jili demo slot Dr. Stephen Adetutu Oniya, the Chief Executive Officer of Softcity Group, has called for stronger cybersecurity awareness across Nigeria to drive the country’s economic and social infrastructure transformation. The certified ethical hacker emphasized that many cyber threats stem from poor digital hygiene, such as sharing passwords or engaging in unsafe online behavior. He underscored the need to focus on how technology can be harnessed to transform lives, especially when people are equipped with the skills to exploit its potential. Dr. Oniya made these remarks during his presentation on the topic, “The Role of Technology in National Development,” at an event hosted by the Africa Leadership Group (ALG) and Nigeria Leadership Series (NLS). The session was moderated by Pastor Olu and Jumoke Akin-Taylor, with Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, president of NLS and leader of Trinity House Church, also addressing attendees. In his speech, Dr. Oniya discussed the pressing need for Nigeria to adapt and integrate technology at all levels of society, particularly in rural communities where digital connectivity remains limited. He stated that technology should not only be a tool for urban development but should be accessible and relevant to all Nigerians, regardless of their location. He further emphasized the private sector’s critical role in driving this technological revolution. Drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley, he noted the impact of companies such as Microsoft, Facebook, and Tesla, while stressing that government involvement, though important, should not stifle innovation led by the private sector. “The gap between know-how and manpower is what is holding us back. We need to empower every Nigerian to fully utilize the devices they already own. With the right training, these devices can become catalysts for solving local economic problems.” Dr. Oniya also urged Nigerians to adopt “digital minimalism” to combat the widespread issue of misinformation. He explained that the constant overload of information on smartphones and social media platforms makes it increasingly difficult for people to discern between credible news and fake news. “Digital overload has made it harder for individuals to process information critically. We must prioritize digital rest and adopt a minimalistic approach to how we consume information,” he said. He stressed the importance of individuals taking responsibility for securing their devices and personal information, warning against common cybersecurity threats such as phishing and data scraping. “Cybersecurity begins with each person. If people protect their personal data and follow safe online practices, the chances of being hacked decrease dramatically,” Dr. Oniya stated. The CEO also highlighted the need for greater collaboration between the government, private sector, civil society organizations, and educational institutions to provide cybersecurity training and resources to combat the rising threats of cybercrime. In closing, Dr. Oniya encouraged the younger generation to embrace technology and remain hopeful about Nigeria’s future. “The future is digital, and the future of Nigeria will be shaped by its young people. We must not abandon our country but rather work together to build a better, tech-savvy Nigeria,” he concluded.NEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against TMC the metals company Inc. ("TMC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TMC) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District Of California, and docketed under 24-cv-09684 is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired TMC securities between May 12, 2023 and March 25, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b -5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials. If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired TMC securities during the Class Period, you have until January 7, 2025 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com . To discuss this action, contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased. [Click here for information about joining the class action] TMC is a deep-sea minerals exploration company focused on the collection, processing, and refining of polymetallic nodules. In February 2023, TMC and its wholly owned subsidiary, Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. ("NORI"), entered into a strategic partnership with Low Carbon Royalties Inc. ("LCR") (the "LCR Partnership"). In a press release discussing the terms of the LCR Partnership, TMC stated, in relevant part, that "[t]he Company agreed with LCR to a purchase and sale agreement whereby LCR acquired a 2.0% gross overriding royalty on [TMC's] NORI project area in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean" and, "[i]n consideration . . ., the Company received $5,000,000 cash and an initial 35.0% equity interest in LCR." The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) TMC maintained deficient internal controls over financial reporting; (ii) as a result, the Company inaccurately classified the sale of future revenue attributable to the LCR Partnership as deferred income rather than debt; (iii) the foregoing misclassification, when it became known, would require TMC to restate one or more of its previously issued financial statements; and (iv) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. On March 25 , 2024, TMC disclosed in a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission that the Company's financial statements for the first three quarters of 2023 "should be restated and, accordingly, should no longer be relied upon", citing the "re-evaluat[ion of] whether the offsetting entry to the proceeds it received from LCR should be classified as debt or deferred income." Further, TMC explained that, "[a]s the transaction with LCR was considered an equity investment rather than a sale transaction, the sale of future revenue will be reclassified as Royalty liability" per appropriate accounting standards. On this news, TMC's stock price fell $0.205 per share, or 13.23%, to close at $1.345 per share on March 26, 2024 . Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York , Chicago , Los Angeles , London , Paris , and Tel Aviv , is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz , known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud , breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members. 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NoneALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted Tuesday while arriving for a court appearance in Pennsylvania, a day after he was arrested at a McDonald’s and charged with murder. Luigi Nicholas Mangione emerged from a patrol car, spun toward reporters and shouted something partly unintelligible referring to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people” while deputies pushed him inside. Prosecutors were beginning to take steps to bring Mangione back to New York to face a murder charge while new details emerged about his life and how he was captured. The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family was charged with murder hours after he was arrested in the Manhattan killing of Brian Thompson , who led the United States’ largest medical insurance company. At the brief hearing, defense lawyer Thomas Dickey informed the court that Mangione will not waive extradition to New York but instead wants a hearing on the issue. Mangione was denied bail after prosecutors raised concerns about public safety and a potential flight risk. Mangione, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion but was quieted by his lawyer. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press said. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive health care system in the world and that profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of his hand-written notes and social media posts. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, according to police bulletin. Mangione remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Manhattan prosecutors have obtained an arrest warrant, a step that could help expedite his extradition from Pennsylvania. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania — about 230 miles (about 370 kilometers) west of New York City — after a McDonald's customer recognized him and notified an employee, authorities said. Officers found him sitting at a back table, wearing a blue medical mask and looking at a laptop, according to a Pennsylvania police criminal complaint. He initially gave them a fake ID, but when an officer asked Mangione whether he’d been to New York recently, he “became quiet and started to shake,” the complaint says. When he pulled his mask down at officers' request, “we knew that was our guy,” rookie Officer Tyler Frye said. Images of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald's while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and beanie. In another photo from a holding cell, he stood unsmiling with rumpled hair. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Mangione was carrying a gun like the one used to kill Thompson and the same fake ID the shooter had used to check into a New York hostel, along with a passport and other fraudulent IDs. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said Mangione also had a three-page, handwritten document that shows “some ill will toward corporate America." A law enforcement official who wasn’t authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity said the document included a line in which Mangione claimed to have acted alone. “To the Feds, I’ll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country. To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with anyone,” the document said, according to the official. It also had a line that said, “I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done. Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.” Pennsylvania prosecutor Peter Weeks said in court that Mangione was found with a passport and $10,000 in cash, $2,000 of it in foreign currency. Mangione disputed the amount. Thompson, 50, was killed Wednesday as he walked alone to a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. Police quickly came to see the shooting as a targeted attack by a gunman who appeared to wait for Thompson, came up behind him and fired a 9 mm pistol. Investigators have said “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were written on ammunition found near Thompson's body. The words mimic “delay, deny, defend,” a phrase used to criticize the insurance industry . From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus. A grandson of a wealthy, self-made real estate developer and philanthropist, Mangione is a cousin of a current Maryland state legislator. Valedictorian at his elite Baltimore prep school, he went on to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a spokesperson said. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media late Monday by his cousin, Maryland Del. Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” From January to June 2022, Luigi Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. "There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, from surfing to romance, Ryan said. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. ___ Scolforo reported from Altoona and Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Contributing were Associated Press writers Cedar Attanasio and Jennifer Peltz in New York; Michael Rubinkam and Maryclaire Dale in Pennsylvania; Lea Skene in Baltimore; and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher in Honolulu.Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic through the Australian Open

Butler 2-10 0-2 5, Dent 0-8 0-0 0, Jones 7-15 0-0 16, Muhammad 0-3 0-0 0, Munden 0-4 2-2 2, Gooden 1-4 8-8 10, McPherson 2-6 2-3 6, Sotirov 4-12 0-0 11, Nicholls 1-5 0-0 2, Durosinmi 0-0 0-0 0, Mott 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 17-67 12-15 52. D'Amico 1-3 0-0 2, Skogman 2-5 3-4 7, Blocker 8-13 2-2 21, Enright 5-6 0-0 13, Rivera 2-7 1-2 5, Traynor 3-4 1-1 7, Benson 3-5 2-4 8, Gunn 4-9 0-0 11, Meyer 5-10 0-0 14, Thomas 2-3 2-2 7, Riddle 1-1 0-0 3, Pierre-Justin 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 36-66 11-15 98. Halftime_DePaul 51-15. 3-Point Goals_N. Illinois 6-29 (Sotirov 3-9, Jones 2-6, Butler 1-6, Gooden 0-1, Muhammad 0-1, Munden 0-1, Dent 0-5), DePaul 15-29 (Meyer 4-5, Enright 3-3, Blocker 3-5, Gunn 3-6, Riddle 1-1, Thomas 1-2, D'Amico 0-1, Skogman 0-1, Traynor 0-1, Rivera 0-4). Rebounds_N. Illinois 25 (Dent, Jones 6), DePaul 54 (Skogman 11). Assists_N. Illinois 12 (Dent 4), DePaul 22 (Enright 4). Total Fouls_N. Illinois 12, DePaul 14.

