i h 777 Hezbollah fires about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel in heaviest barrage in weeks BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding seven people in one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months. Sunday's attacks in northern and central Israel came in response to deadly Israeli strikes in central Beirut on Saturday. Israel struck southern Beirut on Sunday. Meanwhile, negotiators press on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. And Lebanon's military says an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center in the southwest killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. Israel's military has expressed regret and said its operations are directed solely against the militants. Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's government says 24 people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued. Most of the passengers were young Somalis, and their intended destination remains unclear. Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad. A delegation led by the Somali ambassador to Ethiopia is scheduled to travel to Madagascar on Monday to investigate the incident and coordinate efforts to help survivors. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Sunday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast last week, killing two people. Republicans lash out at Democrats' claims that Trump intelligence pick Gabbard is 'compromised' FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Republican lawmakers are pushing back against criticism from some Democrats that President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead U.S. intelligence services is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and a meeting with an ally of that country. The accusation came from Sen. Tammy Duckworth. The Illinois Democrat says she has concerns about the pro-Russian views expressed by Tulsi Gabbard, who was tapped for the post of director of national intelligence. Duckworth’s comments on Sunday drew immediate backlash from Republicans. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. The measure, whose final version appeared on a government website Saturday, underscores Russia’s needs for military personnel in the nearly 3-year-old war, even as it fired last week a new intermediate-range ballistic missile. Russia has ramped up military recruitment by offering increasing financial incentives to those willing to fight in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Security Service on Sunday showed The Associated Press wreckage of the new intermediate-range ballistic missile that struck a factory in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. After Trump's win, Black women are rethinking their role as America's reliable political organizers ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump's victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they're reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote, and they had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Kamala Harris. AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of rally in the capital ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani security officer says police have arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in Islamabad to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year. But he remains popular and his party says the cases against him are politically motivated. Police Sunday arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters in eastern Punjab province, a Khan stronghold. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off the capital with shipping containers. It also suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator' make gravity-defying theater debuts NEW YORK (AP) — “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” have debuted in theaters with a combined $270 million in ticket sales. Their worldwide performance breathed fresh life into global box office results that have struggled lately. Together the films turned the moviegoing weekend into one of the busiest of the year. Jon M. Chu’s lavish big-budget musical “Wicked,” starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, debuted with $114 million domestically and $164.2 million globally. Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” is a sequel to his 2000 best picture-winning original and launched with $55.5 million in ticket sales. “Moana 2” is being released Wednesday, so it looks like Hollywood might be looking at historic sales over the Thanksgiving holiday.

BBC Have I Got News for You star Anushka Asthana's devastating family tragedy after brother's health battleFor a man who plays as hard as he does, Pieter-Steph du Toit’s second World Player of the Year award, following his 2019 gong, is a testament to his fitness and mentality. Du Toit was honoured with the award in Monaco on Sunday, beating out fellow Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Cheslin Kolbe, and Ireland No 8 Caelan Doris. Such was the quality of the quartet, and particularly the Bok trio on the nominations list, that anyone of them could have won and it wouldn’t have felt like an injustice. Du Toit produced another colossal body of work in 2024, playing just about every minute of every match in which he represented the Boks this year. This award was deserved and also a nod to his remarkable consistency, playing in one of the most demanding positions in all of sport. And he has been doing it for 12 years, with almost three years lost to various