President-elect Donald Trump has made a pivotal move by nominating Brooke Rollins, a former White House aide, as his agriculture secretary. Rollins, currently at the helm of the America First Policy Institute, held a prominent role in Trump's office of American innovation during his initial term. Her nomination awaits confirmation by the Republican-controlled Senate, after which she would replace the current agriculture secretary, Tom Vilsack. The position involves managing an expansive portfolio, including farming, forestry, ranching, and food quality policies. (With inputs from agencies.)sg777 one 。

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Colorado Avalanche (12-9, in the Central Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (10-7-2, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche are looking to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay has a 10-7-2 record overall and a 6-2-1 record in home games. The Lightning have scored 68 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 10th in NHL play. Colorado is 12-9 overall and 6-3-0 on the road. The Avalanche have an 8-5-0 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent. The teams play Monday for the second time this season. The Lightning won 5-2 in the previous matchup. Anthony Cirelli led the Lightning with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Nikita Kucherov has 11 goals and 17 assists for the Lightning. Emil Martinsen Lilleberg has scored goals over the past 10 games. Nathan MacKinnon has scored seven goals with 28 assists for the Avalanche. Sam Malinski has over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Lightning: 4-4-2, averaging 3.4 goals, six assists, 3.4 penalties and 9.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game. Avalanche: 7-3-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.2 assists, 2.9 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. INJURIES: Lightning: None listed. Avalanche: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

MÁLAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal said early Wednesday he had left a sporting and personal 'legacy' after retiring from professional tennis, as tributes flooded in for the 22-time Grand Slam winner. The 38-year-old's glittering and historic career came to a close as Netherlands defeated Spain in the Davis Cup and Nadal gave an emotional speech that ran over 10 minutes long to more than 10,000 fans in Malaga. After 23 years in the game and many struggles with injury, Nadal retires as the second-most successful men's singles player of all time. "I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy, which I really feel is not just a sporting one but a personal one," Nadal said at his retirement ceremony. "I understand that the love I have received, if it was just for what happened on the court, would not be the same." Nadal said he hoped people would remember him for more than just his record-breaking achievements on the court, including 14 French Open titles and a record 81-match unbeaten streak on the red dirt which made him the 'King of Clay'. The Spaniard never smashed a racquet on court during his career and was adored for his positive attitude. "The titles, the numbers are there, so people probably know that, but the way that I would like to be remembered more is like a good person, from a small village in Mallorca," continued Nadal. "I just want to be remembered as a good person, a kid that followed their dreams and achieved [even] more than what I had dreamed." Nadal was celebrated with a video montage on the many screens around the Martin Carpena arena in Malaga featuring many tennis greats. Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Serena Williams among others left messages in the video, alongside former football stars including David Beckham, Raul and Andres Iniesta, who retired from playing in October. "Your tenacity, your fighting spirit, the energy that you brought, the power, is something that will be studied and transferred to many generations coming up," said Djokovic, who has the record of 24 Grand Slam men's singles titles and is the last of the 'big three' still playing. "Congratulations on the most incredible career, it was such a privilege to play with you but also against you," said Federer, Nadal's greatest rival, who retired in 2022 with 20 Grand Slams. - Nadal's last match was a 6-4, 6-4 defeat by Botic van de Zandschulp in the first singles rubber of Tuesday's Davis Cup quarter-final, and although Carlos Alcaraz forced a doubles decider Spain were eventually defeated to bring the curtain down on his career. "I'm not tired of playing tennis, it's just that my body has reached a moment where it doesn't want to play any more, so I have to accept the situation," said Nadal. The Spaniard welled up during the Spanish national anthem at the start of the match and admitted it was "an emotional day". World number three Alcaraz, 21, is one of the game's brightest talents and a player some hope can become Nadal's heir. "His legacy is going to be eternal," Alcaraz told reporters. "He has been great for tennis, for the sport in general, it is difficult -- at least for me -- to feel that I should continue the legacy that he has left. "It is difficult, almost impossible, I will just try to do my best, right now it's time to say great things about Rafa... "It is just great to have had Rafa in tennis, in Spain and in my life." Spain's Davis Cup captain David Ferrer also paid tribute to Nadal. "There are people who will be remembered for their achievements in life, others until the end of their days, and others eternally," said Ferrer. "You will be remembered eternally." Nadal thanked fans in Spain in his speech but also around the rest of the world where he found many admirers. In Paris, where he won a record 14 French Open titles and earned the nickname the 'King of Clay', his image was projected onto the night sky in front of the Eiffel Tower. "I am crying as we speak... Rafael Nadal... What an absolute icon of sport period! There will never be another one like Rafa!" wrote former world number one Boris Becker on social media platform X.

