Berry Tramel's college picks: OU beats LSU, if Joe Jon Finley produces another gameplan gemA federal jury has awarded a Levittown woman $2 million after finding Nassau police officers falsely arrested her at her home in 2019, according to lawyers for the plaintiff and the defendants. The verdict, reached in Central Islip on Friday, comes nearly six years after Donna Cipley said officers forcibly removed her from her house on March 12, 2019, wearing nothing but a pajama bottom and a tank top despite the cold. In a news release at the time, police said officers went to her home because she was wanted for criminal contempt and that she hit one with a door and bent back a detective's thumb. She was charged with second-degree assault and resisting arrest. Those charges were later dropped, her attorney said. “This is a long-awaited vindication of this grandmother’s rights," said Cipley's attorney, Frederick K. Brewington. "Finally, after attacking her in her own home, parading her before cameras in handcuffs and charging her with crimes she did not commit, she has seen just a small bit of justice.” Oscar Michelen, the lead attorney for the county and the police officers, said the defendants had done nothing wrong and that the county would fight the verdict. The biggest news, politics and crime stories in Nassau County, in your inbox every Friday at noon. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy . "We believe that the amount awarded for the false arrest was excessive, and that even the false arrest finding will eventually be overturned on appeal," he told Newsday. Nassau County spokesman Chris Boyle did not respond to a request for comment Saturday. Cipley, who was in her early 60s at the time of the arrest, claimed in her suit that Nassau officers had started harassing her family after her son, who had been hospitalized for a drug overdose in 2018, refused to become a police informant. She alleged that detectives visited her home, shining lights in the windows and ringing the doorbell. She also said in her suit that "at no point" was she ever "the subject of a criminal contempt charge." After her charges were dimissed in October 2019, Cipley filed her civil rights lawsuit in 2020 . She accused six officers of abuse, but Brewington and Michelen confirmed that the jury on Friday found only two officers, Det. Michael Mazzara and Det. Basil Gomez, liable. Cipley's original complaint accused the defendants of allegations including assault, battery, false arrest and malicious prosecution. The jury found the officers liable only for the false arrest, according to the attorneys. In October, a federal jury in Brooklyn awarded more than $2.3 million dollars to Robert Besedin Sr. , an Air Force veteran from Baldwin who alleged two Nassau County police officers threw him down concrete stairs during an encounter at his home in 2017. Newsday previously reported that there were 75 settlements or jury awards for lawsuits alleging police or prosecutorial misconduct between 2000 and January 2023 on Long Island, costing taxpayers at least $165 million.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan gave athletic director Warde Manuel a five-year contract extension Thursday on the heels of the Wolverines' upset over rival Ohio State and a strong start to the basketball season. Manuel, who has held the position since 2016, signed through June 30, 2030, the school announced. Manuel is also chairman of the College Football Playoff selection committee. “During Warde’s tenure as director, Athletics has put a structure in place where our student-athletes compete for Big Ten and national championships, excel in the classroom, and proudly graduate with their University of Michigan degrees,” university President Santa J. Ono said in the announcement. Michigan had a disappointing football season, finishing 7-5 (5-4 Big Ten), but a 13-10 win over then-No. 2 Ohio State took some pressure off of the program. The Buckeyes were favored by 21 points, the widest point spread for the rivalry since 1978, according to ESPN Stats and Info. The Wolverines won the national championship last year in their final season led by coach Jim Harbaugh, whose tenure at the school involved multiple NCAA investigations for recruiting and sign-stealing allegations. Manuel supported Harbaugh through those processes. In basketball, the women's team made its season debut (No. 23) in the AP Top 25 this week. The men are 7-1 a season after firing coach Juwan Howard, who lost a school-record 24 games in 2023-24 as Michigan plummeted to a last-place finish in the Big Ten for the first time since 1967. Michigan has won 52 Big Ten championships since 2020. “Every day, I am thankful to work at this great institution and to represent Michigan Athletics," Manuel said in a statement. "I especially want to thank the student-athletes, coaches and staff who compete for each of our teams and who have helped us achieve unparalleled success athletically and academically. I am excited to continue giving back to a university that has provided me with so much over my career.” 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-footballService Robotics Market to Grow by USD 90.41 Billion (2024-2028), Driven by Robotic Automation Demand, Report Highlights AI-Powered Market Evolution - Technavio