injuries. He’s won the SA Player of the Year award three times as well, but the 2024 World Rugby accolade might be his greatest yet for the ultimate team man. Read more: Pieter-Steph du Toit makes rugby comeback 398 days later He won it in a year where so many great players operated at a stratospheric level. Etzebeth must surely be wondering if he can play any better, while contributing to perhaps the greatest Bok team of all time. He was sensational in 2024, picking up from the form he displayed in 2023 where he was unlucky to lose out to Ardie Savea for the award. Kolbe too, continues to defy age and workload and Doris was superb all season, capping a fine year with a world-class display as he led Ireland to victory over the Boks in Durban. Eben Etzebeth (second from left) was nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year award, along with Pieter-Steph du Toit (far right) and Cheslin Kolbe (not pictured). (Photo: Juan Jose Gasparini / Gallo Images) Du Toit cemented his place in history by becoming the first South African to be named the World Men’s 15s Player of the Year for a second time. All Black greats Dan Carter and Richie McCaw won it three times and, until Du Toit, Beauden Barrett was the only other player to win it more than once since the award’s inception in 2001. Read more: Pieter-Steph du Toit narrowly escapes leg amputation The 32-year-old Du Toit was one of seven Springbok Rugby World Cup winners named in the 2024 Dream Team. The trio of Du Toit, Etzebeth and Kolbe were joined in the side by Ox Nche (prop), Malcolm Marx (hooker), and the centre pairing of Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel – which capped off a rewarding evening for the top ranked side in the world. New Zealand’s Wallace Sititi pipped talented young Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for the Men’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year award, while Jérôme Daret, who led the French men’s sevens team to the Olympic gold medal in Paris, was named Coach of the Year. Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the Autumn Nations Series 2024 match against England at Allianz Stadium (Twickenham). (Photo: Visionhaus / Getty Images) The glittering event also highlighted other South African contributions to global rugby. Selvyn Davids, captain of the Blitzboks, earned a spot in the Men’s Sevens Dream Team, while SA Rugby won the Rugby for All Award, which celebrates impactful initiatives that uphold rugby’s core values. SA Rugby’s “The Bag That Builds” project was particularly commended for promoting sustainability by repurposing tournament waste into building materials for community housing projects. SA Rugby President Mr Mark Alexander lauded all the players for being honoured in such a remarkable year for the Boks, in which they registered an 85% win record after claiming the Rugby Championship title as well as the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate, Freedom Cup and Prince William Cup (against Wales), and said this was a just reward for their fine efforts on the field this season. “On behalf of SA Rugby, I’d like to extend our since congratulations to Pieter-Steph and all the players named in the Dream Team for receiving this recognition for all the hard work they’ve been putting in on and off the field this year, as well as Selvyn for his consistently great performances during a challenging season for the Blitzboks,” said Alexander. “For Pieter-Steph to become the first South African to win the World Rugby Player of the Year award twice is a notable achievement, and to have seven Boks in total feature in the Dream Team is simply remarkable. “Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has built something special with the Bok team, and the way the players give their all week in and week out is an inspiration to us all and shows that hard pays off. “We are very proud of them and the entire Springbok coaching and management team for their tireless efforts to ensure that our players continue to shine on the international stage.” The recognition for their colossal performances in the green and gold this season, which contributed immensely to the team’s 11 victories in 13 matches, followed on nominations for Etzebeth in 2013 and last year, and Kolbe and Du Toit in 2019, respectively. Other South Africans who received nominations for the Men’s 15s Player of the Year Award in the last decade are Willie le Roux and Duane Vermeulen (both in 2014), Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx (both in 2018), and Lukhanyo Am (2022). Apart from Du Toit, only two other South Africans have walked away with top honours – Schalk Burger in 2004 and Bryan Habana in 2007. Erasmus was also full of praise for the players and entire Springbok team and said: “To have so many of our players feature in the awards is a testament to their hard work, and dedication to the team and the Springbok brand, and that’s what makes this such a special group. “What makes this achievement even significant is that we used 50 players in total this season and rotated our squad regularly, which shows the calibre of players they are. But rugby is a team sport, and it takes each one of the squad members to do their bit to place one another in positions to shine. “With the vast player depth in our squad, I’m sure a few more players were close to being nominated, but each one of these players certainly deserves this recognition and we are very proud of them.” Erasmus also thanked the entire Bok squad for their efforts this season: “It takes each person in a squad to perform their role proficiently to ensure that the players can deliver on the field, so thank you to the winners and Dream team players, as well as every other player who has been part of the squad this year.” DMVanna White's son reacts to 'Wheel of Fortune' fans being 'thirsty' for him after cooking video

