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TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index pushed higher to end Monday up almost 150 points on light trading action, while U.S. stock markets also gained ahead of the Christmas break. “Today is a quiet pre-Christmas Day of trading,” said Kevin Burkett, a portfolio manager at Victoria, B.C.-based Burkett Asset Management. While markets in both Canada and the U.S. were mild, Burkett suggests watching the markets closely during the holiday season, a contrast to what’s typically a sleepy period for markets. “We’re continuing to watch markets very closely here because you’ve got some tectonic plate shifting in terms of the macroeconomic backdrop,” he said. “It’s all the political conversations both in Canada and in the U.S.” Burkett added fiscal policy seems to be disconnected from monetary policy in the post-pandemic period. “The fiscal policy may shift and that shift absolutely has market implications both in the short and long term,” he said. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 149.50 points at 24,748.98. Statistics Canada released its latest numbers on Canada’s economic growth, up 0.3 per cent in October — driven by the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The loonie continued its slide, trading for 69.47 cents US compared with 69.61 cents US on Friday. The telecom sector was the biggest loser at the closing on TSX, which Burkett attributed to “tax loss selling happening at the end of the year.” Competition Bureau Canada announced on Monday it was suing Rogers Communications Inc. for allegedly making misleading claims about its infinite wireless plans. The stock price for Rogers, which is hovering near 52-week lows, fell 0.7 per cent on Monday. Meanwhile, BCE was down almost 1.4 per cent and Telus dropped 0.9 per cent. Burkett suggested the day’s poor performance among telecom companies was likely tax loss selling since it’s almost the end of the year. “It’s been a tough year for the communication services sector,” he said. South of the border, communications services was the top-performing sector, led by large-cap tech companies. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 66.69 points at 42,906.95. The S&P 500 index was up 43.22 points at 5,974.07, while the Nasdaq composite was up 192.29 points at 19,764.89. The February crude oil contract was down 22 cents at US$69.24 per barrel and the February natural gas contract was down six cents at US$3.35 per mmBTU. The February gold contract was down US$16.90 at US$2,628.20 an ounce and the March copper contract was down one cent at US$4.09 a pound. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2024. Companies in this story: (TSX: GSPTSE, TSX: CADUSD, TSE: BCE, TSE: RCI. B)Seconds were removed from a Rutgers timeout in Week 13, and Illinois opted not to send its field goal unit out to attempt a game-winner. Instead, it took a risky gamble by keeping the offense on the field and trusting quarterback Luke Altmyer to attempt to snag victory from the jaws of defeat. A fourth-and-13 stood between the Illini, who trailed 31-30 and hadn't led the entire game, and their eighth win. Receiver Pat Bryant, who caught seven passes for 197 yards, ensured it was guaranteed. Forty yards later, Bryant had done it. With no one in front of him, sprinting up the far sideline, Bryant won one of the most thrilling games in recent program history, 38-31 (Illinois added a safety on the game's final play). It was the second time his team reached the eight-win threshold in the Bret Bielema era. In 2022, Illinois had an 8-5 season and a trip to the ReliaQuest Bowl. To make things even more humorous, it allowed 'X' to have a field day praising Bielema in one of the funniest ways imaginable (warning: NSFW). Illinois' win was a near-miracle, according to ESPN Before Bryant scored the go-ahead touchdown, Rutgers had a 93% chance to win. It nearly did. If it hadn't been for the Rutgers timeout, Rutgers would have won the game as the Illini field goal attempt sailed short. The victory was Illinois' second in a row, keeping its November record above .500. Already bowl-eligible, Illinois seeks its ninth win in the regular season finale next Saturday against Northwestern at Wrigley Field. Bielema joined former coach Ron Turner as the only two coaches to win eight games in a season twice. Turner did so in 1999 and 2001, as '01 was the last time Illinois won a Big Ten title in football.None
Title: Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha Continue to Dominate World Rankings, Lin Shidong and Wang Manyu Secure Second Place - Powerhouse Chinese Table Tennis Team Demonstrates DominanceThe naturalization process of these three "secret" players is said to be progressing swiftly, underlining the eagerness of Indonesian football authorities to bolster the national team with foreign talent. While the names of the other two potential naturalized players remain shrouded in secrecy, the anticipation and curiosity surrounding their identities continue to mount.
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Murray – who retired after the summer Olympics at the age of 37 after finally admitting defeat in his battle against his body – will join the Serbian’s team in the off-season and coach him through the opening grand slam of 2025. It will see the Scot surprisingly join forces with the man who was his biggest nemesis during his long career, especially in Australia where he lost to Djokovic in four finals. Murray, who beat Djokovic to win the US Open in 2012 and Wimbledon in 2013, says he wants to help the 24-time grand slam champion achieve his goals. “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off-season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open, he said. “I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals.” Djokovic, a week younger than his new coach, added: “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach. “Looking forward to start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on the Australian soil.” In posting a teaser about the appointment on social media, Djokovic said: “He never liked retirement anyway.” He then added: “We played each other since we were boys, 25 years of pushing each other to our limits. We had some of the most epic battles in in our sport. They called us gamechangers, risk takers, history makers. “I thought our story may be over. Turns out it has one final chapter. It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome aboard coach, Andy Murray.” Djokovic beat Murray in the 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016 Australian Open finals while also losing in the French Open final in 2016. It was his pursuit of toppling Djokovic at the top of the rankings in 2016 which was a precursor to his 2017 hip injury which derailed Murray’s career. Djokovic, who split with coach Goran Ivanisevic earlier this year, hopes that adding Murray to his team will help him get back to the top of the game as he went through a calendar year without winning a grand slam for the first time since 2017. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have developed a stranglehold at the top of the men’s game and Djokovic, who has seen Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal all retire in recent years, is still hoping to move clear of the record 24 grand slams he shares with Margaret Court.
