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kfc jili777 US stocks rally despite Trump tariff threat but European stocks fallSeveral members of Donald Trump's incoming US administration have received threats including bomb alerts, the FBI said Wednesday, with one nominee reporting a pipe-bomb scare sent with a pro-Palestinian message. The President-elect's picks for UN ambassador and head of the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as his former choice to be US attorney general, said they were among those who had received the threats. "The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners," the agency said in a statement. Swatting refers to a practice in which police are summoned urgently to someone's house under false pretenses. Such hoax calls are common in the United States and have seen numerous senior political figures targeted in recent years. Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for Trump's transition team, said that several appointees and nominees "were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them." Outgoing President Joe Biden "has been briefed" on the threats, the White House said. "The White House is in touch with federal law enforcement and the President-elect’s team, and continues to monitor the situation closely," a spokesperson said in a statement. "The president and the administration unequivocally condemn threats of political violence." Biden has vowed a smooth and peaceful presidential transition -- in contrast to when Trump riled a mob that attacked the US Capitol in January 2021 with false claims of election fraud. Elise Stefanik, a Trump loyalist congresswoman tapped to be UN ambassador, said her residence in New York was targeted in a bomb threat. More from this section She said in a statement that she, her husband, and small son were driving home from Washington for the Thanksgiving holiday when they learned of the threat. Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, said his home was targeted with a pipe bomb threat sent with a "pro-Palestinian themed message." The former congressman from New York said he and his family were not home at the time. Matt Gaetz, who dropped out as Trump's pick to be attorney general after facing opposition over sexual misconduct allegations, reposted Zeldin's message on X and said: "Same." Scott Turner, the nomine for Housing Secretary and a retired NFL player, and Trump's pick for Labor Secretary, meanwhile also said they had also received bomb threats at their homes. Fox News Digital quoted unidentified sources saying that John Ratcliffe, Trump's nominee to head the CIA, and Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary pick, were additionally targeted. Ahead of his return to the White House in January, Trump has already swiftly assembled a cabinet of loyalists, including several criticized for a severe lack of experience. The Republican, who appears set to avoid trial on criminal prosecutions related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss, was wounded in the ear in July in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally. The shooter was killed in counter-fire. In September, authorities arrested another man accused of planning to shoot at Trump while he played golf at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Leavitt appeared to reference the previous incidents, saying that "with President Trump as our example, dangerous acts of intimidation and violence will not deter us." bur-dk/sms

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Wisconsin faces its first losing season in 23 years and the end of a bowl streak when the Badgers host arch-rival Minnesota on Friday in the annual Big Ten battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe. Minnesota (6-5, 4-4) lost to No. 4 Penn State 26-25. Wisconsin (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) lost its fourth straight, 44-25, at Nebraska in a game that was not as close as the score. "Well 1890 is the first time we played this football team coming up and this is what it's all about," Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck said of the rivalry. "And you wouldn't want to have it any other way, being able to end the season with one of your biggest rivals. I know our guys will be ready to go, ready to play." Wisconsin has 22 consecutive winning seasons since going 5-7 under Barry Alvarez in 2001, the longest active streak among Power 4 teams. The Badgers also have played in a bowl game in each of the last 22 seasons, the longest active streak in the Big Ten and third-longest in FBS. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is more concerned with the rivalry game than the winning season and bowl streaks. "I'm not downplaying it, I'm not saying it's not important, I'm not saying it's another thing that's on our plate," Fickell said Monday. "But when it gets down to this last week, it's about one thing, it's about the rivalry. It's about preparing to play in the most important game of the year." The Gophers have dropped their last two games after winning four in a row. Minnesota averages 26.6 points per game, while allowing 18.5, 15th-best in the country. Max Brosmer has completed 67 percent of his passes for 221 per game with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions. Daniel Jackson is the top target with 69 catches for 802 yards and three scores, and Darius Taylor is the top rusher with 730 yards at 4.8 per carry with nine touchdowns. One week after leading Oregon after three quarters, the Wisconsin defense was shredded for 473 yards and five touchdowns by Nebraska. Braedyn Locke, who took over at quarterback when Tyler Van Dyke suffered an early season-ending knee injury, has thrown at least one interception in eight consecutive games. Locke has completed 56.4 percent of his passes for 180.6 yards per game, with 12 touchdowns and 10 picks. Tawee Walker is the leading rusher with 828 yards at 4.7 per carry with 10 touchdowns. He has failed to reach 60 yards in three of the last four games. Former Wisconsin and NFL standout JJ Watt posted on social media his assessment - and frustration - with the Badgers after the Nebraska game. "Losing happens, it's part of the game. Hearing announcers talk about how much tougher and more physical Nebraska & Iowa are while getting blown out ... that's the issue," Watt wrote on X. "We are Wisconsin. Physicality, running game, great O-Line and great defense. That is our identity." Wisconsin defeated the Gophers 28-14 last after Minnesota had won the previous two meetings. The Badgers have won 7 of the last 10 and lead the storied series 63-62-8. --Field Level MediaWhat does the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire include?

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IOWA CITY — Iowa hosts Nebraska in Black Friday’s Heroes Game with the Huskers above the six-win bowl eligibility plateau for the first time since 2016. Nebraska (6-5, 3-5 Big Ten) beat Wisconsin, 44-25, on Saturday, ending a four-game losing streak and the longest stretch without a bowl appearance (7 years) among Power 5 programs. Iowa's Zach VanValkenburg hoists the Heroes Trophy after defeating Nebraska on Friday. Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz sees the victory and opportunity to participate in a bowl game as clear evidence of the Huskers “turning the corner” under second-year head coach Matt Rhule. “Nebraska is coming off a really good home win against Wisconsin,” Ferentz said. “(They are) playing really well. Made them bowl eligible ... It is a credit to Coach Rhule, his staff, his players, for the job they did in two short years.” Iowa (7-4, 5-3 Big Ten) previously dashed Big Red’s bowl hopes in 2023, Rhule’s first season, and 2019, beating Nebraska in Lincoln 13-10 and 27-24 to drop them from 5-6 to 5-7. Each of the previous six meetings between the two programs ended with a margin of victory within one score. “It is going to be a big challenge for us,” Ferentz said. “I know they are coming in her with confidence. We will have to be at our best Friday to be ready to go.” Ahead of Friday’s matchup, the 14 th meeting as Big Ten foes, Ferentz praised the construction of the Huskers’ roster. “(They have) done a good job of putting the team together, whether guys that were there, guys they recruited and guys in the transfer portal,” Ferentz said. Nebraska’s personnel reflect two different extremes on each side of the ball with an incredibly veteran defense and particularly youthful offense at key spots. On defense, Ferentz said the Huskers’ quality roster starts up front with fifth-year senior Nash Hutmacher and sixth-year senior Ty Robinson. “(They are) really aggressive on defense,” Ferentz said. “They have two defensive tackles that feel like they have been there forever. I think they have been there four or five years. Both have started a lot of games. They are showing it. They are strong and aggressive, really tough guys. That is really tough to block those guys inside.” According to Iowa offensive lineman Mason Richman, Ferentz highlighted Robinson and Hutmacher early in the week. “I know, when they wear the single digit, it means they are a pretty good player on the team,” Richman said. “They are really physical. We just have to limit them from getting going. We have had a couple good duels these past two years.” Ferentz also made note of the secondary, especially fifth-year senior Isaac Gifford. “They play a lot of people,” Ferentz said. “Their safeties are all good. They play three of them. No. 2 looks to be the leader. He is a really good football player on top of it.” Offensively, Ferentz picked out Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, the No. 7 overall player in the 2024 recruiting class, and wide receiver Jacory Barney. “Quarterback is an outstanding player,” Ferentz said. “I cannot imagine there is a better freshman quarterback in the country. No. 17, receiver, return guy, is a true freshman as well. Really good, outstanding football players, very dynamic. “They have a good offensive football team, good at the skill positions, big, have some experience up front.” Defensive lineman Yahya Black described the contest as “old school, big time football.” “Nose-to-nose, maybe a little blood, but just pure violence and that is what it is going to be,” Black said. “It is just going to be a whole fight.” He also said it is important to generate pressure on Raiola. “Not just him, but any quarterback,” Black said. “Pressure — not even just sacks — but pressure on a quarterback makes a big difference in the game.” In 11 games, Raiola leads Big Ten freshmen with 2,405 passing yards and 12 touchdown with 10 interceptions. Although Cade McNamara and Brendan Sullivan returned to practice on Monday and Tuesday, Kirk Ferentz said he hopes to roll with one quarterback against Nebraska on Friday — Jackson Stratton. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses the uncertainty at quarterback and the Hawkeyes' upcoming game against Nebraska during a midweek media availability on Tuesday, Nov. 26. (Ethan Petrik/Quad-City Times) Iowa's Yahya Black discusses the defensive line's Thanksgiving plans and the Hawkeyes' upcoming game against Nebraska during a midweek media availability on Tuesday, Nov. 26. (Ethan Petrik/Quad-City Times) Get local news delivered to your inbox! University of Iowa Athletics Beat Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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LONDON — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. His lawyer had called Hand a gold digger. The fighter, once the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship but now past his prime, shook his head as the jury of eight women and four men found him liable for assault after deliberating about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. He later said on the social platform X that he would appeal the verdict and the "modest award." Hand's voice cracked and her hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends, jurors, the judge and all the supporters that had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter. "She has given me so much strength and courage over the last six years throughout this nightmare to keep on pushing forward for justice," she said. "I want to show (her) and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served." The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual violence unless they come forward publicly, as Hand has done. Under Irish law, she did not have the anonymity she would have been granted in a criminal proceeding and was named publicly throughout the trial. Her lawyer told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. "He's not a man, he's a coward," attorney John Gordon said in his closing speech. "A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is." Gordon said his client never pretended to be a saint and was only looking to have fun when she sent McGregor a message through Instagram after attending a Christmas party. He said Hand knew McGregor socially and that they had grown up in the same area. She said he picked her and a friend up in a car and shared cocaine with them, which McGregor admitted in court, on the way to the Beacon Hotel. Hand said she told McGregor she didn't want to have sex with him and that she was menstruating. She said she told him "no" as he started kissing her but he eventually pinned her to a bed and she couldn't move. McGregor put her in a chokehold and later told her, "now you know how I felt in the octagon where I tapped out three times," referring to a UFC match when he had to admit defeat, she said. Hand had to take several breaks in emotional testimony over three days. She said McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter and she feared she would never see her young daughter again. Eventually, he let go of her. "I remember saying I was sorry, as I felt that I did something wrong and I wanted to reassure him that I wouldn't tell anyone so he wouldn't hurt me again," she testified. She said she then let him do what he wanted and he had sex with her. A paramedic who examined Hand the next day testified that she had never before seen someone with that intensity of bruising. A doctor told jurors Hand had multiple injuries. Hand said the trauma of the attack had left her unable to work as a hairdresser, she fell behind on her mortgage and had to move out of her house. Police investigated the woman's complaint but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely. McGregor, in his post on X, said he was disappointed jurors didn't see all the evidence prosecutors had reviewed. He testified that the two had athletic and vigorous sex, but that it was not rough. He said "she never said 'no' or stopped" and testified that everything she said was a lie. "It is a full blown lie among many lies," he said when asked about the chokehold allegation. "How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings." McGregor's lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. "You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise," attorney Remy Farrell said. "I'm not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch." The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They also showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor's arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. Farrell said she looked "happy, happy, happy." McGregor said he was "beyond petrified" when first questioned by police and read them a prepared statement. On the advice of his lawyer, he refused to answer more than 100 follow-up questions. The jury ruled against Hand in a case she brought against one of McGregor's friends, James Lawrence, whom she accused of having sex with her in the hotel without consent. Get local news delivered to your inbox!First look: Inside tower with units the size of an entire houseFrank Rossoto Stocktrek/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction The Global X Defense Tech ETF ( NYSEARCA: SHLD ) offers investors exposure to technology defense companies. 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