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US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The government also revised up its estimate of job growth in September and October by a combined 56,000. Friday’s report also showed that the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.1% in October to a still-low 4.2%. The November data provided the latest evidence that the U.S. job market remains durable even though it has lost significant momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom, when the economy was rebounding from the pandemic recession. Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law - which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January — is constitutional, rebuffing TikTok’s challenge that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and unfairly targeted the platform. TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. Stock market today: Wall Street hits more records following a just-right jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy going, but not so strong that it raises immediate worries about inflation. The S&P 500 climbed 0.2%, just enough top the all-time high set on Wednesday, as it closed a third straight winning week in what looks to be one of its best years since the 2000 dot-com bust. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.8% to set its own record. Treasury yields eased after the jobs report showed stronger hiring than expected but also an uptick in the unemployment rate. Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass NEW YORK (AP) — In an era when online anger and social tensions are increasingly directed at the businesses consumers count on, Meta last year spent $24.4 million to surround CEO Mark Zuckerberg with security. But the fatal shooting this week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. And experts say the task of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them is getting more difficult. One of the primary worries are loners whose rantings online are fed by others who are like-minded. It’s up to corporate security analysts to decide what represents a real threat. Police believe the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO quickly left NYC on a bus after shooting NEW YORK (AP) — Police officials say the gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene on a bicycle and hopping in a cab. Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny says video of the gunman fleeing Wednesday’s shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson showed him riding through Central Park and later taking a taxi to a bus terminal, directly across from New Jersey. Police have video of the man entering the bus station but no video of him exiting. Investigators on Friday found a backpack in Central Park that was carried by the shooter, police said. USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. The Agriculture Department on Friday said raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be tested on request starting Dec. 16. Testing will begin in six states — California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon and Pennsylvania. The move is aimed at eliminating the virus, which has infected more than 700 dairy herds in 15 states. Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were written on the ammunition used to kill UnitedHealthcare's CEO. That's according to two officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday. The words are similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend.” That's how attorneys describe insurers denying services and payment, and the title of a 2010 book critical of the industry. Police haven’t officially commented on the words. But Thompson’s shooting and the messages on the ammunition have sparked outrage on social media and elsewhere, reflecting frustration Americans have over the cost and complexity of getting care. Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year. A bill to protect digital reproductive health data including data logged on menstrual cycle tracking apps is a Democratic priority as lawmakers meet this month. Democratic women and supporters of the legislation say they are acting with new urgency before President-elect Donald Trump takes office because they don't believe his campaign promise to leave abortion to the states. The rush is also a reaction to Republicans taking control of the state House in January. Democrats kept control of the state Senate in the November election. Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. Japan's domestic market isn't growing, so Nippon Steel has its eyes on India, Southeast Asia and the United States, where populations are still growing. Nippon Steel gave reporters a tour of one of its plants in Japan on Friday. The bid for U.S. Steet is opposed by President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and American steelworkers. If the deal goes through, U.S. Steel will keep its name and its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but become subsidiary of Nippon Steel. China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy BANGKOK (AP) — China has banned exports of key materials used for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems and CT scanners, swiping back at Washington after it expanded export controls to include dozens of Chinese companies that make equipment used to produce computer chips. Both sides say the controls are justified by national security concerns. Analysts say they could have a much wider impact on manufacturing in many industries and supply chains, depending on the ability of each side to compensate for loss of access to strategically important materials, equipment and components. Here's why this could be a tipping point in trade conflict between the two biggest economies.NoneGlobal stocks end mostly up with DAX crossing 20,000 for 1st time

