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Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas Eve during the war in Gaza BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday. Instead, the area outside the Nativity Church was quiet. The church was built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born. The war, the violence in the occupied West Bank it has spurred and the lack of festivities has deeply hurt Bethlehem's economy. The town relies heavily on Christmas tourism. The economy in the West Bank was already reeling because of restrictions placed on laborers preventing them from entering Israel during the war. Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome's patience VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. The ceremony kicks off the 2025 Holy Year. It's a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome. And it will test the pope’s stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them. This begins the Christmas Eve Mass. The ceremony inaugurates the once-every-25-year tradition of a Jubilee. Francis has dedicated the 2025 Jubilee to the theme of hope. Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he'll “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions. Trump criticized Biden’s decision on Monday to change the sentences of 37 of the 40 condemned people to life in prison without parole. Trump said that he will direct the Department of Justice to pursue the death penalty “as soon as I am inaugurated.” Trump was vague on what specific actions he may take. 21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 people, including two police officers. Mozambique Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo late Tuesday that a wave of violence and looting was sparked by the court’s announcement a day earlier. He said it was led by mostly youthful supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, second to Chapo, who got 65%. Haiti gangs fire on journalists covering a planned hospital reopening, leaving casualties PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Suspected gang members have opened fire on journalists in Haiti’s capital as they were covering the attempted reopening of the country’s largest hospital, wounding or killing an unknown number of people. The country's interim president, Leslie Voltaire, said in an address to the nation that journalists and police were among the victims of the vicious Christmas Eve attack. He did not specify how many casualties there were, or give a breakdown for the dead or wounded. Radio Télé Métronome said earlier on Tuesday that seven journalists and two police officers were wounded in the shooting. Street gangs have taken over an estimated 85% of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne Tuesday about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop, which prevented planes from taking off. American said in an email that the problem was caused by vendor technology in its flight operating system. Aviation analytics company Cirium said flights were delayed across American’s major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time. Nineteen flights were cancelled. Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA. She led Iowa to the national championship game, was the top pick in the WNBA draft and captured rookie of the year honors in the league. Fans packed sold-out arenas and millions of television viewers followed her journey on and off the court. Clark's exploits also put other women's sports leagues in the spotlight. A group of 74 sports journalists from AP and its members voted on the award. Other athletes who received votes included Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and boxer Imane Khelif. Clark’s only the fourth women’s basketball player to win the award since it was first given in 1931. Medellin Cartel victims demand truth and justice as cartel boss Fabio Ochoa walks free in Colombia BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — The return of the notorious drug trafficker Fabio Ochoa to Colombia, following his deportation from the United States, has reopened old wounds among the victims of the Medellin cartel, with some expressing their dismay at the decision of Colombian authorities to let the former mafia boss walk free.Some of the cartel victims said on Tuesday that they are hoping the former drug lord will at least cooperate with ongoing efforts by human rights groups to investigate one of the most violent periods of Colombia’s history, and demanded that Colombian prosecutors also take Ochoa in for questioning. NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to spread their love of Jesus ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions. Bates used his platform as an NFL player to spread his love of Jesus. A month later, Bates told The Associated Press it is a duty to share his faith. The NFL is filled with players and coaches who feel the same way, such as Houston's C.J. Stroud, Atlanta's Kirk Cousins, and Lamar Jackson and John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens.OROVILLE — Butte County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect in Wednesday’s shooting at Feather River Adventist School as Glenn Litton, 56. According to Sheriff Kory Honea, investigators determined Litton’s motivation for the shooting on a typed on a note found on his body, as well as subsequent correspondence to other people. Honea said evidence indicates Litton targeted the school because of its affiliation with the Seventh-Day Adventist church. Litton held a belief the Seventh-Day Adventists were involved in the genocide and oppression of Palestinians, as well as the U. S. attack on Yemen, according to Honea. Honea said Litton’s most recent activity is described as being homeless, and that he spent time between the Sacramento and Chico area. Litton had a lengthy criminal history and history of mental health issues, and he was first imprisoned in 1991 for theft with and other convictions include theft fraud forgery in 1990s to early 2000s, Honea said. Litton was reported to have severe mental health issues from the age of 16 moving forward. Honea said there was no official diagnosis. Litten was most recently arrested on Nov. 12 for being inside a stolen pickup and for possession of false identification under the name of “Michael Sanders.” He was released from San Mateo County Jail on Nov. 21, took a bus to the Chico area, and stayed in various hotels in the Chico area. On Dec. 4, Litton was was in the vicinity of the Motel 6 in Chico, and around 7:45 a.m. he got onto a bus at Second and Salem streets in Chico, then exited the bus at Montgomery and Myers in Oroville, carrying a large duffel bag. This was when Litton was driven by an Uber driver to the school to attend an appointment he made with school administration and to carry out the shooting, according to Honea. Litton’s story was that his daughter recently moved to Gridley, and he wanted his grandson to go to the Feather River school. “As it turns out, that was all a lie,” Honea said. “It appears to us that story was a ruse to set up an appointment so that he could gain access to the campus.” Honea said the man claimed to be a lieutenant for an organization called The International Alliance. Investigators believe there are no organizations that call themselves The International Alliance and “is active in this regard.” “There’s nothing we’ve found no information to believe that this organization has some kind of military structure,” Honea said. Honea also identified the two boys injured in the shooting as Roman Mendez, 6, and Elias Wolford, 5. Mendez sustained two gunshot wounds resulting in internal injuries, Honea said. Wolford was shot one time in the abdomen that resulted in internal injuries. The boys continue to be in critical but stable condition as they continue treatment at local hospitals, according to a social media update posted at 10 a.m. Thursday by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. “It is likely they will need a number of surgeries going forward,” Honea said. “The fact that they are still with us is a miracle and something we can be hopeful for.” The shooting was reported at 1:08 p.m. Wednesday at the school near Highway 99 and Cox Lane. First responders found two boys injured and one man lying on the ground, dead from an apparent self-inflected gunshot wound. An investigation to learn about the shooting is being coordinated by the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, the Butte County District Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Sacramento. A vigil for the victims will be held 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Oroville Convention Center, 1200 Myers St. The vigil will have cards at a table to sign that will be delivered to the injured boys, Oroville Mayor David Pittman said. All schools under the jurisdiction of the Northern California Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church closed today in light of the shooting, according to an email by the organization Thursday afternoon. Oroville schools have remained open following the shooting, said Butte County Office of Education communication officer Travis Souders. As a result of Wednesday’s shooting, the Oroville Police Department stated in a news release Thursday that it increased its presence Thursday at all Oroville school campuses, and the department encouraged anyone experiencing anxiety to reach out to school counselors or local resources available in our community. “Our officers, including our school resource officers, are trained for situations like this and are dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for students, educators and families,” the department stated. “Officers will remain on campus to offer visible support and ensure everyone’s safety during this difficult time.” While Feather River Adventist School is a private school unaffiliated with the Butte County Office of Education, Souders said the tragedy was felt throughout the district. “We’re part of the same community,” said Souders. “We’re helping support them as much as we can.” Northern California Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church provided a statement Wednesday that reads: “We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred today. “Our students, faculty, and staff at Feather River (school) have been reunited with their families. Two of our students are being treated for their injuries. Join us as we lift up these children and their families in prayer. Today, the Northern California Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will close its schools to allow everyone to spend time with their families,” the organization stated. “We are grateful for the brave officers of the Butte County Sheriff’s (Office) who acted quickly to protect our students. We will continue to work closely with Sheriff Kory Honea and his team during this investigation.” After the shooting, the senior advisor to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Sophia Sokolowski, called Oroville Mayor David Pittman to offer support. Pittman put the White House in contact with Butte County Chief Administrative Officer Andy Picket, whom they also offered support and asked how they may be of assistance in this time. “I appreciate their contact to reach out to us to help assist with any needs,” Pittman said. The North Valley Community Fund has started a fund on its website to help the victims and their families at https://www.nvcf.org/funds/feather-river-adventist-school-victims-fund . “Like so many in the community, we are stunned by the shooting of two kindergarten students at Feather River Adventist School near Oroville,” stated the foundation. “We’ve opened up a fund to provide financial support for medical bills and other expenses for the victims injured and their families. “ Online, GoFundMe is monitoring its platform to help fundraisers for those affected, said GoFundMe Communications Manager Jasmine Han.
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400team of France Win the Adventure Racing World ChampionshipA significant partnership aimed at boosting Egypt’s renewable energy sector was solidified on Tuesday with the signing of a contract for the establishment of a solar panel manufacturing plant. The agreement, signed at the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) headquarters, marks the collaboration between the Arab Renewable Energy Company (ARECO), a subsidiary of the AOI, and Sweden’s Sunshine Pro. This initiative aligns with Egypt’s vision to enhance its local industry, particularly in renewable energy and electrical equipment manufacturing. The project is part of Egypt’s National Strategy for Integrated and Sustainable Energy, which seeks to raise the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix to 42% by 2030 and over 60% by 2040. This strategy reflects the nation’s commitment to keeping pace with global advancements in renewable technologies, energy storage systems, and the expansion of new and renewable energy sources. The solar panel manufacturing plant represents a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy and the AOI. The initiative aims to localize advanced technology, enhance local manufacturing capacities, reduce reliance on imports, and attract foreign investments in partnership with international companies. This project aligns with Egypt’s urgent plan to increase renewable energy production, minimize reliance on fossil fuels, and reduce carbon emissions. It also supports the private sector’s role in driving Egypt’s sustainable development, with clean energy at its core. Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, emphasized the importance of continued coordination with all relevant entities to expedite renewable energy projects. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting both local and foreign investments in clean energy projects, including solar panel manufacturing. “We are focused on enhancing the national grid’s capacity and diversifying energy sources to improve electricity supply, reduce carbon emissions, and cut down on traditional fuel consumption,” Esmat said, highlighting the critical role that solar energy will play in Egypt’s future. Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the AOI, expressed pride in the partnership with the Ministry of Electricity and Sunshine Pro. “This agreement is a significant milestone in our efforts to promote the ‘Made in Egypt’ brand and strengthen our position in the global renewable energy market,” Abdel Latif stated. The project will see the establishment of the Arab-Swedish Energy Factory (ASEF), an automated solar panel manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of 1 gigawatt, meeting the highest global quality standards. Abdel Latif further outlined the AOI’s ambitious plans to meet the increasing demand for solar energy equipment in both local and African markets. “This project marks just the beginning of our collaboration with Sunshine Pro,” he added. “We are committed to developing integrated, smart solutions in renewable energy manufacturing to ensure we meet the growing demand for high-quality, cost-competitive products.” Abdel Latif emphasized that the AOI’s efforts would not only serve local markets but also aim to create competitive advantages for solar energy equipment production across Africa and the Arab world. “We intend to expand our manufacturing capabilities using modern digital systems, ensuring that our solar panels are of the highest quality and can compete in international markets,” he noted. Yehia Metini, Chairperson of Sunshine Pro, expressed his appreciation for the partnership, noting the AOI’s long-standing leadership in industrial development. Metini highlighted his company’s commitment to technology localization and the joint goal of meeting the renewable energy needs of Egypt, the Arab world, and Africa. “This partnership represents a tremendous opportunity to boost the Egyptian economy, and we are excited to be part of this project,” he stated. The collaboration focuses on the design and implementation of a state-of-the-art, automated solar panel manufacturing facility, leveraging AOI’s national manufacturing expertise while adhering to the highest global quality standards. Metini also noted that the project would open new export opportunities for the Egyptian economy, especially in the global renewable energy market. The signing ceremony was attended by key figures, including Abdel Rahman Abdel Azim Osman, General Manager of the AOI; Ghada El-Gendy, Executive Director of the Arab Renewable Energy Company; and Essam Sheikh El-Ard, Secretary-General of the Arab Union for Alternative Energy and Green Economy, all of whom expressed their support for the project and its alignment with Egypt’s broader energy strategy.
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024-- STELLATM Automotive AI, Inc. (“STELLA”), a provider of automotive artificial intelligence technology, announced a new round of convertible loan financing, which raised $11 million to drive market growth, continue to build its team and support ongoing product enhancement and development. The raise was led by existing investor and strategic partner Reynolds and Reynolds with participation from other existing strategic investors, including more than 15 large private automotive dealership groups, as well as new investors Sheehy Auto Stores and Butler Automotive Group. The Presidio Group acted as exclusive financial advisor to STELLA for the convertible loan financing. “The ongoing support from our original investors has been tremendous, and we appreciate their confidence in STELLA’s AI technology,” said STELLA CEO Rich Sands. “The market’s embrace of our technology has been robust, and this funding will help STELLA deliver our innovative products that improve operational efficiency and the customer experience to more dealerships. We expect STELLA’s rapid customer and revenue growth to continue over the next year.” STELLA plans to use the capital raised to accelerate the onboarding of dealership clients; expand its team, including in leadership; advance product development; and introduce enhanced features to its suite of AI tools. STELLA’s technology helps dealerships solve longtime industry pain points around engaging with customers in a timely and helpful fashion. STELLA’s AI assistant can simultaneously handle unlimited inbound calls as it engages in natural language conversations 24/7 to deliver a world-class customer experience. The STELLA assistant is expertly trained on a wide range of automotive retail topics and can personalize the customer engagement process when booking service appointments, leading to higher customer retention and lower operating costs for dealerships. STELLA’s products integrate with existing dealership software offered by companies like Reynolds, a longtime leading provider of the full Retail Management System for auto retailers. The financing round underscores the intense interest that auto dealers and auto retail technology companies have in the potential for artificial intelligence to transform the industry and the customer experience. “We continue to invest heavily in artificial intelligence through both development and strategic partnerships,” said Chris Walsh, president of Reynolds. “The technology STELLA delivers creates huge efficiency gains for dealers, and when paired with Reynolds Spark AI unified data layer, the results increase exponentially.” Enthusiastic strategic investors like Reynolds and the many dealership groups backing STELLA provide a framework for real-time feedback to support quick product enhancement. Their interest also demonstrates the power that AI software holds for automotive retailing more broadly. “Presidio has seen the interest in AI solutions for the auto retail ecosystem skyrocket over the last year,” said Presidio CEO Brodie Cobb. “There is huge potential for AI tools to improve dealership efficiency and profitability and to make the sales and service experience for customers smoother and more painless. STELLA’s innovative technology is beginning to deliver on the promise artificial intelligence holds for the industry.” About The Presidio Group The Presidio Group (“Presidio”) was founded in 1998 with the simple mission to relentlessly put the interests of our clients first. By steadfastly adhering to this philosophy, the firm has earned the trust of clients throughout the United States. During their careers, the professionals at Presidio have collectively done more than 280 transactions totaling more than $18.5 billion. The Presidio Group is based in Denver and Atlanta. Presidio Merchant Partners LLC is a subsidiary of The Presidio Group LLC and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information on Presidio, visit www.thepresidiogroup.com . About STELLA STELLATM Automotive AI, Inc. (“STELLA”) is the leading provider of automotive AI technology. STELLA, based in Tampa, Fla., helps auto dealers deliver a complete and intelligent customer experience via telephone, chat and web. STELLA’s digital assistant behaves like a staff member to complete repetitive tasks such as answering and routing phone calls, booking appointments and answering frequently asked questions about vehicle sales and service. STELLA sits on top of legacy software infrastructure and reports analytic information about customer behavior to the dealer. Dealership groups are adding STELLA to their stores every week with tens of thousands of customer calls being handled 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about STELLA at www.stellaautomotive.com . View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205555844/en/ CONTACT: The Presidio Group Keith Style Managing director kstyle@thepresidiogroup.com 678-831-5523 www.thepresidiogroup.comSTELLA Shelli Clark Director of marketing shelli.clark@stellaautomotive.com (913) 485-2145 KEYWORD: FLORIDA UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE DATA ANALYTICS AUTOMOTIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY SOURCE: The Presidio Group Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/05/2024 03:24 PM/DISC: 12/05/2024 03:24 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205555844/enAs part of its commitment to promoting integrity, trust, and positive behavioral change in Nigeria’s public service, Accountability Lab Nigeria on Thursday recognized five exceptional public servants with its 2024 Integrity Icons Award. The awardees are: Inspector Kamoshi Tada from Fagge Police Station, Kano State; Olugbenga Johnson Kuye of the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre (LASAEC); Ezekiel Osemuahu of the Edo State Public Procurement Agency; Temitope Ojoge of Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School, Ondo State; and Idowu Quadri, serving with the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Agency (LCDA), Lagos State. Speaking at the 8th edition of the Integrity Icon Summit held in Abuja, the Country Director of Accountability Lab, Odeh Friday, explained that the awardees were chosen from over 2,500 nominations submitted by Nigerians. The event was organized in partnership with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Luminate, and the Yar’Adua Foundation. According to Odeh, Accountability Lab is unwavering in its mission to “name and fame” individuals who uphold honesty, accountability, and responsible leadership in a nation struggling with widespread corruption and a lack of transparency. “We are here today to celebrate amazing public servants who are doing the right thing—exceptionally well—to build trust between citizens and their government offices. Today, the Integrity Icon names and fames them,” Odeh said. Highlighting the initiative’s goal, he added: “For over eight years, we have been building a network of public servants with integrity—people who embody the right behaviors and norms to enhance trust in public service. By celebrating these icons, we aim to inspire hope among Nigerians and show that governance can indeed work for citizens.” Odeh also underscored that integrity in public service extends beyond avoiding bribes: “It’s also about ensuring accurate data reporting, proper procurement practices, and transparency in community projects. These actions build trust in government institutions, and that is why citizens, not us, nominate the icons. We review over 2,500 nominations to ensure their stories meet our criteria.” ALSO READ: Why Soludo awarded 621km of road in less than three years — Commissioner The keynote speaker, Dr. Otive Igbuzor, Founding Executive Director of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD), lamented the low trust Nigerians have in their government. Citing a report, he noted that only 43% of Nigerians express trust in governance, a gap he attributed to corruption, lack of transparency, poor service delivery, and broken promises. Speaking on the topic, “Building Trust in Governance Processes: The Power of Ethical Behaviors and Positive Norms,” Dr. Igbuzor stated: “The trust deficit has profound implications, from political instability and economic downturns to weakened social cohesion. For instance, this deficit has triggered protests and uprisings, such as in Sudan (2019), Sri Lanka (2022), and the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria (2020).” He proposed several practical measures to rebuild trust, including: strengthening governance institutions to enforce ethical standards, promoting inclusive governance to address the diverse needs of society, building capacity for ethical leadership, leveraging technology for accountability, and recognizing and rewarding integrity. Dr. Igbuzor emphasized: “Rebuilding trust in governance is both an urgent necessity and a collective responsibility. Ethical behaviors and positive norms form the cornerstone of trustworthy governance, fostering transparency, accountability, and inclusivity.” “As we celebrate these individuals of integrity, let their example serve as a call to all leaders and institutions to prioritize ethical conduct. Restoring trust is not just about institutional reforms; it’s about restoring hope and confidence in leadership and creating a system where citizens feel represented and valued.” Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel nowVor Biopharma Inc. VOR shares are trading higher on Friday after the company announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity financing (PIPE). What To Know: The company expects to generate about $55.6 million in gross proceeds from the PIPE. Vor plans to utilize these proceeds in order to fund clinical and preclinical development of its pipeline candidates and for general corporate purposes. As part of the PIPE, Vor will issue a total of 55,871,260 shares of common stock and accompanying warrants to purchase an additional 69,839,075 shares, priced at $0.99425 per share and warrants. If exercised for cash, the warrants would result in additional gross proceeds to Vor of up to approximately $58.5 million. The PIPE was led by Reid Hoffman who believes in the potential of Vor’s trem-cel therapy to treat acute myeloid leukemia. The therapy utilizes CRISPR/cas9 to modify the bone marrow of patients. “Early data released by Vor suggest a potent effect, which now must be confirmed by future trials. I am delighted to support this company that uses a game-changing technology that will hopefully impact the lives of patients with this lethal cancer – but even more the trajectory of cancer therapy in general,” said Hoffman. Related Link: Spotlight on SolarEdge Technologies: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity VOR Price Action: At the time of writing, Vor stock is trading 40.8% higher at $1.18, according to data from Benzinga Pro . Image: Image: Emilian Danaila from Pixabay © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Building Homes for Heroes Gifts 400th Home, Marking Historic Achievement in Veteran and First Responder SupportDURHAM, N.C. — Duke's Cooper Flagg knows what's coming from older and stronger defenders. So too does Auburn coach Bruce Pearl when it comes to the pressure facing his frontcourt star, Johni Broome. On Wednesday night, the two preseason Associated Press All-Americans headlined a heavyweight matchup worthy of March, though from very different positions: Flagg as the 17-year-old touted freshman mentioned as a possible No. 1 overall NBA draft pick long before showing up on campus, Broome as the 22-year-old fifth-year senior who started his career at a mid-major. Yet they're each shouldering the burden of top billing on a team with national title aspirations, all on display as the ninth-ranked Blue Devils beat the second-ranked Tigers 84-78 in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The 6-foot-9, 205-pound Flagg finished with a game-high 