"Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" Thanks for your interest in Kalkine Media's content! To continue reading, please log in to your account or create your free account with us.

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Check Saturday’s headlines after Michigan’s upset win at The Ohio State University, Deion’s and Billy’s vows and Iron Bowl fracas, etc.: “Warren challenges OSU over postgame brawl after Michigan win: ‘You should’ve done something about it.’” “Ohio State-Michigan Ends in Brawl After Wolverines Plant Flag on OSU Logo.” “Police Use Pepper Spray.” “Conference fines schools $100,000 apiece.” “Sanders Draws Line: Colorado Buff’s Face Discipline Over Gang Sign Celebrations.” “Napier apologizes for ‘embarrassing’ postgame melee vs. Florida State, promises consequences.” “Tempers flare during Iron Bowl.” “College Football Bowl Projections: Ohio State, Miami Losses Plunge Playoff Into Pure Pandemonium.” Ricky Adams Surprised? Ahead, let’s count players skipping bowl games “prepping for the NFL Combine/Draft,” creating ever-diminishing, bowls that’re less fun than solitaire Chinese Checkers. The NCAA is moving toward increasing football scholarship totals from 85 to 105, simultaneously invoking the opposite of Emma Lazarus’s welcoming words to U.S.A. arrivals: “Walk-ons not welcome in college sports’ future.” Next, and sadly monstrous, SEC schools have been required to publish injury reports throughout game weeks, so gamblers are bettor informed. Can’t see where anything evil could erupt from enhanced sports gambling, or so the 1919 Chicago White Sox, Alex Karas, Paul Hornung and Pete Rose thought. Is what we watch what’s really happening? Do college fans think some officials’ decisions look suspicious? Or wonder how a quarterback misses a wide-open receiver or how a ball carrier fumbles for no apparent reason? Hmmm. Elsewhere, can anyone deny a future doomsday headline: “ESPN Announces Rose Bowl to Be Played at 1 a.m. Christmas Morning in Poughkeepsie?“ Just wonderin’ ... In the aftermath of the NCAA’s December 4 early signing date for high school football players, on December 9, fans can monitor the transfer pothole, that’s already produced a season of seemingly unexplainable losses/wins. Speaking of the pothole, Alabama (9-3) has 13 transfers; Auburn (5-7) has 38; and Colorado (9-3) has 51. Troy, with 52, boasted a 4-8 record. Arizona State has 65 transfers. Nowadays, it’s not how many starred players a college signs; it’s how many it keeps ... by recruiting/paying its current players daily. There has to be ill will when players emerge from the pothole and are inserted ahead of same position players, who’ve paid with practices/sweat/injuries to play at their school and were projected starters until the new guys arrived. As everyone knows, there’s no “team” in “I.” We may all end up Notre Dame fans. That’s today’s NCAA football. Moving to amateur sports, let’s remember Enterprise High School’s football season that ended one game short of the rematch the Wildcats wanted to play: Central/Phenix City. Here’s how Enterprise opponents ended 95-55 in combined 2024 records: Andalusia—7-5, second-round playoff loss; Pike Road—10-4, semi-final loss; Dothan—5-5; Auburn—10-1, second-round loss; Central—10-2 in Wednesday’s 7A Championship Game vs. Thompson; Carver—6-3; Opelika—9-3, second-round loss; J.A.G.—2-9; Smiths Station—0-10; Austin—9-2, first-round loss to EHS; Baker—9-3, second-round loss to EHS; Thompson—8-5, played Central in Wednesday 7A Championship; Choctawhatchee—10-3, third-round playoff loss. Enterprise outscored opponents, 341-254, went 4-2 at home, 4-3 away. And now they’re getting ready for next year. Hmmm. Rod Serling would’ve felt cozily delighted attending Arkansas at Missouri’s snow game, a hogs-on-ice SEC spectacular Missouri won ... Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!

