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Eat‘n Park isn’t smiling over a St. Louis bakery producing a similarly named cookie. McArthur’s Bakery and The Pioneer Cafe in St. Louis, which employs adults with disabilities, has received a cease and desist letter from Pittsburgh-based restaurant chain Eat’n Park alleging trademark infringement — over their popular Smiley Cookies. McArthur’s owner Scott Rinaberger said Eat’n Park’s request is unjust. He founded The Smiley Face Cookie Company. “I don’t think anybody would confuse our cookies for theirs,” he said, calling the designs “perfectly imperfect” smiley faces. The Pioneer Cafe is a training facility for adults with disabilities, giving them practical experience before finding competitive employment. Through the program, the bakery created a separate brand called the Smiley Face Cookie Company to sell cookies decorated by people in the program. “We can coexist. They have their brand; they have their cookie,” Rinaberger said. “I don’t think our perfectly imperfect cookies look anything like their cookies.” And he claims that McArthur’s Bakery has been selling the cookies for many decades — even before he purchased the bakery in 2014. The original owners operated the bakery since the ’70s, he said. “Through the years, we’ve always been making them,” Rinaberger said. “As part of the Pioneer Cafe, we took that and made it a primary part of it.” On Facebook, he said he started polling former customers to see what they knew about the smiley cookies’ history at McArthur’s. “Some remembered buying them in the ’70s, some in ’80s and many in ’90s,” Rinaberger said. The cookies are now sold in 77 Schnucks supermarkets, which he explained is the local grocery store chain in the St. Louis area. These supermarkets are the only place the cookies are sold aside from the bakery, he said. Legal action Rinaberger said he received the latest cease and desist letter from Eat’n Park within the last month — but it wasn’t the first one. He said he believes the first letter was sent from Eat’n Park around 2010 before he purchased the bakery in 2014. He then personally received one in 2016 and another in 2022 before an email recently. “We’ve kind of ignored it because we feel that we’ve been making them as long as they have,” Rinaberger said. The letters from Eat’n Park have become more aggressive, he said, as the most recent email was directed to his attorneys. “I think it’s their history of aggressively pursuing the defense of their trademark has us to the point where we know it’s coming,” Rinaberger said. “At this point, it’s a decision where do we stay firm, or rebrand ourselves and move on.” Eat’n Park did not return multiple requests by TribLive for comment this week. However, it issued a statement on the matter to the Pittsburgh Business Times . “We’ve owned the Smiley Cookie trademark since we first introduced Smiley Cookies to our restaurants in the 1980s,” said Eat’n Park’s Dec 5 statement. “The defense of this trademark is a necessary step in protecting our brand so we can continue to serve our guests and the community, just as we have for the last 75 years.” Rinaberger explained that the cease and desist is all about the name and the brand — and that the cookie designs would be able to remain the same. However, defending the brand would be expensive, especially for a small business. “It would pretty much drain us,” Rinaberger said. And yet, he’s not deterred. “We’re kind of reevaluating defending ourselves over the reactions and support, especially from Pittsburgh over the weekend,” Rinaberger said, citing multiple calls and social media comments in support. “We’re not 100% going toward a rebrand after the weekend.” Rinaberger said Thursday that he set up a GoFundMe for a defense fund , with a goal of raising $25,000. No money has been donated yet as of Thursday afternoon. He said he believes that since the Smiley Face Cookie Company was a byproduct of the Pioneer Cafe, and the bakery has been making smiley cookies for decades, the bakery has a legal right to keep its branding. “Plus, there are many many bakeries making these cookies — calling them smiley cookies throughout the United States,” Rinaberger alleged. If McArthur’s ends up rebranding, he said he’s taking ideas from the public, and he’s already had more than 100 suggestions. “(We) can’t have the word smile or smiley in it, even various spellings,” Rinaberger said. For now, he said the bakery isn’t making any quick decisions on the situation yet. “We don’t feel like we need to be in a rush,” Rinaberger said.By MICHAEL R. SISAK NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs tried for a third time Friday to persuade a judge to let him leave jail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial, but a decision won’t come until next week. Judge Arun Subramanian said at a hearing that he will release his decision on Combs’ latest request for bail after Combs’ lawyers and federal prosecutors file letters addressing outstanding issues. Those letters are due at noon on Monday, Subramanian said. Combs’ lawyers pitched having him await trial under around-the-clock surveillance either his mansion on an island near Miami Beach or — after the judge scoffed at that location — an apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Their plan essentially amounts to putting Combs on house arrest, with strict limits on who he has contact with. But prosecutors argue that Combs has routinely flouted jail rules and can’t be trusted not to interfere with witnesses or the judicial process. “The argument that he’s a lawless person who doesn’t follow instructions isn’t factually accurate,” Combs lawyer Anthony Ricco argued. “The idea that he’s an out-of-control individual who has to be detained isn’t factually accurate.” Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years with help from a network of associates and employees while silencing victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. His trial is slated to begin May 5. The Bad Boy Records founder remains locked up at a Brooklyn federal jail, where he spent his Nov. 4 birthday. Two other judges previously concluded that Combs would be a danger to the community if he is released and an appeals court judge last month denied Combs’ immediate release while a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals weighs his bail request. Friday’s hearing was the second time Combs was in court this week. On Tuesday, a judge blocked prosecutors from using as evidence papers that were seized from his cell during jail-wide sweep for contraband and weapons at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. As he entered through a side door, Combs waved to relatives including his mother and several of his children in the courtroom gallery, tapping his hand to his heart and blowing kisses at them. He then hugged his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, before taking a seat at the defense table. He was not handcuffed or shackled and wore a beige jail uniform, occasionally pulling a pair of reading glasses from his pocket as he peered at papers in front of him. Prosecutors maintain that no bail conditions will mitigate the “risk of obstruction and dangerousness to others” of releasing Combs from jail. Prosecutors contend that while locked up the “I’ll Be Missing You” artist has orchestrated social media campaigns aimed at tainting the jury pool. They allege that he has also attempted to publicly leak materials he thinks would be helpful to his case and is contacting potential witnesses via third parties. “Simply put, the defendant cannot be trusted,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik argued. Combs’ lawyer Teny Geragos countered that, given the strict release conditions proposed, “it would be impossible for him not to follow rules.”Whatever the avenue, streaming on social media can lead to big business. With a legion of bettors always looking to come out on top, it is no surprise that the gambling landscape has intertwined with content creators—none more so than those who consider casino streamers. With the competition for views so intense, OLBG put ten of the best casino and slot streamers through their paces using three criteria offering points out of 10 to rank the best of the best. Roshtein – 28 Points Roshstein is at the top of the pile. With a following of 1.1 million on Twitch, he is considered a pioneer of the casino streaming space. Roshtein's content is a mix of gambling excitement and entertainment, drawing viewers who appreciate his humour and insight. He combines slot machine play at mostly pragmatic play and Hacksaw gaming slots with regular raffles and bonus offerings, which helps to maintain audience engagement. His consistent stream schedule and the large-scale jackpots he wins make him a standout in the field, attracting both casual viewers and dedicated casino fans. This combination of factors saw him score 28 out of 30 across the three criteria, with a perfect 10 in the audience engagement category. xQc – 27 Points In joint second place is xQc, and although he commands a following of 12 million on Twitch, it was not quite enough to pip Roshtein. Known for his high-energy streams across various gaming genres, his popularity has continued to rise over the past few years. His wide appeal comes from his larger-than-life personality, which keeps fans engaged across diverse content. By incorporating slots including hacksaw games into his regular streams, xQc draws millions of viewers, even those not traditionally interested in casino gaming. His massive following ensures that every casino stream has a built-in audience, making him a central figure in this niche. This is why he earned 10 points from the audience engagement category. However, his revenue ability just let him down with an 8, and this is why he was pipped to the post. Trainwreckstv – 27 Points Joining him in second is another heavy hitter in casino streaming. The streamer in question is Trainwreckstv, who attracts millions due to his often controversial approach to high-stakes gambling and huge over stake wins on games like Dork Unit. Then again, they say controversy creates cash, and this seems to often be the case for Trainwreckstv. Known for his dramatic wins and losses, his channel is a blend of entertainment and unpredictability, which resonates well with viewers. His stream includes personal commentary on gambling strategies, as well as occasional non-gambling content, and this versatility in programming has contributed to his substantial growth, with many fans tuning in for his raw and unfiltered personality. CasinoDaddy – 25 Points In fourth is CasinoDaddy. Operating as a team of three brothers from Sweden, they have made a name for themselves by streaming casino games on Twitch and YouTube, scoring a huge win on Razor Returns. The brothers often play together, making their streams feel like a group experience that is both fun and educational. Their dedication to streaming up to 14 hours a day and offering large-scale giveaways has helped build a loyal following and earned them nine points in the consistency category. With a high level of camaraderie on show added to their mix of gameplay with entertaining commentary, they've been able to maintain an enduring presence in the top ranks of casino streamers and are worthy of their fourth place in the rankings. Vegas Matt – 24 Points Rounding out the top five is Vegas Matt. Known as one of the top casino streamers on YouTube, his energetic personality and passion for various casino games have earned him nearly 800,000 subscribers. His streams feature a wide variety of games, from slots to poker, and he's particularly known for his authentic and transparent approach to streaming. Vegas Matt is also recognized for his partnerships with major online casinos, which in turn has helped increase his visibility. His dedication to providing entertaining and informative content, along with his regular high-stakes gameplay, has made him a favourite in the YouTube casino streaming community and earned him nine out of ten in the audience engagement category. Brian Christopher Slots – 23 Points Sitting sixth in the standings is Brian Christopher—someone who has become a household name for slot enthusiasts, thanks to the 700,000 subscribers on YouTube who follow his mission to teach the ins and outs of slot games. With a consistent stream schedule, his genuine approach to gameplay has helped foster a strong and loyal community. Add frequent uploads and engaging content, and the nine out of ten in the consistency quality helped absorb losses elsewhere. Mr. Hand Pay - 22 Points At number seven is Mr. Hand Pay. Known for his high-limit slot play, Mr. Hand Pay has gained a significant following with over 600,000 subscribers on YouTube. Because his content often includes personal stories alongside gameplay, his streams are