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Blues supporters also sang the name of head coach Maresca during the closing stages of an emphatic success sealed by goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and substitute Jadon Sancho. Bottom club Southampton briefly levelled through Joe Aribo but were a man down from the 39th minute after captain Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling the hair of Marc Cucurella. Chelsea, who have endured an underwhelming period since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club in 2022, climbed above Arsenal and into second place on goal difference, seven points behind leaders Liverpool. “It was a very good feeling, especially because you can see that they are happy, that is our target,” Maresca said of the atmosphere in the away end. “We work every day to keep them happy and tonight was a very good feeling, especially the one that they can see that Chelsea’s back. This is an important thing.” Maresca rotated his squad in Hampshire, making seven changes following Sunday’s impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Following a sloppy start, his side, who stretched their unbeaten run to six top-flight games, could easily have won by more as they hit the woodwork three times, in addition to squandering a host of chances. “I’m very happy with the five we scored,” said the Italian. “I’m not happy with the first 15, 20 minutes, where we struggled. The reason why we struggled is because we prepared the game to press them man to man and the first 15, 20 minutes we were not pressing them man to man. “After 15, 20 minutes we adjust that and the game was much better. For sure we could score more but five goals they are enough.” Southampton manager Russell Martin rued a costly “moment of madness” from skipper Stephens. The defender’s ridiculous red card was the headline mistake of a catalogue of errors from the beleaguered south-coast club as they slipped seven points from safety following an 11th defeat of a dismal season. “I don’t think anyone will be as disappointed as Jack,” Martin said of Stephens, who was sent off for the second time this term after tugging the curls of Cucurella as Saints prepared to take a corner. “I haven’t got to sit down and talk with him about that at all. He will be hurt more than anyone and it’s changed the game for us tonight, which is disappointing. “I think they have to describe it as violent conduct; it’s not violent really but there’s no other explanation for that really. It’s a moment of madness that’s really cost us and Jack.” Southampton repeatedly invited pressure with their risky attempts to play out from defence, with goalkeeper Joe Lumley gifting Chelsea their second goal, scored by Nkunku. While Saints were booed off at full-time, Martin, who was missing a host of key players due to injuries and suspensions, praised the effort of his depleted team. “When they see such a big scoreline and a couple of the goals we concede, I understand it (the jeers),” he said. “It’s football, it’s emotive, people feel so much about it, it’s why it’s such a special sport in this country and so big. “I understand it but I feel really proud of the players tonight, some of the football we played at 11 v 11 was amazing. “For an hour with 10 men we’ve dug in so deep, there were some big performances. I’m proud of them for that and I’m grateful for that because that’s not easy in that circumstance.”

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Published 22:39 IST, December 28th 2024 Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said his action of self-flogging should be likened to that of a 'brother's primal anger' over the sexual assault of his sister. Chennai: Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Saturday said his action of self-flogging should be likened to that of a 'brother's primal anger' over the sexual assault of his sister. The BJP leader responded after he was severely criticised by various political parties. His action should not be viewed as political but ought to be seen as an elder brother's outburst over the "system failure" in the state, Annamalai said a day after he staged a unique whiplash agitation of flogging himself to condemn the ruling DMK and the state police over the handling of the case of sexual assault on a Chennai college student. "Don't see me as a political party leader but see me as the affected girl's elder brother. It's (inflicting whiplash on himself) like primal anger of a brother because the system has failed," Annamalai told reporters at the airport here when sought for his reaction. "Has the police been impartial in handling the case? No. There was no chance for the FIR to get leaked. How did it get leaked?" the BJP president asked. He lashed himself several times with a whip in front of his house in Coimbatore demanding justice for the Anna University student who was sexually assaulted on Christmas Eve. The police had arrested the suspect in the case. Several political parties including the ruling DMK had mocked Annamalai for the agitation which was also to dislodge the DMK government. He had vowed not to wear sandals till the DMK was dethroned and had even begun a 48-day ritual for a pilgrimage to Murugan temples. Also, he justified his stance on the issue. He said the "system has deteriorated" in the state. Former Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan and BJP members were arrested when they staged a protest demanding justice for the affected female student. "So I was constrained to take up this agitation. I have taken up the issue with a religious zeal," Annamalai said. (with PTI inputs) Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Updated 22:39 IST, December 28th 2024