Canada's Trudeau says he had an 'excellent conversation' with Trump in Florida after tariffs threatPeak U.S. Exceptionalism?Which three House races are still waiting to be called? See just how close they are.VANCOUVER, BC , Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Lumina Gold Corp. LUM LMGDF (the "Company" or "Lumina") is pleased to announce that it has completed negotiating the terms of the Exploitation Contract with the Government of Ecuador and signed a binding term sheet (the "Term Sheet") in preparation for the finalization of the Exploitation Contract for its 100% owned Cangrejos project (the "Project"), located in southwest in Ecuador . Marshall Koval , CEO & Director commented: "This is a major step for the Project and Ecuador on the path to the development of the largest primary gold deposit in the country. Lumina Gold would like to thank all the Government representatives that worked on the negotiations and all our local stakeholders that have supported the Project to date. The royalty terms we have agreed upon are in line with Lumina's 2023 Pre-Feasibility Study and position the Project well for the upcoming Feasibility Study expected in Q2 2025." In addition, the signing of the Term Sheet satisfies a required condition of the amended precious metals purchase agreement (the "PMPA") with Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. ("Wheaton"). It is expected that Wheaton will fund the remaining US$6.0 million of the Early Deposit under the PMPA on December 2, 2024 . Term Sheet Summary: Advanced Royalty Payment Total Advanced Royalty Payment - Over Four Payments US$25.0M Payment 1: Exploitation Contract Signing in 2025 US$2.5M Payment 2: Start of Construction US$7.5M Payment 3: 12-months into Construction US$7.5M Payment 4: 24-months into Construction US$7.5M Gold NSR Royalty (%) Price Threshold 3.0 % Up to US$2,225/oz 4.0 % US$2,225.01/oz to US$2,475/oz 5.0 % US$2,475.01/oz to US$2,725/oz 6.0 % US$2,725.01/oz to US$2,975/oz 7.0 % US$2,975.01/oz to US$3,225/oz 8.0 % Over US$3,225.01/oz Copper NSR Royalty (%) Price Threshold 3.0 % Up to US$4.33/lb 4.0 % US$4.34/lb to US$4.96/lb 5.0 % US$4.97/lb to US$5.59/lb 6.0 % US$5.60/lb to US$6.22/lb 7.0 % US$6.23/lb to US$6.85/lb 8.0 % Over US$6.86/lb Silver NSR Royalty (%) Price Threshold 3.0 % Up to US$27.50/oz 4.0 % US$27.51/oz to US$31.00/oz 5.0 % US$31.01/oz to US$34.50/oz 6.0 % US$34.51/oz to US$38.00/oz 7.0 % US$38.01/oz to US$41.50/oz 8.0 % Over US$41.51/oz The Advance Royalty Payments will be credited to the accrued amount of each period against the lesser of 50% of the royalties payable in each semester or 10% of the total advance royalty payments in the semester until the advance royalty is settled in full. In accordance with current legislation, the Exploitation Contract also provides that the Government of Ecuador's share of cumulative discounted benefits derived from the Project will not be less than 50% on a net cumulative present value basis. Each year, to the extent that the Government of Ecuador's cumulative Project benefit falls below 50% on a net present value basis, the Company will be required to pay an annual sovereign adjustment. The Government of Ecuador's benefit will be calculated as the present value of the cumulative sum of taxes paid, including corporate income taxes, royalties, labour profit sharing paid to the State, non-recoverable VAT and any previous sovereign adjustment payments. Based on the 2023 Pre-Feasibility Study assumptions included in the Project's financial model, it is not expected that the Company would be required to make any such payments. The Term Sheet also includes a mechanism for correcting any economic imbalance for the Company as a result of changes in taxes, laws and regulations in place at the date of the signing of the Exploitation Contract. This mechanism removes a significant amount of uncertainty for the economic regime governing the Project in the future. The Term Sheet also contains various investor protection rights, ensuring the protection of the Company's interest in the Project including, among other things, autonomy and freedom of the Company to make its commercial decisions and a dispute resolution mechanism through international arbitration. In the following months, the Company will apply to Ministry of Energy and Mines to change the Project's official status from exploration phase to exploitation phase (the "Phase Change Application"). The Company has up to six months after registering the approval of the Phase Change Application with the Mining Registry to execute the Exploitation Contract with the Government of Ecuador . Once executed, the Exploitation Contract is required to be registered with the Mining Registry and will be made publicly available on the Company's profile on the SEDAR+ website maintained by the Canadian Securities Administrators at www.sedarplus.ca . Once the Exploitation Contract is signed, an Environmental License must be obtained in order to start the exploitation phase. The Company expects to complete applications and supporting public hearings for the Environmental License in 2025. About Lumina Gold Lumina Gold Corp. LUM is a Vancouver, Canada based precious and base metals development company focused on the Cangrejos Gold-Copper Project located in El Oro Province, southwest Ecuador . In 2023, the Company completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for Cangrejos, which is the largest primary gold deposit in Ecuador . Lumina has an experienced management team with a successful track record of advancing and monetizing exploration projects. Follow us on: Twitter , Linkedin or Facebook . Further