By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard faced fresh scrutiny Monday on Capitol Hill about her proximity to Russian-ally Syria amid the sudden collapse of that country’s hardline Assad rule. Gabbard ignored shouted questions about her 2017 visit to war-torn Syria as she ducked into one of several private meetings with senators who are being asked to confirm Trump’s unusual nominees . Related Articles National Politics | Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it? National Politics | Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next National Politics | In promising to shake up Washington, Trump is in a class of his own National Politics | Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results National Politics | Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president But the Democrat-turned-Republican Army National Reserve lieutenant colonel delivered a statement in which she reiterated her support for Trump’s America First approach to national security and a more limited U.S. military footprint overseas. “I want to address the issue that’s in the headlines right now: I stand in full support and wholeheartedly agree with the statements that President Trump has made over these last few days with regards to the developments in Syria,” Gabbard said exiting a Senate meeting. The incoming president’s Cabinet and top administrative choices are dividing his Republican allies and drawing concern , if not full opposition, from Democrats and others. Not just Gabbard, but other Trump nominees including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, were back at the Capitol ahead of what is expected to be volatile confirmation hearings next year. The incoming president is working to put his team in place for an ambitious agenda of mass immigrant deportations, firing federal workers and rollbacks of U.S. support for Ukraine and NATO allies. “We’re going to sit down and visit, that’s what this is all about,” said Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., as he welcomed Gabbard into his office. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary pick Hegseth appeared to be picking up support from once-skeptical senators, the former Army National Guard major denying sexual misconduct allegations and pledging not to drink alcohol if he is confirmed. The president-elect’s choice to lead the FBI, Kash Patel , who has written extensively about locking up Trump’s foes and proposed dismantling the Federal Bureau of Investigation, launched his first visits with senators Monday. “I expect our Republican Senate is going to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees,” said Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., on social media. Despite widespread concern about the nominees’ qualifications and demeanors for the jobs that are among the highest positions in the U.S. government, Trump’s team is portraying the criticism against them as nothing more than political smears and innuendo. Showing that concern, nearly 100 former senior U.S. diplomats and intelligence and national security officials have urged Senate leaders to schedule closed-door hearings to allow for a full review of the government’s files on Gabbard. Trump’s allies have described the criticisms of Hegseth in particular as similar to those lodged against Brett Kavanaugh, the former president’s Supreme Court nominee who denied a sexual assault allegation and went on to be confirmed during Trump’s first term in office. Said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., about Hegseth: “Anonymous accusations are trying to destroy reputations again. We saw this with Kavanaugh. I won’t stand for it.” One widely watched Republican, Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, herself a former Army National Guard lieutenant colonel and sexual assault survivor who had been criticized by Trump allies for her cool reception to Hegseth, appeared more open to him after their follow-up meeting Monday. “I appreciate Pete Hegseth’s responsiveness and respect for the process,” Ernst said in a statement. Ernst said that following “encouraging conversations,” he had committed to selecting a senior official who will “prioritize and strengthen my work to prevent sexual assault within the ranks. As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.” Ernst also had praise for Patel — “He shares my passion for shaking up federal agencies” — and for Gabbard. Once a rising Democratic star, Gabbard, who represented Hawaii in Congress, arrived a decade ago in Washington, her surfboard in tow, a new generation of potential leaders. She ran unsuccessfully for president in 2020. But Gabbard abruptly left the party and briefly became an independent before joining with Trump’s 2024 campaign as one of his enthusiasts, in large part over his disdain for U.S. involvement overseas and opposition to helping Ukraine battle Russia. Her visit to Syria to meet with then-President Bashar Assad around the time of Trump’s first inauguration during the country’s bloody civil war stunned her former colleagues and the Washington national security establishment. The U.S. had severed diplomatic relations with Syria. Her visit was seen by some as legitimizing a brutal leader who was accused of war crimes. Gabbard has defended the trip, saying it’s important to open dialogue, but critics hear in her commentary echoes of Russia-fueled talking points. Assad fled to Moscow over the weekend after Islamist rebels overtook Syria in a surprise attack, ending his