22 points and 11 rebounds with four assists, three steals and two blocks. The 6-10 240-pound Broome had 20 points, 12 rebounds and three assists before fouling out late. They didn't match up directly, but remained the gravitational force at the center of everything — from offensive plans to collapsing defenses — all the same. For Flagg, it was sign of big-game growth after late stumbles in losses to Kentucky and Kansas, along with handling the physical play of the Tigers. "That's something I'm going to start to see more and more," Flagg said. "It's definitely going to be a game plan for the other team, just to try and be physical with me. I think that's something that I've been dealing with since I was in sixth, seventh grade. People look at me and think they can just out-tough me, be more physical with me, and it would take me out the game. "But I've just got to keep playing through it, keep learning how to use that against them and just keep getting better." He did that against the veteran-laden Tigers, scoring 16 points and drawing seven fouls while getting to the line nine times after halftime. He felt several of those, too, such as Chaney Johnson's off-ball bump that knocked him to the hardwood midway through the second half and left him wincing. "I told him all week: 'They're going at you the whole time,'" junior teammate Tyrese Proctor said. "They had a couple of dirty plays. I just told him to keep his head composed and poised and just trust himself." Flagg pushed through regardless and showed some of his smooth moves, particularly in the second half. A dribble drive into the lane for a fallaway jumper over 6-11 big man Dylan Cardwell; pouncing on a defensive switch to drive and easily score over 6-4 guard Denver Jones; a spinning drop-step score in the paint while being fouled, leaving Pearl staring at officials and pointing to the Tigers' end of the court about an earlier no-call. Flagg also had no turnovers in his 37 minutes, a reversal after losing late turnovers in the losses to the Wildcats and Jayhawks. "To be able to coach him, he never fights you," Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. "He just never fights you. In a game, you can get on him. In practice he's always wanting to get better and in every aspect of his game. "I've always felt like Cooper's a one-time guy. He needs to experience something one time to get adjusted." As for Broome, he was coming off a dominating run through the Maui Invitational that made him the AP men's college basketball national player of the week Tuesday. Auburn also jumped two spots in Monday's latest AP Top 25, erasing nearly all of top-ranked Kansas' previous margin on the No. 2-ranked team. And that made the Tigers just the second top-2 nonconference team to play in Cameron Indoor Stadium since 1965 and first since top-ranked Michigan's "Fab Five" lost here December 1992 — exactly 32 years ago Thursday. Broome, who played his first two college seasons at Morehead State, offered matchup concerns with his ability to handle the ball on the perimeter, alter shots and attack the glass. And he was unbothered by the hostility of Duke's famously rambunctious "Cameron Crazies" fans, staring at them through much of pregame warmups with a grin and even laughing multiple times. He didn't shoot well early (2 for 9 in the first half) but started thriving in the pick-and-roll after halftime with Duke's defense stretched by Auburn's 3-point shooters. He nearly had a double-double in the second half (15 points, nine rebounds), including when he finished at the rim through Mason Gillis' foul and knocked Gillis to the ground — then gave him a lengthy stare as he stood over him. Broome led the Tigers until fouling out with 15 seconds left with Blue Devils fans starting to chant "Our house! Our house!" to mark another home win in their famed arena. He never flinched, even in the face of Auburn's first loss. "I think he's handled (the pressure) really well," Pearl said. "One of the reasons our team has played well so far this year is Johni's been a tremendously consistent player. Clearly a (national) player of the year candidate. If our team continues to win, he's our best player. ... He's able to do it on both ends, and he's able to do it inside and out." Get local news delivered to your inbox!SATURDAY'S BOWL GAMES
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has signed the 2025 Appropriation bill of N675 billion into law. The bill passed by the Edo State House of Assembly was tagged: ‘Budget of Renewed Hope for A Rising Edo’. Speaking at the Government House, Benin City, Okphebholo said the budget would revive the economy of Edo State and deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the State. He said: “I have just signed into law, a budget of 675,220,058,858.52 tagged a renewed Hope budget for a rising Edo. It is hoped that the 2025 approved budget will revive the economy of Edo State and deliver the dividend of democracy to the good people of the state.” He also mentioned that, in preparing the budget, special care was taken to ensure that a larger percentage was appropriated for capital expenditure. He stressed the administration’s commitment to embarking on a massive capital project in the new fiscal year. The Governor further commended the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku and other members of the Assembly for the speedy consideration of the budget. Speaking earlier while presenting the bill to the governor, Rt Hon. Agbebaku said the budget was significantly increased from the initial sum of N605 billion to ensure more funds is allotted to the agricultural sector. Opinions Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs. As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake. If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause. Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development. Donate NowMaryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with them. The complaint, which was filed last week in federal court, focuses on a cluster of 13 facilities in northeastern Maryland operated by Delaware-based W.L. Gore & Associates. It alleges the company polluted the air and water around its facilities with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances , jeopardizing the health of surrounding communities while raking in profits. The lawsuit adds to other claims filed in recent years, including a class action on behalf of Cecil County residents in 2023 demanding Gore foot the bill for water filtration systems, medical bills and other damages associated with decades of harmful pollution in the largely rural community. “PFAS are linked to cancer, weakened immune systems, and can even harm the ability to bear children,” Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a statement. “It is unacceptable for any company to knowingly contaminate our drinking water with these toxins, putting Marylanders at risk of severe health conditions.” Gore spokesperson Donna Leinwand Leger said the company is “surprised by the Maryland Attorney General’s decision to initiate legal action, particularly in light of our proactive and intensive engagement with state regulators over the past two years.” “We have been working with Maryland, employing the most current, reliable science and technology to assess the potential impact of our operations and guide our ongoing, collaborative efforts to protect the environment,” the company said in a statement, noting a Dec. 18 report that contains nearly two years of groundwater testing results. But attorney Philip Federico, who represents plaintiffs in the class action and other lawsuits against Gore, called the company’s efforts “too little, much too late.” In the meantime, he said, residents are continuing to suffer — one of his clients was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. “It’s typical corporate environmental contamination,” he said. “They’re in no hurry to fix the problem.” The synthetic chemicals are especially harmful because they’re nearly indestructible and can build up in various environments, including the human body. In addition to cancers and immune system problems, exposure to certain levels of PFAS has been linked to increased cholesterol levels, reproductive health issues and developmental delays in children, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Gore leaders failed to warn people living near its Maryland facilities about the potential impacts, hoping to protect their corporate image and avoid liability, according to the state’s lawsuit. The result has been “a toxic legacy for generations to come,” the lawsuit alleges. Since the chemicals are already in the local environment, protecting residents now often means installing complex and expensive water filtration systems. People with private wells have found highly elevated levels of dangerous chemicals in their water, according to the class action lawsuit. The Maryland facilities are located in a rural area just across the border from Delaware, where Gore has become a longtime fixture in the community. The company, which today employs more than 13,000 people, was founded in 1958 after Wilbert Gore left the chemical giant DuPont to start his own business. Its profile rose with the development of Gore-Tex , a lightweight waterproof material created by stretching polytetrafluoroethylene, which is better known by the brand name Teflon that’s used to coat nonstick pans. The membrane within Gore-Tex fabric has billions of pores that are smaller than water droplets, making it especially effective for outdoor gear. The state’s complaint traces Gore’s longstanding relationship with DuPont , arguing that information about the chemicals' dangers was long known within both companies as they sought to keep things quiet and boost profits. It alleges that as early as 1961, DuPont scientists knew the chemical caused adverse liver reactions in rats and dogs. DuPont has faced widespread litigation in recent years. Along with two spinoff companies, it announced a $1.18 billion deal last year to resolve complaints of polluting many U.S. drinking water systems with forever chemicals. The Maryland lawsuit seeks to hold Gore responsible for costs associated with the state’s ongoing investigations and cleanup efforts, among other damages. State oversight has ramped up following litigation from residents alleging their drinking water was contaminated. Until then, the company operated in Cecil County with little scrutiny. Gore announced in 2014 that it had eliminated perfluorooctanoic acid from the raw materials used to create Gore-Tex. But it’s still causing long-term impacts because it persists for so long in the environment, attorneys say. Over the past two years, Gore has hired an environmental consulting firm to conduct testing in the area and provided bottled water and water filtration systems to residents near certain Maryland facilities, according to a webpage describing its efforts. Recent testing of drinking water at residences near certain Gore sites revealed perfluorooctanoic acid levels well above what the EPA considers safe, according to state officials. Attorneys for the state acknowledged Gore’s ongoing efforts to investigate and address the problem but said the company needs to step up and be a better neighbor. “While we appreciate Gore’s limited investigation to ascertain the extent of PFAS contamination around its facilities, much more needs to be done to protect the community and the health of residents,” Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain said in a statement. “We must remove these forever chemicals from our natural resources urgently, and we expect responsible parties to pay for this remediation.”
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire and fellow entrepreneur and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when , a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer’s comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former , whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” Musk and Ramaswamy, , weighed in, defending the tech industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump’s world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift, and his presidential transition team did not respond to a message seeking comment. Musk, the world’s richest man who has , was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump’s movement but his stance on the tech industry’s hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent,” he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Related Articles Trump’s own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also , including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” , which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump’s businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including , and his social media company behind his Truth Social app for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country” and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country,” he told the “All-In” podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump’s budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.SILICON SLOPES, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024-- (Nasdaq: DOMO) today announced results for its fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2024. “Our focus on ecosystem-led growth, consumption-based contracts and AI innovation is paying off with promising momentum, as we see more demand for Domo as an anchor technology in customers’ data stacks,” said Josh James, founder and CEO, Domo. “The data and AI landscape is evolving to create new market opportunities for Domo, and we feel confident we’re in the right position to capitalize on this moment.” We believe the following announcements and recognition demonstrate our commitment to product innovation and customer value: Based on information available as of December 5, 2024, Domo is providing the following guidance for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and full year fiscal 2025: Q4 Fiscal 2025 Full Year Fiscal 2025 We have not reconciled guidance for non-GAAP metrics to their most directly comparable GAAP measures because certain items that impact these measures are not within our control or cannot be reasonably predicted. Domo plans to host a conference call today to review its fiscal 2025 third quarter financial results and to discuss its financial