SentinelOne down 11% after Q3 profit missA group of physiotherapy patients is still searching for ways to maintain their health after the closure of the pool at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH). “I have deteriorated greatly since July when they closed the pool, even though I'm doing chair exercises and everything I can to keep physically fit,” said Sally Martyn, a patient who used the pool. Martyn, the former mayor of Central Elgin, has spearheaded a group who were trying to keep the pool open, but are now searching for alternate solutions. Martyn got her long-awaited meeting with hospital management and the STEGH board of directors, but didn’t get the answers she was hoping for. “We want to reiterate that the decision to permanently close the therapy pool remains unchanged,” said Karen Davies, CEO of STEGH in a statement to CTV News. “This decision is based on our commitment to the safe operation of our hospital facilities.” The pool has been closed since July when failure caused water to enter the south electrical mechanical room. A report identified repair costs at approximately $350,000. The therapy pool at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital has been closed since July 2024 after a failure led to water leaking into the mechanical room (Brent Lale/CTV News London) “However, even if these repairs were completed, they would not eliminate the ongoing risk of catastrophic failure,” added Davies. “Our responsibility to ensure the safe operations of our hospital and the wellbeing of our patients and staff will take precedence.” Martyn said the group “was willing to raise the money to protect those systems , but they (STEGH) still won't even consider it.” The STEGH pool was rented and used by tenant Talbot Trail Physiotherapy. Owner Chris Streib has now been searching for a new location, where he could install a therapy pool. “We've been looking in St. Thomas, trying to find anywhere from a warehouse space to some clinical space that could be three to five thousand square feet to house a pool that we actually could drop into that space,” said Streib. Streib said Hollandia Pools and Spas from London, Ont. could get a new pool up and running quickly if they can find the right space. With the only available space he could find for rent in the area at 15,000 square feet, he is now appealing to the public to help with a spot to install a pool. “Would just need an open space, and some access to water, hydro and gas to heat the pool,” said Streib. “They could literally cement form a pool in on a slab concrete and have that up and running in two months for us.” Martyn said there are more than 600 patients who are looking for therapy. They have strong backing and could come with the money to fund this endeavor. “We're willing to fundraise and do this because we're all so desperate for a hydrotherapy pool,” said Martyn. “We've looked into alternatives in London, but we have not been able to find anything that people are willing or able to get to because of their ability to walk or not walk.” Streib said the benefits of hydrotherapy are obvious. “I've always said this pool was a hidden gem in the county,” said Streib. Chris Streib, owner of Talbot Trail Physiotherapy, is now looking to rent a space where they could install a therapy pool for use by more than 600 patients (Brent Lale/CTV News London) “They (patients) can do things in a pool that they just can't do on land, as quickly. We can get people through their rehab programs in almost half the time, and people that are chronically suffering from disability, they can get into a pool and prevent them from being hospitalized or needing further care.” Streib said the City of St. Thomas is on track to have a pool in place within the next five years and are trying to accelerate that timeline. “We’re looking for a space that could be anywhere from the two-to-five years or even further beyond,” said Streib. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Kashmiri pandits on Saturday hit out at the BJP-led central government for not acknowledging their displacement from Kashmir over three decades ago as ‘genocide’ and reiterated their demand for the implementation of ‘Margdarshan resolution’. Observing the 33rd homeland day anniversary here, the displaced community also demanded enhancement of relief measures, adequate security for PM-package employees working in the valley and ample employment opportunities for the youth of the community in Jammu. The Kashmiri pandits highlighted the demands in two resolutions passed at the 33rd ‘National Homeland Day Convention’, hosted by Panun Kashmir, one of the leading organisations representing Kashmiri migrant pandits, a spokesperson of the group said. He said the event, themed ‘Kashmiri Hindus caught between Jehad (holy war) and denial of genocide’, marked 33 years since the ‘Margdarshan resolution’, which was passed by the community on this day in 1991 after mass migration from Kashmir. The spokesperson said the first resolution strongly condemns the ‘denial of the genocide’ and calls for urgent measures to address the frequent terrorist attacks targeting the community in the valley. “It reaffirms the commitment to