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Rebel Wilson looks solemn as she steps out in black activewear while heading on a coffee run in LA just days after sharing family heartbreakArticle content PRATTVILLE, Ala. — A federal judge has ordered an Alabama city to allow an LGBTQ+ pride group to participate in the city’s Christmas parade on Friday, after the mayor initially blocked the group from the annual event citing unspecified “safety concerns.” U.S. District Judge R. Austin Huffaker Jr. ruled that the City of Prattville violated Prattville Pride’s First Amendment right to free speech and 14th Amendment right to equal protection under the law when it banned the group from running a float in the annual Christmas parade one day before the event was set to take place. “The City removed Prattville Pride from the parade based on its belief that certain members of the public who oppose Prattville Pride, and what is stands for, would react in a disruptive way. But discrimination based on a message’s content ‘cannot be tolerated under the First Amendment,’ ” Huffaker wrote in his opinion. The ruling required the city to provide at least two police officers to escort the float throughout the parade. On Thursday, Prattville Pride requested additional security measures from law enforcement. In response, Mayor Bill Gillespie Jr released a statement banning the group from the parade altogether, citing “serious safety concerns.” Huffaker’s ruling said that, leading up to the event, some community members “voiced vehement opposition” to the group’s inclusion in the parade, but that “the City has presented no evidence of legitimate, true threats of physical violence.” Gillespie’s office referred to a statement posted on the city’s social media in response to a request for comment. “The City respects the ruling of the Court and will comply with its order. The safety of everyone involved with the parade is a priority,” city officials said in a statement on social media. Prattville Pride celebrated the ruling on social media. “The Christmas parade is a cherished holiday tradition, and we are excited to celebrate alongside our neighbors and friends in the spirit of love, joy, and unity,” the group wrote. Prattville is a small city of about 40,000 people, just north of the capital of Montgomery.None

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Global stocks end mostly up with DAX crossing 20,000 for 1st timeGlobal stocks end mostly up with DAX crossing 20,000 for 1st timeThe Centralia Rotary Club and the Centralia School District announced Wednesday that they have named Tom and Karen Alderson as the winners of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award, now in its second year, recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their community and exemplify the values of Centralia High School, the district said in a news release. “Tom Alderson, a graduate of the class of 1975, and Karen Alderson, a graduate of the class of 1976, are well-known in the Centralia community as the owners of Alderson's Awards West Printwares,” the district said in the release. “Through their commitment to excellence and customer service, they have built a thriving business that has become a cornerstone of Lewis County and beyond.” Tom credits the company’s success to their ability to adapt to changing customer needs and their unwavering focus on putting customers first, according to the release. This dedication has earned them widespread recognition, including being named the 2019 Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year. Beyond their professional achievements, Tom and Karen have made an impact on the community through sponsorships of local sports teams and countless donations. “Their ongoing support has earned them admiration from students, families and community members alike,” the district stated, adding, “The Aldersons’ contributions extend to Centralia High School, where their family business has provided valuable support to students and programs.” Tom is actively involved in shaping the future of Centralia through his work on the Sports Commission Development Team and his service on the Centralia Athletics, Activities and Facilities Board. “He also acknowledges the vital role his employees and loyal customers have played in the success of Alderson’s Awards West Printwares,” the district stated. The Centralia community will celebrate Tom and Karen’s achievements at a public reception and special ceremony on Jan. 29. The Aldersons will also speak to the Centralia High School student body and unveil their plaque on the school’s Wall of Honor on Jan. 30. That evening, the Aldersons will formally receive their award during halftime of a basketball game, which begins at 7 p.m. “The Centralia Rotary Club and Centralia School District invite the public to join in honoring the Aldersons’ remarkable contributions to the community and their alma mater,” the news release stated. For more information, contact Centralia School Board Director Tim Browning at 360-269-5830.

THANE: A 35-year-old schoolteacher was arrested on Saturday for allegedly sexually abusing three boys between the ages of 9 and 15. The accused, employed at an English-medium school in Ambernath, is also associated with a Delhi-based open schooling institute that caters to underprivileged children. The victims, whose parents are daily wage earners, had enrolled them in the classes in June where the accused taught. Officials said that the teacher forced the minors to give him massages, touched them inappropriately and recorded their nude videos. The incident first came to light in September when the abrupt discontinuation of classes by three students raised concerns within the school administration. Alarmed by their prolonged absence, the institution’s social service team was tasked with investigating the matter. Despite repeated efforts by the boys’ parents to persuade them to return to school, the children firmly refused. It was only after weeks of hesitation that one of the boys confided in his family, revealing the inappropriate behaviour of the teacher. This revelation prompted the parents to discuss the matter collectively with the families of the other two boys. The discussions eventually led to the school being informed of the true reason behind the students’ refusal to attend, shedding light on a matter. Senior police inspector Balaji Pandhare stated that upon receiving a complaint from the institution’s officials on December 6, a team was promptly dispatched to the children’s homes to gather all necessary information. “We have arrested the accused at his residence for committing this heinous act against children,” he said. During the investigation, the police examined the teacher’s electronic devices and discovered videos involving some children. “The content is currently under verification,” the inspector added. The accused, a resident of Ambernath, lives with his wife and child. He has been booked under sections 68 (criminalises sexual intercourse) and 95 (using a child for sexual exploitation or pornography) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and sections 4 and 6 (punishment for penetrative sexual assault), 8 (sexual assault on a child), 10 (five years in prison for aggravated sexual assault on a child) and 13 (Use of child for pornographic purposes) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Police are now investigating the matter with all 20 students who were under the teacher’s tutelage, recording their statements to gather more details about the extent of the abuse.Golden State Valkyries select 4 players to begin building roster through WNBA expansion draft SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Valkyries have selected center Iliana Rupert of Atlanta, guard Veronica Burton of Connecticut, guard Carla Leite of Dallas and forward Maria Conde of Chicago with their initial picks of the WNBA expansion draft. Those four became the first players for the new Bay Area franchise that’s set to begin play next season. Friday's expansion draft was the first for the WNBA in 16 years since the Atlanta Dream joined the league in 2008. Golden State is able to acquire the contract or negotiating rights to one player from each of the other 12 WNBA teams. Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP award, the latest trophy on a long list of honors for the Inter Miami star FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi is the MVP of Major League Soccer for 2024. The award comes after a season where he missed 15 of Inter Miami’s 34 regular-season matches with injuries or commitments to Argentina’s national team. He still factored into a league-high 36 goals by scoring 20 and assisting on 16 others. His 2.1 goal contributions per 90 minutes played is the best by any player in any season in MLS history. MLS revealed the voting results Friday. Messi edged out Columbus Crew forward Cucho Hernández for the award, which is determined by a poll of players, club technical staff and select media members. NFL ends investigation into sexual assault allegations against Browns QB Deshaun Watson CLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL has closed an investigation into sexual assault allegations against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The league has been reviewing the case for months, trying to determine whether Watson should be punished. League spokesman Brian McCarthy said in an email that "there was insufficient evidence to support a finding of a violation of the personal conduct policy.” Watson, who served an 11-game suspension in 2022, was accused of assault by a woman in September. She was seeking more than $1 million in damage before the sides reached a confidential settlement. Watson has played in just 19 games over three seasons for the Browns. Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John surgery last season. Bieber had been expected to leave the AL Central champions, but will be back after agreeing to a one-year, $14 million contract that includes a $16 million player option for 2026. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. The 2020 AL Cy Young Award winner made just starts in 2024 before having the surgery on his troublesome elbow that bothered him the previous campaign. The 29-year-old Bieber has spent all seven big-league seasons with Cleveland. NBA returning to China for pair of Suns-Nets preseason games in 2025 The NBA is returning to China next season. The league has struck a deal to play preseason games there more than five years after the league was effectively banned for Commissioner Adam Silver not punishing Daryl Morey for tweeting support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong. Brooklyn and Phoenix will play games in China’s gambling hub of Macao on Oct. 10, 2025, and again two days later. There are more games planned for China in 2026, a source told The Associated Press. American ski racer Lindsey Vonn is picking up speed in her comeback bid at 40 years old COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — American ski racer Lindsey Vonn darted through the shadows on the speed course at Copper Mountain on a frigid morning. She was on the hill Friday as she tries to make a comeback to skiing nearly six years after her last race. Vonn plans to enter a series of lower-tier FIS downhill and super-G races this weekend at Copper Mountain, Colorado. It could be the first step toward seeing her on the World Cup circuit again. Scottie Scheffler goes on a run of birdies in the Bahamas and leads by 2 NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler used a big run of birdies to take a two-shot lead in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. Scheffler had seven birdies on the front nine for a 29. The world No. 1 added one birdie on the back nine to lead by two over Justin Thomas and Akshay Bhatia. Scheffler found no need to apologize for only one birdie on the back nine. He says it simply was a matter of the ball being a little closer to the hole and a few more putts going in. Scheffler already has eight victories this year, including Olympic gold. A's GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino's contract SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics general manager David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home. That was one the factors that led to its deal with Luis Severino. The 30-year-old Severino was formally introduced by his new club after finalizing a $67 million, three-year contract. The veteran right-hander was a free agent for the second straight offseason after going 11-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 182 innings during his only season with the New York Mets. It’s the largest deal ever for the low-budget A’s, topping a $66 million contract for third baseman Eric Chavez covering 2005-10. Hall of Famer Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an extended time to deal with health issue Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst role for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge, the network said in a statement. Moss revealed last week that he’s dealing with a health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family. The 47-year-old ESPN football analyst made his announcement on Instagram from the set of the network’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” show. He directed his message to men and urged them to get checkups and bloodwork done, without specifying any particular illness. No Bevo? SEC tells Texas there's no room for its 1,700-pound longhorn at title game vs. Georgia ATLANTA (AP) — The Southeastern Conference championship game will not feature another mascot showdown. The league says there's not enough space on the sideline at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for No. 2 Texas to bring along its 1,700-pound longhorn Bevo XV for the game against No. 5 Georgia. The teams have two of college football’s most famous mascots. There should be enough sideline space for Georgia’s pure white English bulldog, Uga XI. Before the 2019 Sugar Bowl at the Superdome in New Orleans, Bevo XV toppled his barrier and began to charge at Uga X. Texas handlers were able to pull Bevo back before any harm.