WOONSOCKET, R.I. , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health Corporation ("CVS Health" or the "Company," NYSE: CVS) announced today the applicable Reference Yields and Total Consideration (each as summarized in the tables below) to be paid in connection with the previously announced cash tender offer (the "Maximum Tender Offer" ) for the maximum principal amount of the following series of Maximum Tender Offer Notes (as defined below) for which the aggregate purchase price, not including Accrued Interest (as defined below), payable in respect of such Maximum Tender Offer Notes, does not exceed $1,774,423,242.62 (such maximum purchase price, the "Maximum Tender Offer Amount"): its 2.700% Senior Notes due 2040, the 3.875% Senior Notes due 2047 issued by its wholly-owned subsidiary Aetna Inc. ("Aetna"), its 4.250% Senior Notes due 2050, the 4.125% Senior Notes due 2042 issued by Aetna, its 4.125% Senior Notes due 2040, its 2.125% Senior Notes due 2031, its 1.875% Senior Notes due 2031, its 5.050% Senior Notes due 2048, the 4.500% Senior Notes due 2042 issued by Aetna and its 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030 (together, the "Maximum Tender Offer Notes"). The applicable Reference Yield for the Maximum Tender Offer Notes and the Total Consideration for the Maximum Tender Offer Notes are summarized in the table below: Maximum Tender Offer Notes : Title of Notes CUSIP Number Original Issuer Principal Amount Outstanding Maturity Date Acceptance Priority Level (1) UST Reference Security Bloomberg Reference Page Fixed Spread (bps) Early Tender Payment (2) Reference Yield (3) Total Consideration (2)(3) Approximate Proration Factor (4) 2.700% Senior Notes due 2040 126650DP2 CVS Health Corporation $1,250,000,000 8/21/2040 1 4.625% due 11/15/2044 FIT1 +110 bps $30 4.676 % $685.54 100 % 3.875% Senior Notes due 2047 00817YAZ1 Aetna Inc. $1,000,000,000 8/15/2047 2 4.625% due 11/15/2044 FIT1 +121 bps $30 4.676 % $750.06 100 % 4.250% Senior Notes due 2050 126650DL1 CVS Health Corporation $750,000,000 4/1/2050 3 4.250% due 8/15/2054 FIT1 +136 bps $30 4.611 % $776.80 100 % 4.125% Senior Notes due 2042 00817YAM0 Aetna Inc. $500,000,000 11/15/2042 4 4.625% due 11/15/2044 FIT1 +122 bps $30 4.676 % $805.69 100 % 4.125% Senior Notes due 2040 126650DK3 CVS Health Corporation $1,000,000,000 4/1/2040 5 4.625% due 11/15/2044 FIT1 +119 bps $30 4.676 % $825.77 57.5 % 2.125% Senior Notes due 2031 126650DR8 CVS Health Corporation $1,000,000,000 9/15/2031 6 4.250% due 11/15/2034 FIT1 +92 bps $30 N/A N/A 0 % 1.875% Senior Notes due 2031 126650DQ0 CVS Health Corporation $1,250,000,000 2/28/2031 7 4.250% due 11/15/2034 FIT1 +87 bps $30 N/A N/A 0 % 5.050% Senior Notes due 2048 126650CZ1 CVS Health Corporation $8,000,000,000 3/25/2048 8 4.250% due 8/15/2054 FIT1 +156 bps $30 N/A N/A 0 % 4.500% Senior Notes due 2042 00817YAJ7 Aetna Inc. $500,000,000 5/15/2042 9 4.625% due 11/15/2044 FIT1 +130 bps $30 N/A N/A 0 % 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030 126650DN7 CVS Health Corporation $1,250,000,000 8/21/2030 10 4.125% due 11/30/2029 FIT1 +106 bps $30 N/A N/A 0 % (1) Subject to each of the Maximum Tender Offer Amount and proration, the principal amount of each series of Maximum Tender Offer Notes that is purchased in the Maximum Tender Offer will be determined in accordance with the applicable acceptance priority level (in numerical priority order) specified in this column. (2) Per $1,000 principal amount of Maximum Tender Offer Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date (as defined below) and accepted for purchase. (3) Pricing information has only been provided for the Maximum Tender Offer Notes that are expected to be fully or partially accepted for tender. (4) The proration factor has been rounded to the nearest tenth of a percentage point for presentation purposes. The Maximum Tender Offer is being made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated December 2, 2024 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase"), which sets forth a more detailed description of the Maximum Tender Offer. Copies of the Offer to Purchase are available at www.dfking.com/cvs . The Maximum Tender Offer is open to all registered holders (individually, a "Holder" and collectively, the "Holders") of the Maximum Tender Offer Notes. The Total Consideration payable by CVS Health for the Maximum Tender Offer Notes is a price per $1,000 principal amount calculated as described in the Offer to Purchase in a manner intended to result in a yield to maturity or first par call date, as the case may be, equal to the sum of the yield to maturity of the applicable U.S. Treasury reference security specified in the table above as determined at 10:00 a.m. , New York City time, on December 16, 2024 and the applicable fixed spread shown in the table above. Maximum Tender Offer Notes that were tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to 