details are available on the Company's website at https://luminagold.com/ . To receive future news releases please sign up at https://luminagold.com/contact . LUMINA GOLD CORP. Signed: "Marshall Koval" Marshall Koval , President & CEO, Director Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information Certain statements and information herein, including all statements that are not historical facts, contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to: the signing of the Exploitation Contract, the timing for completion of a Feasibility Study for the Project; the development of the Project; receiving the remaining US$6 million from Wheaton; the application to change the Project's official status from "exploration" to "exploitation" and completing applications and supporting public hearings for the Environmental License. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements or information can be identified by the use of words such as "will" or "projected" or variations of those words or statements that certain actions, events or results "will", "could", "are proposed to", "are planned to", "are expected to" or "are anticipated to" be taken, occur or be achieved. With respect to forward-looking statements and information contained herein, the Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about: the terms of the Exploitation Contract aligning with the Term Sheet, without material variation; the Company's ability to meet its obligations under the PMPA; general business and economic conditions; the prices of gold and copper; and anticipated costs and expenditures. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements and information by their nature are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the business of the Company; business and economic conditions in the mining industry generally; the supply and demand for labour and other project inputs; changes in commodity prices; changes in interest and currency exchange rates; risks relating to inaccurate geological and engineering assumptions (including with respect to the tonnage, grade and recoverability of reserves and resources); risks relating to unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications or expectations, cost escalation, unavailability of materials and equipment, government action or delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances or other job action, and unanticipated events related to health, safety and environmental matters); risks relating to adverse weather conditions; political risk and social unrest; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in the Company's continuous disclosure documents filed with Canadian securities administrators. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lumina-gold-announces-exploitation-contract-terms-with-the-government-of-ecuador-302317019.html SOURCE Lumina Gold Corp. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Inflation report poses test for stocks rally as Fed meeting loomsA good host will adapt with graceThe Taoiseach has said climate issues are “not owned” by any one political party after the Greens suggested carbon reductions will not be met by any other party . Simon Harris said climate is now “bigger than any one party”, but added that people should not be “lectured” on the changes that will need to be implemented across various sectors in the coming years. He said: “I think it’s really important that we do help the people, that we do this in a partnership approach, and that we never lecture people, but we engage with people to make the switch in their own lives.” Mr Harris said the Green Party had a very “positive role” in government and the outgoing coalition had made considerable progress to reduce carbon emissions. However, he added: “What I’m not prepared to do, is allow any one party suggest that they did it all on their own in any aspect. “My own party, Fianna Fáil, or the Greens, we have collective cabinet responsibility. I chair a Cabinet made up of three parties, everybody pulls together, we passed five progressive budgets, budgets that I am proud of, we passed climate legislation. It comes after members of the Green Party said no coalition will meet climate targets set down unless it is in government. The Green party leader, Roderic O’Gorman, said: “I’m not confident that, if the Greens aren’t part of the next government, whatever its makeup, I’m not confident that that progress will continue, that we will see another 7% [in carbon reductions], that we’ll see the commitment of those financial resources that are necessary to deliver these really important projects that get us our cuts, but also improve people’s quality of life as well.” Asked about this, Mr Harris said: “Climate issues are now issues for every party. They’re issues for every person in Ireland, and they’re not issues owned by one political party.” Separately, Mr Harris said it was “disappointing” that Mary Lou McDonald could not say whether or not she would attend an IRA funeral if elected to the office of An Taoiseach. Mr Harris said such an action would “cause a lot of hurt to people”. On Thursday, Ms McDonald defended the comments made during an interview on Virgin Media, saying she would possibly attend an IRA funeral if she becomes Ireland’s next taoiseach. Mr Harris said: "When you are the taoiseach, you represent people right across this country, you represent people who are Irish in many ways across the world and across the island