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bmy88 agent NoneHis recent beef with Drake ended in a resounding victory, he was awarded a coveted performance slot at the Super Bowl halftime show, and, earlier this month, he was nominated for seven Grammys. Yet on his surprise-released LP GNX , Kendrick Lamar seems mad as hell. A closer look at the lyrics offer some clues to his reasoning: People he cares about are dying and getting locked up; others he looked up to are either disappointed by him or disappointing him. Also, he’s clearly still sour about the entire feud with Drake. Even when he slips into standard rapper braggadocio (private jets, etc.), it feels like his heart isn’t in it. GNX Kendrick feels like someone trying to convince himself that all of this is still worth it. Being lonely at the top, of course, is nothing new; Drake himself expertly — if a bit cynically — commodified the successful sadboi schtick. And while it’s possible Kendrick saw the success of “Not Like Us” and leaned into indignance for commercial purposes, it’s also unlikely. Kendrick has been called many things, but a cynic is not one of them. What follows are 11 moments on GNX that force us to consider: After all the wins, what is Kendrick Lamar still so bitter about? Yesterday, somebody whacked out my mural That energy’ll make you niggas move to Europe But it’s regular for me, yeah, that’s for sure The love and hate is definite without a cure” — “wacced out murals” From the first bar on the first track, Kendrick wants us to know that, despite near universal acclaim, he’s not immune to hatred — even in his hometown. The mural in question, on the exterior of a Compton restaurant, was vandalized earlier this year with an “OVO” tag, among other verbal detritus. Snoop posted “Taylor Made,” I prayed it was the edibles — “wacced out murals” This bar is the facepalm emoji in lyric form. During their recent beef, Drake released a song called “Taylor Made Freestyle” that used computer-simulated voices emulating Tupac and Snoop Dogg. Snoop posted the track to Instagram , which Kendrick is clearly still sore about, but chalked it up to Uncle Snoop’s love for weed. (Snoop clearly still finds all of this hilarious .) Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down” — “wacced out murals” Won the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me — “wacced out murals” After Kendrick was announced as the headliner of the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans, the typical praise chorus was far quieter. In its stead came (loud) doubts, with Birdman, Master P, Nicki Minaj, and others openly questioning the snub of hometown hero Lil Wayne. So while Kendrick will still get the benefits of the largest promotional vehicle in music, the fact that it comes at the cost of disappointing an artist he looks up to has clearly tarnished the experience. For his part, Wayne appears plagued by hurt feelings and short-term memory loss, wondering “ Man Wtf I Do ?!” just two months after admitting the snub “broke” him. Okay, fuck your hip-hop, I watched the party just die Niggas cackling about— while all of y’all is on trial Niggas thought that I was antisocial when I stayed inside of my house — “wacced out murals” It’s hard to tell which specific death or trial Kendrick is referring to here. What’s clear is that he’s hyperaware of the dangers that rappers face. Whether it’s prosecution by the government or violence from other gang members , Kendrick is fearful enough for his freedom and safety to simply stay inside. More money, more power, more freedom Everything Heaven allowed us, bitch I deserve it all — “man at the garden” Kendrick sounds like he’s trying to convince himself that he deserves his success and accolades. The doubt is coming from inside the house... How annoying, does it angers me to know the lames can speak On the origins of the game I breathe? That’s insane to me— “man at the garden” Certain levels of fame and fortune invite criticism from, well, everyone. Including “the lames.” It seems Kendrick has yet to accept this. I got this fire burnin’ in me from within Concentrated thoughts on who I used to be, I’m sheddin’ skin Every day, a new version of me, a third of me demented, cemented in pain Juggling opposing kinds of fame I don’t know how to make friends, I’m a lonely soul — “reincarnated” “Reincarnated” is a fascinating exercise in exploring the concept of reincarnation, imagining a spiritual connection to the ancestors. But before his trip through the past, he sets the emotional stage by reflecting on his painful growth as a remedy for his struggles with loneliness and self-doubt. He seeks not pity but salvation, searching for the fire to fuel his personal growth. It’s commendable, if a little sad. To all my young niggas, let me be the demonstration How to conduct differences with a healthy conversation If that’s your family, then handle it as such Don’t let the socials gas you up or let emotions be your crutch— “heart pt. 6” “Heart pt. 6” is a full-on nostalgia trip, with Kendrick reminiscing on a time when TDE was underground, Jay Rock was about to be the major label star, Ab-Soul was the genius lyricist, and Schoolboy Q wasn’t even rapping. But there’s a clear undertone of regret in how his relationship with TDE and Black Hippy dissolved, evidenced by this attempt at wise words directed at those who may follow in his footsteps. He’s achieved nearly everything someone in his position can achieve. But mans still misses making music with his best friends. Nigga feel like he entitled ’cause he knew me since a kid Bitch, I cut my granny off if she don’t see it how I see it, hm Got a big mouth but he lack big ideas — “tv off” Play that opp shit around me, I’ma tell you, “Turn it off” Heard what happened to your mans, not sorry for your loss — “peekaboo” True bitterness transcends even death. #RIPBOZO .

