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By MICHELLE L. PRICE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer’s comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks , whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government , weighed in, defending the tech industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump’s world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift, and his presidential transition team did not respond to a message seeking comment. Musk, the world’s richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect , was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump’s movement but his stance on the tech industry’s hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent,” he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Related Articles National Politics | Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? National Politics | Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes National Politics | In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns Trump’s own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration , including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order , which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump’s businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club , and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country” and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country,” he told the “All-In” podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump’s budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.By MICHELLE L. PRICE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer’s comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks , whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government , weighed in, defending the tech industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump’s world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift, and his presidential transition team did not respond to a message seeking comment. Musk, the world’s richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect , was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump’s movement but his stance on the tech industry’s hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent,” he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Related Articles National Politics | Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? National Politics | Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes National Politics | In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns Trump’s own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration , including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order , which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump’s businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club , and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country” and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country,” he told the “All-In” podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump’s budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.

Bristol Myers Squibb Stock In Focus After FDA Approves Cancer Drug: Retail Sentiment BrightensDAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Russian state news agencies are reporting that ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow with his family and given asylum. The agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source. The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but has contacted the Kremlin for comment. RIA also cited an anonymous Kremlin source that Moscow had received guarantees from Syrian insurgents of the security of Russian military bases and diplomatic posts in Syria. The report did not give further details. Assad reportedly left Syria early Sunday. Syrians have been pouring into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family’s 50 years of iron rule . THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule but raising questions about the future of the country and the wider region. Joyful crowds gathered in squares in Damascus, waving the Syrian revolutionary flag in scenes that recalled the early days of the Arab Spring uprising, before a brutal crackdown and the rise of an insurgency plunged the country into a nearly 14-year civil war. Others gleefully ransacked the presidential palace and residence after President Bashar Assad and other top officials vanished, their whereabouts unknown. Russia, a close ally, said Assad left the country after negotiations with rebel groups and had given instructions to transfer power peacefully. Abu Mohammed al-Golani , a former al-Qaida commander who cut ties with the group years ago and says he embraces pluralism and religious tolerance, leads the biggest rebel faction and is poised to chart the country's future. In his first public appearance since fighters entered the Damascus suburbs Saturday, al-Golani visited the sprawling Umayyad Mosque and called Assad's fall “a victory to the Islamic nation.” Calling himself by his given name, Ahmad al-Sharaa, and not his nom de guerre, he told hundreds of people that Assad had made Syria “a farm for Iran’s greed.” The rebels face the daunting task of healing bitter divisions in a country ravaged by war and still split among armed factions. Turkey-backed opposition fighters are battling U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in the north, and the Islamic State group is still active in some remote areas. Syrian