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Hezbollah rockets land near Tel AvivBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic converted 11 of 15 from the free throw line and scored 20 points as California held off a late rally to post an 83-77 win over Sacramento State in the Cal Classic tournament on Sunday. Cal came into its tournament without three starters, Jovan Blacksher Jr., DJ Campbell and BJ Omot and the Golden Bears earned back-to-back wins over Air Force and the Hornets. Stojakovic scored a career-high 21 points and freshman guard Jeremiah Wilkinson stepped up with career-best 23 points against the Falcons. Against Sacramento State, Wilkinson came off the bench to score 16 points. Sacramento State took an early 12-7 lead after Emil Skytta hit a pair of free throws five minutes into the game, but Wilkinson hit back-to-back buckets and Stojakovic drew a foul on a three-point attempt and hit all three foul shots to take a 14-12 lead and the Bears pulled away to take a 40-33 lead at intermission. Julian Vaughns knocked down a trey three minutes into the second half to pull Sacramento State even at 43 and his free throw put the Hornets in front. Ryan Petraitis and Wilkinson hit back-to-back 3-pointers to put Cal up 51-47 and the Bears never trailed the rest of the way. Petraitis finished with 13 points, five assists and three steals for Cal (5-1). Joshua Ola-Joseph and Mady Sissoko each added 10 points. Jacob Holt scored 25 points with eight rebounds, two assists and a steal to lead Sacramento State (1-4). Vaughns scored 18 points and EJ Neal added 16. The game was just the third meeting between schools separated by roughly 80 miles, and first since 1992. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball
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Oklahoma Democrats mourn Fred Harris, former US senator and presidential candidateMEMBERS of the House of Representatives on Sunday emphasized the seriousness of Vice President Sara Duterte’s statements as they demanded an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the disturbing assassination threat against President Marcos, his wife Liza and Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. They said that such an act would not only be a horrifying crime but also represent a profound betrayal of trust and duty by the second highest government official. Duterte told a news conference that she had spoken to an assassin and instructed him to kill Marcos, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and Speaker Martin Romualdez if she were to be killed. Duterte’s controversial remarks came in response to comments urging her to “stay safe” during her visit to the House of Representatives. Duterte had gone to the House premises following the detention of her chief of staff, Zuleika Lopez, who had refused to answer questions regarding the alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential and intelligence funds allocated to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) during Duterte’s watch as Education secretary. “The gravity of these statements cannot be overstated. A kill-order on the President is not only a heinous crime but also a betrayal of the highest order—one that shakes the very foundation of our democratic institutions,” said Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. “The Vice President, as the next in line to the Presidency, is entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding the Constitution, not undermining it,” Gonzales, who represents Pampanga, said. House Majority Leader Manuel Jose M. Dalipe urged authorities to conduct a full and impartial investigation into the alleged plot. “The people deserve to know the full extent of this plot, including any potential abuse of power or betrayal of public trust. The integrity of our democracy demands nothing less,” Dalipe, who represents Zamboanga City, said. “The Vice President’s role as a constitutional successor makes this case extraordinarily sensitive. It is essential that we send a clear message that no one, regardless of position, is above the law,” Dalipe said. Highlighting the potential risks to the nation, Deputy Speaker David Suarez warned of the broader implications of such an alleged plot. “This situation transcends politics—it is about the survival of our democracy, the preservation of public trust, and the safety and stability of our nation. Any individual, no matter how high their rank, must be held accountable for actions that threaten the integrity of our government,” Suarez, who represents Quezon, said. Thanks “Conspiring with an assassin to target the President is a serious crime,” he pointed out. The House leaders said their institution is prepared to work with law enforcement agencies and ensure full transparency in addressing the assassination plot against the President. Should evidence point to the Vice President’s culpability, the leader assured the public that the House would fulfill its constitutional mandate to uphold accountability and justice. “We owe it to the Filipino people to ensure that the truth comes out and that the rule of law prevails,” Gonzales said. “This is not just about justice—it is about defending the very soul of our democracy,” he stressed. Deeply concerning SENATE President Francis Escudero said over the weekend that he found Duterte’s statements “deeply concerning as “they are inappropriate for an official occupying the second highest office of the land.” Escudero gave this piece of advice: “She [Duterte] should keep in mind that as a public official, she has a duty to set an example for the personnel in the Office of the Vice President and our fellow Filipinos, especially our children.” “The Vice President and her allies must also consider how her actions have contributed to rising tensions. I call on all parties involved to de-escalate the situation to prevent further harm to the safety, health, and well-being of everyone involved.”he added. Moreover, he “urge those who are close to her—those who truly care about her as a person and as a leader—to advise her to refrain from making “these indecorous and possibly criminal statements in public. These do not benefit the Vice President, her office, or our country.” Troubling statements THE implied admission by the Vice President of having access to a hitman has sent shockwaves across the nation, raising grave concerns about the erosion of democratic principles and the potential misuse of power, House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong said. “The mere suggestion of