okbet issue India Celebrates 75 Years of Constitution: A Unified National PledgeCOLUMBUS, Ohio—As homeowners in Cuyahoga County and elsewhere around Ohio are increasingly worried about property tax hikes as their home values jump, they’re looking to the state legislature for help. But property tax relief isn’t going to happen during the Ohio General Assembly’s lame-duck session this year, other than a few possible tweaks, legislative leaders predict. Home values have risen significantly in many areas of Ohio and the nation in recent years, thanks to higher mortgage interest rates, inflation, and other factors. The latest wave of county residential property reappraisals (conducted every six years) resulted in taxable home values rising an average of 32% in Cuyahoga County this year , as well as 41% in Franklin County and 32% in Hamilton County last year . Lawmakers and other public officials across the country have also been grappling with the same problem as well, proposing a wide variety of solutions with mixed success. Stories by Jeremy Pelzer Here’s how Matt Huffman won the contentious battle for Ohio House speaker Matt Huffman wins GOP vote to become presumptive Ohio House speaker: Capitol Letter Matt Huffman is poised to become next Ohio House speaker after winning GOP caucus vote Ohio law already limits how much property taxes will increase as a result, and the effect on each homeowner’s tax bill can vary significantly. However, many homeowners have told lawmakers they’re concerned about how much more they’ll have to pay going forward. In response, state lawmakers have introduced more than a dozen bills during the current two-year legislative session aimed at helping Ohioans with their property taxes. But it remains to be seen exactly which of those bills will pass before the session ends next month; those that don’t will have to be re-introduced next year from scratch. The bills under consideration – many of which have bipartisan support – include, among others: Senate Bill 271 and House Bill 645 , each of which would authorize a state income-tax credit or rebate of up to $1,000 to homeowners and renters whose property taxes (or rent from property taxes) exceed 5% of their income. This so-called property tax “circuit breaker” would only be offered to Ohioans with an annual household income of $60,000 and a home value under a certain median amount ($438,300 as of 2022). Senate Bill 308 , which would mitigate property-tax increases in the 68% of Ohio school districts that have emergency or substitute tax levies in place. Senate Bill 244 , which would allow local governments to create “residential stability zones” where qualified residents can apply for a tax exemption equal to the percentage increase of their assessed value. The exemptions would last indefinitely for homeowners 60 years or older and for six years for applicants younger than that. House Bill 187 , which would temporarily expand Ohio’s homestead exemption, which allows elderly and disabled homeowners to reduce their property taxes. The bill would raise the annual income eligibility limit from $36,100 to $75,000, and it would increase the amount of the exemption (which varies based on income level). House Bill 263 , which would freeze property taxes for homeowners who are older than 70, have a maximum annual income of $70,000 (a limit that would rise over time with inflation), have a home with an appraised value of $1 million or less, and have lived in that home for at least a decade House Joint Resolution 6 , which would put a proposed state constitutional amendment on the ballot to limit property-tax increases to 4% per year. However, House Speaker Jason Stephens told reporters earlier this month that the only property-tax measures he thinks will pass in the current lame-duck session are comparatively minor changes, such as requiring additional hearings in order to put new property-tax levies on the local ballot. “Any major sweeping property tax legislation is going to take a lot of conversation,” said Stephens, a Lawrence County Republican. “And we’ve had a lot of conversation this past two years.” READ MORE: Cuyahoga property values increasing average 32%, but that doesn’t mean bills will surge too Stephens, a former county auditor, noted that any reduction in property taxes would mean less money for the school districts and local governments that rely on the money – unless, of course, the state legislature appropriates money to make up the difference, he added. House Minority Leader Allison Russo, a Democrat from suburban Columbus, has blamed Statehouse Republicans for not doing enough to address the issue of property tax increases, saying they’ve wrongly put money instead toward things like income tax cuts and expanding publicly funded school vouchers for private schools. She also said back in September that HB187, the homestead exemption expansion bill, didn’t have the votes to pass because of the “unintended consequences” that it would have for local schools and governments. Another factor is that lawmakers are still waiting on a joint House-Senate property tax reform study committee to issue their final report, which is due Dec. 31. State Rep. Bill Roemer, the Richfield Republican co-chairing that committee, told WCMH-TV that the goal is for that report to be released after Thanksgiving. Roemer said he expects most of the big proposals regarding property-tax reform will be put into next year’s state budget, which usually passes the legislature in late June. Lame-duck session is a time when lawmakers push through a wide array of bills without much time for additional discussion, and re-introducing many of these property tax measures next session would allow for more discussion on them. However, there are several unknowns about how they might fare next session, including what the property tax reform committee might recommend, what incoming lawmakers, Senate President-elect Rob McColley, a Northwest Ohio Republican, will think of them, and what Gov. Mike DeWine will include in his budget proposal early next year. Two-thirds of local property tax levies send the money raised to local schools, according to the Ohio Department of Taxation . The remainder are imposed to raise funds for roads, parks, libraries, and local governments, among other things. Counties and other local governments, of course, could decide on their own to roll back their property tax levies, though so far most have been reluctant to forego the revenue – one exception to that being the city of North Olmsted . Jeremy Pelzer covers state politics and policy for Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer.