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NFL fans demand Lions star is suspended for 'dirty' hit on Packers rival READ MORE: NFL legend Randy Moss to step away from ESPN for health reasons By JAKE NISSE Published: 22:02 GMT, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 22:04 GMT, 6 December 2024 e-mail View comments NFL fans were left outraged on Thursday night when Lions safety Kerby Joseph dove low towards the Packers' Tucker Kraft and nearly hit him in the knee. Kraft was running with the ball after a catch in the third quarter when Joseph launched himself helmet-first towards the tight end. The Green Bay player managed to hop out of the way before being tackled by a pair of Joseph's teammates, but fans were quick to criticize the 'dirty' defensive back - who has delivered some controversial low hits before. 'Kerby Joseph continues to do this crap. Head down, targeting the knees. He belongs out of the league,' one fan wrote on X under a video of the incident . 'This hit lands, it possibly puts Kraft out for the year, and maybe longer. Wake up @NFL this dude hunts knees,' another said. 'That dirty f*** dove head first into bros knees,' a third fan added. Kerby Joseph launched himself head-first towards Tucker Kraft's knee on Thursday night Fans called for defensive back Joseph to be punished for his 'dirty' attempted hit on Kraft Kraft realized Kerby Joseph has a tendency to hunt knees and punked him. Also nailed the landing pic.twitter.com/d3EtbMPrvr — Thomas Sullivan (@Yfz84) December 6, 2024 And a fourth said, '[Kerby] Joseph knows he can't tackle fairly, so his only move is to try and ruin good players' careers.' Just last season, Joseph delivered two season-ending hits, as low tackles to the knees of T.J. Hockenson and Tyler Higbee caused both tight ends to tear their ACLs. Kraft referenced those tackles earlier this week, before the Packers' eventual 34-31 loss on Thursday. 'He's a good DB,' Kraft said, via Green Bay Packers On SI . 'I might not agree with some of the places he likes to lay contact. He's taken some of my brothers out of the game and I think about that, too. I get my chance to get my hands on him playing football.' And the pair had an altercation before the game , as both teams headed back into the locker room following pregame warmups. Footage from Amazon Prime Video shows the pair trading some words, while Kraft said after the game that Joseph had instigated the incident. Kerby Joseph and Tucker Kraft could be seen trading words before the game on Thursday Read More Detroit Lions player caught in disgusting act during Dan Campbell's locker room speech 'He was waiting for me to walk into the tunnel and he had some words for me,' Kraft said. 'So, I just let him know he's not going to do anything to me. I don't think he did. Yeah. I talked that s*** early in the week and I stood on it. I didn't mean for it to go the distance it went but when it did, I stood on that.' Joseph, meanwhile deflected a question about Kraft and pretended to not know who he was. 'You talking about the mac and cheese Kraft? I don't know who that boy is,' Joseph said.' Despite the loss, Kraft racked up 41 yards and a touchdown - bringing him to 521 yards and seven scores on the season. Green Bay Packers Share or comment on this article: NFL fans demand Lions star is suspended for 'dirty' hit on Packers rival e-mail Add commentPresident-elect has made it clear that he’s looking for yes-men for his next term in office, but Republican Sen. didn’t seem to get the memo. The Kentucky lawmaker spoke on CBS' on Sunday, and firmly stated his stance against both tariffs and the potential of the . Paul went as far as to call Trump’s proposal to involve the military “illegal” and a “terrible image” while talking to the show’s host, Margaret Brennan. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) says he supports President-elect Donald Trump's plan for mass deportations, but not his suggestion of using the military for it, "because it's illegal." "We've had a distrust of putting the army into our streets," he says, calling for deportations "through... — Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) “I am 100 percent supportive of going after the 15,000 murders, the 13,000 sexual assault perpetrators, rapists. All these people. Let’s send them on their way to prison or back home to another prison. So I would say, all points bulletin, all in,” Paul said. However, he quickly clarified that he and Trump disagreed completely on how these plans might be carried out. “But you don’t do it with the army because it’s illegal. We’ve had a distrust of putting the army into our streets because the police have a difficult job, but the police understand the Fourth Amendment. They have go to judges, they have to get warrants, it has to be specific,” he said. “So I am for removing these people but I would do it through the normal process of domestic policing.” Later on in the conversation, Paul again went against the party line. Rand Paul: "I don't like tariffs, but then again I don't like the president promoting tariffs. I think tariffs are a tax on the consumer." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) Paul, an occasional maverick in his party, spoke very passionately about his dislike of tariffs, going directly against Trump’s idea of a more insular economy. “I don’t like tariffs, but then again I don’t like the president promoting tariffs. I think tariffs are a tax on the consumer,” he said. He later added: “I will be vocal in saying that I think tariffs are bad and that international trade actually saves every consumer about $7,000 a year. So everybody in our country is $7,000 richer because of international trade.” In an almost shocking departure from Trump’s messaging surrounding tariffs and international trade, Paul suggested globalism was the way forward. “It’s part of one of the booms of post-war and post-industrial revolution. 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LPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for October 2024CORK, Ireland , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI ) (the "Company" or "Johnson Controls"), a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the pricing of its offering of €500 million senior notes due 2033. The net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment, redemption or refinancing of outstanding commercial paper and other near-term indebtedness. General corporate purposes may also include acquisitions, additions to working capital, repurchase of ordinary shares, dividends, capital expenditures and investments in the Company's subsidiaries. Tyco Fire & Security Finance, S.C.A., a subsidiary of the Company, is the co-issuer of the notes. The closing for the transaction is expected to occur on December 11, 2024 , subject to certain customary closing conditions. BofA Securities, Crédit Agricole CIB and ING are serving as joint lead book-running managers to facilitate the transaction. Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley are also serving as book-running managers and ANZ, Danske Bank, ICBC Standard Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and TD Securities are serving as co-managers of the offering. The offering of the notes is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement, prospectus and related prospectus supplement. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the base prospectus may be obtained by contacting BofA Securities Europe SA at 1-800-294-1322; Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank at 1-866-807-6030; or ING Bank N.V. at +31 20 563 8185. Investors may also obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov . This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About Johnson Controls: At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, with a global team of experts, Johnson Controls offers the world's largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Johnson Controls International plc Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Johnson Controls International plc has made statements in this communication that are forward-looking and therefore are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "should," "forecast," "project" or "plan" and terms of similar meaning are also generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Johnson Controls cautions that these statements are subject to numerous important risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond Johnson Controls' control, that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks related to: Johnson Controls' ability to develop or acquire new products and technologies that achieve market acceptance and meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements; the ability of Johnson Controls to execute on its operating model and drive organizational improvement; Johnson Controls' ability to successfully execute and complete portfolio simplification, including the completion of the divestiture of the Residential and Light Commercial business, as well as the possibility that the expected benefits of such actions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time frame; the ability to hire and retain senior management and other key personnel, including successfully executing Johnson Controls' Chief Executive Officer succession plan; the ability to innovate and adapt to emerging technologies, ideas and trends in the marketplace, including the incorporation of technologies such as artificial intelligence; the ability to manage general economic, business and capital market conditions, including the impact of recessions, economic downturns and global price inflation; fluctuations in the cost and availability of public and private financing for Johnson Controls' customers; the ability to manage macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including supply chain shortages and the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas; managing the risks and impacts of potential and actual security breaches, cyberattacks, privacy breaches or data breaches, maintaining and improving the capacity, reliability and security of Johnson Controls' enterprise information technology infrastructure; the ability to manage the lifecycle cybersecurity risk in the development, deployment and operation of Johnson Controls' digital platforms and services; changes to laws or policies governing foreign trade, including economic sanctions, tariffs, foreign exchange and capital controls, import/export controls or other trade restrictions; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; changes or uncertainty in laws, regulations, rates, policies, or interpretations that impact Johnson Controls' business operations or tax status; the ability to adapt to global