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Syracuse takes aim at snapping its third two-game losing streak of the season when it hosts Bucknell on Saturday afternoon. The Orange (5-6) are coming off a disappointing 87-60 loss to Maryland last Saturday in a game in which they trailed 43-17 at the half. Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry said he expects more out of his team and pointed out that some things need to change after a loss he labeled as "embarrassing." "That's what we talked about," Autry told reporters after the Maryland game. "We all gotta look deep down inside and figure out what we gotta change. Obviously, everything is on me. I'm responsible for it. No question about it. "I gotta look at some things, look at it differently. I told our players, this is a team, so they have to do their part as well. And I'll leave it at that." The loss to Maryland marked the second time this season that Syracuse has lost by at least 20 points. The Orange are averaging 77.5 points per game but surrendering 80.2. While leading scorer J.J. Starling (19.8 points per game) remains out due to a hand injury, Donnie Freeman continues to excel. Freeman is averaging 13.5 points per game and has scored in double figures seven times this season, including a campaign-high 24 points against Albany on Dec. 10. Chris Bell (10.9) and Jyare Davis (10.1) also are averaging in double figures for the Orange. Just as Syracuse is looking for a change, Bucknell is as well. The Bison have dropped their last six after starting the season with a 4-2 record. Their most recent loss came last Saturday when they fell 86-65 to then-No. 13 Gonzaga. The Bison are playing their final nonconference game of the season and are 2-4 away from home. They are averaging 70.2 points and allowing 76.5. Josh Bascoe and Noah Williamson have led the way for Bucknell this season, putting up 14.1 and 13.6 points per outing, respectively. --Field Level MediaHalliburton Co. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors
The Washington Commanders put kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve Tuesday, just over 48 hours since he missed an extra point that would have tied the score with 21 seconds left against Dallas. Seibert also missed a field-goal attempt and another extra point in the loss to the Cowboys. He missed the previous two games with a right hip injury but said afterward he was fine and made the decision to play. The Commanders filled that roster spot by signing running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. off their practice squad. Austin Ekeler had a concussion and Brian Robinson Jr. sprained an ankle Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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How Trump’s bet on voters electing him managed to silence some of his legal woesMaryland sues maker of Gore-Tex over pollution from toxic 'forever chemicals'ASML, a leading semiconductor equipment maker, stated on Monday that it does not expect "direct material impact" from the latest . The measures, announced Monday, introduce tighter controls on advanced chip technologies but are anticipated to fall within previously forecast financial outlooks. The new U.S. measures expand the list of controlled technologies to include metrology equipment and certain software, with an immediate effect and a compliance deadline of December 31, 2024, for some provisions. Additionally, 140 Chinese entities have been added to Washington’s blacklist, requiring U.S. government licenses for any dealings. ASML clarified in a that while these measures do not immediately impact its 2023 results, they might affect exports if the Netherlands enacts similar restrictions. "If Dutch authorities conduct a security review akin to the U.S., exports of DUV lithography systems to specific locations could be impacted," the company said. The U.S. measures aim to limit China’s access to advanced chips that could bolster its military capabilities and artificial intelligence advancements. The updated restrictions also leverage the foreign direct product rule, requiring non-U.S. companies utilizing American technologies to adhere to the export controls. Despite the tightening regulations, ASML maintained its 2024 revenue forecast of 30 billion euro to 35 billion euro, with China contributing approximately 20 percent of that figure. The company also reaffirmed its long-term projections, including a potential annual revenue range of 44 billion euro to 60 billion euro by 2030, announced during its investor day in November. ASML reiterated its commitment to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including export controls, while continuing to serve its global clientele. While ASML appears to have some protection due to its reliance on Dutch licensing procedures, other European companies may also be impacted. ASM International, another Dutch semiconductor firm, said it is assessing the implications of the U.S. actions but has not yet provided further details. The Dutch government has not indicated whether it will align with U.S. policy, stating only that it "shares concerns about uncontrolled exports of advanced semiconductor equipment." ASML expects minimal immediate financial disruption from the measures, projecting that the revenue from its Chinese market will remain between 6 billion euro and 7 billion euro in 2024.
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(The Center Square) – Legislators in Washington, D.C., have taken a number of steps over the past few days to push for insurance and pharmaceutical reforms to be passed before the end of the year. On Wednesday, a bicameral group of Republican and Democrat lawmakers held a press conference discussing the need for pharmacy benefit manager reform to protect small pharmacies across the country and “save lives.” “Whether you are a Republican, Democrat, or an independent, we all want the same thing. We want accessible, affordable, quality health care,” said Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga. “We’re not here today to just discuss one bill or to discuss just one patient’s story. We're here because there's broad, bipartisan pharmacy benefit manager, or PBM, reform that is needed to save lives.” Pharmacy benefit managers are the middlemen responsible for managing the drug prices covered by health insurance plans. According to the Harvard Political Review , the problem with pharmacy benefit managers is that they “have vertically integrated with pharmacy chains and health insurers through massive conglomerates.” That then allows them to abuse their power to cut out small pharmacies and increase prices. Carter also signed a letter that was released last week calling on the Department of Justice to dig into the role pharmacy benefit managers played in the opioid epidemic. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Deborah Ross, D-N.C., and Cliff Benz, R-Ore., all joined him in signing that letter. “The opioid crisis has devastated communities in North Carolina and across the country, and PBMs may have fueled it by prioritizing profits over people,” Ross said on social media . “That’s why I joined a letter calling on the DOJ to investigate their role and hold these bad actors accountable.” The letter looked at recent reports on the largest pharmacy benefit managers, CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx which state that they “colluded and conspired to steer patients towards OxyContin in exchange for $400 million.” OxyContin is a trade name for the narcotic oxycodone hydrochloride, a painkiller available by prescription only. This and the general “lack of transparency” is just one of the many complaints that legislators aired on Wednesday. “My colleagues who are joining me today, Democrats and Republicans ... all recognize that PBMs are decreasing the accessibility, the affordability, and therefore the quality of health care in America,” Carter said. “We have an opportunity, right now, to advance bipartisan legislation that increases reporting requirements, which would heighten transparency and shine a light on the opaque practices of these PBMs.” Carter was also joined by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., who is leading the effort to get legislation passed in the U.S. Senate. “This year, we're losing about one pharmacy a day in America,” Lankford said. “We want leadership to be able to take this up and to bring it up in the end-of-year package ... Stop holding up legislation that is bipartisan, bicameral, and solving a problem that Americans need solved.”None
Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reports on the latest developments relating to the Biden administration’s foreign policy in the Middle East on ‘Fox News Live.’ President-elect Trump promised there would be "all hell to pay" if the hostages being held captive by Hamas are not released prior to when he takes office on Jan. 20. In a Truth Social post, Trump said nothing was being done to free those being held by the Iran-backed terror group since Oct. 7, 2023, after Hamas attacked Israel and killed at least 1,200 people and kidnapped at least 250 others. At least seven of the hostages are Americans. ISRAEL DESTROYS HEZBOLLAH’S ‘LARGEST PRECISION-GUIDED MISSILES MANUFACTURING SITE’ President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Trump has promised "hell to pay" if hostages being held by Hamas are not released prior to when he takes office on Jan. 20. (AP/Sebastian Scheiner) "Everybody is talking about the hostages who are being held so violently, inhumanely, and against the will of the entire World, in the Middle East – But it’s all talk, and no action!" Trump wrote. "Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly assume Office as President of the United States, there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge who perpetrated these atrocities against Humanity," Trump added. On Saturday, Hamas released a video of an Israeli-American hostage pleading for his release. The footage shows Edan Alexander, 20, covering his face and crying. He was abducted by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023. ‘WAR FOLLOWED US’: A SYRIAN FAMILY FLED BEIRUT AFTER ISRAELI BOMBARDMENT TO FACE REPRESSION, BOMBING AT HOME Edan Alexander, born in Tel Aviv and raised in New Jersey, is currently being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. (Hostage Family Forum) Alexander explained that he had been a prisoner for over 420 days and delivered forced messages to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump. Netanyahu spoke with Alexander's family and is determined "to take every action to bring them back home," his office said Monday. Trump said those responsible for taking the hostages "will be hit harder than anybody has been hit in the long and storied History of the United States of America." More than a year after the attacks, a permanent cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas remains elusive. Israeli forces continue to conduct military operations in Gaza. A cease-fire deal between Israel and Lebanon was reached in November following a year of attacks targeting Israel's north by Hezbollah. On Monday, Israel said Hezbollah broke the cease-fire by launching two projectiles. No one was harmed. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "We are determined to continue to enforce the cease-fire, and to respond to any violation by Hezbollah – minor or serious," Netanyahu said. Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com .
Tim Cook sat down with Wired for a wide-ranging interview He confirmed that Apple hasn't considered charging for AI features as of yet Cook shedded some light on Vision Pro performance, albeit indirectly I like Tim Cook . The now long-time Apple CEO is gracious, smart, and as close to a human sphinx as you can imagine. He rarely drops major news, either casually or when the media are grilling him. Cook did not disappoint in his latest wide-ranging interview with Wired's Steven Levy . One of the best in the business, Levy peppered Cook with questions about everything from the iPhone's 16's new Camera Control button to Apple Intelligence , the company, and his own legacy. Cook didn't exactly break news, but there were areas where he revealed a bit more about himself and some of Apple's strategic decisions relating to AI, mixed reality, and what comes next for Cook himself. Apple Intelligence, Apple's brand of AI that Cook insists is not a pun, has been slowly rolling out to supported iPhones, iPads, and Macs, with each iteration getting a bit closer to what Apple promised during its June WWDC 2024 keynote. Cook didn't walk through any new features, though he does have a point of view on the fine line between utility and taking over. Cook tends to believe that AI is an assistant (like a copilot, I guess) and is not straight-up doing things for you. However, Cook's perspective on charging for additional and maybe more powerful AI Apple Intelligence features was more interesting. It's not a discussion they've been having on the Apple Campus. "We never talked about charging for it," Cook told Levy. Now, that doesn't mean it's off the table, but since Apple and Cook view Apple Intelligence as similar to multitouch on the iPhone, AI is likely a feature that adds value to all the other products and services Apple charges for. Apple could simply raise the prices on them to cover the cost of building and supporting Apple intelligence features. Vision Pro realities Apple has been mum on Vision Pro sales. The powerful VR and mixed-reality headset is undoubtedly the apex of Apple's consumer electronics capabilities and the company makes you pay dearly for it – $3,500 – which may account for consumer apathy. Cook didn't speak directly about sales performance, but he's still bullish about the headset. I think, though, he may have acknowledged that the pricey wearable is not for everyone. Here's how Cook characterized it to Levy: Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more. Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content. "It’s an early adopter product, for people who want tomorrow’s technology today." Cook insisted that the ecosystem is flourishing, which may be a sign of product category health, but then he added one encouraging bit of almost news about what might come next. Levy asked about Meta Orion and Snap AR glasses . These lighter and more glasses-like wearables focus on AR experiences, and I wondered if Vision Pro's next iteration could be headed in that direction. "Yes," Cook told Levy, "It’s a progression over time in terms of what happens with form factors." I think the market cannot wait to try out those next form factors. After Cook Some believe that Apple Hardware lead John Ternus is the next likely Apple CEO , but for Ternus to step in, Cook would have to step away. The current Apple CEO, however, did not paint a picture of someone running out of steam or one who is becoming less engaged with the brand. The Apple-Tim Cook love affair is still very much alive. Cook is not planning his exit and told Levy that he would not "do it until the voice in my head says, 'It's time." Cook said he loves the job and can't imagine his life without it. Put another way, Tim Cook will be steering the Apple ship and building upon his legacy, which Cook wants to be health. "We have research going on. We’re pouring all of ourselves in here, and we work on things that are years in the making," Cook told Levy. I think it will likely be Apple Silicon for many years to come, though. A new affordable iPad could launch in 2025 too These are the best Apple iPads right now Apple needs to fix its infuriating Home appCongressional bicameral team pushes for insurance, pharmaceutical reform
The Washington Commanders put kicker Austin Seibert on injured reserve Tuesday, just over 48 hours since he missed an extra point that would have tied the score with 21 seconds left against Dallas. Seibert also missed a field-goal attempt and another extra point in the loss to the Cowboys. He missed the previous two games with a right hip injury but said afterward he was fine and made the decision to play. The Commanders filled that roster spot by signing running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. off their practice squad. Austin Ekeler had a concussion and Brian Robinson Jr. sprained an ankle Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk , an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, senior national political reporter chats with the new 35-year-old chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus about where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election. Plus, senior national political reporter Jonathan Allen breaks down why Pete Hegseth faces such a steep uphill climb to become the next defense secretary. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here. Where House progressives’ new leader thinks Democrats went wrong By Sahil Kapur The Democratic Party messed up in the 2024 election, says Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, the newly elected chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and it needs a dramatic course shift to rediscover its brand and put winning “above being right.” In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News on Wednesday, one day before he was officially elected as chair, Casar laid out his vision for the future, saying that Democrats need to return to their roots as the party of the working class. That means welcoming voters who disagree with the left on cultural issues and not being “seen as preachy or disconnected.” Following a devastating defeat to President-elect Donald Trump that Casar insists was avoidable, the congressman said Democrats must refocus their core identity on helping workers and increasing wages — but do so “without throwing vulnerable people under the bus.” He rejected the view that Democrats need to turn against immigrants or transgender people after Trump campaigned heavily on those issues against Vice President Kamala Harris. Instead, Casar said Democrats should change course by redirecting such attacks and accusing the GOP of fueling culture wars to district voters from their agenda of helping the rich get richer. “The progressive movement needs to change. We need to re-emphasize core economic issues every time some of these cultural war issues are brought up,” Casar said. “So when we hear Republicans attacking queer Americans again, I think the progressive response needs to be that a trans person didn’t deny your health insurance claim, a big corporation did — with Republican help.” “We need to connect the dots for people that the Republican Party obsession with these culture war issues is driven by Republicans’ desire to distract voters and have them look away while Republicans pick their pocket,” he added. Casar, 35, from Austin, ran unopposed for progressive chair to take the reins from Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who is term-limited. It’s a rapid rise for the native Texan and son of immigrants from Mexico, who was a labor organizer and Austin City Council member before winning his second term in the House last month. Casar’s remarks add to an intense debate within the Democratic Party in which some blame Harris’ defeat on the excesses of the left, imposing social litmus tests that alienated large swaths of working-class voters. Harris was dogged by some stances she took in her first run for president in 2019, most notably her endorsement of gender-affirming care for inmates , including those in the country illegally, paid by taxpayers, which Trump used to depict her as disconnected from ordinary Americans. Casar believes the median voter stands to the left of the Democratic Party’s mainstream on economic issues, and he admitted that, at least today, the median voter is more culturally conservative than his party. He said the solution is to lead without getting too far ahead of where that voter is on social issues. “I think we should lead the country, but we should never be more than an arm’s length ahead,” Casar said. “If we get more than a couple arms lengths ahead of the country, then you’re vulnerable to attacks from the Republicans.” Read more from the interview → A bad sign for Pete Hegseth’s prospects By Jonathan Allen It’s a bad sign for Pete Hegseth’s defense secretary bid that he is now promising not to drink “a drop of alcohol” if the Senate confirms him for the job. There’s a precedent for the Senate rejecting a Pentagon pick — former Sen. John Tower in 1989 — after concerns over drinking came into focus. With Tower, there were other issues: alleged conflicts of interest. And Hegseth’s selection is in such deep trouble because he is also fighting a multifront war. His qualifications for the job are nontraditional. He’s never led an organization nearly the size of the Pentagon or served in a high-ranking post in the military. Instead of fighting a single battle, there are now at least four prongs for his critics to attack: lack of qualification, reports of alcohol abuse , alleged inappropriate treatment of women and an accusation of sexual assault , all of which Hegseth has denied. Any of those, if true, could be reason enough for the Senate to reject a candidate. Senators are not required to choose one reason — or any reason — to justify their votes against a nominee. More importantly, they don’t have to make any public pronouncement at all — not even a vote — if the majority leader doesn’t bring a nomination to the floor. Surely, some Republican senators hope that, as happened with Matt Gaetz’s selection to run the Justice Department, quiet threats to vote no are enough to scuttle the pick without them having to cast votes against President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee. But even if Hegseth gets a vote in January, a good rule of watching the Senate is that baggage tends to compound. Senators may be willing to defend Hegseth on any one of the marks against him. But all four? It will be a surprise to many in Washington if he’s confirmed. That’s all from the Politics Desk for now. If you have feedback — likes or dislikes — email us at politicsnewsletter@nbcuni.com And if you’re a fan, please share with everyone and anyone. They can sign up here .None
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