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jiliko 2.0 app Blakley's 28 lead Le Moyne over SUNY Delhi 106-51Tulsi Gabbard speaks out after being chosen by President-elect Trump to be the director of National Intelligence on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.' A top conservative grassroots group is launching a six-figure ad campaign to support the swift confirmation of President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees. The $150,000 static digital ad campaign will target nine states with a "soft appeal" to voters who might, in turn, contact their senators and express how Trump "has a mandate from the American people," Heritage Action for America Vice President Ryan Walker said Thursday. Walker said the $150,000 is the first tranche of $1 million the group has allocated through Inauguration Day to push for Americans to ask their senators to support the nominees. The first ad of the campaign sought to bolster Defense Secretary-nominee Pete Hegseth, and the overall initial ad buy will last through Dec. 31. CONSERVATIVE GROUP REGISTERS 50K VOTERS IN SWING STATES Several of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks for his second term. (Getty Images) Other ads have or will highlight former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Kash Patel and former Florida Attorney General Pamela Bondi – all of whom are Trump Cabinet nominees. This initial buy, Walker said, focuses on Alaska, Maine, Louisiana, Iowa, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Utah, South Dakota and Washington, D.C. While most similar advertising campaigns may seek to appeal to voters in "swing states" or in a particular region of the country, the states included here have a unique link, Walker said. Some of the states included in the first ad buy are home to senators who either appear on the fence or have not stated a solid commitment for or against nominees like Hegseth, Gabbard and Patel. Alaska and Maine are represented by two high-profile moderate Republicans – Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, respectively. PROJECT 2025 REMAINS NONPARTISAN, TRUE TO 1980S GOOD-GOV'T INCEPTION DESPITE WILD OUTCRY: KEY FIGURES Kash Patel and President-elect Trump (Getty Images) Both women voted to impeach Trump, but both also were supportive of some of the president-elect’s policies as well. "[Trump has] really about 18 months to get a substantial amount of his agenda through before the midterms. And time is of the essence in getting these folks, these Cabinet nominees, in a timely manner," Walker said. "Uniting the Republican conference around them is what we're trying to accomplish here." Walker said Heritage Action is focusing on public commentary from senators in the target states, and also is very much in tune with which nominees are in the news or spending time on Capitol Hill on certain days. Last week and this week, Hegseth made the rounds seeking support for his confirmation, so the campaign began with the former Fox News host, Walker suggested. Next week, Health and Human Services Secretary-nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to visit Washington for the same purpose, and the advertising campaign is ready to pivot to focus on the Democratic Party scion if necessary. "We want to remain flexible in this campaign to be able to highlight in different states... or different nominees, depending on what the conversation is in the Senate," Walker said, adding a direct-text-message campaign will also follow this initial advertising endeavor. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Trump and RFK Jr. (Getty) "Then we're likely to do a television ad," he said, adding he hopes to air it on national media on Inauguration Day. Heritage Action also employs grassroots activists nationwide to forward conservative principles at the state-government level. Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. He joined Fox News in 2013 as a writer and production assistant. Charles covers media , politics and culture for Fox News Digital. Charles is a Pennsylvania native and graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. Story tips can be sent to charles.creitz@fox.com.S&P/TSX composite up almost 150 at closing, U.S. markets also higher

LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Max Brooks' 26 points helped UMass-Lowell defeat Dartmouth 92-83 on Saturday. Brooks added nine rebounds and four steals for the River Hawks (8-4). Quinton Mincey added 20 points while going 7 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line while he also had six assists. Martin Somerville shot 3 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds. The Big Green (4-6) were led by Connor Amundsen, who posted 28 points and six assists. Cade Haskins added 16 points for Dartmouth. Jayden Williams also recorded 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Strike viewers found themselves echoing the same sentiment as the latest instalment of the BBC programme. The ongoing series of the show draws inspiration from The Ink Black Heart novel, written by J. K. Rowling and published under her nom de plume Robert Galbraith. It presents us with Cormoran Strike delving deep into mysterious crimes. This season delves into the startling assassination of a cult YouTube cartoonist behind The Ink Black Heart. Before her untimely demise, she had encountered Robin and confided her troubles of being subjected to harassment by an individual she suspected to be the anonymous mastermind behind an unauthorised spin-off game but the question remains; who is the creator and are they her killer? As this episode