Harris 4-8 0-0 8, Pooler 2-6 1-2 5, Franklin 0-4 0-0 0, Smith 1-5 0-0 2, Tucker 0-0 0-0 0, Bryant 1-5 0-0 3, Graham 1-3 1-2 3, Tavares 0-2 0-0 0, Gray 0-2 0-0 0, Jackson 3-8 0-0 7, Wofford 2-8 0-0 5, Totals 14-51 2-4 33 Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
Singer Diljit Dosanjh paid a moving tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his concert in Guwahati on Sunday. He also listed life lessons that can be learned from the life of Manmohan Singh, who left for his heavenly abode on died on Thursday at 92 in Delhi after a prolonged illness. On Sunday evening, Diljit dropped a video from his Dil-Luminati gig on his Instagram account, saying that he has dedicated his Guwahati concert to the life of the late economist. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) In the video, the 'Naina' hitmaker could be seen paying respect to Manmohan Singh. Talking about the simplicity of the former politician, Diljit said, " Agar main unki life ki journey ki taraf dekhu, toh unhone itna saada jeewan jia hai, agar unko kisi ne bura bhi bola, toh unhone kabhi ulta jawaab nhi diya. Halanki politics ke career me ye sabse mushkil kaam hai. (He led a very simple life. He never used to answer back or talk ill about anyone...Even though this is tough thing to do in politics.) Diljit even urged the youth including himself to learn such etiquette from the life of Manmohan Singh. Singh's political career spanned several decades, with notable positions including Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996, during which he spearheaded economic reforms that transformed India's economy. He served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014, succeeding Atal Bihari Vajpayee . His tenure is particularly remembered for his steady leadership during economic crises and his contributions to modernising India's economy. After his second term, Singh retired from public life, having led India through a period of unprecedented growth and international recognition. He was succeeded by Narendra Modi in 2014 after the Congress-led UPA lost the general elections.Special Counsel files to drop all federal charges against Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher in midday trading on Wall Street Friday, keeping the market on track for its fifth gain in a row. The S&P 500 was up 0.1% and is solidly on track for a weekly gain that will erase most of last week’s loss. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 226 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2% as of 11:32 a.m. Eastern. Several retailers jumped after giving Wall Street encouraging financial updates. Gap soared 9.3% after handily beating analysts’ third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, while raising its own revenue forecast for the year. Discount retailer Ross Stores rose 3.6% after raising its earnings forecast for the year. EchoStar, parent company of the Dish satellite television provider, fell 3.3% after DirecTV called off its purchase of the company. Smaller company stocks had some of the biggest gains. The Russell 2000 index rose 1.3%. A majority of stocks in the S&P 500 were gaining ground, but those gains were kept in check by slumps for several big technology companies. Nvidia fell 3%. Its pricey valuation makes it among the heaviest influences on whether the broader market gains or loses ground. The company has grown into a nearly $3.6 trillion behemoth because of demand for its chips used in artificial-intelligence technology. Intuit, which makes TurboTax and other accounting software, fell 4.7%. It gave investors a quarterly earnings forecast that fell short of analysts’ expectations. Facebook owner Meta Platforms fell 1.3% following a decision by the Supreme Court to allow a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against the company. It stems from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. European markets were mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. Crude oil prices rose. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.41% from 4.42% late Thursday. In the crypto market, Bitcoin fell back a bit after surpassing $99,000 for the first time on Thursday. It has more than doubled this year and was most recently trading around $98,600, according to CoinDesk. Retailers remained a big focus for investors this week amid close scrutiny on consumer spending habits headed into the holiday shopping season. Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, reported a quarter of strong sales and gave investors an encouraging financial forecast. Target, though, reported weaker earnings than analysts’ expected and its forecast disappointed Wall Street. Consumer spending has fueled economic growth, despite a persistent squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. Inflation has been easing and the Federal Reserve has started trimming its benchmark interest rates. That is likely to help relieve pressure on consumers, but any major shift in spending could prompt the Fed to reassess its path ahead on interest rates. Also, any big reversals on the rate of inflation could curtail spending. Consumer sentiment remains strong, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index. It revised its latest figure for November to 71.8 from an initial reading of 73 earlier this month, though economists expected a slight increase. It’s still up from 70.5 in October. The survey also showed that consumers’ inflation expectations for the year ahead fell slightly to 2.6%, which is the lowest reading since December of 2020. Wall Street will get another update on how consumers feel when the business group The Conference Board releases its monthly consumer confidence survey on Tuesday. A key inflation update will come on Wednesday when the U.S. releases its October personal consumption expenditures index. The PCE is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation and this will be the last PCE reading prior to the central bank’s meeting in December.No. 15 Tennessee women beat Winthrop 112-50 for seventh 12-0 start in program history
