ballroom. After the performance, she embraced Chris and told him: "I'm so proud of you." Shirley Ballas priased the pair, saying: "Some beautiful footwork, when she went between your legs it was seamless, it was just stunning you should be so proud of yourself." Anton chimed in: "It was super duper, your movement was exemplary, you move like nobody else in the show. You're an inspiration." Following a critical review of their first dance, Craig commented: "Magical darling, very emotional." Motsi Mabuse concurred with Craig, adding: "The change of atmosphere brought us back down, doing your thing... It's just very beautiful to see from the outside." While chatting with Claudia Winkleman, the Liverpool-born comedian tearfully confessed: "I'm an emotional wreck tonight." His admission came just before they were delighted with a score of 36 – thanks to each judge's generous 9. Emotions ran high on social media too, as fans noticed the professional dancers also getting teary-eyed, reports the Liverpool Echo . One fan posted: "Seeing all the pros crying at Chris and Dianne is giving me all the feels #strictly." (sic) While another emotionally charged plea read: "all of the pros crying omg- GET CHRIS AND DIANNE TO THE FINAL. RIGHT NOW. NO ONE DESERVES IT MORE." (sic) The sentiment reached viewers at home following the Viennese Waltz as well, with one gushing: "Sat here crying at Chris and Dianne! if anyone deserves the final it's those two! ! I couldn't be more proud." (sic) And yet another said: "Anyone else crying after that from ? ? What an inspiration Chris has been throughout this series, it's an honour to watch." (sic) As the public vote looms, Chris and Dianne are currently ranked fourth based on the judges' scores. The leaderboard is heating up as we edge closer to next Saturday's climactic final. Strictly Come Dancing: The Results airs tomorrow at 7.20pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.STATESBORO, Ga. — Jalen White had 125 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 18 carries to help Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 29-20 Saturday night in the regular season finale for both teams. Georgia Southern (8-4, 6-2 Sun Belt) kept alive its hopes for a berth in Sun Belt Championship game on Dec. 7. The Eagles can win the East Division and play Louisiana-Lafayatte for the title if James Madison beats Marshall later Saturday. JC French threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Josh Dallas with 8:47 left in the first quarter. Holder Matthew Daniel, also Georgia Southern’s punter, took a snap in a swinging-gate formation and ran for the 2-point conversion to make it 8-0 and the Eagles never trailed. Joey Aguilar threw a 9-yard TD pass to Eli Wilson with almost 9 minutes left in the second quarter but Appalachian State failed to get the 2-point conversion and the Mountaineers trailed 8-6. White scored on a run from the 4 to cap an 11-play, 84-yard drive with 2:51 left in the second quarter and gave the Eagles a 15-6 lead at halftime. Aguilar hit Makai Jackson in the end zone for a 6-yard touchdown that made it a two-point game late in the third quarter but Georgia Southern responded when White ran for a 3-yard TD early in the fourth quarter. Appalachian State (5-6, 3-5) lined up for a short field-goal attempt but a high snap recovered at the Georgia State 43 gave the Eagles possession. On third-and-3, Nate Johnson jumped on a fumble caused by his strip-sack of French, Aguilar hit Jackson for 40-yard gain to the 1 and Ahmani Marsh ran it in to make it 22-20 with 8:16 to play.