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Frank Bisignano, the CEO of financial services, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as the Social Security Administration’s commissioner . On Wednesday night, Trump said on social media that Frank is a business leader with a great history of changing big companies. He will be in charge of fulfilling the agency’s promise to the American people for many years to come! At the moment, Bisignano is in charge of Fiserv, one of the biggest financial software firms in the nation and a major player in financial services and payments. He previously served in top leadership roles at Citigroup and JP Morgan Chase, among other big institutions. New Social Security commissioner under the Trump administration Bisignano will have to take on the enormous responsibility of safeguarding the future of the Social Security program if the Senate confirms him as its head. In 2035, the Social Security trust fund may run out of money, according to a government analysis . During his campaign, Trump pledged not to reduce Social Security benefits, which are received by over 67 million Americans who are elderly or disabled. However, he made no explicit legislative recommendations to guarantee the program’s viability. In his remarks, Trump praised Bisignano’s extensive experience guiding financial services companies through significant change. According to Trump, Frank is a business leader with an impressive history of changing big businesses. Delivering on the Agency’s promise to the American people will be his responsibility. As a senior vice president of what was then Shearson Lehman Brothers , the investment bank whose failure in 2008 contributed to the start of the global recession, Mr. Bisignano soared into one of the most sought-after roles in the New York banking industry in his late 20s. He worked with the bank for about five years in the late 1980s before moving on to other big Wall Street institutions , including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase & Company. One of the few to receive compensation exceeding $100 million in 2017, Mr. Bisignano was named the nation’s second-highest-paid CEO. Additionally, he earned over 2,000 times the typical wage of an employee at First Data Corporation, his company that later merged with Fiserv. A long history of political giving to Republicans Mr. Bisignano has contributed to politics for a long time, mostly to Republicans. According to federal campaign finance reports, Tracy Bisignano, his wife, gave Mr. Trump’s campaign close to $1 million in October. However, in November 2023, he contributed $15,000 to the presidential campaign of Chris Christie, a Republican who had previously served as governor of New Jersey and had run against Trump before withdrawing. Before disclosing the post that Mr. Bisignano was being named for, Mr. Trump praised him and his family on social media earlier on Wednesday and shared an in-depth biography of Mr. Bisignano. An hour later, the president-elect clarified his position, putting a stop to rumors about Mr. Bisignano’s future. Why will the Social Security Administration need Bisignano? The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) SSA General Committee highlighted that after unprecedented achievements under outgoing Commissioner O’Malley in collaboration with AFGE, including a 6.2% increase in productivity and a rise in employee engagement and morale, SSA will welcome a new commissioner, the group said. As long as the new commissioner reciprocates and upholds their legal and contractual commitments to the union and the employees, AFGE is prepared to work in good faith with them. Our joint objectives should be to improve employee morale and retain talent. According to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, millions of Americans rely on Social Security to provide them with the defined benefits they have earned by contributing to the program with each paycheck. With the assistance of thousands of field offices nationwide and a customer service department that desperately needs a 21st-century makeover, SSA makes sure that all benefits are distributed in full and on schedule. In light of Trump’s promises to eliminate the federal workforce, I’m interested in learning how Mr. Bisignano intends to guarantee Social Security benefits are paid out without any problems.Georgia police fire tear gas, water cannons at pro-EU protestersHandshakes, murals and ministry: A reopened Texas prison focuses on rehabilitation

Until now, Ms Weinstein has been the US firm’s vice president and managing director in the UK and Ireland, having previously worked at Unilever. She said her focus will be on “unlocking AI-powered growth for everyone”, calling the current AI boom a “pivotal” time for the tech giant. Google has joined many of its rivals in launching a string of high-profile generative AI products in recent times, led by the firm’s generative AI-powered assistant, Gemini. “Europe, the Middle East and Africa is an amazingly diverse and varied region, but the enormous growth opportunity that AI can create is universal,” she said. “My focus will be on unlocking that AI-powered growth for everyone – users, businesses, partners and governments across every part of the region. “I’m excited to be stepping into this role at a pivotal time, in a company where I’ve spent the last ten years and leading a region where I’ve spent much of my life.” Google employs more than 29,000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with 56 offices across 35 countries in those regions working on many of the firm’s largest products, including its search engine, the Android mobile operating system and its Chrome web browser. Its AI research arm, at Google DeepMind, is also led from London. Philipp Schindler, Google senior vice president and chief business officer, said: “This is the AI era and we are only just beginning to see its transformative impact on business and society. “In such a pivotal moment for technology, I’m thrilled we’ve appointed a visionary leader to be our President of Google EMEA. “Debbie brings a track record of unlocking growth that benefits everyone, alongside the passion and focus needed to help our customers succeed, as we bring the best of Google’s Gemini-era to everyone across EMEA.”Virginia football's Jonas Sanker, Malachi Fields earn All-ACC honors‘Avalanche of money on Broncos’ makes sportsbooks huge Raiders fans

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