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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana civil court judge on Monday halted state agencies’ plans to forcibly clear homeless encampments in New Orleans. Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Ethel Julien issued a temporary restraining order blocking state police and two other agencies from evicting homeless people from their encampments in New Orleans or seizing their property without following city laws and due process. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry had called earlier this month for the City of New Orleans to remove a large encampment before Thanksgiving and warned he would intervene if the city did not comply. “If a judge believes that people have a right to be on whatever public space they choose, maybe that judge should have them move into her chambers and courtroom,” Landry said after the judge issued the restraining order Monday. Louisiana State Police spokesperson Sgt. Katharine Stegall said the agency’s legal team and the state Attorney General’s Office are reviewing the order. State police have “promptly halted activities” and are “complying with the restrictions” of the order, Stegall said. RELATED COVERAGE Wiggins scores 30, Warriors win their NBA Cup group with a 112-108 triumph over the Pelicans Court ruling stops Louisiana from requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms for now Amazon and Elon Musk’s SpaceX challenge labor agency’s constitutionality in federal court Landry and New Orleans officials have repeatedly clashed over how to address the issue of homelessness in the city. New Orleans City Councilmember Lesli Harris said Monday that directing more resources towards moving homeless people into stable housing was “infinitely more effective than punitive sweeps” of encampments. “Coordination between the government and service providers on the housing of people is imperative, and continuously moving people only makes it that much harder to house them,” Harris said. But the governor has pushed to clear homeless encampments. In late October, Louisiana State Police, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Department of Transportation and Development converged on a homeless encampment under a highway to remove and relocate dozens of people prior to pop star Taylor Swift’s concerts in the nearby Superdome. Some people who had been away at the time of the clearances returned to the area to find they had lost their personal property including family heirlooms, identification documents and medication, according to testimony in court documents. City officials and advocates for homeless people decried the evictions and said they disrupted ongoing efforts to secure long-term housing for these individuals because they became harder to locate. A judge later granted a temporary restraining order preventing more clearances but declined to extend it beyond early November after lawyers representing the state police indicated in court that removals tied to the Taylor Swift concerts had ceased. But on Friday, homeless people began receiving flyers from state police officers ordering them to leave their encampments within 24 hours, according to a motion for relief filed on behalf of two homeless plaintiffs by the Southern Poverty Law Center and two other legal groups. The planned sweeps preceded the Bayou Classic football game on Saturday between Southern University and Grambling State University at the Superdome. “Your presence is considered a violation,” the flyers stated, according to the motion for relief. However, they were halted by the new temporary restraining order. On Dec. 3, the judge is scheduled to deliberate on whether to issue a preliminary injunction against the three state agencies. “The vulnerable people with disabilities who make up the vast majority of people living in the street deserve to be treated with sensitivity and compassion,” said Joe Heeren-Mueller, director of community engagement for Unity of Greater New Orleans, a homeless outreach organization. There are about 1,450 homeless people in New Orleans and neighboring Jefferson Parish, according to a January survey by the nonprofit Unity of Greater New Orleans. The city has committed to securing housing for these individuals by the end of 2025. _____ Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96Trump threatens 100% tariff on the BRIC bloc of nations if they act to undermine US dollar
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NEWS BRIEF Operational technology (OT) and Industrial control systems (ICS) are increasingly exposed to compromise through engineering workstations. A new malware developed to kill stations running Siemens systems joins a growing list of botnets and worms working to infiltrate industrial networks through these on-premises, Internet-connected attack vectors. Forescout researchers reported the discovery of the Siemens malware, which they called "Chaya_003." But that's hardly an isolated case. The researchers also found two Mitsubishi engineering workstations compromised by the Ramnit worm, they explained in a new report . "Malware in OT/ICS is more common than you think — and engineering workstations connected to the Internet are targets," the Forescout team warned. Researchers from SANS said engineering workstation compromise accounts for more than 20% of OT cybersecurity incidents , the report noted. Botnets targeting OT systems, which the report said includes Aisuru, Kaiten, and Gafgyt, rely on Internet-connected devices to