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U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) welcomes a crowd during a runoff election night party at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead on January 6, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) President-elect Donald Trump nominates former Senator Kelly Loeffler as the head of the Small Business Administration. Loeffler’s nomination is praised for her experience in reducing bureaucracy and fostering small business growth. Having served as a U.S. Senator from Georgia, Loeffler has a mixed political and business background with experience in finance and technology. ATLANTA - President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump praised Loeffler’s extensive experience in business and government. He emphasized her skills in streamlining operations and fostering growth for small businesses, which he described as 'the backbone of our great economy.' "Kelly will bring her experience in business and Washington to reduce red tape, and unleash opportunity for our Small Businesses to grow, innovate, and thrive," Trump wrote. "She will focus on ensuring that SBA is accountable to Taxpayers by cracking down on waste, fraud, and regulatory overreach." Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp appointed Loeffler to the U.S. Senate in December 2019 after Sen. Johnny Isakson resigned due to health issues. She served until January 2021 but was defeated in a special election by Democrat Raphael Warnock in a January 2021 runoff. Trump commended her work on legislation aimed at protecting women in sports. Prior to her political career, Loeffler spent 25 years in financial services and technology. As Executive Vice President, she contributed to the growth of a company that expanded from 100 employees to over 10,000 and achieved Fortune 500 status. "Kelly was a tremendous fighter in the U.S. Senate," Trump said. "Along with her amazing husband, Jeff, she helped build a Fortune 500 company and played a crucial role in securing my Big Election Win in Georgia." Upon confirmation, Loeffler would oversee the agency tasked with aiding, counseling, assisting, and protecting the interests of small business concerns and helping families and businesses recover from national and other declared disasters. A native of Illinois, Loeffler moved to Georgia in the early 2000s and quickly rose to prominence in the state's business and political scenes. She and her husband, Jeffrey Sprecher, co-own the Atlanta Dream, a WNBA team, and have been active Republican donors. Loeffler is currently a co-chair of Trump's inaugural committee. The Source: The naming of former Sen. Kelly Loeffler was announced by President-elect Donald Trump on his social media platform Truth Social. Details about Loeffler's life and career were compiled using previous reports by FOX 5 Atlanta, the Associated Press, and FOX News.

Minter: Cut flowers for the holidaysSpecsavers Barry has teamed up with ETO, a shop run by social enterprise Awesome Wales, to provide more than 200 branded vests. They will be given to children in the area to help them be more visible to drivers on the road throughout the winter months. The initiative starts on December 1 and will run throughout the Christmas season, which is a time when darker mornings and evenings increase the risk of road-related accidents. Jamie Pullen, retail director at Specsavers Barry, said: "At Specsavers Barry, our commitment to the community goes beyond ensuring clear vision and hearing. "We are proud to work with ETO to improve road safety for children in Barry. "These high-visibility vests are a simple yet impactful way to help ensure their safety during the darker months." The initiative was announced in line with Road Safety Week, which takes place from November 17 to November 23. This is the UK’s biggest annual road safety campaign, which this year aims to raise awareness about safe and sustainable travel. Amy Greenfield, director at Awesome Wales, said: "We’re thrilled to partner with Specsavers Barry for this important initiative. "At Awesome Wales, we’re passionate about giving back to the community, and these high-visibility vests will make a real difference in keeping children safe as they navigate their daily journeys." The vests will be given out to parents for free at ETO, which is located on Holton Road. Parents are encouraged to visit the shop from December 1 to collect the vests for their children. For more information about the partnership and other community initiatives by Specsavers Barry, visit their website or Awesome Wales. Specsavers also provides home visits for customers unable to visit stores due to disability or illness.

Pig manure fertilizer could boost corn yieldSTARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Josh Hubbard scored 14 of his team-high 25 points in the final 10 minutes and Mississippi State pulled away late to post a 91-84 win over a road-weary Prairie View A&M on Sunday afternoon. Prairie View A&M, playing its eighth straight road game after a season-opening win over a non-NCAA opponent, will not play its second home game until it hosts Grambling in the Southwestern Athletic Conference opener January 4. The Panthers have surrendered 100 points or more in three games and opponents have topped 90 points in seven of their eight road losses. Mississippi State (8-1), fresh off a dominating performance in a 90-57 win over No. 18 Pitt in the SEC/ACC Men's Challenge, got all it could handle from the Panthers. The teams were tied at the break at 44-44 and Tanahj Pettway hit from deep to give Prairie View the lead, 65-64 midway through the second half. The Bulldogs responded with a 16-2 run kick-started by a pair of Josh Hubbard layups and a Claudell Harris Jr., 3 and capped by a Hubbard 3 and a Jordan Tillmon layup to take an 80-68 lead with under five minutes to play. Hubbard hit 4 of 10 from beyond the arc and had three assists and a pair of steals. Harris came off the bench to hit 3 of 6 from deep to add 21 points. Shawn Jones Jr. scored 11 points, Michael Nwoko scored 10 points and grabbed 10 boards and RJ Melendez had 10 points. Nick Anderson led the Panthers with 21 points and four assists. Pettway hit 4 of 5 from deep and finished with 20 points while Marcel Bryant added 19 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. 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

Posts area Latest 1 of 1 Go to latest Pinned post from 5.13am Voters think PM is weak as support for Labor slashed again: new polls By David Crowe Voters have slashed their core support for federal Labor to a new low of 27 per cent amid a deepening dispute over the cost of living, backing the Coalition to deliver more help to households over the next three years. In a rebuff to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the latest Resolve Political Monitor shows that 56 per cent of voters have rejected his new message on the economy – “we have your back” – after years of pressure on family budgets. The survey also reveals that 59 per cent of voters believe they are worse off than when Labor came to power at the last election, with only 13 per cent feeling better off. Asked to name the party and leader most likely to make them better off over the next three years, Australians backed Dutton and the Coalition over Albanese and Labor by 36 to 27 per cent. Loading Meanwhile, the latest Newspoll published by The Australian , also spelled trouble for Labor, with Albanese found to be the weakest prime minister Australia has seen in the 16 years the poll has tracked the “strong and decisive” rating. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is considered to be the stronger and more decisive leader, according to the poll. However, Albanese was still ranked as less arrogant than Dutton and remains the preferred prime minister. Read more of the latest exclusive polling here. With AAP Latest posts Latest posts 5.26am Suspected underground explosion rocks busy Gold Coast street An emergency declaration was made in the centre of the Gold Coast’s busy tourist strip after a suspected underground explosion sparked chaos. Fire investigators were trying to determine the cause of the blast in Surfers Paradise on Sunday afternoon. A woman in her 20s was left with lower leg injuries and remained in a stable condition. Police declared an emergency around Cavill Avenue, Elkhorn Avenue, The Esplanade and Surfers Paradise Boulevard about 6.15pm. An exclusion zone was put in place, which was later revoked about 8.15pm. 5.13am Voters think PM is weak as support for Labor slashed again: new polls By David Crowe Voters have slashed their core support for federal Labor to a new low of 27 per cent amid a deepening dispute over the cost of living, backing the Coalition to deliver more help to households over the next three years. In a rebuff to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the latest Resolve Political Monitor shows that 56 per cent of voters have rejected his new message on the economy – “we have your back” – after years of pressure on family budgets. The survey also reveals that 59 per cent of voters believe they are worse off than when Labor came to power at the last election, with only 13 per cent feeling better off. Asked to name the party and leader most likely to make them better off over the next three years, Australians backed Dutton and the Coalition over Albanese and Labor by 36 to 27 per cent. Loading Meanwhile, the latest Newspoll published by The Australian , also spelled trouble for Labor, with Albanese found to be the weakest prime minister Australia has seen in the 16 years the poll has tracked the “strong and decisive” rating. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is considered to be the stronger and more decisive leader, according to the poll. However, Albanese was still ranked as less arrogant than Dutton and remains the preferred prime minister. Read more of the latest exclusive polling here. With AAP 5.08am Cooler in Brisbane than the past weekend After sweating through a sweltering Sunday, we’re back to a muggy Monday in Brisbane today. The outlook is for a cloudy day with a top of 30 degrees, and a 60 per cent chance of showers. The weather bureau is also suggesting a storm might blow up this evening. Here’s the forecast for the warm week ahead: Advertisement 5.07am This morning’s headlines at a glance Stories making the rounds beyond Brisbane this morning include: Voters have slashed their core support for federal Labor to a new low of 27 per cent amid a deepening dispute over the cost of living. The Coalition told the CSIRO to re-do its nuclear report. It’s bad news for Peter Dutton . A new image released by New York police of the suspect in a taxi. Credit: AP ‘The net is tightening’: Police have released two more photos of New York shooter . Syrian government falls to fast-moving rebels , ending 50 years of iron rule by Assad family. Opinion: ‘Fatty’ Vautin was a TV trailblazer. The silence from some after his retirement says a lot. 4.59am The top stories for today Good morning, thanks for joining us for Brisbane Times’ live news blog. It’s Monday, December 9, and we’re expecting a cloudy day and a top temperature of 30 degrees. In this morning’s local headlines: Premier David Crisafulli has defended his government’s new youth crime laws with new data after his own attorney-general conceded they would be a violation of human rights. Queensland’s Housing Minister Sam O’Connor has urged people buying their first home to rent out a room after a change to rules that had previously meant doing so would cost them grants and concessions. Two unique Brisbane fashion brands, which aim to empower women, both had modest beginnings – yet they are now some of our most impressive exports. Thirty years ago, Peter and Carolyn Hoffman faced the worst day of their lives. Now they spend the holiday season bringing joy to their local community with impressive Christmas light and displays. And NBA legend George Gervin has revealed his hopes of creating a “feeder” system between Australian and American basketball, as he seeks to transform the Brisbane Bullets into a juggernaut. Latest 1 of 1 Latest Most Viewed in National LoadingKurt Busch, one of NASCAR's celebrated champions, is taking time out from his racing career to embrace the more personal side of life. Since retiring from full-time racing in 2023, the accomplished driver with 34 race victories, who also claimed the 2004 Cup Series Championship and won the 2017 Daytona 500, took his girlfriend to Disneyland. Busch's return to Disneyland is his first since he was 12 years old, and he shared the experience with his followers on X with the playful caption: "Warning! Here comes my Disneyland photo dump. I haven't been here since I was 12 years old. Thanks @Disneyland, we had a blast!" His post featured pictures and video of the couple. Warning! Here comes my Disneyland photo dump I haven’t been here since I was 12yr old. Thanks @Disneyland we had a blast! pic.twitter.com/rXY69ozsPA Busch and Moore also attended an NFL game at the Bank of America Stadium, witnessing the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Carolina Panthers, and supported his brother, Kyle Busch, at a USAC Midget Series race in Ventura, California. Fans eagerly commented on his posts, sharing their well-wishes during the NASCAR off-seasons. Comments flooded in, with one fan saying, "Looks like you two had lots of fun! Merry Christmas!" Another commented on how crazy it would be to run into the driver at Disneyland: "Imagine going to Cars Land and seeing Kurt Busch—I'd lose it!" Despite stepping away from the motorsport that defined much of his life, Busch remains connected still. His role as a motorsport consultant for 23XI Racing, a team co-owned by the legendary Michael Jordan and racer Denny Hamlin, ensures his influence within NASCAR is maintained. Earlier this year, Busch was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. His blood-alcohol level was 0.17% at the time of driving, with the legal limit in North Carolina being 0.08%. He later broke his silence , saying the following: "I take full responsibility for my recent DWI arrest and deeply regret my actions. I voluntarily completed a pre-trial assessment and followed all recommendations ahead of my court date. "I'm committed to making amends, ensuring this never happens again, and returning to racing with a renewed focus. Thank you to everyone who has supported me." He added: "I'm very disappointed in myself and I apologize to my family, my racing family, and to my fans. "I will work with the authorities to rectify the situation and work with the county to make it a safer place in the future." Busch faced a 60-day suspended sentence, a 12-month term of unsupervised probation, and the turning over of his driving license.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks on the day of the 114th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution in Mexico City, Mexico, on Nov. 20. Raquel Cunha/Reuters Robin Shaban is associate partner at Deetken Insight and fellow at the Public Policy Forum and Social Capital Partners. Saúl Sandoval Perea is professor of politics and economics at CETYS Universidad in Tijuana, Mexico. This year has been historic for Mexico. The country elected its first female president and undertook a major overhaul of its judicial system. Moreover, the government is on the verge of fundamentally reforming – and in some instances eliminating – several independent regulatory agencies. These populist changes could have a substantial effect on Canadian investors and other business interests in Mexico. They may also foreshadow populist trends within our own Canadian borders that businesses and investors will need to face. In a radical shift, Mexico’s recent judicial reform opens the selection process for some 7,000 judges and other justice positions – including Supreme Court justices – to citizens through popular vote. Domestic and international investors are increasingly wary of these changes, fearing heightened politicization, diminished independence of the judicial system and a less secure investment environment. On top of these changes, the government is also aiming to drastically reform various regulatory institutions that oversee competition law enforcement, government transparency, energy and telecommunications. Their functions and responsibilities would be transferred to a few federal ministries, ostensibly to save money for social programs and pensions. To appease investors and critics, and to comply with USMCA provisions, the ruling party and the federal government have pledged to make the competition, energy and telecommunications commissions decentralized agencies with technical independence and their own resources. However, they would still lack the authority to set their own budgets. These changes have been developing for years and this trajectory is unlikely to change any time soon. Left-wing former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador began calling for a judicial overhaul last year after frequent clashes with the country’s Supreme Court. He described Mexico’s regulatory agencies as “ wasteful ” and in service of business interests rather than the people. López Obrador didn’t have the votes in Congress to make the judicial and regulatory changes he envisioned. But that situation changed this past summer when his party and its allies secured a supermajority in both legislative chambers. Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s newly inaugurated president and López Obrador’s political protégé, will now lead the charge on dismantling regulatory agencies and realizing López Obrador’s vision. Not surprisingly, these judicial and regulatory reforms may challenge Mexico’s free-trade agreement with Canada and the U.S. Changes to Mexico’s regulators, namely its competition authority, also run counter to best practices outlined by the OECD by making agencies open to political influence. The Mexican government has sent very strong signals that it will not be deterred by Canada or the U.S. from pursuing these profound changes, going so far as to freeze communications with both U.S. and Canadian embassies. Even if officials in Canada were able to somehow curb the reforms Mexico is pursuing, there is little they can do to address the root issue – a deterioration in the population’s trust in conventionally accepted economic policy and regulation. However, with the election of Donald Trump and his vow of substantial tariffs, leaders in Canada and Mexico have been stressing the need for more communication and collaboration. The very fact that the current government believes that courts and regulators are failing to create outcomes that benefit Mexicans is troubling. The drastic reforms being pursued by the government reflect the strength of this conviction. This crisis of faith in government legitimacy isn’t unique to Mexico, as the United States’ election of Mr. Trump shows. Even in Canada, populist trends are shaping economic policy, such as the coming two-month GST break on certain items and promised $250 rebate cheques. Canadian businesses and investors need to adjust to this new populist reality to successfully navigate the inevitable political shifts happening in both Mexico and here in Canada. Regulators may not outright abandon the highly technical and dispassionate ways they evaluate business investments and strategies. However, they may choose to closely scrutinize businesses they may have previously ignored if they perceive potential harm to the broader public, whether real or imagined. To navigate this new landscape, businesses and investors must consider the optics of their activities more carefully. They will also need to find ways to clearly and credibly articulate how they are creating real value for individuals and their families, not just top-line GDP. The unfolding populist wave in Mexico serves as a stark reminder for Canadian businesses: The rules of engagement in global markets are shifting. This isn’t just about trade agreements or regulatory frameworks; it’s about grappling with a deeper, more pervasive challenge – restoring public trust in institutions that underpin economic systems. 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