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SCOTS have been issued with a "do not travel" warning as "multi-hazard event" Storm Bert is set to batter the country with 70mph winds, heavy snow, rain and flooding. The has issued two amber and three yellow warnings covering large areas of today. Temperatures plummeted to a bone-chilling minus 4C across the country last night as many woke up to snow-covered icy roads and pavements . The storm making landfall has undergone w which happens to the deepest areas of low pressure approaching our shores. Read More Scottish News Stock up on food & water, Brits told as Storm Bert hits in 'multi-hazard' event Storm Bert develops into Atlantic weather bomb due to go off across Scotland Police Scotland urge Scots not to travel on road COPS have urged Scots not to travel on the roads on Saturday. The warning covers all routes north of the central belt. Deputy head of road policing Supt Vinne Fisher said all road users should consider if it is necessary to travel in adverse weather. Transport Scotland has also said roads may be affected by deep snow, particularly over higher routes, and some rural communities might be cut off. bring motorway to standstill TRAFFIC Scotland said the M74 between Junction 13 and 14 in South Lanarkshire was at a standstill due to a collision. It is understood the incident was caused by the poor weather. Police Scotland are currently at the scene and are diverting traffic away via the slip road at J14. Transport Scotland's Gritter Tracker SCOTLAND'S gritters are out in force as Storm Bert batters the country with 70mph winds, heavy snow, rain and flooding. It has become the norm to give the fleet funny names such as: You can follow the gritters across the country or keep track of the ones near you, on the Train services axed in anticipation of Storm Bert ScotRail scrapped services in anticipation of power cuts and travel chaos. There will be speed restrictions on the West Highland Line, Highland Mainline, Stranraer line, Glasgow South Western Line, Far North Line, and West Coast Mainline between Carstairs and the border. ScotRail has also withdrawn services from Inverness to Elgin, Aberdeen to Inverurie, and Glasgow Queen Street to Oban while trains from Glasgow Central to Carlisle will terminate at Dumfries. Stock up on food, medicine and water British Gas warned it is advisable to stock up on food and water as the storm continues on its path to batter Britain. The company said: “It’s a good habit to have at least three days’ worth of food and essentials stored in an easy-to-reach part of your home. "That’s things like medicines, drinking water, non-perishable food and snacks and extra blankets.”Quest Partners LLC purchased a new stake in The GEO Group, Inc. ( NYSE:GEO – Free Report ) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 47,380 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $609,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of GEO. Sound Income Strategies LLC grew its stake in The GEO Group by 472.1% in the 3rd quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 3,181 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 2,625 shares during the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its position in shares of The GEO Group by 38.5% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 6,874 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $88,000 after purchasing an additional 1,910 shares during the last quarter. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. increased its stake in shares of The GEO Group by 62.1% in the second quarter. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. now owns 6,245 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $90,000 after purchasing an additional 2,393 shares during the period. nVerses Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of The GEO Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $121,000. Finally, Innealta Capital LLC bought a new stake in The GEO Group during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $140,000. 76.10% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. The GEO Group Stock Down 0.2 % GEO opened at $28.68 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $4.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 98.88, a P/E/G ratio of 3.44 and a beta of 0.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 1.10 and a quick ratio of 1.10. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $17.22 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $15.08. The GEO Group, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $9.74 and a fifty-two week high of $29.57. Analyst Ratings Changes View Our Latest Stock Report on The GEO Group About The GEO Group ( Free Report ) The GEO Group, Inc (NYSE: GEO) engages in ownership, leasing, and management of secure facilities, processing centers, and community-based reentry facilities in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. The company also provides secure facility management services, including the provision of security, administrative, rehabilitation, education, and food services; reentry services, such as temporary housing, programming, employment assistance, and other services; electronic monitoring and supervision services; and transportation services; as well as designs, constructs, and finances new facilities through projects. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for The GEO Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for The GEO Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Detroit Red Wings (8-10-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (8-8-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders host the Detroit Red Wings after Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in the Islanders' 3-1 win against the St. Louis Blues. New York has an 8-8-5 record overall and a 3-3-2 record in home games. The Islanders have a 2-3-1 record when they commit more penalties than their opponent. Detroit is 8-10-2 overall and 4-5-1 on the road. The Red Wings have gone 3-3-2 in games their opponents serve fewer penalty minutes. The teams meet Monday for the third time this season. The Red Wings won the last meeting 2-1. TOP PERFORMERS: Bo Horvat has five goals and nine assists for the Islanders. Maxim Tsyplakov has over the last 10 games. Alex DeBrincat has eight goals and nine assists for the Red Wings. Albert Johansson has over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Islanders: 4-3-3, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.6 penalties and 5.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game. Red Wings: 4-5-1, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.5 assists, 2.2 penalties and 4.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game. INJURIES: Islanders: None listed. Red Wings: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

Percentages: FG .491, FT .286. 3-Point Goals: 7-19, .368 (Johnston 2-2, Anderson 2-4, Bronson 1-2, Molnar 1-3, P.Smith 1-5, Hien 0-1, House 0-2). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Bowser 3, Molnar). Turnovers: 9 (Bowser 2, P.Smith 2, Bronson, Hien, Humphries, Johnston, VanderWal). Steals: 6 (Bowser 2, Bronson, Hien, Molnar, P.Smith). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .315, FT .571. 3-Point Goals: 4-23, .174 (Camara 1-3, Oden 1-4, Johnson 1-5, Berry 1-8, Harris 0-1, Wilkins 0-2). Team Rebounds: 3. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 5 (Gibson 3, Berry, Jones). Turnovers: 14 (Johnson 5, Berry 4, Kelly 2, Camara, Harris, Wilkins). Steals: 3 (Berry, Kelly, Oden). Technical Fouls: None. A_784 (881).HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beacon Healthcare Systems , is pleased to announce the appointment of Ayman Mohamed as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective November 18 , signaling a new direction in innovation and technology leadership. With over 20 years of senior leadership, strategic, and operational product management experience, Ayman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. Ayman Mohamed is a seasoned technology leader with a proven track record of launching innovative products in new and existing markets, generating significant revenue streams, and creating profitable enterprises. His passion for building high-quality products and commitment to servant leadership have earned him a reputation for building trust and fostering collaborative, high-performing teams. Throughout his career, Ayman has demonstrated a deep understanding of software architecture and broad hands-on technical skills. He has successfully helped organizations succeed, with experience spanning startups and larger companies in the San Francisco Bay and Washington DC metro areas. In his new role at Beacon Healthcare Systems, Ayman will lead engineering and delivery teams, develop a product roadmap, and lead technology development, testing, and implementation efforts. "We are thrilled to have Ayman join Beacon Healthcare Systems at this pivotal time. Our vision is to harness cutting-edge technologies to enhance our products, implementations, and continue to give our clients the level of quality they expect," said Todd Petersen , CEO. Ayman Mohamed's previous roles include leadership positions at Amazon Web Services, American Well, Avizia, Intersections Inc, Zumetrics, Moasis Global, and Ultra Zoom Technologies. His strategic and operational skills, combined with his ability to thrive in dynamic environments and his bias for action, make him an invaluable asset to Beacon Healthcare Systems. About Beacon Healthcare Systems. Beacon Healthcare Systems streamlines the business of healthcare through reliable innovative SaaS technology delivered by industry experts. With a focus on appeals and grievances, compliance, and analytics, Beacon HCS is the first place health plans turn when looking for a trusted, experienced partner that can help them reduce costs, grow revenue, and achieve their strategic goals. Founded in 2011, Beacon HCS is a privately held California -based company. Visit our website at www.beaconhcs.com Media Contact: 9048744189 | Dkroog@ beacon@beaconhcs.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/beacon-healthcare-systems-expands-leadership-team-with-addition-of-ayman-mohamed-as-chief-technology-officer-302313686.html SOURCE Beacon Healthcare SystemsHow did the JMM win Jharkhand?