family’s five decades of rule. She said her own views have been shaped by “my multiple deployments and seeing firsthand the cost of war and the threat of Islamist terrorism.” Gabbard said, “It’s one of the many reasons why I appreciate President Trump’s leadership and his election, where he is fully committed, as he has said over and over, to bring about an end to wars.” Last week, the nearly 100 former officials, who served in both Democratic and Republican administrations, said in the letter to Senate leaders they were “alarmed” by the choice of Gabbard to oversee all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. They said her past actions “call into question her ability to deliver unbiased intelligence briefings to the President, Congress, and to the entire national security apparatus.” The Office of the Director of National Intelligence was created after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks to coordinate the nation’s intelligence agencies and act as the president’s main intelligence adviser. 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Debenhams customers have the opportunity to purchase a beautiful makeup storage case for just £16 - a remarkable price given its actual value is significantly higher. This deal becomes even more attractive as it allows shoppers to save £44 off its original price of £59.99, thanks to a 73% discount. The Four-Tier Transparent Makeup Organiser from Debenhams features a clear design with gold handles that add a touch of elegance and personality to any vanity table. Its multi-drawer structure ensures all your beauty essentials are neatly organised and easily accessible. This bargain is part of Debenhams' Cyber Week sale , following last week's Black Friday event. Thousands of items are still available at reduced prices—but not for long. READ MORE: Debenhams reduces stylish tabletop fireplace perfect for any room to £33 READ MORE: Debenhams reduces 'exquisite' and 'flattering' wedding dresses worth £100s to £30 This sale offers an excellent chance to grab the storage box that usually retails at £60 for just £15.99 . However, this deal is only valid for a limited time. So, it's best to take advantage of it before the price reverts to its higher amount. The compact storage box features a large compartment at the top and three convenient drawers to keep your essentials well-organised. According to the online description, the transparent design allows you to easily see the contents, reports the Mirror . The drawers can be fully extended and provide space to store facial masks, eye creams, and other supplies. Its enclosed design also protects items from dust and oxidation. The Four-Tier Transparent Makeup Organiser is now only £16 (Image: Debenhams) The Four-Tier Transparent Makeup Organise r, with its "stable" composition, guarantees a strong presence on countertops, attending to all storage requirements. It boasts the advantage of being freestanding, ready for immediate use straight from the box, and comes with free delivery. Labelled as a "great gift for any girl, adult, beauty, fashion, and makeup lover ," it presents itself as the perfect Christmas gift or a luxury-appearing stocking filler, especially when on sale. However, prospective buyers should note its single size dimensions: 25.4cm W x 18.5cm D x 23.6cm H. It is also only available in one colour. It has not yet garnered reviews from shoppers, leaving potential purchasers without consumer insights. For those considering alternatives, the market offers other choices such as the Living and Home Three Layer Cosmetic Makeup Storage Organiser , available in an eye-catching green hue. Amongst its reviews, a buyer mentioned: "This is beautiful and a good quality item. I have bought this for my daughter for Christmas ." Another stated: "Purchased for a Christmas gift, I'm very pleased with the quality of the makeup storage box and I know my daughter will be very happy with it." The Debenhams Cyber Week sale is packed with deals but it won't be around for much longer Additionally, a satisfied customer commented: "I think this is such a lovely colour. Really ties my room together and I've had so many people asking me about it." While some find the organiser to be less than stellar in quality, one shopper lamented: "I think the design of this case is unique but disappointed that this is priced originally at over £70!! Glad it was a knockdown sale price. It is cheap plastic... Lid likely to snap off in no time." Another expressed a desire for variety, stating: "I wish it came in more colours. The green just isn't something that appeals to me!" Meanwhile, Amazon offers the Warmiehomy Multi-Function Make-Up Case , with a striking transparent yellow hue available for £25.99, casting a golden aura. For those preferring simplicity, there's the all-white Queta Make-up-Organiser tagged at £20.89. This Large Cosmetic Storage Box prides itself on its substantial capacity featuring eight grids and three drawers, versatile enough to hold jewellery, makeup brushes, lipsticks, creams, or even stationery. Dunelm has slashed the price on their Modern Luxe Ribbed Desktop Storage Box to £18; it brings with it three expansive drawers perfect for decluttering. Boots also stocks a StylPro Beauty Pod , retailing at £39.99 and offering four varied storage sections. For something more extravagant, Boots is also selling Rio Ultimate Beauty Storage Box with Dimmable Mirror for £60 . Or you can get this Livingandhome Three-Tier Cosmetics Storage Organiser at Superdrug for £29.99.

