winph99 com The states that saw the most active attacks against election certification two years ago certified the results of this year’s races without controversy this week, prompting the Arizona secretary of state to proclaim that “election denialism” is a thing of the past. Others said they weren’t so sure. Certification proceeded normally this year in part because Donald Trump won the presidential race, quieting his supporters after he had spent the campaign making unsubstantiated claims that he could lose only through widespread cheating . The statewide certification votes Tuesday in Nevada and New Mexico follow a vote Monday to certify the results in Arizona. In all three states, the certification process was tumultuous during the 2022 midterms when Democrats won most statewide offices. Those controversies followed attempts by Trump and his allies to halt or challenge certification in Michigan, Georgia and other battleground states in 2020, disrupting what until then had been a routine administrative process. This year, some who have been the most vocal in questioning the integrity of elections have instead been celebrating Trump’s victory. “The results are being accepted in the manner that they are, in part, because those who have been eroding trust or casting doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections have a result they feel good about,” said David Levine, a former local election official in Idaho who now advises on election administration issues. “Hopefully we can get back to a place where Americans can feel confident in the results even if it’s one they disagree with.” On Tuesday, Nevada and New Mexico certified their statewide results with little discussion. During Monday’s certification in Arizona, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reflected on the lack of controversy this year. “I think the age of election denialism, for all intents and purposes, is dead,” he said. Sitting next to Fontes, state Attorney General Kris Mayes, a fellow Democrat, said she was more skeptical. Her Republican opponent in 2022 spent two years challenging his loss . “Do I think election denialism is dead? No, I don’t,” she said. “We’ll see over the next couple of election cycles what happens, but I don’t think we’re there yet.” Public confidence in elections has dropped since Trump challenged his loss in 2020 and made false claims of widespread fraud, particularly among Republicans . Some Republicans began targeting the certification process, when local and state boards certify the results after local election officials provide them with the final tally of votes. A firestorm erupted in Georgia over the summer when the state election board, with a new pro-Trump majority, attempted to politicize the certification process with changes later blocked by the courts. While certification battles did not surface after the Nov. 5 election , a vocal segment within the Republican Party remains deeply skeptical of election processes, particularly of the availability of mail ballots and the use of ballot scanners to tally votes. During a forum Monday on the social platform X led by the group Cause of America, the group's director expressed doubt about voting equipment. Shawn Smith, who also is a retired Air Force colonel, argued the certification process suppresses legitimate concerns and goes against “the sovereignty of the people.” Although not as widespread as four years ago, this sentiment did surface sporadically at the local level this month. In Washoe County, Nevada, which includes Reno and voted narrowly for Vice President Kamala Harris, the vote to certify the results was 3-1 with one abstention. Commissioner Jeanne Herman has consistently voted against certification and did not make a public comment about her vote this year. Commissioner Mike Clark, a staunch Trump supporter who had also previously voted against certification, said he would abstain and left before the vote. “I am not an election denier and clearly the person I wanted to win, won this state,” Clark said before leaving the meeting. “However, that does not mean that all the protocols were followed and that we can truly certify the election.” Such skepticism, whether in Nevada or elsewhere, leaves the door open to certification disputes during future elections. The questioning of election results isn't limited to Republicans. Even though Harris quickly conceded after losing all seven presidential battleground states , online posts among her supporters continue to raise concerns about her loss. One Reddit community that has amassed 23,000 members features a steady drumbeat of Democrats scrutinizing a result they can’t believe is real. Some posting in the group have issued calls to contact Harris and her running mate to ask them to demand a recount or otherwise object to the outcome. Among the battlegrounds, Michigan was among those where Trump and his allies pressed to halt certification of the 2020 election for Democrat Joe Biden amid false claims of fraud and manipulation. Two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers who initially opposed certification eventually relented. The state board of canvassers eventually voted to certify, even after one Republican member abstained. This year, the state board voted unanimously on Nov. 22 in favor of certifying and praised the state’s election workers. In Georgia, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified his state’s results on Nov. 22. Four years ago, the Republican state official was facing immense pressure from Trump and his allies to investigate their unsubstantiated claims of fraud. Also certifying results Tuesday, and doing so unanimously, was the state Board of Elections in North Carolina. It was the only presidential battleground state won by Trump in 2020 — and the only one where he and his allies didn't make claims of fraud. Cassidy reported from Atlanta. Associated Press writers Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ken Ritter in Las Vegas, Scott Sonner in Reno, Nevada, and Ali Swenson in New York contributed to this report.