such a capability reflects a dangerous normalization of extrajudicial means to address personal or political grievances,” said Adiong, who represents Lanao del Sur. “This is not just a matter of rhetoric—it touches the core of our democratic values and the rule of law. Public officials are expected to uphold justice, fairness, and the Constitution, not to insinuate access to violence as a means of retribution.” Adiong emphasized that this revelation demands urgent action to ensure no public official wields influence or power that operates outside the bounds of the law. “Our democracy cannot and should not tolerate even the suggestion of extrajudicial solutions to conflicts. The public deserves leaders who uphold justice, not those who imply access to violence as a solution. Alarming,” he said. ‘Heed your father’s advice’ THE Vice President should heed the advice of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who had urged her “to get out of politics” as soon as possible, House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan said on Sunday. “We strongly urge the Vice President to listen to her father’s counsel for her to step away from politics before it’s too late,” Libanan, a 4Ps party-list representative, said in a statement. “She is clearly unlike her father. It would appear that she makes crucial judgments and issues utterly reckless pronouncements without any preparation or thoughtful consideration,” Libanan added. “The Vice President lacks both the gumption and the grace required of a national leader,” Libanan added. Earlier this month, the former President had called on his daughter, who has had a falling out with Marcos, to get out of politics. Butch Fernandez is BusinessMirror’s senior political reporter based at the Senate. He has covered Malacañang (3 presidencies), the Office of the Vice President, the Senate, local governments and defense since 1984. Jovee Marie Dela Cruz covers the House of Representatives for the BusinessMirror . Her beat may be political by nature, but most of her stories revolve around measures affecting the country's fiscal structure, economic standing and business climate. She earned her master's degree in communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and obtained her political science degree from the Universidad de Manila.By DEVNA BOSE One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from “significant widespread misinformation” about the policy. “To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services,” the statement said. “The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used “physician work time values,” which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it’s unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to “reverse the proposal immediately,” saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It’s not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado . People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. 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Brittany Mahomes' One-Word Message To Patrick Mahomes After Chiefs-PanthersWith her winter concert tour having recently been launched and a new album, Broadway musical and several books in the works, it seems clear that self-described “happy workaholic” Judy Collins has absolutely no intention of slowing down at the age of 85. But don’t take our word for it. “I’m never retiring!” declared the constantly active singer, songwriter, activist, author, podcast host, Wildflower Records label co-founder and mental health advocate. “Not if I can help it.” Collins’ overflowing schedule and constant touring — except for March, she has performed concerts every month this year — leave no doubt she relishes being out on the road. The fact that artists half her age or younger often complain about the rigors of touring don’t faze this Seattle-born troubadour, who will perform at The Magnolia in El Cajon on Feb. 12. It’s a make-up date for her Thursday. “Holidays & Hits” tour date at the same venue, which was pushed back Friday afternoon because of a family emergency. She credits her zeal for being constantly on the move to her late dad, Chuck Collins. He was a blind radio host who often went from city to city to perform as a singer and pianist. “I grew up in the backseat of a Buick when my father was traveling in the northwest, and it seems to be where I belong. I love being in a new place. I love being in a hotel room,” she said, speaking from a late November tour stop in Spokane. Accordingly, Collins’ seven-decade music career and her drive to continue working long past an age when many people retire is a source of purpose and pride for her. “I have to prove the point — somebody has to prove the point — and I guess it’s me,” she said. “I’m sort of like the Betty White of the folk-music era!” White was 99 when she died in 2021. Her TV acting career lasted a remarkable 73 years, which means Collins has another 8 years to go to match it. But were she to move to a tropical island next month and become a hermit, Collins’ legacy would speak for itself. Her 1961 debut album, “A Maid of Constant Sorrow,” came out after only 13 months after Joan Baez’s first album was released. The two, along with fellow troubadour Odetta, helped create a vital template for folk singers in the 1960s and well beyond. Collins also was instrumental in exposing the work of Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Randy Newman to a broader audience. She recorded songs by all three when they were toiling in obscurity, and she championed their music — and that of other gifted but then little-known young talents — on her albums and at her concerts and TV appearances. Symphony debut at 13 A classically trained pianist, Collins made her debut as a soloist with the Denver Symphony when she was just 13. She soon switched to folk music because it offered more artistic freedom, launching her professional career at the age of 20. Collins earned success quickly, thanks to her soaring soprano voice and her tireless work ethic. Equally pivotal was her ability to make any song her own, be it Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” and “Chelsea Morning,” Cohen’s Suzanne” and “Bird on a Wire,” or Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns.” The title of her 2011 memoir, “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music,” was inspired by “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” the classic 1969 song by Crosby, Stills & Nash. It was written by her then-boyfriend, Stephen Stills, in the hope of salvaging their