panaloko free 99 apk Stockhead Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. GT1 secures LOI with Export Development Canada for up to C$100m funding Seymour project in line to become Ontario’s lithium producer Financing arrangements to be finalised in 2025 Special Report: Green Technology Metals has secured a letter of interest from Export Development Canada to potentially provide up to C$100 million in project financing for the company’s Seymour lithium project. It’s a significant show of support from Canadian authorities for what would be the first lithium mine in the province of Ontario and second in the country after Sayona and Piedmont’s North American Lithium site in Quebec. Seymour contains a JORC 2012 resource of 10.3Mt at 1.03% Li2O, but including the nearby Root project, GT1 boasts 24.9Mt at 1.13% Li2O. Exploration could grow the bounty further, with recent drilling returning high grade results from Despard, a prospect 20km east of Seymour. EDC, a self-sustaining financial crown corporation owned by the Government of Canada, specialises in providing financing solutions for Canadian exporters. The letter of interest includes potentially providing a direct lending debt funding package of up to C$100 million, and complements strong interest from other global commercial lenders along with some C$5.47m ($6.05m) already secured in Canadian government infrastructure funding for road and bridge upgrades. The company says this all amounts to a robust foundation for a diversified financing structure, solidifies the project’s role in Canada’s critical minerals supply chain and reinforces Seymour’s trajectory to become Ontario’s first lithium producer. Work is currently underway on a definitive feasibility study, with an investment decision due early in 2025 alongside permitting and approvals. Final investment decision next year The potential financing by EDC is contingent upon the successful completion of its rigorous due diligence process, including an environmental and social review, securing all necessary internal approvals and meeting typical project finance conditions. Green Technology Metals (ASX:GT1) is committed to advancing discussions as part of its financing strategy for Seymour, which will proceed in parallel with ongoing Indigenous consultation, permitting approvals and the project reaching a final investment decision, with completion expected in 2025. “This marks the first step in our financing strategy for the Seymour project development and we’re pleased to have achieved this milestone in 2024,” GT1 managing director Cameron Henry said. “EDC’s support potentially increases sourcing flexibility, greater access to low-cost direct lending and is non-dilutive to GT1 shareholders. “We continue to engage with global commercial lenders as part of our broader financing efforts, but the strong indication of interest from EDC validates the robustness of the Seymour project and further reinforces our strategy to become Ontario’s first lithium producer. “As a Canadian company, EDC’s potential support highlights the Seymour project’s significance to Canada’s critical minerals strategy. “Additionally, Government backing provides significantly lower cost of capital than traditional debt financing and demonstrates additional confidence in clean lithium technology.” On the path towards production “Looking ahead to 2025, GT1 is well-positioned with world-class partners, a solid financing framework and exciting project developments that bolster our confidence in continuing to advance our Ontario strategy,” Henry said. “We look forward to working with EDC and progressing with the due diligence and approval process.” The company is continuing its maiden drilling at the ~109km2 Junior lithium project – picked up last year – in the belief that it will deliver long-term feed to the planned Seymour concentrator. The first four holes have been returned from a 6900m maiden diamond drilling campaign, with a best hit of 18.7m at 1.39% Li2O just 8m deep at Despard – a 700m long target – demonstrating its potential as a third resource hub. This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions. Originally published as Green Technology Metals scores potential C$100m financing for Seymour More related stories Stockhead Road to 2025: RCE Sarah Hughan explores Recce Pharmaceuticals and a series of successes advancing a new class of synthetic anti-infectives. Read more Stockhead The year crypto went mainstream The crypto market has entered a new era of growth and mainstream adoption, with 2024 representing a significant turning point, writes James Quinn-Kumar. Read more

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here . MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Payton Sparks scored 20 points off of the bench to lead Ball State past Evansville 80-43 on Saturday. Sparks had five rebounds for the Cardinals (5-6). Jermahri Hill added 13 points while going 5 of 14 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) while he also had eight rebounds and four steals. Jeremiah Hernandez had 12 points and shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 5 from the line. Michael Day led the Purple Aces (3-9) in scoring, finishing with 13 points. Evansville also got 11 points and seven rebounds from Tanner Cuff. Gui Tesch also recorded five points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday said protection of citizen's safety and their right to live in safe social environments is as important as incorporating mechanisms in provisions of new penal laws to protect the rights of a person accused in organised crimes, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra. The observationcame from a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan as it deferred hearing on a PIL questioning the validity of three provisions of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) relating to organised crime, terrorist activities and sedition for allegedly not incorporating measures to safeguard rights of the accused. Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy said the validity of two laws Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act have been upheld because of the safeguards incorporated in these legislations that curbed potential misuse and framing up of persons in organised crimes or terrorist activities. "These provisions in BNS and BNSS are cut and paste from the earlier legislations," she said. Justice Kant dissuaded her from using 'cut and paste' phrase for legislation enacted by Parliament and said there is an overwhelming presumption of the validity of such laws. "If the law is toothless, then it is not good for society. Maybe by inserting stringent provisions, a message is being sent to the offenders... Should the new penal laws be not given some time before their validity is tested."

Secretlab gaming chairs have dominated our " best gaming chairs " list for as long as I can remember, and the current victor is the Secretlab Titan Evo. It's a damn fine chair. According to Jacob in his review , this is Secretlab "firing on all cylinders", and the feature set bears that out: it has the nowadays-mandatory 4D adjustable armrests, the ability to recline the chair to 165 degrees (in case you want to sleep in your gaming chair, for some reason) and a multi-tilt mechanism that accommodates any posture you can throw at it. These things usually go for AU$799, but for Black Friday you can pick one up for a more palatable AU$764 . It's about as low as premium Secretlab chairs get: they're basically the Nintendo of the gaming chair world, in the sense that while they do discount occasionally, the prices never dip past a certain threshold. The features listed above sound impressive on paper, but it's kinda difficult to convey the premium vibe the Titan Evo exudes, which is one of the things our review touches on. Part of it is its use of "Neo Hybrid" leatherette, which not only contributes to the aforementioned elegance, but also keeps the seat from getting uncomfortably warm and sweaty during long sessions. Save AU$35 The Titan Evo has been our favourite gaming chair for the longest time (and before that, our favourite gaming chair was a different Secretlab affair). Nowadays the Titan Evo is the benchmark for a brilliant gaming chair—it's comfortable, supportive, and easy to assemble. This discount carves a decent AU$35 from a premium product that basically never goes cheaper than that. Shipping is included. If you're not in the market for a gaming chair or just enjoy sitting on the ground, perhaps you'd like a desk instead? Secretlab's Black Friday sale also extends to its gaming desks, which means our favourite gaming desk—the Secretlab Magnus Pro —is also discounted from AU$1,218 to AU$1,099 (shipping included). What warrants spending that much on a table? This is both a standing and sitting desk, for one. The standing desk feature set is very flexible: you can adjust the bench electronically to the millimetre, and there's space to save three presets. Cable management is all onboard, and the thing is made out of steel . None of your whimsical wood, thank you very much: I like to use a desk that could crush a small hatchback. Jacob's review of this desk is probably more persuasive, though he does note that it's a pricey piece of kit. This discount hardly drops it into impulse buy territory, but if you're in the market for a desk it's a good time to consider this. Save AU$220 A nice saving on this sturdy, digitally modular gaming desk, which has the distinction of being PC Gamer's best gaming desk . Perfect for sitting or standing, this thing packs in brilliant cable management solutions and is made of steel, so it isn't going to break under the weight of your well-endowed rig. While Black Friday doesn't technically start until late next week, most Australian retailers are already offering big sales. Check out our best PC gaming Black Friday deals hub for more opportunities to spend money. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 16, 2024-- Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation , and fleet management solutions, today announces the appointment of John J. Diez to president and chief operating officer (COO), effective January 1, 2025. In this new role, Mr. Diez will continue to report to Ryder Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert E. Sanchez with responsibility for the general management of all business operations of Ryder’s three business segments. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216030723/en/ Ryder System, Inc. appoints John J. Diez to its top operations role as president and chief operating officer (COO), effective January 1, 2025. Succeeding Mr. Diez as Ryder’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is Cristina Gallo-Acquino. (Photo: Business Wire) In addition, Cristina Gallo-Aquino, most recently senior vice president, controller, and principal accounting officer since August 2020, has been promoted to succeed Mr. Diez as executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2025. In this role, Ms. Gallo-Aquino will oversee all of Ryder’s financial management functions, including finance and accounting, treasury, tax, audit, investor relations, and continue to serve as principal accounting officer. “At Ryder, we have a commitment to talent development at all levels in our organization. This includes providing leadership opportunities in positions that broaden our team’s capabilities through rotational assignments, as well as providing roles of increasing responsibility that contribute to the long-term progress and stability of our company,” says Mr. Sanchez. “These appointments are an example of that commitment. Both executives bring a powerful combination of industry knowledge to their new roles, complemented by a deep understanding of Ryder’s overall