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Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen needed only to finish ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren to give Red Bull a fourth straight driver championship. The Dutchman started fifth but was already up to second by the 10th lap around the street circuit that includes the famed Las Vegas Strip. Norris, who had to score at least three points more than Verstappen to extend the championship fight, finished sixth. The race was won by George Russell who was followed by Lewis Hamilton in the first 1-2 sweep for the Mercedes drivers since 2022. Dartmouth sorority, two members of fraternity face charges after student who attended party drowned HANOVER, N.H. 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Protesters cut off traffic on main avenues in the city center, holding up homemade signs in Spanish reading “Fewer apartments for investing and more homes for living." The lack of affordable housing has become one of the leading concerns for the southern European Union country, mirroring the housing crunch across many parts of the world, including the United States. The average rent for Spain has doubled in the last decade. In cities like Barcelona, rental prices have also been driven up by short-term renters including tourists. Jason Kelce's wife announces she is pregnant with the couple's fourth child Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce's wife is announcing she's pregnant with the couple's fourth child. Kylie Kelce posted a photo on Instagram on Friday of the couple's three young daughters reacting to the news. The oldest daughter, Wyatt, appears to be cupping her head in shock. The middle daughter, Ellioette, is smiling. The youngest, Bennett, is in tears. A caption attached to the photo reads: “I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page!” Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in UAE is missing. Israeli officials fear he may have been kidnapped DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Israeli-Moldovan rabbi living in the United Arab Emirates has gone missing, with Israeli authorities raising the suspicion he may have been kidnapped as tensions remain high with Iran. The Israeli prime minister’s office said that Zvi Kogan has been missing since noon Thursday. It said that against the backdrop of information that this was a terrorist incident, an extensive investigation has been opened in the country. Emirati officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday. State-run media in the UAE, an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula and home to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, did not immediately report the incident. Alyssa Nakken, first full-time female coach in MLB history, leaving Giants to join Guardians CLEVELAND (AP) — Alyssa Nakken, the first woman to coach in an MLB game, is leaving the San Francisco Giants to join the Cleveland Guardians. Nakken made history in 2022 when she took over as first-base coach following an ejection. A former college softball star at Sacramento State, Nakken joined the Giants in 2014 and was promoted to a spot on manager Gabe Kapler’s staff in 2020, becoming the majors’ first full-time female coach. Nakken has been hired as an assistant director within player development for the Guardians, who won the AL Central last season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt. Nakken, 34, will work with former Giants coaches Craig Albernaz and Kai Correa. Officer kills pet dog mistaken for a coyote in Massachusetts town. The owner says it was unnecessary An animal control officer shot and killed a pet dog in a Massachusetts town after mistaking it for a coyote in an incident local police are describing as a sad mix-up. Police in Northbridge, Massachusetts, say the shooting happened on Tuesday after police received a call of a report of a coyote in a residential backyard. Police say the animal control officer went into the woods to look for the coyote and found what they thought was the animal in a threatening position and shot it. The incident happened as communities around Massachusetts and the country have dealt with an uptick in interactions between coyotes and people. Kendrick Lamar surprises with new album 'GNX' LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kendrick Lamar gave music listeners an early holiday present with a new album. The Grammy winner released his sixth studio album “GNX” on Friday. The 12-track project is the rapper’s first release since 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” Lamar’s new album comes just months after his rap battle with Drake. The rap megastar will headline February's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The 37-year-old has experienced massive success since his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” in 2012. Since then, he’s accumulated 17 Grammy wins and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo sent to team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the NBA revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.”