infiltrate networks. Engineering workstations make excellent targets for cyberattack because they are on-premises stations running traditional operating systems as well as specialized software tools provided by vendors such as the Siemens TIA portal or Mitsubishi GX Works, the Forescout team wrote. To defend against these campaigns, OT/ICS network operators should ensure engineering workstations are protected and that there is adequate network segmentation, and implement an ongoing threat monitoring program. The report acknowledges malware developed specifically for OT environments is relatively rare compared with efforts put behind enterprise compromises, "but there’s little room to sleep easily if you’re a security operator in OT or manage industrial control system security," the researchers added. Becky Bracken is a veteran multimedia journalist covering cybersecurity for Dark Reading.NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Tuesday after Donald Trump’s created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could were they to take effect. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to top the it set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 123 points, or 0.3%, to set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6% as Microsoft and Big Tech led the way. Stock markets abroad mostly fell after said he on Mexico, Canada and once he takes office. But the movements were mostly modest. Stock indexes were down 0.1% in Shanghai and nearly flat in Hong Kong, while Canada’s main index edged down by less than 0.1%. Trump has often praised the , but investors are weighing whether his latest threat will actually become policy or is just an opening point for negotiations. For now, the market seems to be taking it more as the latter. The consequences otherwise for markets and the global economy could be painful. Unless the United States can prepare alternatives for the autos, energy products and other goods that come from Mexico, Canada and China, such tariffs would raise the price of imported items all at once and make households poorer, according to Carl Weinberg and Rubeela Farooqi, economists at High Frequency Economics. They would also hurt profit margins for U.S. companies, while raising the threat of retaliatory tariffs by other countries. And unlike tariffs in Trump’s first term, his latest proposal would affect products across the board. General Motors sank 9%, and Ford Motor fell 2.6% because both import automobiles from Mexico. Constellation Brands, which sells Modelo and other Mexican beer brands in the United States, dropped 3.3%. The value of the Mexican peso fell 1.8% against the U.S. dollar. Beyond the pain such tariffs would cause U.S. households and businesses, they could also push the Federal Reserve to slow or even halt its cuts to interest rates. The Fed had just begun from a two-decade high a couple months ago to offer support for the . While lower interest rates can boost the economy, they can also offer more fuel for inflation. “Many” officials at the Fed’s earlier this month said they should lower rates gradually, according to released Tuesday afternoon. The talk about tariffs overshadowed another mixed set of profit reports from U.S. retailers that answered few questions about how much more shoppers can keep spending. They’ll need to stay resilient after helping the economy avoid a recession, despite the high interest rates imposed by the Fed to get inflation under control. A report on Tuesday from the Conference Board said improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. tumbled 17% after its results for the latest quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Tom Kingsbury said sales remain soft for apparel and footwear. A day earlier, Kingsbury said he plans to step down as CEO in January. Ashley Buchanan, CEO of Michaels and a retail veteran, will replace him. fell 4.9% after likewise falling short of analysts’ expectations. Dick’s Sporting Goods topped forecasts for the latest quarter thanks to a strong back-to-school season, but its stock lost an early gain to fall 1.4%. Still, more stocks rose in the S&P 500 than fell. J.M. Smucker had one of the biggest gains and climbed 5.7% after topping analysts’ expectations for the latest quarter. CEO Mark Smucker credited strength for its Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Café Bustelo and Jif brands. also helped prop up U.S. indexes. Gains of 3.2% for Amazon and 2.2% for Microsoft were the two strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. All told, the S&P 500 rose 34.26 points to 6,021.63. The Dow gained 123.74 to 44,860.31, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 119.46 to 19,174.30. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady following their big drop from a day before driven by relief following Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary. The yield on the 10-year Treasury inched up to 4.29% from 4.28% late Monday, but it’s still well below the 4.41% level where it ended last week. In the crypto market, bitcoin continued to pull back after late last week. It’s since dipped back toward $91,000, according to CoinDesk. It’s a sharp turnaround from the following Trump’s election. That boom had also appeared to have spilled into some corners of the stock market. Strategists at Barclays Capital pointed to stocks of unprofitable companies, along with other areas that can be caught up in bursts of optimism by smaller-pocketed “retail” investors. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.