state television broadcast a rebel statement early Sunday saying Assad had been overthrown and all prisoners had been released. They called on people to preserve the institutions of “the free Syrian state.” The rebels later announced a curfew in Damascus from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. The rebels said they freed people held at the notorious Saydnaya prison, where rights groups say thousands were tortured and killed . A video circulating online purported to show rebels breaking open cell doors and freeing dozens of female prisoners, many of whom appeared shocked. At least one small child was seen among them. “This happiness will not be completed until I can see my son out of prison and know where is he,” said one relative, Bassam Masr. "I have been searching for him for two hours. He has been detained for 13 years.” Rebel commander Anas Salkhadi later appeared on state TV and sought to reassure Syria's religious and ethnic minorities, saying: “Syria is for everyone, no exceptions. Syria is for Druze, Sunnis, Alawites, and all sects.” “We will not deal with people the way the Assad family did," he added. Celebrations in the capital Damascus residents prayed in mosques and celebrated in squares, calling, “God is great.” People chanted anti-Assad slogans and honked car horns. Teenage boys picked up weapons apparently discarded by security forces and fired into the air. Revelers filled Umayyad Square, where the Defense Ministry is located. Some waved the three-starred Syrian flag that predates the Assad government and was adopted by the revolutionaries. Elsewhere, many parts of the capital were empty and shops were closed. Soldiers and police left their posts and fled, and looters broke into the Defense Ministry. Videos showed families wandering the presidential palace, some carrying stacks of plates and other household items. “It’s like a dream. I need someone to wake me up," said opposition fighter Abu Laith, adding the rebels were welcomed in Damascus with “love.” At the Justice Ministry, where rebels stood guard, Judge Khitam Haddad said they were protecting documents from the chaos. Outside, some residents sought information about relatives who disappeared under Assad. The rebels “have felt the pain of the people,” said one woman, giving only her first name, Heba. She worried about possible revenge killings by the rebels, many of whom appeared to be underage. Syria’s al-Watan newspaper, which was historically pro-government, wrote: “We are facing a new page for Syria. We thank God for not shedding more blood.” It added that media workers should not be blamed for publishing past government statements, saying it “only carried out the instructions.” A statement from the Alawite sect that has formed the core of Assad's base called on young Syrians to be “calm, rational and prudent and not to be dragged into what tears apart the unity of our country.” The rebels mainly come from the Sunni Muslim majority in Syria, which also has sizable Druze, Christian and Kurdish communities. In Qamishli in the northeast, a Kurdish man slapped a statue of the late leader Hafez Assad with his shoe. Assad's whereabouts are unknown Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said the government was ready to “extend its hand” to the opposition and turn its functions over to a transitional government. A video shared on Syrian opposition media showed armed men escorting him from his office and to the Four Seasons hotel on Sunday. Rami Abdurrahman of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights told The Associated Press that Assad, 59, took a flight early Sunday from Damascus. A senior diplomat from the United Arab Emirates, which had sought to rehabilitate Assad's image and has welcomed high-profile exiles in recent years, declined to comment on his whereabouts. Anwar Gargash said Assad's destination at this point is a “footnote in history,” comparing it to the long exile of German Kaiser Wilhelm II after World War I. Calls for an orderly transition The rebel advances since Nov. 27 were the largest in recent years, and saw the cities of Aleppo, Hama and Homs fall within days as the Syrian army melted away. Russia, Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group, which provided crucial support to Assad throughout the uprising, abandoned him as they reeled from other conflicts. The end of Assad’s rule was a major blow to Iran and its allies, already weakened by conflict with Israel . Iran, which had strongly backed him throughout the civil war, said Syrians should decide their future “without destructive, coercive, foreign intervention.” The Iranian Embassy in Damascus was ransacked after apparently having been abandoned. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meanwhile said Israeli troops had seized a buffer zone in the Golan Heights established in 1974, saying it was to protect Israeli residents after Syrian troops abandoned positions. Israel's military later warned residents of five southern Syria communities to stay home for their safety, and didn’t respond to questions. Israel captured the Golan in the 1967 Mideast war and later annexed it. The international community, except for the United States, views it as occupied, and the Arab League on Sunday condemned what it called Israel’s efforts to take advantage of Assad’s downfall occupy more territory. The rebels are led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, or HTS , which has its origins in al-Qaida and is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and the United Nations. Al-Golani, has sought to recast the group as a moderate and tolerant force. “Golani has made history and sparked hope among millions of Syrians," said Dareen Khalifa, a senior adviser with the International Crisis Group. "But he and the rebels now face a formidable challenge ahead.” The U.N.’s special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called Saturday for urgent talks in Geneva to ensure an “orderly political transition.” The Gulf nation of Qatar, a key regional mediator, hosted an emergency meeting of foreign ministers and top officials from eight countries with interests in Syria late Saturday. They included Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Turkey. Majed al-Ansari, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, said they agreed on the need “to engage all parties on the ground," including the HTS, and that the main concern is “stability and safe transition.” ___ Sewell reported from Beirut. Associated Press writers Bassem Mroue, Sarah El Deeb and Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut; Samar Kassaballi, Omar Sanadiki and Ghaith Alsayed in Damascus; Jon Gambrell in Manama, Bahrain; Josef Federman in Doha, Qatar; and Tia Goldenberg in Jerusalem, contributed. Abdulrahman Shaheen And Abby Sewell, The Associated Press

Jude Bellingham came to the defence of Kylian Mbappe after the forward's nightmare performance at Anfield in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Real Madrid . The France star missed a penalty at 1-0 to compound a miserable game on Merseyside in which he was shackled by Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate throughout. With Vinicius Junior missing due to injury, the pressure was on Mbappe to perform in his more favoured wide-left attacking role, but he looked a shadow of his best self as Liverpool claimed a convincing win through goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo. Former Real Madrid and Liverpool winger Steve McManaman accused Mbappe of failing to step up when his team needed him the most in the absence of several injured stars. MORE: All the latest soccer news | Real Madrid news | Explaining how 'socios' own Real Madrid "They needed him tonight," he told TNT Sport. "Without Vinicius, without some of the other stars, they needed him to do something. He flattered to deceive, and that was his moment. That was his moment. "The Madrid press, they'll be quite ruthless tomorrow, and they'll be ruthless about Kylian because he just didn't deliver again when they needed him to. "Madrid are going through a rough patch at the moment, and the big players are not playing well, so that shines a light on him even more. Vinicius is not here. Will Kylian step up tonight? No, he won't." Kylian Mbappé's first 1,500 minutes of competitive football in a Real Madrid shirt has been... underwhelming? pic.twitter.com/qDjJMaoAei Mbappe's teammates were quick to stand by him, though. Bellingham made it clear that the missed penalty was not the reason behind their defeat, even if it came at a critical moment. "It's a big moment in the game, but it can happen. He's a wonderful player, but the pressure given how good he is is huge," he told BT Sport. "The penalty's not the reason why we lost the game. As a collective, we weren't good enough. Kylian can keep his head high. I know for sure he'll produce many more moments that are huge for this club. "To be fair, from the first minute, they took control of the game. We never really maximised the spells we had in possession. They were more up for it than us, which is really disappointing to say. It's a bad result against the best-performing team in Europe. It's no disgrace, but it's a bad result." Luka Modric told Movistar that Mbappe is "training well and with confidence" and stressed that things would eventually click. "Sometimes, it doesn't work out, like today with the penalty," he said. "But we have confidence in him and I'm sure Kylian will end up doing what is expected of him."

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Cybercrime is on track to cause $10.5 trillion worth of damage to the global economy in 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. More businesses are operating online than ever before, which leaves them vulnerable to attackers who can strike at any time of the day, and from anywhere in the world. Zscaler ( ZS 3.10% ) is a leader in zero-trust cybersecurity, and it has observed a whopping 111% increase in spyware attacks over the past year alone. It's a dangerous type of software that infects computers and steals sensitive data like financial information or the credentials of important employees, and Zscaler can help prevent the fallout. Zscaler stock is down 44% from its all-time high, which was set during the tech frenzy in 2021, but that hasn't deterred Wall Street. Here's why investors might want to follow their lead. A leader in zero trust cybersecurity Technologies like cloud computing allowed businesses to tap into a global customer base and hire employees from a global pool of talent. Both of those things are great, but they also come with risks. Managers now have to monitor workers who might be in an entirely different country, so they can't physically see them accessing company networks or sensitive data. As a result, there is no way to know whether a remote worker is making a genuine sign-on attempt, or if their credentials were stolen. Traditional cybersecurity software can't protect against such threats, so that's where Zscaler's Zero-Trust Exchange platform comes in. It starts by treating every login attempt as hostile, analyzing not only the person's username and password, but also their location and the device they are using, to make sure it's really them. Moreover, Zscaler only connects the employee to the digital applications required for their job. Therefore, even if a malicious actor breaches the identity layer, they can't access the organization's entire network or compromise sensitive data. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a key role on Zscaler's platforms, because it allows tasks like identity verification to be completed in seconds. However, the company is also expanding its product portfolio to include protection for companies using AI . With Zscaler, organizations can securely deploy AI copilots, chatbots, and virtual assistants with confidence thanks to new tools that restrict their access to sensitive information and prevent data leaks. Overall, Zscaler stops more than 9 billion security violations a day. That's an impressive number, but it's also frightening because it highlights how frequently organizations are at risk. Strong revenue growth and improving profitability Zscaler generated a record $628 million in revenue during its fiscal 2025 first quarter (which ended Oct. 31). It was a 26% increase from the year-ago period, and it was also comfortably above management's forecast of $605 million. The strong result prompted management to increase revenue guidance for the fiscal 2025 full year. It now expects to deliver $2.63 billion (at the midpoint of the guidance range), up from the $2.61 billion forecast three months earlier. Zscaler also made progress on the bottom line thanks to its strong revenue growth combined with careful expense management. The company still lost $12 million on a generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ) basis, but that was a 64% reduction from the $33.5 million net loss it delivered in the same quarter last year. On a non-GAAP (adjusted) basis, which excludes one-off and noncash expenses like stock-based compensation , Zscaler actually generated a profit of $124.6 million. That was a 43% jump from the year-ago quarter. Zscaler is trying to balance growth and profitability to build a more sustainable business for the long term. It's a big shift from the growth-at-all-costs strategy it adopted a few years ago, which is part of the reason its stock is down from its 2021 record high. But the company still has the potential to deliver steady returns for investors. Wall Street is bullish on Zscaler stock The Wall Street Journal tracks 45 analysts who cover Zscaler stock, and 26 have given it the highest possible buy rating. Four more are in the overweight (bullish) camp, while 15 recommend holding. Not a single analyst recommends selling. The analysts have a consensus price target of $224.47, which implies an upside of 9% over the next 12 to 18 months from where Zscaler stock currently trades. However, the Street-high target of $270 suggests the stock could climb by 31%. Over the longer term, I think Zscaler could perform even better for two key reasons. First, the stock trades at a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 13.6, which is significantly below its average of 26.9 dating back to when the company went public in 2018. ZS PS Ratio data by YCharts Zscaler stock would have to nearly double just to move in line with that average. I'm not suggesting it will happen, because a P/S ratio of 26.9 would make Zscaler even more expensive than CrowdStrike , which is one of the most popular cybersecurity vendors in the world because of its all-in-one Falcon platform. With that said, it's clear there is room for upside in Zscaler's valuation. The second reason I think Zscaler stock could eventually move higher than Wall Street's price targets is because of the company's addressable market, which it values at $96 billion across Zero Trust, data protection, and AI solutions. Based on the company's current revenue, it has barely scratched the surface of that opportunity. Cybercrime is on track to cause a record amount of damage next year, so cybersecurity spending is likely to continue trending higher. As a result, Zscaler stock might be a great buy right now especially considering its current valuation.

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spokespersons from , co-founders of and Canada’s largest online donation and fundraising platform, are available for media interviews to discuss GivingTuesday, which takes place this year on December 3rd. As many Canadians continue to struggle under financial pressure and are turning to charities to meet essential needs, CanadaHelps is highlighting how communities can unite this giving season by engaging in generosity. As the world’s largest generosity movement, celebrates and encourages all forms of giving, including donating, volunteering, performing acts of kindness, and more. More than $13.6 million was donated within 24 hours via CanadaHelps.org to support registered charities on GivingTuesday in 2023. This year, the organization is aiming to surpass last year’s total. The holiday season is a critical fundraising time for charities with approximately 40% of annual donations being made in the final two months of the year on CanadaHelps.org. The generosity shown on GivingTuesday and throughout the rest of the year sustains the vital work of charities year-round. Generosity