business operations and how our business units collaborate.” During his 22-year tenure at Ryder, Mr. Diez has held a variety of senior business and financial management roles with increasing responsibility. Prior to his current role serving as the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer since May 2021, he was president of Ryder’s FMS business, leading all areas of global fleet operations, as well as president of the company’s DTS business unit where he led strong revenue growth and improved business returns. Ms. Gallo-Aquino joined Ryder in 2004 and has extensive financial and accounting experience. Prior to her current role, she served as vice president and chief financial officer for the company’s FMS business unit and vice president and corporate controller. NOTE: Headshots of Mr. Diez and Ms. Gallo-Aquino are available in the Ryder Newsroom and via BusinessWire. About Ryder System, Inc. Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain , dedicated transportation , and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution , contract manufacturing and packaging , e-commerce fulfillment , last-mile delivery , managed transportation , professional drivers , freight brokerage , nearshoring solutions, full-service leasing , maintenance , commercial truck rental , and used vehicle sales to some of the world’s most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; corporate responsibility; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; military veteran recruitment initiatives; and the hiring of a diverse workforce. www.ryder.com Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements and information included in this news release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. ryder-org View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216030723/en/ CONTACT: Media Contact: Amy Federman,afederman@ryder.comInvestor Relations Contact: Calene Candela,ccandela@ryder.com KEYWORD: FLORIDA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: OTHER TRANSPORT TRUCKING AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT DELIVERY SERVICES LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT RETAIL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT SOURCE: Ryder System, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/16/2024 04:35 PM/DISC: 12/16/2024 04:36 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216030723/en

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Maher opted to switch from 5-3-2 to 4-3-3 just before the hour mark after bringing Macauley Bonne on in place of Jack Bridge. And Maher felt the shift in shape was needed to get Blues back into the game from 1-0 down. "It was just what suited the game," said Maher. "We put the front three up and had another threat up top. "But tactics are only any good when you implement them and players win their battles. "We got into great areas first half but we probably weren't good enough on the ball for the final moments. "It's about what happens with the ball but we do know tactics. "We've been in the game a long time and we'll keep on working on what we think is best for the game." Blues have started matches mainly using wing-backs this season. But Maher stressed changing formations during matches was nothing new. "If anyone wants to watch games back we do change shape quite a lot in games," said Maher. "The squad is getting better and fitter now. "We are still short and we are still looking. "We'll go through a process of doing it right for what we bring in." Maher must now decide which formation to start with against Woking on Tuesday night. But he will do so making sure he remains level headed. "Sometimes reactions can be a bit over the top," said Maher. "If you win you're going to win the league and if we lose it's the end of the world but it's our job to stay as level headed as we can. "There are ups and downs but we obviously want to win more games than we have. "We're on a slight change with the team and where we're at but we will keep on trying to improve."

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Ebonkoli 5-7 0-0 10, Diallo 3-3 0-0 6, Grady 6-11 3-3 15, Kopp 7-13 0-0 18, Petty 6-7 4-4 18, Hall 0-3 2-2 2, Nyeri 3-6 0-0 9, Ijeh 1-1 0-0 2, Ammons 3-5 1-2 8, Gob 0-1 0-1 0. Totals 34-57 10-12 88. Fret 4-5 0-1 9, L.Gonzalez 2-4 2-4 7, Rivera 4-9 0-5 8, Ríos 3-8 3-4 11, Torres 3-7 0-0 6, A.Gonzalez 1-1 0-1 2, Benitez 0-0 0-0 0, Ramirez 0-0 2-2 2, Texidor 1-2 0-0 2, Garcia 0-1 0-0 0, Fraguada 0-1 0-0 0, Hollingsworth 1-2 0-0 3, Dávila 0-0 1-2 1, Rodriguez 0-0 4-7 4, Ramos 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 19-40 12-26 55. Halftime_UMKC 43-33. 3-Point Goals_UMKC 10-23 (Kopp 4-7, Nyeri 3-5, Petty 2-3, Ammons 1-3, Grady 0-2, Hall 0-3), Gallitos 5-18 (Ríos 2-7, L.Gonzalez 1-1, Fret 1-2, Hollingsworth 1-2, Fraguada 0-1, Texidor 0-1, Rivera 0-2, Torres 0-2). Rebounds_UMKC 32 (Diallo 6), Gallitos 14 (L.Gonzalez 4). Assists_UMKC 21 (Diallo, Kopp, Hall 5), Gallitos 10 (L.Gonzalez 3). Total Fouls_UMKC 20, Gallitos 14.

