By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries. The data show they never fully delivered on his promised factory jobs. Nor did they provoke the avalanche of inflation that critics feared. This time, though, his tariff threats might be different . The president-elect is talking about going much bigger — on a potential scale that creates more uncertainty about whether he’ll do what he says and what the consequences could be. “There’s going to be a lot more tariffs, I mean, he’s pretty clear,” said Michael Stumo, the CEO of Coalition for a Prosperous America, a group that has supported import taxes to help domestic manufacturing. The president-elect posted on social media Monday that on his first day in office he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada until those countries satisfactorily stop illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl into the United States. Those tariffs could essentially blow up the North American trade pact that Trump’s team negotiated during his initial term. Chinese imports would face additional tariffs of 10% until Beijing cracks down on the production of materials used in making fentanyl, Trump posted. Democrats and business groups warn of risks from Trump’s tariff threats Business groups were quick to warn about rapidly escalating inflation , while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she would counter the move with tariffs on U.S. products. House Democrats put together legislation to strip a president’s ability to unilaterally apply tariffs this drastic, warning that they would likely lead to higher prices for autos, shoes, housing and groceries. Sheinbaum said Wednesday that her administration is already working up a list of possible retaliatory tariffs “if the situation comes to that.” “The economy department is preparing it,” Sheinbaum said. “If there are tariffs, Mexico would increase tariffs, it is a technical task about what would also benefit Mexico,” she said, suggesting her country would impose targeted import duties on U.S. goods in sensitive areas. House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require congressional approval for a president to impose tariffs due to claims of a national emergency, a largely symbolic action given Republicans’ coming control of both the House and Senate. “This legislation would enable Congress to limit this sweeping emergency authority and put in place the necessary Congressional oversight before any president – Democrat or Republican – could indiscriminately raise costs on the American people through tariffs,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. But for Trump, tariffs are now a tested tool that seems less politically controversial even if the mandate he received in November’s election largely involved restraining inflation. The tariffs he imposed on China in his first term were continued by President Joe Biden, a Democrat who even expanded tariffs and restrictions on the world’s second largest economy. Biden administration officials looked at removing Trump’s tariffs in order to bring down inflationary pressures, only to find they were unlikely to help significantly. Tariffs were “so new and unique that it freaked everybody out in 2017,” said Stumo, but they were ultimately somewhat modest. Trump’s first term tariffs had a modest impact on economy Trump imposed tariffs on solar panels and washing machines at the start of 2018, moves that might have pushed up prices in those sectors even though they also overlapped with plans to open washing machine plants in Tennessee and South Carolina. His administration also levied tariffs on steel and aluminum, including against allies. He then increased tariffs on China, leading to a trade conflict and a limited 2020 agreement that failed to produce the promised Chinese purchases of U.S. goods. Still, the dispute changed relations with China as more U.S. companies looked for alternative suppliers in other countries. Economic research also found the United States may have sacrificed some of its “soft power” as the Chinese population began to watch fewer American movies. The Federal Reserve kept inflation roughly on target, but factory construction spending never jumped in a way that suggested a lasting gain in manufacturing jobs. Separate economic research found the tariff war with China did nothing economically for the communities hurt by offshoring, but it did help Trump and Republicans in those communities politically. When Trump first became president in 2017, the federal government collected $34.6 billion in customs, duties and fees. That sum more than doubled under Trump to $70.8 billion in 2019, according to Office of Management and Budget records. While that sum might seem meaningful, it was relatively small compared to the overall economy. America’s gross domestic product is now $29.3 trillion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The total tariffs collected in the United States would equal less than 0.3% of GDP. Trump wants much more far-reaching tariffs going forward The new tariffs being floated by Trump now are dramatically larger and there could be far more significant impacts. If Mexico, Canada, and China faced the additional tariffs proposed by Trump on all goods imported to the United States, that could be roughly equal to $266 billion in tax collections, a number that does not assume any disruptions in trade or retaliatory moves by other countries. The cost of those taxes would likely be borne by U.S. families, importers and domestic and foreign companies in the form of higher prices or lower profits. Former Biden administration officials said they worried that companies could piggyback on Trump’s tariffs — if they’re imposed — as a rationale to raise their prices, just as many companies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 boosted food and energy costs and gave several major companies the space to raise prices, according to their own earnings calls with investors. But what Trump didn’t really spell out is what might cause him to back down on tariffs and declare a victory. What he is creating instead with his tariff threats is a sense of uncertainty as companies and countries await the details to figure out what all of this could mean. “We know the key economic policy priorities of the incoming Trump administration, but we don’t know how or when they will be addressed,” said Greg Daco, chief U.S. economist at EY-Parthenon. AP writer Mark Stevenson contributed to this report from Mexico City.Liverpool 3-1 Leicester PLAYER RATINGS: Which bulldog-like star made things happen on the ball? Who was too lax for the Foxes' opener? And who needs one to go in off his BACKSIDE to end his rotten form? Liverpool survived an early scare against Leicester on the way to a 3-1 victory Arne Slot's side consolidated their position at the top of the Premier League table LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! Are Tottenham managers treated differently to other managers? By LEWIS STEELE Published: 17:20 EST, 26 December 2024 | Updated: 17:20 EST, 26 December 2024 e-mail View comments Liverpool survived a very early scare on Boxing Day to cast Leicester aside with a 3-1 victory at Anfield. After Jordan Ayew threatened a stunning result just six minutes in with a shock opener, the hosts fought back to restore the parity, finally doing so on the cusp of half-time through Cody Gakpo . Within four second half minutes Curtis Jones had given the Reds the lead for the first time in the game, with a brief VAR check confirming the on-field decision. With just a goal in the game the result could never truly be certain, or at least not until Mohamed Salah made it 3-1 just eight minutes from time. With Chelsea losing to Fulham and Arsenal still to play on Friday, it was a result that sent the Reds seven points clear of the Blues. Here, Mail Sport's LEWIS STEELE runs through the performances at Anfield on Boxing Day as Liverpool consolidated their position at the top of the table. Arne Slot and Liverpool cast aside Leicester to consolidate their position at the top of the table The Foxes had taken the lead after just six minutes and threatened a big upset at Anfield Mohamed Salah made sure of the points with an 82nd-minute strike to seal an important win LIVERPOOL - 4-3-3: Alisson - 6 Could barely see him from up in the media seats such was the severe fog at Anfield. Could do little about Leicester’s opener – and that was their only shot on target. Trent Alexander-Arnold - 6.5 Too lax on Stephy Mavididi for Leicester’s goal but a decent performance otherwise, conducting play from deep. Some crosses went astray but he kept plugging away. Joe Gomez - 7 (Booked) Made some big, crunching tackles and kept up a decent run in the side – although him and Van Dijk will want to find their mean streak of clean sheets again after four without one. Virgil van Dijk - 7 Unlucky to see the ball deflect off his heel for the goal but put in a commanding display thereafter, giving Leicester’s attackers nothing to gain confidence from. Trent Alexander-Arnold was too lax on Stephy Mavididi for Leicester’s goal but decent otherwise Virgil van Dijk's display left nothing for the Leicester attack to draw encouragement from Andy Robertson - 6.5 (Booked) Bullied off the ball for Jordan Ayew’s goal and was not strong enough. Put in a decent attacking shift, though, constantly an option down the left. Unlucky to see a header hit the post. Ryan Gravenberch - 6.5 Often one does not notice Gravenberch but he does so much for the team – constantly running and available for passes. Alexis Mac Allister - 7.5 A fabulous display from Liverpool’s magic Argentine, a bulldog-like figure in the midfield off the ball and making things happen on it, including two assists – the second a beautiful pass to Jones. Curtis Jones - 7.5 Marked his 100th league appearance for Liverpool with a goal, popping up in the right place at the right time with a darting late run into the penalty area and nice finish. Mohamed Salah - 7.5 Felt like he was not going to get his customary goal or assist – even though it was a good night for him – but he finally found the breakthrough on 82 minutes when he curled one into the far corner from the right-hand side of the box. A trademark finish Cody Gakpo - 8 (MOTM) Liverpool were sub-par in the first half but Gakpo seemed to be the one looking to make things happen and he did just that on the stroke of half-time with a beautiful, curling finish. Deserved a second but was offside – and also saw a header go just wide. Darwin Nunez - 5.5 Needs one to go in off his backside with just two goals in the league all season. But Nunez is often the victim of bad luck and that was the case again here. Substitutes: Dominik Szoboszlai (for Jones, 77min) (Booked) Diogo Jota (for Nunez, 77) Wataru Endo (for Gravenberch, 86) Kostas Tsimikas (for Robertson, 86) Harvey Elliott (for Mac Allister, 90+1) Subs not used: Kelleher, Quansah, Diaz, Elliott, Chiesa. LEICESTER (4-2-3-1): Stolarczyk 6; Justin 7, Coady 6.5 (Okoli 90+5), Vestergaard 6, Kristiansen 6.5; Winks 5 (Skipp 65, 5), Soumare 6; Ayew 7, El Khannous 6 (Buonanotte 65, 5), Mavididi 6.5 (De Cordova-Reid 87); Daka 5. Subs not used: Iversen, Alves, Choudhury, Edouard, Thomas. Referee: Darren Bond Liverpool Premier League Leicester Share or comment on this article: Liverpool 3-1 Leicester PLAYER RATINGS: Which bulldog-like star made things happen on the ball? Who was too lax for the Foxes' opener? And who needs one to go in off his BACKSIDE to end his rotten form? e-mail Add comment1 2 3 Kendrapada: Central Institute of Fisheries Technology ( CIFT ), in collaboration with the Marine Products Export Development Authority ( MPEDA ) and state fisheries department, conducted a successful trial of the turtle excluder device (TED) near Gahirmatha marine sanctuary on Friday. TED, a metal grid device, allows trapped turtles to escape while retaining the fish catch. The demonstration, aimed at promoting turtle-safe fishing practices, involved two trawlers operating for two hours. One trawler was equipped with a TED, while the other operated was without it. Trial results revealed the TED-equipped vessel experienced only an 8-9% reduction in catch compared to the traditional trawler, effectively preventing turtle casualties. "Results clearly demonstrate that TED can protect turtles from accidental drowning in trawler nets while maintaining viable catch levels. The benefits significantly outweigh the initial installation costs," said Subhrakanta Mohapatra, MPEDA's state coordinator. This initiative comes in response to a 2019 US ban on wild-caught shrimp imports from India, imposed due to high turtle mortality rates in fishing nets. Sources said the embargo has cost India around Rs 4,500 crore annually in lost exports. Before the ban, US markets offered premium prices of $9.87 (Rs 837.07) per kg, compared to $6.93 (Rs 587.73) in other markets. The Odisha coast, particularly Gahirmatha and Rushikulya beach, is a critical nesting ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles during winter. Hemant Rout, secretary of the Gahirmatha Marine Turtles and Mangrove Conservation Society, emphasised the effectiveness of TED, sayingg, "TED can reduce turtle capture by 97% while only decreasing prawn catch by 2%." Authorities have now mandated the installation of TED in all fishing trawlers. Access to the US export market depends on the successful implementation of TED across India's fishing fleet and subsequent US certification. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .

Delhi Farmers Protest: Hundreds of farmers from Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are set to resume their protest march to Delhi today (December 14). According to news agency PTI, a group of 101 farmers will begin their journey on foot from the Shambhu border today with plans to reach Delhi. This was confirmed by farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, who spoke to reporters at the Shambhu protest site. Pandher also said that the government should hold talks with the farmers before they intensify the protest. The protesting farmers were forced to suspend their foot march from the Shambhu border to Delhi on Sunday after some of them sustained injuries. ALSO READ: Allu Arjun To Spend Night In Chanchalguda Jail, Officials Await HC’s Bail Order; Fans Stage Protest Tensions escalated when Haryana security personnel deployed tear gas to thwart their attempt to cross the Punjab-Haryana border. Additionally, the farmer unions decided to postpone the protest due to the deteriorating health conditions of their leader, Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike since November 26. Earlier in the day, senior leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) met the protesting farmers of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of SKM (non-political), who has been on a fast-unto-death protest since November 26. The meeting took place at Khanauri, located on the Punjab-Haryana border. ALSO READ: Mahua Moitra’s Remarks On Judge Loya’s Death Lead To Disruption In Lok Sabha; Rijiju Warns Of Action | WATCH Rakesh Tikait, a leader of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), met Jagjit Singh Dallewal, in Khanauri. During the meeting, Tikait emphasized the need for farmer unions to unite again for a collective struggle. Tikait expressed concern for Dallewal’s health, stating that farmers across the country are equally worried about his condition. He urged the Union government to take note of the situation, as Dallewal has vowed to continue his fast-unto-death until the government engages in talks with the farmer unions and agrees to their demands. SC Expresses Concern Over Jagjit Singh Dallewal's Health The Supreme Court on December 13 called on the Punjab government and the Central government to provide medical assistance to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over 17 days at the Khanauri border. The top court urged both parties to intervene promptly and convince Dallewal to end his fast for his health and life. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyyan directed Punjab Advocate General Gurminder Singh and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to address the matter without delay and resolve it.Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

Communal Posters Spark Tensions In Indore; Police Pledge Action Amid Ghazwa-e-Hind ControversyStand-up comedy has always been a platform for comedians to share their unique perspectives on various topics, ranging from everyday experiences to societal issues. Recently, a popular stand-up show focused on the theme of female safety took a surprising turn when the comedian delved into a spine-chilling tale involving a character named Lady Tiana. What started as a light-hearted discussion on women's safety soon descended into a narrative filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists.(Bloomberg) -- An Iranian mothership? Alien activity? Overly-dedicated hobbyists? These are just a few of the theories being floated about the witness sightings of large, mysterious drones flying over New Jersey in recent weeks, spooking residents across the state. The Newark office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, state police and New Jersey office of Homeland Security and Preparedness have said witnesses over the past several weeks have described seeing “a cluster of what look to be drones and a possible fixed wing aircraft.” Local authorities are calling on the public to report any information they might have, and even a US Senator is patrolling the state for sightings. The drones have been spotted hovering above critical infrastructure such as water reservoirs, electric transmission lines, rail stations, police departments and military installations, Florham Park Chief of Police, Joseph Orlando, said in a Facebook post. Sightings have been occurring nightly, beginning just after sunset and lasting into the early hours of the morning, he added. A reporter for Bloomberg has seen on several occasions over the past few weeks large, noiseless objects with blinking lights hovering overhead. This past weekend, four were spotted flying simultaneously in the South Jersey town of Mount Holly. White House, Pentagon and other national security officials have rebuffed the conspiracies about the drones and their origin, saying that there’s no evidence that they pose a security risk or of any drones entering restricted airspace. But the hysteria and concern has only grown since, and lawmakers are demanding clarity. “It appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft that are being operated lawfully,” US National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said at a Thursday briefing. Mine Hill Mayor Sam Morris said that he’s disappointed with the response because residents still believe they’re at risk of harm as the drones fly above them. “There are heavy drones over our heads, over my town, over my house — and if one of them lost power or short circuited and fell, that in itself is a physical threat. So you can’t say there’s zero threat,” Morris said in an interview. “There’s just so little trust in the federal government to do its job.” US Senator Andy Kim, a Democrat from New Jersey, said he witnessed dozens of drones Thursday night when he joined local law enforcement on a patrol through Hunterdon County, where they’ve been sighted. “It’s hard for people to feel secure when there are unexplained drones flying overhead and they’re not getting answers they need from the federal investigation,” Kim said in a statement. “This has been going on for weeks, and I’m just as frustrated as everyone else in not getting more information and details.” Kim penned a letter alongside Senator Cory Booker and New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand calling on the federal government to brief them on what’s being done to identify and address the source of these “incursions.” Drones have also been sighted in parts of New York. Over the next few days, New Jersey will be receiving technology with drone-specific radar from the federal government, according to state lawmakers. The sightings have sparked concern and conspiracies from both sides of the political aisle, similar to last year’s spy balloon incident from China that confounded civilians and legislators across the US. Outcry from Republicans and Democrats alike became so rampant at the time that officials had no choice but to postpone the first high-level visit to China in several years. US Representative Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey suggested Iranian involvement in a Wednesday hearing and urged the federal government to bolster its security and aviation technology to avoid potential harm from the drones. The Pentagon has denied his assertion about Iran, and also said that these aren’t US military drones. The FBI and US Department of Homeland Security also said they have not corroborated any of the reported visual sightings with electronic detection methods. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, has tried to soothe concerns by saying that authorities at all levels of government have not seen any threat to public safety or any evidence that there are lifeforms on the drones. Shoot Down “Let’s not fear monger. There are a lot of conspiracy theories,” Murphy said in a call-in radio interview earlier this week. But he’d like to see the federal government take a more “robust role” and he wouldn’t be opposed to the feds taking action including shooting one of the drones down, he added. The New Jersey Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to Murphy Thursday morning demanding more immediate federal action. “You must insist that the Biden Administration immediately provide the necessary tools and resources to protect our state — including the authority to neutralize any drone that poses a threat,” wrote Republicans led by Senator Anthony Bucco in the letter. In the meantime, New Jersey residents are gathering their own information. A Facebook group called “New Jersey Mystery Drones” focused on solving the mystery behind the drones has amassed nearly 32,000 members, with people from across the state recounting their experiences or expressing concern about what their presence could possibly mean. Jay Ribecca, a retired pharmaceutical manufacturer, went drone hunting Thursday night in Lumberton, a South Jersey town near Philadelphia. There, he saw three or four objects hovering low in the sky, about 500 feet (152 meters) from the ground. Some of them were moving while others appeared to be still. “It was definitely not air traffic,” he said. “You can hear airplanes. They’re pretty distinctive in sound. This was — I don’t want to say dead silent — but it was very quiet.” --With assistance from Akayla Gardner, Josh Wingrove, Stacie Sherman and Mark Schoifet. (Updates with US Senator Andy Kim’s patrol in third paragraph and resident comments throughout.) More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2024 Bloomberg L.P.

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JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization's director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured. “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few meters from where we were — and the runway were damaged,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on the social media platform X. He added that he and U.N. colleagues were safe. “We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave,” he said, without mentioning the source of the bombardment. The Israeli strikes followed several days of Houthi launches setting off sirens in Israel. The Israeli military said it attacked infrastructure used by the Iran-backed Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa and ports in the cities of Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, along with power stations, asserting they were used to smuggle in Iranian weapons and for the entry of senior Iranian officials. Israel's military didn't immediately respond to questions about Tedros' post but issued a statement saying it had "capabilities to strike very far from Israel’s territory — precisely, powerfully, and repetitively.” The strikes came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that “the Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah and Assad’s regime and others learned" as his military has battled those more powerful proxies of Iran. The Houthis' media outlet confirmed the strikes in a Telegram post, and the Houthi-controlled satellite channel al-Masirah reported multiple deaths. Iran's foreign ministry condemned the strikes. The U.S. military also has targeted the Houthis in Yemen in recent days. The United Nations has noted that the targeted ports are important entryways for humanitarian aid for Yemen, the poorest Arab nation that plunged into a civil war in 2014 . Over the weekend, 16 people were wounded when a Houthi missile hit a playground in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv , while other missiles and drones have been shot down. Last week, Israeli jets struck Sanaa and Hodeida, killing nine people, calling it a response to previous Houthi attacks. The Houthis also have been targeting shipping on the Red Sea corridor, calling it solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The U.N. Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting Monday in response to an Israeli request that the council condemn the Houthi attacks and Iran for supplying weapons to the rebels. 5 journalists killed in Gaza Meanwhile, an Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight , the territory's Health Ministry said. The Israeli military said that all were militants posing as reporters. The strike hit a car outside Al-Awda Hospital in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The journalists were working for the local news outlet Al-Quds Today, a television channel affiliated with the Islamic Jihad militant group. Islamic Jihad is a smaller and more extreme ally of Hamas and took part in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack in southern Israel, which ignited the war. The Israeli military identified four of the men as combat propagandists and said that intelligence, including a list of Islamic Jihad operatives found by soldiers in Gaza, had confirmed that all five were affiliated with the group. Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian militant groups operate political, media and charitable operations in addition to their armed wings. Associated Press footage showed the incinerated shell of a van, with press markings visible on the back doors. Sobbing young men attended the funeral outside the hospital. The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them. The Committee to Protect Journalists says more than 130 Palestinian reporters have been killed since the start of the war. Israel hasn't allowed foreign reporters to enter Gaza except on military embeds. Israel has banned the pan-Arab Al Jazeera network and accused six of its Gaza reporters of being militants . The Qatar-based broadcaster denies the allegations and accuses Israel of trying to silence its war coverage, which has focused heavily on civilian casualties from Israeli military operations. Another Israeli soldier killed Separately, Israel's military said that a 35-year-old reserve soldier was killed during fighting in central Gaza early Thursday. A total of 389 soldiers have been killed in Gaza since the start of the ground operation more than a year ago. The war began when Hamas-led militants stormed across the border in an attack on nearby army bases and farming communities. They killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducted around 250. About 100 hostages are still inside Gaza, at least a third believed to be dead. Israel's air and ground offensive has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, according to the Health Ministry. It says more than half the fatalities have been women and children, but doesn't say how many of the dead were fighters. Israel says it has killed more than 17,000 militants, without providing evidence. The offensive has caused widespread destruction and driven around 90% of the population of 2.3 million from their homes. Hundreds of thousands are packed into squalid tent camps along the coast, with little protection from the cold, wet winter. Also Thursday, people mourned eight Palestinians killed by Israeli military operations in and around the city of Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Israeli military said that it opened fire after militants attacked soldiers, and it was aware of uninvolved civilians who were harmed in the raid. ___ Shurafa reported from Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip. Associated Press writer Nasser Karimi in Tehran, Iran, contributed. A previous version of this story was corrected to show that the name of the local news outlet is Al-Quds Today, not the Quds News Network. ___ Follow AP’s war coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war Josef Federman And Wafaa Shurafa, The Associated PressINDIANAPOLIS — Death. Taxes. And Quenton Nelson. Star running back Jonathan Taylor suggested Thursday the Indianapolis Colts’ All-Pro left guard is one of life’s inevitabilities. A legion of NFL defenders likely would nod in resigned agreement. “Any time backs come in, I always tell them, ‘Listen, when in doubt, you know 5-6 (Nelson’s jersey number) will take you to the light,’ ” Taylor said. “But what he does is (a result of) preparation throughout the week, what he does in the offseason, his routine in season. He’s a true professional, and it shows week in, week out and year after year. So I’m just thankful, and I’m glad that I’m on a team with him.” Nelson played a pivotal role in Sunday’s 38-30 victory against the Tennessee Titans, helping to usher the way for Taylor to gain 218 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. The Colts gained a single-season franchise record 335 total yards on the ground, and Nelson shook off a fourth-quarter ankle injury to return even while many on the sideline suggested he should rest with the game apparently in hand. Nelson again put together a highlight reel of dominant blocks, none more impressive than his effort on quarterback Anthony Richardson’s 5-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. After pulling from his position, Nelson quickly got to the second level in front of Richardson and drove his defender through the back of the end zone. The quarterback essentially jogged into the end zone behind Nelson, untouched and unbothered. “It makes it easier for me,” Richardson said. “I get to see 56 running around. I just get to follow up behind him and let him do his dirty work, and I just follow up and get the touchdown. I get all the credit, but, no, he does all the dirty work for us. So we appreciate that for sure.” Nelson emphatically threw his arms up in celebration as Richardson crossed the goal line. That’s also in character for the hulking lineman. He’s almost always the first player to pick up a ball carrier after a run – no matter the distance from the line of scrimmage – and Richardson said Nelson often is happier than the player who scored each time Indianapolis finds the end zone. It’s a mentality Nelson said was installed by former Notre Dame offensive line coach Harry Hiestand, and his joy is the product of a total team effort. “There’s 11 guys doing their job for the common goal of scoring a touchdown and trying to win the game,” Nelson said. “Seeing it come to fruition after all the hard work we put in during the week is awesome.” Guard is far from a glamour position, and it’s not among the most highly valued roles in the NFL. Very few players at the position become stars. But Nelson is on another level. When he was drafted with the sixth overall pick in 2018 after a sterling career for the Fighting Irish, Colts owner Jim Irsay immediately made Hall of Fame comparisons. Nelson has lived up to the high expectations with three first-team All-Pro nods and six Pro Bowl appearances in his first six seasons. He’s one of the most recognizable names on Indianapolis’ roster and a fan favorite. But, despite outside appearances, Nelson’s success was not inevitable. His unmatched drive and work ethic have allowed him to reach the game’s elite levels. “I think his competitive nature that he brings every single day, his toughness, his attitude, his love for the game, and he plays that way,” Colts head coach Shane Steichen said of what sets Nelson apart. “I mean, he shows up for his guys every single day and does it the right way and plays for the guy next to him every single time. “He’s got that relentless determination that you want up front. Just a hell of a leader for us. And obviously, when we need a big play, too, a lot of the times he’s our lead blocker in those situations.” Tight end Mo Alie-Cox (toe), Richardson (back, foot) and linebacker E.J. Speed (knee) did not practice Thursday. Indianapolis reportedly is optimistic Richardson will be able to play Sunday against the New York Giants. Linebacker Jaylon Carlies (shoulder) and Nelson (ankle) were limited. Cornerback JuJu Brents (knee), cornerback Jaylon Jones (throat), wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (back) were full participants. Safety Raheem Lane (knee), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle), cornerback Greg Stroman (shoulder, shin), running back Tyrone Tracy (ankle) and wide receiver Dee Williams (toe) did not practice for the Giants. Defensive tackle Cory Durden (shoulder), offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (wrist), quarterback Drew Lock (right shoulder) and offensive guard Greg Van Roten (knee) were limited.

BEIJING , Dec. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baijiayun Group Ltd ("Baijiayun" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RTC), a one-stop AI video solution provider, today announced it was honored with the title of "Exclusive Member Unit". In recent days, the First Council of the Artificial Intelligence Education Professional Committee of the Beijing Educational Informationization Industry Alliance and the 2024 Symposium on Artificial Intelligence Empowering the Innovative Development of Primary and Secondary Schools were successfully held at the Affiliated Experimental School of Beijing Institute of Technology. Nearly 200 renowned experts, leaders of education bureaus, principals of primary and secondary schools, front-line educators, and representatives of artificial intelligence technical support units from Beijing , Tianjin , Hebei , Liaoning and other places attended the conference. This conference was hosted by the Beijing Educational Informationization Industry Alliance, Baijiayun was also invited to participate in the conference and , together with many well-known enterprises in the industry, and won the honor of "Exclusive Member Unit" of the Beijing Educational Informationization Industry Alliance. In the future, Baijiayun will work with the Beijing Educational Informationization Industry Alliance to continue to carry out research and promotion on educational informationization industry technologies across China , promote in-depth cooperation across disciplines, departments, and industries, jointly build an educational informationization development platform, create an industrial resource integration platform, an application service platform, and a technology transformation platform, share the fruits of development, give play to the supporting and leading role of educational informationization in educational modernization, and further promote the innovative development of the national education cause. About Baijiayun Group Ltd Baijiayun is a one-stop AI video solution provider with core expertise in SaaS/PaaS solutions. Baijiayun is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality video experiences across devices and localities and has grown rapidly since its inception in 2017. 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Her spokesman, Ian Krager, did not describe the nature of her injury or give any additional details, but a person familiar with the incident said that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy. Some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. Economic analysts paint a more complicated picture, as they fear Trump’s pending trade hostilities with major trading partners Canada and China could make an already pricy kind of protein more expensive. Conservationists also fear Trump’s emphasis on deregulation could jeopardize fish stocks already in peril. But many in the commercial fishing and seafood processing industries said they expect Trump to allow fishing in protected areas and crack down on offshore wind expansion. Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones in Friday's bombardments. He says it is one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. He says Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year. Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. 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Mr Bala Trichy Iyer, 56, gives back to his community by offering basic coding classes at Changi Simei Community Club (CC). The entrepreneur, who founded technology start-up The Walnut, has held three Python lessons so far. To his surprise, residents in their 70s with no tech background showed up and kept coming back. “Most of them say: ‘I have no idea. Looks like I have missed the boat.’ But we say: ‘No... we’ll teach you today. And not only will you do it effortlessly, you’ll be enjoying it also,’” he said. Such community spirit is important as Singapore embarks on a new phase of nation-building in a troubled time, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Dec 14. “You can see it around the world when you read the news. The world is becoming more troubled. There are wars in Europe, in the Middle East,” he said at a community event in Bedok. “Society is becoming more divided, trust being eroded.” But Singapore can be a “beacon of light” and come together to face challenges, he said. “We can be stable, secure, reliable and trusted.” Shortly after being sworn in as prime minister in May 2024, Mr Wong said he planned to visit different constituencies and meet as many Singaporeans as he can. Neighbourhoods he has visited so far include Ang Mo Kio, Tampines and West Coast. At The Marketplace @ 58 in New Upper Changi Road, PM Wong spoke briefly to residents before making his rounds to chat with those having breakfast. “Coming here always feels a little like coming back home because it’s not very far from where I grew up in Marine Parade. And when I was young, the church that I went to is not far from here in Bedok Road, just off Tanah Merah MRT station,” he said. “So every Sunday, I will take the bus from home to church. I will pass by this place. Sometimes I will drop by and ‘makan’ here as well.” On Dec 14, he also stopped for a bite of nasi lemak. Madam Linah Tay, who helps to run her father’s hawker stall, Azman Seafood Restaurant, said: “I’m happy and humbled to be able to have a brief ‘makan’ session (with PM Wong) and to share my family’s speciality dish.” On her impression of PM Wong, the 48-year-old said: “I find him humble and easy to talk to.” She added: “I’m optimistic about the direction the new Prime Minister might take. Leadership transitions are always an opportunity for fresh perspectives, and I look forward to seeing how his policies and initiatives address current challenges.” PM Wong was joined on Dec 14 by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat and three other East Coast GRC MPs – Mr Tan Kiat How, who is Senior Minister of State for National Development and Digital Development and Information, Ms Jessica Tan and Ms Cheryl Chan. At the community event, PM Wong also met 10 residents who were given the Bedok Good Neighbours Award for showing care for their neighbours. One winner was Madam Ianis Chua, 47, who helps her neighbour Angie Wong care for her nine-year-old daughter when Madam Wong is at work. “Madam Chua’s help has been a lifesaver,” said Madam Wong, 48, who works in advertising. “Knowing my daughter is in safe, caring hands gives me peace of mind when I need to focus on work.” PM Wong and the East Coast GRC MPs also went to an open house at Changi Simei CC to celebrate the revitalising of its space. A library opened there in 2018, and a new cafe on Dec 14. At the CC, he stopped for selfies with children who approached him, spoke to residents playing Rummy-O and chess in the cafe, and tried his hand at lifting some weights. The cafe was set up after more than 180 people said in a survey that they wanted an area for community interaction. Speaking to the media, Ms Tan said: “The reason why we designed (the community library) this way was that we want the residents to feel that it’s their space... The cafe was also created with that same concept. “That is, I feel, necessary because it gives a sense of belonging. You don’t have to go to a cafe and buy a drink before you can sit down and maybe just catch up with some e-mail.”

The Premier League's decision to increase the number of charges against Manchester City has been met with mixed reactions from fans, pundits, and football experts. While some have applauded the league's commitment to enforcing the rules and holding clubs accountable for their actions, others have expressed skepticism about the timing and motivation behind the move. Questions have been raised about the adequacy of the evidence and whether the punishment fits the alleged offenses.