Sigma Lithium Co. ( NASDAQ:SGML – Get Free Report ) was down 3.4% on Friday . The company traded as low as $14.08 and last traded at $14.15. Approximately 99,598 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 90% from the average daily volume of 1,006,425 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.65. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Separately, BMO Capital Markets cut their target price on Sigma Lithium from $25.00 to $20.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 19th. Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on Sigma Lithium Sigma Lithium Stock Performance Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sigma Lithium A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Appian Way Asset Management LP lifted its holdings in Sigma Lithium by 57.2% during the 3rd quarter. Appian Way Asset Management LP now owns 4,092,401 shares of the company’s stock worth $50,582,000 after buying an additional 1,488,265 shares during the last quarter. Fourth Sail Capital LP raised its position in shares of Sigma Lithium by 1,572.2% during the 2nd quarter. Fourth Sail Capital LP now owns 3,134,797 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,712,000 after acquiring an additional 2,947,331 shares in the last quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp lifted its stake in Sigma Lithium by 3.9% during the third quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 1,248,755 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,435,000 after purchasing an additional 47,143 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC boosted its holdings in Sigma Lithium by 16.9% in the second quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,243,579 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,960,000 after purchasing an additional 179,355 shares during the period. Finally, Point72 Asset Management L.P. increased its stake in Sigma Lithium by 18.0% during the second quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. now owns 1,144,492 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,768,000 after purchasing an additional 174,992 shares during the last quarter. 64.86% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Sigma Lithium Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Sigma Lithium Corporation engages in the exploration and development of lithium deposits in Brazil. It holds a 100% interest in the Grota do Cirilo, Genipapo, Santa Clara, and São José properties comprising 29 mineral rights covering an area of approximately 185 square kilometers located in the Araçuaí and Itinga regions of the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Sigma Lithium Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Sigma Lithium and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in 'Crocodile Dundee,' dies at 90, one of the greatest of all time, may be considering a return to the ring despite his retirement in 2021 and his political commitments in the Philippines. At 46 years old, " " is still a prominent figure in boxing, and while many thought his career was over, his statements and the intervention of his promoter, , suggest that he may still have one last fight in his future. The return of Pacman Pacquiao, who has been a world champion in eight different divisions, has not fought professionally since his loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021. However, in a July 2023 exhibition against , he showed signs of being far from his best, raising doubts about his return. Gibbons, his promoter, commented on the exhibition saying: "Manny didn't look so good against Anpo for many reasons behind the scenes that influenced it... he didn't prepare too much for it. He thought he was going to fight someone else and ended up facing a bigger guy." Despite this setback, claimed that is still a figure capable of competing at the highest level, suggesting that a fight against Mario Barrios is still a viable option. Barrios, the current WBC welterweight world champion, has been linked with Pacquiao for much of the year, but after the exhibition with Anpo, the American fighter focused on a title defense against Abel Ramos in November. Gibbons, however, remains confident that the fight with Barrios could happen in 2025. "I told Manny that the fight against Barrios was the perfect fight to make. There were some hurdles with certain people in his environment, but that fight is still possible. It could happen in June, July or August - one last time," the promoter said. Pacquiao's political commitments The political context also influences plans. He is currently and, according to , "he is running for the Senate in the Philippines from February 11 to May 11. If he gets something before January 31, 2025, he's ready to fight." This implies that, if Pacquiao manages to fulfill his political commitments, his return to boxing could be a reality in the coming months. In summary, although time and political commitments seem to be against him, is still a man determined to return to boxing. With the possibility of facing in one last big fight, fans could still see the legendary champion in action once again.