DALLAS (AP) — The championship vision that led Nathan Eovaldi to sign with Texas as a free agent two years ago is the same one that brought him back to the Rangers. A World Series title in his first season was followed by a losing record this year. “I believe in the guys in the group that we have. We were able to do it in ‘23. I don’t feel a lot has changed,” Eovaldi said Friday, a day after finalizing a $75 million, three-year contract . “We had a down year last year, but I've said it before, you learn a lot from losing seasons.” Eovaldi had declined a $20 million player option to become a free agent again and reached an agreement during the winter meetings in Dallas. Texas also acquired slugging corner infielder Jake Burger in a swap with Miami. Burger had fallen asleep before getting a call late Tuesday night that he had been traded to Texas, where his family is planning to move after the October birth of a daughter with Down syndrome. “The other city that is really good other than Nashville in terms of children's hospital and resources for her Downs is in Dallas," Burger said. “Not just from the baseball spectrum, from the life aspect as well ... I feel like it was meant to be, and we couldn’t be more more excited about that.” In the Nashville area, Burger lives close to Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, whom he plans to visit with soon. His former Marlins manager, Skip Schumaker , was hired last month by the Rangers as a senior adviser for baseball operations, and Luis Urueta, Miami’s bench coach the past two seasons, recently joined Bochy’s on-field coaching staff for 2025. Burger and Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning were once roommates in the Chicago White Sox organization. Burger hit .250 with 29 home runs and 76 RBIs in 137 games for the Marlins last season, when he started 59 games at third base and 50 starts at first. He was with the White Sox in Texas when he got traded to Miami on Aug. 1, 2023, and four days later hit his first homer with the Marlins at Globe Life Field. When the Rangers made the title run in 2023, Eovaldi was 5-0 with a 2.95 ERA in six postseason starts. He was the winning pitcher in their World Series-clinching Game 5 at Arizona. He was also part of Boston’s 2018 title. Eovaldi was 12-8 this year with a 3.80 ERA in 29 starts, the last seven scoreless innings in the regular-season finale. He is 24-13 with a 3.72 ERA in 54 starts for Texas the past two seasons. The new deal for the Texas native, who who turns 35 in February, includes a $12 million signing bonus, half payable on Nov. 15, 2026, and the rest on Jan. 15, 2028, and salaries of $18 million next season, $25 million in 2026 and $20 million in 2027. He gets a full no-trade provision. After being welcomed back by Chris Young, the team's president of baseball operations, the pitcher said he never felt like he really left. The Rangers stayed in contact throughout the process after he declined his option Nov. 4. “Kind of listening to the market and everything, I’m extremely happy to be back. I’m glad we were we were able to make it all work out,” Eovaldi said. “We had a lot of teams reach out right away and we were in contact with most them across the league. Ultimately we were able to make it back here.” AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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It’s been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a “ super-cycle ” year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI elections , where many feared that deepfakes and artificial intelligence-generated misinformation would overwhelm the democratic processes. As 2024 draws to a close, it’s instructive to take stock of how democracy did. In a Pew survey of Americans from earlier this fall, nearly eight times as many respondents expected AI to be used for mostly bad purposes in the 2024 election as those who thought it would be used mostly for good. There are real concerns and risks in using AI in electoral politics, but it definitely has not been all bad. The dreaded “ death of truth ” has not materialized — at least, not due to AI. And candidates are eagerly adopting AI in many places where it can be constructive, if used responsibly. But because this all happens inside a campaign, and largely in secret, the public often doesn’t see all the details. Connecting with voters One of the most impressive and beneficial uses of AI is language translation, and campaigns have started using it widely . Local governments in Japan and California and prominent politicians, including India Prime Minister Narenda Modi and New York City Mayor Eric Adams , used AI to translate meetings and speeches to their diverse constituents. Even when politicians themselves aren’t speaking through AI, their constituents might be using it to listen to them. Google rolled out free translation services for an additional 110 languages this summer, available to billions of people in real time through their smartphones. Other candidates used AI’s conversational capabilities to connect with voters. US politicians Asa Hutchinson , Dean Phillips and Francis Suarez deployed chatbots of themselves in their presidential primary campaigns. The fringe candidate Jason Palmer beat Joe Biden in the American Samoan primary, at least partly thanks to using AI-generated emails, texts, audio and video. Pakistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan , used an AI clone of his voice to deliver speeches from prison. Perhaps the most effective use of this technology was in Japan, where an obscure and independent Tokyo gubernatorial candidate, Takahiro Anno , used an AI avatar to respond to 8,600 questions from voters and managed to come in fifth among a highly competitive field of 56 candidates. Play Video Nuts and bolts AIs have been used in political fundraising as well. Companies like Quiller and Tech for Campaigns market AIs to help draft fundraising emails. Other AI systems help candidates target particular donors with personalized messages . It’s notoriously difficult to measure the impact of these kinds of tools, and political consultants are cagey about what really works, but there’s clearly interest in continuing to use these technologies in campaign fundraising. Polling has been highly mathematical for decades, and pollsters are constantly incorporating new technologies into their processes. Techniques range from using AI to distill voter sentiment from social networking platforms — something known as “ social listening ” — to creating synthetic voters that can answer tens of thousands of questions. Whether these AI applications will result in more accurate polls and strategic insights for campaigns remains to be seen, but there is promising research motivated by the ever-increasing challenge of reaching real humans with surveys. On the political organizing side, AI assistants are being used for such diverse purposes as helping craft political messages and strategy , generating ads , drafting speeches and helping coordinate canvassing and get-out-the-vote efforts. In Argentina in 2023, both major presidential candidates used AI to develop campaign posters, videos and other materials. In 2024, similar capabilities were almost certainly used in a variety of elections around the world. In the US, for example, a Georgia politician used AI to produce blog posts, campaign images and podcasts. Even standard productivity software suites like those from Adobe, Microsoft and Google now integrate AI features that are unavoidable — and perhaps very useful to campaigns. Other AI systems help advise candidates looking to run for higher office. Must Read Philippines faces rising AI-driven disinformation Fakes and counterfakes And there was AI-created misinformation and propaganda, even though it was not as catastrophic as feared. Days before a Slovakian election in 2023, fake audio discussing election manipulation went viral. This kind of thing happened many times in 2024, but it’s unclear if any of it had any real effect. In the US presidential election, there was a lot of press after a robocall of a fake Joe Biden voice told New Hampshire voters not to vote in the Democratic primary, but that didn’t appear to make much of a difference in that vote. Similarly, AI-generated images from hurricane disaster areas didn’t seem to have much effect, and neither did a stream of AI-faked celebrity endorsements or viral deepfake images and videos misrepresenting candidates’ actions and seemingly designed to prey on their political weaknesses. Play Video AI also played a role in protecting the information ecosystem. OpenAI