unfolded, viewers were quick to share their musings on social media platforms, reports the Mirror . Social media posts from viewers varied, with one person stating: "So many names. I've totally lost track of who everyone is! #Strike," and another sharing their confused nature: " #strike I'm lost with this storyline." A third weighed in with: "#strike bbc1 #TheInkBlackHeart Can't say I'm really understanding what this current Strike series is all about, not being into gaming or reading comics. Good acting throughout, no foul language but the storyline is for youngsters, presumably." Nevertheless, there were those who lauded the series, bestowing it with labels such as "brilliant". "#Strike @BBCOne Loving the latest series #TheInkBlackHeart Amazing as always. Brilliant cast and great storyline," one fan expressed, while another chimed in: "Another great season of Strike. Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger have great chemistry. This season was definitely different from the rest, but the atmosphere and style were still quality. 10/10 series. #TheInkBlackHeart #Strike." A third viewer wrote: "Could you drop 4 more i really dont want to wait another 2 years #Strike #TheInkBlackHeart," and a fourth added: "Every case ends with each season of Strike but the romantic intrigue just keeps intriguing. And I'm drowning in it. Help!" For many fans, the highlight of the show is the blossoming romance between Cormoran and Robin. Speaking about their on-screen relationship, actress Holliday Grainger revealed: "Their relationship is so complicated and there's a real fear of stepping over the line and there being a sense of no return. "It's written so well in the book, the breakdown of thoughts Robin has, of not knowing if he's going to regret it in the morning, if he's drunk a bit too much, or if this is not the right thing for him, and what it would mean for their business. It's only afterwards that she's like, 'Oh, that could have been something, maybe I was overthinking it.'" She added: "That moment makes her realise how she feels towards him properly for the first time, I think. But in that moment there's also fear of rejection, and of losing what they have, which is friendship. Robin has very few close friends, which is a big element." *Strike airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Quion Burns scored 17 points as Maine beat Canisius 84-79 on Saturday. Burns had seven rebounds for the Black Bears (8-5). Kellen Tynes scored 15 points while shooting 5 of 5 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line and added nine assists. Christopher Mantis had 15 points and went 5 of 8 from the field (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Jasman Sangha led the way for the Golden Griffins (0-11) with 26 points and three steals. Paul McMillan IV added 22 points and six assists for Canisius. Tana Kopa also had 16 points and two steals. The Golden Griffins prolonged their losing streak to 11 in a row. Maine plays Saturday against Stony Brook on the road, and Canisius visits Loyola Chicago on Wednesday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .By ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the Justice Department to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees after a weeks-long delay. The step lets Trump transition aides and future administration staffers obtain security clearances before Inauguration Day to access classified information about ongoing government programs, an essential step for a smooth transiton of power. It also allows those nominees who are up for Senate confirmation to face the background checks lawmakers want before voting on them. Teams of investigators have been standing by to process clearances for Trump aides and advisers. “This agreement with the Department of Justice will ensure President Trump and his team are ready on Day 1 to begin enacting the America First Agenda that an overwhelming majority of our nation supported on Election Day,” said Susie Wiles, Trump’s designate to be White House chief of staff. The announcement comes a week after the Trump transition team signed an agreement with the Biden White House to allow transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. The White House agreement was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1, according to the Presidential Transition Act, and the Biden White House had issued both public and private appeals for Trump’s team to sign on. Security clearances are required to access classified information, including on ongoing operations and threats to the nation, and the Biden White House and outside experts have emphasized to Trump’s team the importance of having cleared personnel before Inauguration Day so they could be fully briefed and ready to run the government. Republican Senators have also insisted on FBI background checks for Trump’s nominees before they face confirmation votes, as has been standard practice for decades. Lawmakers have been particularly interested in seeing the findings of reviews into Trump’s designated nominee for defense secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, and for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence. “That’s why it’s so important that we have an FBI background check, a committee review of extensive questions and questionnaires, and a public hearing,” said. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine on Monday. John Thune, the incoming Senate Republican leader, said the Trump team “understands there’s going to have to be a thorough vetting of all these nominees.” AP congressional correspondent Lisa Mascaro contributed.

