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UN chief strongly hopes war in Ukraine will end in 2023
The United Nations chief expressed strong hopes that the Ukraine war will end in 2023 and on other global hotspots condemned the Iranian governments crackdown on demonstrators, urged all countries to fight terrorist threats from the extreme right and called on the international community to tell Israels new right-wing government that there is no alternative to the two-state solution. In a wide-ranging end-of-year news conference on Monday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he sees no prospect of talks to end the war in Ukraine in the immediate future and expects the already escalating military conflict to continue.
The United Nations chief expressed strong hopes that the Ukraine war will end in 2023 and on other global hotspots condemned the Iranian government's crackdown on demonstrators, urged all countries to fight terrorist threats from the extreme right and called on the international community to tell Israel's new right-wing government that “there is no alternative to the two-state solution.” In a wide-ranging end-of-year news conference on Monday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he sees no prospect of talks to end the war in Ukraine in the immediate future and expects the already escalating military conflict to continue. But he called for everything possible to be done to halt the most devastating conflict in Europe since World War II by the end of 2023 -- which he strongly hopes will happen. On other issues, Guterres urged Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to include all ethnic groups in the government, restore girls' rights to education at all levels and women's rights to work, and to stop all terrorist activity on its territory. And he reiterated the U.N.'s determination to pursue the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, saying the international community must also pursue this goal which “is fundamental for peace and security in east Asia and in the world.” The secretary-general also had some advice for the managers of all social media platforms including Twitter: You have a responsibility to preserve freedom of the press and at the same time ensure that hate speech and extremist views, including of neo-Nazis and white supremacists, don't find their way onto your platforms.
Looking back at 2022, Guterres said “there may be plenty of reasons for despair” -- geopolitical divides that have made solving global problems difficult if not impossible, a cost-of-living crisis, growing inequalities with most of the world's poorest countries “staring down the abyss of insolvency and default,” with debt service payments skyrocketing by 35%, the largest increase in decades.
But as the year ends, he said, “we are working to push back against despair, to fight back against disillusion and to find real solutions.” The secretary-general pointed to the historic agreement reached early Monday on protecting the world's lands and oceans that provides critical financing to save biodiversity in the developing world, saying, “We are finally starting to forge a peace pact with nature.” He also cited “a measure of progress” in some conflicts. In Ethiopia, he said, “efforts by the African Union to broker peace are a reason for hope.” In Congo, diplomatic efforts led by Angola and the East African Community have created “a framework for political dialogue” to end the crisis in the country's mineral-rich east. In Yemen, a six-month truce “delivered real dividends for people” and even though it wasn't renewed, “there have been no major military operations” and flights and fuel and food deliveries are continuing.
Even in Ukraine, he said, the July agreements brokered by the U.N. and Turkey to restart grain deliveries from Ukraine and food and fertilizer exports from Russia “are making a difference.” Without an immediate prospect for talks, Guterres said the U.N. is currently concentrating its efforts on expanding the initiative that has seen over 14 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain shipped from three Black Sea ports by increasing exports and inspections. He said Russian wheat exports “have multiplied three-fold,” and the U.N. is looking into possibly exporting Russian ammonia -- a key ingredient of desperately needed fertilizer -- from a Black Sea port. The U.N. is also very interested in accelerating the exchange of Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war before Orthodox Christmas which both countries celebrate in January, the U.N. chief said.
On terrorism, Guterres urged condemnation of every form of extremism including neo-Nazism, white supremacism, anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred in Western countries and elsewhere in the world.
“This is clearly a threat, and we must fight that threat with enormous determination,” he said. Guterres pointed to the recent alleged coup plot in Germany in which more than 20 people linked to a far-right movement were detained as just one example of the threat to democratic societies around the world.
The secretary-general was also sharply critical of Iran's crackdown on peaceful protesters, who took to the streets in September after the death of a 22-year-old woman taken into custody by the morality police and accused of not wearing her headscarf properly. Over 450 people have been killed and over 18,000 detained, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran, a group monitoring the protests.
“We are witnessing massive violations of human rights that we strongly condemned,” Guterres said, calling the Iranian government's actions “totally unacceptable.” He said he raised the issue with Iran's president in September and the U.N. has continued to protest to Iran.
As for the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers known as the JCPOA, which former U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of in 2018, Guterres said “we will do everything we can in the context of our limited sphere of confidence to make sure” the agreement isn't lost.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)After a couple of close losses in the Bahamas last month, Southern California was looking for a signature win and a boost of confidence.
The Trojans got a big one Sunday, holding off 19th-ranked Auburn 74-71 for their fifth straight victory.
USC (9-3) lost in overtime to Tennessee and by five points to Wisconsin at the Bahamas event over Thanksgiving. With just one game left before resuming Pac-12 play, the Trojans wanted to make a statement.
”Our team has improved dramatically since the Bahamas,” USC coach Andy Enfield said. ”This is our biggest win of the year by far. We’ve a young team developing and this showed we can compete.”
Boogie Ellis scored a career-high 28 points and the Trojans forced 14 of Auburn’s season-high 23 turnovers in the second half of the teams’ first meeting since 1977. USC scored 23 points off the Tigers’ miscues.
”He was physical, he was quick,” Enfield said of Ellis. ”He played his best game of the year.”
Neither team led by more than six points in the second half. USC made nine of 12 free throws over the final four minutes.
The Trojans were up 71-65 with 13 seconds remaining when Auburn made a run. Chris Moore and K.D. Johnson combined to make four straight free throws that cut the Tigers’ deficit to two points.
Ellis got fouled after catching an inbounds pass. He sank the first free throw but missed the second, leaving USC clinging to a 72-69 lead.
Johnson got fouled and made both to leave the Tigers trailing 72-71.
Ellis got fouled again with two seconds left, and this time he made both. Johnson missed a potential tying 3-pointer at the buzzer.
”I’m at my best when I’m aggressive getting to the paint and looking for my teammates,” Ellis said. ”We’re at our best when our guards are flying around, taking charges. We attacked them.”
Johni Broome led the Tigers (9-2) with 16 points and fouled out with seven seconds left.
Ellis extended USC’s lead to 69-63 with four straight points. Auburn’s Tre Donaldson made two of three free throws before Tre White came up with a big block of Donaldson.
Donaldson missed a 3-pointer before fouling out with 13 seconds remaining. He finished with 12 points. Broome fouled Kobe Johnson going for the rebound and Johnson made both to keep USC ahead 71-65.
Joshua Morgan and Johnson added 10 points each for the Trojans. Johnson made all six of his free throws, including four in the closing minutes, and had six steals.
”We executed well,” Johnson said. ”We knew it was going to be a very physical game and we had to match their physicality.”
Trailing by eight, the Tigers outscored USC 14-2, including consecutive baskets off Trojans turnovers, to lead 39-35 at halftime. Broome and Donaldson hit back-to-back 3-pointers in the spurt.
Making the school’s first trip to California since 2018, the Tigers were backed by a small but raucous cheering section. They waved pompoms, chanted ”War Eagle” and a few shirtless male fans wore orange and blue body paint.
Johnson, whose 43-game consecutive appearance streak ended Wednesday against Georgia State, finished with six points. He was 0 for 5 from the floor but made 6 of 7 free throws. Wendell Green Jr., who hurt his ankle earlier in the week, had two points.
BIG PICTURE
Auburn: The Tigers got tagged with just their second loss of the season and have one more nonleague game before opening SEC play on Dec. 28 at home against Florida.
USC: The Trojans earned an important win over a fellow Power Five school that made them 4-0 this month.
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Auburn: Wraps up its West Coast trip at Washington on Wednesday.
USC: Plays Colorado State on Wednesday at the Jerry Colangelo Classic in Phoenix.
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Official: Russia, Iran turmoil limited meddling in US vote
Russias war in Ukraine and anti-regime protests in Iran limited both Moscow and Tehrans ability to try to influence or interfere in the recent U.S. midterm elections, a senior American military official said.
Russia's war in Ukraine and anti-regime protests in Iran limited both Moscow and Tehran's ability to try to influence or interfere in the recent U.S. midterm elections, a senior American military official said. U.S. agencies were on high alert before November's vote for potential cyberattacks or foreign influence operations, particularly after adversaries were judged by intelligence agencies to have meddled in the last two presidential elections. But there was little sign of disruption in the midterms. “I was surprised by the lack of activity we saw from the Russians, the Iranians, or the Chinese,” said Army Maj. Gen. William Hartman, who leads the U.S. Cyber National Mission Force, which partners with the National Security Agency in detecting and stopping election intrusions, on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been mired in a prolonged war with tens of thousands of casualties since he ordered an invasion of Ukraine in February. And Iran's leaders are waging a bloody crackdown against street protests sparked by the September death of a 22-year-old woman, in one of the largest sustained challenges to their power since the 1979 revolution. Hartman noted that Russia's domestic, military, and foreign intelligence services are expending more resources than previously expected on Ukraine, which has put up greater resistance than many in Moscow or Washington expected. Though on an apparently lesser scale than in recent elections, all three countries have been linked by the U.S. to alleged influence efforts this year. The FBI in October warned that an Iran-linked cyber group was considering so-called “hack-and-leak” operations to publish and amplify stolen data. The Justice Department in March charged five men with surveilling and harassing Chinese dissidents, including a little-known congressional candidate.
And Russia, which was accused by U.S. intelligence of trying to support Donald Trump's presidential bids in 2016 and 2020, was alleged to be seeking to amplify doubts about the integrity of the election.
Hartman met with reporters after a ceremony establishing the Cyber National Mission Force as a sub-unified command. The designation establishes the mission force, created in 2012 under U.S. Cyber Command, as a permanent entity that can set higher standards for hiring and development for technological expertise in the military, he said. The model he and other proponents of growing military programs on cyber have suggested is akin to U.S. Joint Special Operations Command, which oversees special forces responsible for high-profile U.S. successes like the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. “We really want to build the JSOC of Cyber Command,” Hartman said. The mission force is tasked with several signature priorities of the head of U.S. Cyber Command, Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, who also leads the National Security Agency and is expected to leave both roles next year. Among the force's work is its “hunt forward” missions in which military cyber experts go to ally and partner countries to check their networks for intrusions or vulnerabilities. Several dozen U.S. personnel were in Ukraine for months before the larger war began, leaving just before Putin's invasion. The force also takes on an election defense role working with the NSA, which spies on electronic communications and is believed to be the nation's largest intelligence agency. Hartman declined to say whether members of his force took down or deterred any foreign influence activities this year.
