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The Cininnati Bengals (4-8) meet the Dallas Cowboys (5-7) for Monday Night Football in Week 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC/ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Bengals vs. Cowboys odds , and make our expert NFL picks and predictions . The Bengals were able to roll up 38 points last time out against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the defense was awful again. Cincinnati lost 44-38 at home, and it has allowed 34 or more points in 3 straight games, and 4 of the past 5 outings. It's great news for Over bettors, as the total has gone high in 5 straight outings. The Cowboys have won and covered the past 2 games to keep their flickering playoff hopes alive. Dallas is averaging 30.5 points per game (PPG) on offense while allowing 23.0 PPG on defense. The Over has cashed in 3 in a row for the Cowboys, too. Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now ! Bengals at Cowboys odds Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds . Lines last updated Sunday at 5:02 p.m. ET. WIN YOUR FANTASY FOOTBALL LEAGUE! The Huddle has been turning players like you into winners for over 25 years. This season, it's your turn. Custom fantasy football rankings, sleepers and tools are just a click away. Save 25% off the Internet's best-kept secret. Subscribe now ! Bengals at Cowboys key injuries Bengals Cowboys FOOTBALL NEVER STOPS Live games, analysis and more 7 days a week: Get ESPN+ Bengals at Cowboys picks and predictions Prediction Cowboys 32, Bengals 29 Moneyline The COWBOYS (+200) are worth a roll of the dice for the chance to double up. They head into this game with back-to-back victories, including an impressive road win over the Washington Commanders. And, for all intents and purposes, Dallas has been on a second bye, last playing on Thanksgiving on Nov. 28. The Cowboys should be rested and raring to go. Against the spread If you can't back the COWBOYS +5.5 (-110) straight up, they're catching a healthy amount of points in this prime-time matchup in Big D. The Bengals -5.5 (-110) have lost 3 in a row, and they have lost outright in the past 2 instances as a favorite. Cincinnati is also 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS in 4 prime-time matchups so far this season. Over/Under OVER 49.5 ( -115 ) is a high number, but it's a strong play. The Over has hit in 5 in a row for the Bengals, going for 27 or more points in 4 games in a row, while the defense has allowed 24 or more points in each of the 5 games, and 9 of the past 11 outings. The Over is 9-2 in that 11-game stretch, too. Against the NFC, Cincinnati has hit the Over in 2 of 3 games, with the only exception a low-scoring win against the lowly New York Giants. For Dallas, it has cashed high in 3 in a row, going for 30.5 PPG in the past 2 games, while allowing 26.7 PPG in the 3-game span. Want to play some games of your own? Play for free at the best social casinos and enjoy lots of slots, blackjack, video poker, roulette and more. You can even earn real prizes! For more sports betting picks and tips , check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW . Follow Kevin J. Erickson on Twitter/X . Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook . Access more NFL coverage: BetFTW | TheHuddle Fantasy Football | BearsWire | BengalsWire | BillsWire | BroncosWire | BrownsWire | BucsWire | CardsWire | ChargersWire | ChiefsWire | ColtsWire | CommandersWire | CowboysWire | DolphinsWire | EaglesWire | FalconsWire | GiantsWire | JaguarsWire | JetsWire | LionsWire | NinersWire | PackersWire | PanthersWire | PatriotsWire | RaidersWire | RamsWire | RavensWire | SaintsWire | SeahawksWire | SteelersWire | TexansWire | TitansWire | VikingsWire | DraftWire | TouchdownWire | ListWire More NFL Picks and Predictions! New York Jets at Miami Dolphins odds, picks and predictions NFL Week 14 odds update: Line moves for moneylines, spreads and Over/Unders Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serve Robotics Inc. SERV , a leading embodied AI and automation company, today announced the appointment of Lily Sarafan to its Board of Directors (the "Board"). Sarafan is an accomplished leader with nearly 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, executive leadership and board governance. She is co-founder and former chief executive of TheKey, one of the largest and most trusted in-home care provider networks, where she serves as executive chair. Sarafan currently serves on the boards of Instacart, Thumbtack and Kyo as well as on the board of trustees of Stanford University. She has been recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, a Fortune 40 Under 40, Women Health Care Executives' Woman of the Year, and a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. Sarafan holds an M.S. in Management Science and Engineering and a B.S. in Science, Technology, and Society from Stanford University. "We look forward to welcoming Lily as an independent member of the Board. Her extensive leadership experience, particularly in home services and on-demand delivery, will be invaluable as Serve continues to expand our market presence and shape the future of delivery and automation," said Ali Kashani, Chairman of Serve's Board . About Serve Robotics Serve Robotics develops advanced, AI-powered, low-emissions sidewalk delivery robots that endeavor to make delivery sustainable and economical. Spun off from Uber in 2021 as an independent company, Serve has completed tens of thousands of deliveries for enterprise partners such as Uber Eats and 7-Eleven. Serve has scalable multi-year contracts, including a signed agreement to deploy up to 2,000 delivery robots on the Uber Eats platform across multiple U.S. markets. For further information about Serve Robotics SERV , please visit www.serverobotics.com or follow us on social media via X (Twitter) , Instagram , or LinkedIn @serverobotics. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Serve intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements can be about future events, including statements regarding Serve's intentions, objectives, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events, including Serve's expectations with respect to the financial and operating performance of its business, its capital position, and future growth. The words "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "project", "predict", "will", "forecast", "estimate", "likely", "intend", "outlook", "should", "could", "may", "target", "plan" and other similar expressions can generally be used to identify forward-looking statements. Indications of, and guidance or outlook on, future earnings or financial position or performance are also forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include those risks and uncertainties set forth in Serve's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and in its subsequent filings filed with the SEC. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Serve undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made. Contacts Media Aduke Thelwell, Head of Communications & Investor Relations Serve Robotics press@serverobotics.com Investor Relations investor.relations@serverobotics.com A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/bdd098f8-8c80-462f-bc1b-c1f2095ed307 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Conagra Brands's CAG short percent of float has fallen 4.31% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.02 million shares sold short , which is 3.11% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.42 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish. See Also: List of the most shorted stocks Conagra Brands Short Interest Graph (3 Months) As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Conagra Brands has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted. Comparing Conagra Brands's Short Interest Against Its Peers Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis. According to Benzinga Pro , Conagra Brands's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.02%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers. Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

Cover Five: What to make of wild week around Nebraska football, and 5 biggest impact signeesThe ceremony to launch the website and mobile application presenting findings on fraud and illegal practices from the 2020 Multiparty Democracy General Election took place yesterday morning at the Union Election Commission (UEC) office meeting hall. During the event, UEC Chairman U Ko Ko highlighted that the 2020 election was marred by significant voter list discrepancies, fraud, and illegal activities. He stated that the election did not comply with the Constitution, UEC laws, or election-related laws and regulations. As a result, the election results were annulled. To disseminate these findings to the public, the commission published books in five languages: Myanmar, English, Chinese, Russian, and Japanese. To prevent similar incidents in future elections and to provide accessible information for both domestic and international audiences, a multilingual website and mobile application were developed. The project involved representatives from the UEC, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Information, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, under the guidance of a committee established by the State Administration Council. This initiative, which included seven key stages, was implemented from the second week of July to the second week of November 2024. The website and application, now fully operational, allow users to access the findings with ease. Following the opening speech, UEC Member U Khin Maung Oo detailed the development process of the website and application. A video clip showcasing the process was also presented. The UEC Chairman officially launched the website by pressing a digital touch screen, marking the culmination of the ceremony. Attendees included UEC members, officials from the UEC office, representatives from the relevant ministries involved in the project, members of the defence ministry, and other staff members. — MNA/KZLL.A. Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard shocked basketball fans with a surprising social media post on Friday afternoon. Leonard, who has not played for the Clippers yet this season, had a . The video, which doubles as an ad for New Balance, shows Leonard listening to a voicemail from a manager-type. She is asking the basketball player to provide answers about his return to the court. He then approaches a second version of himself, who is sitting alone while fishing. The other Leonard is listening to a sports radio broadcaster, who is announcing news that a potential return is imminent. The lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of understanding 🖐🏾 — Kawhi Leonard (@Way2Whi) In the video, the fishing version of Leonard tells the original version: "There's been good days, there's been bad days. But I keep coming back. It's the nature of the game." For the caption of this admittedly very cool video, Leonard added: "The lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of understanding." Leonard, who missed all of the 2024 postseason and the Olympics, at least four more games. He could potentially return on January 4 against the Hawks at the earliest. While there is still no timeline for his return, he is practicing again and is participating in five-on-five scrimmages.