Lamar defeats Ragin' Cajuns 74-45Paris, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Dec, 2024) President Emmanuel Macron is to name a new on Friday, aides said, after days of deadlock over finding a candidate to replace Michel Barnier whose ousting by pushed into a fresh crisis. Barnier was toppled in a historic no-confidence on 4 and there had been expectations Macron would announce his successor in an address to the nation even a day later. But in a sign of the stalemate in French after inconclusive legislative elections this summer, he did not name his successor then and has now missed a 48-hour deadline he gave at a meeting meeting of party leaders on Tuesday. On Thursday, Macron left on a day-long trip to key EU and ally but shortened the in an apparent bid to finalise the appointment. "The statement naming the will be published tomorrow (Friday) morning," said an aide to to the president, asking not to be named, late Thursday just after Macron touched down the trip to . "He is finishing his consultations," the aide added, without giving further details. - 'Stuck' - Whoever is named will be the sixth of Macron's mandate after the toppling of Barnier, who lasted only three months, and faces an immediate challenge in thrashing out a to pass . Each premier under Macron has served successively less time in office and there is no guarantee for the new premier that they will not follow this pattern. Macron remains confronted with the complex political equation that emerged the snap parliamentary polls -- how to secure a against a no-confidence in a bitterly divided lower house where no party or has a majority. the candidates widely floated so far have encountered objections at least one side of the political spectrum. "They are stuck," said a person close to Macron, asking not to be named and lamenting that "each name gets blocked." "No one is in around the president," added the source, expressing hope Macron will surprise everyone with an unexpected choice. Macron's rumoured pick, veteran centrist Francois Bayrou, raises hackles on the left -- wary of continuing the president's policies -- and on the right, where he is disliked by influential former president Nicolas Sarkozy. Beyond Bayrou, prime ministerial contenders include former Socialist Bernard Cazeneuve, current Sebastien Lecornu, a Macron loyalist, and former foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. Another name being discussed in the is Roland Lescure, a former minister, but the nomination of the former Socialist risks inflaming the right. - 'Fresh wind' - These "are that have been around for years and haven't seduced the French. It's the past. I want us to look to the future," Greens leader Marine Tondelier said. "The French public want a bit of enthusiasm, momentum, fresh wind, something new," she told 2 . Polls indicate the public is fed up with the crisis. Just over two-thirds of respondents to one Elabe poll published on Wednesday said they want politicians to reach a deal not to overthrow a new . But confidence is limited, with around the number saying they did not believe the political class could reach . In a separate IFOP poll, far-right National Rally (RN) figurehead Marine Le Pen was credited with 35 percent support in the first round of a future presidential -- well ahead of any likely opponent. She has said she is "not unhappy" that her far-right party was left out of the horse-trading around the , appearing for now to benefit the chaos rather than suffer blame for bringing last week's no-confidence over the line. In a critical looming moment, Le Pen on 31, 2025 faces the verdict in an embezzlement trial on charges she denies. If convicted, she could lose the chance of standing in the 2027 elections and with it her chance yet of winning the Elysee.