is especially critical given the record-breaking use of food banks reported across the country as Canadians struggle under financial pressures and turn to charities for daily essentials including food and shelter. Spokespeople can speak to findings from with insights on Canadians turning to charities for support, including: Spokespeople can highlight a variety of easy ways Canadians can participate in GivingTuesday, including donating to a favourite charity or cause, volunteering, fundraising, setting up a monthly donation, purchasing (as holiday season gifts and stocking stuffers), performing acts of kindness, and so much more. Like so many small businesses that rely on postal service to deliver packages, many charities rely on direct mail which represents a critical portion of their annual revenue. With the Canada Post strike, many charities are concerned that they will be forgotten among supporters who would normally mail in a cheque at the end of the year. Spokespeople can speak to the impact of the labour dispute on Canada’s charitable sector, can share examples of charities in select cities that are affected, and offer alternatives to traditional mail for giving. While the arts and culture sector provides significant personal and cultural benefits to Canadians, according to , only 6% of the population says they prioritize arts and culture charities as important causes they support. Spokespeople can speak to the unique benefits of arts and culture organizations in uniting people, some of the challenges facing these charities, and highlight examples of the impact of specific arts charities in communities across Canada. As Canadians search for the perfect gift to give this holiday season, spokespeople can discuss the variety of giving options for all budgets that can make a vital impact on charities and the communities that rely on them. Spokespeople can speak to creative ways that parents can use GivingTuesday to engage children in giving while also learning about specific causes of interest and impact. Companies across the country are embracing GivingTuesday as a way to make a positive impact. Spokespeople can highlight how businesses are supporting charities, how it benefits their organizations, and provide examples of how select companies are supporting this day of generosity. Spokespeople can speak to strategic ways of giving and using charitable tax benefits to receive up to 49% of their contribution back as a tax credit. They can also discuss how monthly donations and donations of securities are strategic ways to give and how these methods grew 11% and 32% respectively on CanadaHelps in 2023 compared to the prior year. For 11 consecutive years, fewer Canadians have been engaging in charitable giving. Canada Revenue Agency tax filer data shows donation rates declined from 23.4 percent in 2010 to 17.7 percent in 2021 (among those Canadians claiming tax receipts). Spokespeople can speak to popular causes Canadians are supporting, ways Canadians are giving, and how we can reverse declines in the number of Canadians who give. Canadians are increasingly disconnected and have shrinking social networks, which is correlated with lower rates of giving. Recent global data also highlighted how Canada is the second most polarized nation when it comes to giving, only behind Great Britain.* Spokespeople are available to speak to these trends and how generosity can unite communities this holiday season. GivingTuesday has global roots and has made a local impact. Launched in 2012 in the United States as a response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday and brought to Canada in 2013 by CanadaHelps, GivingTuesday is now celebrated in more than 90 countries. In Canada, an estimated six million Canadians have participated in GivingTuesday. CanadaHelps is Canada’s largest online donation and fundraising platform, and a charity advancing philanthropy through technology. For Canadians, CanadaHelps.org is a safe and trusted destination for discovering and supporting any charity in Canada. 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Cowboys not interested in Daniel Jones after Giants releaseAs the Christmas season unfolds, BTS' V, also known as Kim Taehyung, is once again enchanting the ARMY with his soulful voice, continuing his yearly tradition. This time, he has joined forces with the legendary jazz musician Bing Crosby for a posthumous rendition of the iconic holiday classic White Christmas. This collaboration not only brings a fresh and heartfelt twist to the beloved song but also serves as a touching tribute to Taehyung’s late dog, Yeontan, making it a deeply personal and emotional gift to his fans during this festive time. BTS' V Pays Tribute To Late Dog Yeontan In White Christmas On Friday, December 6, the official social media handle released the much-anticipated music video for the collaboration between BTS’ V and the legendary Bing Crosby, reviving one of the best-selling singles of all time. This partnership brings together two global icons: V, a pop sensation of the 21st century, and Crosby, whose legacy in music is unparalleled. The song’s lyrics capture the holiday season's magic with themes of love and warmth. The animated music video features Bing Crosby delivering gifts on Santa’s sleigh, with V’s late dog Yeontan by his side, adding a heartfelt tribute and a touch of holiday joy. The release is especially significant as it marks 47 years since Crosby's iconic holiday duet with David Bowie in 1977, adding an