5:00 p.m. , New York City time, on December 13, 2024 (the "Early Tender Date") and that are accepted for purchase will receive the applicable Total Consideration, which includes the Early Tender Payment (as defined in the Offer to Purchase). Maximum Tender Offer Notes that are tendered after the Early Tender Date but at or prior to 5:00 p.m. , New York City time, on December 31, 2024 (the "Maximum Tender Offer Expiration Date") (unless earlier terminated by CVS Health as described in the Offer to Purchase) and that are not validly withdrawn and that are accepted for purchase will receive only the applicable Tender Offer Consideration (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), which is the applicable Total Consideration minus the Early Tender Payment. The Maximum Tender Offer Withdrawal Deadline of 5:00 p.m. , New York City time, on December 13, 2024 has passed and, accordingly, Maximum Tender Offer Notes validly tendered in the Maximum Tender Offer may no longer be withdrawn. The settlement date for the Maximum Tender Offer Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date and accepted for purchase is expected to be December 18, 2024 , the third business day after the Early Tender Date (the "Early Settlement Date"). Although the Maximum Tender Offers is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. , New York City time, on December 31, 2024 , unless extended or terminated, because the aggregate purchase price of Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Early Tender Date exceeded the Maximum Tender Offer Amount, there is not expected to be a Final Settlement Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase), and no Notes tendered after the Early Tender Date are expected to be accepted for purchase. In addition to the Total Consideration for the Maximum Tender Offer Notes, Holders of the Maximum Tender Offer Notes accepted for purchase on the Early Settlement Date will receive accrued and unpaid interest ("Accrued Interest") on those Maximum Tender Offer Notes from the last interest payment date with respect to those Maximum Tender Offer Notes to, but not including, the Early Settlement Date. CVS Health expressly reserves the right, in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law, to amend, extend or terminate the Maximum Tender Offer with respect to any or all series of Maximum Tender Offer Notes at any time if any condition to the Maximum Tender Offer is not satisfied. The Maximum Tender Offer is not conditioned on any minimum principal amount of Maximum Tender Offer Notes being tendered but the Maximum Tender Offer is subject to certain other general conditions as described in the Offer to Purchase. CVS Health has retained Barclays Capital Inc. and Mizuho Securities USA LLC to act as Dealer Managers for the Maximum Tender Offer. D.F. King & Co., Inc. has been retained to act as the Tender and Information Agent for the Maximum Tender Offer. The Offer to Purchase may be accessed at the following link: http://www.dfking.com/cvs . Requests for assistance relating to the procedures for tendering Maximum Tender Notes may be directed to the Tender and Information Agent either by email at cvs@dfking.com , or by phone (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers only) or (800) 487-4870 (for all others toll free). Requests for assistance relating to the terms and conditions of the Maximum Tender Offer may be directed to Barclays Capital Inc. at (800) 438-3242 (toll free) or (212) 528-7581 (collect) or Mizuho Securities USA LLC at (866) 271-7403 (toll-free) or (212) 205-7741. Beneficial owners may also contact their broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, or the solicitation of tenders with respect to, any securities, including the Maximum Tender Offer Notes. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. The Maximum Tender Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase made available to Holders of the Maximum Tender Offer Notes. None of CVS Health, the Dealer Managers, Tender and Information Agent or the trustees with respect to the Maximum Tender Offer Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, is making any recommendation as to whether or not Holders should tender or refrain from tendering all or any portion of their Maximum Tender Offer Notes in response to the Maximum Tender Offer. Holders are urged to evaluate carefully all information in the Offer to Purchase, consult their own investment and tax advisers and make their own decisions whether to tender Maximum Tender Offer Notes in the Maximum Tender Offer, and, if so, the principal amount of Maximum Tender Offer Notes to tender. About CVS Health CVS Health is a leading health solutions company building a world of health around every consumer it serves and connecting care so that it works for people wherever they are. As of September 30, 2024 , the Company had more than 9,000 retail locations, more than 900 walk-in medical clinics, more than 225 primary care medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 90 million plan members and expanding specialty pharmacy solutions, and a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than 800,000 patients per year. The Company also serves an estimated more than 36 million people through traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including expanding Medicare Advantage offerings and a leading standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. The Company is creating new sources of value through its integrated model allowing it to expand into personalized, technology driven care delivery and health services, increasing access to quality care, delivering better health outcomes and lowering overall health care costs. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of CVS Health. By their nature, all forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and/or quantify. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to the risks and uncertainties described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section and under the heading "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2024 , June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2024 and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on CVS Health's forward-looking statements. CVS Health's forward-looking statements are and will be based upon management's then-current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance, and are applicable only as of the dates of such statements. CVS Health does not assume any duty to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, uncertainties or otherwise. Investor Larry McGrath Media Ethan Slavin Contact: Executive Vice President Contact: 860-273-6095 Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Strategic Advisor to the CEO investorinfo@cvshealth.com Ethan.Slavin@CVSHealth.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cvs-health-corporation-announces-pricing-of-maximum-tender-offer-302333016.html SOURCE CVS Health

EA Sports FC Empires is a new mobile soccer game that includes club creation and development, building a guild with other players, and more. Developer EA has announced a new FC title, EA Sports FC Empires , that has just launched on mobile devices. The game serves as a standalone experience separate from EA Sports FC and aims to be a more social, strategy-focused title for soccer lovers. Compared to the EA Sports FC mainline titles, Empires will be a more focused experience and include features such as building a club from the ground up, managing your roster of players, testing out your Squad against other players, and participating in events and activities across the globe. Build a club from the ground up in EA Sports FC Empires In EA Sports FC Empires, you can create your soccer club and customize all aspects, including building important facilities such as training pitches, stadiums, club stores, and more. Players can upgrade these locations to encourage their club’s growth. Of course, the list of players you sign to be on your squad is also essential. In FC Empires, you can manage up to three teams in your club. Furthermore, you can scout for new players, coach your team, alter the lineup and formation to suit your desired playstyle, train your players, and upgrade their talents and traits. A huge lineup of real soccer players & clubs EA Sports FC Empires will have over 4,000 real-life soccer players at launch, a massive variety to help you curate the best lineup for your club. However, the devs have since confirmed that the game will not include any women players and that “there are currently no immediate plans for women’s leagues to be introduced into the game.” However, they further noted that “these plans may change in future.” In addition to the game’s roster of players, Empires will also have 98 authentic clubs from across the biggest Leagues in the world, including the following: Related: Premier League Bundesliga LALIGA EA SPORTS Serie A Made in Italy Ligue 1 McDonald’s Form a Guild with other players EA Sports FC Empires will also include various events and activities for your squads to participate in, all of which will help you gain resources to help strengthen your club. There will be a Guild feature so that you can even team up with your friends. Once you have created a Guild, you can contest areas of the game’s world map by facing off against others. Your Guild’s reputation will be on the line; a win boosts your influence, while a loss could damage it. The aim is to create a Guild to then become the world’s best and most popular soccer club across the whole game. EA Sports FC Empires is now available to play on mobile via early access in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand and can be downloaded for Android and iOS devices.

