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AP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:16 p.m. ESTFrom Maui to the Caribbean, Thanksgiving tournaments a beloved part of college basketballNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans ' most consistent scoring threat in an ugly season now is on the injury report, and that's why they brought back a player for a bit of insurance. Kicker Nick Folk worked through some soreness, making a pair of field goals for Tennessee's only points last week in the Titans' loss to the Jaguars , his longest a 46-yarder. Both Folk and Brayden Narveson were on the field Wednesday during the portion of practice open to reporters, though the Titans listed Folk among six who did not practice. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a week
More than half of viral LinkedIn posts are AI-generated, new report revealsMost Americans, from both parties, say the government needs to increase the supply of affordable housing. For President-elect Donald Trump, that should offer a good opportunity to summon his instincts for development — and self-promotion — to get America building again. Call it the “Trump Building Boom.” The problem is clear: For more than a decade, housing construction has failed to keep up with U.S. population growth and household formation. This has helped drive a nearly 50 percent increase in the median sales price of houses and a similar jump in rents, outstripping an 18 percent gain in real median household income. The income required to afford a new single-family home is now almost twice what it was five years ago, and nearly half of renting households spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent. By some measures, homelessness is at a record level. Normally, rising prices should spur construction, and there are signs that is starting to happen. But why not faster? For one thing, in many of the cities with the most severe housing shortages, local zoning restrictions, land-use regulations, rent controls, affordable-housing mandates and permitting requirements — among other burdens — limit development. Sustained attention to complex problems does not come naturally to Trump. But as a second-generation real estate developer, he has had plenty of personal experience with the bureaucratic obstacles and political opposition that housing plans often encounter. This might offer him an advantage in helping the U.S. build the estimated 2.5 million homes the country needs. Success would depend on three things. First, the administration should encourage a wave of rezoning and deregulation at state and local levels, which is the source of most of the friction. In his first term, Trump promised an effort along these lines and established a council to study the problem. This time around, he should act on its recommendations, including by helping local governments dial back costly requirements such as parking minimums and minimum lot sizes and speed up permitting. Perhaps the “freedom cities” Trump says he wants to build on federal land (details TBD) might be exemplars in this regard. More prosaically, the administration should change federal policies that needlessly raise the cost of construction. This could include reducing certain tariffs — such as those on Canadian lumber, which were sharply increased during the Biden administration — as well as expediting environmental reviews and reducing red tape. To help address the 288,000 job openings in construction, up from an average of 190,000 since 2000, Trump could create incentives for community colleges and vocational schools to provide relevant training and offer more visas for qualified immigrants. Finally, Trump has promised to reduce interest rates, which would certainly help make housing more affordable. The problem is that many of his policies would tend to make that job much harder. Here the president should try to be pragmatic. A commitment to respect the Federal Reserve’s independence would cost him little but help a lot. So might a pledge to cut spending and to moderate the many tax cuts he has talked about. Trump’s record suggests that any such compromise is a long shot. Then again, if there’s one consistency in Trump’s career, it’s that he defies expectations. Providing an ample supply of housing — and making life more affordable — should be a goal of every policymaker. Trump will arrive in office with an opportunity to achieve that goal. “Build, baby, build,” you might say. — Bloomberg News
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Published 4:19 pm Friday, November 22, 2024 By Data Skrive Saturday’s college basketball schedule features top teams in action. Among the 10 games our computer model likes, in terms of picks against the spread, is the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash playing the Georgetown Hoyas. Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .Video claiming to show Rachel Maddow getting emotional while reporting on Elon Musk meme is fakeWASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a defense policy bill on Wednesday, governing a record $895 billion in annual military spending, despite inclusion of a controversial policy targeting gender-affirming care for transgender children. The tally was 281-140 in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, sending it for consideration by the Democratic-led U.S. Senate. In addition to the typical NDAA provisions on purchases of military equipment and boosting competitiveness with archrivals like China and Russia, this year's 1,800-page bill focuses on improving the quality of life for the U.S. military. It authorizes a 14.5% pay increase for the lowest-ranking troops, and 4.5% for the rest of the force, which is higher than usual. It also authorizes the construction of military housing, schools and childcare centers. The bill bans the military health program, TRICARE, from covering gender-affirming care for the transgender children of service members if it could risk sterilization. Including the provision in the bill, which sets policy for the Department of Defense, underscored how much attention transgender issues have gotten in U.S. politics and indicated Republicans plan to continue to highlight the politically polarizing topic. President-elect Donald Trump and many other Republicans blasted Democrats for supporting transgender rights during the 2024 election campaign, which ended with Republicans keeping control of the House and taking control of the Senate and White House starting next month. After it passed, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the measure as refocusing the military on its core mission. "Our men and women in uniform should know their first obligation is protecting our nation, not woke ideology," he said in a statement. The measure did not include some other Republican proposals on social issues, including an effort to prohibit TRICARE from covering gender-affirming care for transgender adults and a measure that would have reversed the Pentagon's policy of funding travel for abortion for troops stationed in states where the procedure is banned. The massive bill is one of the few major pieces of legislation that Congress passes every year and lawmakers take great pride in having passed it every year for more than six decades. The bill is a compromise between Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate, reached during weeks of negotiations behind closed doors. House passage sends the measure to the Democratic-led Senate. Passage there would send it to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law or veto. The NDAA authorizes Pentagon programs, but does not fund them. Congress must separately pass funding in a spending bill for the fiscal year ending in September 2025. That bill is unlikely to be enacted before March. Sign up here. Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Cynthia Osterman and David Gregorio Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Thomson Reuters Patricia Zengerle has reported from more than 20 countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and China. An award-winning Washington-based national security and foreign policy reporter who also has worked as an editor, Patricia has appeared on NPR, C-Span and other programs, spoken at the National Press Club and attended the Hoover Institution Media Roundtable. She is a recipient of the Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence.
Medical experts have stated that empowering communities is essential for driving social health innovations in Nigeria. The experts said this during a one-day workshop with the theme “Dissemination of Indigenous Social Health Innovation and Capacity Building” in Abuja on Wednesday. The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology organised the workshop in collaboration with the Social Innovation in Health Initiative, Nigeria Hub. In her remarks, the former Director of the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control, Dr Uche Amazigo, underscored the importance of community involvement in health research, asserting that any research not grounded in community needs is a waste. She said, “The Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) is a pivotal programme that leverages competitive grants and collaborations, such as with a university in Ghana, to provide impactful health solutions at the grassroots level. Over 40 initiatives have emerged in Nigeria, creating a hub for community-based social innovations in child care.” The SIHI Nigeria Hub Team Lead, Obioma Nwaorgu, said the initiative’s approach is to engage various stakeholders including communities, government representatives, and the private sector—to tackle systemic health challenges. Nwaorgu emphasised the importance of crowdsourcing ideas from communities to identify their specific health needs. Related News Evercare Hospital, MDCS promise world-class healthcare Making quality healthcare accessible to rural dwellers Firms partner to cut forex spending on healthcare She said, “Communities have to say what they need. This participatory approach ensures that health interventions are relevant and effective. She noted that the initiative has already recognised three social innovators this year, including Mama’s Pride and Shiktra Maternal Newborn and Child Health Care Foundation, which focus on maternal health and child care. The Permanent Secretary FMIST, Esuabana Asanya, represented by the Director of Planning Research and Policy Analysis, Salamatu Mohammed, said SIHI’s aims are in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu for the healthcare sector in Nigeria. She added that collaborations between government and other stakeholders have yielded to positive results for the development of the country. She noted that innovation is key to unlocking the world of possibilities, adding that the country must harness its power for nation-building. Mohammed stated that though Nigeria has made strides, access to healthcare, infrastructure, and malnutrition remains a serious challenge in the country, whereby women and children are mostly affected. She noted that the WHO reported that Nigeria accounts for 20 per cent of maternal mortality, adding that inadequate water and insecurity have also impacted negatively the health and well-being of the people.US troops in Syria to prevent Islamic State resurgenceAgora, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Addams Family Values Is Actually the Best Thanksgiving MovieDenying the allegation of illegal arrest levelled by Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Suraj Chavan, the accused in the Rs3.68 crore khichdi scam dating back to Covid, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) told the Bombay High Court (HC) that his arrest adhered to procedural requirements. Held on January 17, Chavan had moved the HC after the special PMLA court remanded him to the ED custody, noting his “active involvement in money laundering. In its affidavit, the agency said that Chavan played a “pivotal role” in securing the BMC contract through “political connections”. Of the misappropriated amount, Rs1.35 crore was allegedly credited to his firm and later layered into investments to launder the “proceeds of crime”. Representing the accused, advocate Harshad Bhadbhade said that his arrest was illegal and that he was not provided with grounds of arrest in writing as mandated in law. The ED contended that Chavan’s custodial interrogation was necessary to uncover the conspiracy and trace the proceeds of crime. The agency highlighted that Chavan’s release could lead to evidence tampering and witness intimidation, which would hamper the ongoing investigation. Treating the Mumbai police’s FIR under the Indian Penal Code sections 420 (cheating) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) as the predicate offence, the ED had registered a case against Chavan under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The agency alleged that Chavan, through his firm Force One Multi Services, enabled the misappropriation by subcontracting khichdi distribution work to ineligible entities, which supplied underweight packets. The proceeds of crime, amounting to Rs1.35 crore, were transferred to Chavan’s personal and firm accounts. The money was used to purchase immovable properties, projecting the funds as untainted, the ED claimed. Refuting Chavan’s claim that he was not named in the predicate offence, the ED pointed out that section 3 of the PMLA applies to “whosoever” is involved in money laundering. It also dismissed Chavan’s argument that he was unaware of the charges, stating that he was informed of the “grounds of arrest” and provided a written copy. ED contends Chavan was informed grounds of arrest, provided written copy Misappropriated funds of Rs1.35 crore credited to his firm Later layered into investments to launder the proceeds of crime Aim was to project the funds as untaintedUS-born pairs skater Stellato-Dudek becomes Canadian citizen, clearing the way for Milan Olympics
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