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LAS VEGAS (AP)Kehlin Farooq scored 19 points off of the bench to help lead Texas Southern past Hampton 82-77 at the HBCU Challenge on Sunday night.
Farooq also grabbedeight rebounds for the Tigers (3-8). Joirdon Karl Nicholas added 17 points and five rebounds, while John Walker III scored 12.
Jordan Nesbitt led the Pirates (3-9) with 18 points and seven rebounds. Russell Dean had 16 points and seven assists, while Daniel Banister scored 14.
Texas Southern went into the half tied with Hampton 37-37. Farooq scored 17 points after intermission.
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Science News Roundup: Robotic arm to inspect leaky Soyuz spacecraft, Russia says; Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial and more
Following is a summary of current science news briefs. Russia says leak on Soyuz spacecraft caused by 0.8-millimetre hole A hole less than one millimetre in diameter is to blame for a coolant leak from a Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked at the International Space Station (ISS), the head of Russia's Roscosmos space agency said on Monday.
Following is a summary of current science news briefs.
Russia says leak on Soyuz spacecraft caused by 0.8-millimetre hole
A hole less than one millimetre in diameter is to blame for a coolant leak from a Russian Soyuz spacecraft docked at the International Space Station (ISS), the head of Russia's Roscosmos space agency said on Monday. A routine spacewalk by two Russian cosmonauts was cancelled last week after NASA noticed a stream of fluid spewing from the vessel. Temperatures on board the capsule have since risen and Roscosmos has scrambled to investigate the cause and decide how to resolve the issue.
Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial
Scientists working on Australia's Great Barrier Reef have successfully trialled a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae they say could eventually help rewild reefs threatened by climate change. Scientists are scrambling to protect coral reefs as rising ocean temperatures destabilise delicate ecosystems. The Great Barrier Reef has suffered four bleaching events in the last seven years including the first ever bleach during a La Nina phenomenon, which typically brings cooler temperatures.
Robotic arm to inspect leaky Soyuz spacecraft, Russia says
A 17-metre-long Canadian-made robotic arm on the International Space Station will inspect a docked Soyuz spacecraft after a leak was noticed just before a spacewalk last week, Russia's state space corporation said on Sunday. After the spacewalk was called off on Dec. 15, Roscosmos said there had been damage to the outer skin of an instrument assembly compartment of the Soyuz MS-22 capsule. It said there was a coolant leak.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)Michael Graham had 15 points and 13 rebounds, Cameron Shelton scored 15 with seven boards and Loyola Marymount defeated Cleveland State 70-59 on Sunday night.
Shelton hit two 3-pointers for the Lions (9-4). Keli Leaupepe recorded nine points.
Deshon Parker led the way for the Vikings (6-6) with 15 points. Tujautae Williams added 11 points and nine rebounds, while Drew Lowder scored 11.
Loyola Marymount took a 40-24 lead into halftime.
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Odd News Roundup: Researchers discover over 100 new ancient designs in Peru's Nazca lines
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Researchers discover over 100 new ancient designs in Peru's Nazca lines
More than a hundred new designs discovered in and around Peru's ancient Nazca plain and surrounding areas could bring new information to light about the mysterious pre-Columbian artworks that have intrigued scientists and visitors for decades. Following two years of field surveys with aerial photos and drones, Peruvian and Japanese researches from Yamagata University earlier this month reported the discovery of 168 new designs at the UNESCO World Heritage site on Peru's southern Pacific coast.
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP)Felipe Haase’s 19 points helped Southern Mississippi defeat McNeese 86-67 on Sunday.
Haase made 4 of 8 from 3-point range for the Golden Eagles (11-1), who have won three straight. DeAndre Pinckney scored 18 points with nine rebounds. Mo Arnold scored 14.
Zach Scott led the Cowboys (4-9) with 21 points and four steals. Trae English added 14 points and three steals. Ty McMillan had eight points and seven rebounds.
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Colombia lost 86,985 hectares of forest through Sept. 30 this year -report
The deforestation was concentrated in 11 areas across five of the country's provinces - Meta, Caqueta, Putumayo, Guaviare and Antioquia, the Foundation for Conservation and Sustainable Development said in a report. In September, Colombia's Environment Ministry reported that deforestation in its Amazon region rose to 52,460 hectares in the first half of the year and could finish 2022 with an 11% increase from last year.
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Colombia has lost 86,985 hectares (214,944 acres) of Amazon jungle in the first nine months of the year while fires burned through swathes of felled areas, a local advocacy group said on Monday. The deforestation was concentrated in 11 areas across five of the country's provinces - Meta, Caqueta, Putumayo, Guaviare and Antioquia, the Foundation for Conservation and Sustainable Development said in a report.
In September, Colombia's Environment Ministry reported that deforestation in its Amazon region rose to 52,460 hectares in the first half of the year and could finish 2022 with an 11% increase from last year. In 2021, 174,103 hectares were lost, up 1.5% on the previous year. About two-thirds was recorded in the country's Amazon.
Preservation of the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest, is considered vital to curbing catastrophic climate change, because of the vast amount of greenhouse gas it absorbs. From January through September, Colombia recorded 107,823 alerts regarding fires in forests, equivalent to 359 fires a day and up 30% on the same period in 2021, the report said.
This was despite the La Nina weather phenomenon bringing wetter, inclement weather to the Andean country, it added. La Nina occurs when sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean cool below normal levels, usually leading to increased rainfall in Colombia. The Environment Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Environment Minister Susana Muhamad, who was sworn in after President Gustavo Petro took control of the country in August, told Reuters earlier this year that fighting deforestation would be a priority for the new leftist government.
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VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP)Kobe King scored 21 points and Valparaiso beat Elon 71-66 on Sunday.
King made 7 for 11 shots and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Beacons (5-7). Quinton Green scored 16 points with six rebounds. Connor Barrett hit three 3-pointers and scored 13.
Max Mackinnon finished with 18 points, six rebounds and two steals to pace the Phoenix (2-10). Sam Sherry added 12 points and seven rebounds, while Sean Halloran had 11 points and three steals.
Valparaiso was outscored by eight points in the second half.
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Soccer-Argentina to celebrate World Cup victory at Buenos Aires' Obelisk
Argentina's national team will celebrate their World Cup triumph on Tuesday in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, the monument that is the traditional epicentre of sporting celebrations, the federation said on Monday. "The world champion squad will leave on Tuesday at noon for the Obelisk to celebrate the world title with the fans," the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on its official Twitter account.
Argentina's national team will celebrate their World Cup triumph on Tuesday in Buenos Aires at the Obelisk, the monument that is the traditional epicentre of sporting celebrations, the federation said on Monday.
"The world champion squad will leave on Tuesday at noon for the Obelisk to celebrate the world title with the fans," the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on its official Twitter account. The Argentine government declared Tuesday would be a bank holiday so that the entire country "can express their deepest joy for the national team".
The national team, who beat France on Sunday, will arrive in the country in the early hours of Tuesday on a state airline flight and spend the night at the federation's training centre located near the airport, according to local media reports. "Argentina, here we come," AFA president Claudio Tapia said on his Twitter account.
Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in a pulsating game that was labelled by many as one of the best finals in World Cup history. Argentines, who took to the streets in every corner of the country after winning their third World Cup, are eagerly awaiting the team's arrival to continue the celebrations.
"I want to be in Argentina to see how crazy it is. I want them to wait for me, I can't wait to go there and enjoy it with them," the team's talismanic captain Lionel Messi said.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP)Keyshaun Langley had 19 points to hep UNC Greensboro defeat Warren Wilson 120-48 on Sunday.
Langley was 6 of 8 shooting (5 for 7 from distance) for the Spartans (6-6). Mikeal Brown-Jones shot 6 of 6 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line to add 17 points. Keondre Kennedy was 6 of 10 shooting (3 for 5 from distance) to finish with 16 points.
Adonis King led the way for the Owls with 12 points and seven rebounds. Tairque Kaiser added 10 points.
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Deion Sanders was announced as coach of the Colorado Buffaloes just over a couple of weeks ago and will leave his position at Jackson State Football to take over. Now, some of the players that Sanders is related to or recruited to JSU are on their way out as well. Sanders’ son, quarterback Shedeur, and former number one recruit, cornerback and wide receiver, Travis Hunter both entered the NCAA transfer portal in the last couple of days. Coach Prime may have let slip on Instagram Live that he expects Travis Hunter to follow him to Colorado “real soon”.
Coach Prime & Sons to Buffaloes
When Deion Sanders announced he was taking over at Colorado, speculation was rife on which of Jackson State players would join him. It looks as though there could be at least three after Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, and Shilo Sanders declared they will enter the transfer portal.
No one is shocked but Travis Hunter is in the transfer portal
Colorado is the favorite but USC, Georgia & Miami are expected to make a push— ecfb (@EverythingCFB_) December 19, 2022
Hunter shocked the college football world when he committed to JSU in 2022 despite offers from schools like Clemson and Alabama. He was the number one recruit in that class and has impressed in his year at Jackson State. In an Instagram Live video shot about a week ago, Coach Prime said Travis Hunter would join Colorado soon.
“When is Travis coming? Real soon. I saw (speculation) online the other day,” Sanders said. “What do you think Travis is going to do? What is wrong with y’all?”