and I think it's very important to be always sensitive to victims." Plans for Dublin city centre Meanwhile, Fine Gael is due to announce on Friday its plan to revitalise and rejuvenate Dublin City centre. Fine Gael is promising to introduce improved security measures in the city centre with increased CCTV coverage and a targeted response to reduce open drug use. It also wants to redevelop the GPO reinforcing its role as a central landmark in Dublin and provide funding and resources to enhance the National Concert Hall. The plans also includes a proposal to collaborate with cultural institutions to offer more late-night events and extended opening hours. Mr Harris’ party is strongly in favour of removing the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. When it comes to safety, Fine Gael is promising to fund the recruitment of 6,000 gardaí over the next five years. It would also produce a plan to reduce the concentration of temporary accommodation, drug treatment facilities, and other essential services in Dublin City centre.Storm Darragh arrives in Belfast on Friday, 6 December (Photo by Luke Jervis / Belfast Telegraph) Storm Darragh arrives in Belfast on Friday, 6 December (Photo by Luke Jervis / Belfast Telegraph) Belfast Christmas Market will not open on Saturday over safety concerns. Pic: Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX A deluge of rain and strong winds has led to travel chaos and event closures as Storm Darragh hits Northern Ireland. Up to 20 flights due to depart from Belfast City Airport tomorrow have been cancelled, with a further 15 expected arriving flights also scrapped. The cancellations are mainly domestic flights, but an early-morning journey to Amsterdam has also been called off. All Stena Line ferries due to sail from Belfast to Cairnryan – and vice versa – have thus far been cancelled on Saturday, apart from the 7.30pm and the 11.30pm routes. The Liverpool-Belfast ferries have also been cancelled. While no major issues have been reported yet from Belfast International Airport, a spokesperson noted to “please take care on roads if travelling to the airport and be sure to check the latest flight updates with your airline”. Belfast’s Christmas markets are one of multiple major events due to close this weekend, alongside a raft of sporting fixtures. Storm Darragh arrives in Belfast on Friday, 6 December (Photo by Luke Jervis / Belfast Telegraph) Two weather warnings have already come into force, with a third in place from 1am. The public being are warned by the Met Office of the potential for travel disruption, damage to buildings, power cuts, and even a threat to life. Two yellow weather warnings were issued by the national forecaster on Friday. A yellow warning for wind began at 3pm and is lasting until 6am on Sunday. There is a slight chance of some damage to buildings, falling trees and a small chance of power cuts, with the potential for danger to life in coastal areas or from flying debris. Separately, a yellow warning for rain also began at 3pm and is due to finish at 12 noon on Saturday. There is a slight chance that homes and buildings could be flooded, while there may be delays to transport if roads become overly saturated. The most serious warning is an amber alert for "potentially damaging winds", which is set to be in place between 1am and 9pm on Saturday. Gusts of up to 70 to 80mph are expected around coastal areas while inland winds could reach 60 to 70mph. Damage to buildings is possible with the potential for roofs to be blown off and power lines to be brought down. There is the potential for disruption to roads and public transport and the Met Office has also said that "flying debris and falling trees could result in a danger to life". The organisers of Belfast Christmas Market also confirmed that it will not open on Saturday as a result of the treacherous weather set to hit the city. Belfast Christmas Market will not open on Saturday over safety concerns. Pic: Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX A spokesperson said: "Unfortunately due to the expected extreme weather, it will not be safe for us to open. We recognise this may be disappointing, however the safety of our visitors and traders is of the utmost importance. "At the moment the plan is to reopen on Sunday (December 8), however this is weather dependent." Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council confirmed they had “made the difficult decision” to cancel the Enchanted Winter Garden events and a number of parks and public spaces will be closed off to the public for the duration of Storm Darragh. Belfast Zoo will close on Saturday, as will all Belfast City Council’s grass and 3G pitches. All parks and playgrounds are also closed on Saturday and Parkruns are further cancelled. Household recycling centres and civic amenity sites will be closed throughout the day and the city’s cemeteries and crematorium grounds. In Mid Ulster, “for the first time ever”, Santa's Magical Forest - in Pomeroy Forest - has had to cancel because of bad weather. Anyone booked in for the Santa's Magical Forest Christmas experience will be contacted by the booking team there to arrange alternative arrangements, the council announced. The rain has also caused havoc, with the Shore Road, Ravenhill Road and the Short Strand experiencing severe flooding this evening. And various sports fans will have to pencil matches in for another date, as many games have already been