relatable to viewers. Mr. Hand Pay's focus on high-stakes gaming, combined with his ability to capture dramatic wins at Vegas Casinos, has set him apart in the crowded casino streaming space. Most importantly, he also emphasises transparency in his content, which helped him receive eight out of ten in the quality ranking. The Big Jackpot – 21 Points Sharing one half of eighth position is The Big Jackpot. With nearly 600,000 subscribers, he is a go-to figure for viewers interested in seeing the excitement of massive bets. His channel is dedicated to high-limit slots, where he takes risks with large bets and chases substantial payouts. The Big Jackpot is known for his consistent streaming schedule and high-energy persona, which keep viewers engaged throughout each session. In addition to this, his channel often features major wins and nail-biting moments, which have helped him maintain a dedicated and growing fan base DeuceAce – 21 Points The other entry ranked joint eighth is our first duo, DeuceAce. Considered stands because of their engaging duo dynamic, Jay and Adam provide lively commentary and entertaining gameplay. Known for their strategy-focused approach, they select slot games that offer large payouts and immersive experiences. This has led to consistent growth, and this coupled with their charismatic presence, has helped them carve out a strong niche within the casino streaming community. AngelMelly – 20 Points Rounding out the top 10 is AngelMelly. One of the leading female casino streamers, she has gained a large following for her sociable and engaging streaming style, ability to connect with her audience through frequent interactions, and laid-back approach to gameplay. Her ability to blend entertainment with a friendly atmosphere has made her one of the most popular faces in the casino streaming world, especially for those who enjoy a more personable and accessible streaming experience. Methodology criteria: 1. Audience engagement This criteria examines how well streamers interact with their audiences and build a community around their content. Streamers earn high scores due to their high interaction rates, loyal fanbases, and frequent audience engagement during streams. 2. Consistency and quality of content Streamers who maintain regular streaming schedules with high-quality production value rank higher. Those who provide long, frequent sessions and commitment to producing engaging content are rewarded for their efforts. 3. Revenue potential/influence This factor evaluates how successful streamers are in terms of sponsorships, partnerships, and potential earnings. Streamers can score high if they are deemed to have a larger-than-life personality and possess the ability to earn major sponsorship deals with online casinos. This ranking reflects a combination of each streamer's audience engagement, consistency in content, and overall influence within the casino streaming world. This story was produced by OLBG and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.Adele delivered a night to remember during the final performance of her Weekends With Adele Las Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace on Saturday, but it wasn’t just her breathtaking vocals that had fans buzzing. The 36-year-old music icon shared an emotional moment with her fiancé, Rich Paul, and her rarely-seen son, Angelo, creating an unforgettable highlight of the evening. As she performed her poignant 2015 hit When We Were Young, Adele stepped into the crowd and stopped in front of Rich and 11-year-old Angelo. A touching video posted on the platform X captured her warmly embracing her son and kissing Rich, a moment that left the audience in awe. Fans online were quick to celebrate the heartfelt exchange, with one calling it "absolutely beautiful" and another noting, "This is why Adele is so loved—she brings such raw emotion to her performances." A photo from the evening also showed Rich, 43, and Angelo seated next to Adele’s mother, Penny Adkins, offering a rare glimpse into the star’s family life. Adele, who shares Angelo with ex-husband Simon Konecki, has long been known for her dedication to her son’s privacy. However, she took a moment to publicly acknowledge Angelo during her emotional address to the audience, her voice cracking with raw emotion. "I chose to do a residency so I could keep his life normal," she shared, reflecting on the two-year Las Vegas run. "And I did do that, and I wouldn’t change it for the world." The Grammy-winning artist, who has kept much of Angelo’s life out of the public eye, offered a rare glimpse into their close bond, telling the crowd, “I love you to bits, peanut. Thank you.” The words were met with cheers and applause, a testament to the heartfelt connection Adele has with her fans. As the evening unfolded, Adele also paid tribute to Rich, whom she referred to as both her “partner” and “fiancé.” She gave a heartfelt nod to his unwavering support during the residency. “Thank you for always picking me up and making me feel like I could do whatever I want to do,” Adele said, her gratitude palpable. “There have been times when I’m too tired or too emotional and drained, and you say, ‘Come, baby. Get up, baby.’ I appreciate that.” Rich, a high-profile sports agent, and Adele began dating in 2021 and have been inseparable ever since. In May, the Someone Like You singer shared her hopes of starting a family with him after wrapping up her residency, and in August, she confirmed their engagement. Though fans have speculated about her massive diamond ring since 2022, Adele made it official earlier this year, and the couple has been glowing ever since. The finale wasn’t just a celebration—it was a farewell to an iconic chapter in Adele’s career. Reflecting on the residency, she told the crowd, “It’s been wonderful, and I will miss it terribly.” Known for her candid nature, Adele admitted she has no immediate plans to perform again. “I don’t have any f—king plans,” she joked, sparking laughter from the audience. “But don’t worry—I’ll be back.” Adele’s two-year Vegas residency has been a triumph, both artistically and personally. In addition to delivering powerhouse performances night after night, she found closure in a deeply personal moment when Celine Dion attended one of her shows last month. The two iconic singers were seen tearfully embracing, a moment Adele described as transformative. “I cried for a whole week,” she revealed during the performance.

