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East Tennessee State’s rebuilding plan is ahead of the normal timeline according to football coach Tre Lamb. The Bucs finished 7-5 surpassing the win total of the last two seasons combined. After back-to-back 3-8 seasons, Lamb reflected on the progress the program made in his first year as head coach. “I’m really proud of what we accomplished this season. Seven wins was a big deal for us,” Lamb said. “Going into the season, we would have all taken 7-5. We could have been better in certain situations, but we won some close games and lost some close games. Inheriting what we inherited, I’m glad where we’re at.” Lamb believes he knows what the Bucs need to become a championship team. He pointed out if two onside kicks against North Dakota State and Mercer had gone their way, the Bucs were looking at a 9-3 season and a FCS playoff berth. He saw the biggest area of growth as being competitive each time ETSU took the field. “The thing I’m most proud of is the way we competed,” he said. “There were some games like 58-7 (a 2023 loss to Western Carolina), some miserable Saturdays for the guys in the locker room, the coaching staff and fans. There wasn’t one game this year where we didn’t feel we could win. Even the Appalachian game was 17-10 into the third quarter.” Comparing it to his previous four seasons at Gardner-Webb, Lamb said in the first year, the team learned to lose close. The second year, they won close games. The third year, they won big and the fourth year, they were Big South-OVC Co-Champions. “We’ve skipped that first step. Did we lose some close games? Yes, but we also won some close games,” Lamb said. “We’re in the phase where 7-5 shows up 9-3 or 10-2 next year where we beat some teams handily.” Lamb was pleased to see his team grind out a 16-9 win at VMI to end the season. It was a clean game for the Bucs with just one penalty and one turnover. Freshman Baylor Hayes got his first start at quarterback and did what Lamb asked him to do. “That was the thought process going with the young quarterback,” Lamb said. “I knew it wasn’t going to be a 35-31 ballgame. You look at the film and every game they’ve played up there, it’s low scoring and tough to win. I thought he managed the game well. One penalty, one turnover, if we’d had that in half our games, we’d be sitting here 10-2. You look and we’re minus 13 in turnover margin.” Hayes was solid, not spectacular, completing 15 of 25 passes for 119 yards. The coach graded the young signal-caller well for the performance, as he commented a lot of things don’t show up statistically. “We didn’t have any pre-snap penalties and he got us in and out of checks well. That’s some of the things the fans don’t really see,” Lamb said. “At Furman, we check a run into a blitz and we have to punt that drive. Those plays don’t show up on the stat sheet, but that’s what playing quarterback is about. When you’re recruiting or evaluating that position, there is so much more than the tangibles.” The quarterback position is the biggest question mark heading into next season. Lamb has talked to Jaylen King, who started the first nine games for the Bucs, about redshirting to give him time to develop his skills. The coach said there’s about a 50/50 chance that King enters the transfer portal. The coach expects Hayes and former Tennessee High quarterback Steven Johnson to return next season. They’re also looking to bring in a transfer to compete for the starting job. Leading receiver A.J. Johnson announced before the VMI game that he was entering the transfer portal. Johnson, who had 40 catches for 662 yards and six touchdowns, was one of several players who followed Lamb from Gardner-Webb. “It was a mutual decision. I felt some things were leaking into the program affecting the team and he felt different about it,” Lamb said. “Sometimes, you’ve got to cut bait. A.J. decided to go in the portal and I felt that was best for the team. I’ve done a lot for A.J. We took a chance on him at Gardner-Webb, and A.J. has done a lot for me. Sometimes, it’s best for both to part ways. I love him to death and wish him the best.” After bringing in 50 new players in what Lamb described as a hectic January and February, he’s looking more at 18-20 new players this offseason. Of course, that hinges on the coaches being able to retain the existing roster. Lamb said conversations with players over the past two days indicted that 95 percent of them were happy at ETSU. “We’re going to compensate some of our best players. That’s the way it’s working across the country,” Lamb said. “But, these guys aren’t necessarily staying for money. They’re staying because they like where they’re at, they like the staff and how we played this year. All that matters more than the money.”After Trump’s win, Black women are rethinking their role as America’s reliable political organizers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s allies on Capitol Hill rallied around Pete Hegseth , Trump’s Pentagon pick, on Thursday even as new details surfaced about allegations that he had sexually assaulted a woman in 2017. The GOP embrace of Hegseth came as another controversial Trump nominee, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration for attorney general. Gaetz said it was clear he had become a “distraction" amid pressure on the House to release an ethics report about allegations of his own sexual misconduct. An attorney for two women has said that his clients told House Ethics Committee investigators that Gaetz paid them for sex on multiple occasions beginning in 2017, when Gaetz was a Florida congressman. Fresh questions over the two nominees' pasts, and their treatment of women, arose with Republicans under pressure from Trump and his allies to quickly confirm his Cabinet. At the same time, his transition has so far balked at the vetting and background checks that have traditionally been required. While few Republican senators have publicly criticized any of Trump's nominees, it became clear after Gaetz's withdrawal that many had been harboring private concerns about him. Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, who served with Gaetz in the House, said it was a “positive move.” Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker said it was a “positive development.” Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Gaetz “put country first and I am pleased with his decision.” After meeting with Hegseth, though, Republicans rallied around him. “I think he’s going to be in pretty good shape,” said Wicker, who is expected to chair the Senate Armed Services Committee in the next Congress. Republican senators' careful words, and their early reluctance to publicly question Trump's picks, illustrated not only their fear of retribution from the incoming president but also some of their hopes that the confirmation process can proceed normally, with proper vetting and background checks that could potentially disqualify problematic nominees earlier. Gaetz withdrew after meeting with senators on Wednesday. Sen. Thom Tillis said Gaetz was “in a pressure cooker” when he decided to withdraw, but suggested that it would have little bearing on Trump’s other nominees. “Transactions — one at a time,” he said. As the Hegseth nomination proceeds, Republicans also appear to be betting that they won't face much backlash for publicly setting aside the allegations of sexual misconduct — especially after Trump won election after being found liable for sexual abuse last year. Hegseth held a round of private meetings alongside incoming Vice President JD Vance on Thursday in an attempt to shore up support and told reporters afterward: “The matter was fully investigated and I was completely cleared, and that’s where I’m gonna leave it.” A 22-page police report report made public late Wednesday offered the first detailed account of the allegations against him. A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave. The report cited police interviews with the alleged victim, a nurse who treated her, a hotel staffer, another woman at the event and Hegseth. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Palatore, said the incident was “fully investigated and police found the allegations to be false.” Hegseth paid the woman in 2023 as part of a confidential settlement to head off the threat of what he described as a baseless lawsuit, Palatore has said. Wicker played down the allegations against Hegseth, a former Fox News host, saying that “since no charges were brought from the authorities, we only have press reports.” Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., said after his meeting with Hegseth that he "shared with him the fact that I was saddened by the attacks that are coming his way.” Hagerty dismissed the allegations as “a he-said, she-said thing” and called it a “shame” that they were being raised at all. The senator said attention should instead be focused on the Defense Department that Hegseth would head. It's one of the most complex parts of the federal government with more than 3 million employees, including military service members and civilians. Sexual assault has been a persistent problem in the military, though Pentagon officials have been cautiously optimistic they are seeing a decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, who will be the No. 2 Republican in the Senate next year, said after his meeting with Hegseth that the nominee is a strong candidate who “pledged that the Pentagon will focus on strength and hard power – not the current administration’s woke political agenda.” Senate Republicans are under pressure to hold hearings once they take office in January and confirm nominees as soon as Trump is inaugurated, despite questions about whether Trump’s choices will be properly screened or if some, like Hegseth, have enough experience for the job. Senate Armed Services Chairman Jack Reed, who will be the top Democrat on the panel next year, said the reports on Hegseth “emphasized the need for a thorough investigation by the FBI on the background of all the nominees.” It takes a simple majority to approve Cabinet nominations, meaning that if Democrats all opposed a nominee, four Republican senators would also have to defect for any Trump choice to be defeated. Trump has made clear he’s willing to put maximum pressure on Senate Republicans to give him the nominees he wants – even suggesting at one point that they allow him to just appoint his nominees with no Senate votes. But senators insist, for now, that they are not giving up their constitutional power to have a say. “The president has the right to make the nominations that he sees fit, but the Senate also has a responsibility for advice and consent,” said Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota. In the case of Gaetz, he said, “I think there was advice offered rather than consent.”
If you're not familiar with the Costco Guys, well, good for you. You're not missing out on much. But to those who are familiar with them, we have some unfortunate news to share regarding A.J. A.J., the patriarch of the Costco Guys family, has been getting into the wrestling world. He and his son, Big Justice, who went viral on TikTok and Instagram for their reels about their love for Costco , made an appearance at AEW Full Gear over the weekend. A.J., who told TMZ Sports prior to this weekend that he was hoping to get more into wrestling, suffered a serious injury during his appearance. The father of the Costco Guys family suffered a serious injury while inside the ring. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The wrestling company announced on Monday that A.J. suffered a broken foot at some point during his match. "AEW looks forward to welcoming Big BOOM! A.J., Big Justice and the whole Costco Guys crew back anytime, and we wish him a speedy recovery," the promotion said. SUPERPLEX FROM BIG BOOM AJ! Order #AEWFullGear on PPV right now! https://t.co/JlBXZPLNGj @QTMarshall | @ajbefumo | #BigJustice pic.twitter.com/gn4iRdrNWY TMZ Sports had more: Overall, it seemed like the collab between the AEW and the Costco-verse was a success. The entire pre-show for Full Gear amassed 381k views, with a separate upload of the match earning 70k clicks in under 24 hours. A.J. himself has yet to comment on the injury, but his opponent had some words ... saying he was the one who hurt the TikTok star -- and that he would have won if it wasn't for that meddling kid, Big Justice! QT Marshall is taunting the Costco Guys family on social media on Monday. "Just tell the truth AEW...I hurt him and if it wasn’t for Big Justice, I would have put him down for the count with the newly named “Doom Cutter”!" he wrote. Just tell the truth AEW...I hurt him and if it wasn’t for Big Justice, I would have put him down for the count with the newly named “Doom Cutter”! https://t.co/dAyxEfat0V Hopefully, this wasn't the last time we'll see Big A.J. in the wrestling ring.Rescuers reassess safety in search for woman they think fell into a Pennsylvania sinkhole10 notable books of 2024, from Sarah J. Maas to Melania Trump
The need for higher education that is relevant to students’ lives, accessible to everyone, and interconnected on a global scale has been emphasised by experts at a Qatar Foundation (QF)-led discussion during the Doha Forum 2024. Moderated by Francisco Marmolejo, president of Higher Education and Education Advisor, QF, the session brought together educators from east and west to explore the opportunities, challenges, and risks surrounding globalised learning and international education, in a world that has become increasingly polarised. The discussion delved into issues such as the impact of rising nationalism, “anti-intellectualism”, and cost on higher education worldwide, and how it can both benefit and come under threat from Artificial Intelligence. Among the perspectives shared was that of the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF), from which students, faculty, and staff evacuated to Qatar have continued their learning journey at QF’s Education City, through a strategic partnership between Qatar Fund for Development, QF, and the university. “The arrival of the Afghan students into our ecosystem of education has been very refreshing in many ways,” said Marmolejo. “I’m sure it has helped to change the lives of many of our students just by getting a sense of the challenges and the struggles that these students who have become part of our community have brought with them. Ambassador Said T Jawad, chairman of AUAF, stressed the importance of international partnerships in higher education, saying: “There are problems that cannot be solved through one model and in one place – there is every reason to be collaborating, both in terms of our needs as institutions and in terms of solving human problems.” Dr Fanta Aw, director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, told the panel that higher education should not “let a good crisis go to waste”, and that organisations and institutions in the non-education sphere can work in collaboration with the higher education sector to harness opportunities.” Universities have a responsibility to serve their societies as well as their learners, according to Dr Lynn Pasquerella, president of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, who warned: “Unless we provide access for all students, we are not fulfilling our obligations to our students and to our societies, and we are violating that social compact. Dr Ahmad Dallal, president of the American University of Cairo, cited several reasons for his view that “international education has a big problem” – violence leading to student and faculty deaths; increasing nationalism “and the ideological projects being imposed on institutions of higher education”; the cost of education and its “return on investment”; and technology.” The panellists also spoke about the uniqueness of the international education model at QF’s Education City – where branch campuses of international universities stand alongside QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa University – and how it stands as an example of collaborative learning through enabling students from more than 120 countries to have multiple educational experiences. Related Story Noble International School’s new campus opens Friday EAA spotlights funding for educationIn an announcement shared first with Scripps News on Thursday, the White House offered more details about its national strategy for combatting Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate. The Biden administration first previewed parts of this work in October, and Thursday’s announcement includes additional information and areas of action that have already been implemented or can be completed in the next 40 days before President Biden leaves office. In a statement, President Biden said, “This first-ever National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate is a historic step forward to live up to our ideals. It seeks to deepen understanding of these communities and the discrimination and bias they have long faced across a number of sectors.” The president describes the strategy as “whole-of-government and whole-of-society effort” to combat discrimination, while also “protecting the freedom and safety of other religious and ethnic communities.” It contains more than 100 executive branch actions, 100 calls to action to “every sector of society,” and focuses on four priorities: increase awareness of hatred against Muslims and Arabs, and broaden recognition of these communities’ heritages; improve safety and security for Muslims and Arabs; tackle discrimination against Muslims and Arabs and appropriately accommodate their religious practices; continue to build cross-community solidarity and collective action to counter hate. A senior administration official says that beyond the federal government, the recommendations extend to state and local governments as well as the private sector and philanthropy. The senior administration official told Scripps News that the group tasked with crafting the strategy has been meeting with stakeholders in the Muslim and Arab-American communities for their input, like the Islamic Network Group and the Nation’s Mosque. They also consulted with academics and interfaith leaders. Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman was involved in the strategy as well. Anti-Islamic and antisemitic hate has been on the rise in the United States. In his statement, the president also noted the murder of six-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, and his mother Hanan Shahin who was also stabbed and wounded in the attack which occurred at their home in Illinois last year. “These heinous acts shattered an American family. And they spread a wave of horror and fear across our nation,” he wrote. The White House had previewed the actions in a press release in October, where they enumerated the executive branch actions like improving safety and security alongside the Department of Homeland Security; tackling discrimination and bias leaning on agencies like the Department of Labor to remind the workforce about legal obligations to protect against religious or ethnic discrimination; and addressing issues related to travel. In May 2023, the White House released a 60-page national strategy that laid out government actions to counter anti-Jewish hate. It marked the first-ever nationwide strategy on antisemitism produced by the federal government. Notably, Biden made mention in his statement Thursday of the Trump-era Muslim ban that impacted people from Muslim-majority and African countries from entering the United States: “That ban was a stain on our national conscience and inconsistent with our long history of welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds.” One of the senior administration officials said that the strategy is not a direct response to the language of the Trump administration’s past actions, but instead a larger part of President Biden’s legacy. “This strategy is part of a four-year effort to fight hate wherever we see it, in the in the country,” the official told Scripps News, adding, “It's important for people to know where we left things, what forward momentum there has been.” President-elect Trump could make the decision not to move forward with the strategy when he comes into office, a fact that Scripps News asked the senior administration official about. “We do not predict what the future administration will do, but we are proud of having a document that outlines an approach where a government thinks Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate are priority issues," the official said.Two adults were taken to hospital after a fire that started in the basement of an apartment building in Centretown West in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the Ottawa Paramedic Service. Ottawa Fire Services says firefighters received multiple calls shortly before 4 a.m., reporting there was smoke in the basement of a low-rise building in the 300 block of Cambridge Street. When crews arrived at the scene and saw flames were coming out the basement window, they declared a working fire to request additional resources. They then started extinguishing the fire by advancing a hose line inside the building. The fire was declared under control at 4:11 a.m. It was contained to the area of origin before it could spread into the entire building, Ottawa fire says. Firefighters then searched the structure for any occupants and did not find anyone inside. The two adults were reported to be in stable condition, an Ottawa paramedics spokesperson said. An OC Transpo bus provided shelter for the residents, while firefighters fought the flames. Victim Services was also dispatched to provide the necessary help. The investigation into what led to the fire is ongoing. 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Rescuers reassess safety in search for woman they think fell into a Pennsylvania sinkholeLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jaylon Johnson wasn't all that interested in discussing any bright spots or reasons to have hope for the Chicago Bears. The star cornerback made his feelings clear. “I’ve been in slumps four, five years in a row now,” Johnson said Monday. "So, I mean at the end of the day, I don’t look for, ‘OK, what is going to be better in the future?’ ... It will be better when it’s better. So, right now, it’s not better. That’s all I can go off of.” The Bears (4-7) are last in the NFC North and have five straight losses after falling 30-27 to Minnesota in overtime. They wiped out an 11-point deficit in the final 22 seconds of regulation, only to come up short again when the Vikings' Parker Romo kicked a 29-yard field goal. It was the third game during this skid that came down to the final play. The Bears also lost on a Hail Mary at Washington in Week 8 and had a game-ending field goal attempt by Cairo Santos blocked by Green Bay in Week 11. Players have openly questioned some of the coaching decisions in recent weeks. Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron got fired before the game against Green Bay. And coach Matt Eberflus' game management came under more scrutiny against Minnesota. With the Bears trailing 17-10 in the third quarter, there was some confusion on a fourth-and-4 at the Vikings 27. Eberflus said he didn't do a good enough job communicating on the previous play that they would go for it on fourth down. That led to a chaotic sequence in which Santos and long snapper Scott Daly ran onto the field, only to get waved off by a lineman. Quarterback Caleb Williams had to rush to get everyone lined up properly in order to avoid a delay of game. He wound up barking out the wrong play because he misheard the call from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and threw an incomplete pass. Receiver DJ Moore said Eberflus had not addressed that play with the team. The Bears were scheduled to meet later Monday. “That moment was just like, like a ‘what is going on’ moment that we could have avoided,” he said. The passing game. Williams has clearly looked more comfortable in the two games since Brown replaced the fired Shane Waldron as offensive coordinator. The No. 1 draft pick followed up a solid performance against Green Bay by throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns. It was his fourth straight turnover-free game and fifth in a row without an interception. Field goal protection. One week after his game-ending 46-yard field goal attempt against Green Bay got blocked, Santos had a 48-yarder rejected on his first try against Minnesota. It happened from the same area, in the middle of the line, when the Vikings' Jerry Tillery knocked down the kick. “I just think it’s technique," Eberflus said. "It’s getting your foot down, bracing up there, staying lower. ... We just have to do a better job there with that.” It was the third blocked field goal for Santos this year, the most for Chicago in a single season since it also had three blocked in 2012. He had a 43-yard try blocked in a win over Jacksonville on Oct. 13. Moore. The Bears have done a better job getting Moore involved under Brown. Moore caught seven passes for a season-high 106 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota. That gave him 14 receptions for 168 yards the past two games, compared to 13 for 104 yards over the previous four. Johnson's 27-yard catch down the middle set up Santos' tying field goal at the end of regulation. But it's not just deep shots. The Bears are finding ways to get the ball in his hands, allowing him to turn short passes into bigger gains. He also had a 13-yard run. RB D’Andre Swift. After a string of solid outings, Swift had just 30 yards on 13 carries. To be fair, he has been dealing with a groin issue, and he was going against the NFL's No. 1 run defense. The Bears reported no injuries during the game. 5-18 — The Bears' record in one-possession games in nearly three seasons under Eberflus, including a 2-5 mark this year. They are 14-31 overall during Eberflus' tenure. The schedule doesn't get any easier, with a Thanksgiving matchup at NFC North leader Detroit. The Lions (10-1) have won nine straight since losing to Tampa Bay in Week 2. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
Penn State has been campaigning — hard — for Tyler Warren to get national nods from the John Mackey Award, the Paul Hornung Award and maybe even the Heisman Trophy. One of those things came through Tuesday. Warren was added as a finalist for the Mackey Award, given to the nation’s best tight end. He was honored alongside Michigan’s Colston Loveland and Bowling Green’s Harold Fannin Jr. After debating entering the NFL Draft after last season, Warren sure seems to have made the right decision. He leads Penn State with 75 receptions for 910 yards and five touchdowns. He’s also rushed 18 times for 157 yards and four scores. Oh yeah, he’s also thrown a few passes, one for a touchdown, and punted against Minnesota. The Virginia native holds Penn State single-season records for tight end receptions and receiving yards, while he holds the most receiving yards for a tight end in their career and is tied for the most receiving touchdowns by a tight end. He made the game-clinching catch against Minnesota this weekend on a later fourth-and-1, a play in which he could’ve scored easily to break another record. But he went down to run the clock out, a show of his commitment to winning above all else. “It’s the best thing to do in terms of managing that situation and winning the game and not having to kickoff again, ending on our terms,” James Franklin said Monday. “So just really, really cool play and not surprising that Tyler Warren is going to put the team first. I’m a big believer in that. The more you give to others and pour into others, it comes back to you ten times. Tyler Warren is a perfect example of that.” Warren is also a Paul Hornung Award finalist for college football’s most versatile player. Fannin has made a great case for the award himself, and Bowling Green has pushed as hard if not harder than Penn State to make it happen. Falcons strategic communications staff have been sending press releases about Fannin since Oct. 9. He has 92 receptions for 1,295 yards and nine touchdowns this season. Like Warren, Fannin has rushed some, too. He has six rushes for 51 yards and a score. Loveland will probably be the odd man out in this race. He has 56 receptions for 582 yards and five touchdowns. CARTER NAMED BEDNARIK AWARD FINALIST Junior defensive end Abdul Carter is back on national awards lists. Penn State’s star pass rusher was named a finalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award on Tuesday, given annually to the nation’s best defensive player and presented by the Maxwell Football Club. Carter was joined as a finalist by Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter and Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. Carter, already a finalist for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (defensive player of the year), has 48 total tackles, eight sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles this season. His 17.5 tackles for loss are third-best in the country and best in the Big Ten, while his eight sacks are tied for 20th in the country and fourth in the conference. He’s made a significant impact in his first season since switching from linebacker to defensive end, earning Pro Football Focus’s 10th best defensive grade among edge rushers at 86.9. His pass-rushing grade is slightly better at 90.7, ranking fourth-best in the nation. The Philadelphia native is also a semifinalist for the Lombardi Trophy (best lineman) and the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Hunter is the betting favorite to win the Heisman this year, largely thanks to the fact that he plays both corner and wide receiver for the Buffaloes. He has 30 tackles, three interceptions, nine pass breakups and a forced fumble this season. Downs has 50 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, a half of a sack and three pass breakups this season for the Buckeyes.