NEW YORK (AP) — Same iconic statue, very different race. With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren't your typical Heisman Trophy contenders. Sure, veteran quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel from top-ranked Oregon and Cam Ward of No. 15 Miami are finalists for college football's most prestigious award as well, but the 90th annual ceremony coming up Saturday night at Lincoln Center in New York City offers a fresh flavor this year. To start with, none of the four are from the powerhouse Southeastern Conference, which has produced four of the past five Heisman winners — two each from Alabama and LSU. Jeanty, who played his home games for a Group of Five team on that peculiar blue turf in Idaho more than 2,100 miles from Manhattan, is the first running back even invited to the Heisman party since 2017. After leading the country with 2,497 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, he joined quarterback Kellen Moore (2010) as the only Boise State players to be named a finalist. “The running back position has been overlooked for a while now," said Jeanty, who plans to enter the 2025 NFL draft. "There's been a lot of great running backs before me that should have been here in New York, so to kind of carry on the legacy of the running back position I think is great. ... I feel as if I'm representing the whole position.” With the votes already in, all four finalists spent Friday conducting interviews and sightseeing in the Big Apple. They were given custom, commemorative watches to mark their achievement. “I'm not a watch guy, but I like it,” said Hunter, flashing a smile. The players also took photos beneath the massive billboards in Times Square and later posed with the famous Heisman Trophy, handed out since 1935 to the nation's most outstanding performer. Hunter, the heavy favorite, made sure not to touch it yet. A dominant player on both offense and defense who rarely comes off the field, the wide receiver/cornerback is a throwback to generations gone by and the first full-time, true two-way star in decades. On offense, he had 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns this season to help the 20th-ranked Buffaloes (9-3) earn their first bowl bid in four years. On defense, he made four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and forced a critical fumble that secured an overtime victory against Baylor. Hunter played 688 defensive snaps and 672 more on offense — the only Power Four conference player with 30-plus snaps on both sides of the ball, according to Colorado research. Call him college football’s answer to baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani. “I think I laid the ground for more people to come in and go two ways,” Hunter said. “It starts with your mindset. If you believe you can do it, then you'll be able to do it. And also, I do a lot of treatment. I keep up with my body. I get a lot of recovery.” Hunter is Colorado's first Heisman finalist in 30 years. The junior from Suwanee, Georgia, followed flashy coach Deion Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that plays in the lower level FCS, to the Rocky Mountains and has already racked up a staggering combination of accolades this week, including The Associated Press player of the year. Hunter also won the Walter Camp Award as national player of the year, along with the Chuck Bednarik Award as the top defensive player and the Biletnikoff Award for best wide receiver. “It just goes to show that I did what I had to do,” Hunter said. Next, he'd like to polish off his impressive hardware collection by becoming the second Heisman Trophy recipient in Buffaloes history, after late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994. “I worked so hard for this moment, so securing the Heisman definitely would set my legacy in college football,” Hunter said. “Being here now is like a dream come true.” Jeanty carried No. 8 Boise State (12-1) to a Mountain West Conference championship that landed the Broncos the third seed in this year's College Football Playoff. They have a first-round bye before facing the SMU-Penn State winner in the Fiesta Bowl quarterfinal on New Year’s Eve. The 5-foot-9, 215-pound junior from Jacksonville, Florida, won the Maxwell Award as college football’s top player and the Doak Walker Award for best running back. Jeanty has five touchdown runs of at least 70 yards and has rushed for the fourth-most yards in a season in FBS history — topping the total of 115 teams this year. He needs 132 yards to break the FBS record set by Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders at Oklahoma State in 1988. In a pass-happy era, however, Jeanty is trying to become the first running back to win the Heisman Trophy since Derrick Henry for Alabama nine years ago. In fact, quarterbacks have snagged the prize all but four times this century. Gabriel, an Oklahoma transfer, led Oregon (13-0) to a Big Ten title in its first season in the league and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The steady senior from Hawaii passed for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns with six interceptions. His 73.2% completion rate ranks second in the nation, and he's attempting to join quarterback Marcus Mariota (2014) as Ducks players to win the Heisman Trophy. “I think all the memories start to roll back in your mind,” Gabriel said. Ward threw for 4,123 yards and led the nation with a school-record 36 touchdown passes for the high-scoring Hurricanes (10-2) after transferring from Washington State. The senior from West Columbia, Texas, won the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Year award and is looking to join QBs Vinny Testaverde (1986) and Gino Torretta (1992) as Miami players to go home with the Heisman. “I just think there's a recklessness that you have to play with at the quarterback position,” Ward said. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballStarbucks baristas' 'strike before Christmas' has reached hundreds of US stores, including in LA

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Robert Hinton scored 15 points as Harvard beat New Hampshire 72-62 on Sunday. Hinton shot 5 of 11 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line for the Crimson (3-7). Chandler Pigge scored 14 points while going 6 of 9 from the field and added nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Louis Lesmond had 13 points and shot 4 for 7 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Anthony McComb III led the Wildcats (2-11) in scoring, finishing with 21 points. Sami Pissis added 16 points and two steals for New Hampshire. Caleb Middleton had 10 points and 11 rebounds. Harvard's next game is Saturday against Furman at home, and New Hampshire visits Stonehill on Sunday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Some tech industry leaders are pushing the incoming Trump administration to increase visas for highly skilled workers from other nations. Related Articles National Politics | In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns National Politics | Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen National Politics | Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you’re not alone The heart of the argument is, for America to remain competitive, the country needs to expand the number of skilled visas it gives out. The previous Trump administration did not increase the skilled visa program, instead clamping down on visas for students and educated workers, increasing denial rates. Not everyone in corporate America thinks the skilled worker program is great. Former workers at IT company Cognizant recently won a federal class-action lawsuit that said the company favored Indian employees over Americans from 2013 to 2022. A Bloomberg investigation found Cognizant, and other similar outsourcing companies, mainly used its skilled work visas for lower-level positions. Workers alleged Cognizant preferred Indian workers because they could be paid less and were more willing to accept inconvenient or less-favorable assignments. Question: Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? Caroline Freund, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy YES: Innovation is our superpower and it relies on people. Sourcing talent from 8 billion people in the world instead of 330 million here makes sense. Nearly half our Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Growing them also relies on expanding our skilled workforce. The cap on skilled-worker visas has hardly changed since the computer age started. With AI on the horizon, attracting and building talent is more important than ever. Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research YES: After years of openly allowing millions of undocumented entrants into the country, why is there controversy over legally increasing somewhat the number having desirable skills? Undocumented immigration significantly impacts lower skill level jobs and wages competing with domestic workers at every skill level. Why should special cases be made against those having higher skills? Could they just not walk across the border anyway, why make it more inconvenient to those with desirable skills? James Hamilton, UC San Diego YES: Knowledge and technology are key drivers of the U.S. economy. Students come from all over the world to learn at U.S. universities, and their spending contributed $50 billion to U.S. exports last year. Technological advantage is what keeps us ahead of the rest of the world. Highly skilled immigrants contribute much more in taxes than they receive in public benefits. The skills immigrants bring to America can make us all better off. Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: According to Forbes, the majority of billion-dollar startups were founded by foreigners. I’ve interviewed dozens of data analysts and programmers from Berkeley, UCSD, USD and a few other schools and 75% of them are foreign. There simply are not enough American graduates to fill the AI and data mining related jobs now exploding in the U.S. If we wish to remain a competitive economy, we need highly skilled and bright immigrants to come here and stay. David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Being able to employ highly skilled workers from a larger pool of candidates would strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. companies by increasing their capacity to perform research and innovate. This would boost the country’s economic output. Skilled workers from other nations that cannot remain in the U.S. will find jobs working for foreign rivals. The demand for H-1B visas far exceeds the current cap of 85,000, demonstrating a need to modify this program. Phil Blair, Manpower YES: Every country needs skilled workers, at all levels, to grow its economy. We should take advantage of the opportunity these workers provide our employers who need these skills. It should be blended into our immigration policies allowing for both short and long term visas. Gary London, London Moeder Advisors YES: San Diego is a premiere example of how highly skilled workers from around the globe enrich a community and its regional economy. Of course Visa levels need to be increased. But let’s go further. Tie visas and immigration with a provision that those who are admitted and educated at a U.S. university be incentivized, or even required, to be employed in the U.S. in exchange for their admittance. Bob Rauch, R.A. Rauch & Associates NO: While attracting high-skilled immigrants can fill critical gaps in sectors like technology, health care and advanced manufacturing, increasing high-skilled immigration could displace American workers and drive down wages in certain industries. There are already many qualified American workers available for some of these jobs. We should balance the need for specialized skills with the impact on the domestic workforce. I believe we can begin to increase the number of visas after a careful review of abuse. Austin Neudecker, Weave Growth YES: We should expand skilled visas to drive innovation and economic growth. Individuals who perform high-skilled work in labor-restricted industries or graduate from respected colleges with relevant degrees should be prioritized for naturalization. We depend on immigration for GDP growth, tax revenue, research, and so much more. Despite the abhorrent rhetoric and curtailing of visas in the first term, I hope the incoming administration can be persuaded to enact positive changes to a clearly flawed system. Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health YES: But it should be based upon need, not politics. There are several industries that have or could have skilled workforce shortages, especially if the next administration tightens immigration as promised and expected. Over the years, there have been nursing shortages that have been met partially by trained and skilled nurses from other countries. The physician shortage is expected to get worse in the years to come. So, this visa program may very well be needed. Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: While skilled immigration could boost our economy and competitiveness, the U.S. should prioritize developing our domestic workforce. Hiring foreign nationals in sensitive industries or government-related work, especially in advanced technology or defense, raises security concerns. A balanced approach could involve targeted increases in non-sensitive high-demand fields coupled with investment in domestic STEM education and training programs. This could address immediate needs while strengthening the long-term STEM capabilities of the American workforce. Not participating this week: Alan Gin, University of San DiegoHaney Hong, San Diego County Taxpayers AssociationRay Major, economist Have an idea for an Econometer question? Email me at phillip.molnar@sduniontribune.com . Follow me on Threads: @phillip020

Is Putin planning a new World War? Experts say 2025 could be the yearA 19-year-old pro-democracy activist who went from finishing secondary school in the UK to becoming one of Hong Kong’s most wanted critics has vowed that she will not be silenced by Chinese fear and suppression. Hong Kong authorities have accused Chloe Cheung, 19, alongside five other activists, three of whom are UK-based, of violating national security laws introduced in 2020 following protests the year before, which opposed China’s swelling anti-democratic influence on the city. Arrest warrants have been issued for the six activists, while a HK$1 million (£103,000) bounty has been put out for their capture. It is the second year in a row that Hong Kong authorities have issued such warrants and bounties on Christmas Eve. “Today, in my adopted UK home, I’ve endured constant threats, both online and physical. But this didn’t stop me from speaking out and now I have a bounty on my head,” Ms Cheung said. “Fear cannot restrain me. Suppression cannot silence me. I will wear this burden with pride and without fear.” Official documents accuse her of publishing articles as a “core member” of the US-based Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation (CFHKF), giving speeches and posting on social media “advocating separating Hong Kong from China and requested foreign countries to impose sanctions or blockade, engage in other hostile activities against China and Hong Kong”. Just a year ago, however, Ms Cheung was finishing her final year of secondary school, living in a country into which she had been forced to flee at the age of just 15 and attending local, pro-Hong Kong democracy marches. The teenage activist, who attended some of the protests back in Hong Kong in her school uniform, having gone straight from class to the marches when she was as young as 13, has been described as a “brave” and “fiercely pro-democracy” figure by those that know her. During those protests, she says she “faced tear gas and batons and bullets from the Hong Kong police” before being forced to give her name to the authorities, prompting her departure from the city. After navigating her way through secondary school here in the UK, she quickly applied to join CFHKF. “In the space of a year, she’s gone from being a teenager that participated in local Hong Kong parades and marches to a bountied individual,” says Mark Sabah, the head of UK operations at CFHKF. “She works hard. She is dedicated. She is very clever and fiercely pro-Hong Kong democracy. She’s just brilliant to have on our team. “She keeps going and going. She’s an absolutely outstanding colleague and we are completely in support of her.” Mr Sabah described the latest warrants and bounties as “shocking yet not surprising” as he urged the British government to do more to fight Chinese and Hong Kong efforts to suppress free speech abroad. Criticising the new Labour government’s approach to China - in November, Sir Keir Starmer became the first prime minister in six years to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping , where the pair reportedly spoke about future trade - Mr Sabah urged Downing Street to stop “pandering” to Beijing. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to visit China in the spring of next year for talks with vice premier He Lifeng. “On the one hand, we have the Chinese authorities, or the Hong Kong authorities, actively pursuing people who are safely living in the UK,” says Mr Sabah. “Yet in the same breath as expressing concern and saying they stand with Hong Kong, the British government are pursuing business and trade deals, as well as economic relations, with Beijing. “What needs to happen before they make the correlation that this constant appeasement and pandering is what gives the Hong Kong authorities and the Chinese Communist Party such brazen impunity to keep on doing this to people living in the UK?” Ms Cheung echoed that sentiment, calling on the government to “finally stand with the people of Hong Kong” to take “real action to protect us from transnational repression on British soil”. The other three activists now residing in the UK who were included on the latest arrest warrant list include Chung Kim-wah, 64, a commentator and former pollster, Tony Chung, 23, former head of a pro-independence group who fled to the UK last year after serving four years in prison for a national security offence, and Carmen Lau, 29, a member of the Hong Kong Democracy Council and former district councillor. These four, alongside Canada-based former actor Joseph Tay, 62, and YouTuber Victor Ho, 69, have all had bounties put out for their arrest, while an additional seven others had their Hong Kong passports revoked. The total number of exiled Hong Kongers with arrest warrants and bounties worldwide is now 19. The government had previously issued two rounds of arrest warrants and bounties for more prominent activists, including ex-lawmakers Ted Hui and Nathan Law. Former district councillor Ms Lau wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that she would not “back down” from her fight to ensure a free and democratic Hong Kong. “[I] will not back down only because of an arrest warrant and a bounty,” she wrote. “And I hope to have every one of you standing with me in this fight for Hong Kong.” Megan Khoo, policy director of UK-based Hong Kong Watch, described the warrants as “clear attempts of transnational repression, designed to silence dissent and extend the reach of authoritarian control beyond Hong Kong’s borders”. She called on the UK, US, Canadian and Australian governments to “urgently respond” by imposing sanctions on the Hong Kong officials responsible and strengthening measures to counter “extraterritorial intimidation”.Article content Barry Anstett of Owen Sound says, for now, he’ll “carry on as usual” after winning a Triple Millions top prize worth $1 million in the Aug. 29 main draw. The 56-year-old has been playing the lottery with OLG for the past couple of years but this is his first big win. “I was at the store when I scanned my ticket and discovered my win,” Anstett told OLG. “I was certainly surprised and a little anxious, but very excited as well. I shared the news with my family, and while they didn’t believe me at first, they were thrilled for me. I plan to let this win sink in a bit before making any decisions about what comes next. For now, I’ll carry on as usual.” The winning ticket was bought at Canadian Tire Gas+ on Balsam Street in Collingwood. HAMILTON MAN WINS QUARTER-MILL Retiree Victor Daigneault of Hamilton made the right decision when he bought the only Big Spin ticket left at the store where he was shopping. The retiree ended up winning $225,000 with The Big Spin Instant game. “I was surprised to see that I had won an in-store sping,” Daigneault told OLG. “When my ticket was validated and landed on big spin, I didn’t realize I had won the top prize. I’ve never won anything in my whole life!” Needless to say for him, the win is “life life-changing. It’s an opportunity for me to live better,” he said. As The Big Spin Wheel spun, he thought to himself, “Wow! Is this really happening? The wheel was lighter than I expected. I should have spun it harder!” Daigneault added: “I was shocked to see the wheel land on $225,000. I was expecting to win $100,000. This win is a game-changer, and it will go a long way in helping me create the life I envision for myself during my retirement years. I will look for a new home and take comfort in knowing I have what I need for a good life.” The winning ticket was bought at Anna’s Lottery Shop on King St. W. in Hamilton. LINDSAY WOMAN WINS BIG Lisa Mason, of Lindsay, Ont., matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the Dec. 3 Lotto Max draw to win $100,000. The admin worker says she’s an occasional lottery player with OLG and likes to pick up her tickets when the jackpots are high. So recently, when the Lotto Max jackpot surged to $80 million, Mason bought a Quick Pick with Encore, which led to her first big win. “I scanned my ticket using the OLG app, but I didn’t have my glasses on,” she told OLG. “I showed my phone screen to a friend and asked if they could confirm the prize amount. When I realized I’d won big, I was shaking and could feel my heart racing. I took a screenshot and shared it with my family. They all thought I was joking!” She continued: “I never expected to win a prize like this. When it happened, it was a surreal feeling. I feel great! 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European countries suspend Syrian asylum decisions after Assad's fallTEMPE, Ariz. — Call it a Sun Devil snub. Star Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo will not be heading to New York City next week, as he was not named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy award. The finalists for the award, which were announced on Monday, are Colorado wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami (FL) quarterback Cam Ward. This comes just a week after Skattebo was also snubbed by the Big 12 Conference, which named Colorado quarterback Shadeur Sanders as the Offensive Player of the Year ahead of Skattebo, who led the conference with five Offensive Player of the Week Awards. Skattebo had made a late push for the Heisman Trophy, earning the respect of many, including former Alabama head coach Nick Saban, who called Skattebo his favorite player in the nation on ESPN's College GameDay on Nov. 30. "You know, that Cam Skattebo guy, that's got to be my favorite player in college football," Saban said. "This guy, he's rugged, tough. I mean, I just love a great competitor. He's all that." Skattebo is the only player in the nation to have more than 1,000 rushing yards and more than 500 receiving yards this season, a mark that has never been reached by any Heisman Trophy-winning running back, according to ASU. Skattebo is the first player in Big 12 history to ever reach that milestone and the first player nationwide to accomplish the feat since Stanford's Christian McCaffrey in 2015. Skattebo has the second-most games (four) with at least 200 all-purpose yards. The only player to have more was Jeanty (seven). Skattebo is tied for the most rushing touchdowns in a season (19) in ASU history with Woody Green, who set the record in 1972. If you add his three receiving touchdowns to that total, Skattebo moves into a tie with Wilford "Whizzer" White, who had 22 touchdowns in 1950. If Skattebo rushes for 85 more yards in the College Football Playoff, he will break the record for most rushing yards in a season (1,642), which was set by Eno Benjamin in 2018. In total this season, Skattebo has rushed the ball 263 times for 1,586 yards and 19 touchdowns. He has 19 catches for 506 yards and three touchdowns. The winner of the Heisman Trophy will be announced on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Arizona time. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone. Watch 12News+ for free You can now watch 12News content anytime, anywhere thanks to the 12News+ app! The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV . 12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona. Users can also watch on-demand videos of top stories, local politics, I-Team investigations, Arizona-specific features and vintage videos from the 12News archives. Roku: Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for "12 News KPNX." Amazon Fire TV: Search for "12 News KPNX" to find the free 12News+ app to add to your account , or have the 12News+ app delivered directly to your Amazon Fire TV through Amazon.com or the Amazon app. Arizona sports The city of Phoenix is home to four major professional sports league teams; The NFL's Arizona Cardinals, NBA's Phoenix Suns, WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks. The Cardinals have made State Farm Stadium in Glendale their home turf and the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix is home to both the Suns and the Mercury. The Indoor Football League’s Arizona Rattlers play at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale. Phoenix also has a soccer team with the USL's Phoenix Rising FC, who play at Phoenix Rising FC Stadium in Phoenix. The Valley hosts multiple major sporting events every year, including college football's Fiesta Bowl and Guaranteed Rate Bowl; the PGA Tour’s highest-attended event, the WM Phoenix Open; NASCAR events each spring and fall, including Championship Weekend in November; and Cactus League Spring Training for 15 Major League Baseball franchises. 12Sports on YouTube Get the latest news and stories from 12Sports on the 12News YouTube channel. And don't forget to subscribe!

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