STATESBORO, Ga. — Jalen White had 125 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 18 carries to help Georgia Southern beat Appalachian State 29-20 Saturday night in the regular season finale for both teams. Georgia Southern (8-4, 6-2 Sun Belt) kept alive its hopes for a berth in Sun Belt Championship game on Dec. 7. The Eagles can win the East Division and play Louisiana-Lafayatte for the title if James Madison beats Marshall later Saturday. JC French threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Josh Dallas with 8:47 left in the first quarter. Holder Matthew Daniel, also Georgia Southern’s punter, took a snap in a swinging-gate formation and ran for the 2-point conversion to make it 8-0 and the Eagles never trailed. Joey Aguilar threw a 9-yard TD pass to Eli Wilson with almost 9 minutes left in the second quarter but Appalachian State failed to get the 2-point conversion and the Mountaineers trailed 8-6. White scored on a run from the 4 to cap an 11-play, 84-yard drive with 2:51 left in the second quarter and gave the Eagles a 15-6 lead at halftime. Aguilar hit Makai Jackson in the end zone for a 6-yard touchdown that made it a two-point game late in the third quarter but Georgia Southern responded when White ran for a 3-yard TD early in the fourth quarter. Appalachian State (5-6, 3-5) lined up for a short field-goal attempt but a high snap recovered at the Georgia State 43 gave the Eagles possession. On third-and-3, Nate Johnson jumped on a fumble caused by his strip-sack of French, Aguilar hit Jackson for 40-yard gain to the 1 and Ahmani Marsh ran it in to make it 22-20 with 8:16 to play.NoneThe stage belonged to Lindsey Vonn, the 40-year-old who took another step on her comeback trail Saturday with her first races in nearly six years. Vonn wasn't particularly speedy and finished in the middle of the pack on a cold but sunny day at Copper Mountain. Times and places weren't the mission, though, as much as getting used to the speed again and gaining the necessary points to compete on the World Cup circuit this season. Vonn accomplished both, finishing 24th in the first downhill race of the day and 27th in the second. She posted on social media after the FIS races that she had enough points to enter World Cup events. The timing couldn't be more perfect — the next stop on the women's circuit is Beaver Creek, Colorado, in a week. Vonn, who used to own a home in nearby Vail, hasn't committed to any sort of timetable for a World Cup return. “Today was a solid start and I had a blast being in start with my teammates again!” Vonn wrote on X. “While I’m sure people will speculate and say I’m not in top form because of the results, I disagree. This was training for me. I’m still testing equipment and getting back in the groove.” Her competition — a veritable who's who of high-profile ski racers — applauded her efforts. “I don't expect her to come back and win — just that she comes back and she has fun,” said Federica Brignone of Italy, a former overall World Cup champion and three-time Olympic medalist. “She's having fun, and she’s doing what she loves. That’s the best thing that she could do.” In the first race on a frigid morning, Vonn wound up 1.44 seconds behind the winning time of 1 minute, 5.79 seconds posted by Mirjam Puchner of Austria. In her second race through the course later in the morning, Vonn was 1.53 seconds behind Cornelia Huetter of Austria, who finished in 1:05.99. Huetter is the reigning season-long World Cup downhill champion. “It’s really nice to compare with her again, and nice to have her (racing) again,” Huetter said. “For sure, for the skiing World Cup, we have a lot of more attention. It's generally good for all racers because everyone is looking.” Also in the field were Nadia Delago of Italy, who won a bronze medal in downhill at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, and Puchner, the Olympic silver winner in super-G in Beijing. In addition, there was Marta Bassino of Italy, a winner of the super-G at the 2023 world championships, and two-time Olympic champion Michelle Gisin of Switzerland. “For me, it was really a training, but it was fun to have a World Cup race level right here,” Gisin said. “It was a crazy race.” Vonn remains a popular figure and took the time after each run to sign autographs for young fans along with posing for photos. When she left the sport, Vonn had 82 World Cup race victories, which stood as the record for a woman and within reach of the all-time Alpine record of 86 held by Swedish standout Ingemar Stenmark. The women’s mark held by Vonn was surpassed in January 2023 by Mikaela Shiffrin, who now has 99 wins — more than any Alpine ski racer in the history of the sport. Shiffrin is currently sidelined after a crash in a giant slalom event in Killington, Vermont, last weekend. Vonn’s last major race was in February 2019, when she finished third in a downhill during the world championships in Sweden. The three-time Olympic medalist left the circuit still near the top of her game. But all the broken arms and legs, concussions and torn knee ligaments took too big a toll and sent her into retirement. She had a partial knee replacement last April and felt good enough to give racing another shot. “It's very impressive to see all the passion that Lindsey still has,” Gisin said. Also racing Saturday was 45-year-old Sarah Schleper, who once competed for the United States but now represents Mexico. Schleper was the next racer behind Vonn and they got a chance to share a moment between a pair of 40-somethings still racing. “I was like, ‘Give me some tips, Lindsey,’” Schleper said. “She’s like, ‘Oh, it’s a highway tuck, the whole thing.’ Then she’s like, ‘It’s just like the good old days.’"

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By DAVID A. LIEB Artificial intelligence. Abortion. Guns. Marijuana. Minimum wages. Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another. Many of the laws launching in January are a result of legislation passed this year. Others stem from ballot measures approved by voters. Some face legal challenges. Here’s a look at some of the most notable state laws taking effect: California, home to Hollywood and some of the largest technology companies, is seeking to rein in the artificial intelligence industry and put some parameters around social media stars. New laws seek to prevent the use of digital replicas of Hollywood actors and performers without permission and allow the estates of dead performers to sue over unauthorized AI use. Parents who profit from social media posts featuring their children will be required to set aside some earnings for their young influencers. A new law also allows children to sue their parents for failing to do so. New social media restrictions in several states face court challenges. Related Articles National Politics | Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen National Politics | Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you’re not alone National Politics | Looking for relevance in Republican Florida, Democratic leader seeks distance from progressives National Politics | Fate of Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate National Politics | Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row A Florida law bans children under 14 from having social media accounts and requires parental consent for ages 14 and 15. But enforcement is being delayed because of a lawsuit filed by two associations for online companies, with a hearing scheduled for late February. A new Tennessee law also requires parental consent for minors to open accounts on social media. NetChoice, an industry group for online businesses, is challenging the law. Another new state law requires porn websites to verify that visitors are at least 18 years old. But the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry, has filed a challenge. Several new California measures aimed at combating political deepfakes are also being challenged, including one requiring large social media platforms to remove deceptive content related to elections and another allowing any individual to sue for damages over the use of AI to create fabricated images or videos in political ads . In a first nationally, California will start enforcing a law prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that require staff to notify parents if their children change their gender identification . The law was a priority for Democratic lawmakers who wanted to halt such policies passed by several districts. Many states have passed laws limiting or protecting abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure in 2022. One of the latest is the Democratic-led state of Delaware. A law there will require the state employee health plan and Medicaid plans for lower-income residents to cover abortions with no deductible , copayments or other cost-sharing requirements. A new Minnesota law prohibits guns with “binary triggers” that allow for more rapid fire, causing a weapon to fire one round when the trigger is pulled and another when it is released. In Delaware, a law adds colleges and universities to a list of school zones where guns are prohibited, with exceptions for those working in their official capacity such as law officers and commissioned security guards. Kentucky is becoming the latest state to let people use marijuana for medical purposes . To apply for a state medical cannabis card, people must get written certification from a medical provider of a qualifying condition, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, epilepsy, chronic nausea or post-traumatic stress disorder. Nearly four-fifths of U.S. states have now legalized medical marijuana. Minimum wage workers in more than 20 states are due to receive raises in January. The highest minimum wages will be in Washington, California and Connecticut, all of which will top $16 an hour after modest increases. The largest increases are scheduled in Delaware, where the minimum wage will rise by $1.75 to $15 an hour, and in Nebraska, where a ballot measure approved by voters in 2022 will add $1.50 to the current minimum of $12 an hour. Twenty other states still follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. In Oregon, using drugs on public transit will be considered a misdemeanor crime of interfering with public transportation. While the measure worked its way through the legislature, multiple transportation officials said drug use on buses and trains, and at transit stops and stations, was making passengers and drivers feel less safe. In Missouri, law enforcement officers have spent the past 16 months issuing warnings to motorists that handheld cellphone use is illegal. Starting with the new year, penalties will kick in: a $150 fine for the first violation, progressing to $500 for third and subsequent offenses and up to 15 years imprisonment if a driver using a cellphone cause an injury or death. But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law. Montana is the only state that hasn’t banned texting while driving , according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tenants in Arizona will no longer have to pay tax on their monthly rent , thanks to the repeal of a law that had allowed cities and towns to impose such taxes. While a victory for renters, the new law is a financial loss for governments. An analysis by Arizona’s nonpartisan Joint Legislative Budget Committee estimated that $230 million would be lost in municipal tax revenue during the first full fiscal year of implementation. Meanwhile Alabama will offer tax credits to businesses that help employees with child care costs. Kansas is eliminating its 2% sales tax on groceries. It also is cutting individual income taxes by dropping the top tax rate, increasing a credit for child care expenses and exempting all Social Security income from taxes, among other things. Taxpayers are expected to save about $320 million a year going forward. An Oklahoma law expands voting privileges to people who have been convicted of