climate change, climate change regulation and successfully meet Johnson Controls' public sustainability commitments; risks and uncertainties related to the settlement with a nationwide class of public water systems concerning the use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; the risk of infringement or expiration of intellectual property rights; Johnson Controls' ability to manage disruptions caused by catastrophic or geopolitical events, such as natural disasters, armed conflict, political change, climate change, pandemics and outbreaks of contagious diseases and other adverse public health developments; any delay or inability of Johnson Controls to realize the expected benefits and synergies of recent portfolio transactions; the tax treatment of recent portfolio transactions; significant transaction costs and/or unknown liabilities associated with such transactions; labor shortages, work stoppages, union negotiations, labor disputes and other matters associated with the labor force; and the cancellation of or changes to commercial arrangements. Investors are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. For further discussion of certain of these factors, see Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 , filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on November 19, 2024 and in our subsequent and future filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov . Investors should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider this list to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date of this communication, unless otherwise specified, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this communication. 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‘Rigging is a crime’: Jake Paul’s scathing response to ‘insulting’ rumours after Mike Tyson fightA member of the House of Representatives from Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere said on Friday the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his men are determined to destroy the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ugochinyere, a spokesman of the Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) in Imo State, stated this when he featured in a Channels Television programme, Politics Today. He berated the former Rivers State Governor and his friends in the G5 for playing childish politics. Wike and four others formed the G5 in the days leading to the 2023 general election. Other members of the G5 also known as the Integrity Group are former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. The quintet worked against the PDP and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the election over their decision to retain the former Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu, as the party’s national chairman. READ ALSO: CUPP warns Nigerian govt against military invasion of Niger Republic Ugochinyere said: “The way PDP is going and the role he’s playing staying with APC to do their work while insisting that the leadership of the party would remain when they have no legal status to remain in office all points to the fact that they want to destroy PDP. “I blame some of the PDP governors and leaders who are not man enough to stop this childish, kindergarten politics – it’s a child’s play. “I don’t understand why you have a national chairman and secretary of a party who seems to be in bed with the ruling party and people are comfortable with that. “They are filing cases to keep themselves in office, Wike and his G-5 people are working for APC while they are still struggling for control of PDP with us. “Do you think that is decent or how democracy was built in Nigeria? If Azikiwe and Awolowo were alive, do you think such people running around like clowns now would be in the midst of conversations?” Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake. If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause. Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development. Donate Now

Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals superstar captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. The Capitals updated Ovechkin’s status Thursday after he was evaluated by team doctors upon returning from a three-game trip. The 39-year-old broke the leg in a shin-on-shin collision Monday night with Utah's Jack McBain, and some of his closest teammates knew it was not good news even before Ovechkin was listed as week to week and placed on injured reserve. “Everyone’s bummed out,” said winger Tom Wilson, who has played with Ovechkin since 2013. “We were sitting there saying: ‘This is weird. Like, it’s unbelievable that he’s actually hurt.’ It’s one of those things where like, he’s going to miss games? I’ve been around a long time, and it’s new to me.” Ovechkin in his first 19 seasons missed 59 games — and just 35 because of injury. Durability even while throwing his body around with his physical style is a big reason he is on track to pass Gretzky’s mark of 894 goals that once looked unapproachable. “He doesn’t go out there and just coast around,” Wilson said. “He’s played 20 years every shift running over guys and skating. He’s a power forward, the best goal-scorer ever maybe, and he’s a power forward that plays the game really hard.” Ovechkin surged to the top of the league with 15 goals in his first 18 games this season. He was on pace to break the record and score No. 895 sometime in February. “You know when goal-scorers start scoring, it’s dangerous,” said defenseman John Carlson, who has been teammates with Ovechkin since 2009-10. “There was a bit of that in the downs that everyone was feeling about it too, of course. We see him coming to the rink every day, we know what’s at stake. You never want anyone to get injured, but there’s a lot to it and certainly he was playing his best hockey in years.” AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhlFlorida surgeon general’s fluoride guidance risks children’s health, experts say

Earlier this week, Intel's board gave CEO Pat Gelsinger the option to retire or be fired. He chose the former. Gelsinger delivers a speech at the COMPUTEX forum in Taipei, Taiwan June 4. Ann Wang/Reuters Gus Carlson is a U.S.-based columnist for The Globe and Mail. If there is anything surprising about the high-profile departures of CEOs at Intel INTC-Q and Stellantis STLA-N this week, it isn’t that they were sent packing – it’s that it took their boards so long to act. For investors, the steady decline in the companies’ value, market share and competitive edge over the past year has been like watching a train wreck in slow motion. And they were helpless, their stakes burning while directors fiddled. Like Boeing and Disney before them, the Intel and Stellantis disasters are the latest examples of board complacency and, perhaps, incompetence. In all four cases, boards rode their leadership nags relentlessly, even though it was obvious to most every other stakeholder that they were losing the race. And in each case, the problems illuminating the CEOs’ weaknesses had been building for some time and were largely self-inflicted – not the result of any single external force or crisis. The Intel story has been particularly gruesome. Patrick Gelsinger was appointed CEO in 2021 to spearhead a turnaround at the struggling Santa Clara, Calif., computer-chip maker. The company’s ability to innovate had stalled, it was losing market share in its core businesses and it had missed opportunities in the cellphone market and artificial-intelligence apps. Meanwhile, competitors such as Nvidia were eating Intel’s lunch. Rather than getting better under Mr. Gelsinger, Intel got worse. He hired recklessly, invested in the wrong things at the wrong time and was hopelessly out of step with the fast-changing industry – a remarkable series of stumbles for someone with deep tech roots. Intel’s share price declined more than 60 per cent during his leadership tenure – it’s down more than 50 per cent so far this year, even as the NASDAQ index has risen almost 30 per cent. The tipping point came with the company’s third-quarter bomb – a loss of US$16.6-billion, the worst in its 56-year history. Earlier this week, the board gave Mr. Gelsinger the option to retire or be fired. He chose the former. Over at Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot, the departure of CEO Carlos Tavares was way too long in coming. The flaws in his strategy – and the consequences – were well-publicized. Mr. Tavares turned away loyal buyers by keeping prices too high on popular workhorse brands such as Jeep, Dodge and Ram. The tone-deaf posture caused inventories of unsold cars and trucks on dealer lots to soar, particularly in North America, where they reached almost half a million vehicles in the summer. U.S. sales fell 20 per cent in the third quarter while industrywide sales showed modest growth. Layoffs loomed, there was talk of the company dumping some of its showcase brands such as Maserati and Chrysler, and Stellantis stock lost almost half its value during the year. Then, in October, the company dropped a bomb of its own. Mr. Tavares stunned investors with a profit warning reflecting severe weakness in its perennial cash cow, the U.S. market. But that wasn’t the worst of it. He also announced that he would stay on as CEO for another 18 months, until his contract expired in 2026, a remarkably arrogant move suggesting he was doing stakeholders a favour by remaining at the helm. At that point, any reasonable person might have suggested that the board step in, thank Mr. Tavares for his contributions and show him the door. Any coach in any sport would do the same if they saw their star athlete losing his or her touch. After all, glory days don’t last forever. But the Stellantis board stood pat – or wimped out, depending on how you want to look at its inaction. Perhaps it was because of Mr. Tavares’s reputation as an industry visionary. After all, he was the genius behind the combination of Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler to create Stellantis. Maybe the directors thought he had one more Hail Mary pass in his playbook. He clearly didn’t, and his departure was announced Sunday, the announcement citing his differences in opinion with the board. Despite the reputational cloud over CEOs who depart their corner offices in disgrace, it’s hard to feel sorry for Mr. Gelsinger or Mr. Tavares. During his four-year stint as CEO, Mr. Gelsinger made about US$46-million, including a severance package reported to be around US$10-million. Had he been successful in turning around Intel, he could have made US$140-million. Meanwhile, media reports suggest Mr. Tavares could receive €100-million in severance, though Stellantis has said that figure is inaccurate. Maybe so, but Mr. Tavares, who made almost US$40-million in 2023 – including a 56-per-cent performance bonus – won’t walk out empty-pocketed. The numbers reflect a couple of truisms in business: You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate. And failure, it seems, is a pretty lucrative business in an era of craven boards.

Lebanon awaits Israel’s response to US-backed ceasefire proposalBishop Gorman football seeks to end ‘mission’ with another state titleIn a sharp political confrontation, R Ashoka, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, dismissed the Congress party's triumph in recent bypolls as a clean chit to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah amidst ongoing legal cases. Ashoka emphasized that only courts, not election results, can clear Siddaramaiah in the MUDA scam allegations. During a public gathering in Taggalli, Ashoka alleged that the bypoll victories in Channapatna, Shiggaon, and Sandur were fueled by financial influence rather than genuine support for Congress. He accused the ruling party of corruption and pledged that BJP's fight against such practices would persist. Addressing reporters, Ashoka questioned Siddaramaiah's transparency, referencing alleged misappropriations in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation and the return of sites by the CM's wife in the MUDA scam, while also highlighting the necessity of court-led investigations into these matters. (With inputs from agencies.)Arkansas St. extends Jones' contract through '29

Docebo Wins Top Recognition – Gold at the Canadian Marketing Association Awards for Leaders in Learning SeriesChuck Norris has shared the deeply sad news that his mother passed away at the age of 103. The much-loved action star, now 84, expressed his grief in an emotion-filled statement on his social media alongside a series of personal photographs. Norris paid tribute to Wilma saying: "Wednesday morning, my brother Aaron and I's wonderful mother went home to be with Jesus. Our mom was a woman of unwavering faith, a beacon of light in our lives, and her love reflected God's grace." He added: "Growing up, her laughter filled our home with joy, and her hugs provided a sense of safety that we will forever cherish. She had a remarkable way of making everyone feel special, often putting the needs of others before her own." Read more Coronation Street star welcomes first child with famous wife and shares unusual name In his heartfelt message, the actor went on to recount cherished experiences with her: "From my earliest memories, she taught me the importance of kindness and compassion. I am so thankful for the countless lessons she shared, the prayers she lifted for us, and the way she embodied the love of Christ every day. We love you, Mom. Until we meet again." A nostalgic snapshot within the shared images showed Wilma holding Chuck’s arm while perching on a porch in a bygone era. Another image captured the two sharing a dance, adorned in floral leis against the backdrop of a Hawaiian themed party, reports the Mirror . Included too is a vintage photo of Wilma with all three sons, as fans filled the comments field with condolence wishes. Actor Emilio Rivera expressed his condolences, saying: "My condolences to the familia, may she rest in peace." Former martial artist Bas Rutten also shared his sympathies: "My condolences but you are correct, till we meet again! Blessing! ," and Terry Crews contributed to the outpouring of emotion with a simple red heart emoji followed by a flame symbol. Chuck Norris, known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger, trained as a black belt in Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and judo early on. He served in the United States Air Force before competing in numerous martial arts championships. His skills led him to train Hollywood stars such as Jean Claude Van Damme, and his charisma opened doors to movie roles. His filmography includes The Wrecking Crew from 1968. In 1972, Bruce Lee invited Chuck to star in the iconic film The Way of the Dragon.Jefferies Reaffirms Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) as Top AI Pick with $550 Target, Highlighting Broad AI Integration Across Products

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Navitas’ 571% Increase in 3-Year Revenue Attains Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM Ranking for ...ITV I'm A Celeb's Coleen Rooney sends sweet message to sons in family admissionThousands of defiant pro-EU protesters in Georgia staged a fresh rally Friday after the prime minister claimed victory in a "battle" against the opposition, amid a deepening post-electoral crisis. Tbilisi has been engulfed in turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party declared that it had won a disputed October 26 election. The party's critics have accused it of creeping authoritarianism and of steering the country back towards Russia. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets since the election to protest against alleged electoral fraud. Fresh rallies took place across the country after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced last week that Georgia would not hold talks on European Union membership until 2028. Police have fired tear gas and water cannon against pro-EU protests in Tbilisi and hundreds of arrests have been made, triggering outrage at home and mounting international condemnation. France, Germany and Poland condemned what they called the government's "disproportionate" use of force against protesters and opposition leaders in a joint statement by their foreign ministers Friday. - 'Fighting for our freedom' - Several thousand people blocked the street outside parliament for a ninth consecutive night Friday, some blowing whistles and others setting off firecrackers. The crowd was smaller than on previous nights and the mood quieter, but protesters rejected claims the movement was dying out. "We are fighting for our freedom," said Nana, 18, a medical student, wrapped in an EU flag, accompanied by a friend in a matching Georgian flag. "We are not going to give up." Another protester, 35-year-old academic Alexander Kavtaradze, said: "It's a battle of nerves right now. The illegitimate government is hoping we'll get tired, that fewer people will come out each day. "We will continue our fight until the end." Separate protests were held outside Georgia's Public Broadcaster -- accused of serving as a government propaganda tool -- the education ministry, and the country's tourism administration offices. Shalva Alaverdashvili, founder of the Georgian hotels' federation, told AFP that the "unexpected and unacceptable" suspension of EU accession talks has severely hit the country's tourism industry, which accounts for seven percent of the country's GDP. Thousands have also staged anti-government rallies in the second city of Batumi on the Black Sea coast. On Friday evening, a court in Tbilisi put a 19-year-old youth activist in pre-trial detention. Zviad Tsetskhladze had been arrested during the protests on charges of "organising, leading, and participating in group violence". Tsetskhladze told the judge: "Democracy in Georgia is no more. The rule of law has been crushed. "Our actions are a form of resistance, aimed at preserving the rule of law, defending democracy, and protecting the rights of every individual." - Expected escalation - Earlier Friday Prime Minister Kobakhidze praised his security forces for "successfully neutralising the protesters' capacity for violence". "We have won an important battle against liberal fascism in our country," he told a news conference, using language reminiscent of how the Kremlin in Russia targets its political opponents. "But the fight is not over. Liberal fascism in Georgia must be defeated entirely, and work towards this goal will continue," Kobakhidze said. He repeated an earlier threat to "complete the process of neutralising the radical opposition". With both sides ruling out a compromise, there appeared to be no clear route out of the crisis. The leader of the opposition Lelo party, Mamuka Khazaradze, said the ruling party "no longer has the strength or resources to stand against the people." The government "has resorted to arresting young activists and political opponents out of fear of relentless public protests and growing civil disobedience by public servants," he told AFP. The interior ministry said police had detained three more individuals Friday for "participating in group violence", punishable by up to nine years' jail. Masked officers have raided several opposition party offices and arrested opposition leaders earlier this week, while around 300 people have been detained at rallies. On Friday Nika Gvaramia, leader of the opposition Akhali party, was sentenced to 12 days in prison. Alexandre Elisashvili, leader of the Strong Georgia opposition group, was remanded in custody for two months of pretrial detention. More trouble is expected after December 14, when Georgian Dream lawmakers elect a loyalist to succeed pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili. She has vowed not to step down until the parliamentary polls are re-run. Local media has also reported protests across the country, including in the cities of Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Rustavi and Telavi. - 'Torture' allegations - Critics of Georgian Dream are enraged by what they call its betrayal of Tbilisi's bid for EU membership, enshrined in the constitution and supported by around 80 percent of the population. Several ambassadors, a deputy foreign minister, and other officials have resigned over the suspension of EU talks. Georgian Dream, in power for more than a decade, has advanced controversial legislation in recent years, targeting civil society and independent media and curbing LGBTQ rights. Brussels warned such policies were incompatible with EU membership, while domestic critics accuse the government of copying Russia's playbook. Georgia's own rights ombudsman Levan Ioseliani has accused the police of "torture" against those arrested. ub-im/jj