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NASSAU, Bahamas — Justin Thomas was long off the tee and made a few long putts on the back nine to overtake Scottie Scheffler with a 6-under 66 and build a one-shot lead Saturday over golf's best player going into the final round of the Hero World Challenge. Thomas is trying out a 46-inch driver — a little more than an inch longer than normal — that he previously used for practice at home to gain speed and length. He blasted a 361-yard drive to 8 feet on the par-4 seventh hole and led the field in driving distance. But it was a few long putts that put him ahead of Scheffler, who had a 69. Thomas was on the verge of falling two shots behind when he made an 18-foot par putt on the par-3 12th hole. On the reachable par-4 14th, he was in a nasty spot in a sandy area and could only splash it out to nearly 50 feet. He made that one for a most unlikely birdie, while behind him Scheffler muffed a chip on the 13th hole and made his lone bogey of a windy day. Scheffler never caught up to him, missing birdie chances on the reachable 14th and the par-5 15th. Thomas hit his approach to 3 feet for birdie on the 16th after a 343-yard drive. Scheffler made an 18-foot birdie putt on the 16th to close within one. Scheffler missed birdie chances on the last two holes from the 10-foot and 15-foot range, while Thomas missed an 8-foot birdie attempt at the last. "I had a stretch at 13, 14, 15 where I felt like I lost a shot or two there, but outside of that I did a lot of really good things today," Scheffler said. Thomas hasn't won since the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills, and a victory at Albany Golf Club wouldn't count as an official win. But the two-time major champion has made steady progress toward getting his game back in order. "I'm driving it great. I've had a lot of confidence with it," Thomas said of his longer driver. "I feel like I've been able to put myself in some pretty good spots going into the green. I'm still not taking advantage of some of them as much as I would like, but that's golf and we're always going to say that." Thomas was at 17-under 199 and will be in the final group Sunday with Scheffler, who is trying to end his spectacular season with a ninth title. Tom Kim put himself in the mix, which he might not have imagined Thursday when he was 3 over through six holes of the holiday tournament. Kim got back in the game with a 65 on Friday, and then followed with 12 birdies for a 62. He had a shot at the course record — Rickie Fowler shot 61 in the final round when he won at Albany in 2017 — until Kim found a bunker and took two shots to reach the green in making a double bogey on the par-3 17th. Even so, he was only two shots behind. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley (68) was four back. "Feel like I've been seeing signs of improvement, which is what you want and that's all I can do," Thomas said. "I can't control everybody else or what's going on, I've just got to keep playing as good as I possibly can and hope that it's enough come Sunday." Get local news delivered to your inbox!No. 15 Arizona State earns a CFP berth with a 45-19 win over No. 16 Iowa State in the Big 12 title gameNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower following some potentially discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Thursday, its third loss in the last four days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.7% from its record set the day before. A report earlier in the morning said more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than forecast. A separate update showed that inflation at the wholesale level was hotter last month than economists expected. Adobe sank after issuing weaker-than-expected financial forecasts. Treasury yields rose in the bond market. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes are drifting lower Thursday following some potentially discouraging data on the economy . The S&P 500 slipped 0.3%, potentially on track for its third loss in the last four days. That would count as a stumble amid a big rally that’s carried the index toward the close of one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 154 points, or 0.4%, as of 1:45 p.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.3% from its record set the day before. A report earlier in the morning said more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected. A separate update, meanwhile, showed that inflation at the wholesale level, before it reaches U.S. consumers, was hotter last month than economists expected. Neither report points to imminent disaster, but they tug at one of the hopes that’s driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year : Inflation is slowing enough to convince the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates, while the economy is remaining solid enough to stay out of a recession. Of the two reports, the weaker update on the job market may be the bigger deal for the market, according to Chris Larkin, managing director, trading and investing, at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley. A surge in egg prices may have been behind the worse-than-expected inflation numbers. “One week doesn’t negate what has been a relatively steady stream of solid labor market data, but the Fed is primed to be sensitive to any signs of a softening jobs picture,” he said. Traders see it as a near-certainty that the Fed will cut its main interest rate at its meeting next week. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. A cut next week would have the Fed following other central banks, which eased rates on Thursday. The European Central Bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, as many investors expected, and the Swiss National Bank cut its policy rate by a steeper half of a percentage point. Following its decision, Switzerland’s central bank pointed to uncertainty about how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory will affect economic policies, as well as about where politics in Europe is heading. Trump has talked up tariffs and other policies that could upend global trade. He rang the bell marking the start of trading at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to chants of “USA.” On Wall Street, Adobe fell 13.5% despite reporting stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company gave forecasts for profit and revenue in its upcoming fiscal year that fell a bit shy of analysts’. Warner Bros. Discovery soared 15.6% after unveiling a new corporate structure that separates its streaming business and film studios from its traditional television business. CEO David Zaslav said the move "enhances our flexibility with potential future strategic opportunities,” raising speculation about a spinoff or sale. Kroger rose 2.5% after saying it would get back to buying back its own stock now that its attempt to merge with Albertsons is off . Kroger’s board approved a program to repurchase up to $7.5 billion of its stock, replacing an existing $1 billion authorization. In stock markets abroad, European indexes held relatively steady following the European Central Bank’s cut to rates. Asian markets were stronger. Indexes rose 1.2% in Hong Kong and 0.8% in Shanghai as leaders met in Beijing to set economic plans and targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.6% for its third straight gain of at least 1%, as it pulls back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. In the bond market, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.31% from 4.27% late Wednesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, rose to 4.18% from 4.16%. ___ AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed. Stan Choe, The Associated PressWolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) Shares Purchased by Intech Investment Management LLC