No. 7 Alabama looks to remain in playoff contention with a visit to OklahomaGrowing evidence of their criminal behavior must have driven the father and daughter to mount desperate acts—with former president Rodrigo Duterte egging the military to oust President Marcos while his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, is openly plotting to kill the Chief Executive. What is it with the Dutertes from Davao, one might ask, that their default reaction to any perceived adversity is to call for killing people? For six years under his presidency, Duterte’s “kill, kill, kill” mantra resulted in the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) of more than 6,000 as law enforcers implemented his brutal war on illegal drugs. His violence-laced rhetoric became policy that encouraged impunity among state agents and lawless elements, desensitized people to news of drug suspects being summarily killed, and normalized EJK as state response to criminality. The same propensity for killing must have prompted his daughter last month to disclose that her relationship with Mr. Marcos had become so toxic that she wanted to “cut off” his head. On Saturday night, Sara Duterte threw a fit at the House of Representatives where her Office of the Vice President chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, was being held in contempt for refusing to cooperate in the ongoing joint inquiry on how P125 million of the Vice President’s confidential funds were used up in just 11 days during the last quarter of 2022. In an online news conference in the dead of the night, Sara Duterte spewed invectives against the President, his First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez for allegedly instigating moves to persecute her and her family. Responding to a question from a female supporter, she said: “Don’t worry, ma’am, about my security because I have spoken to a person. I told him that if I were killed, he has to kill BBM (President Marcos), Liza Araneta, and Martin Romualdez as well. No Joke. No joke.” She added: “I left word, ma’am, that if I get killed, he shouldn’t stop until he has killed them, And he said, ‘yes.’“ Confronted with the possibility of criminal prosecution, the Vice President however backpedaled, like her father is wont to do when faced with accountability. It was a “conditional act of revenge,” she said, and was to be carried out only after her death. Not withstanding her ignorance of the law, and with the Davao template of killing adversaries perfected under her father’s term, there’s no telling which demented agent or underworld character would crawl out of the woodwork to carry out the Vice President’s imaginary deathbed command. As the second highest official of the land and constitutional successor to the presidency, Sara Duterte’s incendiary words constitute a serious threat to the President’s life, while her father’s call on the military to withdraw support from a “durugistang presidente” (a drug addict of a President) borders on sedition. The government is thus well within its right to take appropriate action to forestall such evil designs that could plunge the country into civil strife and economic and political chaos. In contrast to the Dutertes’ apoplectic statements, the President’s firm and dignified response was reassuring. Without stooping to his erstwhile political allies’ gutter level, Mr. Marcos said in a video message on Monday that he will not tolerate such criminal threats and will continue to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law. Sharing the general sentiment that her rants were meant to divert attention from investigations on the questionable use of P612.5 million confidential funds, the President said the search for truth “should not be subjected to ‘tokhang,’” referencing the killings under the Duterte drug war. In dealing with the ticking time bombs that the Dutertes have become, the government must pursue to its logical conclusion its probe on the possible plunder of confidential funds given to Sara Duterte, and the extrajudicial killings of thousands under Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. Now that it has all the ammunition it needs to build its case against the former president, the government must allow his thorough and unrelenting prosecution, be it in Philippine courts or before the International Criminal Court. Already, the Department of Justice and the National Bureau of Investigation have taken the appropriate initial steps to investigate Sara Duterte for possible libel, defamation and grave threats, and violations of the anti-terrorism law. Shouldn’t the older Duterte be held liable as well for the controversial law enacted during his administration? And while the Dutertes are busy digging their own graves, Malacañang has taken the offensive to expose the depravity of their power grab. In a statement, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin noted: “No motive is more selfish than calling for a sitting president to be overthrown so that your daughter can take over.” That is a much-deserved stinging rebuke, and one that should finally wake their supporters to their idols’ self-serving motives. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy .

Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigrationPresident-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. While immigration officials have used the tech for years, an October letter from the Department of Homeland Security obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how those tools — some of them powered by AI — help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency's supervision. The letter, sent by DHS Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen to the immigrant rights group Just Futures Law, revealed that the score calculates the potential risk that an immigrant — with a pending case — will fail to check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The algorithm relies on several factors, he said, including an immigrant’s number of violations and length of time in the program, and whether the person has a travel document. Hysen wrote that ICE officers consider the score, among other information, when making decisions about an immigrant’s case. “The Hurricane Score does not make decisions on detention, deportation, or surveillance; instead, it is used to inform human decision-making,” Hysen wrote. Also included in the government’s tool kit is a mobile app called SmartLINK that uses facial matching and can track an immigrant’s specific location. Nearly 200,000 people without legal status who are in removal proceedings are enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention program, under which certain immigrants can live in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending. In exchange, SmartLINK and GPS trackers used by ICE rigorously surveil them and their movements. The phone application draws on facial matching technology and geolocation data, which has been used before to find and arrest those using the app. Just Futures Law wrote to Hysen earlier this year, questioning the fairness of using an algorithm to assess whether someone is a flight risk and raising concerns over how much data SmartLINK collects. Such AI systems, which score or screen people, are used widely but remain largely unregulated even though some have been found to discriminate on race, gender or other protected traits. DHS said in an email that it is committed to ensuring that its use of AI is transparent and safeguards privacy and civil rights while avoiding biases. The agency said it is working to implement the Biden administration’s requirements on using AI , but Hysen said in his letter that security officials may waive those requirements for certain uses. Trump has publicly vowed to repeal Biden's AI policy when he returns to the White House in January. “DHS uses AI to assist our personnel in their work, but DHS does not use the outputs of AI systems as the sole basis for any law enforcement action or denial of benefits,” a spokesperson for DHS told the AP. Trump has not revealed how he plans to carry out his promised deportation of an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally. Although he has proposed invoking wartime powers, as well as military involvement, the plan would face major logistical challenges — such as where to keep those who have been detained and how to find people spread across the country — that AI-powered surveillance tools could potentially address. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, did not answer questions about how they plan to use DHS’ tech, but said in a statement that “President Trump will marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation” in American history. Over 100 civil society groups sent a letter on Friday urging the Office of Management and Budget to require DHS to comply with the Biden administration’s guidelines. OMB did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Just Futures Law’s executive director, Paromita Shah, said if immigrants are scored as flight risks, they are more likely to remain in detention, "limiting their ability to prepare a defense in their case in immigration court, which is already difficult enough as it is.” SmartLINK, part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, is run by BI Inc., a subsidiary of the private prison company The GEO Group. The GEO Group also contracts with ICE to run detention centers. ICE is tight-lipped about how it uses SmartLINK’s location feature to find and arrest immigrants. Still, public records show that during Trump’s first term in 2018, Manassas, Virginia-based employees of BI Inc. relayed immigrants’ GPS locations to federal authorities, who then arrested over 40 people. In a report last year to address privacy issues and concerns, DHS said that the mobile app includes security features that “prohibit access to information on the participant’s mobile device, with the exception of location data points when the app is open.” But the report notes that there remains a risk that data collected from people "may be misused for unauthorized persistent monitoring.” Such information could also be stored in other ICE and DHS databases and used for other DHS mission purposes, the report said. On investor calls earlier this month, private prison companies were clear-eyed about the opportunities ahead. The GEO Group’s executive chairman George Christopher Zoley said that he expects the incoming Trump administration to “take a much more aggressive approach regarding border security as well as interior enforcement and to request additional funding from Congress to achieve these goals.” “In GEO’s ISAP program, we can scale up from the present 182,500 participants to several hundreds of thousands, or even millions of participants,” Zoley said. That same day, the head of another private prison company told investors he would be watching closely to see how the new administration may change immigrant monitoring programs. “It’s an opportunity for multiple vendors to engage ICE about the program going forward and think about creative and innovative solutions to not only get better outcomes, but also scale up the program as necessary,” Damon Hininger, CEO of the private prison company CoreCivic Inc. said on an earnings call. GEO did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement, CoreCivic said that it has played “a valued but limited role in America’s immigration system” for both Democrats and Republicans for over 40 years.

