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10 jilibet The Ole Miss Rebels can secure a trip to the College Football Playoff and maybe even a trip to the SEC Championship Game if they win their final two games, one of which is tomorrow against Florida. Ahead of the game, one member of the Rebels is already taking shots at the Gators. Video of the Rebels traveling to Gainesville, Florida for tomorrow's game showed that Ole Miss pass rusher Princely Umanmielen was wearing a Florida ski mask. On3 Sports pointed out that Umanmielen transferred to Ole Miss after previously playing for Florida. Ole Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielen is traveling to Gainsville wearing a Florida ski mask💀 Umanmielen transferred from UF in the offseason. (h/t @OleMissNoProb ) https://t.co/G13hXXAREd pic.twitter.com/bXniMsYMjz In four seasons for the Gators, Umanmielen had 99 tackles, 26 tackles for loss and 15.0 sacks in 45 games. Through just nine games in his lone year for the Rebels, he's already achieved nearly half of that production with 12 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. It's been a downright great season for the Rebels and Umanmielen has done his part, which included two sacks, two tackles for loss and five tackles in their huge upset win over Georgia two weeks ago. That win over Georgia was arguably the biggest of head coach Lane Kiffin's career and has put the Rebels on the fast track to the College Football Playoff in spite of losses to Kentucky and LSU earlier this year. Icon Sportswire/Getty Images With their final games coming against 5-5 Florida and 2-8 Mississippi State, there's no reason that the Rebels shouldn't win out and finish the season 10-2 with a 6-2 in-conference record. From there, they just have to hope that the dominoes fall in a way that benefits them before the final College Football Playoff team selection is announced. Of course, Florida have shown that they can punch above their weight class a number of times under head coach Billy Napier and could just as easily rain on the Rebels' parade. The game will be played at 12 p.m. ET tomorrow and will air on ABC. Related: The 16 Most Painful College Football Programs To Root For

Gaetz's withdrawal highlights how incoming presidents often lose Cabinet nominees MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Losing a Cabinet nominee to the confirmation process isn’t unheard of for incoming presidents — including for Donald Trump when he was elected the first time. Matt Gaetz’s decision to pull his name Thursday from consideration for attorney general — amid continued fallout over a federal sex trafficking investigation — represents the first indication of resistance that the president-elect could face from his own party to picks facing allegations of sexual misconduct or other questions. Other Trump picks have drawn negative attention as well, including Pete Hegseth for defense secretary and Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence. Vance takes on a more visible transition role as he works to boost Trump's most controversial picks WASHINGTON (AP) — After several weeks working behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill this week in a new, more visible role. He's been helping Donald Trump’s most contentious Cabinet picks try to win confirmation in the Senate, where he has served for the last two years. Vance spent part of Wednesday at the Capitol with Rep. Matt Gaetz sitting in on meetings with Trump’s controversial choice for attorney general. On Thursday, Vance was back, this time accompanying Pete Hegseth. Vance is expected to accompany other nominees for meetings over the coming weeks as he tries to leverage the two years he has spent in the Senate to help push through Trump’s picks. Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad Donald Trump’s lock on the white evangelical vote is legendary, but he didn't focus exclusively on large religious voter blocs. He and his allies also wooed smaller religious groups, away from the mainstream. He posted a tribute to Coptic church members on social media and met with members of Assyrians for Trump — two smaller Christian communities with Middle Eastern roots. He visited the grave of the revered late leader of an Orthodox Jewish movement. His allies sought votes from the separatist Amish community. While Trump won decisively, the outreaches reflected aggressive campaigning in what was expected to be a tight race. NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia's attack with new hypersonic missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — NATO and Ukraine will hold emergency talks Tuesday after Russia attacked a central city with a hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the nearly 33-month-old war. Ukraine's parliament canceled a session Friday over the security threat. In a stark warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said in a nationally televised speech Thursday that the attack with the intermediate-range Oreshnik missile was retaliation for Kyiv’s use of U.S. and British longer-range missiles capable of striking deeper into Russian territory. Putin said Russia is launching production of the Oreshnik, saying it's so powerful that several of them fitted with conventional warheads could be as devastating as a strike with strategic — or nuclear — weapons. Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ education board has voted to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools. The approval Friday follows other Republican-led states that have pushed this year to give religion a larger presence in public classrooms. The curriculum adopted by the Texas State Board of Education is optional for schools to adopt, but they’ll receive additional funding if they do so. Parents and teachers who opposed the curriculum say the lessons will alienate students of other faith backgrounds. Supporters argue the Bible is a core feature of American history and that teaching it will enrich learning. 2 men convicted of charges related to human smuggling after scheme led to an Indian family’s death FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — A prosecution spokesperson says a jury has convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in an international operation that led to the deaths of a family of Indian migrants who froze while trying to cross the Canada-U.S. border during a 2022 blizzard. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Shand each faced four charges related to human smuggling before being convicted Friday. Patel is an Indian national. Shand is an American from Florida. They were arrested after the family froze while trying to cross the desolate border during a 2022 blizzard. Northern California gets record rain and heavy snow. Many have been in the dark for days in Seattle FORESTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A major storm with heavy snow and record rain that's moving through Northern California has toppled trees, closed roads and prompted evacuations in some areas after knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people in Washington and Oregon. Forecasters warn that the risk of flash flooding and rockslides will continue through Friday. The National Weather Service has extended a flood watch for areas north of San Francisco as a plume of moisture known as an atmospheric river inundates Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Up to 16 inches of rain is forecast in Northern California and southwestern Oregon. The storm system unleashed winds earlier this week that left two people dead and hundreds of thousands without power in Washington. Colorado funeral home owners accused of letting 190 bodies decay plead guilty to corpse abuse COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado funeral home owners accused of stashing 190 decaying bodies and giving grieving families fake ashes have pleaded guilty to corpse abuse. Jon and Carie Hallford entered the plea on Friday. Prosecutors say the owners of the Return to Nature funeral home began improperly storing bodies in a building outside Colorado Springs as far back as 2019. They allege the couple gave grieving families dry concrete in place of their loved ones’ cremains. Over the years, the Hallfords spent lavishly, buying luxury cars and laser body sculpting. That ended when the bodies were discovered last year. What do hundreds of beavers have to do with the future of movies? NEW YORK (AP) — The low-budget movie “Hundreds of Beavers” has turned into a lo-fi legend. Mike Cheslik’s film, made for just $150,000 and self-distributed in theaters, has managed to gnaw its way into a movie culture largely dominated by big-budget sequels. It’s a wordless black-and-white bonanza of slapstick antics about a stranded 19th century applejack salesman at war with a bevy of beavers, all of whom are played by actors in mascot costumes. It’s been called “the future of cinema” — a proclamation that may sound extreme for a movie about a guy with a giant beaver hat. But in a shrinking movie industry, DIY microbudget filmmaking may increasingly be left to fill some of the void left by risk-adverse, corporate-driven Hollywood. Noodles and wine are the secret ingredients for a strange new twist in China's doping saga Blame it on the noodles. That's what one Chinese official suggested when anti-doping leaders were looking for answers for the doping scandal that cast a shadow over this year's Olympic swim meet. Earlier this year, reports that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for a banned heart medication emerged. None were sanctioned because Chinese authorities determined the swimmers were contaminated by traces of the drug spread about a hotel kitchen. In a strange twist, the leader of China's anti-doping agency suggested this case could have been similar to one in which criminals were responsible for tainting noodles that were later eaten by another Chinese athlete who also tested positive for the drug.

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(BPT) - Every year, roughly 20-30% of older Americans head to warmer climates for the colder winter months. Snowbirds are often retirees on fixed incomes, though flexible work environments now provide more opportunities for anyone to spend several months escaping the chill. Whether on a fixed income or an empty nester with disposable income, consumers are interested in saving money where they can. With this in mind, snowbirds can look to their AARP membership to take advantage of relevant discounts and offerings as they fluff their feathers and get ready for takeoff. From savory breakfast options while driving to your seasonal destination, to home and auto protection, and even resources to support mental and physical health, AARP member benefits offer deals and savings that will help snowbirds take flight this winter. "Spending winters in warmer places has so many benefits that come with being able to be outside more often. Warmth and sunlight not only increase serotonin levels , which can result in more positive moods and a calm, focused mental outlook, but they also stimulate vitamin D production and may even boost immunity ," said Elvira Christiansen, Director of Retail and Loyalty for AARP Services. "An AARP membership makes it even better by offering savings as you plan your trip, as well as at many dining, entertainment and retail locations you will come across in your winter getaway destination, helping you to enjoy it to the fullest." 1. Order Up Road trips are often the preferred way to travel to a winter home for the flexibility of having a car once there. Whether your drive will have you behind the wheel for hours or days, you'll want to make sure you have your meals planned out. Fill up with a tasty breakfast or lunch with a stop at Denny's, which is easy to spot from most major highways. AARP members can save when heading to Denny's . With over 1,500 locations nationwide, members save 15% on everything from diner classics to breakfast items every day; maximum discount not to exceed $10. Restrictions apply. 2. Primary Care from Almost Anywhere Feeling under the weather can put a damper on your winter travels, so it's a good idea to make sure you can access quality healthcare even when you're at your winter destination. If you are on Medicare, you can check whether there is an Oak Street Health primary care clinic near you. Oak Street Health , the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name, provides primary care for adults on Medicare and focuses on prevention with personalized care to help keep you healthy — physically, mentally and socially. Benefits include same-day/next-day appointments where available, convenient locations, a dedicated care team and a 24/7 patient support line. AARP membership is not required to visit an Oak Street Health clinic. 3. Wellness Checklist Once you check off primary care needs for your winter destination, don't overlook other priorities like maintaining your prescriptions and protecting your vision. Start by making sure your prescriptions are up to date before you head out of town. If you do need a refill while you're away, you have access to a free prescription discount card from AARP ® Prescription Discounts provided by Optum Rx ® that can be used at over 66,000 pharmacies nationwide for savings on FDA-approved medications. You do not need to be an AARP member to take advantage of these benefits, though AARP members receive additional perks, including deeper discounts on medications, home delivery, coverage for your dependents and more. If you're having trouble with your vision, want to update your sunglass prescription, or simply want to maintain your annual visits to an optometrist or ophthalmologist while away, AARP members have access to information on vision insurance options that offer individual and family plans, featuring a large doctor network, savings on frames, lens enhancements, progressives and more. 4. Home (Safety) Away from Home One thing that should always be a priority is keeping your home safe while you're away for the winter. While Neighborhood Watch is always helpful, long periods away from a home require additional security systems. With an AARP membership, homeowners can secure their homes for less. Members save 5% on monthly home security monitoring with ADT Home Security , which covers smart home security systems including intrusion monitoring, connected smoke and CO detection, and smart automation for video doorbells, security cameras and smart locks. 5. Pack Auto Coverage in Your Luggage Driving south for the winter? Utilize AARP member benefits to save on auto care so you can road trip worry free. AARP members save up to 20% on annual membership fees for Allstate Roadside Assistance plans, which provides access to assistance for towing, jump-starts, tire changes, lockout assistance, fuel delivery and more. Allstate Roadside plan benefits can be used 24/7 in any car you drive, including rented and borrowed ones. And, if you want to bring any personal items with you but don't have room to squeeze them in your car, Budget Truck Rental has a variety of trucks for you to choose from. AARP members can save 20% on local or one-way truck rentals on Sunday through Thursday and 10% on Friday and Saturday, plus receive a $10-per-day Physical Damage Waiver. Regardless of how you're traveling or spending your winter months, AARP member benefits can help you maximize your budget while you prioritize the things that matter. 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Australia's proposal to ban under-16s from social media platforms is "rushed", social media companies claimed Tuesday, expressing "serious concerns" about potential unintended consequences. The landmark legislation would force social media firms to prevent young teens from accessing their platforms or face fines of up to Aus$50 million (US$32.5 million). Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.RJ Thompson scored 23 points -- including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 56 seconds left -- as Charleston Southern shocked host Miami 83-79 on Saturday afternoon. Miami entered the game as a 23.5-point favorite. Charleston (2-7) won its first game of the season away from home after losing its previous six road or neutral-court contests. The Buccaneers also got 21 points from Thompson Camara and 20 points and 11 rebounds from Taje' Kelly. Camara match his previous career point total. Miami (3-4), playing at home for the first time in two weeks, lost its fourth straight game. Brandon Johnson led Miami with 23 points and freshman Austin Swartz scored a career-high 15. Swartz entered the game averaging just 2.3 points For the first time this season, Miami was without Nijel Pack, who has a lower-body injury. Pack leads the team in scoring (15.2) and assists (4.7). With Pack out, five-star freshman Jalil Bethea made his first start and had six points. The game featured quite a contrast in coaches. Miami's Jim Larranaga, 75, has won 743 games in 41-plus seasons. Charleston Southern's Saah Nimley, 31, is in his full first season as a head coach. He was named interim coach in November 2023. In the first half, Miami raced to a 17-10 lead. However, Charleston Southern posted an 11-0 run to grab a 21-17 advantage. The Hurricanes lost control late in the first half as Miami's Johnson hit a 3-pointer and was hit with a technical foul for taunting. Later in the first half, Larranaga was also hit with a technical. By the end of the half, the Buccaneers led 45-37. Camara led Charleston Southern with 16 first-half points on 6-for-7 shooting, including 4-of-5 on 3-pointers. Johnson scored 12 for Miami in the opening half, all on 3-pointers. In the second half, Charleston Southern stretched its lead to 13. Miami rallied as the clock wound down. With 38 seconds left, Miami called a timeout while trailing 81-79. With 15 seconds left, Swartz missed a 3-pointer and the Buccaneers got the rebound. Daylen Berry made two free throws with 11 seconds left to ice the game. Up next, Miami will host No. 19 Arkansas on Tuesday night as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge. Charleston Southern will return home to face Tennessee-Martin on Tuesday night. --Field Level Media

Auto repair from your car insurer and fire extinguishers courtesy your home insurer? Not outlandish ideas, but part of the government's plans to allow insurance companies to sell related products and services. The government may allow general insurers to bundle their core insurance products with non-insurance products and services to increase insurance penetration and allow companies to offer competitively priced insurance products, two persons aware of the plans said. Also read | The plan, if rolled out, will allow the sale of gym memberships and basic healthcare by health insurers; vehicle repairs, diagnostic services and roadside assistance bycar insurers; and safety consultations, fire extinguishers and safety alarms from home insurers. The thinking is that insurers would provide comprehensive risk mitigation solutions that would help reduce the incidence of losses for them, resulting in better-priced products and lower overall risk for the nation, one of the two persons cited above said on the condition of anonymity. Seeking amendments Insurers have sought amendments to permit the sale of value-added services as they try to deliver new and valuable services to customers, the finance ministry said, citing the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai). “The proposal to enable insurers and insurance intermediaries to provide services related or incidental to the insurance business as specified by Irdai is under consideration," the ministry said in response to the observations of the Parliament's standing committee of finance on the matter. The second person cited above said that the finance ministry is working on the Insurance Amendment Bill, which will also redefine insurance. The bill is expected to be presented in the Parliament's budget session after securing Cabinet approval, the person added. This will allow the Centre to notify any other or ancillary business that insurance companies may be permitted to undertake beyond their core operation of providing insurance and risk coverage products to customers in consultation with Irdai, the person added. Also read | A query emailed to the finance ministry remained unanswered till press time. “These are good suggestions theoretically. In practice, Insurance is still a push product. If an insurance company runs a diagnostic centre, does it mean that their customers should only use that to get an insurance claim? Car repair is still a domain of OEMs and dealers. No dealer makes money in selling a car. They make money in service/repair of vehicle. My view is that insurers should focus on their core business," said C R Vijayan, former secretary general of General Insurance (GI) Council, the official representative body of the general insurance industry. Better auxiliary services “In my opinion, this is fine. To provide better auxiliary services while selling insurance products is a must-have, as customer demands have changed and they are looking for combined products. Like, if I am going to the gym, then I need better pricing for a health product; if I drive better, then I need a competitive quote on my motor insurance. So, allowing these frills baked into the insurance products will not only ensure innovation and provide a competitive edge to insurers, but will also help customers get very personalized coverages. So, it's in the right direction," said Debashish Banerjee, partner and insurance sector leader at Deloitte India. However, insurers may still not be allowed to sell financial products such as mutual funds on the lines of banks, as the government and regulators fear these specialized financial products could add more risk to their insurance operations. Also read | Irdai had earlier suggested permitting insurance companies to sell even mutual funds, but the proposal did not find favour with the government, the first person said. According to Banerjee of Deloitte, keeping insurers out of mutual funds is fair, since MFs are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), while insurance comes under Irdai. In countries where a single regulator for banks, insurers and stock markets oversees all financial products, it's easier to sell all products under a single umbrella. In India, unless an insurance company also takes a banking licence and is regulated by Reserve Bank of India and Sebi, they won't be able to sell MF products. DFS, Irdai to decide The department of financial services (DFS) in the finance ministry and the insurance regulator would decide on a list of related activities or activities incidental to the core insurance business. These may include services and wellness packages clubbed with general insurance products. According to a note on the insurance amendments by law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas published earlier, insurers need to be customer-driven in their approach towards products and services and offer a range of value-added services to their customers in addition to the core insurance product. Also read | “Typically, value-added services include non-core services in an industry, or the enhancements made to the core product or service offered to customers. The UK permits both value-added services and cross-selling services by insurers. Singapore allows life insurers to provide financial advisory to its clients, while Malaysia allows life insurers to provide services incidental to the insurance business," the note said, adding that Australian law, on the other hand, permits the conduct of business that is incidental to the insurance business of general insurers. However, life insurers are permitted only to carry out life insurance.Share Tweet Share Share Email In recent years, the global chip market has experienced explosive growth, driven by emerging technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. According to industry reports, the global chip market is expected to surpass $1.2 trillion by 2030. However, alongside this rapid expansion, cross-border chip transactions face significant challenges, including complex processes, high fees, and inefficiencies, which hinder industry growth. ChipChain Token (CCT) offers an innovative blockchain-based solution to address these pain points, providing a faster, more efficient, and cost-effective payment method for the global chip market. As technology advances and demand diversifies, chips have become a vital resource across multiple industries. However, traditional cross-border chip transactions still rely on cumbersome financial and logistical systems, leading to inefficiencies in payment processing. International remittances, involving multiple intermediaries, often take days or even weeks to settle. This delay severely impacts the agility of chip supply chains. Additionally, high foreign exchange fees and currency conversion costs further burden companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), limiting their ability to compete in the global market. Another critical issue is the lack of transparency in payment processes. In traditional systems, both parties often have limited visibility into the real-time status of funds, creating uncertainty and increasing transaction risks. For an industry like semiconductors, which heavily relies on supply chain reliability, this lack of transparency can lead to significant operational and financial setbacks. CCT addresses these challenges through its decentralized payment system and CCT tokens, offering agroundbreaking cross-border payment solution. By leveraging blockchain’s distributed ledger technology, CCT transforms the traditionally slow and opaque payment process into a fast, efficient, and transparent experience. Using CCT tokens, platform users can conduct near-instant cross-border payments, eliminating the need to wait for bank processing times. Automated through smart contracts, every transaction is fully transparent, and funds can be tracked in real-time, eliminating delays and human errors common in traditional payment methods. The CCT payment system supports seamless conversion between multiple fiat currencies and tokens, simplifying complex currency exchanges. Its built-in fee optimization algorithm identifies the lowest possible fees and fastest payment routes, significantly reducing the costs of cross-border transactions. With blockchain technology, CCT directly connects payers and recipients, eliminating reliance on intermediaries. This not only saves on middleman fees but also ensures that all transaction data is publicly transparent and recorded on-chain, greatly reducing information asymmetry. CCT’s cross-border payment solution is not only designed for large enterprises but also tailored to address the needs of SMEs, which often struggle with high costs and complex processes in global transactions. For many SMEs, the barriers of traditional cross-border payments restrict their ability to access international markets. CCT provides a low-cost, accessible tool with flexible fee adjustments, enabling these businesses to expand their operations without financial strain. Additionally, CCT’s smart contract capabilities support phased payment models, such as paying based on delivery progress. This dynamic settlement method eases financial pressure on buyers while protecting supplier interests, creating a mutually beneficial environment for both parties. As global demand for chips continues to grow, the internationalization of chip supply chains is accelerating. CCT’s cross-border payment solution not only enhances transaction efficiency but also integrates with the entire supply chain to provide greater transparency and collaboration. Through its supply chain tracking module, CCT ties every payment to the production, transportation, and delivery of chips, ensuring that financial flows align seamlessly with physical logistics. This comprehensive integration improves logistics efficiency and supports the globalization of the chip market. Market projections indicate that blockchain in supply chain management is expected to reach nearly $5 billion by 2028, and CCT is poised to play a significant role in this trend. As a critical component of chip trade, its cross-border payment solution will drive the global semiconductor market’s growth from billions to trillions of dollars. By simplifying payment processes, reducing costs, and increasing transparency, CCT enables businesses to complete transactions faster, accelerating market circulation and resource allocation efficiency. This industry-driven solution not only resolves existing challenges but also injects fresh momentum into the chip ecosystem’s sustainable development. ChipChain Token (CCT) is redefining payment processes in the chip industry and setting a new standard for global trade. Acting as a bridge between global chip suppliers and buyers, CCT’s efficient, secure, and transparent payment system is driving the internationalization of the semiconductor industry and fostering resource sharing. In the future, as CCT continues to optimize its technology and expand its market reach, its cross-border payment solution will extend beyond the chip industry, offering support for other sectors seeking globalization. CCT is leveraging innovative blockchain technology to transform the global semiconductor market, creating a future that is fairer, more efficient, and more sustainable for the entire industry. Techbullion Related Items: CCT Simplifies , Chip Payments Share Tweet Share Share Email CommentsKyKy Tandy, FAU close out Oklahoma State in CharlestonAlgert Global LLC Acquires 76,590 Shares of Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ:GOGO)

President-elect Donald Trump’s social media company, Trump Media & Technology (TMTG), reportedly filed a trademark application Monday (Nov. 18) for a service called TruthFi that would be a platform for cryptocurrency payments, financial custody services and trading in digital assets. The application did not give many details about the project or when it might be launched, but it would mark a diversification of the company that is now largely focused on Truth Social , The New York Times reported Thursday (Nov. 21). Washington-based trademark lawyer Josh Gerben said in the report that while companies can use a trademark application to reserve a name for as long as a few years, they usually file for one with intent to use it. “In my experience, most of the time if a client is going to file an application , there is something going on,” Gerben said, per the report. It was reported Monday (Nov. 18) that TMTG was in advanced talks to buy cryptocurrency trading venue Bakkt . Bakkt was created and is owned by Intercontinental Exchange , the owner of the New York Stock Exchange . It was reported in June that Bakkt was working with a financial adviser to weigh strategic options. TMTG has become one of the most actively traded stocks since Trump’s election victory, and it is now valued at $6 billion — enabling it to buy other companies. Bitcoin and the global cryptocurrency market have hit record highs since the Nov. 5 election, as traders expect the crypto sector to benefit from Trump’s support of cryptocurrencies. Trump pledged during the campaign to transform the United States into the “crypto capital of the planet,” while during the President Joe Biden administration, the crypto space suffered what industry players alleged to be “regulation by enforcement” under the Securities and Exchange Commission , PYMNTS reported Nov. 6. The president-elect has promised to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler with someone who would be more sympathetic to crypto, fueling speculation that the SEC would pivot to a more laissez-faire stance under a new chair. It was reported Monday (Nov. 18) that Trump was meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss the incoming administration’s personnel appointments .

'I had friends who were DJs, doormen and drug dealers... things escalated very quickly'As the rising star of cell therapy biotechs, Iovance Biotherapeutics ( IOVA 3.76% ) is a hot stock that's capturing a lot of attention, and for good reason. Iovance's one-of-a-kind medicine is already selling like hotcakes, and there's reason to believe that plenty more growth is on the way. Let's take a look at why this stock is worth purchasing today and never looking back. Today, Iovance has a trio of bullish drivers are the legs of the stock's investment thesis. A rapidly growing market First, Iovance's first cell therapy to be approved for sale, Amtagvi, is quickly finding its home in the market. This year, management estimates that sales of the therapy will bring in at least $160 million in revenue, with 2025's sum totaling at least $450 million. So investors who buy the stock soon will be, in theory, exposed to a tripling of the top line in the near term, which is bullish. In practice, the biotech is taking the actions needed to deliver on that ambitious goal for next year. Amtagvi is intended to treat patients who have advanced melanoma and who have already been treated with a common immunotherapy drug called pembrolizumab. Per management, its total addressable market is thus roughly between 20,000 and 30,000 patients annually. Serving those patients will require expanding the company's network of authorized treatment centers (ATCs). It's targeting a total of 70 ATCs in the U.S. before the end of the year, and progress is on track. Expanding manufacturing capability Another major initiative is expanding the company's manufacturing capacity for Amtagvi. Its current plans call for the expansion of one of its current facilities so it can generate doses for around 5,000 patients annually within the next few years, but it's also building up a network of contract manufacturers such that it can eventually treat an additional 15,000 patients per year. If those efforts are successful, it'll support Iovance's margins by controlling its cost of goods sold (COGS) . It might also be feasible for it to license out its facilities to produce cell therapies for other biopharma businesses, if it demonstrates exceptional competency in cell manufacturing. So the odds that Iovance will make good on its revenue estimates are decidedly favorable, and there's a clear runway for organic growth to continue after meeting them. A possible expansion of indications Finally, with a bit more research and development (R&D) work in the form of clinical trials testing Amtagvi in different oncology contexts, and in combination with pembrolizumab instead of only after a course of treatment, management thinks that it could one day treat as many as 70,000 patients with advanced melanoma globally. That'd expand its total addressable market by more than double, and likely require more manufacturing investments. Still, this is another bullish catalyst that is hard to ignore. The most important clinical trial is a study that's in phase 3 right now, investigating whether Amtagvi can be administered alongside pembrolizumab as a first line treatment. Being a first line treatment would lead to faster adoption of the therapy, rewarding shareholders in the process. The long haul could be even better Next year, Iovance will sync with regulators in Australia and Switzerland to see if they're willing to approve Amtagvi. It should also hear back from regulators in Canada, the U.K., and the E.U. in the same period, making for three potential catalysts and more revenue down the line. While it's true that there will be some lingering long-term execution risks relating to its cell manufacturing platform, the unique nature of its therapy means that it will likely retain the ability to draw on additional capital by taking out loans or issuing more shares of its stock. It'll probably need to do that before it becomes profitable at some point in the next few years. Nonetheless, as more and more patients globally gain access to Amtagvi, this company will have a lot of room to continue growing. Given Iovance's strong start to the therapy's commercialization, it's worth buying this stock.

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Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, speaks before the Senate at the state capitol on Friday, November 22, 2024. Javier Gallegos State Sen. Mike Reese, R-Leesville, and Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, speak at the podium before the Senate at the state capitol on Friday, November 22, 2024. Javier Gallegos State Sen. Alan Seabaugh, R-Many, tells a joke on the Senate floor at the state capitol on Friday, November 22, 2024. Javier Gallegos Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Income taxes will drop, sales taxes will rise and a much-maligned tax on corporate assets will disappear under legislation approved by the state Legislature Friday that ends two weeks of debate on how best to refashion Louisiana’s tax system. Final passage of the package during the special legislative session represents a major political victory for Gov. Jeff Landry, although lawmakers bowed to the pressure of special interests and scrapped major portions of his package that sought to eliminate tax breaks to simplify the complicated tax code. “It’s an exciting day for Louisiana,” said Rep. Julie Emerson, R-Carencro, who sponsored major pieces of the legislation and helped shepherd the package through the House. Landry can point to the fact that a majority of Democrats joined Republicans in approving each bill in the package except one. Landry achieved his prize goal of getting legislators to scuttle the graduated individual income tax system — which has a current top rate of 4.25% — for a single 3% rate as of Jan. 1. In conjunction, Louisiana will nearly triple the standard deduction for individual filers to $12,500 at the beginning of 2026. To pay for the tax cuts, legislators had to swallow increasing the state sales tax to 5%, or 1% higher than if they had allowed a temporary sales tax to expire next year. The higher sales tax will last for five years and then drop to 4.75%. Landry had sought to renew the expiring sales tax at just under a half-cent. Louisiana already had the country’s highest sales tax rate, and now a tax that hits the poor hardest will be even higher. Besides Landry, other political winners are Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, who led the way for the Senate to salvage the tax package after the House balked at approving a bill to extend the sales tax to 41 additional services. This week, Henry shuttled from meetings with Landry, Senate Republicans, Senate Democrats and House Speaker Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice. Another winner is Richard Nelson, the revenue secretary, the architect of Landry’s plan. Nelson, a former state representative from Mandeville, ran for governor last year but dropped out and supported Landry. Corporate franchise tax repeal Besides the income tax and sales tax changes, legislators also agreed to Landry’s proposal to abolish the .275% corporate franchise tax, a longtime goal of the business community. The 84-16 vote in the House for House Bill 3 marked the only time Friday that a majority of Democrats did not support one of the tax bills. The Senate approved the bill unanimously. The governor’s plan overall will reduce state tax collections and give the biggest dollar savings to the wealthy and large corporations, with Landry saying it will spark an investment boom that will raise family income and reverse the population loss that occurred while John Bel Edwards was governor. Whether families that earn less than $40,000 per year will receive a net tax reduction was not clear Friday, given the sales tax increase. The House and the Senate breezed through the long list of tax bills Friday, with Democrats showing no fight – none went to the microphone to voice their concerns. The centerpiece of Landry’s package – House Bill 10 , which combined the income tax cuts with the sales tax increase – passed the Senate 38-1, with only Sen. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans, voting no. HB10 passed the House, 80-19, with 18 Democrats and Rep. Beryl Amedee, R-Gray, voting no. She had said she had made a commitment to not raise the sales tax. It would cut individual income taxes by $1.3 billion and raise $845 million in higher sales taxes. Legislators made up the difference by raiding an infrastructure fund and drastically reducing tax credits that companies can take on their inventory tax payments to parishes. Landry sought to replace the three-tier corporate income tax system with a single 3.5% rate, but legislators established a single 5.5% rate. That will reduce taxes for companies paying at the 7.5% rate, while those at the current lower two rates will receive a higher standard deduction to allow them to avoid having to pay more money, said Sen. Franklin Foil, R-Baton Rouge, who took a lead role in shepherding the package through the Senate. Reducing the top corporate income tax rate – House Bill 2 – won passage in the Senate, 38-1, with Duplessis voting no, and in the House, 90-9. Democrats cast all the no votes. Film tax credit saved Landry wanted to eliminate several tax incentive programs that independent studies show produce a low return on investment for taxpayers. But, after heavy lobbying, lawmakers kept the tax credits for film and TV productions and for renovations of historic property, although at a lower cost to the public. Also, Louisiana joined 44 other states in imposing taxes on digital goods such as streaming and games. Beyond all of those changes, Landry and legislators want to undertake a major rewrite of the state tax code. That will now be up to voters on March 29. Voters will be asked to approve a complicated change to the state constitution that would give a permanent pay raise next year of $2,000 to teachers and $1,000 to support staff – by paying off $2 billion of teacher pension debt. The proposed constitutional amendment would also give parishes the option of repealing the property tax on business inventory, and would double the standard deduction for seniors, take most property tax exemptions out of the constitution and put their fate in the hands of legislators, impose a cap on annual spending and make it harder to create more tax breaks in the future. The amendment also would merge two state savings accounts and, if passed, allow the governor to use some of that money to pay parishes to drop the inventory tax program. Remaining untouched are two popular tax items in the state constitution: the $75,000 homestead exemption and the sales tax exemption for the purchase of groceries, residential utilities and prescription drugs. Landry's goals In an interview Thursday morning, Landry said he had four goals when the special session began the day after this year’s presidential and congressional elections. He wanted to raise teacher pay next year and ensure that Louisiana didn’t have a budget shortfall next year that would lead to cuts in vital government programs. Landry wanted to lift Louisiana’s standing in the State Business Tax Climate Index of The Tax Foundation, a Washington, D.C. nonprofit favored by conservatives. Louisiana is currently 40th and would jump to eighth under the original version of his plan. Because of the changes by legislators, Louisiana would now land among the top 25, Foil said. Landry also wanted to reduce the overall tax bite. In general terms, lawmakers are offsetting the reduction in income taxes with the increase in the state sales tax and other measures. The reduction comes from the repeal of the corporate franchise tax, which will save companies $530 million in the 2026/27 fiscal year. The Landry administration says that won’t cause a budget shortfall and reduce services because revenue from the corporate franchise tax in recent years has flowed into one of the state savings accounts. But Jan Moller, director of Invest in Louisiana, a Baton Rouge nonprofit that favors a progressive income tax system, has said in recent days that eliminating that tax will reduce the money available for government programs because corporate tax revenue has been inflated in recent years. In the immediate aftermath of the special session, local governments emerged as clear winners. They fended off Landry’s attempt to end their ability to impose sales taxes on the sale of machinery and equipment and on prescription drugs. The state does not tax those purchases. Landry was trying to follow the advice of The Tax Foundation, which has given poor marks to Louisiana’s sales tax system in part because of the complication of local governments imposing sales taxes on some purchases that the state does not tax. Needing more money to pay for the income tax cuts, lawmakers voted to not direct $280 million in vehicle sales taxes for two years to three major infrastructure projects: to extend Interstate 49 in Lafayette Parish, to complete the four miles of unbuilt highway on Interstate 49 just south of downtown Shreveport and to build a new bridge over the Mississippi River in metro Baton Rouge. Spending to replace the Interstate 10 bridge over the Calcasieu River will continue. Along with jettisoning Landry’s proposal to extend the sales tax to services, legislators also backed down from trying to revamp tax rates f or oil and gas production . Along a similar vein, state Rep. Roger Wilder, R-Denham Springs, withdrew his bill to triple the tax on sports betting. A group associated with Davante Lewis, a Democratic member of the Public Service Commission, has sent text messages and posted Facebook ads criticizing those who voted for the sales tax increase. In the final minutes of the special session, Rep. Steven Jackson, D-Shreveport, criticized the tactic, saying Democrats shouldn’t face criticism if they support good ideas from a Republican governor.China has just ‘invited’ US to next-gen fighter plane arms race – military researcher to RT