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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers during what's typically a less competitive time of the year for the housing market. The rate dropped to 6.6% from 6.69% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.95%. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages, popular with homeowners seeking to refinance their home loan to a lower rate, also eased this week. The average rate fell to 5.84% from 5.96% last week. A year ago, it averaged 6.38%, Freddie Mac said. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is now at its lowest level since Oct. 24, when it was at 6.54%. “The combination of mortgage rate declines, firm consumer income growth and a bullish stock market have increased homebuyer demand in recent weeks," said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. "While the outlook for the housing market is improving, the improvement is limited given that homebuyers continue to face stiff affordability headwinds.” Elevated mortgage rates and rising home prices have kept homeownership out of reach of many would-be homebuyers. U.S. home sales are on track for their worst year since 1995. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, including the moves in the yield on U.S. 10-year Treasury bonds, which lenders use as a guide to price home loans. The yield, which was below 3.7% as recently as September, has mostly hovered around 4.2% this month. It was at 4.3% at midday Thursday. The recent decline in rates follows a mostly upward climb since the average rate on a 30-year mortgage slid to a two-year low of 6.08% in late September after the Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate from a two-decade high. While the central bank doesn’t set mortgage rates, its actions and the trajectory of inflation influence the moves in the 10-year Treasury yield. Many economists and traders on Wall Street expect that the Fed will cut its main interest rate again at its policy meeting next week. Home shoppers and homeowners seeking to refinance their existing mortgage to a lower rate are taking advantage of the recent pullback in home-loan borrowing costs. Mortgage applications rose 5.4% last week from a week earlier, the fifth straight increase, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance loan applications climbed 27%. “Purchase applications have increased on an annual basis every week except for one over the past three months, a positive sign for the mortgage market to close out this year,” said MBA CEO Bob Broeksmit. With home prices near all-time highs and still rising nationally, albeit more slowly, many prospective homebuyers are likely holding out for mortgage rates to ease further in coming months. But there may not be much relief, given that many housing economists predict the average rate on a 30-year mortgage will remain above 6% next year.VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to its traditional territories and financial compensation. The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation filed a claim Thursday in B.C. Supreme Court seeking a return of decision-making, resource and ecological stewardship, said Chief Mike Maquinna, a descendent of the former Chief Maquinna who met British explorer Capt. James Cook in 1776. Crown-authorized forest industry activities approved by the province without the consent of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation have resulted in cultural, economic and environmental impacts, he said at a news conference on Thursday. “Our people, the Mowachaht/Muchalaht, have endured many hardships since first meeting Capt. Cook, who was the explorer who first came into our territory,” said Maquinna. “As a result of the explorations of our territory, the natural resources of our lands have been taken. We want to correct rights and wrongs here and hopefully as time goes on this will show that Mowachaht/Muchalaht has been infringed upon since time of contact.” Capt. Cook and Chief Maquinna met in March 1776 at the traditional Mowachaht/Muchalaht whale-hunting village of Yuquot, later named Friendly Cove by Cook. The Parks Canada website says Yuquot was designated a national historic site in 1923 as the ancestral home of the First Nation, which was continuously occupied for more than 4,300 years and the centre of their social, political and economic world. The Parks Canada website says the village became the capital for all 17 tribes of the Nootka Sound region. Maquinna said the province has been acting as the sole decision-making authority in the Gold River-Tahsis areas of northern Vancouver Island, especially with regards to the forest resource, without the consent of his nation. Hereditary Chief Jerry Jack said the claim seeks title to about 430,000 hectares of land on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island and an amount of financial compensation to be determined by the court. “It is common knowledge we were here long before Capt. Cook and now we have to go to court and definitively prove that,” he said. “I don’t like that we have to prove that we owned it before he showed up to my territory, to my beach.” The land title case does not make any claims against private land owners, homeowners or recreational hunting and fishing operators, said Jack. Premier David Eby said the B.C. government prefers negotiated land-claims settlements rather than become involved in lengthy, expensive court cases, but the Mowachaht/Muchalaht have the right to take that route. “We have no problem with them doing that,” he said at an unrelated news conference in Langley. “We’d rather sit down and find a path forward.” The 15-page notice of claim seeks declarations that the First Nation has Aboriginal title to its lands and that B.C.’s Forest Act and Land Act will no longer apply to Mowachaht/Muchalaht lands once title is declared. Jack said the nation decided against pursuing formal treaty talks with the federal and provincial government years ago and has been planning the land title court case “for many decades.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2024. Dirk Meissner, The Canadian PressFor many people, this time of year is all about the shopping. And there's a fair chance many feel less than joyful about the prospect. If fulfilling your lengthy list feels overwhelming, learning what brain science and evolutionary psychology say about shopping and gift-giving might help you understand exactly why you're stressed – and even point you toward a healthier, happier holiday season. Our reactions are encoded into our nervous system, said Dr. Beth Frates, a part-time associate professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School in Boston. "By understanding these brain responses, people can develop strategies to manage stress better, such as setting realistic expectations, focusing on mindfulness and simplifying holiday preparations," said Frates, who also is the immediate past president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. The idea of exchanging gifts at this time of year can be traced back to pagan solstice celebrations. But the drive to share with another is as old as humanity itself, said Dr. Diego Guevara Beltran, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology at the University of Arizona in Tucson who studies cooperation and generosity. The science of generosity is more about survival than stocking stuffers, Guevara Beltran said. Sharing food gave early humans an evolutionary advantage. "Generosity is just one of the ways by which we can accumulate resources, be it wealth itself or friendships or work partners or more attractive, more intelligent mates," he said. Sharing with other people, Guevara Beltran said, is "a signal that communicates how much you value them, their welfare, your relationship with them." Research has shown that helping people makes us feel good. Part of that, he said, is because when someone is part of a community, they feel protected. One way this manifests is through the act of giving gifts. But to derive happiness from gift-giving, the giver needs to feel both that it was not an obligation and that it was effective, according to the 2019 World Happiness Report . That means it could be stressful to be in a culture where gift-giving feels mandatory, or if we can't see that a gift helped someone, Guevara Beltran speculated. It also might be stressful if gift-giving becomes a competition to show that you care about somebody more than the others around them. Our brains on shopping Stressful shopping can cause several physiological responses to kick in, Frates said. First is the "fight or flight" reaction that comes with stress. The release of chemicals that increase our heart rate, raise our blood pressure and intensify our breathing evolved to give us bursts of energy to escape danger. Frates said that while holiday stressors are not life-threatening, they can still trigger the stress response. The pressure to stay within budget could create a sense of scarcity, she said. "This taps into an evolutionary response, where the fear of losing resources like money can feel urgent and distressing." The holiday season also involves a lot of choices. "The brain has limited capacity for decision-making, and making multiple decisions can lead to decision fatigue," Frates said. "This fatigue reduces the ability to self-regulate and cope, which can lead to heightened stress responses when confronted with even minor setbacks, like a long line or out-of-stock item." The stress of needing to complete tasks within a limited time can intensify the fight-or-flight response, she said, as the brain interprets the ticking clock as a sense of urgency or threat. Meanwhile, Frates said, holiday shopping can also trigger brain chemicals that affect our feelings. "Dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, is released when we anticipate something exciting or enjoyable, like finding a great gift or finding a good deal," she said. "This anticipation can feel rewarding even before any actual purchase is made." For some people, this dopamine boost can make shopping a relaxing experience. "It provides a temporary distraction from other stressors and allows them to focus on something positive, creating a 'holiday high,'" Frates said. For some people, that can be problematic. "When shopping becomes a way to chase that next dopamine hit, it can lead to excessive spending or impulsive purchases," she said. "This can become a trap, particularly during the holidays, when deals, sales and gift-giving pressures are everywhere." Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Understanding how all these processes work can help people recognize why they feel the way they do and adopt strategies to cope, Frates said. Here are some of her suggestions. 1. Start with self-care before shopping Prioritizing self-care means people can be their best selves and make good decisions, Frates said. So, "eat food that is delicious and nutritious. Get seven to nine hours of sleep. Make sure to enjoy physical activity. Take walks when you can and invite friends along. Practice stress reduction like meditation or yoga to help you calm your body and mind." Before going shopping, try taking deep breaths using stress-relieving techniques such as 4-7-8 breathing (inhale through your nose for four counts, hold for seven counts, and exhale through your mouth for eight) or box breathing (inhale through the nose for four counts, hold your breath for four, exhale for four, then hold for four). 2. Be strategic Don't shop when you're hungry, tired, lonely or stressed, Frates said. And don't start shopping 15 minutes before a store closes or a website's online deals end, she said. That's setting yourself up for triggering the fight-or-flight response. 3. Be mindful Before making a purchase, take a moment to consider whether it's truly needed or whether it's an impulsive choice. To avoid overindulging, set a specific budget or limit yourself to a couple of hours or specific shopping days. "This keeps dopamine-driven spending in check while still allowing for the enjoyable aspects of holiday shopping," Frates said. Look for post-shopping activities that provide rewards without the financial cost. That can satisfy your brain's desire for more dopamine in a healthier way. "Plan enjoyable, stress-relieving activities after shopping, like going for a walk, spending time with friends or indulging in a hobby," she said. 4. Bring a friend Not only does this support healthy social connections, Frates said, but if things start feeling stressful, "you have a buddy, and you have a support system right there for you." 5. Rethink the focus of the season "With gift-giving, we need to change mindsets in order to be able to manage the stress," Frates said. The holidays could be used to emphasize social connections, she said. "Thinking about the connection with the person and making gift-giving more about deepening the connection than anything else, I think, will really help to reduce the stress around the process," she said. So instead of scouring shops and websites for the "perfect" gift, think about making a meaningful and personal one, she suggested. It could be a poem, a painting, a song or a framed photograph that captured a special time. 6. Lessons for children It's easy to get caught up in the hunt for a hard-to-get item, Frates said. But ask yourself what the holiday means in your family's traditions. "Is it about getting that perfect gift for the child? Or is it about celebrating the meaning of that holiday?" So instead of having children ask for one specific toy, or a specific brand of clothing, teach them to leave a little leeway on their lists. "It is a good reminder to express to children that this season is about giving and sharing what we can in the best way that we can," she said, "and sometimes the exact gift is not available." Encouraging such an attitude can be a tall order, Frates said, but it's a place to start. "A simple mindset shift could be the difference between a stressful holiday shopping season or a joyful journey to find meaningful gifts for people you care about." American Heart Association News covers heart and brain health. Not all views expressed in this story reflect the official position of the American Heart Association. Copyright is owned or held by the American Heart Association, Inc., and all rights are reserved.
Fabian Schar’s 87th-minute strike secured a point against the league leaders, with Newcastle twice having claimed the lead through Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon. However, while Howe was delighted with the quality of his side’s attacking play and the spirited way in which they battled back after falling behind in the second half, he felt three important calls did not go his side’s way. First, he was surprised that VAR did not instruct referee Andy Madley to look at the first-half incident that saw Virgil van Dijk angle his shoulder into Anthony Gordon’s face after the winger had fired a shot at Caoimhin Kelleher. Then, in the second half, Howe felt Newcastle should have had a penalty when Jarell Quansah appeared to bring down Isak in the box. And then, right at the end of the game, the Newcastle boss was frustrated at Madley’s decision to blow the final whistle just as looked as though the home side were launching a two-on-one break with Isak and Callum Wilson charging towards the Liverpool box. READ MORE : “I thought it was a penalty on Alex, but I haven’t seen a replay, that was just an initial thought,” said Howe, whose side delivered a much-improved display in the wake of Saturday’s attacking no-show at Selhurst Park. “I was surprised by the final whistle because I think we’d spent around two minutes on a free-kick in extra-time, so I was expecting seven minutes to be played. I think it was 5.15 when he’s blown, so that was a blow because it looked like we were in a good position. “Then, I think VAR looked at (the van Dijk on Gordon incident) and concluded nothing happened, so we have to accept it. I was surprised by it initially though.” Howe was nevertheless pleased with his side’s performance against the runway league leaders, even if he was left slightly frustrated that they were unable to claim all three points after leading on two separate occasions. “It’s mixed emotions,” he said. “Part of me feels we should have won it, a big part of me, but part of me is pleased we didn’t lose either because it was such a late goal for us. “Generally, I’m just pleased with the performance. There was much more attacking output, a much better feel about the team. There was much better energy, and it was a really good performance against, for me, the best team we’ve played so far this season in the Premier League. So, it was a big jump forward for us.”Is Verstappen the GOAT? Four-time champ now among F1's greats