A notorious vegan activist who filmed herself accusing a veterinarian of “eating [her] own patients” during a bizarre outburst has been ordered to pay almost $300,000 in damages. Tash Peterson entered a Perth vet clinic in September 2021 to confront its owner Dr Kay McIntosh over what she deemed the “enslaving” of two pet birds that lived inside the business, in an encounter filmed by the campaigner’s partner Jack Higgs. That video and a caption accompanying it were published to Peterson’s popular Facebook page, sparking a chain of events that left Dr McIntosh and her husband Andrew, who run Bicton Veterinary Clinic, deeply distraught, the West Australian Supreme Court heard. Peterson and Higgs were at a cafe next door to the clinic on September 23, 2001 when they saw the cockatiels and became upset. Bruce and Gandalf are beloved long-term residents of the business and live inside a large cage measuring 60 centimetres wide and 1.3 metres tall. Tash Peterson's antics are well documented. Dr McIntosh effectively inherited the pets, thought to be about 14 years old, when she acquired the business four years ago. Bruce and Gandalf have become something of local celebrities, with people – especially children – paying visits regularly, and they are well looked after, the judgement noted. The court heard the duo “would not be able to survive outside in the wild”. When weather permits, the cage is wheeled outside so the birds can have fresh air, and they’re given regular opportunities to fly around inside. The birds were outside in their cage, prompting Peterson and Higgs to confront clinic staff because “they considered that keeping the birds in a cage, for the purpose of a business, was wrong and that the birds did not have shade and that it was a warm day”. A brief conversation ensued but was interrupted by the clinic telephone ringing. The activists left and went home. Peterson and Higgs entered the vet clinic to confront staff about two pet birds. Vegan activist Tash Peterson is known for her wild attention-seeking stunts. Picture: Instagram Peterson and Higgs returned the following day, when she filmed an introduction outside the clinic describing the presence of the pets as “immoral” and akin to “slavery, before entering and confronting staff. The activist asked Dr McIntosh if she “eats her own patients” and accused her of “enslaving animals”. Peterson repeated the insinuation that the vet ate animals in her care. Dr Kay McIntosh was left distraught by the defamatory video and Facebook post. The couple was asked multiple times to leave but refused. Police were called but Peterson and Higgs had left by the time they arrived. But before they did, Peterson took the phone from Higgs and filmed herself saying: “Blatant animal abusers. Disgusting. Give me the phone. I’m filming this slavery.” She shared an edited clip titled ‘Exposing Vets for Being Hypocrites’ to her Facebook page, accusing Dr McIntosh’s clinic of “advertising animal slavery” and condoning animals being “forcibly bred into existence and used for human pleasure”. The clip included Peterson’s bizarre accusations that Dr McIntosh ate her animal patients. The post attracted “many thousands” of views and likes and was shared widely, with users from across the country adding their own damaging commentary. Tash Peterson and her boyfriend Jack Higgs. Picture: Facebook In his judgement, Supreme Court Chief Justice Peter Quinlan found Peterson and her partner Jack Higgs published defamatory claims. The video and its publication on Facebook left Dr McIntosh “deeply affected”, with the implication she abused animals, from a hypocrite, and ate pets causing deep distress. Peterson and Higgs were ordered to pay some $280,000 in damages. Tash Peterson’s anti-meat protest at a steak restaurant turned ugly. The judge emphasised the case was “not about the correctness of [their] views in relation to animal rights” and that “in a number of respects” their advocacy was “admirable”. But Peterson’s video and post on Facebook were found to be defamatory and she and Higgs’ defences had not been established. The judgement detailed how Peterson “went through something of a Damascene conversion” – a descriptor of a kind of revelation that sparks a dramatic transformation in beliefs – in early 2017 after watching a documentary called Food Choices. She immediately became a vegan. She met Higgs, a fellow animal rights activist, in 2019. A few years later, she began engaging in “disruptive protests” that were often filmed and shared across various social media accounts. She has dressed in a cow costume to protest at fast food restaurants, gone topless in supermarkets, donned bloodied clothes while brandishing a severed pug’s head, stormed stores with a lamb carcass, and worn lingerie while smeared with blood while barging into high-end retailers, among other stunts. “Ms Peterson and Mr Higgs engage in what they describe as ‘disruptive protests’, which are designed to bring widespread attention to their views concerning animal exploitation,” the judgement read. “Those disruptive protests use both confronting imagery (such as blood and a pig’s head) and overt sexuality (Ms Peterson often protests semi-naked or wearing only lingerie). Ms Peterson and Mr Higgs also use strong, graphic and anthropomorphic language to describe humans’ treatment of animals: ‘murder’, ‘slavery’, ‘rape’ and ‘torture’. “As a means of attracting attention to their cause, Ms Peterson and Mr Higgs’ disruptive protests have evidently been very successful.” Run-ins with police had forced her out of employment as a swimming teacher and lifeguard after she lost safety and working with children clearances. Her main source of income is now derived from two OnlyFans accounts, which the court heard totalled some $383,000 in 2021-22. Tash Peterson’s antics have landed her in hot water with police on multiple occasions. Tash Peterson protested at a Louis Vuitton store in Melbourne. Picture: Facebook While Higgs sometimes participates in Peterson’s disruptive protests, his primary role is to film and photograph her antics, the judgement noted. The judgement criticised her “feigned innocence and naivety” about her intentions at the vet clinic on the day, which was “entirely disingenuous”. “Ms Peterson ... knew perfectly well that her reputation preceded her and knew why Dr McIntosh would think she was there to cause trouble.” When she walked into the clinic with her camera recording, she had “every intention” that her planned social media post would cause damage. Peterson and Higgs were found to have defamed Dr McIntosh and must pay almost $300,000 in damages. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift Similarly, some of Higgs’ evidence, such as claiming to be “surprised” and “confused” about being asked multiple times to leave the vet clinic, was deemed “contrived and disingenuous”. “Equally disingenuous, in my view, was Mr Higgs’ evidence, which he maintained under cross-examination, that he did not regard Dr McIntosh’s initial requests to ‘leave’ as being directed at him personally, but only to Ms Peterson ‘because Tash was the one speaking’.” The court heard Dr McIntosh has practised as a vet for more than two decades and had a clear commitment to the welfare of animals under her care. She has run the clinic for almost five years and she employs six staff. “Dr McIntosh impressed me as a thoughtful and caring individual,” Mr Quinlan said, adding she also appeared to be “a truthful and considered witness”. The judge did make note of the fact her husband, a biosecurity expert and former fire investigator, offered evidence “that was, in my assessment, clouded by the outrage he feels”. “His anger towards Ms Peterson was palpable and it is fair to say that he has become obsessed with Ms Peterson, in general, and with the Facebook post, in particular,” the judgement read. As a result, the judge felt Mr McIntosh was “combative, belligerent, and refused to make even the most obvious concessions”. But his presentation and demeanour “can be explained by the emotional impact on him” from the activists’ conduct. More Coverage Vegan activist divides with latest stunt Claudia Poposki Huge blow for controversial vegan activist Duncan Evans and Eli Green Originally published as Vegan activist Tash Peterson and boyfriend ordered to pay $300K for defaming Perth vet Real Life Don't miss out on the headlines from Real Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. 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Police and Law Enforcement Equipment Market to Grow by USD 1.45 Billion (2024-2028) as AI Redefines Market Landscape, Focus on Public Safety Boosts Revenue - TechnavioOpinion: B.C.’s business disadvantage about to get worseWASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life that I’m eager to pursue with my wife and my family.” The announcement comes a day after Gaetz, a Florida Republican, stepped aside from the Cabinet nomination process amid growing fallout from federal and House Ethics investigations that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The 42-year-old has vehemently denied the allegations against him. Gaetz's nomination as attorney general had stunned many career lawyers inside the Justice Department, but reflected Trump's desire to place a loyalist in a department he has marked for retribution following the criminal cases against him. Hours after Gaetz withdrew, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, who would come to the job with years of legal work under her belt and that other trait Trump prizes above all: loyalty. It's unclear what's next for Gaetz, who is no longer a member of the House. He surprised colleagues by resigning from Congress the same day that Trump nominated him for attorney general. Some speculated he could still be sworn into office for another two-year term on Jan. 3, given that he had just won reelection earlier this month. But Gaetz, who has been in state and national politics for 14 years, said he's done with Congress. “I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress," he said.
Newsom wants CA consumers to pay to replace $7,500 federal EV credit, Tesla excludedCherry Hills Village, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cherry Hills Village, Colorado - Front Range Pharmacy, a locally owned and operated retail pharmacy in Englewood, is gearing up to celebrate 5 years in business this spring. For the pharmacist-owner and operator, Michael Scruggs, this calls for a pause to reflect and be thankful. "Opening Front Range during the peak of a global pandemic was not how I pictured my dream of owning a pharmacy coming true", said Scruggs, "this anniversary truly feels special and my staff and I cannot express our gratitude to our community enough". Since its founding in April 2020, the pharmacy has consistently evolved to meet the needs of the Denver metro community, providing personalized and efficient care. While its larger counterparts seemed to have struggled, Front Range Pharmacy seems to have found its stride and is proud to have just launched its new website