postponed, including the Ulster Football Intermediate Club Championship Final between Arva and Ballinderry, and Saturday’s Premier Intermediate League clash between Queen’s University and Banbridge Town. NIE Networks warned that power cuts can happen in extreme weather, and several outages were logged on tonight across all six counties of NI. In the Republic, Met Eireann issued its highest level of alert covering counties Mayo, Clare, Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo and Wicklow. Taoiseach Simon Harris urged those living in areas covered by red warnings to take them “extraordinarily seriously”. “A red weather warning does mean do not travel during that period of time, and even though it is a Friday night and coming up to the Christmas season, I’d really encourage people to heed that advice and indeed to follow closely weather advice in the hours ahead,” he said. Here’s what has happened throughout the day: Storm Darragh arrives in Belfast on Friday, 6 December (Photo by Luke Jervis / Belfast Telegraph) Watch: Belfast Charity launch annual appeal and 'Christmas Jumper Day'

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: From Legacy to LegendEmpty Stocking Fund to help 600+ children; donations approaching $20KKosovo arrested several suspects Saturday after an explosion at a key canal feeding two of its main power plants, while neighbouring Serbia rejected accusations of staging the blast. The explosion Friday near the town of Zubin Potok, which sits in an ethnic Serb-dominated area in Kosovo's troubled north, damaged a canal that supplies water to hundreds of thousands of people and cooling systems at two coal-fired power plants that generate most of Kosovo's electricity. As security forces swarmed the area around the canal, whose concrete walls were left with a gaping hole gushing water, Prime Minister Albin Kurti visited the site and announced authorities had arrested several people. Law enforcement "carried out searches" and "collected testimony and evidence, and the criminals and terrorists will have to face justice and the law," he said. The arrests follow a security meeting late Friday, when Kurti pointed the finger at Serbia. "The attack was carried out by professionals. We believe it comes from gangs directed by Serbia," he told a press conference, without providing evidence. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic hit back Saturday, denying the "irresponsible" and "baseless accusations". "Such unfounded claims are aimed to tarnish Serbia's reputation, as well as to undermine efforts to promote peace and stability in the region," he said in a statement to AFP. Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Djuric had earlier suggested on X that the Kosovar "regime" could itself be behind the blast, calling for an international investigation. The main political party representing Serbs in Kosovo, Serb List, also condemned the attack "in the strongest possible terms". AFP journalists at the scene saw water leaking heavily from one side of the reinforced canal, which runs from the Serb-majority north of Kosovo to the capital, Pristina. However, electricity supplies to consumers were running smoothly on Saturday morning, with authorities having found an alternative method to cool the plants, said Kosovo's Economy Minister Artane Rizvanolli. Repair work was ongoing, authorities said, while Kurti confirmed workers had managed to restore water flows to 25 percent capacity. The United States strongly condemned the "attack on critical infrastructure in Kosovo", the US embassy in Pristina said in a statement on Facebook. "We are monitoring the situation closely... and have offered our full support to the government of Kosovo to ensure that those responsible for this criminal attack are identified and held accountable." Turkey's foreign ministry also condemned the attack, adding: "We call on all parties to exercise restraint to avoid escalation in the region." The NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping mission for Kosovo joined the calls for restraint. "It is important that facts are established and that those responsible are held accountable and brought to justice," it said in a statement. The force is providing security in the surrounding area and has offered logistical, explosives removal and engineering support to the Kosovo authorities, it added. The European Union's ambassador to Kosovo, Aivo Orav, joined the international condemnation, saying on X: "The incident needs to be investigated and those responsible brought to justice." Animosity between ethnic Albanian-majority Kosovo and Serbia has persisted since the end of the war between Serbian forces and ethnic Albanian insurgents in the late 1990s. Kosovo declared independence in 2008, a move that Serbia has refused to acknowledge. Kurti's government has for months sought to dismantle a parallel system of social services and political offices backed by Belgrade to serve Kosovo's Serbs. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday denounced "the act of sabotage on the critical water supply infrastructure in the Iber-Lepenc Canal" in comments on X, calling it "a serious crime that endangers the lives of Kosovo's citizens and undermines the process of normalizing relations in our region." Friday's attack came after a series of violent incidents in northern Kosovo, including the hurling of hand grenades at a municipal building and a police station earlier this week. ih/ach/giv/jhb/sbk