As the football world watches closely, Kylian Mbappe's actions and words will continue to shape his legacy and impact beyond the confines of the field. Only time will tell how this chapter in his career unfolds, but one thing is certain – the artistry and talent of this young football sensation will not be overshadowed by controversy or scandal.Morningside quarterback Zack Chevalier, head coach Steve Ryan and Northwestern linebacker Parker Fryar headline the All-Great Plains Athletic Conference yearly honors heading into the postseason. Wednesday, the GPAC announced its all-conference selections along with its offensive, defensive and coach of the year which were represented by two of the top teams in the Siouxland area. Chevalier, the NAIA leader in passing yards (3,883) and touchdowns (38), has led the Mustangs air raid offense which has been unstoppable in the regular season. He was named GPAC Offensive Player of the Week three times during the regular season and passed for 300+ yards and at least three touchdowns seven times in 11 games. The California native was named GPAC Offensive Player of the Year for his efforts for commanding a Mustang offense that has outscored their opponents 524-147 and had four first team all-conference selections. In his 23rd season on the sideline with Morningside, Ryan helped lead the program to its ninth undefeated season in the GPAC in the last 10 seasons. He picked up his 12th conference Coach of the Year honor and now sits with 238 wins during his tenure with the Mustangs. Morningside led all GPAC schools in the Siouxland area with 19 total all-conference selections including eight first team honorees. Fryar was named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Year after leading a Red Raider defense that has allowed 87 points all season including eight games with seven or fewer points. The Waukee, Iowa, native finished the regular season with 82 wrap ups including six TFLs and 46 solo tackles. The 6-foot-3 linebacker flourished in his first year back in the GPAC after spending 2023 with the University of South Dakota, picking up his second conference DPOY in three seasons. Frayer is one of five Red Raiders to earn first team defense all-conference honors. 1st team offense: Zack Chevalier, jr.; Drew Sellon, so.; Aidan Queen, sr.; Jack James, jr. 1st team defense: Isaac Pingel, sr.; Dijion Walls, sr.; Malik Hampton, so. 1st team special teams: Laken Harnly, sr. 2nd team offense: Max Hough, so.; Lennx Brown, jr.;Mason Scott, jr. 2nd team defense: Colton Dreith, sr.; Landry Phipps, jr.; Cade Harriman, so. Honorable mention: Jakob Nelson, so.; Austin Jurgens, jr.; Tommy Fitzsimmons, fr.; Ryan Cole, sr.; Brady Schlaeger, jr 1st team offense: Konner McQuillan, sr.; Austyn Gerard, soph. 1st team defense: Trystin Voss, jr.; Jacob Dragstra, jr.; Parker Fryar, sr.; Tristan Mulder, sr.; Cody Moser, sr. 1st team special teams: Eli Stader, sr.; Ty Schafer, sr. 2nd team offense: Korver Hupke, soph. 2nd team defense: Korver Demma, fr.; Ben Egli, jr.; Kole Telford, sr. Honorable mention: Cam Morgan, sr.; Clayton Bosma, sr. 1st team offense: Kaden Harken, soph.; Nathan Warner, sr.; 1st team defense: Ian McDonald, sr.; Lucas Huttinga, sr. 2nd team offense: Nick Wellen, sr.; Parker Beck, sr. 2nd team defense: Cooper Hidalgo, sr.; Tyler Wierenga, sr.; Dan Jungling, sr. Honorable mention: Blade Koons, sr.; Keenan Valverde, fr.; Grant Hixson, sr.; Jordan Gall, sr. 1st team offense: Steven Whiting, jr. 2nd team defense: Tyler Wierenga, sr. 2nd team special teams: Cory Carignan, sr. Honorable mention: Kymani Fleurme, soph.; Brock Saya, soph.In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his ownSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a U.N.-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high. Coordinated gang attacks on prisons, police stations and the main international airport had crippled the country’s capital and forced the prime minister to resign , plunging Haiti into an unprecedented crisis. But the crisis has only deepened since the international policing contingent arrived. The main international airport closed for the second time this year after gangs opened fire on commercial flights in mid-November, striking a flight attendant. Gunmen also are attacking once-peaceful communities to try and seize control of the entire capital, taking advantage of political infighting that led to the abrupt dismissal of the prime minister earlier this month. Now, a new prime minister is tasked with turning around a nation that sees no escape from its troubles as Haitians wonder: How did the country reach this point? ‘No functioning authority' Bloody coups, brutal dictatorships and gangs created by Haiti's political and economic elite have long defined the country's history, but experts say the current crisis is the worst they’ve seen. “I’m very bleak about the future,” said Robert Fatton, a Haitian politics expert at the University of Virginia. “The whole situation is really collapsing.” The government is anemic, the U.N.