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Green MEPs divided over backing for European CommissionFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Ahmad Robinson scored 25 points as Mercer beat Jacksonville 90-89 in overtime on Monday. Robinson had three steals for the Bears (3-3). Tyler Johnson scored 18 points while shooting 7 for 13 (0 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added five rebounds. Alex Holt had 14 points and finished 7 of 10 from the floor. The Dolphins (3-3) were led by Robert McCray, who recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. Kendall Munson added 14 points, six rebounds and two steals for Jacksonville. Zach Bell also had 13 points and two steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Nashville Predators (7-11-3, in the Central Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (14-7-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the New Jersey Devils after Roman Josi scored two goals in the Predators' 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets. New Jersey has a 5-3-2 record in home games and a 14-7-2 record overall. The Devils have a 14-2-2 record in games they score three or more goals. Nashville is 7-11-3 overall and 2-5-3 on the road. The Predators are 7-2-0 in games they score at least three goals. The teams meet Monday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hischier has 10 goals and 11 assists for the Devils. Luke Hughes has over the last 10 games. Filip Forsberg has eight goals and eight assists for the Predators. Adam Wilsby has over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 7-3-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.6 penalties and 9.2 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game. Predators: 3-5-2, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.2 assists, 4.9 penalties and 11 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. INJURIES: Devils: None listed. Predators: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated PressThe Arizona Cardinals were rested, relatively healthy and had been playing some of their best football in years. That's why Sunday's sobering 16-6 road loss to the Seattle Seahawks was so surprising. “Frustrating day offensively, especially the way we’ve been playing to come out here and lay an egg and get physically dominated in a sense,” quarterback Kyler Murray said. The Cardinals (6-5) had their four-game winning streak snapped. Murray completed 24 of 37 passes for 285 yards, but made a brutal mistake, throwing an interception that was returned 69 yards by Seattle's Coby Bryant. The running game never got going, gaining just 49 yards. James Conner, the team's leading rusher, had just 8 yards on seven attempts. “There were a lot of things where it felt like the flow of things just wasn’t in our favor,” receiver Michael Wilson said. "Some games go like that. And then we didn’t execute enough to make up for the game sort of not going our way.” Arizona's still in decent playoff position, tied with the Seahawks on top of the NFC West with six games to play. But after all the good news and winning over the past month, Sunday's loss was humbling. “We’re going to learn a lot from this game,” Gannon said. Arizona's defense continued its remarkable midseason turnaround, giving the team every opportunity to win Sunday. The front seven doesn't have any stars, but continues to cobble together a respectable pass rush. The Cardinals finished with five sacks, all by different players. Second-year cornerback Garrett Williams intercepted a pass by Geno Smith on the first play of the fourth quarter, briefly giving the Cardinals some momentum as they tried to fight back. Williams — a third-round pick out of Syracuse in 2023 — is growing into a steady starting corner that the Cardinals have missed for years. “I thought that they hung in there and battled, forced a bunch of punts, kept points off the board,” Gannon said. “I thought the interception by Garrett was fantastic, kept us in the game there, kept points off the board. We made some mistakes. We made some mistakes, starting with me.” The Cardinals aren't going to win many games with a rushing performance like Sunday's. Conner, held to a season low in yards rushing, did have 41 yards receiving. Rookie Trey Benson had four carries for 18 yards, while Emari Demercado broke a 14-yard gain. Getting Conner going is key. Arizona has a 5-1 record this season when he has at least 100 total yards from scrimmage. Gannon said falling into an early hole affected some of the things the Cardinals could do, particularly in the second half. “I thought there was plays there, but again, where you get down in that game, you’re not really playing normal ball there for a good chunk of the game,” Gannon said. “So we’ve got to do a better job earlier in the game to make sure we’re not playing left-handed.” Fourth-year edge rusher Zaven Collins isn't necessarily the star fans hoped for when he was selected with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2021 draft, but he has quietly had a productive season leading the team's no-name front seven. Collins picked up his fourth sack of the season Sunday and put consistent pressure on Smith. Murray's still having a great season, but the quarterback's MVP credentials took a hit with Sunday's mediocre performance. He played pretty well at times, but the interception that turned into a pick-6 was a backbreaker. The sixth-year quarterback had largely avoided those types of plays this season, which is a big reason they're in the playoff hunt. “Can't give them seven points, especially when our defense is playing the way that they’re playing,” Murray said. “I feel like if I don’t do that, we’re in the game four quarters because that’s the way it was trending.” The Cardinals came out of Sunday's game fairly healthy. Gannon said starting safety Jalen Thompson (ankle) should be back at practice Wednesday. He missed the last two games. 12 and 133 — Tight end Trey McBride continued his breakout season with a career-high 12 catches for 133 yards. The Cardinals have another difficult road game against the Vikings (9-2) on Sunday. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Predators play the Devils following Josi's 2-goal gameWASHINGTON (AP) — Military leaders are rattled by a list of “woke” senior officers that a conservative group urged Pete Hegseth to dismiss for promoting diversity in the ranks if he is confirmed to lead the Pentagon. The list compiled by the American Accountability Foundation includes 20 general officers or senior admirals and a disproportionate number of female officers. It has had a chilling effect on the Pentagon’s often frank discussions as leaders try to figure out how to address the potential firings and diversity issues under President-elect Donald Trump. Those on the list in many cases seem to be targeted for public comments they made either in interviews or at events on diversity, and in some cases for retweeting posts that promote diversity. Tom Jones, a former aide to Republican senators who leads the foundation, said Friday that those on the list are “pretty egregious” advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, policies, which he called problematic. “The nominee has been pretty clear that that has no place in the military,” Jones said of Hegseth. Hegseth has embraced Trump’s effort to end programs that promote diversity in the ranks and fire those who reflect those values. Other Trump picks, like Kash Patel for FBI director, have suggested targeting those in government who are not aligned with Trump. But Hegseth has been fighting to save his nomination as he faces allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault and over his views questioning the role of women in combat. He spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to win the support of Republican senators, who must confirm him to lead the Pentagon, doing a radio interview and penning an opinion column. Some service members have complained in the past about the Pentagon's DEI programs, saying they add to an already heavy workload. The Pentagon still has a long way to go in having a general officer corps or specialty occupations such as pilots that have a racial and gender makeup reflective of the country. A defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the list said senior leaders are hoping that once Trump is sworn in, they will be able to discuss the issue further. They are prepared to provide additional context to the incoming administration, the official told The Associated Press, which is not publishing the names to protect service members’ privacy. Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday that the list would have “considerable, wide and deep consequences.” He said when military members see people singled out, they will start focusing on their own survival rather than the mission or their job. “You will drive people out,” Hagel said. “It affects morale as widely and deeply as anything — it creates a negative dynamic that will trickle through an organization." The list, which was first reported by The New York Post, includes nine Air Force general officers, seven Navy admirals of different ranks and four Army general officers. Eight of those 20 are women even though only 17% of the military is female. None are Marines. One female Navy officer was named because she gave a speech at a 2015 Women’s Equality Day event, where she noted that 80% of Congress is male, which affects what bills move forward. The officer also was targeted because she said “diversity is our strength.” The phrase is a widely distributed talking point that officers across the Pentagon have used for years to talk about the importance of having a military that reflects different educational, geographic, economic, gender and racial backgrounds in the country. An Air Force colonel, who is white, was called out for an opinion piece he wrote following the death of George Floyd, saying, “Dear white colonel, we must address our blind spots about race.” A female Air Force officer was targeted because of “multiple woke posts” on her X feed, including a tweet about LGBTQ rights, one about “whiteness” and another about honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on a stamp. Another female Air Force officer was on the list because she “served as a panelist for a diversity, equity and inclusion” discussion in 2021. The list names an Army officer who traveled to 14 historically Black colleges to expand the military’s intelligence recruitment efforts, and an Air Force officer partly because he co-chairs the Asian-Pacific Islander subgroup of the service’s diversity task force. Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for the Trump transition team, said in a statement that “No policy should be deemed official unless it comes directly from President Trump.” But in an interview Wednesday for Megyn Kelly’s SiriusXM satellite radio show, Hegseth said Trump told him he wanted a “warfighter” who would clean out the “woke crap.” Hegseth got a boost Friday from Trump, who posted on his social media site that Hegseth “will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense.” The president-elect added that “Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!” Jones told the AP in June that his American Accountability Foundation was investigating scores of federal employees suspected of being hostile to Trump's policies. The work aligns with the Heritage Foundation’s far-reaching Project 2025 blueprint for a conservative administration. A letter Jones sent to Hegseth containing the list, dated Tuesday, says “purging the woke from the military is imperative.” The letter points to tensions with Iran, Russia and China and says “we cannot afford to have a military distracted and demoralized by leftist ideology. Our nation’s security is at stake.” Conservatives view the federal workforce as overstepping its role to become a power center that can drive or thwart a president’s agenda. During the first Trump administration, government officials came under attack from the White House and congressional Republicans, as Trump's own Cabinet often raised objections to some of his more singular or even unlawful proposals. AP writer Courtney Bonnell contributed from Washington.

Jurgen Klopp was impressed by one Liverpool star after the victory over Leicester City Curtis Jones has revealed he received a congratulatory text message from Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool’s win over Leicester City. The midfielder made his 100th Premier League appearance in the Reds’ 3-1 victory over the Foxes, and marked it by firing Arne Slot’s men in front. It was Klopp who handed the England international his Premier League debut against AFC Bournemouth back in 2019. And despite the German stepping down as Liverpool manager last summer, he is still keeping a close eye on his former club and players ahead of starting his new role with the Red Bull group next week. Jones paid tribute to his former manager for his role in both his own and Liverpool’s development, crediting him for leaving a strong foundation for Slot to build on at Anfield . And he also admitted that he did not even know he had made his 100th Premier League appearance, until he checked his phone in the dressing room and saw a message from Klopp. "I came in then and normally text family and I saw a text off [Jurgen] Klopp saying 'congratulations on 100 games and here’s to 500,” he revealed to Match of the Day. “I was like what is he on about?' “I just checked then and I am proud. It was him who set up the team we have now. The foundation was there and Arne Slot has carried it on. “It looks good but there are plenty of games to come. You can play a team at the bottom, middle or top and it is a hard game. It is about trying to win every single game and if we do that everybody knows what comes at the end. “We have still got a long, long way to go. There are plenty of games to come. We’ll take each game as it comes and try and win all the games. “It was a hard game. They sat back and defended well. Especially for me it was hard to find space inside. It was more of a patient game and not trying to play into their plan. In the first half we were crossing the ball a load and that is what they want. In the second half we changed it round, kept it more and that’s where the goals came. “We are a goal down it’s almost half-time but we don’t stop, we score. In the second half we start strong and score again. The thing is with us we just want to win each game."Large Expansion for Profitable Franchise Bakery, Coffee Brand and Beverage Company Operating in the USA & China: Chanson International Holding (Nasdaq: CHSN) 11-25-2024 11:12 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Getnews / PR Agency: CAP, LLC $CHSN: First Half of 2024 Total Revenue of $7.5 Million and Operating at a Profit. - Well Established Provider of Popular Bakery, Seasonal and Beverage Products. - Positioned in the Global Bakery and Beverages Industries, Expected to Reach $692.9 Billion and $3.85 Trillion, Respectively, by 2032. - Sales Through Multiple Locations in China and The United States, Plus On-Line Digital Platforms. - Focused on Making Healthy, Nutritious and Ready-to-Eat Food Through Advanced Facilities Based on In-Depth Industry Research. - Franchise Expansion of Coffee Brand Soul Song in China. - Store Expansion to a Total of 60 Direct-Operate Stores Across China and the United States by the End of 2024. - More Cash Than Total Debt, Reflecting Financial Stability and Reduced Risk for Investors. Chanson International Holding (Nasdaq: CHSN) is a provider of bakery, seasonal, and beverage products through its chain stores in China and the United States. CHSN currently manages numerous stores in China, and in New York City while selling on digital platforms and third-party online food ordering platforms. CHSN offers not only packaged bakery products but also made-in-store pastries and eat-in services, serving freshly prepared bakery products and extensive beverage products. CHSN aims to make healthy, nutritious, and ready-to-eat food through advanced facilities based on in-depth industry research, while creating a comfortable and distinguishable store environment for customers. The CHSN dedicated and highly-experienced product development teams constantly create new products that reflect market trends including vegan options to meet current customer demand. CHSN PRC stores manufacture the majority of bakery products in their central factory located in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China, prepare beverage products within the stores, and contract third-party manufacturers to produce seasonal products. The CHSN U.S. Stores bake bakery products, prepare breakfast, lunch and all-day brunch, bar food, and other light meals for eat in, and make beverage products all within their kitchen in the store. To ensure the quality and safety of their products, the PRC Stores and the U.S. Stores procure raw materials, including flour, eggs, and milk, from renowned suppliers with a record of consistently supplying high-quality raw materials over decades in the food industry. In addition, the CHSN PRC Stores and the U.S. Stores have implemented a rigorous quality control system covering their entire operation process and mandated internal training to improve their employees' awareness and knowledge of food safety. The global bakery products market reached $515.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $692.9 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 3.2%. Similarly, the beverages market, valued at $2.4 trillion in 2023, is estimated to reach $3.85 trillion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.4%. These robust market trends highlight significant growth potential for CHSN, strategically positioned to capitalize on these expanding industries with innovative offerings and global reach. Franchise Expansion of Coffee Brand Soul Song On November 25th CHSN announced a collaboration with a leading local enterprise to expand its coffee brand, Soul Song, through a franchise operation model in Yili, Xinjiang, China. This milestone marks significant progress in the development of the CHSN Soul Song brand, further deepening its market presence and extending its brand influence in the Xin Jiang region. In July 2024, CHSN celebrated the grand opening of a Soul Song cafe in partnership with Xinjiang Hengtai Investment Co., Ltd. at the scenic Nalati National Tourist Resort in Yili, Xinjiang. Soul Song's innovative "blend bean concept" highlights the art of blending, offering diverse flavors to suit every customer's unique taste. The CHSN cafe quickly became a must-visit destination within the resort, achieving daily sales of RMB 30,000, a record for single-day coffee-related sales at the location. This marks a CHSN debut in adopting a franchise model, partnering with distinguished local enterprises for mutual growth and success. Building on its growing influence in the Yili region, CHSN plans to open five additional Soul Song cafes by 2025. CHSN Makes Significant Strides in Store Expansion On November 21st CHSN announced significant progress in its store expansion efforts, reaching a total of 60 direct-operate stores across China and the United States by the end of December 2024. This milestone reflects the CHSN commitment to accelerating business growth and enhancing its market presence in both China and the United States. In addition, seven more CHSN stores are currently in the process of securing business licenses, highlighting the strong momentum in CHSN expansion. CHSN provides exceptional service and creating a cozy cafe ambiance, fostering relaxation and meaningful social interactions. Surpassing its previous goal of opening 3 to 5 directly operated stores annually, CHSN is now leveraging its exceptional in-store service to accelerate growth and scale operations at an unprecedented pace. Mr. Gang Li, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of CHSN, commented, "We believe our commitment to exceptional in-store service and high-quality offerings is the cornerstone of our success, ensuring high operational standards while expanding our market reach. Our expansion strategy allows us to optimize resource allocation and respond to customer demands more swiftly and effectively, ultimately driving growth in key markets. As part of our long-term vision, we are dedicated to enhancing our brand presence across China and the United States, delivering outstanding dining experiences to a broader audience. This strategy not only accelerates store openings but also strengthens our position as a trusted and innovative leader in the bakery and beverage industry. We are confident that our focus on service excellence and quality will continue to drive sustainable growth and customer loyalty." First Half of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results On September 27th CHSN announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024. CHSN First Half of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Summary Total revenue was $7.5 million, compared to $8.8 million for the same period of last year. Gross profit was $3.1 million, compared to $4.3 million for the same period of last year. Gross margin was 41.5%, compared to 49.2% for the same period of last year. Net income was $0.02 million, compared to $0.3 million for the same period of last year. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.002, compared to $0.027 for the same period of last year. CHSN First Half of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results CHSN revenue from the China Stores was $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by or 7.3%, from $7.0 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to the decreased revenue from bakery products as well as from other products. CHSN revenue from bakery products was $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 7.3%, from $6.4 million for the same period of last year. Revenue from other products was $0.58 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 7.0%, from $0.62 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to decreased revenue from seasonal products, which was partially offset by increased revenue from beverage products. Revenue from seasonal products was $0.36 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 16.4% from $0.44 million for the same period of last year. CHSN revenue from the U.S. Stores was $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 42.2% from $1.8 million for the same period of last year. The decrease was mainly due to decreased revenue from beverage products and eat-in services, which was partially offset by the slightly increased revenue from bakery products. CHSN revenue from bakery products remained relatively stable at $0.24 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, with a slight increase by 2.6% from $0.23 million for the same period of last year. The increase was due to the increased revenue from bakery products of approximately $0.1 million, generated by Chanson 3rd Ave and Chanson Broadway. CHSN revenue from beverage products was $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 37.2% from $1.0 million for the same period of last year. CHSN revenue from eat-in services was $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which decreased by 69.7% from $0.6 million for the same period of last year. For more information on $CHSN visit: http://ir.chanson-international [ http://ir.chanson-international.net/].net/ Media Contact Company Name: Chanson International Holding Contact Person: Investor Relations Department Email: Send Email [ http://www.universalpressrelease.com/?pr=large-expansion-for-profitable-franchise-bakery-coffee-brand-and-beverage-company-operating-in-the-usa-china-chanson-international-holding-nasdaq-chsn ] Phone: 86-0991-2302709 Address:No. 26 Culture Road Tianshan District City: Urumqi Country: China Website: http://ir.chanson-international.net This release was published on openPR.Nikkei Trading Near 1989 Stock Peak: Double Top?DA Davidson Issues Positive Forecast for Lowe’s Companies (NYSE:LOW) Stock Price

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