star-crossed love affair. “The song was so beautiful. But it was also clear that our relationship was not going to work,” she recalled in a 2017 San Diego Union-Tribune interview that previewed her joint concert tour that year with Stills. For her recently concluded “Holidays & Hits” tour, Collins performed with different musical configurations in different cities, the better to keep her music fresh for her and audiences alike. “It all happens when it happens,” she said told the San Diego Union-Tribune in an interview on Monday, four days before the announcement that her concert here was being postponed. “It’s a holiday show, so that means I’ll be doing some of those wonderful old songs that we don’t hear until Christmas.” Collins spoke to the Union-Tribune for nearly an hour. The conversation has been lightly edited for space and clarity. Q: Your first Christmas-themed album came out in 1993, 32 years after your debut album, and you have since made two more Christmas albums. What prompted you to make “Come Rejoice: A Judy Collins Christmas” in 1993? A: It was because I had written songs for it. That’s the trick. You have to be able to write some songs that are appropriate, and I was able to do that. I love Christmas and I’m inspired by the classic songs. I like to think about those early times in my life when I was young and going home to celebrate Christmas with my family. Q: How easy or difficult is it to inject fresh vigor and meaning into songs that are so often sung by so many people on stages and in countless homes? A: The whole point about being a singer is to make it sound like you’ve never heard it before. That’s what the pleasure is and what the challenge is. You do it because you love it and because it holds so many special memories that you filter into the song. That can have a valuable resonance for young performers, to learn that (weathered songs) don’t need to be boring. Q: Your singing and piano playing on your 2022 album, “Spellbound,” both sound terrific, and its the first album to exclusively feature songs you wrote yourself. Do you have the same practice regimen you’ve always had? Or has it changed over the years, and if so, how? A: I have a certain amount of exercises I do, so that I can stay in the moment and have the flexibility in my hands. You have to do that. Last night, I was playing a Chopin piece because I haven’t played it in a long time. Doing piano exercises allows me to sit down and come up with new melodies. I’ve just written a whole bunch of new songs for a Broadway musical; they invited me to write 14 new songs. I said: ‘Sure!’ So, I sat down and wrote them. Q: What about your vocal regimen? A: It’s very hard to be a singer. You must have the good fortune, as I have had, to have a great voice teacher. And you have to strive to be on the level of people who sang all their lives, like Pavarotti and Frank Sinatra. Frank was a drinker. When I went to see him perform at the end of his career, he’d be fine at the beginning of the show. Then, he’d drink during the show and his voice would crack. I don’t drink anymore, thank god. But if you have a great teacher and decide to follow the regimen. you do it — no matter what — in sun or rain, when you’re well and when you’re sick. Being a singer, there are certain kinds of demands that go with it. I’m writing a new book called “Singing,” and I’m having a very happy time doing it. Q: On your “Spellbound” album, the lyrics to your song “So Alive” reference your drinking whiskey. And your song, “Hell on Wheels,” is a gripping, true-life story about how your drinking and driving as a teenager almost resulted in a fatal car accident. You stopped drinking in 1988. Do you think you’d be here now if you hadn’t gotten sober? A: No. I would be dead. There’s absolutely no question about it. I would have been dead a long time ago. Q: What was your wake-up call? A: I was dying. I was dying. I was coming apart at the seams. I had no choice; I literally didn’t. I mean, I did (have a choice). Sometimes, I’d think: “I don’t know how it ever happened that I’m still here.” I’m lucky. Many people are not here anymore. Q: How cathartic was it for you to write and sing “Hell on Wheels?” A: Well, it took me years. And the person I finally worked with on the song, Ari Hest, helped me. I said: “I can’t figure this out; I don’t know what I’m doing here. So, he pulled it out of me and helped. He was very encouraging and it was wonderful. I’m going back into the studio soon to make a new album, and Ari will be working with me. I’m doing a couple of his new songs, which are fabulous, so that’s exciting. I’ve already recorded a great (2014) David Crosby song with Graham Nash, called “Radio.” Q: In the wake of the November election... A: Oh. let’s not talk about that. Q: My question is about music, not politics. Given the state of the world at large, does music mean more — or something different — to you than it did a decade or 60 years ago? A: Music means everything to me, not just now, but always. It’s always part of the fabric of recovery, always, no matter what’s going on. And, honest to god, this whole situation now is not so terrible. I mean, it scares the sh-t out of me. But in the light of history, we got through the dark ages... Q: You took part in the 1968 Yippie press conference in New York at which Abbie Hoffmann, Jerry Rubin and other members of the Chicago 7 announced their plans to stage a mass protest at that summer’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. What are your memories of the Yippies and of testifying at the Chicago 7 trial? A: When I stood up there in court and began to sing “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?”, and the clerk came and put his hand over my mouth, I thought time had stopped in that moment. Of course, it didn’t, but I was in shock. I thought (my testimony) ended right there. But it didn’t and I can see in the trial transcripts how long it went on. It was quite a devastating experience. I remember there were a lot of discussions, apologies, a kind of a mass movement in the court room. It was a conversation about my singing and my life. The various people on the prosecution side were talking, and it went on for quite a long time. What was shocking to me, decades later, was that (film director and screenwriter) Aaron Sorkin did not put that episode in the court hearing in his 2020 move, “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” I think that was a real loss for that story. I was the only woman in the room and I was singing. It was a moment of real drama