Zachary City Hall. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two days before Thanksgiving, the Zachary City Council took the first step toward doing something that local political candidates and elected officials have flirted with on and off for the past decade: imposing a moratorium on residential development. The council, on a 3-2 vote that came after a lengthy debate, introduced an ordinance Nov. 26 that would ban many homes from being constructed in Zachary for up to one year. Council member Brandy Westmoreland, who put the measure on the agenda, stipulated that the moratorium could be lifted sooner if certain conditions are met — such as adopting a new master plan, which is in the works and could clarify several planning and zoning questions the council has raised at recent meetings. The moratorium would apply only to new residential developments of more than five lots. The ordinance states that “this moratorium will not affect the issuance of individual building permits for constructing residential single family structures, buildings and/or sheds.” Planned unit developments and traditional neighborhood developments also would be exempt. The council must vote to formally adopt the moratorium ordinance at its next meeting, Dec. 10, when it also will entertain public comments on the matter. If approved, this won’t be Zachary’s first moratorium. The city halted residential construction during a period of growth in the late 2000s. In the ensuing years — during which the city’s population doubled — the idea of enacting another moratorium has been tossed around regularly as a possible way to give the city time to come up with solutions to infrastructure woes like traffic and drainage problems. During election seasons, it has been common for candidates to take a stand on the controversial tactic. It has been all talk — until now. A lot has led up to this point. The current and previous councils have passed ordinances aimed at slowing the pace of development, such as increasing minimum lot size requirements and holding developers to strict construction and design standards. They seem to have worked: Bryant Dixon, planning and zoning director, noted that just one subdivision inside city limits — the Americana Crossing planned unit development — has been approved since he began working in Zachary in late 2021. Still, with its population approaching 20,000, Zachary is feeling the effects of a surge in newcomers the area. Longtime residents have become frustrated with the strain being put on roads, schools and other resources as they watch new houses go up, many of them in subdivisions authorized years ago under a prior administration. The city also has been impacted by projects cropping up along the La. 964 corridor outside city limits. In these areas, developers don’t have to adhere to Zachary’s building standards — but they are still able to offer sought-after homes within the boundaries of the Zachary school system, which was No. 1 in Louisiana for two decades until dropping to a still-high rating of No. 5 earlier this month. More recently, council members clamped down further on residential development, barring the construction of both single- and multifamily homes in the city’s primary commercial zone earlier this month. Backers said the move was needed to ensure commercially zoned properties are available to businesspeople who want to bring sorely needed variety to Zachary’s limited retail scene. Westmoreland said the city needs to stop allowing homes to be built until leaders can answer a key question: “What are we doing?” “I think there’s a lot of things that need to be looked at ... to prevent any kind of ill development,” Westmoreland said. “I don’t want to keep putting the cart before the horse. I think we need to do this the right way.” Ambre DeVirgilio and John LeBlanc joined Westmoreland in voting for the moratorium. Jennifer Landry and James Graves opposed the measure. Discussion preceding the vote featured a significant amount of back-and-forth between Westmoreland and Landry, who urged her colleagues to do research and seek community input to ensure that such drastic action is truly necessary. “Moratoriums are used ... when there are serious infrastructure problems and when there are serious threats to health, safety and welfare,” Landry said. “I’ve not heard from anybody that the City of Zachary is in an emergency situation with infrastructure or with welfare.” Westmoreland and DeVirgilio disagreed. “I feel like I’ve gotten the facts from my citizens, and I do not think I will have very many who do not agree