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25 niceph Citigroup Inc. Purchases 155,982 Shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Co. (NYSE:ZWS)San Jose State's volleyball team, the subject of a national debate about participation in women's sports, was beaten by Colorado State 27-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-16 in Saturday's Mountain West tournament final, ending the Spartans' season. The Rams (20-10) received the conference's automatic bid to the 64-team NCAA Tournament. Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7 San Jose State's season was marked by forfeits, limited protests and the topic of gender identity becoming a political issue in an election year. The Spartans were 14-6. “I will not sugarcoat our reality for the last two months,” Spartans coach Todd Kress in a statement issued by the athletic department. "Our team prepared and was ready to play each match according to established Mountain West and NCAA rules of play. We did not take away anyone’s participation opportunities. “Sadly, others who for years have played this same team without incident chose not to play us this season. To be clear, we did not celebrate a single win by forfeiture. Instead, we braced for the fallout. Each forfeiture announcement unleashed appalling, hateful messages individuals chose to send directly to our student-athletes, our coaching staff, and many associated with our program.” The controversy didn't end during the Mountain West tournament. Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the conference tournament on Wednesday night, hours after it defeated Utah State to secure a spot against the Spartans in Friday’s semifinals. While the Broncos didn’t announce explicitly why they withdrew, a lawsuit was recently filed in Colorado by players from various schools against the conference and San Jose State officials calling for a Spartans player to be blocked from participating in the tournament. They cited unspecified reports asserting there was a transgender player on the San Jose State volleyball team, even naming her. U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews in Denver ruled Monday that the player was allowed to play, and a federal appeals court upheld the decision the following day. San Jose State, which received six forfeit victories because of boycotts from opponents during the regular season, was seeded second in the conference tournament and received a first-round bye. “This has been one of the most difficult seasons I’ve ever experienced and I know this is true as well for many of our players and the staff who have been supporting us all along,” Kress said. “Maintaining our focus on the court and ensuring the overall safety and well-being of my players amid the external noise have been my priorities.” In addition to Boise State, Mountain West members Wyoming, Utah State and Nevada as well as Southern Utah canceled matches this season against the Spartans. Nevada’s players said they “refuse to participate in any match that advances injustice against female athletes,” without providing further details. Colorado State chose to play San Jose State in the regular season and for the conference title, even with the uncertainty of what might await Saturday. It turned out to be a fairly routine day. There were no protesters outside of Cox Pavilion, and there also were no noticeable signs of hostility directed from the crowd of about 100 in the championship match. “We've talked about it every single week that we have to play with the extra noise and minimizing the time you spend on social media and maximizing the time we spend on our scouting report and controlling what we can control," Colorado State coach Emily Kohan said. “We can't control what the crowd's going to do, what lineups roll out there or what's going to happen. We can control the way we play on our side, and that's what we've done all year with any opponent we've played.” While some media have reported those and other details, San Jose State has not confirmed the school has a trans women’s volleyball player. The Associated Press is withholding the player’s name because she has not publicly commented on her gender identity and through school officials has declined an interview request. Participation of transgender women in women’s sports became a hot political topic ahead of the recent election. ___ AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/college-sports

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Farmers' stir: SC to hear plea seeking clearing of blockages on highwaysImran likely to be booked for ‘inciting people against state’ After approval of federal cabinet, there is plan to try Imran Khan in special anti-terrorism court ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided iAn principle to initiate a major action against former prime minister Imran Khan, it is learnt. A criminal case against the former prime minister under the Pakistan Penal Code on charges of inciting people to revolt against the State and the institutions through social media. Sources said approval to initiate action against Imran will be taken from the federal cabinet, and the Interior Ministry has been given the task of preparing a summary for the cabinet. The FIA Cyber Crime Wing conducted an inquiry against the PTI founder, after which it was decided to initiate action. After the approval of federal cabinet, there is a plan to try Imran Khan in a special anti-terrorism court (ATC). Sources said action will be initiated against Imran under Chapters 6 and 9A of Pakistan Penal Code and other relevant sections. Approval of the federal cabinet is a necessary requirement for filing a complaint under Section 196 of CrPC and taking action against the accused for various crimes.