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Daily Post Nigeria Troops sustain onslaught against oil thieves, recover 80,000 litres of stolen crude Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News Troops sustain onslaught against oil thieves, recover 80,000 litres of stolen crude Published on November 24, 2024 By John Gabriel Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, have continued the onslaught against oil theft in the Niger Delta. According to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, in operations conducted in Buguma Creeks in Asari-Toru LGA, eight illegal refining sites were deactivated. “Additionally, at Iyalama/Bakana, also in Buguma, a Wellhead used as a loading point by the criminals was discovered, several cooking pots of different sizes, receivers as well as four wooden boats were taken out with over 8,000 litres of stolen products confiscated,” the statement added. It said troops also intercepted a wooden boat stocked with over 6,000 litres of condensate in the same area. Similarly, around Ogaji-Ama, in Buguma South East River, two wooden boats loaded with over 3,000 litres of stolen crude were intercepted. The statement further disclosed, “In a related vein, operations were conducted, around Asaramatoro Creek in Bonny LGA, where an illegal refining site with over 10,000 litres of stolen crude housed in a local reservoir was discovered. “Relatedly, along Idu Ekpeye in Ahoada West LGA, a wooden boat with over 2,000 litres of stolen products was intercepted. At Obiafu general area in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA (ONELGA), over 3,000 litres of stolen crude concealed in sacks were recovered. “Also, at Oboburu in ONELGA, troops had an encounter with an armed vandal who opened fire on them. They responded and he was neutralised. One pump action gun and 5 cartridges were recovered at the scene. While, around Ke Community in Degema LGA, a large wooden boat hidden inside the creek suspected to be used by the oil thieves was intercepted. “Further combing of the general area led to the confiscation of a fibre boat ladened with over 1,500 litres of stolen products. Clearance operations was also conducted along the Imo River, particularly around Oyigbo, Asa, Ukwa and environs, with remarkable successes recorded. ” These included the dismantling of over 20 illegal refining sites, 169 cooking drums, 29 metal container receivers as well as the recovery of over 15,000 litres of stolen products. “In Bayelsa State, several operations were conducted with successes recorded. At Clough Creek in Ekeremor LGA, a wooden boat hidden inside the Creek loaded with over 2,500 litres of stolen products was intercepted. “Likewise, around Sangakubu general area in Nembe LGA, an illegal refining site was dismantled with over 1,500 litres of stolen products recovered. ” The operation was also extended to Southern Ijaw LGA, along Tebidaba Creek, where illegal refining sites, a wooden boat with unquantified quantity of stolen products handled appropriately. “While, in Delta State, troops on routine patrol, along Ekpan in Uvwie LGA, intercepted over 2,500 litres of stolen products stored in a tank within the premises of Lamiel Hotel and Suites. “Additionally, troops on pursuit, intercepted two vehicles stocked with stolen products at Abe Community in Orhiomwon LGA of Edo State. In Akwa State, troops have continued to dominate land and waterways to ward off criminal activities. “During the operations conducted within the period under review, several achievements were recorded across the joint operations area. “These included, the dismantling of 34 illegal refining sites, arrest of eleven suspected oil thieves, deactivation of 19 boats and over 80,650 litres of stolen products recovered. Others included, the deactivation of 180 cooking drum pots, 29 metal container receivers, several vehicles and motorcycles. “Those arrested have been profiled and handed over to the relevant authority, while products were handled appropriately. “The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, commended troops for their resilience.” Abdulsalam assured that the Division under his watch would continue to sustain the ongoing operations to ensure increase in oil and gas production. 