Milestone deal for DAZN's position as the global home of sport. This acquisition establishes DAZN's sports platform in Australia , one of the world's most attractive sports markets. Foxtel Group will leverage DAZN's global reach, industry-leading technology and extensive content portfolio to further enhance the viewing experience for Australian sports fans. LONDON , NEW YORK , and SYDNEY , Dec. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DAZN , a world-leading sports entertainment platform, has today announced an agreement to acquire Foxtel Group (' Foxtel ') from its majority shareholder News Corp and minority shareholder Telstra at an enterprise value of US$2.2 billion , subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition establishes DAZN as a leader in sports entertainment in Australia – a highly attractive sports market – while also expanding DAZN's global footprint and enhancing the group's standing as the global home of sport. The addition of Foxtel to DAZN brings the Group's pro-forma revenues towards US$6 billion and provides the additional content, expertise, and expansion opportunities to accelerate DAZN's growth trajectory. Foxtel is one of Australia's leading media companies, with 4.7 million subscribers, who will benefit from DAZN's extensive portfolio of sports content, platform technology, and global reach. From its beginnings as Australia's original pay-TV innovator, Foxtel has evolved to become a digital and streaming leader in sports and entertainment and the proposed transaction positions Foxtel for continued expansion as a digital-first, streaming-focused business. Foxtel will maintain its local character, led by the CEO, Patrick Delany , and his world-class management team. DAZN, a sports streaming platform with a truly global reach, is committed to growing the global audience for domestic Australian sports across the 200 territories in which it is available. Under the terms of the transaction, News Corp and Telstra will become minority shareholders in DAZN, enabling them to retain an interest in Foxtel. Shay Segev , Chief Executive Officer of DAZN, said: "Australians watch more sport than any other country in the world, which makes this deal an incredibly exciting opportunity for DAZN to enter a key market, marking another step in our long-term strategy to become the global home of sport. Foxtel is a successful business that has undergone a remarkable digital transformation in recent years, and we are confident that our global reach and relentless pursuit of innovation will continue to drive the business forward and ensure long-term success. "We are committed to supporting and investing in Foxtel's television and streaming services, across both sports and entertainment, using our world-leading technology to further enhance the viewing experience for customers. We are also committed to using our global reach to export Australia's most popular sports to new markets around the world, and we will continue to promote women's and under-represented sports. "We're looking forward to working closely with Patrick Delany and his team, as well as News Corp and Telstra as shareholders in DAZN, to realise our ambitious vision for the future of sport entertainment." Siobhan McKenna , the Chairman of Foxtel , said the agreement with DAZN was international recognition of the transformation of Foxtel from an incumbent pay TV operator to a sports and entertainment digital and streaming leader. "Over the last seven years the Foxtel team, with the strong support of News, have achieved an extraordinary turnaround in an intensely competitive environment." Foxtel Group CEO, Patrick Delany , said: "Today's announcement is a natural evolution for the Foxtel Group, having reinvented the company over the past five years as Australia's most dynamic technology-led streaming company. "Kayo and Foxtel provide Australian sports fans with access to the best Australian and international sport and shows, including AFL, NRL and Cricket with 4.7 million subscribers. "We are excited by DAZN's commitment to the Australian market. They are experts in the sports media business and can play a significant role in supporting Foxtel as the business grows its streaming capabilities, bringing a bigger and better service to customers across entertainment, news and sport. They are a perfect match for us as we look toward this next era of growth. "We have been grateful for the support of News Corp while we reimagined the future of Foxtel. In 2019, when we merged Foxtel and Fox Sports we had many people questioning our future. "After launching Kayo later in 2019 and BINGE in 2020, today we are the largest Australian-based streamer of sport and entertainment, we have stabilised our Foxtel base and launched Hubbl to help consumers find all the streamed content they love all in one place. This wouldn't have been possible without the support and encouragement of News Corp." NOTES TO EDITORS About DAZN As a world-leading sports entertainment platform, DAZN streams over 90,000 live events annually and is available in more than 200 markets worldwide. DAZN is the home of European football, women's football, boxing and MMA, and the NFL internationally. The platform features the biggest sports and leagues from around the world – Bundesliga, Serie A, LALIGA, Ligue 1, Formula 1, NBA, Moto GP, and many more including the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. DAZN is transforming the way people enjoy sport. With a single, frictionless platform, sports fans can watch, play, buy, and connect. Live and on-demand sports content, anywhere, in any language, on any device – only on DAZN. DAZN partners with leading pay-TV operators, ISPs and Telcos worldwide to maximise sports exposure to a broad audience. Its partners include Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Sky, Movistar, Telenet, Vodafone, and many more. DAZN is a global, privately-owned company, founded in 2016, with more than 3,000 employees. The Group generated $3.2bn in revenue in 2023, having grown its annual revenues by over 50% on average from 2020 to 2023, through diverse revenue streams comprising subscriptions, advertising, sponsorship, and transactional. For more information on DAZN, our products, people, and performance, visit www.dazngroup.com . About Foxtel The Foxtel Group is one of Australia's leading media companies with 4.7 million subscribers. Its businesses include subscription television, streaming, sports production and advertising. The Foxtel Group is owned 65% by News Corp and 35% by Telstra. The Foxtel Group's diversified business includes Fox Sports, Australia's leading sports production company, famous for live sports and shows with the best commentators and personalities. It is also the home of local and global entertainment content and continues to be the partner of choice for the widest range of sports and international content providers based on established, long-term relationships, growing streaming audiences, and position as the largest Australian-based subscription television company. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dazn-advances-global-expansion-with-acquisition-of-foxtel-a-leading-australian-sports-and-entertainment-media-group-302337994.html SOURCE DAZNMiddle East latest: Israeli strikes kill a hospital director in Lebanon and wound 9 medics in Gaza

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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX ), a leading global medical technology company, today issued the following statement: BD has reached an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to resolve the previously disclosed investigation related to prior public disclosures and SEC reporting regarding the BD AlarisTM System, which was acquired by BD from CareFusion in 2015 and is part of the BD Medication Management Solutions business. The SEC Order, the findings of which BD neither admits nor denies, relate to matters concerning BD Alaris that occurred more than four years ago. As part of the settlement, BD has agreed to pay $175 million to the SEC, an amount that was reserved and disclosed in the company's fiscal year 2024 Form 10-K and was contemplated in BD's fiscal year 2025 cash flow plan. No financial restatements are required as a result of the settlement, and the settlement amount does not impact BD's investments in innovation or its previously disclosed capital allocation strategy. BD is not updating its fiscal 2025 guidance as a result of the settlement. The company believes that settling with the SEC is the right course of action to fully resolve this matter and move forward. The BD AlarisTM System is safe and effective and is a critical part of health care in the United States . The system has been used for many years to safely deliver IV therapies to patients, including throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The updated BD AlarisTM System received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in July 2023 , and the company continues to update its Alaris fleet. BD has implemented a number of improvements to its operational and governance processes and related disclosure practices. BD is committed to operating with integrity and the highest ethical standards to produce high-quality, safe and effective products and serve as a trusted partner for its customers and their patients. About BD BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its more than 70,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ , X (formerly Twitter) @BDandCo or Instagram @becton_dickinson . SOURCE BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Alvaro Folgueiras scored 27 points as Robert Morris beat Saint Francis (PA) 90-77 on Saturday. Folgueiras added 16 rebounds, four steals, and three blocks for the Colonials (8-5). Kam Woods added 19 points while shooting 7 for 16 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 7 from the free-throw line while he also had seven assists and three steals. Amarion Dickerson had 16 points and shot 5 of 8 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line. The Red Flash (3-9) were led in scoring by Riley Parker, who finished with 21 points. Saint Francis also got 19 points and three steals from Juan Cranford Jr.. Valentino Pinedo had 14 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now? Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The money will be directly deposited into eligible people’s bank accounts or sent in the mail by a paper check. Most people shouldn't get their hopes up about receiving the cash. The IRS says it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns after missing one of the COVID stimulus payments or receiving less than the full amount. The IRS says most taxpayers eligible for the federal stimulus payments received them. Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms. 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One expert says he thinks workers at both companies are “desperate” to make progress before President-elect Donald Trump can appoint a Republican majority to the National Labor Relations Board. Workers at Starbucks, Amazon and some other prominent consumer brands are fighting for their first contracts after several locations voted to unionize. Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South LYONS, Ga. (AP) — Farmers in Georgia are still reeling more than two months after Hurricane Helene blew away cotton, destroyed ripened squash and cucumbers and uprooted pecan trees and timber. Agribusinesses in other Southern states saw costly damage as well. The University of Georgia estimates the September storm inflicted $5.5 billion in direct losses and indirect costs in Georgia alone. In rural Toombs County, Chris Hopkins just finished harvesting his ravaged cotton crop and figures he lost half of it, costing him about $430,000. Poultry grower Jeffrey Pridgen in Georgia's Coffee County had four of his 12 chicken houses destroyed and others badly damaged. Farmers say more government disaster assistance is needed. Ex-OpenAI engineer who raised legal concerns about the technology he helped build has died Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower who helped train the artificial intelligence systems behind ChatGPT and later said he believed those practices violated copyright law, has died, according to his parents and San Francisco officials. He was 26. He was well-regarded by colleagues at the San Francisco company, where a co-founder this week called him one of OpenAI’s strongest contributors who was essential to developing some of its products. But he grew disillusioned with the company and told The Associated Press this fall he would “try to testify” in copyright infringement cases against it. Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two months of sharp gains. Prices rose just 0.1% from October to November. Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, prices also ticked up just 0.1%, after two months of outsize 0.3% gains. The milder inflation figures arrived two days after Federal Reserve officials, led by Chair Jerome Powell, rocked financial markets by revealing that they now expect to cut their key interest rate just two times in 2025, down from four in their previous estimate. Albania to close TikTok for a year blaming it for promoting violence among children TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albania’s prime minister says the government will shut down video service TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. Albanian authorities held 1,300 meetings with teachers and parents following the stabbing death of a teenager in mid-November by another teenager following a quarrel that started on TikTok. Prime Minister Edi Rama, speaking at a meeting with teachers and parents, said TikTok “would be fully closed for all. ... There will be no TikTok in the Republic of Albania.” Rama says the ban will begin sometime next year. Albanian children comprise the largest group of TikTok users in the country, according to domestic researchers. Stock market today: Wall Street rises to turn a dismal week into just a bad one NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to turn what would have been one of the market’s worst weeks of the year into just a pretty bad one. The S&P 500 rallied 1.1% Friday to shave its loss for the week down to 2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped nearly 500 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. A report said a measure of inflation the Federal Reserve likes to use was slightly lower last month than expected. It’s an encouraging signal after the Fed shocked markets Wednesday by saying worries about inflation could keep it from cutting interest rates in 2025 as much as earlier thought. Starbucks workers begin strikes that could spread to hundreds of US stores by Christmas Eve Workers at U.S. Starbucks stores have begun a five-day strike to protest a lack of progress in contract negotiations with the company. The strikes began in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle and could spread to hundreds of stores across the country by Christmas Eve. Workers at 535 of the 10,000 company-owned Starbucks stores in the U.S. have voted to unionize. The Starbucks Workers United union accuses the Seattle-based coffeehouse chain of failing to honor a commitment made in February to reach a labor agreement this year. Starbucks says the union prematurely left the bargaining table this week. It said Friday there's been no significant impact to store operations. It's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. The auto club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year’s Day. The two weekends on either side of Christmas are tempting a lot of people to head out earlier. U.S. airlines expect to have their busiest days to be Friday and Sunday this week and next Thursday, Friday and Sunday. A government shutdown that could start as soon as Saturday was not expected to immediately affect flights and airport operations.