Valu، MENA’s leading universal financial technology company، is thrilled to announce its continued sponsorship of rising star Weightlifting champion Mahmoud Hosny. For the past two years، Hosny has been part of our athlete support program. This partnership underscores Valu’s commitment to inspiring and empowering athletes as they strive for excellence in their respective sports. As Mahmoud competes in official championships in Egypt and worldwide، Valu offers him the support he needs to succeed. Mohamed Mounir، Deputy CEO of Valu ، shared his vision: “This partnership reflects our dedication to nurturing local talent and strengthening the sports community. We strive to ensure our sponsored athletes have the resources they need to thrive. Supporting athletes like Mahmoud Hosny not only helps them achieve their dreams but also uplifts our country and enriches our brand. We’re excited to follow Mahmoud’s journey and the positive influence he can have in the world of sports. At Valu، we truly believe that sports have the power to unite people، inspire change، and create a brighter future for everyone.” Mahmoud has already made significant strides in his athletic career، achieving remarkable milestones including: “These accomplishments reflect Mahmoud’s dedication and talent، and we are proud to support him on his journey to excellence،” Added Mounir . Valu is dedicated to nurturing young talent and believes in the potential of the next generation of athletes. Our sponsorship of Hana Goda highlights this commitment، as we were proud to be the first brand to support her journey. By investing in young athletes like Hana، we aim to help them reach their dreams while inspiring others to pursue their passions. We envision a future where these young talents excel in their sports، uplift their communities، and motivate the next wave of aspiring athletes.State government launches parliamentary inquiry into regional housing crisis

Big Ten could place four teams in playoff, thanks to IU's riseKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 18 and No. 7 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to seven games with a 78-35 victory over UT Martin on Wednesday. Felix Okpara had 10 points and 11 rebounds for the Volunteers (7-0). Zakai Zeigler added 11 points and nine assists, and Igor Milicic had 13 rebounds and nine points. The Skyhawks (2-5) were led by Josu Grullon's 15 points. Lanier scored 11 points in the first half as Tennessee built a 35-20 lead at the half. Grullon had 10 for UT Martin. UT Martin: Dropped its fifth straight after two opening wins under first-year coach Jeremy Shulman. After 21 wins last year, the Skyhawks brought in 16 newcomers this season. They are picked to finish 10th in the Ohio Valley Conference. Tennessee: After receiving the news that 6-foot-9 sophomore J.P. Estrella will miss the entire season with a foot injury, the Vols have had to go back to the drawing board to determine their rotation on the front court. Estrella had been coming off the bench with Cade Phillips to spell Igor Milicic and Felix Okpara. What that big man rotation looks like will be interesting. From late in the first half to early in the second half, Tennessee scored 14 straight points and turned a 10-point lead into a 44-20 advantage. Zakai Zeigler had five of those points. UT Martin committed 18 turnovers. Five of those were shot-clock violations. Tennessee scored 24 points off the turnovers. UT Martin will be at Charleston Southern next Tuesday. Tennessee will host Syracuse next Tuesday in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball

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Members and friends of the Aiken County Veterans Council had several local retirement homes on their radar Dec. 6, with continuation of the group's annual Operation St. Nick tradition, offering thanks and encouragement for veterans in their senior years. Visitors handed out gifts and shared some laughter and stories. North Augusta City Council member David Buck was among those visiting Pruitt HealthCare , in North Augusta. "I've been on city council for about a year and a half ... and that's been my favorite event that I've done so far," he recalled. Dwight Bradham , Aiken County's director of veterans affairs, was part of a gathering at Cumberland Village . Vintage 1940s and 1950s Army vehicles were part of the procession, assisting with a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus. A mechanical problem, however, put veteran Bill Monahan's 1953 Dodge pickup out of action, so a 1941 scout car with twin machine guns got the assignment. Santa officially arrived on the front bumper while Ms. Claus opted to walk a few yards to the entrance. Bradham, recalling the visit, said he "could definitely see the joy on some of these veterans' faces, because this time of year, for veterans, it can be very, very emotional." Marine Corps League supports community with Toys for Tots program He added, "It can get tough – a lot of low points for people, with mental health and stuff like that – so having this little ray of sunshine, this little snowflake come down