The opposition has boasted “massive savings” it can give families struggling with power bills, as the costings are revealed for its nuclear energy policy it will take to the election. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will on Friday detail the pricing of nuclear reactors, which is set to be $264 billion cheaper than Labor's renewables approach. According to analysis by Frontier Economics, the cost of the Coalition's nuclear will be $331 billion versus $595 billion for Labor's green push between now and 2050 as Australia continues to track toward net zero in its climate change fight. The price is significantly cheaper because the Coalition’s policy is due to the lesser need of new transmission infrastructure compared to what the government is chasing. It is also assuming coal-fired power stations can continue to run while contracts are decided and that electricity demands will not rise as quick as what Labor is predicting. The opposition’s forecast showed renewables would provide 54 per cent of electricity generation, with 38 per cent of that coming from nuclear in 2050. The remaining eight per cent is from the storage of gas. It would mean coal-fired power stations will continue to operate longer under the Coalition plan, before the first of seven sites are replaced by nuclear in the mid-2030s. Mr Dutton insisted a Liberal government would deliver “massive savings”. “The Coalition’s approach integrates zero-emissions nuclear energy alongside renewables and has, delivering a total system cost significantly lower than Labor’s,” he said. “This means reduced power bills for households, lower operating costs for small businesses, and a stronger, more resilient economy.” Under the nuclear plan, seven nuclear reactors will be built across the country. In June he revealed the proposed sites of the reactors will be at existing sites of aging coal-fired power stations, which are heading into retirement, in regional Australia. They include Tarong and Callide in Queensland, Liddell and Mount Piper in New South Wales, Port Augusta in South Australia, Loy Yang in Victoria and Muja in WA. The first two reactors are set to be built between 2035 and 2037 if they win the election. Mr Dutton told Sky News Australia earlier this week that his nuclear policy is “credible” and will make the country a “modern economy” to compete with other nations. Political Editor Andrew Clennell pressed the Opposition Leader on how he can bring down power bills, which the Albanese government has so far failed to do despite its election pledge, given it could take 10 years to build nuclear reactors. “We need to bring a significant amount of gas into the system. Coal is going to be in the system for longer than Labor’s admitting at the moment,” he said. “The damage the Labor Party is going to the Australian economy is staggering and particularly through their energy policy, manufacturers are fleeing our shores.” Coalition MPs will be briefed on the nuclear policy on Friday at 10am. Mr Dutton is then set to hold a press conference to reveal the costings. It will set up a heated debate between the opposition and the government on energy and climate change ahead of the federal election which must be held by May.Apple’s UK engineering teams have ‘doubled in size in five years’

Analysis: After Juan Soto's megadeal, could MLB see a $1 billion contract? Probably not soonKickoff: We are underway in Freiburg! The FC Bayern Frauen campaign continues. Bayern Munich swaps the Champions League , where they faltered on the road and drew against feisty Vålerenga, for the domestic cup, where they travel to face SC Freiburg. The run of games does not really let up from here. The international period is next, and Germany play two matches (November 29 at Switzerland and December 2 vs. Italy). Bayern return to Frauen-Bundesliga action after that at SGS Essen on December 7th with two straight Champions League midweeks to juggle before the winter break. Managing fitness during a run like this will be the challenge for Bayern coach Alexander Straus. Can the Bavarians get through this in one piece? It’s Bayern time. Support Bavarian Podcast Works on Patreon! If you like our podcasts and want more, or just want to listen our episodes ad-free, then support us on Patreon! Every single dollar will be used to help boost the coverage of the team we all love. Mia San Mia. Donate now! Match Info Location: Dreimastadion, Freiburg Time: 10:00 am EST TV/streaming: Find Your Country Tips for commenting: If you’re a new member, feel free to introduce yourself! We’re mostly very friendly! Also, we’re from all parts of the world so don’t feel shy if you’re from a country that doesn’t seem represented on the blog. Use the on-screen “Refresh comments” button to periodically load new comments. Keep the sorting to “newest” to easily follow the conversation. It puts the newest comments at the top. Here at BFW we celebrate every goal like they do in the stadium: with a chant. The goal chants are for everyone to participate in! Even if you’re lagging behind the others, keep replying to the most recent call of the player’s name. Even if you missed the first call, just start from the second, and so on. While swearing is allowed within reason, please be polite to your fellow posters and avoid gratuitous obscenities. Racist, homophobic, and misogynistic language is not allowed whatsoever. Check out our beginners thread if you have any more questions. That’s about it. Auf geht’s! Looking for an unending well of Bayern Munich content? Sign up for an SBNation account and join the conversation on Bavarian Football Works . Whether it’s full match coverage and analysis, breaking news, podcasts or something completely different, we have it all.Singapore workers are afraid to admit using AI at work, even as demand for AI talent surges

NEW YORK — Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid a mixed Monday of trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% from its all-time high set Friday to post a record for the 54th time this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 128 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared 28.7% to lead the market. Following allegations of misconduct and the resignation of its public auditor, the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company’s board. It also said it doesn’t expect to restate its past financials and that it will find a new chief financial officer, appoint a general counsel and make other moves to strengthen its governance. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up the market. Gains of 1.8% for Microsoft and 3.2% for Meta Platforms were the two strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500. Intel was another propellant during the morning, but it lost an early gain to fall 0.5% after the chip company said CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board. Intel is looking for Gelsinger’s replacement, and its chair said it’s “committed to restoring investor confidence.” Intel recently lost its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to Nvidia, which has skyrocketed in Wall Street’s frenzy around AI. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 fell, including California utility PG&E. It dropped 5% after saying it would sell $2.4 billion of stock and preferred shares to raise cash. Retailers were mixed amid what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record and coming off Black Friday. Target fell 1.2%. Walmart rose 0.2%. Amazon, which looks to benefit from online sales from Cyber Monday, climbed 1.4%. All told, the S&P 500 added 14.77 points to 6,047.15. The Dow fell 128.65 to 44,782.00, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 185.78 to 19,403.95. The stock market largely took Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The president-elect on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a group of developing economies if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump said he wants the group, headlined by Brazil, Russia, India and China, to promise it won’t create a new currency or otherwise try to undercut the U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar’s value rose Monday against several other currencies, but one of its strongest moves likely had less to do with the tariff threats. The euro fell amid a political battle in Paris over the French government’s budget. The euro sank 0.7% against the U.S. dollar and broke below $1.05. In the bond market, Treasury yields gave up early gains to hold relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury ended the day at 4.19%. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

A Heisman Trophy race that had dozens of viable contenders at the start of the 2024 college football season is now down to just a handful of hopefuls. An award that has been dominated in recent years by quarterbacks, who have claimed the hallowed trophy in 12 of the past 14 years, now seems most likely to be won by either a running back or a wide receiver/cornerback, both of whom have few peers in the game’s modern history. Though it came in a losing effort, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter added to his already spectacular season with a pair of touchdown catches against Kansas. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty surpassed the 2,000-yard mark while keeping his team’s College Football Playoff hopes alive. Miami quarterback Cam Ward remained in the Heisman conversation with 280 passing yards and two touchdowns against Wake Forest. REQUIRED READING: Heisman watch: Who are favorites for the Heisman Trophy after Week 13? Where do things stand when it comes to college football’s most prestigious individual honor? Here’s a look at the latest Heisman Trophy odds after Week 13 of the college football season: Heisman Trophy odds According to odds from BetMGM , it’s basically a three-player race for the Heisman, with Hunter, Jeanty and Ward far ahead of the rest of their FBS peers. Here's a breakdown of the current leaders, according to BetMGM’s odds: 1. Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter (-1000) In a 37-21 loss against Kansas that snapped his team’s four-game win streak, Hunter excelled for Colorado on Saturday. Offensively, he had eight catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns while recording seven tackles and a pass deflection on defense. His output pushed him past the 1,000-yard mark for the season. Hunter has emerged as the betting favorite in recent weeks — and not just because he has made a habit of striking the Heisman pose after big plays during games. Last week, he was -500 to win the award. 2. Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty (+750) The Broncos running back continues to rise up the single-season rushing record book. In a 17-13 win against Wyoming, Jeanty became the 30 th player in FBS history to rush for at least 2,000 yards in a season after he racked up 169 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries despite briefly leaving the game with an injury. His night was highlighted by a 61-yard touchdown run. Jeanty has rushed for at least 125 yards in each of Boise State’s 11 games this season. Though he remains in Heisman contention, the gap has grown between him and Hunter. Jeanty had +425 odds heading into Week 13. REQUIRED READING: Losses by Alabama and others reshape college football's US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 13 3. Miami QB Cam Ward (+1200) Ward remains the third member of the trio, though his odds actually improved following a 42-14 blowout of Wake Forest that wasn’t among his better games this season. He completed 27 of 38 passes for 280 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. The Washington State transfer also had a one-yard touchdown run. Heading into the game, Ward has +1400 odds, putting him slightly closer to Jeanty. 4. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel (+6600) Gabriel is a distant fourth, which may ultimately be enough to earn him an invitation to New York for the Heisman presentation ceremony. His top-ranked Oregon team was idle during Week 13. To this point, he has helped guide the Ducks to an undefeated record, which has allowed them to secure a spot in the Big Ten championship game. They can complete an unbeaten regular season with a win Saturday against Washington. Beyond Gabriel, 10 players are tied for fifth with +500000 odds: Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower Tuesday in the runup to the highlight of the week for the market, the latest update on inflation that’s coming on Wednesday. The S&P 500 dipped 0.3%, a day after pulling back from its latest all-time high . They’re the first back-to-back losses for the index in nearly a month, as momentum slows following a big rally that has it on track for one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 154 points, or 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.3%. Tech titan Oracle dragged on the market and sank 6.7% after reporting growth for the latest quarter that fell just short of analysts’ expectations. It was one of the heaviest weights on the S&P 500, even though CEO Safra Catz said the company saw record demand related to artificial-intelligence technology for its cloud infrastructure business, which trains generative AI models. AI has been a big source of growth that’s helped many companies’ stock prices skyrocket. Oracle’s stock had already leaped more than 80% for the year coming into Tuesday, which raised the bar of expectations for its profit report. In the bond market, Treasury yields ticked higher ahead of Wednesday’s report on the inflation that U.S. consumers are feeling. Economists expect it to show similar increases as the month before. Wednesday’s update and a report on Thursday about inflation at the wholesale level will be the final big pieces of data the Federal Reserve will get before its meeting next week, where many investors expect the year’s third cut to interest rates . The Fed has been easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high since September to take pressure off the slowing jobs market, after bringing inflation nearly down to its 2% target. Lower rates would help give support to the economy, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. Expectations for a series of cuts through next year have been a big reason the S&P 500 has set so many records this year. Trading in the options market suggests traders aren’t expecting a very big move for U.S. stocks following Wednesday’s report, according to strategists at Barclays. But a reading far off expectations in either direction could quickly change that. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.22% from 4.20% late Monday. Even though the Fed has been cutting its main interest rate, mortgage rates have been more stubborn to stay high and have been volatile since the autumn. That has hampered the housing industry, and homebuilder Toll Brothers’ stock fell 6.9% even though it delivered profit and revenue for the latest quarter that topped analysts’ expectations. CEO Douglas Yearley Jr. said the luxury builder has been seeing strong demand since the start of its fiscal year six weeks ago, an encouraging signal as it approaches the beginning of the spring selling season in mid-January. Elsewhere on Wall Street, Alaska Air Group soared 13.2% after raising its forecast for profit in the current quarter. The airline said demand for flying around the holidays has been stronger than expected. It also approved a plan to buy back up to $1 billion of its stock, along with new service from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul . Boeing climbed 4.5% after saying it’s resuming production of its bestselling plane , the 737 Max, for the first time since 33,000 workers began a seven-week strike that ended in early November. Vail Resorts rose 2.5% after the ski resort operator reported a smaller first-quarter loss than analysts expected in what is traditionally its worst quarter. All told, the S&P 500 fell 17.94 points to 6,034.91. The Dow dipped 154.10 to 44,247.83, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 49.45 to 19,687.24. In stock markets abroad, indexes were mixed in China after the world’s second-largest economy said its exports rose by less than expected in November. Stocks rose 0.6% in Shanghai but fell 0.5% in Hong Kong. Indexes fell across much of Europe ahead of a meeting this week by the European Central Bank, where the widespread expectation is for another cut in interest rates. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

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DAMASCUS, Syria — Israel carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes across Syria as its troops advanced deeper into the country, a Syrian opposition war monitor said Tuesday, and the Israeli defense minister announced that his forces had destroyed Syria’s navy. Israel acknowledged pushing into a buffer zone inside Syria following the overthrow of President Bashar Assad. But it remained unclear if Israeli soldiers had gone beyond that area, which was established more than 50 years ago. Israel denied that it was advancing on the Syrian capital of Damascus. The Israeli military said Tuesday that it carried out more than 350 strikes in Syria over the last 48 hours, hitting “most of the strategic weapons stockpiles” in the country to stop them from falling into the hands of extremists. The targets included air defense systems, military airfields, missile depots and dozens of weapons production sites in Damascus and other cities. Associated Press reporters in the capital heard heavy airstrikes overnight and into Tuesday morning. Israeli missile ships also simultaneously struck two Syrian navy facilities, where the military said 15 Syrian naval vessels were docked. Israel did not specify how many vessels it struck, but the private security firm Ambrey said it had seen evidence that at least six Soviet-era missile ships were hit. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel intended to establish a demilitarized zone in southern Syria. Speaking at a navy base in Haifa, Katz said the army will create a “defense zone free of weapons and terrorist threats in southern Syria, without a permanent Israeli presence, in order to prevent terrorism in Syria from taking root.” He gave few details on what that entailed, but warned Syria’s rebels that “whoever follows Assad’s path will end up like Assad. We will not allow an extremist Islamic terrorist entity to act against Israel.” Israel has also long warned that the Syria-Lebanon border could be used to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah militants. In an area where so many geopolitical lines are packed closely together, any military movement can spark regional fears. It is barely 25 miles (40 kilometers) from Damascus to the buffer zone, and only a few more miles to Israeli territory. There was no immediate comment from the insurgent groups — led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS – that have taken control of much of the country. Their lightning advance brought an end to the Assad family’s half-century rule after nearly 14 years of civil war, leaving many questions about what comes next . Members of the ousted Syrian government will gradually transfer power to a new transitional cabinet headed by Mohammed al-Bashir, who reportedly headed the rebel alliance’s “salvation government” in its southwest Syrian stronghold. Outgoing officials met for the first time Tuesday with al-Bashir, who told reporters that the transitional period would last until the beginning of March. Life in the capital is slowly returning to normal after the overthrow of Assad, who fled the country over the weekend and has been granted political asylum in Russia . Private banks reopened on instructions from the central bank, said Sadi Ahmad, who runs a branch in the upscale Abu Rummaneh neighborhood. He said all his employees returned to work. Shops also reopened in the city’s ancient Hamidiyeh market, where armed men and civilians could be seen buying perfume and ice cream. A clothing shop owner, who asked not to be named for fear of retribution, said he hoped vendors would no longer have to pay bribes to security officials. At Bakdash, a famous ice cream shop, a poster outside read: “Welcome to the rebels of free Syria. Long live free Syria.” “Damascus is more beautiful now,” said Maysoun Qurabi, who was shopping in the market. “It has a soul, and people feel at ease and secure.” Under Assad, she said, “people were hungry and scared. The regime was strong.” Syrians across the city celebrated the fall of Assad, and hoped for an end to the relentless bribery demands that governed much of life. “We are happy to get rid of the corrupt regime,” said Abdul-Jalil Diab, who was strolling through a square in western Damascus with his brothers. Diab said he was living in Jordan until the city fell, studying German in hopes of moving to Germany. Now he is reconsidering those plans. “The whole country feels better,” he said. But there were also signs of disorder. The United Nations said it is still receiving reports that humanitarian aid supplies were looted at U.N. warehouses and warehouses belonging to the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, including around Damascus. In the immediate aftermath of Assad’s fall, Israeli forces moved into a roughly 400-square-kilometer (155-square-mile) buffer zone inside Syria that was established after the 1973 Mideast war, a move it said was taken to prevent attacks on its citizens. Israel has a long history of seizing territory during wars with its neighbors and occupying it indefinitely , citing security concerns. Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it in a move not recognized internationally, except by the United States. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which has closely tracked the conflict since the civil war erupted in 2011, said Israel has carried out more than 300 airstrikes across the country since the rebels overthrew Assad. The Observatory, and Beirut-based Mayadeen TV, which has reporters in Syria, said Israeli troops are advancing up the Syrian side of the border with Lebanon and had come within 25 kilometers (15 miles) of Damascus, which the Israeli military denied. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, an Israeli military spokesperson, said “reports circulating in the media about the alleged advancement of Israeli tanks towards Damascus are false.” He said Israeli troops are stationed within the buffer zone in order to protect Israel. Israel’s military had previously said troops would enter the buffer zone “and several other places necessary for its defense.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later confirmed the airstrikes, saying they aimed to destroy the toppled government’s leftover “military capabilities,” and said Israel wants relations with the new government in Syria. He spoke in a video statement recorded after his first day of testimony in his corruption trial . Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have condemned Israel’s incursion, accusing it of exploiting the disarray in Syria and violating international law. Turkey, which has been a main backer of the Syrian opposition to Assad, also condemned Israel’s advance. The Turkish Foreign Ministry accused Israel of “displaying a mentality of an occupier” at a time when the possibility of peace and stability had emerged in Syria. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric on Monday said Israel’s incursion constitutes a violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement and called on both Israel and Syria to uphold it. Mroue reported from Beirut. Associated Press writers Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sarah El Deeb in Damascus, Syria, and Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey, contributed to this report. Follow the AP’s Syria coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/syriaRonaldinho to become grandfather aged just 45 as Barcelona and Brazil legend’s son, 19, to have first childPLZEN, Czechia -- Ruben Amorim said it was a "good sign" to see Rasmus Højlund and Amad involved in a heated row after the 2-1 win over FC Viktoria Plzen because it shows they care. Højlund scored twice as United came back from a goal down to record their first away win in Europe since beating Real Betis in March 2023. Editor's Picks Højlund goals help Utd to comeback win in UEL 3h Reuters Inside Amorim's first month at Man United and his next set of challenges 2d Rob Dawson Sources: Arsenal consider move for Dan Ashworth 3d James Olley But the Denmark striker and Amad had to be separated by Lisandro Martínez after the final whistle with the pair accusing each other of failing to pick the right pass during a number of late breakaways. "For me it's perfect," Amorim said when asked about the confrontation. "We need to feel something. In this moment, we need to feel something. If we need to fight each other it's like a family. For me it's a very, very good sign. We need to feel something and that is important." Asked if he was in favour of the pair thrashing out their differences because it shows they care, Amorim said: "That is clear. When you don't care, you don't do anything. When you care, you fight with your brother, with your father, with your mother. For me it's a very good sign. "It's a normal thing, it's a positive thing, a healthy thing. I let the players and the captain calm down the things. If I think it's too much I will go inside the dressing room. But it's their space, they have to talk, to fight and for me it's a very important thing." United needed an 88th-minute winner from Højlund at Doosan Arena after the 21-year-old had cancelled out Viktoria Plzen's opener just six minutes after coming on as a second-half substitute. The hosts went in front thanks to another error from André Onana . The goalkeeper's mis-placed pass to Matthijs de Ligt was easily cut out to allow former Watford, Derby County and Burnley striker Matej Vydra to score. "I am happy that we win the game and still fight each other, that is a very good thing," Amorim said. "When you win and you fight with your teammate because you want to score one more, for me it's a very good day for us. The way we give a goal to the opponent, it was important not to give up. That's a great message."A range of independent TDs are contemplating the prospect of entering Ireland’s next coalition government as Fianna Fail and Fine Gael consider ways to secure a solid majority. Three long days of counting in the General Election finished late on Monday night when the final two seats were declared in the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan. Fianna Fail was the clear winner of the election, securing 48 of the Dail parliament’s 174 seats. Sinn Fein took 39 and Fine Gael 38. Labour and the Social Democrats both won 11 seats; People Before Profit-Solidarity took three; Aontu secured two; and the Green Party retained only one of its 12 seats. Independents and others accounted for 21 seats. The return of a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael-led coalition is now highly likely. However, their combined seat total of 86 leaves them just short of the 88 needed for a majority in the Dail. While the two centrist parties that have dominated Irish politics for a century could look to strike a deal with one of the Dail’s smaller centre-left parties, such as the Social Democrats or Labour, a more straightforward route to a majority could be achieved by securing the support of several independent TDs. For Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and current taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris, wooing like-minded independents would be likely to involve fewer policy concessions, and financial commitments, than would be required to convince another party to join the government benches. Longford-Westmeath independent TD Kevin “Boxer” Moran, who served in a Fine Gael-led minority government between 2017 and 2020, expressed his willingness to listen to offers to join the new coalition in Dublin. “Look, my door’s open,” he told RTE. “Someone knocks, I’m always there to open it.” Marian Harkin, an independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim, expressed her desire to participate in government as she noted that Fianna Fail and Fine Gael were within “shouting distance” of an overall majority. “That means they will be looking for support, and I certainly will be one of those people who will be speaking to them and talking to them and negotiating with them, and I’m looking forward to doing that, because that was the reason that I ran in the first place,” she said. Meanwhile, the Social Democrats and Irish Labour Party both appear cautious about the prospect of an alliance with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. They will no doubt be mindful of the experience of the Green Party, the junior partner in the last mandate. The Greens experienced near wipeout in the election, retaining only one of their 12 seats. Sinn Fein appears to currently have no realistic route to government, given Fianna Fail and Fine Gael’s ongoing