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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller sat for a long interview with the NCAA as it looked into concerns about unusual gambling activity, his lawyer said Friday amid reports a federal probe is now under way. “Hysier Miller fully cooperated with the NCAA’s investigation. He sat for a five-hour interview and answered every question the NCAA asked. He also produced every document the NCAA requested,” lawyer Jason Bologna said in a statement. “Hysier did these things because he wanted to play basketball this season, and he is devastated that he cannot.” Miller, a three-year starter from South Philadelphia, transferred to Virginia Tech this spring. However, the Hokies released him last month due to what the program called “circumstances prior to his enrollment at Virginia Tech.” Bologna declined to confirm that a federal investigation had been opened, as did spokespeople for both the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia. ESPN, citing unnamed sources, reported Thursday that authorities were investigating whether Miller bet on games he played in at Temple, and whether he adjusted his performance accordingly. “Hysier Miller has overcome more adversity in his 22 years than most people face in their lifetime. He will meet and overcome whatever obstacles lay ahead," Bologna said. Miller scored eight points — about half his season average of 15.9 — in a 100-72 loss to UAB on March 7 that was later flagged for unusual betting activity. Temple said it has been aware of those allegations since they became public in March, and has been cooperative. “We have been fully responsive and cooperative with the NCAA since the moment we learned of the investigation,” Temple President John Fry said in a letter Thursday to the school community. However, Fry said Temple had not received any requests for information from state or federal law enforcement agencies. He vowed to cooperate fully if they did. “Coaches, student-athletes and staff members receive mandatory training on NCAA rules and regulations, including prohibitions on involvement in sports wagering," Fry said in the letter. The same week the Temple-UAB game raised concerns, Loyola (Maryland) said it had removed a person from its basketball program after it became aware of a gambling violation. Temple played UAB again on March 17, losing 85-69 in the finals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. League spokesman Tom Fenstermaker also declined comment on Friday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!By MICHELLE L. PRICE NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Sheriff Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “the honor of a lifetime.” “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz , Trump’s first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration. Gaetz withdrew following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump’s pick of Chronister for the DEA job drew backlash from conservatives, who raised concerns over his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his saying that his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities.” In March 2020, Chronister arrested the pastor of a megachurch who held services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place aimed at limiting the spread of the Covid virus. “Shame on this pastor, their legal staff and the leaders of this staff for forcing us to do our job. That’s not what we wanted to do during a declared state of emergency,” Chronister said at the time. “We are hopeful that this will be a wakeup call.” U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky, was among those airing public complaints, saying Chronister should be “disqualified” for the arrest. Others flagged comments Chronister made in a video about Florida’s immigration laws that he released in 2023 that circulated again online after Trump named him last weekend. Related Articles National Politics | Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff National Politics | President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction National Politics | Democrats stick with Schumer as leader, their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain National Politics | Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs National Politics | Democrats’ outgoing chair says Trump’s win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters In the video, Chronister praised the “rich diversity” of his community and called it “a place where people from all walks of life come together.” He said it was important to note his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities. We do not target individuals based on their immigration status. That’s the authority of federal agencies.” Trump has made a sweeping crackdown on immigration a central focus of his campaign and his aims for his coming administration. Associated Press writer Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida contributed to this report.Why Did South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declare The 6-Hour Emergency Martial Law?
CHICAGO (WLS) -- U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel is back home in Chicago, with a very blunt assessment of the election. But, he was also very coy about his own future after his time in Japan ends next year. ABC7 Chicago political reporter Craig Wall sat down with him for a one-on-one interview, during which Emanuel had some tough words for the Democratic Party. Former Mayor Emanuel came back to Chicago to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family over the holiday weekend. But, the results of the presidential election were nothing for the lifelong Democrat to be thankful for. He's not pulling punches in assessing what went wrong. Emanuel, a self-described political junkie, had a lot to say about the outcome of the election. When asked if he was surprised by the results, Emanuel said "yes and no." "That's the honest truth. I don't know if my head was one place, my heart was another place," he said. RELATED: IL Dem Rep. Casten introduces new resolution to force Ethics Committee to release Gaetz report But, his frustrations with Kamala Harris' campaign and the state of the Democratic Party were in many other places. He said the campaign's messaging was wrong. Former two-term Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were pushed aside, and the Democratic Party became the establishment that voters rejected, he said. "We, as a party, go from the anti-establishment, in COVID, wear the coat of the establishment: Listen, put a mask on, close the schools, shut this down. And we become the establishment," Emanuel said. He said Donald Trump's victory was a vote against the establishment instead of a vote for change. And it should be a wake-up call for the Democratic Party, which he said is in disarray. "And here's what I would say to the Democrats: You have a YETI cup? Sit down and shut up. Stop telling people how to live their lives. Start listening to them a little more," Emanuel said. Emanuel will tender his resignation as ambassador to Japan when Trump takes office. He has served in that position since March of 2022. When asked if he was interested in being chair of the Democratic National Committee, which has been speculated in some political circles, Emanuel said, "That's not what I was thinking about for my life." "But, I think we're at a very crucial point, and there's a lot of different ways, doesn't have to be party chairman to contribute to the development and kind of 'regirding' the party for the future because we are on our back heels right now," he said. Emanuel also brushed off questions about whether he wants to run for Senate or governor. But, he made it clear he is not done with public service. When he gets back in six weeks, he will take a break, and then evaluate the possibilities.NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia’s attack with new hypersonic missile
Parnassus Investments LLC grew its holdings in shares of Broadcom Inc. ( NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report ) by 936.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,643,269 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,098,999 shares during the period. Broadcom makes up about 2.1% of Parnassus Investments LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. Parnassus Investments LLC’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $973,464,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in AVGO. Lion Street Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Broadcom by 1.9% in the second quarter. Lion Street Advisors LLC now owns 324 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $520,000 after acquiring an additional 6 shares in the last quarter. Optimum Investment Advisors raised its holdings in shares of Broadcom by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Optimum Investment Advisors now owns 1,409 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,262,000 after purchasing an additional 8 shares in the last quarter. Anderson Hoagland & Co. lifted its position in shares of Broadcom by 0.3% during the 2nd quarter. Anderson Hoagland & Co. now owns 2,667 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $4,623,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the last quarter. Wealth Group Ltd grew its stake in shares of Broadcom by 6.0% during the second quarter. Wealth Group Ltd now owns 176 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock worth $283,000 after purchasing an additional 10 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. increased its holdings in Broadcom by 1.4% in the second quarter. Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. now owns 723 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,161,000 after buying an additional 10 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.43% of the company’s stock. Broadcom Trading Up 0.2 % NASDAQ AVGO opened at $164.23 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.02. The stock has a market capitalization of $767.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 142.68, a P/E/G ratio of 1.94 and a beta of 1.17. Broadcom Inc. has a 52-week low of $90.31 and a 52-week high of $186.42. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $173.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $160.62. Broadcom Increases Dividend The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 19th were issued a $0.53 dividend. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.29%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, September 19th. This is an increase from Broadcom’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.53. Broadcom’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 184.19%. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of analysts have issued reports on AVGO shares. TD Cowen raised Broadcom to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, September 16th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Broadcom from $176.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, September 6th. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $210.00 price target on shares of Broadcom in a research note on Friday, September 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Broadcom from $200.00 to $210.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, September 6th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald increased their target price on shares of Broadcom from $200.00 to $225.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 8th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty-four have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Broadcom has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $192.79. Get Our Latest Analysis on Broadcom Insider Activity at Broadcom In related news, Director Gayla J. Delly sold 750 shares of Broadcom stock in a transaction on Wednesday, September 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.53, for a total transaction of $130,897.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 34,750 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,064,917.50. The trade was a 2.11 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link . Also, CEO Hock E. Tan sold 50,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $163.37, for a total value of $8,168,500.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 1,331,910 shares in the company, valued at approximately $217,594,136.70. The trade was a 3.62 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold 311,080 shares of company stock worth $53,540,590 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 2.00% of the company’s stock. Broadcom Company Profile ( Free Report ) Broadcom Inc designs, develops, and supplies various semiconductor devices with a focus on complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor based devices and analog III-V based products worldwide. 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Police arrested a “strong person of interest” Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon and writings linking him to the ambush. The 26-year-old man had a gun believed to be the one used in the killing and writings suggesting his anger with corporate America, police officials said. He was taken into custody after police got a tip that he was eating at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference. Police identified the suspect as Luigi Mangione. Mangione was born and raised in Maryland, has ties to San Francisco, and his last known address is in Honolulu, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said at a news briefing. Here's the latest: Mangione is arraigned and ordered held without bail Asked if he needed a public defender, he asked if he could “answer that at a future date.” Court docs describe the moment police saw Mangione in the McDonald’s According to court documents, Mangione was sitting at a table in the rear of the McDonald's wearing a blue medical mask and looking at a silver laptop computer and had a backpack on the floor. When he pulled down his mask, Altoona police officers “immediately recognized him as the suspect” in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the documents say. Asked for identification, Mangione provided officers with a fake ID — a New Jersey driver’s license bearing another name and the incorrect date of birth. When an officer asked Mangione if he’d been to New York recently, he “became quiet and started to shake,” the court documents say Mangione is charged with weapons, forgery and other charges in Pennsylvania A police criminal complaint charged him with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing an instrument of crime and providing false identification to law enforcement. Mangione arrives at court Video posted on the social platform X shows a handcuffed Mangione arriving at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Recent cases su ggest that it could be a while before Mangione is returned to New York For example, it took about 10 months to extradite a man charged with stabbing two workers at the Museum of Modern Art in 2022. The suspect, Gary Cabana, was also arrested in Pennsylvania, where he was charged with setting his Philadelphia hotel room on fire. Cabana was sent back to New York after he pleaded guilty to an arson charge in Pennsylvania. Manhattan prosecutors could seek to expedite the process by indicting Mangione for Thompson’s killing while he’s still in custody of Pennsylvania authorities. They could then obtain what’s known as a supreme court warrant or fugitive warrant to get him back to New York. Former classmate of Mangione says 'he had everything going for him’ Freddie Leatherbury hasn’t spoken to Mangione since they graduated in 2016 from Gilman School in Maryland. He said Mangione was a smart, friendly and athletic student who came from a wealthy family, even by the private school’s standards. “Quite honestly, he had everything going for him,” Leatherbury said. Leatherbury said he was stunned when a friend shared the news of their former classmate’s arrest. “He does not seem like the kind of guy to do this based on everything I’d known about him in high school,” Leatherbury said. Mangione comes from a prominent Maryland family One of his cousins is Republican Maryland state legislator Nino Mangione, a spokesperson for the delegate’s office confirmed Monday. Luigi Mangione is one of 37 grandchildren of Nick Mangione Sr., according to a 2008 obituary. Mangione Sr. grew up poor in Baltimore’s Little Italy and rose after his World War II naval service to become a millionaire real estate developer and philanthropist, according to a 1995 profile by the Baltimore Sun. He and his wife Mary Cuba Mangione, who died in 2023, directed their philanthropy through the Mangione Family Foundation, according to a statement from Loyola University commemorating her death. They donated to a variety of causes, ranging from Catholic organizations to higher education to the arts. A man who answered the door to the office of the Mangione Family Foundation declined to comment Monday evening. Mangione Sr. was known for Turf Valley Resort, a sprawling luxury retreat and conference center outside Baltimore that he purchased in 1978. The father of 10 children, Nick Mangione Sr. prepared his five sons — including Luigi Mangione’s father, Louis Mangione — to help manage the family business, according to a 2003 Washington Post report. The Mangione family also purchased Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore in 1986. On Monday afternoon, Baltimore County police officers had blocked off an entrance to the property, which public records link to Luigi Mangione’s parents. A swarm of reporters and photographers gathered outside the entrance. UnitedHealth Group comments on the arrest “Our hope is that today’s apprehension brings some relief to Brian’s family, friends, colleagues and the many others affected by this unspeakable tragedy,” a spokesperson for UnitedHealth Group said Monday. “We thank law enforcement and will continue to work with them on this investigation. We ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy as they mourn.” Baltimore’s Gilman School sends an email about Luigi Mangione’s arrest In an email to parents and alumni, Gilman headmaster Henry P.A. Smyth said it “recently” learned that Mangione, a 2016 graduate, was arrested in the CEO’s killing. “We do not have any information other than what is being reported in the news,” Smyth wrote. “This is deeply distressing news on top of an already awful situation. Our hearts go out to everyone affected.” Mangione earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Pennsylvania Mangione, a high school valedictorian from a Maryland prep school, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a spokesman told The Associated Press on Monday. He had learned to code in high school and helped start a club at Penn for people interested in gaming and game design, according to a 2018 story in Penn Today, a campus publication. His posts also suggest that he belonged to the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. They also show him taking part in a 2019 program at Stanford University, and in photos with family and friends in Hawaii, San Diego, Puerto Rico, the New Jersey shore and other destinations. What is a ghost gun? Police said the suspect arrested Monday had a ghost gun , a type of weapon that can be assembled at home from parts without a serial number, making them difficult to trace. The critical component in building an untraceable gun is what’s known as the lower receiver. Some are sold in do-it-yourself kits and the receivers are typically made from metal or polymer. Altoona police describe how they arrested the suspect Altoona police say officers were dispatched to a McDonald’s on Monday morning in response to reports of a male matching the description of the man wanted in connection with the United Healthcare CEO’s killing in New York City. In a news release, police say officers made contact with the man, who was then arrested on unrelated charges. The Altoona Police Department says it’s cooperating with local, state, and federal agencies. Police are investigating the path the suspect took to Pennsylvania “This just happened this morning. We’ll be working, backtracking his steps from New York to Altoona, Pennsylvania,” Kenny said. Suspect will face gun charges in Altoona, Pennsylvania, police say “And at some point we’ll work out through extradition to bring him back to New York to face charges here, working with the Manhattan district attorney’s office,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. Suspect had a ‘ghost gun,’ police say “As of right now, the information we’re getting from Altoona is that the gun appears to be a ghost gun that may have been made on a 3D printer, capable of firing a 9 mm round,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said at a news briefing. Suspect had handwritten document that ‘speaks to both his motivation and mindset,’ police commissioner says The document suggested the suspect had “ill will toward corporate America,” police added. Police identify the suspect as Luigi Mangione Mangione, 26, was born and raised in Maryland, has ties to San Francisco, and his last known address in Honolulu, Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said at a news briefing. 26-year-old arrested with weapon ‘consistent with’ the gun used in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Police have arrested a 26-year-old with a weapon “consistent with” the gun used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , New York City’s police commissioner says. Thompson , 50, died in a dawn ambush Wednesday as he walked to the company’s annual investor conference at Manhattan hotel. Thompson had traveled from Minnesota for the event. Man questioned in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing had writings critical of the industry, source says A man being questioned Monday in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had writings that appeared to be critical of the health insurance industry, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The man also had a gun thought to be similar to the one used in the killing, the official said. Police apprehended the man after receiving a tip that he had been spotted at a McDonald’s near Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 233 miles (375 kilometers) west of New York City, said the official, who wasn’t authorized to discuss details of the investigation and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. Along with the gun, police found a silencer and fake IDs, according to the official. — Michael R. Sisak Along with the gun, police found a silencer, fake IDs and writings apparently critical of the health insurance industry That’s also according to the law enforcement official. — Michael R. Sisak Police took the man into custody after getting a tip that he’d been spotted at a McDonald’s That’s according to a law enforcement official. — Michael R. Sisak The NYPD is sending detectives to Pennsylvania to question the person taken into custody New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to address this development at a previously scheduled afternoon news briefing in Manhattan. What type of rewards are there for information on the police’s suspect? While still looking to identify the suspect, the FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. That’s on top of a $10,000 reward offered by the NYPD. In the days since the shooting, police turned to the public for help by releasing photos and video That included footage of the attack, as well as images of someone at a Starbucks beforehand. Photos taken in the lobby of a hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side showed the person grinning after removing his mask, police said. NYPD returns to search Central Park NYPD dogs and divers returned to New York’s Central Park today while the dragnet for Thompson’s killer stretched into a sixth day. Investigators have been combing the park since the Wednesday shooting and searching at least one of its ponds for three days, looking for evidence that may have been thrown into it. What type of gun did the shooter use? Police say the shooter used a 9 mm pistol that resembled the guns farmers use to put down animals without causing a loud noise. Police said they had not yet found the gun itself. Ammunition found near Thompson’s body bore the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose,” mimicking a phrase used by insurance industry critics . Police question man with gun thought to be similar to one used in killing of UnitedHeathcare CEO A man with a gun thought to be similar to the one used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was taken into police custody Monday for questioning in Pennsylvania, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The man is being held in the area of Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 233 miles (375 kilometers) west of New York City, the official said. The official was not authorized to discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. The development came as dogs and divers returned Monday to New York’s Central Park while the dragnet for Thompson’s killer stretched into a sixth day. — Michael R. SisakNone
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Angel Yin was making putts from across the green and threatening to build a big lead until Jeeno Thitikul finished eagle-birdie for a 9-under 63 to share the lead Saturday going into the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship with $4 million on the line. Yin had a 69 after another day of big putts and one chip-in from some 60 feet for eagle on the par-5 sixth hole that put her comfortably ahead at Tiburon Golf Club. She holed a 30-footer on the eighth hole, another birdie from about 25 feet on the ninth hole and another one from the 30-foot range on the 12th. Thitikul seemed to be an afterthought until she lit it up on the back nine for a 30. The Thai started the back nine with three straight bogeys, but she made up quick ground at the end with her eagle on the reachable par-5 17th and a birdie on the closing hole. The birdie briefly gave her the lead until Yin made birdie on the 17th to join her. They were tied at 15-under 201, three shots head of Ruoning Yin, who birdied her last two for a 66. Charley Hull had seven birdies in her round of 66 and was at 11-under 205, along with Narin An of South Korea. Nelly Korda, who got back into the mix on Friday after a sluggish start, lost ground with a 69 on a pleasant day that left her six shots back going into the final round. Korda has won four of her seven LPGA titles this year coming from behind. This could be a tall order. At stake is the richest payoff in women's golf, $4 million to the winner, nearly as much as Korda has made all year in her seven-victory season. Thitikul already picked up a $1 million bonus this week through the Aon Risk-Reward Challenge, a competition based on how players score on a designated hole each week. Now she could leave Florida with a total of $5 million. “Actually, $1 million is really good enough for me,” Thitikul said. “If I can get more, it’s definitely going to be a nice, because as my team know I spend a lot of money. That’s why I have to keep playing good golf, like spending on shopping day.” Angel Yin heard plenty of cheers for her long birdie putts, and the chip-in for eagle. She also was helped by a couple of pars after bad drives. She went well to the left at No. 10, did well to blast out on a blind shot just short of the green and then got up-and-down with a pitch to 4 feet. And then on the 13th, another tee shot went well to the left. She tried to get it back in play from just in front of some bushes, and from 50 yards hit wedge to about 15 feet. She holed that putt, too, that kept her in front. “I'm scoring still,” Yin said. “Making some mistakes, but saving a bunch, so a lot of positives.” AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golfAcquisition expands suite of solutions in financial analysis, forensic accounting, eDiscovery, and construction related advisory to attorneys involved in litigation, arbitration, and mediation WEYMOUTH, Mass. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vertex Companies, LLC ("Vertex") is pleased to announce the acquisition of LitCon Group, LLC ("LitCon"), a highly respected financial analysis, forensic accounting, construction consulting, and eDiscovery firm. Vertex is a multidisciplinary professional services firm providing forensics, expert services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory solutions. This partnership expands Vertex's bench of financial accounting and delay experts, broadening its forensic and technical consulting capabilities across the globe. 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(~29m views) (27.9m views) (26.1m): The returned to the headlines decades after being found guilty of the 1989 murder of their parents due to “Monsters,” a controversial yet popular Netflix series, and the news that they’ll be resentenced in 2025. (25.3m views) What else? Crime, entertainment, and politics. Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris may have taken the second spot, but politics dominated the list, with elections and political figures accounting for 10 of the top 25 pages. Entertainment — Taylor Swift, , , — and sports, like the 2024 Olympics and the Indian Premier League, also made the top 25. In addition to the Mendendez brothers, controversial figures rounded out the list: Griselda Blanco, a Colombian drug lord who died in 2012, got 13.5m views, also due to the Netflix treatment. Rapper Sean Combs (AKA Diddy) got 13.1m+ views. He was arrested and charged with sex trafficking in September. 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By MICHELLE L. PRICE NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, said Tuesday he was withdrawing his name from consideration, becoming the second person selected by the president-elect to bow out quickly after being nominated for a position requiring Senate confirmation. Sheriff Chronister, the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, said in a post on X that he was backing away from the opportunity, which he called “the honor of a lifetime.” “Over the past several days, as the gravity of this very important responsibility set in, I’ve concluded that I must respectfully withdraw from consideration,” Chronister wrote. He did not elaborate, and Trump’s transition team did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz , Trump’s first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration. Gaetz withdrew following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. Trump’s pick of Chronister for the DEA job drew backlash from conservatives, who raised concerns over his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his saying that his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities.” In March 2020, Chronister arrested the pastor of a megachurch who held services with hundreds of people and violated a safer-at-home order in place aimed at limiting the spread of the Covid virus. “Shame on this pastor, their legal staff and the leaders of this staff for forcing us to do our job. That’s not what we wanted to do during a declared state of emergency,” Chronister said at the time. “We are hopeful that this will be a wakeup call.” U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky, was among those airing public complaints, saying Chronister should be “disqualified” for the arrest. Others flagged comments Chronister made in a video about Florida’s immigration laws that he released in 2023 that circulated again online after Trump named him last weekend. Related Articles National Politics | Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff National Politics | President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers urge judge to toss his hush money conviction National Politics | Democrats stick with Schumer as leader, their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain National Politics | Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs National Politics | Democrats’ outgoing chair says Trump’s win forces party to reassess how it reaches voters In the video, Chronister praised the “rich diversity” of his community and called it “a place where people from all walks of life come together.” He said it was important to note his office “does not engage in federal immigration enforcement activities. We do not target individuals based on their immigration status. That’s the authority of federal agencies.” Trump has made a sweeping crackdown on immigration a central focus of his campaign and his aims for his coming administration. Associated Press writer Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida contributed to this report.The Central High School football team will face off against Edison of Huntington Beach on Saturday, Dec. 14, for the Division 1-A CIF State championship at Saddleback College. It’ll be the Grizzlies’ second state championship game in five seasons. Related Story: Grizzlies’ Impressive Season and Program Success Central is 12-2 ranked No. 20 in the state. The