extra layer of nostalgia and excitement for fans. V expressed his heartfelt gratitude for being part of such a special collaboration, sharing his deep appreciation for Bing Crosby’s legendary work. In an official statement, the BTS member said, "I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to be featured in a song with my all-time favourite jazz artist, Bing Crosby.” “Growing up, I listened to his song 'It’s Been a Long, Long Time' countless times each day, so it feels surreal to have the chance to sing alongside someone whose voice I have admired for so long. To collaborate with the voice of an idol I’ve looked up to for years is an incredible honor. As a huge fan of his, I made sure to sing with the utmost sincerity and respect,” Kim Taehyung further added.The package, which was first reported by the Financial Times, includes thousands of joint direct attack munition kits (JDAMs) and hundreds of small-diameter bombs, according to the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The news comes less than a day after the ceasefire agreement ended the deadliest confrontation in years between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group, but Israel is still fighting the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The package follows a $20 billion sale in August of fighter jets and other military equipment to Israel. Reuters reported in June that Washington, Israel's biggest ally and weapons supplier, has sent Israel more than 10,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023. In remarks late on Tuesday, Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu, listed the need to replenish weapons stocks as one of the reasons for the ceasefire. “And I say it openly, it is no secret that there have been big delays in weapons and munitions deliveries. These delays will be resolved soon,” he said. The package has been in the works for several months. It was first brought to the congressional committees in September then submitted for review in October, the US official said. The conversations about the sale had been going on even as a group of progressive US senators including Bernie Sanders introduced resolutions to block the sale of some US weapons to Israel over concerns about the humanitarian catastrophe faced by Palestinians in Gaza. The legislation was shot down last week in the Senate. It was likely the last chance to stop any weapons sales before Republican president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Biden has strongly backed Israel since Hamas-led gunmen attacked in October 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Most of Gaza's population of 2.3 million people has been displaced and the enclave is at risk of famine, more than a year into Israel's war against Hamas in the Palestinian enclave. Gaza health officials say more than 43,922 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's offensive. US law requires Congress to be notified of major foreign military sales agreements. An informal review process allows the Democratic and Republican leaders of foreign affairs committees to vet such agreements before a formal notification to Congress. A State Department spokesperson declined to confirm the sale but said US support for Israel’s security was “unwavering” against all Iran-backed threats, but added that Israel had a moral obligation to protect civilians. – Reuters.VP Kamala Harris addresses election loss, urges supporters to hold ‘power’

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t easy. But the Miami Dolphins’ 32-26 overtime win over the New York Jets was just what they needed to cling to hope this season. The Dolphins moved to 6-7 and kept their chances flickering for a seventh playoff spot in the AFC. Here are 10 thoughts on the game: 1. Drive of the game: The Dolphins take the overtime kickoff and go eight plays and 70 yards in 4:36 to win. After a first-play incompletion, Tua Tagovailoa competed six straight passes for 67 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jonnu Smith. The Dolphins tight end didn’t have a catch on the day entering that overtime drive. He finished with three for 44 yards. Tua finished off a big day where he wasn’t again helped with a running game and completed 33 of 47 passes for 331 yards and two touchdowns. 2. Player of the game: Jason Sanders. The Dolphins kicker made a 52-yard field goal to tie the game with seven seconds left and send it into overtime. He previously had a 57-yard field goal. You can’t leave out he earlier missed his first extra point of the season on his 21st time. But he’s made 16 straight field goals to have the longest streak going in the NFL. It was a good day for special teams as Sanders’ game-tying field goal was helped by Malik Washington returning the Jets’ kickoff 45 yards to the Dolphins 46-yard line. 3. Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers didn’t look so old Sunday, completing 27 of 39 passes for 339 yards and a touchdown. Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler made a couple of sacks in the fourth quarter for the kind of big plays this defense has had trouble making of late. His second sack almost pushed the Jets out of field goal range at the Jets’ 38. A third-down pass put them back in position for a 42-yard field goal to put the Jets up 26-23 with 52 seconds left. Sieler’s first sack on third-and-2 on the previous possession stopped a Jets’ streak of scoring on their initial five possession of the game: field goal, touchdown, field goal, touchdown, field goal. The Jets are the 31st-ranked offense in yardage (291.3) and 25th in scoring (18.8 points) per game. But other than a couple of sacks the Jets offense was making plays on this defense. 