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Shares of SentinelOne ( S 3.58% ) tumbled after the company reported its fiscal third-quarter 2025 results, despite the cybersecurity company topping revenue estimates and increasing its guidance. The drop pushed the stock into negative territory for the year. Let's take a closer look at the company's most recent results and the opportunities ahead of it, to see if this is a chance to buy the stock on the dip. Strong revenue growth and increased guidance SentinelOne continued to show strong revenue growth, with sales climbing 28% in its fiscal Q3 to $210.6 million. That came in solidly ahead of its earlier $209.5 million forecast, and ahead of the year-ago mark of $164.2 million. Annual recurring revenue (ARR), which is the annualized value of its customer subscription and consumption-based contracts, climbed by 29% to $859.7 million. It added new net ARR of $54 million in the quarter. Meanwhile, the number of customers with ARR of $100,000 or more grew by 24% to 1,310. SentinelOne again called out its Purple AI solution as being a growth driver, saying it has seen rapid adoption to become one of the fastest-growing solutions in the company's history. It said the attach rate for the solution doubled compared to the second quarter. The company describes Purple AI as the industry's most advanced AI security analyst, and says it can help any analyst conduct complex threat hunts using only natural language queries. Gross margin rose from 73% a year ago to 75%. Adjusted gross margin, which excludes stock-based compensation expenses, edged up to 80% from 79%. The company credits the margin expansion to greater scale, data efficiencies, and increased customer platform adoption. One area that may have disappointed investors was earnings. The company produced a de minimis adjusted profit, or $0.00 per share, which came up just short of the $0.01 analyst consensus. A year ago, the company turned in a loss of $0.03 per share. Operating cash flow came in at negative $7 million, while free cash flow was negative $13 million. However, the company is free cash flow positive on a trailing 12-month basis. It ended the quarter with about $1.1 billion in net cash and short- and long-term investments and no debt. Turning to guidance, the company projected fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of approximately $222 million, which would equate to over 27% growth. It expects adjusted gross margin of 79%. Analysts were expecting fiscal Q4 revenue of $220.6 million. SentinelOne said it is continuing to take advantage of the aftermath of CrowdStrike 's IT outage, and that it has a record number of wins versus its closest competitor. It said a Fortune 50 company switched to its platform in the quarter, while a number of federal and local government entities also switched. It added that it saw its most large enterprise displacements ever. Should investors buy the dip? While investors appeared to want more, SentinelOne turned in a strong quarter and offered upbeat guidance that was ahead of analyst estimates. While investor expectations appear to be elevated, the company's valuation is not. The stock continues to trade at a wide discount to peers on a price-to-sale (P/S) basis, despite similar revenue growth to CrowdStrike (29% last quarter) and much higher revenue growth than Palo Alto Networks (14% last quarter). S PS Ratio (Forward 1y) data by YCharts. Meanwhile, SentinelOne's expanded deal with Lenovo , which includes pre-installations and managed security offerings, isn't set to ramp up until the second half of 2025, when the enterprise PC vendor will start shipping PCs with its Singularity Platform preinstalled. Lenovo is the largest enterprise PC vendor in the world, so this is a substantial opportunity. In addition to Lenovo and winning some business from CrowdStrike, SentinelOne is also looking to grow in other areas. It has a deal with Amazon where Amazon Web Services customers can run Purple AI on Amazon Bedrock, the cloud computing company's service for building AI models based on its own and third-party foundational models. SentinelOne is also looking to aggressively expand its presence in the federal government space. Overall, I would take advantage of this dip and be a buyer of the stock, given the opportunities in front of the company and its relatively inexpensive valuation.