used its own AI models to disrupt an Iranian foreign influence operation aimed at sowing division before the US presidential election. While anyone can use AI tools today to generate convincing fake audio, images and text, and that capability is here to stay, tech platforms also use AI to automatically moderate content like hate speech and extremism. This is a positive use case, making content moderation more efficient and sparing humans from having to review the worst offenses, but there’s room for it to become more effective, more transparent and more equitable. There is potential for AI models to be much more scalable and adaptable to more languages and countries than organizations of human moderators. But the implementations to date on platforms like Meta demonstrate that a lot more work needs to be done to make these systems fair and effective. One thing that didn’t matter much in 2024 was corporate AI developers’ prohibitions on using their tools for politics. Despite market leader OpenAI’s emphasis on banning political uses and its use of AI to automatically reject a quarter-million requests to generate images of political candidates, the company’s enforcement has been ineffective and actual use is widespread. The genie is loose All of these trends — both good and bad — are likely to continue. As AI gets more powerful and capable, it is likely to infiltrate every aspect of politics. This will happen whether the AI’s performance is superhuman or suboptimal, whether it makes mistakes or not, and whether the balance of its use is positive or negative. All it takes is for one party, one campaign, one outside group, or even an individual to see an advantage in automation. – Rappler.com This article originally appeared in The Conversation. Bruce Schneier , Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School Nathan Sanders , Affiliate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard UniversityAidan Hutchinson sightings during Lions games have become commonplace, and the star edge-rusher continues to make progress. It now appears more likely than not the Lions maximizing their game count this season would involve a final-act cameo from Hutchinson. Suffering a fractured fibula and tibia in Week 6 , the third-year pass-rusher is now walking without crutches and has progressed to running in a pool. This has created more optimism of a possible return before season’s end. Hutchinson’s recovery has reached the point that it appears the expectation is for him to play in Super Bowl LIX were Lions to qualify, SI's Albert Breer noted on Amazon Prime's NFL coverage. We heard last month a Hutchinson Super Bowl reemergence was possible , but Breer offers a bit more in the direction of it being likely. This would be game-changing news for the Lions, though they obviously have work to do before this window could be open. It would now stand to reason Hutchinson’s IR-return window could open earlier in the playoffs, and it would be worth wondering if the timetable could include an NFC Championship Game. That said, the Super Bowl featuring the bye week appears to loom as crucial for Hutchinson. Dan Campbell said in October that Hutchinson was looking at a four- to six-month recovery timetable . He went down Oct. 13; the Super Bowl is Feb. 9. The NFL’s season-ender coming at the front end of the recovery timeline points to Super Bowl-or-nothing for Hutchinson, though any return being in play would be a win for a Lions team gunning for its first No. 1 seed since home-field advantage became record-based in the mid-1970s. The Packers consistently tested the Lions’ battered defense in the second half of a 34-31 thriller Thursday night. Detroit has seen Za’Darius Smith produce early; the trade acquisition has three sacks in four Lions games. But the team finished Thursday’s game without both its top D-tackles — D.J. Reader, Alim McNeill — and is not expected to have Marcus Davenport back this season. Linebackers Alex Anzalone, Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez are all on IR. Barnes is not a lock to miss the entire season , and D-lineman John Cominsky could return in the playoffs . The Lions will need to save an injury activation for Hutchinson. They have five left , keeping a scenario in which Anzalone, Barnes, Cominsky and Hutchinson all return. Rodriguez suffered an ACL tear and is out for the year . Gifted to the Lions after the Jaguars made a potential-over-production pick in Travon Walker to start the 2022 draft, the Michigan alum has become one of the NFL’s best defensive players early in his career. He was the early clubhouse leader for Defensive Player of the Year when he went down, having already registered an NFL-most 7.5 sacks and 17 QB hits — a year after leading the league in QB pressures — through five-plus games. The Lions still do not have another four-sack player, as McNeill leads all non-Hutchinson Lions with 3.5. Though, Smith has seven total sacks if his Browns games are included. The Lions have plenty of work to do before the prospect of a Hutchinson re-emergence becomes real, but the 12-1 team has liked what is has seen from the soon-to-be extension-eligible EDGE’s rehab thus far. This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

Published 5:33 pm Friday, December 6, 2024 By Rocky Hulne Sometimes you look at a date of when something happened and it blows your mind. When I was scrolling through social media and I saw that it’s been almost 10 years since the Lyle-Pacelli girls basketball team earned its first trip to the state tournament as a co-op. I remember that team quite well and the thought of some of its seniors being in their late 20s made me feel older than usual. The Athletics, who went on to capture a state title in 2018, were a very special group for many reasons. Most impressively, L-P provided a blueprint on how to build a program from the ground up. When I arrived in Austin in 2007, it was highly inconceivable that the L-P girls would ever play in a state tournament, but the team gradually improved every season. First came a couple of regular season wins, then came an improbable play-in game win in the Section 1A tournament. It’s a credit to the program’s coaches and players for sticking with it when times were tough to keep things positive. By the time Courtney Walter and her younger sister Brooke Walter were playing on varsity together, along with Sarah Holtz, the team was looking like a contender. With the Walters and much of the roster hailing from Lyle, pairing with Holtz, a Pacelli student, the team learned to play together on the court, despite the fact they went to different schools. Anyone who watched that team remembers Holtz’s explosiveness to the hoop, Brooke’s awareness as a freshman point guard, and Courtney’s ability to hit the big shot. To add to the passage of time was the fact that Madison Truckenmiller also played on that team. She was the first of three Truckenmillers to play for L-P over the years, with her sister Kendal playing on the state champion team in 2018, and her brother Jake playing in the state baseball tournament for L-P in 2023. Their father Carl is the current head boys basketball coach of L-P. L-P will honor the 2015 team that went to state at halftime of their girls varsity game on Dec. 20 at Pacelli High School and hopefully it’s a chance for the current L-P players to see that value of dedication and hard work. The 2015 team did not inherit a top level program, but by the time they were finished, L-P was well on its way to becoming a power in Southeast Minnesota for a four-year stretch.World Series vision that got Nathan Eovaldi to the Rangers is the same one that got him to re-sign