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NoneAutomotive Engine Encapsulation Market: Automotive Engine Encapsulation to Reach USD 9B by 2031 12-02-2024 09:19 PM CET | Tourism, Cars, Traffic Press release from: SkyQuest Technology Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market Scope: Key Insights : Automotive Engine Encapsulation Market size was valued at USD 5.27 Billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 5.59 Billion in 2023 to reach USD 9 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.13% during the forecast period (2024-2031). 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Lee Corso’s affinity for the Ohio State Buckeyes is well-known among fans of ESPN’s popular college football pregame show “College GameDay.” Those same fans also know that Corso also has a soft spot for his Indiana Hoosiers — a team he coached to 41 wins and a bowl win from 1973 to 1982. So when No. 2 Ohio State hosted No. 5 Indiana on Saturday, Corso was in a tough spot when the “College GameDay” panel did their game predictions at the end of the show. Going with his heart, Corso (along with Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee) predicted the Hoosiers would upset the Buckeyes — a prediction that would come to not age well. “I haven't had the nerve to pick against my first love in Ohio State in years,” Corso said during the broadcast. “But, not so fast my friend. Indiana upsets Ohio State.” © Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Corso’s prediction looked like a good one for the first half of the first quarter after Indiana drove 70 yards on 11 plays on its opening drive to grab an early 7-0 lead. However, Ohio State dominated the rest of the game en route to a four-score leads before ultimately cruising to a 38-15 win. After the final whistle, Buckeye fans not only remembered what Corso said, they took to social media to remind him just how wrong he was, which made him trend on X. “Lee Corso man you knew better :/” one fan wrote . “How dare [Pat McAfee] and Lee Corso (who broke my heart today) pick against Brutus and the bucks!” another added . “I’d like to know where Lee Corso is now” pic.twitter.com/T93VkphLL6 “Hey annoying Pat McAfee Mr. Lee Corso and anti-Ohio State Desmond Howard YOU PICKED WRONG!!!!!! GO BUCKEYES,” one user expressed . “Never pick against your 1st love,” another user remarked . “@PatMcAfeeShow @DesmondHoward and Lee Corso some bums for thinking IU was winning today,” another fan proclaimed .