felonies but had their sentences discharged or commuted, including commutations for crimes that have been reclassified from felonies to misdemeanors. Former state Sen. George Young, an Oklahoma City Democrat, carried the bill in the Senate. “I think it’s very important that people who have gone through trials and tribulations in their life, that we have a system that brings them back and allows them to participate as contributing citizens,” Young said. Associated Press writers Trân Nguyễn in Sacramento, California; Kate Payne in Tallahassee, Florida; Jonathan Mattise in Nashville, Tennessee; Randall Chase in Dover, Delaware; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; Bruce Schreiner in Frankfort, Kentucky; Claire Rush in Portland, Oregon; Summer Ballentine in Jefferson City, Missouri; Gabriel Sandoval in Phoenix; Kim Chandler in Montgomery, Alabama; John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas; and Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City contributed.Peter Magyar's Scandalous Behavior Outside a Children's home + Video

As Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second term, former US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster has expressed optimism about the enduring strength of the India-US relationship. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Juster emphasised that the partnership, built over the past 25 years, is now a cornerstone of both nations’ foreign policy agendas. “The India-US relationship is very strong. Like any two countries, there will be issues that arise from time to time,” he noted. He lauded the breadth of cooperation, which spans defence, trade, energy, technology, education, and counterterrorism. However, the former envoy acknowledged that trade and tariffs could pose an immediate challenge under Trump’s renewed leadership. Trump’s administration has been vocal about addressing what it perceives as imbalances in trade with India, particularly India’s high tariffs and the trade deficit. Juster indicated that these issues, a priority during Trump’s first term, will likely dominate the agenda in the early days of the second term. “Trump has indicated that tariffs are an important issue to him, and he seeks a level of reciprocity,” Juster said. While these disagreements could lead to initial friction, he urged both nations to view them as opportunities for mutual economic growth. He pointed to sectors like energy, where US exports could meet India’s rising demand, and services, where greater collaboration could enhance trade relations. Reflecting on the first Trump administration, Juster underscored that despite trade disputes, progress in other areas of the partnership remained steady. He expressed confidence in the ability of the Trump 2.0 team to build on this foundation, noting the strong pro-India orientation of key figures like Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Michael Waltz, who were nominated for Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, respectively. The outgoing Biden administration has expressed confidence in the strength of the India-US relationship and its ability to withstand transitions in leadership. Juster’s comments echo this sentiment, highlighting that the partnership is rooted in shared interests and values. Edited Except from the Interview: Q: How would you describe the current play between India and the United States? In the past few months, while there has been momentum, there is also an indication that Indo-US ties have come under strain, maybe because of the Pannun case. We've also seen the Adani case play out in US courts. While these are legal matters, how would you describe the current relations and the sentiment in the bureaucracy in America vis-à-vis India? Juster: I think the India-US relationship is very strong. Like in any two countries, issues will arise from time to time. But what's amazing about the US-India relationship is that it's been a bipartisan effort in the United States. I think the same has been the case in India. It has progressed remarkably over the last 25 years in ways that people could never have foreseen and now covers virtually every issue of human endeavour. We are not allies. We are partners. We work together on defence, trade and investment, energy and the environment, counter-terrorism, science and technology, the ocean, space, agriculture, education, you name it, we're involved, and that had continued under the first Trump administration, that I was proud to be involved in. In the second Trump administration, if you look at the individuals nominated for Secretary of State (Senator Marco Rubio) and the National Security Advisor (Representative Michael Waltz), they both have a strong and positive orientation toward the US-India relationship. Q: I would also like to ask you about Donald Trump's priorities. From Trump, 2.0 the cabinet that has been put together and his messaging during the campaign. What do you think will be his immediate priorities vis-à-vis India? Juster: He has indicated that tariffs are an important issue to him, and he seeks a level of reciprocity. He feels the tariffs in India are too high and the trade deficit with India is too large so that issue will be on the agenda. It was on the agenda in the first term, and unfortunately, we could not reach agreement. It didn't stop progress in other areas, but I think a continued focus will be on this. I would urge the parties to see this not as an issue of conflict but as an opportunity to not only have some market access measures that will respond to the concerns of President Trump but to look at a variety of economic issues where we have mutual concerns and can complementary skills and can work out arrangements to our mutual benefit, whether that be energy where the United States can supply all types of energy to India, from clean coal to liquefied natural gas, oil and renewables. India needs energy for its security and the amount it needs to import from overseas. The United States is also India's largest trading partner, so lock down the benefits in the services sector and elsewhere. I could go on, but I think that trade will be an issue of initial friction, but if managed properly, it can also be an area of great opportunity. Watch the accompanying video for the entire conversation.