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A political party in North Macedonia on Saturday demanded authorities ban social networks whose content incites violence and self-destructive behavior after several young people were seriously injured in connection with the popular “Superman challenge” on TikTok. Health authorities said at least 17 students, ages 10 to 17, were brought to hospitals in the capital Skopje and other towns over the past week with broken bones, contusions and bruises. The children were injured after being thrown into the air by their friends to fly like superheroes and get applause on the internet. The Liberal-Democratic Party, which was part of the left-led coalition that ruled the country from 2016 to earlier in 2024, issued a press statement Saturday strongly condemning “the irresponsible spread of dangerous content on social media, such as the latest TikTok 'challenge' known as ‘Superman,’ which has injured six children across (the country) in the past 24 hours.” “The lack of adequate control over the content of social media allows such ‘games’ to reach the most vulnerable users,” the party statement said. It demanded the “immediate introduction of measures to ban content that incites violence and self-destructive behavior, increase surveillance, and sanction platforms that enable dangerous trends.” North Macedonia’s education minister Vesna Janevska said students should focus on education, not TikTok challenges. “The ban on mobile phones in schools will not have an effect. Phones will be available to children in their homes, neighborhoods and other environments,” she said. Psychologists have warned that the desire to be “in” with the trends on social networks, combined with excessive use of mobile phones, is the main reason for the rise in risky behaviors among children. They urged parents and schools to talk with students.As we indulge in our favourite Christmas treats, it's important to be aware that supermarket giants Tesco and Aldi , among others, have issued urgent recalls on a range of festive goodies due to concerns they could be "unsafe". This is due to mislabelling or the potential presence of foreign bodies. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) orders recalls for various reasons, such as unlisted allergens or non-food materials found in products. If an item is recalled, the FSA provides advice on what consumers should do and explains why the product has been withdrawn, reports the Express . Generally, getting a refund is easy, with the need for a receipt often waived. Here is a summary of items you might need to consider returning: Cheese products Dunnes Stores is recalling several of its cheeses and products containing cheese because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. - Dunnes Stores Wicklow Smoked Cheddar. Pack size: 150g. Best before: All dates. - Dunnes Stores Wicklow Tomato and Herb Cheddar. Pack size: 150g. Best before: All dates. - Dunnes Stores Wicklow Nettle and Chive Cheddar. Pack size: 150g. Best before: All dates. - Dunnes Stores Wicklow Blue Brie. Pack size: 150g. Best before: All dates. And also under recall is:. - Simply Better Irish Brie Cheese and Cranberry Quiche. Pack size: 800g Best before: All dates - Simply Better Wicklow Ban in Ceramic Dish Pack size: 150g Best before: All dates - Simply Better Double Cream Wicklow Ban Pack size: 150g Best before: All dates - Simply Better Farmhouse Irish Cheese Selection Pack size: 735g Best before: All dates - Simply Better and Neven Maguire Cheese Selection Pack size: 705g Best before: All dates The FSA stated: "The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea." The warning states, "However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems. If you have bought the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund." Cooked Beef Slices Tesco shoppers beware, as Tesco is recalling its 10 Cooked Beef Slices and Cabbage and Apple due to an issue with incorrect labelling. Crushed Garlic Another recalled product is Morrisons Crushed Garlic 75g, with a best before date of 19.10.25. The product lacks an essential ingredient which prevents microbiological growth and may pose a risk to the consumers' health. Morrisons has apologised for any inconvenience caused and assured that they are dedicated to high quality and safety standards. Their recommendation is to avoid consuming this product and return it to any Morrisons store for a full refund, even without a receipt. Customers requiring help can call Morrisons on 0345 611 6111. Vegetable Bao Buns Aldi's Let's Party Vegetable Bao Buns, which you may have stocked up in your freezer for festive gatherings, are being urgently recalled by the supermarket. The recall is due to an undeclared allergen (sesame), as well as unlisted duck meat on the packaging, posing a potential health risk to anyone with a sesame allergy. Aldi has contacted relevant allergy support organisations to inform their members about the recall. The supermarket has also removed these products from all stores and is urging customers to return the items for a full refund. For further assistance, Aldi's customer care line is 0800 042 0800.