The union representing striking postal workers says most provinces, including New Brunswick, turned down a free offer for its members to voluntarily deliver welfare cheques to those in need at their homes. Critics say the New Brunswick Liberal government’s decision could force hundreds, if not thousands, of the most impoverished people in rural areas to travel many kilometres to get their monthly social assistance cheques from government offices. On Friday, Premier Susan Holt told reporters at the legislature that government staff had worried the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, or CUP-W, wouldn’t deliver the Dec. 1 cheques on time. “Originally, the reason for the rejection was because of the timing. There was concern that CUP-W wouldn’t be able to deliver the cheques in as timely a way as the department felt they could, and there was an urgency to making sure those cheques were getting out to the people who need them.” In the face of criticism, the premier said the department is re-evaluating its position. “They perhaps do have the ability to deliver to the timelines that we want to see and help get those cheques to people as soon as possible. So the conversation is happening.” The day before, the minister of social development, Cindy Miles, told reporters at the legislature she didn’t know why her department had turned down the offer, but insisted that welfare recipients could visit with their case workers to get the monthly social assistance cheques in person or set up automatic bank deposits. When it was pointed out that some of people in rural New Brunswick live very far away from government offices, she said civil servants could travel to the recipients in person to deliver their cheques. The revelation about the spurned offer raised concerns in question period on Thursday, with opposition Progressive Conservative critic Margaret Johnson demanding answers. “We’re talking about serving our vulnerable populations who struggle with transportation and financial insecurity. How could the department ignore this reality?” Johnson is the Tory MLA for Carleton-Victoria, a sprawling riding in the northwest of the province. She said for many poor people, it would be tough to get to a provincial office. “For some in my riding, getting their cheques means finding a way to get from Juniper to Woodstock or Perth-Andover – that is 71 kilometres or 53 km – and then back home again,” she said Thursday in the House. “If they live in Plaster Rock, that means driving 39 km and back. If they’re in Nackawic, they have the choice of 64 km to Fredericton or 47 km to Woodstock and back home. “As I said, we’re talking about serving vulnerable populations who struggle with transportation and financial insecurity. “Gas costs money. We all know that, which is why it causes me to shake my head.” In an open letter sent to supporters last week, the CUP-W’s Atlantic national director, Jeff Callaghan, said the union’s striking postal members had delivered cheques to communities around the country, as outlined in the “Socio-Economic Cheque Memorandum of Agreement” with Canada Post. The document states that unionized workers have agreed to voluntarily process and deliver government payments to senior citizens, low-income people and others who receive pension cheques and other forms of social assistance. “Despite our offer to continue this service during the strike, there were no provincially issued cheques included in these deliveries from the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island,” Callaghan wrote. “Canada Post reached out and offered the Socio-Economic Cheque service to all provinces and territories. Only three accepted, and one has since backed out.” Brunswick News contacted the union’s Atlantic office to learn more details, but no officials were made available. Miles provided no insight as to why the provincial government turned down the offer. “That’s something I’d have to get back to you on,” the Liberal minister told reporters on Thursday. “I don’t know what that conversation looked like. But as I said before, relationships are so important. And folks have relationships with the folks in the central office or their regional office. There will be accommodations for folks in order to receive their cheques that they so desperately need.” Miles said she’d speak with her staff about the possibility of allowing the union workers to deliver the cheques. She also said special arrangements could be made for government employees to travel to recipients who have no vehicle or gas money. “We can have staff go out and meet them where they are at.” But such a task would be a logistical nightmare if every welfare recipient wanted their cheque delivered personally to them. The latest statistics for November show that 24,709 cheques went out, helping more than 37,500 people and their families. Green Deputy Leader Megan Mitton also criticized the Liberal government’s decision to turn down the offer. “That’s unacceptable. It’s putting the burden on the most vulnerable to travel to get their cheques. I think that’s wrong.” In a news release on Wednesday, the Department of Social Development said that due to the postal strike, December’s social assistance payments had been sent to its regional offices for preparation by staff. The release also encouraged clients who do not receive their monthly payments by direct deposit to pick up a form at their local office to set it up. About 55,000 Canada Post workers went on strike Nov. 15 over wage and benefit demands. The two sides – Canada Post and The Canadian Union of Postal Workers – are said to be far apart on the issues. Negotiations broke down Wednesday.