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A general election candidate has said the Social Democrats' plans for a €10 million fund to bring Palestinian children to Ireland for medical treatment is a natural continuation of the solidarity Ireland has shown to Gaza. The €10 million fund to bring Palestinian children to Ireland would be for education, cultural exchanges and medical treatment. Advertisement The proposal is contained in the party’s ‘Positive Neutrality’ policy document, which was launched by foreign affairs spokesperson Gary Gannon, and Patricia Stephenson, the Social Democrats general election candidate in Carlow-Kilkenny. The policy highlights how, in government, the party would allocate €10 million to fund and facilitate grassroots community initiatives to bring Palestinian children and young people to Ireland for education, cultural exchange, and/or specific medical treatments. As part of this same scheme, there would be an exchange programme for Palestinian public servants to be mentored in Ireland, including sponsored attendance at the Institute of Public Administration. Ms Stephenson told BreakingNews.ie: "The context of what's happening in Gaza is so extreme, that to give humanitarian aid in situ when there aren't medical centres operating anymore and all those challenges, this plan is an action of solidarity within that context. Advertisement "Over the last 1,000 days of the war in Ukraine, the support people across Ireland have given to Ukrainians has been remarkable. These would be short-term schemes. A lot of them are children and young people who would come for specific training programmes and medical support. I know there are huge challenges around housing and the healthcare system, but these would be targeted to those most in need." Ms Stephenson said a lot of Irish people want to do more to support Palestinians who are being subjected to "unimaginable horrors" as a result of the Israel-Hamas war. People have expressed so much solidarity with the Palestinian people, and I think there are a lot of people who want us to do more. Advertisement "I think it's really important for solidarity, it's in line with what we do in humanitarian aid anyway. It's a different modality in bringing people here, but it's in line with our 2030 sustainable development goals, our commitment to tackling global injustices. "I think it fits with the spirit of Ireland. People have expressed so much solidarity with the Palestinian people, and I think there are a lot of people who want us to do more. This would be an example of doing more." Six months ago, Ms Stephenson met with Raji Sourani, director of the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights. She said he noted Ireland's solidarity, but also said any help possible would be welcomed. Advertisement "I know it's hard to understand what that [solidarity] does for people in Palestine. We've seen the horror on our phones, but international solidarity helps people to keep going under this horrible oppression, and it is having an impact. He also said you can do more, you can pass the Occupied Territories Bill. This would be a further step to support those children who are facing unimaginable trauma. "We're in favour of the Occupied Territories Bill." The proposal is contained in the party’s ‘Positive Neutrality’ policy document, which was launched by foreign affairs spokesperson Gary Gannon, and Patricia Stephenson, the Social Democrats general election candidate in Carlow-Kilkenny. The policy also includes additional funding for the Defence Forces, and legislation that would mean any significant changes to Ireland's neutrality would be put before a Citizen's Assembly and possibly a referendum. Advertisement It also pledges to stop the transfer of military equipment through Ireland bound for war zones. "The protests in Shannon have been large. I don't think anyone in Ireland is behind participating, in any way, in the delivery of military equipment to Israel. We're furious it has been done, and it puts our stance on neutrality into question. "In terms of Gaza, people are concerned about weapons being flown over the country. That is an active conversation that comes up regularly when I'm canvassing, brought up by people on their own volition."A look back at 2024 in photos
Just a week after Sparc Systems Limited Managing Director Dr. Wisely Phiri was awarded Africa’s Most Impactful and Innovative Business leader at a ceremony held in Tanzania, his company has also earned recognition in Zambia. Sparcs CEO Wesley Phiri with the team of his workers. During awards gala dinner organised by the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) Friday night in Lusaka – Sparc Systems Zambia was awarded as the Best ICT Service Provider. Both Phiri, the Sparc Systems Managing Director, and Sparc Zambia Country Manager Anne-Marie Morin attended the ceremony. Accepting the award, Phiri said Sparc Systems will continue to aspire for greatness as it implements its vision to be the best skilled based IT Service Provider in Africa. “We aim to offer the best IT solutions that focuse on addressing core challenges in our clients environments but also offer the best local support with even faster response times and continue to foster a skill-focused growth culture among our employees,” said Phiri. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He further said: “Being voted by customers in Zambia as the best IT Service Provider of year under ICTAZ Awards is a great milestone. It means we are doing great works and our customers are appreciating.” On her part, Morin who heads Sparc Systems Zambians said receiving the ICTAZ best Service Provider of the Year Award 2024 is both an achievement and a seal of approval for Sparc Systems Limited as an IT firm of choice. “It is a confirmation that the service we offer the IT industry in Zambia is being recognized and supported by our clients,” she said adding; “We would like to thank all who voted who saw the value in the services we offer. This has always been a team effort and is a Team Win.” The ICTAZ awards recognize outstanding achievements in the ICT sector in Zambia The awards aim to promote excellence, innovation, and professionalism in the ICT sector. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); High level guests from government to business captains attended the gala award including Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati. Follow and Subscribe Nyasa TV : Sharing is caring! Share Tweet Pin LinkedIn Email PrintLiberals’ holiday tax break and cash giveaway has winners and losersHow to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Sunday, December 1