-backed mission that supports Haiti's understaffed police department lacks funding and personnel, and gangs now control 85% of the capital. Then, on Wednesday, another blow. Doctors Without Borders announced it was suspending critical care in Port-au-Prince as it accused police of targeting its staff and patients, including threats of rape and death. It’s the first time the aid group has stopped working with new patients since it began operating in Haiti more than 30 years ago. “Every day that we cannot resume activities is a tragedy, as we are one of the few providers of a wide range of medical services that have remained open during this extremely difficult year,” said Christophe Garnier, mission director in Haiti. Lionel Lazarre, deputy spokesman for Haiti’s National Police, did not return messages for comment. Neither did officials with Kenya’s mission when asked about the surge in gang violence. In a recent statement, the Kenyan-led mission said it was “cognizant of the road ahead that is fraught with challenges." But it noted that ongoing joint patrols and operations have secured certain communities and forced gangs to change the way they operate. André François Giroux, Canada’s ambassador to Haiti, told The Associated Press on Saturday that his country and others have been trying to bolster the Kenyan-led mission. “They’ve done miracles, I think, considering all the challenges that we’ve been facing," he said. “What we have to keep in mind is that it’s still very much in deployment mode,” Giroux said. “There are not even 400 on the ground right now.” A spokesman for Haiti’s new prime minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, did not return messages for comment. In a statement Thursday, his administration said authorities were strengthening security along the capital's main roads and had formed a special security council. “The prime minister renews his commitment to find lasting solutions to current problems,” it said. The statement was issued just days after gangs launched a pre-dawn attack Tuesday around an upper-class community in Haiti’s capital, forcing residents armed with machetes and guns to fight side-by-side with police to repel gunmen. At least 28 gang members were killed, but not before some reached an area near an upscale hotel long considered safe. “It tells you that there is no functioning authority in Haiti," Fatton said. Dwindling aid and growing isolation A main concern in the ongoing crisis is the temporary closure of the main international airport in Port-au-Prince. It means critical aid is not reaching those who need it the most in a country where nearly 6,000 people are starving and nearly half of the more than 11 million inhabitants are experiencing crisis levels of hunger or worse. Gang violence also has left more than 700,000 people homeless in recent years . “We are deeply concerned about the isolation of Port-au-Prince from the rest of Haiti and the world,” said Laurent Uwumuremyi, Mercy Corps’ country director for Haiti. The aid group helps people including more than 15,000 living in makeshift shelters, but persistent gang violence has prevented workers from reaching a growing number of them in the capital and beyond. Basic goods also are dwindling as the suspension of flights has delayed imports of critical supplies. “Before, there were some neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince that we considered safe that the gangs had never reached, but now they are threatening to take over the control of the entire capital,” Uwumuremyi said. At least 150 people were reported killed in the capital and 20,000 forced to flee their homes in the second week of November alone. Overall, more than 4,500 people were reported killed in Haiti so far this year, the U.N. said. Jimmy Chérizier, a former elite police officer who became a gang leader known as Barbecue, warned that a gang coalition known as Viv Ansanm will keep attacking as they demand the resignation of a transitional presidential council tasked with leading the country along with the new prime minister. The council also is supposed to organize general elections for the first time in nearly a decade so voters can choose a president, a position left empty since President Jovenel Moïse was killed at his private residence in July 2021. ‘What else are you left with?’ The U.S. and other countries pushed for a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti at a U.N. Security Council meeting this week. Only about 400 officers from Kenya have arrived, along with a handful of police and soldiers from other countries — way short of the 2,500 personnel slated for the mission. “This is not just another wave of insecurity; it is a dramatic escalation that shows no signs of abating,” Miroslav Jenča, U.N. assistant secretary general for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, said Wednesday at the meeting. But Russia and China oppose a U.N. peacekeeping mission , leaving many to wonder what other options are left for Haiti. Giroux, the Canadian ambassador, said his country supports a peacekeeping operation “when the time is right.” “Everybody is looking at a peacekeeping mission as a silver bullet,” he said, adding that even if that were to happen, it wouldn’t be able to deploy for another six to 12 months. “We need to be realistic.” Giroux said he is hopeful that some 600 Kenyans will arrive in Haiti in upcoming weeks, but added that "none of this matters if the political elite doesn’t get its act together.” The nine-member transitional presidential council has been marred by accusations of corruption and infighting and was criticized for firing the previous prime minister. “I’m at a loss for any short-term solution for Haiti, let alone any long-term solutions,” Fatton said. “The gangs have seen that they shouldn’t be afraid of the Kenyan mission.” He said one option may be for the government to negotiate with the gangs. “At the moment, it is perceived as utterly unacceptable," he said. "But if the situation deteriorates even more, what else are you left with?”
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