highlighting its made-from-scratch variety of services. The updated website underscores Front Range Pharmacy's dedication to streamlining its offerings and improving accessibility for its customers. These services include single-trip prescription management, custom compounding, long-term care solutions, immunizations, prepacked medication boxes, and home delivery options. The rebranding initiative reflects the company's mission to enhance its role as a trusted healthcare partner and further solidify what its surrounding community has come to know very well - the best pharmacies are owned by pharmacists. "I think what makes Front Range Pharmacy different is our "intent". I'm excited to be your pharmacist and do this work for you and my goal is that when you walk in, you feel that. If we start that way, then the difference is mostly made" Scruggs added when asked what makes his pharmacy stand out. "We aren't a prefabricated box dropped into your neighborhood - we are a small business that listens and responds to its community." It seems that most Americans agree, as a recent study revealed that customers are being driven to independent pharmacies due to disappointment from chain drug stores and fear of their mail-order options not being reliable. A key highlight of Front Range Pharmacy's services is its compounding capabilities, allowing the creation of custom medications tailored to individual patient needs. This personalized approach is especially beneficial for patients with unique medical requirements, those with allergies to certain ingredients in their prescriptions, or in people needing hormone replacement therapy at various stages in life. Additionally, the pharmacy offers DayPacks, an innovative solution for organizing medications into convenient, easy-to-manage packets. These packets, made from biodegradable cellulose, help patients stay on track with their medication regimens. Completely free and customizable, the staff at Front Range say this solution has made life easier for many of its patients or caretakers. The pharmacy's long-term care department focuses on assisting caregivers in homes or facilities by ensuring that residents receive their medications accurately and on time. This service benefits individuals aging in place, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and residents in assisted living or memory care facilities. Another standout feature is Front Range Pharmacy's home delivery service, available to patients within five miles of the pharmacy. For just $4.00 per delivery, this service provides a convenient option for those unable to visit the pharmacy in person. Patients in need of assistance can inquire about a free delivery application for eligible cases. "Delivery is definitely our most asked-for service and we are happy to finally bring it back in full force," added Scruggs. The updated website also highlights routine and seasonal immunizations, ensuring patients can access necessary vaccinations in a comfortable and professional setting. As the pharmacy expands its service lines , Front Range Pharmacy continues to focus on providing compassionate, patient-centered care. The rebranding effort not only emphasizes its core offerings but also reinforces its commitment to using technology and innovation to improve patient outcomes. "We're excited to continue growing as a pharmacy and I really feel like we are just getting started," added Scruggs. "I think that people in the Denver metro want something that treats them uniquely and we hope to always support our patients in ways that actually focus on their health goals." To learn more about Front Range Pharmacy's updated services, visit their website at frontrangepharmacy.com . ### For more information about Front Range Pharmacy, contact the company here: Front Range Pharmacy Michael Scruggs (720) 405-5125 [email protected] 3401 S Broadway Unit 180, Englewood, CO 80113 CONTACT: Michael ScruggsMbappe launched himself onto the world stage with Monaco in 2017-18, and his World Cup win with France cemented his status as a global superstar. The forward ended his time in France after signing for Los Blancos following the expiry of his Paris Saint-Germain contract in the summer transfer window, but it is fair to say that the Frenchman has failed to deliver on expectations. Mbappe has scored just four non-penalty goals for Real in 12 La Liga appearances, and has netted just once in five Champions League outings . Fans have become particularly frustrated with the attacker for his work without the ball, with some accusing him of taking a lax approach to his defensive duties, especially in light of the fact Los Blancos have lost three of their five matches in Europe's premier competition . The Daily Mail report that Los Blancos overlooked serious concerns regarding the state of the Frenchman's physical condition and pushed ahead to sign him regardless. © Imago Mbappe has always taken a somewhat more reserved approach without the ball, and his time alongside Neymar and Lionel Messi at PSG highlighted the problems that come with a poor attitude out of possession. The trio were arguably the most creative frontline in world football from 2021 until 2023, but despite their attacking prowess, their defensive weaknesses were routinely exposed in the Champions League and contributed to PSG's exit from the competition at the round of 16 stage in 2021-22 and 2022-23. Mbappe's last outing was against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday, a match in which Los Blancos lost 2-0 and were thoroughly