Red Cat Holdings Inc RCAT reported second-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2025 after the bell on Monday. Here’s a rundown of the report . What Happened: Red Cat reported second-quarter revenue of $1.53 million, missing analyst estimates of $4.13 million. The drone technology company reported a second-quarter loss of 18 cents per share, missing analyst estimates for a loss of eight cents per share, according to Benzinga Pro . “In the second half of 2024, our company decided to focus on the Black Widow, anticipating its success in the SRR final production contract,” said Jeff Thompson , CEO of Red Cat. “We halted production of the Teal 2 to retool for the Black Widow, prioritizing long-term growth over short-term revenue. This strategy has proven successful, enabling us to meet the demands of the new Army contract and all other Black Widow sales and programs of record while managing critical technology integration through our Red Cat Futures Initiative partners. We are now well-positioned to fulfill these demands.” Red Cat ended the quarter with $5.7 million in cash and accounts receivable. The company noted that it has closed on an additional $6 million in financing since the end of the quarter. Check This Out: Taiwan Semiconductor CEO Highlights AI-Powered Drones, Next-Gen Robots As Growth Drivers What’s Next: Red Cat expects full-year revenue for calendar year 2025 of $80 to $120 million. “We are also pleased to announce our partnership with Palantir. With Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence and visual navigation, we believe the Black Widow is one of the most capable drones ever fielded by the Department of Defense. This rucksack-portable drone, powered by Palantir’s software, will boost revenue per drone and increase gross margins,” Thompson said. Red Cat on Monday announced a partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc PLTR to integrate navigation software into its Black Widow drones. The collaboration is expected to help transform autonomous small unmanned aircraft systems operations for modern warfare. Red Cat’s management team will further discuss highlights from the quarter on a call with analysts and investors at 4:30 p.m. ET. RCAT Price Action: Red Cat Holdings shares were down 13.88% in after-hours, trading at $9.04 at the time of publication Monday, according to Benzinga Pro . Photo: MAcroEcon via Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Princely Umanmielen's return to the Swamp ended with a police escort . Umanmielen, who spent three years at Florida before transferring to Ole Miss, left the stadium with a number of officers surrounding him. And the defensive end still tried to get at heckling fans. It started when Umanmielen left the sideline in the waning seconds of a 24-17 loss to the Gators . He was walking toward the visiting locker room when at least one fan yelled at him from the stands. Umanmielen clearly didn't like what he heard and made his way toward the seats. Officers quickly stepped in and escorted Umanmielen back toward the locker room. They then walked him directly to the team's waiting busses, but more fans were in the path and shouted at him again. Umanmielen turned and started toward the fans before officers stepped in and stopped him. It was the latest bit of oddness for Umanmielen, who wore an orange Gators ski mask through Ole Miss' practice facility late in the week. He finished the game with seven tackles, including a sack. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

The New York Knicks were extremely active this offseason, as they made two splash trades in acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets and Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Knicks had reportedly expressed interest in Kevon Looney However, the Knicks had also expressed interest in Golden State Warriors backup center Kevon Looney, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto . New York was always in the market for a center in the offseason after Isaiah Hartenstein departed for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Mitchell Robinson underwent ankle surgery. “Kevon Looney drew exploratory trade interest from the Knicks, Thunder, and Grizzlies early this offseason before the organizations pivoted in other directions, HoopsHype has learned,” Scotto wrote. Looney would’ve been a rather cheap option for New York to fill in a backup role. Looney is a 10-year NBA veteran and has played all of those seasons with the Warriors, winning three NBA championships in 2017, 2018, and 2022. Across those 10 seasons, he is averaging career numbers of 5.0 points and 5.7 rebounds with a 58.1% career field goal percentage. This season, he has been impactful off the bench for a Warriors team that has gotten off to a hot start, as he is averaging 5.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. The Knicks missed out on an opportunity to bring in Looney The Knicks still need some depth in the frontcourt off their bench as Robinson still hasn’t returned from ankle surgery and Precious Achiuwa has yet to play a game this season with a hamstring issue. Looney would’ve been a solid depth piece who is more durable than Robinson, but it seems as though they have missed out on the opportunity to bring him in. The Knicks are expected to remain in the market for centers as the season progresses, but they will likely have to pivot in a different direction unless Looney becomes available again. This article first appeared on Empire Sports Media and was syndicated with permission.

The Utah Jazz will be back in action on Friday night in Salt Lake City when they host the Phoenix Suns, but good luck guessing what will happen on the Delta Center court. If NBA games were capable of causing whiplash, a lot of Jazz fans would be in neck braces after watching what their team did on the road last week. Utah followed a 27-point loss at Oklahoma City last Tuesday with a jaw-dropping 141-99 blowout victory at Portland on Friday. But the pendulum then swung dramatically back the other direction on Sunday in Sacramento, when the Jazz allowed the Kings to score 141 points while they only put up 97. "Yeah," Jazz coach Will Hardy said after the setback in Sacramento, "we got our butts kicked." Utah makes a quick, one-game pitstop at home against the Suns having lost six of seven and 10 of 12. The Jazz then head out for a five-game holiday trek that has them traveling from Los Angeles to face the Clippers to Detroit, Brooklyn, Cleveland and back to Portland from Dec. 16-26. The Jazz will have to do much better on both ends than they did against the Kings to be competitive in this rough stretch. Sacramento shot 22 of 44 from 3-point range, while Utah made only 38.8 percent of its shots overall. The result wasn't pretty. "That's the way the NBA can feel now," Hardy said. "Games can feel crazy when teams get hot shooting the ball from kind of everywhere." Though neither made significant contributions in the blowout loss, Lauri Markkanen and Kyle Filipowski did return for the Jazz, so their presence could make a difference during this upcoming trek. Keyonte George had a strong game against the Kings, scoring 25 points on 8-of-14 shooting with six assists and four steals. Johnny Juzang scored a season-high 22 in the win at Portland. "We are in this space of guys being in and out, and it's tough for young players to find continuity," Hardy said. "I think for any team to find a level and sustain we do need to have continuity." The Suns wrap up a cross-country, four-game road trip with their second visit to Utah this season. They won 120-112 on Nov. 12. Phoenix has struggled on its trip, falling at New Orleans, Miami and Orlando, and finds itself closer to the bottom of the Western Conference standings than the top. Getting Kevin Durant back from a left ankle injury, which could happen as soon as Friday, would provide a big lift. They are 8-2 this season when Durant teams up with fellow stars Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but 1-9 when Durant is sidelined. Durant, who has missed the last three games and 12 overall this season, is Phoenix's leading scorer (25.8 points per game), followed by Booker (24.9) and Beal (17.8). "You try to put importance on every segment of the season," Suns center Mason Plumlee said. "Just being fully healthy, having everybody, it'd be nice to get rolling and string some wins together. Those stretches can be meaningful. It does bring out a sense of identity if you're able to put some wins together." --Field Level MediaA social media post by PM Narendra Modi on the occasion of Vijay Diwas (December 16) appears to have raised Bangladesh's hackles, opening a new front in the ongoing back-and-forth between the neighbouring nations. Bangladeshi law adviser Asif Nazrul took issue with PM Modi's social media post that commemorated December 16 as Vijay Diwas, honoring Indian soldiers' contributions to the 1971 victory. Nazrul posted on Facebook that the date is Bangladesh's Victory Day, emphasising that India was just an ally in Bangladesh's victory, and nothing more. Nazrul wrote, "I strongly protest. Dec 16, 1971 was the Victory Day of Bangladesh. India was an ally of this victory, nothing more." Modi's Facebook post said: "Today, on Vijay Diwas, we honour the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers who contributed to India's historic victory in 1971. Their selfless dedication and unwavering resolve safeguarded our nation and brought glory to us." https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1130562718432305&set=a.336112571210661&type=3&ref=embed_post "This day is a tribute to their extraordinary valour and their unshakable spirit. Their sacrifices will forever inspire generations and remain deeply embedded in our nation's history," Modi's post further read. 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All will be part of his third big roster remake at Colorado, this time without two of the best players in school history – two-way star Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of the head coach. The recruiting class currently ranks No. 37 nationally according to 247Sports' composite rankings, which is fourth in the Big 12 Conference behind TCU, Baylor and Kansas State. Texas ranks No. 1 overall, as of Wednesday afternoon. But high school recruiting is only part of the strategy under Sanders. The transfer portal for transfer recruits opens on Monday, when Sanders vows to “hit that portal like it hadn’t been hit before.” “My biggest impression overall is that high school recruiting was taken a lot more seriously this year after he loaded up on the two portal classes (since 2023) and really got some elite players in this class,” said Adam Gorney, national recruiting director for Rivals.com. “It wasn’t just filling out a roster on top of the portal guys... Obviously, JuJu Lewis is the star of the show here.” Signing JuJu Lewis shows Sanders planting roots at CU Lewis has led his high school team to a 13-0 record this year and plans to enroll in January. His signing on Wednesday also seems to answer a popular question in college football over the past 15 months: Does Deion Sanders plan on leaving Colorado anytime soon , especially after his two sons on the team leave after this season? It’s doubtful Lewis would have signed with Colorado if he was. Lewis committed to Southern California last year but visited other campuses before announcing his decision last month to come to Colorado, where the Buffaloes (9-3) will begin preparations for a bowl game later this month, likely the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 . “For Deion to do this was huge, because I think he had to convince JuJu and his family that he was staying in Boulder,” Gorney told USA TODAY Sports. JuJu Lewis also getting reinforcements at Colorado The scary part for Colorado opponents is that Lewis could end up being even better than Shedeur, at least according to the recruiting ratings. In 2021, Shedeur Sanders ranked No. 26 in the nation as a quarterback recruit, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He originally committed to play for Florida Atlantic before deciding to play for his father at Jackson State and then Colorado, where he leads the nation in completion percentage at 74.2%. Lewis ranks No. 6 nationally as a quarterback, according to the same ranking service. He’s getting some big bodies to protect him in Boulder, too. Colorado signed three offensive linemen Wednesday, including tackle Carde Smith, a 6-foot-5, 300-pound blocker from Mobile, Alabama. He switched his commitment from USC to join Juju at CU and ranks as the No. 18 offensive tackle, according to Rivals. “Can’t wait to get up there in Boulder and get to work,” Smith posted in a social media video Wednesday. Deion Sanders' high school recruiting strategy Deion Sanders has developed a reputation as a transfer portal power , not a high school recruiting juggernaut. His transfer class for 2024 ranked No. 1, according to Rivals. He opened the season with 39 new scholarship transfer players from other four-year colleges, compared with only 11 new high school scholarship recruits. That high school class last year ranked No. 95 nationally, largely because of its small size, according to 247Sports' composite. “You know we don’t take a lot of high school players and the ones that we take, we want them to play immediately,” Sanders said at a news conference last week. “We want them to produce.” In his first season as head coach, Sanders started the 2023 season with 17 new high school scholarship players compared to 47 new scholarship transfer recruits from other four-year colleges. Of those 17 high school scholarship recruits, only nine remained a year later. It adds to the pro culture of the team, with rookies needing to be in top form to stick around with so many older free agents coming in as transfers. “We got what we want,” Sanders said last week about his newest class of high school recruits. He signed recruits from high schools in seven states, including his home state of Florida, where he landed edge rusher London Merritt from the IMG Academy after he previously committed to Ohio State. Merritt ranked No. 13 at that position, according to 247Sports' composite. Sanders also signed three receiver prospects Wednesday to help fill part of the void left by Hunter, who will play in the NFL next season . Did Deion Sanders lose any recruits? Yes, one recruit committed to play for Colorado in April but didn’t sign with the Buffaloes Wednesday: cornerback Alex Graham of Cass Technical High School in Detroit. Graham announced Wednesday he would sign with USC instead. His decision dropped Colorado’s national recruiting ranking a few spots, but that’s not a concern for Sanders, who can find other options in the transfer portal. Colorado's high school football signees for 2025 The recruits who enroll at Colorado in January will be able to practice with the team before the Buffs play in a bowl game. These are the recruits the university confirmed as signed on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period, which runs through Friday: Follow reporter Brent Schrotenboer @Schrotenboer . Email: bschrotenb@usatoday.com

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The findings are based on conversations with more than 40 leaders across a range of sectors from mining to technology who shared their strategies for hiring and retaining immigrants. Daniel Bernhard, chief executive officer of ICC, says the insights shared show that working with newcomers leads employers to innovate by incorporating new perspectives and processes in their work. “The data shows that if you can bring people from around the world to play on your team, you’re going to have an edge over other teams where people have the same experiences and are more likely to see things the same way,” he says. Immigrants face higher unemployment rates in Canada – in large part because of the challenges of having the experience from their country of origin recognized. Statistics Canada data shows the unemployment rate for recent immigrants – those who have become permanent residents in the past five years – stood at 12.6 per cent in June. In contrast, the rate for Canadian-born workers in the same period was 5.5 per cent. Even though the federal government just announced it will lower the number of permanent residents admitted on an annual basis, Canada has welcomed about 1.8 million immigrants in the past five years, according to Statistics Canada, and there will be about 400,000 new permanent residents a year for at least the next few years. The ICC-Deloitte report suggests that employers can tap into newcomer talent more effectively if they adopt a “culture of ambition.” Leaders surveyed recognized the benefits of having a diverse work force, but they noted that their teams often struggle to invest in creating new recruitment and onboarding policies to support immigrants. The lack of clear-cut processes for integrating newcomers puts the onus on organizations to create their own, Mr. Bernhard says. “Identifying and integrating this talent is not straightforward,” he says. “While the benefits are clear, there’s an investment required. But many companies are simply not prepared to make those investments, and as a result, they’re losing out.” According to the report, the lack of will to innovate not only limits employers’ ability to hire immigrant employees but hinders these potential employees from meaningfully applying their global experience in the Canadian context. One respondent noted seeing newcomers as “global navigators” with distinct cultural insights and language skills that can help position these immigrant employees as key players in building new partnerships and clientele worldwide. Another respondent noted how attitudes of current employees toward immigrants can also hamper their integration in the workplace. They cited, for example, the tendency among some immigrants to work longer than Canadian-born workers, which can threaten the desire to encourage work-life balance. Some employers, according to the report, also struggle to recognize the value of foreign experience, with many preferring to hire alumni from universities or organizations that they know. When employers are unable to recognize the credentials of foreign employers or schools, they struggle to assess if the candidate’s experience fits their needs. Despite these barriers, respondents say organizations can take steps toward integrating immigrants, starting with de-emphasizing Canadian experience in their search for candidates. “One thing employers should do is rediscover their humility and remind themselves why when someone with an unfamiliar name from an unfamiliar country and different experience comes across your desk, there’s a possibility that person knows something you don’t know,” says Mr. Bernhard. The report also highlights the importance of creating a diversity, equity and inclusion strategy to recruit and retain newcomer talent. One HR leader from a financial services company suggests that considerations such as country of origin and year of arrival should figure in hiring frameworks to ensure they are inclusive. Respondents further noted the value of sharing success stories with colleagues across their organizations about working with immigrants. For example, a natural resource firm in Western Canada shared how changing their policy from only hiring workers who had experience driving in the snow led them to see that those who had no such experience were often more careful and had fewer accidents. This allowed them to boost their safety record while relying on newcomers to address labour shortages in their industry. Beyond cultivating an inclusive work culture, the report recommends adopting a more holistic approach to employee well-being that involves the employer recognizing the factors outside of work that can affect performance. This could include, for example, the spouse’s ability to find work. According to respondents, organizations can help in these areas by connecting with civil society organizations offering support services to newcomers. While the immigrant unemployment gap persists, the ICC-Deloitte report finds that Canada has an opportunity to use immigrant talent to gain a competitive edge. But without a dedicated approach, employers risk losing out on the potential that global talent brings, while falling behind on growth and innovation. “Immigrants who are selected for their specific skills and experiences and come from countries that do some things better than we do can teach firms to evolve and innovate,” Mr. Bernhard says. “Sidelining those people is a recipe for stagnation.”

PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lessened its stake in Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF ( NYSEARCA:PZA – Free Report ) by 2.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 335,361 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,066 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. owned 0.28% of Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF worth $8,099,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. GAMMA Investing LLC purchased a new position in Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF in the 2nd quarter worth $44,000. Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF by 40.9% in the second quarter. Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. now owns 3,344 shares of the company’s stock valued at $79,000 after acquiring an additional 971 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF by 7,888.7% during the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 4,234 shares of the company’s stock worth $102,000 after acquiring an additional 4,181 shares during the period. Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF Stock Performance Shares of NYSEARCA:PZA opened at $23.87 on Friday. Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF has a 52 week low of $22.90 and a 52 week high of $24.29. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $23.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $23.86. Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF Company Profile The Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF (PZA) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks an index of investment grade, tax-exempt debt publicly issued by a US state with at least 15 years remaining to maturity. PZA was launched on Oct 11, 2007 and is managed by Invesco. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .None