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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Holt had 23 points in Sacramento State's 98-47 victory over Stanislaus State on Sunday. Holt also contributed five rebounds for the Hornets (3-9). Bailey Nunn scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 7, including 5 for 6 from beyond the arc. Chudi Dioramma had 14 points and finished 6 of 8 from the floor. The Hornets broke a five-game slide. Jason Cibull led the way for the Warriors with 17 points. Stanislaus State also got 10 points from Cam Walker. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. Schumer faced no opposition in the party leadership elections, in which Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin was also reelected to the No. 2 spot and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar became the new No. 3. In a statement, Schumer, of New York, said he was honored to move the party forward “during this crucial period for our country.” “Our preference is to secure bipartisan solutions wherever possible and look for ways to collaborate with our Republican colleagues to help working families,” Schumer said. “However, our Republican colleagues should make no mistake about it, we will always stand up for our values.” While Schumer remains popular with his colleagues, it is a bleak moment for Senate Democrats, who were hopeful they could hold the majority for the third election in a row. Instead they lost four seats and will be in the minority, 53-47, as Trump takes office. Trump dialed in Tuesday with Senate Republicans as they began laying the groundwork for control of government. The brief call was more celebratory than a prescriptive policy agenda, according to those attending the private GOP retreat, urging senators to confirm his Cabinet nominees as they launch an agenda of tax cuts, deportations and other priorities. "It was a love fest," said Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. “There was a real sense of unity in the room.” Republicans want to notch an early accomplishment after Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20. Incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune of South Dakota outlined a potential roadmap during the private retreat at the Library of Congress, detailing a potential strategy that would have senators working on an initial legislative package — energy, border security and defense priorities — that could be approved in the first 30 days of the new administration. Next, he explained that the senators would turn to reviving the expiring tax cuts from Trump's first term. The new Congress convenes Jan. 3, and the Senate expects to quickly begin holding confirmation hearings for Trump’s top Cabinet nominees. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., also addressed the GOP senators — noting his slim majority in the House. He “emphasized the need for unity heading into the first 100 days agenda,” his spokesman Taylor Haulsee said. Unlike eight years ago, when opposition to Trump’s narrow election win fueled enthusiasm in their party, Democratic lawmakers and many of their voters are exhausted and looking for answers. So far, Democrats stayed relatively quiet on Trump’s nominees and plans for office. Schumer declined to comment on specifics of any nominees, instead allowing Republican reaction to dominate the conversation. On Monday, Schumer wrote a public letter to Thune, asking him to resist Trump’s pressure to allow him to appoint some of his nominees without a Senate vote and to insist on full FBI background checks for all nominees. But he has said little else about Trump’s upcoming presidency. While some have been more aggressive — Washington Sen. Patty Murray, a former chairwoman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said that Trump’s nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department is “dangerous” and “nothing short of disaster” — several Democratic senators say they are saving their strength and figuring out a focus. “Everybody’s in kind of a wait-and-see mode right now,” said Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, part of Schumer’s leadership team. “Under the previous Trump administration, there was chaos all the time, all the time. And I do think it is important to pick your battles.” It’s still unclear which battles they will pick, and Democrats have differing opinions on how to fight them. Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz, who is also in Democratic leadership, says “anyone who has a grand strategy is full of crap” but thinks Democrats, for now, “need to keep things simple.” “We need to talk about people, protect people, advocate for people,” he said. “Do not talk about protecting institutions. Do not talk about advocating for institutions. It’s a not just a rhetorical shift, but an attitudinal shift. We have to remind ourselves, that we’re not fighting for programs and projects and line items and agencies or norms. We’re fighting for people.” Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said he’s spent a lot of time reflecting, and “I don’t think anyone can claim this was a policy election,” and Democrats need to look at cultural issues. Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says Democrats just need to “pace ourselves” and avoid the “massive freakout” of Trump's last term. Democrats should be preparing, says Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal. He says Schumer is picking his battles “very thoughtfully and strategically.” “We’re thinking about how we protect against using the FBI, or the prosecutorial authority of the Justice Department for retribution against critics,” Blumenthal said. “How we elevate these issues in a way that American people understand them.” Democrats know better now “the extraordinary challenges we’re going to face,” Blumenthal said.
The Minnesota Wild have come out strong this season, posting an impressive 13-3-4 record through 20 games. Their fast start has surprised many, including their own fans, especially after they missed the playoffs last year. With their current performance, they’re quickly making a statement and exceeding expectations. The team is also dealing with a few minor injuries to key players, including Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello, and Joel Eriksson Ek. The good news is that all 3 are expected to be back soon, with Kaprizov potentially returning as soon as tonight. Buy Minnesota Wild stock now..? It’s pretty wild (no pun intended) that sportsbooks are still overlooking how solid the Minnesota Wild have been this season. Despite their strong performance, they’re sitting at 20/1 odds to win the Stanley Cup, which puts them 13th overall. How does that even make sense? The top sports books in the country, including DraftKings , FanDuel , and ESPN Bet , all have the Minnesota Wild listed at +2000 (20/1). Here’s a look at the teams currently ranked ahead of the Wild on the betting market. FLA Panthers: +800 EDM Oilers: +800 CAR Hurricanes: +800 DAL Stars: +900 NY Rangers: +1000 TOR Maple Leafs: +1100 COL Avalanche: +1200 NJ Devils: +1400 WPG Jets: +1400 VGK Golden Knights: +1800 VAN Canucks: +1800 TB Lightning: +1800 MIN Wild: +2000 DraftKings Out of the teams ranked ahead of the Minnesota Wild in the betting odds, only one is actually ahead of them in the current standings, the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets are sitting comfortably at 34 points, while the Wild are close behind with 30 points. For some reason, Vegas sees the Minnesota Wild as a non factor. Sure, their winning pace might slow down, but this team has already proven they’re legit. So far, they’ve shown they can beat anyone. Only time will tell if they can keep it up. With Vegas not being sold on the Minnesota Wild yet, that could work in your favor. If they keep up their winning ways, their odds are only going to drop as the season goes on. So, if you’re into betting, now might be the perfect time to grab them at a good value before those odds get tighter. This article first appeared on Minnesota Sports Fan and was syndicated with permission.Jacob Holt scores 23 to help Sacramento State beat Stanislaus State 98-47
One of the easiest ways to boost is through because of the portfolios they provide. Under-the-radar ASX ETFs could provide extra diversification that the biggest ETFs can't. If we look at some of the most popular ETFs, we can see that their portfolios are focused on just a few stocks. The ( ) has a heavy exposure to a few and . The ( ) is heavily allocated to the largest US companies. There are other share markets that are more attractive than Australia and the US, and there are other tech companies with growth potential beyond the largest ones. So, I'm going to outline two ASX ETFs that could be helpful investment options. Betashares India Quality ETF( ) India is a fascinating country with more than 1.4 billion people, according to the World Bank. Its economy is rapidly growing – Goldman Sachs suggests the Indian economy could grow at an average of 6.5% per year between 2025 and 2030. Goldman Sachs also suggests the Indian economy could be "relatively insulated against global shocks over the coming year — including tariffs levied by the new administration of US President-elect Donald Trump." The investment bank also expects the businesses represented within the 'MSCI India' to see earnings growth of 12% and 13%, respectively, for the calendar years 2024 and 2025. That's a little less than what other analysts expect. How can we gain exposure to the Indian economy? The IIND ETF owns a portfolio and . Since inception in August 2019, the ASX ETF has returned an average of 10.1% per year, which I think is a solid return. Betashares Cloud Computing ETF ( ) The world is becoming increasingly technological, partly thanks to businesses that provide operations related to the Internet and cloud computing. As Betashares says: Cloud computing has been one of the strongest-growing segments of the technology sector, and given much of the world's digital data and software applications are still maintained outside the cloud, continued strong growth has been forecast. Businesses must make a large percentage of their revenue from cloud computing services. Inclusion in the portfolio is prioritised for companies that generate a majority of their revenue from cloud-based services. The sorts of businesses that are in this ASX ETF's portfolio of 37 names include , , , , , and . Companies with digital operating models usually have pleasing operating leverage. They have already built their digital infrastructure, so more users or subscribers can boost profit margins because the new revenue can largely drop to the operating profit ( ) line of the financials.David Beckham attends his first state banquet at Buckingham Palace for Qatari visitReaction to the death of former President Jimmy Carter paid tribute to his service to the country and his contributions around the world after his time in the White House. President Joe Biden called Carter "a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism." "With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us," Biden said in a statement. "He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe." MORE: Jimmy Carter's improbable journey from defeated one-term president to our best ex-president: Analysis Former President Bill Clinton said he and his wife Hillary Clinton "mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others—until the very end." President-elect Donald Trump said of Carter, "The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude." Former President Barack Obama paid tribute to the former president's honesty, especially in the wake of Watergate saying in a statement that Carter "promised voters that he would always tell the truth. And he did – advocating for the public good, consequences be damned. He believed some things were more important than reelection – things like integrity, respect, and compassion. Because Jimmy Carter believed, as deeply as he believed anything, that we are all created in God’s image." House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi also recognized the times in which Carter was elected to the White House: "As President, his work to restore integrity to the political arena during a difficult chapter in our history was a testament to his firm faith in the sanctity of the public good, which he always placed above his own," she said in a statement. "After leaving the White House, he carried on his service — leading perhaps the most impactful post-presidency in history." Former President George W. Bush called Carter "a man of deeply held convictions. He was loyal to his family, his community, and his country. President Carter dignified the office. And his efforts to leave behind a better world didn’t end with the presidency. His work with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center set an example of service that will inspire Americans for generations." Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said, “President Carter lived a truly American dream. A devoutly religious peanut farmer from small-town Georgia volunteered to serve his country in uniform. He found himself manning cutting-edge submarines hundreds of feet beneath the ocean. He returned home and saved the family farm before feeling drawn to a different sort of public service. And less than 15 years after his first campaign for the state Senate, his fellow Americans elected him leader of the free world." Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called Carter "one of our most humble and devoted public servants." “President Carter personified the true meaning of leadership through service, through compassion, and through integrity," Schumer said in a statement. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he was "Thankful for the incredible life, legacy and leadership of President Jimmy Carter," in a post on X. "He was a great man, a great role model and a great humanitarian." MORE: Jimmy Carter's life in pictures House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said Carter "set the standard for post-presidential service through his work with Habitat for Humanity." Clinton's statement summarized Carter's impact: "From his commitment to civil rights as a state senator and governor of Georgia; to his efforts as President to protect our natural resources in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, make energy conservation a national priority, return the Panama Canal to Panama, and secure peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David; to his post-Presidential efforts at the Carter Center supporting honest elections, advancing peace, combating disease, and promoting democracy; to his and Rosalynn’s devotion and hard work at Habitat for Humanity--he worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world."Is Canada running out of time to make its buildings net zero?
Jack Smith moves to dismiss January 6 charges against Donald Trump
NonePer Nick Wagoner , 49ers veteran OL Jon Feliciano will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season, as his knee “hasn’t responded” the way the team hoped. He has not appeared in a game in 2024, as he began the season on injured reserve following knee surgery. Feliciano, 32, is a former fourth-round pick by the Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Miami. He finished out the final year of his four-year rookie contract. Feliciano eventually earned a starting role for the Raiders in 2018 before departing for a two-year contract with the Bills. He re-signed with Buffalo on a three-year, $14.4 million deal before departing for a contract with the Giants. The 49ers signed Feliciano to a one-year contract last year and opted to re-sign him again for the 2024 season. In 2023, Feliciano appeared in 16 games for the 49ers, making seven starts. We will have more on Feliciano as it becomes available. This article first appeared on NFLTradeRumors.co and was syndicated with permission.Chromite is one of the most important resources you can get in Palworld , and it’s essential to complete several schematics that are part of the new update. The Feybreak update has introduced a new location, Pals, and plenty of more content. When it comes to crafting, you can build plenty of new items, weapons, and more. Some of them will often require something called Hexolite, and you’ll need a lot of Chromite, along with a few other resources, to farm this item. Let’s take a look at how to consistently get Chromite in Palword following the launch of the Feybreak update. Best location to farm Chromite in Palworld As you might have already figured out by now, Chromite is exclusive to Feybreak Island . The first thing to do is to reach the island. It’s an endgame island, so make sure to level up to 50 or higher to be on the safe side of things. You’ll also need a Metal Detector. This new schematic has been added as part of the update and unlocks at Technology level 56. You’ll also require the Nightstar Sand to produce this item; once you’ve the Detector, it will beep and change from blue to red if you’re close to Chromite. This resource is found in nodes, and each node usually will land you between 80-90 Chromite. A great area to find a lot of Chromite is at the coordinates (-1200, -1100). This specific region has a cave that offers three to four nodes, and you can easily farm a lot of Chromite in a quick time. Make sure to enter using the entrance, and you should be good to go. Make sure to use the Metal Detector to find the nodes easily. A new Pal named Smokie can also help you find Chromite and mark the spot for you. Smokie’s passive is perfect when it comes to mining Chromite, as it increases the amount of resources you get by mining every node. Once Smokie marks a location for you, it will be shown on your map with a small flag symbol. If you don’t want to use your Detector every time, you can always look for regions with red-colored areas. Typically, such locations will have higher chances of having Chromite nodes. You’ll require a lot of this specific resource to create Hexolite Ores, so mine as much as possible. To mine the resource, you can use your standard Pickaxe.
Niagara earns 88-69 win against Le Moyne