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In a disturbing incident of caste-based violence, a Dalit man identified as Shubran Paswan was subjected to public humiliation by Hindutva groups affiliated with Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The incident took place in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district on Friday, December 27. The incident unfolded when Paswan was accused of converting to Christianity. The Hindutva groups confronted him aggressively shaved his head, beat him with shoes and dragged him to a local temple where he was forced to bow down and recite the Hanuman Chalisa . A video of the disturbing assault that has surfaced on social media shows Paswan visibly distressed being escorted by the aggressive crowd and paraded through the streets of their villages amid “Jai Shri Ram” chants. In #UttarPradesh 's #Fatehpur , a #Dalit man named #Shubran was forcibly paraded through the village after having his head shaved and being beaten with shoes by #Hindutva groups on Friday, following accusations of converting to #Christianity . He was also forced to bow down at a... pic.twitter.com/QOG8bK9l0L Paswan alleged that he was not only physically assaulted but also psychological abuse and being subjected to casteist slurs such as “chamar” during the incident. He further alleged that despite his attempts to file a formal complaint, the police refused to register his case, a move that has ignited outrage from Dalit community members. The police authorities’ alleged inaction promoted protests with social activities demanding accountability and justice. Additionally, Pawan submitted a memorandum to the district magistrate demanding strict action against the perpetrators. On the other hand, a senior leader of Bajrang Dal and VHP attempted to justify the incident claiming that Paswan had converted to Christianity and later approached them expressing a desire to “return to Sanatan Dharma”. While the Hindutva leaders framed the incident as a voluntary act, the aggression displayed in the video depicts a different picture. Critics argue that the incident was less about religion and more about asserting dominance over marginalized communities and the lack of legal repercussion encourages extremists to conduct this kind of hostile attack.Smartphones Losing WhatsApp in 2025: Updated List and Why You Should Upgrade Your PhoneFrom Maui to the Caribbean, Thanksgiving tournaments a beloved part of college basketball

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Each hotel offers social spaces to connect with others in the lobby, meanwhile the bar and restaurant are local hot spots where great conversations, locally inspired food and signature cocktails can be enjoyed. Streamlined modern rooms focus on delivering everything guests want and nothing they don't. A passionately engaged team is there to provide local expertise on the best food, nightlife and activities the destination has to offer. For more information, please visit hyattcentric.com . Follow @HyattCentric on Facebook and Instagram , and tag photos with #HyattCentric. About Robert Finvarb Companies Hyatt Centric is a brand of full-service lifestyle hotels located in prime destinations. Created to connect guests to the heart of the action, Hyatt Centric hotels are thoughtfully designed to enable exploration and discovery so they never miss a moment of adventure. Each hotel offers social spaces to connect with others in the lobby, meanwhile the bar and restaurant are local hot spots where great conversations, locally inspired food and signature cocktails can be enjoyed. Streamlined modern rooms focus on delivering everything guests want and nothing they don't. A passionately engaged team is there to provide local expertise on the best food, nightlife and activities the destination has to offer. For more information, please visit hyattcentric.com . Follow @HyattCentric on Facebook and Instagram , and tag photos with #HyattCentric. About Robert Finvarb Companies Robert Finvarb Companies (RFC) is a private real estate investment and development company based in Miami, Florida . Robert Finvarb , founder of the company, started his development career in 2002. 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"The way we played in the second half (against Georgetown), I'll take that team everywhere," West Virginia coach Darian DeVries said. "You have to be able to do that every single night, every single possession you don't always get to go on a 16-0 run to pull you out of it. That's where we are still growing as a team." Eduardo Andre was questionable for the Georgetown game after he missed the Mountaineers' 83-76 overtime win against Arizona on Nov. 29. But the fifth-year senior center returned with four points, three rebounds and four blocks. "It was good to have him back in the lineup for a reason," DeVries said. "That presence, especially defensively and the ability to block shots, that's a huge deal for us." Against Gardner-Webb, Po'Boigh King led NCCU with 28 points, well above his 17.4 points per game average, as the Eagles rallied from a 17-point second-half deficit to win on a late 3-pointer from Isaac Parson. On offense, the Eagles take care of the ball. They are seventh in the nation in turnover margin at plus-7.5 per game. They seek extra possessions on defense and are second nationally with 18.9 turnovers forced per game "We're good enough, we just need to fine tune some things," NCCU coach LeVelle Moton said. "We've got to cross some T's, dot some I's and close. We can't be a really good basketball team until we get the mindset that when winning time presents itself in the last five minutes, (the other team) has to earn it." --Field Level MediaNEW YEAR, NEW LOOK: HYATT CENTRIC SOUTH BEACH MIAMI DEBUTS ELEVATED STYLE AND LUXURY