and it would have been a wonderful moment for a young actress to have portrayed that. Q: Judge Julius Hoffman presided over the Chicago 7 trial, and he was the one who ordered the clerk to stop you from singing during your testimony. Did you ever send him one of your albums? A: Ah, no. I didn’t have time for that. He was a smart man; he could have found one himself. Q: Do you ever think about President Nixon? A: Never. I was on his “Enemies List,” and I was proud to be on it. Q: You and I have done a number of interviews over the years. In 2001, when you were 61, you told me: “I always intended to be around as long as possible. I knew I wouldn’t get good enough to do what I’d intended to until I’d been around long enough and done enough things creatively. I’m in this for the long haul.” A: Oh, yeah! I’m in it for the long haul. And it’s really a challenging and wonderful position to be in, because I’m not too famous. That would be trouble! But I don’t have that kind of trouble and am glad I don’t. I gave myself stability. I have work. I have dreams. I have possibilities and Ii work on them. That’s a real privilege to have. I keep strong. I eat well, I exercise and do my 10,000 steps a day. You keep working and having ideas and looking forward. You keep getting up in the morning with bright eyes and new things to do. If you stop doing that, you stop living and stop having a vital life. And I want, most of all, to have a vital life, to have fun and move forward. Judy Collins ‘Holiday & Hits’ When: Feb. 12 (replaces her originally scheduled Thursday, Dec. 5, concert here) Where: The Magnolia Performing Arts Center, 210 East Main St., El Cajon Tickets: $38.50-$94.40 Online: livenation.com ©2024 The San Diego Union-Tribune. Visit sandiegouniontribune.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG acquired a new stake in Vail Resorts, Inc. ( NYSE:MTN – Free Report ) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 6,608 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,152,000. Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Signaturefd LLC increased its position in shares of Vail Resorts by 150.9% in the 2nd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 138 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vail Resorts in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Capital Performance Advisors LLP bought a new stake in shares of Vail Resorts in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. increased its position in shares of Vail Resorts by 318.8% in the 2nd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 201 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 153 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. increased its holdings in Vail Resorts by 123.5% during the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 219 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.94% of the company’s stock. Vail Resorts Price Performance Shares of NYSE MTN opened at $184.24 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.55, a PEG ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 1.13. The business has a 50-day moving average of $175.50 and a 200-day moving average of $179.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.62, a current ratio of 0.82 and a quick ratio of 0.71. Vail Resorts, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $165.00 and a fifty-two week high of $236.92. Vail Resorts Announces Dividend The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, October 24th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 8th were issued a dividend of $2.22 per share. This represents a $8.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.82%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, October 8th. Vail Resorts’s payout ratio is currently 147.26%. Analysts Set New Price Targets MTN has been the topic of several recent research reports. Macquarie reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $180.00 price target on shares of Vail Resorts in a research note on Wednesday, October 2nd. Barclays dropped their price target on Vail Resorts from $161.00 to $155.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 27th. UBS Group initiated coverage on Vail Resorts in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $185.00 price target on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price target on Vail Resorts from $218.00 to $194.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, September 16th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on Vail Resorts from $223.00 to $216.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, September 27th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $205.90. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on MTN Insider Buying and Selling In other Vail Resorts news, CFO Angela A. Korch purchased 165 shares of Vail Resorts stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 3rd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $173.09 per share, for a total transaction of $28,559.85. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief financial officer now owns 2,187 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $378,547.83. This trade represents a 8.16 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link . Also, insider Robert A. Katz sold 9,296 shares of Vail Resorts stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $175.98, for a total value of $1,635,910.08. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 245,961 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $43,284,216.78. The trade was a 3.64 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 1.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Vail Resorts Company Profile ( Free Report ) Vail Resorts, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates mountain resorts and regional ski areas in the United States. It operates through three segments: Mountain, Lodging, and Real Estate. The Mountain segment operates 41 destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas. This segment is also involved in the ancillary activities, including ski school, dining, and retail/rental operations, as well as real estate brokerage activities. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MTN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Vail Resorts, Inc. ( NYSE:MTN – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Vail Resorts Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Vail Resorts and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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