with this,” DeVirgilio said. “They don’t want any more houses.” She added that other municipalities and parishes, including neighboring West Feliciana Parish, have instituted moratoriums. “I think they are thriving,” she said. Unmoved, Landry said the moratorium could worsen housing shortages, especially when it comes to affordable options and rentals. She also worried the move could backfire and harm the local economy — a point Graves also made. “I would like to slow down the residential as much as possible — which has happened. I mean, we haven’t had any major subdivisions since we took office in the last two years,” he said. “I don’t want to put a big closed sign on the City of Zachary.” Mayor David McDavid didn’t take a side on the issue but voiced concern about causing confusion for commercial developers, whose projects would not be subject to the residential moratorium. “We’ve got several commercial projects that are right here about ready to go,” he said. “I just don’t want them to get spooked.”A new study highlights the unexpected ways AI is transforming everyday tasks, making them more efficient and convenient. For example, research forecasts that 45 percent of grocery shopping activities will be handled by AI within five years. As a specific area, smart AI integration in retail and homes can reduce food waste by 30 percent through precise demand forecasting and expiration monitoring. Research from the firm ZeroBounce , reveals how AI quietly helps in everyday tasks—proving itself not just a tool for tech enthusiasts but an ally in the modern home and workspace. Digital Journal assesses the highlights: Grocery Shopping – Smart Grocery Shopping with AI With the power of AI-powered apps , consumers can get tailored grocery lists, price comparisons, and real-time stock updates. Research shows that AI could reduce grocery prices by up to 20 percent through optimized inventory and logistics. Within five years, an estimated 45 percent of grocery shopping tasks will be automated, thanks to AI’s ability to predict consumer needs with uncanny accuracy. Dish Washing – Efficient Cleaning Made Easy Modern dishwashers are making household chores smarter by assessing dish types and quantities and then automatically adjusting water temperature, pressure, and cycle duration for the best clean. Within the next five years, automation is expected to take over 33 percent of dishwashing tasks, making everyday life more convenient. The dishwasher industry is projected to reach a revenue of $14.9 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 7.1 percent, driven by the increasing demand for automated home appliances. Cooking – Intelligent Meal Prep AI-driven cooking systems enhance kitchen efficiency and sustainability by helping chefs optimize menu planning, forecast ingredient needs, and reduce food waste. AI can even factor in external conditions, like weather or local events, that might affect ingredient availability or customer demand. Research shows that integrating AI-based systems to track waste could cut food waste by up to 30 percent within just one year. As an example, 32 percent of cooking tasks are set to be automated in the coming years, making the kitchen much more efficient and user-friendly. Laundry – Smarter Fabric Care The integration of AI in washers and dryers ensures that detergent use and cycle settings are personalized, improving overall laundry care. Washing machine producers (Samsung, LG) state that by tailoring wash parameters to fabric specifics, AI machines ensure more efficient and gentle processes, extending garment life and reducing environmental impact. Smart machines also estimate energy and water consumption, improving efficiency. Automation is expected to handle 29 percent of laundry tasks in the next five years, making laundry care more convenient and efficient. Pet Care – Simplified Health and Feeding Advanced pet care devices, including smart feeders and activity monitors, are transforming how we care for our pets by automating feeding schedules and tracking health. Research from the American Veterinary Medical Association highlights that more veterinarians are adopting AI tools for diagnostic imaging and managing medical records. With these innovations, it is projected that 21 percent of pet care tasks will be automated in the next five years, enhancing both convenience and the quality of care for pets. Commenting on the findings, Liviu Tanase, CEO at ZeroBounce tells Digital Journal: “AI is turning everyday chores into effortless experiences—whether it’s grocery shopping tailored to your preferences or dishwashing cycles optimized without a second thought. It’s all about making life easier, freeing up time, and letting people focus on what truly matters. As technology continues to evolve, it’s simplifying routines in ways we never imagined. This transformation is not just about convenience; it’s about redefining how we live and interact with the world around.” Dr. Tim Sandle is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for science news.Tim specializes in science, technology, environmental, business, and health journalism. He is additionally a practising microbiologist; and an author. He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.No. 23 Alabama 83, Alabama St. 33
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