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A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaulNEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police arrested on Friday a man accused of killing two people during a large parade where two separate shootings within an hour left two dead and at least 10 wounded. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police arrested on Friday a man accused of killing two people during a large parade where two separate shootings within an hour left two dead and at least 10 wounded. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police arrested on Friday a man accused of killing two people during a large parade where two separate shootings within an hour left two dead and at least 10 wounded. Curtis Gray, 19, faces two counts of second-degree murder tied to the Nov. 17 shootings along a crowded parade route, according to a news release from the New Orleans Police Department. Gray allegedly fatally shot Rasean Carter, 21, and Malachi Jackson, 19, at the Almonaster Avenue Bridge, authorities say. Carter, an aspiring photographer who lived in Marrero just across the Mississippi River from New Orleans, had planned to document the Nine Times Social Aid & Pleasure Club’s annual outing and was accompanied by Jackson, his friend and uncle, Nola.com reported. The parade was part of New Orleans’ long-running tradition of “second-lines” where revelers follow brass bands marching through the streets and has deep ties to the city’s Black culture. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The deaths of Carter and Jackson were among a series of recent lethal shootings in New Orleans. While most violence has been on the decline in the city since mid-2023, there were three people killed and eight wounded in six shootings over the past weekend according to Nola.com. On Thursday, New Orleans police arrested two men, Darrell Fairley Jr., 18, and Cornelius G. Tillman, 19, in connection with a Nov. 30 double homicide in New Orleans East. AdvertisementCanada thumped Trinidad and Tobago 38-0 to win the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens on Sunday and qualify for World Rugby’s second-tier Challenger Series. The tournament-favourite Canadian men outscored their opposition 169-0 over five matches in a first step back up the rugby sevens ladder since being relegated from the elite HSBC SVNS circuit in June. The top four teams from the three-event Challenger Series will face off against the bottom four from the HSBC SVNS at the SVNS World Championships May 3-4 in Carson, Calif., in a promotion/relegation playoff. “I think it’s just about continually building,” said Canada captain Elias Hancock. “We know what we’re capable of. We’ve shown it at times. It’s just time to get back to that place where we know we belong.” Prior to relegation, Canada had been a core team on the top sevens circuit since 2012-13 and lifted the trophy in Singapore in 2017. The Canadian men finished eighth at the Tokyo Olympics. Trinidad had plenty of the ball in the first half of Sunday’s final at Larry Gomes Stadium. But Canada, helped by several penalties, scored first with Hancock touching down under the posts for a try converted by Thomas Isherwood. Matt Oworu, beating two defenders, added another converted try for a 14-0 lead at the break. Cooper Coats added a converted try early in the second half. And Hancock, Jack Shaw and Noah Bain added late tries after Trinidad lost a man to the sin-bin for two minutes midway through the second half for an infraction off a Canadian kickoff. Earlier Sunday, the Canadians defeated Jamaica 26-0 in semifinal play and the Cayman Islands 38-0 in the quarterfinal. Trinidad and Tobago made it to the final — for the first time since 2013 — with a 19-7 comeback win over Mexico. Jamaica defeated Mexico 12-0 to finish third. Weather was a factor during the three-day tournament in Arima, some 30 kilometres east of Port of Spain. After enduring 30-plus C heat and humidity Friday, their final Pool A game against Barbados was abandoned Saturday due to a storm. On Sunday, the Canadians played the Cayman Islands in a downpour and the skies opened again at halftime of the Jamaica game. Alex Russell, Josiah Morra, Coats and Hancock scored tries against Jamaica for Canada, which led 12-0 at the break. Thomas Isherwood added three conversions. Morra and Hancock each scored two tries against the Caymans and Ethan Hager and D’Shawn Bowen added singles for Canada, which led 19-0 at the half. Canada added four conversions. Canada, which blanked Guyana 29-0 Friday, dispatched Bermuda 38-0 Saturday and was leading Barbados 10-0 when the game was halted in the first half due to heavy rain and high winds. While play eventually resumed, the interrupted Canada game was ruled a scoreless draw. The Canadian men are coming off a disastrous 3-36-0 HSBC SVNS season that ended with a 22-14 loss to Spain with relegation on the line. It was a 29th straight defeat. After being relegated, coach Sean White’s team fell short in an Olympic repechage tournament in late June in Monaco, finishing fourth after losing 26-0 to eventual winner South Africa in the semifinals. The Blitzboks went on to claim bronze in Paris. The 13-man roster for the RAN 7s includes six players who were part of the relegation playoff in Madrid: Hancock, Isherwood, Morra, Coats, Oworu and David Richard. Morra, Coats and Oworu joined the sevens team from Bucharest where they were part of Kingsley Jones’ Canadian 15s squad for test matches against Chile and Romania. The Canadian men are scheduled to play in an invitational men’s sevens tournament taking place at B.C. Place Stadium alongside the HSBC SVNS Vancouver stop in February. The Canadian women left Sunday for Dubai and the opening stop of the 2005 HSBC SVNS season. The Olympic silver-medallist Canadians open play next Saturday against Japan before facing Brazil and Olympic champion New Zealand.

A compressed week brought on because of Friday’s regular-season finale at Wisconsin meant that coach P.J. Fleck, his offensive and defensive coordinators and a quartet of players fulfilled their media obligations on Monday rather than spreading them out over three days. While the focus this week is playing the Badgers in Camp Randall Stadium with Paul Bunyan’s Axe at stake , a trio of Gophers revealed their plans for the not-to-distant future. • Quarterback Max Brosmer, the graduate transfer from New Hampshire who has NFL aspirations, said he will play in the Gophers’ bowl game, which will be announced Dec. 8. “I’m definitely playing,” said Brosmer, who also has accepted an invitation to the Hula Bowl all-star game. “It’s a really cool experience, especially for someone coming from a smaller division, having the ability to play in a bowl game. That’s another opportunity for us to play as a team and accomplish what we’ve worked on all season.” • Senior guard Quinn Carroll also will play in the bowl game rather than leave early to prepare for the NFL draft. “I want to set a standard, and that’s been my goal ever since I came here – to be the leader, to be the standard all the time. I don’t want it to become a standard that you don’t play in the bowl game if you have NFL aspirations. Obviously, it’s different for guys who are maybe touted a little bit higher or think it would be better off for them to start working on the next step.” • Defensive tackle Jalen Logan-Redding, a fifth-year junior, said he will return to the team for his final season in 2025. “Coming back next year is definitely going to be the best for me, being able to maximize all my opportunities,” said Logan-Redding, who has 26 tackles and five QB pressures this season. On Friday, the Gophers (6-5, 4-4 Big Ten) will have an opportunity to bolster their bowl resume and keep Wisconsin (5-6, 3-5) from reaching six wins to secure bowl eligibility. The rivalry is not lost on Carroll, a three-year starter and Edina native who transferred to Minnesota from Notre Dame. “It means a lot to me. Growing up, it was like, the game,” said Carroll, whose father, Jay, was a Gophers tight end in the early 1980s. “... Some of those old linemen dominating in this sort of game was really special to watch as a kid, and then to grow up learning from them and now to play in it is even more special.” The Gophers under Fleck have changed the rivalry with Wisconsin from one-sided to even. The Badgers won 14 straight in the series from 2004 to ‘17, but the teams have split the past six meetings. Minnesota will try to secure the Axe with Fleck as coach for the third time at Camp Randall Stadium – where they celebrated by emptying cans of Axe Body Spray in 2018 and smoked cigars in the locker room in 2022. To do so, they’ll need to recover quickly from their 26-25 loss to No. 4 Penn State on Saturday. “It’s a tough, tough loss,” Brosmer said. “... Things are going to go one way or another, and you have to live with it, with the result, and go back to the tape and correct what you can correct and build upon the positives.” Fleck sees parallels on how the team came together after a 27-24 loss at Michigan on Sept. 28 and how players reacted Saturday. The Gophers won four games in a row following the loss in Ann Arbor. Friday, they’ll try to halt their current skid at two games. “What’s really hard when it comes down to that one possession or that one point, and you come up short, you’re looking them all in the eye, and they’re looking at you like, ‘What’s next? What do we do now?’” Fleck said. “And I think that’s the challenging part, but this team has responded all year.”

Mumbai, December 30: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second half-century of the game while Rishabh Pant displayed rare defensive traits as India reached 112 for three at tea on the final day of the fourth Test against Australia here on Monday. The victory target is 340 and it doesn't seem that India will go for the improbable chase with only 38 overs left in the game. A draw seems to be the most likely outcome at this stage. An upbeat Australia went into the lunch having reduced India to 33 for 3 with captain Rohit Sharma (9 off 40 balls), KL Rahul (0) and Virat Kohli (5) all back in the dressing room. Melbourne Cricket Ground Shatters 87-Year-Old Attendance Record in IND vs AUS 4th Test 2024 . However, young guns Jaiswal (63 batting, 159 balls) and Pant (28 batting off 93 balls) added 79 runs for the unbroken fourth wicket to frustrate the Australian attack in a wicketless session. While Jaiswal started with three boundaries off Scott Boland, Pant was ready to bide his time as he presented a dead bat on most occasions. The only time he attacked was a boundary when Boland presented him with a half-tracker. After his first innings dismissal invited severe criticism, the maverick keeper-batter was way more responsible in his approach during the 93 balls he faced in the session. For Jaiswal, it really helped that he saw off the first session, leaving and defending a lot of deliveries. The second session gave him an ample opportunity to score some quick runs with the pitch offering nothing and the old Kookaburra hardly helping the bowler's cause. He has so far hit seven boundaries. Earlier, Rohit's ultra-defensive approach and Kohli's unending saga of failures outside the off-stump had India staring down the barrel. Virat Kohli Wicket Video: Watch Star India Batsman Falls for Another Outside Off-Stump Delivery by Mitchell Starc During IND vs AUS BGT 2024–25 4th Test . Rohit (9 off 40 balls) did all the hard work during the first hour before opposition skipper Pat Cummins (2/19 off 14 overs) got his bunny for the tenth time in Test matches. Kohli (5 off 29) could never control his urge of playing the cover drive again and was caught at first slip after Mitchell Starc pushed one across with the angle. Rahul was out without troubling the scorers after getting a second good ball in the game. Jaiswal, who didn't look convincing at all, survived 83 deliveries to score 14 going into lunch. Shortly after play began on day five, Jasprit Bumrah completed his 13th five wicket haul in Test cricket as Australia were all out for 234 in their second essay. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

NEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global fantasy sports market size is estimated to grow by USD 9.72 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.05% during the forecast period. Launch of various apps for fantasy sports is driving market growth, with a trend towards use of fantasy sports for brand promotion. However, uncertain future of fantasy sports and ill effects of gaming on health poses a challenge. Key market players include APKMozo.com, Blitz Studios Inc., Dream Sports, FantasyPros.com, Fantrax, Flutter Entertainment Plc, Fox Corp., GamesKraft Technologies Pvt. Ltd., GDC Media Ltd., Head Digital Works Pvt. Ltd., i3 Interactive Inc., MyTeam11, NFL Enterprises LLC, Paramount Global, Playerzpot Media Pvt Ltd, Premier League Ltd., RealTime Fantasy Sports Inc., Sachar Gaming Pvt. Ltd., Sorare, and Yahoo. AI-Powered Market Evolution Insights. Our comprehensive market report ready with the latest trends, growth opportunities, and strategic analysis- View Free Sample Report PDF Key Market Trends Fueling Growth The Fantasy Sports Market is experiencing significant growth, with popular sports leagues and tournaments like the NFL, Premier League, IPL, and more driving fan engagement. Fantasy sports platforms are thriving in the online gaming sector, thanks to high-speed internet and mobile applications. Football, baseball, basketball, hockey, cricket, and other sports are all represented in this industry. Trends include daily fantasy contests, virtual trading, and fan interaction through social media. New technologies like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are also gaining traction. However, online gambling and sports betting remain controversial. Key players include Reignmakers and Fantasy Football, offering NFT-based games and premium subscriptions. The market is expanding into new areas like soccer, FIFA, and various other sports. The mobile application sector is booming, with secure payment methods and blockchain-based apps ensuring safety. Software engineers, data scientists, and cyber security professionals are in demand to develop user-friendly interfaces and ensure fair gameplay. Internet penetration and sports tech are driving growth, with advertising, in-app purchases, and sponsorships providing revenue streams. Despite challenges, the future looks bright for this dynamic industry. Many major brands have adopted fantasy sports as a marketing strategy. Unilever, for example, launched the Dove Men+Care fantasy football hub, offering exclusive football recommendations and advice from ESPN analysts to consumers. Toyota secured advertising space for the Yahoo fantasy football league recaps. Hilton introduced a free-entry fantasy racing contest for members of its hotel chains. These companies utilize fantasy sports to target high-income consumers aged 25 to 50 years. Global brands leverage this platform to boost their brand visibility and customer engagement. Insights on how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and market growth- Request Sample! Market Challenges The Fantasy Sports Market is a thriving industry that allows fans to engage with their favorite sports leagues and tournaments, such as the NFL, Premier League, IPL, and more, through fantasy sports platforms. With the rise of high-speed internet and online gaming, fans can now participate in daily fantasy contests for football, baseball, basketball, hockey, cricket, and other sports from anywhere. Fantasy sports platforms offer user-friendly interfaces, social interaction, and virtual trading. The market includes mobile applications, eSports, and even NFT-based games like Reignmakers and Fantasy Football. The online gaming business is growing, with secure payment methods, blockchain-based apps, and fantasy chatbots. However, it's important to note that illegal sports betting and online gambling are not part of this market. The market includes freemium models, in-app purchases, advertising, and premium subscriptions. The sports tech sector is driving innovation with software engineers, data scientists, and cyber security professionals. The market's growth is fueled by increasing sports viewership, sponsorships, and internet penetration. The mobile application sector, including sensor tower, plays a significant role in the market's success. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are also emerging trends. The fantasy sports market experiences continuous evolution, with companies like FanDuel and DraftKings emerging as major players, generating substantial revenues. However, their business practices faced scrutiny in 2015 due to allegations of illegal gambling . This incident led regulators and lawmakers to intervene, ensuring consumer protection and fair distribution of profits. It is essential to acknowledge potential health risks associated with fantasy sports, such as gaming addiction causing physical inactivity and related health issues, including carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, migraines, sleep disturbances, and chronic back pain. Insights into how AI is reshaping industries and driving growth- Download a Sample Report Segment Overview This fantasy sports market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Fantasy soccer 1.2 Fantasy baseball 1.3 Fantasy basketball 1.4 Fantasy football 1.5 Others 2.1 Mobile application 2.2 Website 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 APAC 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Fantasy soccer- Fantasy soccer is a popular game where participants build teams of real-life soccer players and earn points based on their actual on-field statistics. This game involves selecting eleven players for four positions. Soccer's global appeal fuels the fantasy soccer market's growth. Notable leagues include Draft Fantasy Football, McDonald's FIFA World Cup Fantasy, Fantasy Premier League, and UEFA Champions League Fantasy Football. Players can make transfers before the season, with a cap on the number during the season. Some websites offer unlimited transfers but deduct points. Player performance determines transfer fees. The increasing viewership on various media platforms, such as the internet and mobile, is expected to boost the segment's expansion in the global fantasy sports market during the forecast period. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) The Fantasy Sports Market is experiencing exponential growth, fueled by the increasing popularity of sports leagues and tournaments across the globe. NFL, Premier League, IPL, and various other leagues have a massive fan base, driving the demand for fantasy sports platforms. High-speed internet and smartphones have made online gaming more accessible than ever before. The market size is projected to expand significantly due to the rise of the Online gaming business. Secure payment methods and the integration of blockchain-based apps ensure a safe and transparent user experience. Fantasy chatbots offer personalized recommendations and real-time updates, enhancing fan engagement. However, the market faces challenges from illegal sports betting and the need for regulatory frameworks. Sports Tech is revolutionizing the industry, with software engineers and data scientists at the forefront of innovation. Baseball, Cricket, Football (rugby), Volleyball, and other sports continue to captivate audiences worldwide, fueling the growth of the Fantasy Sports Market. Internet penetration is a key factor, with more regions embracing digital platforms for sports consumption. Market Research Overview Fantasy sports market is experiencing exponential growth, fueled by the popularity of sports leagues and tournaments across the NFL, Premier League, IPL, and more. Fan engagement reaches new heights with fantasy sports platforms, enabling high-speed internet users to enjoy online gaming experiences, including eSports, football, baseball, basketball, hockey, cricket, and more. Gameplay is enhanced through user interfaces, social interaction, and daily fantasy contests, as well as virtual trading and NFT-based games like Reignmakers and Fantasy Football. The mobile application sector is a significant driver, with platforms offering mobile applications and virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences. Online gambling and sports betting are also integral parts of the fantasy sports ecosystem. However, it's essential to maintain secure payment methods and adhere to regulations against illegal sports betting . Software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity professionals are crucial in developing these innovative platforms, ensuring seamless user experiences and protecting against potential threats. The online gaming business continues to evolve, with freemium models, in-app purchases, advertising, and premium subscriptions driving revenue. Emerging sports like badminton, football (rugby), volleyball, and others are also gaining traction in the fantasy sports world. Internet penetration and the rise of Sports Tech have played a significant role in the market's growth. As more users access these platforms, the importance of sensor tower data and advertising opportunities increases. The future of fantasy sports lies in the integration of blockchain-based apps, fantasy chatbots, and the potential of in-app advertisements, pay-per-download, and subscription services. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Fantasy Soccer Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Basketball Fantasy Football Others Platform Mobile Application Website Geography North America Europe APAC South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE TechnavioCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Patrick Mahomes threw for 269 yards and three touchdowns , Spencer Shrader kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on Sunday to reach double-digit wins for the 10th straight season. Noah Gray caught two TD passes as the Chiefs (10-1) bounced back from last week’s 30-21 loss at Buffalo and won at the buzzer yet again in a season of narrow escapes. DeAndre Hopkins also had a touchdown catch for the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, who scored on their first five possessions. Bryce Young finished 21 of 35 for 262 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers (3-8), who had their two-game winning streak snapped. David Moore had six receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown. Trailing 27-19, Young completed a fourth-down pass to Adam Thielen to move the chains, then went deep for the veteran receiver, who drew a pass-interference penalty on Chamarri Conner. That set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Chuba Hubbard. Young's initial 2-point conversion toss to Moore drew a flag on Trent McDuffie, and Hubbard ran for 2 on the next play to tie the game with 1:46 left. Mahomes ran for 33 yards on the ensuing drive and was sprung by a downfield block from Justin Watson to reach field goal range. Then he connected with Kareem Hunt for 10 yards to make it a chip shot for Shrader. Mahomes finished with 60 yards rushing. The Chiefs wasted no time setting the tone as Samaje Perine returned the opening kickoff 56 yards and Mahomes found Gray for a 35-yard touchdown strike on the third play of scrimmage for a 7-0 lead. Gray went nine games without a TD catch before hauling in two last week against Buffalo. His 11-yard score late in the second quarter gave him two more against the Panthers . The Panthers moved the ball well but struggled in the red zone, resulting in field goals of 30, 32, 29 and 33 yards for Eddy Pineiro, the most accurate kicker in NFL history. Running back Jonathan Brooks made his NFL debut for Carolina, but was limited to 7 yards on two carries. Eight of the Chiefs' wins have come by a one-score margin, and this was their second straight victory decided on the last play. They beat Denver two weeks ago by blocking a would-be game-winning field goal. Kansas City's Travis Kelce had six catches for 62 yards and moved into third place in career yards receiving by a tight end. He ranks behind only Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten. However, Kelce failed to find the end zone for the ninth time in 11 games this season. Panthers: Rookie TE Ja'Tavion Sanders was taken to the hospital with a neck injury after landing awkwardly on his head after making a catch near the end of the second quarter. Chiefs: Host Las Vegas on Friday. Panthers: Host Tampa Bay next Sunday. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

Icici Bank Share Price Today Live Updates : On the last trading day, ICICI Bank's stock opened at 1298 and closed slightly higher at 1298.2. The shares reached a high of 1315.55 and a low of 1298 during the session. The bank's market capitalization stood at 915,785.3 crores. Over the past year, the stock recorded a 52-week high of 1361.35 and a low of 970.05, with a trading volume of 261,601 shares on the BSE. Icici Bank Share Price Live Updates: Consensus analysts rating is Buy Icici Bank Share Price Live Updates: The analyst recommendation trend is shown below with the current rating as Buy. These target price estimates are for the next 1 year. Icici Bank Share Price Live Updates: Icici Bank volume yesterday was 5 mn as compared to the 20 day avg of 12353 k Icici Bank Share Price Live Updates: The trading volume yesterday was 59.38% lower than the 20 day average. Yesterday’s NSE volume was 4 mn & BSE volume was 261 k. Icici Bank Share Price Live Updates: Icici Bank closed at ₹1298.2 on last trading day & the technical trend suggests Bearish near term outlook Icici Bank Share Price Live Updates: The stock traded in the range of 1315.55 & 1298 yesterday to end at 1307.15. Following a strong uptrend, the stock is indicating signs of a reversal.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice is set to make a comeback on British television as he joins the line-up for Celebrity Hunted, teaming up with fellow professional dancer Kai Widdrington. The Italian dancer was absent from the latest series of the BBC's celebrity dance contest following his previous partner Amanda Abbington's allegations about his conduct, in which she described experiencing a "toxic environment" and "inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying". A BBC probe into the actress’s claims concluded that "some, but not all" of the complaints against Pernice were substantiated, although he has consistently denied "any claim of threatening or abusive behaviour". Channel 4 has now confirmed that Pernice will participate in their reality challenge show Celebrity Hunted, which is part of the Stand Up To Cancer fundraising campaign. In the show, celebrities try to stay off the radar while being pursued by a crack team of hunters. Pernice and Widdrington will be pitted against other famous faces including Loose Women's Denise Welch and her husband Lincoln Townley, Blue's Duncan James with model Christine McGuinness, former EastEnders actor Danielle Harold and Coronation Street's Kimberly Hart-Simpson, news presenters Simon McCoy and Lucrezia Millarini, and podcast hosts David Whitely and Zeze Millz. The contestants are tasked with avoiding capture for two weeks, while the hunters have access to extensive resources to locate them. The hunters' squad, which includes police and military personnel, boasts access to an array of high-tech equipment such as CCTV footage, helicopters, drones, dogs, media campaigns, and cutting-edge cyber forensic technology. Shine TV's Director of Programmes, Matt Bennett, expressed his excitement: "There’s nothing more delicious than watching our much-loved celebrities turn fugitive and go on the run as they attempt to escape the hunters, all in aid of the excellent charity Stand Up To Cancer." He added, "This year we have a stellar line up who have truly kept the hunters on their toes." Bennett promised viewers gripping television, saying, "With dramatic escapes to daring captures, this season of Celebrity Hunted will keep the Channel 4 viewer on the edge of their sofas from one programme to the next. Jason Bourne would be proud of them all." Meanwhile, Tom Hutchings, the executive producer at the production company, teased that the upcoming series will be the "most exhilarating" yet. He detailed, "Expect trips to Albert Square and Blue concerts, celebrities begging for money and clothes, failed camping attempts and blagged moments of luxury, and a team of 30 hunters stopping at nothing to catch them," Hutchings also assured fans, "No celebrities were harmed in the making of this programme, only a few bruised egos." The thrilling chase is set to begin on Channel 4 from January 5 at 9pm. Join our Things To Do community for all the latest news What's On news sent direct to your phone. To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is click on the link and press 'join community' . No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the ChronicleLive team. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our privacy notice . CLICK HERE TO JOINThe government will host a Vikasit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue between January 11 and 12 at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi in 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, as he focussed on youth and Indian history in the episode 116th episode. This Dialogue is being organised to celebrate Youth Day, which is marked on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary on January 12. “Crores of youth from all over India will participate in it. Two thousand such youth selected from villages, blocks, districts, states will gather at Bharat Mandapam for the 'Vikasit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue'. You might remember that from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I have urged such youths to join politics, none of whose family members or even the entire family have had a political background. To connect 1 lakh such youths, new youths, to politics, many special campaigns will be run in the country. 'Vikasit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' is also one such effort. Experts from the country and abroad will grace this. Many national and international personalities would also be there. I will also be present in it for as much time as possible. The youth will get an opportunity to present their ideas directly before us,” he said. Modi also said that more than two million young people are associated with the national cadet corps (NCC) today, up from about 1.4 million in 2014. Earlier, he said without specifying the year, the number of girls was around 25% and now it is “almost 40%”. He said that efforts were being made to get youth living in border areas to join the NVC. Modi talked about how more than 8 million pensioners had got their Digital Life Certificates, of which 200,000 people are above the age of 80 years. “By enabling the Digital Life Certificate, things have become very simple; the elderly do not have to go to the bank,” he said. To be sure, to generate the DLC, the elderly must have a biometric-enabled Aadhaar and a registered mobile number. To actually generate it on their own, they must have a phone capable of reading their fingerprints, or they have to go to their nearest Citizen Service Centre to use their biometric device, where they may have to pay for using their services, according to the procedure given on the Jeevan Pramaan website. Modi said that the youth have also been spreading awareness about digital arrest, an issue he talked about at length in last month’s episode. Modi talked about two libraries, one standalone library in Chennai and a chain of libraries in Hyderabad, that have been set up by an individual and an NGO. Indians in Guyana Modi talked about his recent visit to Guyana and Indians were originally taken there to work the fields but now, people of Indian origin, including its president Dr Irfan Ali, are leading in every field. He asked listeners to send stories of Indian immigrants who have made their mark in other countries on MyGov or on NaMo app. To be sure, while MyGov is a government enterprise, NaMo app is run by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) . Modi said that with the support from the Indian Embassy in Oman and National Archives of India, a team of people has started preserving the history of Indian families in Oman, most of whom came from Kutch in Gujarat. “Thousands of documents have been collected under this campaign so far. These include diaries, account books, ledgers, letters and telegrams. Some of these documents even date back to the year 1838. ... The ‘Oral History Project’ is also an important basis of this mission. In this mission, senior people from there have shared their experiences.,” he said. Oral history project He mentioned the similar Oral History Project being done to record oral testimonies from survivors of partition as well. This project is run by the Partition Museum of Amritsar. Modi said that “a directory has been created to preserve the history of villages” and evidence related to India’s “ancient maritime capability”. For the latter, a museum is being built in Lothal. He also said that the Upanishads had been, for the first time, translated into the Slovak language. Modi said that under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign, people had planted more than a billion trees across the country in five months. In the other hand, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in February 2023, had permitted the Uttar Pradesh government to fell over 112,000 trees in protected forest area under the Kanwar Marg Project. In Indore, more than 1.2 million trees were planted in 24 hours. “On account of this campaign, the barren area of Revati Hills of Indore will now turn into a green zone,” he said. In Jaisalmer, a team of women planted more than 25,000 trees in an hour. He also talked about Chennai’s Kudugal Trust that has been working with school students to increase the sparrow population in the area.

Hyderabad: As the drive against drunk driving continues, 193 offenders were arrested by Cyberabad police on Saturday, November 23. According to reports, a total of 160 two-wheelers, 6 three-wheelers, and 27 four-wheelers were seized. Among the offenders, 19 individuals had blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) ranging from 200 mg/100 ml to 550 mg/100 ml. All offenders will be presented before the court for further legal proceedings. Drunk driving is a punishable offence under Section 185 of the MV Act, with penalties including a fine of up to Rs. 10,000 and/or imprisonment for up to six months. Repeat offenders face the suspension of their driving licenses for a minimum of three months or permanently. Around 13,933 motorists have been booked by Hyderabad police for drunk driving between August 24 and November 21, with violators facing fines, imprisonment and suspension of licences. According to reports, 824 drunk drivers were sentenced to jail ranging from one to 10 days. Additionally, 227 drivers were sentenced to complete two days of social service. The regional transport office (RTO) also suspended 99 driving licenses for periods between two to six months, based on the orders of magistrates. Further, the courts imposed a hefty fine for drunk driving totalling Rs 2,87,20,600 on all violators during this period. The Hyderabad traffic police emphasized the dangers of drunk driving pointing out that alcohol impairs vision, reduces caution, and encourages risky behaviour, all of which can lead to accidents, often with fatal consequences.Approaching Year-End, Lead Market Supply and Demand Both Decline; Lead Prices Stabilize Amid Fluctuations [SMM Lead Morning Meeting Summary]Tailored Tails of Lubbock Wins the 2024 Quality Business Award for The Best Pet Grooming in Lubbock, TexasMumbai: Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Sunday said the Mahayuti leaders and BJP leadership will decide who will be the next chief minister of the state. Bawankule also said the people of Maharashtra have rejected the Congress, noting that its state unit chief Nana Patole won by a margin of just around 200 votes. The BJP-led Mahayuti, which also comprises the Shiv Sena of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and NCP of deputy CM Ajit Pawar, on Saturday retained power in the state by bagging 230 of the 288 assembly seats. The Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dream of wresting power fizzled, with the opposition combine managing to garner just 46 seats. Bawankule here said all sections of the society supported the BJP in the Maharashtra assembly polls. On the issue of the next CM of the state, he said the Mahayuti leaders and the BJP leadership will decide on it. He also said the Congress’ lies were to blame for no party getting enough seats to stake claim for the post of leader of opposition in assembly. The Mahayuti’s landslide in Maharashtra will leave the state assembly without a leader of opposition as no party outside the ruling alliance has been able to get the mandatory minimum 29 seats. Bawankule also said the Maharashtra BJP will begin a drive to enroll 1.51 crore new primary members.

SMM Alumina Morning Comment 12.30 Futures Market: Last Friday's night session saw the most-traded alumina 2502 contract open at 4,750 yuan/mt, reaching a high of 4,812 yuan/mt and a low of 4,743 yuan/mt, before closing at 4,761 yuan/mt, up 11 yuan/mt or 0.23%. Open interest stood at 145,000 lots, an increase of 2,745 lots. Industry Dynamics: 1. In December 2024 (31 days), domestic aluminum production increased by 4.13% YoY. From January to December 2024, cumulative production at domestic aluminum smelters rose by 3.89% YoY. 2. According to SMM statistics on December 27, bauxite inventory at nine domestic ports totaled 14.84 million mt, up 140,000 mt from the previous week. 3. According to SMM statistics on December 27, alumina inventory at domestic ports totaled 96,000 mt, up 15,000 mt from the previous week. Spot-Futures Price Spread Daily Report: According to SMM data, on December 27, the SMM alumina index showed a premium of 986 yuan/mt against the most-traded contract's latest transaction price at 11:30 a.m. Warehouse Warrant Daily Report: On December 27, the total registered volume of alumina warehouse warrants decreased by 3,916 mt from the previous trading day to 12,000 mt. In Shandong, the total registered volume remained unchanged at 0 mt; in Henan, it also remained unchanged at 0 mt; in Guangxi, it remained unchanged at 301 mt; in Gansu, it remained unchanged at 0 mt; and in Xinjiang, it decreased by 3,916 mt to 11,700 mt. Overseas Market: As of December 27, the FOB Western Australia alumina price was $670/mt, with an ocean freight rate of $22.45/mt. The USD/CNY exchange rate sell price was around 7.32. This price, converted to the selling price at major domestic ports, was approximately 5,807 yuan/mt, 89 yuan/mt higher than domestic alumina prices. The alumina import window remains closed. Summary: Supply side, domestic alumina operating rates remained high. Although some enterprises reduced roasting capacity due to winter environmental protection measures and maintenance, the significant profitability of alumina has spurred high enthusiasm for production increases among alumina refineries, with some refineries slightly raising their operating capacity. Demand side, downstream aluminum smelters faced severe losses, with some aluminum plants in south China undergoing minor maintenance and production cuts. Additionally, some aluminum plants had planned to complete technological transformations and resume production, but progress stalled due to high raw material costs, leading to a slight decrease in demand. Overall, the tight supply situation for alumina has improved compared to before. However, buyers and sellers of alumina are still in a phase of negotiation. Suppliers maintain a sentiment to stand firm on quotes, while downstream players primarily execute long-term contracts and restock on dips, showing low acceptance of high prices. In the short term, prices are expected to remain stable with a slight downward trend. [The information provided is for reference only. This article does not constitute direct investment research advice. Clients should make cautious decisions and not substitute this for independent judgment. Any decisions made by clients are unrelated to SMM.]Trump is urged to include South Korea in strategic meetings about Taiwan

Dr. Sulphi Noohu, a well-known doctor in Kerala, is one of the most active voices on social media, especially on public health and doctors' organisational issues. Currently serving at Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital, he recently proposed the idea of reviving the family doctor system in one of his social media posts. For some time now, the necessity of such a system has been discussed at the government level and elsewhere. The idea of a family doctor is not new. It was a system that existed almost everywhere in Kerala about thirty years ago. Although not entirely lost, many people still follow it to some extent. Reflecting on this, Dr. Noohu recalls his childhood in Thazhakkara, a village in the Mavelikkara taluk. Thazhakkara was unique because of its proximity to Mavelikkara Taluk Hospital, which is now a district hospital. Despite this, small clinics were abundant in the area. One such clinic, less than a kilometre from Dr. Noohu’s house, was the Kalladal Dispensary, where Dr. K.M. Varghese served. Dr. Noohu reminisces about the personal and efficient care provided by Dr. Varghese. According to him, the doctor was not just a medical professional but a trusted family figure who understood the health history of his patients. "If an adult comes to the doctor with some minor illness, there is one question: 'What?... What happened to you?'. That question itself would give some relief. After that, he would start examining, tap the chin, hold the eyes. He wouldn't ask more and then he would give me medicine, and the illness would go away. Sometimes, he would use a stethoscope or a thermometer to examine the patient," he said. "The reason is that, like my family, he knew exactly about my health journey from birth to that time. We would only go to another hospital if the doctor at Kalladal told us to," he added. Such family doctors were once a common sight in Kerala, providing care to entire communities. However, over time, societal changes and advancements in healthcare have led to their decline. With the emergence of super-speciality hospitals, there has been a shift from small clinics to larger institutions. While this has improved access to specialised care, it has also eroded the personalised, community-based healthcare system. Dr. Noohu points out that the absence of family doctors has adversely affected the healthcare system. Today, patients often bypass primary care centres and go directly to large hospitals, even for minor ailments. This trend has led to higher healthcare costs and a fragmented system where patients are treated for isolated conditions rather than as whole individuals. The government has recently issued directives to encourage gradual referrals starting from primary health centres. However, these measures are largely ineffective in the private sector, where patients with financial resources can skip these steps. Dr. Noohu argues that the family doctor system is still relevant and could address many of these issues. "The concept of a family doctor is still relevant. Although we also had such a system, it has become very rare now. In foreign countries, the family physician is still a very important factor. The patient-doctor relationship is a crucial element in treatment," he said. "A family doctor can provide excellent and low-cost treatment. It is desirable to treat not only the disease but the patient as a whole. However, in the era of monopoly, how to effectively use the family doctor system with the help of new technology is something everyone should consider," he added.