refusal to share power with the party. Despite the odds being stacked against her party, Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald contacted the leaders of the Social Democrats and Labour on Monday to discuss options. Earlier, Fianna Fail deputy leader and outgoing Finance Minister Jack Chambers predicted that a new coalition government would not be in place before Christmas. Mr Chambers said planned talks about forming an administration required “time and space” to ensure that any new government will be “coherent and stable”. After an inconclusive outcome to the 2020 election, it took five months for Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Greens to strike the last coalition deal. Mr Chambers said he did not believe it would take that long this time, as he noted the Covid-19 pandemic was a factor in 2020, but he also made clear it would not be a swift process. He said he agreed with analysis that there was no prospect of a deal before Christmas. “I don’t expect a government to be formed in mid-December, when the Dail is due to meet on December 18, probably a Ceann Comhairle (speaker) can be elected, and there’ll have to be time and space taken to make sure we can form a coherent, stable government,” he told RTE. “I don’t think it should take five months like it did the last time – Covid obviously complicated that. But I think all political parties need to take the time to see what’s possible and try and form a stable government for the Irish people.” Fine Gael minister of state Peter Burke said members of his parliamentary party would have to meet to consider their options before giving Mr Harris a mandate to negotiate a new programme for government with Fianna Fail. “It’s important that we have a strong, stable, viable government, whatever form that may be, to ensure that we can meet the challenges of our society, meet the challenges in terms of the economic changes that are potentially going to happen,” he told RTE. Despite being set to emerge with the most seats, it has not been all good news for Fianna Fail. The party’s outgoing Health Minister Stephen Donnelly became one of the biggest casualties of the election when he lost his seat in Wicklow in the early hours of Monday morning. Mr Donnelly was always predicted to face a fight in the constituency after boundary changes saw it reduced from five to four seats. If it is to be a reprise of the Fianna Fail/Fine Gael governing partnership of the last mandate, one of the major questions is around the position of taoiseach and whether the parties will once again take turns to hold the Irish premiership during the lifetime of the new government. The outcome in 2020 saw the parties enter a coalition on the basis that the holder of the premier position would be exchanged midway through the term. Fianna Fail leader Mr Martin took the role for the first half of the mandate, with Leo Varadkar taking over in December 2022. Current Fine Gael leader Mr Harris succeeded Mr Varadkar as taoiseach when he resigned from the role earlier this year. However, this time Fianna Fail has significantly increased its seat lead over Fine Gael, compared with the last election when there were only three seats between the parties. The size of the disparity in party numbers is likely to draw focus on the rotating taoiseach arrangement, raising questions as to whether it will be re-run in the next coalition and, if it is, on what terms. On Sunday, Simon Coveney, a former deputy leader of Fine Gael, said a coalition that did not repeat the rotating taoiseach arrangement in some fashion would be a “difficult proposition” for his party. Meanwhile, Fine Gael minister Paschal Donohoe said he would be making the case for Mr Harris to have another opportunity to serve as taoiseach. On Monday, Mr Chambers said while his party would expect to lead the government it would approach the issue of rotating the taoiseach’s role on the basis of “mutual respect” with Fine Gael. “I think the context of discussions and negotiations will be driven by mutual respect, and that’s the glue that will drive a programme for government and that’s the context in which we’ll engage,” he said. On Monday, Labour leader Ivana Bacik reiterated her party’s determination to forge an alliance with fellow centre-left parties with the intention of having a unified approach to the prospect of entering government. Asked if Labour was prepared to go into government with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael on its own, she told RTE: “No, not at this stage. We are absolutely not willing to do that. “We want to ensure there’s the largest number of TDs who share our vision and our values who want to deliver change on the same basis that we do.” The Social Democrats have been non-committal about any potential arrangement with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, and have restated a series of red lines they would need to achieve before considering taking a place in government. Leader Holly Cairns, who gave birth to a daughter on polling day on Friday, said in a statement: “The party is in a very strong position to play an important role in the next Dail. In what position, government or opposition, remains to be seen.” Fianna Fail secured the most first preference votes in Friday’s proportional representation election, taking 21.9% to Fine Gael’s 20.8%. Sinn Fein came in third on 19%. While Sinn Fein’s vote share represented a marked improvement on its disappointing showing in June’s local elections in Ireland, it is still significantly down on the 24.5% poll-topping share it secured in the 2020 general election. The final breakdown of first preferences also flipped the result of Friday night’s exit poll, which suggested Sinn Fein was in front on 21.1%, with Fine Gael on 21% and Fianna Fail on 19.5%.

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Opinion: Portland’s monuments should include the writers who inspire usMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Mitchell Jr. scored 22 points, all in the first half, and Minnesota defeated Morgan State 90-68 on Sunday. Dawson Garcia had 18 points and eight rebounds for the Golden Gophers (8-5). Parker Fox scored 11 points and Frank Mitchell had 10. There were seven lead changes in the first four minutes before Minnesota moved out front with a 10-2 run to lead 22-13 and the Golden Gophers did not let up. They shot 59% in the first half and scored 55 points. Mike Mitchell led the way with 22 points on 8-of-8 overall shooting and 6 for 6 from 3-point distance. He went 0 for 2 in the second half. Minnestoa led 55-37 at the break. Minnesota cooled off in the second half, shooting 43% and scoring 35 points, but the Bears got no closer than 15 points. Minnesota's largest lead was 27 points on two occasions, the second coming when Caleb Williams hit a 3-pointer for an 86-59 lead with 4 minutes remaining. Kameron Hobbs led Morgan State (6-10) with 25 points. He had six rebounds and four assists. Daniel Akitoby had 10 points and 11 rebounds, and Rob Lawson scored 11 points. There were only 11 turnovers in the game — six by Morgan State and five by Minnesota. Each team scored four points after turnovers. Minnesota, 0-2 in the Big Ten, hosts No. 21 Purdue on Thursday and Ohio State on Jan. 6. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball