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NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers formally asked a judge Monday to throw out his hush money criminal conviction , arguing continuing the case would present unconstitutional “disruptions to the institution of the Presidency.“ In a filing made public Tuesday, Trump’s lawyers told Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan that dismissal is warranted because of the “overwhelming national mandate granted to him by the American people on November 5, 2024.” They also cited President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted of tax and gun charges . “President Biden asserted that his son was ‘selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted,’ and ‘treated differently,’" Trump’s legal team wrote. The Manhattan district attorney, they claimed, engaged in the type of political theater "that President Biden condemned.” Prosecutors will have until Dec. 9 to respond. They have said they will fight any efforts to dismiss the case but indicated a willingness to delay the sentencing until after Trump’s second term ends in 2029. Former President Donald Trump walks to make comments to members of the news media May 30 after a jury convicted him of felony crimes for falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York. In their filing Monday, Trump's attorneys dismissed the idea of holding off sentencing until Trump is out of office as a “ridiculous suggestion.” Following Trump’s election victory last month, Merchan halted proceedings and indefinitely postponed his sentencing, previously scheduled for late November, to allow the defense and prosecution to weigh in on the future of the case. He also delayed a decision on Trump’s prior bid to dismiss the case on immunity grounds. Trump has been fighting for months to reverse his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal a $130,000 payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her claim that they had sex a decade earlier. He says they did not and denies wrongdoing. Taking a swipe at Bragg and New York City, as Trump often did throughout the trial, the filing argues that dismissal would also benefit the public by giving him and “the numerous prosecutors assigned to this case a renewed opportunity to put an end to deteriorating conditions in the City and to protect its residents from violent crime.” Clearing Trump, the lawyers added, also would allow him to “to devote all of his energy to protecting the Nation.” The defense filing was signed by Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, who represented Trump during the trial and since were selected by the president-elect to fill senior roles at the Justice Department. A dismissal would erase Trump’s historic conviction, sparing him the cloud of a criminal record and possible prison sentence. Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a crime and the first convicted criminal to be elected to the office. Trump takes office Jan. 20. Merchan hasn’t set a timetable for a decision. Merchan could also decide to uphold the verdict and proceed to sentencing, delay the case until Trump leaves office, wait until a federal appeals court rules on Trump’s parallel effort to get the case moved out of state court or choose some other option. Prosecutors cast the payout as part of a Trump-driven effort to keep voters from hearing salacious stories about him. Trump’s then-lawyer Michael Cohen paid Daniels. Trump later reimbursed him, and Trump’s company logged the reimbursements as legal expenses — concealing what they really were, prosecutors alleged. Trump pledged to appeal the verdict if the case is not dismissed. He and his lawyers said the payments to Cohen were properly categorized as legal expenses for legal work. A month after the verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that ex-presidents can’t be prosecuted for official acts — things they did in the course of running the country — and that prosecutors can’t cite those actions to bolster a case centered on purely personal, unofficial conduct. Trump’s lawyers cited the ruling to argue that the hush money jury got some improper evidence, such as Trump’s presidential financial disclosure form, testimony from some White House aides and social media posts made during his first term. Prosecutors disagreed and said the evidence in question was only “a sliver” of their case. If the verdict stands and the case proceeds to sentencing, Trump’s punishments would range from a fine to probation to up to four years in prison — but it’s unlikely he’d spend any time behind bars for a first-time conviction involving charges in the lowest tier of felonies. Because it is a state case, Trump would not be able to pardon himself once he returns to office. Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, with Melania Trump and Barron Trump, arrives to speak at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives with former first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump at the Palm Beach County Convention Center during an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks as former first lady Melania Trump listens after they voted on Election Day at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks as former first lady Melania Trump listens after they voted on Election Day at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. 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(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump visits his campaign headquarters, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, joined by, from right, Melania Trump and Barron Trump, arrives to speaks at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives with =former first lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump at the Palm Beach County Convention Center during an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at an election night watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump walk after voting on Election Day at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump walk after voting on Election Day at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email.Sanchez added five rebounds for the Seahawks (6-4). Zae Blake scored 11 points, going 5 of 11 (1 for 4 from 3-point range). R.J. Greene shot 2 of 9 from the field and 2 for 4 from the free-throw line to finish with six points, while adding seven rebounds. The Highlanders (2-11) were led by Sebastian Robinson, who recorded 14 points and two steals. Tim Moore Jr. added 11 points, 10 rebounds and two steals for NJIT. Tariq Francis finished with six points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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New Delhi, Dec 14 (PTI) The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday introduced an Internet of Things (IoT)-based solution to address the issue of water pipeline leakages. The pilot project, launched in Delhi's Rajinder Nagar constituency, marks first such initiative in India, an official statement of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said. This innovative project is set to revolutionise pipeline repairs in the city as the IoT technology enables sensors to detect the exact location of leaks, eliminating the need for widespread road digging, the statement added. Repairs can now be made through minimal excavation, ensuring quick resolutions with minimal disruption to public life, it reads. AAP MLA from Rajinder Nagar, Durgesh Pathak, said: "This project is a game-changer for the residents of Rajinder Nagar. It not only ensures water conservation but also eliminates the inconvenience caused by road digging and traffic disruptions. This is a step towards making Delhi a smart and citizen-friendly city." According to the statement, the IoT-based solution prevents water wastage, reduces repair time and costs, and improves traffic flow by avoiding unnecessary road closures. The initiative also addresses long-standing public grievances regarding frequent and poorly executed repair works, it added. The pilot project is currently operational in Rajinder Nagar, with plans for citywide implementation in the near future. This initiative is part of the AAP's broader vision to enhance Delhi's infrastructure and quality of life, it added. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)

NASA Awards Operations, Services, Maintenance, and Infrastructure ContractAs with many people in Saskatchewan, Layne Matechuk has hockey in his blood. Growing up in Colonsay, the sport was a family affair which they all bonded over, having been coached by his father while his sister and mother watched and cheered proudly from the stands. Layne excelled in minor hockey and went on to play at some of the highest levels of hockey in Saskatchewan. He spent hours on the ice, perfecting his craft as a defenceman to one day fulfill his dream of playing in the NHL alongside his idol, Pittsburgh Penguins and NHL great Sidney Crosby. He grew bigger and stronger over the years, playing U15 AA in Humboldt and U18 AAA in Prince Albert. He even heard his name called at the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft, taken in the second round, 40th overall, by the Medicine Hat Tigers. Following a two-year stint with the Mintos in AAA, Layne returned to Humboldt for the 2017-18 season to play for the Broncos in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL), where he netted five goals and three assists across 45 games in his rookie campaign. That year, the team finished the regular season fifth overall and after they defeated the Melfort Mustangs in the opening round of the playoffs, the Broncos faced off with the league leading Nipawin Hawks in the semifinals. However, while on their way to Game 5 in Nipawin, the unthinkable happened. The coach bus the team was travelling on collided with a semi-truck that ran a stop sign, resulting in 16 Broncos members losing their lives while 13 others, including Layne, suffered life-altering injuries. “I played hockey for 15 years,” Layne said. “Since the bus crash happened, I’m incapable of playing hockey anymore.” Layne was the final person found among the wreckage when first responders saw a foot move under a pile of debris. There, they found him lying face down under a portion of the bus roof. He suffered multiple serious facial fractures in the crash, along with a broken sternum, a double lung collapse, and a traumatic brain injury. He spent the next six months at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon relearning all the basics: walking, talking, eating and basic mobility. Nine months after the crash, Layne returned to the ice for the first time with his family watching, all while continuing his road to recovery at various hospitals and centres across the country over the next few years. After 9 months @LayneMatechuk returned to the rink to skate for the first time since the accident. Thank you Greg Slobosian for helping Layne. Could not be more proud of Layne! #Believe pic.twitter.com/iD8gADwvXa — Kevin🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@KevinMatechuk) January 8, 2019 Fast forward to today, eight years after the accident, and Layne is now giving back to the sport that he’s loved his entire life. This time, he’s standing behind the bench and passing on his knowledge of the game to young players coming up through the ranks with the hopes of one day returning to Humboldt again. “I want to become a Humboldt Broncos head coach in the future,” Layne said with a smile. Now residing in Emma Lake, Layne has spent this season helping out with the Prince Albert Timberjaks of the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL), an 11-team league at the junior B. level. “It’s been pretty good,” said Layne about his experience with the Timberjaks so far. “Since I can’t play hockey anymore, I’d love to be a coach and stay connected to hockey because I love hockey, so it’s good to get my foot in the door.” The coaching opportunity arose when Timberjaks head coach and general manager Steph Corfmat ran into some old friends at a charity golf tournament over the summer where they got to chatting. “Brian Munz with the Winnipeg Jets, he’s a buddy of mine and we were down at the Humboldt Broncos Memorial Golf Tournament and him and Laurie Strome approached me about maybe taking Layne on as a coach,” Corfmat explained. “He wanted to get back into the game and give back to what was good for him. We talked to his mom and dad, and he’s been coming out and helping us, and now he’s starting to come on the bench.” Since joining the club, Layne has been helping out both on and off the ice, skating during practices and giving his thoughts or some advice in the locker room between periods. Timberjaks president Ken Malenfant spoke about the kind of person Layne is, calling him a smart mind of the game and an inspiration to everyone. “He’s a great person, a pretty funny guy too once you get to meet him,” said Malenfant. “He’s still really passionate about hockey. He comes out whenever he’s available and shares his knowledge of being, what he calls himself, an undersized defenceman. He talks to the guys a little bit and he works with them, shares some tricks and some ways to cheat as a defenceman. It seems like he’s just excited to be back in the game and we’re ecstatic to have had him and the opportunity to get to know him.” “Someone said something the other day about, ‘Oh, that’s great you’re giving back by bringing in Layne’. Actually, it’s the other way around, I think Layne is giving back [to us]. I think he’s happy to be able to be back into what was so passionate to him for all those years being a hockey player. [Steph and I] are both SJHL alumni and we also have Kim Issel who’s an ex-pro and Raider alumni, we’re here to give back and Layne is no different from us, just trying to be a part of Saskatchewan’s pastime.” Corfmat, a former Humboldt Bronco himself, echoed Malenfant and recalled how impressed he was when he watched Layne play in AAA. “It’s great to have him around. He’s quiet but as he’s coming out more and more. He’s getting more vocal and comfortable, and he knows the game. He’ll point something out and he’s bang on, like he got hurt physically but mentally, he’s still got the hockey IQ. I remember him from when he played here for the Mintos and I thought, ‘You know, he’s a pretty good player’ and with him being kind of a local now, it was a no brainer for us to bring him on.” Layne has yet to travel on a bus since the crash and with a bus being the primary transportation to and from away games, Malenfant said the team isn’t putting any pressure on him to get back onto one. “Our goal is to get him on some road trips with us, but everything is up to him. It’s going to be a nervous time for him, like we ride the bus for all the road games. I was talking with his mom and dad, and they said it’ll be a big step for him. We’re going to support him and try to make him feel comfortable again when that time comes.” Talking about his dream of becoming a Broncos head coach, Layne said he’s been in contact with current Humboldt head coach Brayden Klimosko and joked at maybe teaming up with him down the line. “He was a coach there when I was [affiliated] up in Humboldt. He seems like a great guy. I talked to him about the future, maybe [I’ll] become Humboldt’s assistant coach.” Layne is also still in close contact with his former Bronco teammates, where they plan a reunion trip someplace every year. “Nobody else is going to become a coach I don’t think, but me and my old teammates keep in pretty good contact all year. Once a year at least we all get together, like last year we went to Edmonton and we had box seats to watch the Oilers play the Carolina Hurricanes. It was so much fun, like honestly, we are all a team, but it’s almost like they’re all my brothers.” He added the group is looking at heading back to Edmonton this year to take in another Oilers game in a box suite. The Humboldt Broncos had quite the day on Thursday. 💚💛 #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/X9bU6dp8KA — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 7, 2018 Layne and the Broncos take in a Maple Leafs game in Toronto back in 2018. Entering the Christmas break, the Timberjaks are tied for fifth in the Bob Dybvig (North) Division standings donning a 7-16-3 (W-L-OTL) record. The team will return to action on Jan. 3 when they visit the Outback Thunder in Carrot River for a 7:30 p.m. puck drop. — loganc.lehmann@pattisonmedia.com

ANN ARBOR, Michigan (AP) — Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant is skipping his final college season to enter the NFL draft. Grant, a key part of the Wolverines' 2023 national championship team, announced his decision Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Fellow Michigan interior lineman Mason Graham had already declared for the draft. Both are projected as likely first-round picks. The 6-foot-3, 339-pound Grant was a third-team Associated Press All-American. He had 32 tackles, 6 1/2 tackles for loss and a pair of fumble recoveries. Grant helped Michigan upset Ohio State in the Big Ten regular-season finale, making four tackles. Cornerback Will Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland have also declared for the draft leading up to Michigan's game against No. 11 Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football The Associated Press

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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) do not have a behavioural disorder, nor are they lazy, or lacking in manners and boundaries. Their brains mature in a different way, with different patterns of neurological activity and a number of neurochemical differences. For this reason, ADHD is considered to be a neurodevelopmental disorder . These neurological imbalances manifest as attention difficulties, disorganisation, or hyperactivity and impulsivity. While these are most noticeable in childhood, where prevalence is estimated at 5%, ADHD can persist into adulthood, where prevalence is 2.5% of the population. ADHD can therefore have social, academic and occupational impacts throughout a person's life. Although there are risk factors (such as mothers smoking during pregnancy or low birth weight), these have not been shown to directly cause ADHD. Genetic factors play a more significant role, as 74% of cases are hereditary. Diagnosing beyond behaviour Currently, ADHD diagnoses are mostly made through cognitive and behavioural observations. These tests determine whether a child is having difficulties in relation to what is expected for their age. However, this can be complemented – or perhaps even replaced in the future – by computational neuroscience. Thanks to research in this discipline, tools are emerging that no longer rely on behavioural observation, but instead study patterns of brain activity. By using mathematical algorithms, they provide information on whether an individual's brain activity is similar to that of other people with ADHD. Differences in the brain Our daily functions – such as thinking, feeling, walking, and so on – are enabled by neurons connecting via our synapses, and these connections generate electrical activity. We know that certain brain waves are associated with particular cognitive states. In ADHD, divergent patterns have been found in the P3B and N200 waves , which are related to attention, inhibition and self-control. In ADHD, the P3B wave is usually weaker or delayed, reflecting difficulties in attention and information processing. The N200 wave is involved in detecting errors, controlling impulses, and focusing our attention. In people with ADHD, abnormal functioning of the N200 wave may be related to problems with self-control and attention. Neuroimaging in smaller brain areas Neuroimaging technology provides further evidence of neurodevelopmental differences. Techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) have found certain areas of smaller size or volume to be relevant in ADHD cases. These include: Lower cortex volume has also been found in regions such as the frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital cortex . As mentioned above, various studies have also found a lower volume in frontal areas, especially in orbitofrontal areas . These areas are especially important for self-control and inhibition. Chemical and metabolic factors Other techniques, such as positron emission tomography, have detected lower glucose consumption (compared to people without ADHD) in four main areas: the cingulate gyrus (related to emotional regulation); in certain basal ganglia (particularly the caudate nucleus); in the right hippocampus (related to memory); and in the right thalamus (related to sensory processing). Decreased metabolism in the parietal and temporal regions is also related to maintaining attention. In addition, people with ADHD show reduced blood flow to white matter in the frontal areas , which are essential for executive functions such as attention, self-control and decision-making. This could explain the difficulties in concentration and impulse control experienced by ADHD sufferers. Reduced blood supply is also found other areas: the corpus callosum, where it prevents information from passing easily between the two hemispheres; the basal nuclei and the striatum, which are important in regulating of dopamine; and in the occipital, parietal and temporal regions, which may affect visual perception, spatial attention and verbal memory. Lastly, at the chemical level, some studies report a decrease in dopamine in dopaminergic pathways in ADHD. Dopamine, as mentioned above, is fundamental in the brain's reward system, meaning it affects motivation, attention and learning. Ending stigma: ADHD and professional success Neuroscience has provided enough evidence for us to stop seeing children with ADHD as lazy or rude. As demonstrated by the above examples, it is a neurodevelopmental condition. This is fundamental to detecting false positives (cases that are considered ADHD but are not), as it can help in reviewing environmental conditions and providing other possible explanations, as well as helping people with ADHD in an appropriate way. It is essential to provide tools that help sufferers to deal with difficulties and, above all, to make the most of their strengths. All of this should always be done in coordination with schools, families and, if necessary, therapists. It is true that school can be hard for many children with ADHD, but with the right support, many can go on to become successful adults. Celebrities like Will Smith, Jim Carrey and Justin Timberlake, as well as entrepreneurs like Ingvar Kamprad (Ikea) or Richard Branson (Virgin), are examples of this. The real challenge is therefore not ADHD itself, but how society understands and supports it. Teresa Rossignoli Palomeque , Co-founder and CEO of STap2Go, researcher and lecturer, Nebrija University This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article .Manmohan Singh, a former Indian Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 92. Known for architecting India's economic reforms, he played a key role in liberalizing India's economy and introducing pathbreaking initiatives such as the Right to Information Act. Singh's tenure as Prime Minister witnessed both unprecedented economic growth and challenges, including allegations of corruption that marred his government. Despite this, Singh remained a stalwart figure, earning respect on the global stage for his academic and economic contributions. While his quiet demeanor and academic background set him apart in the political arena, Singh's legacy is defined by his significant impact on India's economic policies and his unwavering commitment to ethical governance. (With inputs from agencies.)