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VALPARAISO — Valparaiso hired longtime Marietta coach Andy Waddle as its new football coach, athletic director Laurel Hosmer announced Monday. Waddle is scheduled to be formally introduced on campus Wednesday. He spent the last 12 seasons turning around the Division III program located in Southeastern Ohio. There, he went 55-61 after inheriting a winless team. He led the Pioneers to their first 8-0 start last season and matched the 1920 squad's school record with a 13-game winning streak that started in 2023. In 2024, Marietta made its first postseason appearance since 1973. Waddle went 16-5 over the past two seasons and produced seven winning records over the last eight seasons. The Pioneers had only two winning seasons in the previous 20 years. “I think there is a great group of young men on the (Valparaiso) roster, and we’re excited to invest in those student-athletes and continue to add more high-quality people and football players to the program,” Waddle said of the program located in Indiana's northwest corner. “I think Valpo is not only an outstanding fit for me professionally, but also an outstanding fit for me and my family.” Waddle spent eight seasons working with the defense as an assistant for his alma mater, Wittenberg, where he was an all-conference defensive back. He also has coached at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania and at Maryville College in Tennessee. “His experience building success and winning culture as a head coach, passion for developing student-athletes on and off the field and high character made it clear he was the right leader for our football program,” Hosmer said in a statement. The move comes two weeks after Hosmer announced the school would not give Landon Fox a contract extension after his deal expired. Fox was 21-42 in six seasons at Valparaiso.In a historic move to promote peace, unity, and safeguard Plateau State’s divine heritage, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has flagged off the first-ever Plateau Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival. L The event, held on Saturday at the Ten Commandments Prayer Altar in Doi, Jos South Local Government Area, witnessed a convergence of distinguished personalities, including Yakubu Gowon, and Olusegun Obasanjo, both of them former heads of state. Together with other citizens of the state, they joined in heartfelt praise and worship to thank God for the peace and progress being restored in the state. Addressing the interdenominational gathering, Governor Mutfwang described the festival as a significant step towards the unity and prophetic destiny of Plateau State. “The Plateau Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival marks the beginning of a journey to unity, progress, and the fulfillment of Plateau’s divine destiny,” the hovernor remarked.“For too long, we have fought many battles, both internal and external, but the time has comev—and the time is now—to unite as a people. God has blessed this land abundantly, and it is our collective responsibility to harness these blessings for the greater good,” he noted. He emphasised the state’s immense potential, stating, “Plateau is a land of blessing—fertile, resource-rich, and strategically positioned by God. By His grace, Plateau will rise as a beacon of hope and prosperity, fulfilling its destiny as a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden.” Yakubu Gowon, former head of state, commended the initiative and expressed gratitude for the governor’s commitment to promoting peace and unity. Reflecting on the state’s turbulent past, he noted, “Plateau has endured many challenges, but under Governor Mutfwang’s leadership, the state is experiencing recovery and healing. This gathering is a testament to our collective desire to worship God and seek His intervention for peace in Plateau, Nigeria, and beyond.” Gowon, a retired general also praised the performances by the various groups and the sermon delivered by Amos Mohzo, describing them as spiritually uplifting. He urged the people of Plateau to not only profess peace but to embody it in their daily lives. Olusegun Obasanjo, also a former head of state and president was commended for attending the event, with Gowon recalling the pivotal role he played in saving Obasanjo from a death sentence during a critical period in Nigeria’s history. Jerry Gana, a professor and former minister of information and communication, hailed the initiative as divinely inspired, emphasising that God was pleased with the multitude of souls gathered to praise Him. Amos Mohzo, a pastor and president of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), reading from Luke 2:13 and Psalm 96:1, highlighted the message of peace brought by Jesus Christ. He encouraged citizens of Plateau state to live out the teachings of Christ, rise above divisions of ethnicity or politics, and remain steadfast in their faith. BusinessDay reports that the event featured scriptural readings by notable personalities including Joshua Dariye, a former governor of Plateau; Josephine Piyo, deputy governor of the state; and Istifanus Dung Gyang, a senator. The programme included soul-lifting songs, cultural performances, and a profound message of hope and reconciliation.Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Chillicothe, OH, Serves Up Smoky Flavors and Swinging Fun with New Golf Simulator
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President-elect Donald Trump called his meeting with Justin Trudeau productive and says the prime minister made a commitment to work with the United States to end the drug crisis amid the threat of stiff tariffs. Trudeau flew to Florida Friday evening to attend a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, where Trump’s transition team is based. The in-person meeting came at the end of a rocky week in which Trump threatened to impose stiff tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico, unless the two countries stop illegal border crossings and prevent illicit drugs from entering the U.S. In a post on Truth Social, Trump says he and Trudeau discussed the drug crisis, particularly fentanyl, illegal immigration, as well as trade, energy and the Arctic. Trump’s post did not directly mention tariffs. Trudeau told reporters in West Palm Beach Saturday morning that he had an excellent conversation with Trump’s transition team.Stock Market Today: The BSE Sensex and NSE declined in morning trade on December 30, 2034. The laggards included HCL Technologies, Titan, and Power Grid. Mumbai: The BSE Sensex declined 142.26 points to 78,556.81 in early trade on December 30, 2204. The NSE Nifty dipped 48.35 points to 23,765.05. The benchmark indices declined amid unabated foreign fund outflows and weak trends in the global markets. 30 blue-chip pack laggards list Infosys Mahindra & Mahindra HCL Technologies Titan Power Grid Tech Mahindra Kotak Mahindra Bank Tata Motors Gainers included, UltraTech Cement, ITC, Adani Ports, and Zomato. According to exchange data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 1,323.29 crore on December 27, 2024. In Asian markets, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Shanghai traded lower while Seoul trading is positive. The US stock markets settled in the negative territory on Friday. Global oil benchmark Brent crude gained 0.07 per cent to USD 74.22 a barrel. The BSE benchmark gained 226.59 points to settle at 78,699.07 on Friday. The Nifty appreciated by 63.20 points or 0.27 per cent to 23,813.40. Click for more latest Markets news . Also get top headlines and latest news from India and around the world at News9. Biplob Ghosal is Online News Editor (Business) at TV9’s digital arm - News9live.com. Leading the english business editorial team, he writes on various issues related to stock markets, economy and companies. Having over a decade of experience in financial and political journalism, Biplob has been previously associated with Timesnownews.com, Zeenews. He is an alumnus of Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya. Follow him at @Biplob_ghosal.
BOSTON — Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points, and the Indiana Pacers bounced back from a 37-point loss to Boston two nights earlier by beating the Celtics 123-114 on Sunday night in the rematch. Andrew Nembhard, who returned after missing Friday’s game with tendinitis in his left knee, added 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Pacers. Pascal Siakam chipped in with 17 points and Bennedict Mathurin had 14. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 31 points and six assists. Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine boards and six assists. Payton Pritchard added 21 points and Derrick White scored 17. The Celtics lost their sixth game at home already this season. Last season, they went 37-4 at TD Garden during the regular season and 9-2 in the playoffs en route to the NBA championship. HAWKS 136, RAPTORS 107: Trae Young had 34 points and 10 assists, De’Andre Hunter scored 22 points, and visiting Atlanta beat Toronto for its fourth straight win. Clint Capela had 11 points and 13 rebounds as the Hawks opened a six-game trip by handing the reeling Raptors their 10th consecutive loss. MAGIC 102, NETS 101: Cole Anthony drove for a layup with 0.2 seconds left to complete Orlando’s comeback from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun visiting Brooklyn. Anthony scored 10, and Tristan da Silva scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter for Orlando, which trailed 71-51 midway through the third quarter. Goga Bitadze added 19 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. THUNDER 130, GRIZZLIES 106: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, and host Oklahoma City won its 11th straight game, routing short-handed Memphis in a matchup of Western Conference leaders that turned lopsided before halftime. Rookie Ajay Mitchell scored 17 points for the Thunder, who opened a five-game lead over second-place Memphis. The Grizzlies played without star Ja Morant. HEAT 104, ROCKETS 100: Tyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of six people ejected after a fight in the final minute of Miami’s victory in Houston. Herro was thrown to the ground by the Rockets’ Amen Thompson with 35 seconds left and the Heat leading 99-94. Players and coaches from both benches then came onto the court. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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MUMBAI: The Indian stock market opened lower on Monday as selling was seen in the auto, IT, PSU bank, financial service, FMCG, media, energy and metal sectors on Nifty in early trade. At around 9:30 am, Sensex was trading at 78,523.25 after declining 175.82 points or 0.22 per cent, while the Nifty was trading at 23,758.20 after declining 55.20 points or 0.23 per cent. The market trend remained negative. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), 815 stocks were trading in green, while 1,454 stocks were in red. According to experts, "as investors leave 2024 behind and look forward to the New Year, there will be more concerns than confidence, at least in the early days of 2025." "The biggest concern for stock markets, globally, is uncertainty surrounding Trump 2.0. The concern is that since market valuations are high any negative news might cause corrections," they added. Nifty Bank was down 74.80 points or 0.15 per cent at 51,236.50. Nifty Midcap 100 index was trading at 56,796.90 after dropping 182.90 points or 0.32 per cent. Nifty Smallcap 100 index was at 18,673.75 after dropping 82.10 points or 0.44 per cent. On the sectoral front, buying was seen in the Pharma and Healthcare sector. In the Sensex pack, Tata Steel, M&M, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Reliance were the top losers. Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Zomato, Nestle India, ICICI Bank, NTPC and UltraTech Cement were the top gainers. The Dow Jones declined 0.77 per cent to close at 42,992.21. The S&P 500 declined 1.11 per cent to 5,970.84 and the Nasdaq declined 1.49 per cent to close at 19,722.03 in the previous trading session on Friday. In the Asian markets, Bangkok and Seoul were trading in green while China, Japan, Jakarta and Hong Kong were trading in red. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 1,323.29 crore on December 27, while domestic institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 2,544.64 crore on the same day.The beginning of the end? A look back on the King's 2024