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Fort Lauderdale (US), Nov 24 (AP) Republican senators pushed back on Sunday against criticism from Democrats that Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's pick to lead US intelligence services, is “compromised” by her comments supportive of Russia and secret meetings, as a congresswoman, with Syria's president, a close ally of the Kremlin and Iran. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, a veteran of combat missions in Iraq, said she had concerns about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's choice to be director of national intelligence. “I think she's compromised," Duckworth said on CNN's “State of the Union," citing Gabbard's 2017 trip to Syria, where she held talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad. Gabbard was a Democratic House member from Hawaii at the time. “The US intelligence community has identified her as having troubling relationships with America's foes. And so my worry is that she couldn't pass a background check,” Duckworth said. Gabbard, who said last month she is joining the Republican party, has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades. She was deployed to Iraq and Kuwait and, according to the Hawaii National Guard, received a Combat Medical Badge in 2005 for “participation in combat operations under enemy hostile fire in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III". Duckworth's comments drew immediate backlash from Republicans. “For her to say ridiculous and outright dangerous words like that is wrong," Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, said on CNN, challenging Duckworth to retract her words. “That's the most dangerous thing she could say — is that a United States lieutenant colonel in the United States Army is compromised and is an asset of Russia.” In recent days, other Democrats have accused Gabbard without evidence of being a “Russian asset”. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, has claimed, without offering details, that Gabbard is in Russian President Vladimir “Putin's pocket”. Mullin and others say the criticism from Democrats is rooted in the fact that Gabbard left their party and has become a Trump ally. Democrats say they worry that Gabbard's selection as national intelligence chief endangers ties with allies and gives Russia a win. Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Democrat just elected to the Senate, said he would not describe Gabbard as a Russian asset, but said she had “very questionable judgment”. “The problem is if our foreign allies don't trust the head of our intelligence agencies, they'll stop sharing information with us,” Schiff said on NBC's “Meet the Press”. Gabbard in 2022 endorsed one of Russia's justifications for invading Ukraine: the existence of dozens of US-funded biolabs working on some of the world's nastiest pathogens. The labs are part of an international effort to control outbreaks and stop bioweapons, but Moscow claimed Ukraine was using them to create deadly bioweapons. Gabbard said she just voiced concerns about protecting the labs. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, said he thought it was “totally ridiculous” that Gabbard was being cast as a Russian asset for having different political views. “It's insulting. It's a slur, quite frankly. There's no evidence that she's a asset of another country,” he said on NBC. Sen. James Lankford, another Oklahoma Republican, acknowledged having “lots of questions” for Gabbard as the Senate considers her nomination to lead the intelligence services. Lankford said on NBC that he wants to ask Gabbard about her meeting with Assad and some of her past comments about Russia. “We want to know what the purpose was and what the direction for that was. As a member of Congress, we want to get a chance to talk about past comments that she's made and get them into full context,” Lankford said. (AP) PY PY (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)

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Littler, who won the Grand Slam of Darts last week, hit checkouts of 170, 164 and 136 as he threatened to overturn an early deficit, but Humphries held his nerve to win the last three legs. “I’m really, really proud of that one to be honest,” Humphries told Sky Sports. FOR THE SECOND TIME 🏆🏆 Luke Humphries retains his 2024 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals title, beating Luke Littler 11-7 in the final. — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) “I didn’t feel myself this week playing-wise, I felt like I was a dart behind in a lot of the scenarios but there’s something that Luke does to you. He really drives me, makes me want to be a better player and I enjoy playing him. “He let me in really early in that first session to go 4-1 up, I never looked back and I’m proud that I didn’t take my foot off the gas. These big games are what I live for. “Luke is a special talent and he was right – I said to him I’ve got to get these (titles) early before he wins them all. “I’d love to be up here and hitting 105 averages like Luke is all the time but he’s a different calibre, he’s probably the best player in the world right now but there’s something about me that never gives up. “This is a great way to go into the worlds.” HUMPHRIES GOES BACK-TO-BACK! 🏆 Luke Humphries retains his Players Championship Finals title! Cool Hand puts on an absolute clinic to defeat Luke Littler 11-7 in an epic final! 📺 | Final — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) Littler, who lost the world championship final to Humphries last year, said: “It was tough, missed a few doubles and if you don’t take chances early on, it’s a lot to come back. “I hit the 170 and the 164 but just didn’t have enough in the end. “It’s been a good past two weeks. I just can’t wait to go home, chill out, obviously practice at home for the worlds. That’s it now, leading up to the big one.”

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama A&M fired football coach Connell Maynor after seven seasons on Monday. Athletic director Paul A. Bryant announced the decision in a statement. The Bulldogs went 6-6 this season, including a 4-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference mark, and won three straight games before a season-ending loss to Florida A&M. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.Georgia voters urged to return to polls Tuesday to decide unsettled local races

Two Second Cup café locations at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital have been shut down and the franchise owner's contract terminated after the individual was filmed on Friday making "hateful remarks and gestures," according to the Canadian company. In a statement posted to its social media pages, Second Cup Canada said it has "zero tolerance for hate speech." "In co-ordination with the hospital, we've shut down the franchisee's café and are terminating their franchise agreement," the statement reads. The company said it will retain the staff and continue paying them until the locations at the hospital reopen under new management. The CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, the health authority that oversees the hospital, says it was made aware of a video "containing antisemitic and hateful messaging that has been circulating on social media." "We fully support Second Cup's decision to take swift and decisive action in this matter by shutting down the franchisee's cafés and terminating their lease agreement," a statement to CBC reads. It added the CIUSSS stands "firmly against antisemitism and any other form of discrimination or hate speech." The incident follows a surge in tensions in Montreal following recent protests. On Thursday, student protesters calling for Quebec post-secondary institutions to divest from companies with ties to Israel and called on the federal government to take a stance against the war in Gaza. On Friday, three people were arrested after protests by pro-Palestinian and anti-NATO demonstrators turned violent, with protesters throwing objects at police, lighting two vehicles on fire and breaking windows. The protest was Saturday as acts of antisemitism, which one organizer rejected, saying the protests were against the actions of the state of Israel and not Jewish people.

Levis throws 2 TD passes to help Titans outlast Texans 32-27KINGSPORT — Tennessee’s unemployment rate saw a two-tenths of a percentage point increase from October, according to a release from the state. Data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed that Tennessee employers added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year. Between October and November 2024, nonfarm employment increased by 6,300 jobs. The health care and social assistance sectors made up the biggest gains, followed by the professional, scientific, technical services and local government sectors, the release states. Unemployment rates The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, consistent with November 2023’s rate as well. Despite an increase in the unemployment rate over the past month, Tennessee’s rate is still considered seven-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate of 4.2%. This year had three consecutive months with a record-low unemployment rate of 3% for Tennessee, the release states. Unemployment rate data broken down by county will be released by the state of Tennessee at 2:30 EST on Dec. 26. To see TDLWD’s analysis of the November 2024 unemployment data, visit https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/workforce/general-resources/major-publications0/major-publications-redirect/public-reports-redirect/economic-analysis.html .

PITTSBURGH , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, in an amount equal to $0.4125 per share. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2024 to the holders of record of the common stock at the close of business on December 13, 2024 . In addition, the Board of Directors declared cash dividends on the company's 10.625% Series A Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock for the period October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 . The dividend is $664.0625 per preferred share, or $0.6640625 per depository share, and is payable on December 31, 2024 to holders of record at the close of business on December 13, 2024 . About Wesco Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) builds, connects, powers and protects the world. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , Wesco is a FORTUNE 500 ® company with $22 billion in annual sales and a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people, partners with the industry's premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, educational institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities. Wesco operates nearly 800 branches, warehouses and sales offices in more than 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations. Contact Information Investor Relations Will Ruthrauff Director, Investor Relations 484-885-5648 Corporate Communications Jennifer Sniderman Vice President, Corporate Communications 717-579-6603 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wesco-declares-quarterly-dividend-on-common-stock-and-preferred-stock-302319822.html SOURCE Wesco InternationalNoneHaiti gangs fire on journalists covering a planned hospital reopening, leaving casualties

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By JOEL DABAO As we prepare for 2025, one question looms large: Are we ready to ride the next wave of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI)? While AI continues to evolve and promises transformational change, its true potential hinges on two critical factors: digital literacy and functional literacy. For the Philippines, where connectivity is expanding but stark disparities persist, these challenges represent both an opportunity and an urgent call to action. Granted, the "killer business application" of AI has yet to be invented. However, the initial wave of generative AI (GenAI) solutions is already boosting productivity across various industries. The eventual game-changing AI application will undoubtedly depend on two things that, surprisingly, remain significant challenges even in 2024: digital literacy and functional literacy. Digital literacy is crucial for unlocking the benefits of technology, yet it remains unevenly distributed. While technology adoption rates are at all-time highs, the further one ventures from city centers, the lower the levels of digital literacy. In rural areas, where internet access is often sparse, smartphones are primarily used as media players. People download content in areas with connectivity and consume it offline, limiting their appreciation of technology to tapping icons on user-friendly interfaces. While this current situation demonstrates the potential for technology to enrich rural communities, the reality falls short of the possibilities. A wealth of educational content is readily available online, but interventions are needed to help communities understand that the internet can offer much more than social media or entertainment. Furthermore, as cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, efforts must also focus on equipping users with the skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Even more alarming is the challenge of functional literacy. Many Filipino high school students are reading and writing at a fourth-grade level. This puts them at a tremendous disadvantage in pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, where literacy is a fundamental skill. As generative AI continues to influence nearly all industries, the ability to type coherent prompts and interpret AI-generated outputs will be essential. While voice-activated applications are being developed, the core interaction with these technologies still relies heavily on reading and writing proficiency. Without foundational literacy skills, a significant portion of the population risks being excluded from the opportunities that AI and digitalization can offer. What is touted as the next wave of technological development could inadvertently widen the gap between the digitally empowered and the digitally excluded. I have always believed that digitalization can be a great equalizer, enabling a developing nation to close the gap with its more developed counterparts. But this vision can only become reality if access to connectivity is widespread, devices are affordable, and the population is equipped to make the most of these tools. While various stakeholders—from government to private organizations and NGOs — are making strides to address these gaps, the pace of technological advancement demands more concerted efforts. Promoting both functional and digital literacy must become a national priority, ensuring that every Filipino has the skills to navigate, adapt to, and thrive in the age of AI. By working together, we can ensure that no one is left behind as we ride the next wave of technology. Let us move forward with a collective resolve to equip our population with the tools and skills they need to shape a brighter, more inclusive future. Mr. Joel Dabao is the President of Kabankalan Community Antenna Television (K-CAT Inc.) and the subcom Vice Chair of the FINEX Night of the FINEX Week Committee. The views and opinions expressed above are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FINEX.

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