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Year-End Stock Surge? Economic Uncertainty Looms.The UN now says 207 people were killed in a slum neighborhood of the capital, Port-au-Prince, earlier this month. The United Nations has raised the death toll of a recent mass killing in Haiti, saying its investigation found that 207 people were killed by a gang , including dozens of older people and Vodou religious leaders. In a report published on Monday, the UN office in Haiti detailed events that took place between December 6 and 11 in the Wharf Jeremie neighbourhood of Cite Soleil, a coastal slum in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The gang took people from their homes and a place of worship, interrogated them and then “executed” them with bullets and machetes before burning their bodies and throwing them into the sea, the report found. Earlier this month, human rights groups in Haiti had estimated that more than 100 people were killed in the event, but the new UN investigation concluded that a total of 134 men and 73 women were slaughtered. “We cannot pretend that nothing happened,” said María Isabel Salvador, the UN secretary-general’s special representative in Haiti. “I call on the Haitian justice system to thoroughly investigate these horrific crimes and arrest and punish the perpetrators, as well as those who support them,” she said in a statement. The Haitian government acknowledged the killing of older people in a statement issued earlier this month, and promised to prosecute those responsible for this act of “unspeakable carnage”. The UN Security Council issued a statement on Monday condemning the latest gang killings and expressing their “deep concern” over the crisis in Haiti, highlighting food insecurity and gang recruitment of children . Insecurity and isolation The insecurity has deteriorated so far in Haiti that the UN recently ordered some of its personnel to leave the country or relocate from the capital to safer areas. The country is increasingly isolated after the Port-au-Prince international airport was closed due to commercial passenger planes being struck by gunfire . The UN is in discussions over what steps to take in Haiti after an international security mission led by 400 Kenyan police has struggled to restore law and order. One option being considered is a return to a full-scale peacekeeping operation, despite mixed results by previous deployments, including a “stabilisation” mission, MINUSTAH, which ran from 2004 until it departed in 2017. ‘King Micanor’ Human rights groups in Haiti said the Wharf Jeremie killings began after the son of Micanor Altes, a local gang leader, died from an illness. Witnesses told the groups that Altes, alias “King Micanor”, accused people in the neighbourhood of causing his son’s illness by casting an evil spell on him. In Monday’s report, the UN said that people were tracked down in their homes and in a place of worship by Altes’s gang, where they were first interrogated and then taken to a site where they would be killed. The killings are the latest humanitarian tragedy in Haiti, where gang violence has intensified since the nation’s president, Jovenel Moise, was killed in a 2021 coup attempt . The Caribbean nation is currently governed by a transitional council that includes representatives from the business community, civil society and political parties, but its government has no control over many areas of the capital city, and gangs are constantly fighting over ports, highways and neighbourhoods. According to the UN, more than 5,358 people have been killed in Haiti’s gang wars this year and another 2,155 injured. More than 17,000 people have been killed or injured in gang-related violence in Haiti since the beginning of 2022.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar cleared the air after she seemed to snub a reporter who asked about her former co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt . While at the premiere of her new series Dexter: Original Sin on Dec. 11, Gellar was asked if she knew whether Hewitt would be returning for the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot movie. “I have nothing to do with that,” the actress said quickly before stepping away . The moment went viral online and resurfaced old rumors of an on-set feud between the two women as stars of the original 1997 slasher movie. On Friday, however, Gellar explained why she seemed so cagey in her Instagram stories, chalking up her behavior to not wanting to violate non-disclosure agreements after she accidentally posted photos from the project’s set several weeks prior. “Aspiring actors please note: this deer in the headlights reaction is perfect for when you are excited to see so many old friends in one project but have already stupidly forgotten what NDA means once this month,” she wrote. Ultimately, Hewitt also confirmed her return to the reboot on Friday captioning a photo on Instagram. “It’s never too late to go back. Julie James is returning. I know what you will be doing next summer!” A post shared by Jennifer Love Hewitt (@jenniferlovehewitt) World-famous cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason said he was forced to cancel a concert after Air Canada refused to give his 300-year-old, $3,200,000 -cello a seat he had booked for his flight. Kanneh-Mason is touring Canada with his sister, pianist Kanneh-Mason, and the two released a joint statement addressing the show, which was supposed to take place Wednesday in Toronto. “First we had delays, then a cancellation, and the day concluded by being denied boarding with the cello – despite having a confirmed seat for it – on a new, final flight into Toronto,” they explained in the statement . “We can only dream of a time when all airlines have a standardized, global and carefully considered approach to the carriage of precious instruments that are booked to travel in the cabin.” The airline addressed the incident in a statement to CBC. “In this case, the customers made a last-minute booking due to their original flight on another airline being cancelled,” a spokesperson said. “We are still reviewing what happened including why the cello was not successfully rebooked.” Kanneh-Mason rose to world renown after playing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ’s wedding. 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Lythgoe stepped down as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance in January after a second suit was filed accusing him of sexually assaulting two contestants on a different show. A third lawsuit was filed in March, accusing Lythgoe of sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2018. It’s been some 26 years since Jennifer Love Hewitt’s ‘final girl’ faced off with a vengeful killer fisherman in the I Know What You Did Last Summe r series. (That was in the film’s sequel, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer ; a third film is not considered canon by horror fans, while a related TV series aired in 2021.) But with filming on an official threequel—set for release, wait for it, next summer—currently underway, Hewitt confirmed Friday that she’ll be reprising her original role. “It’s never too late to go back,” Hewitt wrote in an Instagram caption confirming the casting news. Hewitt joins her former co-star Freddie Prinze Jr. in the forthcoming film, alongside a lineup of young Hollywood talent who will near inevitably end up as roadkill . Perhaps unsurprisingly, Prinze Jr.‘s wife Sarah Michelle Gellar —who also starred in the first IKWYDLS movie—had previously confirmed she won’t be returning, because her character died . Fair enough! That hasn’t stopped the Internet from wondering if she didn’t really want to see Love Hewitt back either, with commenters reading deeply into an apparently shady red carpet moment . A post shared by Jennifer Love Hewitt (@jenniferlovehewitt) BBC reported that Apple’s new AI notification system sent a message from the outlet that falsely claimed Luigi Mangione shot himself. The new technology aims to group together notifications; however, it falsely wrote that the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Manhattan slaying had shot himself. The BBC sent a message to Apple in regards to the notification, but the company declined to comment. A BBC spokesperson said, “It is essential to us that our audiences can trust any information or journalism published in our name and that includes notifications.” The notification included other news stories, which were described correctly. The message read: “Luigi Mangione shoots himself; Syrian mother hopes Assad pays the price; South Korea police raid Yoon Suk Yeol’s office.” The BBC also reported that it’s seemingly not the only news organization dealing with the misleading summarizations. A screenshot allegedly showed that a New York Times grouped notification read that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was arrested. The screenshot could not be independently verified by the BBC, and the New York Times declined to comment. The NFL wished Taylor Swift a Happy Birthday with a TikTok of her and Travis Kelce’s most memorable moments—on and off the field. 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Apparently, boosting prostate health can actually be pleasurable—at least, that’s what premium sexual wellness brand MysteryVibe says. The Molto, an ultra-slim and bendable prostate vibrator designed by a doctor, is engineered to be the same size and width as a doctor’s finger and to mimic similar motions to that performed during an exam, allowing for not only intense prostate (the prostate is often hailed as the male ‘G-spot’) and anal stimulation but also a release of prostatic fluids. According to the brand, some studies have found that excess prostatic fluid can lead to inflammation and pressure, so not only is this a sex toy , but it’s also possibly an investment in your prostate health. Think of it almost like a lymphatic massage for your prostate—except one that can give you intense orgasms, too. 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Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson , known best to some for his past relationships with Kim Kardashian , Ariana Grande , Kate Beckinsale , and more famous women, now says he doesn’t want to be known as “this f---ing loser who just dates people,” in a new interview for W Magazine . to promote his new role as creative director for colorful sock brand Doublesoul, Davidson told the outlet his feeling that he was one of “a handful of celebs every couple of years” that the media “destroys,” after multiple run-ins with tabloids over his famous exes. “For some reason, I’m one of the people they chose to go after,” he said. But, he added, “It’s actually, in a way, a blessing, because it allowed me to take a step back and evaluate things. What do you want to be? Who are you?” Davidson said he only wants to be seen publicly “when it’s movie, stand-up, charity, or business ventures” and to focus on his stand-up career. “I’m someone who is from Staten Island, wanted to do stand-up, and if I got to do anything else because of stand-up, it was a miracle.” The iconic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle will hit screens for the first time in 18 years, with a limited run of four episodes set to premiere on Disney+ . Frankie Muniz, who will reprise his role as Malcolm, announced the reboot Friday, along with Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, who play his parents. The original creator of the show will also return as a writer. The new series follows Malcolm returning home with his daughter for his parents’ 40th wedding anniversary, according to Deadline . Christopher Kennedy Masterson, who played the eldest brother Francis, and Justin Berfield, who played the middle child Reese, are likely to be asked to reprise their roles. Though it’s unlikely that Erik Per Sullivan, who plays the youngest brother Dewey, will make an appearance. He quit acting in 2010 and has not appeared at any reunions. Malcolm in the Middle first premiered on Fox in 2000 and ran for seven seasons. Its success as a family comedy is credited with paving the way for other single-camera sitcoms.Eagle-eyed viewers spot Tulisa was eager to remove 'all traces' of I'm A Celeb

A number of elected Mohave County officials, and their counterparts across the state, have significant pay raises to celebrate this holiday season. The salary increases take effect the first of the year. In Mohave County, nine positions will see their annual salaries increased from $63,800 to $83,800. They include each of the five Board of Supervisors posts, the Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder and School Superintendent. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.NEW YORK — Juan Soto put on a New York Mets jersey and cap for the first time Thursday after his record $765 million, 15-year contract was finalized and talked about what made the difference in his decision. “They showed me a lot of love. ... How they're going to make it comfortable for me,” he said. "That's one of the things I was looking for." Soto was introduced at Citi Field a day after his deal was finalized. Speaking in the Piazza 31 Club, he was flanked by Mets owner Steve Cohen, president of baseball operations David Stearns and his agent, Scott Boras. “They always talk about family. They always talk about stick(ing) together,” Soto said. “That's one of the things that opened my eyes.” Security men in gray suits wearing earpieces were off to the side. Soto walked in led by Boras, wearing a dark suit, black turtle neck shirt and gold chain with his No. 22. “I’m excited by the Mets future,” Cohen said. “I think this accelerates our goal of winning championships.” Soto chose the Mets' offer on Sunday, deciding to leave the Yankees after helping them reach the World Series in his only season in the Bronx. SAN FRANCISCO — Willy Adames wasted little time making one thing clear: He wants to play all 162 games for the San Francisco Giants. So when introduced as their new shortstop Thursday, Adames looked to his left and gently put a hand on manager Bob Melvin's right shoulder, smiled and said, “if he lets me.” Melvin might not need much convincing, thrilled to suddenly have stability at a position that lacked continuity this year in his first season as skipper. Adames didn't hesitate to also offer a thought to new boss Buster Posey: He plans to win a few championships with the Giants just like the catcher-turned-executive did here. Surrounded by his parents and other family and friends, Adames was formally introduced and welcomed at Oracle Park after signing a $182 million, seven-year contract — the first big, splashy move made by Posey since he became President of Baseball Operations in late September. “There’s no words to describe my feeling right now to be here in this beautiful city, I’m just so happy to be here,” Adames said. "... This is a dream come true for me. I’m thrilled to be here, I’m so excited. Hopefully we can win a few championships like you did, and that’s one of the main reasons I’m here.” PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, was postponed on Thursday and scheduled to resume June 2, 2025. Dominican judge Yacaira Veras postponed the hearing at the request of prosecutors because of the absence of several key witnesses in the case. Only three out of 31 witnesses arrived to the hearing on Thursday. Franco’s lawyers asked the court to reconsider the postponement, arguing Franco must report to spring training in mid-February. “There is no case against Wander, for as many witnesses as they present, there is no case now,” Franco's lead lawyer Teodosio Jáquez told The Associated Press after the hearing. The judge replied that Franco is obligated to continue with the trial schedule and his conditional release from detainment. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan late Thursday received U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ankara for talks focused on a critical aspect of establishing stability in Syria after the overthrow of brutal dictator Bashar Assad. The meeting at the Esenboğa Airport was also attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the president's Chief Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç and Communications Director Fahrettin Altun. Blinken arrived after visiting Jordan on his first trip to the region since opposition forces toppled Assad following a 12-day lightning offensive that marked one of the biggest turning points for the Middle East in generations. NATO allies Washington and Ankara supported Syrian opposition forces during the 13-year civil war. They have both said they wanted the new Syrian administration to be inclusive and for Syrians to determine their own future. Erdoğan and Blinken discussed the latest developments in Syria, with the Turkish president calling on the international community to work together for the reconstruction of institutions in Syria, a statement by the Communications Directorate said. Erdoğan also told Blinken that Türkiye would take preventive measures in Syria for its national security against terrorist organizations, including the PKK's Syrian wing YPG , which is backed by Washington under the guise of a fight against the Daesh terrorist group. He added that Ankara would not allow any weakness in the fight against Daesh and would prevent PKK and its affiliates from taking advantage of the situation. Blinken noted the shared interest of the U.S. and Türkiye in supporting a Syrian-led political transition to an accountable and inclusive government, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement. He will meet with Fidan on Friday. Syria is also expected to top the agenda of talks between the two diplomats, a Turkish official told Reuters on condition of anonymity, adding Ankara is ready to support Syria as a safe and stable place governed by an inclusive government. Before arriving in Ankara, Blinken said the PKK is an "enduring threat" to Türkiye . "At the same time... we want to avoid sparking any kinds of additional conflicts inside of Syria at a time when we want to see this transition to an interim government and to a better way forward," he said. Separately on Thursday, Turkish intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalın, arrived in Damascus for what the Syrian Information Ministry said would be talks involving its new leadership. It marked the first visit by a senior foreign official since Assad's fall. Kalın and Qatar's head of state security, Khalfan al-Kaabi, arrived in the capital to meet with Syrian opposition leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, better known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, and caretaker prime minister Mohammad al-Bashir. Kalın was seen arriving at the Umayyad Mosque to pray, amid heavy security measures and large crowds, according to video shown on Turkish television. Later on Thursday, Türkiye named a new chief of mission to its long-closed embassy in Damascus, which it has pledged to reopen following Assad's fall. Burhan Köroğlu was named temporary charge d'affaires at Türkiye's embassy, Anadolu Agency reported, citing Foreign Ministry sources. Türkiye closed its embassy in late March 2012, a year after Syria's civil war began, due to the deteriorating security situation amid calls by the Turkish government for Assad to step down. On Tuesday, Fidan said Ankara would reopen the embassy when conditions allowed. Blinken's visit is also expected to focus on a possible cease-fire agreement in Gaza, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of State.Popular iPhone and Android app unveils genius free upgrade that lets you SPEAK directly with AI Father Christmas

Shares of apparel retailer The Gap ( GAP 11.31% ) jumped on Friday after the company reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024. As of 11:30 a.m. ET, The Gap stock was up about 9% but it had been up nearly 18% earlier in the day. Gap's profits are surging The big story here is that The Gap's Q3 profits were materially better than what investors had expected. The company's net sales growth of 2% was nothing to write home about. That said, investors were encouraged to see growth for most of its brands, including 5% same-store-sales growth for its Athleta chain. But the growth was still modest compared to its improvements with profitability. Gap's Q3 gross margin was only slightly better than it anticipated but this led to a big outperformance for its operating profit . The company's Q3 operating margin was 9.3%. This was the best Q3 operating margin it's had in seven years and it led to a meaningful 42% jump in operating income. Trading at roughly 11 times earnings going into its Q3 report, Gap stock was already cheaply valued. And with operating profits rising fast, investors are jumping into what they likely view as an undervalued investment opportunity. The holiday shopping season is shaping up nicely Many prominent analysts were raising their price targets for Gap stock today and commentary from management may have fueled the optimism. CEO Richard Dickson said that the "holiday is off to a strong start." And because of this, management increased its guidance for its full-year operating income. The good news here for investors is that Gap's higher margins indicate it's discounting less merchandise. This is related to the company's improved inventory management. Inventory levels going into the holiday season are lower than they've been in years. And this improvement could continue to support higher profits, which is good for investors.