Bengaluru: The 22nd edition of Chitra Santhe is scheduled to be held on Jan 5, the first Sunday of the New Year, on Kumara Krupa Road. A landmark event on Bengaluru's art calendar, Chitra Santhe, organised by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath , draws artists from across the country and thousands of art lovers. Themed ‘protection of women is everyone's responsibility', the event aims to raise awareness on critical social issues such as child marriage and female foeticide this time. The art fair features a wide array of artistic expressions, including traditional styles such as Mysore, Thanjavur, Rajasthani, and Madhubani art, as well as modern mediums like oil and watercolour paintings, acrylics, sculpture, photography, video art, performance art, mixed media, and graphic arts. This year, Chitra Santhe has received over 3,000 applications from artists across India and abroad. However, with space available for only 1,300 stalls, a selection committee has been formed to evaluate submissions and select artists whose works meet the highest standards of quality and thematic relevance. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to ChabadBiden team briefed Trump transition on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefireOneDigital Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lamar Advertising ( NASDAQ:LAMR – Free Report ) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 1,532 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $205,000. Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in LAMR. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its stake in shares of Lamar Advertising by 81.3% in the 2nd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 937,440 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $112,052,000 after buying an additional 420,311 shares in the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Lamar Advertising in the third quarter worth about $43,665,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC grew its position in Lamar Advertising by 49,140.4% in the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 285,102 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $38,090,000 after acquiring an additional 284,523 shares in the last quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Lamar Advertising by 42,096.3% in the 3rd quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 126,167 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $16,856,000 after purchasing an additional 125,868 shares during the period. Finally, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. bought a new position in Lamar Advertising during the third quarter valued at $12,838,000. 93.78% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Lamar Advertising Stock Up 0.8 % Shares of NASDAQ LAMR opened at $130.35 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 0.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.48. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.34 billion, a PE ratio of 26.07 and a beta of 1.52. Lamar Advertising has a 12-month low of $97.54 and a 12-month high of $139.88. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $132.41 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $123.73. Lamar Advertising Increases Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 18th were issued a $1.40 dividend. This is a positive change from Lamar Advertising’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.30. This represents a $5.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.30%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 18th. Lamar Advertising’s payout ratio is currently 112.00%. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research analysts have recently commented on LAMR shares. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Lamar Advertising from $132.00 to $124.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, November 11th. StockNews.com cut Lamar Advertising from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 11th. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Lamar Advertising from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, November 11th. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on Lamar Advertising from $142.00 to $160.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 11th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Lamar Advertising from $117.00 to $121.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 31st. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Lamar Advertising currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $132.40. Read Our Latest Research Report on Lamar Advertising Lamar Advertising Profile ( Free Report ) Lamar Advertising Company operates as an outdoor advertising company in the United States and Canada. The company owns and operates billboards, logo signs, and transit advertising displays, as well as rents space for advertising on billboards, buses, shelters, benches, logo plates, and in airport terminals. 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Sudan’S Worsening Famine: Conflict Puts Millions At RiskEven with technology taking over much of our day-to-day lives, board games still offer quality entertainment that can’t be beaten. Of course, the popular board games of today are a far cry from the games your parents grew up playing. are perfect for encouraging your family to work together or for bringing your group of friends around the table for an evening. If you’d like to start up a weekly game night, let this helpful list of the most popular board games be your guide. This game will have every player rolling in stitches with each ridiculous phrase that’s uttered. Combine crazy accents and hilarious phrases to impress the Nonsense Judge and win the round. The player with the highest number of wins ultimately wins the game, but the true fun of this card game is listening to your fellow players trying to say some of the most entertaining phrases of all time. This game is perfect for game nights