Bob Casey concedes Pa. Senate race, congratulates Dave McCormick on winSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Even when Penn State quarterback Drew Allar gets some praise, it's usually a backhanded compliment. They say he's a good game manager and stays within himself, or that he doesn't try to do too much. They mention he might not be flashy, but he gives the team a chance to win. And here's the thing about Penn State since Allar stepped under center: The Nittany Lions have won games. A lot of them. Sometimes that's hard to remember considering the lukewarm reception he often gets from fans. "I get it — we have a really passionate fan base and they're a huge part of our success," Allar said Sunday at College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day. "For us, we always want to go out there every drive and end with a touchdown, so when we don't do that, there's nobody more frustrated than us." The polarizing Allar is having a solid season by just about any standard, completing more than 68% of his passes for 3,021 yards, 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions while leading the sixth-seeded Nittany Lions to a 12-2 record and a spot in the Fiesta Bowl for Tuesday's game against No. 3 seed Boise State. But in a college football world filled with high-scoring, explosive offenses, Allar's no-frills performances often are the object of ire. The Penn State offense is a run-first bunch, led by the talented combo of Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. "If we had a nickel for every time there was a Monday morning quarterback saying some BS stuff, we'd all be pretty rich," offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki said. "I think part of being a quarterback, especially at Penn State but really anywhere, is how you respond to and manage criticism." The 20-year-old Allar has made strides in that department after a trying 2023 season that finished with a 10-3 record. He says that's largely because once fall camp started back in August, he logged off the social media platform X. Allar said negative online experiences wore on him last year, and his phone number was leaked a few times, which added to the stress. He finally realized that controlling outside narratives was impossible, so the best course of action was to eliminate a needless distraction. "I've been more mentally free, as much as that sounds crazy," Allar said. "I think that's been a huge difference for me this year." The biggest criticism of Allar — and really Penn State as a whole during the 11-year James Franklin era — is that he isn't capable of winning the big games. He's 0-2 against rival Ohio State and threw a late interception against Oregon in the Big Ten title game earlier this month, which sealed the Ducks' 45-37 victory. He wasn't great in the CFP's first round, either, completing just 13 of 22 passes for 127 yards as Penn State muscled past SMU 38-10 on a cold, blustery day to advance to the Fiesta Bowl. But the quarterback is confident a better performance — aided by a game that will be played in comfortable temperatures in a domed stadium — is coming. "For me, I just have to execute those (easy) throws early in the game and get our guys into rhythm," Allar said. "Get them involved early as much as I can and that allows us to stay on the field longer, call more plays and open up our offense more. That will help us a ton, building the momentum throughout the game." Allar might be a favorite punching bag for a section of the Penn State fan base, but that's not the case in his own locker room. Star tight end Tyler Warren praised his quarterback's ability to avoid sacks, saying that the 6-foot-5, 238-pounder brings a toughness that resonates with teammates. "He's a football player," Warren said. "He plays quarterback, but when you watch him play and the energy he brings and the way he runs the ball, he's just a football player and that fires up our offense." Now Allar and Penn State have a chance to silence critics who say that the Nittany Lions don't show up in big games. Not that he's worried about what other people think. "I think it's a skill at the end of the day — blocking out the outside noise," Allar said. "Focusing on you and the process and being honest with yourself, both good and bad."