and letting them know, 'Hey, you're not forgotten, and we appreciate you,' it really does brighten their day and can make for a much happier season for them." Lowell Koppert, chairman of the veterans council, produced the Operation St. Nick idea five years ago, while serving in Afghanistan. It was "kind of a no-brainer," he said, in terms of reaching out for support from fellow officers and reaching out throughout the community. He credited fellow veteran Sheila Pate, the council's secretary, with excellent work in organizing the annual effort. Koppert addressed the Cumberland Village gathering – veterans, employees and families alike – and pointed out that the gifts represented a broad range of well-wishers, including sponsors who helped fill stockings that were handed out Friday. Handwritten thank-you letters from children in local schools were sometimes among the packages. "We appreciate you guys having us," Koppert said. "We appreciate you helping facilitate all of this is, but this really is ... an Aiken County project. It's Aiken County that's wrapping their arms around you right now, to say merry Christmas and thank you for your service." Longtime red kettle bell-ringer has veteran status in two armies Cumberland Village residents on hand for the Friday gathering included Nick Kiraly, who first served in the Navy for four years and went on to devote most of 23 years to the Air Force. He had several family members – a nephew, the nephew's wife and their four children, all visiting from Chatham, New York – on hand for Operation St. Nick. "I was an Air Force combat controller. I made 647 parachute jumps. I have Parkinson's, so I fall back easy ... and I also got two Bronze Stars – one for Laos, when I was in Laos, and I was also in the Grenada operation, in 1983." He also smiled and acknowledged the unwelcome mechanical surprise. "I was getting a little impatient, because they were getting delayed ... It turned out very, very nice. I was going to say we need to buy Santa Claus a watch. I suggested that to them."Dragons’ Gutho casualty; Roosters’ No.9 headache: NRL stars in contract limbo... and where they could land

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President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting immigrants lacking permanent legal status. While immigration officials have used the tech for years, an October letter from the Department of Homeland Security obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how those tools — some of them powered by AI — help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled. One algorithm, for example, ranks immigrants with a “Hurricane Score,” ranging from 1-5, to assess whether someone will “abscond” from the agency's supervision. The letter, sent by DHS Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Eric Hysen to the immigrant rights group Just Futures Law, revealed that the score calculates the potential risk that an immigrant — with a pending case — will fail to check in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The algorithm relies on several factors, he said, including an immigrant’s number of violations and length of time in the program, and whether the person has a travel document. Hysen wrote that ICE officers consider the score, among other information, when making decisions about an immigrant’s case. “The Hurricane Score does not make decisions on detention, deportation, or surveillance; instead, it is used to inform human decision-making,” Hysen wrote. Also included in the government’s tool kit is a mobile app called SmartLINK that uses facial matching and can track an immigrant’s specific location. Nearly 200,000 people without legal status who are in removal proceedings are enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention program, under which certain immigrants can live in the U.S. while their immigration cases are pending. In exchange, SmartLINK and GPS trackers used by ICE rigorously surveil them and their movements. The phone application draws on facial matching technology and geolocation data, which has been used before to find and arrest those using the app. Just Futures Law wrote to Hysen earlier this year, questioning the fairness of using an algorithm to assess whether someone is a flight risk and raising concerns over how much data SmartLINK collects. Such AI systems, which score or screen people, are used widely but remain largely unregulated even though some have been found to discriminate on race, gender or other protected traits. DHS said in an email that it is committed to ensuring that its use of AI is transparent and safeguards privacy and civil rights while avoiding biases. The agency said it is working to implement the Biden administration’s requirements on using AI , but Hysen said in his letter that security officials may waive those requirements for certain uses. Trump has publicly vowed to repeal Biden's AI policy when he returns to the White House in January. “DHS uses AI to assist our personnel in their work, but DHS does not use the outputs of AI systems as the sole basis for any law enforcement action or denial of benefits,” a spokesperson for DHS told the AP. Trump has not revealed how he plans to carry out his promised deportation of an estimated 11 million people living in the country illegally. Although he has proposed invoking wartime powers, as well as military involvement, the plan would face major logistical challenges — such as where to keep those who have been detained and how to find people spread across the country — that AI-powered surveillance tools could potentially address. Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for Trump, did not answer questions about how they plan to use DHS’ tech, but said in a statement that “President Trump will marshal every federal and state power necessary to institute the largest deportation operation” in American history. Over 100 civil society groups sent a letter on Friday urging the Office of Management and Budget to require DHS to comply with the Biden administration’s guidelines. OMB did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Just Futures Law’s executive director, Paromita Shah, said if immigrants are scored as flight risks, they are more likely to remain in detention, "limiting their ability to prepare a defense in their case in immigration court, which is already difficult enough as it is.” SmartLINK, part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, is run by BI Inc., a subsidiary of the private prison company The GEO Group. The GEO Group also contracts with ICE to run detention centers. ICE is tight-lipped about how it uses SmartLINK’s location feature to find and arrest immigrants. Still, public records show that during Trump’s first term in 2018, Manassas, Virginia-based employees of BI Inc. relayed immigrants’ GPS locations to federal authorities, who then arrested over 40 people. In a report last year to address privacy issues and concerns, DHS said that the mobile app includes security features that “prohibit access to information on the participant’s mobile device, with the exception of location data points when the app is open.” But the report notes that there remains a risk that data collected from people "may be misused for unauthorized persistent monitoring.” Such information could also be stored in other ICE and DHS databases and used for other DHS mission purposes, the report said. On investor calls earlier this month, private prison companies were clear-eyed about the opportunities ahead. The GEO Group’s executive chairman George Christopher Zoley said that he expects the incoming Trump administration to “take a much more aggressive approach regarding border security as well as interior enforcement and to request additional funding from Congress to achieve these goals.” “In GEO’s ISAP program, we can scale up from the present 182,500 participants to several hundreds of thousands, or even millions of participants,” Zoley said. That same day, the head of another private prison company told investors he would be watching closely to see how the new administration may change immigrant monitoring programs. “It’s an opportunity for multiple vendors to engage ICE about the program going forward and think about creative and innovative solutions to not only get better outcomes, but also scale up the program as necessary,” Damon Hininger, CEO of the private prison company CoreCivic Inc. said on an earnings call. GEO did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement, CoreCivic said that it has played “a valued but limited role in America’s immigration system” for both Democrats and Republicans for over 40 years.Big Ten could place four teams in playoff, thanks to IU's rise

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics’ first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum added 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston post a season-high fifth straight victory. Anthony Edwards had 28 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which has lost five of its last seven. Julius Randle added 23 points, and Rudy Gobert finished with 10 points and 20 rebounds, his eighth double-double of the season. Minnesota got within 55-54 early in the third quarter, before a 14-0 run by Boston. The spurt featured four 3s by the Celtics, including two by Tatum. The lead grew to 79-60 with 4:26 to play in the period. But the Timberwolves chipped it all the way down in the fourth, getting within 107-105 with 34 seconds left on a driving layup by Randle. Timberwolves: Minnesota will be looking to for some wins at home, after dropping four of its last five on the road. Celtics: The Celtics have struggled at home at times this season but improved to 6-2 at the Garden. The Timberwolves had the ball with 7.1 seconds and a chance to win. Edwards got the inbounds and tried to drive on Brown. But he was cut off, and the ball swung to Naz Reid, who failed to get off a 3 as time expired. Boston assisted on 25 of its 37 made field goals. The Timberwolves host Houston in NBA Cup play on Tuesday, beginning a four-game homestand. The Celtics host the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba

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