or parties. This hilarious game is perfect if you have teenagers or are hosting a party with all adults. To play, you insert a mouthpiece that alters the sound of your speech, making every word sound silly. Set the timer and read one of the phrases on the cards and try to help your teammate guess what you’re saying. Speak Out easily provides hours of fun that even grandparents will love. What’s the next best thing to trying to break out of a room? Escape Room in a Box, of course. This thrilling, immersive game involves solving 2D and 3D puzzles in order to prevent a mad scientist from turning you and your friends or family into werewolves. Work together to escape your fate and use Amazon Alexa to enhance the experience. This fun strategy game is perfect for anyone with teenagers. Form two teams and select a spymaster on each team. Using clues, spymasters try to help their teammates find all 25 of the agents they’re in contact with, hopefully without selecting the other team’s agents or running into the deadly assassin. This innovative game offers a challenging and rewarding time working together. Excite your kids on game night with this modern twist on a classic. Play as six recognizable Hogwarts characters — Harry, Hermione, Ron, Luna, Ginny or Neville — to solve the mystery behind a fellow student’s disappearance. It’s up to you to figure out who attacked the student, what bewitching spell they used and where it occurred. Watch out for the Dark Mark, moving staircases and secret passages as you travel along in this magical family game. If you’ve ever wanted to save humanity from a deadly outbreak, you’ll love spending an hour playing Pandemic. You and your teammates must fight to contain four deadly diseases threatening the human race. Players must learn to work with their teammates to control outbreak hotspots and treat diseases. Win the game by curing all diseases without wiping out humanity first. ​​​​​​​ This tactical 60-minute game will push your imagination to its limits as you embark on a journey across Catan. Acquire crucial resources as you travel, build roads, buildings, and cities, and be wary of the ruthless robber and other players halting you on your own road. Through careful trading and clever decisions, you can lead your travelers to victory in this role-playing game of limitless possibilities. Play again and again. Every game is different. Train lovers will enjoy this innovative board game which has won numerous awards. This cross-country train adventure game mimics the concept of traveling around the world in 80 days. Collect train cars and claim railways across the country. Players earn the most points by establishing long train routes and connecting distant cities. Each game takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes to complete, and every adventure is different. This quick-paced game gives each player five seconds to name items on a certain topic. Although the topics are objectively easy —“Name 3 Mountains,” “Name 3 Types of Hats” or “Name 3 Super Heroes,” the pressure of the time crunch is likely to put you on edge. Race the clock and remain composed to win this game. You can even make up your own topics if you prefer. Half the fun is just hearing what other people blurt out, whether it’s relevant to the topic or not.

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Traditionally, the holidays are for spending time with family and friends, perhaps with a varying degree of religious rituals or practices. There’s also pressure not to miss certain family celebrations, but there will be times you can’t make it – whether by choice or circumstance. So, if you’re spending the holidays alone this year, you’re actually not alone in wondering if it’s OK to be alone. You hold the ticket to your happiness, even if you’re spending the holidays (or any special day of the year) in a less conventional way—all by yourself. There’s no correct formula for how to spend the holidays, experts say, and keeping that in mind is key when you’re not going to be around your loved ones. Spending the holidays alone can feel lonely or empty, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Loneliness is an issue during the winter holidays for many students and other clients, according to Diana Winston, director of UCLA Mindful , the mindfulness education center at UCLA Health. Not having people to spend the days with, “can compound any existing loneliness and worsen it during the holiday times,” Winston said. New York psychologist Dr. Bryant Williams agreed, noting that being alone during the holidays “accentuates existing problems.” Both experts suggest taking action to strengthen your mindset and fill your days with activities that you know nurture you. Step outside for some fresh air Go on a hike, take a walk in a park, visit the beach or engage in nature in a way that suits your lifestyle and location. Get out into “whatever nature you have available to you,” Winston said, highlighting the importance of seizing opportunities to be outdoors. The benefits of simply being outside and surrounding yourself with nature are plenty, and why not rack up those benefits when you’re spending the day or week alone? In the practice of forest bathing , one spends time in nature through activities like a walk or sitting and enjoying the environment, Dr. Leana Wen previously told CNN. “Forest therapy” can lower anxiety, improve mood and reduce blood pressure, studies show . You can simply take a walk, and make the most of that walk. A higher daily step count is linked to fewer depressive symptoms, according to a recent study in the journal JAMA Network Open. And it’s not an impossible number—even 7,000 steps can lead to better mental health , said clinical psychologist Dr. Karmel Choi, who previously spoke to CNN. ‘Zoom in’ to celebrate You don’t have to miss out on all the fun just because you can’t be there to celebrate in person. Williams recommended people take action to reach out to people with a phone or video call. Do something “similar to what people did during the pandemic, when people were so isolated,” he said. “People, because they weren’t spending time with each other in person, started spending a lot of time on Zoom.” Social experiences are important to health, so carving out time for this can improve your well-being. More specifically, reach out to loved ones who make you feel good about yourself since positive social interactions are linked to better coping and lower stress , research shows. If your schedule and circumstances allow for catching up in-person, aim for a spontaneous coffee meetup with a friend or accept your colleague’s invitation to join their festivities. None of the plans have to be grand, orchestrated celebrations. The point is to connect with someone at some point during the holidays if possible. Volunteer where people need help Volunteering, such as at a children’s hospital or at a nursing home, can be beneficial for those spending this season alone. You can also find opportunities to serve meals at a soup kitchen or food bank in your community. Some locations could use the help to hand out food at a holiday meal pick-up center. “There’s all sorts of structured activities that people can engage in when they’re spending time with other people, even strangers, and they’re doing something thoughtful and nice for them,” Williams said. That kind of an activity can impact one’s brain in a positive way. “If someone takes action, they get outside of themselves, then they’re thinking about other people,” Williams said. “People generally feel better when that happens.” Treat yourself to something nice You might be missing only your grandma’s mac-and-cheese or wishing you were baking pies for many to enjoy. It’s common for holidays to evoke images of people gathering around a shared meal. If you’re alone, try to cook something special, order takeout or order something delicious at a restaurant, Winston said. If you’re going to be out of town on a work trip, research the best nearby restaurants to your liking and splurge on a nice dinner. If you’re choosing to be a homebody this year, be as lazy or as complex as you’d like with the meal—if it nurtures you. Rituals Rituals and fun family routines around the holidays are an important part of celebrating and maybe what you are missing most this time of year. “Can they perform some ritual that punctuates the day and makes it feel special in some way?” Williams said. Taking a hot bath, getting a massage or playing a sport can be nurturing to some people, Winston said. Light the menorah, hang up a stocking on your fireplace, or do the New Year’s Eve countdown for yourself. You can observe the days however you’d like without disagreements with others, judgment or the pressure of expectations. Get a head start on your to-do list Having a sense of accomplishment, such as by working on a home project, during this solitary time can also be one way to get through the holidays, Winston said. “People can be creative about their use of their time,” she said. Seasonal chores like raking leaves or shoveling snow, decorating your house or decluttering your closets can also count as functional exercise without hitting the gym. Reflect on the year Another more introspective activity is to take advantage of the solitude to plan for the new year or review the past year. “Especially for (the) new year, people love to reflect on the previous year,” Williams said. “And doing that in an intentional, structured way and even outlining the ways they want the new year to be different or even citing specific goals for the new year.” Spend the holiday creating new traditions, like creating a vision board or reviewing the highs and lows of your year in a journal. Shifting your mindset Winston suggests coupling actions with a strong mental approach—a mindfulness perspective— to help one with loneliness feelings. “Paying attention to our present moment experiences with openness, curiosity and a willingness to be with that experience” is mindfulness, according to Winston. “It’s really about learning to live in the present moment, not lost in the past or the future.” Understandably, the willpower to focus only on the now and block out the other noise can be challenging, and fully accepting that present reality is key. When things look and feel different and when one is in a transition period, clinical psychologist Dr. Adam Brown previously told CNN that there is no requirement to have the holidays look or feel the same as they had in the past. Compassion for yourself “Be compassionate with yourself and do the best that you can and know that this is a particular moment in the year,” Winston said. “There’s nothing wrong with you and you will get through it.” It’s also helpful to remember that not all those who are spending their holidays surrounded by people are having a good time. “We have a lot of input, demands and stress in general that is elevated during the holidays , so it is extra important to be attentive to your need for alone time,” Sophie Lazarus, a clinical psychologist in the department of psychiatry and behavioral health at Ohio State University told CNN earlier this month. Due to some last-minute logistical challenges last month, I was unable to spend Thanksgiving with my family. Even though I knew I would be able to fly home the next day, I was still bummed to miss my family traditions. To make the best of the situation, I did as many of my favorite things as I could: I walked around my neighborhood, read news magazines and sat for hours in a bustling coffee shop to write. To cap it off, I went to a special Thanksgiving dinner by myself at a local restaurant. I missed time with my family, but I would say I still had an experts-approved day. I highly recommend turning your day alone into a gratifying one, and even if you’re not going to be alone, try to carve out time for yourself in the midst of social obligations to help keep you grounded and serene.Super Micro Shares Surge as Internal Review Clears Leadership of Misconduct