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NEW YORK , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royce Global Trust, Inc. (NYSE-RGT) (the "Fund") has declared a year-end distribution of $0.47 per share on its Common Stock. The distribution, optionally payable in additional shares of Common Stock, or in cash by specific stockholder election, is to be paid on December 23, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 12, 2024 (ex-dividend on December 12 , 2024). The price of shares issued for reinvestment will be determined on December 19 , 2024. The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on December 23, 2024 are as follows: Estimated Allocations as of November 30, 2024 FUND DISTRIBUTION PER SHARE NET INVESTMENT INCOME NET REALIZED SHORT-TERM GAINS NET REALIZED LONG-TERM GAINS RETURN OF CAPITAL RGT $0.47 $0.4289 (91 %) $0.0411 (9 %) $0.00 (0 %) $0.00 (0 %) You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of the current distribution. The amounts and sources of distributions reported herein are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. About Royce Global Trust, Inc. Royce Global Trust, Inc. is a closed-end diversified management investment company whose shares are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Fund invests in both U.S. and non-U.S. common stocks (generally market caps up to $10 billion ). For further information on The Royce FundsSM, please visit our web site at: www.royceinvest.com . View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royce-global-trust-inc-nyse-rgt-declares-year-end-common-stock-distribution-of-0-47-per-share-302320057.html SOURCE Royce Global Value Trust, Inc. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus has granted asylum to a former Polish judge who faced espionage charges at home following his defection in May to the Kremlin-allied country. A decree published Friday by Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus’ autocratic president, described Tomasz Szmydt as being “prosecuted for political reasons” in Poland. The country is an EU and NATO member that has lent vocal support to Ukraine in . Szmydt’s defection to Belarus in May trained the focus on Poland as a key target for Russian intelligence activity and ignited a bitter political row over the circumstances of his rapid ascent through the ranks of the Polish justice system. Poland’s prosecutors and special services launched an investigation the same month after Belarus media reported that Szmydt arrived in the country and asked for protection. Warsaw responded days later by , a step toward an international arrest warrant on spying allegations that would restrict his ability to travel internationally. Polish officials have been working to determine how harmful Szmydt’s knowledge of any classified information might be to the interests of Warsaw and its Western allies. Poland’s Prime Minister has publicly called him a traitor. Szmydt fled to Belarus after resigning from his post as a judge at the Warsaw Administrative Court, saying in a public statement that he was doing so in protest against Poland’s “harmful and unjust” policy toward Belarus and Russia. A short time later, he appeared at a press conference in Belarus, praising Lukashenko’s regime and presenting himself as a victim of repression. A Polish court later that month lifted Szmydt’s immunity, allowing him to be tried in absentia for spying allegations that he has denied. Szmydt was notorious in Poland for having engaged in a 2019 online smear campaign against other judges that was sponsored by the . Three years later, he appeared to switch sides, appearing in a TV documentary to expose what he said was unethical behavior by judges close to the ruling party. Szmydt’s defection came as a shock in Poland, which has a history of distrust of Russia. Belarus has been one of the Kremlin’s few close allies since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and Lukashenko has relied on Moscow’s subsidies and support. In return, he has allowed Moscow to use Belarusian territory to send troops and weapons into the neighboring state, and to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil. Authorities in Minsk have been ratcheting up repressive measures ahead of a presidential election in January in which the strongman leader is seeking a seventh term, including by who have shown solidarity with Kyiv. Authorities responded to massive protests following the widely disputed with a wide-ranging crackdown in which about 65,000 people were arrested. Major opposition figures were either imprisoned or fled the country, and human rights activists say Belarus is holding about 1,300 political prisoners.Why Republicans think their Senate majority could last the decade: From the Politics DeskElection workers defamed by Giuliani pen scathing letter accusing him of an ‘obvious attempt to intimidate’NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Thursday after market superstar Nvidia and another round of companies said they’re making even fatter profits than expected. The S&P 500 pulled 0.5% higher after flipping between gains and losses several times during the day. Banks, smaller companies and other areas of the stock market that tend to do best when the economy is strong helped lead the way, while bitcoin briefly broke above $99,000. Crude oil, meanwhile, continued to rise. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 461 points, or 1.1%, and the Nasdaq composite edged up by less than 0.1%. Nvidia rose just 0.5% after beating analysts’ estimates for profit and revenue yet again, but it was still the strongest force pulling the S&P 500 upward. It also gave a forecast for revenue in the current quarter that topped most analysts’ expectations due to voracious demand for its chips used in artificial-intelligence technology. Its stock initially sank in afterhours trading Wednesday following the release of the results. Some investors said the market might have been looking for Nvidia’s revenue forecast to surpass expectations by even more. But its stock recovered in premarket trading Thursday, and Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said it was another “flawless” profit report provided by Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang, whom Ives calls “the Godfather of AI.” The stock