the Margdarshan resolution, demanding the creation of a separate Union Territory for the permanent rehabilitation of Kashmiri Hindus,” he said. He said the second resolution deals with the alleged state’s apathy towards displaced Kashmiri Hindus, urging the Indian government to withdraw the humiliating “migrant” label and to take immediate action to enhance relief measures, provide security for Prime Minister-package employees working in the valley, and create employment opportunities in Jammu. Earlier in his address, a prominent Kashmiri pandit leader, Tito Ganju acknowledged the significant contributions of all those who have fought for the cause of Kashmiri Hindus and reaffirmed the collective resolve to not rest until justice is served. “The road ahead may be long, but we will continue our fight for justice, dignity and a secure homeland. We are united in our cause, and together, we will make our voices heard,” Ganju said. Amidst the solemn reflections and speeches, the convention also featured remarkable cultural performances, underscoring the strength and unity of the Kashmiri Pandit community. A soulful rendition of Kashmiri folk songs – transporting the audience to a time before exile and traditional Kashmiri music filled the atmosphere with energy and vibrancy during the event, the spokesperson said. Chairman of Panun Kashmir, Ajay Chrungoo condemned what he called denial of the genocide faced by Kashmiri Hindus, criticising both the state’s indifference and the world’s silence. “The fight for justice was not merely about land but about acknowledging the pain and suffering that the community has endured,” he said. He reaffirmed the Margdarshan Resolution for the permanent rehabilitation of Kashmiri Hindus. He said such a move was not just an aspiration but a necessity, given the continuing terror threat and the alleged inability of the current political establishment to address the community’s plight.Virgo Daily Horoscope Today, Dec 09, 2024 predicts romantic activities

NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S. but was unknown to millions of people his decisions affected. Then Wednesday's targeted fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk thrust the executive and his business into the national spotlight. Thompson, who was 50, had worked at the giant UnitedHealth Group Inc for 20 years and run the insurance arm since 2021 after running its Medicare and retirement business. As CEO, Thompson led a firm that provides health coverage to more than 49 million Americans — more than the population of Spain. United is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, the privately run versions of the U.S. government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older. The company also sells individual insurance and administers health-insurance coverage for thousands of employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. The business run by Thompson brought in $281 billion in revenue last year, making it the largest subsidiary of the Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group. His $10.2 million annual pay package, including salary, bonus and stock options awards, made him one of the company's highest-paid executives. The University of Iowa graduate began his career as a certified public accountant at PwC and had little name recognition beyond the health care industry. Even to investors who own its stock, the parent company's face belonged to CEO Andrew Witty, a knighted British triathlete who has testified before Congress. When Thompson did occasionally draw attention, it was because of his role in shaping the way Americans get health care. At an investor meeting last year, he outlined his company's shift to “value-based care,” paying doctors and other caregivers to keep patients healthy rather than focusing on treating them once sick. “Health care should be easier for people,” Thompson said at the time. “We are cognizant of the challenges. But navigating a future through value-based care unlocks a situation where the ... family doesn’t have to make the decisions on their own.” Thompson also drew attention in 2021 when the insurer, like its competitors, was widely criticized for a plan to start denying payment for what it deemed non-critical visits to hospital emergency rooms. “Patients are not medical experts and should not be expected to self-diagnose during what they believe is a medical emergency,” the chief executive of the American Hospital Association wrote in an open letter addressed to Thompson. “Threatening patients with a financial penalty for making the wrong decision could have a chilling effect on seeking emergency care.” United Healthcare responded by delaying rollout of the change. Thompson, who lived in a Minneapolis suburb and was the married father of two sons in high school, was set to speak at an investor meeting in a midtown New York hotel. He was on his own and about to enter the building when he was shot in the back by a masked assailant who fled on foot before pedaling an e-bike into Central Park a few blocks away, the New York Police Department said. Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said investigators were looking at Thompson's social media accounts and interviewing employees and family members. “Didn’t seem like he had any issues at all,” Kenny said. "He did not have a security detail.” AP reporters Michael R. Sisak and Steve Karnowski contributed to this report. Murphy reported from Indianapolis.

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( MENAFN - KNN India) New Delhi, Dec 28 (KNN) India's unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises surged to 7.34 crore in 2023-24, marking a 12.84 per cent increase from the 6.5 crore recorded in 2022-23, according to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) conducted by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The survey, covering the period from October 2023 to September 2024, highlights a significant expansion in these enterprises, with notable growth in both manufacturing and service sectors. Commenting on the findings of the survey Secretary General of Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) Anil Bhardwaj said,“ The survey clearly points out to the increasing gap between wages of formal and informal markets. The emoluments of per hired worker in formal sector was Rs. 2.91 lakhs and Rs. 1.25 lakh in informal sector in 2024. The corresponding figures were Rs. 2.4 lakh for formal and Rs. 1.10 lakh in 2023”. “The high wage difference between formal and informal segments highlights why MSMEs hesitate hiring workers on rolls. It asks for rationalisation of labour laws including minimum wages and applicability of ESI and PF on small businesses”, he said. The manufacturing sector saw a 13 per cent rise in the number of enterprises, while the“other services” sector recorded a remarkable 23.55 per cent growth. This expansion fuelled a 16.52 per cent increase in Gross Value Added (GVA), a key measure of economic performance. The GVA per worker, reflecting labor productivity, grew by 5.62 per cent to Rs 1,49,742 from Rs 1,41,769 in 2022-23, while the Gross Value of Output (GVO) per establishment rose to Rs 4,91,862 from Rs 4,63,389 in current prices. Employment in the unincorporated sector also experienced substantial growth, with over 12 crore workers employed during 2023-24, an increase of more than one crore from the previous year. The survey notes a positive shift towards inclusivity, with female-owned proprietary establishments rising from 22.9 per cent in 2022-23 to 26.2 per cent in 2023-24. Technology adoption also made strides, as the percentage of establishments using the internet increased from 21.1per cent to 26.7 per cent. Additionally, the average emolument per hired worker rose by 13 per cent, reflecting improved compensation trends in the sector. ASUSE provides critical insights into the operational and economic characteristics of India's unincorporated enterprises across manufacturing, trade, and other services (excluding construction). For the 2023-24 survey, data were collected from 4,98,024 establishments spanning rural and urban areas. These findings underscore the resilience and dynamism of India's unincorporated sector, which plays a vital role in the country's economic fabric, driving employment, productivity, and entrepreneurship. (KNN Bureau) MENAFN28122024000155011030ID1109037673 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.Rescuers reassess safety in search for woman they think fell into a Pennsylvania sinkhole

While New Hampshire and other states have cheered the new tax revenue from sports gambling, some new studies have linked the burgeoning industry to lower consumer credit scores, higher credit card debt and less household savings. With access on their cellphones, gamblers can bet more often and easily than in traditional casinos, heightening concerns about problem gambling and the financial fallout for sports fans. The rate of gambling problems among sports bettors is at least twice as high as it is for other gamblers, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. Legal sports gambling is more widespread than ever. Missouri voters in November became the latest to approve it, making it legal in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Last year, Americans bet more than $121 billion on sports, according to the American Gaming Association. While betting revenues are exploding, the industry is still relatively young – only blossoming after a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court ruling opened the door for states to authorize sports gambling. New Hampshire, which legalized sports betting in 2019, has seen participation increase in recent years. In October 2020 – during the program’s first year — New Hampshire residents placed $40.2 million in total bets, known as the “handle.” The sole approved operator in the state, DraftKings, made $3.8 million that month and the state took in $1.8 million in revenue. In October 2024, that handle had risen to $69.5 million, and the state’s revenue share was $2.4 million, a 33 percent increase. In August, the N.H. Lottery Commission announced it had taken in a record $200.7 million in total gambling revenue in state fiscal year 2024, which ran from July 2023 to June 2024 — a 5 percent jump from the year before. Much of the increase was attributed to sports betting. The revenue is used to bolster the Education Trust Fund, which is expected to take in $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025 from business taxes and other income sources. So far, researchers have not reached a consensus about potential harms, though three papers released this year found poor financial results for consumers in states with legalized sports gambling. In a working paper released in August, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California determined access to legal online sports betting led to lower credit scores and higher rates of bankruptcies. That study examined credit bureau data of more than 4 million American consumers. “Our results ultimately suggest that gambling legalization does harm consumer financial health,” the report said. That paper did not assess specific solutions but called on policymakers to find ways to protect residents at risk of becoming problem gamblers. “If no action is taken, it is highly likely that the large increase in sports betting will lead to a long-term increase in financial stress on many consumers and policymakers and financial regulators should be prepared for this.” A study led by a Southern Methodist University professor released in June found problem gambling increased in states that introduced online casino gambling alongside online sports gambling. Another working paper from researchers at several U.S. universities found legalized sports betting drained household finances more than other types of gambling and diverted money from saving and investing. The research comes as some state lawmakers have pursued new restrictions on sports gambling and federal lawmakers have eyed stricter regulations. Last month, New Jersey lawmakers introduced legislation to ban so-called prop bets — bets on a particular player’s performance that may not affect the outcome of a game — on college athletes. If approved, it would join 13 other states that ban those bets. The measure has advanced out of an Assembly committee. New Hampshire has a Council for Responsible Gambling, created in 2019 by the same statute that legalized sports betting. That five-person council, whose commissioners are approved by the Executive Council, is chaired by Maura McCann, the marketing director for New Hampshire Lottery. It is charged with providing “education, advocacy and prevention services,“ according to its website. In September, congressional Democrats introduced legislation that would implement minimum national standards and authorize research on the public health implications of sports betting. Among other provisions, the bill would ban sports book advertising during live sporting events, prohibit more than five deposits from gamblers in a 24-hour period, and prohibit artificial intelligence tools that create specialized promotions by tracking individual gambler habits. But it is unlikely to progress in the GOP-controlled House. “State regulation is faint-hearted and half-baked,” Democratic U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said at a news conference announcing the legislation. “That’s why we need a national standard — not to ban gambling, but simply to take back control over an industry that is out of bounds.” Industry pushes back Joe Maloney, senior vice president of strategic communications at the American Gaming Association, said legal betting is among the most regulated industries in the country. Aside from providing new revenue streams for states, Maloney said, legal sports betting has brought many consumers out of the illegal betting markets, providing more transparency for consumers and money for problem gambling programs. “You can go to any state that has yet to have an opportunity to erect a regulatory market and see a predatory and even more pervasive offshore, digital, illegal market that’s targeting consumers in those states,” he said. Maloney pointed to long-standing research finding no correlation between financial hardship and proximity to casinos. But he acknowledged that it isn’t yet clear whether sports betting has a different effect. “I think that topic needs to be further explored, because the scale of legalized gambling online and in the digital space is still very much in its infancy,” he said. But Maloney is skeptical of the idea that sports gambling harms household finances. He noted that Americans last year had record 401(k) holdings and record mutual fund ownership. Maloney highlighted a separate piece of recent academic research that determined the rapid rise of sports betting hasn’t led to an increase in adverse mental health outcomes or financial difficulties. The paper examined self-reported data on mental and financial health from nearly 2 million survey responses across multiple states with legalized betting. The results were somewhat surprising to lead researcher Timothy Bersak, an associate professor of economics at Wofford College in South Carolina. He said the findings contradict a popular narrative that sports betting leads to widespread harms. “Our results suggest that there’s not like a really large population of latent problem gamblers that would have these large gambling problems but for the prohibition on sports betting,” he said. Bersak said his findings don’t negate other recent research: There is a segment of the population that is likely worse off because of sports betting, he said. But for now, a much larger share of the population said they are not being hurt and finding enjoyment from it. “We really can’t have any sense of the long-term impacts at this point,” he said. “Because at least in the U.S., it’s only been around for at most six years.” ‘That money’s gone’ Justin Balthrop, an assistant professor of finance at the University of Kansas, expected that legalized sports gambling would displace other forms of entertainment spending. Maybe someone would forgo a night out, for instance, and instead put a few bucks on Sunday’s game. But a paper he co-wrote — titled “Gambling Away Stability” — found that legalized betting led households to spend more on both entertainment and betting, while putting less in savings and investment accounts. The paper examined financial transaction data from more than 230,000 households across 26 states with legal sports betting between 2018 and 2023. In households that placed bets, net investments dropped by 14 percent after legalization — a significant figure when factoring in the expected long-term gains of compound interest and rising stock prices. “What’s happening is they’re pulling money from what I think we would argue are more long-term productive uses of their funds to do this instead,” Balthrop said. Researchers found that sports betting disproportionately hurts lower-income households as they run up credit card debt and overdraft checking accounts. Balthrop said policymakers should do more to provide education and transparency to consumers, so they know the full extent of the odds against them. A gambler himself, Balthrop said bettors should go into every bet financially and mentally prepared to lose because most bettors don’t win. “I would say the same thing as someone who goes to a casino: Pretend that the hundred bucks you’re bringing to the casino is an entry fee, and maybe you get to leave with some of it,” he said. “But you need to mentally know that money’s gone.” West Virginia state Sen. Jason Barrett, a Republican, said he believes most people who have placed bets since the state legalized sports gambling in 2018 have done so for fun — not with the expectation of making money. “The way I look at it is, if somebody decides that they’d rather spend $50 on the outcome of an NFL game as opposed to going out to the movies, I think they should have the right to do that,” he said. “I’m not aware that there are a lot of people that are doing this for a real investment.” Barrett, the treasurer of a national group of state lawmakers that works on gambling issues, noted that sports betting is still just a fraction of the overall spending on gambling in West Virginia. The American Gaming Association reported sports betting last year brought in about $48 million in revenue in West Virginia; total casino revenues in the state reached nearly $806 million. While problem betting is always a concern, he said he’s seen no evidence sports gambling has dramatically increased addiction. “I don’t think all of a sudden that we’ve offered one new product through sports betting, that all of a sudden we’re going to create a bunch of gambling addicts,” he said, “or that people have this illusion that they’re somehow going to regularly beat the book, and that this is going to somehow replace their retirement.” The American Gaming Association reported that commercial gambling revenues hit a record $66.66 billion last year — a 10.3 percent increase over 2022. While casino revenues continue to rise, sports gaming revenues are exploding: Last year, when sports betting became available in five new states, the group reported a total of $11 billion in sports betting revenue — a 46 percent increase from the previous year. That figure does not include sportsbooks operating at tribal casinos. Those figures will likely continue to rise as more states approve sports betting. Missouri regulators are currently crafting rules and a licensing framework for sports betting following the narrow approval of the ballot initiative last month. Jan Zimmerman, chair of the Missouri Gaming Commission, said the state hopes to launch sports betting by summer. While the agency has heard concerns from state residents about increased problem gambling associated with sports betting, Zimmerman said regulators in other states have not reported a significant uptick. As it does with casinos, the gaming commission will funnel a portion of sports betting revenues to mental health work to address problem gambling. But because the initiative was passed as an amendment to the state constitution, the gaming commission has limited latitude to create new regulations or safeguards on sports betting. “The constitutional language is that which was created by that initiative petition,” she said. “So, there’s no going back and maybe molding that to work better to fit our needs.” The N.H. Bulletin’s Ethan DeWitt contributed to this report. This story was originally published by Stateline, which, like the N.H. Bulletin, is part of States Newsroom This story was originally published by Stateline, which like the N.H. Bulletin is part of States Newsroom. .5 takeaways from Trump's 'Meet the Press' interview