Sanders’ son, Shedeur is the quarterback at Jackson State and he is also likely to follow his father to the Pac-12. Along with Shedeur, Sanders’ other son, Shilo will also likely follow his father as he announced he will enter the transfer portal too. Shilo plays as a defensive back for JSU. It remains to be seen if Coach Prime can lure any other big-name signings to the program, but for now he has taken the core of the JSU roster. | https://thesportsdaily.com/news/deion-sanders-son-shedeur-and-former-no-1-recruit-travis-hunter-to-leave-jackson-state-football-and-enter-transfer-portal/ | 2022-12-19T22:37:46 | en | 0.983024 |
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CHICAGO (AP)Philip Alston’s 17 points helped Loyola Chicago defeat Albany (NY) 68-56 on Sunday.
Alston also added 11 rebounds for the Ramblers (6-5). Ben Schwieger scored 15 points while shooting 6 for 10 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 1 of 3 from the free throw line, and added five rebounds. Marquise Kennedy shot 4 of 5 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Malik Edmead led the Great Danes (4-9) in scoring, finishing with 16 points. Jonathan Beagle added 13 points and two steals for Albany (NY). In addition, Sarju Patel finished with 11 points.
Loyola Chicago led Albany (NY) 37-28 at the half, with Schwieger (11 points) their high scorer before the break. Loyola Chicago outscored Albany (NY) by three points over the final half, while Alston led the way with a team-high eight second-half points.
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US STOCKS-Wall Street falls fourth straight day as recession worries nag
Powell promised further increases even as weak data showed signs of a weakening economy. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones industrials and the Nasdaq have sold off sharply for December and are on track for their biggest annual declines since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Wall Street equities closed lower on Monday for a fourth straight session with Nasdaq leading declines as investors shied away from riskier bets, worried the Federal Reserve's tightening campaign could push the U.S. economy into a recession. The three major U.S. stock indexes have been pressured since Wednesday, when Fed Chair Jerome Powell took a hawkish tone when the central bank raised interest rates. Powell promised further increases even as weak data showed signs of a weakening economy.
The S&P 500, the Dow Jones industrials and the Nasdaq have sold off sharply for December and are on track for their biggest annual declines since the 2008 financial crisis. U.S. Treasury yields gained as investors girded for a potential recession in 2023, forsaking stocks for safer options, according to Brian Overby, senior markets strategist at Ally.
"Investors are asking why do I want to take those risks going into 2023 with the Fed's stance still aggressive when I can get such a good yield on the fixed income market place," said Overby. The lack of big earnings reports or economic data on Monday sharpened investors' focus on economic fears and interest rates, according to Melissa Brown, Global Head of Applied Research at Qontigo in New York.
"It's a knife edge between whether we're going to teeter into a recession or have a soft landing. Is the Fed acting appropriately?" said Brown who also noted that moves may be exaggerated as many investors take vacation around the end-of-year holidays. "Investors have not necessarily changed their view in aggregate but those who have are driving the market right now and driving bigger changes in stock prices because of low trading volume," she said.
According to preliminary data, the S&P 500 lost 35.20 points, or 0.91%, to end at 3,817.16 points, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 156.66 points, or 1.46%, to 10,548.75. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 161.48 points, or 0.49%, to 32,758.98. Big sector decliners included communications services , technology and consumer discretionary while energy outperformed.
Market heavyweights such as Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp and Amazon.com Inc created some of the biggest drags on the market. Trading in Tesla Inc was volatile with the electric carmaker falling as much as 2.8% during the session following a Twitter poll that showed a majority of respondents want Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk to step down as CEO of the social media platform.
Meta Platforms shares fell after the European Commission said it could impose a fine of up to 10% of the tech conglomerate's annual global turnover if evidence showed an infringement of the EU's antitrust laws. L3Harris Technologies Inc lost ground after the U.S. defense contractor said it would buy hypersonic engine manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc for $4.7 billion. Aerojet gained ground.
Shares of casino operators Melco Resorts & Entertainment , Las Vegas Sands Corp and Wynn Resorts fell after Macau said on Friday that six casino firms will invest around $15 billion as part of new 10-year contracts they signed to operate in the world's biggest gambling hub.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP)Japhet Medor scored 18 points as UTSA beat Bethune-Cookman 90-69 on Sunday night.
Medor was 6 of 12 shooting, including 2 for 4 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Roadrunners (6-5). Isaiah Addo-Ankrah had 14 points, while John Buggs III scored 12.
The Wildcats (4-7) were led in scoring by Joe French with 27 points. Marcus Garrett added 21 points and four steals.
UTSA led Bethune-Cookman 49-38 at the half.
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US STOCKS-Wall Street falls fourth straight day as recession worries nag
Powell promised further rate increases even as data showed signs of a weakening economy. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones industrials and the Nasdaq have sold off sharply for December and are on track for their biggest annual declines since the 2008 financial crisis.
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Wall Street closed lower on Monday for a fourth straight session with Nasdaq leading declines as investors shied away from riskier bets, worried the Federal Reserve's tightening campaign could push the U.S. economy into a recession. The three major U.S. stock indexes have been under pressure since Wednesday, when Fed Chair Jerome Powell took a hawkish tone while the central bank raised interest rates. Powell promised further rate increases even as data showed signs of a weakening economy.
The S&P 500, the Dow Jones industrials and the Nasdaq have sold off sharply for December and are on track for their biggest annual declines since the 2008 financial crisis. While U.S. Treasury yields gained, investors ran from stocks, eyeing prospects of safer bets as they worried about the likelihood of a recession in 2023 according to Brian Overby, senior markets strategist at Ally.
"Investors are asking why do I want to take those risks going into 2023 with the Fed's stance still aggressive when I can get such a good yield on the fixed income market place," he said. The lack of big earnings reports or economic data on Monday likely sharpened investors' focus on economic fears and interest rates, according to Melissa Brown, Global Head of Applied Research at Qontigo in New York.
"It's a knife edge between whether we're going to teeter into a recession or have a soft landing. Is the Fed acting appropriately?" said Brown who also noted that moves may be exaggerated as many investors take vacation around the end-of-year holidays. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 162.92 points, or 0.49%, to 32,757.54, the S&P 500 lost 34.7 points, or 0.90%, to 3,817.66 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 159.38 points, or 1.49%, to 10,546.03.
The biggest decliners among S&P industry sectors were communications services, which fell 2.2%, consumer discretionary, down 1.7% and technology, which lost 1.4%. Energy outperformed, closing up 0.13% as the sole industry out of 11 to manage a gain. Market heavyweights such as Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp and Amazon.com Inc created some of the biggest drags on the market.
Trading in Tesla Inc was volatile with the electric carmaker closing down 0.24% after falling as much as 2.8% during the session. This was after a Twitter poll that showed a majority of respondents want Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk to step down as CEO of the social media platform. Meta Platforms shares finished down 4.1% after the European Commission said it could impose a fine of up to 10% of the tech conglomerate's annual global turnover if evidence showed an infringement of the EU's antitrust laws.
L3Harris Technologies Inc lost 3.6% after the U.S. defense contractor said it would buy hypersonic engine manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc for $4.7 billion. Aerojet added 1.3%. Shares of casino operators Melco Resorts & Entertainment tumbled just under 8% and Wynn Resorts lost 5.2% while Las Vegas Sands Corp fell 2.3% after Macau said on Friday that six casino firms will invest around $15 billion as part of new 10-year contracts they signed to operate in the world's biggest gambling hub.
Declining issues outnumbered advancing ones on the NYSE by a 2.80-to-1 ratio; on Nasdaq, a 2.63-to-1 ratio favored decliners. The S&P 500 posted 5 new 52-week highs and 20 new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 66 new highs and 456 new lows.
On U.S. exchanges 11.07 billion shares changed hands, compared with the 11.59 billion average for the last 20 trading days.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)Mike Miles scored 11 of his 15 points in the first half and No. 21 TCU rolled to an easy 88-43 win over Mississippi Valley State on Sunday night.
TCU (9-1) has won seven consecutive games since a one-point loss to Northwestern State on Nov. 14 briefly knocked it out of The Associated Press Top 25.
The win was TCU’s largest margin of victory this season and the largest under head coach Jamie Dixon since a 37-point decision over Tennessee Tech in November 2017.
It’s TCU’s largest margin of victory since beating Mississippi Valley State by 53 on Nov. 24, 2014.
”I know if I get open my teammates will find me and they did,” Miles said. ”Everyone was making shots tonight. Once they go in, everybody is happy. It’s balance, we’re not depending on just me or someone else. It’s spread out, and that makes everyone better.”
TCU led by as many as 48 points while shooting better than 50% up until the final minute of the game. The Horned Frogs also shot 50% (9 for 18) from 3-point range.
Miles, a junior guard, was 5 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 4 from long distance, with all his 3s in the first half. Damion Baugh and JaKobe Coles added 12 points apiece. Emanuel Miller finished with 11 points.
Mississippi Valley State (1-11) was led by Rayquan Brown’s 16 points.
The Frogs led 53-20 at the half and extended their lead in the second half. All 10 players who entered the game before halftime had at least two points at the break.
In the first half, TCU extended its lead to 35 points behind nearly 60% shooting from the field. The Horned Frogs were even more proficient from deep, shooting 9 for 14 for nearly 65%.
Meanwhile, the Delta Devils struggled to score. They shot 34.6% from the field and were 0 for 8 from 3-point range. It’s the first time a TCU opponent has been held without a 3-pointer since Prairie View A&M was 0 for 15 on 3s in December 2015.
TCU also made MVS pay for turnovers. The Frogs scored 28 points off of turnovers, including 17 in the first half. MVS also struggled from the line, making just 7 of 19 shots.
”I think we took care of business the way you want to take care of business in a situation like this,” Dixon said. ”It was a good day for us, especially coming off of finals and not being in the gym and all of the things you have to adjust to.”
BIG PICTURE
TCU has won seven consecutive games and has two nonconference games before starting Big 12 play against Texas Tech on Dec. 31.
LINEUP SHUFFLE
TCU started its 10th different lineup in its 10th game Sunday.
ROAD WEARY
Mississippi Valley State is in the middle of an 11-game stretch of road games. Sunday was the team’s eighth consecutive road game. The Delta Devils don’t play a home game until Jan. 7.
LAMPKIN OUT
TCU starting center Eddie Lampkin Jr. did not play Sunday because of ongoing back issues. Dixon said he Lampkin did not practice this past week until Saturday and woke up too sore to play.
STAT OF THE NIGHT
TCU’s 33-point lead at the half is the largest halftime lead for the Horned Frogs under head coach Jamie Dixon, who is in his seventh season.
UP NEXT
TCU: Plays Utah (9-2) in a neutral site game at Salt Lake City on Wednesday.
Mississippi Valley State: Plays at Tulane on Wednesday.
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FBI: Steep climb in teens targeted by online ''sextortion''
At least 3,000 children, mostly teenage boys, have been victims of the schemes that are connected to more than a dozen suicides this year, a scale that U.S. authorities have not seen before, Justice Department officials said on Monday.
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The FBI sounded the alarm about an explosive increase in teenage boys being targeted online and extorted for money after being tricked into sending sexually explicit pictures. At least 3,000 children, mostly teenage boys, have been victims of the schemes that are connected to more than a dozen suicides this year, a scale that U.S. authorities have not seen before, Justice Department officials said on Monday. Many think they are chatting online with kids around their own age but are quickly manipulated into sending explicit pictures and then blackmailed for money with threats to release the images, the FBI said. Most victims are between 14 and 17, but kids as young as 10 have been targeted. The FBI said it was issuing the national public safety alert now since kids may be spending more time online as schools close for winter break. There's been a staggering tenfold increase in reports since last year, and there are likely more victims who never came forward, FBI officials said. Embarrassment and shame can prevent them from asking for help.
“Victims may feel like there is no way out—it is up to all of us to reassure them that they are not in trouble, there is hope, and they are not alone,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray in a statement. Many of the current wave of schemes are believed to be originating with scammers based in West African countries like Nigeria and the Ivory Coast. The suspects typically pose as kids of similar age, often using a girl's profile picture and even listing schools or adding friends to make it look like they live in the same area. It happens often on large platforms like Instagram or Facebook, but can also be on gaming or video chats, authorities said. The alert is meant to thrust the issue into the public spotlight, so kids can feel more comfortable coming forward and adults can help them learn how to spot fake identities and reject anyone asking for explicit images, said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Polite of the Justice Department's criminal division. The Department of Homeland Security is also working to track fake accounts back to their source, said Steve Francis, the acting executive director of Homeland Security Investigations. It isn't clear whether federal prosecutors had brought any cases tied to the scams. The tactics used by those behind the fake accounts are getting more aggressive, sometimes asking for photos within minutes, and cases have been rising around the world, advocates said. “This is a growing crisis and we've seen sextortion completely devastate children and families,” said Michelle DeLaune, CEO of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. “The best defense against this crime is to talk to your children about what to do if they're targeted online.”
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP)Kevin Osawe’s 16 points helped NJIT defeat Niagara 62-53 on Sunday.
Osawe had 13 rebounds for the Highlanders (2-9). Miles Coleman scored 10 points while shooting 3 of 9 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line, and added five rebounds. The Highlanders snapped a five-game skid.
Aaron Gray finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and two blocks for the Purple Eagles (5-5). Niagara also got seven points and two blocks from David Mitchell. In addition, Noah Thomasson had seven points.
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Air Force grounds entire B-2 fleet after emergency landing
The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years college bowl games. During the standdown the entire fleet will be inspected, 509th Bomb Wing spokeswoman Air Force Master Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio said.
The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years' college bowl games. A bomber experienced an in-flight malfunction on Dec. 10, forcing it to make an emergency landing at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, where it caught fire. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries. The standdown is significant in that there are fewer than 20 stealth bombers in the entire fleet and the aircraft provides, along with the B-52 Stratofortress, the air leg of the nation's nuclear triad. The B-2 has been regularly deployed to the Indo-Pacific and more recently to Europe as a show of force. During the standdown the entire fleet will be inspected, 509th Bomb Wing spokeswoman Air Force Master Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio said. The B-2 was scheduled to fly over the 2023 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game but it will be replaced by the B-1 Lancer, the 509th Bomb Wing said in a statement. The B-2 stealth bomber took its first flight in 1989 and its flying-wing design formed the base of its eventual replacement, the B-21 Raider, which was introduced this month. The B-21 is scheduled to make its first flight next year. In Sept. 2021 another B-2 at Whiteman had to make an emergency landing after the hydraulics system failed, resulting in the bomber's landing gear collapsing. The bomber's left wing dragged for about a mile before the aircraft came to a halt, resulting in at least $10 million in damage to the aircraft.
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Actress Amber Heard says she has settled a defamation lawsuit with her ex-husband Johnny Depp.
Heard said in a post to her Instagram page that the move is "not an act of concession" and she said she has "made no admission" in the decision to settle the case.
"It's important for me to say that I never chose this," she wrote. "I defended my truth and in doing so my life as I knew it was destroyed."
"The vilification I have faced on social media is an amplified version of the ways in which women are re-victimised [sic] when they come forward. Now I finally have an opportunity to emancipate myself from something I attempted to leave over six years ago and on terms I can agree to," she wrote in the post.
"There are no restrictions or gags with respect to my voice moving forward," wrote Heard.
Heard said she believes that "popularity and power mattered more than reason and due process" in her case.
"I make this decision having lost faith in the American legal system, where my unprotected testimony served as entertainment and social media fodder," she wrote.
Heard filed an appeal in her defamation case earlier this month, but said she believes that even if a U.S. appeal was successful, it would mean a re-trial and a new jury that would have to consider the evidence again.
Depp accused Heard of defamation stemming from a 2018 op-ed that she wrote for the Washington Post.
A jury awarded Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages in the case.
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With its last non-conference game before the holiday break, No. 17 Mississippi State knows its performance must pick up if the Bulldogs are to maintain their current pace.
Coach Chris Jans’ Bulldogs — one of just five undefeated teams in the country — will face Drake, also the Bulldogs, on Tuesday as part of the three-game Battle in the Vault in Lincoln, Neb.
Mississippi State (11-0) can’t get caught up in its own news and look past Drake (8-3).
In Saturday’s 68-66 victory over visiting Nicholls, the Bulldogs rallied from an incredibly poor-shooting first half, led by double digits in the second and nearly saw the Colonels pull off a shocking upset.
Jans said his squad might have been reading about itself too much, basking in being one of the nation’s few unbeaten schools and third in scoring defense.
“I’m not with them 24/7, and I don’t know if they are reading the headlines and feeling themselves,” Jans said. “But we’ve talked about it, we’ve addressed it.”
While the Southland Conference champion Colonels didn’t light up the scoreboard, the home side could find very little to go in.
Mississippi State was errant on 12 of its first 15 shots and made just 7 of 26 in the half. It also clanked all eight of its shots from distance yet trailed by only three points at the intermission.
Mississippi State led by 12 with 12:26 left in the second half, but even when they appeared to have the game in hand, Nicholls stole an inbounds pass and missed a 3-pointer as time expired.
“It wasn’t pretty,” guard Dashawn Davis said. “It was definitely ugly. We definitely could’ve done better, but an ugly win is better than a loss any day.”
Jans said his team got away from playing its style of defensive-minded ball.
“We have to play the way we have to play to be really good,” the first-year Bulldogs coach said. “If we don’t play that style and don’t rely on our defense and don’t turn people over and are not locked in each and every time, we’re not going to be very good.”
Tolu Smith was very good against Nicholls. He finished with 15 points — 12 in the final 20 minutes — and eight rebounds as the offense went through the 6-foot-11 senior from Bay Saint Louis, Miss.
Drake has lost two straight and is 1-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference, but the Bulldogs from Des Moines, Iowa, started the season by winning six straight and eight of their first nine.
Fifth-year coach Darian DeVries’ club grabbed a nine-point lead with 9:12 to go at Saint Louis on Saturday but lost it, falling 83-75. However, he was encouraged by the play.
“That was some of the best basketball we’ve played all year,” DeVries said. “I loved our movement with 16 assists. We did plenty of good things to put us in a position to win. We have to find ways to close these games out, but we can take a lot of positives out of tonight.”
Tucker DeVries, a 6-foot-7 forward, scored 15 points and is leading Drake with 18.8 points per game. He is shooting 36.1 percent from long range and averaging 5.5 rebounds.
Roman Penn is second in scoring (10.4) while Darnell Brodie tops the team in rebounding (7.3).
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U.S. targeted adversary cyber infrastructure to safeguard midterm vote
"I saw the same foreign adversaries that I've seen before, a lot of the same ones, the proxies and the elements of the Russian and Iranian governments that do this type of work," Nakasone said. The United States has given high priority to cyber operations to safeguard major elections in recent years, particularly since U.S. intelligence agencies accused Russia of trying to sway 2016 elections, a charge Moscow has denied.
The U.S. military's Cyber Command hunted down foreign adversaries overseas ahead of this year's mid-term elections, taking down their infrastructure before they could strike, the head of U.S. Cyber Command said.
U.S. Army General Paul Nakasone said the cyber effort to secure the vote began before the Nov. 8 vote and carried through until the elections were certified. "We did conduct operations persistently to make sure that our foreign adversaries couldn't utilize infrastructure to impact us," Nakasone, who is also the director of the U.S. National Security Agency, told reporters.
"We understood how foreign adversaries utilize infrastructure throughout the world, we had that mapped pretty well, and we wanted to make sure that we took it down at key times." Nakasone's language suggests Cyber Command carried out both offensive and defensive cyber operations.
He declined to identify which adversaries were targeted but acknowledged he saw the same kinds of foreign adversaries as he had in the past. "I saw the same foreign adversaries that I've seen before, a lot of the same ones, the proxies and the elements of the Russian and Iranian governments that do this type of work," Nakasone said.
The United States has given high priority to cyber operations to safeguard major elections in recent years, particularly since U.S. intelligence agencies accused Russia of trying to sway 2016 elections, a charge Moscow has denied. U.S. agencies also accused Iran of trying to influence American elections, which Tehran has denied. Nakasone says the campaign to safeguard the latest U.S. elections fit into his broader campaign of persistent engagement, which includes operating overseas with partners to observe adversaries' cyber tradecraft and malware on foreign networks.
"This is the idea of understanding your foreign adversaries and operating outside the United States," he said. He said the goal was to expose those adversaries, working with foreign governments hosting his teams and with the private sector.
"I am trying to make it as costly (as possible) for our adversaries to operate in terms of their time, money, and focus," he said.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP)Rytis Petraitis scored 20 points off of the bench to lead Air Force to an 81-67 victory over Tarleton on Sunday night.
Petraitis had 10 rebounds for the Falcons (8-4). Jake Heidbreder had 17 points. Ethan Taylor scored 11 with seven rebounds.
Tiger Booker finished with 18 points for the Texans (5-6). Jakorie Smith added 15 points, while Shakur Daniel scored 12.
Heidbreder scored 11 in the second half to help the Falcons rally from a 38-37 halftime deficit.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)Brandin Podziemski scored 20 points and Santa Clara defeated winless California 71-62 on Sunday.
Podziemski hit four 3-pointers and added seven rebounds, six assists and three steals for the Broncos (11-3). Parker Braun scored 17 on 8-of-9 shooting with seven boards and Keshawn Justice scored 13 with five assists.
Joel Brown had 13 points and six assists for the Golden Bears (0-12), who have lost 15 straight dating to last season. Lars Thiemann had 10 points and six rebounds.
Podziemski had 13 points and Braun scored 10 to send Santa Clara into halftime with a 34-25 lead.
Twice Brown had layups in the second half to get Cal with four points and two free throws by Sam Alajiki pulled the Bears within 65-60 with 1:20 left to play. Justice answered with a 3-pointer to send the Broncos to their seventh win in their last eight games.
Santa Clara shot 47% from the floor and made 8 of 19 from 3-point range. The Broncos scored 16 points off 17 Cal turnovers.
The Bears shot 45% overall and made 6 of 19 from beyond the arc. Cal forced 18 turnovers but scored only seven points off of them.
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STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP)Frankie Policelli scored 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds to power Stony Brook to a 66-59 victory over Army on Sunday.
Keenan Fitzmorris scored 14 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks for the Seawolves (4-8). Tyler Stephenson-Moore had 10 points.
The Black Knights (5-7) were led by Coleton Benson with 19 points. Jalen Rucker added 14 points and four assists. Chris Mann had nine points.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP)It was a very public two-hour, father-son bonding experience between New Mexico coach Richard Pitino and his dad, noted coach Rick Pitino of Iona, on Sunday.
And in the end, the son prevailed 82-74 as the Lobos (11-0) got 22 points from Jaelen House and 17 from K.J. Jenkins. The Gaels were led by 22 from post Nelly Joseph.
”I’m just really happy for him, 11-0,” Rick Pitino said. ”This is a rebuilding job and he’s done it in one year. I’m just beaming with pride with what he’s accomplishing. I’m disappointed in my team but I’m so happy for him.”
The younger Pitino tried to downplay the relationship factor.
”I said all week, it’s not about me and it wasn’t about me, especially with the nonconference that we had,” he said. ”It’s not about beating my dad. I’m grateful that my dad played here because we benefitted. That was a nationally televised game he did not need to play. Happy we won, but I don’t look at like I beat him. I look at it as New Mexico beat Iona.”
After Iona (7-3) scored the opening bucket, New Mexico led the remainder of the way, building a 17-point, first-half lead.
But Rick Pitino, who has national championships from his days at both Louisville and Kentucky, found a few tricks to get his squad back in the game, closing to within 76-73 with just over two minutes left.
”Our zone was giving them problems,” he said of a defense that he hasn’t broken out in three seasons. ”And we started attacking the rim and we got some easy buckets.”
But it was not enough to coax the Gaels to a win, although Richard Pitino said he anticipated seeing some zone.
”I would say being his son, I knew he would play some zone because he hasn’t played any,” he said. ”Working for him, he always has a zone in his back pocket.”
It was a contrast in styles on the court and on the bench as the younger Pitino sported comfortable attire and gym shoes, while his dad wore a sports coat, slacks and a dress shoes.
The Lobos also preferred a fast-paced attacking style compared to the more deliberate, get it inside look from Iona.
First-half runs of 14-2 and 8-0 helped New Mexico build a 37-20 lead at the 3:21 mark before Iona nibbled into the lead, cutting it to 41-33. But K.J. Jenkins hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer, his third of the half, to give the Lobos a 44-33 halftime advantage.
BIG PICTURE
This was the third meeting between father and son Pitino. The other two coming when dad coached Louisville and his son was at Minnesota, with the Cardinals winning previous games. The teams will play again next year at Iona.
QUOTEABLE
Asked who was buying the postgame meal, Richard Pitino said, ”I don’t know if he wants to go to dinner tonight. I’m supposed to take him to dinner. You have to give him a little grace period because he’s not great right away after games. But we’ll get together.”
Although unsolicited , Rick Pitino had some advice for his son and the Lobos, saying, ”Richard knows how to handle it but the one piece of advice for this team, don’t embrace it. Get better. Take what you did wrong and get better. Because as quickly as you get to climbing that mountain, you get knocked right off it.”
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP)Dalen Ridgnal had 16 points in Missouri State’s 79-58 win over Central Michigan on Sunday night.
Ridgnal also added eight rebounds for the Bears (5-7). Jonathan Mogbo scored 12 points and added seven rebounds, four steals, and three blocks. James Graham finished 4 of 7 from 3-point range to finish with 12 points.
The Chippewas (4-7) were led by Reggie Bass, who recorded 18 points. Brian Taylor added 12 points and three steals for Central Michigan. In addition, Jesse Zarzuela finished with seven points and four assists.
Missouri State outscored Central Michigan by 11 points over the final half, while Graham led the way with a team-high 12 second-half points.
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LAS VEGAS (AP)Dana Tate had 24 points in Norfolk State’s 70-66 win against N.C. A&T in the HBCU Challenge on Sunday.
Tate shot 8 for 15, including 6 for 12 from beyond the arc for the Spartans (9-4). Kris Bankston scored 16 points and added eight rebounds and three blocks. Joe Bryant Jr. scored 12 points.
Kam Woods finished with 15 points and six assists for the Aggies (5-6). Marcus Watson added 12 points for N.C. A&T. Demetric Horton also recorded 11 points, six rebounds and three steals.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP)Glenn Taylor Jr. scored 20 points and Oregon State defeated Green Bay 65-56 on Sunday.
Taylor made 6 of 7 shots with a 3-pointer for the Beavers (6-6). He added six rebounds and three assists. Dexter Akanno scored 10.
Akanno scored all of his points in the first half and Taylor had eight to help the Beavers take a 30-23 lead at halftime. Randy Tucker’s 3-pointer gave the Phoenix an 18-16 lead midway through the half. Akanno scored six from there, including a layup at the buzzer.
Zae Blake hit a 3-pointer to pull Green Bay within 35-32 with 14:24 remaining. Christian Wright made two free throws and a rebound basket, Justin Rochelin had a three-point play and Jordan Pope had a layup off a turnover to cap a 17-5 run and Oregon State led 52-35 with 7:06 remaining.
Clarence Cummings III finished with 16 points and seven rebounds for the Phoenix (2-11), who have lost three straight and fell to 0-7 on the road. Brock Heffner scored 13, and Blake contributed 12 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Oregon State shot 48% overall but made just 3 of 15 from 3-point range. The Beavers outscored Green Bay 30-16 in the paint and turned 15 Green Bay turnovers into 17 points.
The Phoenix shot 41% and made 8 of 21 from beyond the arc.
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP)Ray’Sean Taylor had 20 points in SIU-Edwardsville’s 93-78 victory over Illinois Tech on Sunday night.
Taylor was 7 of 11 shooting and made 6 of 10 3-pointers for the Cougars (8-4). Damarco Minor added 17 points and had six assists. Shamar Wright recorded 13 points.
Caden Gigstad led the Hawks with 15 points. Otis Reale added 14 points for Illinois Tech. Milos Dugalic also had 13 points.
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The 49ers have spent the majority of this season enjoying the prestigious label of often being referred to as the best defense in the league. They have been. This unit has suffocated opposing offenses with logic-defying speed at all three levels, week in and week out.
So how exactly do you improve a defense that has been ranked at or near the top in all major statistical categories all season long? You add a player like Arik Armstead back into the fold.
After missing two months following a foot injury suffered in Week 4, Armstead has returned to the lineup with a vengeance, wasting no time to remind those in the football world that he is one of the preeminent defensive linemen in the entire NFL.
Whether it’s eating blocks in the run game or wreaking havoc on passing downs, Armstead is among a small handful of players who have a distinguished reputation as someone capable of singlehandedly altering a game from the interior of the defensive line.
Since making his return against the Dolphins in Week 13, Armstead has recorded multiple pressures and registered at least one quarterback hit in each of the three games he has appeared in.
While Armstead was limited to just 19 pass-rushing snaps in his first game back, that was more than enough for him to have a game-changing impact on the final outcome of the 49ers' triumphant win over the Dolphins.
Armstead registered a key pressure that led to an errant throw by Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa that was picked off by Jimmie Ward. Here is a cut-up of the double swipe/rip move combo that Armstead used to beat the right guard and register this pressure:
Arik Armstead is one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL and his value to the leagues best defense cannot be overstated
— Jordan Elliott (@splash_cousin) December 5, 2022
Double swipe/rip move here to create the pressure that lead to a Jimmie Ward INT pic.twitter.com/zysb38eTBT
That first game back also provided a great illustration of how much Armstead’s return has benefited his teammates on the defensive line as well. On this rep, Armstead is going to be lined up in an overload front to the strong side, shaded over the left guard as a 2i tech with Charles Omenihu and Bosa to his outside.
Watch how Armstead is able to take out both the center and the left guard on this stunt and, in turn, free up Bosa to rush freely through the A-gap to sack Tagovailoa in the backfield.
Flawless stunt from the overload side pic.twitter.com/Sn71HwxeM3
— Jordan Elliott (@splash_cousin) December 5, 2022
After the pitch count, Armstead saw in his initial return to the lineup. The star defensive lineman has recorded at least 39 pass-rushing snaps in each of the last two games that saw a heavy passing volume from Tampa Bay and Seattle.
In those two games, the Seahawks and Buccaneers were held to a paltry 4.64 yards per pass attempt, in large part due to the interior pressure that Armstead has been able to generate since returning to the field.
Armstead recorded five pressures against the Seahawks in the 49ers' division-clinching win in Seattle, the most on the team by anyone not named Nick Bosa. Armstead's ability to get in the backfield and apply pressure on Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith played a large part in Seattle’s inability to sustain any kind of consistency through the air.
Here are a couple of examples. The first is a pressure on a play fake that forced Smith to discard helplessly discard the ball without any real chance of finding a target due to the pressure applied by Armstead and Bosa.
The 49ers defense is allowing just 4.64 yards per pass attempt in the two games since Arik Armstead has resumed his usual workload
— Jordan Elliott (@splash_cousin) December 16, 2022
Bonafide game changer and one of the best defensive linemen in the entire league pic.twitter.com/r0NT8if6SU
The second is a quarterback hit Armstead put on Smith after getting freed up to rush free through the B gap on this stunt with Charles Omenihu.
Arik Armstead has recorded multiple pressures and a QB hit in each of the three games he has played since his return from a foot injury that kept him sidelined
— Jordan Elliott (@splash_cousin) December 17, 2022
Armstead had 5 pressures in last nights win over the Seahawks pic.twitter.com/cZz1Npe561
Armstead also made his impact felt the week prior when the 49ers completely smothered Tom Brady and the Buccaneers offense. This particular rep stood out because it highlighted a bit of everything Armstead brings to the table. The power, the precision, the motor. You name it; he’s got it. A true technician who blends everything together with incredible size to create one of the most dynamic pass-rushing threats in the NFL.
Armstead is going to use a rip move with his right arm to hold the right guard as he executes this twist with Bosa, and then while only utilizing his left arm to engage, he puts the right tackle on skates before finishing by landing the right arm on Brady as he releases the ball and in turn flattening the greatest quarterback of all time in the process.
In awe of the power that Arik Armstead is able to generate when he rushes the passer
— Jordan Elliott (@splash_cousin) December 13, 2022
Rip move with his right arm holds the RG during this twist with Bosa & then he puts the RT on skates with only his left arm engaging before landing the right arm on Brady as he releases the ball pic.twitter.com/Afi1fPZXfY
As the 49ers wrap up the season and begin to lock in on making a deep run through the playoffs, the timing might be the most important thing to factor in with Armstead’s return.
Armstead has proven time and time again that he is a big-time player when the stakes are at their highest. The big stage of win or go home only seems to bring out the best in Armstead, who has recorded five sacks and nine quarterback hits in six career postseason games.
That doesn’t include the 2.5 sacks and three quarterback hits Armstead logged in a must-win Week 18 thriller against the Rams in Los Angeles last season. Armstead’s performance in Green Bay in the divisional round last year was arguably the main reason the 49ers prevailed in one of the most memorable games in franchise history. | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/12/19/23516033/49ers-defense-arik-armstead | 2022-12-19T22:39:27 | en | 0.965246 |
5 arrested for stealing $6K worth of items from Ulta Beauty, police say
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KSLA/Gray News) – Five women are facing charges after police say they stole more than $6,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store and then led police on a high-speed chase.
According to the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, officers were called about a robbery at the store on Wednesday evening. Police said the suspects sped away in a vehicle as officers approached the scene.
Officers followed the car, which was clocked at traveling 133 mph. The suspects then began throwing the stolen merchandise out of the car’s windows, police said.
Police said the vehicle was finally stopped, and all five women inside the car were arrested. All five women are from Shreveport, Louisiana, which is about 70 miles south of the Ulta Beauty store in Texarkana, Arkansas.
Police arrested:
- Kyshawn Winston, 23
- Deja Hunter, 22
- Kayla Jones, 21
- Romekia Robinson, 21
- Marquina Capers, 23
Following a search, police said they found the stolen Ulta items inside the getaway car, along with a gun. The merchandise was valued at $6,000.
The women are facing a variety of charges and are being held at the Miller County Jail.
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The 49ers have three passing touchdowns over 20 yards with Brock Purdy under center. They had one all season when Jimmy Garoppolo was under center. It’s a small sample size considering Purdy has only played three games, but if we break it down to what’s necessary to win in the NFL, Purdy is exceeding expectations.
When blitzed or pressured, Purdy is fifth in the NFL in yards per attempt, with nine of his 14 completions resulting in a first or touchdown. The quarterbacks in front of Purdy are Josh Allen, Justin Herbert, Patrick Mahomes, and, naturally, Kirk Cousins.
That tells us that despite being put in uncomfortable situations where you have to perform off-script, Purdy is looking to make the defense pay with a big play. We’ve always known this, but it’s refreshing to see the skill players put in a position to win down the field
Both of Purdy’s touchdown passes last Thursday highlight the difference between him and Garoppolo and why the ceiling of this offense is arguably higher. Again, it’s a small sample size, and Purdy must continue to prove himself as more film on him gets out. But he should be commended for the way he’s playing the position.
Watch the video below to see some traits he possesses to win at quarterback. First, Purdy is rarely if ever, bothered by pressure:
Seattle is a difficult place to play. Thursday was Purdy’s first road test. He had an interception that was dropped, but he never wavered. Here’s George Kittle on Purdy’s performance after the game:
“What a game for him. He came in against Miami and played at a high level. Did the same thing last week. Did the same thing this week. Since we drafted him, he’s had confidence. He was making throws in OTAs. He came in preseason and won the #2 spot. He’s been going against the best defense in the league for the last 13 weeks plus, so he was definitely getting better week in and week out. You could see him making throws against our starting defense with scout team players. He’s a prepared rookie. He’s focused. He’s dialed in. And he’s taking advantage.”
Purdy’s executing what Kyle Shanahan is asking of him. We know that Shanahan lives in the middle of the field, or that was at least the case with Jimmy under center. During this 3-game stretch, Purdy is 11-for-15 — three drops, and you can add another dropped interception — with the second-highest average in yards per attempt on throws between 10-19 yards.
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Houston County man wanted on child porn charges captured in Oregon
ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A Houston County man facing several charges for the promotion of child pornography was apprehended in Oregon.
DPS special agents began an investigation into Jacob Boots Reed Luce, 29, after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that he may have been engaged in the promotion of child pornography.
After investigators developed a detailed case, three warrants for Luce’s arrest were issued for the felony offenses. Before they could be served, Luce allegedly fled to John Day, Oregon, to avoid prosecution.
On September 29 of this year, he was arrested by Oregon law enforcement authorities in the area. On December 18, Jacob Boots Reed Luce, with assistance from the DPS Aircraft Operations Division, was returned to Anderson County for prosecution.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP)Alex Timmerman’s 15 points helped Bucknell defeat Merrimack 61-55 on Sunday.
Timmerman added five rebounds for the Bison (7-4). Xander Rice scored 11 points with nine assists.
Ziggy Reid finished with 20 points, two steals and two blocks for the Warriors (2-12). Jordan Minor added nine points, five steals and eight blocks.
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During Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was tackled on his throwing shoulder. However, Hurts remained in the game and threw accurate passes, including a bomb to A.J. Brown for a touchdown.
Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice has covered the Eagles for nearly a decade. Kempski reported Hurts got X-rays after the Eagles win:
In other words, if the X-rays revealed a noteworthy injury, he would have some time to recover. Again, information here is sparse, but at a minimum, the team felt that whatever injury Hurts sustained against the Bears was worthy of X-rays.
Kempski’s source wouldn’t go into details about the severity of Hurts’ injury. Philadelphia opened up as a +1.5 point underdog against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday for their showdown in a week. As of writing this, the Eagles are up to 6.5 point underdogs.
Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer believes Hurts’ shoulder sprain will sideline him for two weeks. Hurts was the overwhelming favorite to win the MVP heading into Week 16. But those odds fell off a cliff this morning:
This morning's MVP odds:
— David Fucillo (@davidfucillo) December 19, 2022
Hurts: -150
Mahomes +165
Now:
Mahomes: -225
Hurts: +250
Would seem to suggest more than one game absence.
For reference, your implied win probability at -150 is 60 percent. At +250, you have a 28.6 percent chance of winning. As Fooch stated, that comes off as Hurts missing the rest of the season.
This won’t change much for the regular season, thanks to Dallas blowing a double-digit lead to the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday. Philadelphia must beat the Cowboys, Saints, or Giants to clinch the #1 seed. Hurts will have until the Divisional playoff round on January 21 if the Eagles clinch the top seed to heal.
For those wondering, the 49ers have a 0.9 percent chance to clinch the #1 seed but a 71 percent chance to clinch the #2 seed, per Football Outsiders. There’s a 27.5 percent chance the Niners end up as the #3 seed.
Yes, I used the ESPN Playoff Simulator to find the path to a 49ers bye week. It isn’t that far-fetched if Gardner Minshew doesn’t take advantage of his supporting cast the way Hurts has this season.
Week 16:
Cowboys beat the Eagles at home
49ers beat Commanders at home
Vikings beat Giants at home
Week 17:
Eagles lose at home to the Saints
Vikings lose at Lambeau to the Packers
49ers beat Raiders on the road
Week 18:
Eagles lose at home to the Giants
Vikings beat the Bears on the road
49ers beat the Cardinals at home
The 49ers will own the tiebreaker over the Eagles and the Vikings if each team ends up with four losses due to having the better conference record since the Niners didn’t play either team head-to-head.
Philadelphia would have to lose out, and Minnesota would have to lose at least once. It’s easy to talk yourself into a Vikings team that needed a 30-point second-half comeback to beat the Colts' losing. And the same could be said for Gardner Minshew starting three games against playoff-caliber opponents.
The assumption that Hurts returns in a month is a dangerous one. Some suggest they’ll “shoot Hurts up,” and he’ll be good to go. But, let’s say he returns in the Divisional round. Who is to say Hurts will pick up where he left off and continue throwing these perfect passes 50 yards down the field?
That’s where this conference takes a turn. Based on how these past few weeks have turned out, the NFC was coming down to which of the 49ers or Eagles would be the healthiest. The Niners are playing at a level unlike any other team, and that’s with a backup quarterback. Leveling the playing field with backup quarterbacks is advantage, Niners. | https://www.ninersnation.com/2022/12/19/23517433/49ers-eagles-hurts-injury-playoff-picture | 2022-12-19T22:39:33 | en | 0.960022 |
Judge hears closing arguements in Christopher Grider Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Christopher Grider was at the scene of one of the most infamous January sixth moments, the shooting of Ashli Babbit outside the House of Representatives lobby.
Grider says he was wrapped up in emotion, and never committed any violence. The prosecution and defense made their closing arguments beofre federal Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly Monday, Dec. 19.
The government argues Grider knew what he was doing as he unlawfully entered the Capitol. He’s accused of giving a fellow rioter a helmet that was used to smash the door to the House of Representatives lobby, and that he attempted to cut the power by gaining access to a circuit breaker inside.
The defense counters that Grider admits he was in the Capitol unlawfully, but claim he had no intent to disrupt the transfer of power.
The defense says Grider cannot explain or remember some of his actions that day, and he was swept up by the words of former President Donald Trump and his desire to support Senator Ted Cruz’s decision not to certify the election.
Grider has already plead guilty on two of his nine original charges. He faces up to nearly 40 years in prison if convicted of all charges. Kollar-Kotelly says she expects to come to a verdict on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Prosecutors: Fraud fed Brooklyn preacher’s flashy lifestyle
NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn preacher known for his close friendship with New York City’s mayor and a previous stint behind bars was indicted Monday on charges he plundered a parishioner’s retirement savings to bankroll his flashy lifestyle and extorted a businessman by falsely claiming he could lean on city connections to make “millions” together.
Lamor Miller-Whitehead — a Rolls Royce-driving bishop who made headlines in July when armed bandits crashed his church service and robbed him of $1 million in jewelry — is charged with wire fraud, extortion and making material false statements for allegedly lying to FBI agents by denying he had a second cell phone. The wire fraud and extortion charges each carry a maximum punishment of up to 20 years in prison.
Miller-Whitehead’s “campaign of fraud and deceit stops now,” Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said.
Miller-Whitehead, 45, formed the Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries in 2013 after serving a five-year prison sentenced for identity theft and grand larceny in a case that he claims was the result of an illegal conviction. Despite preaching in Brooklyn, he lives in a $1.6 million home in Paramus, New Jersey, records show. He also owns apartment buildings in Hartford, Connecticut.
Miller-Whitehead was expected to arraigned on the new charges Monday afternoon in a federal court in Manhattan.
“Bishop Lamor Whitehead is not guilty of these charges,” defense lawyer Dawn Florio said. “He will be vigorously defending these allegations. He feels that he is being targeted and being turned into a villain from a victim.”
Mayor Eric Adams, a former police captain who grew close to Miller-Whitehead while serving as Brooklyn’s borough president, said: “I’ve spent decades enforcing the law and expect everyone to follow it. I have also dedicated my life to assisting individuals with troubled pasts. While these allegations are troubling, I will withhold further comment until the process reaches its final conclusion.”
Miller-Whitehead is accused of bilking victims with threats and false promises of a better life and big investment returns. Miller-Whitehead took the money “with no intention of investing it, returning it, or enriching the victims,” the indictment said. Prosecutors did not implicate Adams and did not mention Miller-Whitehead’s ties to him.
In one case, mirroring a civil lawsuit filed last year, Miller-Whitehead allegedly defrauded a parishioner out of $90,000 in retirement savings by falsely promising to help her find a home and invest the remainder in his real estate business. Instead, prosecutors said, Miller-Whitehead used the money to buy thousands of dollars in luxury goods and clothing.
In the lawsuit, the parishioner alleges Miller-Whitehead told her he considered the money not as an investment, but a donation to his unsuccessful campaign last year for Brooklyn borough president and that he was under no obligation to repay her. The parishioner’s lawyer said they had no comment on Miller-Whitehead’s indictment.
Miller-Whitehead is also charged with attempting to convince a businessman to lend him $500,000 and give him a stake in certain real estate transactions, in part by claiming he could help the businessman by obtaining favorable actions from city government on his behalf, prosecutors said. Miller-Whitehead “knew he had no ability to obtain such actions” but claimed to the businessman that they would be making “millions,” prosecutors said.
Earlier this year, prosecutors said, Miller-Whitehead used the threat of force to get $5,000 from the businessman’s company. According to the indictment, law enforcement officers investigating Miller-Whitehead directed the businessman to make the payment in February. The businessman was not identified in the indictment.
Miller-Whitehead’s indictment shows he was already under investigation when he was robbed in July and, prior to that, when he showed up to a Manhattan police precinct in May in a Rolls Royce SUV attempting to negotiate the surrender of a man accused of fatally shooting a stranger on a New York City subway train.
Miller-Whitehead, noting his closeness with the mayor, told reporters at the time that he had “multiple conversations” with Adams regarding Andrew Abdullah’s surrender, although the suspect was ultimately picked up by police outside the offices of the public defender organization that was representing him.
According to the indictment, Miller-Whitehead was under investigation since at least February. That’s when he allegedly obtained the $5,000 from the businessman. In June, FBI agents executed a search warrant for Miller-Whitehead’s cellphones. That’s when they say he lied and claimed he only had one phone. After the search, according to the indictment, he sent a text message from his second phone referring to it as “my other phone.”
In an Instagram post in the wake of the church robbery, Miller-Whitehead defended his lifestyle, saying he’s “going to live his life the way God has it set up for him.”
“It’s not about me being flashy,” Miller-Whitehead said. “It’s about me, purchasing what I want to purchase. And it’s my prerogative to purchase what I want to purchase.”
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ATLANTA (AP)Brenden Tucker had 15 points in Georgia State’s 75-66 win against Rhode Island on Sunday.
Tucker was 4 of 13 shooting, including 3 for 8 from distance, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Panthers (6-5). Dwon Odom scored 14 points and added eight assists. Evan Johnson also scored 14 points.
The Rams (4-8) were led by Brayon Freeman, who recorded 21 points and four assists. Sebastian Thomas added 10 points for Rhode Island. In addition, Jalen Carey had nine points and four assists.
Johnson scored nine points in the first half and Georgia State went into halftime trailing 36-35. Georgia State outscored Rhode Island by 10 points in the second half. Odom led the way with eight second-half points.
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States appeal to Supreme Court to keep immigration limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative states pushing to keep limits on asylum-seekers put in place during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort before the limits are set to expire.
But with the immigration restrictions going away on Wednesday it’s unclear if the Supreme Court will intervene. The nineteen states Monday asked the court for an emergency stay that would keep Title 42 in place.
“This Court’s review is warranted given the enormous national importance of this case. It is not reasonably contestable that the failure to grant a stay will cause an unprecedented calamity at the southern border,” the states wrote in their request.
The immigration restrictions, often referred to as Title 42, were put in place under then-President Donald Trump in March 2020 and have prevented hundreds of thousands of migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. in recent years. But as they’re set to expire thousands more migrants are packed in shelters on Mexico’s border with the U.S.
Immigration advocates sued to stop the use of Title 42 to limit who can apply for asylum, saying that the policy goes against American and international obligations to people fleeing to the U.S. to escape persecution. And they’ve argued that things like vaccines and treatments for the coronavirus have made the policy outdated.
Conservative-leaning states have argued that lifting of Title 42 will lead to a surge of migrants into their states and take a toll on government services like health care or law enforcement. They also charge that the federal government has no plan to deal with an increase in migrants. With a Republican-controlled House set to take charge in early January, the imminent lifting of the pandemic-era restrictions has become a hot-button political issue.
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected efforts by 19 conservative-leaning states late Friday to intervene in the case, saying they’d waited too long, leading the states to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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SEATTLE (AP)Cameron Tyson scored 13 points as Seattle beat Alcorn State 72-58 on Sunday night.
Tyson had eight rebounds for the Redhawks (8-2). Paris Dawson scored 13 points while shooting 4 for 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free throw line. Riley Grigsby shot 3 for 9 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with nine points.
The Braves (3-8) were led by Jeremiah Kendall, who recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds. Dontrell McQuarter added 10 points for Alcorn State. In addition, Byron Joshua finished with eight points.
Brandton Chatfield scored six points in the first half and Seattle went into the break trailing 31-29. Seattle outscored Alcorn State by 16 points in the second half. Dawson led the way with 10 second-half points.
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NPR News Jan. 6 committee votes on criminal referrals against Trump By Carrie Johnson, Deirdre Walsh Published December 19, 2022 at 2:34 PM MST Facebook Twitter Email Listen • 8:06 The Democratic-led House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack voted on criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-12-19/jan-6-committee-votes-on-criminal-referrals-against-trump | 2022-12-19T22:39:49 | en | 0.902731 |
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CHICAGO (AP)Jace Carter’s 22 points helped UIC defeat Northeastern 81-73 on Sunday.
Carter added five rebounds for the Flames (8-4). Toby Okani scored 19 points and added six rebounds. Christian Jones recorded 15 points.
Jahmyl Telfort led the Huskies (3-7) with 20 points and six rebounds. Northeastern got 15 points from Jared Turner. Chris Doherty had 10 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
Okani’s 17-point second half helped UIC close out the eight-point victory.
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NEW YORK (AP) _ Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR) on Monday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $762,000.
On a per-share basis, the New York-based company said it had profit of 21 cents.
The restaurant and bar operator posted revenue of $46.9 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported profit of $9.3 million, or $2.58 per share. Revenue was reported as $183.7 million.
Ark Restaurants shares have increased slightly more than 7% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $18.07, a climb of roughly 8% in the last 12 months.
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As the Jan. 6 committee wraps up its hearings, a recent NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found a majority of Americans believe democracy is at risk and want members of Congress to compromise.
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Elon Musk Twitter poll ends with users seeking his departure
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by. But by Monday afternoon there was no word from Musk on whether he’ll step aside or who a new leader might be. Twitter has grown more chaotic and confusing under Musk’s leadership with rapidly vacillating policies that are withdrawn or altered. Many of the votes for Musk to step down likely came from Tesla investors, who have grown tired of the 24/7 Twitter chaos, which they say has distracted the eccentric CEO from the electric car company, his main source of wealth.
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FTX founder agrees to extradition to US, attorney says
NEW YORK (AP) — Sam Bankman-Fried may be ready to come to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX following a chaotic court appearance in the Bahamas. A lawyer for Bankman-Fried was quoted as saying Monday that the disgraced FTX founder has agreed to be extradited to the United States. A court hearing was stopped earlier in the day when his attorneys said it was premature for him to stand before the court. Jerone Roberts, a local defense attorney for Bankman-Fried, told The New York Times that lawyers will prepare the necessary documents for extradition. It was not immediately clear when extradition could occur.
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EU accuses Meta of antitrust breaches with classified ads
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has accused Facebook parent Meta of breaching the bloc’s antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business. The bloc’s executive commission said Monday that it “takes issue” with the tech company tying its online classified ad business, Facebook Marketplace, to Facebook. The European Commission says that means Facebook users automatically have access to Marketplace “whether they want it or not.” The commission, the 27-nation bloc’s top antitrust enforcer, said Meta also imposes unfair trading conditions on competing online classified ad companies that advertise their services on Facebook or Instagram. Companies that breach EU antitrust rules can be hit with fines worth up to 10% of their annual global revenue.
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Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Americans are cutting back on spending in some areas this holiday season. But they’re not scrimping on Christmas trees. Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices — but people are still buying them. The National Christmas Tree Association projects that nearly 21 million live Christmas trees will be sold by the time consumers wrap up purchases over the days leading up to Christmas Day.
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Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases. The Federal Trade Commission reached the settlements to resolve two cases against Epic Games Inc., which has parlayed Fortnite’s success in the past five years to become a video game powerhouse. The settlement consists of $245 million in customer refunds and a $275 million fine for collecting personal information on Fortnite players under the age of 13 without parental consent. It’s the biggest penalty ever imposed for breaking an FTC rule.
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Wall Street loses more ground, extending a losing streak
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed lower on Wall Street as investors brace for higher interest rates from central banks to fight inflation. The S&P 500 lost 0.9% Monday, the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite lost 1.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%. Major indexes are coming off two weeks of losses. Facebook’s parent company sank after the European Union accused the company of breaching antitrust rules by distorting competition in online classified ads. Treasury yields moved higher and crude oil prices rose. Investors are awaiting several key economic reports this week on the housing market and consumer spending.
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Not just for kids: Toymakers aim more products at grown-ups
NEW YORK (AP) — Long before the pandemic, many adults turned to toys from Legos to collectible items to tap into their inner childhood for comfort. But all the stresses from the health crisis, which forced many people to isolate for months, accelerated the trend, Industry experts and toy makers from Mattel’s American Girl and Build-a-Bear see the behavior as long-lasting and are creating new products, services and websites aimed for the adult audience. Starting early this year, Mattel’s American Girl Cafe added more more adult fare like beet and goat cheese salads and cocktails like apple spritzes and Bloody Mary’s. Last year, Build-a-Bear launched a site called Bear Cave aimed at the 18-year-old and older.
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Third air bag death confirmed, owners urged to get repairs
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis and U.S. safety regulators have confirmed that an exploding Takata air bag inflator has killed another driver. The company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reiterated warnings to owners of 274,000 older Dodge and Chrysler vehicles to stop driving them until faulty inflators are replaced. Stellantis announced two deaths in November caused by the air bags and said it suspected an inflator caused another. The company formerly known as Fiat Chrysler confirmed the third death early Monday. Stellantis is urging people to stop driving Dodge Magnum wagons, Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars and Chrysler 300 sedans from the 2005 through 2010 model years. Since 2009, the exploding air bags have killed at least 33 people worldwide.
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The S&P 500 dropped 34.70 points, or 0.9%, to 3,817.66. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 162.92 points, or 0.5%, to 32,757.54. The Nasdaq tumbled 159.38 points, or 1.5%, to 10,546.03. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 24.84 points, or 1.4%, to 1,738.58. | https://www.lakecountystar.com/business/article/Business-Highlights-Musk-s-Twitter-exit-poll-17665069.php | 2022-12-19T22:39:55 | en | 0.948937 |
Stocks closed lower on Wall Street as investors brace for higher interest rates from central banks to fight inflation.
The S&P 500 lost 0.9% Monday, the tech-heavy Nasdaq composite lost 1.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%. Major indexes are coming off two weeks of losses.
Facebook’s parent company sank after the European Union accused the company of breaching antitrust rules by distorting competition in online classified ads. Treasury yields moved higher and crude oil prices rose.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 fell 34.70 points, or 0.9%, to 3,817.66.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 162.92 points, or 0.5%, to 32,757.54.
The Nasdaq fell 159.38 points, or 1.5%, to 10,546.03.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 24.84 points, or 1.4%, to 1,738.58.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 948.52 points, or 19.9%.
The Dow is down 3,580.76 points, or 9.9%.
The Nasdaq is down 5,098.94 points, or 32.6%.
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NPR News Republican political strategist on the final Jan. 6 committee hearing By Kai McNamee, Patrick Jarenwattananon, Mary Louise Kelly Published December 19, 2022 at 2:34 PM MST Facebook Twitter Email Listen • 4:22 NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Republican political strategist Ron Bonjean about the final Jan. 6 committee hearing. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-12-19/republican-political-strategist-on-the-final-jan-6-committee-hearing | 2022-12-19T22:40:01 | en | 0.793158 |
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WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP)Trazarien White had 19 points in UNC Wilmington’s 85-82 victory against High Point on Sunday.
White added six rebounds for the Seahawks (9-3). Noah Ross scored 15 points and added six rebounds. Shykeim Phillips was 5 of 13 shooting and 5 of 6 from the free throw line to finish with 15 points. The Seahawks picked up their eighth straight win.
Jaden House led the way for the Panthers (8-3) with 25 points and two steals. High Point also got 18 points from Abdoulaye. Zach Austin also recorded nine points.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Monday:
Tesla Inc., down 36 cents to $149.87.
A majority of Twitter users in a poll want the electric vehicle maker's CEO, Elon Musk, to step down as head of the social media company.
L3Harris Technologies Inc., down $7.72 to $205.55.
The technology and communications company is buying Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings.
Equifax Inc., down 73 cents to $191.17.
The credit reporting company is offering to buy Boa Vista Serviços, the second largest consumer credit bureau in Brazil.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., down $1.26 to $185.09.
The insurance and risk-management company is buying NEK Insurance.
Meta Platforms Inc., down $4.95 to $114.48.
The European Union accused Facebook's parent company of breaching antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc., up $171.03 to $234.83.
The drug developer gave investors an encouraging update on the development of a potential liver disease treatment.
Mesa Air Group Inc., unchanged at $1.17.
The regional airline plans to end operations with American Airlines and is finalizing a deal with United Airlines.
The Walt Disney Co., down $4.30 to $85.78.
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP)Justin Johnson had 29 points in UT Rio Grande Valley’s 100-90 win against Houston Baptist on Sunday night at the South Padre Island Battle on the Beach.
Johnson also had eight rebounds for the Vaqueros (8-4). Ahren Freeman scored 23 points and added nine rebounds. Will Johnston was 6 of 13 shooting, including 3 for 7 from distance, and went 4 for 5 from the line to finish with 19 points.
Maks Klanjscek led the Huskies (3-9) in scoring, finishing with 21 points, four assists and two steals. Houston Baptist also got 16 points and six rebounds from Bonke Maring. In addition, Brycen Long finished with 16 points, six assists and three steals.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Monday:
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) _ Steelcase Inc. (SCS) on Monday reported earnings of $11.4 million in its fiscal third quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 10 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 20 cents per share.
The office furniture maker posted revenue of $826.9 million in the period.
For the current quarter ending in February, Steelcase expects its per-share earnings to range from 11 cents to 15 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $740 million to $765 million for the fiscal fourth quarter.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)Jordan Walker had 25 points in UAB’s 92-66 win against Southern on Sunday night.
Walker also had six assists for the Blazers (9-2). Ledarrius Brewer scored 12 points and added six rebounds. Javian Davis finished with 10 points.
Terrell Williams Jr. finished with 12 points for the Jaguars (4-8). Bryson Etienne added 10 points for Southern and Kris Gardner had 10 points.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
8-7-5
(eight, seven, five)
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
8-7-5
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MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (AP)Erik Stevenson scored a season-high 22 points, Jimmy Bell Jr. had a double-double, and West Virginia celebrated Bob Huggins Hall of Fame Day by defeating Buffalo 96-78 on Sunday.
With 925 wins, Huggins is third all-time in Division I behind Mike Krzyzewski and Jim Boeheim. Huggins, who was enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September, is the 17th Division I coach with as many as 41 years on the bench.
Down by double digits early in the second half, Buffalo hit three 3-pointers in four minutes and got within 61-60 with 11:40 remaining. West Virginia then got a big boost when Buffalo’s Jonnivius Smith was called for a foul and also picked up a technical with 11:18 to go. Tre Mitchell made four free throws and West Virginia was on its way to a 17-3 run that was capped by Bell’s three-point play at the 6-minute mark. The Mountaineers led 78-63 at that point.
Bell had 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Stevenson made 8 of 13 shots, which included five of the Mountaineers’ eight 3-pointers. Mitchell added 17 points and Seth Wilson scored 10 off the bench.
Isaiah Adams scored 20 points for the Bulls, and Curtis Jones and Isaac Jack scored 13 each.
Emmitt Matthews, West Virginia’s fourth-leading scorer at nearly 11 points per game, missed the game with a left knee injury. His status is day to day.
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