meandered through Thursday as well, dragging the S&P 500 and other indexes back and forth. How Nvidia’s stock performs has more impact than any other because it’s grown into Wall Street’s most valuable company at roughly $3.6 trillion. The frenzy around AI is sweeping up other stocks, and Snowflake jumped 32.7% after reporting stronger results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company, whose platform helps customers get a better view of all their silos of data and use AI, also reported stronger revenue growth than expected. BJ’S Wholesale Club rose 8.3% after likewise delivering a bigger profit than expected. That may help calm worries about how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain, given high prices across the economy and still-high interest rates. A day earlier, Target tumbled after reporting sluggish sales in the latest quarter and giving a dour forecast for the holiday shopping season. It followed Walmart , which gave a much more encouraging outlook. Nearly 90% of the stocks in the S&P 500 ended up rising Thursday, and the gains were even bigger among smaller companies. The Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks jumped a market-leading 1.7%. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, helped keep indexes in check. It fell 4.7% after U.S. regulators asked a judge to break up the tech giant by forcing it to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser. In a 23-page document filed late Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice called for sweeping punishments that would include restrictions preventing Android from favoring its own search engine. Regulators stopped short of demanding Google sell Android but left the door open to it if the company’s oversight committee continues to see evidence of misconduct. All told, the S&P 500 rose 31.60 points to 5,948.71. The Dow jumped 461.88 to 43,870.35, and the Nasdaq composite added 6.28 to 18,972.42. In the crypto market, bitcoin eclipsed $99,000 for the first time before pulling back toward $98,000, according to CoinDesk. It’s more than doubled so far this year, and its climb has accelerated since Election Day. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to make the country “the crypto capital of the planet” and create a “strategic reserve” of bitcoin. Bitcoin got a further boost after Gary Gensler, the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, said Thursday he would step down in January . Gensler has pushed for more protections for crypto investors. Bitcoin and related investment have a notorious history of big price swings in both directions. MicroStrategy, a company that’s been raising cash expressly to buy bitcoin, saw an early Thursday gain of 14.6% for its stock quickly disappear. It finished the day with a loss of 16.2%. In the oil market, a barrel of benchmark U.S. crude rose 2% to bring its gain for the week to 4.8%. Brent crude, the international standard, climbed 1.8%. Oil has been rising amid escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war. In stock markets abroad, shares of India’s Adani Enterprises plunged 22.6% Thursday after the U.S. charged founder Gautam Adani in a federal indictment with securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud. The businessman and one of the world’s richest people is accused of concealing that his company’s huge solar energy project on the subcontinent was being facilitated by an alleged bribery scheme. Stock indexes elsewhere in Asia and Europe were mixed. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury inched up to 4.43% from 4.41% late Wednesday following some mixed reports on the U.S. economy. One said fewer U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week in the latest signal that the job market remains solid. Another report, though, said manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region unexpectedly shrank. Sales of previously occupied homes, meanwhile, strengthened last month by more than expected. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Yuri Kageyama contributed.

Alabama State tops Prairie View to secure a third straight winning season under coach Eddie RobinsonNoneOle Miss head coach Lane Kiffin called Saturday's 27-14 loss to unranked Florida a "game with a lot of missed opportunities." "Obviously, a lot was at stake, and we didn't come through," Kiffin told reporters after the loss. Ole Miss headed into the game ranked 10th in the College Football Playoff bracket and ninth in the AP Top 25 poll. The Rebels could have secured a playoff spot by winning out over Florida and Mississippi State. Following Saturday's upset, however, Kiffin and the Rebels are likely to miss out on the newly-expanded CFP. "Go 0-for-3 in the red zone, get no points out of that missed field goal, get stopped twice on fourth downs, and lose the turnover margin," Kiffin said. Ole Miss went into the halftime break tied 14-14 with Florida after multiple missed opportunities in the first half, including a failed fourth down attempt on the Florida 11-yard line and a missed field goal by Caden Davis from 34 yards out. The Gators stopped Ole Miss again, this time on the Florida 10-yard line, to pull ahead in the third quarter. Ole Miss got the ball back with three and a half minutes left on the clock, but quarterback Jaxson Dart was picked off by Bryce Thornton on both of the Rebels' final two drives of the game. The Rebels finished the game having gone 3-for-14 on third downs and 2-for-4 on fourth downs, while committing three turnovers and recording a season-high five dropped passes. Ole Miss also went 0-for-3 inside the red zone, while Florida was 2-for-2 within the 20-yard line. The loss marked Ole Miss' third in SEC play, dropping the Revels out of a four-way tie in the conference standings. Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama remain locked with two SEC losses apiece, while Texas and Texas A&M sit atop the conference with one SEC loss each. The Rebels return to action on Friday with a home game against Mississippi State. Ole Miss may have less to play for after Saturday's loss, but even potentially missing injured wideout Tre Harris, Kiffin's team will enter the matchup as favorites to defeat a program so far winless in SEC play.

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