4. The Dolphins’ short-yardage and recent red-zone issues showed up again Sunday to make things difficult. On the game-opening drive, they went four plays and 67 yards. Then they needed five snaps (and Tyreek Hill drawing a pass-interference penalty) to go those final 3 yards. The following sequences weren’t as successful: *On third-and-1 from the Jets’ 21 on their second drive, Tagovailoa threw incomplete. Sanders then kicked a field goal; *On third-and-1 from the Jets’ 16 on their third possession, Achane was taken down for a loss of a yard. Tagovailoa then threw to Jaylen Waddle for a first down on fourth-and-2, leading to another Sanders field goal, giving the Dolphins a 12-10 advantage; *On fourth-and-3 from their 48 early in the third quarter, McDaniel dialed back his aggressiveness and punted. This wasn’t officially a short-yardage play, but it played into the idea of a change in philosophy; *On third-and-goal from the 1, Achane lost 3 yards with under 10 minutes to play. Safely out of a short-yardage situation, Tua threw to Hill for the touchdown on fourth down. 6. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle got back to looking like the playmakers of last year on Sunday. Perhaps the biggest moments came when Hill caught a touchdown fourth-and-goal from the 4 and Waddle caught the 2-point conversion to tie the game at 23 with nine minutes to play. Hill ended with 10 catches for 115 yards and Waddle nine catches for 99 yards as this was a game the Dolphins went back to their receivers from the start. Hill was in the game for all five Dolphins snaps from inside the 4-yard line on the opening drive. That’s as opposed to last game in Green Bay when he wasn’t on the field for a vital, goal-to-go series. Against the Jets, Hill drew a pass-interference call to get a first down at the 1. Hill also had an important 18-yard catch over the middle on third-and-10 early in the fourth quarter with the Dolphins down, 23-15. 6. Jalen Ramsey, the Dolphins best defensive player, struggled against the Jets best playmaker in Garrett Wilson. Ramsey had a pass interference penalty against Wilson on the Jets’ opening drive and was beaten by him on fourth-and-4 for 35 yards on the second drive. He got beat badly on a double move by Wilson for 26 yards just before half that could have gone for more if Rodgers had thrown a better pass. Ramsey covered Wilson and blocked a pass in the third quarter. But on the next play Wilson beat Ramsey on third-and-4 with a sideline pass for 8 yards. Ramsey was upset with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio last season for not letting him travel around the field with the other team’s top receiver. He traveled with Wilson on Sunday. Wilson had five catches for 105 yards. 7. Tua and this offense had good management in getting the ball at their 30 with 41 seconds left in the half after a Jets field goal. With no timeouts, Tua threw 10 yards to Jaylen Waddle, who couldn’t get out of bounds. Clock running, Tua threw 6 yards to Hill, who got out of bounds. Nineteen seconds left now. Tua threw over the middle to Waddle for 15 yards to the Jets 39. The offense ran up to the line and Tua spiked it with 6 seconds left. Jason Sanders then kicked a 57-yard field goal to tie his career high and the Dolphins would take a 15-13 lead at half. 8. Left tackle Terron Armstead had to sit Sunday when his right knee issues evidently became too much to play. He started the game, came out during the opening series, went in briefly for the second series and then was done for the day. His importance on the Dolphins line always has been in conflict with his constant injuries. In what could be a changing-of-the-tackle moment, rookie Patrick Paul took Armstead’s place and got off to a good start with Achane running over him for a 2-yard touchdown on the opening series. Paul was penalized for illegal formation to put Dolphins in a second-and-15 from the Jets’ 16 (the Dolphins had a kick a field goal for a 12-10 lead). 9. Quick Hits: *Zach Sieler had the understated play of the game with a sack on third-and-2 early in the first quarter. To that point, the Jets hadn’t punted. *Jason Sanders missed his first extra point in 21 tries this season after the opening-series touchdown. *Quote of the day: “A minor correction.” — referee Shawn Hochuli after going through a lengthy explanation of Jets’ Davis possible catch in the end zone before half, about him going out of bounds, being the first to touch ball resulting in a loss of down....after all this, the minor correction Hochuli made was the pass was incomplete anyway. *It was only the fifth NFL game tihs season where neither team punted in the first half. 10. Next week: Dolphins at Houston Texans. Houston has its bye week Sunday, so will be rested for this game. How good are they? They’re 8-5. So there’s that. But they’re 4-1 against the AFC South, half of which are lightweights Jacksonville and Tennessee. So that means they’re 4-4 against the rest of the schedule. They’re 1-3 against the best teams they’ve played, beating Buffalo but losing to Detroit, Minnesota and Green Bay. Sounds similar to the Dolphins.Column: The Chicago Bulls could advance to the NBA Cup semifinals with an unlikely win Friday. Who does that help?

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