outplayed. Mohamed Salah even managed to pick the pockets of the Frenchman early in the first half and win back possession, and though Mbappe made a meagre effort to get back into a defensive position, the Reds could have easily scored as a direct result of his sloppiness. In fact, it has been revealed that Mbappe has run 39km in the Champions League so far, and his average of less than 9km per game is significantly lower than the over 10km that Jude Bellingham has averaged. It should be noted that Mbappe's limited running distances have also impacted his showing in the final third, with the forward often seen dropping deeper to collect the ball rather than stretch opposition defence's in behind. © Imago Mbappe's style of play is explosive – his immense speed arguably his best asset – but in order to make the kinds of bursts into the box that he is famous for, he does occasionally need time to recover his energy. Many elite teams have often compensated for their star players and afforded them more leniency out of possession, with the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo not known for their defensive contributions. However, implementing a compact system without the ball has never been Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti 's strength. Ancelotti is at his best when creating a system in which his star attacking players can shine, but despite the success he has enjoyed during his second stint at Real, he has often faced criticism for his supposed failure to create a resilient defensive structure. It would be harsh to blame Mbappe for his side's problems this season given the tactical issues at hand throughout the side, as well as the current injury crisis at the club, but it would no doubt benefit both the forward and his teammates if he made a more concerted effort out of possession.
Empowering Older Adults With Home-Care Robots Robotics & Automation NewsNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Tuesday after Donald Trump’s created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could were they to take effect. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to top the it set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 123 points, or 0.3%, to set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6% as Microsoft and Big Tech led the way. Stock markets abroad mostly fell after said he on Mexico, Canada and once he takes office. But the movements were mostly modest. Stock indexes were down 0.1% in Shanghai and nearly flat in Hong Kong, while Canada’s main index edged down by less than 0.1%. Trump has often praised the , but investors are weighing whether his latest threat will actually become policy or is just an opening point for negotiations. For now, the market seems to be taking it more as the latter. The consequences otherwise for markets and the global economy could be painful. Unless the United States can prepare alternatives for the autos, energy products and other goods that come from Mexico, Canada and China, such tariffs would raise the price of imported items all at once and make households poorer, according to Carl Weinberg and Rubeela Farooqi, economists at High Frequency Economics. They would also hurt profit margins for U.S. companies, while raising the threat of retaliatory tariffs by other countries. And unlike tariffs in Trump’s first term, his latest proposal would affect products across the board. General Motors sank 9%, and Ford Motor fell 2.6% because both import automobiles from Mexico. Constellation Brands, which sells Modelo and other Mexican beer brands in the United States, dropped 3.3%. The value of the Mexican peso fell 1.8% against the U.S. dollar. Beyond the pain such tariffs would cause U.S. households and businesses, they could also push the Federal Reserve to slow or even halt its cuts to interest rates. The Fed had just begun from a two-decade high a couple months ago to offer support for the . While lower interest rates can boost the economy, they can also offer more fuel for inflation. “Many” officials at the Fed’s earlier this month said they should lower rates gradually, according to released Tuesday afternoon. The talk about tariffs overshadowed another mixed set of profit reports from U.S. retailers that answered few questions about how much more shoppers can keep spending. They’ll need to stay resilient after helping the economy avoid a recession, despite the high interest rates imposed by the Fed to get inflation under control. A report on Tuesday from the Conference Board said improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. tumbled 17% after its results for the latest quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Tom Kingsbury said sales remain soft for apparel and footwear. A day earlier, Kingsbury said he plans to step down as CEO in January. Ashley Buchanan, CEO of Michaels and a retail veteran, will replace him. fell 4.9% after likewise falling short of analysts’ expectations. Dick’s Sporting Goods topped forecasts for the latest quarter thanks to a strong back-to-school season, but its stock lost an early gain to fall 1.4%. Still, more stocks rose in the S&P 500 than fell. J.M. Smucker had one of the biggest gains and climbed 5.7% after topping analysts’ expectations for the latest quarter. CEO Mark Smucker credited strength for its Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Café Bustelo and Jif brands. also helped prop up U.S. indexes. Gains of 3.2% for Amazon and 2.2% for Microsoft were the two strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. All told, the S&P 500 rose 34.26 points to 6,021.63. The Dow gained 123.74 to 44,860.31, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 119.46 to 19,174.30. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady following their big drop from a day before driven by relief following Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary. The yield on the 10-year Treasury inched up to 4.29% from 4.28% late Monday, but it’s still well below the 4.41% level where it ended last week. In the crypto market, bitcoin continued to pull back after late last week. It’s since dipped back toward $91,000, according to CoinDesk. It’s a sharp turnaround from the following Trump’s election. That boom had also appeared to have spilled into some corners of the stock market. Strategists at Barclays Capital pointed to stocks of unprofitable companies, along with other areas that can be caught up in bursts of optimism by smaller-pocketed “retail” investors. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lynne Roberts wasn’t looking to leave the Utah women’s basketball team. Then she got a call from Los Angeles Sparks general manager Reagan Pebley that changed her thinking. Roberts was introduced Thursday as coach of the Sparks, becoming the second coach to make the leap from college to the WNBA this month. Karl Smesko of Florida Gulf Coast got the Atlanta Dream job last week. “I was 100 percent invested at Utah,” Roberts said. “It just kind of felt like this is a golden opportunity. As a competitor, the chance to coach the best in the world, it’s what I want.” She replaces Curt Miller , who was let go in September and now is general manager of the Dallas Wings. Roberts inherits a team that has a strong young nucleus of Rickea Jackson, Cameron Brink and Dearica Hamby. The Sparks have the No. 2 pick in next year’s WNBA draft. “We’ve got kind of a cool combination of some veteran leadership and then we’ve got a really dynamic young group,” Roberts said. “That’s a good roster right there and then we can keep working with it.” Los Angeles finished 8-32 last season for the league’s worst record and has missed the playoffs for four straight years. “I want to compete, I want to win now,” Roberts said. “I know that’s easier said than done, but I’m up for the challenge and I can’t wait to get started.” Roberts is friends with Southern California women’s coach Lindsay Gottlieb and UCLA coach Cori Close. “That was intentional,” Sparks general manager Reagan Pebley said. “That we were bringing somebody into this role that had existing relationships because again this is a community of women’s basketball that is exceptional.” Roberts added, “I want to be the top of that pyramid with the Sparks.” Roberts is returning to her native California. The 49-year-old coach grew up in the Northern California city of Redding. She played college ball at Seattle Pacific and then began coaching at Chico State before moving to Pacific and then Utah. Roberts was 165-116 in nine-plus seasons at Utah and recently signed a six-year extension. She led the team to three straight NCAA Tournament berths and was the Pac-12 Coach of the Year in 2023. The Utes have started this season 3-1 and will be coached by Gavin Petersen, who was promoted from associate head coach. “I poured 10 years of my life into that place and I loved it. I loved every minute of it,” Roberts said. “Where we started wasn’t great, where it is now is great and I’m very proud of that.” Roberts said the current upheaval in college basketball including name, image and likeness, the transfer portal and Utah's move to the Big 12 this season had nothing to do with her leaving. “I'm sitting here because it's a chance to coach the best people in the world and win a championship in LA. That's it,” she said. “As a competitor and as someone that kind of thrives in pressure, being in this market, being in LA, it sounds like heaven to me." AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketballSteve Harvey’s New Holiday Photo of Wife Marjorie Has Fans Declaring Him a ‘Blessed Man’
With Donald Trump as president, the U.S. has an open strategy of creating economic uncertainty in other countries to discourage investment "anywhere other than the United States," Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said. "We have to be candid about the reality of the incoming U.S. administration," she said at a news conference in Toronto on Friday. Freeland described the Trump administration as proudly economic nationalist. She said there is a global fight for capital, investment and the jobs they bring, and Canada needs to be assertive in fighting for capital. "We need to own the podium and say Canada is a great place to invest," she said. Freeland promised to elaborate on those comments in the government's fall economic statement, which is scheduled to be released on Monday. The federal and provincial governments are working out how navigate Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all imports from Canada when he takes office in January. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met on Wednesday with Freeland, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and the country's premiers. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said after the meeting that Ottawa is preparing retaliatory tariffs. He also threatened to restrict electricity exports from Ontario, while an official in his government floated the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol. Not all provinces are planning a similar approach. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said that "under no circumstances will Alberta agree to cut off oil and gas exports." Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey said his government isn't interested in stopping the export of energy to the U.S., while Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew would not directly say whether his province would threaten to withhold hydroelectric exports. Speaking earlier in the week, Freeland said the country would take a "Team Canada" approach to the threat of tariffs. 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It was the first opposition attack on Aleppo since 2016, when a brutal air campaign by Russian warplanes helped Syrian President Bashar Assad retake the northwestern city. Intervention by Russia , Iran and Iranian-allied Hezbollah and other groups has allowed Assad to remain in power, within the 70% of Syria under his control. Philadelphia news 24/7: Watch NBC10 free wherever you are The surge in fighting has raised the prospect of another violent front reopening in the Middle East, at a time when U.S.-backed Israel is fighting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, both Iranian-allied groups. Robert Ford, the last-serving U.S. ambassador to Syria, pointed to months of Israeli strikes on Syrian and Hezbollah targets in the area, and to Israel’s ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon this week, as factors providing Syria’s rebels with the opportunity to advance. Here's a look at some of the key aspects of the new fighting: Why does the fighting at Aleppo matter? Assad has been at war with opposition forces seeking his overthrow for 13 years, a conflict that's killed an estimated half-million people. Some 6.8 million Syrians have fled the country, a refugee flow that helped change the political map in Europe by fueling anti-immigrant far-right movements. Stories that affect your life across the U.S. and around the world. The roughly 30% of the country not under Assad is controlled by a range of opposition forces and foreign troops. The U.S. has about 900 troops in northeast Syria, far from Aleppo, to guard against a resurgence by the Islamic State. Both the U.S. and Israel conduct occasional strikes in Syria against government forces and Iran-allied militias. Turkey has forces in Syria as well, and has influence with the broad alliance of opposition forces storming Aleppo. Coming after years with few sizeable changes in territory between Syria's warring parties, the fighting “has the potential to be really quite, quite consequential and potentially game-changing,” if Syrian government forces prove unable to hold their ground, said Charles Lister, a longtime Syria analyst with the U.S.-based Middle East Institute. Risks include if Islamic State fighters see it as an opening, Lister said. Ford said the fighting in Aleppo would become more broadly destabilizing if it drew Russia and Turkey — each with its own interests to protect in Syria — into direct heavy fighting against each other. What do we know about the group leading the offensive on Aleppo? The U.S. and U.N. have long designated the opposition force leading the attack at Aleppo — Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, known by its initials HTS — as a terrorist organization. Abu Mohammed al-Golani emerged as the leader of al-Qaida's Syria branch in 2011, in the first months of Syria's war. It was an unwelcome intervention to many in Syria's opposition, who hoped to keep the fight against Assad's brutal rule untainted by violent extremism. Golani and his group early on claimed responsibility for deadly bombings, pledged to attack Western forces, confiscated property from religious minorities and sent religious police to enforce modest dress by women. Golani and HTS have sought to remake themselves in recent years, focusing on promoting civilian government in their territory as well as military action, researcher Aaron Zelin noted. His group broke ties with al-Qaida in 2016. Golani cracked down on some extremist groups in his territory, and increasingly portrays himself as a protector of other religions. That includes last year allowing the first Christian Mass in the city of Idlib in years. By 2018, the Trump administration acknowledged it was no longer directly targeting Golani, Zelin said. But HTS has allowed some wanted armed groups to continue to operate on its territory, and shot at U.S. special forces at least as recently as 2022, he said. What's the history of Aleppo in the war? At the crossroads of trade routes and empires for thousands of years, Aleppo is one of the centers of commerce and culture in the Middle East. Aleppo was home to 2.3 million people before the war. Rebels seized the east side of the city in 2012, and it became the proudest symbol of the advance of armed opposition factions. In 2016, government forces backed by Russian airstrikes laid siege to the city. Russian shells, missiles and crude barrel bombs — fuel canisters or other containers loaded with explosives and metal — methodically leveled neighborhoods. Starving and under siege, rebels surrendered Aleppo that year. The Russian military's entry was the turning point in the war, allowing Assad to stay on in the territory he held. This year, Israeli airstrikes in Aleppo have hit Hezbollah weapons depots and Syrian forces, among other targets, according to an independent monitoring group. Israel rarely acknowledges strikes at Aleppo and other government-held areas of Syria.
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