Small SUVs continued to sell well in Australia throughout 2024, and that meant there were plenty of them for us to review. As we continue recapping our 2024, we’re compiling the highest-rated cars from across Australia’s most popular new car segments into a list to show you what we liked best. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today We’ve done mid-sized SUVs and utes so far, which means small SUVs are now up to bat. For this list we’ve kept it to the sub-$45,000 segment on the VFACTS sales charts, as they’re much more approachable for people wanting to simply get behind the wheel. Some of these models have been reviewed on multiple occasions this year, so we’ve only featured the variant that achieved the highest rating. Prices are based on each manufacturer’s configurators for a Victorian postcode, which should provide a representative estimate of what the average Australian buyer will end up paying. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Click on car’s name in the table above to jump directly to its information on the page, or keep scrolling for the full article. Toyota Corolla Cross Our top sub-$45,000 small SUV for 2024 was the Toyota Corolla Cross , which senior contributor Matt Campbell awarded a score of 8.4. That score was for the base GX Hybrid, which we said offered exceptional value, space and efficiency underneath a barebones presentation. “Basic but brilliant” was the term used to sum up the Corolla Cross, and our rating reflects that. It achieved an excellent fuel efficiency of just 4.3L/100km during our test, and with top-notch safety and interior space ratings we deemed it to be properly fit for purpose. We didn’t like how it’s fitted with halogen daytime running lights instead of LEDs. That lead us to suggest the step up to the GXL for an extra $4000-odd was worth it, especially when you consider this base spec is already more than $40,000 drive-away. Still, we found it to be a well-considered small SUV that can comfortably get the job done in a no-frills manner. You can read our full review of the Toyota Corolla Cross GX Hybrid here Interested in buying a Toyota Corolla Cross? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here MORE: Everything Toyota Corolla Cross Skoda Kamiq The Skoda Kamiq received a facelift this year, and our all-encompassing review of the new two-model range by marketplace journalist Josh Nevett listed a score of 8.4. It was praised for its quality tech upgrades, while it also benefits from packing in big-car practicality into its small-car frame. Better yet, we said it was a great value proposition – especially given the base Select costs just $33,990 drive-away. We gave it high individual scores across the board, headlined by a fit-for-purpose rating of 9 and a safety rating of 8.9. The Kamiq also impressed with its low cost of ownership and fuel efficiency, the latter a product of its two quality engines; turbos with either three or four cylinders. A negative aspect was the Monte Carlo’s “polarising” interior design, while we were disappointed that the base-spec Select misses out on adaptive cruise control. As is often a complaint with dual-clutch cars, we also found the Kamiq’s DSG unit was clunky at low speed, though it did have solid performance once on the move. You can read our full review of the Skoda Kamiq here Interested in buying a Skoda Kamiq? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here MORE: Everything Skoda Kamiq Nissan Qashqai As reviewed by marketplace editor James Wong, the Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power scored a respectable 8.2 in March this year. We liked the hybrid Qashqai’s seemingly easy performance, something that comes as a result of Nissan’s unique electric motor-internal combustion engine it has over other traditional hybrids. That gives it a more electric vehicle (EV) feel, though a normal engine can still be heard. That also contributes to its refined on-road characteristics, as it’s mostly quiet at low speeds and generally very smooth. Nissan backs up those traits with an upmarket interior that punches above the Qashqai’s paygrade. It wasn’t all positive though. We don’t like how the e-Power Qashqai is only available in one top-spec Ti variant, as it seems to push it out of the realm of a lot of hybrid buyers. It’s also considerably more expensive than the non-hybrid equivalent. We also felt its ride could be somewhat firm on occasion, but none of that was enough to detract from an otherwise solid Toyota hybrid rival. You can read our full review of the Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power here Interested in buying a Nissan Qashqai? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here MORE: Everything Nissan Qashqai Volkswagen T-Roc We’ve published a handful of reviews for Volkswagen’s T-Roc small SUV this year, but it was senior contributor Matt Campbell’s review of the Style that scored the highest at 8.2. The Style is one rung up from the bottom of the T-Roc range, and we liked it for its easy driving characteristics and its well-laid out cabin. It’s also a considerable improvement on the features list compared to the base CityLife without being too much more expensive. We felt it was nicely fit for purpose, and it scored highly on ride comfort and infotainment technology. Under the bonnet is a simple 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo sent to the front wheels only, with higher-performance options reserved for more expensive T-Rocs. On the other hand, we felt its eight-speed automatic transmission wasn’t quite as sharp as Volkswagen’s typical dual-clutch DSG, but that did mean its low-speed drivability was improved. Its second row also isn’t terribly large as a result of the small SUV frame, and rough roads can induce a fair bit of cabin noise. Still, we found it to be a solid choice for crossover customers. You can read our full review of the Volkswagen T-Roc 110TSI Style here Interested in buying a Volkswagen T-Roc? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here MORE: Everything Volkswagen T-Roc Honda HR-V Honda’s smallest SUV entered 2024 off the back of a fresh redesign, and news editor William Stopford found its top-spec variant to be worthy of a score of 8.1 That variant is the e:HEV L, the one hybrid in the range. We liked how refined it appeared to be, and the Magic Seats in its second row proved to be practical in the real world. Its cabin is also well-appointed and spacious, while everything is practical and easy to operate in daily use. Even those coming to the HR-V for the first time will likely find it easy to get settled. It lost marks for its price and lack of a spare wheel, and we really couldn’t get past the fact it’s only a four-seater. There’s enough space for a third seat on the second row, but the lack of a centre seatbelt means it can’t legally be used as a seat. While the HR-V may not feel as premium as its ZR-V sibling, there’s a lot that it does right to deserve a spot on this list. You can read our full review of the Honda HR-V e:HEV L here Interested in buying a Honda HR-V? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here MORE: Everything Honda HR-V Honourable mentions There were four other small SUVs that were also rated at 8.1, and we feel they deserve a mention too. The final spot on the list above could have easily been taken by the Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP , though the Honda comes first alphabetically. You can read the review of that CX-30 here . Our all-encompassing review of the new Toyota C-HR range could also sneak in, but because a later review of the specific GR Sport variant scored 7.9 we decided to give it an honourable mention instead. The updated MG ZS range scored 8.1 too, but because that was also a broad review of a model we’re yet to review in specifics it gets an honourable mention. Like, the new C-HR GR Sport, the outgoing MG ZST scored 7.6. Finally is the Omoda E5 , which scored 8.1 in its standalone review. We’ve given it an honourable mention because we’re yet to get our hands on one to test at home in our usual manner.

Chris Selley: They assure us Bernardo will 'never get out.' Don't count on itPresident-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks. Kushner "is a tremendous business leader, philanthropist, & dealmaker, who will be a strong advocate representing our Country & its interests," Trump said on his Truth Social website, adding that Jared "worked closely with me in the White House." The choice is in keeping with Trump's pattern, so far, of selecting people, often wealthy, who are close to his family or of proven loyalty. Kushner is a multimillionaire real estate executive and former attorney; his son was a senior adviser during Trump's first term. Trump did not mention, however, that the elder Kushner once served jail time -- a two-year sentence, most of it served in a federal prison. Kushner, who is now 70, pleaded guilty in 2004 to 18 counts of tax evasion, witness tampering and making illegal campaign contributions. The case, which was prosecuted by then US attorney Chris Christie, included sordid details, to which Kushner admitted: that he had hired a prostitute to seduce his brother-in-law, a man cooperating in a campaign finance inquiry, and then videotaped the encounter and sent it to the man's wife, Kushner's sister, to dissuade her from testifying against him. Christie, who worked on Trump's first presidential transition team and then opposed him in this year's Republican primary contests, later said Kushner had committed a "loathsome" and "disgusting crime." In 2020, Trump issued a pardon to Kushner, whose conviction had resulted in him being disbarred in three states. Nominees for key ambassadorships are often business associates of a president-elect, or major political donors. But it is rare, if not unprecedented, to name a convicted felon. The first two men to fill the prestigious Paris post were famed inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin and a future president, Thomas Jefferson. If confirmed, Kushner would succeed Denise Bauer, a former ambassador to Belgium who was a major Democratic fundraiser and donor. md/bbk/md

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Musk causes uproar for backing Germany's far-right party ahead of key electionsThe Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) has said that Nigeria has no business with poverty but for poor leadership recruitment processes since 1960. Dr Azeez Olasunkade, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the institute, made this remark at the inaugural Induction Ceremony of ILCS on Friday in Lagos. The maiden induction, with the theme: “ Nigeria at 64: The Leadership Factor-Which Way Out?” had in attendance various technocrats, and professionals among others physically and virtually. Olasunkade, who noted that everything rises and falls on leadership, said that progress of any family, group or nation depended on the prowess and character of its leadership. According to him, challenges facing Nigeria and most African countries are predominantly because of poor leadership, hence the emergence of the institute. “Nigeria as a nation, with what we are endowed with, human and material resources, has no business with poverty but for leadership challenges,” the president said. He said that the institute evolved as a product of necessity for the need of good leaders in various sectors to fulfil the aspiration and yearnings of the people. He said that the multidimensional professional body, as an offshoot of the Chartered Institute of Leadership, Policy and Strategy, had the mandate to regulate and promote the net worth of responsible and disciplined leadership. He said this was to ensure a just, equitable and fair society through research, advocacy, capacity-building and effective strategic thrusts across the strata of the society for the benefit of humanity. He said that ILCS as an emerging institute prioritised sustainable development and core values to promote responsible, competent and strategic leadership across all sectors through advocacy. He identified critical challenges facing leadership in Nigeria to include corruption, lack of accountability and transparency, poor governance, weak institutions, and ethnic and religious divisions among others. Emphasising the need to strengthen the decision and governance structure, Olasunkade urged the inductees to abide the the professional conduct of the institute. After the administration of an oath of allegiance to fellows, full members and associates of ILSC, Olasunkade admitted the physical and virtual inductees into the institute. In his keynote address, Prof. David Aworawo, a Professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, said that Nigerians had high hopes when the nation gained independence in 1960. According to him, it appears that Nigeria was more prosperous five years before independence than even five years after independence, because of the political crisis that started from the first republic. He said that many of the battles had been because of selfish and personal interests. In his opening remark, Mr Akinlolu Iroko, the Chairman of the occasion, described the leadership position as a service and not a job. Iroko said that it was unfortunate that Nigerians were still blaming the colonial masters for their woes 64 years after independence. “Our own democracy has not produced leaders but rulers. Leadership means integrity, inspiration, humility and empathy. If we remove this from leadership, it is the opposite we will get,” he said. According to him, the story of Nigeria and Africa with change responsible, competent and strategic leaders. Speaking in an interview, one of the inductees and lawyer, Mr Olajide Ologun, noted that people without effective leadership would not enjoy the developmental benefits of the prosperity accruable from the resources given by God. According to him, Africa, in comparison to some countries like Singapore, America, Australia, and Switzerland, is battling high poverty despite having more resources than some of these foreign countries, because of poor leadership. Noting that leadership was about wisdom, service, accountability, and responsibility, Ologun said, “The earlier we start redirecting our leadership culture in Nigeria towards selfless service to the citizens, we are going nowhere as Africans.” According to him, at 64 after independence, considering the nation’s resources, Nigerians’ expectations are still very high but the result has not reflected those expectations. No fewer than 50 new members were inducted including a lawyer, Olajide Ologun, Kamar Isikalu, Salau Isiaka, Bolanle Disu, Ibukun Ekisola, Oluwakemi Shonubi, Sunday Aiyegba, Bolaji Lartey, and Emmanuel Adeloye. Others are Adesina Adegoke, Omotola Adegoke, Olawale Ajani, Olusegun Ajibewa, Itunu Abudu, Anne Kushimo, Henry Ogbulogo, Adebisi Adegboye, Hakeem Gbadamosi, Abolanle Agboola, Monsurat Abdulwarees-Solanke among others.As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, investors are constantly searching for the next breakout token. While established names like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Tron (TRX) remain household staples, a new and innovative player, Lightchain AI (LCAI) , is quickly emerging as the go-to choice for investors seeking higher returns and long-term growth. With Lightchain AI's unique integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, analysts are predicting that it could outperform Dogecoin and Tron in the coming years. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at why Lightchain AI is gaining traction over these established tokens and what makes it stand out in the crypto market. Why Dogecoin and Tron May Struggle to Maintain Momentum Dogcoin (DOGE) and Tron (TRX) has both had great times, mainly due to strong group support and viral charm. Dogecoin, first a joke coin, has got fame from famous folks backing it and a big social media buzz. Even with its growth, DOGE’s use is still small, having no real way to be used apart from being a safe spot for cash or guesswork asset. People who want lasting worth are getting cautious about its need on market feelings and fame jumps. In the other side, Tron (TRX), a chain made for apps that work without a middleman and sharing content, meets hard fight from Ethereum and other first level answers that give more scale and stronger systems. While Tron has done big steps in smart deals and making money from content; it is still struggling with a quite small use case and rising fight in t͏he blockchain area. Both DOGE and TRX may face challenges maintaining their growth trajectories in the long term, especially as the market increasingly values real-world utility and technological innovation. Lightchain AI's Unmatched Innovation: AI Meets Blockchain Using a novel Proof of Intelligence (PoI) consensus mechanism, Lightchain AI rewards nodes for doing artificial intelligence (model training and optimization) calculations. Unlike more conventional mechanisms like Proof of Work or Proof of Stake, this creative approach improves network security and efficiency. Reflecting its dedication to both innovation and scalability, Lightchain AI intends to open its testnet in January 2025 followed by the mainnet activation in March 2025 under direction of a thorough roadmap. 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Atlantic Lithium Limited ( LON:ALL – Get Free Report )’s share price traded up 12.7% during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as high as GBX 18.10 ($0.23) and last traded at GBX 17.70 ($0.22). 3,890,205 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 247% from the average session volume of 1,119,534 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 15.71 ($0.20). Atlantic Lithium Stock Performance The stock has a market cap of £114.99 million, a P/E ratio of -17.18 and a beta of -0.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.72, a quick ratio of 6.08 and a current ratio of 3.58. The firm’s 50 day moving average is GBX 12.67 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 15.26. Atlantic Lithium Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Atlantic Lithium Limited engages in the exploration and development of mineral properties in West Africa. It primarily explores for lithium deposits. The company's flagship project is the Ewoyaa lithium project located in Ghana. It holds interest in a lithium property covering an area of 774 square kilometers in Côte d'Ivoire. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Atlantic Lithium Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Atlantic Lithium and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .La Salle defeats Stetson 92-77

When the United States imposed sanctions on four Pakistani entities - including National Development Complex (NDC) - this week to target the country's long-range missile program, one question remained unanswered: why the US is after Pakistan's ballistic missile program. It was often said that Pakistan's missile and nuclear programs didn't fit into US' larger geostrategic objectives. The other factor for the US opposition to Pakistan's missile and nuclear programs was because of the country's economic, security and political vulnerabilities. The US is thought to have conducted war-games on how to secure Pakistan's nuclear assets in case the South Asian nation slipped into chaos or any rouge elements took over. However, for the first time a senior US official made a stunning claim about Pakistan's long-range missile program. A senior White House official on Thursday said nuclear-armed Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile capabilities that eventually could allow it to strike targets well beyond South Asia, making it an "emerging threat" to the United States. Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer's surprise revelation underscored how far the once-close ties between Washington and Islamabad have deteriorated since the 2021 US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. It also raised questions about whether Pakistan has shifted the objectives of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs' long intended to counter those of India, with which it has fought three major wars since 1947. Speaking to the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Finer said Pakistan has pursued "increasingly sophisticated missile technology, from long-range ballistic missile systems to equipment, that would enable the testing of significantly larger rocket motors". If those trends continue, Finer said, "Pakistan will have the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the United States". The number of nuclear-armed states with missiles that can reach the US homeland "is very small and they tend to be adversarial", he continued, naming Russia, North Korea and China. "So, candidly, it's hard for us to see Pakistan's actions as anything other than an emerging threat to the United States," Finer said. His speech came a day after Washington announced a new round of sanctions related to Pakistan's ballistic missile development program, including for the first time against the state-run defence agency that oversees the program. There was no immediate official reaction to the latest claims by the US official. However, privately officials strongly dismissed the US concerns as "absurd". One official explained that Pakistan's nuclear and missile programs were only aimed at thwarting India. Pakistan's ballistic missile program, according to the official, was part of the country's overall deterence to ward off any misadventure from neighbouring India. "The claim that our missile program is a threat for the US is simply bizarre," said another official. Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missile system in order to neutralise the Indian defense shield. As part of the program, Pakistan conducted the first test of Ababeel in January 2017, followed by its second test six years later in October 2023. During these six years, continuous work on this technology has been ongoing at NDC. Ababeel has a range of 2,200km and can carry more than one war heads both nuclear and conventional. Pakistan also successfully tested Shaheen-III which has a range of 2,750km. Experts say none of the long-range missiles has a range beyond India. But to target US or its interests, Pakistan requires a missile that ranges over 10,000km. One official said how on earth Washington has come to this conclusion that first Pakistan manufactures long-range missile and then hit the targets in the US. Another fear of the US, some observers think, is that Pakistan's missile program could pose a threat to its ally Israel. The real target of the US sanctions is to target Pakistan's space program. The US is worried that Pakistan is trying to build a Space Launch Vehicle. The space launch vehicle has duel use. It can be used for satellite launch but at the same time for Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), which can have range from 8000 to 15000km. But officials rubbished such claims, saying Pakistan's space program was meant for peaceful use. Some observers think that the US, under the pretext of Pakistan's missile program, is targeting the Chinese interests. The US has long feared that China is helping Pakistan's missile and nuclear programs, a claim strongly dismissed by both sides. The latest US move is reminiscent of the sanctions imposed on Pakistan after the US withdrawal in 1989 in wake of Soviet troops ouster from Afghanistan. The Pressler Amendment, which was passed in 1985 to keep an eye on Pakistan's nuclear program, was finally invoked by the US President in 1990. Senior Bush refused to certify that Pakistan was not developing nuclear weapons, leading to cutting of all security and other assistance. Officials said such moves by the US would only deepen trust deficit and lend credence to voices who believe that Washington has never been a trustworthy partner of Islamabad. They added that previously Pakistan had shown that such sanctions made little impact and the latest one would also prove to be counterproductive. COMMENTS Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see our