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ai genie Flexing power just before they lose their supermajority, Republicans in North Carolina’s legislature overrode a veto Wednesday to give one of their allies control over the state’s elections board, rewrite ballot-counting rules and chip away at the power of the incoming Democratic governor. The move came as Republicans sought to claim three seats in the legislature and a spot on the state Supreme Court by throwing out tens of thousands of ballots in races they lost last month. The state Democratic Party is fighting that effort by asking a federal judge to ensure votes don’t get tossed because of administrative errors.

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Conor McGregor breaks silence after losing civil trial accusing him of ‘brutal’ rapeLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert choked back tears taking responsibility for missing the extra point that would have tied the score in the final minute. Jeremy Reaves choked back tears blaming himself for a missed assignment that led to a kickoff return touchdown. And John Bates choked back tears talking about moving forward from his costly fumble. All of those late mistakes contributed to the Washington Commanders' third consecutive loss , 34-26 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in a game that was wholly unremarkable until fourth quarter chaos. The teams combined to score 31 points in the final four minutes, the most in an NFL game in more than a decade, and the Commanders (7-5) came out on the wrong end of it in a defeat that further endangers their playoff chances. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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ATLANTA — President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that had stalled as the startup electric vehicle maker struggled to become profitable. Loan Faces Uncertain Future with Potential Administration Change It’s unclear whether the administration can complete the loan before Donald Trump becomes president again in less than two months, or whether the Trump administration might try to claw the money back. Trump previously vowed to end federal electric vehicle tax credits, which are worth up to $7,500 for new zero-emission vehicles and $4,000 for used ones. Related Story: Rivian’s Journey: From Splash to Struggle Rivian made a splash when it went public and began producing large electric R1 SUVs, pickup trucks and delivery vans at a former Mitsubishi factory in Normal, Illinois, in 2021. Months later, the California-based company announced it would build a second, larger, $5 billion plant about 40 miles east of Atlanta, near the town of Social Circle. The R1 vehicles cost $70,000 or more. The company plans to produce R2 vehicles, a smaller SUV, in Georgia with lower price tags aimed at a mass market. The first phase of Rivian’s Georgia factory is projected to make 200,000 vehicles a year, with a second phase capable of another 200,000 a year. Eventually, the plant is projected to employ 7,500 workers. But Rivian was unable to meet production and sales targets and rapidly burned through cash. In March, the company said it would pause construction of the Georgia plant. The company said it would begin assembling its R2 SUV in Illinois instead. Related Story: Volkswagen Investment and Renewed Plans CEO RJ Scaringe said the move would allow Rivian to start selling the R2 sooner and save $2.25 billion in capital spending. Since then, German automaker Volkswagen AG said in June it would invest $5 billion in Rivian in a joint venture in which Rivian would share software and electrical technology with Volkswagen. The money eased Rivian’s cash crunch. Tuesday’s announcement throws a lifeline to Rivian’s grander plans. The company said its plans to make the R2 and the smaller R3 in Georgia are back on and that production will begin in 2028. “This loan would enable Rivian to more aggressively scale our U.S. manufacturing footprint for our competitively priced R2 and R3 vehicles that emphasize both capability and affordability,” Scaringe said in a statement. Department of Energy’s Perspective The Department of Energy said the loan would substantially boost electric vehicles made in the United States and support the Biden administration’s goal of having zero-emission vehicles make up half of all new U.S. sales by 2030. “As one of a few American EV startups with light duty vehicles already on the road, Rivian’s Georgia facility will allow the company to reach production volumes that make its products more cost competitive and accelerate access to international markets,” the department said in a statement. The loan includes $6 billion, plus $600 million in interest that will be rolled into the principal. The money would come from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans to make fuel-efficient vehicles and components. The program has focused mostly on loans to new battery factories for electric vehicles under Biden but earlier helped finance initial production of the Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf, two pioneering electric vehicles. The program, created in 2007, requires a “reasonable prospect of repayment” of the loan. Political Reactions and Implications Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, who has been a vocal supporter of electric vehicle and solar manufacturing in Georgia, hailed Tuesday’s announcement as “yet another historic federal investment in Georgia electric vehicle manufacturing.” Ossoff had asked Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to support the loan in July. “Our federal manufacturing incentives are driving economic development across the state of Georgia,” Ossoff said in a statement. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his goal is to make Georgia a center of the electric vehicle industry. But the Republican has had a strained relationship with the Biden administration over its industrial policy, even as some studies have found Georgia has netted more electric vehicle investment than any other state. Kemp has long claimed that manufacturers were picking Georgia before Biden’s signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, was passed. Efforts to bring Rivian to Georgia predated the Biden administration and “our shared vision to bring opportunity to Georgia will remain no matter who resides in the White House or what party controls Congress,” Kemp spokesperson Garrison Douglas said Tuesday. The loan to Rivian could rescue one of the Kemp administration’s signature economic development projects even as Biden leaves office. That could put Rivian and Kemp in the position of defending the loan if Trump tries to quash it. State and local governments offered Rivian an incentive package worth an estimated $1.5 billion in 2022. Neighbors opposed to development of the Georgia site mounted legal challenges. State and local governments spent around $125 million to buy and prepare the nearly 2,000-acre site. The state also has completed most of $50 million in roadwork that it pledged. The pause at Rivian contrasts with rapid construction at Hyundai Motor Group’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle and battery complex near Savannah. The Korean automaker said in October that it has begun production in Ellabell, where it plans to eventually employ 8,500.Ride Height Sensor Market Driven by Demand for Immersive Technologies Across Industries

Sheridan College has announced it will be reducing its administration, suspending 40 programs and conducting a review of another 27 amid what it calls chronic underfunding and changing government policies. “These changes are required for Sheridan to remain a financially sustainable and vibrant community in response to chronic underfunding, changing government policies, and social, technological, and economic disruption,” read a statement from President and Vice Chancellor, Janet Morrison. The federal government announced earlier this year that it will be issuing approximately 300,000 fewer international student permits over the next three years. Related: Morrison’s statement said enrolment projections show the school will have about 30 per cent fewer students in the coming years, leading to a loss of approximately $112 million in revenue in the next fiscal year. She said they started by reducing administrative roles and trying to find efficiencies, but now program suspensions are unavoidable. As a result, they will be contracting by about 25 to 30 per cent. “Sheridan will look different, but our commitment to learning, discovery and engagement remains the same.” The programs affected have not yet been announced by the college. Sheridan currently has 40,000 students enrolled across three campuses in Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville. The international student cap is expected to primarily affect Ontario as it had seen a larger share of growth in foreign students. Ottawa has also announced it would be limiting international college students’ work permits after graduation to areas that have labour-market shortages in Canada. Several other colleges and universities have announced job cuts amid growing deficits including St. Lawrence College in Kingston and Mohawk College in Hamilton. Seneca Polytechnic, meanwhile, will be temporarily shuttering one of its campuses north of Toronto by the end of the fall semester. The Ministry of Colleges and Universities, in response to Sheridan’s decision, said funding for post-secondary institutions is higher than it’s ever been, adding they invested $1.3 billion earlier this year to stabilize the sector. “Staffing decisions and human resource matters lie solely with the institutions. We’ll continue to support the post-secondary sector for their long-term success and sustainability to ensure students can get good-paying, in-demand jobs once they graduate. However, we will not put additional costs on the backs of students and families by raising tuition.” Colleges Ontario said at the time the measures by the federal government were introduced that they will have “potentially long-lasting negative repercussions” for many of the 24 public colleges, possibly forcing some to close their doors. With files from The Canadian Press

The heavy rain and thawing snow caused river levels to rise. As a result, roads began to flood with Bacup and Ramsbottom among the worst affected areas. Many business owners were forced to close their doors and faced a night of agnosing worry to see how the flood water impacted their business. Andrew Jones only opened Bacup Bargains (The Hub) on Wednesday. The not-for-profit business, which sells new and used goods and reinvests them back into the business, lost around £100 in stock due to flood water. Andrew said: “We had to close around 12pm because there was no way anyone was getting anyway near us. Andrew Jones ,founder of Bacup Bargains (The Hub) (Image: Andrew Jones) “We have survived and spent Sunday morning doing a bit of a cleanup and clearing the drains outside the shop. “We probably lost around £100 in stock with clothes we have had to use as sandbags to keep the water out. “We covered up the electric box which is good because at one point the water was rising to the box.” Andrew, who lives in nearby Stacksteads, said he has never seen flooding as bad as this. He said: “I have never seen it this bad. Early Sunday morning [was also] terrible. The roads were still flooded with water and you couldn’t even get to the building. The water doesn’t look very clean. “We were worried about this all Saturday night.” The business, which also has a community space called The Hub, aims to help people who feel lonely and want a chat. It also aims to signpost help for people with financial issues, those struggling with mental health issues and those who are homeless. Andrew said he aims to be back open on Monday (November 25). Flooding at Freshair on Burnley Road, Bacup (Image: Charli-Mae Sutcliffe) said they had to use towels to stop the flood water from entering the salon. The 22-year-old said: “[The bad weather] started around 12pm and got progressively worse. “I used towels to put at the back of the door and a man stopped to give me some items to help, including a large piece of wood was used to block the water. “I imagine the flooring will be damaged. It is the last thing we needed especially with Christmas right around the corner. I’m worried to go back in case the shops a mess and the floor is ruined a week before the Christmas rush starts.” Paul Sullivan, owner of Paul Sullivan Leather on Market Street, said his shop was not flooded, as it is on an upper floor, but said he has not seen weather like this in his eight years of trading. He said: “It was snow and ice when I first went to work and then it started raining. It was absolutely tipping down. “Cars seemed to be struggling on the road. “When I opened the shop door waves were crashing over the threshold and I had never seen anything like that. Luckily, we are based on the first floor so can operate but accessibility and footfall [was] a a real issue. “It is an old building and the rain was so heavy that drips of water were coming through the ceiling and windows. It was terrible and awful and just the last thing the town needs. But we will bounce back, we always do.” Mario's Italian restaurant, on Market Street in Bacup remained open but said the cellar flooded. The Waterloo bar, on Rochdale Road in Bacup, said it sustained “significant water damage”. READ MORE: Pictures as streets and fields in East Lancashire flood Posting on Saturday, a spokesperson said: “Due to recent flooding, The Waterloo has sustained significant damage. Sadly we are closed until further notice. “We are working to assess the damage and repairs we need to make. will keep you updated as we make progress. “We thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.” The Duckworth Arms, on Whalley Road in Ramsbottom, was also forced to close on Saturday. It has since reopened. Bury councillor Gareth Staples-Jones praised efforts from volunteers who helped clear drains. He said: "Hoofing effort from volunteers today at Nuttall Park cleared most of the drains and water, lots of mud and silt remain. "We’ve moved most of the big logs out the way from the paths and playground, and emptied the community base to clean off bits which sadly did get a bit damp! "The big tree that has fallen on the telephone wire has been scheduled in with the trees team, they’ve already dealt with the most dangerous ones." Rossendale councillor, Alyson Barnes, said: "The Environment Agency and Lancashire County Council [have been] clearing culverts and gullies today. "[The council] has an additional Road Sweeper on hire at the moment for the leaf fall season so we will have two road sweepers and two footpath sweepers out tomorrow. "They will be focussing on the main areas of the town centre which experienced flooding and main Roads in Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Bacup and Whitworth before working outwards to the other areas. "[Clearners] will also be out in Bacup, Rawtenstall and Haslingden helping with the cleanup before moving out to the surrounding areas. "The Green Spaces Teams will be starting with drain clearance and gully clearance in the main parks and will be called in to the other areas once we have more of an assessment [on Monday morning]."On a rare two-game skid, No. 24 Arizona faces Davidson

No. 24 Arizona is coming off consecutive defeats for the first time in the Tommy Lloyd era when it faces undefeated Davidson on Wednesday to begin the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas. Arizona (2-2) lost at Wisconsin 103-88 on Nov. 15 and followed that with a home loss against Duke 69-55 on Friday. The Wildcats have dropped 15 spots in the Associated Press Top 25 poll in two weeks. Arizona's record is .500 this early in a season for the first time since it was 3-3 to start the 2017-18 schedule. "I've got work to do, so let's get to work," said Lloyd, in his fourth year as Arizona's head coach. "Let's see where we're at in a month, and if we're still struggling, you know what I'll do? I still got work to do, but I'm gonna get to it." Arizona shot 39.6 percent from the field against Duke, and just 26.1 percent (6 of 23) from 3-point range. The Wildcats were outrebounded by 43-30 and their 15 turnovers led to 19 points. Jaden Bradley led Arizona with 18 points and KJ Lewis added 12. Preseason All-American Caleb Love had eight points on 3-of-13 shooting from the field, including 1-of-9 from 3-point range. Arizona made only one field goal in the last 5:39 as Duke pulled away after its lead was trimmed to six points. "We didn't play great," Lloyd said. "Now we need to take a step back and figure out why. Are there some schematic problems? Are there some problems with how our personnel is kind of put together? "We got to figure out what our certainties are, and the things we have to have, and then over the course of the next couple of days, if there's adjustments we need to make, we need to figure out what those are." Davidson is 4-0 after a 15-17 record last season, in which it lost its last six games to put an end to postseason hopes. A 93-66 win over visiting VMI on Friday followed a 91-85 win at Bowling Green and 76-70 victory over visiting East Tennessee State. The two wins by 10 points or fewer are important because Davidson was 6-12 in such games last season. It was 4-11 in games decided by five points or fewer. "The goal (is) to get better," Davidson head coach Matt McKillop said after the season opener. "We talk about fighting to win every possession. I think we had to figure out what that really felt like with the lights on." Davidson made 13 shots from 3-point range in the win over VMI. Reed Bailey had 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Bobby Durkin added 19 points, including 17 of them and a career-best five 3-pointers in the first half. Bailey leads Davidson in scoring (19 points per game) and rebounding (7.8). Durkin is shooting 57.9 percent (22 of 38) from the field and 54.2 percent (13 of 24) from 3-point range. By contrast, Arizona's Love is shooting 32 percent (16 of 50) from the field and 21.4 percent (6 of 28) from beyond the arc. Bradley leads Arizona with 15.5 points per game. He is shooting 50 percent (24 of 48) from the field and is 35.7 percent (5 of 14) from 3-point range. --Field Level MediaDamen and Kongsberg mark delivery of 1500th thrusterThe CPKC Holiday Train is moving through Southwestern Ontario Sunday night. It is set to leave Woodstock at 7:10 p.m., heading west through Zorra Township as it makes its way to London. The action will take place at the railway crossing at Piccadilly Street (between Oxford Street and Central Avenue) from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The City of London is encouraging residents to celebrate the holidays with featured musical guests American Authors and KT Tunstall. The London Food Bank is asking “if you are able, bring cash or food donations to support families in need.” Now in its 26th year, the CPKC Holiday Train runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 20. It said its goal is “spreading holiday cheer and raising money, food and awareness for people struggling with food insecurity.” Since its inaugural journey in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised more than $24.3 million and collected approximately 5.3 million pounds of food for community food banks in Canada and the U.S. London Top Stories Three people in hospital due to collision Easton Cowan needs a point Sunday to tie 55-game OHL point streak record CPKC Holiday Train to stop in Southwestern Ontario Sunday night One community still undecided in nuclear waste willingness vote St. Thomas, Ont. and San Jose, Calif. celebrate hockey legend on night his jersey is retired Man charged in child abuse investigation: STPS Nuclear operator helps fund affordable housing project in Goderich video | Thousands endure heavy rain to take in Hyde Park Santa Claus parade CTVNews.ca Top Stories Canada 'already past due' on NATO defence spending target: U.S. House intelligence committee chair Mike Turner The chair of the United States House intelligence committee says Canada needs to accelerate its defence spending targets, especially with its military in 'desperate' need of investment. 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