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Marilyn Manson has dropped his defamation lawsuit against ex-fiancée Evan Rachel Wood following a two-year legal battle. Lawyers for both Manson and Wood confirmed the news to USA TODAY on Tuesday. As part of their Nov. 19 settlement agreement, which was reviewed by USA TODAY, Manson will pay Wood more than $326,000 to reimburse her attorneys' fees. In March 2022, Manson — whose real name is Brian Warner — sued Wood and her "romantic partner" Illma Gore in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing them of spreading the "malicious falsehood" that "publicly cast" him as a "rapist and abuser." He also disputed their assertion that he'd "filmed the sexual assault of a minor" for a music video. Gore and Manson have since entered into a separate settlement agreement. "After 4 years of fighting a battle where he was able to tell the truth, Brian is pleased to dismiss his still-pending claims and appeal in order to close the door on this chapter of his life," one of Manson's lawyers, Howard King, said in a statement. Timeline of Marilyn Manson abuse claims: Including Evan Rachel Wood, Esmé Bianco's allegations Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. "Last year, the court granted Wood's motion, ruling that Manson's claims lack merit and gutting his lawsuit. The court ordered Manson to reimburse Wood almost $327,000 in attorneys' fees earlier this year," Woods' lawyers, Michael Kump, Shawn Holley and Katherine Kleindienst said in a statement. "Manson appealed the court's rulings. But this past spring, while his appeals were still pending, Manson reached out through his attorneys about settling his lawsuit. Manson initially offered to pay Wood a portion of her fees but demanded that the terms of the settlement be kept confidential and that Wood agree to make a 'mutually acceptable' public statement. "Wood rejected his proposal, making clear that she would never agree to any kind of confidentiality, joint statement, or discount on the fee award. Manson ultimately relented, agreeing to drop his lawsuit against Wood for good and to pay her the full fee award." In recent years, more than a dozen women including Wood and "Game of Thrones" actor Esmé Bianco have publicly accused Manson of sexual assault and abuse. Several of the lawsuits have been dismissed or settled. In a two-part HBO documentary released in 2022, " Phoenix Rising ," Wood alleged Manson raped her while filming a music video, hit her with a Nazi whip and made her drink his blood. She also said they branded each other's initials on their bodies and that she became pregnant in 2011 due to Manson insisting they not use condoms or birth control, but she opted to have an abortion. Manson has denied all allegations of misconduct and abuse. The two were in an on-again-off-again relationship for more than four years starting in 2006, when Wood was 18 and Manson was 37. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support to survivors and their loved ones in English and Spanish at: 800.656.HOPE (4673) and Hotline.RAINN.org and en Español RAINN.org/es .Citigroup Inc. Increases Stock Holdings in RumbleOn, Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBL)MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson was not available for Tuesday's game against the Utah Hockey Club due to a lower-body injury. The Canadiens announced his injury half an hour before puck drop. Jayden Struble took his place in the lineup as Montreal (7-11-2) faced Utah (8-10-3) for the first time. Matheson participated in the morning skate but missed practice on Monday. The 30-year-old from nearby Pointe-Claire, Que., leads all Montreal blueliners with 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 20 games as the lone defenceman on the team's top power-play unit. Struble has one goal and three assists in 15 games this season. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. The Canadian Press

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