outlook. The call is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. MT/ 5:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the event will be available on the Domo Investor Relations website at and a live dial-in is available at (877) 484-6065 or (201) 689-8846. A replay will be available at (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415 with the access ID#13750075 following the completion of the conference call until 11:59 p.m. (ET) January 4, 2025. Domo puts data to work for everyone so they can multiply their impact on the business. Our cloud-native data experience platform goes beyond traditional business intelligence and analytics, making data visible and actionable with user-friendly dashboards and apps. Underpinned by AI, data science and a secure data foundation that connects with existing cloud and legacy systems, Domo helps companies optimize critical business processes at scale and in record time to spark the bold curiosity that powers exponential business results. For more information, visit . You can also follow Domo on , and . Domo investors and others should note that we announce material information to the public about our company, products and services, and other issues through a variety of means, including Domo’s website, press releases, filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), blogs and social media, in order to achieve broad, non-exclusionary distribution of information to the public. We intend to use the , the , the , the X account and the X account as a means of disclosing information about the Company and its services and for complying with the disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. 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In computing the measures other than billings and adjusted free cash flow, we exclude the effects of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of certain intangible assets, severance of executive officers who report to the Chief Executive Officer, loss on extinguishment of debt, and remeasurement of warrant liability. Billings is defined as total revenue plus the change in deferred revenue in a period. In computing adjusted free cash flow, we exclude the effects of proceeds from shares issued in connection with the employee stock purchase plan, purchases of property and equipment, and net change in short-term payable financing. As it relates to adjusted free cash flow, we add back amounts equal to the proceeds from shares issued in connection with employee stock purchase plan to reflect the non-cash nature of these transactions. Because no cash is exchanged in these transactions, showing proceeds in the financing section of the statement of cash flows as required by GAAP results in a corresponding decrease in the operating section, which management believes is not indicative of actual cash used in or provided by our operations. We also add back the net change to short-term payable financing to adjusted free cash flow. We believe that this non-GAAP cash metric is useful because it provides investors with the same information that management uses to consistently evaluate, forecast and measure the Company’s actual cash flows and its ability to achieve and maintain positive cash flows. We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Our management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our ongoing core business operating results. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when analyzing historical performance and liquidity and planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP measures, please see the tables captioned "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included at the end of this release. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements of our Chief Executive Officer, statements regarding competitive positions, our financial outlook for our fourth fiscal quarter, and results for future periods. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and are based on potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted, and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include, among others, those risks and uncertainties included under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2024 expected to be filed with the SEC on or about December 10, 2024. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of the date hereof, and we undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law. 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According to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN , the Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of making a coaching change. Following the team’s disappointing 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues, with the holiday break giving GM Steve Yzerman some time to think it over, speculation is he’s ready to pull the plug on Derek Lalonde . Hearing whispers that Steve Yzerman is ready for a coaching change in Detroit, however owner Chris Ilitch is hesitant due to the financial impact of a potential buyout. Interesting situation developing... #LGRW The defeat to the Blues has fueled discussions about the team’s long-term direction and performance under its current coaching staff. What may be causing the delay is owner Chris Ilitch’s reluctance to approve a coaching change due to financial concerns. While Yzerman appears dissatisfied with recent results and is eager to make a move, Ilitch is hesitant to pay two coaches. The expenses involved in buying out the current coach’s contract, along with the cost of hiring an experienced replacement, are creating obstacles to approving the change. Do the Red Wings Think They Can Salvage The Season? It’s intriguing timing for talk of the coaching chance to surface. There has been chatter most of the year that this might be in the works, but now that the Red Wings are 34 games into the season and seventh in the Atlantic Division, it’s hard to see a scenario where they turn things around. The team is eight points out of the Wild Card race , and while a new coach might offer them a bump in terms of improved play, would it be enough? As pressure mounts, Red Wings fans are eager to see whether Yzerman can secure the resources needed to make significant changes and get the team back on track. And, if they do make a change, is the coach they bring in supposed to get this team into the playoff mix? Or, is it about finding a coach to move forward with the team after this year? This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.U.S. appreciates DRC president peace talks with M23Alterity Therapeutics Limited ( NASDAQ:ATHE – Get Free Report ) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 148,600 shares, an increase of 7,330.0% from the November 30th total of 2,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 46,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.2 days. Approximately 1.8% of the company’s shares are sold short. Alterity Therapeutics Stock Down 0.3 % Shares of NASDAQ:ATHE opened at $3.14 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $1.60 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $1.54. Alterity Therapeutics has a 52 week low of $1.00 and a 52 week high of $3.37. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Maxim Group started coverage on Alterity Therapeutics in a research note on Thursday, December 12th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $8.00 target price on the stock. Alterity Therapeutics Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Alterity Therapeutics Limited engages in the research and development of therapeutic drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological disorders in Australia. The company’s lead drug candidate is ATH434 that is in Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Alterity Therapeutics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Alterity Therapeutics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Coca-Cola HBC AG ( OTCMKTS:CCHGY – Get Free Report ) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 8,700 shares, an increase of 2,800.0% from the November 30th total of 300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 19,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days. Coca-Cola HBC Price Performance OTCMKTS:CCHGY opened at $34.36 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average is $35.23 and its 200-day moving average is $35.43. Coca-Cola HBC has a 12 month low of $27.39 and a 12 month high of $37.58. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth CCHGY has been the subject of several recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Coca-Cola HBC from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein started coverage on shares of Coca-Cola HBC in a research report on Tuesday, December 3rd. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. Evercore ISI upgraded shares of Coca-Cola HBC to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. Kepler Capital Markets began coverage on shares of Coca-Cola HBC in a report on Thursday, December 5th. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Finally, Barclays raised shares of Coca-Cola HBC to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 3rd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Coca-Cola HBC currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”. About Coca-Cola HBC ( Get Free Report ) Coca-Cola HBC AG engages in the production, distribution, and sale of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages under franchise in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, North and Central America, rest of Europe, the Nordic countries, and internationally. The company offers sparkling soft drinks, adult sparkling, hydration drinks, juices, ready-to-drink tea and coffee, sports and energy drinks, dairy, stills, coffee, water, plant-based drinks, premium spirits, and snacks. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Coca-Cola HBC Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Coca-Cola HBC and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .ORLANDO, Fla. — It was a season of Iowa State comebacks. And fittingly, that's how it ended for the Cyclones. Game MVP Rocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. Becht finished with 270 passing yards and three touchdowns for Iowa State (11-2), a program that entered this season — the 133rd year of Cyclone football — never having won more than nine games in a year. “If you look at this team, it’s really who they’ve been all year,” coach Matt Campbell said. The win marked the fourth time in 2024 that Iowa State got a winning score with less than two minutes remaining. For this one, the Cyclones rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half — with Miami quarterback Cam Ward watching after a record-setting first half — to get win No. 11. Carson Hansen rushed for a pair of touchdowns for Iowa State. And as the MVP, Becht got the honor of choosing which flavor Pop-Tart was to be sacrificed in a giant toaster. “There's only one,” Becht said. “Cinnamon roll.” Ward passed for three touchdowns in his final college game, while Damien Martinez rushed for a career-high 179 yards for Miami (10-3), which dropped its sixth straight bowl game and lost three of four games to end the season — those three losses by a combined 10 points. "Disappointed that we couldn't pull out a victory," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “These guys have always fought and always competed and this was no exception. ... It's painful. It's as painful as it gets when you don't win. But there's a lot to build on.” NEBRASKA 20, BOSTON COLLEGE 15: Dylan Raiola passed for 228 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska built an 18-point lead through three quarters and hung on for its first bowl victory since 2015. Raiola hit Emmett Johnson with a 13-yard TD pass on fourth down with 3:02 remaining in the third quarter for a 20-2 edge and the Cornhuskers (7-6) held on for the win at Yankee Stadium. Raiola completed 23 of 31 passes in front of a sizable Nebraska crowd that celebrated the team's first bowl win since topping UCLA in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl and first winning season since 2016. Raiola completed passes to 10 receivers, including Jahmal Banks, who finished with four receptions for 79 yards. Grayson James finished 25 of 40 for 296 yards as Boston College (7-6). ARIZONA BOWL MIAMI (OHIO) 43, COLORADO STATE 17: Kevin Davis had a career-high 148 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just nine carries, and Jordan Brunson also ran for two TDs to help Miami (Ohio) wrapped the season at 9-5 by beating Colorado State (8-5) in Tucson, Ariz. Davis scored on a 4-yard run with 12:35 left in the third quarter, Matt Salopek forced a fumble that was recovered by Silas Walters and quarterback Brett Gabbert's first rushing touchdown of the season — a 10-yard scramble that capped a 47-yard drive — made it 22-3 about 2 minutes later. UCONN 27, NORTH CAROLINA 14: Joe Fagnano threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns to help the Huskies (9-4) beat the Tar Heels (6-7) at Fenway Park, embarrassing incoming coach Bill Belichick's new team in his old backyard. Mel Brown rushed for 96 yards for UConn and Skyler Bell caught three passes for 77 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown that gave the Huskies a 10-0 first-quarter lead. Chris Culliver returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, but that would be Carolina's only production in the first half. TCU 34, LOUISIANA 3: Josh Hoover passed for four touchdowns as the Horned Frogs (9-4) routed the Ragin' Cajuns (10-4) in Albuquerque. Hoover was 20 for 32 for 252 yards with an interception. Eric McAlister had eight catches for 87 yards and a TD for the Horned Frogs. TCU's defense also had a solid day, holding Louisiana-Lafayette to 209 yards, including 61 on the game's final possession. LATE FRIDAY LAS VEGAS BOWL USC 35, TEXAS A&M 31: Jayden Maiava threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Ford with eight seconds left to give Southern California the victory over Texas A&M (8-5) in the Las Vegas Bowl. A graduate of Liberty High School in nearby Henderson and a transfer from UNLV, Maiava helped the Trojans (7-6) overcome a 17-point deficit. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Maryland sues maker of Gore-Tex over pollution from toxic 'forever chemicals'