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Iowa rushed the ball 58 times for 268 yards to secure a 26-13 road win over Maryland in fourth-string quarterback Jackson Stratton’s first career start on Saturday. The commitment to the ground game allowed the Hawkeyes (7-4, 5-3 Big Ten) to win the time of possession battle 37:41-22:19. Iowa also limited the Terrapins, the Big Ten's No. 2 passing offense entering Saturday, to a season-low 129 passing yards. Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Head coach Kirk Ferentz told the Hawkeye Radio Network the win was a real team effort during a postgame interview. “The defense did a great job, played smart, played competitively,” Ferentz said. “That was a team effort, good pass rush, trying to disrupt the thrower, and being opportunistic in the back end. “The other component was, especially in the first half, being able to keep the ball in our hands ... that minimized the wind and ... I know this, they cannot score if they are over on their sideline.” Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson (2) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Running back Kaleb Johnson, who rushed for 164 yards on 35 attempts, surpassed Shonn Greene for sole possession of the Hawkeyes' single season rushing touchdown record with his 21 st of the season in the second quarter. “Not only did I break the record, but I played another game with my boys,” Johnson told Big Ten Network. “We got one more game. My focus is on Nebraska ... . I always want to chase greatness. I am not satisfied just because I had a little record. I just want to keep going.” Stratton finished 10-of-14 for 76 yards and a 117 passing efficiency rating in the win. “He really, I thought, played with great poise,” Ferentz said. “Also, awareness, for a guy who has never started a game ... it did not seem to affect him at all. He really did a good job of preparing himself and did a really nice job of inserting himself. I thought he really played a good game.” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Iowa set the tone early and often in the first half against the Terrapins (4-6, 1-7 Big Ten) with three straight drives of 12 or more plays, which each lasted longer than six minutes. On its opening drive, the Hawkeyes marched 57 yards in 12 plays to the Maryland 23-yard line before a botched exchange between Stratton and running back Kamari Moulton gave the ball to the Terps. After Iowa’s defense forced a punt on the ensuing Maryland drive, Stratton led Iowa 59 yards back down the field over the course of 13 plays before Drew Stevens put Iowa in front 3-0 with a 27-yard field goal with 22 seconds remaining in the first quarter. A three-and-out on Maryland’s second drive set up Iowa’s third long, sustained drive of the game. Stratton piloted the offense 77 yards in 14 plays on a drive that lasted 7:26 and ended with a two-yard touchdown run from Johnson. Maryland quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) is sacked during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Stevens added a 54-yard field goal with a minute remaining in the first half to send Iowa to the break with a 13-0 lead. Stevens made it 16-0 with a 50-yard field goal to cap the Hawkeyes first drive of the second half. Trailing by two scores, the Terps managed to find the end zone for the first time with an 11-play, 70-yard drive capped by an eight-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback MJ Morris to Tai Felton. Maryland attempted a two-point conversion but failed allowing Iowa to remain in front by two scores, 16-6. After trading punts, Iowa answered with Stevens’ fourth field goal of the game, a 49-yard boot, to push the lead to 19-6 at the end of the third quarter. Maryland found the end zone once more on a 12-yard connection between Morris and Felton with 11:05 to play in regulation, trimming the lead to 19-13. A 68-yard rushing touchdown from Moulton on the subsequent Hawkeye drive, back-to-back Morris interceptions and a 26-yard field goal from Stevens allowed Iowa to swell its final advantage to 29-13. Stevens finished with a school-record 5-of-5 on his field goal attempts. Iowa will wrap up the regular season against Nebraska on Black Friday at 6:30 p.m. with broadcast coverage provided by NBC. “They are a tough, competitive football team,” Ferentz said. “So, nothing easy, there is nothing east. Nothing is easier today, but that is how college football is supposed to be.” Iowa learned from its 2023 mistakes, leaned on the ground game, defense and Drew Stevens's turnaround to beat Maryland in its road finale on Saturday. With rumor swirling about his status ahead of Saturday's matchup against Maryland, Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara took to social media to clear the air with a statement. In the wake of Mark Farley's midseason retirement announcement, Iowa coaches sent their congratulations to the 24-year head coach of Northern Iowa football and weighed in on Farley's final message. Get local news delivered to your inbox! University of Iowa Athletics Beat Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cameco Co. ( NYSE:CCJ – Free Report ) (TSE:CCO) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 16,071 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $768,000. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its position in Cameco by 3.2% during the 1st quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 6,514,500 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $282,210,000 after buying an additional 202,157 shares during the period. William Blair Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Cameco by 6.8% during the second quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC now owns 4,160,009 shares of the basic materials company’s stock valued at $204,672,000 after acquiring an additional 265,196 shares during the last quarter. Driehaus Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Cameco by 4.7% during the second quarter. Driehaus Capital Management LLC now owns 3,915,086 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $192,622,000 after purchasing an additional 176,183 shares during the period. CIBC Asset Management Inc boosted its holdings in shares of Cameco by 58.0% during the third quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 3,777,866 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $181,382,000 after purchasing an additional 1,386,639 shares during the period. Finally, Cibc World Market Inc. grew its stake in shares of Cameco by 3.7% in the second quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 3,272,805 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $161,022,000 after purchasing an additional 117,722 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.21% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In CCJ has been the subject of several research analyst reports. National Bank Financial upgraded Cameco to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 3rd. Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded Cameco from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 31st. Scotiabank cut their price target on shares of Cameco from $81.00 to $80.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 19th. Glj Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $63.73 price objective on shares of Cameco in a report on Wednesday, August 14th. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott raised shares of Cameco to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $66.56. Cameco Trading Down 1.3 % NYSE CCJ opened at $60.11 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $26.16 billion, a PE ratio of 316.49 and a beta of 0.89. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $51.66 and its 200 day moving average is $48.69. Cameco Co. has a twelve month low of $35.43 and a twelve month high of $60.98. The company has a quick ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 2.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. Cameco ( NYSE:CCJ – Get Free Report ) (TSE:CCO) last released its earnings results on Thursday, November 7th. The basic materials company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by ($0.40). Cameco had a return on equity of 3.33% and a net margin of 4.15%. The business had revenue of $721.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $646.83 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.24 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 25.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts forecast that Cameco Co. will post 0.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Cameco Increases Dividend The business also recently declared an annual dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 13th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 27th will be given a $0.118 dividend. This is a boost from Cameco’s previous annual dividend of $0.09. This represents a dividend yield of 0.22%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 27th. Cameco’s payout ratio is currently 47.37%. Cameco Company Profile ( Free Report ) Cameco Corporation provides uranium for the generation of electricity. 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Discover the staggering 45 trillion dollars of wealth looted by the British from India during 200 years of colonial rule, a figure that still shocks the world. New Delhi: The British colonial rule over India, spanning approximately 200 years, remains one of history's most exploitative eras. During this time, the British drained India's resources on an unprecedented scale. But do you know just how much wealth was taken from India? According to leading historians, the figure is estimated at a staggering 45 trillion dollars , a sum that exceeds 15 times the current annual GDP of the United Kingdom. The Extent of Economic Drain Between 1757 and 1947, the British extracted roughly 80,000 trillion rupees worth of resources from India. According to Utsa Patnaik, a renowned economist and historian, this massive wealth transfer occurred between 1765 and 1938, reshaping the economic structure of both nations. While many in Britain argue that colonization did not result in significant economic gains, the facts tell a different story. The systematic plundering of India bolstered Britain's industrial revolution while leaving India impoverished. Impact of British Exploitation The extensive resource drain during colonial rule left India grappling with poverty, famine, and underdevelopment, consequences that continue to affect the nation decades after independence. The British government's exploitation dismantled India's thriving industries, such as textiles, and redirected wealth to fuel Britain's growth, leaving India to rebuild from the ashes. What If India Retained Even a Quarter of This Wealth? Imagine if India had retained even 25% of this wealth. The country's trajectory would likely have been vastly different, with a head start in infrastructure, education, and technological advancement. The staggering 45 trillion dollars looted from India could have propelled it into one of the world's most advanced economies today. The Turning Point: The Battle of Plassey The British foothold in India was firmly established after their victory in the Battle of Plassey in 1757, marking the beginning of nearly two centuries of colonial rule. This victory allowed the East India Company to consolidate power, laying the groundwork for direct British governance in 1858 under Queen Victoria. The End of Colonial Rule India's long struggle for independence culminated on August 15, 1947, marking the end of British rule. However, the legacy of economic exploitation, political oppression, and cultural imperialism left deep scars that India continues to heal. The staggering wealth looted by the British not only highlights the extent of exploitation but also serves as a reminder of India's resilience. Despite losing immense resources and enduring centuries of oppression, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The question remains—what heights could India have achieved without the shadow of colonial exploitation? Stay informed on all the latest news , real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in india news and world News on Zee News.

THAT’S HOW YOU PLAY!!! Following their 2nd by week of the year, the Miami Hurricanes returned home to Hard Rock Stadium and beat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 42-14 on Senior Day. Mike Schiffman chimed in with his 3 stars, which you can see right here: And now, let’s dive into The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. The Good The Bad The Ugly Team Grades Offense: B Miami ended up rolling up a bunch of yards and plenty of points, but it was a slog there for a while. Yes, I’m holding this offense to a high standard, but it’s the standard they themselves have set. Congrats to the seniors, congrats to Cam Ward personally, and congrats on the win. But this wasn’t the offense’s best game of the year. Defense: A+++++ Conversely, this WAS the Miami defense’s best game of the year. Total lockdown after 2 broken coverages on the first drive. Only allowed 7 points all day. And look at all the numbers up top in “The Good”. This was a masterclass from the Miami defense, and they should be praised for it. Bravo. No notes. Special Teams: D Kicking was good. Punting was solid. But nothing in the return game, and Miami allowed yet-another kick return touchdown. Fix it. Coaching: A Look, everybody knows Miami’s coaches had a tough job to refocus this team for the final playoff push after the first loss of the year at Georgia Tech and they did just that. Sure, Wake scored on their first offensive possession, but that was it. And, after the KR-TD, the special teams coverage unit did much better. And, through it all, the coaching staff pushed the right buttons to get a great performance from the team on all phases. I’ve been critical of some of the coaches so far this year, but I have to give credit here where it’s due. Great job. That’s it for this installment of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Hop in the comments and keep the conversation going. Go CanesNEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks are pulling Wall Street toward another record amid mixed trading on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in afternoon trading after closing its best month of the year at an all-time high . The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 86 points, or 0.2%, with a little more than an hour remaining in trading, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.9% higher. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared 31.1% to lead the market. Following accusations of misconduct and the resignation of its public auditor , the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company's board. It also said it doesn’t expect to restate its past financials and that it will find a new chief financial officer, appoint a general counsel and make other moves to strengthen its governance. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up the market. Gains of 1.8% for Microsoft and 2.9% for Meta Platforms were the two strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500. Intel was another propellant during the morning, but it lost an early gain to fall 1.1% after the chip company said CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board. Intel is looking for Gelsinger’s replacement, and its chair said it’s “committed to restoring investor confidence.” Intel recently lost its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to Nvidia, which has skyrocketed in Wall Street's frenzy around AI. Stellantis, meanwhile, skidded following the announcement of its CEO’s departure . Carlos Tavares steps down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales and an inventory backlog at dealerships. The world’s fourth-largest automaker’s stock fell 6.3% in Milan. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 likewise fell, including California utility PG&E. It dropped 3.7% after saying it would sell $2.4 billion of stock and preferred shares to raise cash. Retailers were mixed amid what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record and coming off Black Friday . Target, which recently gave a forecast for the holiday season that left investors discouraged , fell 1.6%. Walmart , which gave a more optimistic forecast, rose 0.3%. Amazon, which looks to benefit from online sales from Cyber Monday, climbed 1.3%. The stock market largely took Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The president-elect on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a group of developing economies if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump said he wants the group, headlined by Brazil, Russia, India and China, to promise it won’t create a new currency or otherwise try to undercut the U.S. dollar. The dollar has long been the currency of choice for global trade. Speculation has also been around a long time that other currencies could knock it off its mantle, but no contender has come close. The U.S. dollar’s value rose Monday against several other currencies, but one of its strongest moves likely had less to do with the tariff threats. The euro fell amid a political battle in Paris over the French government’s budget . The euro sank 0.7% against the U.S. dollar and broke below $1.05. In the bond market, Treasury yields gave up early gains to hold relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed above 4.23% during the morning before falling back to 4.19%. That was just above its level of 4.18% late Friday. A report in the morning showed the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again last month, but not by as much as economists expected. This upcoming week will bring several big updates on the job market, including the October job openings report, weekly unemployment benefits data and the all-important November jobs report. They could steer the next moves for Federal Reserve, which recently began pulling interest rates lower to give support to the economy. Economists expect Friday's headliner report to show U.S. employers accelerated their hiring in November, coming off October's lackluster growth that was hampered by damaging hurricanes and strikes. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this Goldilocks zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide. In financial markets abroad, Chinese stocks led gains worldwide as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration next month. Both official and private sector surveys of factory managers showed strong new orders and export orders, possibly partly linked to efforts by importers in the U.S. to beat potential tariff hikes by Trump once he takes office. Indexes rose 0.7% in Hong Kong and 1.1% in Shanghai. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

Franklin Institute celebrating 200 years with brand new experiencesJerry Jeff Nerren Memorial services for Jerry Jeff Nerren, 47, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Scooter Kelley officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. Jerry Jeff Nerren passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. Jerry was born to James Calvin Nerren and Peggy (Spivey) Lewis on January 9, 1977 in Lufkin, Texas. Jerry lived in East Texas all of his life. Being a typical Texan, he loved trucks, motorcycles, football and baseball. He had a memory like a steel trap when it came to sports stats, players, and really most any type of sports. Of course, he really loved his Longhorns and Cowboys. It hasn’t gone unnoticed that the Cowboys have won two games since he passed. Pretty sure he had a little talk with Jesus about those Cowboys needing some help. Jerry married Tina Hodges in March of 2019. He loved her with all of his heart. He loved getting to enjoy her grandchildren and children. He lived big and loved big. His love, sense of humor and compassion for others will be sorely missed. Jerry is survived by his wife, Tina Nerren; mother, Peggy Lewis and father, James Calvin Nerren; sisters, Amy Stanbery Saenz and Moses, Jennifer Burnett Mullins and Joey; brother, Randy Nerren and Jessica; grandmother, Judy Spivey; Tina’s children — daughter, Shelbie, son, Cody and four precious grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Curtis A. Spivey, Sr.; grandparents, Sam and Edna Nerren; uncles, David McGaughy, Ronnie Havard; nephew, Jalen Nerren; and cousin, Kelli Boyles. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon prior to the services. Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfh.com . Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

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