Grizzlies captured their fourth Central Section Division 1-AA football championship (2017, 2018, 2019) by beating Clovis East, 33-24, on Nov. 22. The program’s successes have been under the leadership of head coach Kyle Biggs. Since taking over the program in 2016 the Grizzlies have appeared in six section title games and won the 2019 state championship in Division 1-AA, 34-19, over Sierra Canyon to finish with a 15-0 record. That 2019 state title team included wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who became a first-round NFL draft pick and is in his rookie season with the two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. Another wideout on that Central team, Jeremiah Hunter, has 33 receptions for the University of Washington this season. In 11 seasons, Biggs has a 107-26 career record — two years at Fowler and nine at Central. In the North Regional Final playoff game on Saturday against St. Ignatius College Prep of San Francisco, the night belonged to Brandon Smith as he scored five touchdowns. He rushed for three touchdowns (200 rushing yards), caught a scoring pass, and returned a fumble for a score — accounting for all of Central’s TDs in a 33-23 victory. The victory propelled Central into the state championship game. Related Story: Standouts Dippel, Smith Lead the Charge The standouts for the Grizzlies are Smith and sophomore quarterback Jelani Dippel. Dippel has passed for 3,230 yards and 39 touchdowns while rushing 49 times for 378 yards with three touchdowns. Smith powers the ground attack and also anchors the defense. He has rushed for 1,800 yards and 25 touchdowns and made 27 receptions for 260 yards and two touchdowns. On the defensive side, he has 167 tackles, two interceptions, and 3.5 sacks. Related Story: Edison’s Journey to the Championship Edison, the Southern Section D3 champions, beat Granite Hills of El Cajon, 34-28, on Saturday in the CIF State Southern California Regional Division 1-A final playoff game to reach the CIF state finals for the first time. The Chargers are 11-4 and ranked No. 18 in the state. The Chargers appeared in the state playoffs in 2012 and 2016 but lost both times. In its season opener, Edison lost to Clovis West, 29-28.Why Did South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declare The 6-Hour Emergency Martial Law?
Representative image MUMBAI: The IT sector, which is on the path to recovery, is expected to witness a 15-20% growth in job opportunities across various industries in 2025, according to talent solutions company NLB Services . The IT industry has regained momentum in the second half of 2024 and is gearing up for a promising 2025 on multiple fronts, said NLB Services. In the coming year, fresher hiring in the Indian IT sector is poised for significant growth, with an anticipated increase of 15-20% in job opportunities across various industries, the company added. At the same time, the demand for highly specialised tech roles, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data analytics, and cloud technologies, is expected to surge by 30-35%, driven by the increasing reliance on emerging technologies, it said. This surge in demand is not limited to hiring but extends to a strategic focus on tech upskilling, with companies investing heavily in training initiatives to equip their workforce with the necessary skills to meet the evolving technological landscape, the company noted. NLB Services' analysis is based on its view of the macro ecosystem, industry trends, and demand. Further, the company stated that campus hiring remains a core focus for larger companies that are looking to hire aggressively in the second half of 2024-25. Since the global economic slowdown of 2021-22, clients have curtailed discretionary spending due to on-demand hiring patterns and global macroeconomic challenges. This has impacted the project pipeline; however, it is expected to stabilize in 2025, offering fresh hopes for job seekers, it said. IT fresher hiring in 2025 is projected to increase, with high demand for roles in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data analytics, Python, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity. Sectors such as Global Capability Centres (GCCs), manufacturing, BFSI, healthcare, and retail are also anticipated to boost their IT fresher intake by 30-35% in 2025, it added. Stay ahead in business with The Times of India . Check out Financial Calculators like SIP , PPF , FD , NPS and Mutual Fund Calculators.
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NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Angel Yin was making putts from across the green and threatening to build a big lead until Jeeno Thitikul finished eagle-birdie for a 9-under 63 to share the lead Saturday going into the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship with $4 million on the line. Yin had a 69 after another day of big putts and one chip-in from some 60 feet for eagle on the par-5 sixth hole that put her comfortably ahead at Tiburon Golf Club. She holed a 30-footer on the eighth hole, another birdie from about 25 feet on the ninth hole and another one from the 30-foot range on the 12th. Thitikul seemed to be an afterthought until she lit it up on the back nine for a 30. The Thai started the back nine with three straight bogeys, but she made up quick ground at the end with her eagle on the reachable par-5 17th and a birdie on the closing hole. The birdie briefly gave her the lead until Yin made birdie on the 17th to join her. They were tied at 15-under 201, three shots head of Ruoning Yin, who birdied her last two for a 66. Charley Hull had seven birdies in her round of 66 and was at 11-under 205, along with Narin An of South Korea. Nelly Korda, who got back into the mix on Friday after a sluggish start, lost ground with a 69 on a pleasant day that left her six shots back going into the final round. Korda has won four of her seven LPGA titles this year coming from behind. This could be a tall order. At stake is the richest payoff in women's golf, $4 million to the winner, nearly as much as Korda has made all year in her seven-victory season. Thitikul already picked up a $1 million bonus this week through the Aon Risk-Reward Challenge, a competition based on how players score on a designated hole each week. Now she could leave Florida with a total of $5 million. “Actually, $1 million is really good enough for me,” Thitikul said. “If I can get more, it’s definitely going to be a nice, because as my team know I spend a lot of money. That’s why I have to keep playing good golf, like spending on shopping day.” Angel Yin heard plenty of cheers for her long birdie putts, and the chip-in for eagle. She also was helped by a couple of pars after bad drives. She went well to the left at No. 10, did well to blast out on a blind shot just short of the green and then got up-and-down with a pitch to 4 feet. And then on the 13th, another tee shot went well to the left. She tried to get it back in play from just in front of some bushes, and from 50 yards hit wedge to about 15 feet. She holed that putt, too, that kept her in front. “I'm scoring still,” Yin said. “Making some mistakes, but saving a bunch, so a lot of positives.” AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golfThe US State Department defended the Israeli military’s push into Syria amid questioning on whether the occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights was a violation of international law. Spokesman Matthew Miller insisted at his Monday daily briefing in Washington that Israel’s military was undertaking an operation in self-defense to prevent militant groups from occupying regions along the border which could be used to launch offensives into its territory. He also claimed that the occupation of five Syrian villages across the Golan Heights was temporary, and would not amount to a permanent expansion of Israeli territory. Parts of the Golan Heights were annexed by Israel in 1981 after being taken in the Six-Day War and have long been recognized internationally as illegally occupied territory. Miller, like Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, portrayed the occupation as necessary due to the abandonment of military posts in the region by regime forces aligned with Bashar Al-Assad, the ousted dictator of Syria. It still isn’t clear if the US or Israel have specific intelligence indicating that militants aligned with the Islamic State or Al Qaeda were threatening Israeli positions near the areas now under occupation. ”The Syrian army abandoned its positions in the area around the negotiated Israeli-Syrian buffer zone, which potentially creates a vacuum that could have been filled by terrorist organizations that would threaten the State of Israel, would threaten civilians inside Israel,” said Miller, notably not giving any evidence of those groups having attempted to move in. “Every country has the right to take action against terrorist organizations, and every country, I think, would be worried about a possible vacuum that could be filled by terrorist organizations, especially in volatile times as we obviously are in right now in Syria,” he continued. Notably, US officials including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and others at the White House have warned of a possible resurgence of fighters aligned with the Islamic State in Syria coinciding with the downfall of Assad. The US conducted strikes on at least 75 targets thought to be IS-affiliated over Sunday, according to a senior White House official. Separate reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based human rights organization, indicated on Monday that Israeli forces targeted numerous military sites and potentially other targets across Syria for strikes. The statements left open the possibility that Israel could seek to occupy the five villages — Ofaniya, Quneitra, al-Hamidiyah, Samdaniya al-Gharbiyya and al-Qahtaniyah — indefinitely, or at the very least until the establishment of a government in Syria with at least tacit support from the Israeli government. Importantly, the occupation comes just weeks before Donald Trump, a top ally of Benjamin Netanyahu known to be largely deferential to his Israeli counterpart, is set to take office. Miller would go on to say that “this is a temporary action that they have taken in response to actions by the Syrian military to withdraw from that area” while adding that the Biden administration, which has a little more than a month left in office, would be “watching what steps [Israel] take[s] in the coming weeks”. Marco Rubio is almost certain to take over for Antony Blinken at the State Department and is expected to face one of the cleanest Senate confirmations of any of Donald Trump’s nominees. Rubio, like Trump, is a vocal supporter of Israel and is an opponent of the establishment of a Palestinian state, something the Biden administration and US allies in the Middle East have argued is necessary for ending the conflict in Gaza.Lead Official for Indiana-Ohio State Game Already Disrespected Indiana
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